ARCATA, California, Jan. 7 -- The California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt posted the following news: * * * A Life Rooted in Wonder: Kathy Simpson Honors Husband's Legacy * To honor his legacy, with a gift of $36,750 and an additional pledge of $52,500more than $89,000 in total Kathy established the Don Berry Forestry Scholarship Endowment and the Don Berry Forestry Scholarship at Cal Poly Humboldt. The fund supports undergraduate students studying what Don loved most: forestry, fire more PR

NEW YORK, Jan. 9 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, presented the following news release: * * * Accenture Invests in Profitmind to Drive Agentic AI Reinvention in Retail Sector Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has invested, through Accenture Ventures, in Profitmind, a retail technology company that has developed an agentic AI platform to help retailers automate decisions across pricing, inventory and planning. As part of this investment, Accenture and Profitmind are also entering into more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Jan. 8 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Utah issued the following news release on Jan. 6, 2026: * * * Vonnegut Estate, Authors, and Student Plaintiffs Take Utah to Court Over the Freedom to Read In Vonnegut v. Utah, plaintiffs argue that portions of HB29 (Sensitive Material Review Law) are unconstitutionally overbroad in violation of the First Amendment. * Today, the American Civil Liberties Union of Utah Foundation, Inc. (ACLU of Utah), alongside law firms Par more PR

ITHACA, New York, Jan. 8 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * AI improves flood projections under climate change * When engineers and planners design roads, bridges and dams, they rely on hydrological models intended to protect infrastructure and communities from 50- and 100-year floods. But as climate change increases the frequency and severity of floods, existing models are becoming less and less reliable, new Cornell research finds. To combat this uncertainty, physics- more PR

NEW YORK, Jan. 9 -- The Association of International Certified Professional Accountants issued the following news release: * * * AICPA Recommends Automating Extension Process for Taxpayers Affected by Federally Declared Disasters Washington, D.C. - While taxpayers are afforded a statutorily-prescribed period to replace property destroyed by a federally-declared disaster, the process for requesting an extension is not automated. The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) is recommending that the I more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 8 [Category: Health Care] -- The Alzheimer's Association posted the following news release: * * * Alzheimer's Association Part the Cloud Grants $11 Million to Develop Innovative Treatments * CHICAGO, Jan. 8, 2026 Alzheimer's Association Part the Cloud today announced more than $11 million in new investments to advance transformational therapeutics for Alzheimer's and other diseases that cause dementia. Part the Cloud is a global movement with a recognized name and imp more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary: * * * Right-to-Work States Dominate U-Haul Growth Index By John Kartch Right-to-Work states dominated the U-Haul Growth Index released this week. Americans are moving to Right-to-Work states and moving away from forced unionism states: -Among the top ten growth states in the U-Haul index, nine have a Right-to-Work law that protects workers from being forced to pay dues to union bosses as a condition of employmen more PR

NEW YORK, Jan. 8 [Category: Environment] (TNSrpt) -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release: * * * New Analysis: Clean Air Initiative Would Save New York's Working Families Nearly $7 Billion and Yield Economic Benefits in Every Corner of the State * New Yorkers will realize significant economic benefits, including household savings and new job creation, with the Clean Air Initiative, a new report from Environmental Defense Fund and Greenline Insights finds. The re more PR

NEW YORK, Jan. 8 [Category: Environment] -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release: * * * Arizona Attorney General Secures Historic Groundwater Settlement for Rural Arizona * (PEARCE, AZ - Jan. 8. 2026) Rural Arizonans are losing homes and their communities to unsustainable groundwater pumping, and Arizona's attorney general has just won them $11 million to offset the harmful impacts of industrial-level agriculture in a settlement announced today. The settlement a more PR

NEW YORK, Jan. 8 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Arrest of Ugandan Activist Ahead of Elections Spells Trouble * On December 30, 2025, two weeks before Uganda's January 15, 2026 elections, security forces raided the home of Sarah Bireete, a prominent human rights activist and government critic, and arrested her. Three days later, longer than the legally allowed 48 hours, Bireete was brought before the chief magistrates' court in Kampala and c more PR

NEW YORK, Jan. 8 [Category: Sociological] -- The Vera Institute of Justice, an organization that says its mission is to end overcriminalization and mass incarceration of people of color, immigrants and people experiencing poverty, posted the following news release: * * * As Federal Immigration Crackdown Intensifies, Coalition Calls for Major Investment in Legal Services and Swift Passage of Key Protection Bills * NEW YORK After a Minneapolis resident was horrifically shot and killed by a fed more PR

ROCKVILLE, Maryland, Jan. 7 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Society of Addiction Medicine posted the following news wrap up: * * * The ASAM Weekly for January 6, 2026 * This Week in the ASAM Weekly Dear readers, Please enjoy the following most-read news articles from 2025. See you next week, Nicholas Athanasiou, MD, MBA, DFASAM Editor in Chief with Co-Editors: Brandon Aden, MD, MPH, FASAM, John A. Fromson, MD; Sarah Messmer, MD, FASAM; Jack Woodside, MD Apply to be th more PR

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 8 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Demands Answers from Instacart about Algorithmic Pricing * January 8, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today sent a letter to online grocery shopping platform Instacart demanding more information about its use of algorithmic pricing and price-setting experiments after a recent report revealed Instacart users were being charged significan more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- The Attorneys General from the states of Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) opposing several proposed rules that they argue threaten the fundamental purpo more ST

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 8 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Audio & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul is a Guest on MS Now's "Morning Joe" * Earlier this morning, Governor Hochul was a guest on MS Now's "Morning Joe." AUDIO: The Governor's remarks are available in audio form here. A rush transcript of the Governor's remarks is available below: Mika Brzezinski, Morning Joe: Today, democratic Governor Kathy Hochul of New York is announcing. Her plan more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Jan. 8 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Bilott Speaking at Two North Carolina Screenings of GenX Documentary Premiere * Taft's Rob Bilott will be speaking at Chapel Hill, NC, on Jan. 14 and Durham, NC, on Jan. 15 for the pre-screenings of the documentary " GenX: The Saga of Forever Chemicals! " Learn more here. Dubbed by The New York Times Magazine as " The Lawyer Who Became DuPont's Worst Nightmare " in an article publi more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, Jan. 9 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Binghamton University hosts MLK Fireside Chat As part of the 2026 MLK series, the campus welcomes Damola Adamolekun, CEO, Red Lobster Holdings By Kim Mousseau The Binghamton University Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, in partnership with the Distinguished Speaker committee, will host the MLK Series Fireside Chat with Damola Adamolekun on Wednesday, Jan. 28, at the Anderson Center Osterhout Co more PR

NEW YORK, Jan. 7 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release: * * * Bronx Woman Sentenced In Nationwide Sweepstakes Fraud Scheme Targeting The Elderly * United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, announced today that RICKI RICKALINE GIBBS was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Kenneth M. Karas to 51 months in prison for perpetrating a multi-year scheme to defraud elderly victims across the United Sta more PR

BROOKLYN, New York, Jan. 9 (TNSjou) -- Brooklyn Law School issued the following news: * * * A Lasting Tribute: The Andrew Schwartz '84 Memorial Scholarship Endowment Takes Shape Andrew "Andy" Schwartz '84, whose 37-year career in New York City government was defined by dedication, mentorship, and impact, is now being honored through an endowed scholarship in his name at Brooklyn Law School. Established by the Schwartz family, the Andrew Schwartz '84 Memorial Fund supports students pursuing pu more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 9 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Jan. 8, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom delivers final State of the State Address, honoring California's past and reaffirming a brighter future for all Today, Governor Gavin Newsom delivered his final State of the State address before a joint session of the state legislature. In his remarks, he reaffirmed California's role as a national beacon for democracy, and an economic engine with conscien more PR

NEW YORK, Jan. 8 [Category: Environment] -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following statement by california senior director Katelyn Roedner Sutter: * * * California Shows Climate Policy is an Affordability Solution, Needed Now More than Ever * "Climate change threatens our health, lives and economy. Confronting it requires committed engagement, partnership and investment. While the Trump Administration flirts with disaster in embracing isolationism, blocking clean energy progress more PR

LAKE SUCCESS, New York, Jan. 9 -- Canon USA issued the following news release: * * * Canon Introduces New Full-Color Label Printer 8-inch Pigment-based Printer: Designed for Versatile Use & To Create High-Quality Labels * MELVILLE, N.Y., January 8, 2026 - Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, proudly introduces its latest innovation in full-color label printing: Canon's LG-P800 printer, a versatile printer designed to help users create high-quality stunning 8-inch-wide  more PR

WATERTOWN, Massachusetts, Jan. 8 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc., a provider of transportation planning, engineering, design, land development and environmental services, posted the following news: * * * Catholic Health Opens $500M Patient Care Pavilion in West Islip * Catholic Health has officially opened its new Patient Care Pavilion at Good Samaritan University Hospital in West Islip, celebrating the ribbon cutting of a $500 million, 300,000-square-foot expansi more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 9 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia posted the following news release on Jan. 7, 2026: * * * Cocaine trafficker who distributed millions of dollars of illegal drugs sentenced to federal prison Maurice Lynch has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for his role in a nationwide cocaine trafficking conspiracy, during which he sold approximately two million dollars' worth of cocaine from a Fairburn, Georgia residence. "Lynch was part o more PR

NEW YORK, Jan. 9 -- The Columbia Law School issued the following news: * * * Academic Focus: Center for Constitutional Governance The center focuses on the spaces where democracy thrives, and where it doesn't. * Columbia Law School's Center for Constitutional Governance (CCG) has a deliberately broad mission: to provide a forum for thinking about constitutional and administrative law. In doing so, the center brings together the Law School's public law faculty, academics from other Columbia  more PR

NEW YORK, Jan. 9 (TNSjou) -- Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Interpersonal and Self-Inflicted Violence Linked to Temperature Spikes Warming temperatures are connected to increases in violence-related hospital visits--including both interpersonal and self-inflicted violence--according to a new analysis of 14 years of Medicaid claims data. The study is led by researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. The findings are more PR

NEW YORK, Jan. 9 -- Columbia University's Teachers College issued the following news on Jan. 7, 2026: * * * Paving the Path to Career Success New Alumni Mentorship program facilitated by TC Alumni Relations and TC NEXT supports alumni throughout their career journeys * To forge new connections among TC's alumni network and offer opportunities for personalized growth, TC Alumni Relations and TC NEXT are connecting TC grads through its newly revamped Alumni Mentorship program, unveiled this m more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- The Congressional Black Caucus issued the following news release: * * * Congressional Black Caucus Statement on Child Federal Assistance Programs * On January 6th, 2026, the U.S House Department of Health and Human Services froze access to over $10 billion in federal childcare and family assistance funds in California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, and New York. These actions taken by the administration target three federal assistance programs, including the Childcare  more PR

NEW YORK, Jan. 8 [Category: Media] -- PEN America, an organization that says it stands at the intersection of literature and human rights to protect free expression, posted the following news release: * * * Congressional Subpoena of Journalist Threatens Press Freedom * (WASHINGTON) - PEN America is alarmed over a congressional subpoena targeting investigative journalist Seth Harp, who was wrongly accused of "leaking classified intel" and "doxxing" a Delta Force member in a post on the X soci more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE VOTES TO RESTORE HEALTHCARE COVERAGE FOR MILLIONS OF AMERICANS * (Washington, D.C.)Today, Congressman Joe Morelle voted to pass legislation in the House of Representatives to make healthcare more accessible for millions of Americans. Passage of H.R.1834 (link is external) in the House of Representatives marks the first step towards restoring critical healthcare tax credits  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE'S STATEMENT ON THE MINNESOTA SHOOTING OF RENEE NICOLE GOOD * (Washington, D.C.)Today, Congressman Joe Morelle released the following statement: "The death of Renee Nicole Good is an unacceptable and needless tragedy. This death lies squarely at the feet of the Trump administration. It is the result of reckless rhetoric, dangerous policy choices, and the aggressive deploym more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Gwen Moore Slams Trump Administration Effort to Hurt Families, Target Blue States * The Trump administration announced an indiscriminate and harmful freeze on over $12 billion in critical child care funding in all states and another $8 billion in Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF program), the Child Care and Development Fund, and Social Services Block grant funding for Califo more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney Celebrates House Passage of Funding Package Including Key NY-24 Water Projects * Washington, D.C. - Congresswomen Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today announced the House passage of the CJS-Interior-Energy and Water appropriations funding package, which includes funding for several priority Community Project Funding initiatives she submitted on behalf of communities across New York's  more PR

YONKERS, New York, Jan. 9 (TNSrep) -- Consumer Reports posted the following news release: * * * Consumer Reports statement on New York Attorney General inquiry into Instacart's algorithmic pricing experiments Following a joint report (https://www.consumerreports.org/money/questionable-business-practices/instacart-ai-pricing-experiment-inflating-grocery-bills-a1142182490/) by Consumer Reports, Groundwork Collaborative, and More Perfect Union revealing that Instacart conducted AI-driven pricing more PR

ITHACA, New York, Jan. 8 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Cornell astronomer honored for achievement in observational research * Anna Y. Q. Ho, assistant professor of astronomy in the College of Arts and Sciences, has been awarded the 2026 Newton Lacy Pierce Prize by the American Astronomical Society (AAS). Given annually for outstanding achievement in observational astronomical research based on measurements of radiation from an astronomical object, the Pierce Prize  more PR

ARMONK, New York, Jan. 8 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- IBM issued the following news release: * * * Datavault AI Expands IBM Collaboration to Deploy Enterprise-Grade AI at the Edge with Available Infrastructure's SanQtum AI Platform * New York, NY January 8, 2026 Datavault AI Inc. (Nasdaq: DVLT), a leader in instant data monetization & enterprise digital twins, announced it will deliver enterprise-grade AI performance at the edge in New York and Philadelphia through an expanded colla more PR

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 8 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * DEC Seeks Public Input on Draft Policy to Improve Access to Outdoor Recreation for People with Disabilities * Written Comments Accepted until Monday, March 9; Virtual Public Meeting on Wednesday, February 4 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton today announced the release of a draft Commissioner Policy to improv more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Jan. 9 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan posted the following news release on Jan. 8, 2026: * * * Detroit Man Pleads Guilty in Half-Million Dollar Pandemic Unemployment Insurance Fraud, ID-Theft Scheme A Detroit resident pleaded guilty yesterday related to an extensive unemployment insurance fraud and identity theft scheme, announced United States Attorney Jerome F. Gorgon Jr. Nicholas Overton, 32, pleaded guilty today before Judge Den more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Dingell Demands Answers from Uber on Failure to Prevent and Respond to Sexual Assaults by Drivers * Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) today sent the following letter to Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi, expressing concern and demanding answers from the company regarding its response to reports of sexual assault and harassment by its users. This letter comes as a follow-up to a September letter and su more PR

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Jan. 7 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Diplomacy Students Attend UN Press Conference * Students from the School of Diplomacy and International Relations attended the United Nations Daily Press Briefing on November 14 at the UN Headquarters in New York. The briefing was hosted by the Office of the Spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General and the Spokesperson for the President of the General Assembly. This unique opportunity gave students an more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 [Category: Sociological] -- The American Economic Liberties Project posted the following news release: * * * Economic Liberties Applauds New York AG for Investigating Instacart * New York, NY Following news that New York Attorney General Letitia James is looking into Instacart 's pricing practices, following a investigation from Groundwork Collaborative, More Perfect Union, and Consumer Reports that shed light on the company's use of differential algorithmic pricing tools, more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has issued a final rule approving a source-specific revision to New York's state implementation plan (SIP). This action establishes specific air quality requirements for Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, Rochester, New York. The approval focuses on a specialized piece of equipment at the facility known as "72 Machine," a solvent-based film coating machine used to produce medical testing slides. Understanding RACT and VOCs Under  more PR

NEW YORK, Jan. 8 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * EU Leaders' Syria Visit an Opportunity to Bolster Rights * On January 9, the European Union's highest-level leaders, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and EU Council President Antonio Costa, are set to meet with Syrian leaders in Damascus for their first-ever visit to the country. Von der Leyen and Costa should use this significant moment to press for a rights-respecting transition in more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration issued the following fact sheet: * * * Engineered Material Arresting System (EMAS) Background The runway safety area (RSA) enhances the safety of aircraft that undershoot, overrun, or veer off the runway. The RSA provides a clear, graded area which provides additional space for pilots to bring their aircraft to a safe stop. Though RSAs vary in size by runway, they can be as large as 500 feet wide an more PR

AKRON, Ohio, Jan. 9 -- FirstEnergy Transmission, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy, issued the following news release: * * * FirstEnergy Transmission, LLC Announces Extension of Exchange Offer for its 4.750% Senior Notes Due 2033 FAIRMONT, W.Va., Jan. 8, 2026 -- FirstEnergy Transmission, LLC ("FET" or the "Company") a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) and a holding company of electric transmission companies operating in Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Maryland and Virginia, today announ more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 [Category: Science] -- The Food and Water Watch posted the following news release on Jan. 8, 2026: * * * Federal Spending Package Would Cut Lead Pipe Replacement Funding "No one in the wealthiest nation on Earth should be subjected to this antiquated risk." * Today, the House of Representatives is slated to pass a spending package that cuts funding for lead service line replacements. The legislation (HR 6938) will fund a portion of the federal government, including the En more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * NEW: For Josh Riley, the Political Fight Over Affordability Is Also a Legal One [NOTUS] * New reporting spotlights Riley's work as the only Member of Congress to involve himself in legal cases over utility price hikes As utility companies continue to crush Upstate New Yorkers with skyrocketing energy bills, new reporting from NOTUS highlights the unprecedented steps Congressman J more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand, Colleagues Demand Answers On Trump Administration Decision To Divert Federal Agents For Immigration Enforcement * Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand joined 29 Senate Democratic colleagues in sending a letter to President Trump, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, and Attorney General Pam Bondi demanding answers on the impact of the administration's decision to pull thou more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 8 [Category: BizConsulting] (TNSrpt) -- Bain and Co., a management consulting firm, posted the following news release: * * * Global healthcare private equity hits record $190 billion deal value in 2025--Bain & Company * An uptick in $1 billion-plus deals powered the surge, overcoming a second-quarter tariff-related slowdown * Deal volume was second-highest on record, and exit value jumped to $156 billion as sponsor-to-sponsor deals bounced back from recent lows  more PR

NEW YORK, Jan. 9 -- Goldman Sachs Group, an investment banking, securities and investment management firm, issued the following news release on Jan. 7, 2026: * * * Goldman Sachs Announces Agreement to Transition Apple Card Program to Chase The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS) today announced that the firm has entered into an agreement to transition the Apple Card program and associated accounts to Chase. "This transaction substantially completes the narrowing of our focus in our consumer more PR

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 8 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces 180-Acre Expansion of Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve on Long Island * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a 180-acre expansion of Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve in Suffolk County to protect vulnerable coastal habitats. Featuring a diverse mix of woodlands, wetlands and coastal bluffs, this parcel of land was listed as a priority project in the New York more PR

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 8 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Completion of $19.5 Million Renovation Project at the Egg Performing Arts Center * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the completion of a $19.5 million interior renovation at The Egg Performing Arts Center that modernized the building while honoring its original design. The transformative capital project, the first of its kind since the building was constructed nea more PR

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 8 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Investments to Deliver Universal Child Care for New York Children Under Five -- Governor & Mayor Mamdani to Launch Free Child Care for Two-Year-Olds in NYC * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced an unprecedented investment as the next step to deliver affordable, universal child care for children under five years of age across New York State. The Governor will partner more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Jan. 8 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Polis Applauds U.S. House For Supporting Extension of Federal Health Care Tax Credits; Senate Must Now Act to Protect Coloradans From Skyrocketing Costs * DENVER \- Today, the U.S. House of Representatives took an important bipartisan step toward extending the Affordable Care Act's (ACA) Enhanced Premium Tax Credits (EPTCs), which expired at the end of 2025, advancing legislation that  more PR

NEW YORK, Jan. 7 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * HBO Max Renews THE PITT For A Third Season Ahead Of The Season Two Debut * * During the season two premiere event in Los Angeles tonight, Casey Bloys, Chairman and CEO, HBO and HBO Max Content, officially announced the renewal of the Emmy (r) -winning medical drama THE PITT, from John Wells Productions and Warner Bros. Television, created by R. Scott G more PR

NEW YORK, Jan. 8 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * HBO Original Two-Part Documentary MEL BROOKS: THE 99 YEAR OLD MAN! Debuts January 22 * * The HBO Original two-part documentary MEL BROOKS: THE 99 YEAR OLD MAN!, directed by award-winning filmmakers Judd Apatow (HBO's Emmy (r) -winning "The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling") and Michael Bonfiglio (HBO's Emmy (r) -winning "George Carlin's American Dream"), more PR

NEW YORK, Jan. 8 [Category: Political] -- The Hispanic Federation, an organization that supports and strengthens Latino institutions through education, health, immigration, civic engagement, economic empowerment and the environment, issued the following news release: * * * Hispanic Federation Denounces ICE Agents Shooting and Killing of Renee Good and Calls for Immediate ICE Oversight * New York, NY - Yesterday video was published that showed Renee Good, US Citizen, being shot and killed by  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks Blasts Trump's Withdrawal From 66 International Organizations * Washington, D.C. \- Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today issued a statement on Trump's withdrawal from 66 international organizations, including 31 United Nations entities. "President Trump's withdrawal from these vital internationa more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks Delivers Remarks at Bipartisan Classified Briefing on Venezuela * Washington, D.C. \- Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today delivered the following remarks, as prepared, while co-leading a bipartisan House Member classified briefing on the Trump administration's military operations into Venezuela t more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks Requests Rubio's Attendance for Public Hearing on Venezuela * Washington, D.C. - Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, invited Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Deputy Secretary Chris Landau to participate in a special meeting Meeks and Committee Democrats will host on Wednesday, January 14th. Despite more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks, Amo, Garcia Demand Investigation into Trump Despot-Whisperer Witkoff's Sketchy Business Dealings * Washington, DC - Representatives Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Gabe Amo, Vice Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the House Oversight Committee, sent a lett more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following commentary to the New York Times on Jan. 6, 2026: * * * New York Times Opinion: Ranking Member Jamie Raskin - Jan. 6 Never Ended Tuesday is a heavy day for the police officers who fought to put down the bloody insurrection at the Capitol five years ago. It is also a solemn day for the F.B.I. agents and federal prosecutors who worked the largest criminal investigation in A more PR

NEW YORK, Jan. 8 [Category: Environment] -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release: * * * House Passes Funding Bills with Important Guardrails on President Trump * (WASHINGTON, D.C.) - The U.S. House of Representatives today passed a package of three funding bills responsible for most of the government's environmental protection and clean energy programs: the Commerce-Justice-Science, Energy and Water Development, and Interior and Environment appropriations bills. T more PR

NEW YORK, Jan. 8 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Houthi Detentions Halting Aid in Crisis-Hit Yemen * * Houthi authorities have arbitrarily detained at least 69 UN staff and dozens of civil society staff over the last 18 months and have not provided them with due process. * The Houthis' stepped-up detentions of civil society and UN agency members risk increasing the humanitarian aid crisis in Yemen, already one of the worst situations in th more PR

NEW YORK, Jan. 8 -- Rockefeller University posted the following news: * * * How the brain creates facial expressions * When a baby smiles at you, it's almost impossible not to smile back. This spontaneous reaction to a facial expression is part of the back-and-forth that allows us to understand each other's emotions and mental states. Faces are so important to social communication that we've evolved specialized brain cells just to recognize them, as Rockefeller University's Winrich Freiwal more PR

NEW YORK, Jan. 9 -- Hunter College, a constituent college of the City University of New York, issued the following news: * * * Hunter College High Student Wins National Science Competition Miles Wu is miles ahead of most students his age when it comes to science: He's already something of an inventor, having discovered that a kind of origami might one day be used to engineer strong, lightweight shelters that can be rapidly deployed to areas during natural disasters. The Hunter College High S more PR

NEW YORK, Jan. 9 -- Hunter College, a constituent college of the City University of New York, issued the following news: * * * Hunter Researcher: Most Americans Will Face Unaffordable Healthcare Costs Don't think that just because you have health insurance you won't face burdensome medical costs sometime during your life. Most Americans will be burdened by unaffordable healthcare costs before they die -- more than found in earlier estimates, according to a new study published in JAMA: Intern more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Bacon Op-ed in The New York Times: Trump Needs to Change Course on Venezuela * Washington - In a new op-ed published in The New York Times, Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) discussed the latest developments in Venezuela and the need for the Trump administration to back Venezuela's rightfully elected leaders. You can read the op-ed published in The New York Times here or below: Political pundits love b more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 8 -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news release: * * * Professor Katz Speaks at Brandeis Center for Human Rights and Gratz College * IU McKinney Professor Robert Katz spoke at the Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights and at Gratz College. Professor Katz is well known for his expertise in the area of antisemitism and the law. On November 10, Professor Katz took part in a panel discussion on the topic of Title VI and the F more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Jan. 8 -- Texas A&M University posted the following news: * * * Inside one of the world's largest controlled explosions: The Detonation Research Test Facility * From industrial safety and Mach-speed propulsions to the birth of diamonds and the death of stars, Texas A&M's colossal detonation facility turns raw explosions into groundbreaking discoveries. Media Credit: Texas A&M University College of Engineering/Ms. Lois Rockwell. * * * * Stretching almost twice the le more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10054) on Jan. 7, 2026, by macroeconomic policy specialist Marc Labonte. Here are excerpts: * * * Introduction to Financial Services: The Federal Reserve Structure of the Federal Reserve The Federal Reserve Act of 1913 created the Federal Reserve (Fed) as the nation's central bank. The Fed is composed of 12 regional Federal Reserve banks overseen by a Board of Governors in Was more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11751) on Jan. 7, 2026, by macroeconomic policy specialist Marc Labonte: * * * Introduction to U.S. Economy: Monetary Policy Topic The Federal Reserve (Fed), the nation's central bank, is responsible for monetary policy. This In Focus explains how monetary policy works. Typically, when the Fed wants to stimulate the economy, it reduces short-term interest rates to make policy mo more PR

NEW YORK, Jan. 8 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Iran: Authorities' Renewed Cycle of Protest Bloodshed * (Beirut) - Iranian authorities have unleashed a deadly crackdown on protesters across the country since December 28, 2025, marked by security forces' unlawful use of force and firearms and mass arbitrary arrests, Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch said today. The organizations' findings reveal how security forcesincluding the Is more PR

NEW YORK, Jan. 8 [Category: International] -- The International Rescue Committee posted the following news release: * * * The IRC is deeply concerned by the current escalation of violence in Aleppo, which once again places civilians at grave risk * Amman, Jordan, January 8, 2026 Juan Gabriel Wells, International Rescue Committee's (IRC) Country Director for Syria, says: "In just the past two days, more than 30,000 people have been forced to flee their homes, seeking safety in other parts  more PR

NEW YORK, Jan. 9 -- Hughes Hubbard and Reed, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Jeremy Paner Discusses Compliance Implications of Chevron Quantum Bid for Lukoil Assets Jeremy Paner discussed the potential compliance implications of the reported joint bid between Chevron and U.S. private equity firm Quantum Capital Group for Lukoil's non-Russian assets. Speaking to Energy Intelligence, Paner discussed how bids for Lukoil's remaining international assets, which span roughly a dozen c more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * JOINT DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP STATEMENT ON PASSAGE OF THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT TAX CREDIT EXTENSION * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark and Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar issued the following statement: Today is a historic day. House Democrats, alongside 17 of our Republican colleagues, successfully passed legislation to more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * JOINT DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP STATEMENT ON PASSAGE OF THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT TAX CREDIT EXTENSION * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark and Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar issued the following statement: Today is a historic day. House Democrats, alongside 17 of our Republican colleagues, successfully passed legislation to restore the Affordable Ca more PR

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 8 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * Joint Statement from DEC Commissioner Amanda Lefton and NYSERDA President and CEO Doreen M. Harris * The Trump administration's decision to step back from the foundational treaty that underpins international cooperation on climate change is yet another setback but it will not slow New York down. Governor Kathy Hochul has made clear that New York will keep moving  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Kennedy Slams Trump and Congressional Republicans on Expiration of Enhanced ACA Tax Credits * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) delivered a forceful speech on the House Floor, calling attention to the expiration of the enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits. In his remarks, Kennedy warned of the immediate economic harm facing millions of families in Western New more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, 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 on Jan. 7, 2026: * * * Krishnamoorthi Warns DHS Proposal Could Aid CCP, Harm U.S. Competitiveness Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party sent a l more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON HOUSE FLOOR: "VOTE YES ON EXTENDING THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT TAX CREDITS" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor, where he emphasized that Democrats are following through on their commitment to protect healthcare and urged a yes vote on extending the expired Affordable Care Act tax credits for three years. LEADER JEF more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON HOUSE FLOOR: "VOTE YES ON EXTENDING THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT TAX CREDITS" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor, where he emphasized that Democrats are following through on their commitment to protect healthcare and urged a yes vote on extending the expired Affordable Care Act tax credits for three years. LEADER JEFFRIES : I rise today, Mr.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON PBS: "THIS OUT-OF-CONTROL ADMINISTRATION NEEDS TO BE REINED IN" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on PBS NewsHour, where he made clear that Republicans must join Democrats in keeping the out-of-control Trump administration accountable for its repeated abuse of power, in Venezuela and in communities like Minneapolis. AMNA NAWAZ more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON PBS: "THIS OUT-OF-CONTROL ADMINISTRATION NEEDS TO BE REINED IN" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on PBS NewsHour, where he made clear that Republicans must join Democrats in keeping the out-of-control Trump administration accountable for its repeated abuse of power, in Venezuela and in communities like Minneapolis. AMNA NAWAZ: First up, Representative more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON RETIREMENT ANNOUNCEMENT OF STENY HOYER * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement after Steny Hoyer announced he would not seek another term in the House of Representatives: Congressman Steny Hoyer's legendary career has been defined by his principled leadership, unmatched dedication to public service and co more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON RETIREMENT ANNOUNCEMENT OF STENY HOYER * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement after Steny Hoyer announced he would not seek another term in the House of Representatives: Congressman Steny Hoyer's legendary career has been defined by his principled leadership, unmatched dedication to public service and commitment to the People's H more PR

NEW YORK, Jan. 8 -- The Conference Board issued the following news release: * * * LEI for South Korea Inched Up in November * For Release 10:30 AM ET, January 8, 2026 Using the Composite Indexes: The Leading Economic Index (LEI) provides an early indication of significant turning points in the business cycle and where the economy is heading in the near term. The Coincident Economic Index (CEI) provides an indication of the current state of the economy. Additional details are below. The C more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Jan. 9 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Jan. 8, 2026: * * * NYSDOL Issues Guidance on Healthy Terminals Act Amendments Effective January 1, 2026 At a Glance * NYSDOL posted employer guidance on the amendments to the state's Healthy Terminals Act (HTA), adopting new wage, benefit, holiday, and vacation requirements for employees at JFK and LaGuardia Airports. * Guidance explains much of the impact amended HTA, but a number of questions und more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Malliotakis Secures Nearly $1 Million for New York Law Enforcement * (WASHINGTON, D.C.) Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) applauded the House passage of the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2026, which includes nearly $1 million in funding she earmarked for New York law enforcement. One of three appropriations bills passed by the House  more PR

NEW YORK, Jan. 9 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on Jan. 8, 2026, to the Spectator: * * * The Young Women Hypnotised by Polanski By Douglas Murray A friend mentioned to me last week that a third of young women in the UK are planning to vote for the Green party under its wonderful new leader, Zack Polanski. Bad as I tend to expect things to be, even I thought that surely things can't be that bad. However I dutifully entered the terms 'Polanski' and 'yo more PR

NEW YORK, Jan. 9 -- McGraw-Hill Education issued the following news release: * * * McGraw Hill Expands Literacy Franchise with Launch of New Core English Language Arts Curriculum for Grades 6-12 Summit! for grades 6-8 and Soar! for grades 9-12 are grounded in research and offer a digital experience powered by data-driven insights to personalize learning * COLUMBUS, Ohio (January 8, 2026) - McGraw Hill, Inc. (NYSE: MH) ("McGraw Hill"), a leading global provider of education solutions for pre more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 8, 2026: * * * Meeks Blasts Trump's Withdrawal From 66 International Organizations Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today issued a statement on Trump's withdrawal from 66 international organizations, including 31 United Nations entities. "President Trump's withdrawal from these vital i more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 8, 2026: * * * Meeks Requests Rubio's Attendance for Public Hearing on Venezuela Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, invited Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Deputy Secretary Chris Landau to participate in a special meeting Meeks and Committee Democrats will host on Wednesday, January 14t more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 8, 2026: * * * Meeks, Amo, Garcia Demand Investigation into Trump Despot-Whisperer Witkoff's Sketchy Business Dealings President Donald Trump's Special Envoy to the Middle East and Russia, Steve Witkoff, continues to make money off his family's corrupt crypto scheme while negotiating with some of the company's biggest investors on behalf of  more PR

NEW YORK, Jan. 8 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of New York issued the following news release: * * * Michael Gilfeather Elected as a Class A Director to New York Fed Board of Directors * NEW YORKThe Federal Reserve Bank of New York announced that Michael J. Gilfeather, president and chief executive officer of Orange Bank and Trust Company, has been elected as a Class A Director representing Group 2, which consists of banks with capital and surplus greater than $40 million and less than $2 billi more PR

NEW YORK, Jan. 7 [Category: BizHospital] -- Mount Sinai Health System posted the following news release: * * * Mount Sinai Health System Receives $8.5 Million NIH Grant Renewal to Advance Research on Long-Term Outcomes in Children With Congenital Heart Disease * The National Institutes of Health has awarded the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai an $8.5 million renewal grant to continue groundbreaking work aimed at understanding and improving long-term outcomes for children with congeni more PR

TOKYO, Japan, Jan. 9 -- MUFG Bank issued the following news release: * * * MUFG to Establish a Universal Bank in the European Union MUFG Bank (Europe) N.V. and MUFG Securities (Europe) N.V. to merge Tokyo, 8 January 2026 --- MUFG and MUFG Bank, today announced their intention to establish a universal banking platform in the European Union (EU), merging MUFG Securities (Europe) N.V. into MUFG Bank (Europe) N.V. The universal bank, headquartered in Amsterdam, will enable MUFG to expand the r more PR

NEW YORK, Jan. 8 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Myanmar: Critical Hearings in Rohingya Genocide Case * (The Hague) - International Court of Justice (ICJ) hearings in the Myanmar genocide case highlight the need for justice for the ethnic Rohingya, Burmese Rohingya Organisation UK, Global Justice Center, Human Rights Watch, Refugee Women for Peace and Justice, and Women's Peace Network said today. Hearings on the merits of the case begin on Ja more PR

NEW YORK, Jan. 9 -- The National Multiple Sclerosis Society issued the following news: * * * Wisconsin Launches Data-Driven Initiative to Cut MS Diagnosis Delay and Expand Access to Care Wisconsin pilot is part of the National MS Society and Genentech partnership to address MS care gaps * The National Multiple Sclerosis Society together with the Wisconsin Collaborative for Healthcare Quality (WCHQ), is launching a new statewide effort aimed at reducing delays in multiple sclerosis (MS) diag more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 8 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts posted the following news release: * * * New Jersey Man Pleads Guilty to Participating in Scheme to Generate Revenue for North Korean Weapons Programs * BOSTON - A New Jersey man pleaded guilty yesterday in federal court in Boston to his involvement in a scheme to generate revenue for the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) weapons of mass destruction (WMD) programs. The scheme involve more PR

NEW YORK, Jan. 9 -- Newmark Group posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Arranges $113 Million Financing for San Fernando Mixed-Use Campus on Behalf of Affinius Capital and Pendulum Property Partners Newmark announces the Company has arranged $113 million in financing for The Mix, a 469,749-square-foot, three-building mixed-use campus situated roughly 25 acres in the heart of Los Angeles' San Fernando Valley. Newmark's Debt & Structured Finance team led by Co-President Jonathan Fire more PR

NEW YORK, Jan. 9 -- Newmark Group posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Completes Sale of Note Secured By 600 California, Class A Office Tower Located In San Francisco's North Financial District Newmark announces the Company has arranged the sale of the note secured by 600 California Street, a 359,883-square-foot high rise office asset situated in San Francisco's North Financial District. Newmark Executive Vice Chairman and President, Western Region Capital Markets Steven Golubchi more PR

NEW YORK, Jan. 9 -- Newmark Group posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Launches Living Capital Markets Business in Frankfurt Newmark is further expanding its commitment to the German residential investment market, hiring four experienced specialists in Frankfurt. The new additions include Head of Living Capital Markets Frankfurt & Director Theresa Marienfeld, Director Gordon Hembus and Vice Presidents Markus Taylor and Jan Wallerand. "The fact that we have been able to attract fo more PR

NEW YORK, Jan. 8 [Category: Health Care] -- The New York Health and Hospitals posted the following news release: * * * NYC Health + Hospitals Unveils New Systemwide Collaborative Mural Created by Its Five Hospital-Based Violence Interruption Programs The public health care system's first mural created through systemwide collaboration represents its Hospital-based Violence Interruption Programs' (HVIP) shared commitment to addressing violence and healing impacted communities HVIP programs uti more PR

NEW YORK, Jan. 8 [Category: Health Care] -- The New York Health and Hospitals posted the following news release: * * * NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health Launches Pharmacy Home Delivery Program Across New York City * New service delivers prescriptions directly to patients' homes, advancing health equity and ensuring faster, more reliable access to essential medications across all five boroughs Jan 08, 2026 New York, NY NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health today announced the launch of  more PR

NEW YORK, Jan. 8 [Category: Law/Legal] -- New York Civil Liberties Union issued the following news release: * * * NYCLU Response to Kristi Noem's Comments in New York City * NEW YORK CITY - Today, U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem held a press conference in New York City where she attacked local protections for immigrant New Yorkers and promised further ICE actions. In response, the New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) issued the following statement, attributable to Executive Di more PR

ROCHESTER, New York, Jan. 9 -- Paychex, a provider of integrated human capital management solutions for payroll, human resources, retirement and insurance services, issued the following news release on Jan. 8, 2026: * * * Paychex and PayPal Team Up to Bring Direct Deposit Alternatives Into Paychex Flex(R) Perks Paychex Flex Perks expands to 25 employee benefit offerings with PayPal integration * Paychex, Inc. (Nasdaq: PAYX), an industry-leading human capital management (HCM) company, announ more PR

AKRON, Ohio, Jan. 9 -- FirstEnergy issued the following news release: * * * PUCO Approves FirstEnergy Settlement, Delivering Customer Benefits FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) announced that the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) has approved a comprehensive settlement agreement that will deliver $275 million in restitution and refunds to Ohio Edison, The Illuminating Company and Toledo Edison customers. The PUCO's approval of the collaborative settlement represents a significant step fo more PR

SCHAUMBURG, Illinois, Jan. 9 -- Motorola Solutions issued the following news release: * * * RealReal Transforms Operations with Motorola Solutions AI-Enabled Video Security Technology Visual intelligence automates intake for thousands of luxury items and helps cut asset-protection operating expenses by 60% * San Francisco and Chicago - January 8, 2026 - In the world of luxury resale, every item is a unique SKU, making inventory intake a significant challenge. The RealReal (NYSE: REAL), the  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Laura Gillen, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gillen Helps Pass Bipartisan Extension of ACA Tax Credits to Protect Affordable Health Care * WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) released the following statement: "Today, House Democrats, joined by a few Republicans, delivered a major victory for the millions of Americans whose health care premiums skyrocketed after the ACA tax credits expired," said Rep. Gillen. "I w more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. John Mannion, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Representative Mannion (NY-22) Introduces Bipartisan, Bicameral Immersive Technology Bill to Modernize Workforce Training and Prepare American Workers for Jobs of The Future * WASHINGTON, D.C. Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) today introduced the bipartisan and bicameral Immersive Technology for the American Workforce Act (link is external) to expand the use of virtual reality, augmented reali more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Khanna and Massie Call for the Appointment of a Special Master to Compel the Department of Justice to Release the Full Epstein Files * Washington, DC Today, Representatives Ro Khanna (CA-17) and Thomas Massie (KY-04), the leaders of the Epstein Files Transparency Act, sent a letter to Judge Paul Engelmayer of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, requesting the more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Tenney, Fischbach Reintroduce the Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women Act During Pro-Life Month * Washington, D.C. - Congresswomen Claudia Tenney (NY-24) and Michelle Fischbach (MN-7) reintroduced the Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women Act, reaffirming their commitment to protecting mothers, children, and states' ability to support life-affirming care. The legislation would codify more PR

NEW YORK, Jan. 8 -- Rockefeller University posted the following news: * * * Scientists have gotten good at blocking enzymes to treat disease. Here's what they need to learn next. * Enzymes are the molecular machines that power life; they build and break down molecules, copy DNA, digest food, and drive virtually every chemical reaction in our cells. For decades, scientists have designed drugs to slow down or block enzymes, stopping infections or the growth of cancer by jamming these tiny mach more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- The Senate Special Committee on Aging issued the following information for a hearing entitled "Made in China, Paid by Seniors: Stopping the Surge of International Scams" at 3:30 p.m. on Jan. 14, 2026, at 216 Hart Senate Office Building: Members * Chairman Rick Scott (Republican-Florida) * Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand (Democrat-New York) Witnesses * Nathan Picarsic, Senior Fellow, The Foundation for Defense of Democracies, Washington, DC * Kathy Stokes, Senior Dir more PR

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Jan. 8 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * South Florida nurses call off strikes after reaching deal with HSA * Registered nurses at three Healthcare Systems of America (HSA) facilities in South Florida have called off their one-day strikes scheduled for Friday, Jan. 9. National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United (NNOC/NNU) represents more than 1,000 nurses at Florida Medical Center in Fort Lauderdale,  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. John Mannion, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Representative John W. Mannion on Judge's Ruling that the Acting U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of New York is Serving Unlawfully * SYRACUSE, N.Y. - Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) today released the following statement on a federal judge ruling that John Sarcone is unlawfully serving as the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of New York: "Every community I repr more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. John Mannion, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Representative John W. Mannion on Vote to Extend the Affordable Care Act Tax Credits for Three Years * SYRACUSE, N.Y. - Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) today released the following statement on his vote to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits for three years: "The House of Representatives sent a strong bipartisan message that despite the best efforts of Donald Trump and more PR

STONY BROOK, New York, Jan. 7 -- The State University of New York Stony Brook University posted the following news: * * * Stony Brook Southampton and Suffolk County Community College Partner to Offer "Sharks and Seawolves at Stony Brook Southampton" Initiative * A New University Partnership for High School, Community College and Adult Learners to Earn Transferable College Credit on the East End STONY BROOK, NEW YORKJanuary 7, 2026 The State University of New York (SUNY) at Stony Brook (Sto more PR

SELDEN, New York, Jan. 8 -- Suffolk County Community College issued the following news release on Jan. 7, 2026: * * * Stony Brook Southampton and Suffolk County Community College Partner to Offer Sharks and Seawolves at Stony Brook Southampton Initiative The State University of New York (SUNY) at Stony Brook (Stony Brook University) and Suffolk County Community College (Suffolk) will be partnering to present the Sharks and Seawolves at Stony Brook Southampton to be conducted at Stony Brook So more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, ranking member of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform and Antitrust, issued the following news release on Jan. 7, 2026: * * * Subcommittee Ranking Member Nadler's Opening Statement at Subcommittee Hearing on Trump's Politicization of Merger Review Today, Rep. Jerrold Nadler, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust, delivered opening remark more PR

NEW YORK, Jan. 8 [Category: International] -- The International Rescue Committee posted the following news release: * * * Sudan: 1,000 days of war show the devastating cost of the 'New World Disorder,' says IRC * Tomorrow marks 1,000 days since armed conflict erupted in Sudan, a war that has devastated lives, shattered communities, and driven the world's largest humanitarian crisis. What began as a deadly power struggle between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RS more PR

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 9 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * SUNY Chancellor King Announces Mental Health First Aid Grants to Support Student Mental Health and Well-Being Investment will Strengthen Mental Health Literacy and Crisis Intervention Capacity across SUNY Campuses * State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today announced awards through SUNY's Mental Health First Aid Grant Program, providing targeted funding to strengthen ca more PR

NEW YORK, Jan. 8 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * THE CUTEST SHOWDOWN IN SPORTS PUPPY BOWL XXII RETURNS ON SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8 AT 2PM ET/11AM PT * View the Puppy Bowl XXII Promo HERE View the Full List of Puppy Players HERE and Photos HERE New York (January 8, 2026) - Puppy Bowl, the original and longest running call-to-adoption television event, returns for its 22 nd year on Sunday, February 8, 202 more PR

NEW YORK, Jan. 7 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * The US must address the National Guard shooting suspect's CIA training * Public outrage over the tragic Nov. 26 shooting of two National Guard officers in Washington has focused on whether U.S. officials properly vetted the alleged shooter, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, after the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan. They apparently did, but what is less evident is whether Lakanwal's training and recruitme more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 8 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper Presents "Inside the Raid: Venezuela's Future" with David Culver at 8PM ET/PT * January 8th, 2026 NEW YORK, NY - (January 8, 2026) - The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper, a six-time Emmy(r) Award-winning CNN Original, returns with "Inside the Raid: Venezuela's Future" with CNN Senior National Correspondent David Culver premiering Sunday, January 11 at 8pm ET/PT. The ho more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * * * Trump's Transportation Secretary Duffy & FAA Administrator Bedford Announce Two New Designated Sites for Testing Drones and Other Unmanned Aircraft Systems * Adding more test sites will help the FAA gather critical safety data to safely handle the next wave of aviation innovation WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy and Federal Aviation Administrator  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * * * Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Taps New Leadership for U.S. Merchant Marine Academy After Years of Neglect * Rear Admiral (select) Tony Ceraolo & Dr. Johnathan Gajdos will lead the charge in restoring the Academy's prominence and military readiness WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced Rear Admiral (select) Tony Ceraolo as Superintend more PR

NEW YORK, Jan. 8 [Category: BizConstruction] -- Turner Construction Co. issued the following news: * * * Turner Construction Company Launches First Equipment Company * Turner Construction Company today announced the launch of First Equipment Company (FEC), a centralized equipment rental and site services company. This represents a further strategic expansion of the services Turner offers its clients while supporting the trade contractors working on its projects. FEC has been providing equi more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science issued the following commentary: * * * 2025 Office of Science Year in Review: Advances in Discovery Science Over the past year, DOE's Office of Science has made major advances in a variety of scientific areas. By Shannon Brescher Shea For the Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Science, 2025 was a year of unveiling scientific instruments and developing plans for future discoveries. From quantum to fusion, researchers s more PR

NORTHBROOK, Illinois, Jan. 8 [Category: BizLaboratory Sciences] -- UL Solutions, a company that says it delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, issued the following news release: * * * UL Solutions Debuts Testing and Certification Framework for Safer Plug-In Solar Across the United States * * UL Solutions has launched a dedicated testing and certification program for plug-in solar systems, also known as balcony solar,  more PR

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Jan. 7 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * Union nurses horrified by Minneapolis shooting, demand ICE out of communities and justice for woman's death * National Nurses United (NNU), the country's largest nurses union, today expresses horror, sorrow, and condemnation following the fatal shooting by ICE in Minneapolis, Minnesota, issuing the following statement. Union nurses across the country today mourn for a woman  more PR

COLLEGE PARK, Maryland, Jan. 9 -- The University of Maryland School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Study: How can we stop the spread of flu? In a tough flu season, new research on airborne flu transmission gives insight on better outbreak control * This year's flu season is turning out to be brutal. As a new variant known as subclade K spreads rapidly, a study out today offers clues as to how to avoid the annual sickness. Researchers from University of Maryland Schools  more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Jan. 8 (TNSjou) -- The University of South Carolina Arnold School of Public Health issued the following news on Jan. 6, 2026: * * * Measles outbreak surveillance confirms utility of wastewater-based epidemiology for monitoring infectious disease surges New research led by environmental health sciences assistant professor Laura Langan has provided further support for the effectiveness of wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE). Langan and her team compared two of the most more PR

NEW YORK, Jan. 8 [Category: International] -- The International Rescue Committee posted the following news release: * * * Venezuela Humanitarian Needs: IRC Planning in Case of Escalation * Bogota, Colombia, January 8, 2026 The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is closely monitoring the evolving situation in Venezuela and stands ready to scale up our humanitarian response in Venezuela, Colombia and the surrounding region should needs increase. The IRC warns that further instability would more PR

ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, Jan. 8 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release: * * * Video chronicles unique SBU class project tying AI to nutrition * Students and faculty from three academic schools at St. Bonaventure University came together for a unique academic collaboration that blended nutrition science, communication, philosophy and emerging technology. The fall semester project culminated in a 15-minute documentary that chronicles their work at the intersection o more PR

NEW YORK, Jan. 9 -- Warburg Pincus, a private equity firm, issued the following news release on Jan. 7, 2026: * * * Warburg Pincus Closes on $3.0 Billion Financial Services Fund Warburg Pincus Financial Sector III exceeds initial target, reflecting strong support for the firm's Financial Services strategy and compelling set of investment opportunities * Warburg Pincus, the pioneer of global growth investing, today announced it has successfully raised Warburg Pincus Financial Sector III, L.P more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Warren Calls for Hearings on National Security, Economic Policy Implications of President Trump's Unauthorized Military Action in Venezuela Warren raises questions about Trump's proposal to provide massive taxpayer subsidies to oil companies, the status and impact of extensive U.S. sanctions that remain in place, corr more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Senator Gallego Speaks on Senate Floor about Trump's Dangerous, Short-Sighted Attack in Venezuela * Gallego: "Whatever you call this moment we are in right now, whatever spin Marco Rubio puts on it, at the end of the day, when people are shooting, that is war." WASHINGTON - Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), an Iraq war combat veteran, spoke on the Senate floor today to call out Trump's dangerou more PR

NEW YORK, Jan. 8 [Category: Environment] -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release: * * * Weakening Fuel Economy Standards for Cars and Trucks Would Waste Gas, Cost Money, Increase Pollution - EDF Testimony * (Washington, D.C. - January 8, 2025) An expert from Environmental Defense Fund joined dozens of other concerned Americans at a hearing to oppose a proposal that would substantially weaken the nation's fuel economy standards - an action that would waste gas, cos more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release: * * * WTAS: Kennedy, Rollins Unveil Historic Reset of U.S. Nutrition Policy, Put Real Food Back at Center of Health * On January 7, 2025, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins released the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025-2030, marking the most significant reset of federal nutrit more PR