WASHINGTON, May 3 -- The Library of Congress issued the following news: * * * "The Library of Congress," a History of the Nation's Library, Publishes with Georgetown University Press "The Library of Congress: From Jefferson's Vision to the Digital Age," publishing May 2, is a new comprehensive history of the nation's library as the institution turns 225 years old. The Library of Congress is the research arm of Congress, home of the U.S. Copyright Office, and a public forum for artistic and  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The U.S. Postal Service issued the following news release: * * * 'Goodnight Moon' stamps available today North Kansas City, MO -- The U.S. Postal Service unveiled stamps based on artwork from the classic children's book "Goodnight Moon" at The Rabbit hOle, a museum that brings to life a century of American children's literature, including the book's iconic Great Green Room. "These nostalgic stamps not only celebrate the timeless charm of 'Goodnight Moon' but also highli more PR

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48512) on April 17, 2025, entitled "Nonbank Financial Intermediation (NBFI or "Shadow Banking") and Capital Markets Policy" by financial economics specialist Eva Su. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY Nonbank financial intermediation (NBFI) - sometimes known as "shadow banking" - generally refers to funding sources outside the banking system. NBFI has been an area of policy contention because of its size, more PR

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48512) on April 17, 2025, entitled "Nonbank Financial Intermediation (NBFI or "Shadow Banking") and Capital Markets Policy:" (Continued from Part 1 of 3) * * * Interconnectedness Between Nonbanks and Banks Certain nonbanks and banks are increasingly interconnected. Under normal market conditions, this "NBFI-bank nexus" could broaden financial access and be considered as having a net positive effect for more PR

CANTON, Ohio, May 2 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * 2025 NFL Draft: First-round pick signing tracker The 2025 NFL Draft is in the books. Stay up to date with which first-round draftees have agreed to deals with their respective teams with NFL.com's tracker below. All first-round rookie contracts are for four years with a fifth-year team option. Editor's note: This page will be updated as transactions occur. Booker signed his four-year ro more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 3 -- Boston University issued the following news: * * * Actor Emily Deschanel (CFA'98) Announced as BU's 2025 Commencement Speaker President Melissa Gilliam leads her first official Senior Breakfast By Amy Laskowski Actor, animal rights activist, and alum Emily Deschanel, best known for her role as Dr. Temperance "Bones" Brennan on the long-running, massively popular TV crime hit Bones, will deliver the main address at Boston University's 152nd Commencement cerem more PR

FRONT ROYAL, Virginia, May 2 -- Christendom College posted the following news: * * * Alumnus Pens New Book on Stigmata Alumnus John Clark '92 has written a new book, God's Wounds: The Remarkable Truth of Those Who Bore the Signs of Christ's Passion. Published by Catholic Answers Press, the book provides "what may be the most thorough, honest, and faithful reckoning with the stigmata ever written," making it an essential read for Catholics everywhere. In God's Wounds, Clark draws on his expe more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, May 2 [Category: BizAerospace] -- American Airlines posted the following news: * * * American Airlines is ready for a "Suite Summer" as new premium Flagship Suite seats go on sale next week * American unveils the routes for its newly designed Boeing 787-9 aircraft featuring the private Flagship Suite seats. * The inaugural international flight offering the premium Flagship Suite experience will be on June 5 from Chicago to London. * Customers wanting a taste of the s more PR

WASHINGTON, May 2 [Category: Business] -- The Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council issued the following news release: * * * April Jobs Data: A Solid Report by Raymond J. Keating - While the report for first quarter GDP was grim, the employment report for April from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics was quite good. What's up with that? There are multiple possibilities, but most likely is that employment tends to be a lagging indicator. That is, when the economy slows or declines,  more PR

ALBANY, New York, May 2 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * As REAL ID Deadline Approaches, Governor Hochul Calls on Department of Homeland Security to Surge Additional TSA Personnel to Avoid Long Waits or Safety Issues at New York Airports Governor Kathy Hochul today is reminding New Yorkers that beginning May 7, 2025, standard licenses will no longer be accepted to fly within the United States and is urging travelers to be prepared and plan ahead befor more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, May 2 -- The Australian Catholic University issued the following news: * * * Pathbreaking conference aims to reimagine disability in the Church Disability advocates and theologians from the Catholic Church including a Jesuit canon lawyer born legally blind will lead an historic conference to rethink practical Christian understandings of disability and limitation and what they might tell us about being human. Australian Catholic University's Institute of Religion and Crit more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, May 2 [Category: Business] -- The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry posted the following news: * * * Bill aims to equip students for high-demand careers May 2, 2025 Less than a minute read # The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry supports a bill to help students train for jobs in high-demand industries across the state. HB 331, sponsored by Rep. Ann Kelley (R-Lamar), would create a Career Tech Certificate Program and Career Tech Certificate Prog more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, May 3 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Watson GROWS puts spotlight on graduate student research Poster/demo competition showcases a spirit of innovation across all disciplines By Chris Kocher The new Watson Graduate Research Outcomes Workshop Series (Watson GROWS) held its first event on Tuesday -- a poster/demo competition where 45 entries showcased graduate students' spirit of innovation and discovery. The GROWS initiative -- sponsored by th more PR

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- The American Biogas Council (ABC), representing over 400 companies across the U.S. biogas supply chain, has submitted detailed comments to the U.S. Department of Treasury, urging significant revisions to the proposed regulations for the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit. In a letter dated April 10, 2025, the industry group stressed that while the credit is vital for deploying new biogas projects, current draft guidelines could unnecessarily hinder the sector's pot more ST

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- BlueGreen Alliance, a coalition of labor unions and environmental organizations, issued the following news release on May 1, 2025: * * * $2 Billion for Buy Clean Pilot Programs Under Threat During Reconciliation WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (T&I) voted yesterday in favor of a reconciliation bill proposal that would cut all unspent money for federal Buy Clean pilot programs. Buy Clean is a policy that has promoted spend more PR

LONDON, England, May 2 -- City St George's, University of London issued the following news: * * * Loan prices down as international banks bounce back in London market Bayes bi-annual commercial real estate report reveals a tentative recovery in the UK market during the second half of 2024, helped by two base rate cuts. By Chris Mahony New lending for commercial real estate (CRE) showed the first signs of recovery at the end of 2024, according to Bayes Business School's latest bi-annual repo more PR

LONDON, England, May 2 -- City St George's, University of London issued the following news: * * * Professor Anna Whitelock launches The Sun Rising: James I and the Dawn of a Global Britain at Daunt Books in Marylebone Historian of monarchy's book about King James I draws the parallels between a modern, global Britain in an identity crisis and the first monarch of the Stuarts family. By Eve Lacroix Professor Anna Whitelock launched her new book The Sun Rising: James I and the Dawn of a Globa more PR

LONDON, England, May 2 -- The City University London Bayes Business School issued the following news: * * * Loan prices down as international banks bounce back in London market Bayes bi-annual commercial real estate report reveals a tentative recovery in the UK market during the second half of 2024, helped by two base rate cuts. By Chris Mahony New lending for commercial real estate (CRE) showed the first signs of recovery at the end of 2024, according to Bayes Business School's latest bi-a more PR

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) has submitted comments to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), urging careful consideration of key factors in the implementation of the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit. In a letter dated April 10, 2025, the NCGA expressed its "deep interest in workable solutions to ensure success of agriculture crops as biofuels and creating a renewable American made fuel." The NCGA, representing over 36,000 dues-paying corn growers across 48 sta more ST

WASHINGTON, May 1 [Category: Political] -- Democracy Forward, an organization that says it advances democracy and social progress through litigation, policy and public education and regulatory engagement, issued the following news release: * * * Court Rules to Stop Trump Administration Effort to Gut Institute of Museum and Library Services American Library Association and American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Win Order to Pause Cuts to Independent Agency, Which Threaten more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 3 -- Duane Morris, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Duane Morris LLP Publishes the EEOC Litigation Review - 2025 Duane Morris LLP has released its EEOC Litigation Review - 2025, an analysis of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's enforcement lawsuit filings in 2024 and the significant legal decisions and trends impacting EEOC litigation for 2025. The review explains the impact of the EEOC's six enforcement priorities as outlined in  more PR

EAST STROUDSBURG, Pennsylvania, May 3 -- East Stroudsburg University issued the following news release: * * * ESU to Host 12th Annual Economic Outlook Summit for the Pocono Mountains on May 16 Natalie Nixon, Ph.D., creativity strategist, CEO Figure 8 Thinking, LLC, will present the keynote address at the East Stroudsburg University 12th Annual Economic Outlook Summit scheduled for Friday, May 16, 2025, from 7:30 a.m. to noon at Kalahari Resorts and Conventions in the Poconos. As CEO of Figur more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, May 3 -- The European Trade Union Institute issued the following commentary on May 2, 2025, by General Director Andrew Watt on U.S. President Trump's first 100 days: * * * European policy discussions are still very much in the shadow of events on the other side of the Atlantic. Trump's first hundred days have shaken trade relations, economic expectations and geopolitical structures to the core. European policymakers have so far made a good fist of exuding a quiet confidence  more PR

EXETER, England, May 2 -- The University of Exeter issued the following news: * * * Exeter researcher receives Frontiers Planet Prize honour An Exeter academic has been recognised by the Frontiers Planet Prize for providing a breakthrough to an important environmental issue. Professor Ben Groom from the University of Exeter Business School is part of a team that has designed a new method for calculating the benefits that arise from conserving biodiversity and nature for future generations.  more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, May 2 [Category: Religion] -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation posted the following news release: * * * FFRF TV show reveals Christian nationalist deception of biblical proportions * * * * * Watch the preview here. The Freedom From Religion Foundation's TV show this week is a change of pace: an "unsermon" about how Christian nationalists misuse the bible in epical ways. "Freethought Matters" co-hosts Dan Barker and Annie Laurie Gaylor explain how Christian n more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 3 -- The University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School issued the following news: * * * How Penn faculty are innovating their assignments Instructors at Penn are engaging students beyond the traditional essay format or exam. Some assignment formats are staples: The Blue Book exam, Canvas discussion posts, the term paper. And they're staples for good reason: They inspire critical thinking, demand synthesis of ideas, and put students in dialogue with others. But more PR

HUNTINGTON, Indiana, May 3 -- Huntington University issued the following news release: * * * Monson Publishes Biography on Renowned Missionary HU professor shares story of one of Christianity's most influential missionaries HUNTINGTON, Ind. -- Huntington University Assistant Professor of Missions and Old Testament Jordan Monson released a biography titled "Katharine Barnwell: How One Woman Revolutionized Modern Missions" on Tuesday, highlighting the life of who Monson feels is one of the mos more PR

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The Illinois Corn Growers Association (IL Corn) has called on the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Treasury Department to urgently finalize guidance on the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit, emphasizing the need for immediate inclusion of climate-smart agricultural practices. In a letter dated April 9, 2025, IL Corn stressed the time-sensitive nature of these decisions for farmers. Representing 50,000 farmers across Illinois, IL Corn highlighted the long lead t more ST

VIENNA, Austria, May 3 -- The International Press Institute issued the following news on May 2, 2025: * * * IPI Finland National Committee awards 2025 freedom of speech award to Elina Hirvonen The Freedom of Speech Award, presented by the International Press Institute (IPI) Finland National Committee, has been awarded to author, director, and journalist Elina Hirvonen. The award recognizes her dedicated, persistent, and unwavering work in promoting freedom of speech, social justice, diversity more PR

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated April 10, 2025, from Ace Ethanol LLC, Stanley, Wisconsin: * * * Attention: IRS-2025-0002 (Notice 2025-10) To: Internal Revenue Service CC:PA:01:PR (Notice 2025-10) Room 5203 P.O. Box 7604 Ben Franklin Station Washington, DC 20044 Re: IRS-2025-0002, Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit; Request for Public Comments (Notice 2025-10) * * * Ace Ethanol more ST

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * It's been 8 days, and Eugene Vindman is STILL silent on FEC report scandal It's been eight days since the bombshell report exposing that Eugene Vindman lied on his FEC report - and Vindman has stayed radio silent. Vindman claimed he spent nearly $39,000 in campaign funds on a "fundraising expense," but the money went to a Florida bookstore that sells his brother's book and hosted his book s more PR

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- The American Library Association (ALA) and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO (AFSCME) have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, including Acting Director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Keith Sonderling, the IMLS itself, President Donald Trump, and officials from the newly created U.S. DOGE Service. The complaint, filed in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, seeks declarato more ST

COVENTRY, England, May 2 -- The University of Warwick issued the following news release: * * * Local poet brings Warwick's discoveries to life in new book A brand-new poetry collection inspired by groundbreaking research at The University of Warwick has been launched as part of the University's 60th celebrations. Microscopia, written by award-winning local poet Sujatha Menon, takes an imaginative approach to science and discovery, transforming complex academic ideas into powerful and thought more PR

WASHINGTON, May 2 [Category: Health Care] -- Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine posted the following news release: * * * Physician-Led Online Nutrition Intervention Program Is Practical, Cost-Effective, and Successful at Improving Patient Health WASHINGTON, D.C.--An online physician-led plant-based nutrition intervention program for patients with type 2 diabetes is practical, cost-effective, and successful at improving patient health, finds a new study by the Physicians Committee f more PR

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news: * * * Pressley, Tonko Demand Investigation Into Trump's Attack on Smithsonian Museums, Brazen Attempt to Whitewash History Lawmakers Warn Funding Cuts, Politically Motivated Attacks Will Undermine Integrity of Smithsonian, Accuracy of Exhibits "Conditioning funding on adherence to prescribed, right-wing ideology jeopardizes the Smithsonian's legal compliance oversight and its capacity to document American more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gregory W. Meeks Votes No on Devastating Financial Services Reconciliation Bill WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05) issued the following statement after the Financial Services Committee passed a Budget Reconciliation bill that defunds the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and slashes vital federal services. "Today, I voted no on the Budget Reconciliation bill more PR

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Sarah McBride, D-Delaware, issued the following floor remarks on May 1, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise today to condemn this administration's harmful and illegal efforts to gut the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Let's be clear. This is a direct attack on rural families, veterans, caregivers, and children, including thousands of Delawarea more PR

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following floor remarks on May 1, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. President refers to the presiding officer of the Senate at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. President, I rise to discuss my concern about the chaos that is roiling the Department of Defense. Sunday will mark the 100th day of Pete Hegseth serving as Secretary of Defense. During his confirmation hearing, Mr. Hegseth said: President Trump wants a Penta more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 2 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * TeleAbsence: Poetic encounters with the past In the dim light of the lab, friends, family, and strangers watched the image of a pianist playing for them, the pianist's fingers projected onto the moving keys of a real grand piano that filled the space with music. Watching the ghostly musicians, faces and bodies blurred at their edges, several listeners shared one strong but strange c more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, May 2 [Category: TravelBiz] -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts posted the following news release: * * * The Zest of Summer In The Tropics Arrives At Four Seasons Resort And Residences Anguilla With Acclaimed Chefs, Culinary Experiences, And Endless Oceanfront Indulgence This summer, Four Seasons Resort and Residences Anguilla invites guests to embrace summer in style, where luxury meets island ease, and each day offers new ways to soak up the sun. From May through August, gu more PR

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The Thurgood Marshall College Fund posted the following news release: * * * Thurgood Marshall College Fund team member pens new book about artificial intelligence and the culture A Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) team member recently published a book about the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and what an equitable approach to it could mean for underrepresented communities. Nyjal J. Drayton, webmaster at TMCF, said he knew he wanted to write "AI For The Culture more PR

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Law firms assisted companies in the following recently announced transactions: * * * BRYAN CAVE LEIGHTON PAISNER International law firm BCLP has successfully advised SatixFy Communications Ltd. on the English law aspects of its proposed acquisition by MDA Space. MDA Space's proposed acquisition of SatixFy aims to strategically enhance MDA Space's end-to-end satellite offering as demand for next-generation digital constellations grows. SatixFy, a leader in next-generatio more ST

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 3 -- The University of Pennsylvania School of Arts and Sciences issued the following news: * * * Rob Ghrist: The soul of an artist, the mind of a mathematician Engineer, mathematician, teacher, author, and illustrator, PIK professor Robert Ghrist embraces innovation to enrich each role. Key Takeaways * Ghrist's interests, from virtual galleries to topological data analysis, shows how combining art, engineering, and mathematics sparks fresh insights and tools more PR

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- The International Water Institute (IWI), a nonprofit focused on science-based water solutions, has submitted comments to the Treasury Department and IRS regarding the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit, emphasizing the need for clear, practical, and stable regulations to foster growth in the clean fuel market. In a letter dated April 10, 2025, IWI outlined several key recommendations to ensure the successful implementation of the credit. The IWI expressed support for  more ST