ITHACA, New York, Dec. 9 -- Cornell University issued the following news: When art historian Kaja McGowan was on a Fulbright Fellowship in Indonesia in 1990-91, researching rituals of life process with a high priestess in Bali, one particular practice caught her attention. "Balinese families frequently visited the priestess's home with offerings, borrowing a single stuffed bird of paradise for their loved ones who had passed away," said McGowan, associate professor of history of art and visual more PR

WOOD DALE, Illinois, Dec. 10 -- AAR, a provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, issued the following news release on Dec. 9, 2024: AAR CORP. (NYSE: AIR), a leading provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, MROs, and OEMs, today announced that it will release financial results for its second quarter of fiscal year 2025, ended November 30, 2024, after the close of the New York Stock Exchange trading session on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. On  more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 9 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Madison Manning, a junior musical theater major, stepped into an iconic pair of shoes for her lead role in "Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella," co-produced by Syracuse Stage and the Department of Drama in the College of Visual and Performing Arts. Madison Manning (Cinderella), right, and Trisha Jeffrey (Fairy Godmother) in "Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella" (Photos by Michael Davis) Manning plays Cinderella in the more PR

LAKE SUCCESS, New York, Dec. 10 -- Broadridge Financial Solutions, a provider of investor communications and technology-driven solutions to banks, broker-dealers, asset managers and corporate issuers, issued the following news release on Dec. 9, 2024: To transform the landscape of algorithmic trading, global Fintech leader Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:BR), today announced the launch of an innovative AI-powered algorithm insights service for NYFIX. Driven by real-time liquidity map more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 9 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Earning a commission in the U.S. Army is a challenging process. Among the many attributes necessary to become a commissioned officer, physical fitness is a key element that can make or break a candidate's potential military career. In 2019, the U.S. Army implemented a newer, more rigorous physical fitness test to evaluate a soldier's potential for physical performance in combat. Named the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACF more PR

ITHACA, New York, Dec. 9 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Many individuals seeking asylum in the United States show increased stress and pain symptoms that are associated with indications of cardiovascular disease, according to Weill Cornell Medicine researchers. "We would not have expected the rates of these illnesses or conditions to be this high in such a young, otherwise healthy population," said the study's senior author, Dr. Gunisha Kaur, associate professor of anesthesio more PR

WOONSOCKET, Rhode Island, Dec. 10 -- CVS Health issued the following news release on Dec. 9, 2024: CVS Health Corporation ("CVS Health", NYSE: CVS) announced today the results of the previously announced cash tender offer (the "Any and All Tender Offer") for any and all of its 4.100% Senior Notes due 2025 (the "Any and All Notes"). As of 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on December 6, 2024 (the "Any and All Expiration Date") as reported by D.F. King & Co., Inc., the Tender and Information Agent  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Dentons, a law firm, issued the following news: Dentons represented Evolution Equity Partners as lead investor in the $100M in Series C financing of Halcyon, an anti-ransomware technology company, with participation from Bain Capital Ventures, SYN Ventures, Harmony Partners, Corner Capital Management, Dropbox Ventures, ServiceNow Ventures and existing investors. This latest round values the company at $1 Billion and Evolution Managing Partner, Richard Seewald, will join  more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 10 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has expanded its Global Debt Finance Practice, Investment Funds Practice and Global Financial Institutions Industry Group with the addition in London of funds finance partner Emma Russell. "White & Case has a leading leveraged finance practice globally with significant experience advising clients across the full range of debt products that are available to investment funds and t more PR

ITHACA, New York, Dec. 9 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Not all online reviews are created equal. Someone who's posted thousands of times on sites such as Yelp or the Internet Movie Database (IMDb) might be seen as more believable than a relative novice reviewer who's submitted just a handful. However, that veteran also might be harder to please than the average person, and give a more stringent rating to a product others view as high-quality. New research explores this conun more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- George Washington University issued the following news: (December 9, 2024) Rebels entered Damascus, the capital of Syria, over the weekend and overthrew President Bashar Assad, who is now seeking asylum in Russia. Syria's prime minister said Monday that most cabinet ministers are still working from offices. According to The New York Times, "Major questions remained unanswered, including who would lead the new rebel government, as millions of Syrians and the wider world st more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 9 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: On this "'Cuse Conversation," Kathrine Switzer discusses making history as the first woman to run the Boston Marathon, why she's never stopped advocating for the inclusion of women in sports and what it means to be a proud alumna. Instead of wallowing in what could have potentially been the lowest moment of her life, Kathrine Switzer '68, G'72, H'18 used the adversity she overcame during her historic run at the Boston more PR

ARMONK, New York, Dec. 10 -- IBM issued the following news release: * * * New co-packaged optics innovation could replace electrical interconnects in data centers to offer significant improvements in speed and energy efficiency for AI and other computing applications * * * YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. - Dec. 9, 2024: IBM (NYSE: IBM) has unveiled breakthrough research in optics technology that could dramatically improve how data centers train and run generative AI models. Researchers have pioneered more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 10 (TNSres) -- Columbia University issued the following news on Dec. 9, 2024: * * * In his new book, Manan Ahmed shows readers that the cultural center of Pakistan has not disappeared, but it can only be glimpsed in reflections. * * * The city of Lahore was more than 1,000 years old when it went through a violent schism. As the South Asian subcontinent was partitioned in 1947 to gain freedom from Britain's colonial hold, and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan was formed, the ci more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 10 -- Infor, an enterprise software provider, issued the following news release on Dec. 9, 2024: * * * New Designation Formally Recognizes Infor's Deep Retail Expertise * * * Infor, the industry cloud complete company, today announced that it has achieved Amazon Web Services (AWS) Consumer Goods Competency status. As an AWS Partner, Infor has earned the AWS Consumer Goods Competency designation, which recognizes its expertise in delivering validated solutions to help consumer  more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Dec. 10 -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: Taft Chicago attorney Nicollette Khuans coached Loyola University Chicago School of Law's National Moot Court Team in the regional rounds of the 75th Annual National Moot Court Competition. Loyola's team finished as the runner-up and will advance to the national final rounds in New York City in January 2025. Khuans has served as a coach for the last eight years. Loyola's moot court program fields 16 Moot Court comp more PR

ITHACA, New York, Dec. 9 -- Cornell University issued the following news: A stone fireplace in Willard Straight Hall's Memorial Room is engraved with advice, including "treat all women with chivalry" and "keep your mind open." The words are from a letter Willard Straight, Class of 1901, wrote to his youngest son after enlisting in the Army during World War I. His son went on to become a publisher, arts administrator, speechwriter for President Franklin D. Roosevelt and a confessed spy for Russ more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 10 -- MetLife, a provider of insurance, annuities and employee benefit programs, issued the following news release: MetLife announces a strategic relationship with Workday, Inc. as one of its inaugural Workday Wellness partners. This collaboration is another step forward in MetLife's continued commitment to provide benefit offerings to meet the needs of employers and their workforces. As a Workday Wellness partner, MetLife will be able to help employers achieve their wellness goa more PR

ALBANY, New York, Dec. 10 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on Dec. 9, 2024: * * * HealthAlliance's Data Breach Compromised the Personal and Medical Data of Over 240,000 New Yorkers * * * NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today secured $550,000 from a Hudson Valley health care facility operator, HealthAlliance, for failing to properly protect the personal and medical information of New Yorkers. An investigation by the Office of the  more PR

ALBANY, New York, Dec. 9 (TNSres) -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following report in December 2024 entitled "New York City Agency Services Update." Here are the highlights: * * * * OSC's Agency Services Tool maintains 996 indicators across 35 agencies, 39 percent of the original New York City Dynamic Mayor's Management Report dataset, with spending and staffing figures included. * The tool also includes 148 service requests for 12 agencies, 56 percent of the City more PR

ALBANY, New York, Dec. 10 (TNSres) -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release on Dec. 9, 2024: * * * Second Consecutive Year of Poor Juvenile Production in the Hudson River * * * The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced the 2024 Hudson River striped bass young-of-year survey results for 2024 depict a second consecutive year of poor juvenile production in the Hudson River. The index value, which pro more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 10 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news on Dec. 8, 2024: New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced an initial $152.7 million city investment in the city and the Future of Fifth Partnership's plan to transform Fifth Avenue between Bryant Park and Central Park into a world-class, pedestrian-centered boulevard - bolstering the iconic corridor's status as a catalyst for economic growth and job creator for New York City. The proposed design expands sidewalk more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 10 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news on Dec. 9, 2024: New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced the appointment of Kate Smith as the executive director of the Mayor's Fund to Advance New York City. A seasoned leader in nonprofit development, Smith brings a wealth of experience in strategic fundraising, community engagement, and organizational growth. With a career dedicated to advancing the missions of a wide array of impactful organizations, Smith' more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 10 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news on Dec. 9, 2024: * * * "Every Block Counts" Drives Multi-Agency Resources to Individual Residential Streets with Historically High Crime Levels Pilot Program is Latest Initiative by Adams Administration to Increase Safety Through Inter-Agency Collaboration, End Gun Violence in New York City * * * New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Chauncey Parker today announced the lau more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 10 (TNSres) -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news on Dec. 9, 2024: To kick off "Public Safety" Week, New York City Mayor Eric Adams today released, "Safer Together: The Adams Administration's Approach to Community-Driven Public Safety," outlining the results of the administration's approach to public safety by delivering multi-agency responses to communities dealing with persistent quality-of-life concerns. "Public Safety" Week will be a weeklong highlight o more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 10 -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, issued the following news: * * * The cinematic event of 'Wicked' comes to life with inspiring experiential, retail and dining opportunities across Universal Destinations & Experiences. * * * In honor of Universal Pictures' Wicked, Universal Orlando Resort, Universal Studios Hollywood, and Universal Studios Singapore are immersing guests in the breathtaking world of Oz. For the first time, the parks are allowing fans to step into the more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 10 -- Newmark Group issued the following news release: Newmark announces it has arranged $1.2 billion and $550 million loans on behalf of Fontainebleau Development for the refinancing of award-winning South Florida resorts Fontainebleau Miami Beach and the JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa, respectively. Newmark Co-Presidents of Global Debt & Structured Finance Jordan Roeschlaub and Jonathan Firestone, Vice Chairman Nick Scribani, Managing Director Tyler Dumon and Director more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 10 -- Newmark Group issued the following news release: Newmark[1] announces it has arranged the off-market sale of 1260 Hayworth Avenue, a 40-unit multifamily property located in West Hollywood, California. The property was sold for $10.1 million, equating to $252,000 per unit and $397 per square foot. Newmark Senior Managing Director Chris Benton, Managing Director Anthony Muhlstein, Senior Analyst Gabe Munson and Co-Head of U.S. Capital Markets Kevin Shannon represented the bu more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 10 -- Newmark Group issued the following news release: Newmark announces it has completed the sale of Augusta Flats, a 260-unit trophy multifamily asset located in downtown San Antonio, Texas. Newmark Multifamily Capital Markets Vice Chairman Patton Jones, Executive Managing Director Matt Michelson and Managing Director Andrew Dickson facilitated the transaction on behalf of seller Benefit Street Partners, marking the team's second time overseeing the sale of Augusta Flats. The a more PR

ALBANY, New York, Dec. 10 -- Nixon Peabody, a law firm, issued the following news release: New York, NY. Nixon Peabody LLP is proud to announce that the firm's Project Finance and Public Finance practice advised on four of The Bond Buyer's 2024 "Deal of the Year" category winners: ESG/Green Financing, Northeast Region, Southeast Region, and Far West Region. "These transactions highlight a wide range of our clients' impactful work in their communities and on behalf of their constituents," said  more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 9 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Hendricks Chapel will host the annual Pan Am Flight 103 memorial service on Saturday, Dec. 21, at 2:03 p.m. EST. The service will begin in the chapel's Noble Room, with attendees then processing to the Place of Remembrance. The annual Pan Am 103 memorial service will honor the 270 people, including Syracuse University study abroad students, who were killed when Pan Am Flight 103 was destroyed by a terrorist bomb on De more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 10 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release: Pillsbury served as legal counsel to the underwriters in connection with the initial public offering of zSpace, Inc., a provider of augmented and virtual reality experiences for STEM, CTE and career readiness programs to public school districts, technical centers and community colleges. The initial public offering of 2,156,250 shares of common stock, including the full exercise by the underwriters of the over-allotme more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 10 -- NICE, an enterprise software solutions provider, issued the following news release: * * * Prosper will digitally overhaul operations with a broad range of CX AI solutions to help streamline and improve the customer experience * * * Hoboken, N.J., December 09, 2024 - NICE (Nasdaq: NICE) today announced that Prosper, a financial services company, has selected NICE as their CX transformation partner. With a breadth of enterprise capabilities to leverage now and in the futur more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 10 (TNSres) -- Rockefeller University issued the following news: Ninety percent of cancer deaths are due to the spread of cancer, not complications from the original tumor. Thus, for over 50 years now, scientists have been on a quest to identify which malignant mutations within the tumor allow rogue cells to break away from the primary tumor and travel through the bloodstream and lymphatic system to metastasize throughout the body. But new research suggests an alternative mechan more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 10 -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Dec. 9, 2024: * * * * Sky announces an expanded partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery in the UK and Ireland * Existing agreement extended until early 2026 until Max, Warner Bros. Discovery's premium streaming service, launches in the UK and Ireland * After Max launch, new deal means Sky and NOW customers benefit from more content at no extra cost through bundled access to th more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Dec. 10 -- CNN issued the following news: NEW YORK, NY - (December 8, 2024) - Tonight at the 18th Annual CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute, Stephen Knight was named the 2024 CNN Hero of the Year. Hosted by CNN Anchors Anderson Cooper and Laura Coates, the global broadcast honored everyday people who are making extraordinary contributions to help improve the lives of others. Knight's organization Dogs Matter provides foster care for pets whose owners are seeking substance abuse  more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 9 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Photo by Marilyn Hesler Need to de-stress this finals week? How about spending some time with a 102-pound, want-to-be lap dog? There's also a fluffy Alaskan Malamute who loves to be smothered with hugs or everyone's favorite Goldendoodle. These friendly, furry campus visitors are part of the Deborah A. Barnes Pet Therapy Program, which partners with community organizations to offer pet therapy opportunities throughou more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 8 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: First-year head coach Fran Brown guided Syracuse to a 9-3 record and an appearance in the Holiday Bowl, the 29th bowl appearance in program history. (Photo courtesy of Syracuse University Athletics) For the third straight season, the Syracuse University football team has qualified for a bowl game, the first time the Orange have secured back-to-back-to-back postseason appearances since a run of five consecutive bowl ga more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 10 -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release: * * * Special Roast Celebrates Seth MacFarlane's Iconic Animated Series Now Available Exclusively at Punkbunnycoffee.com * * * (Los Angeles, CA) - TBS' "American Dad!" and Green Day's coffee brand Punk Bunny Coffee have brewed up a perfectly blended partnership sure to perk up fans of the iconic animated-comedy series and the five-time GRAMMY(R) Award-winning global rock supers more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 10 -- Turner Construction Co. issued the following news: * * * The development will deliver 460 much-needed residential units and premium retail spaces to San Marcos. * * * Turner Construction Company, in collaboration with Sea Breeze Properties and Safdie Rabines Architects, marked a significant milestone with the topping off of 222 North City, a transformative mixed-use development set to redefine urban living in North San Diego County. The ceremony brought together over 60 more PR

BUFFALO, New York, Dec. 10 (TNSres) -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says there are more than 900 artificial intelligence and machine learning-enabled medical devices on the market in the U.S. But as is often the case with technological innovation, the regulatory infrastructure for such devices is still forming. Last month, the FDA Digital Health Advisory Committee held a public meeting in Gait more PR