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2027 Jason Reynolds / Simon & Schuster Travel Grant Application Now Open
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 4 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release:
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2027 Jason Reynolds / Simon & Schuster Travel Grant Application Now Open
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The American Library Association (ALA) is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2027 Jason Reynolds / Simon & Schuster Travel Grant.
The grant will provide financial support to five (5) Black/African American youth or teen services librarians and school librarians/media sp
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40 Years in San Diego: Alaska Airlines Kicks Off Anniversary Celebration With 50th Nonstop Destination
SEATTLE, Sept. 5 [Category: BizAerospace] -- Alaska Airlines, a subsidiary of Alaska Air Group, posted the following news release:
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40 years in San Diego: Alaska Airlines kicks off anniversary celebration with 50th nonstop destination
The airline is celebrating 40 years in San Diego with a months-long guest appreciation campaign, featuring an anniversary giveaway that will award Atmos(TM) Rewards Gold status to 40 loyal guests and 1 million Atmos Rewards points to one lucky winner.
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Alumnus returns to CSUMB as successful author
SEASIDE, California, Sept. 4 -- California State University Monterey Bay campus posted the following news:
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Alumnus returns to CSUMB as successful author
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By Mark Muckenfuss
An eerie figure met Omar Hussain one night on Del Monte Boulevard. He never found out who it was, but the encounter inspired him to build his first commercially published novel around the mysterious presence.
Hussain, a 2008 graduate of Cal State Monterey Bay's humanities and communications program, is planning t
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Americans for Tax Reform Issues Commentary: Labor Day - Americans Flee Forced-Unionism States and Move to Right-to-Work States
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary:
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Labor Day: Americans Flee Forced-Unionism States and Move to Right-to-Work States
By John Kartch
Americans are moving to Right-to-Work states and moving away from forced unionism states, per data pulled from the 2026 U-Haul Growth Index
-Among the top ten growth states in the U-Haul index, nine have a Right-to-Work law that protects workers from being forced to pay dues to union bosses as a condition of e
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Attorney General Bonta Secures Extended Block on Trump Administration's Attempt to Restrict Mail Voting
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 4 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Secures Extended Block on Trump Administration's Attempt to Restrict Mail Voting
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OAKLAND -Co-leading a coalition of 24 attorneys general and the Governor of Pennsylvania, California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued a statement in response to the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts granting the coalition's request for a preliminary
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Bank of America Announces Redemptions of $500,000,000 Floating Rate Senior Notes and $1,500,000,000 5.933% Fixed/Floating Rate Senior Notes, Due September 2027
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Sept. 4 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release:
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Bank of America Announces Redemptions of $500,000,000 Floating Rate Senior Notes and $1,500,000,000 5.933% Fixed/Floating Rate Senior Notes, Due September 2027
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Bank of America Corporation announced today that it will redeem on September 15, 2026 all $500,000,000 principal amount outstanding of its Floating Rate Senior N
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Bethel University: Formed for Conviction in an Age of Uncertainty
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Sept. 5 -- Bethel University issued the following news:
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Formed for conviction in an age of uncertainty
Bethel political science alumni reflect on faith, conviction, and what their education prepared them for.
By Jason Schoonover '09, senior web content specialist
In many ways, State Rep. Huldah Momanyi-Hiltsley '11, GS'15 is living out her dream. Not only did she become the first Kenyan-born person elected to a state legislature in the U.S. when she was elected in
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Chancellor King Highlights Expansion of Military Tuition Rate Across SUNY System
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 5 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release:
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Chancellor King Highlights Expansion of Military Tuition Rate Across SUNY System
SUNY's Military Tuition Rate Program Ensures SUNY's Academic Excellence is Fully Affordable for Active-Duty Service Members, Members of the National Guard, and Members of the Reserves
All 64 SUNY Campuses Now Offer Eligible Undergraduate Tuition at or Below the Federal Military Tuition Assistance Cap
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Chancellor King Highlights the SUNY Reconnect Expansion With Visit to Monroe Community College
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 5 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release:
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Chancellor King Highlights the SUNY Reconnect Expansion with Visit to Monroe Community College
Governor Hochul's SUNY Reconnect Program Provides Free Tuition, Fees, Books, and Supplies for Eligible Adult Learners Pursuing an Associate Degree in a High-Demand Field
Visit Also Highlights Monroe Community College's SNAP Program at Campus Bookstore and Expanded Resources for Food Insecure Stude
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Children's Health Defense Issues Commentary: U.S. Supreme Court Rejects New York Healthcare Workers' Bid to Revive COVID Vaccine Mandate Lawsuit
FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Sept. 5 -- Children's Health Defense, an organization that says it restores and protects the health of children by eliminating exposures to environmental toxins, issued the following commentary by Brenda Baletti, senior reporter for The Defender.
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U.S. Supreme Court Rejects New York Healthcare Workers' Bid to Revive COVID Vaccine Mandate Lawsuit
The U.S. Supreme Court today declined for a second time to take up a case brought by New York healthcare workers who
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Communique of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission on the Adoption of the "Correct The Map" Resolution
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, Sept. 5 -- The African Union Commission issued the following news release on Sept. 4, 2026:
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Communique of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission on the Adoption of the "Correct The Map" Resolution
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, welcomes the adoption today by the United Nations General Assembly of the resolution championed by the Republic of Togo on behalf of the African Group, calling for a fairer and more accu
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Cornell College: Stewart Shares Summer Work at the NEH Institute
MOUNT VERNON, Iowa, Sept. 2 -- Cornell College issued the following news:
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Stewart shares summer work at the NEH Institute
Professor of History Catherine Stewart shares an update on her recent work over the summer.
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I spent June and July serving as guest faculty for a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Summer Institute on the Federal Writers' Project.
The NEH Summer Institute brought together scholars and educators to explore the rich collections of the New Deal government p
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Debevoise Receives Legal Services Innovation Award at the New York Legal Awards
NEW YORK, Sept. 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Debevoise Receives Legal Services Innovation Award at the New York Legal Awards
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Debevoise & Plimpton LLP has received the Legal Services Innovation Award from The American Lawyer as part of its New York Legal Awards, recognizing the firm's STAAR 2.0 platform.
STAAR is Debevoise's AI-powered client portal platform, designed to help organizations fast track their AI adoption an
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Fed: Forms of Money and the U.S. Monetary Aggregates
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following Fed Notes article:
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New Forms of Money and the U.S. Monetary Aggregates11
By Kristen Payne and Mary-Frances Styczynski
Overview
The money supply is defined as a group of safe assets with stable values that households and businesses can use to make payments or to hold as short-term investments. In the U.S., the Federal Reserve measures the money supply using officially defined monetary aggregates, which classify assets acco
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Federal Court Blocks U.S. Postal Service from Interfering with Mail Ballots in November Election
NEW YORK, Sept. 4 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news:
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Federal Court Blocks U.S. Postal Service from Interfering with Mail Ballots in November Election
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Preliminary injunction bars USPS from enforcing a rule that would have made voter disenfranchisement "practically inevitable"
BOSTON - A federal District Court today issued a preliminary injunction blocking the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) from enforcing key parts of a rule th
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Federal Register: Federal Maritime Commission Issues Administrative Legal Proceeding Over Samsung Electronics America Dispute Against Ocean Carrier CMA CGM
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Maritime Commission issued the following action in the Federal Register.
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Samsung Electronics America, INC., Complainant v. CMA CGM S.A., Respondent; Notice of Filing of Complaint and Assignment
Notice is given that a complaint has been filed with the Federal Maritime Commission (the "Commission") by Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (the "Complainant") against CMA CGM S.A. (the "Respondent"). Complainant states that the Commission has subject-m
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Federal Register: HUD Announces Over $255 Million in FY 2026 Housing Trust Fund Allocations for Affordable Housing
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development issued the following action in the Federal Register.
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Housing Trust Fund: Fiscal Year 2026 Allocation Notice
The Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 (HERA) established the Housing Trust Fund (HTF) to be administered by HUD. Pursuant to the Federal Housing Enterprises Financial Security and Soundness Act of 1992, as amended by HERA, eligible HTF grantees are the 50 states, the District of Columbia, t
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Federal Reserve Bank Issues National Summary of August 2026 Beige Book
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- The Federal Reserve Bank issued the following national summary of the August 2026 Beige Book:
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National Summary
Overall Economic Activity
Economic activity increased modestly since early July. Ten of the twelve Federal Reserve Districts reported growth in the slight to moderate range; two Districts reported no change. Consumer spending grew slightly on balance; reports reflected both heightened price sensitivity on the one hand and solid high-end purchases on the
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Federal Reserve Bank of New York Issues August 2026 Beige Book
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of New York issued the following August 2026 Beige Book:
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Summary of Economic Activity
Economic activity in the Second District continued to increase modestly. Service sector activity grew modestly and manufacturing growth picked up to a moderate pace. On balance, employment held steady. Wage growth was modest. Selling price increases eased slightly but remained moderate, while input prices continued to rise strongly with energy costs cutti
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Governor Healey to Commemorate 25th Anniversary of September 11 Attacks
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 4 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Governor Healey to Commemorate 25th Anniversary of September 11 Attacks
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BOSTON -Governor Maura Healey today announced plans to lead Massachusetts in marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, calling on people across the state to come together in remembrance of the 2,977 people senselessly killed, in support of the families who continue to carry thei
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Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Seven to the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 4 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Seven to the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Peter Crocitto, Jo Culberson, Nan Jeffcoat, and David Vincent and the reappointment of Christopher Nebbeling, James "Randy" Reaves, and Edgar Rosa to the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission.
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Hong Kong Misuses Colonial-era Law to Violate Rights
NEW YORK, Sept. 4 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news:
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Hong Kong Misuses Colonial-era Law to Violate Rights
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Organizing a group to help people in distress used to be something Hong Kong people could do without fear. Not anymore.
On September 3, the Hong Kong Court of Appeal affirmed the conviction of five 612 Humanitarian Fund trustees for failing to register the fund under the Societies Ordinance. It's just the latest example of the government w
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ICYMI: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Times - How to Reclaim Your Power, Fight for Freedom, and Reimagine Democracy Debuts as an Instant New York Times Best Seller
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Democracy Forward, an organization that says it advances democracy and social progress through litigation, policy and public education and regulatory engagement, issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2026:
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ICYMI: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Times: How to Reclaim Your Power, Fight for Freedom, and Reimagine Democracy Debuts as an Instant New York Times Best Seller
Democracy Forward President and CEO Skye Perryman's new book, Ordinary People, Extraordinar
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Institute for Justice: Freeport, Texas, Family to Appeal in Case to Keep Their Land From Port's Eminent Domain Abuse
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 5 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release on Sept. 3, 2026:
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Freeport, Texas, Family to Appeal in Case to Keep Their Land From Port's Eminent Domain Abuse
Freeport, Texas--Yesterday, a Texas trial court granted a motion for summary judgment against a group of property owners in Freeport's historically Black community of East End. The ruling comes after the Texas Court of Appeals rejected a previous attempt to seize the land and remanded t
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LEADER JEFFRIES IN LAS VEGAS: "HOUSE DEMOCRATS STAND SHOULDER TO SHOULDER WITH ORGANIZED LABOR"
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES IN LAS VEGAS: "HOUSE DEMOCRATS STAND SHOULDER TO SHOULDER WITH ORGANIZED LABOR"
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Yesterday, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joined Rep. Steven Horsford (NV-04) and local labor leaders for a press avail, where he emphasized that House Democrats remain committed to standing up for the men and women of organized labor in the face of Donald Trump's
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LEADER JEFFRIES IN LAS VEGAS: "HOUSE DEMOCRATS STAND SHOULDER TO SHOULDER WITH ORGANIZED LABOR"
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES IN LAS VEGAS: "HOUSE DEMOCRATS STAND SHOULDER TO SHOULDER WITH ORGANIZED LABOR"
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Yesterday, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joined Rep. Steven Horsford (NV-04) and local labor leaders for a press avail, where he emphasized that House Democrats remain committed to standing up for the men and women of organized labor in the face of Donald Trump's extreme attacks and destru
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Millikin alumnus Drew Nellessen '07 returns to campus to share Broadway experience with students
DECATUR, Illinois, Sept. 4 -- Millikin University posted the following news:
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Millikin alumnus Drew Nellessen '07 returns to campus to share Broadway experience with students
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DECATUR, Ill. - When Drew Nellessen '07 returned to Millikin University's campus last spring, he brought with him nearly two decades of professional experience with one of Broadway's most iconic musicals.
Nellessen, a Millikin College of Fine Arts alumnus who earned a B.F.A. in Musical Theatre with a Dance minor
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Ohio Dominican University Announces Faculty Promotions
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 6 -- Ohio Dominican University issued the following news:
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Ohio Dominican University Announces Faculty Promotions
In recognition of their commitment to teaching and their scholarly and creative contributions, the Ohio Dominican University Board of Trustees has approved the promotions of two faculty members for the 2026-27 academic year. The promotions took effect July 1, 2026.
* Dr. Blake Mathys
Associate Professor of Biology with Tenure - Promoted to Professor of
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OMB Issues Statement of Administration Policy on Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- The White House Office of Management and Budget issued the following statement of administration policy on the Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act (H.R. 9436), which was introduced by Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, and Rep. Jared Golden, D-Maine:
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The Administration strongly supports passage of H.R. 9436, which would extend the time period, from 2028 until 2035, for which the Department of Commerce's National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Final Rule amending the re
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On High-Level U.S. Security Visit, Shin Bet Director David Zini Brings Message of Leadership to Yeshiva University Students
NEW YORK, Sept. 6 -- Yeshiva University issued the following news:
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On High-Level U.S. Security Visit, Shin Bet Director David Zini Brings Message of Leadership to Yeshiva University Students
In the U.S. for sensitive meetings with senior FBI officials, Zini speaks with YU students about Israel, Jewish responsibility and next-generation leadership.
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During his first visit to the United States since becoming Director of the Shin Bet, Major General (res.) David Zini--one of Israel's mos
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Protect Our Care Statement: Trump Administration Lies to New Yorkers After Gutting Rural Health Care
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Protect Our Care issued the following statement on Sept. 4, 2026:
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STATEMENT: Trump Administration Lies to New Yorkers After Gutting Rural Health Care
Today, the Trump administration announced misleading "rural health investments" in New York, conveniently leaving out any mention of the catastrophic health care cuts Donald Trump and Republicans made that have ravaged New York's health care system and left rural communities in the dust. Last year, Donald Trump and R
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Security Council ISIL and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee Amends Two Entries on Its Sanctions List
NEW YORK, Sept. 5 -- United Nations Security Council issued the following news:
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Security Council ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee Amends Two Entries on Its Sanctions List
On 4 September 2026, the Security Council Committee pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015) concerning ISIL (Da'esh), Al Qaida and associated individuals, groups, undertakings and entities enacted the amendments specified with strikethrough and underline in the entries below on it
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Steptoe Wins Runner-Up in AmLaw's 'Litigator of the Week' for Full Defense Verdict for Mead Johnson in Infant Formula Case
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Steptoe, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Steptoe Wins Runner-Up in AmLaw's "Litigator of the Week" for Full Defense Verdict for Mead Johnson in Infant Formula Case
A Steptoe team, along with their co-counsel at Covington & Burling, has been recognized as the first runner-up in The AmLaw Litigation Daily's "Litigator of the Week" for securing a full defense verdict for Mead Johnson, the maker of Enfamil infant formula.
The first bellwether trial to
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SUNY Chancellor King Celebrates Expansion of Nation-Leading College Completion Initiatives to SUNY Brockport
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 5 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release:
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SUNY Chancellor King Celebrates Expansion of Nation-Leading College Completion Initiatives to SUNY Brockport
Governor Hochul's ACE|ASAP Expansion Enables Proven Programs to Reach 10,000 Students at 44 SUNY Campuses; Photos Available Here
ASAP and ACE Help Students Gain and Maintain Academic Momentum So They Can Graduate on Time
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The State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr
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SUNY-Fredonia: Faculty Member Publishes Study
FREDONIA, New York, Sept. 6 (TNSjou) -- The State University of New York Fredonia campus issued the following news:
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Faculty member publishes study
Dr. Josie Diebold recently published a study in Abolitionist Perspectives in Social Work.
The scholarly work examined how white antiracists understand and engage with prison industrial complex abolition. Drawing on interviews with 26 participants, the research explores how white people committed to racial justice develop a stake in creating
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Technological University Dublin Hosts Major All-Island Conference on Self-Employment for Persons With Disabilities
DUBLIN, Ireland, Sept. 5 -- Technological University Dublin issued the following news:
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TU Dublin hosts Major All-Island Conference on Self-Employment for Persons with Disabilities
TU Dublin brought together policymakers, entrepreneurs, academics and disability advocates from Ireland, Northern Ireland and internationally for a major all-island conference examining how self-employment can become a more accessible and viable option for persons with disabilities.
Taking place at TU Dublin'
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UNICEF: Flight Lands in Kathmandu Carrying Vital Humanitarian Supplies for Children and Families Affected by Nepal Floods
NEW YORK, Sept. 5 -- UNICEF (United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund) issued the following news release:
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Flight lands in Kathmandu carrying vital humanitarian supplies for children and families affected by Nepal floods
KATHMANDU - A flight carrying 84 metric tonnes of critical humanitarian supplies landed in Kathmandu, Nepal this morning, with the support of the European Union Humanitarian Aid. UNICEF is dispatching the supplies to bring urgently needed assistance for chi
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University of Wolverhampton: Professor Honored With Prestigious 2026 Dartmouth Medal
WOLVERHAMPTON, England, Sept. 5 -- The University of Wolverhampton issued the following news release:
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Professor honoured with prestigious 2026 Dartmouth Medal
Mark O'Shea MBE, Professor of Herpetology at the University of Wolverhampton, has won the prestigious 2026 Dartmouth Medal, one of the highest and most coveted honours in international reference publishing.
Presented annually by the American Library Association (ALA) and the Reference and User Services Association (RUSA), the 202
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