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'HyperBird' spots grape diseases before they're visible

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 14 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news: * * * 'HyperBird' spots grape diseases before they're visible By Krishna Ramanujan, Cornell Chronicle September 14, 2026 HyperBird, a cutting-edge imaging platform for observing microscopic traits in plants, can detect grape diseases - such as powdery and downy mildews, which cost vineyard owners billions in annual losses globally - days before physical symptoms become v more

20 Greenberg Traurig Shareholders Recognized in 2027 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America

MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 15 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * 20 Greenberg Traurig Shareholders Recognized in 2027 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America * NEW YORK - Sept. 15, 2026 - Twenty shareholders from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP have been recognized in the 2027 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America guide. The guide recognizes leading litigators who handle major disputes for corporations and other or more

2026 LA Fall Preview Market Weeks Kick off in El Segundo

NEW YORK, Sept. 15 [Category: Business] -- The Toy Association posted the following news: * * * 2026 LA Fall Preview(r) Market Weeks Kick off in El Segundo * LA Fall Preview(r) Market Weeks officially kicked off yesterday (September 14), welcoming the global toy community to El Segundo, California, for two weeks of product previews, business meetings, networking, and industry events. Showrooms across The Toy Building (101 Continental Boulevard) and the surrounding El Segundo toy district ar more

A&O Shearman Guides Lenders on Sonnedix's USD1.3 Billion Landmark Refinancing of Chilean Renewable Energy and Storage Portfolio

LONDON, England, Sept. 16 -- A and O Shearman, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * A&O Shearman guides lenders on Sonnedix's USD1.3 billion landmark refinancing of Chilean renewable energy and storage portfolio A&O Shearman acted as legal counsel to seven commercial bank lenders, hedge providers, and the intercreditor and administrative agents on the refinancing of Sonnedix's complete portfolio of operating renewable and storage assets in Chile. The financing amounts to USD1.3bn, com more

AAGC Statement on DHS Agents' Possible Broken Laws in Baseless Voter Fraud Search

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Americans Against Government Censorship issued the following news release: * * * AAGC Statement on DHS Agents' Possible Broken Laws in Baseless Voter Fraud Search Monday, September 14, 2026 Washington, D.C. - A bombshell report from a whistle-blower revealed that federal agents with the Department of Homeland Security may have broken state laws in their baseless search for voter fraud, including posing as individual voters to look up voter records, and using data ridd more

AAR to announce first quarter fiscal year 2027 results on September 29, 2026

WOOD DALE, Illinois, Sept. 15 [Category: BizAerospace] -- AAR, a provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, posted the following news release: * * * AAR to announce first quarter fiscal year 2027 results on September 29, 2026 * Wood Dale, Illinois -AAR CORP. (NYSE: AIR), the leading parts, repair, and software platform in the aviation aftermarket, today announced that it will release financial results for its first quarter of fiscal year 2027, ended August 31, 2026 more

ACC Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month 2026

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 15 -- Austin Community College District posted the following news: * * * ACC Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month 2026 * Austin Community College District (ACC) celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15 with a series of events and conversations across the district and online. This year is extra special to ACC as its Latin American Cultural Center, El Centro, celebrates its 30th anniversary. Hispanic Heritage Month recognizes and celebrat more

Accenture Schedules Q4 and Full-Year Fiscal 2026 Earnings Call

NEW YORK, Sept. 16 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, presented the following news release: * * * Accenture Schedules Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year Fiscal 2026 Earnings Call NEW YORK; Sept. 15, 2026 -- Accenture (NYSE: ACN) will host a conference call at 8:00 a.m. EDT on Thursday, October 1, 2026, to discuss its fourth-quarter and full-year fiscal 2026 financial results. An earnings news release will be issued before the call. To participate in the teleconference, please di more

ACOG Report Examines Full Scope of Maternity Care Access, Workforce Crisis in New York State

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 [Category: Medical] (TNSrpt) -- The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists issued the following news release: * * * ACOG Report Examines Full Scope of Maternity Care Access, Workforce Crisis in New York State * New York-Transportation challenges, unmet social needs, workforce instability and administrative burden are among the key factors limiting access to maternity care in New York State, according to a new report from the American College of Obstetricians more

Activities of Secretary-General in India, 11-13 September

NEW YORK, Sept. 15 -- The United Nations posted the following news release: * * * Activities of Secretary-General in India, 11-13 September * On Friday, 11 September, the Secretary-General arrived in New Delhi, India, to attend the 18th BRICS summit. Later in the evening, the Secretary-General had a bilateral meeting with H.E. Mr. Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India. During the discussion, the Secretary-General expressed appreciation for India's close cooperation with the United Nations. more

Adelphi University is the Top Private University on Long Island in Forbes' 2027 America's Top Colleges Ranking

GARDEN CITY, New York, Sept. 16 -- Adelphi University issued the following news: * * * Adelphi University is the Top Private University on Long Island in Forbes' 2027 America's Top Colleges Ranking Published: September 15, 2026 Adelphi University has once again secured its position as the top private university on Long Island, according to the Forbes newly released 2027 America's Top Colleges: 500 Colleges That Deliver Results list. This annual ranking of 500 institutions across the United more

African Swine Fever Threatens Asia's Endemic Wild Pigs with Extinction

BRONX, New York, Sept. 15 [Category: Environment] -- The Wildlife Conservation Society issued the following news release: * * * African Swine Fever Threatens Asia's Endemic Wild Pigs with Extinction * BRONX, NY, September 15, 2026-In a study published in Nature Reviews Biodiversity, 31 scientists have produced the first comprehensive roadmap to prevent African swine fever (ASF) from driving Asia's 12 endemic wild pig species toward extinction, identifying eight priority actions for governmen more

AG Nessel Sues to Block Trump Administration's Public Charge Rule

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 15 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Sues to Block Trump Administration's Public Charge Rule * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined 21 other states and the District of Columbia in suing to halt the Trump administration's new public charge rule (PDF), which would allow immigration officials to punish immigrants for lawful use of public benefits. The new Department of Homeland Security (DHS more

Alfred State celebrates highest enrollment since 1985

ALFRED, New York, Sept. 14 -- The Alfred State College posted the following news: * * * Alfred State celebrates highest enrollment since 1985 * Alfred State College (ASC) is celebrating their highest enrollment since 1985. More than 3,800 students are enrolled this fall, underscoring growing demand for the college's hands-on, career-connected educational experience. "This achievement is a testament to the dedication of our faculty and staff and the connections they build with students throu more

Amazon Teamsters Rally in Support of Chicago Delivery Protection Act

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release: * * * Amazon Teamsters Rally in Support of Chicago Delivery Protection Act * (CHICAGO) - Today, Amazon Teamsters and their allies rallied outside of Chicago City Hall to demand the Chicago City Council schedule a vote on the Delivery Protection Act before a Subject Matter Hearing between the License and Consumer Protection & Workforce Development committees. Introduced by more

American Bankers Association, 79 Co-signers Issue Letter to Senate Leaders Thune, Schumer

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 [Category: Financial Services] (TNSletter) -- The American Bankers Association issued the following letter with 79 co-signers to Senate leaders John Thune and Charles Schumer: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 10, 2026 The Honorable John Thune Majority Leader United States Senate Washington, D.C. 20510 - The Honorable Charles Schumer Minority Leader United States Senate Washington, D.C. 20510 - RE: Amend the Clarity Act to Preserve Local Lending more

American Express Expands Banking Offerings for Businesses with New High-Yield Savings Account

NEW YORK, Sept. 15 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- American Express posted the following news release: * * * American Express Expands Banking Offerings for Businesses with New High-Yield Savings Account * Business Checking and Business Savings come together under American Express(r) Business Banking, with a new payroll solution and integration with Amex Business Cards coming soon NEW YORK -Today American Express (NYSE: AXP) announced the launch of the new high-yield American Express(r) more

American Fintech Council Submits Recommendations to Enhance New York's Proposed Buy Now, Pay Later Regulatory Framework

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The American Fintech Council, an organization that says it promotes a transparent, inclusive and customer-centric financial system, issued the following news release: * * * American Fintech Council (AFC) Submits Recommendations to Enhance New York's Proposed Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) Regulatory Framework Letter to New York State Department of Financial Services supports tailored consumer protections while urging agency to preserve flexible, risk-based underwriting and more

American Medical Association, 50 Organizations Issue Letter to Reps. Joyce, Murphy, Schrier

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 16 (TNSletter) -- The American Medical Association issued the following letter with 50 organizations to Reps. John Joyce, R-Pennsylvania, Gregory Murphy, R-North Carolina, and Kim Schrier, D-Washington: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 14, 2026 The Honorable John Joyce, MD U.S. House of Representatives 2102 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 - The Honorable Greg Murphy, MD U.S. House of Representatives 407 Cannon House Office Bu more

Amici Urge Supreme Court to Protect Due Process in Prolonged Immigration Detention

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Sept. 15 -- Yale Law School posted the following news: * * * Amici Urge Supreme Court to Protect Due Process in Prolonged Immigration Detention * Back to News Represented by Yale Law School's Peter Gruber Rule of Law Clinic and Jed Glickstein '13 of Kaplan & Grady LLC, a group of prominent Republican former senior government officials, agency heads, a federal judge, and members of Congress, as well as members of the Society for the Rule of Law, filed an amicus brief more

Andre De Shields Joins All-Star Hunter College Tribute to Frank Sinatra

NEW YORK, Sept. 15 -- Hunter College, a constituent college of the City University of New York, posted the following news: * * * Andre De Shields Joins All-Star Hunter College Tribute to Frank Sinatra * Tony, Grammy, and Emmy Award winner Andre De Shields has joined the cast of American Voices Presents: Frank Sinatra -From Band Singer to Icon, adding fresh star power to Hunter College's celebration of the legendary singer during Italian American Heritage Month. De Shields, who recently told more

Apple's Outstanding Comedy Widow's Bay triumphs as the most decorated freshman comedy in Emmy history and Apple TV leads as the most awarded network at the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards

CUPERTINO, California, Sept. 15 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, posted the following news: * * * Apple's Outstanding Comedy Widow's Bay triumphs as the most decorated freshman comedy in Emmy history and Apple TV leads as the most awarded network at the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards * CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA This evening at the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, Apple TV shatters records to become the most awarded n more

Attorney General Ford Co-Leads Coalition to Secure Yet Another Win in USPS Election Rule Case, Supreme Court Decision Ensures USPS Will Not Disrupt 2026 Voting by Mail

CARSON CITY, Nevada, Sept. 14 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ford Co-Leads Coalition to Secure Yet Another Win in USPS Election Rule Case, Supreme Court Decision Ensures USPS Will Not Disrupt 2026 Voting by Mail * Carson City, NV - Today, Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford has announced the Supreme Court has blocked a new rule by the United States Postal Service (USPS) that would have undermined vote-by-mail systems ahead more

Attorney General James Releases Footage from Investigation into Death of Freddie Marty, Jr.

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 15 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Releases Footage from Investigation into Death of Freddie Marty, Jr. * September 15, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today released drone footage that her office obtained as part of its ongoing investigation into the death of Freddie Marty, Jr., who died on August 23, 2026 following an encounter with members of the Onondaga County Sher more

Attorney General James Shuts Down Architectural Expediter Firm and Bars Architect for Taking Illegal Shortcuts

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 15 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Shuts Down Architectural Expediter Firm and Bars Architect for Taking Illegal Shortcuts * September 15, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced that her office has shut down Basic Group (Basic), an architecture and construction consulting firm, for defrauding the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) and barred a licensed more

Attorney General James' Office of Special Investigation Opens Investigation into Civilian Death in Orange County

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 15 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James' Office of Special Investigation Opens Investigation into Civilian Death in Orange County * September 15, 2026 NEW YORK - The New York Attorney General's Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has opened an investigation into the death of a civilian who died on September 5, 2026 following a motor vehicle collision on August 31, 2026 involving an off-duty Westc more

AWI Grants Fund Innovative Wildlife Coexistence Research

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- The Animal Welfare Institute issued the following news release on Sept. 15, 2026: * * * AWI Grants Fund Innovative Wildlife Coexistence Research September 15, 2026 Washington, DC -- The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) today announced the nine recipients of its annual Christine Stevens Wildlife Award who are developing more humane, innovative, and nonlethal methods for resolving human-wildlife conflicts and studying wildlife. "As our nation's beloved wildlife face gr more

Barnard College Celebrates Official Opening of Roy and Diana Vagelos Science Center

NEW YORK, Sept. 16 -- Barnard College issued the following news: * * * Barnard College Celebrates Official Opening of Roy and Diana Vagelos Science Center Behind a $250 million investment, NYC's first net-zero carbon, all-electric academic science building doubles research lab space and brings all five experimental science departments under one roof at the best women's college in the world. September 15, 2026 MORNINGSIDE HEIGHTS, New York -- Barnard College celebrated the opening of the Ro more

Benedictine Hosts Moving 9/11 Remembrance and 'Stars & Stripes' Day

ATCHISON, Kansas, Sept. 15 -- Benedictine College issued the following news: * * * Benedictine Hosts Moving 9/11 Remembrance and "Stars & Stripes" Day September 15, 2026 Benedictine College hosted two moving ceremonies back-to-back in mid-September, remembering the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks and first responders on September 11 and honoring military personnel past and present during its "Stars and Stripes" Celebration on September 12. 9/11 Remembrance On Friday, Benedictine Coll more

BFI Announce Programme Highlights for Late October and November 2026 Including Seasons Dedicated to Billy Wilder and Roger Corman, and a Season Inspired by the Landmark Book Fear of the Dark: 'Race', Gender and Sexuality in Cinema by Baroness Lola Young

LONDON, England, Sept. 16 -- The British Film Institute issued the following news release: * * * BFI announce programme highlights for late October and November 2026 including seasons dedicated to Billy Wilder and Roger Corman, and a season inspired by the landmark book Fear of the Dark: 'Race', Gender and Sexuality in Cinema by Baroness Lola Young * Guests appearing at BFI Southbank for our seasons this month will include the family of Roger Corman: his wife and producer Julie Corman, and hi more

CAIR Welcomes Federal Indictment of Colorado Man for Online Threats Against American Muslims

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR Welcomes Federal Indictment of Colorado Man for Online Threats Against American Muslims September 15, 2026 The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed the federal indictment of a Thornton, Colorado, man who allegedly made violent threats against American Muslims, law enforcement, judges, federa more

CAIR Welcomes Hate Crime and Harassment Charges Following Hate Incident Targeting Washington State Mosque

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR Welcomes Hate Crime and Harassment Charges Following Hate Incident Targeting Washington State Mosque September 15, 2026 The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed law enforcement's decision to pursue hate crime charges against a suspect accused of harassing community members, uttering anti-Isl more

Cardiovascular disease tops cancer as leading cause of death among Hispanic adults in U.S.

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 15 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Cardiovascular disease tops cancer as leading cause of death among Hispanic adults in U.S. * Statement Highlights: * Cardiovascular disease has replaced cancer as the leading cause of death among Hispanic adults in the U.S., according to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association. * Hispanic people experience health risk factors at younger ages th more

Career Expert, Author Suzy Welch to Speak at UConn Stamford

STORRS, Connecticut, Sept. 15 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Career Expert, Author Suzy Welch to Speak at UConn Stamford * The UConn School of Business and the Women's Networking Group of Fairfield County will welcome business author and career expert Suzy Welch to UConn Stamford on Thursday, Sept. 24 for a fireside chat on purpose, values, and finding meaning in work and life. Welch is a bestselling author, professor, and leadership expert. Her 2025 book, more

Carolina Panthers and Bank of America Launch 3rd & Goal

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Sept. 15 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release: * * * Carolina Panthers and Bank of America Launch 3rd & Goal * * Flagship community platform to reach 10,000 students across the Carolinas in first year through programs focused on literacy, physical wellness and personal well-being * More than 400 students from Title I schools celebrated the launch with a special field day at Bank of Ameri more

Catholic League Issues Commentary: Why Are So Many College Students Fascists?

NEW YORK, Sept. 16 -- The Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights, an organization that defends the right of Catholics to participate in American public life without defamation or discrimination, issued the following commentary by President Bill Donohue: * * * WHY ARE SO MANY COLLEGE STUDENTS FASCISTS? I have been saying for many years that there is more tolerance for free speech in your local pub than on your local college campus. This point was driven home again with the recent publ more

CCM Foundation Golf Classic Tees Up for Student Support

RANDOLPH, New Jersey, Sept. 15 -- County College of Morris posted the following news: * * * CCM Foundation Golf Classic Tees Up for Student Support * Golfers, businesses and community members are invited to tee off for a great cause at the 2026 CCM Foundation Golf Classic on Monday, October 5, at Spring Brook Country Club in Morristown, one of North Jersey's premier private clubs. The annual fundraiser brings together members of the business community, alumni, friends and supporters of CCM more

Chairman Griffith Delivers Opening Statement at Health Subcommittee Hearing to Address Medicare Provider Payment Challenges and Bolster Cybersecurity in American Health Care

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Griffith Delivers Opening Statement at Health Subcommittee Hearing to Address Medicare Provider Payment Challenges and Bolster Cybersecurity in American Health Care Sep 15, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Morgan Griffith (VA-09), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Health, delivered the following opening statement at tod more

Chancellor King and SUNY Board of Trustees Tour SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University's Nursing Simulation Labs

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 16 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * Chancellor King and SUNY Board of Trustees Tour SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University's Nursing Simulation Labs September 15, 2026 Part of New York State Efforts to Increase Nursing Capacity and Address the Healthcare Staffing Shortage Chancellor King and SUNY Board of Trustees also Highlighted Significant New York State Investment in SUNY Downstate University Hospital - Brooklyn, N more

Chief Sustainability Officers Say Commercial Momentum Will Drive Climate Progress - Despite Significant Geopolitical Uncertainty

GENEVA, Switzerland, Sept. 15 [Category: Economics] -- The World Economic Forum issued the following news release: * * * Chief Sustainability Officers Say Commercial Momentum Will Drive Climate Progress - Despite Significant Geopolitical Uncertainty * World Economic Forum, public.affairs@weforum.org * Inaugural World Economic Forum survey of CSOs finds the global sustainability transition advancing with a clear economic case despite geopolitical fragmentation; 63% expect progress to hold s more

Children's Health Defense Issues Commentary: Pennsylvania Health Department Plan to Give Itself More Power Threatens Parents' Rights, Critics Say

FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Sept. 15 -- 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 Suzanne Burdick, senior reporter for The Defender: * * * Pennsylvania Health Department Plan to Give Itself More Power Threatens Parents' Rights, Critics Say Pennsylvania's Department of Health wants to broaden state health officials' authority to prevent and manage infe more

Citi Celebrates Official Inauguration of Guyana Office at Ceremony With His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana

NEW YORK, Sept. 16 -- Citi, a banking partner for institutions with cross-border needs and wealth management and a personal bank, issued the following news release: * * * Citi Celebrates Official Inauguration of Guyana Office at Ceremony with his Excellency Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana September 15, 2026 HIGHLIGHTS * Citi has opened a new representative office in Guyana, providing clients with on-the-ground support and world-class financial experti more

Citi Chair and CEO Jane Fraser Meets With Senior Leadership of the United Arab Emirates to Reaffirm Citi's Commitment to the Region

NEW YORK, Sept. 16 -- Citi, a banking partner for institutions with cross-border needs and wealth management and a personal bank, issued the following news release: * * * Citi Chair and CEO Jane Fraser Meets with Senior Leadership of the United Arab Emirates to Reaffirm Citi's Commitment to the Region September 15, 2026 HIGHLIGHTS * Citi Chair and CEO Jane Fraser met with senior leadership of the United Arab Emirates, including His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to more

Citi Institute Supply Chain Financing Report: Liquidity Takes Center Stage as Supply Chain Disruption Becomes Norm

NEW YORK, Sept. 16 (TNSrpt) -- Citi, a banking partner for institutions with cross-border needs and wealth management and a personal bank, issued the following news release: * * * Citi Institute Supply Chain Financing Report: Liquidity Takes Center Stage as Supply Chain Disruption Becomes Norm September 16, 2026 HIGHLIGHTS * Citi Institute's supply chain financing report reveals corporates are prioritizing liquidity as global trade routes continue to shift and disruption becomes the norm, w more

Civil Society Coalition Submits Complaint to European Commission Over New Austrian Quota System for Refugee Family Reunification

NEW YORK, Sept. 15 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The International Refugee Assistance Project posted the following news release: * * * Civil Society Coalition Submits Complaint to European Commission Over New Austrian Quota System for Refugee Family Reunification * MEDIA CONTACT Spencer Tilger | media@refugeerights.org (BERLIN, Germany) - Today, the International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP) Europe, in coalition with other non-governmental organizations and legal academics, filed a compla more

Clarkson's Bethany Almeida Selected for Inaugural Bioconjugate Chemistry Early Career Board

POTSDAM, New York, Sept. 16 -- Clarkson University issued the following news: * * * Clarkson's Bethany Almeida Selected for Inaugural Bioconjugate Chemistry Early Career Board September 15, 2026 Clarkson University Assistant Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Bethany Almeida has been selected to serve on the inaugural Early Career Board of Bioconjugate Chemistry, a peer-reviewed journal published by the American Chemical Society. Almeida is one of 10 early-career researchers more

Columbia Researcher Connecting Scientists to Data From a Major New Telescope

NEW YORK, Sept. 16 -- Columbia University issued the following news: * * * The Columbia Researcher Connecting Scientists to Data From a Major New Telescope Columbia research scientist Jennifer Sokoloski is helping scientists get more from the new Vera C. Rubin Observatory. September 15, 2026 This summer, the Simonyi Survey Telescope at Vera C. Rubin Observatory, on the outskirts of the Atacama Desert in Chile, began to survey the entire southern sky. The telescope will collect data for 10 y more

Cornell Statistical Consulting Unit to host workshop on AI in scientific research

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 15 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Cornell Statistical Consulting Unit to host workshop on AI in scientific research * Want to get up to speed on the ways Cornell scientists are using artificial intelligence in their research? Ask the university's statistical experts. The Cornell Statistical Consulting Unit (CSCU) will host a special workshop, "Ask the Statisticians: AI in Scientific Research," to provide space to discuss the ways researchers more

Crane Venture Partners Announces the Next Chapter in Early-Stage Global Venture Capital

SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts, Sept. 15 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. posted the following news release: * * * Crane Venture Partners Announces the Next Chapter in Early-Stage Global Venture Capital * Firm raises $484 million across four investment vehicles and deepens strategic relationship with MassMutual Ventures to build the world's first globally connected inception-to-seed venture platform spanning Europe, North America, India and Asia-Pacific LONDO more

Crisp-Ellert Art Museum + Flagler College Host Screening of "River Of Grass" Oct. 13

ST. AUGUSTINE, Florida, Sept. 15 -- Flagler College posted the following news: * * * Crisp-Ellert Art Museum + Flagler College Host Screening of "River Of Grass" Oct. 13 * Flagler College and the Crisp-Ellert Art Museum (CEAM) are pleased to announce a special screening of the documentary "RIVER OF GRASS" (2025, 83 minutes), directed by New York-based artist and filmmaker Sasha Wortzel, on Tuesday, Oct. 13, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Gamache-Koger Theater in Ringhaver Student Center at more

CUNY Doubles Application Fee Waiver Period for NYC Public High School Seniors

NEW YORK, Sept. 15 -- The City University of New York posted the following news: * * * CUNY Doubles Application Fee Waiver Period for NYC Public High School Seniors * #$65 Fee Savings Will Run from Sept. 15 to Nov. 16 The City University of New York (CUNY) will waive its $65 freshman application fee for New York City public high school seniors Sept. 15 through Nov. 16, a month longer than last year. The fee waiver will be heavily promoted to prospective students over the next two months in more

Entertainers, healers, advocates among 2026 Alumni Hall of Fame inductees

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 15 -- California State University San Francisco State University posted the following news: * * * Entertainers, healers, advocates among 2026 Alumni Hall of Fame inductees * Juan Acosta is a first-generation Mexican immigrant and nationally recognized mental health and LGBTQ+ activist, content creator and public speaker whose advocacy began locally at age 13. At 21, Acosta drafted a historic LGBTQ+ proclamation for his hometown of Woodland. Since earning his more

Environmental Justice Coalition Pushes Back to Defend Communities Against EPA Move to Abandon Power Plant Climate Protections

NEW YORK, Sept. 15 [Category: Sociological] -- We Act for Environmental Justice posted the following news release: * * * Environmental Justice Coalition Pushes Back to Defend Communities Against EPA Move to Abandon Power Plant Climate Protections * September 15, 2026 Contact: Ashley Sullivan, ashley.sulivan@weact.org, 1 (917) 837-1183 WASHINGTON - Environmental justice groups in the Clean Air for the Long Haul cohort condemn the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) latest actions more

Every Saint Has a Story: Rebecca Williams '29

LOUDONVILLE, New York, Sept. 15 -- Siena College posted the following news: * * * Every Saint Has a Story: Rebecca Williams '29 * Amanda Williams strolled through campus on Freshman Move-In Day, blending in with all of the first-year Saints. Her mom, Rebecca, was at her side, blending in with all of the other anxious parents. The only difference... "I brought Amanda to orientation as my emotional support daughter. She looks like the other students."...at 52, Rebecca Williams '29 is going ba more

FAIR, New York Sheriffs Urge Court to Pause Albany's Ban on Federal Immigration Partnerships as Emergency Briefing Closes

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 [Category: International] -- The Federation for American Immigration Reform issued the following news release: * * * FAIR, New York Sheriffs Urge Court to Pause Albany's Ban on Federal Immigration Partnerships as Emergency Briefing Closes * Sheriffs hold a press conference in Albany as reply papers are filed in Bourgault v. Hochul ALBANY, N.Y. -Fifteen independently elected New York county sheriffs and the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) are calling o more

FAMU Students Take Center Stage at "The College Tour" Red-Carpet Premiere

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 15 -- Florida A&M University, a component of the public university system in Florida, posted the following news: * * * FAMU Students Take Center Stage at "The College Tour" Red-Carpet Premiere * TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -Florida A&M University students took center stage Friday evening as the university rolled out the red carpet at Lee Hall Auditorium to celebrate the premiere of its episode of "The College Tour," showcasing life on the Hill through the voices of Rattlers more

FCC Issues Daily Digest for Sept. 15

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following Daily Digest (Vol. 45, No. 177) on Sept. 15, 2026: * * * THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY: PUBLIC NOTICES Report No: REPORT NO. PN-2-260915-01. Released: 2026-09-15. ACTIONS. MB. DOC-425036A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-425036A1.pdf) DOC-425036A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-425036A1.txt) Report No: REPORT NO. PN-3-260915-01. Released: 2026-09-15. PLEAD more

Federal Fire Science Hub Moves to Virginia Tech With New Funding

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 16 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Federal fire science hub moves to Virginia Tech with new funding A major, ongoing federal grant positions the university to lead wildland fire monitoring, student training, and regional outreach. By Chris Moody 15 Sep 2026 Virginia Tech is now the administrator of a major, ongoing federal grant from the Joint Fire Science Program, bringing hundreds of thousands of dollars in wildland fire science and extension more

Federal Register: CDC Denies Petition to Add Peripheral Artery Disease to World Trade Center Health Program List

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * World Trade Center Health Program; Petition 048a-Peripheral Artery Disease; Finding of Insufficient Evidence The Administrator of the World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program has received a petition to add "peripheral vascular disease" to the List of WTC-Related Health Conditions. Upon reviewing the scientific and more

Federal Register: CDC Denies Petitions to Add Stroke to World Trade Center Health Program Coverage

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * World Trade Center Health Program; Petitions 048 and 051a-Stroke; Finding of Insufficient Evidence The Administrator of the World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program has received two petitions to add "stroke" to the List of WTC-Related Health Conditions. Upon reviewing the scientific and medical literature, includi more

Financial Technology Association: Joint Trades Urge NYDFS to Clarify and Properly Calibrate Buy Now Pay Later Rule

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- The Financial Technology Association issued the following news release: * * * Joint Trades Urge NYDFS to Clarify and Properly Calibrate Buy Now Pay Later Rule September 15, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. - As New Yorkers face growing affordability pressures, a coalition of trade associations representing financial services providers and technology firms serving millions of New Yorkers warned that a proposed Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) rule from the New York State Department of Fi more

Five New Members Join UNC Pembroke Alumni Association Board

PEMBROKE, North Carolina, Sept. 15 -- The University of North Carolina-Pembroke posted the following news: * * * Five New Members Join UNC Pembroke Alumni Association Board * The UNC Pembroke Alumni Association has welcomed five new members to its Board of Directors, bringing a range of professional experience and a shared commitment to strengthening connections between the university and its alumni. The new members are Heath Pierce '97, Danny Cook '93, Nancy Hunt '86, '02, Jessica Lancaste more

Four Seasons Resort and Residences Anguilla Unveils an Extraordinary Thanksgiving and Festive Season Lineup

TORONTO, Ontario, Sept. 15 [Category: TravelBiz] -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts posted the following news release: * * * Four Seasons Resort and Residences Anguilla Unveils an Extraordinary Thanksgiving and Festive Season Lineup * This holiday season, Four Seasons Resort and Residences Anguilla invites guests to celebrate amidst the beauty of the Caribbean with an unparalleled collection of culinary collaborations, wellness experiences, festive traditions and New Year's Eve festivities. more

Fr. Linh Named to the MSCHE Executive Committee

LOUDONVILLE, New York, Sept. 15 -- Siena College posted the following news: * * * Fr. Linh Named to the MSCHE Executive Committee * Fr. Linh Hoang, O.F.M., professor of religious studies, has been named to the 2027 executive committee of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). It was announced in 2025 that Fr. Linh had been elected to a five-year term as a MSCHE commissioner. He has been involved with MSCHE in various capacities such as peer evaluation and the appeals pane more

From Eugene O'Neill to Sam Shepard: Rob Dowling's long road to 'Coyote'

NEW BRITAIN, Connecticut, Sept. 15 -- Central Connecticut State University posted the following news: * * * From Eugene O'Neill to Sam Shepard: Rob Dowling's long road to 'Coyote' * By Julian Layne '25 In 2000, Rob Dowling walked into New York City's Circle in the Square Theater to see Sam Shepard's "True West." He had been interested in Shepard since he was a teenager, but the production, featuring John C. Reilly and Philip Seymour Hoffman alternating the roles of two estranged brothers, c more

From Internship to Opportunity: Marissa Brunatti Builds Her Future with Intercontinental Exchange

ST. AUGUSTINE, Florida, Sept. 15 -- Flagler College posted the following news: * * * From Internship to Opportunity: Marissa Brunatti Builds Her Future with Intercontinental Exchange * A senior Accounting major with a minor in Business Administration, Brunatti spent four months as an intern with Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), where she took on meaningful projects, worked with professionals across the company, and gained valuable experience that will follow her well beyond her time at Flagl more

From New York to Nashville: Journalists share stories of covering 9/11, its aftermath

MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, Sept. 15 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * From New York to Nashville: Journalists share stories of covering 9/11, its aftermath * MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -A day before the milestone 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks, three journalists recalled the historic day that changed American history as they spoke to a room full of Middle Tennessee State University students, faculty and staff, reflecting on that day, and the days, mont more

Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science of Columbia University: Honoring the Legacy of Richard M. Osgood Jr.

NEW YORK, Sept. 16 -- The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science of Columbia University issued the following news: * * * Honoring the Legacy of Richard M. Osgood Jr. A new commemorative plaque recognizes the pioneering scientist, mentor, and longtime Columbia Engineering professor whose work helped shape photonics and strengthen the University's research infrastructure. September 15, 2026 Xintian Tina Wang Columbia Engineering has installed a commemorative plaque honoring more

Gap and A.P.C. Announce Collaboration Uniting Parisian Sophistication and Classic American Style

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 15 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Gap, a retailer of clothing and accessories, posted the following news release: * * * Gap and A.P.C. Announce Collaboration Uniting Parisian Sophistication and Classic American Style * The limited-edition collection creates a creative bridge between two iconic brands, merging casual style with a cross-continental aesthetic Today, Gap and A.P.C. announce a new collaboration, bringing together two brands that have each de more

Gap Inc. Appoints Kirsten Green to Board of Directors

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 15 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Gap, a retailer of clothing and accessories, posted the following news release: * * * Gap Inc. Appoints Kirsten Green to Board of Directors * Gap Inc. (NYSE: GAP) today announced the appointment of Kirsten Green, Founder and Managing Partner of Forerunner, to the company's Board of Directors, effective immediately. A leading venture capital investor, Green brings more than two decades of experience recognizing fundament more

Garbarino, Gillibrand Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Reimburse Public Retirement Systems for 9/11-Related Disability and Death Benefits

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Garbarino, Gillibrand Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Reimburse Public Retirement Systems for 9/11-Related Disability and Death Benefits * WASHINGTON, D.C. -This week, Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY-02) and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation to reimburse public employee retirement systems for costs associated with accidental disability ret more

George Washington historical interpreter delights LSUS crowd as Constitution Day celebration kicks off

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Sept. 15 -- Louisiana State University Shreveport campus posted the following news: * * * George Washington historical interpreter delights LSUS crowd as Constitution Day celebration kicks off * SHREVEPORT - When historical interpreter Brian Hilton donned his powdered wig and full Continental Army commander's uniform as he walked through campus on his way Tuesday's "Lunch with George Washington", students stopped, stared and even followed America's first president int more

Global sexual and reproductive health and rights under threat, warn CUNY SPH experts and collaborators

NEW YORK, Sept. 15 -- The City University of New York Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy posted the following news release: * * * Global sexual and reproductive health and rights under threat, warn CUNY SPH experts and collaborators * Proposed UN reforms risk undermining decades of progress to protect maternal health and prevent gender-based violence New York, NY | September 15, 2026: As world leaders gather at the 81st Session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 81) this month more

Gov. Lee Announces Key Judicial Appointments

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 15 -- Gov. Bill Lee, R-Tennessee, issued the following news: * * * Gov. Lee Announces Key Judicial Appointments * NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced two key judicial appointments to newly created positions in the 30th Judicial District, which serves Shelby County. The positions were established by the Tennessee General Assembly during the 2026 legislative session. "I am proud to announce the appointment of these highly qualified indiv more

Governor Hochul Announces $80 Million in Capital Funding Available to Support Nonprofit Arts and Cultural Organizations Across New York State

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 15 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces $80 Million in Capital Funding Available to Support Nonprofit Arts and Cultural Organizations Across New York State * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that $80 million in capital funding is now available to nonprofit arts and cultural organizations through the New York State Council on the Arts Capital Projects Fund. The Fund has three grant categories: Small a more

Governor Hochul Announces 15 Startups Selected as Semi-finalists for Final 43North Competition in Buffalo

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 15 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces 15 Startups Selected as Semi-finalists for Final 43North Competition in Buffalo * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the 15 Semi-Finalists selected to compete in the final 43North startup competition, marking the last group of founders to take the stage in the nationally recognized program. The Semi-Finalists will pitch their businesses live at the Golisano Insti more

Governor Hochul Announces Approximately $25 Million Awarded to Help Farmers Protect Water Quality

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 15 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Approximately $25 Million Awarded to Help Farmers Protect Water Quality * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that approximately $25 million has been awarded to help New York's farmers support agricultural water quality conservation projects. The funding was awarded as part of Round 31 of the State's Agricultural Nonpoint Source Pollution Abatement and Control Pro more

Governor Hochul Announces Strongest Community Investment Framework in the Nation to Protect Communities from Exploitative Data Center Development

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 15 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Strongest Community Investment Framework in the Nation to Protect Communities from Exploitative Data Center Development * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the release of the nation's first statewide Host Community Investment Framework for Data Center Development, delivering on a commitment made through Executive Order No. 62. The Community Investment Framework more

Governor Hochul Celebrates Official Groundbreaking of $167 Million Chelsea Beacon Redevelopment in Manhattan

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 15 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Celebrates Official Groundbreaking of $167 Million Chelsea Beacon Redevelopment in Manhattan * Governor Kathy Hochul today celebrated the official groundbreaking of Chelsea Beacon, a more than $167 million redevelopment that will transform the long-vacant, State-owned former Bayview Correctional Facility at 550 West 20th Street in Manhattan's West Chelsea neighborhood. Develo more

Graduate Center Scholars Illuminate and Enrich Hispanic Heritage

NEW YORK, Sept. 14 -- The City University of New York Graduate Center posted the following news: * * * Graduate Center Scholars Illuminate and Enrich Hispanic Heritage * Graduate Center faculty, students, and alumni, and faculty are honoring and documenting Latino and Hispanic heritage through their exceptional accomplishments and innovative scholarship. This Hispanic Heritage Month, we reflect on the research, writing, appointments, and awards that made news across the Graduate Center comm more

GSMA warns of emerging global AI divide as three billion people remain offline and smartphone component costs soar

LONDON, England, Sept. 15 [Category: Electronic Products] (TNSrpt) -- GSMA, an organisation that says it is unifying the mobile ecosystem to discover, develop and deliver innovation that helps business and society, issued the following news release: * * * GSMA warns of emerging global AI divide as three billion people remain offline and smartphone component costs soar * State of Mobile Internet Connectivity report calls for urgent action to boost access to affordable smartphones and ensure A more

Hassenfeld Children's Hospital at NYU Langone Ranks No. 1 in New York for Pediatric Pulmonology and Lung Surgery

NEW YORK, Sept. 15 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release: * * * Hassenfeld Children's Hospital at NYU Langone Ranks No. 1 in New York for Pediatric Pulmonology and Lung Surgery * Hassenfeld Children's Hospital at NYU Langone has been named the No. 1 children's hospital in New York State for pediatric pulmonology and lung surgery, according to the U.S. News & World Report 2026-2027 Best more

Healthcare Visionary Michael Dowling Joins Adelphi University Board of Trustees

GARDEN CITY, New York, Sept. 16 -- Adelphi University issued the following news: * * * Healthcare Visionary Michael Dowling Joins Adelphi University Board of Trustees September 14, 2026 - By Taylor Damian '14, Director for Media Relations Michael Dowling, CEO Emeritus of Northwell Health, has joined the Adelphi University Board of Trustees. Dowling, who built Northwell into New York's largest private employer and the Northeast's largest healthcare provider, brings his legacy of global lead more

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Advises PBF Energy in $500 Million Offering of Exchangeable Senior Notes

NEW YORK, Sept. 16 -- Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP, a law firm, issued the following news on Sept. 15, 2026: * * * Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advises PBF Energy in $500 million offering of exchangeable senior notes On September 14, 2026, Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer (HSF Kramer) client PBF Energy Inc. (NYSE:PBF) announced that its indirect subsidiary, PBF Holding Company LLC, priced a private offering of $500 million in aggregate principal amount of 0% senior unsecured exchangeabl more

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Advises Zankore on US$3.1 Billion Financing for AI Infrastructure

NEW YORK, Sept. 16 -- Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advises Zankore on US$3.1 billion financing for AI infrastructure Leading global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer has advised Zankore on a US$3.1 billion senior term loan facility, one of Asia's largest AI infrastructure financings. The financing follows the launch of Zankore in August, with Ooredoo Group, Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison, NVIDIA and Nokia par more

Hilbert College Cybersecurity Bachelor Program Ranked Among the Best in New York and the Northeast

HAMBURG, New York, Sept. 15 -- Hilbert College posted the following news: * * * Hilbert College Cybersecurity Bachelor Program Ranked Among the Best in New York and the Northeast * HAMBURG, NY -Hilbert College's Cybersecurity, BS program has earned four 2027 rankings from Research.com: #4 among the Most Valuable Cybersecurity Degree Programs in New York, #10 in the Northeast, #35 nationally, and #11 on Research.com's Most Affordable Cybersecurity Degree Programs list for New York. Research. more

Hispanic Heritage Month: Representation matters for heart health

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 15 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Hispanic Heritage Month: Representation matters for heart health * DALLAS, Sept. 15, 2026 -As Hispanic Heritage Month begins, a new report from the American Heart Association reveals a troubling milestone: cardiovascular disease has surpassed cancer as the leading cause of death among Hispanic adults in the United States. Although Hispanic people represent nearly 1in 5 more

Hofstra University: Get to Know - Kristin Weingartner, Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education and Student Success

HEMPSTEAD, New York, Sept. 16 -- Hofstra University issued the following news: * * * Get to Know: Kristin Weingartner, Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education and Student Success Lindsey Angioletti Kristin Weingartner, PhD, has been appointed Hofstra University's vice provost for undergraduate education and student success. She brings more than two decades of experience as a member of Hofstra's psychology faculty and a decade of experience in academic leadership. Before assuming her new rol more

Hogan Lovells Cadwalader Enhances Fund Finance Capabilities With Los Angeles Partner Jakarri Hamlin

LONDON, England, Sept. 16 -- Hogan Lovells Cadwalader, a law firm, issued the following news release on Sept. 15, 2026: * * * Hogan Lovells Cadwalader enhances fund finance capabilities with Los Angeles partner Jakarri Hamlin Los Angeles - Global law firm Hogan Lovells Cadwalader announced today that Jakarri Hamlin has joined as a Banking & Loan Finance partner in our Los Angeles office. He joins the firm from Mayer Brown. "We are thrilled to welcome Jakarri Hamlin to Hogan Lovells Cadwalade more

Hogan Lovells Cadwalader Strengthens Brussels Antitrust Practice With Merger Control Partner Hire

LONDON, England, Sept. 16 -- Hogan Lovells Cadwalader, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Hogan Lovells Cadwalader strengthens Brussels antitrust practice with merger control partner hire Brussels, 15 September 2026 - Hogan Lovells Cadwalader is pleased to announce that Michael Frese has joined the firm as a partner in its Antitrust practice in Brussels. He arrives from U.S. law firm Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom. Michael Frese has more than 10 years of experience ad more

Hon. James T. Bentley '02 Joins the Federal Bench as U.S. Bankruptcy Judge for EDNY

BROOKLYN, New York, Sept. 15 -- Brooklyn Law School posted the following news: * * * Hon. James T. Bentley '02 Joins the Federal Bench as U.S. Bankruptcy Judge for EDNY * Hon. James T. Bentley '02 was appointed as U.S. Bankruptcy Judge for the Eastern District of New York in July. Hon. James T. Bentley '02 was appointed earlier this summer to serve as U.S. Bankruptcy Judge for the Eastern District of New York (EDNY) in Brooklyn, bringing to the federal bench more than two decades of privat more

Houlihan Lokey Continues to Grow Equity Capital Solutions Platform With Experienced Hire

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 15 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Houlihan Lokey, an investment bank, posted the following news release: * * * Houlihan Lokey Continues to Grow Equity Capital Solutions Platform With Experienced Hire * Emil Fajersson Joins as a Managing Director, Expanding Firm's GP-Led Secondaries Advisory Capabilities NEW YORK -September 15, 2026 -Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE:HLI), the global investment bank, announced today that Emil Fajersson has joined the firm's Capi more

House Appropriations Chair Cole: Keeping America's Skies Safe - Appropriators Examine FAA Safety, Workforce and Modernization

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Keeping America's Skies Safe: Appropriators Examine FAA Safety, Workforce, and Modernization September 15, 2026 Washington, D.C. - Today, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Subcommittee Chairman Steve Womack (R-AR), Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK), and THUD subcommittee members conducted an oversight hearing of the Fed more

House Transportation Ranking Member Larsen, Rep. Carbajal: Coast Guard Must Address Mental Health

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 (TNSida) -- Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Washington, ranking member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, issued the following news release: * * * September 15, 2026 Ranking Members Larsen, Carbajal: The Coast Guard Must Address Mental Health Washington, D.C. -- Today, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Salud Carbajal (D- more

Human Rights Watch Issues Commentary: Von der Leyen's Failures on Israel Must End, Starting with a Settlement Trade Ban

NEW YORK, Sept. 16 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following commentary: * * * Von der Leyen's Failures on Israel Must End, Starting with a Settlement Trade Ban Claudio Francavilla, Associate Director, EU Advocacy Caroline Hansen, EU Foreign Policy Advocate, Amnesty International European Institutions Office, External Contributor Last year's "State of the European Union" speech made headlines when European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen finally proposed more

Human Rights Watch: Yemen - New Attacks by Houthi Include Likely War Crimes

NEW YORK, Sept. 15 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news: * * * Yemen: New Attacks by Houthi Include Likely War Crimes * (Beirut) - The Houthis' latest attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden most likely amount to war crimes in at least three cases, Human Rights Watch said today. The attacks follow the Houthis' announcement on July 20, 2026, that they would impose a maritime embargo on Saudi Arabia, in response to what they claim more

Inaugural national service award recognizes fourteen state agriculture commissioners, secretaries and directors

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 14 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * Inaugural national service award recognizes fourteen state agriculture commissioners, secretaries and directors * Press Release PORTLAND, Maine - The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture commenced a new, annual "Years of Service Ceremony" to honor NASDA members for years of service to their st more

Iran's Sweeping New Bill Threatens to Isolate Its People From the World

NEW YORK, Sept. 15 [Category: International] -- The Center for Human Rights in Iran posted the following news release: * * * Iran's Sweeping New Bill Threatens to Isolate Its People From the World * Proposed bill would give intelligence agencies extraordinary powers to monitor citizens' foreign contacts and impose prison terms of up to 30 years Iranian Artist: "We will be facing a situation resembling North Korea" September 15, 2026 -New legislation proposed by Iranian lawmakers last month more

JOINT LEADERSHIP STATEMENT ON MOTION TO TABLE H.RES.1486

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * JOINT LEADERSHIP STATEMENT ON MOTION TO TABLE H.RES.1486 * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark and Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar issued the following statement: Donald Trump's out-of-control behavior continues to put the health, safety and economic well-being of the American people at risk. At the same time, House Rep more

JOINT LEADERSHIP STATEMENT ON MOTION TO TABLE H.RES.1486

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * JOINT LEADERSHIP STATEMENT ON MOTION TO TABLE H.RES.1486 * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark and Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar issued the following statement: Donald Trump's out-of-control behavior continues to put the health, safety and economic well-being of the American people at risk. At the same time, House Republicans have zero interes more

JPMorganChase Declares Increased Common Stock Dividend

NEW YORK, Sept. 16 -- JPMorgan Chase and Co. issued the following news release: * * * JPMorganChase Declares Increased Common Stock Dividend New York September 15, 2026 The Board of Directors of JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) ("JPMorganChase" or the "Firm") declared a quarterly dividend of $1.65 per share on the outstanding shares of the common stock of JPMorganChase, an increase from the prior quarterly dividend of $1.50 per share. The dividend is payable on October 31, 2026, to stockho more

JPMorganChase Declares Preferred Stock Dividends

NEW YORK, Sept. 16 -- JPMorgan Chase and Co. issued the following news release: * * * JPMorganChase Declares Preferred Stock Dividends New York September 15, 2026 JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) ("JPMorganChase" or the "Firm") has declared dividends on the following series of the Firm's outstanding preferred stock, each of which is represented by depositary shares: Preferred Stock Series ... Distribution (per Preferred Share) ... Distribution (per Depositary Share) Fixed-to-Floating Rate more

Kean University Welcomes New York Times Bestselling Author and Animal Advocate Isabel Klee for President's Distinguished Lecture Series

UNION, New Jersey, Sept. 15 -- Kean University issued the following news release: * * * Kean University Welcomes New York Times Bestselling Author and Animal Advocate Isabel Klee for President's Distinguished Lecture Series * New York Times bestselling author Isabel Klee will discuss her journey as a writer and animal welfare advocate at Kean University on Thursday, October 29, 2026, as part of the President's Distinguished Lecture Series. The event, which is open to the public, will offer more

Landmark Exhibition at the Smithsonian American Art Museum Unites U.S. Bicentennial Photography Surveys for the First Time

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- The Smithsonian Institution issued the following news release: * * * Landmark Exhibition at the Smithsonian American Art Museum Unites U.S. Bicentennial Photography Surveys for the First Time "Much Here Is Beautiful: Photography Surveys of the U.S. Bicentennial" Captures a Portrait of the Nation a Half-Century Ago - "Much Here Is Beautiful: Photography Surveys of the U.S. Bicentennial" at the Smithsonian American Art Museum brings together, for the first time, photog more

LDF Condemns Proposed Changes to U.S. Census Process that Would Likely Severely Limit Black Representation

NEW YORK, Sept. 15 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * LDF Condemns Proposed Changes to U.S. Census Process that Would Likely Severely Limit Black Representation * Last week, the U.S. Census Bureau published a newly proposed rule that would upend long-standing processes for the Census ahead of the 2030 count of the U.S. population. An accurate count in the Census is crucial to ensuring that all communities are fairly represen more

LEADER JEFFRIES: "THE AFFORDABILITY CRISIS IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IS NOT A HOAX"

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "THE AFFORDABILITY CRISIS IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IS NOT A HOAX" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke at a press conference, where he emphasized that as President Trump and Republicans continue to fail to make life better for the American people, House Democrats are committed to rooting out corruption and fighting for an affor more

LEADER JEFFRIES: "THE AFFORDABILITY CRISIS IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IS NOT A HOAX"

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "THE AFFORDABILITY CRISIS IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IS NOT A HOAX" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke at a press conference, where he emphasized that as President Trump and Republicans continue to fail to make life better for the American people, House Democrats are committed to rooting out corruption and fighting for an affordable America. LEADER JEF more

Leading scholar of extremism to give University Lecture

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 15 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Leading scholar of extremism to give University Lecture * "Man Up," the recent book by Cynthia Miller-Idriss '94, challenges the persistent underemphasis on gender in discussions about violent extremism and the pathways that lead to it. In a University Lecture on Sept. 30, she will show how misogyny and gender-based violence are among the most reliable predictors of support for and precursors to mass, public an more

LEI for Brazil declined in August

NEW YORK, Sept. 15 -- The Conference Board issued the following news release: * * * LEI for Brazil declined in August * For Release 10:00 AM ET, September 15, 2026 Using the Composite Indexes: The Leading Economic Index (LEI) provides an early indication of significant turning points in the business cycle and where the economy is heading in the near term. The Coincident Economic Index (CEI) provides an indication of the current state of the economy. Additional details are below. The Confer more

Let's Play Hospital. Behind the Scenes at the Columbia Mailman Health Systems Simulation

NEW YORK, Sept. 15 -- Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health posted the following news: * * * Let's Play Hospital. Behind the Scenes at the Columbia Mailman Health Systems Simulation * "Welcome to Gotham!" John S. Winkleman, a faculty member in Health Policy and Management (HPM), speaks to a room full of 29 current and future health care executives participating in the Thomas P. Ference Health Systems Simulation on a Friday in August. Gotham is a fictional metropolis home to fi more

Linguistics experts decipher what a Kansas accent is or is not

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Sept. 15 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Linguistics experts decipher what a Kansas accent is or is not * LAWRENCE -New York. Boston. Texas. Great Lakes. Appalachia. Many regions in the U.S. have identifiable accents. But what does a Kansas accent sound like? According to new research, the answer is rather complicated. "Everybody has an accent. People think there's such a thing as an accentless way of speaking, and people tend to assign Midwest more

Littler: New York Enacts Broad Employee Access Rights to Personnel Records

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 16 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * New York Enacts Broad Employee Access Rights to Personnel Records By Jamie Haar, Sanjay Nair, and Paul Piccigallo September 15, 2026 At a Glance * New York has enacted a law allowing current and former employees to access, review, and challenge covered personnel records. * The law is scheduled to take effect on November 8, 2026, although a legislative amendment is expected to clarify its scope an more

Making healthy lifestyle change accessible for teens is goal of American Diabetes Association grant awarded to UB investigator

BUFFALO, New York, Sept. 15 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * Making healthy lifestyle change accessible for teens is goal of American Diabetes Association grant awarded to UB investigator * To address teen obesity, UB's Primary Care Research Institute is teaming up with mobile health provider PreventScripts By Ellen Goldbaum BUFFALO, N.Y. - It's well-known that obesity and the cardiometabolic diseases that it can lead to more

Marsh Appoints Christos Adamantiadis Global Head of Placement and Market Solutions

NEW YORK, Sept. 16 -- Marsh, a subsidiary of Marsh and McLennan Companies, issued the following news release: * * * Marsh appoints Christos Adamantiadis Global Head of Placement and Market Solutions NEW YORK, September 14, 2026 -- Marsh (NYSE: MRSH), a leading global professional services firm, today announced the appointment of Christos Adamantiadis as Global Head of Placement and Market Solutions, Marsh Risk, effective November 1, 2026. Mr. Adamantiadis will report to Nick Studer, CEO, Mars more

Marsh Appoints Tom Geraghty as CEO, Marsh Europe

NEW YORK, Sept. 16 -- Marsh, a subsidiary of Marsh and McLennan Companies, issued the following news release: * * * Marsh appoints Tom Geraghty as CEO, Marsh Europe NEW YORK, September 14, 2026 -- Marsh (NYSE: MRSH), a leading global professional services firm, today announced the appointment of Tom Geraghty as CEO, Marsh Europe, effective November 1, 2026. Mr. Geraghty will be based in Dublin and report to Flavio Piccolomini, CEO, Marsh International. In this role, Mr. Geraghty will be resp more

MC USA Executive Board shares resolution guidelines for the 2027 Delegate Assembly

ELKHART, Indiana, Sept. 15 [Category: Religion] -- Mennonite Church USA posted the following news: * * * MC USA Executive Board shares resolution guidelines for the 2027 Delegate Assembly * ELKHART, Ind. (September 15, 2026) -The Mennonite Church USA Executive Board has appointed a new Resolutions Committee and published its "Guidelines for Developing Organizational Resolutions and Church Statements in Mennonite Church USA" for the 2027 Delegate Assembly, which will be held July 9, at the Fi more

Media Advisory: Oxfam at UNGA81

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 15 [Category: Sociological] -- Oxfam America issued the following news release: * * * Media Advisory: Oxfam at UNGA81 * Oxfam leaders, experts, and partners are joining the UN 81st General Assembly and Climate Week in New York and available for interviews or comment. Oxfam is hosting and attending events, hosting partners and releasing reports and statements focused on the Secretary General race, a proposed International Panel on Inequality, humanitarian crises w more

Meeks Delivers Remarks During Floor Debate on Iran War Powers Resolution

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Meeks Delivers Remarks During Floor Debate on Iran War Powers Resolution September 15, 2026 Washington, DC -- Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, delivered the following remarks on the floor, as prepared, during debate on House Concurrent Resolution 93, Rep. Seth Moulton's War Powers Reso more

Meeks Delivers Remarks During Rules Committee Hearing Opposing Senate Russia Sanctions/Tariffs Bill

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Meeks Delivers Remarks During Rules Committee Hearing Opposing Senate Russia Sanctions/Tariffs Bill September 15, 2026 Washington, DC -- Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, delivered the following remarks during the House Rules Committee hearing to relay his opposition to the Lindsey O. G more

Meeks Issues Statement on Passage of Iran WPR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Meeks Issues Statement on Passage of Iran WPR September 15, 2026 Washington, DC -- Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued a statement following the passage of House Concurrent Resolution 93, Rep. Seth Moulton's War Powers Resolution directing President Trump to remove U.S. Armed Forc more

Members of Russian Intelligence Services Network Charged With Conspiring to Finance Terrorism and Commit Murder for Hire in U.S.

NEW YORK, Sept. 15 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release: * * * Members Of Russian Intelligence Services Network Charged With Conspiring To Finance Terrorism And Commit Murder For Hire In The United States * United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jamie McDonald, Attorney General for the United States, Todd Blanche, Assistant Attorney General for National Security, John A. Eisenberg, Director of the Fe more

Merrill Launches New Services to Support Portfolio Transitions and Systematic Cash Investing

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Sept. 15 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release: * * * Merrill Launches New Services to Support Portfolio Transitions and Systematic Cash Investing * #Key points * New Tax Efficient Transition Service and Dollar Cost Averaging Service help clients implement tax-efficient transitions and systematic cash deployment within personalized investment strategies. * The new services help streamlin more

Metropolitan Museum of Art Breaks Ground on New Wing for Modern and Contemporary Art

NEW YORK, Sept. 16 -- The Metropolitan Museum of Art issued the following news release: * * * The Metropolitan Museum of Art Breaks Ground on New Wing for Modern and Contemporary Art Designed by renowned architect Frida Escobedo, the redesigned wing will create a world-class home for the Museum's diverse collection of 20th- and 21st-century art and include critical advances in accessibility, infrastructure, and sustainability Elected officials from city and state government joined Museum lea more

Mich. Democratic Party: New - Mike Rogers Says Trump Should Have More Power to "Unilaterally Impose Tariffs" as Canada Trade War Hammers Michigan

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 16 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * September 15, 2026 NEW: Mike Rogers Says Trump Should Have More Power to "Unilaterally Impose Tariffs" as Canada Trade War Hammers Michigan LANSING -- According to new reporting from USA Today, Price-Hike Mike Rogers is continuing to support Trump's trade war against Canada, which he called "necessary," and has even thrown his support behind a bill that would give Trump greater power to "uni more

Michigan Medicine: Study Reveals the Work & Health Insurance Roller Coaster Millions of Americans Ride

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 16 (TNSjou) -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Study reveals the work & health insurance roller coaster millions of Americans ride New changes to Medicaid and ACA Marketplace may affect many low- and middle-income workers in volatile jobs who have limited access to employment-based health insurance September 15, 2026 In the 46 years since Dolly Parton wrote the workers' anthem " more

More than 2 in 5 American Adults have Prediabetes, but Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes is Within Reach

NEW YORK, Sept. 15 [Category: Media] -- The Ad Council issued the following news release: * * * More than 2 in 5 American Adults have Prediabetes, but Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes is Within Reach * NEW YORK, NY (September 15, 2026) - More than 115.2 million adults in the U.S. have prediabetes -over 2 in 5 -and most don't know it. Today, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Ad Council are launching a new round of public service advertisements (PSAs) encouraging people more

Morgan Lewis Earns Two Honors at 2026 LMG Life Sciences Awards Americas

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 16 -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Morgan Lewis Earns Two Honors at 2026 LMG Life Sciences Awards Americas NEW YORK, September 15, 2026: Morgan Lewis earned two honors at the 2026 LMG Life Sciences Awards Americas. Intellectual property partner Julie Goldemberg was named Patent Attorney of the Year - Pennsylvania, and the firm's work on behalf of the University of Pennsylvania was recognized as Patent Impact Case of the more

Mount Sinai Researcher Appointed to National Academies Committee Examining Neurocognitive Effects of SARS-CoV-2 Across the Lifespan

NEW YORK, Sept. 14 [Category: BizHospital] -- Mount Sinai Health System posted the following news release: * * * Mount Sinai Researcher Appointed to National Academies Committee Examining Neurocognitive Effects of SARS-CoV-2 Across the Lifespan * Jacqueline Becker, PhD, a clinical neuropsychologist and Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, has been appointed to an ad hoc committee of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine exami more

Murphy on Don Jr.'s Russia-Funded Wedding: 'This Is As Close to Treason As You Can Get'

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy on Don Jr.'s Russia-Funded Wedding: 'This Is As Close to Treason As You Can Get' * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) on Monday spoke on the floor of the U.S. Senate addressing the revelations that the recent, private island wedding of President Trump's son, Donald Trump Jr., was in part paid for by Umar Kremlev, a Russian oligarch and close ally of Vladimir Putin, to more

My DCMA Remember 9/11: Christopher Ford, QAS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The Defense Contract Management Agency issued the following news: * * * My DCMA Remember 9/11: Christopher Ford, QAS * FORT LEE, Va. - My DCMA "Remember 9/11" edition showcases the Defense Contract Management Agency's experienced and dedicated workforce as they reflect on the events of Sept. 11, 2001. The campaign highlights that tragic day's personal and professional impact on agency team members. Today, Christopher Ford shares his story. My name is Christopher F more

N.Y. A.G. James, Co-signers Issue Letter to Senate Banking, Housing & Urban Affairs Committee Chairman Scott, Ranking Member Warren

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 16 (TNSletter) -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following letter with co-signers to Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, and Ranking Member Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 14, 2026 The Honorable Tim Scott (R-SC) Chairman U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Washington, DC 20515 - The Honorable Elizabeth more

N.Y. Mayor Mamdani Raises Emergency Snow Shoveler Pay to $30 an Hour, Streamlines Registration Ahead of Winter

NEW YORK, Sept. 16 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news: * * * Mayor Mamdani Raises Emergency Snow Shoveler Pay to $30 an Hour, Streamlines Registration Ahead of Winter September 15, 2026 What you should know * New Yorkers who register this fall will be eligible for a paid orientation and faster payment * DSNY to host first of several registration events Saturday, September 19, in the Bronx - NEW YORK - Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani and Sanitation Commissioner G more

N.Y. Mayor Mamdani Unveils Vision Zero Reimagined to Make Streets Safer for Every New Yorker

NEW YORK, Sept. 16 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news: * * * Mayor Mamdani Unveils Vision Zero Reimagined to Make Streets Safer for Every New Yorker September 15, 2026 What you should know * Plan outlines more than 100 policy commitments to prevent deaths and serious injuries, including redesigning the city's most dangerous, untreated streets and new legal tools to hold dangerous drivers accountable * Traffic deaths are down 30% since before Vision Zero launche more

N.Y. Mayor Mamdani: On National Voter Registration Day, Commission on Government Efficiency Launches Public Education Campaign on Ballot Props 1-5

NEW YORK, Sept. 16 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news: * * * On National Voter Registration Day, Commission on Government Efficiency Launches Public Education Campaign on Ballot Props 1-5 September 15, 2026 What you should know * "Vote on Faster Government" PSAs and information hub will help ensure New Yorkers know about props 1-5 this November - NEW YORK - The Commission on Government Efficiency (COGE), the 2026 New York City Charter Revision Commission conv more

NASA Awards RIT $2.2 Million to Extend Landsat Satellite Program Collaboration

ROCHESTER, New York, Sept. 15 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * September 15, 2026 NASA awards RIT $2.2 million to extend Landsat satellite program collaboration Rochester Institute of Technology's decades-long partnership with the federal Landsat program will continue with a $2.2 million grant from NASA. Landsat is a NASA/USGS program that began in 1972 and provides the longest continuous space-based record of Earth's land in existence. Data from more

New American Express Research: Card Members Want AI to Enhance, Not Replace Human Support

NEW YORK, Sept. 15 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- American Express posted the following news release: * * * New American Express Research: Card Members Want AI to Enhance, Not Replace Human Support * Survey finds Amex customers prioritize choice, accuracy and human support while embracing AI for routine tasks From scheduling appointments to booking hotels, generative AI (Gen AI) is transforming how people make purchases, plan vacations and manage everyday tasks. But as consumers conti more

NEW POLLS: Democrats Widen Midterm Advantage on Key Issues and Generic Ballot

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * NEW POLLS: Democrats Widen Midterm Advantage on Key Issues and Generic Ballot * Dems have 8-point lead on generic midterm ballot, including 43-point lead among Hispanic voters New polls from the New York Times/Sienna and Reuters/Ipsos show a nightmare scenario for House Republicans with less than 50 days until Election Day. According to the New York Times/Sienna poll, Democrats more

New York Branch Office Delivers High-Impact Results Ahead of Schedule

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The Defense Contract Audit Agency issued the following news: * * * New York Branch Office Delivers High-Impact Results Ahead of Schedule * Ft. Belvoir, VA - DCAA's New York Branch Office audit team demonstrated exceptional performance on a series of complex incurred cost and forward pricing rate audits for a major contractor, delivering extraordinary results through innovation and teamwork. The team completed the audits ahead of schedule and under budget. The team's more

New York Life Wealth Watch: Just 1 in 4 Americans Act on AI Financial Advice Without Seeking a Second Opinion, While 4 in 10 Gen Z Adults Say AI Makes Them More Likely to Seek Human Guidance

NEW YORK, Sept. 16 (TNSxrep) -- New York Life Insurance, a mutual life insurance company, issued the following news release: * * * New York Life Wealth Watch: Just 1 in 4 Americans act on AI financial advice without seeking a second opinion, while 4 in 10 Gen Z adults say AI makes them more likely to seek human guidance AT A GLANCE * Among those who sought financial guidance from AI tools, 82% rated the quality of the advice as at least "good," but just 23% accepted the advice and acted on i more

Newmark Arranges $56 Million Sale of Carolinas Medical Outpatient Collection

NEW YORK, Sept. 16 -- Newmark Group, a commercial real estate company that says they offer comprehensive suite of services and products, posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Arranges $56 Million Sale of Carolinas Medical Outpatient Collection September 15, 2026 Newmark announces the Company has arranged the $56 million sale of the 120,000-square-foot Carolinas Medical Outpatient Collection, comprising two fully leased medical outpatient assets in Summerville, South Carolina and a more

Newmark Expands Florida Project Management Presence With Appointment of Scott Florio

NEW YORK, Sept. 16 -- Newmark Group, a commercial real estate company that says they offer comprehensive suite of services and products, posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Expands Florida Project Management Presence with Appointment of Scott Florio September 15, 2026 Newmark announces that Scott Florio has joined the firm as Regional Project Management Leader for Florida. Based in Orlando and reporting to Managing Director, Southeast Project Management Richard Newman, Florio wi more

NFP, an Aon Company, Acquires Moores Insurance Management, Expanding Risk Capital Capabilities in Twin Cities

LONDON, England, Sept. 16 -- Aon, a provider of risk management, insurance and reinsurance brokerage, human resources solutions and outsourcing services, posted the following news release: * * * NFP, an Aon Company, Acquires Moores Insurance Management, Inc., Expanding Risk Capital Capabilities in the Twin Cities Moores brings P&C insurance capabilities to high net worth and commercial clients - NEW YORK, Sept. 15, 2026 - NFP, an Aon company (NYSE: AON) and leading property and casualty (P& more

Niagara University and Niagara College Expand Binational Partnership with Dual Admission Agreement

NIAGARA FALLS, New York, Sept. 15 -- Niagara University posted the following news: * * * Niagara University and Niagara College Expand Binational Partnership with Dual Admission Agreement * Executive leaders from Niagara University and Niagara College gathered Sept. 14 at the Daniel J. Patterson Campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, to sign a comprehensive Dual Admission and Articulation Agreement, significantly expanding degree-completion opportunities for students across the Niagara regi more

Nicole Hernandez: Learning from SUNY Broome's Littlest Learners

BINGHAMTON, New York, Sept. 15 -- Broome Community College posted the following news: * * * Nicole Hernandez: Learning from SUNY Broome's Littlest Learners * By Elisabeth Costanzo Stewart Early Childhood/Childhood Education Studies student Nicole Hernandez never had the chance to visit SUNY Broome before Move-In Day. Instead, the Long Island native familiarized herself with campus buildings, like the Student Village and Titchener Hall, through virtual tours and photos online. She had no ide more

Nixon Peabody advises UST in acquisition of majority stake in Italdesign from Audi

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 15 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Nixon Peabody, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Nixon Peabody advises UST in acquisition of majority stake in Italdesign from Audi * Washington, DC. Nixon Peabody LLP advised UST, a leading AI and technology transformation solutions company, in its acquisition of a majority ownership interest in Italdesign Giugiaro S.p.A., an automotive design and engineering company with a distinguished legacy. UST acquired the inter more

Nixon Peabody hires former SEC commissioner and PCAOB member Kara Stein

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 15 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Nixon Peabody, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Nixon Peabody hires former SEC commissioner and PCAOB member Kara Stein * Washington, DC. Nixon Peabody LLP has hired Kara Stein, former US Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) commissioner and Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) member, as a partner in the firm's Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense practice. Kara advises executives and boar more

Northwell Health: Feinstein Institutes Awarded $8.9M for Care Planning Program in Older Adults and Those With Dementia

NEW HYDE PARK, New York, Sept. 15 -- Northwell Health issued the following news release: * * * Feinstein Institutes awarded $8.9M for care planning program in older adults and those with dementia September 14th, 2026 The award will fund a new clinical trial, using trained educators and video education aids to empower patients to make informed decisions about their medical care - Northwell Health's Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research aims to transform advanced care planning for older more

Northwell Health: Feinstein Institutes Researcher Uncovers Brain Cancer Secret - Tumors Hijack Healthy Cells to Fuel Growth

NEW HYDE PARK, New York, Sept. 16 -- Northwell Health issued the following news release: * * * Feinstein Institutes researcher uncovers brain cancer secret: tumors hijack healthy cells to fuel growth September 15th, 2026 Published in Cell, the research will drive a new clinical trial to modify glioma patients' diets before surgery and directly analyze tumor changes to accelerate new treatments - A new scientific discovery that reveals how aggressive cancerous brain tumors manipulate the br more

Northwell Health: Northern Westchester Hospital Appoints New Chief Nursing Officer

NEW HYDE PARK, New York, Sept. 15 -- Northwell Health issued the following news release: * * * Northern Westchester Hospital appoints new chief nursing officer September 14th, 2026 Felicia Gill is a seasoned nurse leader who brings an innovative approach to patient care and workforce development - Northwell's Northern Westchester Hospital (NWH) has appointed Felicia Gill, MBN, MSN, FNP-C, as chief nursing officer. Having served in progressive nursing leadership roles at NWH since 2020, she more

Northwell's Phelps Hospital Earns Level 3 Epilepsy Center Accreditation, Bringing Advanced Seizure Care Closer to Home

NEW HYDE PARK, New York, Sept. 16 -- Northwell Health issued the following news release: * * * Northwell's Phelps Hospital earns Level 3 epilepsy center accreditation, bringing advanced seizure care closer to home September 15th, 2026 The three-year accreditation from the National Association of Epilepsy Centers recognizes the hospital's rigorous safety standards, specialized clinical expertise and 24/7 monitoring capabilities for patients with epilepsy and undiagnosed seizure disorder - N more

NSF advances NSF OPAL toward construction-ready design

ROCHESTER, New York, Sept. 15 -- The University of Rochester posted the following news: * * * NSF advances NSF OPAL toward construction-ready design * #The URochester-led NSF OPAL project awarded initial funding to support the final design phase for a world-leading high-power laser facility. The University of Rochester has been awarded the first round of funding from the US National Science Foundation (NSF) to advance the NSF OPAL project into its final design phase, with funding potentiall more

Nutter Represents BioGreen360 in Equipment Financing

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 15 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Nutter, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Nutter Represents BioGreen360 in Equipment Financing * Nutter represented BioGreen360, a New Hampshire-based developer of on-site food waste recycling technology, in connection with an equipment financing transaction with Kineo Finance. The financing provides BioGreen360 with long-term capital to support the deployment of its proprietary food waste recycling systems. The N more

NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst Welcomes Weasley, New Pet Therapy Dog to Support Behavioral Health Patients

NEW YORK, Sept. 15 -- The New York Health and Hospitals issued the following news release: * * * NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst Welcomes Weasley, New Pet Therapy Dog to Support Behavioral Health Patients Elmhurst Hospital's PAWS to HEAL program launches through partnership with Canine Companions Sep 14, 2026 - NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst today announced the addition of Weasley, a professionally trained pet therapy dog who will support patients and staff as part of the hospital's new P more

NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi - North Central Bronx Honors the 25th Anniversary of 9/11 With Memorial Service and Video Recounting Staff's Memories Working at Jacobi's Trauma Center

NEW YORK, Sept. 15 -- The New York Health and Hospitals issued the following news release: * * * NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi | North Central Bronx Honors the 25th Anniversary of 9/11 with Memorial Service and Video Recounting Staff's Memories Working at Jacobi's Trauma Center Sep 14, 2026 NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi | North Central Bronx hosted a memorial service in the 9/11 Memorial Garden on Jacobi's campus for the 25th Anniversary to honor the lives lost, recognize the bravery of emer more

NYU Journalism Graduate Dihmis Wins Student Academy Award

NEW YORK, Sept. 15 -- New York University issued the following news: * * * NYU Journalism Graduate Dihmis Wins Student Academy Award Students and alumni of Carter Journalism Institute's News and Documentary program have now won 13 Student Academy Award medals Original publication date: Sep 15, 2026 The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has awarded New York University alumnus Lara Dihmis a Student Academy Award gold medal in the "Documentary" category. Dihmis is a 2025 graduate o more

NYU: Researchers Offer Biblical Solution to Ties in Chess

NEW YORK, Sept. 15 -- New York University issued the following news: * * * Researchers Offer Biblical Solution to Ties in Chess Proposed rules draw from the Book of Genesis in seeking fairer competition outcomes Original publication date: Sep 15, 2026 Chess has a problem with draws. At the highest level, games between Grandmasters end in draws far more often than they end in victory--about 60 percent of such matches conclude with no winner. But when a match or tournament finishes tied, so more

PALEY CENTER FOR MEDIA ANNOUNCES THE SCHEDULE & LINEUP FOR THE 20th ANNUAL PALEYFEST FALL TV PREVIEWS

NEW YORK, Sept. 15 [Category: Media] -- The Paley Center for Media issued the following news release: * * * THE PALEY CENTER FOR MEDIA ANNOUNCES THE SCHEDULE & LINEUP FOR THE 20th ANNUAL PALEYFEST FALL TV PREVIEWS * The 2026 Edition Features Conversations with the Stars and Creators of New and Returning Series of the 2026/2027 Television Season Including: ABC's R.J. Decker, CBS's NCIS: New York, Discovery's Expedition Unknown, FOX's Best Medicine, Hallmark's Countdown to Christmas, NBC's Lin more

PE emissions rival major countries amid data center boom

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 15 [Category: Business] -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news: * * * PE emissions rival major countries amid data center boom * Private equity firms' emissions rank fifth globally, new analysis finds Most comprehensive scorecard to date maps more than 1,050 fossil fuel assets and finds oil and gas funds lost money after inflation New York, NY -The energy portfolios of 20 major private equity firms produce an estimated 1.5 gigatons of g more

Pillsbury Advises Blue Laser Fusion on Merger and Concurrent $25 Million Private Placement

NEW YORK, Sept. 16 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Pillsbury Advises Blue Laser Fusion on Merger and Concurrent $25 Million Private Placement Pillsbury advised Blue Laser Fusion, Inc., a developer of advanced laser technology for directed-energy defense and fusion-energy applications, in connection with its merger transaction with Unite Acquisition 2 Corp., through which Blue Laser Fusion became a public reporting company, and a concurrent private placement more

Pitt's Resident Cathedral Expert Studies How the Landmark Shaped Campus and the City

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 16 -- The University of Pittsburgh issued the following news: * * * Pitt's resident Cathedral expert studies how the landmark shaped campus and the city September 15, 2026 By Ervin Dyer The curious architect stands at the base of the tower, looking up. Tall and magnificent, the structure looms above him, leaving him amazed and captivated. It is March 2005, his first visit to Pittsburgh. He is here to interview for a faculty post and to check off items on a v more

Private Equity Firms' Emissions Rank Fifth Globally, New Analysis Finds

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 [Category: Financial Services] (TNSrpt) -- Americans for Financial Reform, which describes itself as a nonpartisan and nonprofit coalition of more than 200 civil rights, consumer, labor, business, investor, faith-based and civic and community groups, posted the following news release: * * * Private Equity Firms' Emissions Rank Fifth Globally, New Analysis Finds * Most comprehensive scorecard to date maps more than 1,050 fossil fuel assets and finds oil and gas funds lost more

Professor Medha D. Makhlouf and MLP Clinic students provide training on upcoming health and immigration policy changes

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 15 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Professor Medha D. Makhlouf and MLP Clinic students provide training on upcoming health and immigration policy changes * CARLISLE, PA-Professor Medha D. Makhlouf, along with Medical-Legal Partnership students Tiana Cao '27, Alex Harris '27, Peyton Hunt '27, and Hannah Mays '28, presented on the topic of "Health Care Access for Immigrants" for more than 80 staff members o more

Protect Our Care Statement: Chris Klomp, Behind-the-Scenes Architect of GOP Sabotage Agenda, Set to Become RFK Jr's Second-in-Command at HHS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Protect Our Care issued the following news: * * * STATEMENT: Chris Klomp, Behind-the-Scenes Architect of GOP Sabotage Agenda, Set to Become RFK Jr's Second-in-Command at HHS September 15, 2026 Washington, D.C. -- This week, Chris Klomp, Trump's nominee for Deputy Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), is heading to the Hill to appear before the Senate Finance Committee and the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP). more

Protect Our Care: ICYMI - Trump Administration Continues Its Sham PR Campaign After Gutting Rural Health Care

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Protect Our Care issued the following news: * * * ICYMI: Trump Administration Continues Its Sham PR Campaign After Gutting Rural Health Care September 14, 2026 Washington, D.C. -- The Trump administration continues to tout new "investments" in rural health care, but communities across the country are being left to pick up the pieces from Trump and Republicans massive health care cuts. Last year, Donald Trump and Republicans slashed more than $1 trillion from Medicaid more

Ranking Member Lofgren's Opening Statement at Hearing on Innovation in Disaster Prevention

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Lofgren's Opening Statement at Hearing on Innovation in Disaster Prevention * (Washington, DC) -Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology is holding a Full Committee hearing titled, Innovation in Disaster Prevention: Advancing Technology for Prediction and Response. Ranking Member Zoe Lofgren's (D-CA) opening statement as prepared for the record is below: Good more

Raymond James Financial Announces Key Executive Leadership Appointments

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Sept. 16 -- Raymond James Financial issued the following news release on Sept. 15, 2026: * * * Raymond James Financial announces key executive leadership appointments ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Raymond James Financial (NYSE: RJF) announced today that Bank Segment President Steve Raney will transition into an executive consulting role on January 1, 2027, after 21 years of leading the firm's banking business. As part of the firm's long-term succession plans, RJF Chief Opera more

RCC Opens New Nursing Simulation Lab Five Times Larger Than Previous Facility

ROCKLAND, New York, Sept. 15 -- Rockland Community College posted the following news release: * * * RCC Opens New Nursing Simulation Lab Five Times Larger Than Previous Facility * New $3 million facility expands clinical training opportunities to help prepare the next generation of nurses SUFFERN, NY -Rockland Community College (RCC) hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony today to mark the opening of its new $3 million Nursing Simulation Lab. The state-of-the-art facility, which opened for the Fa more

Remarks by CSO Gen. Douglas Schiess at the Air and Space Forces Association's 2026 Air, Space and Cyber Conference

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 15 -- The U.S. Space Force issued the following news: * * * Remarks by CSO Gen. Douglas Schiess at the Air and Space Forces Association's 2026 Air, Space and Cyber Conference * NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. (AFNS) - As delivered by Chief of Space Operations Gen. Douglas Schiess on Sept. 15, 2026 - Kathleen, thank you for that kind introduction and thank you to the entire AFA Team. What an incredible conference we have going on here. Congratulations to AFA on 80 incredib more

Rep. Raskin: Judiciary Democrats Highlight How Trump's Immigration Crackdown Is Pulling Federal Agents Away From Fighting Serious Crime

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Judiciary Democrats Highlight How Trump's Immigration Crackdown Is Pulling Federal Agents Away From Fighting Serious Crime Republicans Give DHS A Pass While Trump Diverts Law Enforcement Resources From Public Safety Washington, D.C. (September 15, 2026)--Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, and Rep. Pramila Jayapal, R more

Reps. Comer, Burlison Issue Letter to Bloomberg Philanthropies CEO Harris

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 (TNSletter) -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following letter with Rep. Eric Burlison, R-Missouri, chairman of the Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs, to Bloomberg Philanthropies CEO Patricia E. Harris: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 14, 2026 Ms. Patricia E. Harris Chief Executive Officer Bloomberg Philanthropies 25 East 78th Street New Yor more

Reps. Lawler, Gottheimer Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Stop Rogue AI Agents and Keep People In Control

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Lawler, Gottheimer Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Stop Rogue AI Agents and Keep People In Control * Washington, D.C. - 9/15/26... Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05) introduced the bipartisan Stop Rogue AI Act to ensure businesses and federal agencies can see rogue and dangerous AI agents operating inside their own networks and stop them before they cause real damage. T more

Reps. Pallone, DeGette, Clarke Issue Letter to Centers for Disease Control & Prevention Director Director Schwartz

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following letter with Rep. Diana DeGette, D-Colorado, ranking member of the Subcommittee on Health, and Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-New York, ranking member of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Erica Schwartz: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 14, 2026 The Honorable Erica more

RIT Helps Google Develop New Technology That Converts Sign Language Into Text

ROCHESTER, New York, Sept. 15 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * September 15, 2026 RIT helps Google develop new technology that converts sign language into text Everyday communication between deaf and hearing people is now easier - Researchers at Rochester Institute of Technology's National Technical Institute for the Deaf have collaborated with Google to test new AI technology that converts sign language into text in real time. That technology, more

Ropes & Gray Honored With Four 2026 LMG Life Sciences Americas Awards

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 16 -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Ropes & Gray Honored with Four 2026 LMG Life Sciences Americas Awards Ropes & Gray was recognized at the LMG Life Sciences Americas Awards 2026 in the following four categories at a gala ceremony in New York City on September 10, further enhancing its reputation as one of the world's preeminent global life sciences practices: * M&A Attorney of the Year - Emily Oldshue * Regulatory Attorney of the more

Ropes & Gray Leads Team That Secures $60 Million Civil Rights Settlement Against New York City Over Unlawful Property Seizures

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 16 -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Ropes & Gray Leads Team that Secures $60 Million Civil Rights Settlement Against New York City Over Unlawful Property Seizures Ropes & Gray LLP has reached a $60 million class action settlement on behalf of homeowners whose properties were seized without compensation under New York City's Third Party Transfer program. Ropes & Gray served as lead pro bono counsel alongside co-counsel Valli Kane & Va more

Saint Peter's University Welcomes Largest Incoming Class in History to Campus

JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Sept. 15 -- Saint Peter's University posted the following news release: * * * Saint Peter's University Welcomes Largest Incoming Class in History to Campus * JERSEY CITY, N.J. - September 15, 2026 - Saint Peter's University announced that it welcomed a record-setting number of new students to campus for the 2026-27 academic year, marking a historic milestone that reflects the University's growing momentum, expanding appeal and enduring commitment to delivering an exc more

Saints Around the World: Seoul, South Korea

LOUDONVILLE, New York, Sept. 15 -- Siena College posted the following news: * * * Saints Around the World: Seoul, South Korea * Connor Kim '28 had the best family vacation ever, on the backend of the best experience ever. Taekwondo is a form of martial arts developed in Korea in the 1940s and 1950s and soon globalized around the world. Connor's grandfather was among those who brought the sport to the northeast. "My grandfather's second oldest brother came to the U.S. from Korea first. He o more

SCHUMER ANNOUNCES JOB CORPS CENTERS TO REMAIN OPEN AFTER TRUMP ADMINISTRATION FULLY RESCINDS PLAN TO CLOSE ONE OF AMERICA'S LARGEST JOB TRAINING PROGRAMS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * SCHUMER ANNOUNCES JOB CORPS CENTERS TO REMAIN OPEN AFTER TRUMP ADMINISTRATION FULLY RESCINDS PLAN TO CLOSE ONE OF AMERICA'S LARGEST JOB TRAINING PROGRAMS * After Trump Attempted To Eliminate Job Corps Program, Schumer Announces Trump Admin Formally Backs Off Plan To Shut Down America's 99 Job Corps Centers That Provide Workforce Training For Tens of Thousands of Amer more

Secretary-General Appoints Martin Kimani of Kenya Assistant Secretary-General for Africa

NEW YORK, Sept. 14 -- The United Nations posted the following news release: * * * Secretary-General Appoints Martin Kimani of Kenya Assistant Secretary-General for Africa * United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres announced today the appointment of Martin Kimani of Kenya as the new Assistant Secretary-General for Africa in the Departments of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and Peace Operations (DPPA-DPO). Mr. Kimani succeeds Martha Ama Akyaa Pobee of Ghana, to whom the Secretary more

Sens. Gillibrand And Welch, Rep. Schneider Introduce Bill To Repeal And Refund President Trump's Canadian Tariffs

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Gillibrand And Welch, Rep. Schneider Introduce Bill To Repeal And Refund President Trump's Canadian Tariffs * **WATCH: Gillibrand Discusses the BAD DEAL Act on CNN** Today, U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Peter Welch (D-VT) formally introduced the Banning Antiquated Duties and Delivering Equitable American Levies (BAD DEAL) Act to repeal all tariffs levied under Section 33 more

Siddhartha Mukherjee discusses AI and health at OU Presidential Speakers Series dinner

NORMAN, Oklahoma, Sept. 15 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news: * * * Siddhartha Mukherjee discusses AI and health at OU Presidential Speakers Series dinner * NORMAN, Okla. - The University of Oklahoma welcomed Siddhartha Mukherjee to campus for the Presidential Speakers Series dinner on the evening of Sept. 9 at the Oklahoma Memorial Union. Mukherjee -an oncologist, entrepreneur and Pulitzer Prize-winning author -delivered a talk titled "Research and the Future of Medici more

Skopenow Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2026 Global Company of the Year Recognition for Open-Source Intelligence

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 16 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release: * * * Skopenow Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2026 Global Company of the Year Recognition for Open-Source Intelligence Second consecutive Company of the Year recognition underscores Skopenow's leadership in trusted public data, identity resolution, and scalable enterprise OSINT. San Antonio, TX -- September more

Social Security is Critical Issue for Voters in Key US Senate Races

NEW YORK, Sept. 16 -- The Peter G. Peterson Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Social Security is Critical Issue for Voters in Key US Senate Races * Battleground state voters who will decide the balance of the U.S. Senate say that Social Security will be a deciding factor in their choice this November, according to a new survey released today by the nonpartisan Peter G. Peterson Foundation. Voters in Georgia, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio and Texas are far more likely to vo more

Society of Professional Journalists, 133 News Organizations Issue Letter to Calif. Gov. Newsom

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 16 (TNSletter) -- The Society of Professional Journalists issued the following letter 133 news organizations to Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California: Here is the text of the letter: September 9, 2026 The Honorable Gavin Newsom Governor of California 1021 O Street, Suite 9000 Sacramento, CA 95814 RE: Support for Assemblymember Christopher M. Ward's Community NEWS Act (AB 2222) Dear Governor Newsom: We write to respectfully recommend enacting Assembly Bill 2222, a more

St. Thomas Aquinas College Awarded Major National Endowment for the Humanities Grant to Advance Faculty and Student Research

SPARKILL, New York, Sept. 15 -- St. Thomas Aquinas College issued the following news: * * * St. Thomas Aquinas College Awarded Major National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Grant to Advance Faculty and Student Research * - $345,639 Grant Will Support Student Research Opportunities and Internships in Digital History - St. Thomas Aquinas College has been awarded a $345,639 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) to expand the work of the Loyalist Studies Institute relat more

State of the University 2026: 140 years of momentum

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Sept. 15 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus posted the following news: * * * State of the University 2026: 140 years of momentum * x In her first State of the University address, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Chancellor Lori Mann Bruce spoke to faculty, staff, students, alumni and community members about UTC's 140-year history, recent successes and the momentum that will drive the University forward. The address, held Tuesday, Sept. 15, in th more

Stony Brook University President Andrea Goldsmith Shares Her Vision at Her Second "State of the University"

STONY BROOK, New York, Sept. 15 -- The State University of New York Stony Brook University posted the following news: * * * Stony Brook University President Andrea Goldsmith Shares Her Vision at Her Second "State of the University" * ASPIRE 2035 Serves as the North Star in Propelling University Forward STONY BROOK, NY-September 14, 2026-In her second State of the University address, President Andrea Goldsmith highlighted the State University of New York at Stony Brook's (Stony Brook Univers more

SUNY Poly Celebrates $40 Million Campus Center Renovation

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 15 -- The State University of New York Polytechnic Institute posted the following news: * * * SUNY Poly Celebrates $40 Million Campus Center Renovation * UTICA, NY - SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly) celebrated the $40 million renovation of its Campus Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony today, marking the completion of a major investment in the university's campus infrastructure and student experience. The project, which began in February 2024, transformed the more

SUNY University at Albany: New York State Mesonet Tests GPS-Based Atmospheric Data to Improve Extreme Rainfall Forecasting

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 16 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * New York State Mesonet Tests GPS-Based Atmospheric Data to Improve Extreme Rainfall Forecasting By Mike Nolan ALBANY, N.Y. (Sept. 15, 2026) -- The New York State Mesonet at the University at Albany is working with Skyfora, a Finnish weather technology company, to test whether dense observations of GPS signal delays can give New Yorkers earlier warning before extreme rainfall. The pilot project, based in more

The 20 MSP Ranked on SMU Cox Dallas 100 List for Third Year in a Row

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 15 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * The 20 MSP Ranked on SMU Cox Dallas 100 List for Third Year in a Row * The 20 MSP has announced its third appearance on the distinguished SMU Cox Dallas 100 list. Now in its 36th year, the annual honor highlights the 100 fastest-growing privately held companies in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, based on their performance over the past three years. This year's ranking will more

The Intern Journal: Senator Chuck Schumer

LOUDONVILLE, New York, Sept. 15 -- Siena College posted the following news: * * * The Intern Journal: Senator Chuck Schumer * Kylie Maher '27 applied for a summer internship with the U.S. Senate minority leader, but realistically, she didn't expect to hear anything back. Of course, she had no way of knowing just how good Siena was going to look on the application. When U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer got out of the car in Syracuse, he spotted the interns in a sea of people even before they spott more

The LEI for Germany Increased Again in July

NEW YORK, Sept. 15 -- The Conference Board issued the following news release: * * * The LEI for Germany Increased Again in July * For Release 9:30 AM ET, September 15, 2026 Using the Composite Indexes: The Leading Economic Index (LEI) provides an early indication of significant turning points in the business cycle and where the economy is heading in the near term. The Coincident Economic Index (CEI) provides an indication of the current state of the economy. Additional details are below. T more

TMX Group Prices $1.1 Billion Private Placement Debenture Offering

TORONTO, Ontario, Sept. 16 -- TMX Group issued the following news release: * * * TMX Group Prices $1.1 Billion Private Placement Debenture Offering September 15, 2026 (TORONTO) -- TMX Group Limited ("TMX Group") today announced that it has priced a Canadian private placement offering (the "Offering") of $1.1 billion aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured debentures (collectively, the "Debentures") to accredited investors in Canada comprising: (i) C$250 million aggregate principal amou more

Top urban experts coming to Buffalo to debate future of downtowns

BUFFALO, New York, Sept. 15 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * Top urban experts coming to Buffalo to debate future of downtowns * Cities across the country, including Buffalo, are reconsidering previous assumptions about downtowns and how to attract more people to them. Photo: Douglas Levere UB's Rudy Bruner Center for Urban Excellence hosting daylong event Oct. 23 as part of broader effort to revitalize downtowns By Lauri more

Transcript: Mayor Mamdani New York City Leads Cities And Counties In Lawsuit Challenging Federal Government's New Public Charge Rule

NEW YORK, Sept. 16 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news: * * * Transcript: Mayor Mamdani New York City Leads Cities And Counties In Lawsuit Challenging Federal Government's New Public Charge Rule September 15, 2026 Corporation Counsel Steven Banks: In 2019, New York City and New York State, along with a coalition of community partners, prevailed in court to block an unlawful federal public charge rule that was damaging to all New Yorkers, citizens and noncitizens a more

Transcript: Mayor Mamdani Unveils Vision Zero Reimagined to Make Streets Safer for Every New Yorker

NEW YORK, Sept. 16 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news: * * * Transcript: Mayor Mamdani Unveils Vision Zero Reimagined to Make Streets Safer for Every New Yorker September 15, 2026 Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani: Good afternoon, everyone, and welcome to Metropolitan Yard. This is, yes, we can have a round of applause for Metropolitan Yard. This is a place where New York City renews itself, where we recycle old concrete from the infrastructure of yesterday to construct more

Two Robinhood Employees Charged With Fraud

NEW YORK, Sept. 15 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release: * * * Two Robinhood Employees Charged With Fraud * United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jamie McDonald, and Assistant Director in Charge of the New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation ("FBI"), James C. Barnacle, Jr., announced today the unsealing of Complaints charging HEFU CHAI and HUAISONG XIANG, a/k/a "Jerry Xiang," wi more

U.N. Security Council Committee Established Pursuant to Resolution 2653 (2022) Concerning Haiti Discusses Final Report of Panel of Experts

NEW YORK, Sept. 15 -- United Nations Security Council issued the following news: * * * 14 September 2026 Security Council Committee Established Pursuant to Resolution 2653 (2022) concerning Haiti Discusses Final Report of Panel of Experts On 3 September 2026, members of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 2653 (2022) concerning Haiti held informal consultations to discuss the Panel of Experts' final report, submitted in pursuance of paragraph 13 of resolution 27 more

UAlbany Experts Discuss AI Risk After Tech Leaders Call for Slowdown

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 16 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * UAlbany Experts Discuss AI Risk After Tech Leaders Call for Slowdown ALBANY, N.Y. (Sept. 15, 2026) -- Could AI really end humanity? A top Anthropic researcher made headlines after saying there's a more than 10 percent chance AI "could kill all humans" within the next decade, a claim that followed a colleague's resignation over similar concerns about the pace of AI development. The remarks reignited deb more

UAlbany President Havidan Rodriguez Named Chair of Middle States Commission on Higher Education

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 16 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * UAlbany President Havidan Rodriguez Named Chair of Middle States Commission on Higher Education By Amy Geduldig ALBANY, N.Y. (Sept. 15, 2026) -- University at Albany President Havidan Rodriguez has been named chair of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), beginning Jan. 1, 2027. Rodriguez joined the commission in 2020 and has served on the Executive Committee since 2022, most recentl more

UB part of NSF OPAL laser facility advancing toward construction-ready design

BUFFALO, New York, Sept. 15 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * UB part of NSF OPAL laser facility advancing toward construction-ready design * Rendering of building. A rendering of NSF Opal, a proposed laser facility at the University of Rochester. Photo courtesy: The University of Rochester Laboratory for Laser Energetics World-leading laser system, to be built at University of Rochester, receives final design award By T more

Uncovering hidden complexity in a key drug target for brain disorders

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 15 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Uncovering hidden complexity in a key drug target for brain disorders * Metabotropic glutamate receptors, which are important but difficult drug targets, interact in surprisingly varied ways with their principal regulatory proteins, according to two new studies led by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators. The findings represent a big step forward in understanding these receptors and how they can be targeted eff more

UNICEF: Children in Ukraine Face Fifth Year of Assault on Their Right to Learn

NEW YORK, Sept. 15 -- UNICEF (United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund) issued the following news release: * * * Children in Ukraine face a fifth year of assault on their right to learn This is a summary of what was said by UNICEF Global Deputy Spokesperson, Ricardo Pires - to whom quoted text may be attributed - at today's press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva 15 September 2026 SUMY, 15 September 2026 - "Nearly five years into the war in Ukraine, children's righ more

University of Ljubljana: The Rapid Development of These Capabilities Underscores Why We Need a Thoughtful Approach

LJUBLJANA, Slovenia, Sept. 15 -- The University of Ljubljana issued the following news: * * * The rapid development of these capabilities underscores why we need a thoughtful approach Date of publication: 14. 9. 2026 In recent years, artificial intelligence has moved from research laboratories and technology companies into nearly every aspect of our work and lives. Initially, the focus was primarily on its capabilities: how quickly it can generate text, prepare a summary, write program code, more

University of Pittsburgh: How the Cathedral of Learning Went From Grandiose Idea to Enduring Landmark

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 16 -- The University of Pittsburgh issued the following news: * * * How the Cathedral of Learning went from grandiose idea to enduring landmark September 15, 2026 By Ervin Dyer At the turn of the 20th century, decades before the Cathedral of Learning was conceived, Pittsburgh's Oakland neighborhood was a rolling green landscape full of slopes, ravines and momentum. The developing community was becoming the crossroads between downtown Pittsburgh and the city's more

Upstate Launches New Fellowship to Develop the Next Generation of Health Care Leaders

SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 16 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: * * * Published on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 Upstate launches new fellowship to develop the next generation of health care leaders As Upstate Medical University welcomes a new class of residents and fellows to campus this month, it also joins eleven other medical centers across the country to now offer an ACGME-accredited fellowship in Healthcare Administration, Le more

Va. A.G. Jones Stops Trump Administration's Illegal USPS Mail Voting Rule

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 16 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jones Stops Trump Administration's Illegal USPS Mail Voting Rule Supreme Court rules in favor of coalition, blocking chaotic and burdensome requirements on Virginia's vote-by-mail systems ahead of 2026 midterms - RICHMOND, Va. - Attorney General Jay Jones and a coalition of 24 attorneys general and the Governor of Pennsylvania won in the Supreme Court, following t more

Video, Audio & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Discusses Keeping AI Developers Accountable

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 15 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Video, Audio & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Discusses Keeping AI Developers Accountable * Governor Kathy Hochul today emphasized keeping AI developers accountable for their safety and transparency protocols through her nation-leading RAISE Act alongside her one-year hyperscale data center moratorium. VIDEO: The event is available to stream on YouTube here and TV quality video is availab more

Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Announces 2.5 Million More New York Households Are Eligible to Get Discounts on Utility Bills

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 15 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Announces 2.5 Million More New York Households Are Eligible to Get Discounts on Utility Bills * Earlier today, Governor Hochul today launched a new statewide enrollment drive to help millions more New Yorkers get a monthly discount on their utility bills through the State's Energy Affordability Program (EAP). While 1 million households more

Warburg Pincus Announces the Appointment of Philip Nolan as Head of U.S. Wealth

NEW YORK, Sept. 16 -- Warburg Pincus, a private equity firm, issued the following news release: * * * Warburg Pincus Announces the Appointment of Philip Nolan as Head of U.S. Wealth Appointment underscores firm's continued commitment to the U.S. wealth market New York, NY, September 15, 2026 - Warburg Pincus, the pioneer of global growth investing, today announced the appointment of Philip Nolan as Managing Director and Head of U.S. Wealth. In this role, Mr. Nolan will lead the firm's effort more

When worldbuilding impulses merge with real world politics

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 15 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * When worldbuilding impulses merge with real world politics * Images of gallows that went up outside the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, struck Cornell literature scholar Anindita Banerjee hard, not just for their unforgettable nature, she said, but because she'd seen them before. "They were a literal enactment of the climax of a dystopian novel called 'The Turner Diaries,' a near-future speculative fiction that more

White House Sends 41 Nominations to Senate

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- The White House sent to the Senate the nominations of 41 individuals for positions in the federal government: * * * Nominations Sent to the Senate Nominations & Appointments September 14, 2026 NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Samuel D. Adkisson, of Tennessee, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Tennessee. Philip Axt, of North Dakota, to be United States District Judge for the District of North Dakota. Daniel Lewis Ballou, of Kentucky, to more

WNYC, GBH News and WLRN Present "HAITI ON THE LINE: The TPS Emergency" A live call-in radio special about the end of Temporary Protected Status for Haitians

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 15 [Category: Media] -- GBH, a multiplatform creator for public media, issued the following news release: * * * WNYC, GBH News and WLRN Present "HAITI ON THE LINE: The TPS Emergency" A live call-in radio special about the end of Temporary Protected Status for Haitians * Thursday, September 17 at 7pm ET On public radio stations in New York City, Boston and Miami and live on YouTube (Sept. 15, 2026 -Boston, Mass.) - After a successful collaboration last year, thre more

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