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20 Super Bowls in 60 Years: A Look Back as NBC Turns 100 (10)
NEW YORK, Feb. 4 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news:
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20 Super Bowls in 60 Years: A Look Back as NBC Turns 100
Beginning with the very first Super Bowl in 1967, NBC Sports has been a key player in transforming football's greatest championship into one of the most-watched live events in sports. Over its run of 20 Super Bowls and counting, NBC has delivered unforgettable moments and historic upsets, amplifying the game through broadcast more PR
ACLU Calls On U.N. to Investigate Trump Administration's Gross Violations of Human Rights in Minnesota (10)
NEW YORK, Feb. 4 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., posted the following news release:
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ACLU Calls On U.N. to Investigate Trump Administration's Gross Violations of Human Rights in Minnesota
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WASHINGTON -The American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU of Minnesota sent an urgent submission late last night to the United Nati more PR
ACLU National Political Advocacy Division Senior Policy Counsel Hamadanchy Testifies Before House Oversight & Government Reform Committee (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Task Force on the Declassification of Federal Secrets released the following testimony by Kia Hamadanchy, senior policy counsel for the National Political Advocacy Division of the American Civil Liberties Union, from a Jan. 22, 2026, hearing entitled "Declassified MLK Records: What They Reveal and Why They Matter." MLK stands for Martin Luther King Jr.
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Chairwoman Luna, Ranking Member Crockett, and members of the Ta more PR
Acting DEP Commissioner Potosnak Announces Joseph Seebode as Deputy Commissioner (10)
TRENTON, New Jersey, Feb. 5 -- The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2026:
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ACTING DEP COMMISSIONER POTOSNAK ANNOUNCES JOSEPH SEEBODE AS DEPUTY COMMISSIONER
Acting Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Ed Potosnak today announced the appointment of Joseph J. Seebode to the role of Deputy Commissioner to advance the Sherrill Administration's environmental goals.
As Deputy Commissioner, Seebode will serve as second more PR
Action-Comedy Anime "Rooster Fighter" to Draw Blood and Ruffle Feathers on Adult Swim March 14 (10)
NEW YORK, Feb. 4 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release:
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Action-Comedy Anime "Rooster Fighter" to Draw Blood and Ruffle Feathers on Adult Swim March 14
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One cock to save the world. Adult Swim will premiere new series "Rooster Fighter" the evening of Saturday, March 14 at midnight ET/PT, as part of its Toonami anime/action block.
The adaptation of Shu Sakuratani's manga "Rooster Fighter" follows "cock-about more PR
Additional 10 Husker undergrads receive stipends for research projects (10)
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Feb. 4 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news:
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Additional 10 Husker undergrads receive stipends for research projects
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Ten University of Nebraska-Lincoln students have moved from the waitlist and will participate in research with a faculty mentor during the spring semester.
Nebraska's Undergraduate Creative Activities and Research Experiences Program supports undergraduates to work with faculty mentors in research or creative activities. These 10 more PR
Air France Offers Dishes Created by Frederic Simonin in Its Premium Cabin on Flights Departing From the United States & Canada (10)
TREMBLAY-EN-FRANCE, France, Feb. 5 -- Air France issued the following news release:
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Air France offers dishes created by Frederic Simonin in its Premium cabin on flights departing from the United States and Canada
Starting in February 2026, Air France is expanding its range of signature dishes in the Premium cabin. The delicious dishes created by French Michelin-starred chef Frederic Simonin are now available on all the airline's flights on departure from the United States and Canada. By more PR
AirX Signs Firm Order Agreement With Eve Air Mobility for Two EVTOL Aircraft (10)
SAO JOSE DOS CAMPOS, Brazil, Feb. 4 -- Embraer, a producer of commercial, military, executive and agricultural aircraft, issued the following news:
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AirX Signs Firm Order Agreement with Eve Air Mobility for Two eVTOL Aircraft
Order agreement adds flexibility with options for 48 more Eve eVTOLs as Japan based AirX scales Urban Air Mobility services
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SINGAPORE - Feb. 4, 2026 - Eve Air Mobility ("Eve") (NYSE: EVEX, EVEXW; B3: EVEB31), a global leader in the development of next-generation more PR
Ambassador Waltz Issues Remarks at U.N. Security Council Briefing on Terrorist Threats (10)
NEW YORK, Feb. 5 -- The U.S. Mission to the United Nations issued the following remarks on Feb. 4, 2026, by Ambassador Mike Waltz at a U.N. Security Council briefing on threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts:
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Thank you, Mr. President. Thank you [Acting] Under-Secretary-General Zouev and Executive Director Gherman, for your briefings. And we too from the United States offer our condolences to Australia, the UK, the global Jewish community for the Bondi Beach more PR
America's Public Television Stations Elect Board Officers and Trustees (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 4 [Category: Media] -- America's Public Television Stations issued the following news release:
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America's Public Television Stations Elect Board Officers and Trustees
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WASHINGTON - February 4, 2026 - America's Public Television Stations (APTS) today announced the election of its board leaders and board members.
* Dolores Fernandez Alonso, President and CEO of South Florida PBS, Miami, Florida, has been re-elected Chair.
* Adrienne Fairwell, President and more PR
American Bison Return to the National Mall With New Exhibitions and Larger-Than-Life Bronze Sculptures at the National Museum of Natural History (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Smithsonian Institution National Museum of Natural History issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2026:
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American Bison Return to the National Mall With New Exhibitions and Larger-Than-Life Bronze Sculptures at the National Museum of Natural History
To Celebrate the Nation's 250th Anniversary, the Museum Will Spotlight the Significance and Resilience of the National Mammal Throughout 2026
Note to editors: Photos related to the new exhibition and sculpture more PR
Americas: Trump's Influence Prompts Abuses (10)
NEW YORK, Feb. 4 [Category: International] (TNSrpt) -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news:
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Americas: Trump's Influence Prompts Abuses
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(Mexico City) - Some Latin American and Caribbean governments are violating rights of noncitizens at the Trump administration's behest, while others are using Trump's policies and rhetoric as cover for abuses against their own citizens, Human Rights Watch said today in its World Report 2026.
In the 529-page World Report 2026, its 36th editi more PR
AMSNY scholarships help two Jacobs School medical students pursue their dreams (10)
BUFFALO, New York, Feb. 4 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release:
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AMSNY scholarships help two Jacobs School medical students pursue their dreams
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Angelia Clemons (left) of Buffalo and Monique Martin of the Bronx, medical students in the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Scienes at UB, are scholarship recipients. Photo: Sandra Kicman
The goal of the AMSNY Scholarship in Medicine is to reduce student debt load and improve h more PR
Amtrak Adds New Flex Dining Menu Options (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corp.) issued the following news:
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Amtrak Adds New Flex Dining Menu Options
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Amtrak Long Distance Sleeping Car guests can now enjoy an expanded Flex Dining menu with the introduction of new lunch options for an improved and more delicious onboard experience. The new menu items allow guests greater choice between these lighter meals or the existing, heartier entrees, doubling their options after previously having shared offerings more PR
ASAM Weekly for Feb. 3, 2026 (10)
ROCKVILLE, Maryland, Feb. 5 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Society of Addiction Medicine posted the following news wrap up, ASAM Weekly for Feb. 3, 2026:
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This Week in the ASAM Weekly
Addiction is (also) a disease of attention. Alcohol imagery contributes to alcohol use but it has become incredibly difficult to measure the effect now that so much of our attention has moved online ( Addiction ). On the flip side, people who pay a lot of attention to life online are finding thems more PR
Attorney General Alan Wilson announces settlements with generic prescription drug companies totaling $17.85 million over conspiracies to inflate prices and limit competition (10)
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Feb. 4 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news:
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Attorney General Alan Wilson announces settlements with generic prescription drug companies totaling $17.85 million over conspiracies to inflate prices and limit competition
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If you purchased certain generic prescription drugs in the United States between May 1, 2009, and December 31, 2019, you could be eligible for money
(COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson today jo more PR
Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration Rollback of Fuel Economy Standards (10)
SACRAMENTO, California, Feb. 4 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration Rollback of Fuel Economy Standards
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general, four cities, and one county, in submitting a comment letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) opposing its proposal to weaken corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) stand more PR
Attorney General James Releases Footage from Investigation into Death of Dmitry Zass (10)
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 4 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Releases Footage from Investigation into Death of Dmitry Zass
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February 4, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today released footage from nearby security cameras and two body-worn cameras that her office obtained as part of its ongoing investigation into the death of Dmitry Zass, who died on January 8, 2026 following an encounter with mem more PR
Avangrid Achieves Commercial Operation at Two Solar Projects in Oregon (10)
ORANGE, Connecticut, Feb. 5 -- Avangrid, an energy company, issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2026:
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Avangrid Achieves Commercial Operation at Two Solar Projects in Oregon
Daybreak Solar and Bakeoven Solar, first commercial-scale solar projects in Wasco County, Oregon, deliver combined capacity of 269 MWdc (200 MWac)
Projects deliver energy to Portland General Electric through Green Future Impact Program, a voluntary program designed to support large industrial customers like more PR
AX Wireless Files Complaint With ITC Against Tech Manufacturers Regarding Laptops, Routers (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission announced that it has received a complaint regarding the importation of laptops, routers, gateways and related components. Filed by AX Wireless LLC on Feb. 2, 2026, the submission alleges violations of the Tariff Act of 1930 involving the sale and importation of articles that allegedly infringe on intellectual property.
The complaint identifies several respondents:
* ASUSTeK Computer Inc., Taipei, Taiwan
* ASUS Computer Internat more PR
Bankrate: 44% of Americans Have More Emergency Savings Than Credit Card Debt (10)
NEW YORK, Feb. 5 (TNSrep) -- Bankrate, a provider of financial services, issued the following news release:
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44% of Americans Have More Emergency Savings Than Credit Card Debt
The majority of Americans say growing their savings is a priority, but only 21% made progress over the past year
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A new Bankrate survey finds that 44% of Americans say they have more emergency savings than credit card debt. Conversely, 29% say they have more credit card debt than emergency savings, while 19% say more PR
Barrasso: It is Time to End Sanctuary City Policies (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release:
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Barrasso: It is Time to End Sanctuary City Policies
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"When liberal cities provide sanctuary for criminals, they deny safety for law-abiding citizens. If immigration law is ignored nationwide, almost anyone who enters the United States illegally could remain here for the rest of their life. Preventing cooperation between state and federal officials would make the chaos of Joe Biden's wide-open borde more PR
Baylor Rises to National Top 10, No. 1 in Texas as Top Producer of Fulbright U.S. Students (10)
WACO, Texas, Feb. 4 -- Baylor University issued the following news:
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Baylor Rises to National Top 10, No. 1 in Texas as Top Producer of Fulbright U.S. Students
For fourth straight year, Baylor earns elite designation among top U.S. universities with the most Fulbright recipients
By Lori Fogleman, Media and Public Relations
The Fulbright Program today recognized Baylor University as one of the nation's elite top 10 producers of students and recent alumni selected for the Fulbright U.S. more PR
Beyer Statement On The Washington Post (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Beyer Statement On The Washington Post
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Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA), who represents a Northern Virginia district in the Washington, D.C. suburbs in the U.S. House, today issued the following statement after the announcement of mass layoffs at the Washington Post, which reportedly included the elimination of substantial portions of the newspaper's desks covering local and regional news, international more PR
Binghamton University: Rethinking Jewish Modernity in the Ottoman World (10)
BINGHAMTON, New York, Feb. 5 -- Binghamton University issued the following news:
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Rethinking Jewish modernity in the Ottoman world
Binghamton researcher explores everyday life - and conflict - in interfaith cities
By Ethan Knox '20
In the 20th century, people across the world were experiencing a fundamental shift. For the first time, and at a rapid rate, society was changing and becoming something else: modern.
"This period that I'm interested in, the people living in it had the sense more PR
Bloomberg Launches New Premium Global Video Experience To Unify Live and On-Demand News, Original and Short-Form Content (10)
NEW YORK, Feb. 4 [Category: BizMedia] -- Bloomberg Media posted the following news:
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Bloomberg Launches New Premium Global Video Experience To Unify Live and On-Demand News, Original and Short-Form Content
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Over two million hours of Bloomberg TV, Bloomberg Originals and digital content - now in one place
New series Bloomberg Deals debuts this month along with new episodes of The Circuit with Emily Chang, Peer to Peer with David Rubenstein and more
NEW YORK - February 4, 2026 - Bloo more PR
Bloomberg Media CEO Saltser Highlights FY25 Revenue and Audience Expansion (10)
NEW YORK, Feb. 4 [Category: BizMedia] -- Bloomberg Media posted the following news:
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Bloomberg Media CEO Karen Saltser on FY25 Revenue and Audience Results
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This memo was sent to employees by Bloomberg Media CEO, Karen Saltser on February 3, 2026:
Team,
We've spoken quite a bit recently about Bloomberg Media's dual mission to broaden influence for all of Bloomberg's businesses and to diversify revenue and audience through advertising, subscriptions, events and partnerships.
In a more PR
BofA Merchant Services Ranks No. 1 by J.D. Power for Customer Satisfaction in the 2026 U.S. Merchant Services Satisfaction Study (10)
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Feb. 4 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release:
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BofA Merchant Services Ranks No. 1 by J.D. Power for Customer Satisfaction in the 2026 U.S. Merchant Services Satisfaction Study
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CHARLOTTE, NC - In its latest study of the 14 largest merchant services providers in the U.S., J.D. Power has ranked Bank of America Merchant Services No. 1 in overall customer satisfaction.
The J.D. Power 202 more PR
Burkina Faso's Junta Pulls the Plug on Political Life (10)
NEW YORK, Feb. 4 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news:
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Burkina Faso's Junta Pulls the Plug on Political Life
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On January 29, the junta's Council of Ministers approved a decree dissolving all political parties in the country and a draft law repealing the legislation governing their operations and financing. The minister of territorial administration, Emile Zerbo, said the action is part of a broader effort to "rebuild the state," following what the more PR
Canon Continues Wide Angle Optical Excellence With Launch of RF7-14mm F2.8-3.5 L Fisheye STM Zoom Lens and RF14mm F1.4 L VCM Prime Lens (10)
LAKE SUCCESS, New York, Feb. 5 -- Canon USA issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2026:
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Canon Continues Wide Angle Optical Excellence with Launch of RF7-14mm F2.8-3.5 L Fisheye STM Zoom Lens and RF14mm F1.4 L VCM Prime Lens
MELVILLE, N.Y. -- Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced the launch of the RF7-14mm F2.8-3.5 L Fisheye STM zoom lens and the RF14mm F1.4 L VCM prime lens. Building on Canon's legacy of innovative optics, these new RF-mount l more PR
Catholic League Issues Commentary: Unmasking Mamdani's Anti-Ice 'Volunteers' (10)
NEW YORK, Feb. 5 -- The Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights, an organization that defends the right of Catholics to participate in American public life without defamation or discrimination, issued the following commentary on Feb. 4, 2026, by President Bill Donohue:
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UNMASKING MAMDANI'S ANTI-ICE "VOLUNTEERS"
When we think of volunteers, we think about men and women who give of themselves for the benefit of those in need. Neighborhood volunteer firefighters, those who work for f more PR
CDF to Congress: No More Funding for DHS Brutality (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Children's Defense Fund issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2026:
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CDF to Congress: No More Funding for DHS Brutality
'All children deserve to grow up in safe communities': CDF demands Congress stop funding for family-disrupting tactics.
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Following Congress' decision on Tuesday to provide a two-week funding extension for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the national child advocacy organization Children's Defense Fund (CDF) calls on lawmak more PR
Central Africa: Civilians at Risk in Eastern Congo (10)
NEW YORK, Feb. 4 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news:
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Central Africa: Civilians at Risk in Eastern Congo
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(Nairobi) - Abuses against civilians by government forces and armed groups have become rampant in the conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Human Rights Watch said today in its World Report 2026. The Central African governments of Rwanda, Burundi, Congo, and the Central African Republic have further restricted civil and politic more PR
Civil Air Patrol Blood Drives Help Save Military Lives Worldwide (10)
MAXWELL AFB, Alabama, Feb. 5 -- The U.S. Air Force Auxiliary Civil Air Patrol issued the following news:
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Civil Air Patrol Blood Drives Help Save Military Lives Worldwide
Civil Air Patrol volunteers supported blood drives at West Point and the U.S. Naval Academy, helping collect 1,581 units--enough to save nearly 5,000 lives worldwide.
Operation Pulse Lift Goes Global, Saving U.S. Military Lives
In January, U.S. Army officer cadets and U.S. Navy midshipmen, along with faculty and staff more PR
CNN Films, Imagine Documentaries, and Storyville Films Announce Betsy West & Julie Cohen's "Amelia" (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 4 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news:
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CNN Films, Imagine Documentaries, and Storyville Films Announce Betsy West & Julie Cohen's "Amelia"
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NEW FEATURE-LENGTH DOCUMENTARY ON LEGENDARY AVIATRIX AMELIA EARHART IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ICON INTERNATIONAL AND SANDBOX FILMS
LOS ANGELES - (February 4, 2026) - CNN Films and Imagine Documentaries, the production team behind the Emmy(r) Award winning JULIA, have reunited with Storyvill more PR
CNN's Have I Got News For You Announces This Week's Guests (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 4 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news:
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CNN's Have I Got News For You Announces This Week's Guests
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NEW EPISODE PREMIERES SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7 AT 9PM ET ON CNN
NEW YORK - (February 4, 2026) - U.S. Senator Adam Schiff and comedian Hasan Minhaj will join as guests on this week's episode of CNN's Have I Got News For You, the American version of the long-running UK comedy series. Produced by Hat Trick Productions for CNN Origi more PR
College of Arts and Sciences announces 2026 Klarman Fellows (10)
ITHACA, New York, Feb. 4 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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College of Arts and Sciences announces 2026 Klarman Fellows
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Twelve outstanding early-career scholars have been chosen as the 2026 cohort of Klarman Postdoctoral Fellows by the College of Arts and Sciences. Mentored by College faculty hosts, they will pursue research in the sciences, social sciences and humanities. The incoming fellows comprise the seventh cohort of Klarman Fellows since the program was launched more PR
CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE HONORS HELEN PLUTA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE HONORS HELEN PLUTA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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(Washington, D.C.)-Today, Congressman Joe Morelle delivered remarks on the floor of the House of Representatives in honor of Helen Pluta, a beloved Rochester philanthropist who was known personally for her warmth, humor and generosity of spirit. Congressman Morelle's remarks, available below, will appear in the Congressio more PR
Congresswoman Tenney Leads Bipartisan IRAN Act to Expand Internet Freedom for the Iranian People (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Tenney Leads Bipartisan IRAN Act to Expand Internet Freedom for the Iranian People
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Washington, DC - Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) and Rep. Eric Swalwell (CA-14) today introduced the Internet Reach and Access Now (IRAN) Act, bipartisan legislation to strengthen U.S. efforts to promote access to the open internet for Iranian civilians and support the Iranian people's pursuit o more PR
Construction Employment Increases In Less Than Half Of Metro Areas In December Amid Stalled Demand For Many Types Of Construction Projects (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 4 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America posted the following news release:
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Construction Employment Increases In Less Than Half Of Metro Areas In December Amid Stalled Demand For Many Types Of Construction Projects
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Top Lists of Yearly Job Gains, While Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, Nev. Has Worst Losses for the Year as Firms Struggle with Lax Demand, Labor Shortages
Just under half of metro areas added construction job more PR
CTI's 'Art of the Lab' faculty panel to highlight creative approaches to instruction (10)
ITHACA, New York, Feb. 4 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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CTI's 'Art of the Lab' faculty panel to highlight creative approaches to instruction
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Labs have come a long way from the frog dissections and flame tests many of us stared down in high school. An upcoming faculty panel, "The Art of the Lab," will explore creative approaches to labs in the wide variety of disciplines at Cornell - a university with a long, rich history of integrating laboratory instruction into un more PR
CUNY: In Memoriam - Leanne Rivlin (10)
NEW YORK, Feb. 5 -- The City University of New York Graduate Center issued the following news:
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In Memoriam: Leanne Rivlin
A founder of environmental psychology, she brought compassion and rigor to research on how people are shaped by the places they inhabit.
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The Graduate Center mourns the passing of Professor Emerita Leanne Rivlin, a founding figure in environmental psychology whose work centered people who were often overlooked. She died on January 5. She was 96.
Graduate Center P more PR
DEC Announces Oak Wilt Quarantine District Expansion for Yates and Ontario Counties (10)
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 4 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release:
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DEC Announces Oak Wilt Quarantine District Expansion for Yates and Ontario Counties
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Quarantine District for Town of Glenville Lifted
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced today the expansion of the oak wilt quarantine districts in Yates and Ontario counties after finding new trees infected with oak wilt. The two quarantine more PR
DEC Issues Update on Hudson River's Atlantic Striped Bass Reproductive Success (10)
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 4 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release:
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DEC Issues Update on Hudson River's Atlantic Striped Bass Reproductive Success
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Newly Established Striped Bass Working Group Discussions at the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission to Begin February 5 to Discuss Future Stock Management Challenges
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today issued an update on the Hudson River's more PR
Dems Dominating in Big States Translates to Forthcoming MAGA Meltdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Dems Dominating in Big States Translates to Forthcoming MAGA Meltdown
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CNN: "Chance of a Dem landslide in 2026 is increasing"
Democrats are up BIG on the generic ballot compared to the 2024 presidential election results across three major states on the House battlefield, CNN reports.
In New York: Harris +13 (2024 President) - D+27 (2026 House polling)
In California: Harris more PR
DePauw Joins Nation in Remembering Former Congressman Lee Hamilton '52 (10)
GREENCASTLE, Indiana, Feb. 4 -- DePauw University posted the following news:
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DePauw Joins Nation in Remembering Former Congressman Lee Hamilton '52
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DePauw University grieves the passing of Lee Hamilton '52, an influential leader who served in the U.S. House of Representatives for 34 years and achieved renown in matters of foreign policy and national security. He died at the age of 94 at his home in Bloomington, Ind.
"Lee Hamilton was a gift both to our university and to our nation, more PR
Drew and Jonathan Scott Help Wary Buyers Find the Right Home In New HGTV Series 'Property Brothers: Under Pressure' (10)
NEW YORK, Feb. 4 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release:
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Drew and Jonathan Scott Help Wary Buyers Find the Right Home In New HGTV Series 'Property Brothers: Under Pressure'
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Home reno and real estate powerhouse duo Drew and Jonathan Scott will help wary buyers grappling with commitment issues make confident, informed decisions for the biggest purchase of their lives in the new HGTV series Property Brothers: more PR
EU: Rights Failings Undermine Democracy, Rule of Law (10)
NEW YORK, Feb. 4 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news:
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EU: Rights Failings Undermine Democracy, Rule of Law
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(Brussels, February 4, 2026) - European Union institutions and member states' failure to prioritize human rights undermines the rule of law, democratic space, and rights protection at home and abroad, Human Rights Watch said today in its World Report 2026.
A focus on deterring migration, combined with the normalization of anti-gender, anti more PR
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Arrives in Vietnam With Fairmont Hanoi (10)
PARIS, France, Feb. 4 -- Fairmont Hotels and Resorts, a part of Accor, issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2026:
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FAIRMONT HOTELS & RESORTS ARRIVES IN VIETNAM WITH FAIRMONT HANOI
Opening in February 2026 Fairmont Hanoi invites guests to immerse themselves in the modern heartbeat of the capital, a captivating fusion of contemporary design and authentic local artistry
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - February 3, 2026 - Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, part of the world leading hospitality g more PR
FAU Awarded $4M in Federal Funding to Support Key Research Programs (10)
BOCA RATON, Florida, Feb. 5 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news:
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FAU Awarded $4M in Federal Funding to Support Key Research Programs
Federal Awards Snapshot: FAU has secured $4 million in federal funding in fiscal year 2026 to support three transformative programs advancing national priorities in defense readiness, semiconductor workforce development and neurological disease research. The investment strengthens more PR
FBI: 55 People Arrested in Glynn County Operation (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The FBI issued the following news release:
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55 People Arrested in Glynn County Operation
FBI Atlanta special agents, working with law enforcement partners from across Georgia and in other states, captured 55 of 56 people indicted in a large drug trafficking case based in Glynn County and St. Simons Island.
All suspects are charged with variations of possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance. Some also face firearms charges.
More than 150 special more PR
Fed Finalizes 2026 Stress Test Scenarios, Holds Stress Capital Buffer Requirements Steady Through 2027 (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following news release:
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Federal Reserve Board finalizes hypothetical scenarios for its annual stress test and votes to maintain the current stress test-related capital requirements until public feedback can be considered
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The Federal Reserve Board on Wednesday finalized the hypothetical scenarios for its annual stress test, which helps ensure that large banks can continue to lend to households and businesses even in a severe recessi more PR
Fed Governor Cook Issues Economic Outlook (10)
MIAMI, Florida, Feb. 5 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following speech on Feb. 4, 2026, by Governor Lisa D. Cook at the Economic Club of Miami:
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Thank you, Francisco, for the kind introduction, and many thanks to the Economic Club of Miami for the opportunity to speak with you today./1 It is wonderful to see firsthand the vibrant and growing South Florida economy. The Miami region's unemployment rate is below the national average, and consumers in Florida have been among the country's more PR
Fighting for Your Future: Governor Hochul Highlights Child Care Expansion Pilot Partnership with Broome County as Part of Statewide Investments in Universal Child Care (10)
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 4 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Fighting for Your Future: Governor Hochul Highlights Child Care Expansion Pilot Partnership with Broome County as Part of Statewide Investments in Universal Child Care
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Governor Kathy Hochul today visited a child care center at the B.C. Center to highlight the State's proposal to partner with Broome County, Dutchess County and Monroe County in a new state pilot program to support counties exp more PR
FirstEnergy Builds Greener Communities With 30,000+ Trees Planted in 2025, 26,000 Planned for 2026 (10)
AKRON, Ohio, Feb. 5 -- FirstEnergy issued the following news release:
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FirstEnergy Builds Greener Communities with 30,000+ Trees Planted in 2025, 26,000 Planned for 2026
FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) is growing its commitment to healthier, greener communities by donating and planting tens of thousands of trees across its six-state service territory each year. In 2025, employees and community partners helped plant more than 30,000 trees, surpassing the company's annual goal. In 2026, First more PR
FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Outlines New Plan for Buying Electricity Starting in 2027 (10)
AKRON, Ohio, Feb. 5 -- FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy, issued the following news release:
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FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Outlines New Plan for Buying Electricity Starting in 2027
Proposal strengthens customer protections and makes energy choices easier to understand
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GREENSBURG, Pa. -- FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Company (FE PA), a FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) company, has filed a new Default Service Plan (DSP) with the Pennsylvania Public Util more PR
Five Outstanding Alumni to Be Inducted into UConn Business Hall of Fame (10)
STORRS, Connecticut, Feb. 4 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news:
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Five Outstanding Alumni to Be Inducted into UConn Business Hall of Fame
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UConn legend and NBA standout Emeka Okafor '04 (BUS) is well accustomed to standing ovations and thunderous applause from an enthusiastic crowd.
But for the other four alumni who will be inducted into the UConn School of Business Hall of Fame alongside him on Friday, April 24, the roar of the crowd at the reception may be mo more PR
Five student delegates chosen to represent Clemson at 2026 ACC Leadership Symposium (10)
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Feb. 4 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Five student delegates chosen to represent Clemson at 2026 ACC Leadership Symposium
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Student Affairs
On Feb. 6-8, five of Clemson's accomplished students are traveling to Virginia Tech for the annual ACC Leadership Symposium, where they will participate in a weekend full of unique leadership experiences and professional activities alongside delegates from 17 other universities. This year's theme -"Groun more PR
Fordham Law School: Combating Forced Labor in the Seafood Supply Chain (10)
BRONX, New York, Feb. 4 -- Fordham University School of Law issued the following news:
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Combating Forced Labor in the Seafood Supply Chain
By Sejla Rizvic
Jennifer Gordon, an expert on migrant workers' rights and the John D. Feerick Chair at Fordham Law, traveled to Indonesia and Taiwan in December 2025 to advocate for improved working conditions for migrant fishers in these countries.
Gordon was contacted by Global Labor Justice, a U.S.-based nonprofit organization that supports unio more PR
Former Athletic Director Tom Vander Woude's Heroic Life May One Day Lead to Sainthood (10)
FRONT ROYAL, Virginia, Feb. 3 -- Christendom College posted the following news:
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Former Athletic Director Tom Vander Woude's Heroic Life May One Day Lead to Sainthood
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Former Christendom College Athletic Director Tom Vander Woude heroically sacrificed his life to save his son, Josie, in 2008 -an act that has continued to inspire people across the globe. Now, his cause for sainthood is being investigated, bringing his incredible story of love, of sacrifice, and of "doing the right thing more PR
Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills Appoints Sebastian Hinsch as General Manager (10)
TORONTO, Ontario, Feb. 4 [Category: TravelBiz] -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts posted the following news release:
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Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills Appoints Sebastian Hinsch as General Manager
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Set beneath towering palms on iconic Doheny Drive, Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills announces the appointment of Sebastian Hinsch as General Manager. The role marks a meaningful homecoming for the seasoned hospitality leader, who previously served as Hotel Manage more PR
Four women's hockey alumnae to play at Winter Olympics (10)
ITHACA, New York, Feb. 4 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Four women's hockey alumnae to play at Winter Olympics
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Four players familiar to Cornell women's hockey fans will take the ice when the puck drops at the 2026 Winter Olympics this week in Milan, Italy.
Brianne Jenner '15 and Kristin O'Neill '20 will represent traditional powerhouse Canada. Laura Fortino '13, who played for Canada in two previous Olympics, will be skating for the host nation. And Rory Guilday ' more PR
Fox Corporation Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2026 Financial Results (10)
NEW YORK, Feb. 4 [Category: BizMedia] -- Fox, a media company, issued the following news release:
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Fox Corporation Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2026 Financial Results
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NEW YORK, NY, February 4, 2026 - Fox Corporation (Nasdaq: FOXA, FOX; "FOX" or the "Company") today reported financial results for the three months ended December 31, 2025.
Click here to view the full release.
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Original text here: https://www.foxcorporation.com/news/corp-press-releases/2026/fox-corporation-report more PR
FSU hosts 12th South Asian Media and Cultural Studies Conference (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 4 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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FSU hosts 12th South Asian Media and Cultural Studies Conference
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Florida State University's College of Communication and Information hosted the 12th annual South Asian Media and Cultural Studies (SAMCS) Conference, a premier international forum for researchers, scholars and practitioners engaged in dialogue surrounding media and culture in South Asia.
The hybrid event Jan. 29 and Jan. 30 took place more PR
Gillibrand Announces Over $18.1 Million In Federal Funding For Projects In Manhattan (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Gillibrand Announces Over $18.1 Million In Federal Funding For Projects In Manhattan
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Gillibrand Secured Federal $$$ For Infrastructure Upgrades, Educational Programs, Improvements To Public Spaces, Health Care Facilities, and More
Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $18,163,000 in federal funding for critical projects in Manhat more PR
Gillibrand, Schumer Announce $8 Million In Federal Funding For Staten Island (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Gillibrand, Schumer Announce $8 Million In Federal Funding For Staten Island
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Senators Secured Federal $$$ For Community Centers, Health Infrastructure, and More
Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer announced $8 million in federal funding for critical projects in Staten Island in the Fiscal Year (FY) 202 more PR
Gillibrand, Schumer Announce More Than $26.3 Million In Federal Funding For Projects In Brooklyn (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Gillibrand, Schumer Announce More Than $26.3 Million In Federal Funding For Projects In Brooklyn
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Senators Secured Federal $$$ For Affordable Housing Upgrades, Community Centers, Health Infrastructure, and More
Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer announced $26,355,000 in federal funding for critical pro more PR
Gillibrand, Schumer Announce Over $18.6 Million In Federal Funding For Queens (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Gillibrand, Schumer Announce Over $18.6 Million In Federal Funding For Queens
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Senators Secured Federal $$$ For Community Centers, Affordable Housing, and More
Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer announced $18,611,000 in federal funding for critical projects in Queens in the just-passed Fiscal Year (FY) more PR
Gillibrand, Schumer Announce Over $22 Million In Federal Funding For The Bronx (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Gillibrand, Schumer Announce Over $22 Million In Federal Funding For The Bronx
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Senators Secured Federal $$$ For NYCHA Enhancements, Community Centers, Health Infrastructure, and More
Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer announced $22,371,000 in federal funding for critical projects in the Bronx in the F more PR
Governor Abbott Appoints Paloma Ahmadi to Texas Southern University Board Of Regents (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 4 -- Texas Southern University posted the following news:
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Governor Abbott Appoints Paloma Ahmadi to Texas Southern University Board Of Regents
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Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Paloma Ahmadi to the Texas Southern University Board of Regents.
Paloma Ahmadi resides in Shavano Park, Tx. She is the general counsel of Athena and an advisor to WorkWhile. Previously, Ahmadi held senior legal positions at Brex Inc., Haynes and Boone LLP, and Major League Baseball. She more PR
Hartwick College Celebrates Strong Year-End Giving, Exceeding (10)
ONEONTA, New York, Feb. 4 -- Hartwick College issued the following news release:
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Hartwick College Celebrates Strong Year-End Giving, Exceeding
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By year's end, the Hartwick community raised $2.24 million in year-end giving in support of the campaign's priorities, advancing access and affordability, student success and institutional vitality.
The anonymous $1 million Hartwick Fund match was fully realized, generating $1.24M in matched gifts and making December 2025 one of Hartwick's s more PR
House Education & Workforce Committee Issues Report on Accreditation Choice and Innovation Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-414) on the Accreditation Choice and Innovation Act (H.R. 4054). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on Dec. 18, 2025.
Here are excerpts:
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Purpose
H.R. 4054 amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to reform accreditation by creating a new marketplace for accreditation by giving states the flexibility to designate industry-specific accreditors, providing an on-ramp for capab more ST
House Education & Workforce Committee Issues Report on Association Health Plans Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-409) on the Association Health Plans Act (H.R. 2528). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on Dec. 15, 2025.
Here are excerpts:
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Purpose
The purpose of H.R. 2528, the Association Health Plans Act, is to improve access to affordable health coverage options for workers employed by small businesses and self-employed individuals.
Committee Action
109TH CONGRESS
First Session- more ST
House Education & Workforce Committee Issues Report on Empowering Employer Child & Elder Care Solutions Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-413) on the Empowering Employer Child and Elder Care Solutions Act (H.R. 2270). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on Dec. 18, 2025.
Here are excerpts:
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Purpose
To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to exclude child and dependent care services and payments from the rate used to compute overtime compensation.
Committee Action
117TH CONGRESS
Second Session--Hearin more ST
House Education & Workforce Committee Issues Report on Save Local Business Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-422) on the Save Local Business Act (H.R. 4366). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on Dec. 30, 2025.
Here are excerpts:
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Purpose
To amend the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) to provide a commonsense standard for determining whether a joint employment relationship exists in order to provide clarity and consistency in this area of more ST
House Education & Workforce Committee Issues Report on Self-Insurance Protection Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-408) on the Self-Insurance Protection Act (H.R. 2571). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on Dec. 15, 2025.
Here are excerpts:
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Purpose
H.R. 2571, the Self-Insurance Protection Act, amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA)/1/ to clarify that federal regulators cannot redefine stop-loss insurance as traditional health insurance, thereby preserving more ST
House Education & Workforce Committee Issues Report on Tipped Employee Protection Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-420) on the Tipped Employee Protection Act (H.R. 2312). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on Dec. 30, 2025.
Here are excerpts:
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Purpose
To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to revise the definition of the term "tipped employee."
Committee Action
117TH CONGRESS
Second Session--Legislative Action
On December 13, 2022, Representative Steve Womack (R-AR) introduc more ST
House Ways & Means Committee Issues Report on Ending Improper Payments to Deceased People Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The House Ways and Means Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-426) on the Ending Improper Payments to Deceased People Act (H.R. 2716). The report was advanced by Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, on Jan. 7, 2026.
Here are excerpts:
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I. SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND
A. Purpose and Summary
The bill, H.R. 2716, the "Ending Improper Payments to Deceased People Act," as ordered reported by the Committee on Ways and Means on December 10, 2025, amends the Consolidated Appropriatio more ST
How Industry Partnerships Power Career Outcomes for Peace Graduates (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 5 -- William Peace University issued the following news:
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How Industry Partnerships Power Career Outcomes for Peace Graduates
Graduates of the simulation and game design (SGD) program at William Peace University have found success in the "serious" or applied games space, thanks to a successful internship-to-hire partnership with Horizon Productions.
A NC-based media production company that specializes in branded content, high-end video production, animatio more PR
Hudson Valley initiative puts food sovereignty into practice (10)
NEW YORK, Feb. 4 -- The City University of New York's Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy posted the following news release:
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Hudson Valley initiative puts food sovereignty into practice
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A study by researchers from the CUNY Urban Food Policy Institute gauges how an initiative in New York's Hudson Valley is helping farmers and community organizations build more equitable regional food systems and advance food sovereignty, a movement focused on local control over food sys more PR
International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees Honors Black Labor Legacy and Calls for Continued Action on Inclusion (10)
NEW YORK, Feb. 4 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees posted the following statement:
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Celebrating Black History Month
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As we observe Black History Month, we reaffirm a simple truth: Black history is American history! The story of our nation and of the labor movement cannot be told without the contributions, sacrifices, and leadership of Black workers who fought to expand opportunity, dignity, and democracy for all.
This observance mat more PR
International Honour Brings a 90-Year Literary Tradition to Cape Breton University (10)
SYDNEY, Nova Scotia, Feb. 4 -- Cape Breton University issued the following news:
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International Honour Brings a 90-Year Literary Tradition to Cape Breton University
Sherlock Holmes has been studied, debated and reinterpreted for more than a century by readers and scholars around the world. That global tradition now includes Cape Breton University, following the recent investiture of Dr. Tom Ue, Assistant Professor in English of the Long Nineteenth Century, as a Baker Street Irregular, a more PR
Lafayette College: Largest Known Collection of Lafayette/Washington Letters Now Available Digitally (10)
EASTON, Pennsylvania, Feb. 4 -- Lafayette College issued the following news:
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Largest known collection of Lafayette/Washington letters now available digitally
Special Collections & College Archives digitized 201 letters written by the Marquis de Lafayette to George Washington between 1777 and 1792.
By Bryan Hay
After years of meticulous work, Special Collections & College Archives has completed the digitization of 201 letters written by the Marquis de Lafayette to George Washington be more PR
LaLota Secures Big Wins for Suffolk County, Troop Pay Raise in FY26 Funding Law (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Nick LaLota, R-New York, issued the following news release:
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LaLota Secures Big Wins for Suffolk County, Troop Pay Raise in FY26 Funding Law
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Appropriations Package Avoids Shutdown, Funds Defense, Infrastructure, Healthcare, Workforce Training, and Public Safety
WASHINGTON, D.C. -Rep. Nick LaLota (R-Suffolk County), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, today released the following statement after the House advanced a bipartisan and bicameral Fisc more PR
LaLota Secures Five More Suffolk County Projects, Bringing Total Community Funding to $27.1 Million (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Nick LaLota, R-New York, issued the following news release:
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LaLota Secures Five More Suffolk County Projects, Bringing Total Community Funding to $27.1 Million
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$15.35 million in new investments for roads, environmental cleanup, and historic preservation
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Nick LaLota (R-Suffolk County) announced that five additional community projects he authored and advanced through the Appropriations process have advanced in the House, and h more PR
LDF Responds to GAO Report on Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights Layoffs, Calls for Stronger Investment in Civil Rights Enforcement (10)
NEW YORK, Feb. 4 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news:
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LDF Responds to GAO Report on Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights Layoffs, Calls for Stronger Investment in Civil Rights Enforcement
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This week, a new Government Accountability Office (GAO) report revealed that, under the current administration, the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) failed to adequately enforce civil rights protecti more PR
LEADER JEFFRIES ON PBS: "THEY STOLE FOOD FROM HUNGRY CHILDREN, SENIORS AND VETERANS IN ORDER TO GIVE DHS A $191 BILLION SLUSH FUND" (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES ON PBS: "THEY STOLE FOOD FROM HUNGRY CHILDREN, SENIORS AND VETERANS IN ORDER TO GIVE DHS A $191 BILLION SLUSH FUND"
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on PBS NewsHour, where he reiterated the strong House Democratic opposition to any funding bill that gives taxpayer dollars to the Department of Homeland Security without implementing more PR
LEADER JEFFRIES ON PBS: "THEY STOLE FOOD FROM HUNGRY CHILDREN, SENIORS AND VETERANS IN ORDER TO GIVE DHS A $191 BILLION SLUSH FUND" (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES ON PBS: "THEY STOLE FOOD FROM HUNGRY CHILDREN, SENIORS AND VETERANS IN ORDER TO GIVE DHS A $191 BILLION SLUSH FUND"
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on PBS NewsHour, where he reiterated the strong House Democratic opposition to any funding bill that gives taxpayer dollars to the Department of Homeland Security without implementing safeguards that protect t more PR
LEADER JEFFRIES: "TAXPAYER DOLLARS SHOULD BE USED TO MAKE LIFE MORE AFFORDABLE FOR EVERYDAY AMERICANS, NOT TO BRUTALIZE OR KILL THEM" (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES: "TAXPAYER DOLLARS SHOULD BE USED TO MAKE LIFE MORE AFFORDABLE FOR EVERYDAY AMERICANS, NOT TO BRUTALIZE OR KILL THEM"
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference with Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and members of House and Senate Democratic leadership, where he emphasized that taxpayer dollars should not be used to fun more PR
LEADER JEFFRIES: "TAXPAYER DOLLARS SHOULD BE USED TO MAKE LIFE MORE AFFORDABLE FOR EVERYDAY AMERICANS, NOT TO BRUTALIZE OR KILL THEM" (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES: "TAXPAYER DOLLARS SHOULD BE USED TO MAKE LIFE MORE AFFORDABLE FOR EVERYDAY AMERICANS, NOT TO BRUTALIZE OR KILL THEM"
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference with Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and members of House and Senate Democratic leadership, where he emphasized that taxpayer dollars should not be used to fund the Department of Homela more PR
Legal Victory in Court-Ordered Discovery Ruling Against Carnegie Mellon University (10)
NEW YORK, Feb. 5 -- The Lawfare Project, an organization that provides legal counsel and services, issued the following news release:
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Legal victory in court-ordered discovery ruling against Carnegie Mellon University
The Lawfare Project announced they secured a major legal victory in federal court when a judge ordered Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) to produce discovery concerning nearly $1 billion in funding from the government of Qatar, rejecting the university's effort to shield the more PR
Malliotakis Applauds President Trump's Decision to Award Medal of Honor to Staten Island Hero Michael Ollis (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-New York, issued the following news release:
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Malliotakis Applauds President Trump's Decision to Award Medal of Honor to Staten Island Hero Michael Ollis
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(STATEN ISLAND, NY) -Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) applauds President Trump's decision to posthumously award the Medal of Honor to U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Michael Ollis.
"We were notified by the White House that Staten Island's hometown hero, U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Mich more PR
McCain Institute Announces 2026 National Security & Counterterrorism Fellowship Cohort (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Arizona State University McCain Institute issued the following news:
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McCain Institute Announces 2026 National Security & Counterterrorism Fellowship Cohort
The McCain Institute at Arizona State University (ASU) is proud to announce the 2026 class of its National Security & Counterterrorism Fellowship (NSCT), the sixth cohort since the program's inception in 2019.
Designed by former Director of the U.S. National Counterterrorism Center Nicholas Rasmussen and execut more PR
MetLife CFO John McCallion Provides Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Update Video (10)
NEW YORK, Feb. 4 [Category: BizInsurance] -- MetLife, a provider of insurance, annuities and employee benefit programs, issued the following news release:
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MetLife CFO John McCallion Provides Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Update Video
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NEW YORK, February 4, 2026 - MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) today announced that John McCallion, executive vice president and chief financial officer, and head of MetLife Investment Management, has provided a fourth quarter and full year 2025 fi more PR
MFA statement on FSB repo leverage report (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 [Category: Financial Services] (TNSrpt) -- The Managed Funds Association posted the following news release:
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MFA statement on FSB repo leverage report
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MFA Chief Advocacy Officer, Jillien Flores issued the following statement in response to the Financial Stability Board's (FSB) "Vulnerabilities in Government Bond-backed Repo Markets" report released today:
"We appreciate FSB looking at these important topics. Alternative asset managers are important participants in more PR
Middle East and North Africa Subcommittee Chairman Mike Lawler Delivers Opening Remarks at Hearing on U.S. Policy Towards Lebanon (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa, issued the following opening remarks on Feb. 3, 2026, at a hearing entitled "U.S. Policy Toward Lebanon: Obstacles to Dismantling Hezbollah's Grip on Power":
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I want to begin by thanking my colleagues for being here today, and our witnesses for taking the time to share their insights on this critically important issue, which, frankly, hasn't received suff more PR
Mindful choice or locked in? Study probes feelings about written consent (10)
ITHACA, New York, Feb. 4 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Mindful choice or locked in? Study probes feelings about written consent
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People who sign consent forms feel more trapped - not more empowered - than those who give consent verbally, according to new research by Vanessa Bohns, the Braunstein Family Professor in the ILR School, and co-author Roseanna Sommers of the University of Michigan Law School.
Consent forms have proliferated in recent years, thanks to an more PR
Missouri School of Journalism strategic communication students find their New York winter wonderland (10)
COLUMBIA, Missouri, Feb. 4 -- The University of Missouri School of Journalism issued the following news release:
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Missouri School of Journalism strategic communication students find their New York winter wonderland
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University of Missouri VML interns present to their client, OREO, during the J-School Global Programs New York Experience.
By Jack Toal
Mizzou Journalism students spent winter break gaining hands-on agency experience through a two-week professional program hosted by glo more PR
Morgan Stanley Inclusive & Sustainable Ventures Hosts Global Demo Day, Opens Applications for Next Cohort (10)
NEW YORK, Feb. 5 -- Morgan Stanley, a multinational financial services corporation, issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2026:
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Morgan Stanley Inclusive & Sustainable Ventures Hosts Global Demo Day, Opens Applications for Next Cohort
Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) today is hosting its annual global Inclusive & Sustainable Ventures (MSISV) Demo Day, with startups and nonprofits participating from across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). The organizations will pit more PR
N.J. A.G. Davenport: New York Man Convicted for Attempting to Lure and Sexually Assault Minor (10)
TRENTON, New Jersey, Feb. 5 -- New Jersey Acting Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release:
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New York Man Convicted for Attempting to Lure and Sexually Assault Minor
Acting Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and the Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ) announced today that a New York man was convicted of trying to lure and sexually assault a minor.
Shaheen Lariff, 56, of New City, New York, was found guilty by a jury on all three counts in the indictment again more PR
NABTU Statement on Gateway Development Commission Breach of Contract Lawsuit (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The AFL-CIO North America's Building Trades Unions issued the following statement on Feb. 4, 2026:
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NABTU STATEMENT ON GATEWAY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION BREACH OF CONTRACT LAWSUIT
North America's Building Trades Unions (NABTU) President Sean McGarvey issued the following statement:
"The Gateway Project is one of the largest construction projects in the United States and is critical not only to building trades members across the greater New York and New Jersey region, more PR
Nadler Statement on NO Vote on 2026 Government Funding Package (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Nadler Statement on NO Vote on 2026 Government Funding Package
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Today, Representative Jerrold Nadler (NY-12) released the following statement after voting against the Fiscal Year 2026 government funding package:
"Congress has a moral obligation to withhold funds from ICE and not allow them to continue terrorizing communities across the country. While I support other components of this funding p more PR
National Federation of State High School Associations: National Coaches of the Year Measure Success in Multiple Ways (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 5 -- The National Federation of State High School Associations issued the following commentary on Feb. 4, 2026:
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National Coaches of the Year Measure Success in Multiple Ways
By Karissa L. Niehoff
Last month, the NFHS recognized 24 individuals as National Coaches of the Year. As one might expect, the accomplishments of these high school coaches are extraordinary, as noted in the press release (https://nfhs.org/stories/2024-25-national-coaches-of-the-year-sele more PR
National MS Society: Congress Approves Funding for MS Research Program, PBM Reforms and More (10)
NEW YORK, Feb. 5 -- The National Multiple Sclerosis Society issued the following news:
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Congress Approves Funding for MS Research Program, PBM Reforms and More
On February 3, 2026, Congress passed a bipartisan FY2026 funding package that included the following: Department of Defense (DoD) appropriations, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies (L-HHS) appropriations, as well as a number of healthcare-related policies. These bills included several top priorities f more PR
NBCUniversal's Milan Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games "By the Numbers" (10)
NEW YORK, Feb. 4 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news:
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NBCUniversal's Milan Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games "By the Numbers"
NBCUniversal is delivering the largest and most ambitious Winter Olympics presentation in history with its unprecedented coverage of the Milan Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games, spanning more than 3,200 total hours across broadcast, cable, and streaming -including 2,500+ streaming hours, a record 700+ hours on more PR
New Jersey, New York Sue Trump Administration for Illegally Withholding Gateway Tunnel Funding (10)
TRENTON, New Jersey, Feb. 5 -- New Jersey Acting Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2026:
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New Jersey, New York Sue Trump Administration for Illegally Withholding Gateway Tunnel Funding
Without Quick Court Action, Jobs Will be Lost and New Jersey and New York will Suffer
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New Jersey and New York announced this evening that both states are suing the Trump Administration for illegally withholding $15 billion in federally committed funding fo more PR
Newmark Facilitates Sale of 4365 River Green Parkway in Duluth, Georgia (10)
NEW YORK, Feb. 5 -- Newmark Group posted the following news release:
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Newmark Facilitates Sale of 4365 River Green Parkway in Duluth, Georgia
Newmark announces the Company has arranged the $5.7 million sale of 4365 River Green Parkway, a 45,896-square-foot flex office property in Duluth, Georgia. Senior Managing Director Casey Keitchen and Associate Director Collin BeVier represented the seller, Asbury Automotive Group, in the transaction.
The property was acquired by Unicorn Graphics, more PR
NEWS: Sens. Schiff and Padilla Demand Trump Administration Reverse Funding Freeze on California's Critical Child Care, Family Assistance Grant Programs (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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NEWS: Sens. Schiff and Padilla Demand Trump Administration Reverse Funding Freeze on California's Critical Child Care, Family Assistance Grant Programs
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The Senators' letter calls out the administration's partisan retaliation against blue states and repeated efforts by the administration to withhold, delay, or cancel federal projects and funds
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Adam Schiff more PR
Northern Border Regional Commission Federal Co-Chair Saunders Testifies Before House Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management released the following testimony by Chris Saunders, federal co-chair of the Northern Border Regional Commission, from a Jan. 22, 2026, hearing entitled "Smarter Spending, Stronger Results: Reducing Duplication and Ensuring Effectiveness Through Economic Development Reforms":
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Mr. Chairman, Mr. Ranking Member, Members of the Subcommittee, thank y more PR
Northwell Lab to Study Good and Bad of Cannabis, Psychedelics (10)
NEW HYDE PARK, New York, Feb. 5 -- Northwell Health issued the following news release:
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New Northwell lab to study good and bad of cannabis, psychedelics
Scheduled to open in January, the lab is one of only a handful of labs nationwide that have the ability to dispense cannabis for research purposes.
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Northwell Health's new state-of-the-art cannabis research lab, part of Northwell's Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research, was the cover story of Newsday on December 1, 2025. The lab more PR
Nurses condemn proposed rule, now up for public comment, capping graduate nursing student loans (10)
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Feb. 4 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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Nurses condemn proposed rule, now up for public comment, capping graduate nursing student loans
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National Nurses United (NNU) today condemned the Trump administration's proposed rule, posted for a 30-day public comment period from Feb. 2 to Mar. 2, outlining the planned exclusion of graduate nursing students from professional loans, which have higher limits than those for oth more PR
NY Penn Station Transformation FAQs (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corp.) issued the following news:
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NY Penn Station Transformation FAQs
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Amtrak and its partners are advancing the transformation of New York Penn Station into a modern transportation hub-enhancing safety, operational efficiency, accessibility, and increased train and passenger capacity to deliver a world-class passenger experience.
As the owner of this essential national asset, Amtrak is working with the U.S. Department of Tra more PR
Post-Dobbs state abortion bans tied to higher postpartum depression risk in low-income communities (10)
NEW YORK, Feb. 4 -- The City University of New York's Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy posted the following news release:
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Post-Dobbs state abortion bans tied to higher postpartum depression risk in low-income communities
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A new national study of Medicaid enrollees finds that postpartum depression (PPD) rose significantly among women and adolescents living in low-income areas of states that banned or severely restricted abortion following the U.S. Supreme Court's Dobb more PR
Potomac Edison Pilot Program to Help Maryland Schools Transition to Clean, Electric Buses (10)
AKRON, Ohio, Feb. 5 -- Potomac Edison, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy, issued the following news release:
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Potomac Edison Pilot Program to Help Maryland Schools Transition to Clean, Electric Buses
Company program will support school systems with funding and charging infrastructure and will test vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology
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WILLIAMSPORT, Md.--Potomac Edison, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE), has been granted approval from the Maryland Public Service Commission to launch a more PR
Preventive Cholera Vaccination Resumes as Global Supply Reaches Critical Milestone (10)
NEW YORK, Feb. 5 -- UNICEF (United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund) issued the following news release:
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Preventive cholera vaccination resumes as global supply reaches critical milestone
First preventive campaign in over three years launches in Mozambique, with others planned in Bangladesh and the Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Global cholera vaccine supply has now increased to a level sufficient to allow the resumption of life-saving preventive campaigns for the fi more PR
Production and Box Office Workers at Four Iconic D.C. Concert Venues Vote to Join IATSE (10)
NEW YORK, Feb. 4 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees posted the following news release:
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Production and Box Office Workers at Four Iconic D.C. Concert Venues Vote to Join IATSE
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Washington, DC - 150 production workers and box office staff at four of Washington D.C.'s most renowned concert venues have voted decisively to join the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Locals 22 and 868. The victory at venues operate more PR
Regis College Students Help Empower Young Women in Afghanistan Through the Rawan Project (10)
WESTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 5 -- Regis College issued the following news:
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Regis College Students Help Empower Young Women in Afghanistan Through the Rawan Project
Virtual exchange links Regis students with young women in Afghanistan through nonprofit partnership promoting education and empowerment
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Regis College students are helping to build bridges across cultures and continents through a virtual exchange program connecting young women in Afghanistan with college students in the Uni more PR
Rep. Vasquez Introduces Bill to Cut Red Tape and Feed Our Veterans (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Gabriel Vasquez, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Vasquez Introduces Bill to Cut Red Tape and Feed Our Veterans
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - On February 4, 2026, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) introduced the Feed Our Veterans Act to cut red tape imposed under the Republican tax law and ensure no veteran is forced to go hungry after serving their country.
For decades, federal law recognized the value of military service by exempting ve more PR
Reps. Gillen, Begich Lead Bipartisan Aviation Weather Safety Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Laura Gillen, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Reps. Gillen, Begich Lead Bipartisan Aviation Weather Safety Bill
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Washington, DC - Congresswoman Laura Gillen (D-NY-04) and Congressman Nick Begich (R-AK-AL), members of both the House Transportation and Infrastructure and House Science, Space and Technology Committees, introduced the Aviation Weather Safety Improvement Act (link is external). This bipartisan bill would require the Director of the more PR
Researchers Find Brain Mechanism Behind 'Flashes of Intuition' (10)
NEW YORK, Feb. 4 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release:
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Researchers Find Brain Mechanism Behind 'Flashes of Intuition'
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D espite decades of research, the mechanisms behind fast flashes of insight that change how a person perceives their world, termed "one-shot learning," have remained unknown. A mysterious type of one-shot learning is perceptual learning, in which seeing somethin more PR
Ribbon Cutting Marks Completion of the New Labor Building (10)
NEW YORK, Feb. 4 [Category: BizConstruction] -- Turner Construction Co. issued the following news:
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Ribbon Cutting Marks Completion of the New Labor Building
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State leaders, project partners, and community members gathered to celebrate the official ribbon cutting of the newly renovated Resources Building, now handed over to the Labor and Workforce Development Agency. The milestone marked the culmination of more than five years of collaboration, craftsmanship, and shared commitment to s more PR
Russia: Crackdown on Dissent Escalates (10)
NEW YORK, Feb. 4 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news:
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Russia: Crackdown on Dissent Escalates
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(Brussels, February 4, 2026) - In the fourth year of its full-scale war against Ukraine, the Kremlin further escalated the crackdown on Russian civil society, targeting critics both inside the country and in exile, Human Rights Watch said today in its World Report 2026. Aiming to stifle all forms of dissent, authorities expanded censorship and surveillanc more PR
SBU gets $1.1 million for Center for Rural Health Innovation (10)
ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, Feb. 4 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release:
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SBU gets $1.1 million for Center for Rural Health Innovation
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St. Bonaventure University has received $1.1 million in federal funding to support the development of a Center for Rural Health Innovation and Training, a major initiative designed to strengthen healthcare access, workforce development and training across underserved rural communities in Western New York.
The funding was se more PR
SBU to partner with CABOCES on Health Professions program (10)
ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, Feb. 4 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release:
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SBU to partner with CABOCES on Health Professions program
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St. Bonaventure University will partner with Cattaraugus-Allegany BOCES on its New Vision - Health Professions program beginning this fall, creating expanded dual-enrollment opportunities for high school seniors interested in exploring careers in the healthcare field.
The partnership will allow students enrolled more PR
Schumer, Gillibrand - After Years Of Direct Advocacy - Deliver $194 Million To Finally Upgrade The NY National Guard's LC-130H "Ski-Bird" Fleet At Stratton Air National Guard Base In Schenectady County (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Schumer, Gillibrand - After Years Of Direct Advocacy - Deliver $194 Million To Finally Upgrade The NY National Guard's LC-130H "Ski-Bird" Fleet At Stratton Air National Guard Base In Schenectady County
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For Years, Schumer Fought To Deliver This Funding, Visiting Stratton Air National Guard Base, Writing To Secretary Of The Air Force And Bringing NSF And NY National Guard Top Brass Together To more PR
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND - AFTER YEARS OF DIRECT ADVOCACY - DELIVER $194 MILLION TO FINALLY UPGRADE THE NY NATIONAL GUARD'S LC-130H "SKI-BIRD" FLEET AT STRATTON AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE IN SCHENECTADY... (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND - AFTER YEARS OF DIRECT ADVOCACY - DELIVER $194 MILLION TO FINALLY UPGRADE THE NY NATIONAL GUARD'S LC-130H "SKI-BIRD" FLEET AT STRATTON AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE IN SCHENECTADY...
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For Years, Schumer Fought To Deliver This Funding, Visiting Stratton Air National Guard Base, Writing To Secretary Of The Air Force And Bringing NSF And NY National Guard more PR
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE $1 MILLION FOR CORNING MUSEUM OF GLASS TO EXPAND PROGRAMS TO SCHOOL CHILDREN & BOOST EDUCATION INITIATIVES (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE $1 MILLION FOR CORNING MUSEUM OF GLASS TO EXPAND PROGRAMS TO SCHOOL CHILDREN & BOOST EDUCATION INITIATIVES
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Legislation Includes Fed Funding For Corning Museum Of Glass To Support Economic Growth And Support New Learning Opportunities For Students
Schumer, Gillibrand: Fed $$ Is Secured For Critical Community Investments In Corning Museum more PR
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $1 Million For Corning Museum Of Glass To Expand Programs To School Children & Boost Education Initiatives (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $1 Million For Corning Museum Of Glass To Expand Programs To School Children & Boost Education Initiatives
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Legislation Includes Fed Funding For Corning Museum Of Glass To Support Economic Growth And Support New Learning Opportunities For Students
Schumer, Gillibrand: Fed $$ Is Secured For Critical Community Investments In Corning Museum Of Glass
After Schumer more PR
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE $9+ MILLION FOR COMMUNITY PROJECTS IN WESTERN NEW YORK (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE $9+ MILLION FOR COMMUNITY PROJECTS IN WESTERN NEW YORK
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Legislation Includes Fed Funding For A New Community Center In The Town Of Newstead And Economic Development Projects Throughout Western New York
Schumer, Gillibrand: Fed $$ Is Secured For Critical Community Investments In Western New York
U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer and U.S. Senat more PR
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $9+ Million For Community Projects In Western New York (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $9+ Million For Community Projects In Western New York
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Legislation Includes Fed Funding For A New Community Center In The Town Of Newstead And Economic Development Projects Throughout Western New York
Schumer, Gillibrand: Fed $$ Is Secured For Critical Community Investments In Western New York
U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand tod more PR
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE $9.6 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR ROCHESTER-FINGER LAKES PROJECTS (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE $9.6 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR ROCHESTER-FINGER LAKES PROJECTS
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Senators Secured Federal $$$ For Affordable Housing, Infrastructure Upgrades, Educational and Apprenticeship Programs, and More
Today, U.S. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, annou more PR
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE NEARLY $3 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR CAPITAL REGION PROJECTS (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE NEARLY $3 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR CAPITAL REGION PROJECTS
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Funding Package Includes Federal $$$ For Food Bank Expansion, Hudson Valley Community College, St. Peter's Hospital, and Capital District Jewish Holocaust Memorial
Today, U.S. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senat more PR
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE NEARLY $30 MILLION FOR COMMUNITY PROJECTS IN THE HUDSON VALLEY (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE NEARLY $30 MILLION FOR COMMUNITY PROJECTS IN THE HUDSON VALLEY
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Legislation Includes Fed Funding For Transportation Improvements, Public Safety Investments, Boost Local Projects And Services At Hudson Valley Institutions And More
Schumer, Gillibrand: Fed $$ Is Secured For Critical Community Investments In Hudson Valley
U.S. Senator Chu more PR
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Nearly $30 Million For Community Projects In The Hudson Valley (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Nearly $30 Million For Community Projects In The Hudson Valley
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Legislation Includes Fed Funding For Transportation Improvements, Public Safety Investments, Boost Local Projects And Services At Hudson Valley Institutions And More
Schumer, Gillibrand: Fed $$ Is Secured For Critical Community Investments In Hudson Valley
U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer and U.S. Senat more PR
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE OVER $1 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR NORTH COUNTRY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE OVER $1 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR NORTH COUNTRY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
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Today, U.S. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced that they secured $1.1 million in federal funding for two critical projects in the North Country in the Fiscal more PR
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND DELIVER FULL FUNDING FOR WORLD TRADE CENTER HEALTH PROGRAM (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND DELIVER FULL FUNDING FOR WORLD TRADE CENTER HEALTH PROGRAM
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Washington, D.C. - Today, following years of advocacy, U.S. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, celebrated the passage to fully fund the World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP), which is now o more PR
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND, MANNION ANNOUNCE $850,000 IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR SYRACUSE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TO REPLACE BAGGAGE CLAIM EQUIPMENT (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND, MANNION ANNOUNCE $850,000 IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR SYRACUSE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TO REPLACE BAGGAGE CLAIM EQUIPMENT
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Current Baggage Claim System Is Decades Old And Cannot Keep Up With Increase In Travelers, Forcing Some Travelers To Spend More Than One Hour Waiting To Pick Up Their Bags
With Micron Coming To Central NY And Syracuse Region In The more PR
Schumer, Gillibrand, Mannion Announce $850,000 In Federal Funding For Syracuse International Airport To Replace Baggage Claim Equipment (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Schumer, Gillibrand, Mannion Announce $850,000 In Federal Funding For Syracuse International Airport To Replace Baggage Claim Equipment
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Current Baggage Claim System Is Decades Old And Cannot Keep Up With Increase In Travelers, Forcing Some Travelers To Spend More Than One Hour Waiting To Pick Up Their Bags
With Micron Coming To Central NY And Syracuse Region In The Middle Of Economic Growt more PR
SEC Charges Three Individuals and Corporation for Their Role in Alleged Microcap Stock Fraud (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 3:26-cv-00361-AJB-BJW; S.D. Cal. filed Jan. 21, 2026):
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Securities and Exchange Commission v. Brett Rosen, et al., No. 3:26-cv-00361-AJB-BJW (S.D. Cal. filed Jan. 21, 2026)
On January 21, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission charged California residents Brett Rosen and Deborah Braun and their company, RB Capital Partners, Inc., with securities fraud in connection with an alle more PR
Sen. Alex Padilla Introduces the MORE WATER Act Featuring Multibenefit Projects (10)
NEW YORK, Feb. 4 [Category: Environment] -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release:
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Sen. Alex Padilla Introduces the MORE WATER Act Featuring Multibenefit Projects
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(SAN FRANCISCO, CA -Feb. 4, 2026) Sen. Alex Padilla of California introduced the Making Our Communities Resilient through Enhancing Water for Agriculture, Technology, the Environment, and Residences Act, or MORE WATER Act. The legislation includes the creation of a new Water Conveyance Improvement more PR
Sen. Grassley Opens Judiciary Hearing on Swiss Banks' Hidden Nazi Ties (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following opening statement on Feb. 3, 2026, at a hearing entitled "The Truth Revealed: Hidden Facts Regarding Nazis and Swiss Banks":
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Today's hearing will discuss new facts and evidence regarding Nazis collaborating with Swiss banks.
Given the important and historical nature of this matter, the committee has rightfully come together for a bipartisan consensus hearing.
I thank more PR
Sen. Johnson Investigates Fraud in Minnesota, Demands Audit and Inspection Records (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release:
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Sen. Johnson Investigates Fraud in Minnesota, Demands Audit and Inspection Records
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Yesterday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), chairman of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, wrote to Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) Temporary Commissioner Shireen Gandhi requesting records related to oversight failures, fraud detection, and program-integrity controls across 14 Medicaid service more PR
Senate Judiciary Committee Investigation of Credit Suisse Reveals Hidden Truths and Garners Global Attention (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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Senate Judiciary Committee Investigation of Credit Suisse Reveals Hidden Truths and Garners Global Attention
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WASHINGTON - Today's Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Nazi-linked accounts at Credit Suisse, inspired by an ongoing oversight investigation led by Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), brought new facts about the bank's past to light and increased pressure on Credit Suisse's successor b more PR
Senate Special Committee on Aging Sets Feb. 11 Hearing on How Washington's Rules Drove Physicians Out of Medicine (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Senate Special Committee on Aging issued the following information for a hearing entitled "The Doctor Is Out: How Washington's Rules Drove Physicians Out of Medicine" at 3:30 p.m. on Feb. 11, 2026, at 216 Hart Senate Office Building:
Members
* Chairman Rick Scott (Republican-Florida)
* Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand (Democrat-New York)
Witnesses
* Alma Littles M.D., Dean & Chief Academic Officer, Florida State University College of Medicine, Tallahassee, FL
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SongFest finds enduring home at Furman University (10)
GREENVILLE, South Carolina, Feb. 4 -- Furman University posted the following news:
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SongFest finds enduring home at Furman University
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This summer, Furman University will be brimming with the sounds of music-making when SongFest takes up permanent residence on the Greenville, South Carolina, campus. The long-running and internationally known summer festival is dedicated to the study and performance of classical art song. It happens June 29-July 20 and draws musicians from far and wide more PR
Southern Africa: Grave Rights Abuses, Impunity Persist (10)
NEW YORK, Feb. 4 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news:
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Southern Africa: Grave Rights Abuses, Impunity Persist
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(Johannesburg) - Southern African countries committed serious human rights violations throughout 2025, creating vicious cycles of abuse and impunity, Human Rights Watch said today in its World Report 2026.
Security forces in Angola, Eswatini, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe used excessive and at times lethal force, and arbitrarily arrested and more PR
State Dept. Fact Sheet: 2026 Critical Minerals Ministerial (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following fact sheet on Feb. 4, 2026:
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2026 Critical Minerals Ministerial
* Today the United States, together with our partners and allies, has set out to reshape the global market for critical minerals and rare earths. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, joined by Vice President JD Vance, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, Energy Secretary Chris Wright, and U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson more PR
SUNY Chancellor King Announces Awards to Campuses From High Needs Nursing Fund to Expand Nursing Simulation Experiences (10)
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 5 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release:
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SUNY Chancellor King Announces Awards to Campuses from High Needs Nursing Fund to Expand Nursing Simulation Experiences
Funding Will Advance Simulation-Based Education in SUNY Nursing Programs
Supports Governor Kathy Hochul's Goal to Grow New York State's Healthcare Workforce by 20 Percent
Builds on SUNY's Commitment to Expand Nursing Opportunities and Address the Healthcare Staffing Shorta more PR
SUNY Chancellor King Continues SUNY Reconnect Tour With Visit to Fulton-Montgomery Community College (10)
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 5 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release:
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SUNY Chancellor King Continues SUNY Reconnect Tour with Visit to Fulton-Montgomery Community College
Governor Hochul's SUNY Reconnect Program Provides Free Community College Tuition, Fees, Books, and Supplies for Eligible Adult Learners in High-Demand Fields
Visit Highlights Fulton-Montgomery Community College's Healthcare Programs
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Johnstown, NY -- State University of New York Chancellor more PR
SUNY University at Albany: CNSE Innovation Lab Receives $1.5M Federal Boost for Chips R&D (10)
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 5 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news:
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CNSE Innovation Lab Receives $1.5M Federal Boost for Chips R&D
The University at Albany will receive $1.5 million in federal funding to upgrade its 200mm Innovation Lab, which helps the semiconductor industry fabricate cutting-edge new materials and devices and better understand how they perform.
The Innovation Lab is a 6,000-square-foot collection of academic cleanrooms operated by UAlbany's College of Na more PR
SUNY University at Albany: Do Trees Really Explode in the Cold - 5Q With Andrei Lapenas (10)
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 5 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following Q&A on Feb. 3, 2026, by Mike Nolan with Andrei Lapenas, science director of the Institute for Transformational and Ecosystem-based Climate Adaptation and a professor in the Department of Geography, Planning and Sustainability:
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Do Trees Really Explode in the Cold? 5Q with Andrei Lapenas
Videos of "exploding trees" have been circulating on social media over the last few weeks, as bitter cold temperatures sweep acro more PR
TAPinto Greater Olean celebrates 10th anniversary (10)
ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, Feb. 4 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release:
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TAPinto Greater Olean celebrates 10th anniversary
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TAPinto Greater Olean, an online news site staffed by St. Bonaventure University students, is celebrating its 10th anniversary this semester.
The university's Jandoli School of Communication launched the site to give students journalism experience and provide residents of the Greater Olean area with coverage of their com more PR
Temple University: Remembering Peter H. Doukas (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 4 -- Temple University posted the following news:
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Remembering Peter H. Doukas
Doukas served at Temple's School of Pharmacy for more than 60 years, including more than 30 years as dean.
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Peter H. Doukas, PHR '70, former dean of Temple University's School of Pharmacy, passed away suddenly on Jan. 27. Doukas was a member of the Temple community for more than 60 years and will be remembered for his mentorship and for leading the School of Pharmacy throug more PR
Thompson and Kennedy Lead Dems in Introducing Resolution Condemning Trump's Dangerous FEMA Workforce Cuts (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Thompson and Kennedy Lead Dems in Introducing Resolution Condemning Trump's Dangerous FEMA Workforce Cuts
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Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, and Rep. Tim Kennedy (D-NY), Ranking Member of the Emergency Management and Technology Subcommittee, introduced a resolution condemning federal workforce reductions that undermine preparedness, r more PR
Three Cornellians named Schwarzman Scholars for study in China (10)
ITHACA, New York, Feb. 4 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Three Cornellians named Schwarzman Scholars for study in China
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A Cornell student and two alumni have been named Schwarzman Scholars for the 2026-27 academic year and will spend it in a master's program in global affairs at Beijing's Tsinghua University.
Qiqi (Kiara) Shan '26, Ruihao (Ray) Lin, J.D. '24, and Isaac McCurdy '21 will be part of the program, established in 2015 with the goal of empowering leaders more PR
Treasury Dept.: Quarterly Refunding Statement of Deputy Assistant Secretary for Federal Finance Brian Smith (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following news release:
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Quarterly Refunding Statement of Deputy Assistant Secretary for Federal Finance Brian Smith
The U.S. Department of the Treasury is offering $125 billion of Treasury securities to refund approximately $90.2 billion of privately-held Treasury notes and bonds maturing on February 15, 2026. This issuance will raise new cash from private investors of approximately $34.8 billion. The securities are:
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Trump admin vows to jail criminals after pardoning J6 insurrectionists with guns (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 [Category: Political] -- Giffords, an organization dedicated to saving lives from gun violence, posted the following news release:
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Trump admin vows to jail criminals after pardoning J6 insurrectionists with guns
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GIFFORDS, the national gun violence prevention organization founded by former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, released the following statement criticizing the Trump administration's dangerous hypocrisy and inconsistent enforcement of the law. As reported more PR
Turkiye: Government Targets Main Opposition (10)
NEW YORK, Feb. 4 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news:
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Turkiye: Government Targets Main Opposition
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(Istanbul, February 4, 2025) - The Turkish government deepened its assault on the main opposition party during 2025, while at the same time pursuing an end to the four-decade conflict with the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), Human Rights Watch said today in its World Report 2026.
"The Erdogan government has spent the past year attempting to remove more PR
U.N. Development Programme Administrator Croo Calls for Restored Trust, Stronger Core Funding at Executive Board Session (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- United States Development Programme Administrator Alexander De Croo called on member states to restore trust in multilateral cooperation through visible delivery, operational reform, and sustained core funding while addressing the First Regular Session of the UNDP Executive Board in New York. De Croo warned that conflict, climate shocks, and inequality are advancing faster than global responses, and said erosion of core resources threatens UNDP's ability to operate in high- more PR
U.N. Secretary-General Guterres Issues Statement on New START Treaty Expiration (10)
NEW YORK, Feb. 5 -- United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres issued the following statement on the expiration of the New START Treaty:
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The expiration of the New START Treaty, as of midnight today, marks a grave moment for international peace and security. For the first time in more than half a century, we face a world without any binding limits on the strategic nuclear arsenals of the Russian Federation and the United States of America - the two States that possess the overwhelm more PR
UB study shows that key protein can slow aging (10)
BUFFALO, New York, Feb. 4 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release:
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UB study shows that key protein can slow aging
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Published findings, led by oral biology professor Keith Kirkwood, reveal that enhancing tristetraprolin can reduce frailty in mice
By Laurie Kaiser
BUFFALO, N.Y. -The United States is a rapidly aging country. By the year 2050, nearly 1 in 4 Americans will be 65 or older, and many will live into their 90s and beyond more PR
UBS's Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2025 Results (10)
NEW YORK, Feb. 5 -- UBS, a financial services provider, issued the following news release:
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UBS's fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results
UBS reports net profit of USD 1.2bn in 4Q25 and USD 7.8bn in FY25; increases dividend by 22% YoY; confirms 2026 targets and sets ambitions for 2028
Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Article 53 of the SIX Exchange Regulation Listing Rules
Excellent 4Q25 and FY25 performance with 4Q25 net profit up 56% YoY to USD 1.2bn. Return on CET1 capital (RoCET1) more PR
UK Government Repeatedly Undermined Rights in 2025 (10)
NEW YORK, Feb. 4 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news:
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UK Government Repeatedly Undermined Rights in 2025
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(London, February 4, 2026) - The Labour government in the UK, during its first full year in authority has carried out punitive immigration policies that have emboldened the far right, an authoritarian crackdown on protest rights, and a failure to adequately address an ongoing and worsening cost of living crisis, Human Rights Watch said today i more PR
Ukraine: Civilians Perennial Targets of Russian Attacks (10)
NEW YORK, Feb. 4 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news:
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Ukraine: Civilians Perennial Targets of Russian Attacks
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(Kyiv, February 4, 2026) - Civilians in Ukraine experienced serious conflict-related violations over the past year, with more targeted and indiscriminate Russian attacks driving up civilian deaths, injuries, and destruction, Human Rights Watch said today in its World Report 2026.
Millions of Ukrainians remain displaced inside and outsid more PR
UNC-School of Medicine Issues Newsworthy From the School of Medicine for Week of Jan. 30-Feb. 5, 2026 (10)
CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, Feb. 5 -- The University of North Carolina School of Medicine issued the following wrapup, Newsworthy From the School of Medicine for Week of Jan. 30-Feb. 5, 2026:
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Newsworthy from the School of Medicine, Week of January 30 - February 5
The below clickable headlines link directly to outside media outlets, which featured UNC School of Medicine faculty starting Friday, January 30, 2025.
What It's Like to Live With One of Psychiatry's Most Misunderstood Diagno more PR
UNFPA Executive Director Keita Issues Statement at First Regular Session of Executive Board (10)
NEW YORK, Feb. 5 -- The United Nations Population Fund issued the following statement on Feb. 4, 2026, by Executive Director Diene Keita at the First Regular Session of the Executive Board of UNDP, UNFPA and UNOPS:
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Statement by Ms. Diene Keita Executive Director, UNFPA at the First Regular Session of the Executive Board of UNDP, UNFPA and UNOPS
Good morning.
As we begin, I invite you to watch a short video highlighting UNFPA's life-saving humanitarian work. We are deeply grateful to Me more PR
Update: New Jersey, New York Sue Trump Administration for Illegally Withholding Gateway Tunnel Funding (10)
TRENTON, New Jersey, Feb. 5 -- New Jersey Acting Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2026:
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UPDATE: New Jersey, New York Sue Trump Administration for Illegally Withholding Gateway Tunnel Funding
Without Quick Court Action, Jobs Will be Lost and New Jersey and New York will Suffer
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NEWARK - At a press conference today at Newark Penn Station, Acting Attorney General Jennifer Davenport announced that New Jersey and New York are suing the Trump more PR
Velazquez Secures Over $15 Million for Local Projects in FY2026 Government Funding Package (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Velazquez Secures Over $15 Million for Local Projects in FY2026 Government Funding Package
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WASHINGTON- Today, Congresswoman Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY) announced that she successfully secured $15,560,000 in Community Project Funding for New York's 7th District in the 2026 federal spending bills. This funding addresses urgent infrastructure needs, public safety, and social services across Brook more PR
West Africa: Further Crackdowns by Military Juntas (10)
NEW YORK, Feb. 4 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news:
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West Africa: Further Crackdowns by Military Juntas
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(Nairobi) - Leaders in several West African countries increased crackdowns on freedoms as they strengthened their hold on power in 2025, Human Rights Watch said today in its World Report 2026.
In Nigeria and the Sahel, Islamist armed groups and government forces and their allies repeatedly attacked civilians and civilian infrastructure at a more PR
White House: First Lady Melania Trump Holds Private Meeting With Freed American-Israeli Hostage Keith Siegel After Helping Secure His Release (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The White House issued the following news on Feb. 4, 2026:
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First Lady Melania Trump Holds Private Meeting with Freed American-Israeli Hostage Keith Siegel After Helping Secure His Release
First Lady Melania Trump engaged in a private meeting with freed American-Israeli hostage Keith Siegel in the White House today. The First Lady's sit-down with Aviva Siegel in January 2025 sparked a series of events that ultimately led to Keith Siegel's liberation from Hamas.
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