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A new chapter for MIT Reads

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Sept. 18 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * A new chapter for MIT Reads * As it marks its 10-year anniversary, MIT Reads is being reimagined for the age of artificial intelligence. Recognizing the need to foster social connection and a sense of our shared humanity, the popular MIT Libraries' program will turn its focus to fiction and memoir, and to the particular power of stories to help us understand ourselves and our pl more

Academy-Award Winning Actress and Ally Marcia Gay Harden and Legendary LGBTQ+ Icons Andre De Shields and Junior LaBeija Announced as Human Rights Campaign 2026 National Dinner Honorees

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 [Category: Political] -- The Human Rights Campaign posted the following news release: * * * Academy-Award Winning Actress and Ally Marcia Gay Harden and Legendary LGBTQ+ Icons Andre De Shields and Junior LaBeija Announced as Human Rights Campaign 2026 National Dinner Honorees * Taking place on September 26th, this year's HRC National Dinner will bring together hundreds of members, leaders and advocates in celebration and support of LGBTQ+ equality across the country Rep more

Accenture and Anthropic Partner to Build Team of Embedded Evaluators at Anthropic

NEW YORK, Sept. 19 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, presented the following news release: * * * Accenture and Anthropic Partner to Build Team of Embedded Evaluators at Anthropic Each company expects to invest at least $1 billion in building AI safely over the next five years NEW YORK and SAN FRANCISCO; Sept. 18, 2026 - Accenture (NYSE: ACN) and Anthropic today announced that they are partnering to establish a team of embedded evaluators to work alongside Anthropic's inte more

Acting Alaska A.G. Mills Announces Settlement With Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation

JUNEAU, Alaska, Sept. 18 -- The Alaska Department of Law issued the following news release: * * * Acting Attorney General Cori Mills Announces Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation September 17, 2026 (Anchorage, AK) - Alaska and 40 other states have reached a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC), one of the nation's largest auto finance companies for $709.5m in debt relief and cash payments. This settlement resolves allegations that CAC originated more

Adelphi University Welcomes New Faculty for 2026-2027

GARDEN CITY, New York, Sept. 19 -- Adelphi University issued the following news: * * * Adelphi University Welcomes New Faculty for 2026-2027 September 18, 2026 - by Laura Mroz, director of academic communications Adelphi University enters the 2026-2027 academic year with a wave of new faculty joining its colleges and schools, bringing decades of combined experience in health education, the arts, nursing, environmental policy, physician assistant studies and creative writing. Below is an int more

Afterschool Alliance: Elmhurst Ninth Grader Wins National Art Contest

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Afterschool Alliance issued the following news release: * * * September 17, 2026 Elmhurst Ninth Grader Wins National Art Contest Queens School of Inquiry's Sarah Ramirez Designed This Year's Lights On Afterschool Poster - South Asian Youth Action (SAYA) afterschool program participant Sarah Ramirez designed the winning artwork for this year's Lights On Afterschool rally. The design will be printed on 50,000 posters and displayed at thousands of Lights On Afterschool more

AG Nessel Joins $694 Million Multistate Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 18 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Joins $694 Million Multistate Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced that Michigan, along with the attorneys general for 40 other states, has entered into a settlement (PDF) with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC) providing $694 million in cash and debt relief to eligible consumers in c more

AG's office secures protection for personal information of millions of drivers

OLYMPIA, Washington, Sept. 18 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG's office secures protection for personal information of millions of drivers * Attorney General Nick Brown and a coalition of 23 attorneys general secured a preliminary injunction that blocks the federal government from demanding the sensitive personal information of 17 million drivers who hold commercial driver's licenses, and from terminating more than $10 million in fed more

Americans for Tax Reform Issues Commentary: America's Most Affordable States Are Cutting Income Taxes

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary: * * * America's Most Affordable States Are Cutting Income Taxes Daniel Abrahams 09/17/2026 Some of the most affordable states in America are also leading the charge to cut individual income taxes. According to World Population Review's 2025 Cost of Living Index, Oklahoma, Mississippi, West Virginia, Alabama, and Kansas have the five lowest costs of living in the country. Oklahoma ranks lowest at 86.0, followe more

An Obie's Guide to the Juilliard String Quartet

OBERLIN, Ohio, Sept. 18 -- Oberlin College and Conservatory posted the following news: * * * An Obie's Guide to the Juilliard String Quartet * It's a short list of string quartets that get to celebrate their 80th birthday. But this year, the Juilliard String Quartet is blowing out the candles on that cake. Founded in 1946 at the Juilliard School in New York City, the quartet has earned four Grammy Awards across its lifespan, which they've paired with a lifetime achievement award from the Na more

Apollo, Brookfield real estate buying sprees highlight need for housing investment standards

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 18 [Category: Business] -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news: * * * Apollo, Brookfield real estate buying sprees highlight need for housing investment standards * Two of the largest private equity companies in the U.S., Apollo Global Management and Brookfield Asset Management, have been on recent buying sprees, spending billions of dollars to acquire tens of thousands of rental units and manufactured home sites, and both companies are r more

Army announces conditional lease solicitation awards for commercial power generation, securing installation power resilience

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The U.S. Army issued the following news release: * * * Army announces conditional lease solicitation awards for commercial power generation, securing installation power resilience * WASHINGTON -In a major step toward strengthening national defense and Army energy resilience, the U.S. Army announced today the conditional award of long-term leases to three companies to design, finance, build, and operate commercial power generation on Army installations. By leveraging more

Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund: Civil Rights Coalition Sues Over Threatened ICE, Federal Law Enforcement at Polls

NEW YORK, Sept. 19 -- The Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund issued the following news release: * * * Civil rights coalition files federal lawsuit challenging threatened use of ICE and federal law enforcement at polling locations September 19, 2026 Lawsuit argues that the federal government is intimidating voters and chilling civic participation, violating the Voting Rights Act - WASHINGTON, DC -- Nine organizations representing immigrants, communities of color, and workers -- more

Atrocious Reported Changes to the ESA Could Threaten Extinction to Park Wildlife, Wild Nature

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- The National Parks Conservation Association issued the following news release: * * * Sep 17, 2026 Atrocious Reported Changes to the ESA Could Threaten Extinction to Park Wildlife, Wild Nature WASHINGTON - An internal memo reported in the New York Times reveals a plan that would drastically reinterpret the Endangered Species Act (ESA) in a way that would risk the survival of the very animals and plants the law is intended to protect. As reported, the Administration's more

Attorney General Alan Wilson joins $694 million multistate settlement with subprime auto lender Credit Acceptance Corportation

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Sept. 18 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson joins $694 million multistate settlement with subprime auto lender Credit Acceptance Corportation * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that South Carolina, along with the attorneys general for 40 other states, has entered into a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC) providing $694 million in cash and debt relief t more

Attorney General Bonta Secures Court Ruling Finding Termination of K-12 Teacher Preparation Grants Unlawful

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 18 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Secures Court Ruling Finding Termination of K-12 Teacher Preparation Grants Unlawful * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta yesterday secured a final court order from the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts finding the Trump Administration's termination of grant funding for K-12 teacher preparation programs unlawful. Beginning i more

Attorney General Clark Joins Coalition Opposing Attempt to gut U.S. Department of Agriculture

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Sept. 17 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Joins Coalition Opposing Attempt to gut U.S. Department of Agriculture * Attorney General Charity Clark joined a coalition of 20 other attorneys general in filing an amicus brief today in support of a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)'s thinly veiled attempt to drive large numbers of employees to resign by forcing them to move acr more

Attorney General Clark Secures Preliminary Injunction Over Trump Administration's Unlawful Demand of CDL Drivers' Personal Information

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Sept. 18 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Secures Preliminary Injunction Over Trump Administration's Unlawful Demand of CDL Drivers' Personal Information * Attorney General Charity Clark and a coalition of 24 other attorneys general and states announced a U.S. District Court judge granted a preliminary injunction that blocks the Trump administration from demanding the production of a database of sta more

Attorney General James Moves to Protect Historic Burial Ground for Formerly Enslaved New Yorkers in Queens

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 18 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Moves to Protect Historic Burial Ground for Formerly Enslaved New Yorkers in Queens * September 18, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today moved to protect a historic burial ground for formerly enslaved people in Elmhurst, Queens from further disturbance as the property heads toward a court-ordered foreclosure sale. The Office of the At more

Attorney General James Releases Footage from Investigation into Death of Alba Giraldo

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 18 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Releases Footage from Investigation into Death of Alba Giraldo * September 18, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today released footage from security cameras that her office obtained as part of its ongoing investigation into the death of Alba Giraldo, who died on April 28, 2026 following a motor vehicle incident involving an off-duty mem more

Attorney General James Stops Brooklyn Real Estate Firm from Illegally Blacklisting Tenants

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 18 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Stops Brooklyn Real Estate Firm from Illegally Blacklisting Tenants * September 18, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced a settlement with Brooklyn real estate firm Brooklyn High Rise LLC (Brooklyn High Rise) for illegally denying housing to prospective tenants based on housing court records with prior landlords. Brooklyn Hi more

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SECURES PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION BLOCKING TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S UNLAWFUL DEMAND OF CDL DRIVERS' PERSONAL INFORMATION

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 17 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SECURES PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION BLOCKING TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S UNLAWFUL DEMAND OF CDL DRIVERS' PERSONAL INFORMATION * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul led a coalition of 24 attorneys general announcing a U.S. District Court judge granted a preliminary injunction that blocks the Trump administration from demanding the production of a database of state-owne more

Attorney General Schwalb Announces Subprime Auto Lender Will Pay $380,000 for Taking Advantage of DC Car Buyers

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- District of Columbia Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Schwalb Announces Subprime Auto Lender Will Pay $380,000 for Taking Advantage of DC Car Buyers * Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb announced that the District of Columbia, along with the attorneys general for 40 other states, has entered into a $694 million settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC), one of the nation's largest auto finance compani more

Audio & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul is a Guest on LI News Radio With Jay Oliver

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 18 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Audio & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul is a Guest on LI News Radio With Jay Oliver * Earlier today, Governor Hochul was a guest on LI News Radio with Jay Oliver. AUDIO: The Governor's remarks are available in audio form here. A rush transcript of the Governor's remarks is available below: Jay Oliver, LI News Radio: Alrighty, ladies and gentlemen, always great having her. Yeah, we're six more

Awards honor Duffield Engineering faculty for teaching, advising

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 18 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Awards honor Duffield Engineering faculty for teaching, advising * The Cornell Duffield College of Engineering celebrated faculty commitment to education at its 2026 Fall Faculty Reception, held Sept. 16 in the Statler Ballroom, honoring this year's Teaching and Advising Award winners for their contributions to outstanding curriculum design, teaching methods, student mentoring and faculty development. "It is i more

B-Roll, Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: A New Era for Belmont Park: Governor Hochul Cuts the Ribbon to Reopen Iconic Race Course Following Three-Year Reconstruction

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 18 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * B-Roll, Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: A New Era for Belmont Park: Governor Hochul Cuts the Ribbon to Reopen Iconic Race Course Following Three-Year Reconstruction * Governor Kathy Hochul today cut the ribbon of the new Belmont Park as it welcomes racing fans for the first time since its closure for reconstruction in 2023. Following a $555 million reconstruction project, the new Bel more

Bank of America Declares Preferred Stock Dividends Payable in October and November 2026

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Sept. 18 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release: * * * Bank of America Declares Preferred Stock Dividends Payable in October and November 2026 * CHARLOTTE, N.C. \- Bank of America Corporation today announced the Board of Directors has authorized regular cash dividends on the outstanding shares or depositary shares of the following series of preferred stock: Series of Preferred Stock Dividend more

Baruch Students Publish AI-Informed Diabetes Study in Healthcare Journal

NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- Baruch College posted the following news: * * * Baruch Students Publish AI-Informed Diabetes Study in Healthcare Journal * Left to right: Executive MBA Healthcare Administration students Amanda Wong, Milagros Ramos, Tanzina Khan, Melissa Florus, Miguel Rodriguez. Amid all the doom and gloom about AI, one of the many upsides is its potential to improve healthcare. For example, AI can help medical researchers and healthcare providers analyze vast amounts of data quickly more

Bashinelli Highlights Power of Human Connection at SUNY Fredonia Bicentennial Convocation

FREDONIA, New York, Sept. 19 -- The State University of New York Fredonia campus issued the following news: * * * Bashinelli highlights power of human connection at SUNY Fredonia Bicentennial Convocation September 18, 2026 National Geographic Explorer challenges audience to recognize the value of different perspectives as university celebrates 200 years of impact National Geographic Explorer Chris Bashinelli encouraged members of the SUNY Fredonia community to value their differences, liste more

Berkshire Hathaway: Warren E. Buffett Becomes Chairman Emeritus, Remains Director

OMAHA, Nebraska, Sept. 19 -- Berkshire Hathaway, a multi-faceted conglomerate, issued the following news release: * * * Warren E. Buffett Becomes Chairman Emeritus, Remains Director; Howard G. Buffett Elected Chairman September 18, 2026 Omaha, NE (BRK.A; BRK.B) - Berkshire Hathaway Inc. today announced that Warren E. Buffett has been named Chairman Emeritus, effective immediately, in recognition of his extraordinary contributions to Berkshire and its owners. As Chairman Emeritus, Mr. Buffet more

Better Markets Analysis: Standing Up to the Lawless Crypto Industry

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 (TNSLrpt) -- Better Markets, an organization that says it promotes pro-market, pro-business and pro-growth policies to help build a better financial system, issued the following analysis: * * * September 17, 2026 Standing up to the Lawless Crypto Industry For years now, too many leaders on Wall Street and Washington either looked the other way or unquestioningly supported the crypto industry as it worked relentlessly to infiltrate our financial system and rewrite the law more

Binghamton Researchers Receive SUNY Funding to Advance Technologies That Could Improve Patient Care

BINGHAMTON, New York, Sept. 19 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Binghamton researchers receive SUNY funding to advance technologies that could improve patient care Technology Accelerator Fund provides seed funding to move cancer diagnostic and drug delivery toward commercialization By Chris Kocher September 18, 2026 Two Binghamton University faculty members will receive seed funding through the SUNY Technology Accelerator Fund (TAF), which provides grants to facult more

Binghamton University: Discovering a Lost WWII Battlefield in the Solomon Islands

BINGHAMTON, New York, Sept. 19 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Discovering a lost WWII battlefield in the Solomon Islands Research project seeks to aid the recovery of 23 servicemen who never made it home By Jennifer Micale September 18, 2026 Under the verdant and steamy jungle canopy lie the remnants of a nearly forgotten battle and, somewhere, 23 U.S. servicemen who never made it home. Binghamton University Anthropology Professor Carl Lipo and Geography Profess more

Bloomberg Law Exclusive Feature Highlights Cahill's Double-Digit Growth: "Punching Way Above Their Weight"

NEW YORK, Sept. 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Cahill Gordon and Reindel, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Bloomberg Law Exclusive Feature Highlights Cahill's Double-Digit Growth: "Punching Way Above Their Weight" * The feature examines the firm's strategy, led by Chair of Cahill's Executive Committee Herb Washer, to build on its longstanding strengths in leveraged finance and high-yield debt while expanding in areas including bankruptcy, M&A, project finance, digital infrastruct more

BLS Issues Report on State Employment and Unemployment August 2026

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 (TNSLrpt) -- State Employment and Unemployment August 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - (19 pages) * * * Unemployment rates were lower in August in 8 states and the District of Columbia and stable in 42 states, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Fourteen states and the District had jobless rate decreases from a year earlier, 10 states had increases, and 26 states had little change. The national unemployment rate, 4. more

Calif. Gov. Newsom: Trump Wants to Send a Check? Pay Americans Back the $108 Billion His Iran War Cost Them at the Pump First

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 18 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sep 17, 2026 Trump wants to send a check? Pay Americans back the $108 billion his Iran War cost them at the pump first What you need to know: As the Trump gas price crisis drives higher costs across the entire U.S. economy, Governor Newsom is calling Trump's promised $5,000 check exactly what it is: paying voters for their votes, especially after Trump suggested the payouts would dep more

Canadian P.M. Carney to Attend 81st Session of U.N. General Assembly to Diversify Canada's Partnerships, Press for More Effective U.N.

OTTAWA, Ontario, Sept. 18 -- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney issued the following news release: * * * Prime Minister Carney to attend 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly to diversify Canada's partnerships and press for a more effective UN September 17, 2026 Ottawa, Ontario From day one, Canada's new government has been focused on what we can control: building our strength at home and diversifying our partnerships abroad. We are forging a dense web of new connections with more

Canisius HELA Students Gain Hands-On Experience Across Higher Education

BUFFALO, New York, Sept. 18 -- Canisius University issued the following news: * * * Canisius HELA Students Gain Hands-On Experience Across Higher Education * For Ida Segmuller '25, MS '27, an internship in Germany helped confirm a passion for international education. For Jadyn Moriarty '27, it was an opportunity to see how assessment can improve the student experience. And for Onyeka Osuji '27, a summer managing a university maintenance team taught her how to lead through collaboration. The more

Capital Research Center Issues Commentary: Unions and School Districts Have Been Clumsy AI Regulators

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary: * * * Unions and school districts have been clumsy AI regulators We should be wary of what governments, schools and teacher unions plan to do with artificial intelligence. And rather than worrying about AI in the classroom, shouldn't they worry more about the declining performance of the kids in their schools? by Kali Fontanilla September 18, 2026 - Nobody yet knows how much artificial intelligence (AI) w more

Caregiving Collaborative of New York Launches at Hofstra

HEMPSTEAD, New York, Sept. 19 -- Hofstra University issued the following news: * * * Caregiving Collaborative of New York Launches at Hofstra Caregiving can be complicated. A new statewide collaborative launched at Hofstra University aims to help caregivers find support and navigate care. Hofstra's School of Health Sciences hosted the launch of the Caregiving Collaborative of New York on Sept. 10, bringing together community members, health care and aging services professionals, faculty, adm more

CARICOM Secretary-General Urges Unity and Action as CARICOM Relaunches Ten-Point Plan for Reparatory Justice

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Sept. 18 -- The Caribbean Community, an organization that aims to promote economic integration and cooperation among its members, issued the following news release: * * * CARICOM Secretary-General Urges Unity and Action as CARICOM Relaunches Ten-Point Plan for Reparatory Justice * "The Caribbean has consistently asserted that reparations is fundamentally about justice. It is about recognition, accountability and transformation, and about building a just and equitable futu more

Catholic League Issues Commentary: Teachers Unions Align Against Students

NEW YORK, Sept. 19 -- 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: * * * TEACHERS UNIONS ALIGN AGAINST STUDENTS On the 4th of July last year, President Trump signed into law a provision that allows tax credit scholarships for families to use at private schools, including Catholic and other religious s more

Center for Immigrants' Rights Clinic hosts 'The Power of Narratives'

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 18 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Center for Immigrants' Rights Clinic hosts 'The Power of Narratives' * UNIVERSITY PARK, PA-This week, the Borough of State College and the Center for Immigrants' Rights Clinic, directed by Professor Shoba Sivaprasad Wadhia, partnered to present a Welcoming Week event titled "The Power of Narratives." The event included moving stories from Masume Assaf, former assistant more

Chairman Garbarino Opens Hearing With 9/11 First Responders, State & Local Agency Officials

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news: * * * "We Must Ensure an Attack Like 9/11 Never Happens Again": Chairman Garbarino Opens Hearing With 9/11 First Responders, State & Local Agency Officials September 16, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY) delivered the following opening statement in a full Committee hearing examining the more

Chancellor King Announces SUNY College Access Ambassadors Program

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 18 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * Chancellor King Announces SUNY College Access Ambassadors Program September 18, 2026 In Support of Governor Hochul's Universal FAFSA Law, SUNY Will Leverage the Expertise of High School Counselors to Assist Incoming Students in Completing Financial Aid Applications Albany, NY -- State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today announced the College Access Ambassadors program more

Chandan Kumar, computer science faculty, advances access to AI computing resources

ALFRED, New York, Sept. 17 -- Alfred University issued the following news release: * * * Chandan Kumar, computer science faculty, advances access to AI computing resources * Artificial intelligence research that once required access to expensive, specialized hardware is becoming much more accessible to Alfred University students and faculty. That opportunity comes through Alfred University's new access to the National Research Platform, a shared national computing resource designed to suppor more

Children's Health Defense Issues Commentary: GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drug Prescriptions for Young Kids Skyrocketing, Study Finds

FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Sept. 19 (TNSjou) -- 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 Henrick Karoliszyn, investigative reporter for The Defender: * * * GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drug Prescriptions for Young Kids Skyrocketing, Study Finds Prescriptions for children ages 8 to 11 with obesity jumped more than 300-fold since 2019, according to researchers a more

Civil rights coalition files federal lawsuit challenging threatened use of ICE and federal law enforcement at polling locations

NEW YORK, Sept. 18 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * Civil rights coalition files federal lawsuit challenging threatened use of ICE and federal law enforcement at polling locations * Lawsuit argues that the federal government is intimidating voters and chilling civic participation, violating the Voting Rights Act WASHINGTON, DC -Nine organizations representing immigrants, communities of color, and workers -the National Ass more

Civil Rights Coalition Files Federal Lawsuit Challenging Threatened use of ICE and Federal Law Enforcement at Polling Locations

NEW YORK, Sept. 18 [Category: Law/Legal] -- LatinoJustice PRLDEF posted the following news release: * * * Civil Rights Coalition Files Federal Lawsuit Challenging Threatened use of ICE and Federal Law Enforcement at Polling Locations * September 18, 2026 Contact: media@aaldef.org media@naacpldf.org media@latinojustice.org media@nilc.org press@aft.org press@democracydefenders.org rebecca.autrey@nyu.edu Lawsuit argues that the federal government is intimidating voters more

Clarkson MBA Students Find Strong Demand for Expanded Air Service in North Country

POTSDAM, New York, Sept. 19 -- Clarkson University issued the following news: * * * Clarkson MBA Students Find Strong Demand for Expanded Air Service in North Country September 18, 2026 A team of Clarkson University MBA students has completed a study finding significant unmet demand for air travel among students, faculty and staff across the North Country, providing local leaders with data that could help guide future transportation planning and economic development efforts. Working with th more

Columbia Journalism School: Loan Repayment Assistance Program Extends Eligibility to Graduates Within 10 Years of Earning Their Degrees

NEW YORK, Sept. 19 -- Columbia University Columbia Journalism School issued the following news: * * * Loan Repayment Assistance Program Extends Eligibility to Graduates Within 10 Years of Earning Their Degrees More journalism school graduates will now have access to financial support as they report on communities across the country. September 18, 2026 Beginning September 15, Columbia Journalism School's Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP) will allow graduates to apply within 10 years o more

Columbia University Releases Findings From Student Belonging, Inclusion, and Expression Survey

NEW YORK, Sept. 19 -- Columbia University issued the following news: * * * University Releases Findings From Student Belonging, Inclusion, and Expression Survey The results provide insight into how students felt about their connection to the Columbia community during the 2024-25 academic year. September 18, 2026 Columbia University has released findings from the 2025 Harmful Exclusion Alleviation Longitudinal Study (HEALS) survey, which measures students' sense of belonging, inclusion, expr more

Congressman Cohen and 17 Congressional Colleagues Seek GAO Review of BLM Wild Horse and Burro Program

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 (TNSida) -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cohen and 17 Congressional Colleagues Seek GAO Review of BLM Wild Horse and Burro Program Allegations Bureau of Land Management is selling animals to slaughterhouses - WASHINGTON - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01) and 16 of their colleagues sent a bipartisan, bicameral letter to the Government Accountability Office (GAO) on Thursday requesting more

Congresswoman Tenney and House Intelligence Chairman Crawford Host House Intelligence SCALE UP Event in Syracuse on CCP Counterintelligence Threats

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney and House Intelligence Chairman Crawford Host House Intelligence SCALE UP Event in Syracuse on CCP Counterintelligence Threats * Syracuse, N.Y. -Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24), a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and Committee Chairman Rick Crawford (AR-01) hosted federal, state, and private sector partners at Hancock Air National Guard Ba more

Construction Employment Increases In August From A Year Ago In 35 States And D.C.; 31 States Add Jobs From July To August As Association Warns Of Risks From Policies

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 18 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America posted the following news release: * * * Construction Employment Increases In August From A Year Ago In 35 States And D.C.; 31 States Add Jobs From July To August As Association Warns Of Risks From Policies * Ohio and Louisiana Top Rankings between August 2025 and August 2026, While California and New Hampshire Trail; Ohio and Mississippi Top Monthly Gainers, While Colorado and Rhode Island Ex more

CPP Faculty Receive Inaugural CSU LIFT Awards to Advance Career-Ready Learning

POMONA, California, Sept. 17 -- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona posted the following news: * * * CPP Faculty Receive Inaugural CSU LIFT Awards to Advance Career-Ready Learning * Two Cal Poly Pomona faculty members among the inaugural recipients of the California State University's Learning Innovation for Future-Forward Teaching (LIFT) awards. They will use their funds to translate classroom lessons into real-world career skills for students. Ellips Masehian, associate profess more

Credit union visits make impact on Capitol Hill

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 [Category: Financial Services] -- America's Credit Unions posted the following news: * * * Credit union visits make impact on Capitol Hill * The House is in recess, and the Senate is wrapping up business before recessing until after the election, giving credit unions' face-to-face interaction with policymakers this week extra emphasis. Nearly 500 League and credit union leaders attended Congressional Caucus and also made their way to Capitol Hill to push for credit union more

CSIS Issues Commentary: Building and Using a U.S. Polar Defense Industrial Base

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary: * * * Building and Using a U.S. Polar Defense Industrial Base Commentary by William "Bill" Muntean III and Alexander B. Gray September 17, 2026 The significant differences between the Arctic and Antarctic have traditionally made it challenging for U.S. policymakers to form a coherent strategy covering both polar regions. The Arctic is dominated by an ocean with rapidly declining ice c more

Dan Stipano discusses the OCC's proposal on banks' partnerships with fintechs with MoneyLaundering.com

NEW YORK, Sept. 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Davis Polk and Wardwell, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Dan Stipano discusses the OCC's proposal on banks' partnerships with fintechs with MoneyLaundering.com * Davis Polk AML/CFT head Dan Stipano was quoted in MoneyLaundering.com discussing the OCC's proposed guidance on how banks manage partnerships with fintechs and third-party vendors. The article noted that the proposal comes during a period of broader regulatory focus on mat more

Dartmouth College: Jack Smith Makes a Case for the Rule of Law

HANOVER, New Hampshire, Sept. 19 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news: * * * Jack Smith Makes a Case for the Rule of Law The former special counsel talks about the importance of integrity in public service. 9/18/2026 Written by Nicola Smith Former Department of Justice Special Counsel Jack Smith said in a capacity-crowd appearance at Dartmouth that the value of public service and public servants to the United States cannot be overestimated and that the rule of law is paramount. more

DCPSC Interim Chairman Ted Trabue: "The Big Pressure" on Electricity Bills Is Supply

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 [Category: Energy] -- The Edison Electric Institute issued the following news release: * * * DCPSC Interim Chairman Ted Trabue: "The Big Pressure" on Electricity Bills Is Supply * WASHINGTON (September 18, 2026) -At Axios' Electricity in Transition: Current Challenges, Future Power event on Tuesday, Interim Chairman Ted Trabue of the Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia explained how regional electricity market conditions are affecting D.C. customers. more

Dean's Leaders Program spotlight: Stephanie Donovan

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 18 -- Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine posted the following news: * * * Dean's Leaders Program spotlight: Stephanie Donovan * The Dean's Leaders Program (DLP), sponsored by the Office of Community Belonging and Well-being, is designed to advance academic readiness, professional success and leadership skills for D.V.M. students. This cohort-based program is supported by the deans, faculty and staff of the college through community-building, well-bein more

DOJ Secures Agreements With NYU and UPMC to End Pediatric "Gender-Affirming Care"

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * DOJ Secures Agreements with NYU and UPMC to End Pediatric "Gender-Affirming Care" September 18, 2026 Another result of the Department's nationwide investigation into hospitals performing sex-rejecting procedures on minors WASHINGTON - Today, the Department of Justice announced agreements with two of the nation's largest health care systems--New York University Langone Hospitals ("NYU") and Univer more

DSCC: Scandal-Plagued & Toxic GOP Senate Candidates Under Fire for Ties to Sex Offenders, Nazis, & for "Predatory" Medical Practices [MS NOW]

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Sep 17, 2026 Scandal-Plagued & Toxic GOP Senate Candidates Under Fire for Ties to Sex Offenders, Nazis, & for "Predatory" Medical Practices [MS NOW] MS NOW's Jen Psaki: "On top of everything else they are facing this cycle, Republicans have an undeniable problem with candidate quality" - MS NOW's Jen Psaki highlighted Senate Republicans' "undeniable problem with candidate quality," more

EDF Analysis: Repeal of Power Plant Pollution Standards Will Cause Up to 84,000 Early Deaths, $3 Trillion in Damages

NEW YORK, Sept. 19 (TNSrep) -- The Environmental Defense Fund issued the following news release: * * * EDF analysis: repeal of power plant pollution standards will cause up to 84,000 early deaths, $3 trillion in damages September 18, 2026 * New analysis of health harms: Scrapping protections against power plant climate pollution will mean up to 84,000 early deaths by 2047. * Staggering costs: Repealing the standards will cost up to $1.2 trillion in health harms and up to $1.8 trillion in cl more

El Nino, shipping disruptions and food aid funding cuts collide to deepen dire global hunger crisis

NEW YORK, Sept. 18 [Category: International] -- The International Rescue Committee posted the following news release: * * * El Nino, shipping disruptions and food aid funding cuts collide to deepen dire global hunger crisis * * Conflict is disrupting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, Black Sea ports and the Strait of Bab el-Mandeb, driving up the cost of moving food, fuel and fertilizer just as El Nino peaks. * Current IRC modelling shows Somalia faces up to 2.6 million people at imm more

Embraer: Inaugural Praetor 600E Delivered to Fleet Launch Customer Flexjet

SAO JOSE DOS CAMPOS, Brazil, Sept. 19 -- Embraer, a producer of commercial, military, executive and agricultural aircraft, issued the following news: * * * Inaugural Praetor 600E Delivered to Fleet Launch Customer Flexjet * Flexjet becomes the fleet launch customer for Embraer's next-generation Praetor 600E as part of the historic USD $7 billion agreement announced in February 2025 * Flexjet's Praetor 600E features Embraer's Smart Window(TM), selected by Flexjet to enhance passenger product more

Environmental Defense Fund: Colorado Becomes First State to Fully Adopt the 2024 EPA Methane Standards

NEW YORK, Sept. 19 -- The Environmental Defense Fund issued the following news release: * * * Colorado becomes first state to fully adopt the 2024 EPA methane standards Rulemaking completes Colorado's adoption of federal methane protections and reinforces state leadership amid federal rollback efforts. September 18, 2026 - (BOULDER, CO) - Today Colorado became the first state to fully adopt existing source methane standards for oil and gas operations under the 2024 EPA methane rule. Colo more

Environmental Defense Fund: Virginia Governor Spanberger Signs Data Center Accountability Framework

NEW YORK, Sept. 19 -- The Environmental Defense Fund issued the following news release: * * * Virginia Governor Spanberger signs data center accountability framework EDF Statement from Emily Steinhilber, Virginia State Director September 18, 2026 - (Richmond, Virginia) Today, Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger announced a new framework to ensure accountability and community safeguards for data center development. Virginia's Data Center Accountability Framework will institute five pillars more

Family Health Centers at NYU Langone's Annual Back-to-School Drive Helps Prepare Students Across Brooklyn and Long Island

NEW YORK, Sept. 18 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release: * * * Family Health Centers at NYU Langone's Annual Back-to-School Drive Helps Prepare Students Across Brooklyn and Long Island * For nearly two decades, NYU Langone has helped Brooklyn and Long Island families prepare for a new school year through its Back-to-School Drive. At an August 26 event with the Family Health Centers at more

Federal Register: HRSA Publishes List of Petitions Filed Under National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program; List of Petitions Received HRSA is publishing this notice of petitions received under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, as required by the Public Health Service (PHS) Act, as amended. While the Secretary of HHS is named as the respondent in all proce more

Fielding's 2026 Orlando L. Taylor Award Recipients

SANTA BARBARA, California, Sept. 19 -- Fielding Graduate University issued the following news: * * * Fielding's 2026 Orlando L. Taylor Award Recipients By Catherine Ryan September 18, 2026 Honoring outstanding scholarship and research that advance knowledge, equity, and meaningful social change. Fielding Graduate University's Marie Fielder Center for Democracy, Leadership, and Education has named the first two recipients of the Orlando L. Taylor Award. Established and funded following the p more

Following Bombshell Whistleblower Disclosure, Padilla, Schumer, Senators to Demand Investigation into DHS Voter Data Misconduct

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Following Bombshell Whistleblower Disclosure, Padilla, Schumer, Senators to Demand Investigation into DHS Voter Data Misconduct * 18 Senators seek "thorough and objective" investigation into new whistleblower disclosure revealing DHS officers were directed to illegally access sensitive voter data and create law enforcement records based on unreliable data compiled with "supplemental magic" WASH more

Following Whistleblower Disclosure, Warner, Kaine Demand Investigation Into DHS Data Misconduct in Virginia, Nationwide

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * September 18th, 2026 Following Whistleblower Disclosure, Warner, Kaine Demand Investigation Into DHS Data Misconduct in Virginia, Nationwide WASHINGTON - U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA), joined by 16 other Senate Democrats, today demanded the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) immediately open an independent investigation into the wrongdoings more

From Portugal: Fund Finance Leaders Reflect

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * From Portugal: Fund Finance Leaders Reflect * By Albert C. Tan Brent Shultz Jeremy Cross Emily Fuller Javier Martinez September 18, 2026 The Fund Finance Association recently held its 2026 Global Leadership Summit in Portugal, gathering fund finance professionals from across the industry to discuss the trends, challenges and opportunities shaping the market. The symposium provide more

Fungi nutrient sensing breakthrough may aid green tech, disease control

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 17 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news: * * * Fungi nutrient sensing breakthrough may aid green tech, disease control * By Krishna Ramanujan, Cornell Chronicle Scientists have taken a step toward a better understanding of how fungi sense and respond to nutrients in the environment, which is critical for engineering fungi for green technologies and for combatting fungal pathogens and their resistance to treatme more

George Washington University Associate Professor Dean Testifies Before House Education & Workforce Subcommittee

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions released the following written testimony by Adam Dean, associate professor of political science at George Washington University, from a Sept. 15, 2026, hearing entitled "Out of Touch: When Union Politics Leave Workers Behind": * * * Thank you, Subcommittee Chair Allen, Subcommittee Ranking Member DeSaulnier, and Members of the Subcommittee. I am honored to join you today to share so more

Gibson Dunn Expands Market-Leading Mass Torts and Product Liability Practice With Three-Partner Trial Team Led by Kimberly Branscome

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Gibson Dunn Expands Market-Leading Mass Torts and Product Liability Practice With Three-Partner Trial Team Led by Kimberly Branscome * Gibson Dunn announced today that accomplished trial lawyers Kimberly Branscome, Yahonnes Cleary, and Jonathan Tam have joined the firm's premier Mass Torts and Product Liability Practice Group as partners, with Kimberly joining more

Gillibrand, Bipartisan Group Of Colleagues Demand Trump Administration Release All Documents From U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Deal

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand, Bipartisan Group Of Colleagues Demand Trump Administration Release All Documents From U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Deal * U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) joined a bipartisan group of senators to press the Trump administration to declassify and publicly release the two side letters accompanying the proposed U.S.-Saudi civil nuclear cooperation agreement, referred to as a "123 agreeme more

Gottheimer Announces New Bipartisan Legislation on AI Safety to Protect Jersey Families, National Security

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Gottheimer Announces New Bipartisan Legislation on AI Safety to Protect Jersey Families, National Security Gottheimer Introduces the American AI Security Act and China FIREWALL Act; Presses the White House on its AI Cybersecurity Plan Sep 18, 2026 TEANECK, NJ -- Today, Friday, September 18, 2026, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5), Co-Chair of the House AI Commission and a senior member more

Governor Healey Calls for Strong AI Safety and Transparency Protections in Mass Wins Act

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 18 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Healey Calls for Strong AI Safety and Transparency Protections in Mass Wins Act * BOSTON -Governor Maura Healey today called for the inclusion of strong artificial intelligence (AI) safety and transparency protections in the Mass Wins economic development bill currently being negotiated by the Legislature. The Governor supports requiring independent evaluations of the most more

Governor Hochul Announces $1 Million Grant to the City of Glen Cove for Improvements to the Pascucci Soccer Field

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 18 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces $1 Million Grant to the City of Glen Cove for Improvements to the Pascucci Soccer Field * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced $1 million in state funding for the City of Glen Cove to improve Pascucci Soccer Field, the City's only public soccer field. The investment will help ensure that Glen Cove families, young athletes and community organizations have access to more

Governor Hochul Announces Groundbreaking of $2.8 Million Mineola Community Center Renovations on Long Island

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 18 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Groundbreaking of $2.8 Million Mineola Community Center Renovations on Long Island * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the groundbreaking of a $2.8 million project to modernize the Village of Mineola Community Center in Nassau County, creating an improved year-round destination for recreation, community programs and local organizations. New York State is support more

Greenberg Traurig Advises Castle & Cooke in Sale of Castle & Cooke Aviation Services LLC to Signature Aviation

MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Advises Castle & Cooke in Sale of Castle & Cooke Aviation Services LLC to Signature Aviation * LOS ANGELES - Sept. 18, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP represented Castle & Cooke, Inc. in the sale of Castle & Cooke Aviation Services LLC to Signature Aviation. Castle & Cooke Aviation Services owns a fixed-base operator (FBO) at Van Nuys A more

Hate Speech 'Spreading Fast, Striking Deep', Secretary-General Warns at Global Conference on Interreligious, Intercultural Dialogue

NEW YORK, Sept. 17 -- The United Nations posted the following news release: * * * Hate Speech 'Spreading Fast, Striking Deep', Secretary-General Warns at Global Conference on Interreligious, Intercultural Dialogue * Following are UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' remarks to the Global Conference on Promoting Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue and Tolerance in Countering Hate Speech, in New York today: It is my great honour to welcome you to this global conference on countering h more

Holland & Knight Advises Bladex on $1 Billion Financing for the Republic of Panama

MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Holland & Knight Advises Bladex on $1 Billion Financing for the Republic of Panama * NEW YORK (September 18, 2026) - Holland & Knight advised Bladex Inc. (Bladex) as lender in a term financing of up to $1 billion for the Republic of Panama, through the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF), to support the country's general budgetary purposes. The transaction closed on more

Homeland Republicans Applaud House Passage of Committee Bills to Refocus I&A, Combat Agroterrorism, Support CBP Personnel

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news: * * * Homeland Republicans Applaud House Passage of Committee Bills to Refocus I&A, Combat Agroterrorism, Support CBP Personnel September 17, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, House Committee on Homeland Security Republicans applauded the passage of Committee legislation in the House of Representatives, including H.R. 7443, the "I&A Mission Reorientation Act more

House Intelligence Chairman Crawford and Rep. Tenney Host Roundtable in New York on CCP Counterintelligence Threats

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following news release: * * * September 18, 2026 House Intelligence Chairman Crawford and Rep. Tenney Host Roundtable in New York on CCP Counterintelligence Threats SYRACUSE, NEW YORK -- Today, House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Chairman Rick Crawford (AR-01) and Rep. Claudia Tenney (NY-24) hosted a roundtable discussion at Hancock Air National Gu more

House Passes IFPTE-supported WRDA Bill, IFPTE Notes Favorable Provisions on Boundary Realignment, But Raises Concerns About Wasteful USACE Office Relocations

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 [Category: Engineering] -- The International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers posted the following news: * * * House Passes IFPTE-supported WRDA Bill, IFPTE Notes Favorable Provisions on Boundary Realignment, But Raises Concerns About Wasteful USACE Office Relocations * On the last day of the House of Representatives' September session, IFPTE-backed Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) was passed with a overwhelming majority of support, by a vote of 4 more

HRC63: Renew mandate of Special Rapporteur on Afghanistan, and maintain dedicated reporting and dialogues on rights of women and girls amid further entrenchment of gender persecution

NEW YORK, Sept. 18 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news: * * * HRC63: Renew mandate of Special Rapporteur on Afghanistan, and maintain dedicated reporting and dialogues on rights of women and girls amid further entrenchment of gender persecution * 18 September 2026 Excellencies, In the context of the 63rd session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC), we, the undersigned organizations, appeal to all delegations to support the full renewal of more

Hudson Institute Issues Commentary Entitled 'America's Attrition Trap'

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following commentary to Foreign Affairs: * * * Sep 18, 2026 Foreign Affairs America's Attrition Trap The US Military Needs to Build Up Its Endurance Nadia Schadlow - Attrition is the defining feature of today's conflicts. The wars in Ukraine and the Middle East have become grinding contests over which side can exhaust the other's military more

Human Rights Watc: Georgia - Critics Jailed for Online Speech

NEW YORK, Sept. 18 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news: * * * Georgia: Critics Jailed for Online Speech * (Berlin, September 18, 2026) - Georgian authorities are using vague administrative offenses to jail or heavily fine people for online speech, deepening the government's crackdown on freedom of expression, Human Rights Watch said today. Since June 2026, a new Ministry of Internal Affairs unit has monitored social media and referred hundreds of posts more

Human Rights Watch Issues Commentary: Oversight Reports Echo HRW Findings on US Immigration Abuses

NEW YORK, Sept. 18 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following commentary: * * * Oversight Reports Echo HRW Findings on US Immigration Abuses Increase Response to Detention Conditions Angelica Sedgwick Oun, Senior Researcher, Immigrant Rights On September 11, the US Department of Homeland Security's Office of Inspector General published reports outlining findings from visits to Krome North Service Processing Center and the now-shuttered "Alligator Alcatraz," immigra more

Human Rights Watch Q&A: Canada's Human Rights Obligations and the "Care Economy"

NEW YORK, Sept. 18 [Category: International] (TNSrep) -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news: * * * Q&A: Canada's Human Rights Obligations and the "Care Economy" * On September 01, 2026, Canada's New Society Institute released a report arguing that Canada's government needs to change its approach to developing policies that support women with disabilities across the country. The report is rooted in the fundamental insight that many women are both caregivers and people who need care more

Human Rights Watch: Turkiye - LGBT Rights Crackdown Strikes at Rule of Law

NEW YORK, Sept. 18 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news: * * * Turkiye: LGBT Rights Crackdown Strikes at Rule of Law * (Istanbul, September 18, 2026) - The Turkish government's major crackdown on groups and activists defending the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people threatens the rule of law and fundamental rights in Turkiye, Human Rights Watch said today. On September 12-14, 2026, coordinated police raids targeted seven grou more

Human Rights Watch: Venezuela - Reform Needed for Rights Progress

NEW YORK, Sept. 19 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news: * * * Venezuela: Reform Needed for Rights Progress * (Washington, DC) - Venezuela needs to take urgent measures and carry out institutional reforms to protect people's basic rights, Human Rights Watch said today, following its first official visit to the country since 2008. Human Rights Watch visited Caracas this week and met with interim President Delcy Rodriguez, other government officials, huma more

In UCLA Law's new Housing Justice Clinic, students help vulnerable tenants help themselves

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 18 -- The University of California at Los Angeles School of Law posted the following news: * * * In UCLA Law's new Housing Justice Clinic, students help vulnerable tenants help themselves * Even before he enrolled at UCLA School of Law, Eli Sills '26 had a passion for housing justice. He volunteered with LAFLA, the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles, where he worked with tenants' rights organizations to protect residents from eviction by unscrupulous landlords more

International Chamber of Shipping addresses UN Security Council on maritime security and freedom of navigation

LONDON, England, Sept. 18 [Category: Transportation] -- The International Chamber of Shipping posted the following news release: * * * International Chamber of Shipping addresses UN Security Council on maritime security and freedom of navigation * * The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) Secretary General was invited to brief an Arria-Formula meeting of the UN Security Council convened by the Kingdom of Bahrain. * At the meeting, ICS reaffirmed the importance of freedom of navigation more

Justice Department Concludes Federal Ban on Handgun Sales to 18 to 20-Year-Olds is Unconstitutional and Cannot Be Criminally Enforced

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Justice Department Concludes Federal Ban on Handgun Sales to 18 to 20-Year-Olds is Unconstitutional and Cannot Be Criminally Enforced September 18, 2026 Today, the Department of Justice's Office of Legal Counsel released a legal opinion concluding that the federal prohibition may not be enforced against licensed dealers selling handguns to otherwise law-abiding adults ages 18 to 20 consistent with more

Latham Expands Market-Leading Antitrust & Competition Practice With Paris Partner Victor Levy

NEW YORK, Sept. 19 -- Latham and Watkins, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Latham Expands Market-Leading Antitrust & Competition Practice With Paris Partner Victor Levy September 18, 2026 Arrival of Victor Levy further strengthens the firm's premier Antitrust & Competition Practice in Europe and enhances its unrivalled global platform. - Latham & Watkins is pleased to announce that Victor Levy has joined the firm's Paris office as partner in its Antitrust & Competition more

Le Moyne Ignite Fellow Recipient Mialisoa Randria '28 Seizes the Opportunity to Learn and Grow During an Internship in South Africa

SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 18 -- Le Moyne College issued the following news release: * * * Le Moyne Ignite Fellow Recipient Mialisoa Randria '28 Seizes the Opportunity to Learn and Grow During an Internship in South Africa * This summer Mialisoa Randria '28 traveled more than 8,000 miles from the Heights, to Cape Town, South Africa, where she spent five weeks working for the nonprofit organization Africa Unite (AU) through Le Moyne's Ignite Fellowship Program. Randria's experience reflects th more

LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON THE RISE OF ANTI-SOUTH ASIAN HATE

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON THE RISE OF ANTI-SOUTH ASIAN HATE * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: The disturbing rise of targeted, vile and bigoted hate against our South Asian communities shocks the conscience. Just this week, a Sikh driver in Wyoming was stabbed 17 times after Donald Trump's out-of-control Departmen more

LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON THE RISE OF ANTI-SOUTH ASIAN HATE

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON THE RISE OF ANTI-SOUTH ASIAN HATE * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: The disturbing rise of targeted, vile and bigoted hate against our South Asian communities shocks the conscience. Just this week, a Sikh driver in Wyoming was stabbed 17 times after Donald Trump's out-of-control Department of Homeland Security pos more

Leading with purpose, serving with impact: Founders Day honors 127 years of App State

BOONE, North Carolina, Sept. 18 -- Appalachian State University posted the following news: * * * Leading with purpose, serving with impact: Founders Day honors 127 years of App State * BOONE, N.C. -Celebrating 127 years of educational leadership, Appalachian State University held its ninth annual Founders Day on Sept. 18, honoring its founders -B.B. Dougherty, D.D. Dougherty and Lillie Shull Dougherty -and the first day of classes held in 1899 at Watauga Academy, App State's predecessor. Thi more

Legal Aid, Democracy Forward, Center for Constitutional Rights Sue U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services Over Rule Penalizing Low-Income Immigrants

NEW YORK, Sept. 19 -- The Center for Constitutional Rights issued the following news release: * * * Legal Aid, Democracy Forward, Center for Constitutional Rights File Lawsuit to Vacate New Rule Unlawfully Penalizing Low-Income Immigrants Who Receive Public Benefits September 18, 2026, New York -- The Legal Aid Society, Democracy Forward, and the Center for Constitutional Rights filed a lawsuit against United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the United States Department more

Lexology Index 2027: Cornerstone Research Experts Honored as Thought Leaders - USA

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 17 [Category: BizEconomics] -- Cornerstone Research, a provider of economic and financial analysis in commercial litigation and regulatory proceedings, posted the following news release: * * * Lexology Index 2027: Cornerstone Research Experts Honored as Thought Leaders - USA * The firm's consulting experts are recognized for their expertise in cutting-edge legal matters. Lexology Index has once again recognized Cornerstone Research experts in its Thought Le more

Lori Cohen, Mathew Rosengart Named to Forbes' 2026 America's Top Lawyers List

MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Lori Cohen, Mathew Rosengart Named to Forbes' 2026 America's Top Lawyers List * NEW YORK - Sept. 18, 2026 - Greenberg Traurig, LLP Shareholders Lori G. Cohen and Mathew Rosengart have been named to Forbes' 2026 America's Top Lawyers list. Cohen, vice chair of the firm and co-chair of its Global Litigation Practice and Trial Practice Group, was recognized for the second more

M&T Bank Corporation Announces Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Release and Conference Call

BUFFALO, New York, Sept. 18 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- M&T Bank, a financial holding company, issued the following news release: * * * M&T Bank Corporation Announces Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Release and Conference Call * BUFFALO, N.Y., Sept. 18, 2026 \-M&T Bank Corporation ("M&T") (NYSE: MTB) will announce its third quarter 2026 earnings results in a press release that will be issued before the market opens on Friday, October 16, 2026. Following the release, M&T will conduct a more

Manhattan Institute Issues Commentary Entitled 'Democratic Socialist Congregation'

NEW YORK, Sept. 19 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary: * * * The Democratic Socialist Congregation By Jesse Arm September 17th, 2026 How the DSA serves as a religion substitute for downwardly mobile elites In August, when the New York Post profiled Grace Ryan--a 25-year-old NYU graduate, chocolate heiress, and socialist activist known online as "Lulu Lenin"--it supplied her critics with an irresistible caricature. Ryan had displayed the expensive cloth more

Manhattan Institute Issues Commentary to Daily Wire: How Abdul El-Sayed Wants To Recreate Trudeau's Canadian Failures

NEW YORK, Sept. 19 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary: * * * How Abdul El-Sayed Wants To Recreate Trudeau's Canadian Failures By Sean Speer Daily Wire September 18th, 2026 What Canadians experienced as a failed experiment, El-Sayed sees as a blueprint for America. - Before Americans take Abdul El-Sayed's advice about moving to Canada, they might ask Canadians how the experiment worked out. In remarks recently reported by the New York Post, the Michi more

Marsh Canada Enters Co-brokering Alliance With TIPI Insurance Partners

NEW YORK, Sept. 19 -- Marsh, a subsidiary of Marsh and McLennan Companies, issued the following news release: * * * Marsh Canada enters co-brokering alliance with TIPI Insurance Partners TORONTO | September 18, 2026 Marsh (NYSE: MRSH), a leading global professional services firm, today announced that its Canadian business has entered into a co-brokering relationship with TIPI Insurance Partners (TIPI), part of TIPI Group of Companies, a CCIB-certified business and Canada's largest majority I more

Mayer Brown Once Again Recognized at GlobalCapital's Americas Derivatives Awards

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 19 -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * 18 September 2026 Mayer Brown once again recognized at GlobalCapital's Americas Derivatives Awards NEW YORK - Mayer Brown has again been named "Americas Law Firm of the Year (Overall)" and "US Law Firm of the Year" at GlobalCapital's 2026 Global Americas Derivatives Awards. These awards recognize innovation, growth, and work that improves the derivatives industry. This is the fifth year in a row that Ma more

Md. A.G. Brown Secures Court Ruling Finding Termination of K-12 Teacher Preparation Grants Unlawful

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 19 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Secures Court Ruling Finding Termination of K-12 Teacher Preparation Grants Unlawful 9/18/2026 BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown secured a final court order from the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts finding the Trump administration's termination of grant funding for K-12 teacher preparation programs unlawful. Beginnin more

Md. A.G. Brown Secures Preliminary Injunction Blocking Trump Administration's Unlawful Demand of CDL Drivers' Personal Information

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 19 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Secures Preliminary Injunction Blocking Trump Administration's Unlawful Demand of CDL Drivers' Personal Information 9/18/2026 BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and a coalition of 24 attorneys general announced a U.S. District Court judge granted a preliminary injunction that blocks the Trump administration from demanding the production of more

Meeks, Sherman, Garamendi & Beyer Announce JRD on U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Agreement

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Meeks, Sherman, Garamendi & Beyer Announce JRD on U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Agreement September 17, 2026 Washington, DC -- Representatives Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Brad Sherman, John Garamendi, and Don Beyer, today issued the following statement raising serious concerns with the Trump administra more

Member States advance negotiations on pathogen access and benefit-sharing ahead of UN General Assembly meeting on pandemics

GENEVA, Switzerland, Sept. 18 -- The United Nations World Health Organization posted the following news: * * * Member States advance negotiations on pathogen access and benefit-sharing ahead of UN General Assembly meeting on pandemics * WHO Member States concluded the eighth meeting of the Intergovernmental Working Group (IGWG) on the WHO Pandemic Agreement today, advancing negotiations on a proposed pathogen access and benefit-sharing (PABS) system that would underpin a faster and more equi more

Middle East & North Africa Subcommittee Chairman Lawler Issues Remarks at Hearing on Evolving Terrorism Landscape and State's Counterterrorism Response

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Middle East and North Africa, issued the following news release: * * * Middle East and North Africa Subcommittee Chairman Lawler Delivers Opening Remarks at Hearing on the Evolving Terrorism Landscape and State's Counterterrorism Response September 16, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Middle East and North Africa Subcommittee Chairman Mike Lawler deliv more

Mindy Scott appointed director, Office of Sponsored Programs

ALFRED, New York, Sept. 18 -- Alfred University issued the following news release: * * * Mindy Scott appointed director, Office of Sponsored Programs * Dr. Mindy E. Scott has been appointed director of the Office of Sponsored Programs at Alfred University. Gabrielle Gaustad '04, Dean of the Inamori School of Engineering, vice president of Statutory Affairs, and Associate Provost for Research, made the announcement Friday, Sept. 18. Scott, whose appointment is effective Oct. 12, will lead e more

More than 300 Alfred University students attend Fall Career and Graduate School Fair

ALFRED, New York, Sept. 18 -- Alfred University issued the following news release: * * * More than 300 Alfred University students attend Fall Career and Graduate School Fair * Alfred University hosted its annual Fall Career and Graduate School Fair on Thursday, Sept. 17. The event, held in the Joyce-Walton Center, drew 306 students. Representatives from a total of 49 employers and graduate schools participated in the event. Alfred University students had to opportunity to meet with them, d more

N.H. A.G. Formella Joins $694 Million Multistate Settlement With Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Sept. 19 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release: * * * September 18, 2026 Attorney General John M. Formella Joins $694 Million Multistate Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation Concord, NH - Attorney General John M. Formella announces that New Hampshire, along with the attorneys general of 40 other states, has entered into a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC), one of the nation's l more

N.J. A.G. Davenport: New Jersey Announces $694 Million Settlement With Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation For Making Unaffordable, Designed-To-Fail Loans

TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 18 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * New Jersey Announces $694 Million Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation For Making Unaffordable, Designed-To-Fail Loans New Jersey and 40 States Hold CAC Accountable After CFPB Permanently Dropped Its Enforcement Action in 2025 September 17, 2026 Office of The Attorney General - Jennifer Davenport, Attorney General Division of Consumer Affai more

N.Y. Mayor Mamdani Appoints Mazin Sidahmed as Executive Director of the Mayor's Office of Ethnic and Community Media

NEW YORK, Sept. 19 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news: * * * Mayor Mamdani Appoints Mazin Sidahmed as Executive Director of the Mayor's Office of Ethnic and Community Media September 18, 2026 What you should know * Sidahmed brings nearly fifteen years of experience in journalism and community media to the administration - New York - Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani today announced the appointment of Mazin Sidahmed as Executive Director of the Mayor's Office of Ethni more

N.Y. State Metropolitan Transportation Authority Unveils Accessibility Upgrades at 149 St-Hostos Station

NEW YORK, Sept. 19 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release: * * * MTA Unveils Accessibility Upgrades at 149 St-Hostos Station Sep 18, 2026 Three New Elevators Make Station Fully Accessible; Project Restores Historic 120-Year-Old Headhouse Innovative Bundling of Accessibility Projects Saves Taxpayers Millions See Photos of Station Upgrades (https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjD5kf9) - The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today announce more

Natural Resources Defense Council: National Environmental Groups Urge Newsom to Sign Bill Protecting Communities From Industrial Pollution

NEW YORK, Sept. 19 (TNSida) -- The Natural Resources Defense Council issued the following news release: * * * National Environmental Groups Urge Newsom to Sign Bill Protecting Communities from Industrial Pollution Call on Governor to Cement His Environmental Legacy with Signature September 18, 2026 SACRAMENTO - Governor Gavin Newsom is being urged to sign key legislation to protect communities from industrial pollution in a letter signed today by leaders of national environmental groups. more

New StrengthenHER study aims to help women 50-75 build strength and preserve independence

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Sept. 18 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * New StrengthenHER study aims to help women 50-75 build strength and preserve independence * KINGSTON, R.I. - Sept. 18, 2026 - Researchers at the University of Rhode Island are recruiting Rhode Island participants for StrengthenHER, a multi-year national research study launching in October, designed to help women ages 50 to 75 reduce their risk of sarcopenia, the age-related loss of muscle mass more

New York State Nurses Association and National Nurses United co-endorse three New York congressional candidates

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Sept. 18 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * New York State Nurses Association and National Nurses United co-endorse three New York congressional candidates * New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) and National Nurses United (NNU) today announced a co-endorsement of Claire Valdez for New York's 7th, Brad Lander for New York's 10th, and Darializa Avila Chevalier for New York's 13th congressional districts. Together, more

New York University School of Global Public Health: Dr. Mari Armstrong-Hough Receives NIH Grant to Improve Respiratory Failure Outcomes in the ICU

NEW YORK, Sept. 19 -- The New York University School of Global Public Health issued the following news: * * * Dr. Mari Armstrong-Hough Receives NIH Grant to Improve Respiratory Failure Outcomes in the ICU September 18, 2026 Mari Armstrong-Hough, MPH, PhD, has been awarded a $3.8 million, five-year grant (R01HL181102) from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute to improve outcomes among people experiencing respiratory failure. The funding will support Reducing Excess Sedation to Optimi more

Newmark Arranges Financing for Related Ross' Acquisition of Landmark 1.7 MSF Boca Raton Innovation Campus

NEW YORK, Sept. 19 -- Newmark Group, a commercial real estate company that says they offer comprehensive suite of services and products, posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Arranges Financing for Related Ross' Acquisition of Landmark 1.7 MSF Boca Raton Innovation Campus September 18, 2026 Vision for Former IBM Campus Includes Mix of Amenities, Retail and Restaurants - Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK) ("Newmark" or the "Company"), a leading commercial real estate advisor and more

Northwestern Law Expert on New Developments in NYT V. OpenAI Case

EVANSTON, Illinois, Sept. 19 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Northwestern law expert on new developments in NYT v. OpenAI case September 18, 2026 CHICAGO -- Newly unsealed court documents were made available today in the NYT v. Open AI case. The documents showed that Microsoft and OpenAI employees were alarmed over the use of millions of news articles to train its artificial intelligence systems. They were also concerned that ChatGPT could lead people away more

NYCLU, ACLU, Lambda Legal Statement on NYU Langone Settlement with DOJ

NEW YORK, Sept. 18 [Category: Law/Legal] -- New York Civil Liberties Union issued the following news release: * * * NYCLU, ACLU, Lambda Legal Statement on NYU Langone Settlement with DOJ * NEW YORK -In light of the announcement today of a settlement between NYU and the Department of Justice, Lambda Legal, NYCLU, ACLU, counsel for the class in Coe v. Blanche, issued the following statement: "Because of our lawsuit and the resulting injunction, no patient information of any kind has been disc more

Observer: How the Economics of Fashion Week Extend Beyond the Runway

OMAHA, Nebraska, Sept. 17 -- The University of Nebraska Omaha Campus posted the following news: * * * Observer: How the Economics of Fashion Week Extend Beyond the Runway * UNO in the news: In a column for Observer, University of Nebraska at Omaha Economics Assistant Professor Jane Liu, Ph.D., examines the economics behind Fashion Week, and argues that its greatest value isn't measured by ticket sales, online orders, or social media impressions. Instead, the goal is something much harder to more

Paramount's Purported Threat To Leave California Is a Desperate Attempt At Extortion, Says Economic Liberties

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 [Category: Sociological] -- The American Economic Liberties Project posted the following news release: * * * Paramount's Purported Threat To Leave California Is a Desperate Attempt At Extortion, Says Economic Liberties * Los Angeles, CA -In response to a week of orchestrated leaks suggesting Paramount will leave California if its proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery is blocked, Economic Liberties released the following statement calling the threat what it is -a more

Peterson Institute for International Economics Issues Commentary: Will the Trump-Xi Summit Make Limited Progress on AI?

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- The Peterson Institute for International Economics issued the following commentary by senior research staffer Alan Wm. Wolff: * * * Will the Trump-Xi summit make limited progress on AI? September 18, 2026 Expectations for the upcoming September 24 summit meeting in Washington between Presidents Xi Jinping of China and Donald Trump are not high. That is not to say that the outcome will be insignificant, but no great changes are foreseen in their respective policies. In more

Princeton University: Ulrich Knoepflmacher, 'Towering Scholar' of Victorian Fiction, Poetry and Children's Literature, Dies at 95

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Sept. 18 -- Princeton University issued the following news: * * * Ulrich Knoepflmacher, 'towering scholar' of Victorian fiction, poetry and children's literature, dies at 95 By Rebekah Schroeder, Sept. 16, 2026 Ulrich "Uli" Knoepflmacher, the William and Annie S. Paton Foundation Professor of Ancient and Modern Literature, Emeritus, and a professor of English, emeritus, died at his home in Princeton on Sept. 4. He was 95. Knoepflmacher joined Princeton's faculty in 19 more

Professor Shoba Sivaprasad Wadhia participating in Wayne State Law symposium

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 18 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Professor Shoba Sivaprasad Wadhia participating in Wayne State Law symposium * UNIVERSITY PARK, PA-On September 25, Professor Shoba Sivaprasad Wadhia will participate in a symposium at Wayne State Law. Sponsored by Wayne State Law Review, the symposium is titled "Oligarchy and the Rule of Law: Examining the Intersection of Power, Wealth, and Justice." Wadhia is on the p more

Put Peacemaking First, Forge New Partnerships with Host Countries, Secretary-General Urges at Security Council Debate on United Nations Peacekeeping

NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- The United Nations posted the following news release: * * * Put Peacemaking First, Forge New Partnerships with Host Countries, Secretary-General Urges at Security Council Debate on United Nations Peacekeeping * Following are UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' remarks to the Security Council debate on United Nations peacekeeping, today in New York: I thank the French presidency for convening this important debate. For nearly 10 years, I have seen what peacekeepers more

Queensborough Captured the Energy of the FIFA World Cup During This Year's Hispanic Heritage Month Kick-Off

BAYSIDE, New York, Sept. 18 -- Queensborough Community College posted the following news release: * * * Queensborough Captured the Energy of the FIFA World Cup During This Year's Hispanic Heritage Month Kick-Off * Published: September 18, 2026 There was a palpable excitement in the air last Thursday as Queensborough came together to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with our third annual kick-off event, La Copa de la Cultura. It's a feeling that's common during such events, but it felt ma more

Rachel Barton Pine to Bring Centuries of History to Life in Concert at USD

VERMILLION, South Dakota, Sept. 18 -- The University of South Dakota posted the following news: * * * Rachel Barton Pine to Bring Centuries of History to Life in Concert at USD * Internationally acclaimed violinist Rachel Barton Pine will bring centuries of history to life in an unforgettable concert on Saturday, Oct. 17, at Aalfs Auditorium in Vermillion, South Dakota. Pine, who recently visited the National Music Museum and the USD Department of Music for a three-day residency, was captiv more

Ranking Member Khanna to Deliver Speech at Asia Society on U.S.-China AI Agreement Ahead of Trump-Xi Meeting

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-California, ranking member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Khanna to Deliver Speech at Asia Society on U.S.-China AI Agreement Ahead of Trump-Xi Meeting September 17, 2026 WASHINGTON - On Monday, September 21, Rep. Ro Khanna (CA-17), Ranking Member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U more

Ranking Members Meeks, Garcia, Huffman Demand Answers on Trump Administration's Oil Deal With Alleged Money Launderer

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 (TNSida) -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Members Gregory Meeks, Robert Garcia, and Jared Huffman Demand Answers on Trump Administration's Oil Deal with Alleged Money Launderer September 18, 2026 Washington, DC -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Governme more

Rep. Garcia Issues Letter to President Trump on Oversight Investigation Into Russian Wedding Financing

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following letter to President Trump on * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 14, 2026 Donald Trump, Jr. Executive Vice President The Trump Organization 725 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10022 Dear Mr. Trump: Oversight Democrats are investigating the numerous ways in which you have sought to enrich yourself and your family on the more

Rep. Jordan: Report - ActBlue's Failure to Prevent Illegal Foreign Political Contributions

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 (TNSrpt) -- Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * New Report: ActBlue's Failure to Prevent Illegal Foreign Political Contributions September 16, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the House Judiciary Committee, the House Administration Committee, and the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee released a joint interim staff report titled, "Fraud on ActBlue, Part III: ActBlue's Failure to Prevent I more

Report: Campbell Sees 30-percent Jump in New Main Campus Students

BUIES CREEK, North Carolina, Sept. 19 (TNSxrep) -- Campbell University issued the following news: * * * Report: Campbell sees 30-percent jump in new main campus students September 18, 2026 Campbell University saw significant improvement in several key enrollment figures over the previous year, according to its official fall enrollment report released this week. The University announced in August that it was welcoming its largest incoming class of freshmen and transfer students since 2018. more

Reps. Larsen, Carbajal Issue Letter to USCG Commandant Lunday

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Washington, ranking member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, issued the following letter with Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-California, ranking member of the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, to U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Kevin Lunday: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 15, 2026 Admiral Kevin E. Lunday Commandant, United States Coast Guard United States Coast Guard Headquarters 27 more

Samantha McCaleb Has Found Her Voice in Law

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 17 -- Belmont University posted the following news: * * * Samantha McCaleb Has Found Her Voice in Law * Alumna returns to Nashville after prestigious Supreme Court fellowship Before Samantha McCaleb (J.D. '24) was studying how federal judges approach artificial intelligence, she was singing opera. At first glance, the leap from opera to law might not seem feasible, but McCaleb saw it differently. "If I can sing in Russian and have people understand what I'm sa more

Samford Business Faculty Integrate Faith, Leadership and Vocation through Teaching, Scholarship and Service

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Sept. 17 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * Samford Business Faculty Integrate Faith, Leadership and Vocation through Teaching, Scholarship and Service * Faith and learning are woven throughout the Samford student experience. They work hand-in-hand to shape research agendas, inform classroom discussions and guide learning opportunities that challenge students to think deeply about the relationship between Christian faith and business. Across d more

Scientists discover why high levels of the amino acid cysteine are toxic to cells

NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- Rockefeller University posted the following news: * * * Scientists discover why high levels of the amino acid cysteine are toxic to cells * Cysteine is one of the main building blocks that cells use to make proteins. But this amino acid is a double-edged sword-too much cysteine is toxic to the cell. Cells therefore keep free cysteine levels to a minimum, converting most of the amino acid into the antioxidant glutathione. Now, a new paper explains why cysteine is so tox more

SEC Charges Former Employee of Venture Capital Firms for Misappropriation of Investor Money

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release: * * * Securities and Exchange Commission v. Ellen Polcari, No. 26-civ-12318 (D.N.J. filed Sept. 18, 2026) On September 18, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission charged Ellen Polcari--a former employee of two venture capital firms under common ownership, each of which advised several private funds ("the funds")--with allegedly orchestrating a fraudulent scheme through which she misap more

SEC Director Woodcock Issues Remarks Before 12th Annual Government Enforcement Institute

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following remarks by Director of the Division of Enforcement David Woodcock: * * * Remarks Before 12th Annual Government Enforcement Institute Dallas, Texas Sept. 18, 2026 [As Prepared] Good morning and thank you for the warm welcome. It's always a pleasure to be back in Texas, and I'm grateful to my law school alma mater, the University of Texas, for hosting this event and for inviting me to speak today. This institu more

Secretary-General Appoints Luke J. Lindberg of United States Executive Director, World Food Programme

NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- The United Nations posted the following news release: * * * Secretary-General Appoints Luke J. Lindberg of United States Executive Director, World Food Programme * United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Director-General Qu Dongyu announced today their appointment of Luke J. Lindberg of the United States as Executive Director of the World Food Programme (WFP), to succeed Cindy H. McCain of the United States. The Exec more

Secretary-General Introduces UN System Data Commons: One Gateway to Trusted Global Data

NEW YORK, Sept. 17 -- The United Nations posted the following news release: * * * Secretary-General Introduces UN System Data Commons: One Gateway to Trusted Global Data * NEW YORK, 17 September -The United Nations Secretary-General today introduced the modernized public data and statistics portal data.un.org: a UN System Data Commons that will give users a single place to discover, explore and use public data and statistics from 26 UN system entities. Users can search across 44 million dat more

Secretary-General, at Launch of UN System Data Commons, Urges All to Join Single Gateway for Public Access to Trusted, Verified Data, Statistics

NEW YORK, Sept. 17 -- The United Nations posted the following news release: * * * Secretary-General, at Launch of UN System Data Commons, Urges All to Join Single Gateway for Public Access to Trusted, Verified Data, Statistics * Following are UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' remarks to Member States on the launch of the United Nations System Data Commons, today in New York: I want to begin by thanking Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs Li Junhua, United Nations C more

Senate Special Committee on Aging Sets Sept. 23 Hearing on Restoring America's Edge in Generic Drug Manufacturing

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- The Senate Special Committee on Aging issued the following information for a hearing entitled "Leveling the Playing Field: Restoring America's Edge in Generic Drug Manufacturing" at 3:30 p.m. on Sept. 23, 2026, at 216 Hart Senate Office Building: Members * Chairman Rick Scott (Republican-Florida) * Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand (Democrat-New York) * * * Original text here: https://www.aging.senate.gov/hearings/leveling-the-playing-field-restoring-americas-edge-in more

Senator Hassan Presses ICE for Accountability and Transparency Following Whistleblower Complaint Over Agency's Failure to Properly Vet New Recruits

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Hassan Presses ICE for Accountability and Transparency Following Whistleblower Complaint Over Agency's Failure to Properly Vet New Recruits * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH), a Senior Member of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, is pressing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for accountability and transparency after a new wh more

Sep. 23: Track & Field Interest Meeting in SC 203

BINGHAMTON, New York, Sept. 18 -- Broome Community College posted the following news: * * * Sep. 23: Track & Field Interest Meeting in SC 203 * The track & field program will hold an interest meeting: Date: Thursday, September 24 Time: 6 pm Location: Student Center 203, which is the Student-Athlete Academic Center. Anyone interested in participating in track & field for the 2026-27 season is encouraged to attend the meeting in order to learn about important information for the upcoming more

Statement from Governor Kathy Hochul

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 18 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Governor Kathy Hochul * "No family should ever have to endure what the family of Robert Brooks has been through. The senseless killing of Mr. Brooks by those charged with protecting him horrified us all. While I am grateful for law enforcement and the District Attorney's efforts to hold the perpetrators accountable, there is nothing that can erase the pain the Brooks family ha more

Study Identifies Candidate Treatment Targets for High-Grade Glioma in Children and Young Adults

NEW YORK, Sept. 17 [Category: BizHospital] -- Mount Sinai Health System posted the following news release: * * * Study Identifies Candidate Treatment Targets for High-Grade Glioma in Children and Young Adults * Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and collaborators have identified candidate treatment targets and potential prognostic markers for high-grade glioma, an aggressive brain cancer, in children, adolescents, and young adults. The study found that high-grade gl more

SUNY Chancellor King Announces Fourth Cohort of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice Fellows

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 18 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * SUNY Chancellor King Announces Fourth Cohort of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice Fellows September 18, 2026 Fellows Will Provide Support for Continued Implementation of SUNY's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion General Education Requirement Albany, NY - State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today announced the fourth cohort of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, more

Sustainable Development Promises 'Are Not Being Kept', Secretary-General Warns at SDG Moment

NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- The United Nations posted the following news release: * * * Sustainable Development Promises 'Are Not Being Kept', Secretary-General Warns at SDG Moment * Following are UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' remarks at the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Moment event, in New York today: The Sustainable Development Goals were not handed down from above. They are a promise -forged by Member States and adopted as a shared commitment by every Government. A commitment gr more

Syracuse University: Maxwell School Adds Epidemiology, Public Health Policy Concentrations to MPH Program

SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 19 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Maxwell School Adds Epidemiology, Public Health Policy Concentrations to MPH Program The additions align with the department's expertise, student interests and public health industry demands. Cort Ruddy Sept. 18, 2026 The Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs is adding concentrations in epidemiology and public health policy to its master of public health (MPH) program, complementing the existing more

Syracuse University: Newhouse Alumni Pick Up Wins at Emmy Awards

SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 19 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Newhouse Alumni Pick Up Wins at Emmy Awards Jason Blumenthal '90 earned a Creative Arts Emmy as an executive producer for "DTF St. Louis" at Monday's ceremony. Genaro Armas Sept. 18, 2026 Two Newhouse School alumni have earned Creative Arts Emmy Awards, with Jason Blumenthal '90 joining Janique Robillard '08 as winners of golden statues this year. Blumenthal picked up the honor at the 78th Emmy Awards cer more

Syracuse University: Research Team Wins NSF Grant to Train the Next Generation of Battery Engineers

SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 19 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Research Team Wins NSF Grant to Train the Next Generation of Battery Engineers Students from grade school through college will gain hands-on experience in energy storage technology. Alex Dunbar Sept. 18, 2026 Mechanical and aerospace engineering researchers in the College of Engineering and Computer Science have received $1.35 million to build a pipeline that trains students from elementary school through more

Tennessee Secures $2.35 Million in Abbott Baby Formula Settlement

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 18 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news: * * * Tennessee Secures $2.35 Million in Abbott Baby Formula Settlement * Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti announced that Tennessee will recover $2,349,346.04 as part of a $384.9 million multistate and federal settlement with Abbott Laboratories over allegations involving failed safety standards for powder infant formula and nutritional therapy products. Tennessee joined 39 other stat more

The Long Blue Line: Joshua James and lifesaving heroes in November gale of 1888

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news: * * * The Long Blue Line: Joshua James and lifesaving heroes in November gale of 1888 * "No vessels sighted since morning. Last night we saw several running for shelter... The Lord help anything off this coast to-night" Keeper Horace Trundy, Portland Maine (November 25, 1888) The storm of November 1888 devastated the Atlantic seaboard from Virginia to the Canadian border. It would begi more

Tonko, Kiggans Introduce Bipartisan Resolution to Recognize Pharmacy Workforce Suicide Awareness Day

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Tonko, Kiggans Introduce Bipartisan Resolution to Recognize Pharmacy Workforce Suicide Awareness Day * WASHINGTON, DC -Representatives Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) and Jen Kiggans (VA-2) announced the introduction of a bipartisan resolution designating September 20th as "Pharmacy Workforce Suicide Awareness Day" and recognizing the need to reduce mental health stigma and improve access to mental health more

Trump's Ban of CNN, MS NOW, and Politico is Doubly Unconstitutional, Knight Institute says

NEW YORK, Sept. 18 [Category: Media] -- The Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University issued the following news release: * * * Trump's Ban of CNN, MS NOW, and Politico is Doubly Unconstitutional, Knight Institute says * WASHINGTON-President Trump today announced in a Truth Social post that he would ban CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House. The following can be attributed to Jameel Jaffer, executive director, Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University "T more

Tuskegee University Alumni Donate Record-breaking $4.1 Million

TUSKEGEE, Alabama, Sept. 19 -- The Tuskegee University posted the following news: * * * Tuskegee University Alumni donate record-breaking $4.1 million 18 September 2026 The giving society's leaders say Renaissance Era strategy created momentum for historic gift. At the recent Fall Convocation, Lula Whigham-Marable '60, outgoing Chair of the Eminent Associates, Tuskegee's donor society, presented a check for $4,183,926.56, representing the donor society's FY 25-26 giving--more than triple th more

U.N. Secretary-General's Remarks at Global Conference on Promoting Interreligious, Intercultural Dialogue, Tolerance in Countering Hate Speech

NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- The United Nations issued the following statement: * * * 17 September 2026 New York, UN Secretary-General's remarks at the Global Conference on Promoting Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue and Tolerance in Countering Hate Speech [as delivered] Statements | Antonio Guterres, Secretary-General - It is my great honour to welcome you to this global conference on countering hate speech. Today's agenda speaks to a promise spelled out in the opening lines of the Uni more

U.N. Secretary-General's Remarks at Sustainable Development Goals Moment

NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- The United Nations issued the following statement: * * * 18 September 2026 New York, UN Secretary-General's remarks at the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Moment Statements | Antonio Guterres, Secretary-General - Excellencies, dear friends, The Sustainable Development Goals were not handed down from above. They are a promise - forged by Member States and adopted as a shared commitment by every government. A commitment grounded in the United Nations Charter and more

U.N. Secretary-General's Remarks to Member States on Launch of U.N. System Data Commons

NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- The United Nations issued the following statement: * * * 17 September 2026 New York, UN Secretary-General's remarks to Member States on the Launch of the United Nations System Data Commons [as delivered] Statements | Antonio Guterres, Secretary-General - Excellencies, Distinguished delegates, I want to begin by thanking Under-Secretary-General Li, Executive Director Russell and the UN80 team for making this launch possible; And the Member States whose sustained s more

U.N. Security Council: Put Peacemaking First, Forge New Partnerships With Host Countries, Secretary-General Urges at Security Council Debate on U.N. Peacekeeping

NEW YORK, Sept. 19 -- United Nations Security Council issued the following news: * * * 18 September 2026 Put Peacemaking First, Forge New Partnerships with Host Countries, Secretary-General Urges at Security Council Debate on United Nations Peacekeeping Following are UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' remarks to the Security Council debate on United Nations peacekeeping, today in New York: I thank the French presidency for convening this important debate. For nearly 10 years, I have se more

U.S. Mission to the U.N.: Explanation of Vote on U.N. Security Council Resolution on Nonproliferation, Iran

NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- The U.S. Mission to the United Nations issued the following news: * * * Explanation of Vote on a UN Security Council Resolution on Nonproliferation and Iran September 17, 2026 Ambassador Jennifer Locetta Alternative Representative for Special Political Affairs New York, New York AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President. Mr. President, we are not surprised by the actions of several Council members in vetoing the extension of the mandate of the Panel of Experts. That' more

U.S. Mission to the U.N.: Joint Statement of U.S., Kingdom of Morocco, State of Israel

NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- The U.S. Mission to the United Nations issued the following news: * * * Joint Statement of the United States, the Kingdom of Morocco, and the State of Israel September 16, 2026 The United States Representative to the United Nations Ambassador Mike Waltz, the Moroccan Minister of Foreign Affairs Nasser Bourita, and the Israeli Minister of Foreign Affairs Gideon Sa'ar met today in New York to discuss the unlimited opportunities of the relations between the Kingdom of Mor more

U.S. Mission to the U.N.: Remarks at U.N. Security Council Briefing on Situation in Afghanistan

NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- The U.S. Mission to the United Nations issued the following news: * * * Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on the Situation in Afghanistan September 16, 2026 Ambassador Mike Waltz U.S. Representative to the United Nations New York, New York AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President. Thank you to the briefers. I'll start my remarks with something that should not surprise anyone: that the United States will not tolerate the Taliban taking American citizens hostag more

U.S. Mission to the U.N.: Remarks at UN Security Council Briefing on Political, Humanitarian Situations in Syria

NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- The U.S. Mission to the United Nations issued the following news: * * * Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on the Political and Humanitarian Situations in Syria September 17, 2026 Ambassador Tammy Bruce Deputy Representative of the United States to the United Nations New York, New York AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President, and thank you to today's briefers. The United States welcomes the ongoing progress that the Syrian authorities continue to make on poli more

U.S. Mission to the U.N.: Remarks Before U.N. Security Council Meeting on Nonproliferation, Iran

NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- The U.S. Mission to the United Nations issued the following news: * * * Remarks Before a UN Security Council Meeting on Nonproliferation and Iran September 17, 2026 Ambassador Jennifer Locetta Alternative Representative for Special Political Affairs New York, New York AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President. We strongly reject the assertions made by some members of this Council and we fully support moving forward with this meeting. Several members of this body want more

UANI Applauds U.S. Sanctions on Russia's VTB Bank

NEW YORK, Sept. 19 -- United Against Nuclear Iran posted the following news release: * * * UANI Applauds U.S. Sanctions on Russia's VTB Bank September 17, 2026 UANI Issued Warning to VTB in 2025 - (New York, NY) - Today United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) applauded the Trump administration for the recent sanctioning of Russia's VTB Bank as part of Operation Economic Outcast. VTB has long been suspected of facilitating Iranian sanctions evasion. UANI wrote to VTB in March 2025 seeking answe more

UB engineers teach local teens about emerging STEM technologies

BUFFALO, New York, Sept. 18 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * UB engineers teach local teens about emerging STEM technologies * * * * * * * Twenty-five high school students tried out new and emerging technologies during a six-week free summer program hosting by the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Share This Full ScreenPrevious 1/5 Next Photos: Douglas Levere Students learn about cybersecurity, drone t more

UCF Expert Aims to Revitalize the Insurance Industry, Provide Students with Strong Career Paths

ORLANDO, Florida, Sept. 17 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * UCF Expert Aims to Revitalize the Insurance Industry, Provide Students with Strong Career Paths * The world Gabriel Carrillo has known for his entire professional life is approaching "a cliff." He's seen it coming: The end of 2026 closing a five-year period when the insurance industry loses 400,000 workers to retirements. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, half of the once-robust w more

UNICEF: Over a Quarter of a Million Children Facing Acute Malnutrition in Haiti Amid Ongoing Violence

NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- UNICEF (United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund) issued the following news release: * * * Over a quarter of a million children facing acute malnutrition in Haiti amid ongoing violence UNICEF, FAO and WFP call for urgent action to prevent worsening child malnutrition across Haiti, with Cite Soleil and Cabaret projected to face Critical conditions between December 2026 and May 2027 17 September 2026 PORT-AU-PRINCE, 17 September 2026 - An estimated 253,725 more

University Libraries Announces Call for Entries for Ninth Altered Book Exhibition

VERMILLION, South Dakota, Sept. 18 -- The University of South Dakota posted the following news: * * * University Libraries Announces Call for Entries for Ninth Altered Book Exhibition * The University Libraries at the University of South Dakota is seeking entries for "Altered Book IX: Material, Structure, Concept," its ninth international biennial altered book exhibition, on view Aug. 23, 2027, through Jan. 3, 2028. Sponsored by the University Libraries Arts and Exhibits Committee, the exhi more

US-ASEAN Business Council: 2026 Bisnis AS Untuk Indonesia Report Launch Highlights U.S. Companies' Contributions to Indonesia's Innovation, Economic Development

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 (TNSrpt) -- The U.S.-ASEAN Business Council issued the following news: * * * 2026 Bisnis AS untuk Indonesia (BISA) Report Launch Highlights U.S. Companies' Contributions to Indonesia's Innovation and Economic Development 18/09/2026 Jakarta, Indonesia - The US-ASEAN Business Council (USABC), with the support of the U.S. Embassy in Jakarta, launched the 2026 Bisnis AS untuk Indonesia (BISA) Report, themed "Innovation for Indonesia's Future: How U.S. Companies Support Indon more

USDA's Operation SNAP Back Hits the Five Boroughs

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * USDA's Operation SNAP Back Hits the Five Boroughs * (Washington, D.C., September 18, 2026) - Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Administration (FNA) announced a sweeping crackdown on fraudulent SNAP retailers-bodegas, convenience stores, and grocery stores-across New York's five boroughs. This investigation, dubbed Operation SNAP Back, included hundreds of undercove more

Va. A.G. Jay Jones Announces $694 Million Settlement With Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 18 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jay Jones Announces $694 Million Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation Agreement provides $19 million for Virginia, with $2 million in restitution for impacted Virginians - RICHMOND, Va. - Attorney General Jay Jones announced that Virginia, along with the attorneys general for 40 other states, has entered into a settlement with Credit A more

Va. A.G. Jones Secures Preliminary Injunction Over Trump Administration's Unlawful Demand of CDL Drivers' Personal Information

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 19 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jones Secures Preliminary Injunction Over Trump Administration's Unlawful Demand of CDL Drivers' Personal Information RICHMOND, Va. - Attorney General Jay Jones and a coalition of 24 attorneys general announced a U.S. District Court judge granted a preliminary injunction that blocks the Trump administration from demanding the production of a database of state-owned rec more

Washington & Lee University: Andrea Lepage's Edited Collection Published as Part of the 'X as Intersection - Writing on Latinx Art' Digital Publishing Initiative

LEXINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 19 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news: * * * Andrea Lepage's edited collection published as part of the 'X as Intersection: Writing on Latinx Art' Digital Publishing Initiative The Pamela H. Simpson Professor of Art History is one of 10 editorial board members producing edited collections on Latinx art. By Brian Laubscher September 18, 2026 Andrea Lepage, the Pamela H. Simpson Professor of Art History at Washington and Lee University, rece more

Watchdogs Sue Trump Admin Over "Textbook Pay to Play" Truth Social $100K-a-Month Scheme

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Campaign for Accountability issued the following news release: * * * September 17, 2026 Watchdogs Sue Trump Admin Over "Textbook Pay to Play" Truth Social $100K-a-Month Scheme American Oversight and Campaign for Accountability Challenge "Truth API," Which Lets Paying Subscribers See Official Government Announcements Before the Public - WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, American Oversight and Campaign for Accountability filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the District more

White House: Withdrawals Sent to the Senate

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The White House issued the following news: * * * Withdrawals Sent to the Senate September 17, 2026 WITHDRAWALS SENT TO THE SENATE: Jeffrey Anderson, of Georgia, to be Representative of the United States of America on the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization, with the rank of Ambassador, which was sent to the Senate on January 13, 2026. John Grunewald II, of Oklahoma, to be a Member of the Farm Credit Administration Board, Farm Credit Administrati more

Why do we stay afraid for so long when the brain's first alarm fires so fast?

LA JOLLA, California, Sept. 18 -- The Salk Institute for Biological Studies issued the following news release: * * * Why do we stay afraid for so long when the brain's first alarm fires so fast? * * Highlights * Salk neuroscientists identify and characterize new region in the brain's fear circuit called the amygdalostriatal transition zone (ASt) * ASt neurons fire with more strength and for longer than the amygdala, which has historically been considered the brain's fear center * Find more

Wildfire Smoke May Be More Harmful Than Other Air Pollution, Two Mount Sinai Studies Find

NEW YORK, Sept. 17 [Category: BizHospital] -- Mount Sinai Health System posted the following news release: * * * Wildfire Smoke May Be More Harmful Than Other Air Pollution, Two Mount Sinai Studies Find * As climate change drives more frequent and intense wildfires, researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have published two large-scale studies showing that wildfire smoke may pose greater health risks than other sources of air pollution, with higher risks of hospitalization more

William Paterson University Named a 'Great College to Work For' for Second Consecutive Year

WAYNE, New Jersey, Sept. 18 -- William Paterson University posted the following news: * * * William Paterson University Named a 'Great College to Work For' for Second Consecutive Year * William Paterson University has been recognized as a "Great College to Work For" for the second consecutive year, earning national recognition based primarily on feedback from the University's own faculty and staff. The honor, awarded to just 76 institutions across the country, is one of the largest and most more

Wounded Warrior Project Honors Veterans and Supporters at Annual Awards Dinner

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Sept. 18 [Category: National Defense] -- The Wounded Warrior Project posted the following news release: * * * Wounded Warrior Project Honors Veterans and Supporters at Annual Awards Dinner * WASHINGTON (Sept. 18, 2026) - This week, Wounded Warrior Project(r) (WWP) hosted its annual Courage Awards & Benefit Dinner(r), celebrating the courage and resilience of America's veterans. The special evening, presented by Goldman Sachs, also honored the supporters who help make W more

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