News Tipoffs - New York Editors
AEN-ADL Report: Higher Education Unions Are Failing Jewish Faculty and Graduate Students
NEW YORK, Aug. 18 (TNSbrep) -- The Anti-Defamation League, an anti-hate organization that aims to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment for all, posted the following news release:
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AEN-ADL Report: Higher Education Unions Are Failing Jewish Faculty and Graduate Students
Today, the Academic Engagement Network (AEN) and ADL (The Anti-Defamation League) released a new report documenting how antisemitism, including extreme anti-Zionist activism, and
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Alfred Ceramic Art Museum to host two concurrent exhibits: 'Resilience' and 'Figure out: Catastrophe or Regeneration,' featuring work by ceramic artists Paula Murray and Paolo Porelli
ALFRED, New York, Aug. 21 -- Alfred University issued the following news release:
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Alfred Ceramic Art Museum to host two concurrent exhibits: 'Resilience' and 'Figure out: Catastrophe or Regeneration,' featuring work by ceramic artists Paula Murray and Paolo Porelli
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The Alfred Ceramic Art Museum will host two exhibitions beginning Sept. 10: "Resilience," featuring work by Canadian artist Paula Murray, and "Figure Out: Catastrophe or Regeneration," an exhibit of work by the Italian art
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American Express Declares Dividend on Series E Preferred Shares
NEW YORK, Aug. 20 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- American Express posted the following news release:
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American Express Declares Dividend on Series E Preferred Shares
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NEW YORK -The Board of Directors of American Express Company (NYSE: AXP) declared a dividend on the company's 6.450% Fixed Rate Reset Noncumulative Preferred Shares, Series E, of $5,912.50 per share (which is equivalent to $5.91250 per related Depositary Share).
The dividend is payable on September 15, 2026, to sha
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American Express Partners with the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre to Elevate Arts and Cultural Experiences
NEW YORK, Aug. 21 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- American Express posted the following news release:
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American Express Partners with the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre to Elevate Arts and Cultural Experiences
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The collaboration brings together American Express' focus on delivering premium access and experiences with NMACC's vision of celebrating India's rich cultural legacy
NEW DELHI/MUMBAI -American Express Banking Corp., India (American Express) and the Nita Mukesh Ambani
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Americans for Tax Reform President Norquist Appears on Fox Business Network's Kudlow to Discuss Ending Inflation Tax on Capital Gains
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following news:
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Norquist and Kudlow: Help the Middle Class by Ending the Inflation Tax on Capital Gains
ATR President Grover Norquist appeared on Fox Business Network's Kudlow to discuss ending the inflation tax on capital gains.
Transcript:
Norquist: "The government creates inflation, the government shouldn't profit by the inflation they create by raising taxes on people who own crypto, or the more than fifty percent of peopl
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Amnesty International: New evidence of possible U.S. involvement in attack on Fiorella vessel reaffirms the need for an urgent investigation
LONDON, England, Aug. 21 [Category: International] -- Amnesty International issued the following news release:
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Ecuador/U.S.: New evidence of possible U.S. involvement in attack on Fiorella vessel reaffirms the need for an urgent investigation
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In light of new revelations regarding the alleged involvement of the United States in attacks on Ecuadorian vessels, including the Fiorella vessel-eight of whose crew members remain missing-Ana Piquer, Americas Director at Amnesty International,
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Anheuser-Busch Invests $13 Million in Baldwinsville, NY Brewery, Expands Local Manufacturing Skills Training
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Aug. 20 [Category: BizFood/Beverage] -- Anheuser-Busch, a brewing company, issued the following news release:
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Anheuser-Busch Invests $13 Million in Baldwinsville, NY Brewery, Expands Local Manufacturing Skills Training
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LEADING AMERICAN MANUFACTURER CONTINUES TO DELIVER ON $600 MILLION COMMITMENT, FUELING PRODUCTION OF MICHELOB ULTRA AND ADDING CUTWATER PRODUCTION CAPABILITIES
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* * Anheuser-Busch announces $13 Million investment in Baldwinsville, NY b
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Arts Leadership Graduate Students Help Bring Goldfarb Center to Life
MACOMB, Illinois, Aug. 20 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release:
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Arts Leadership Graduate Students Help Bring Goldfarb Center to Life
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MACOMB, IL. -As Western Illinois University prepares to open the Goldfarb Center for the Performing Arts (GCPA) in September, students in the University's inaugural Arts Leadership graduate cohort are gaining hands-on experience while helping prepare the facility for its first audiences.
The students have contributed to pro
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As Systemic Racism, False Narratives Persist, Secretary-General Observance Message Urges Collective Commitment to Achieve Equality for People of African Descent
NEW YORK, Aug. 20 -- The United Nations posted the following news release:
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As Systemic Racism, False Narratives Persist, Secretary-General Observance Message Urges Collective Commitment to Achieve Equality for People of African Descent
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Following is UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' message on the International Day for People of African Descent, observed on 31 August:
Today we recognize the enormous contributions of people of African descent across politics, government, science,
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Attorney General James Halts Trump Administration's Attempt to Seize Millions of Commercial Drivers' Personal Information
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 20 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Halts Trump Administration's Attempt to Seize Millions of Commercial Drivers' Personal Information
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August 20, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today released the following statement after securing a temporary restraining order blocking the Trump administration from seizing millions of commercial drivers' personal records or cutting off
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Attorney General James' Office of Special Investigation Releases Report on Death of Carl Slone
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 20 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James' Office of Special Investigation Releases Report on Death of Carl Slone
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August 20, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James' Office of Special Investigation (OSI) today released its report on the death of Carl Slone, who died on January 10, 2026 following a motor vehicle collision involving an off-duty member of the Erie County Sheriff's Offic
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Better Markets Analysis: 'Prediction Markets,' Gambling, the CFTC & Regulation: Facts, Fiction & The Law
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 (TNSLrpt) -- Better Markets, an organization that says it promotes pro-market, pro-business and pro-growth policies to help build a better financial system, issued the following analysis:
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"Prediction Markets," Gambling, the CFTC & Regulation: Facts, Fiction & The Law
Introduction
Since 2022, Better Markets has been deeply engaged in the debates over so-called "prediction markets," first at the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and then in the courts, med
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Better Markets Analysis: Crypto Companies and Prediction Markets are Advising the CFTC
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 (TNSLrpt) -- Better Markets, an organization that says it promotes pro-market, pro-business and pro-growth policies to help build a better financial system, issued the following analysis:
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Crypto Companies and Prediction Markets are Advising the CFTC
By Benjamin Schiffrin - Director of Securities Policy
Introduction
Voters are broadly skeptical of the crypto industry. Over 70% of voters believe crypto benefits insiders, criminals, and scammers. 63% of adults say cr
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Better Markets Analysis: Standing Up to the Lawless Crypto Industry
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 (TNSLrpt) -- Better Markets, an organization that says it promotes pro-market, pro-business and pro-growth policies to help build a better financial system, issued the following analysis:
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Standing up to the Lawless Crypto Industry
For years now, too many leaders on Wall Street and Washington either looked the other way or unquestioningly supported the crypto industry as it worked relentlessly to infiltrate our financial system and rewrite the laws and rules to benefi
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Binghamton University: Harpur College Welcomes Simons Empire Faculty Fellows in Mathematics and Physics
BINGHAMTON, New York, Aug. 22 -- Binghamton University issued the following news:
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Harpur College welcomes Simons Empire Faculty Fellows in mathematics and physics
The four assistant professors' research is at the intersection of quantum materials and artificial intelligence
By Jennifer Micale
This semester, Harpur College of Arts and Sciences welcomes a quartet of mathematicians and physicists, who will help establish Binghamton University as a major research center at the intersectio
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Binghamton University: Watson College Looks Ahead to 2026-27 With New Students, Faculty, and Initiatives
BINGHAMTON, New York, Aug. 22 -- Binghamton University issued the following news:
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Watson College looks ahead to 2026-27 with new students, faculty, and initiatives
Career Expo, Engineers Week, and Capstone Studio among the events and programs this academic year
By Chris Kocher
Looking ahead to the 2026-27 academic year, Binghamton University's Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science has exciting programs and events coming up.
"After a busy summer, we are excited t
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BLS Issues Report on State Employment and Unemployment July 2026
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 (TNSLrpt) -- State Employment and Unemployment July 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics -Aug. 21, 2026 (20 pages)
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Unemployment rates were lower in July in 10 states and stable in 40 states and the District of Columbia, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Twelve states had jobless rate increases from a year earlier, 10 states and the District had decreases, and 28 states had little change. The national unemployment r
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Brookhaven and Stony Brook Researchers Demonstrate 'Wireless' Capability for Quantum Network
STONY BROOK, New York, Aug. 21 -- The State University of New York Stony Brook University posted the following news:
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Brookhaven and Stony Brook Researchers Demonstrate 'Wireless' Capability for Quantum Network
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First-of-its-kind free-space optical link begins quantum entanglement experiments
Editor's note: The following press release is being jointly issued by the U.S. Department of Energy's Brookhaven National Laboratory and the State University of New York at Stony Brook University
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Buffalo State Performing Arts Center at Rockwell Hall announces fall 2026 series
BUFFALO, New York, Aug. 24 -- Buffalo State University issued the following news release:
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Buffalo State Performing Arts Center at Rockwell Hall announces fall 2026 series
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Whitney Cummings
The Buffalo State University Performing Arts Center at Rockwell Hall is excited to highlight its fall 2026 series-another diverse and robust season for the PAC-featuring multiple award-winning and internationally acclaimed musicians, comedians, and more.
The series opens on Friday, September 18
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Bureau of Land Management failures lead to betrayal and slaughter of wild horses, New York Times investigation shows
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 [Category: Political] -- Humane World Action Fund issued the following news release:
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Bureau of Land Management failures lead to betrayal and slaughter of wild horses, New York Times investigation shows
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Congress must save America's mustangs from cruel death for profit enabled by BLM
WASHINGTON (August 20, 2026)-Humane World for Animals and Humane World Action Fund condemn the Bureau of Land Management's enabling of a pathway that has resulted in circumvention of t
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CAIR Condemns Van Jones' Latest 'Dishonest and Shameful' Denial of Israel's Crimes Against Children in Gaza
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on Aug. 21, 2026:
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CAIR Condemns Van Jones' Latest "Dishonest and Shameful" Denial of Israel's Crimes Against Children in Gaza
The Council on American-Islamic Relations, the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned commentator Van Jones for his latest "dishonest and shameful" denial of the Israeli government's crimes against children in Gaza.
In a vid
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Canisius Invests in Innovation to Strengthen Student Success
BUFFALO, New York, Aug. 21 -- Canisius University issued the following news:
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Canisius Invests in Innovation to Strengthen Student Success
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Buffalo, NY - Canisius University President Steve Stoute announced today 12 projects selected to receive support from the President's Innovation Fund (PIF) for the 2026-27 academic year. The awards include two new faculty-led projects and the renewal of 10 projects led by faculty and staff. The initiatives span professional development, research an
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Central New York Community Foundation: Chamber Chosen by Cortland County Residents to Receive $75K for Expanding Childcare
SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 22 -- The Central New York Community Foundation issued the following news release:
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Chamber Chosen by Cortland County Residents to Receive $75K for Expanding Childcare
The Central New York Community Foundation has named Cortland Area Chamber of Commerce the winner of a $75,000 participatory budgeting grant to support affordable child care access in Cortland County. The winning proposal was selected through a public vote held Thursday, August 20, as part of the Co
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Chancellor David McManus Welcoming 379 New UMass Chan Students 'To the Team'
WORCESTER, Massachusetts, Aug. 22 -- The University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School issued the following news:
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Chancellor David McManus welcoming 379 new UMass Chan students 'to the team'
At a glance
* There are 379 new UMass Chan students taking part in orientation this week, including 226 students in the T.H. Chan School of Medicine.
* Chancellor David D. McManus, MD'02, ScM'12, MBA, is delivering welcoming remarks for each school.
* The Office of Student Life has organized a
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Citi Appointed as Depositary Bank for Agilyx ASA's ADR Program
NEW YORK, Aug. 22 -- Citi, a banking partner for institutions with cross-border needs and wealth management and a personal bank, issued the following news release:
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Citi Appointed as Depositary Bank for Agilyx ASA's ADR Program
HIGHLIGHTS
* Citi Issuer Services has been appointed the depositary bank for Agilyx ASA's new sponsored Level 1 American Depositary Receipt program, which will trade under the symbol AGYXY
* This strategic partnership provides U.S. investors with streamlined acc
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Clark welcomes Class of 2030 to campus
WORCESTER, Massachusetts, Aug. 20 -- Clark University posted the following news:
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Clark welcomes Class of 2030 to campus
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#'Some of your best memories may happen because you decided to take a chance'
Hundreds of new Clarkies students packed into the Kneller Athletic Center on Thursday afternoon after moving into residence halls with the help of their family members and peer mentors, getting used to their new home away from home.
President David Fithian '87 greeted the Class of 2030
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Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory: Does Your Immune System Learn Like AI?
COLD SPRING HARBOR, New York, Aug. 19 -- The Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory issued the following news:
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Does your immune system learn like AI?
Could AI hold the key to answering questions that have stumped doctors and scientists for decades? A recent study at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) borrows concepts from machine learning to address an age-old riddle of immunology.
In the thymus, the immune system's T cells are trained to avoid attacking healthy tissue via a process called ne
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Congresswoman Tenney Releases 2026 Border Security Plan to Protect Americans and Uphold the Rule of Law
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Tenney Releases 2026 Border Security Plan to Protect Americans and Uphold the Rule of Law
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Oswego, NY -Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today released her comprehensive plan to secure America's Northern and Southern borders, support federal law enforcement, combat drug and human trafficking, enforce the nation's immigration laws, and protect American communities.
President Don
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Congresswoman Tenney Releases 2026 Law Enforcement Plan to Support Police and Keep Communities Safe
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Tenney Releases 2026 Law Enforcement Plan to Support Police and Keep Communities Safe
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Oswego, NY -Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today released her 2026 Law Enforcement Plan, outlining her agenda to support law enforcement, strengthen public safety, remove barriers that prevent officers from effectively protecting their communities, and ensure they have the resources and leg
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Construction Employment Increases In 36 States And D.C. From July 2025 To July 2026; 28 States Add Jobs From June To July As Association Warns More Jobs Are At Risk
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 21 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America posted the following news release:
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Construction Employment Increases In 36 States And D.C. From July 2025 To July 2026; 28 States Add Jobs From June To July As Association Warns More Jobs Are At Risk
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Texas and Louisiana Have the Largest Number and Percent of 12-Month Increases, While California and Alaska Lag; Illinois and Mississippi Top Monthly Gainers, While
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Consumer Federation Director Winters Testifies Before Senate Special Committee on Aging (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The Senate Special Committee on Aging released the following testimony by Ben Winters, director of AI and privacy at the Consumer Federation of America, from a July 29, 2026, hearing entitled "The AI Deception Machine: Deepfakes, Chatbots, and the New Frontier of Senior Fraud":
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Thank you, Chair Scott, Ranking Member Gillibrand, and Members of the Committee. My name is Ben Winters, and I am the Director of AI and Privacy at the Consumer Federation of America (CFA),
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Cornell researchers build 'digital twin' to model Manhattan air quality
ITHACA, New York, Aug. 20 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Cornell researchers build 'digital twin' to model Manhattan air quality
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Cornell engineers have developed a "digital twin" framework that creates a real-time virtual representation of urban carbon dioxide conditions, creating a tool that could help city planners monitor emissions, identify hotspots and evaluate potential interventions before implementing them in the real world.
Published July 25 in the journal
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Crowell & Moring Partner Ferraro Testifies Before Senate Special Committee on Aging
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The Senate Special Committee on Aging released the following testimony by Matthew F. Ferraro, partner at Crowell and Moring LLP, from a July 29, 2026, hearing entitled "The AI Deception Machine: Deepfakes, Chatbots, and the New Frontier of Senior Fraud":
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Chairman Scott, Ranking Member Gillibrand, and Members of the Committee:
Thank you for inviting me to testify before the Committee on this important topic. It is an honor to be before you today.
My name is Matthe
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Debevoise Named "Legal Services Innovation" Finalist by The American Lawyer
NEW YORK, Aug. 21 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Debevoise Named "Legal Services Innovation" Finalist by The American Lawyer
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Debevoise & Plimpton LLP has been named a finalist by The American Lawyer in the Legal Services Innovation category for the firm's STAAR 2.0 platform. The Industry Awards will take place on November 12, 2026.
STAAR is Debevoise's AI-powered client portal platform, designed to help organizations fast t
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Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences Celebrates Achievements and Welcomes New Faces for the 2026-27 Academic Year
BINGHAMTON, New York, Aug. 22 -- Binghamton University issued the following news:
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Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences celebrates achievements and welcomes new faces for the 2026-27 academic year
Accreditations, a new program, and new students, faculty, and staff set the stage for a year of innovation and achievement
By Natalie Blando-George
At Binghamton University's Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences, excitement is in the air as faculty, students, and staff embar
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EPA, in Consultation with DOE, Expands Gasoline Supply to Lower Prices at the Pump
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA, in Consultation with DOE, Expands Gasoline Supply to Lower Prices at the Pump
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Emergency Fuel Waiver to Unleash Hundreds of Thousands of Gasoline Barrels Per Day
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin, in consultation with U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and in accordance with the Clean Air Act (CAA), issued a temporary emergency fuel wa
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Excitement builds as Dr. Mauro opens 2026-27 school year
ALFRED, New York, Aug. 21 -- The Alfred State College posted the following news:
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Excitement builds as Dr. Mauro opens 2026-27 school year
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Alfred State President Dr. Steven Mauro shared his excitement as he kicked off the 2026-27 school year with his opening address. He shared college updates and laid out plans for the future of the college.
Opening Address Photo Gallery
"When I arrived in 2022, we were either heading forward or we were going to fall backward," stated Mauro. "We had
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Founder Of Fashion Tech Company CaaStle Sentenced To Five Years In Prison For $300 Million Fraud Scheme
NEW YORK, Aug. 20 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release:
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Founder Of Fashion Tech Company CaaStle Sentenced To Five Years In Prison For $300 Million Fraud Scheme
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United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jamie McDonald, announced today that CHRISTINE HUNSICKER was sentenced to five years in prison for securities fraud. HUNSICKER previously pled guilty to one count of securities fraud in connection
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From SIPA to Scaling a Startup: Columbia Alumna's Guide to Utilizing the Columbia Network
NEW YORK, Aug. 22 -- Columbia University issued the following news:
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From SIPA to Scaling a Startup: A Columbia Alumna's Guide to Utilizing the Columbia Network
Allia Mohamed (SIPA'18) co-founded the startup Openigloo with fellow Columbians to help New Yorkers vet their landlords. Here's her advice for making connections here that could define your career from the very start.
By Kelly Moffitt-Hawasly
Before she launched Openigloo, a platform that's now helped more than three million Ne
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Global Design Leaders Headline 2026-27 Architecture & Interior Design Lecture Series
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Aug. 20 -- Samford University issued the following news release:
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Global Design Leaders Headline 2026-27 Architecture & Interior Design Lecture Series
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Students often encounter the world's most influential architects and designers through textbooks, case studies and magazine features. At Samford University, they will have the opportunity to hear from them in person.
Samford's Architecture & Interior Design Lecture Series welcomes this year's extraordinary roster o
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Governor Hochul Extends Invitation to Canadian Travelers to Visit New York State
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 21 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Governor Hochul Extends Invitation to Canadian Travelers to Visit New York State
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Governor Kathy Hochul today extended a special invitation to Canadian travelers by announcing the launch of a NY LOVES CANADA promotion on the I LOVE NY website. This program highlights to Canadian travelers deals and opportunities throughout the state available to visitors during the final weeks of summer in A
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Governor Hochul Urges Caution Ahead of Heavy Rain and Flash Flooding
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 20 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Governor Hochul Urges Caution Ahead of Heavy Rain and Flash Flooding
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Governor Kathy Hochul today urged New Yorkers to exercise caution ahead of a storm forecast to bring heavy rain throughout the Mid-Hudson, New York City and Long Island regions 6:00 p.m. Thursday evening through 2:00 a.m. Friday. This afternoon, the flash flooding risk for the New York City Metro area was upgraded to Moder
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Governor Lombardo Appoints Mike Neubecker to Las Vegas Stadium Authority Board
CARSON CITY, Nevada, Aug. 20 -- Gov. Joe Lombardo, R-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Governor Lombardo Appoints Mike Neubecker to Las Vegas Stadium Authority Board
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CARSON CITY, Nev. -Today, Governor Joe Lombardo announced the appointment of longtime hospitality and gaming executive Mike Neubecker to the Las Vegas Stadium Authority Board.
Neubecker brings more than three decades of experience in the gaming and hospitality industry, rising from finance roles to overseeing s
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Greenberg Traurig's Brad Kaufman Named Finalist for American Lawyer Industry Awards Best Mentor
MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Greenberg Traurig's Brad Kaufman Named Finalist for American Lawyer Industry Awards Best Mentor
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WEST PALM BEACH - Aug. 20, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A. Senior Chairman and Global Chairman of Professional Development and Integration Brad Kaufman has been named a finalist for the American Lawyer Industry Awards' Best Mentor recognition.
The award hono
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Group of Immigration and Civil Rights Organizations Hails Court Ruling Striking Down Trump's 75-Country Visa Ban
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 22 -- The National Immigration Law Center posted the following news release:
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Group of Immigration and Civil Rights Organizations Hails Court Ruling Striking Down Trump's 75-Country Visa Ban
NEW YORK -- In a major victory for families, fairness, and the rule of law, a federal court in New York struck down the Trump administration's blanket, nationality-based "public charge" ban on immigrant visa processing for people from 75 countries. The court held that th
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Group of Immigration Rights Organizations Wins Court Victory Striking Down Trump's 75-Country Visa Ban
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 22 -- The Western Center on Law and Poverty posted the following news release:
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Group of Immigration Rights Organizations Wins Court Victory Striking Down Trump's 75-Country Visa Ban
Court strikes down the blanket, nationality-based freeze, ruling that it violated federal law and exceeded statutory authority
NEW YORK -- In a major victory for families, fairness, and the rule of law, a federal court in New York struck down the Trump administration's blanket,
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Hickenlooper, Bennet, Colleagues Demand Answers from Trump Admin About ICE Conduct, TSA Cooperation at DIA & Other Airports
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Hickenlooper, Bennet, Colleagues Demand Answers from Trump Admin About ICE Conduct, TSA Cooperation at DIA & Other Airports
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U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper and Michael Bennet joined U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen and six of their Senate colleagues to demand answers from the Trump administration about recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions in airports. This inquiry comes after a s
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House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks Demands Answers from Rubio on State Department's Failure to Accept New Fellowship Cohorts
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks Demands Answers from Rubio on State Department's Failure to Accept New Fellowship Cohorts
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Washington, D.C. - Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio demanding answers on why the State Department decided not to accept a new cohort of Fellows from the
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Hughes Hubbard & Reed: Fifth Circuit Upholds Delay of FDA's Graphic Cigarette Warning Rule
NEW YORK, Aug. 22 -- Hughes Hubbard and Reed, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Fifth Circuit Upholds Delay of FDA's Graphic Cigarette Warning Rule
Court finds FDA likely exceeded its authority under the Tobacco Control Act.
Highlights
* Fifth Circuit upholds district court order delaying implementation of FDA graphic cigarette warning rule.
* Court finds Liggett Group and other tobacco manufacturers are likely to succeed on claims that the FDA violated the Administrative Proced
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Human Rights Watch Issues Commentary: Governments Should Protect Environmental Defenders from Violence and Repression
NEW YORK, Aug. 21 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following commentary by Maria Laura Canineu, deputy director of environment and human rights, and Anna Styer, former intern on environment and human rights:
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Governments Should Protect Environmental Defenders from Violence and Repression
Uphold Rights to a Healthy Environment and Freedoms of Association, Assembly, and Expression
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As space for environmental advocacy rapidly shrinks, Indigenous peoples, climate
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Human Rights Watch Issues Commentary: Jailed Journalist in Azerbaijan Denied Medical Care
NEW YORK, Aug. 21 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following commentary by Giorgi Gogia, deputy director of the Europe and Central Asia Division:
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Jailed Journalist in Azerbaijan Denied Medical Care
Authorities Refuse Treatment for Reporter Held 20 Months Without Verdict
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Azerbaijani authorities are refusing to allow a jailed journalist with a serious breathing disorder to see a specialist or to undergo diagnostic scans, her family and lawyer say, the latest
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Human Rights Watch: Chad - Political Opponents Freed
NEW YORK, Aug. 21 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news:
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Chad: Political Opponents Freed
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(New York) - The Chadian authorities should vacate or set aside the conviction of Succes Masra, the former Chadian prime minister and main opposition leader, Human Rights Watch said today. Masra was released from prison on August 15, 2026, after receiving a presidential pardon.
His pardon and those of eight other political opponents led to their release from p
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Human Rights Watch: Spain - Humanitarian and Rights Crisis in Ceuta
NEW YORK, Aug. 21 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news:
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Spain: Humanitarian and Rights Crisis in Ceuta
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(Milan) - The Spanish government and local authorities in its North African enclave Ceuta should act urgently to provide adequate shelter to all migrants and asylum seekers living unsheltered since entering Ceuta from Morocco at the end of July, Human Rights Watch said today. The authorities should provide the opportunity to apply for asylum for
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Hunter's American Voices to Celebrate Frank Sinatra with All-Star Concerts
NEW YORK, Aug. 21 -- Hunter College, a constituent college of the City University of New York, posted the following news:
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Hunter's American Voices to Celebrate Frank Sinatra with All-Star Concerts
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A big-band stylist, saloon singer, and interpreter of the Great American Songbook, Frank Sinatra is a New York City legend, and this fall Hunter College will honor his enduring musical legacy with two sure-to-be sold-out performances at The Kaye Playhouse.
Presented by Hunter's American Vo
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ICYMI: Lawler Welcomes Labor Secretary Sonderling to NY-17 for Discussions with Building Trades and Law Enforcement
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Lawler Welcomes Labor Secretary Sonderling to NY-17 for Discussions with Building Trades and Law Enforcement
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Valhalla, N.Y. - 8/21/26... This week, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) welcomed Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling to New York's 17th Congressional District for meetings with local building trades and law enforcement labor organizations, allowing union members to raise their priorit
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ICYMI: NYT: 'Trump Threatens Suit Over Report He Doesn't Like, Aiming to Intimidate a Critic'
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Americans Against Government Censorship issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: NYT: "Trump Threatens Suit Over Report He Doesn't Like, Aiming to Intimidate a Critic"
Today, The New York Times reported on Trump's latest efforts "aiming to intimidate a critic," with the threat of a defamation lawsuit against the Center for American Progress following their release of a report that found his deployment of the National Guard to cities did not reduce violent crime.
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IHG Hotels & Resorts brings hospitality on the road with new IHG Racquet Cruiser at the 2026 US Open
WINDSOR, England, Aug. 21 [Category: BizTravel] -- The InterContinental Hotels Group issued the following news release:
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IHG Hotels & Resorts brings hospitality on the road with new IHG Racquet Cruiser at the 2026 US Open
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ATLANTA, GA, AUG. 21, 2026 - The competition may end at match point, but the hospitality doesn't have to. IHG Hotels & Resorts, the official hotel and hotel loyalty program of the US Open Tennis Championships, returns for its eighth year with an all-new way to extend
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Inclusion Under Pressure: Supporting Children in Crisis and Low-Resource Contexts
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 [Category: Education] -- Childhood Education International issued the following news:
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Inclusion Under Pressure: Supporting Children in Crisis and Low-Resource Contexts
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Upcoming Webinar
#September 10, 2026
#9:00 am - 10:00 am (EST - New York)
Conflict, displacement, and prolonged resource constraints often disrupt the very systems that children with disabilities and developmental delays rely on most - while increasing the need for timely, inclusive support. Draw
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Introducing a Degree in Engineering Physics
LOUDONVILLE, New York, Aug. 21 -- Siena College posted the following news:
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Introducing a Degree in Engineering Physics
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Siena now offers its first academic program to carry the "engineering" designation.
The New York State Board of Regents recently approved the University's bachelor of science in engineering physics, following review by the New York State Education Department and the State Board of Engineering. The program features tracks in mechanical and electrical engineering.
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Md. A.G. Brown Joins Multistate Coalition to Protect Law Enforcement Funding
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 22 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Aug. 21, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Joins Multistate Coalition to Protect Law Enforcement Funding
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in filing an updated and amended lawsuit over the unlawful imposition of immigration-enforcement conditions on Congressionally-authorized public safety grants,
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MEETING OF ECOWAS GROUP OF AMBASSADORS AT THE U.N. FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST 2026 AND PASSING OF BATON CEREMONY OF GROUP CHAIR
ABUJA, Nigeria, Aug. 21 -- The Economic Community of West African States posted the following news release:
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MEETING OF ECOWAS GROUP OF AMBASSADORS AT THE UN FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST 2026 AND PASSING OF BATON CEREMONY OF GROUP CHAIR
The ECOWAS Group of Ambassadors at the United Nations held its 8th Monthly Meeting of 2026 on 12th August in New York. The Meeting, coordinated by the ECOWAS Permanent Observer Mission to the UN took place at the Sierra Leone Permanent Mission. The Group discu
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Mount Sinai Returns as Official Health Care Partner of the US Open Tennis Championships
NEW YORK, Aug. 20 [Category: BizHospital] -- Mount Sinai Health System posted the following news release:
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Mount Sinai Returns as Official Health Care Partner of the US Open Tennis Championships
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Mount Sinai is celebrating its 14th year as the official health care partner of the US Open Tennis Championships, which begins with Fan Week from Sunday, August 23, to Saturday, August 29, and continues with the Singles and Doubles Main Draw, Sunday, August 30, through Sunday, September 13.
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Mount Sinai Study Finds Chemotherapy-Free Treatment Shows Promise for Some Patients With Metastatic Breast Cancer
NEW YORK, Aug. 20 [Category: BizHospital] -- Mount Sinai Health System posted the following news release:
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Mount Sinai Study Finds Chemotherapy-Free Treatment Shows Promise for Some Patients With Metastatic Breast Cancer
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Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai found that a chemotherapy-free combination of four targeted therapies showed encouraging results in patients with HR-positive, HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer, offering a potential first-line treatment
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N.J. A.G. Davenport Co-Leads Fight to Protect Law Enforcement Funding
TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 22 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Aug. 21, 2026:
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AG Davenport Co-Leads Fight to Protect Law Enforcement Funding
Multistate Coalition Sues Trump Administration for Illegal Conditions on Law Enforcement Grants
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Today, Attorney General Jennifer Davenport co-led a coalition of 22 attorneys general and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in filing an updated and amended lawsuit challenging the federal governmen
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N.Y. DOT to Host Public Information Meetings on Proposed Active Transportation Strategic Plan
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 22 -- The New York State Department of Transportation issued the following news release on Aug. 21, 2026:
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State Department of Transportation to Host Public Information Meetings on Proposed Active Transportation Strategic Plan
Sessions Will Seek Community Feedback on Ways to Improve Access for Walkers, Cyclists and users of Wheelchairs and Micromobility Services
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The New York State Department of Transportation today announced that the agency will host a series o
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N.Y. Environmental Conservation Dept. Region 5 Reopens Saratoga Sand Plains Wildlife Management Area Archery Range Following Upgrades
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 22 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release on Aug. 21, 2026:
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DEC Region 5 Reopens Saratoga Sand Plains Wildlife Management Area Archery Range Following Upgrades
New Pavilion Offers Covered Space and Education Venue
New Accessible Trail Provides Access to Pavilion
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The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced the reopening of the public archery range at Saratoga Sand P
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N.Y. Mayor Mamdani and Mayor's Office of Nonprofit Services Recognize Nonprofit Partners During NYC Nonprofit Week
NEW YORK, Aug. 22 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news:
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Mayor Mamdani and Mayor's Office of Nonprofit Services Recognize Nonprofit Partners During NYC Nonprofit Week
What you should know
* Mayor Mamdani honors nonprofit partners who strengthen the city's social safety net
* Mayor's Office of Nonprofit Services (MONS) announces the City's second annual Excellent in Human Services Delivery awards
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This week, Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani and the Mayor's Office
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New York Academy of Medicine: Meet Our Aging Technical Assistance & Resource Centers
NEW YORK, Aug. 21 -- The New York Academy of Medicine issued the following news release:
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Meet Our Aging Technical Assistance & Resource Centers
New York Academy of Medicine (NYAM) is proud to work with many impactful organizations as partners and friends. For example, our Center for Healthy Aging works closely with five nonprofits known as Aging Technical Assistance & Resource Centers (TARCs). These agencies identify, support, and serve adults 55+ who are at enhanced risk of gaps in beh
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Nixon Peabody represents Perimeter Solutions in $120M acquisition of Monaco Enterprises
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 21 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Nixon Peabody, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Nixon Peabody represents Perimeter Solutions in $120M acquisition of Monaco Enterprises
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New York, NY. Nixon Peabody LLP advised Perimeter Solutions, Inc. (NYSE: PRM) in its $120 million acquisition of Monaco Enterprises, Inc.
The transaction closed on July 30, 2026. Perimeter Solutions is a leading global solutions provider serving both the fire safety and specialty pr
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NYT best-selling author Ben Nemtin to speak at Columbus State on Sept. 1
COLUMBUS, Georgia, Aug. 21 -- Columbus State University posted the following news:
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NYT best-selling author Ben Nemtin to speak at Columbus State on Sept. 1
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Ben Nemtin, a New York Times bestselling author, cofounder of The Buried Life bucket list movement and an internationally renowned motivational speaker, will deliver a talk at Columbus State University on Tuesday, Sept. 1, as the university's 2026 Hunter Lecturer.
The free program, open to everyone, starts at 6:30 p.m. in the Uni
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Over 60 Human Rights Groups Urge U.N. to Extend Sudan Fact-Finding Mission for Two Years
NEW YORK, Aug. 21 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following letter with 67 organizations:
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To Permanent Representatives of Member and Observer States of the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council (Geneva, Switzerland)
Excellencies,
Ahead of the UN Human Rights Council's 63rd session (7 September-7 October 2026), we, the undersigned civil society organisations, write to urge your delegation to support a mandate extension for the Independent International Fac
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Pallone Announces $9.6 Million for Carteret Ferry Service Expansion
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Pallone Announces $9.6 Million for Carteret Ferry Service Expansion
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#Federal award for new ferry vessel builds on millions Pallone has helped secure for Carteret's ferry service
CARTERET, NJ -Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today announced that the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is officially awarding $9.6 million to NJ TRANSIT for the Carteret Ferry Service Expansion Project
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Pearson Education to Pay $150,000 in EEOC Disability Discrimination Suit
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release:
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Pearson Education to Pay $150,000 in EEOC Disability Discrimination Suit
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Company settles federal lawsuit alleging it failed to provide visually impaired employees with equal access to employee online platforms
NEWARK, N.J. -Educational publishing company Pearson Education, Inc. will pay $150,000 and provide other injunctive relief to settle a disability discrimination lawsuit brough
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Protect Our Care: Trump's Anti-Vax Obsession Becomes GOP Political Crisis: Public Health Project Newsletter
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Protect Our Care issued the following news:
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Trump's Anti-Vax Obsession Becomes GOP Political Crisis: Public Health Project Newsletter
The more voters learn about Donald Trump's recent anti-vax executive order that endangers kids and raises costs, the more his Republican accomplices in Congress should sweat about keeping their jobs.
A national poll dropped this week showing strong voter revulsion to Trump's scheme to water down federal vaccine recommendations for
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Rep. Gill Issues Letter to McKinsey & Co. Global Managing Partner Sternfels
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Brandon Gill, R-Texas, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Task Force on Defending Constitutional Rights and Exposing Institutional Abuses, issued the following letter to McKinsey and Co. Global Managing Partner Robert Sternfels:
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Here is the text of the letter:
August 17, 2026
Mr. Robert Sternfels
Global Managing Partner
McKinsey & Company
3 World Trade Center
175 Greenwich Street
New York City, NY 10007
De
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Rep. Meeks Issues Statement Condemning Office of Legal Counsel Claim That Foreign Service Grievance Board is Unconstitutional
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on Aug. 21, 2026:
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Meeks Issues Statement Condemning OLC's Claim that Foreign Service Grievance Board is Unconstitutional
Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today issued a statement following the Office of Legal Counsel's (OLC) declaration that the Foreign Service Grievance Board is unconstitut
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Reps. Kamlager-Dove, Meeks Issue Letter to Commerce Secretary Lutnick
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 (TNSletter) -- Reps. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-California, and Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following letter to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick:
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Here is the text of the letter:
August 19, 2026
Secretary Howard Lutnick
Secretary of Commerce
U.S. Department of Commerce
1401 Constitution Ave N.W.
Washington, DC 20230
Dear Secretary Lutnick,
We write to express our serious concerns regarding the Department of Commerce's decision to significantly loosen
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Rochester Institute of Technology Student Government President Sets Priorities for Student Success
ROCHESTER, New York, Aug. 21 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release:
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RIT Student Government president sets priorities for student success
Yasmine Ibrahim plans to improve communication, student involvement, access, and menu options
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As last year's director of finance for Rochester Institute of Technology Student Government, Yasmine Ibrahim learned about challenges students face and the opportunities Student Government can offer to make positive differe
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SEC Charges Former Director of Financial Planning With Insider Trading in Advance of Employer's Earnings Releases
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release:
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Securities and Exchange Commission v. Jesse R. Mitchell, No. 26-civ-07111 (S.D.N.Y. filed Aug. 20, 2026)
On August 20, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission charged Jesse R. Mitchell, formerly the Senior Director of Financial Planning and Analysis at digital advertising company The Trade Desk, Inc. ("TTD"), with insider trading based on material nonpublic information he obtained
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SEC Charges Former Investment Bankers With Insider Trading
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release:
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Securities and Exchange Commission v. Gavin Wolfe et al., No. 1:26-civ-7132 (S.D.N.Y. filed Aug. 21, 2026)
On August 21, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission filed fraud charges against Gavin Wolfe and Jason Satsky, two former Wall Street investment bankers, for allegedly engaging in insider trading in South Jersey Industries, Inc. in advance of its February 24, 2022 announceme
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SEC Settles Litigation With Individual Charged in Alleged Microcap Fraud Scheme
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release:
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Securities and Exchange Commission v. Jonathan Farber et al., No. 24-cv-00273 (S.D.N.Y. filed Jan. 12, 2024)
On August 20, 2026, the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York entered a final consent judgment as to defendant Brian Keasberry in a previously-filed action alleging a fraudulent microcap scheme.
The Commission's complaint, filed on January 12, 202
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Sen. Blumenthal, 29 Co-Signers Issue Letter to HHS Secretary Kennedy
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following letter with 29 co-signers to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.:
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August 12, 2026
The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Secretary of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Avenue, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20201
Dear Secretary Kennedy,
We write to express our profound concern and unequivocal opposition to the recent mass cancelations of lifesavin
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Senior Executive Charged With Insider Trading
NEW YORK, Aug. 20 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release:
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Senior Executive Charged With Insider Trading
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United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jamie McDonald, announced today the unsealing of an Indictment charging JESUS LUIS MORELL, a senior executive at HEICO Corporation ("HEICO"), with three counts of securities fraud stemming from multiple instances of insider trading based on misappropriat
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Sens. Sanders, Welch Issue Letter to Dairy Farmers CEO Rodenbaugh
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 (TNSletter) -- Sens. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, and Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following letter to Dairy Farmers of America President and CEO Dennis Rodenbaugh:
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August 18, 2026
Dennis Rodenbaugh
President and CEO
Dairy Farmers of America
1405 N. 98th St.
Kansas City, KS 66111
Dear Mr. Rodenbaugh,
We were deeply concerned to learn of Dairy Farmers of America's (DFA) decision to idle its St. Albans, Vermont milk processin
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Seton Hall Earns National Recognition
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Aug. 20 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news:
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Seton Hall Earns National Recognition
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Seton Hall University has once again been recognized as one of the nation's top colleges by The Princeton Review, earning a place in The Best 392 Colleges: 2027 Edition and among the organization's Best Colleges in the Northeast.
The University also earned national recognition across four categories based on student assessments of their college experience:
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Seton Hall to Host National Law Enforcement Expert
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Aug. 20 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news:
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Seton Hall to Host National Law Enforcement Expert
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How should law enforcement leaders communicate when every action can be recorded, shared and scrutinized by millions? That question will be at the heart of an upcoming event featuring Darrin Porcher, Ed.D., a retired NYPD lieutenant and nationally recognized law enforcement expert and media analyst.
The College of Human Development, Culture, and Me
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Shaheen Demands Answers from Trump Administration About ICE Conduct, TSA Cooperation in Airports
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release:
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Shaheen Demands Answers from Trump Administration About ICE Conduct, TSA Cooperation in Airports
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U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) joined her Senate colleagues in demanding answers from U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin, Acting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Director David Venturella and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Administrator David Cummins
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Single Classroom Lesson Significantly Reduces Antisemitic Attitudes Among Teens, New ADL Study Finds
NEW YORK, Aug. 21 (TNSbrep) -- The Anti-Defamation League, an anti-hate organization that aims to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment for all, posted the following news release on Aug. 20, 2026:
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A Single Classroom Lesson Significantly Reduces Antisemitic Attitudes Among Teens, New ADL Study Finds
Randomized evaluation of 372 students found a single class period cut agreement with conspiratorial antisemitic tropes by up to 15.5 percentage poi
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Six Defendants Charged With Million Dollar Rental Car And Identity Theft Scheme
NEW YORK, Aug. 20 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release:
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Six Defendants Charged With Million Dollar Rental Car And Identity Theft Scheme
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United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jamie McDonald, Assistant Director in Charge of the New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation ("FBI"), James C. Barnacle, Jr., and Commissioner of the New York City Police Department ("NYPD"), Jessica
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Six Duane Morris Partners Recognized by Best Lawyers as "Lawyer of the Year" for 2027
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Duane Morris, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Six Duane Morris Partners Recognized by Best Lawyers as "Lawyer of the Year" for 2027
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PHILADELPHIA, August 20, 2026-Six Duane Morris LLP attorneys have been named by Best Lawyers as "Lawyers of the Year" for 2027. Lawyers are selected based on peer-review assessments conducted annually by Best Lawyers.
Randy D. Gordon: Litigation - Antitrust, Dallas/Fort Worth
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Social Impact Fellows program places students at WNY nonprofits
BUFFALO, New York, Aug. 20 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release:
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Social Impact Fellows program places students at WNY nonprofits
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Social Impact Fellow Emily Dickey at a Habitat for Humanity house under construction. Photo: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki
Students help partners address housing issues, food insecurity and more during summer internship program
By Charles Anzalone
BUFFALO, N.Y. - Though she's just beginning the law po
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Southern Achievers Honored as Women of Innovation for 2026
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Aug. 21 -- Southern Connecticut State University posted the following news:
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Southern Achievers Honored as Women of Innovation for 2026
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Forty-seven accomplished Connecticut women will be honored for their achievements in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) at the Connecticut Technology Council's 21st annual Women of Innovation(r) awards on October 27 in Branford, Conn.
Among the 47 finalists are three women from Southern: Julia Irwin, inte
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Statement From Governor Kathy Hochul
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 20 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Statement From Governor Kathy Hochul
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"Today, the U.S. Department of Justice and FBI announced the arrest of an individual who allegedly plotted an attack on the New York State Capitol. I'm grateful to the FBI for leading this investigation and to the New York State Police for their work to apprehend this dangerous individual.
"Earlier this year, amid a rise in political violence and threat
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Susan G. Komen: Finish Line Is a World Where No One Dies of Breast Cancer
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 21 -- Susan G. Komen, an organization that says it addresses breast cancer on fronts such as research, community health, global outreach and public policy initiatives, posted the following news on Aug. 20, 2026:
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The Finish Line Is a World Where No One Dies of Breast Cancer
Susan G. Komen(R) Nationwide Fall Event Season Unites Communities to Fund Research, Improve Access to High-Quality Care and Save Lives; Andy Grammer to Headline Second Annual Party in Pink Gala on
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Syracuse University: Drones, Rovers and Submersibles - Orange Works Fuels the Next Generation of Engineers
SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 22 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
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Drones, Rovers and Submersibles: Orange Works Fuels the Next Generation of Engineers
A summer STEM program gives high schoolers experience building autonomous vehicles, developing a pipeline into the College of Engineering and Computer Science.
John Boccacino
The classroom spaces in the Center for Science and Technology buzz with activity as high school students build and learn how to code autonomous vehicle
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The dream that drives Alexandria Henderson, class of 2028
ITHACA, New York, Aug. 20 -- Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine posted the following news:
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The dream that drives Alexandria Henderson, class of 2028
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Alexandria Henderson, class of 2028, has worked with hundreds of cows. It is the tragic loss of three of them that put her on the path to becoming a veterinarian.
Her love of cows grew at her local 4-H program, which showcased cows at local fairs and agricultural exhibits. In college, she studied animal science, taking cl
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The Untold Story of... Bella Zaccardi
LOUDONVILLE, New York, Aug. 21 -- Siena College posted the following news:
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The Untold Story of... Bella Zaccardi
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1. I grew up in Greenwood Lake, NY, and our house was right on the lake! I think I took it for granted when I was little, and now I love any chance I have to visit my parents and spend some time on the water.
2. I've had the opportunity to experience 21 National Parks and counting! My parents were incredibly brave to bring my two sisters and me on two cross-country camp
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TheatreUNI announces 2026-27 season
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa, Aug. 21 -- The University of Northern Iowa posted the following news release:
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TheatreUNI announces 2026-27 season
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CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -TheatreUNI at the University of Northern Iowa invites audiences to experience a season of magic, humor, competition and unforgettable music during its 2026-27 season, entitled "Wonderings and Wanderings." From a reimagined Shakespeare classic and a poignant contemporary comedy to a dynamic partnership with Riverside Theatre and a larg
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Thiel College recognized 38 employees for 405 combined years of service
GREENVILLE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 21 -- Thiel College issued the following news release:
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Thiel College recognized 38 employees for 405 combined years of service
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GREENVILLE, Pa.-Thiel College recognized 38 employees representing a combined 405 years of service during its annual campus retreat Aug. 18.
The employees were recognized for service milestones ranging from five to 40 years. The longest-serving employee being honored was VPEM Administrative Assistant Tammy L. Shilling, who is c
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Three Syracuse Faculty Earn STEM Under 40 Awards From the MOST
SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 22 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
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3 Syracuse Faculty Earn STEM Under 40 Awards from the MOST
Atanu Acharya, Zhenyu Gan and Angela Oliverio are recognized for research shaping Central New York's growing STEM economy.
Wendy S. Loughlin
Three Syracuse University faculty members--Atanu Acharya, Zhenyu Gan and Angela Oliverio--have been named to the Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science & Technology's (MOST) STEM Under 40 list, presented by Micr
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Troutman Pepper Locke Continues Top-Tier Performance in H1 2026 Global Capital Markets League Tables
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 21 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper Locke, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Troutman Pepper Locke Continues Top-Tier Performance in H1 2026 Global Capital Markets League Tables
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NEW YORK - Troutman Pepper Locke's capital markets practice earned top-tier recognition in the H1 2026 Bloomberg and LSEG league tables. The firm ranked in the top 10 across multiple Canadian equity and equity-linked categories as both issuer and manager adviser, alongs
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U.N. Secretary-General Guterres Issues Statement on the International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief
NEW YORK, Aug. 22 -- United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres issued the following statement on the International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief:
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Secretary-General's Message on the International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief
On this International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief, we remember all those who have been targeted because of their
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UAlbany Philosophy Professor Chats AI Ethics, Empathy With Sean Ono Lennon
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 22 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news:
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UAlbany Philosophy Professor Chats AI Ethics, Empathy with Sean Ono Lennon
By Bethany Bump
Can AI ever become truly empathetic? What would it take to do so and what happens to human flourishing and relationships if it does?
These are some of the questions UAlbany Associate Professor of Philosophy and AI & Society College Director Jason D'Cruz explores with musician Sean Ono Lennon on the Sing for Science
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UNF launches Master of Science in Sport Analytics this fall
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Aug. 21 -- The University of North Florida posted the following news:
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UNF launches Master of Science in Sport Analytics this fall
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The University of North Florida's Silverfield College of Education and Human Services will launch a new Master of Science in Sport Analytics program this fall, preparing the next generation of data-driven professionals to meet rapidly growing demand across professional sports, collegiate athletics and sport technology industries.
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University of Arkansas: John Clark Receives American Society for Horticultural Science Lifetime Achievement Award
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 22 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news:
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John Clark Receives American Society for Horticultural Science Lifetime Achievement Award
The American Society for Horticultural Science recently honored John Clark, a Distinguished Professor emeritus of horticulture for the U of A Division of Agriculture, with one of its first Lifetime Achievement Awards.
Internationally known for his work in fruit breeding with the Division of Agriculture's resea
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VA. A.G. JONES BLOCKS TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S UNLAWFUL DEMAND OF CDL DRIVERS' PERSONAL INFORMATION
RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 22 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on Aug. 21, 2026:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL JAY JONES BLOCKS TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S UNLAWFUL DEMAND OF CDL DRIVERS' PERSONAL INFORMATION
Attorney General Jones and a coalition of 21 attorneys general announced a U.S. District Court judge granted a temporary restraining order that blocks the Trump administration from demanding the production of a database of state-owned records containing the sens
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Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Addresses Alleged Threat and Security Measures at New York State Capitol
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 20 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Addresses Alleged Threat and Security Measures at New York State Capitol
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Governor Kathy Hochul today delivered remarks addressing the alleged threat and security measures at the New York State Capitol. The Governor's administration has taken steps amid a rise in political violence earlier this year to protect New Yorkers and strengthen
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Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Celebrates $13 Million Investment From Anheuser-Busch to Central New York Brewery
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 20 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Celebrates $13 Million Investment From Anheuser-Busch to Central New York Brewery
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Earlier today, Governor Hochul announced that Anheuser-Busch will be investing $13 million into the Anheuser-Busch Brewery in Baldwinsville, NY to meet consumer demand and support local manufacturing.
VIDEO: The event is available to stream on YouTube he
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Washington and Lee Welcomes New Tenure Stream Faculty
LEXINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 22 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news:
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Washington and Lee Welcomes New Tenure Stream Faculty
Twelve faculty members will join new positions during the 2026-27 academic year.
By Brian Laubscher
Washington and Lee University has welcomed 12 tenure stream faculty members to new positions in the College, the Williams School and the Law School, where they will teach classes this fall.
The faculty members assuming new positions at W&L are:
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Washington and Lee's Mudd Center to Explore 'Memory, Mind, and Morality' in New Series
LEXINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 22 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news:
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W&L's Mudd Center to Explore 'Memory, Mind, and Morality' in New Series
The Mudd Center's 2026-2027 lecture series will address questions of memory and how the acts of remembering and forgetting can shape the moral contours of our lives.
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The ethical dimensions of memory are at the heart of the Washington and Lee University Roger Mudd Center for Ethics' 2026-2027 series, "Memory, Mind and Moralit
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What 26 years in Amex customer service taught Sam Tsien about trust and leadership
NEW YORK, Aug. 20 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- American Express posted the following news release:
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What 26 years in Amex customer service taught Sam Tsien about trust and leadership
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When Sam Tsien joined American Express in 1999 as a customer care professional in the Toronto office, he was drawn at first by the strength of the brand.
"American Express was a name everybody recognized," Sam said. "But quickly, my perception shifted. It wasn't just about joining a well-known br
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Where literature and lived experiences meet: Elizabeth Rodriguez Fielder's path as a scholar and educator
IOWA CITY, Iowa, Aug. 21 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news:
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Where literature and lived experiences meet: Elizabeth Rodriguez Fielder's path as a scholar and educator
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By Fatima Salinas
For Elizabeth Rodriguez Fielder, curiosity has often been a way of finding connections. Her interests have taken her from literature to visual culture, from labor and immigrant communities to the history of the Civil Rights Movement.
As an associa
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White & Case advises initial purchasers on Giga Mais Fibra's international debut secured notes issuance
NEW YORK, Aug. 21 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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White & Case advises initial purchasers on Giga Mais Fibra's international debut secured notes issuance
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Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised the initial purchasers on the US$350 million secured notes issued by Giga Mais Fibra Telecomunicacoes S.A., a Brazilian telecommunications services company, focused on providing broadband internet access via fiber optics and with
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White House: $2 Million Donation Expands First Lady Melania Trump's Fostering the Future Initiative to Indiana University and Purdue University
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The White House issued the following news on Aug. 20, 2026:
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$2 Million Donation Expands First Lady Melania Trump's Fostering the Future Initiative to Indiana University and Purdue University
First Lady Melania Trump's Fostering the Future initiative will expand its national network through a $2 million donation from IndyCar and Fox Corporation to fund scholarships at Indiana University and Purdue University.
First Lady Melania Trump drew attention to America's ne
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World-class performances return to Brookings through Woodbine Productions
BROOKINGS, South Dakota, Aug. 20 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news:
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World-class performances return to Brookings through Woodbine Productions
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For nearly two decades, South Dakota State University's Woodbine Productions series has quietly brought remarkable artists to Brookings -performances more often found in major metropolitan centers than on the prairie.
The 2026-27 season may be one of its most extraordinary yet.
The season opens Oct. 11 with the return
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