OLYMPIA, Washington, Feb. 26 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown co-leads amicus brief defending birthright citizenship at U.S. Supreme Court * Attorney General Nick Brown is co-leading a multistate amicus brief filed today defending birthright citizenship at the U.S. Supreme Court, standing up to President Trump's illegal effort to rewrite the Constitution and overturn federal law. On his first day in office in 2025, President  more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 26 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Defends Birthright Citizenship At U.S. Supreme Court * BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today co-led a coalition of 24 attorneys general and the city of San Francisco in filing an amicus brief defending birthright citizenship at the U.S. Supreme Court, standing up to President Trump's illegal effort to rewrite the Constitution and more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 26 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts posted the following news release: * * * Alleged Tren de Aragua Gang Members Charged in Connection with ATM "Jackpotting Scheme" * BOSTON - Two Venezuelan nationals, alleged to be members of the violent transitional criminal organization Tren De Aragua, have been charged in connection with an ATM jackpotting conspiracy that included robberies and attempted robberies in Massachusetts, Maine, Ne more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Feb. 27 (TNSrep) -- The American Academy of Neurology issued the following news release on Feb. 26, 2026: * * * Study finds more parents saying 'No' to vitamin K, putting babies' brains at risk Highlights * A new review of research has found the number of parents refusing vitamin K injections for their newborns is on the rise. * Vitamin K is an essential vitamin that is naturally low in newborns. Vitamin K at birth is needed to help blood to clot. It is not a vaccine more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 27 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on Feb. 26, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Defends Birthright Citizenship Multistate Coalition Warns of Devastating Impacts to Children Nationwide * Attorney General Kris Mayes joined a multistate coalition today defending birthright citizenship at the U.S. Supreme Court, standing up to President Trump's illegal effort to rewrite the Constitution and overturn federal law. "The Fourteenth  more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Feb. 26 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Continues Fight to Defend Birthright Citizenship at U.S. Supreme Court * Alongside multistate coalition, warns of devastating impacts to children nationwide OAKLAND - California Attorney General Rob Bonta today continued his defense of birthright citizenship by co-leading a coalition of 24 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in Trump v. Barbara at more PR

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 26 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Urges U.S. Supreme Court to Reject Unprecedented Attack on Birthright Citizenship * NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a coalition of 23 other attorneys general and the City and County of San Francisco in urging the United States Supreme Court to reaffirm that birthright citizenship is a constitutional guarantee that a president can more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 26 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CONTINUES TO DEFEND BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP AT U.S. SUPREME COURT * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today filed an amicus brief at the U.S. Supreme Court in defense of birthright citizenship. Raoul and a multistate coalition filed the brief in support of a legal challenge to President Trump's unlawful effort to rewrite the Constitution and overturn federal more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Feb. 26 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Files Brief Defending Birthright Citizenship at U.S. Supreme Court * Multistate Coalition Warns of Devastating Impacts to Children Nationwide (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong joined a multistate coalition today defending birthright citizenship at the U.S. Supreme Court, standing up to President Trump's illegal effort to rewrite the Constit more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Feb. 26 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Secures $5.1 Million Financial Relief Package for Concierge Tenants * Concierge Commits up to $5.1 Million in Cash Payments to Tenants, Free Rent, Utility Waivers, No Rent Increase and Option to Break Lease (Hartford, CT) - Following an investigation and negotiations led by the Office of the Attorney General, Attorney General William Tong today announce more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Feb. 26 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Better Than Penicillin * Antibiotic resistant bacteria are spreading, and the number of drugs that work against them is shrinking. University of Connecticut researchers searching for new antibiotics that can beat penicillin-resistant bugs were awarded more than $1.5 million on Jan. 22 by a consortium including the Novo Nordisk Foundation, Wellcome, and the Gates Foundation. Penicillin changed the more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Feb. 26 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * CAHNR's Sarah Reed Recognized for Excellence in Food and Agricultural Education by APLU, USDA * Sarah Reed, associate professor of animal science in the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources (CAHNR), has been honored for excellence in teaching by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agricu more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Feb. 26 -- Yale Law School posted the following news: * * * Clinics Suing VA and DoD over Access to IVF * Back to News (Left to right) Yael Caplan '23, Priscilla Smith '91, Ashley Anderson '16, Kyra Jasper '28, Liz Beling '26, Indu Pandey '26, Tobey Phillips '27, Mike Wishnie '93, and Juliet Isselbacher '28 National Organization for Women -New York City (NOW-NYC) sued the Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) on behalf of its members  more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Feb. 26 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Copa del Rey semifinals headline week of soccer across ESPN; LALIGA Matchday 26 and more * Copa del Rey semifinals: FC Barcelona-Atletico de Madrid and Real Sociedad-Athletic Club live on ESPN+ The road to the Copa del Rey final continues next week with both semifinal second legs streaming live on ESPN+ in English and Spanish. On Tuesday, March 3, FC Barcelona host A more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Feb. 25 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN 30 for 30 Podcasts Announces Upcoming Debut of 'The Fastest Girl in Somalia' * ESPN today announced the upcoming debut of "The Fastest Girl in Somalia", a new 30 for 30 Podcast that traces the remarkable life of Somali Olympic runner Samia Yusuf Omar through the unlikely and deeply personal relationship she formed with journalist Teresa Krug, who hosts the podcast more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Feb. 26 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN and the Horizon League extend long-standing rights agreement * ESPN and the Horizon League have announced a new multi-year, multi-platform media rights agreement, continuing a 38-year collaboration that began with the 1988 Midwestern Collegiate Conference men's basketball championship game. Why this matters: ESPN linear networks will remain the home of the Horiz more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Feb. 26 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN men's college basketball studio shows hit the road in March to close out regular season & tip off Champ Week * * College GameDay Covered by State Farm closes out regular season at No. 1 Duke on March 7 * GameDay live from the Big 12 Championship Game for the first time * College Basketball Live Presented by Lowe's onsite in Nashville prior to the SEC Champi more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Feb. 26 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN NBA Full Court Press: ESPN's "Cavaliers Pistons All Access" coverage culminates with a matchup on Friday night * ESPN's coverage of the 2025-26 NBA regular season continues across ESPN and ABC from Friday, February 27 through Sunday, March 1. Friday, February 27 features a doubleheader on ESPN presented by State Farm, as the Cleveland Cavaliers and Donovan Mitch more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Feb. 26 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN's "Cavaliers Pistons All Access" to spotlight two Eastern Conference contenders with unprecedented access on Friday, February 27 * ESPN today announced a special content initiative titled "Cavaliers-Pistons All-Access," which will deliver exclusive, immersive coverage of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Detroit Pistons throughout Friday, February 27, beginning with NBA more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Following Pushback from Veterans & Lawmakers, Trump Administration to Kill Disastrous New Policy for Disabled Veterans * [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) today released a statement after the Trump Administration indicated it would permanently rescind its new policy that would change how veteran disability ratings are evaluated more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Feb. 26 -- Yale Law School posted the following news: * * * Henry E. Smith '96 to Join Yale Law School Faculty * Back to News Dean Cristina M. Rodriguez '00 has announced that Henry E. Smith '96 will join the Yale Law School faculty as Professor of Law on July 1, 2026. Smith is currently Fessenden Professor of Law at Harvard Law School where he has taught since 2009 and where he directs the Project on the Foundations of Private Law. His teaching and scholarship fo more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Feb. 26 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Honors Thesis Asks Thoughts on Man-or-Bear Question, Tries to Assess Outside Influences * If there's one thing Erin Tumminello '26 (CLAS) wants to know from every fellow undergrad at UConn, it's this: What do they think of Man or Bear, which is, of course, if you're alone in the woods, would you rather encounter a man or a bear? It's a hypothetical question that went viral on TikTok in 2024, quic more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI Video: After Trump Doubles Down on Anti-Voter Legislation, Blumenthal Slams Republicans for Threatening Integrity & Fairness of Elections * [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) today spoke on the Senate Floor to condemn President Donald Trump's mounting attacks on voting rights. Blumenthal's remarks come after President Trump called for t more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson Applauds Financial Relief for Tenants at Concierge Apartments, Provides Update on Federal Response to JRK Failures to Protect Residents * East Hartford, CT - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) applauded Attorney General William Tong's announcement of $5.1 million in financial relief (link is external) for tenants at Concierge Apartments in Rocky Hill. He also provided an update on the U more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Feb. 27 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Feb. 26, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Defends Birthright Citizenship at Supreme Court of the United States Multistate Coalition Warns of Devastating Impacts to Children Nationwide * Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a multistate coalition today defending birthright citizenship at the Supreme Court of the United States, standing up to President Trump's illegal effort t more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy On DHS Funding Fight: We Are Demanding That ICE Follow The Law * WASHINGTON- U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) on Wednesday took to the floor of the U.S. Senate to demand reforms to the Department of Homeland Security. He shared horrifying stories of the Department of Homeland Security's abuses under the Trump administration: from teargassing schools, to murdering American citizen more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy To Surgeon General Nominee: You Lied To The Public About Financial Conflicts Of Interest * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) on Wednesday questioned Dr. Casey Means, a wellness influencer and President Donald Trump's nominee for U.S. Surgeon General, during her confirmation hearing before the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee. Murphy confron more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news: * * * Northeast Aquaculture Conference Celebrates Innovation, Growth, and Community Nearly 700 aquaculture business owners, growers, scientists, managers, and students gathered in Portland, Maine to chart the future of sustainable seafood in the Northeast. * The snow and cold temperatures in Portland, Maine, were no match for the energy of nearly 700 people who g more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 27 (TNSrpt) -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary on Feb. 26, 2026, by Director of Criminal Justice Policy Vittorio Nastasi and criminal justice policy intern Maegan Smarkusky: * * * New 50-state report reveals gaps in identification and reentry document assistance for people leaving prison A new Reason Foundation report finds only 28 states mandate ID provision despite strong evidence linking employment access to reduced recidivism. * Among  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Brad Sherman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sherman, Sen. Elizabeth Warren & 160 Lawmakers Introduce Direct File Act to Guarantee Free, Easy Tax Filing for Americans * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Brad Sherman (D-CA) and Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), along with Reps. Beyer (D-VA), Hoyer (D-MD), Chu (D-CA), Pocan (D-WI) and Senators Wyden (D-OR) and Coons (D-DE) led 160 lawmakers in both the House and Senate in introducing the D more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Feb. 27 -- Southern Connecticut State University issued the following news: * * * Faculty Expert Discusses Youth Social Media Use as State Considers New Legislation As Connecticut lawmakers consider new legislation aimed at curbing youth social media addiction and limiting personal device use during the school day, Southern Connecticut State University faculty are helping to bring research-based insight to the conversation. Dr. Meghan Brahm Gleeson, associate professo more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Feb. 26 -- Yale Law School posted the following news: * * * Students and Faculty Consider Lawful Peace in Ukraine after Four Years of War * Back to News February 2026 marks the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Shown above is Kyiv, Ukraine's capital. Yale Law School faculty and students marked the fourth anniversary of the Russia-Ukraine war this week with commentaries and a panel discussion. Sterling Professor of International Law Harold Hongj more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Feb. 26 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * This week's 'I Scored a Touchdown' story: Devin Hester, the Super Bowl's 154th player to reach the endzone, a historic moment in Super Bowl XLI * * Second player featured in ESPN's new "Year of the Super Bowl" weekly content initiative; airing through February 28 * Hester is the only player to return an opening kickoff for a touchdown at a Super Bowl Watch HERE  more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Feb. 26 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * UConn Develops Assessments to Capitalize on Unique Strengths of Each Regional Campus * From bustling downtowns to the serene seaside, each of UConn's four regional campuses has their own proud histories, signature academic programs, and connections with the municipalities and regions in which they are located. As part of the 10-year Strategic Plan overarching all UConn operations, the University  more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Feb. 25 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * UConn Renames School of Pharmacy to Reflect Full Scope of its Educational and Research Impact * With 100 years of nationally recognized academic and research excellence already to its credit, the UConn School of Pharmacy is entering its next century with a new name to better reflect the full scope of its comprehensive mission and impact in the field. The new name - the UConn School of Pharmacy an more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 27 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on Feb. 26, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jay Jones Defends Birthright Citizenship at U.S. Supreme Court Multistate Coalition Warns of Devastating Impacts to Children and Families Nationwide * Delivering on another day one priority, Attorney General Jay Jones today joined a multistate coalition defending birthright citizenship at the U.S. Supreme Court, standing up to President Trump's illega more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Van Hollen Joins Warren, Sherman, Over 150 Lawmakers in Introducing Direct File Act to Guarantee Free, Easy Tax Filing for Americans * U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) joined Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Chris Coons (D-De.), and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee, and Representatives Brad Sherman (D-Calif.), Don Beyer (D-Va.), Judy Chu (D-Calif.), St more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren, Sherman, 160 Lawmakers Introduce Direct File Act to Guarantee Free, Easy Tax Filing for Americans * The Direct File Act would reverse Trump administration decision to cancel Direct File, building on widely successful pilot If fully implemented, Direct File is projected to save families up to $23 billion annually in fees, time, and tax credits Bill One-Pager (PDF) | Bill Text (P more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Feb. 26 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Weiser defends birthright citizenship in Supreme Court brief * Feb. 26, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser joined a multistate coalition today on a brief defending birthright citizenship at the U.S. Supreme Court, standing up to President Trump's illegal effort to rewrite the Constitution and overturn federal law. On his first day in office in 2025, President Trump issued a more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Feb. 26 (TNSjou) -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Cracking a 'holy grail' challenge in cancer cell therapy Yale scientists have engineered natural killer cells that eliminate solid tumors in mouse models. The study may lead to a simpler, "off the shelf" immunotherapy for hard-to-treat cancers. By Karen Guzman Since scientists first discovered that human immune cells could be modified to become cancer-fighting agents, they've been trying to engine more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Feb. 26 -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * GLP-1 Medications for Weight Loss: How to Get Started By Carrie Macmillan Yale Medicine obesity medicine experts explain who these drugs are for, who should prescribe them, and what to expect. If you're considering a prescription weight-loss medication like Wegovy or Zepbound, the first question is often a practical one: Where do I start--and with whom? The short answer: You can begin with your primary car more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Feb. 26 -- Yale University issued the following Q&A on Feb. 25, 2026, by Ted O'Callahan with Edward A. Snyder, professor of economics and management: * * * How an Antitrust Lawsuit from Michael Jordan Reshaped NASCAR A lawsuit charging NASCAR with anticompetitive practices led to a settlement that changed the structure of stock car racing. Yale SOM's Ted Snyder, an economist and antitrust expert, describes his experience testifying in the case brought by team owners,  more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Feb. 26 (TNSjou) -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Using Machine Learning to Develop Personalized Vaccines for Cancer By Isabella Backman Yale researchers have developed a machine learning model, called Immunostruct, that can help scientists create more personalized vaccines, including vaccines for cancer. They described the tool in Nature Machine Intelligence along with findings from applying it to cancer and immunology data. When a potential thre more PR