NEW YORK, Feb. 20 [Category: Law/Legal] -- Access Now, an organization that says it defends and extends the rights of people and communities at risk, issued the following letter with 46 organizations: * * * #KeepItOn: authorities must reverse social media shutdown order and restore access in Gabon * We, the undersigned organizations, and members of the #KeepItOn coalition -a global network of over 345 human rights organizations from 105 countries working to end internet shutdowns - urgently  more PR

ITHACA, New York, Feb. 20 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * $1.1M from NY attorney general to promote climate-smart ag * New York Attorney General Letitia James has directed $1.1 million to support the new Cornell College of Agriculture and Life Sciences New York Soil Health Climate Smart Agriculture Fund, aimed at working with farmers to promote healthy soils. Focusing on soil health provides a foundation for "climate-smart agriculture," farming methods that seek to inc more PR

CANTON, Ohio, Feb. 17 -- The National Football League posted the following commentary by senior national columnist Judy Battista: * * * 2026 NFL franchise tag primer: Candidates to watch while window is open It's franchise tag time again, and you'd be forgiven if you forgot about it. The Seattle Seahawks' victory parade has barely coasted to a stop, and last year's tag season was, well, forgettable. Just two players -- Bengals receiver Tee Higgins and Chiefs' guard Trey Smith -- received the  more PR

NEW YORK, Feb. 20 [Category: Media] -- PEN America, an organization that says it stands at the intersection of literature and human rights to protect free expression, posted the following news release: * * * 2026 PEN/Robert J.Dau Prize Winners Explore the Breadth of Human Experience * Twelve debut writers chosen for originality, craft, and pushing literary boundaries were announced today as 2026 winners of the PEN/Robert J. Dau Short Story Prize for Emerging Writers. Their exceptional storie more PR

NEW YORK, Feb. 20 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Abuses in Cameroon After US Deports Third-Country Nationals * Cameroonian authorities are arbitrarily detaining non-Cameroonian nationals deported from the United States and detaining and abusing journalists who tried to interview them. But US President Donald Trump's administration doesn't seem to care. In January and February, under a secret agreement, the US government deported to Cameroon more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 19 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Urges Senate to Reject SAVE America Act * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 12 attorneys general in urging the U.S. Senate to reject the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE America) Act, warning that the legislation would unlawfully nationalize election administration, impose sweeping new barriers to voter registration, and dise more PR

NEW YORK, Feb. 19 [Category: BizHospital] -- Mount Sinai Health System posted the following news release: * * * AI-Powered ECG Could Help Guide Lifelong Heart Monitoring for Patients With Repaired Tetralogy of Fallot * Researchers at the Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Heart Center led a multicenter effort to develop and validate an artificial intelligence (AI) tool that can analyze a standard electrocardiogram (ECG) to identify patients with repaired tetralogy of Fallot who may be at risk for more PR

NEW YORK, Feb. 21 -- The American Institute of CPAs issued the following news release: * * * AICPA Requests Guidance on Section 174A of the Internal Revenue Code In a letter sent to the Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) recommends that Treasury and the IRS issue guidance, through modifications to Rev. Proc. 2025-28 and/or other published guidance regarding the capitalization and amortization of domestic R&E under section  more PR

NEW YORK, Feb. 20 [Category: Religion] -- The American Jewish Committee posted the following news release: * * * AJC and CRIF Form Transatlantic Partnership to Combat Antisemitism, Defend Democratic Values * American Jewish Committee (AJC), the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people, and the Conseil Representatif des Institutions Juives de France (CRIF), the organization representing Europe's largest Jewish community, today announced the signing of a new partnership agreement, fo more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary: * * * Trump Accounts: List of Companies and Individuals Providing Contributions for Children John Kartch and Rachel Loren Trump Accounts for kids were enacted as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, also known as the Working Families Tax Cut. Senator Ted Cruz (R - Texas) led the Trump Accounts effort in congress. In addition to the $1,000 provided by the U.S. Treasury, individuals and companies have announce more PR

NEW YORK, Feb. 20 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Anniversary of Fatal Italy Shipwreck Comes Amid New Tragedies * In the early morning hours of February 26, 2023, the Summer Love shipwrecked off the coast of Calabria, Italy. At least 94 people, including 35 children, died in what is known as the Cutro shipwreck. According to survivors, the boat was carrying up to 250 people, most from Afghanistan, Syria, and Pakistan. The anniversary comes a more PR

CARSON CITY, Nevada, Feb. 20 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ford Applauds Supreme Court Ruling Reaffirming Limits on Presidential Tariff Authority * Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford today issued the following statement after the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that former President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs were unlawful, affirming lower court rulings and reinforcing constitutional limits on executive aut more PR

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 20 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Wins Challenge to Trump Administration's Tariffs * February 20, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today won a major victory after the United States Supreme Court ruled that sweeping tariffs imposed by the Trump administration under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) violate the law. The court ruled in favor of Attorn more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 20 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Radical Company Selling Harmful Chest Binders to Girls to "Transition" Them * Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against a venture-capital backed online retailer based out of New York City, Lola Olivia, Inc. ("Lola Olivia"), for selling chest binders to Texas girls as young as nine-years-old to "transition" them. Lola Olivia sells the chest bind more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 20 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ISSUES STATEMENT AFTER SUPREME COURT AGREES WITH STATES THAT TRUMP'S TARIFFS ARE UNLAWFUL * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today issued the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court rejected the president's unprecedented and unlawful use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. Raoul and a coalition of attorneys general had previously s more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Feb. 20 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Statement as U.S. Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump Tariffs * Connecticut and Ten Other States Had Sued and Won in Court of International Trade and Court of Appeals (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong released a statement following the 6-3 decision from the U.S. Supreme Court invalidating President Donald Trump's use of the International Emerg more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 21 (TNSLrpt) -- Changing Compensation Costs in the Philadelphia Metropolitan Area December 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mid-Atlantic Region - Feb. 19, 2026 * * * Compensation costs for private industry workers increased 3.1 percent in the Philadelphia-Reading-Camden, PA-NJ-DE-MD, Combined Statistical Area (CSA) for the year ending in December 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissio more PR

ITHACA, New York, Feb. 20 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Bret Stephens and Seth Klarman in conversation, March 6 * Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times columnist Bret Stephens, a Zubrow Distinguished Visiting Journalist, and Seth Klarman '79, CEO and portfolio manager of The Baupost Group and 2026 Hatfield Fellow, will offer "On Democracy, Conservatism and Journalism: A Conversation with Bret Stephens" March 6 at 4:30 p.m. in the Rhodes-Rawling Auditorium in Klarman  more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Feb. 21 (TNSjou) -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Safer batteries for storing energy at massive scale CWRU researchers advance battery technology for solar farms, power grids and data centers Story by: Diana Steele Among the enduring challenges of storing energy--for wind or solar farms, or backup storage for the energy grid or data centers--are batteries that can hold large amounts of electricity for a long time. In addition to having a more PR

NEW YORK, Feb. 21 -- 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. 20, 2026, by President Bill Donohue: * * * CHRISTIANITY IN THE CROSSHAIRS Christianity in the Crosshairs is available from TAN Books at tanbooks.com. Type the name of the book in the search engine at the top of the page and get 50% off with the coupon cod more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following tip sheet on Feb. 20, 2026: * * * Upcoming Online Product Calendar The U.S. Census Bureau provides anticipated release dates for its regular and recurring statistical products through its online product calendar. This calendar is regularly updated to reflect the most current information. American Community Survey 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-year Public Use Microdata Sample (PUMS) The 2020-2024 American Community more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news on Feb. 20, 2026: * * * Chairman Cassidy Investigates Biden Health Officials Allegedly Colluding with Radical Groups Promoting Gender Mutilation of Children U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, is investigating former Assistant Secretary for Health Levine and o more PR

LOGAN, Utah, Feb. 20 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * City and Country Coyotes: New Research Finds Increased Boldness in Urban Animals * Coyotes are natural scaredy cats, according to new nationwide research led by Julie Young from Utah State University's Department of Wildland Resources. Their fear of all things new is an ingrained behavior that helps them avoid trouble and ultimately survive. But animals in urban areas tend to be a bit more bold than their country  more PR

HAMILTON, New York, Feb. 20 -- Colgate University posted the following news: * * * Colgate University Announces Ukraine Wartime Posters Exhibition * Colgate University has announced the exhibition "Ukraine Wartime Posters, 2022-25: The Way of Resistance" and a related lecture-discussion with guest curator Olena Speranska, vice president of the Contemporary Art Researches Union, founder and CEO of BIRUCHIY International Art Residency, and founder of the U.S.-based Ukrainian Contemporary Art P more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Randy Fine, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Fine Introduces Legislation to Protect Puppies From Sharia * Washington, DC - Congressman Randy Fine introduced the Protecting Puppies from Sharia Act. The bill was filed in response to comments from an advisor to Zohran Mamdani, the Mayor of New York City, who stated that because owning a dog as a pet violates Islamic law, it should be banned. As part of her comments, she said, "New York  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Kennedy's Statement on Supreme Court Decision Striking Down Trump's Illegal Tariffs * Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) released the following statement following today's Supreme Court decision to strike down the Trump administration's tariffs: "Today's Supreme Court decision is a victory for all Americans being crushed by the rising costs of Donald Trump's reckless tariffs. His t more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSWOMAN CLARKE LAUNCHES LISTENING SESSION TOUR WITH COMMUNITY BOARDS 8 & 9 IN CENTRAL BROOKLYN * Rep. Clarke launched her Central and Southwest Brooklyn listening session tour at the Central Library, where she addressed the devastating impacts of the Trump administration's unconstitutional policies and failed leadership See pictures from the Listening Session Here BROOKLYN, N.Y. - Congre more PR

ITHACA, New York, Feb. 20 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Cornell alumnae leave Milan with one gold, two silvers in Olympic hockey * Rory Guilday '25 finished her first Olympics at the pinnacle of women's hockey. Guilday won gold as a member of the U.S. women's team that defeated Canada, 2-1 in overtime, Feb. 19 at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympic Games. Two of Canada's top players and former Big Red standouts, Kristin O'Neill '20 and Brianne Jenner '15, finished w more PR

NEW YORK, Feb. 20 -- The United Nations Development Programme posted the following news: * * * Cyclones Devastated Madagascar's Poorest Communities, New Satellite Analysis Reveals * New satellite-based analysis (link is external) by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) shows that twin cyclones that struck Madagascar in early February hit hardest in communities already struggling to meet basic needs, deepening vulnerability and putting recovery at risk.  Cyclone Fytia hit the wes more PR

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 20 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * DEC Forest Rangers - Week in Review * New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with other State agencies, local emergency response organizations, and volunteer search and rescue groups, Forest Rangers locate and extract lost, injured, or distressed people from across New  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Eleven Gang Members and Associates Indicted on Racketeering, Attempted Murder, Murder Conspiracy and Drug Trafficking Charges A four-count indictment was unsealed in the Middle District of Florida charging 11 defendants - all alleged Sex Money Murder-24K (SMM-24K) gang members and associates - with crimes including racketeering (RICO) conspiracy, attempted and conspiracy to commit murder in aid of r more PR

DURHAM, North Carolina, Feb. 21 -- Duke University issued the following news: * * * Ilyasah Shabazz's Message of Love and Empowerment The daughter of Malcolm X speaks at Duke as part of Black History Month * On Feb. 17, four days before the assassination of civil rights leader Malcolm X 61 years ago, a capacity audience of campus and community members gathered at Duke University's Penn Pavilion for a lecture presented by his daughter, the author and educator, Ilyasah Shabazz. Shabazz, the  more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 20 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release on Feb. 19, 2026: * * * Assemblymember Berman Introduces Legislation to Electrify California Homes The Home Energy Choice Act gives Californians the option to electrify their homes with money that would otherwise be spent on old gas service lines * Sacramento, CA -- Today, Assemblymember Marc Berman (D-Menlo Park) introduced the Home Energy Choice Act (AB 2313), offering California homeowners the opportunit more PR

TAMPA, Florida, Feb. 20 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Eleven Gang Members and Associates Indicted on Racketeering, Attempted Murder, Murder Conspiracy and Drug Trafficking Charges * Orlando, FL - A four-count indictment was unsealed in the Middle District of Florida charging 11 defendants - all alleged Sex Money Murder-24K (SMM-24K) gang members and associates - with crimes including racketeering (RICO) conspira more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released its list of environmental impact statements filed between Feb. 9, 2026, and Feb. 13, 2026. This notice ensures the public can access comments regarding various federal projects across the U.S. The list includes three major projects currently under review by federal authorities: * Federal Transit Administration (New York): A completed final impact statement and record of decision for the Buffalo-Amherst-Tonawanda C more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 20 -- Northeastern University issued the following news: * * * Extremists are using video games as recruitment tools. The UN fights back * Extremists are using video games as recruitment tools. The UN wants to fight back ISIS, Boko Haram and far-right extremist groups are using video games for recruitment and propaganda. The United Nations, alongside Northeastern researchers, is using the unique strengths of gaming to fight back. by Cody Mello-Klein February 2 more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Media Bureau issued the following letter (No. DA 26-177) on Feb. 20, 2026: * * * To: Sinclair, Inc., c/o Miles S. Mason, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, 1200 Seventeenth Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036 HSH Flint (WEYI) Licensee, LLC, c/o Colby M. May, Law Offices of Colby M. May, P.O. Box 15473, Washington, DC 20003 Traverse City (WGTU-TV) Licensee, Inc. and Deerfield Media (Rochester) Licensee, LLC, c/o Scott R. Flick, Pil more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Bank Policy Institute issued the following news release: * * * Fed Proposal Marks Progress in Improving Stress Test Transparency * Washington, D.C. - The Federal Reserve's stress test proposal is an encouraging step toward transparency, but further changes would help the agency more fully realize its goal of a more objective process that aligns capital charges with risk, a group of trade associations said in a comment letter today. Th more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 [Category: Financial Services] -- The American Bankers Association posted the following news release: * * * Fed Proposal Marks Progress in Improving Stress Test Transparency * WASHINGTON -The Federal Reserve's stress test proposal is an encouraging step toward transparency, but further changes would help the agency more fully realize its goal of a more objective process that aligns capital charges with risk, a group of trade associations said in a comment letter today. Th more PR

NEW YORK, Feb. 20 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of New York issued the following remarks on Feb. 19, 2026, by Kartik Athreya, director of research and head of the research and statistics group at a Tioga County Chamber of Commerce economic strategy event: * * * The U.S. Economy: Reflections and a Look Ahead As prepared for delivery In-person keynote presentation at a Tioga County Chamber of Commerce economic strategy event, delivered by Kartik Athreya, Director of Research and Head of the Rese more PR

HAMILTON, New York, Feb. 20 -- Colgate University posted the following news: * * * Fermentation Course Provides Lessons on Connection and Community * Students working together to make kimchi, sauerkraut, kombucha, tempeh, and sourdough learned how fermentation creates transformation through communities of bacteria and what humans can learn from food and from one another. Educational studies professor Mark Stern said the bulk of his fall 2025 course, EDUC 326: Fermentation and Multispecies  more PR

NEW YORK, Feb. 20 [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: * * * Fifth Circuit: Too Soon to Rule on Constitutionality of Louisiana Law Requiring Public Schools to Display Ten Commandments * NEW ORLEANS - The Fifth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled today that it is premature to determine the constitu more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- The Federal Maritime Commission has appointed a presiding officer to oversee a legal challenge involving international logistics providers. Jamie L. Mendelson will preside over hearings and the presentation of evidence in the matter of "Gator Fabrication Technology, LLC v. Flador Global Logistics a/k/a Flador Global Uluslararasi Tasimacilik Loj. Distic Ltd. Sti and NTG Air & Ocean, LLC" (Docket No. 26-03). The assignment follows a February 12, 2026, notice of filing. Chie more PR

BRONX, New York, Feb. 20 -- The Fordham Political Review posted the following commentary on Feb. 18, 2026, by Yasmine L'Bahy: * * * The Administrative War on Humanitarian Principles In late December of last year, the Israeli government made the decision to suspend over 30 humanitarian aid organizations operating in the Gaza Strip because of their failure to comply with new registration rules implemented earlier in that year. These new regulations would require a registration process that woul more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Statement On Supreme Court Striking Down President Trump's Tariffs * Today, in response to the Supreme Court's decision striking down President Trump's tariffs, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand released the following statement: " The Supreme Court confirmed today that beyond just being reckless and vindictive, President Trump's tariff scheme was also unconstitutional. The presiden more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Statement On UAP Disclosure * Today, after President Trump announced that he is directing his administration to release files related to unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAPs), U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand released the following statement: "This is good news, and I am encouraged to see the president lend his support to this effort. I have been pushing for years for increased  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Goldman Presents $250,000 Federal Grant Award to Avenues for Justice * Funding Will Connect Justice Involved Youth to Job Opportunities, Prevent Recidivism New York, N.Y. \- Today, U.S. Representative Dan Goldman (NY-10) presented a $250,000 Community Project Funding Award to Avenues for Justice (AFJ), an alternative-to-incarceration program that aims to help keep young people out of the crimin more PR

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 20 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces 2026-2028 Empire State Fellows * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the Empire State Fellows for 2026-2028. The 10 new Fellows join a full-time, two-year leadership training program that prepares the next generation of talented professionals for careers in New York State government. Fellows were selected following a rigorous review process from more than 500 appli more PR

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 19 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Guidelines for $200 Million in Strategic Investments to Revitalize Downtown Albany * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the release of program guidelines for the $200 million in new investments to revitalize downtown Albany as part of her broader Championing Albany's Potential Initiative. The funding, detailed in the Downtown Albany Strategy released last week, wi more PR

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 20 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Nearly $43 Million for Job Training Programs in Every Region Across New York State * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced awards totaling $42.9 million to fund job training and placement efforts across New York State for individuals impacted by addiction, who are ready to join the workforce. This includes more than $35.6 million for the hiring and retention of vocat more PR

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 20 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Unveils Grassroots Support Behind Her Proposals to Lower the Cost of Auto Insurance * Governor Kathy Hochul today unveiled support from local electeds, union leaders, business and community organizations, and nonprofits behind her proposals to lower the cost of auto insurance. Here is what they are saying: MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber said, "The MTA operates thousands of more PR

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 19 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Urges New Yorkers to Prepare for Inclement Winter Storm Systems * Governor Kathy Hochul today reminded New Yorkers to stay prepared and monitor their local forecasts as winter weather continues to move across the state. Friday, a multi-hazard storm will bring rain, ice and wet snow across the state through Saturday. The North Country could see six to twelve inches of snow, whi more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Governors Association issued the following news release: * * * Governors Comment on Productive, Bipartisan White House Meeting NGA Chair Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt and Vice Chair Maryland Governor Wes Moore spoke to the media Friday following a productive bipartisan meeting with President Trump and Cabinet secretaries. Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, and North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein j more PR

NEW YORK, Feb. 20 [Category: International] (TNSrpt) -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Haiti Criminal Groups Trafficking Children Amid State Collapse A new United Nations report details how criminal groups in Haiti are exploiting the near-total absence of the state, as well as widespread hunger and violence, to recruit children who then face abuse. These criminal groups traffic children by using threats and material incentives to force them into criminal activity, sexual  more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Feb. 20 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Highmark, a health insurance company, issued the following news release: * * * Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Launches 2026 'Blue Fund' Grant Cycle to Address Critical Community Health Needs * Buffalo, N.Y. (February 20, 2026) -Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield today announced the opening of its ninth Blue Fund grant cycle, inviting nonprofit organizations to submit proposals for significant funding to advance critical health init more PR

NEW YORK, Feb. 19 [Category: Political] -- The Hispanic Federation, an organization that supports and strengthens Latino institutions through education, health, immigration, civic engagement, economic empowerment and the environment, issued the following news release: * * * Hispanic Federation and Charlotte Latine Organizations Unite to Protect Families Amid Federal Crackdown on Immigrant Communities * Charlotte, NC - As immigration enforcement activity continues to affect our communities, t more PR

NEW YORK, Feb. 20 [Category: Political] -- The Hispanic Federation, an organization that supports and strengthens Latino institutions through education, health, immigration, civic engagement, economic empowerment and the environment, issued the following news release: * * * Hispanic Federation's Response to Governor Pritzker's Illinois State of the State & Budget Address * Chicago, Il - This week, Governor Pritzker's provided the Illinois State of State where he detailed his plans for the 20 more PR

ITHACA, New York, Feb. 20 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Historical marker commemorates Toni Morrison's time in Ithaca * Ithaca's north side has been a formative place for American history. Within a few blocks: 212 Cascadilla St. was the birthplace of "Roots" author Alex Haley and the childhood home of Tuskegee Airman Verdelle Louis Payne; the idea for Alpha Phi Alpha, the nation's first Black fraternity, was hatched at 421 N. Albany St.; and Nobel Prize-winner Toni more PR

HONG KONG, Feb. 20 -- The Hong Kong Trade Development Council issued the following news release: * * * Hong Kong designer labels shine at London Fashion Week * Fashion Hong Kong supports local fashion brands in going global 20 February 2026 - The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) returned to London Fashion Week this year with its Fashion Hong Kong runway show, presenting the Autumn/Winter 2026 collections of some of Hong Kong's most innovative fashion labels. The event spotlighte more PR

NEW YORK, Feb. 20 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release: * * * House Fails to Advance Critical Gun Violence Prevention Bill as 2026 New Mexico Legislative Session Ends * Senate Acts, House Fails: Lawmakers Stall SB 17 While New Mexico Suffers 3rd Highest Gun Death Rate in U.S. SANTA FE, NM -As the 2026 New Mexico legislative session comes to a close, New Mexico Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action released the following statements c more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks Releases Statement on Supreme Court Striking Down Trump's Tariffs * Washington, D.C. - Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today issued a statement following the U.S. Supreme Court ruling against President Trump's use of the International Economic Emergency Powers Act to implement tariffs: "The Supr more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks, Smith, Himes Oppose U.S. Military Force Against Iran, Urge Continued Diplomacy * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representatives Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee; Adam Smith, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee; and Jim Himes, Ranking Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, releas more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corp.) issued the following news: * * * How New Amtrak Maintenance Facilities Improve Reliability and Reduce Delays * Reliable service starts behind the scenes. Amtrak is building a network of new and upgraded maintenance facilities across the country to support today's fleet and the next generation of trainsets. These modern facilities allow full trainsets to be inspected and serviced together, reducing downtime and improving effi more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Feb. 20, 2026: * * * ICYMI: DNC Notches Legal Victory in NC, Fights to Protect Voting Rights for Military Spouses in MI All across the country, the DNC is fighting hard to defeat Republicans' assault on Americans' right to vote. Earlier this week, in a major victory for North Carolina voters, the DNC blocked Republicans from purging over 73,000voters from the rolls, and yesterday, the DNC filed a le more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: New York Post: EPA to Reform Biden's $5B Electric School Bus Program by Providing More Fuel Alternatives * WASHINGTON - Yesterday, The New York Post highlighted recent action the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking to revamp the Clean School Bus (CSB) Program. Updates to the disastrous Biden-Harris Administration program will provide school districts with increased choi more PR

NEW YORK, Feb. 20 -- The Rockefeller Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Indian, Regional, and Global Partners Launch Initiatives to Address Extreme Heat in South Asia The World Health Organization (WHO)-World Meteorological Organization (WMO) Climate and Health Joint Programme, The Rockefeller Foundation, and Wellcome announce new regional efforts to connect climate science to health action to prevent heat impacts, help communities flourish, and save lives. * MUMBAI -- At M more PR

NEW YORK, Feb. 20 -- Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health posted the following news: * * * Invisible Harms: Drug-Related Deaths Spike After Hurricanes and Tropical Storms * Tropical cyclones, including hurricanes and tropical storms, are linked to increased rates of drug-related deaths up to three months after the storm passes-particularly in higher-income, White communities and among younger populations. A study of more than 30 years of data by researchers at Columbia Univers more PR

GENEVA, Switzerland, Feb. 20 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The International Service for Human Rights posted the following joint statement with five organizations: * * * Joint statement at the Third Committee on reforming working methods Read the full statement below: Distinguished Chair, thank you for engaging with civil society on this crucial and timely issue. This is a joint statement delivered on behalf of a coalition of NGOs engaging at the Third Committee. Excellencies, esteemed delegat more PR

ITHACA, New York, Feb. 19 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Landmark study finds striking parallels in feline, human cancers * A groundbreaking study from an international team of experts in veterinary medicine, human medicine and genomics provides the first large-scale genetic map of feline cancer, revealing that cats may hold the key to understanding several human cancers. The study, published Feb. 19 in Science, identified key similarities between certain oncogenes  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Larsen Applauds SCOTUS Slapping Down Trump's Tariffs * Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement: "I am glad that the Supreme Court has taken action to strike down President Trump's tariffs and lower prices for Americans since Republican leadership in Congress refused to do so. I will continue to lead legislative efforts to end pointless tariffs and bring down t more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Lawler, Gottheimer Lead Bipartisan Effort to Empower Workers in the Age of AI * Washington, D.C. - 2/20/26... This week, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) joined Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05) in introducing the bipartisan AI Workforce Training Act, legislation designed to safeguard American workers and businesses from being displaced by artificial intelligence (AI) and to ensure they are equippe more PR

NEW YORK, Feb. 21 -- The Center for Constitutional Rights issued the following news release: * * * Lawmakers, Former Government Officials, Human Rights Advocates, Faith Groups File SCOTUS Amicus Briefs in Support of People Seeking Asylum Arguments in Major Asylum Case to Be Held March 24 * This week, Democratic lawmakers, former government officials, human rights advocates, immigration law professors, and dozens of faith organizations filed amicus ("friend of the court") briefs in support o more PR

NEW YORK, Feb. 20 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * LDF Mourns the Loss of Dr. Norman C. Francis, Civil Rights Champion and Longtime Board Member * The Legal Defense Fund (LDF) mourns the loss of Dr. Norman C. Francis, a towering advocate for civil rights, educational equity, and social justice. A stalwart civic and higher education leader, Dr. Francis dedicated his life's work to expanding opportunity and strengthening pat more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON CNBC: "EVERYDAY AMERICANS BELIEVE THAT LIFE HASN'T GOTTEN BETTER FOR THEM UNDER THE TRUMP PRESIDENCY. IT'S ACTUALLY GOTTEN WORSE" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNBC's Squawk Box, where he highlighted how Democrats are standing up to make life better for hardworking American taxpayers in the face of the chaos, crisis and  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON CNBC: "EVERYDAY AMERICANS BELIEVE THAT LIFE HASN'T GOTTEN BETTER FOR THEM UNDER THE TRUMP PRESIDENCY. IT'S ACTUALLY GOTTEN WORSE" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNBC's Squawk Box, where he highlighted how Democrats are standing up to make life better for hardworking American taxpayers in the face of the chaos, crisis and confusion being inflicted  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: "THE AMERICAN PEOPLE ARE THE ONES PAYING THE PRICE FROM THIS FAILED PRESIDENCY" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW's The Briefing with Jen Psaki, where he explained how Democrats are standing up for democracy and fighting to make life better for hardworking taxpayers while Donald Trump and Republicans are hurti more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: "THE AMERICAN PEOPLE ARE THE ONES PAYING THE PRICE FROM THIS FAILED PRESIDENCY" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW's The Briefing with Jen Psaki, where he explained how Democrats are standing up for democracy and fighting to make life better for hardworking taxpayers while Donald Trump and Republicans are hurting everyday Americans and  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON WVON: "DONALD TRUMP'S PRESIDENCY HAS BEEN A DISASTER FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on WVON's The Morning Show with Rufus Williams, where he reflected on the life and legacy of the late great Rev. Jesse Jackson and articulated how House Democrats will continue to keep hope alive and end the national  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON WVON: "DONALD TRUMP'S PRESIDENCY HAS BEEN A DISASTER FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on WVON's The Morning Show with Rufus Williams, where he reflected on the life and legacy of the late great Rev. Jesse Jackson and articulated how House Democrats will continue to keep hope alive and end the national nightmare that Donald Trum more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON SUPREME COURT DECISION REJECTING DONALD TRUMP'S ILLEGAL TARIFFS * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Donald Trump and congressional Republicans promised to lower the high cost of living on day one. The extremists have failed. Instead, Republicans have worsened the affordability crisis, forcing the  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON SUPREME COURT DECISION REJECTING DONALD TRUMP'S ILLEGAL TARIFFS * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Donald Trump and congressional Republicans promised to lower the high cost of living on day one. The extremists have failed. Instead, Republicans have worsened the affordability crisis, forcing the American people to pay tho more PR

OXFORD, Ohio, Feb. 20 -- Learning Forward issued the following commentary on Feb. 18, 2026, by content marketing specialist Gail Paul: * * * Curriculum based professional learning to advance student learning Research solidly supports the idea that curriculum has a direct impact on student engagement and learning. On their own, high-quality instructional materials are not enough; to make a positive impact on their students, teachers must engage in ongoing support to learn how to use high-quali more PR

NEW YORK, Feb. 19 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * Legal Groups Representing Plaintiffs File Supreme Court Brief Supporting Core Constitutional Protection of Birthright Citizenship Courts have uniformly blocked President Trump's birthright citizenship executive order; Supreme Court arguments set for April 1 * Legal organizations representing a class of all babies who would be subject to President Trump's harmful, unconsti more PR

NEW YORK, Feb. 19 [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: * * * Legal Groups Representing Plaintiffs File Supreme Court Brief Supporting Core Constitutional Protection of Birthright Citizenship Courts have uniformly blocked President Trump's birthright citizenship executive order; Supreme Court argume more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Malliotakis Leads Push to Safeguard Coast Guard Pay During DHS Shutdown Today, Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis, along with a dozen lawmakers representing districts with a significant U.S. Coast Guard presence, sent the following letter to President Trump requesting that he intervene to ensure Coast Guard members are paid during the Department of Homeland Security shutdown by taking similar ac more PR

NEW YORK, Feb. 21 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news on Feb. 20, 2026: * * * Mamdani Administration Begins First-Ever Expedited Review of Affordable Housing and Resiliency Projects * First project to use Expedited Land Use Review Procedure (ELURP) plans to deliver more than 80 affordable homes in the Bronx * City Planning to advance Staten Island resiliency project and Affordable Housing Fast Track * Today, Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani launched the City's first E more PR

NEW YORK, Feb. 21 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news on Feb. 20, 2026: * * * Mayor Mamdani Announces Major Expansion of Protected Time Off for 4.3 Million Workers and New Data-Driven Enforcement Strategy * Protected Time Off categories expanded to include child care; 32 hours of unpaid leave immediately upon hire * Today's event with Commissioner Levine, Councilmember Nurse and Amazon workers attempting to unionize was pooled, footage available HERE * Today, M more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 20, 2026: * * * Meeks Statement on Supreme Court Striking Down Trump's Tariffs Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today issued a statement following the U.S. Supreme Court ruling against President Trump's use of the International Economic Emergency Powers Act to implement tariffs: "The  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 20, 2026: * * * Meeks Statement on the UN's Findings of Genocide in Darfur Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued a statement after the UN's International Fact-Finding Mission concluded that the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) committed acts of genocide against non-Arab communities in Sudan more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Meeks, Smith, Himes Oppose U.S. Military Force Against Iran, Urge Continued Diplomacy U.S. Representatives Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee; Adam Smith, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee; and Jim Himes, Ranking Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, released t more PR

NEW YORK, Feb. 20 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Mercury Latest Trump Rollback of Environmental Protections * US President Donald Trump's administration today rolled back another air-pollution protection, this time for one of the most toxic substances on earth: mercury. The action reverses then-President Joe Biden's decision in 2024 to reduce the levels of allowable mercury air emissions for coal-fired power plants, restoring them to their  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Managed Funds Association posted the following news release: * * * MFA warns against broad UK non-compete limits for financial services professionals Proposed limits would undermine innovation and weaken competitiveness * London, UK -MFA urged the UK Department of Business and Trade to avoid imposing broad statutory restrictions on non-compete agreements that apply to highly skilled and highly paid financial services professionals i more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Managed Funds Association posted the following news release: * * * MFA warns FCA proposal falls short on transaction reporting reform Buy-side exemption is necessary to eliminate duplicative reporting and protect UK competitiveness * London, UK - MFA warned in a comment letter submitted yesterday that the Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) proposed financial reporting reforms squander a chance to boost UK competitiveness and reduce  more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Feb. 19 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * MIT faculty, alumni named 2026 Sloan Research Fellows * Eight MIT faculty and 22 additional MIT alumni are among 126 early-career researchers honored with 2026 Sloan Research Fellowships by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. The fellowships honor exceptional researchers at U.S. and Canadian educational institutions, whose creativity, innovation, and research accomplishments make the more PR

SOPHIA ANTIPOLIS, France, Feb. 20 [Category: Medical] -- The European Society of Cardiology posted the following news release: * * * More PCIs do not necessarily mean fewer deaths after heart attack * Key takeaways * Primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is a life-saving procedure that is used to restore blood flow following an acute myocardial infarction. * An analysis of data from 21 European countries did not reveal a significant association between increased numbers of prima more PR

NEW YORK, Feb. 19 [Category: BizHospital] -- Mount Sinai Health System posted the following news release: * * * Mount Sinai Study May Help Cancer Patients Keep Their Bladder * Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have reported promising findings that may help redefine treatment for patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer, a potentially aggressive form of the disease traditionally treated with surgical removal of the bladder. The study, published in the Proceedings  more PR

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 20 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following statement: * * * "The Supreme Court's decision is clear. These tariffs were an unlawful backdoor tax on hardworking families, farmers and small businesses, raising prices on everything from groceries to building materials. "We stood up to these reckless policies because New Yorkers were paying the price, and today the Court agreed. "My administration will keep fighting to protect New Yorkers and make sure Wash more PR

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 20 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following statement on Feb. 19, 2026: * * * "The New York State Constitution guarantees the principles of fair representation, and New Yorkers in every community deserve these protections. "After the Appellate Division's decision today, there is now a need for the New York Independent Redistricting Commission to begin the work of redrawing these maps." *** Original text here: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/statement- more PR

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Feb. 20 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * National Nurses United endorses Dr. Aisha Wahab for California's 14th District * National Nurses United (NNU), the country's largest nurses union, today announced its endorsement of Dr. Aisha Wahab for California's 14th Congressional District. As a California State Senator, Dr. Wahab brought her experience in public health and social work to fight for a single-payer health ca more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 19 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * NEW: Ramaswamy's Running Mate Received $5K Contribution from Billionaire Epstein Co-Conspirator * Ramaswamy super PAC previously received $100K from separate billionaire Epstein associate Columbus, Ohio- As Ohio Republicans continue to face questions about taking campaign cash from associates of Jeffrey Epstein, new reporting reveals Vivek Ramaswamy's running mate Rob McColley received $5,000 from longtim more PR

CANTON, Ohio, Feb. 21 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * NFL Pro: Highest priority fix for every NFC team in 2026 Matt Okada, Programmer, Fantasy Content Heading into the 2026 offseason -- with free agency, the draft and training camp all on the upcoming schedule -- every team in the NFL has something to fix. Whether it's the Super Bowl champion Seahawks or the number-one-overall-pick-holder Las Vegas Raiders, every franchise has holes, and the rate of change in more PR

CANTON, Ohio, Feb. 18 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Brian Daboll says QB Cam Ward was 'a big factor' in choosing to become Titans OC Nick Shook, Around The NFL Writer After he was fired during the 2025 season, Brian Daboll found an enticing opportunity in Nashville to start the new year. Speaking with reporters Wednesday for the first time since being hired as Titans offensive coordinator, Daboll candidly admitted he considered Tennessee as the best place  more PR

CANTON, Ohio, Feb. 18 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Cardinals OC Nathaniel Hackett aims to help first-year HC Mike LaFleur 'be the best version of himself' Eric Edholm, Lead Draft Writer Arizona introduced Nathaniel Hackett as its offensive coordinator on Wednesday, laying out how the Cardinals' offense will operate next season. New head coach Mike LaFleur will call offensive plays, but Hackett -- on his fifth job as an OC -- will be there to assist in the more PR

CANTON, Ohio, Feb. 17 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * ILB coach Zak Kuhr hired as full-time Patriots defensive coordinator Grant Gordon, Digital Content Editor There's been a new defensive coordinator named for the New England Patriots, but it's safe to say much will remain the same from the team's Super Bowl run. The Patriots are hiring inside linebackers coach Zak Kuhr to be the team's full-time defensive coordinator, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport, Mik more PR

CANTON, Ohio, Feb. 17 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Quinnen Williams: Jeffery Simmons 'might be Defensive Player of the Year' under Robert Saleh Kevin Patra, Senior News Writer Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Quinnen Williams knows exactly what Robert Saleh and defensive line coach Aaron Whitecotton bring to the Tennessee Titans. The star DT believes the duo could help shoot Jeffery Simmons to the moon. "Jeffery Simmons might be Defensive Player of the Yea more PR

NIAGARA FALLS, New York, Feb. 20 -- Niagara University posted the following news: * * * Niagara University Biomedical Research Institute Announces 2026 Summer STEM Camp * The Niagara University Biomedical Research Institute is inviting high school students entering grades 10-12 to "ignite their future in STEM" at a comprehensive, week-long residential workshop. Summer STEM Camp will take place on campus from Aug. 2-8, 2026. Hosted by Niagara University's Biomedical Research Institute, the  more PR

NEW YORK, Feb. 20 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * North Korea: Party Congress Set to Bolster Repression * North Korea's ninth Party Congress started on February 20, 2026, amid escalating repression of young people, strict control of information, and widespread forced labor, Human Rights Watch said today.  The Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea is the country's most important political meeting. Party Congresses have historically occurred more PR

NEW YORK, Feb. 19 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Olympic Ban Raises Thorny Free Speech Issues * The disqualification of the Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych from the 2026 Winter Olympics shines a critical light on Rule 50 (2) of the Olympic Charter prohibiting political, racial, or religious "propaganda" at Olympic venues. He was disqualified for wearing a helmet displaying images of Ukrainian athletes killed since Russia's fu more PR

BRONX, New York, Feb. 19 [Category: Environment] -- The Wildlife Conservation Society issued the following news release: * * * Parks Rangers Gather from Six Countries to Strengthen Skills to Protect the Amazon * Lima, Peru, February 19, 2026- More than 30 park rangers from Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Guyana, Peru, and Suriname gathered last week in Lima to complete the final training and evaluation of the World Bank-led Amazon Sustainable Landscapes (ASL) Regional Park Rangers project. The in more PR

SANTA MONICA, California, Feb. 21 -- Rand issued the following commentary on Feb. 20, 2026, by John F. Tefft, distinguished chair in diplomacy and security: * * * The War Is Coming Home to Russia Russian President Vladimir Putin has sought from the very start of his "special military operation" in Ukraine to prevent the conflict from intruding into the lives of Russian citizens, particularly those who live in Moscow and St. Petersburg. As the war enters its fifth year, this effort is increasi more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 20, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Maxine Waters Applauds SCOTUS Ruling Striking Down Trump's Lawless Tariffs Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following statement after the Supreme Court, in a decisive 6-3 ruling, struck down the sweeping tariffs imposed by Presi more PR

NEW YORK, Feb. 20 -- The United Nations issued the following readout of Secretary-General Antonio Guterres's meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi: * * * The Secretary-General met with H.E. Mr. Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India. He congratulated the Prime Minister on the organization of the AI Impact Summit and expressed his deep appreciation for India's cooperation with the United Nations. The Secretary-General and the Prime Minister exchanged views on intern more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 20 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary on Feb. 18, 2026, by Director of Consumer Freedom Guy Bentley: * * * New York Gov. Hochul's nicotine pouch tax would be bad for public health Heavily taxing safer alternatives to cigarettes keeps smokers from switching to better substitutes. * Buried in New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's massive $260 billion budget proposal is a new tax to make buying a can of nicotine pouches as expensive as buying a pack o more PR

NEW YORK, Feb. 20 -- Rockefeller University posted the following news: * * * Even during one of the city's coldest winters, our science never takes a snow day * On Rockefeller's innovative campus, our laboratories can't hit pause because of some bad weather. That means when winter arrives-especially this one, which featured prolonged temperatures below 20degF and at least a foot of snow-the challenge of keeping all systems on go goes far beyond basic snow removal. The Plant Operations team more PR

NEW YORK, Feb. 20 -- Rockefeller University posted the following news: * * * A new method reveals hidden rules of gene control * Inside every cell, thousands of molecular signals collide, overlap, and compensate, obscuring the true drivers of gene expression. Scientists have now developed a way to silence that cellular noise, revealing transcription drivers by reconstructing transcription outside of the cell. This approach, described in a paper published in Molecular Cell (opens in new win more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, Feb. 21 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jackley Announces State Circuit Court Orders Mayday Health Case to Move Forward to Trial South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that a South Dakota Circuit Court has ruled that the state's lawsuit against Mayday Health over allegations of deceptive and unlawful abortion pill ads can move forward and ordered that a trial date be set. "South Dako more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $21+ Million In Fed Funding To Upgrade NFTA Bus Facilities Across Western New York * Investment Will Rehabilitate Critical Bus Infrastructure To Improve Energy Efficiency, Reliability, And Safety For Riders Across Western New York Funding Was Secured Under The FY2026 Buses & Bus Facilities Program Which Schumer Fought To Boost In Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE MAJOR $28.8 MILLION IN FED FUNDING FOR NEW BUS TRANSIT FACILITY IN UTICA * Investment In New Bus Maintenance & Storage Facility Will Pave The Way For Future Expansion Of Transit Service In Oneida County & Throughout Mohawk Valley Funding Was Secured Under The FY2026 Buses & Bus Facilities Program, Which Schumer Fought To Boost In Biparti more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Major $28.8 Million In Fed Funding For New Bus Transit Facility In Utica * Investment In New Bus Maintenance & Storage Facility Will Pave The Way For Future Expansion Of Transit Service In Oneida County & Throughout Mohawk Valley Funding Was Secured Under The FY2026 Buses & Bus Facilities Program, Which Schumer Fought To Boost In Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs more PR

NEW YORK, Feb. 20 -- The United Nations posted the following news release: * * * Science-Based Policy, Not Guesswork, Key to Ensure Artificial Intelligence Serves Humanity, Secretary-General Tells AI Impact Summit Event, Outlining UN's Role * Following are UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' remarks at the side event "Role of Science in International AI Governance" at the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Impact Summit, in New Delhi today: Thank you for joining this discussion on the role of more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 1:25-cv-09507-AS; S.D.N.Y. filed Nov. 13, 2025) involving Bluesky Eagle Capital Management Ltd.: * * * On February 11, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York entered a final judgment by default against purported investment adviser Bluesky Eagle Capital Management Ltd. in connection with previously filed charges for making material misrepresentations and unsubs more PR

BUFFALO, New York, Feb. 19 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center posted the following news release: * * * Senator April Baskin and Majority Leader Crystal Peoples-Stokes Announce $3 million for Roswell Park's Community Outreach Expansion * Courtesy of State Senator April Baskin's Office New York State Senator April N.M. Baskin and Assembly Majority Leader Crystal Peoples-Stokes today announced $3 million in State investment for an expansion project at Rosw more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service issued the following recall alert: * * * Sobico USA LLC Recalls Siluriformes Fish Products Imported Without The Benefit of Import Reinspection * WASHINGTON, FEB 19, 2026 - Sobico USA LLC, a West Hartford, Conn., importer, is recalling approximately 13,464 pounds of frozen, raw intact Siluriformes fish products that were imported from Vietnam without the benefit of import reinspection into the Unite more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Feb. 20 -- SRC, a research and development company focused on defense, environment and intelligence, issued the following news release on Feb. 18, 2026: * * * SRC Showcases GMFA Capabilities in MQ-28 Live Fire Demonstration SRC, Inc. ("SRC" or "Company"), a defense research and development company, announced today that its cutting-edge Generic Multi-Function Array system (also referred to as Payload B) was featured in the recent MQ-28A Ghost Bat Collaborative Combat Aircra more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. John Mannion, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Representative John W. Mannion on Supreme Court's Tariff Decision * SYRACUSE, NY -Congressman John W. Mannion (NY-22) today released the following statement: "For the past year, the House and Senate majorities have failed to confront Donald Trump's affordability crisis or defend Congress's Article I authority. Today's decision is a win for American families who have been paying the more PR

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Feb. 21 -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Stevens Institute of Technology Installs Advanced X-Band Weather Radar to Strengthen Flood Monitoring and Severe Weather Forecasting for the New York Metropolitan Area New radar system, operated by the university's Davidson Laboratory, will provide high-resolution precipitation data to enhance real-time forecasting and community preparedness across the region * Stevens Institute of Technology an more PR

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 21 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * SUNY Chancellor King Announces Additional Services to Support Adult Learners SUNY Community College Campuses Partnering with the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL) to Advance Adult Learner Success Complements Governor Hochul's SUNY Reconnect Program, which Provides Free Community College Tuition, Fees, Books, and Supplies for Eligible Adult Learners in High-Demand Fields *  more PR

POTSDAM, New York, Feb. 21 -- The State University of New York Potsdam campus issued the following news: * * * Crane School of Music Launches New Fully Online Option for Master's Degree in Music Education SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music is pleased to announce a new fully online option for its longstanding graduate program in music education--expanding access to one of the nation's most respected programs in the field. Designed for working and aspiring music educators, the virtual format more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Thomas Suozzi, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Suozzi Applauds Glen Cove Hospital as One of Only Two U.S. Health Care Organizations to Receive 2025 Baldrige National Quality Award * Glen Cove, NY - Congressman Tom Suozzi (D-Long Island, Queens) today announced that Northwell Glen Cove Hospital has been selected as one of only two health care organizations in the United States to receive the 2025 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award -the nat more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, Feb. 20 [Category: TravelBiz] -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts posted the following news release: * * * The Tasting Globe: From Chef's Creations to Liquid Expressions at Atrium Bar at Four Seasons Hotel Firenze * Atrium Bar at Four Seasons Hotel Firenze presents The Tasting Globe, a new cocktail list inspired by the dishes, traditions, and culinary encounters that marked Executive Chef Paolo Lavezzini 's life around the world. Not a reconstruction of places, but a celebra more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper Locke, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Troutman Pepper Locke Again Earns Top Rankings on Canada Capital Markets League Tables * NEW YORK - Troutman Pepper Locke's capital markets attorneys continued to earn top recognition in the global and Canada-focused capital markets league tables published by LSEG and Bloomberg, achieving high rankings across global equity and bond tables as well as several Canadian equi more PR

NEW YORK, Feb. 20 [Category: BizConstruction] -- Turner Construction Co. issued the following news: * * * Turner Awarded in Multiple Categories by the AGC of California * Turner Construction Company is proud to announce it has been recognized for project excellence and workforce development by the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of California. IQHQ Research and Development District (RaDD) and SFO Terminal 3 West Interim Corridors each won in their respective categories and Bianca Johnso more PR

RIVERDALE, New York, Feb. 20 -- Manhattan University issued the following news: * * * Two Manhattan University Alums Elected to Prestigious National Academy of Engineering Manhattan University proudly announced that two of its graduates - Milo Riverso, '81, Ph.D., P.E., and Thomas Z. Scarangello, '79 and '82, P.E., have been elected to the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) Class of 2026. Election to the prestigious organization is among the highest professional distinctions awarded to an  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security released the following testimony by Matthew Quinn, deputy director of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secret Service, from a Feb. 11, 2026, hearing entitled "Potential DHS Shutdown Impacts": * * * Good morning, Chairman Amodei, Ranking Member Cuellar, and distinguished Members of the Subcommittee. Thank you for the opportunity to discuss the looming government shutdown and its potential impact on the Uni more PR

NEW YORK, Feb. 20 [Category: International] -- The Center for Human Rights in Iran posted the following news release: * * * UN Experts Demand Iran Reveal Fate of Detainees, Halt Executions * February 20, 2026 -A broad and diverse coalition of UN human rights experts issued a strong statement on February 20, 2026, urging Iranian authorities to immediately disclose the fate and whereabouts of all those detained, forcibly disappeared, or missing in the aftermath of the nationwide protests, and  more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Feb. 20 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio posted the following news release on Feb. 18, 2026: * * * USAO Collects More Than $134M from Civil and Criminal Actions in Fiscal Year 2025 United States Attorney David M. Toepfer announced that for fiscal year 2025 (FY2025), the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Ohio (USAO) collected a total of $134,018,633.20 from criminal and civil actions. This includes amounts collected for bot more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has proposed to update regulations governing State Veterans Homes. The goal of the action is to define and fund medical model adult day health care (MMADHC), a level of clinical supervision that helps veterans with complex needs stay in their communities instead of entering nursing homes. Currently, three state homes in New York, Minnesota and Hawaii offer this specific model. While standard adult day health care focuses on  more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 20 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * WATCH: GOV. DEWINE SAYS VIVEK RAMASWAMY MORE FOCUSED ON 2028 THAN DELIVERING FOR OHIOANS * Columbus, Ohio- At the Politico's 2026 Governors Summit, when asked if Vivek Ramaswamy wants to be a good governor of Ohio or a national political celebrity, Governor Mike DeWine said "I don't know. I assume he wants to be both." WATCH THE CLIP HERE Ramaswamy has focused his attention on the national spotlight thr more PR

BRONX, New York, Feb. 20 [Category: Environment] -- The Wildlife Conservation Society issued the following news release: * * * WCS Supports Amazonian Communities in Fight Against Mercury Pollution from Illegal and Small-Scale Gold Mining * Bronx, NY, February 20, 2026 -Across the Amazon Basin, the rapid expansion of illegal and artisanal gold mining is contaminating rivers, wildlife, and Indigenous communities with mercury-a toxic heavy metal that acts as a potent neurotoxin and is used to e more PR

PARIS, France, Feb. 20 [Category: Media] -- Reporters Without Borders issued the following news: * * * Who is Dong Yuyu, the rare independent voice in China's state media, jailed for nearly four years? * Ahead of the appalling fourth anniversary of Chinese journalist Dong Yuyu's detention -21 February -his son spoke to Reporters Without Borders (RSF) about his father's continued imprisonment and astounding career. He describes Dong Yuyu's years of harsh conditions behind bars for his lifetim more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * WOW.DHS.GOV: ICE Arrests Murderers, Pedophiles, and Rapists * 70% of ICE arrests are of illegal aliens charged or convicted of a crime in the U.S. WASHINGTON -The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today announced U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested more criminal illegal aliens from across the country. These arrests include illegal aliens convicted of horrifi more PR

CANTON, Ohio, Feb. 17 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * WR Robert Woods retiring from NFL after 13 years Nick Shook, Around The NFL Writer Bobby Trees is headed to the tranquil forest of retirement. Robert Woods signed a one-day contract with the Rams on Tuesday and is retiring. The 13-year veteran announced his intentions via social media. "After 27 unforgettable years of pouring my heart into this game, and 13 incredible years in the NFL, it's time for me t more PR