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10 things to know about the property market: April 2026 (10)
IRVINE, California, April 30 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) issued the following news release:
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10 things to know about the property market: April 2026
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IRVINE, Calif., April 30, 2026 - Cotality, a leading global property information, analytics, and data-enabled solutions provider, released its latest list on the 10 things to know about the property market for April 2026.
The U.S. housing market is entering the second quarter with warning signs. Sellers are starting to cut list prices and serious delinque more PR
18 Farmworker Groups Urge Withdrawal of Labor Department's Proposed Rule on Employee Classification (10)
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- A coalition of 18 farmworker organizations submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor opposing the Wage and Hour Division's proposed rule revising employee or independent contractor classification under the Fair Labor Standards Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, and Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act. The coalition argues that the rule undermines decades of case law, increases the risk of farmworker misclassification, and weakens protections vital to vulnerable agricultural wor more ST
20 State Attorney Generals Oppose DHS Employment Authorization Rule for Asylum Seekers (10)
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- A group of 20 state Attorneys general submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security opposing the department's proposed rule titled Employment Authorization Reform for Asylum Applicants. The letter challenges DHS's proposed amendments to the processing and eligibility criteria for Employment Authorization Documents for asylum seekers.
The group opposes key provisions of the proposal that would increase the waiting period to apply for an initial EAD from six months to one year and extend US more ST
45th Vincent du Vigneaud Symposium Celebrates Graduate Student Research (10)
NEW YORK, April 30 -- Cornell University - Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences posted the following news:
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45th Vincent du Vigneaud Symposium Celebrates Graduate Student Research
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Rows of poster boards filled the Griffis Faculty Club at Weill Cornell Medicine, showcasing research ranging from cancer immunology and microbiome science to the emerging field of space biology. Standing beside them, graduate students explained months of work in a matter of minutes, fielding questions from judges, faculty and peers.
The 45th more PR
AAPI Scholars Make Their Mark (10)
NEW YORK, May 1 -- The City University of New York Graduate Center posted the following news:
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AAPI Scholars Make Their Mark
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This AAPI Heritage month, we highlight Graduate Center faculty, students, and alumni who are producing research and creative work that reflects and enhances the experiences of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities.
In a new book, Professor Celina Su (GC/Brooklyn College, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Political Science, Psychology, Urban Education, Black, Race, and Ethnic Studies ) drew on her ex more PR
Accenture Invests in Netomi to Accelerate Enterprise Adoption of Agentic AI for Customer Experience (10)
NEW YORK, May 1 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, presented the following news release:
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Accenture Invests in Netomi to Accelerate Enterprise Adoption of Agentic AI for Customer Experience
Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has made an investment, through Accenture Ventures, in Netomi, a leading customer experience AI platform company. As part of this investment, Accenture and Netomi are entering into a strategic partnership to help enterprises reinvent customer experience using agentic AI systems. This investment and partnership more PR
Accuracy in Media: DEI Loophole on Display at Ohio's Bowling Green State University (10)
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Accuracy in Media issued the following news:
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DEI loophole on display at Ohio's Bowling Green State University
Universities in Ohio haven't dropped Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), even after the state passed a law directing them to do so.
This appears to be the case at Bowling Green State University (BGSU), where one administrator admitted to very few changes to course material aside from changing class names.
"While we have been impacted to an extent by some of the political dynamics at the state lev more PR
ACLS Awards 2026 Mellon/ACLS Dissertation Innovation Fellowships (10)
NEW YORK, April 30 -- The American Council of Learned Societies issued the following news release:
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ACLS Awards 2026 Mellon/ACLS Dissertation Innovation Fellowships
Awards Support 50 Early-Career Graduate Students Transcending the Boundaries of Doctoral Research
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The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) is pleased to announce the 2026 Mellon/ACLS Dissertation Innovation Fellows, made possible by the generous support of the Mellon Foundation.
The Mellon/ACLS Dissertation Innovation Fellowship Program supports doctoral student more PR
AG Sunday Joins Litigation to Stop Nexstar-TEGNA Merger that Would Limit Pennsylvanians' Broadcast TV Options (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 30 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news:
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AG Sunday Joins Litigation to Stop Nexstar-TEGNA Merger that Would Limit Pennsylvanians' Broadcast TV Options
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HARRISBURG -Attorney General Dave Sunday and a coalition of attorneys general have filed a lawsuit to unwind and remedy the anticompetitive effects of Nexstar's recent acquisition of TEGNA. Nexstar and TEGNA are two major media companies and their merger could cut consumer options by creating the largest broadcast s more PR
Albany State University to Celebrate More Than 900 Graduates at Spring 2026 Commencement Ceremony (10)
ALBANY, Georgia, May 1 -- Albany State University issued the following news:
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Albany State University to Celebrate More Than 900 Graduates at Spring 2026 Commencement Ceremony
Albany State University (ASU) will celebrate the achievements of more than 900 graduates during its Spring 2026 Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 9, at 9 a.m. at the Albany Civic Center. Doors will open at 8 a.m., and the academic processional will begin promptly at 9 a.m.
The University is honored to welcome award-winning chef, restaurateur, author, and tel more PR
Alfred University senior's research examines role Linkedin plays in students' career pursuits (10)
ALFRED, New York, April 29 -- Alfred University issued the following news release:
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Alfred University senior's research examines role Linkedin plays in students' career pursuits
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An Alfred University senior studying business noticed something most of her classmates had probably stopped thinking about: every business student at Alfred is required to have a LinkedIn profile, and almost none of them were taught what to do with it. That gap became her research question, and the basis for a project that sits at the intersection of professi more PR
American Association of Advertising Agencies Urges Flexible Contractor Classification Rules (10)
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The American Association of Advertising Agencies submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor regarding proposed revisions to the analysis for determining employee or independent contractor status under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The 4As emphasized the role that independent contractors play in the advertising industry and highlighted key concerns and recommendations to promote a workable classification framework.
In their letter, the 4As outlined how the advertising sector relies heavily on indep more ST
Americas Society/Council of the Americas Report Highlights Expanded Regional Engagement and Policy Dialogue Impact (10)
WASHINGTON, May 1 (TNSLrpt) -- IMPACT REPORT 2025 - A report from Americas Society/Council of the Americas, New York - April 2026 (25 pages)
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The Americas Society/Council of the Americas issued a report analyzing its activities and institutional impact across the Western Hemisphere, with a focus on fostering dialogue between governments, businesses, and civil society. The report evaluates program reach, stakeholder engagement, and knowledge production, aiming to demonstrate how the organization contributes to economic development, policy more ST
AmfAR to Support Three Early-Career HIV Researchers on Trajectory to Independent Positions (10)
NEW YORK, April 30 -- AmfAR-the Foundation for AIDS Research issued the following news release on April 29, 2026:
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amfAR to Support Three Early-Career HIV Researchers on Trajectory to Independent Positions
The highly competitive Mathilde Krim Fellowship in Biomedical Research provides crucial support to promising young scientists
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amfAR is thrilled to present the new class of recipients of the Mathilde Krim Fellowship in Biomedical Research. These three researchers each bring unique perspectives and fresh ideas to long-standing prob more PR
Anna Bosking '28 Named 2026 Helen Strong Curry Scholar (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 30 -- Vanderbilt Law School posted the following news:
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Anna Bosking '28 Named 2026 Helen Strong Curry Scholar
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Anna Bosking has been selected as the 2026 Helen Strong Curry Scholar for the Class of 2028.
Endowed through an estate gift from Jean Curry Allen (BA'44), the scholarship is awarded each year to a first-year student with a passion for international issues who plans to focus their upper-level studies on international law. The scholarship was named in honor of Allen's mother, Helen Strong Curry.
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Annual Evening of Roses to Honor Education Advocate (10)
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, April 30 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news:
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Annual Evening of Roses to Honor Education Advocate
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The Sister Rose Thering Fund for Education in Jewish-Christian Studies will hold its annual Evening of Roses: A Musical Celebration at Bethany Hall on the South Orange campus of Seton Hall University on Thursday, June 11, 2026.
This event is dedicated to honoring Marcia Robbins-Wilf, Ed.D., a respected educator, philanthropist and founding trustee of the Sister Rose Thering Fund for Education i more PR
Arthur Vining Davis Foundations Grant Will Help Make Civil Discourse a Hallmark of the Skidmore Experience (10)
SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York, May 1 -- Skidmore College issued the following news:
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Arthur Vining Davis Foundations grant will help make civil discourse a hallmark of the Skidmore experience
Skidmore College has received a $175,000 grant from The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations to support SkidMORE Discourse: Meaningful Open Respectful Engagement (M.O.R.E.), a campuswide initiative designed to make civil discourse a defining feature of the Skidmore experience.
Beginning this June and running through June 2028, the initiative will be co-le more PR
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank President Zou Engages Members and Global Partners in New York and Washington to Advance Development Impact (10)
BEIJING, China, May 1 -- The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank issued the following news:
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AIIB President Zou Engages Members and Global Partners in New York and Washington to Advance Development Impact
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) President Zou Jiayi visited New York City and Washington, D.C., April 11-17, engaging members, global private-sector leaders and development partners as part of her listening tour. It was President Zou's first outreach beyond Asia since assuming office in January. The discussions provided in more PR
Association for Advancing Automation President Burnstein Testifies Before House Science, Space & Technology Subcommittee (10)
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Research and Technology released the following testimony by Association for Advancing Automation President Jeff Burnstein from an April 21, 2026, hearing entitled "Robots Made in America: Advancing U.S. Leadership in Manufacturing and Automation":
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Thank you, Chairman Obernolte, Ranking Member Stevens, and Members of the Subcommittee, for the opportunity to discuss the state of the robotics industry in the United States, and how we can regain our leadership in t more PR
Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International President Robbins Testifies Before House Science, Space & Technology Subcommittee (10)
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Research and Technology released the following testimony by Michael Robbins, president and CEO of the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International, from an April 21, 2026, hearing entitled "Robots Made in America: Advancing U.S. Leadership in Manufacturing and Automation":
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Chairman Obernolte, Ranking Member Stevens, and distinguished Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today.
My name is Michael Robbins, and I am Pres more PR
Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project Opposes Employment Authorization Rule for Asylum Applicants (10)
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project, New York, submitted a public comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security opposing proposed Employment Authorization Reform for Asylum Applicants. ASAP argues that the proposal would drastically reduce access to employment authorization documents or work permits for asylum seekers, impairing their ability to sustain themselves and pursue their claims in the United States.
The proposed rule under DHS Docket No. USCIS-2025-0370 would impose multiple new barriers to w more ST
Attorney General Bonta Welcomes New States and Files Amended Complaint in Nexstar/Tegna Challenge, Lawsuit Now Bipartisan (10)
SACRAMENTO, California, April 30 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Welcomes New States and Files Amended Complaint in Nexstar/Tegna Challenge, Lawsuit Now Bipartisan
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Five additional states -Indiana, Kansas, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Vermont -join AG Bonta's lawsuit
SACRAMENTO -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today as part of a now bipartisan coalition of 13 attorneys general, filed an amended complaint against Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nexstar) and Tegn more PR
Attorney General Phil Weiser urges CFTC to recognize state authority over sports-related prediction markets (10)
DENVER, Colorado, April 30 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Phil Weiser urges CFTC to recognize state authority over sports-related prediction markets
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April 30, 2026 (DENVER) -Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a bipartisan coalition of 41 attorneys general in urging federal regulators to reaffirm that jurisdiction over sports-related "event contracts" belongs to the states.
"The protection of consumers from irresponsible operators who provide the opportunity to pla more PR
Attorney General Rayfield Announces that Purdue/Sackler $7.4 Billion Opioid Settlement Takes Effect (10)
SALEM, Oregon, April 30 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Rayfield Announces that Purdue/Sackler $7.4 Billion Opioid Settlement Takes Effect
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Oregon to receive almost $66 Million, funds to be distributed over 15 years
Attorney General Dan Rayfield today announced that a $7.4 billion settlement reached with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family, has become legally effective, capping nearly a decade of work by attorneys general from across the country in pursuing in more PR
Attorney General Rayfield, Expanding Bipartisan Coalition of State AGs Challenge Nexstar-Tegna Merger (10)
SALEM, Oregon, April 30 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Rayfield, Expanding Bipartisan Coalition of State AGs Challenge Nexstar-Tegna Merger
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Attorney General Dan Rayfield alongside a now bipartisan coalition of 12 other attorneys general today filed an amended complaint against Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nexstar) and Tegna Inc. (Tegna) in the ongoing challenge of the broadcast giants' merger. Last month, a state coalition filed a lawsuit challenging the merger of Nexstar an more PR
Banned Books Week 2026 Artwork Unveiled (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 30 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release:
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Banned Books Week 2026 Artwork Unveiled
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Annual Event Maximizes Engagement with Three Designs
CHICAGO - The American Library Association (ALA) and Banned Books Week Coalition today unveiled the artwork for Banned Books Week 2026, October 4-10. Designed for use in Banned Books Week events nationwide and internationally, the 2026 theme is "Let Books Be. Protect the Freedom to Read."
The struggle against book bans more PR
Barnard Seniors Research: Postnatal Mental Health and Charismatic Religion (10)
NEW YORK, May 1 -- Barnard College issued the following news:
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Barnard Seniors Research: Postnatal Mental Health and Charismatic Religion
Almost all Barnard students complete an independent research project in their final year: the senior thesis. Two members of the Class of 2026 shared their projects with us.
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For many Barnard alumnae, the senior thesis is the highlight of their college education: the moment when all of their tools, knowledge, and resources come together to produce independent research on the topic of their choice.
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Baruch Student Allyson Poyker Wins a Jeannette K. Watson Fellowship (10)
NEW YORK, April 30 -- Baruch College posted the following news:
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Baruch Student Allyson Poyker Wins a Jeannette K. Watson Fellowship
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Allyson Poyker is looking to work for organizations that support uplifting marginalized and economically disadvantaged communities.
For Baruch College student Allyson Poyker ('28), the distinction of being named a Jeannette K. Watson Fellow is more than an academic achievement-it reflects a deeply rooted commitment to growth, curiosity, and community engagement.
Inspired by her grandmother's life of more PR
Bernard Baruch Dinner Raises a Record $1.96 Million for the Baruch College Fund (10)
NEW YORK, April 30 -- Baruch College posted the following news:
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Bernard Baruch Dinner Raises a Record $1.96 Million for the Baruch College Fund
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From left: Baruch President S. David Wu; Dov L Schlein ('70, MBA '75), recipient of the President's Medal, Presidential Professor Jim Gatheral from the Master of Financial Engineering program, honored with the Distinguished Faculty Award, and Baruch College Fund President Luz Liebeskind.
Baruch hosted its annual Bernard Baruch Dinner on April 22 at the Ziegfeld Ballroom, bringing together more PR
Binghamton University: School of SSIE Looks Back on Strong Spring Semester (10)
BINGHAMTON, New York, May 1 (TNSjou) -- Binghamton University issued the following news:
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School of SSIE looks back on strong spring semester
By Chris Kocher
The spring semester at Binghamton University is nearly over, with Commencement just a couple of weeks away. The School of Systems Science and Industrial Engineering at the Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science is looking back on its student, faculty and research accomplishments.
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New rankings
Earlier this year, U.S. News & World Report ranked SSIE as more PR
Binghamton University: Student Takes Top Honors in Art of Science Contest (10)
BINGHAMTON, New York, May 1 -- Binghamton University issued the following news:
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Student takes top honors in Art of Science contest
First Friday show planned for contest's 10th anniversary
By Katie Liu
Cancer cells that resemble stained glass windows. Tiny fruit flies wrestling the nectar from the corpse of a bee. Canyons, bathed in sunset, that look like whorls of cotton candy.
For the past 10 years, Binghamton University's annual Art of Science competition has honored the striking visuals -- not just results -- that our scientists more PR
Bloomberg Media Returns with "Good Business" at Cannes Lions 2026 (10)
NEW YORK, April 30 [Category: BizMedia] -- Bloomberg Media posted the following news:
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Bloomberg Media Returns with "Good Business" at Cannes Lions 2026
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Bloomberg Media returns to BOBO Bistro for the 2026 Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity, continuing to bring data and insights that define good business to the Croisette. As the world's most creative thinkers and leaders gather in Cannes, BOBO Bistro will once again serve as a hub for impactful conversations and fresh perspectives at the intersection of creativity, innovation and cul more PR
Bloomberg News Wins Two Scripps Howard Journalism Awards (10)
NEW YORK, April 30 [Category: BizMedia] -- Bloomberg Media posted the following news:
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Bloomberg News Wins Two Scripps Howard Journalism Awards
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Bloomberg News won two honors at the 73rd Scripps Howard Journalism Awards, which recognize outstanding reporting and are one of the nation's most prestigious journalism competitions.
" Zombie Debt " won in the Excellence in Business/Financial Reporting category for revealing how debt collectors violated consumer protection laws in pursuing second mortgages that predated the 2008 financial c more PR
Bloomberg Originals Series The Deal with Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly Returns for Fourth Season (10)
NEW YORK, April 30 [Category: BizMedia] -- Bloomberg Media posted the following news:
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Bloomberg Originals Series The Deal with Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly Returns for Fourth Season
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Bloomberg Media today announced that the Bloomberg Originals series The Deal with Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly returns for a fourth season Thursday, April 30 with NFL Hall of Famer Steve Young. Fresh off a 2026 Ambies nomination for Best Sports Podcast, The Deal goes beyond headlines to unpack how the biggest names in sports and business think about more PR
British Ambassador Kariuki Urges Commitment to Peace Plan and Condemns West Bank Violence (10)
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- British Ambassador James Kariuki, charge d'affaires to the United Nations, addressed the UN Security Council in New York to advocate for the implementation of a 20-point peace plan for Gaza and a pathway to a two-state solution. Kariuki emphasized the necessity of a stable security transition, including the demilitarization of Hamas and the deployment of an international stabilization force alongside Palestinian-led police.
Kariuki described the humanitarian situation in Palestine as grave, noting a 37% decline in aid more PR
Brooklyn Defender Services Urges Withdrawal of DHS Proposed Employment Authorization Rule for Asylum Seekers (10)
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Brooklyn Defender Services submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Citizenship and Immigration Services opposing the agency's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking titled "Employment Authorization Reform for Asylum Applicants". The letter strongly urges USCIS and the Department of Homeland Security to rescind the proposed rule, which BDS argues would impose harsh restrictions on asylum seekers' access to work authorization.
BDS highlighted its extensive experience representing over 40,000 c more ST
Brooklyn Law School Earns 'A+' and No. 16 National Ranking for Practical Training in preLaw Magazine's 2026 Issue (10)
BROOKLYN, New York, April 30 -- Brooklyn Law School posted the following news:
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Brooklyn Law School Earns 'A+' and No. 16 National Ranking for Practical Training in preLaw Magazine's 2026 Issue
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Brooklyn Law School has once again been recognized among the nation's leading institutions for experiential legal education. In the 2026 edition of National Jurist's preLaw magazine, the Law School earned an "A+" and a national ranking of 16 for Practical Training, underscoring its continued strength in preparing students for practice through more PR
Brown medical school graduate to offer 'small dose of idealism' during cynical moment in time (10)
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, April 30 -- Brown University posted the following news:
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Brown medical school graduate to offer 'small dose of idealism' during cynical moment in time
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -When Meylakh Barshay arrived in Providence to attend Brown University's Warren Alpert Medical School, he had no personal connections and was unsure what medical specialty he would pursue. Four years later, Barshay says he is deeply connected to his peers and the school's humanistic ethos and is heartbroken to leave.
"I've more PR
CAIR-NY Calls on Le Moyne College President to Apologize After Condemnation of Palestinian Poet's Use of Word 'Genocide' (10)
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on April 29, 2026:
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CAIR-NY Calls on Le Moyne College President to Apologize After Condemnation of Palestinian Poet's Use of Word 'Genocide'
The New York chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NY), a chapter of the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on Le Moyne College's President Linda LeMura after her condemnation of a Palestinian poet's description of Israel's crimes in Gaza a more PR
Calif. A.G. Bonta Sends Letter to GoFundMe General Counsel Wilford on March 3, 2026 (10)
WASHINGTON, May 1 (TNSletter) -- Public policy letter - California Attorney General Rob Bonta, and 27 co-signers. To: Kim Wilford, General Counsel, GoFundMe, 8605 Santa Monica Blvd. #17221, West Hollywood, CA 90069-4109 - March 3, 2026
The undersigned state Attorneys General and charitable regulators (collectively, the "States") are issuing this public letter to express our grave concerns about GoFundMe's creation of donation web pages for more than 1.4 million charities without their prior knowledge or consent, prompting an outcry from charit more ST
Cambodia: Opposition Leader's Appeal Denied (10)
NEW YORK, April 30 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news:
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Cambodia: Opposition Leader's Appeal Denied
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(Bangkok) - On April 30, 2026, the Phnom Penh Court of Appeal upheld the politically motivated conviction of the Cambodian political opposition leader Kem Sokha, Human Rights Watch said today. The court extended Sokha's de-facto house arrest and 27-year sentence that had been imposed in March 2023 and added an additional five-year ban on international travel. Cambodian authorities should immediate more PR
Carlyle Announces A$600 Million Preferred Equity Financing to Support CC Capital's Acquisition of Insignia Financial (10)
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Carlyle Group posted the following news release on April 30, 2026:
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Carlyle Announces A$600 Million Preferred Equity Financing to Support CC Capital's Acquisition of Insignia Financial
NEW YORK and SYDNEY - Global investment firm Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG) today announced that its Global Credit platform has provided a preferred equity financing to support CC Capital's acquisition of Insignia Financial Ltd ("Insignia" or the "Company") (ASX: IFL), a leading diversified wealth management group, to advance the Company's ongo more PR
Case Western Reserve University Economics Professor Helper Testifies Before House Science, Space & Technology Subcommittee (10)
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Research and Technology released the following testimony by Susan Helper, Carlton professor of economics at the Case Western Reserve University Weatherhead School of Management, from an April 21, 2026, hearing entitled "Robots Made in America: Advancing U.S. Leadership in Manufacturing and Automation":
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Chairman Obernolte, Ranking Member Stevens, and distinguished Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today on a matter of national more PR
Catholic League Issues Commentary: Report On Anti-Christian Bias Nails It (10)
NEW YORK, May 1 -- 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 April 30, 2026, by President Bill Donohue:
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REPORT ON ANTI-CHRISTIAN BIAS NAILS IT
The report by the Trump administration's Task Force on Anti-Christian Bias is commendable. It lays out, in great detail, the extent to which Christians have had their First Amendment rights violated by the Biden administrati more PR
CCE Educators Connect at the 2026 CHE In-Service (10)
ITHACA, New York, April 30 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news:
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CCE Educators Connect at the 2026 CHE In-Service
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By Juan Vazquez-Leddon and Paul Treadwell
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More than 80 Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) educators from across New York State gathered on campus April 15-17 for the annual Cornell Human Ecology In-Service.
CCE connects communities with Cornell University research from the College of Agriculture and Life S more PR
CCM Welcomes Violin Faculty Member Danbi Um (10)
CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 1 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news:
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CCM welcomes new violin faculty member Danbi Um
Um begins her new appointment as Assistant Professor of Violin this fall
By Curt Whitacre, 513/556-2683, whitaccp@ucmail.uc.edu
UC College-Conservatory of Music Dean Pete Jutras has announced the appointment of Danbi Um as CCM's new Assistant Professor of Violin. Her faculty appointment officially begins on Aug. 15, 2026.
Praised by The Strad as an "utterly dazzling artist with a marvelous show of superb more PR
Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: American Law Enforcement - 400 Years of Evolution and Order (10)
MINNETONKA, Minnesota, May 1 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on April 30, 2026, by public safety policy fellow David Zimmer to the Thinking Minnesota:
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To protect and serve
American law enforcement: 400 years of evolution and order
American law enforcement has been in a continual state of evolution, leading to the earned legitimacy and societal order our founders sought to achieve from it.
From the nightwatchmen more PR
Change of His Majesty's Ambassador to Italy: Stephen Hickey (10)
LONDON, England, April 30 -- The British Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office issued the following news:
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Change of His Majesty's Ambassador to Italy: Stephen Hickey
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Mr Stephen Hickey CMG has been appointed His Majesty's Ambassador to the Italian Republic and Non-Resident Ambassador to the Republic of San Marino, in succession to the Rt Hon Lord Llewellyn CVO, OBE, who has transferred to a new appointment as FCDO Political Director and Director General Political.
Mr Hickey will take up his appointment during June 2026.
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CNN STYLE ANNOUNCES INAUGURAL NEWSLETTER: 'BIG STYLE' (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 30 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news:
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CNN STYLE ANNOUNCES INAUGURAL NEWSLETTER: 'BIG STYLE'
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April 30th, 2026
CNN Style's Inaugural Weekly Newsletter 'Big Style' Debuts Saturday, May 9th
Authored by Fashion Expert and CNN Senior Style Reporter Rachel Tashjian
New York, New York - April 30, 2026 - Today CNN Style announced its first newsletter offering, Big Style, authored by CNN Senior Style Reporter Rachel Tashjian. A seasoned fashion expert with nearly two decades of experience re more PR
Congratulations to the 2026 RISE Award Winners (10)
WATERTOWN, Massachusetts, April 29 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc., a provider of transportation planning, engineering, design, land development and environmental services, posted the following news:
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Congratulations to the 2026 RISE Award Winners
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Thirty years ago, VHB created the RISE President's Awards to recognize employees across VHB for outstanding performance, demonstrated commitment to our culture, and contributions to VHB's growth and success.
Three decades later, that tradition is still going st more PR
Congress Urged to Reject Fast-Tracking of Harmful Data Centers (10)
NEW YORK, May 1 -- We Act for Environmental Justice posted the following news release on April 29, 2026:
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Congress Urged to Reject Fast-Tracking of Harmful Data Centers
WASHINGTON-- Nearly 120 community, labor, climate and environmental justice organizations representing millions of people across the country today urged Congress to reject efforts to fast-track artificial intelligence or data centers through permitting reform or other must-pass legislation.
Despite growing nationwide opposition, data center expansion is moving ahead wit more PR
CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE OPPOSES REPUBLICAN FARM BILL THAT RAISES COSTS AND CUTS FOOD ASSISTANCE (10)
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE OPPOSES REPUBLICAN FARM BILL THAT RAISES COSTS AND CUTS FOOD ASSISTANCE
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(Washington, D.C.)-Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced his opposition to the Republican-led "skinny farm bill," warning that the legislation would lock in deep cuts to food assistance, fail to lower costs for working families, and leave farmers without the support they urgently need.
"Families are already stretched thin, trying to afford gro more PR
CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE WELCOMES RABBI PETER STEIN AS GUEST CHAPLAIN IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (10)
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE WELCOMES RABBI PETER STEIN AS GUEST CHAPLAIN IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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April 30, 2026 (Washington, D.C.)-Today, Congressman Joe Morelle welcomed Temple B'rith Kodesh's Senior Rabbi Peter W. Stein to Washington to serve as Guest Chaplain in the House of Representatives. Congressman Morelle delivered a speech from the House Floor as a part of Rabbi Stein's welcome ceremony. His remarks, available below, will appe more PR
Congressman Kennedy Statement on Final Passage of DHS Funding Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Kennedy Statement on Final Passage of DHS Funding Bill
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Tim Kennedy released the below statement today following final passage in the House of the Senate-led DHS funding bill:
"For 76 days, Republicans kept the Department of Homeland Security shuttered, risking national security, jeopardizing pay for TSA workers, and halting essential missions at FEMA. And for more than a month, House Republican more PR
Congresswoman Tenney Applauds Adoption of FY26 Budget Resolution to Strengthen Border Security and Advance Reconciliation (10)
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Tenney Applauds Adoption of FY26 Budget Resolution to Strengthen Border Security and Advance Reconciliation
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Washington, DC -Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today applauded House adoption of S. Con. Res. 33, the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Resolution, a critical step to unlock the reconciliation process and advance funding for border security and key elements of President Trump's America First agenda.
This legislation passed t more PR
Congresswoman Tenney Secures Wins for NY-24 in Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (10)
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Tenney Secures Wins for NY-24 in Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026
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Washington, DC -Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today applauded House passage of H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, legislation that strengthens support for American farmers, bolsters rural communities, and reinforces agriculture as a core component of national security.
The Farm, Food, and National Security Act reaut more PR
Conn. A.G. Tong Sends Letter to House Senate Leaders on Feb. 10, 2026 (10)
WASHINGTON, May 1 (TNSletter) -- Public policy letter - Connecticut Attorney General William Tong, and 44 co-signers. To: John Thune, Senate Majority Leader, 511 Dirksen Senate Building, Washington, DC 20510; Mike Johnson, House Speaker, 521 Cannon House Building, Washington, DC 20515; Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, 322 Hart Senate Building, Washington, DC 20510; Hakeem Jeffries, House Minority Leader, 2267 Rayburn House Building, Washington, DC 20515; Marsha Blackburn, Senate Judiciary Committee, 357 Dirksen Senate Building, Washington more ST
Cornell men's tennis looks to cause a racket at NCAAs (10)
ITHACA, New York, April 30 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Cornell men's tennis looks to cause a racket at NCAAs
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Coming off its third straight appearance in the NCAA Men's Tennis Tournament, Cornell faced considerable uncertainty entering the 2025-26 season, losing four of six starters.
Turns out the transition wasn't as difficult as many expected. The Big Red, featuring just two seniors and a core of young talent, won the Ivy League title on April 25, edging rival Columbia, 4-3 - the third league title in program more PR
CRC News: How Do You Use Our Research? (10)
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following news on April 30, 2026:
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CRC News: How do you use our research?
We love media attention, but it's extra special when our readers and supporters steal our stuff and tell the media about it for us.
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CRC News is a semi-weekly feature that recaps how the media and other policy influencers have used the work of InfluenceWatch and the researchers from the Capital Research Center. While we're delighted with that attention, it's extra special when our readers and supporter more PR
Cyber Risk Tops the Global People Risk Agenda, According to Marsh's 2026 People Risks Report (10)
NEW YORK, May 1 (TNSrep) -- Marsh, a subsidiary of Marsh and McLennan Companies, issued the following news release on April 29, 2026:
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Organizations and their people are operating under sustained uncertainty because of rising cyber threats, rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), and skilled labor shortages, according to the 2026 People Risks report (https://www.marsh.com/en/risks/people-risk/insights/the-five-pillars-of-people-risk.html) released today by Marsh (NYSE: MRSH), a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, peop more PR
D'Youville University Launches "Summer DOctor" Program for Aspiring Physicians (10)
BUFFALO, New York, April 30 -- D'Youville College posted the following news:
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D'Youville University Launches "Summer DOctor" Program for Aspiring Physicians
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Four-week immersive experience offers early exposure to osteopathic medical education
D'Youville University will launch its new Summer DOctor program this summer, a free four-week, in-person enrichment experience designed for undergraduate and pre-professional students interested in pursuing careers in osteopathic medicine.
Scheduled to begin on June 1st, the non-credit progr more PR
Deal Inked to Transfer 1,500 Beagles From Ridglan Farms to Animal Protection Groups (10)
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The Center for a Humane Economy posted the following news release on April 30, 2026:
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Deal Inked to Transfer 1,500 Beagles from Ridglan Farms to Animal Protection Groups
This mass movement of dogs is an indicator of larger trend to wind down the use of beagles and other animals in archaic, painful experiments
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The Center for a Humane Economy and Big Dog Ranch Rescue today announced an agreement with Ridglan Farms, a Wisconsin-based breeder of dogs for laboratory research, to acquire 1,500 beagles and then work w more PR
Deal-Flow Optimism Defines 2026 Private Markets Outlook, According to Bloomberg Intelligence Institutional Investor Survey (10)
NEW YORK, April 30 (TNSxrep) -- Bloomberg issued the following news:
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Deal-Flow Optimism Defines 2026 Private Markets Outlook, According to Bloomberg Intelligence Institutional Investor Survey
75% of respondents anticipate an increase in PE deal activity for 2026 compared with last year
62% of survey respondents cite deteriorating credit quality as a top concern for private credit in 2026
57% of institutional LPs surveyed have a negative or very negative view of retail capital entering private markets
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Bloomberg Intelligence (BI) s more PR
Democrats Oppose Trump Admin Proposal to Deny Homeowners Thousands of Dollars in Interest Earnings (10)
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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Democrats Oppose Trump Admin Proposal to Deny Homeowners Thousands of Dollars in Interest Earnings
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WASHINGTON, DC - In an effort to save consumers thousands of dollars and prevent the Trump Administration from providing a giveaway to big banks at homeowners' expense, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today led a letter to the head of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) urging the withdraw of recently proposed rules that could preem more PR
Demos Urges DHS to Withdraw Proposed Rule on Asylum Employment Authorization Reform (10)
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Demos, a non-profit public policy organization that collaborates with community and labor groups nationwide, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security opposing the agency's proposed Employment Authorization Reform for Asylum Applicants. The proposed rule which aims to extend waiting periods for asylum seekers to obtain work permits, increase processing times, and impose new eligibility barriers, making work authorization largely discretionary.
Demos, New York, emphasized that many ind more ST
Discovery Channel May Programming Highlights (10)
NEW YORK, April 30 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release:
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Discovery Channel May Programming Highlights
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Week of May 4, 2026
Friday, May 8
* "Deadliest Catch" New Season Debuts on Discovery Channel - 8pm ET/PT
* With a new king crab population appearing far north, the fleet relocates 225 miles to St. George Island, facing colder weather and more extreme seas as they work to sustain their livelihoods in rapidly changing waters. For the first time in more PR
Distinguished Scripps Alumna Finds Her Groove with Climate Movement Rooted in Joy (10)
LA JOLLA, California, April 30 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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Distinguished Scripps Alumna Finds Her Groove with Climate Movement Rooted in Joy
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Last Friday night, more than 500 community members packed into Birch Aquarium at Scripps to dance, shimmy and shake off their environmental woes, while also discovering ways to advance climate solutions. At the center of the action was distinguished UC San Diego alumna Ayana Elizabeth Johnson -a marine biologist, climate policy expert and bestsell more PR
Dosenbach named inaugural David M. and Tracy S. Holtzman Professor of Neurology (10)
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, April 30 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news:
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Dosenbach named inaugural David M. and Tracy S. Holtzman Professor of Neurology
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Nico U. Dosenbach, MD, PhD, a widely recognized pioneer in precision neuroimaging, has been installed as the inaugural David M. and Tracy S. Holtzman Professor of Neurology at WashU Medicine. The professorship was established by David M. Holtzman, MD, a world-renowned WashU Medicine expert in Alzheimer's disease, and his wife, Tracy S. Holtzman, to support tran more PR
Durbin Continues To Call For Reforms To FISA Section 702 (10)
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release:
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Durbin Continues To Call For Reforms To FISA Section 702
Durbin pushes his bipartisan legislation with Sen. Lee, the SAFE Act, which would protect Americans from foreign threats and from warrantless government surveillance, as a path forward
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In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, called for serious more PR
Environmental Defense Fund: CPUC Stops SoCalGas' Angeles Link, Prioritizing Customer Protection (10)
NEW YORK, May 1 -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release on April 30, 2026:
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CPUC Stops SoCalGas' Angeles Link, Prioritizing Customer Protection
Statement from Michael Colvin, Director of the California Energy Program, Environmental Defense Fund
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California regulators today halted Southern California Gas Company's Angeles Link hydrogen pipeline proposal, citing concerns about how project costs would be recovered from residential gas customers across Southern California, including communities in Los Angeles more PR
Environmental Defense Fund: House-Passed Farm Bill Falls Short (10)
NEW YORK, May 1 -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release on April 30, 2026:
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House-Passed Farm Bill Falls Short
Statement from EDF VP for Political and Government Affairs Joanna Slaney
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(WASHINGTON) - Today the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 7567, The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, better known as the Farm Bill. The proposal would authorize farm support, conservation, trade, research, forestry and crop insurance programs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture through 2031. The prop more PR
ESPN executive David Roberts will retire at end of August after nearly 50-year career (10)
BRISTOL, Connecticut, April 30 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release:
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ESPN executive David Roberts will retire at end of August after nearly 50-year career
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* "His leadership has made a tremendous difference and he will leave a lasting legacy at ESPN." - Burke Magnus
David Roberts, who has had a highly decorated career of nearly five decades in the media industry, will retire from his position as ESPN Executi more PR
ESPN NBA Full Court Press: ESPN presents two Game 6 potential closeout matchups on Thursday (10)
BRISTOL, Connecticut, April 30 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release:
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ESPN NBA Full Court Press: ESPN presents two Game 6 potential closeout matchups on Thursday
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ESPN continues its coverage of the 2026 NBA Playoffs presented by Google with a doubleheader on Thursday, April 30, featuring two Game 6 potential closeout matchups presented by Popeyes.
The action tips off at 7 p.m. ET as the New York Knicks and Jalen Brunson visit the Atlanta Hawks and Jalen Johnson, who look to stave of more PR
EU: Parliament Confirms That 'Only Yes Means Yes' (10)
NEW YORK, April 30 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news:
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EU: Parliament Confirms That 'Only Yes Means Yes'
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The European Parliament adopted on Tuesday a resolution calling on the European Commission to make consent the determining factor in rape legislation across the EU, with 447 members voting "for," 160 "against," and 43 abstaining.
Stating that "affirmative, freely given and unambiguous indication of consent is valid and that silence, a lack of verbal or physical resistance or the absence of more PR
Explore D.C. 2026 champions behind-the-scenes access and insight (10)
SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, April 30 -- Bryant University issued the following news:
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Explore D.C. 2026 champions behind-the-scenes access and insight
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Leaning toward a desk microphone in the United States Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship's meeting space, Politics and Law major Zoe Thorp '29 addresses her 12 fellow Bryant University 'senators' as they hold a mock hearing debating an education infrastructure bill that would supply learning technologies to K-5 students.
Surrounded by marble pilasters and beneath a more PR
Extended reality tool lets dancers analyze movement (10)
ITHACA, New York, April 30 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Extended reality tool lets dancers analyze movement
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It's been said that "writing about music is like dancing about architecture." Writing, or talking, about dancing can be similarly futile.
A Cornell doctoral student has helped develop a tool that lets dancers use video and extended reality (XR) headsets to create an immersive environment for analyzing and refining their movements.
In other words, dancers can actually dance about dancing.
"DanXeReflect more PR
Falco to Congress: Benign scientific data can be exploited by China (10)
ITHACA, New York, April 30 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Falco to Congress: Benign scientific data can be exploited by China
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The sound of drones, the movements of satellites, the everyday activities of scientific research stations: all might seem like harmless, granular information. But when enough is scraped and aggregated?
"At scale, benign data becomes intelligence," said Greg Falco '10, assistant professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering in the Cornell Duffield College of Engineering.
In testimony more PR
FBI: Lafarge CEO and Seven Others Convicted and Sentenced in French Court for Financing Terrorism (10)
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The FBI issued the following news release on April 30, 2026:
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Lafarge CEO and Seven Others Convicted and Sentenced in French Court for Financing Terrorism
On April 13, 2026, a French trial convicted the chief executive officer, executive vice president, and four other executives of Lafarge S.A. (Lafarge), a Swiss French cement company headquartered in France, and Lafarge Cement Syria, S.A. (LCS), a Lafarge subsidiary located in Syria, for financing terrorism and violating international sanctions. Following the verdi more PR
Ferrosource Builds New State-of-the-Art Metal Processing Facility on Big River Steel Campus in Osceola, Arkansas (10)
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, May 1 -- The Arkansas Economic Development Commission posted the following news from Ferrosource:
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Ferrosource Builds New State-of-the-Art Metal Processing Facility on Big River Steel Campus in Osceola, Arkansas
Facility begins operations August 2026, will eliminate inbound freight costs for U.S. manufacturers
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OSCEOLA, Ark. (April 30, 2026) - Ferrosource is nearing completion of its state-of-the-art steel processing facility located directly on U. S. Steel's Big River Steel Works (BRSW) campus in Osceola, Arka more PR
FFRF Action Fund: 'Secularist' Wajahat Ali Confronts Extremist Pastor Doug Wilson (10)
MADISON, Wisconsin, May 1 -- FFRF Action Fund, an organization that says it develops and advocates for legislation, regulations and government programs to preserve the constitutional principle of separation between state and church, posted the following news on April 30, 2026:
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'Secularist' Wajahat Ali confronts extremist Pastor Doug Wilson
The FFRF Action Fund bestows its "Secularist of the Week" award to writer Wajahat Ali for his recent confrontation with extremist pastor Doug Wilson on a recent "Piers Morgan Uncensored" episode.
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Five Debevoise Partners Named to Cybersecurity Docket's 2026 "Incident Response Elite" List (10)
NEW YORK, April 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Five Debevoise Partners Named to Cybersecurity Docket's 2026 "Incident Response Elite" List
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Debevoise & Plimpton LLP partners Luke Dembosky, Avi Gesser, Erez Liebermann, Robert Maddox and Jim Pastore have been named to Cybersecurity Docket 's " Incident Response Elite List " for 2026. With five lawyers recognized on this year's list, Debevoise is tied for the most of any firm, underscoring the depth of its incident response more PR
Five Einstein Faculty Members Elected to Prestigious Medical Societies (10)
BRONX, New York, May 1 -- The Albert Einstein College of Medicine issued the following news release:
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Five Einstein Faculty Members Elected to Prestigious Medical Societies
Five members of Albert Einstein College of Medicine's faculty were elected to two leading honorary societies earlier this month. Three were inducted into the Association of American Physicians (AAP), which is dedicated to advancing medical knowledge through basic and clinical science, and two into the American Society of Clinical Investigation (ASCI), which promotes more PR
Florida Woman Pleads Guilty To Orchestrating Multimillion-Dollar Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Fraud (10)
NEW YORK, April 30 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release:
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Florida Woman Pleads Guilty To Orchestrating Multimillion-Dollar Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Fraud
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United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, announced that NYDIRA ADAMS, a/k/a "Nadira Adams," a/k/a "Nadira Adams-McMillan," pled guilty today to carrying out a scheme in which she caused federal student loan borrowers to submit documents containing misrepresentations and fa more PR
Freedom From Religion Foundation Counsel Line Sends Letter to NYC Mayor Mamdani on March 13, 2026 (10)
WASHINGTON, May 1 (TNSletter) -- Public policy letter - Christopher Line, Legal Counsel, Freedom From Religion Foundation. To: Zohran Mamdani, Mayor of the City of New York, City Hall, New York, NY 10007 - March 13, 2026
I am writing on behalf of the Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF) regarding serious constitutional concerns raised by your continued promotion of a religious observance through official city channels.
FFRF is a national nonprofit organization with 42,000 members across the country, including more than 2,100 members in New more ST
FT Weekend Festival: US to debut in New York City this June (10)
LONDON, England, April 30 [Category: BizMedia] -- Financial Times, a daily newspaper, posted the following corporate news release:
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FT Weekend Festival: US to debut in New York City this June
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FT Weekend will bring its signature blend of global insight, culture and conversation to New York City for the first time with the FT Weekend Festival: US, at Spring Studios on Saturday, 20 June 2026.
FT Weekend combines the trusted global news and analysis for which the Financial Times is renowned with award-winning lifestyle journalism acros more PR
GF Securities HK Selects Bloomberg's TOMS to Enhance Offshore Market Making Capabilities (10)
NEW YORK, April 30 -- Bloomberg issued the following news on April 30, 2026:
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GF Securities HK Selects Bloomberg's TOMS to Enhance Offshore Market Making Capabilities
Hong Kong - Bloomberg today announced that GF Securities (Hong Kong) Brokerage Limited ("GF Securities HK") has selected Bloomberg's Trade Order Management Solutions (TOMS) to support its bond market-making operations in Hong Kong.
As a component of Bloomberg's Sell-Side Solutions, TOMS enables GF Securities HK to electronify its bond market-making workflows with connecti more PR
Global Parliamentarians Unite Against the Death Penalty in Mexico City (10)
NEW YORK, May 1 -- Parliamentarians for Global Action issued the following news on April 29, 2026:
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Global Parliamentarians Unite Against the Death Penalty in Mexico City
On March 25, on the sidelines of PGA's 46th Annual Forum in Mexico-City, parliamentarians from Jamaica, Nigeria, The Gambia, Pakistan and the Netherlands gathered for a parliamentary workshop on the death penalty, united by a shared conviction on the universality of human rights. In a volatile geopolitical landscape, where competing priorities threaten to push the issu more PR
Goldman, Hill Introduce Legislation to Protect Public Servants From Violence, Doxxing (10)
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Goldman, Hill Introduce Legislation to Protect Public Servants From Violence, Doxxing
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Dan Goldman (NY-10) and Rep. French Hill (AR-02) introduced the Providing Resources and Oversight to Ensure Confidentiality of Those who serve (PROTECT) Act to strengthen data security and to prevent targeted threats against public officials. The bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to develop and disseminate best pr more PR
Governor Hochul Announces $13.7 Million Awarded to Expand and Improve Inpatient Psychiatric Units (10)
ALBANY, New York, April 30 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Governor Hochul Announces $13.7 Million Awarded to Expand and Improve Inpatient Psychiatric Units
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Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the award of $13.7 million in capital funding to help community-based and psychiatric hospitals add inpatient capacity or upgrade existing units to better serve their patients. Administered by the state Office of Mental Health, the funding will help nine healthcare providers undertaking various projects, more PR
Governor Hochul Announces Five Counties Selected for Coordinated Community Response Pilot to Combat Domestic and Gender-Based Violence (10)
ALBANY, New York, April 30 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Governor Hochul Announces Five Counties Selected for Coordinated Community Response Pilot to Combat Domestic and Gender-Based Violence
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Governor Kathy Hochul today announced decisive action to strengthen public safety and protect survivors of domestic and gender-based violence, selecting Clinton, Putnam, Yates, Columbia, and Delaware counties to participate in a two-year Coordinated Community Response (CCR) Pilot.
"New Yorkers' safety is more PR
Governor Hochul Announces NY Creates and Micron Workforce Development Partnership to Support New York's Growing Semiconductor Industry (10)
ALBANY, New York, April 30 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Governor Hochul Announces NY Creates and Micron Workforce Development Partnership to Support New York's Growing Semiconductor Industry
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Governor Kathy Hochul announced today that NY Creates (the New York Center for Research, Economic Advancement, Technology, Engineering, and Science) and Micron have begun a strategic workforce development partnership aimed at further building a regional talent pipeline of skilled technicians to support Mic more PR
Governor Hochul Announces Railway Industry Manufacturer GHH-Bonatrans to Establish First North America Location in New York's Southern Tier (10)
ALBANY, New York, April 30 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Governor Hochul Announces Railway Industry Manufacturer GHH-Bonatrans to Establish First North America Location in New York's Southern Tier
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Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that GHH-BONATRANS, a global leader in railway component manufacturing with operations in the Czech Republic and Germany, will establish its first North American production facility in Wayland Business Park, located in the Town of Wayland, Steuben County. The comp more PR
Governor Hochul Announces YMCA of Long Island Selected to Build and Operate Elmont Community Center at Newly Identified Site (10)
ALBANY, New York, April 30 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Governor Hochul Announces YMCA of Long Island Selected to Build and Operate Elmont Community Center at Newly Identified Site
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Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the selection of the YMCA of Long Island to design, construct, operate and maintain a new community center associated with the Belmont Park Redevelopment Project. The facility will be located at 570 Elmont Road in Elmont, adjacent to the Elmont Memorial High School. Under Govern more PR
Governor Kathy Hochul Names Christian Jackstadt Acting Commissioner of the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (10)
ALBANY, New York, April 30 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Governor Kathy Hochul Names Christian Jackstadt Acting Commissioner of the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles
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Governor Kathy Hochul today announced Christian Jackstadt has been named as Acting Commissioner of the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles following the April 29 retirement of Commissioner Mark J.F. Schroeder.
Named Executive Deputy Commissioner of DMV in March 2022, Mr. Jackstadt has overseen the agency's day-to more PR
Goyal receives industrial achievement award for superconducting technology (10)
BUFFALO, New York, April 30 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release:
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Goyal receives industrial achievement award for superconducting technology
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By Cory Nealon
BUFFALO, N.Y. - University at Buffalo researcher Amit Goyal was recognized by organizers of a leading international conference on superconductivity and magnetism with an industrial achievement award for his contributions to the field.
Goyal, PhD, is a SUNY Distinguished Professor and SUNY Empire Innovation Professor in more PR
Greenpeace initiate legal action against meat giant JBS, as activists shut down first Dutch shareholder meeting (10)
LONDON, England, April 30 [Category: Environment] -- Greenpeace International, a coordinating organization of Greenpeace, issued the following news release:
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Greenpeace initiate legal action against meat giant JBS, as activists shut down first Dutch shareholder meeting
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Amsterdam, Netherlands - Greenpeace Netherlands has taken the first step towards legal action against meat giant JBS, demanding disclosure of information on its climate, nature and human rights impacts in order to challenge in court its business policies, including its more PR
Greenpeace Initiate Legal Action Against Meat Giant JBS, as Activists Shut Down First Dutch Shareholder Meeting (10)
SYDNEY, Australia, May 1 -- Greenpeace Australia Pacific issued the following news:
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Greenpeace initiate legal action against meat giant JBS, as activists shut down first Dutch shareholder meeting
Greenpeace Netherlands has taken the first step towards legal action against meat giant JBS, demanding disclosure of information on its climate, nature and human rights impacts in order to challenge in court its business policies, including its planned US$6 billion global expansion, of which almost half is for Nigeria.
Just hours later, Green more PR
Growing National Debt and Affordability Are Key Issues for 2026 Election (10)
NEW YORK, April 30 -- The Peter G. Peterson Foundation posted the following news release:
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Growing National Debt and Affordability Are Key Issues for 2026 Election
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Six months from election day, a new Peter G. Peterson Foundation survey shows a growing majority of Americans are concerned that the $39 trillion national debt is driving up their personal cost of living. At the same time, the U.S. Fiscal Confidence Index fell to a 22-month low at 42 in April (100 is neutral), reflecting voters' desire for their leaders to address the coun more PR
Hartwick College to Hold 94th Commencement May 16 (10)
ONEONTA, New York, April 30 -- Hartwick College issued the following news release:
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Hartwick College to Hold 94th Commencement May 16
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During the ceremony, President's Medals for Extraordinary and Exemplary Loyalty to the College will be presented to Kathleen Fallon '88 and Colleen Connery '83 for their significant and unwavering commitment and contributions to Hartwick.
The Margaret B. Bunn Award for Outstanding Teaching will also be announced. The award is presented to an outstanding faculty member as determined by alumni who have more PR
Hartwick Community Rallies for Annual Day of Giving, Builds Momentum Toward Campaign Finish (10)
ONEONTA, New York, April 30 -- Hartwick College issued the following news release:
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Hartwick Community Rallies for Annual Day of Giving, Builds Momentum Toward Campaign Finish
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Hartwick College's Annual Day of Giving, held April 8, once again brought together alumni, students, parents and friends in a strong show of support for the College and its students, with participation rising across every group compared to last year.
More than 500 gifts were made during the day, with contributions arriving from 31 states and Washington, D.C., more PR
Hofstra Honors Faculty Members Who Inspire Through Mentorship (10)
HEMPSTEAD, New York, May 1 -- Hofstra University issued the following news:
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Hofstra Honors Faculty Members Who Inspire Through Mentorship
Ginny Greenberg
Hofstra University will honor Dr. Javier Izquierdo, professor of biology, as Mentor of the Year for Research and Scholarly Activity and Dr. Jingsi Christina Wu, associate professor of journalism, media studies, and public relations, as Mentor of the Year in Creative Disciplines.
Both will be recognized at the Celebration of Scholarly Excellence ceremony at the John Cranford Adams Pl more PR
Hofstra University: Effective Metric Structure Theory (10)
HEMPSTEAD, New York, May 1 -- Hofstra University issued the following news:
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Effective Metric Structure Theory
Ginny Greenberg
Dr. Johanna Franklin, Hofstra University professor of mathematics, is a co-author of Effective Metric Structure Theory (2026 Springer Nature), with Isaac Goldbring of the University of California Irvine and Timothy H. McNicholl of Iowa State University.
According to the publisher's website, Effective Metric Structure Theory is an introduction to the increasingly popular topic of computable metric structure the more PR
Hofstra University: Levy on Bipartisan Success to Protect the WTC Health Program - DiNapoli's Primary Opponents (10)
HEMPSTEAD, New York, May 1 -- Hofstra University issued the following news:
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Levy on Bipartisan Success to Protect the WTC Health Program; DiNapoli's Primary Opponents
Ginny Greenberg
Lawrence Levy, associate vice president and executive dean of the National Center for Suburban Studies, talked to Newsday about successful bipartisan efforts to protect the World Trade Center Health Program from attempts by the White House to reduce the federal workforce.
Levy explained to Newsday that advocates and New York lawmakers from both sides of more PR
House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks, Meng, Frankel, Degette, Jayapal, and Jacobs Introduce Legislation to Nullify Radical Expanded Global Gag Rule (10)
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks, Meng, Frankel, Degette, Jayapal, and Jacobs Introduce Legislation to Nullify Radical Expanded Global Gag Rule
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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Reps. Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Grace Meng (D-NY), Chair of the Reproductive Freedom Caucus International Women's Rights Task Force, Lois Frankel (D-FL), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee Na more PR
Hyatt Reports First Quarter 2026 Results (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 30 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release:
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Hyatt Reports First Quarter 2026 Results
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CHICAGO (April 30, 2026) \- Hyatt Hotels Corporation ("Hyatt," "the Company," "we," "us," or "our") (NYSE: H) today reported first quarter 2026 results. Highlights include:
* Comparable system-wide hotels RevPAR increased 5.4%, compared to the first quarter of 2025
* Comparable system-wide all-inclusive resorts Net Package RevPAR increased 7.4%, compared to more PR
IBM and Dallara to Advance AI and Quantum-Powered Design for High-Performance Vehicles (10)
ARMONK, New York, April 30 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- IBM issued the following news release:
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IBM and Dallara to Advance AI and Quantum-Powered Design for High-Performance Vehicles
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PARMA, ITALY & NEW YORK, APRIL 30, 2026 - IBM (NYSE: IBM ) and the Dallara Group, a world-leading racing and high-performance vehicle manufacturer, today announced a collaboration to advance vehicle design and optimization using AI and explore the use of quantum computing. The work combines Dallara's expertise in high-performance vehicle enginee more PR
ICYMI: Committee Democrats Hear From Experts About Impact of Trump's Economy on American Workers (10)
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on April 29, 2026:
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ICYMI: Committee Democrats Hear from Experts about Impact of Trump's Economy on American Workers
Today, Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) hosted an event on the impact of the Trump economy on workers. As unemployment edges upward, job growth slows, and the cost of essentials like gas, groceries, and housing remains high, many families are feeling incre more PR
Independent Work Coalition Urges Labor Department to Rescind 2024 Independent Contractor Rule (10)
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Independent Work Coalition submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor regarding the agency's notice of proposed rulemaking to rescind the 2024 final rule on independent contractor classification and to readopt a modified version of the 2021 rule. The letter emphasized the critical economic role of independent contractors and supported the department's efforts to clarify worker classification standards under the Fair Labor Standards Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, and Migrant and Seasonal Agr more ST
Institute for Energy Research: Pipeline Construction Will Follow Natural Gas Demand Growth (10)
WASHINGTON, April 30 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary:
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Pipeline Construction Will Follow Natural Gas Demand Growth
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Key Takeaways
1 The United States is adding pipelines and capacity to meet the growing demand for natural gas from LNG, electric generation, and manufacturing.
2 Throughout the United States, new pipeline projects are getting underway, leading to the biggest construction surge in 20 years, with costs estimated at $50 billion.
3 In addition to pipelines for LNG pr more PR
International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail & Transportation Urges Labor Department to Adopt Employee Presumption for Construction Workers (10)
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor expressing concerns about a proposed rule on Employee or Independent Contractor status under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The letter focuses primarily on the application of the FLSA within the construction industry and advocates for the adoption of a rebuttable presumption that construction workers are employees under the economic reality test.
SMART represents over 203,000 m more ST
International Myeloma Foundation: DVRd Regimen (10)
NORTH HOLLYWOOD, California, May 1 -- The International Myeloma Foundation issued the following news on April 30, 2026:
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The DVRd Regimen
This standard-of-care quadruplet combination is now FDA-approved for the majority of patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma
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On January 27, 2026, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the use of the quadruplet (4-drug) combination of Darzalex Faspro(R) (daratumumab + hyaluronidase-fihj) + Velcade(R) (bortezomib) + Revlimid(R) (lenalidomide) + dexamethasone [DVRd] for adult p more PR
International Swaps & Derivatives Association Report Examines Regulatory Barriers in Securities Financing Markets (10)
WASHINGTON, May 1 (TNSLrpt) -- Safe, Efficient Markets for SFTs - A report from International Swaps and Derivatives Association, New York - March 2026 (29 pages)
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The International Swaps and Derivatives Association issued a report analyzing how post-financial crisis regulations have affected the functioning of securities financing transaction markets, including repurchase agreements and securities lending. The report evaluates the cumulative impact of capital, leverage, and margin requirements on market liquidity and efficiency, aiming t more ST
Iran's Execution Machine: Political Hangings Surge as Dozens Face Imminent Death (10)
NEW YORK, April 30 [Category: International] -- The Center for Human Rights in Iran posted the following news release:
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Iran's Execution Machine: Political Hangings Surge as Dozens Face Imminent Death
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At Least 22 Executed in Six Weeks as Secret Trials, Torture, and Forced Confessions Drive a Wave of Death Sentences
Protesters, Women, and Juveniles Swept into a Fast-Tracked System of State Retribution for Dissent
April 30, 2026 -In an extraordinary increase in the use of the death penalty as a political tool of repression, in the more PR
IRC launches emergency measles response for 20,000 children in Rohingya refugee camps as Bangladesh outbreak spreads (10)
NEW YORK, April 29 [Category: International] -- The International Rescue Committee posted the following news release:
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IRC launches emergency measles response for 20,000 children in Rohingya refugee camps as Bangladesh outbreak spreads
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Dhaka, Bangladesh, April 29, 2026 - The International Rescue Committee (IRC) has launched an emergency vaccination and outbreak response in Rohingya refugee camps in Cox's Bazar as a widespread measles outbreak across Bangladesh reaches one of the world's most densely populated refugee camps.
Banglad more PR
IRC warns looming deportations risk Afghans returning to a country where one third of the population cannot feed their families (10)
NEW YORK, April 29 [Category: International] -- The International Rescue Committee posted the following news release:
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IRC warns looming deportations risk Afghans returning to a country where one third of the population cannot feed their families
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Kabul, Afghanistan, April 29, 2026 - As governments around the world begin to ramp up the deportation of Afghan refugees, the IRC is warning people would be returning to a country where 40% of the population is gripped by hunger, displacement caused by climate change and conflict continues, more PR
IRC: Prolonged War Drives Mental Health Crisis Across Ukraine (10)
NEW YORK, April 29 [Category: International] -- The International Rescue Committee posted the following news release:
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IRC: Prolonged War Drives Mental Health Crisis Across Ukraine
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Kyiv, Ukraine, April 29, 2026 - Data drawn from more than 5,000 psychological consultations provided by the International Rescue Committee (IRC) over the past year and into early 2026 reveals the devastating impact of prolonged conflict on mental health in Ukraine. Ukrainians' ability to manage stress and carry out daily activities has deteriorated sharply more PR
Jack Quaid Returns as the Man of Steel When New Episodes of My Adventures With Superman Arrive on Adult Swim June 13 (10)
NEW YORK, April 30 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release:
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Jack Quaid Returns as the Man of Steel When New Episodes of My Adventures With Superman Arrive on Adult Swim June 13
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BURBANK (April 30, 2026) - The coming-of-age story about the iconic DC Super Hero, My Adventures with Superman, returns to Adult Swim for its third season the evening of Saturday, June 13 at midnight ET/PT as part of its Toonami anime/action block, next day on HBO Max.
From Warner more PR
Jamestown Foundation Issues Commentary: State-Driven Nuclear Expansion is Winning Energy Race (10)
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The Jamestown Foundation issued the following commentary on April 30, 2026, by non-resident fellow Christopher Nye in its China Brief:
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State-Driven Nuclear Expansion is Winning Energy Race
Executive Summary:
* The People's Republic of China (PRC) now commands the world's largest overall nuclear construction pipeline, placing Beijing on a credible path to surpass the United States in operable nuclear capacity before 2030.
* Policy continuity--including the 2024 Energy Law, the 2025 Atomic Energy Law, the 14th and more PR
JAMIE LYNN SIGLER, ANTHONY ANDERSON, KEVIN McKIDD, JAFAAR JACKSON, JERRY O'CONNELL AND LINDSAY HUBBARD HEADLINE GUEST LINEUP FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 4-8 ON 'LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK' (10)
BURBANK, California, April 30 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release:
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JAMIE LYNN SIGLER, ANTHONY ANDERSON, KEVIN McKIDD, JAFAAR JACKSON, JERRY O'CONNELL AND LINDSAY HUBBARD HEADLINE GUEST LINEUP FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 4-8 ON 'LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK'
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Nationally syndicated morning talk show "Live with Kelly and Mark" announces the lineup of guests appearing on the show the week of May 4-8.
Monday, May 4 - JAMIE LYNN SIGLER drops by to talk about her book, and JAY PHAROAH chat more PR
Kimpton Ashbel New York - Park Avenue opens in Historic Midtown Manhattan Landmark (10)
WINDSOR, England, April 30 [Category: BizTravel] -- The InterContinental Hotels Group issued the following news release:
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Kimpton Ashbel New York - Park Avenue opens in Historic Midtown Manhattan Landmark
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NEW YORK - April 30, 2026 - Kimpton Ashbel New York - Park Avenue, a boutique luxury hotel in Midtown Manhattan and part of IHG Hotels & Resorts' luxury and lifestyle portfolio, is now open at 70 Park Avenue, welcoming guests to a reimagined Beaux-Arts landmark along one of Manhattan's most storied avenues. Just steps from Grand Cen more PR
Lawler Condemns Antisemitic Rhetoric From Candace Owens and Hasan Piker with New Resolution (10)
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release:
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Lawler Condemns Antisemitic Rhetoric From Candace Owens and Hasan Piker with New Resolution
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Washington, D.C. - 4/29/26... Today, Reps. Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05) introduced a bipartisan resolution condemning the rise of antisemitic, hate-filled rhetoric disseminated by prominent online personalities, including Hasan Piker and Candace Owens, and calling on social media platforms and public leaders to take stronger action agai more PR
Lawler Votes in Favor of Farm Bill to Support SNAP, Conservation, and New York Farmers (10)
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release:
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Lawler Votes in Favor of Farm Bill to Support SNAP, Conservation, and New York Farmers
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Washington, D.C. - 4/30/26... Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) voted in favor of H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, known as the Farm Bill. This legislation passed the House with a bipartisan vote of 224-200 and now heads to the Senate.
This legislation reauthorizes and improves programs administered by the U.S. Department of Agricu more PR
LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: "IT WAS A TOTALLY DESPICABLE DECISION GUTTING SECTION 2 OF THE VOTING RIGHTS ACT" (10)
WASHINGTON, April 29 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: "IT WAS A TOTALLY DESPICABLE DECISION GUTTING SECTION 2 OF THE VOTING RIGHTS ACT"
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW's The Briefing, where he emphasized that Democrats will continue to aggressively push back against Republican efforts to undermine our elections and voting rights.
JEN PSAKI: Joining me now is House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Okay, so more PR
LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: "IT WAS A TOTALLY DESPICABLE DECISION GUTTING SECTION 2 OF THE VOTING RIGHTS ACT" (10)
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: "IT WAS A TOTALLY DESPICABLE DECISION GUTTING SECTION 2 OF THE VOTING RIGHTS ACT"
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW's The Briefing, where he emphasized that Democrats will continue to aggressively push back against Republican efforts to undermine our elections and voting rights.
JEN PSAKI: Joining me now is House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Okay, so I think when we all saw t more PR
LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON DHS FUNDING (10)
WASHINGTON, April 30 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON DHS FUNDING
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Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:
For more than two months, Donald Trump and House Republicans have kept the Department of Homeland Security shut down because of their toxic demand to spend billions of taxpayer dollars on ICE brutality. Today, the extremists backed down. House Democrats forced passage of legislation that reopens the more PR
LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON DHS FUNDING (10)
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON DHS FUNDING
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Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:
For more than two months, Donald Trump and House Republicans have kept the Department of Homeland Security shut down because of their toxic demand to spend billions of taxpayer dollars on ICE brutality. Today, the extremists backed down. House Democrats forced passage of legislation that reopens the TSA, FEMA, the Secret Serv more PR
Legal Services NYC Opposes HUD's Revocation of 30-Day Eviction Notice Requirement (10)
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Legal Services NYC submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) opposing HUD's interim final rule that rescinds the 30-day written notice requirement prior to terminating leases for nonpayment of rent in federally assisted housing. Legal Services NYC is the largest civil legal services provider in the country and advocates for more than 100,000 low-income New Yorkers annually, including thousands of tenants living in public housing and project-based rental assistance (PB more ST
Legal Services NYC Urges DHS to Withdraw Proposed Rule on Asylum Work Authorization (10)
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Legal Services NYC submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security opposing its proposed rule affecting asylum applicants and their ability to obtain Employment Authorization Documents. LSNYC, which annually provides legal aid to thousands of low-income New Yorkers including nearly a thousand asylum seekers, warned that the rule would cause severe harm to current and future asylum-seeking clients.
According to LSNYC, the proposed DHS rule would effectively terminate employment authorization more ST
Manhattan Institute for Policy Research Supports Labor Department Rule Favoring Independent Contractor Status for Diverse Industries (10)
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Manhattan Institute for Policy Research has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division in response to the agency's proposed rulemaking on employee or independent contractor status under several labor laws. The Manhattan Institute, a nonprofit think tank focused on promoting economic choice and individual responsibility, expressed support for the proposed rule, which centers on two primary factors: the degree of control over work and the worker's opportunity for profit or more ST
Marymount Manhattan College: NYS Economic Czar Hope Knight '85 to Receive Honorary Degree at 2026 Commencement (10)
NEW YORK, May 1 -- Marymount Manhattan College issued the following news:
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NYS Economic Czar Hope Knight '85 to Receive Honorary Degree at 2026 Commencement
Hope Knight '85 has held many roles at MMC--student, alumna, adjunct business professor, trustee, board chair, and MMC parent, with her son graduating in 2025.
At the College's commencement ceremony on May 22, she'll add yet another: honorary degree recipient. Knight, the president, CEO, and commissioner of Empire State Development--New York's primary economic development arm--and more PR
Marymount Manhattan College: Professor Nava Silton's Comic Book Series 'Realabilities' Expands Its Reach--and Its Opportunities for Students (10)
NEW YORK, May 1 -- Marymount Manhattan College issued the following news:
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Professor Nava Silton's Comic Book Series 'Realabilities' Expands its Reach--and its Opportunities for Students
When Psychology Professor Nava Silton, Ph.D., began developing her Realabilities comic book series in the early 2010s, she hoped it would be as valuable a tool for MMC students as for the young readers it aimed to reach.
The series follows five grade-schoolers with disabilities, showcasing their strengths and skills--and challenging the often-narrow wa more PR
Mayfest, Cornell's international chamber music festival, returns May 15-19 (10)
ITHACA, New York, April 30 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Mayfest, Cornell's international chamber music festival, returns May 15-19
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After a two-year break, music faculty are bringing back Mayfest, featuring music from Bach to Kurtag, including works by Arensky, Dvorak, Puccini, Brahms and a new commission by Cornellian Joseph Phibbs, a tribute to his teacher, Steven Stucky.
A through-line of the festival underscores the generational impact of music instruction: the program includes works by Lutoslawski, who ment more PR
Mayor Mamdani Launches Organize NYC to Mobilize New Yorkers to Testify Ahead of Rent Guidelines Board Hearings (10)
NEW YORK, April 28 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news:
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Mayor Mamdani Launches Organize NYC to Mobilize New Yorkers to Testify Ahead of Rent Guidelines Board Hearings
* Organize NYC brings the people-powered movement that elected the Mayor into City governance
* "For us to be complacent in accepting of a process where 0.02% of those impacted are testifying is to me a failure of civic engagement. And what this office and our partners are dedicated towards is ensuring that far more New Yorkers understand not more PR
Mayor Mamdani Launches Organize NYC to Mobilize Tenants and Landlords (10)
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the launch of Organize NYC during a news conference at a residential building in the Bronx to encourage residents to participate in the upcoming Rent Guidelines Board hearings. Created under the Office of Mass Engagement, the initiative aims to increase civic participation by educating the more than two million New Yorkers living in rent-stabilized homes about their right to testify.
Mayor Mamdani noted that while a decision regarding rent adjustments for June impacts a significant more PR
Meeks, Meng, Frankel, Degette, Jayapal, and Jacobs Introduce Legislation to Nullify Radical Expanded Global Gag Rule (10)
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on April 30, 2026:
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Meeks, Meng, Frankel, Degette, Jayapal, and Jacobs Introduce Legislation to Nullify Radical Expanded Global Gag Rule
Radical, unprecedented Trump Administration policies effectively ban ALL foreign assistance funding unless recipients conform to anti-abortion, anti-DEI, anti-trans policies
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U.S. Reps. Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Co more PR
Menace, DMPS Announce Partnership for 2026 Season (10)
DES MOINES, Iowa, May 1 -- The Des Moines Public Schools issued the following news release on April 30, 2026:
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Menace, DMPS Announce Partnership for 2026 Season
Des Moines Public Schools Night on May 30, Student-Athlete Recognition, and Free Youth Clinics Highlight Collaboration Presented by Bank of America
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The Des Moines Menace and Des Moines Public Schools (DMPS) today announced a new community partnership for the 2026 season, creating meaningful opportunities for students, families, and educators across the district.
With the Me more PR
Moody's Investors Service Highlights Key Considerations for OCC's Stablecoin Regulatory Proposal (10)
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Moody's Investors Service Inc., New York, submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency addressing the agency's proposed rule to implement the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act. Moody's expressed overall support for the OCC's risk-sensitive framework focusing on high-quality reserve assets, redemption mechanics, custody, operational resilience, and capital and backstop arrangements, highlighting strong alignment with Moody's recently published Stabl more ST
N.Y. A.G. James Sends Letter to House Senate Members on March 18, 2026 (10)
WASHINGTON, May 1 (TNSletter) -- Public policy letter - New York Attorney General Letitia James and 17 co-signers. To: Mike Johnson, Speaker of the House, H-232, The Capitol, Washington, D.C. 20515; John Thune, Majority Leader, United States Senate, SD-511, Washington, DC 20510; Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Leader, 2267 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; Charles Schumer, Democratic Leader, 322 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510 - March 18, 2026
We write in regard to the tariffs imposed by the Trump administratio more ST
N.Y. Comptroller DiNapoli: Fast-Track Payment Program Returns $48 Million in Unclaimed Funds (10)
ALBANY, New York, May 1 -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release on April 30, 2026:
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DiNapoli: Fast-Track Payment Program Returns $48 Million in Unclaimed Funds
Program Increases Cap From $250 to $5,000 After Successful First Year
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New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today he is returning even more lost money to New Yorkers through his fast-track program and is raising the payment cap from $250 to up to $5,000.
"Speeding up the return of lost money is priority of mine, more PR
N.Y. Comptroller DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Total $6.1 Billion, Up 5.1% in First Quarter (10)
ALBANY, New York, May 1 (TNSbrep) -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release on April 29, 2026:
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DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Total $6.1 Billion, Up 5.1% in First Quarter
Local government sales tax collections totaled $6.1 billion in the first quarter (January-March) of 2026, an increase of 5.1% ($295 million) compared to the same quarter last year. Nine of the 10 regions in the state, including New York City, had a year-over-year increase in collections, according to a report released to more PR
National Center for Law and Economic Justice Opposes Narrowing Employee Classification Rules (10)
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The National Center for Law and Economic Justice, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor opposing the agency's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on the standard for determining employee or independent contractor status under the Fair Labor Standards Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, and Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act. NCLEJ argues that the proposed rule undermines the broad definitions of employment established by Congress and threatens to increase misclassif more ST
National Domestic Workers Alliance Opposes DOL Proposal on Employee Classification (10)
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The National Domestic Workers Alliance, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor opposing a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on defining employee versus independent contractor status under the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act. The NDWA, which advocates for the rights of the 2.2 million domestic workers nationwide, warns the NPRM would worsen worker misclassification and strip protections from vulnerable more ST
National Grid Rollout New Technology to Expand the Capacity of Existing Power Lines (10)
WALTHAM, Massachusetts, May 1 -- National Grid, an electricity and natural gas delivery company, issued the following news release:
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National Grid rollout new technology to expand the capacity of existing power lines
* Latest rollout of Dynamic Line Rating (DLR) technology highlights spare capacity on existing power lines allowing greater power flows
* New instalments on 585km of key north to south transmission network routes has the potential to save consumers up to pound sterling50 million in constraint costs
* Over the last five ye more PR
National Lawyers Guild Opposes DOL Proposal to Narrow Worker Classification Standards (10)
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The National Lawyers Guild Labor and Employment Committee, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor opposing the a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking concerning the standard for determining employee or independent contractor status under the Fair Labor Standards Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, and Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act. The NLG committee argues that the proposed expansion of independent contractor definitions undermines workers' rights and could lead to more ST
National Urban League Opposes Labor Department's Proposed Rule on Worker Classification (10)
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The National Urban League, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor opposing the agency's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on the classification of workers as employees or independent contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, and Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act. The civil rights organization representing historically underserved communities argues the proposed rule would unjustly narrow the protections available to workers by allo more ST
NATO reaffirms strong commitment to nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty at UN review conference (10)
BRUSSELS, Belgium, April 30 -- NATO issued the following news:
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NATO reaffirms strong commitment to nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty at UN review conference
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NATO reaffirmed its strong commitment to the full implementation of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) at the United Nations in New York on Thursday (30 April 2026). Addressing the 11 th Review Conference of the Treaty on behalf of the Alliance, Assistant Secretary General Boris Ruge stressed that "nuclear non-proliferation remains as vital today as it w more PR
Nepal: Transgender Rights Progress Stalls (10)
NEW YORK, April 29 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news:
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Nepal: Transgender Rights Progress Stalls
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* Nepali authorities have stopped processing applications for transgender people to change their legal gender on identity documents.
* The authorities' actions are regressing on years of progress and undermining the fundamental right of recognition before the law.
* The Nepal government should immediately process pending applications and create a clear policy for legal gender recognition alig more PR
New Exhibition Places NYC at Center of the American Revolution, with Help From the Graduate Center (10)
NEW YORK, April 30 -- The City University of New York Graduate Center posted the following news:
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New Exhibition Places NYC at Center of the American Revolution, with Help From the Graduate Center
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New Yorkers routinely pass important Revolutionary War sites without realizing it. A new exhibition at the Museum of the City of New York, curated in partnership with the Graduate Center's Gotham Center for New York City History, brings that overlooked history into view.
" The Occupied City: New York and the American Revolution," timed fo more PR
New Research Challenges Understanding of mRNA Vaccines and Establishes Innovative Way to Make Them More Effective (10)
NEW YORK, April 29 [Category: BizHospital] -- Mount Sinai Health System posted the following news release:
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New Research Challenges Understanding of mRNA Vaccines and Establishes Innovative Way to Make Them More Effective
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A new study by researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai overturns a longstanding assumption about how mRNA vaccines generate immunity, revealing that certain non-immune cells help determine vaccine effectiveness.
The study, published in the April 29, 2026 online issue of Nature Biotechnology [htt more PR
New York Immigration Coalition Urges DHS to Rescind Proposed Employment Authorization Restrictions for Asylum Seekers (10)
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The New York Immigration Coalition has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security expressing opposition to the agency's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would severely restrict employment authorization for asylum applicants. The DHS proposal aims to overhaul the rules for asylum seekers seeking Employment Authorization Documents, which NYIC argues would make lawful employment virtually unattainable for many awaiting asylum decisions.
The coalition, representing over 200 immigration a more ST
New York Legal Assistance Group Urges DHS to Rescind Rule Severely Restricting Asylum Work Authorization (10)
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The New York Legal Assistance Group has submitted a public comment letter urging the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to rescind its proposed rulemaking on employment authorization for asylum applicants. The letter addresses the notice of proposed rulemaking issued by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services which would impose stringent restrictions on asylum seekers' access to employment authorization documents or work permits.
NYLAG, a legal service organization assisting tens of thousands of immigrants annually more ST
New York Life Foundation Commits $15 Million to Expand Access to Coaching and Mentorship Through New Coaching the Future Initiative (10)
NEW YORK, May 1 -- The New York Life Foundation issued the following news release on April 29, 2026:
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New York Life Foundation commits $15 million to expand access to coaching and mentorship through new Coaching the Future initiative
Initial multiyear investment addresses critical need for trained coaches and mentors for America's youth
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The New York Life Foundation today announced Coaching the Future, a new strategic focus area to expand access to trusted guidance for young people across the country. Through this initiative, the Fou more PR
New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority Calls for Comprehensive Safety Analysis Before Changing Railroad Grade Crossing Rules (10)
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regarding data recently posted in a Notification of Data Availability associated. The letter addresses the FMCSA's proposed rule change related to exceptions for stopping at railroad grade crossings equipped with active warning devices that are not activated.
In its letter, the MTA expressed support for the FMCSA's stated commitment to safety while aiming to streamline regulations more ST
NFL: Joe Schoen Excited to Utilize Arvell Reese's 'Versatility,' Expects Giants to Compete in 2026 (10)
CANTON, Ohio, May 1 -- The National Football League posted the following news:
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Joe Schoen excited to utilize Arvell Reese's 'versatility,' expects Giants to compete in 2026
Kevin Patra, Senior News Writer
Arvell Reese might have a future as an edge rusher, but the New York Giants will deploy the No. 5 overall pick as an off-the-ball linebacker in his rookie campaign.
In an interview on NFL Network's The Insiders on Thursday, Big Blue general manager Joe Schoen confirmed Reese would play an off-ball role, but could be used anywhere in more PR
Niagara University Students Present at Tri Beta District Convention (10)
NIAGARA FALLS, New York, April 30 -- Niagara University posted the following news:
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Niagara University Students Present at Tri Beta District Convention
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Eight Niagara University students presented at the Tri Beta District Convention hosted by the
Theta Eta Chapter and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute on April 18, 2026. These students work
under the guidance of professors Cassandra Marnocha, Coleen Edwards, and William Edwards.
Their presentations covered a wide range of topics including: characterizing microbial motility,
p more PR
NMSU Model United Nations extends long-standing streak of top honors (10)
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, April 30 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release:
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NMSU Model United Nations extends long-standing streak of top honors
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Delegations from around the world convened in New York this April for the annual National Model United Nations conference. The New Mexico State University Model United Nations team (MUN) worked tirelessly to prepare, and their hard work was recognized with the highest recognition given by the conference - the Outstanding Delegation Award.
The 2026 Model U.N. event c more PR
Nonprofit Finance Fund Report Highlights Worker Well-Being Challenges Across Nonprofit Sector (10)
WASHINGTON, April 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Heart of the Sector: Advancing Nonprofit Worker Well-being in California - A report from Nonprofit Finance Fund, New York - April 2026 (70 pages)
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The Nonprofit Finance Fund issued a report examining the state of worker well-being across the nonprofit sector and identifying systemic challenges affecting staff sustainability, organizational effectiveness, and community impact. The report draws on survey data, interviews, and case studies to analyze the causes and consequences of workforce strain, whil more ST
Notre Dame Law School's Private Law Workshop Engages Students with Cutting-Edge Legal Scholarship (10)
SOUTH BEND, Indiana, April 30 -- The University of Notre Dame Law School posted the following news:
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Notre Dame Law School's Private Law Workshop Engages Students with Cutting-Edge Legal Scholarship
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This spring, Notre Dame Law School hosted the Private Law Workshop, led by Professor Sadie Blanchard. The seminar introduced students to emerging scholarship at the forefront of private law through direct engagement with leading legal scholars.
Building on students' foundational understanding of contracts, torts, and property, the works more PR
Novel Theranostic Approach for Radioimmunotherapy Achieves Curative Responses in Colorectal Cancer T (10)
RESTON, Virginia, April 30 [Category: Medical] -- The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging issued the following news release:
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Novel Theranostic Approach for Radioimmunotherapy Achieves Curative Responses in Colorectal Cancer T
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Reston, VA (April 30, 2026)- A new pretargeted radioimmunotherapy (PRIT) technique has been shown to be safe and effective in eradicating tumors from a preclinical colorectal cancer model. The multi-step theranostic appr more PR
NRCC: AOC Picks Her Montana Puppet (10)
WASHINGTON, April 27 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news:
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AOC Picks Her Montana Puppet
Montanans just learned everything they need to know about out of touch Democrat Sam Forstag after he proudly accepted an endorsement from radical New York socialist Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
If AOC sees Sam Forstag as one of her own, you can bet he'll back the same far-left agenda of higher taxes, open borders, anti-energy extremism, and government-first policies that will make life harder for working familie more PR
NYC Mayor Mamdani and Speaker Menin Urge Albany to Help Close City's Multi-Billion Dollar Budget Gap (10)
NEW YORK, April 28 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news:
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Mayor Mamdani and Speaker Menin Urge Albany to Help Close City's Multi-Billion Dollar Budget Gap
* For the first time in recent history, Mayor and Speaker jointly call for increased revenue and an end to the drain of City resources to the state
* Mayor and Speaker urge State to reduce NYC PTET tax credit to raise nearly $1 billion in city revenue and agree on initial savings in the City budget
* Mayor and Speaker agree to budget extender as State more PR
NYC Mayor Mamdani Announces $95 Million Cloudburst Project to Manage Flooding in Homecrest, Brooklyn (10)
NEW YORK, May 1 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news:
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Mayor Mamdani Announces $95 Million Cloudburst Project to Manage Flooding in Homecrest, Brooklyn
* Porous pavement will absorb and divert stormwater, while parks and school sites will store it underground
* Project will protect water quality in Coney Island Creek
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Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani, New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Commissioner Lisa F. Garcia, NYC Parks Commissioner Tricia Shimamura, New York City Department of Tr more PR
NYC Mayor Mamdani Names Dana Kaplan City's Close Rikers Czar, In Latest Step Toward Shutting Down Rikers Island (10)
NEW YORK, April 28 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news:
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Mayor Mamdani Names Dana Kaplan City's Close Rikers Czar, In Latest Step Toward Shutting Down Rikers Island
* Czar will oversee next steps in closing Rikers Island, including reducing the jail population
* Kaplan previously served as senior advisor to the Independent Rikers Commission
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Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani today announced that Dana Kaplan will serve as the City's Close Rikers Czar, a new role responsible for overseeing the closure of Rikers more PR
NYC Mayor Mamdani Names Elizabeth Adams Senior Advisor for Fast and Free Buses (10)
NEW YORK, April 28 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news:
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Mayor Mamdani Names Elizabeth Adams Senior Advisor for Fast and Free Buses
* Transportation organizer and advocate will lead efforts to deliver fast and free buses
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Today, Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani announced that Elizabeth Adams will serve as Senior Advisor for Fast and Free Buses, a key priority the Mayor has committed to delivering before he leaves office.
Adams, a longtime organizer, has worked for years to improve New York City's transportation more PR
NYC Mayor Mamdani Opens Applications for "The Little Apple," New York City's First Free Child Care Pilot Program for Municipal Workers (10)
NEW YORK, May 1 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news:
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Mayor Mamdani Opens Applications for "The Little Apple," New York City's First Free Child Care Pilot Program for Municipal Workers
* City selects 100% employee-owned provider Imagine Early Learning Centers to administer full-day, full-year child care program for children ages 6 weeks to 3 years
* Program will kick off this fall following the completion of $10 million renovation of 4,000-square-foot facility
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New York City Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani a more PR
NYC Mayor Mamdani Unveils Design Concepts to Put the 'Park' Back in Park Avenue (10)
NEW YORK, May 1 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news on April 29, 2026:
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Mayor Mamdani Unveils Design Concepts to Put the 'Park' Back in Park Avenue
* Redesign would transform Park Avenue between East 46th Street and East 57th Street, making it safer, greener and more welcoming
* City to host public workshops for New Yorkers to learn more and provide feedback
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New York City Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani and New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) Commissioner Mike Flynn today unveiled design con more PR
On the Second Indictment of James Comey (10)
NEW YORK, April 30 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The New York City Bar Association issued the following news release:
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On the Second Indictment of James Comey
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New York City Bar Association Statement
The New York City Bar Association (the "City Bar") is deeply troubled by the new indictment of former FBI Director James Comey. [1] As the City Bar warned during the previous prosecution of Mr. Comey, weaponization of the Justice Department to exact retribution against the President's perceived political foes reflects a profound betrayal of more PR
Optimum Business Launches Whole Office Wi Fi to Deliver Seamless, Reliable Connectivity Across the Entire Workplace (10)
NEW YORK, May 1 -- Optimum Business, a brand of Optimum Communications, issued the following news release on April 30, 2026:
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Optimum Business Launches Whole Office Wi Fi to Deliver Seamless, Reliable Connectivity Across the Entire Workplace
Business customers can get Whole Office Wi-Fi for just $5/month, including free installation and extenders for complete coverage.
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Bethpage, New York -- Optimum Business, the leading provider of fiber internet, mobile, and TV services, today announced the launch of Whole Office Wi Fi, a new smart more PR
PHI Urges Labor Department to Withdraw Proposed Rule on Independent Contractor Classification Affecting Home Care Workers (10)
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- PHI, a national organization dedicated to strengthening the direct care workforce, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor opposing the agency's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking concerning the classification of workers as employees or independent contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, and Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act.
PHI, New York, focused on the adverse effects the proposed rule would have on home care workers, who provide essenti more ST
Pro Se Plus Project Urges DHS to Rescind Rule Limiting Asylum Seekers' Work Authorization (10)
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Pro Se Plus Project submitted a public comment letter today to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security opposing the agency's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Employment Authorization Reform for Asylum Applicants. The letter urges the Department to rescind the February 23, 2026 NPRM, which would place severe restrictions on asylum applicants' access to Employment Authorization Documents, commonly known as work permits, while their claims are pending before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
The Pro Se Plus P more ST
Public Advocate of the U.S.: Unanimous Supreme Court Agrees With Public Advocate: Pro-Life Donors Safe (10)
MERRIFIELD, Virginia, May 1 -- The Public Advocate of the U.S. issued the following statement on April 29, 2026, by Executive Director Eugene Delgaudio:
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Unanimous Supreme Court Agrees with Public Advocate: PRO-LIFE DONORS SAFE!
UNANIMOUS DECISION TO PROTECT FIRST AMENDMENT IS BIG VICTORY
EUGENE DELGAUDIO SAID TO SUPPORTERS IN NATIONAL EMAIL:
Thank you to a unanimous Supreme Court that agreed with our sound Arguments in our Amicus brief. Thank you to God and our legal team lead by William Olson of Winchester, Virginia and our supporte more PR
Qualcomm to Outline Next Phase of Growth and Diversification at Investor Day 2026 (10)
SAN DIEGO, California, May 1 -- Qualcomm, a developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies, products and services, issued the following news release on April 30, 2026:
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Qualcomm to Outline Next Phase of Growth and Diversification at Investor Day 2026
Qualcomm Incorporated will host Investor Day 2026 on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 in New York City.
At Investor Day 2026, President and CEO Cristiano Amon and Qualcomm executives will outline the next phase of the company's growth and diversification strategy amid the rapid evoluti more PR
Ranking Members Velazquez, Markey, Democrats Introduce Legislation to Protect Immigrant Entrepreneurs (10)
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, ranking member of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release on April 28, 2026:
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Ranking Members Velazquez, Markey, Democrats Introduce Legislation to Protect Immigrant Entrepreneurs
Today, House Small Business Committee Ranking Member Nydia Velazquez (D-NY) and Senate Small Business Committee Ranking Member Edward J. Markey (D-MA) introduced the Investing in the American Dream Act at a press conference alongside Congressional Asian Pacific American more PR
REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER May 1 Episode Lineup (10)
NEW YORK, April 30 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release:
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REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER May 1 Episode Lineup
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REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER continues FRIDAY, MAY 1 (10:00-11:00 p.m. ET/7:00-8:00 p.m. PT) on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max. Allowing Maher to offer his unique perspective on contemporary issues, the show continues with its opening monologue, one-on-one interviews with notable guests, roundtable discussions with panelists, and its signa more PR
Registered nurses, allies to demand Maine Health cancel contract with Palantir Technologies (10)
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, April 30 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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Registered nurses, allies to demand Maine Health cancel contract with Palantir Technologies
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Maine Medical Center registered nurses will hold a press conference on Friday, May 1 in Portland to demand Maine Health cancel its contract with Palantir Technologies. Joined by their allies in the Purge Palantir campaign, nurses will detail why leaders of Maine's public institutions and health care organizations should refuse coll more PR
Representative Adriano Espaillat Delivers $2 Million in Federal Grant Funding to City College of New York (CCNY) (10)
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Representative Adriano Espaillat Delivers $2 Million in Federal Grant Funding to City College of New York (CCNY)
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Check Presentation and Media Availability Tomorrow at 2:00 p.m.
WASHINGTON, DC \-Tomorrow, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) will host a check presentation to deliver $2 million in federal funding to support local projects at City College of New York (CCNY).
This cycle, Rep. Espaillat secured more than $14.1 million i more PR
Republican Attorneys General Association: Letitia James Owes New Yorkers Answers on Her Tax Returns (10)
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The Republican Attorneys General Association issued the following news on April 30, 2026:
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Letitia James Owes New Yorkers Answers on Her Tax Returns
Today, the Republican Attorneys General Association called on New York Attorney General Letitia James to release her tax returns after she declined to do so and refused to provide a clear explanation.
According to the New York Post, James declined to explain why she will not release her returns, saying her staff would make that decision. Her office later confirmed the more PR
Researchers capture an unprecedented view of gene transcription (10)
NEW YORK, April 30 -- Rockefeller University posted the following news:
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Researchers capture an unprecedented view of gene transcription
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RNA polymerase, the enzyme that synthesizes RNA from DNA during transcription, has been captured mid-reaction for the first time. (Credit: Darst lab)
The enzyme RNA polymerase (RNAP) carries out transcription, copying DNA into RNA. It's the first step in gene expression, and a process fundamental to all life. But the inner workings of this essential enzyme have long baffled scientists. Trying to w more PR
Researchers Discover a New Link Between Brain Sugar Levels and Myelin Development (10)
NEW YORK, April 30 -- The City University of New York Graduate Center posted the following news:
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Researchers Discover a New Link Between Brain Sugar Levels and Myelin Development
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Researchers at the Advanced Science Research Center at the CUNY Graduate Center (CUNY ASRC) have uncovered a surprising link between low brain sugar levels and the development of myelin -the protective coating that allows nerve cells to communicate rapidly and efficiently. The study, set for publication in Nature Neuroscience, reveals that the glucose-sensi more PR
Rzeznik's Book on Compassion and Healing at St. Vincent's (10)
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, April 30 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news:
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Rzeznik's Book on Compassion and Healing at St. Vincent's
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Seton Hall University celebrates the publication of A Monument of Charity: St. Vincent's Hospital and Catholic Health Care in New York City by Thomas Rzeznik, Ph.D., a professor in the Department of History. The new book (forthcoming from NYU Press in June 2026) offers readers a richly textured account of healing and compassion. As a historian of American Catholicism, Rzeznik has long explo more PR
Sanctuary for Families Urges DHS to Rescind Proposed Rule Severely Restricting Asylum Seekers' Work Authorization (10)
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sanctuary for Families, New York, has submitted a public comment letter urging the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to rescind its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking aimed at restricting asylum applicants' access to Employment Authorization Documents. The letter addresses proposed changes titled Employment Authorization Reform for Asylum Applicants.
Sanctuary for Families contends that the NPRM would dramatically limit asylum seekers' ability to work lawfully while their claims are adjudicated by U.S. Citizenship and Imm more ST
Scholastic to Publish Dandy's World Books (10)
NEW YORK, May 1 -- Scholastic, a children's publishing, education and media company, issued the following news release:
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Scholastic to Publish Dandy's World Books
Fans can explore more Dandy's World with a graphic novel and more!
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Scholastic, the global children's publishing, education, and media company, announced it will be publishing various Dandy's World books from creator and author, Qwel, in partnership with BlushCrunch Studio, the team behind the IP.
Dandy's World is a globally popular mascot horror IP originating from the h more PR
SEC Obtains Final Consent Judgments as to Christopher Flagg, Daquan Lloyd, Travis Treusch in Connection With Alleged "Free-Riding" Scheme (10)
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 23-civ-08110, 24-civ-01050; E.D.N.Y. filed Oct. 31, 2023, E.D.N.Y. filed Feb. 11, 2024):
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Securities and Exchange Commission v. Hernandez, No. 23-civ-08110 (E.D.N.Y. filed Oct. 31, 2023); Securities and Exchange Commission v. Treusch, No. 24-civ-01050 (E.D.N.Y. filed Feb. 11, 2024)
On April 27, 2026, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York entered final consent judgments as to defendants Christopher Flag more PR
Secretary-General Appoints Arnhild Spence of Norway United Nations Resident Coordinator in Bosnia and Herzegovina (10)
NEW YORK, April 29 -- The United Nations posted the following news release:
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Secretary-General Appoints Arnhild Spence of Norway United Nations Resident Coordinator in Bosnia and Herzegovina
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United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres appointed Arnhild Spence of Norway as United Nations Resident Coordinator in Bosnia and Herzegovina, with the host Government's approval. She took up her post on 1 September 2025.
Ms. Spence brings over 30 years of professional experience across government, intergovernmental organizations, the Un more PR
Securities Industry Financial Markets Association Supports Labor Department Proposal to Reinstate Economic Realities Test for Independent Contractors (10)
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Securities Industry Financial Markets Association, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor endorsing the agency's proposal to rescind the 2024 rule and reinstate the 2021 rule with modifications regarding independent contractor status under the Fair Labor Standards Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, and Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act. In its letter, SIFMA highlighted the essential role that independent contractors play within the securities industry, partic more ST
Sikh Coalition Urges DHS to Rescind Employment Authorization Reform (10)
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Sikh Coalition, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Citizenship and Immigration Services opposing the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking titled "Employment Authorization Reform" published on February 23, 2026. The nonprofit organization, dedicated to protecting the civil rights of Sikh Americans, expressed deep concerns that the NPRM's overhaul of work authorization for asylum seekers will inflict severe harm on Sikh asylum seekers and broader communities.
The Sikh more ST
SoA Faculty Carisima Koenig Shares Trauma-Informed Design Strategies with the University at Buffalo (10)
BROOKLYN, New York, April 30 -- Pratt Institute, a private university that says it educate artists and professionals to be contributors to society, posted the following news:
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SoA Faculty Carisima Koenig Shares Trauma-Informed Design Strategies with the University at Buffalo
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SoA faculty member Carisima Koenig, AIA, presented a lecture at the University at Buffalo entitled "Blueprint for Tomorrow: Reimagining Parker Hall - Renovating an Academic Building for Learning, Well-Being, and Community." In her remarks, Koenig, who teaches in more PR
SoA Faculty Selected for UIA 2026 World Congress of Architects (10)
BROOKLYN, New York, April 30 -- Pratt Institute, a private university that says it educate artists and professionals to be contributors to society, posted the following news:
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SoA Faculty Selected for UIA 2026 World Congress of Architects
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SoA faculty member Rafael de Balanzo Joue, who teaches in the Graduate Center for Planning and the Environment, has been selected to participate in the International Union of Architects (UIA) World Congress 2026 in Barcelona, under the theme "Architectures for a Planet in Transition," as Barcelona w more PR
SoA Faculty Wins Dissertation Award from the Society of Architectural Historians (10)
BROOKLYN, New York, April 30 -- Pratt Institute, a private university that says it educate artists and professionals to be contributors to society, posted the following news:
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SoA Faculty Wins Dissertation Award from the Society of Architectural Historians
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SoA faculty member Shivani Shedde won the 2026 David B. Brownlee Dissertation Award from the Society of Architectural Historians (SAH) for her dissertation "A World Beyond the State: Architecture and Culture in Afro-Asian Solidarity 1947-1977."
The award recognizes outstanding do more PR
Southern Tier Independence Center Opposes HUD's Revocation of 30-Day Notice Rule for Non-Payment of Rent (10)
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Southern Tier Independence Center Inc., Binghamton, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing the agency's interim final rule change that revoked the 30-day notice requirement for non-payment of rent. STIC serves individuals with disabilities across parts of New York and Pennsylvania, focusing on helping them live independently in integrated community settings.
In its letter, STIC acknowledged the rights of landlords to timely rent payments and recog more ST
Standard Bots CEO Beard Testifies Before House Science, Space & Technology Subcommittee (10)
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Research and Technology released the following testimony by Evan Beard, CEO, chief engineer and co-founder of Standard Bots, Glen Cove, New York, from an April 21, 2026, hearing entitled "Robots Made in America: Advancing U.S. Leadership in Manufacturing and Automation":
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Chairman Obernolte, Ranking Member Stevens, Chairman Babin, Ranking Member Lofgren, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to speak today.
My name is Evan Beard, and I' more PR
State Department Issues Public Schedule for May 1, 2026 (10)
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The U.S. Department of State issued the daily public schedule for May 1, 2026:
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SECRETARY MARCO RUBIO
Secretary Rubio attends meetings and briefings at the White House.
DEPUTY SECRETARY OF STATE CHRISTOPHER LANDAU
Deputy Secretary Landau is on travel to Algeria and Morocco from April 27-May 1, 2026.
DEPUTY SECRETARY OF STATE FOR MANAGEMENT AND RESOURCES MICHAEL J. RIGAS
Deputy Secretary Rigas attends meetings and briefings at the Department of State.
UNDER SECRETARY FOR POLITICAL AFFAIRS ALLISON M. HOOKER
Unde more PR
State Dept.: Diplomatic Security Service Investigation Exposes Counterfeit Passport Fraud Network, Leads to 10-Year Federal Sentence (10)
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following news release on April 30, 2026:
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Diplomatic Security Service Investigation Exposes Counterfeit Passport Fraud Network, Leads to 10-Year Federal Sentence
The U.S. Department of State's Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) uncovered a sophisticated, multi-state fraud scheme built on counterfeit U.S. passport cards and stolen identities, resulting in significant federal prison sentences for two central figures.
On April 7, 2026, Ciera Julieth Blas, 32, of Brooklyn, New York, more PR
Statement From Josh Orton On Senate Judiciary Committee Democrats Voting For Another Trump Loyalist (10)
WASHINGTON, April 30 [Category: Political] -- Demand Justice issued the following news release:
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Statement From Josh Orton On Senate Judiciary Committee Democrats Voting For Another Trump Loyalist
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"Today, without explanation, three Democratic senators on the Senate Judiciary Committee voted to advance a South Carolina Trump judicial nominee who refused to acknowledge that Joe Biden won the 2020 election or that the Capitol was attacked on January 6th, 2021.
"This nominee, along with the 37 Trump judges already confirmed, disqualif more PR
Steptoe Attorneys Named to 2025 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll (10)
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Steptoe, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Steptoe Attorneys Named to 2025 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll
Steptoe LLP is pleased to announce that 91 of the firm's attorneys have been listed on the Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll. Additionally, 61 of those attorneys are listed on the High Honor Roll. The Honor Roll recognizes the contributions of DC Bar members and others authorized to perform pro bono legal work who completed 50 hours or more of pro bono service during the previous calendar year. Those who more PR
Steptoe Secures Early Win in Texas Business Court (10)
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Steptoe, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Steptoe Secures Early Win in Texas Business Court
(Houston) - Steptoe partner Jarod Stewart and associate Brent Hanson obtained a significant early litigation victory when the Texas Business Court dismissed fiduciary duty claims against the firm's clients.
In a 14-page opinion dated April 23, 2026, Judge Melissa Andrews of the Business Court's Third Division held that "under the facts pleaded by Plaintiffs, (1) [Steptoe clients] Jensen, Braverman, and Southf more PR
Student Showcase Highlights Creativity, Scholarship and Performance (10)
ONEONTA, New York, April 30 -- Hartwick College issued the following news release:
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Student Showcase Highlights Creativity, Scholarship and Performance
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Annual Student Showcase is a day-long celebration of student initiatives including presentations, readings, poster sessions and exhibitions showcasing Hartwick students' achievements. For more complete details on presenters and locations of events, visit our Student Showcase webpage.
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Original text here: https://www.hartwick.edu/about-us/stories/student-showcase-highlights-creat more PR
SUNY and ESF Fundraising Continues Upward Trend (10)
NEW YORK, May 1 -- The State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry issued the following news:
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SUNY and ESF Fundraising Continues Upward Trend
The 2024-25 SUNY Fundraising Survey Report, released last month, shows growing philanthropic support across the SUNY system, including the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF), even as higher education navigates significant change. SUNY is the nation's largest comprehensive system of public education.
"Across higher education, institutions are n more PR
SUNY Chancellor King Announces Second Class of Awardees of Chancellor's Horizon Award for Faculty Research and Scholarship (10)
ALBANY, New York, May 1 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release:
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SUNY Chancellor King Announces Second Class of Awardees of Chancellor's Horizon Award for Faculty Research and Scholarship
Award Honors Early Career Faculty Whose Scholarly or Creative Activities Have Achieved Significant Recognition and Hold Strong Promise for Field-Defining Impact
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State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today announced the second class of faculty member awardees of the Chancellor's Horizon Award for Fac more PR
SUNY Potsdam Students Win Two Trophies at International Business Ethics Case Competition (10)
POTSDAM, New York, May 1 -- The State University of New York Potsdam campus issued the following news:
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SUNY Potsdam Students Win Two Trophies at International Business Ethics Case Competition
Four SUNY Potsdam students drove from campus early one cold morning in April to catch a flight in Syracuse to Los Angeles to participate in the Intercollegiate International Business Ethics and Sustainability Case Competition (IBESCC). They arrived on a sunny warm afternoon in southern California. They had mixed emotions along the way, because thi more PR
SUNY University at Albany: Ask an Expert - When Does Spring Actually Start? (10)
ALBANY, New York, May 1 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news:
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Ask an Expert: When Does Spring Actually Start?
June Wang is the director of the New York State Mesonet, operated by the University at Albany.
The New York State Mesonet is the most advanced and largest early-warning weather detection system in the nation. It features 127 standard weather stations, spaced an average of 17 miles apart across the state. Each site is equipped with automated sensors that measure various weather data points in real time, as wel more PR
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center Identifies a Screening Gap to Prevent a Type of Leukemia in the U.S. (10)
MIAMI, Florida, April 30 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news:
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Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center Identifies a Screening Gap to Prevent a Type of Leukemia in the U.S.
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* Adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma is a rare but aggressive cancer caused by a viral infection often acquired early in life.
* Researchers at Sylvester identified populations in the U.S. where this cancer may be largely preventable by addressing mother-to-child transmission of the virus.
* The findings point t more PR
Syracuse University: Training the Next Generation of Investigators - Inside the Practical Crime Scene Research Course (10)
SYRACUSE, New York, May 1 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
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Training the Next Generation of Investigators: Inside the Practical Crime Scene Research Course
Students in the Forensic and National Security Sciences Institute are gaining career-defining experience by tackling real-world crime scene challenges through hands-on research.
Dan Bernardi
Documenting bloodstain patterns to calculate areas of origin using advanced digital tools. Illuminating latent fingerprints on U.S. currency with precision through a novel, nev more PR
Syracuse University: Transformational Gift Changes Orange Hall Into Riley Hall (10)
SYRACUSE, New York, May 1 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
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A Transformational Gift Changes Orange Hall Into Riley Hall
Diane Riley's legacy gift honors her late husband, H. John Riley Jr. '61, whose own Syracuse University journey inspired a lifetime of giving back to the students and university he loved.
Eileen Korey
John Riley was just 16 years old when he set foot on the Syracuse University campus. It was a dream come true for the young man of modest means, the first in his family to go to college. He was awarded more PR
Taft Climbs to No. 61 on 2026 Am Law 100 (10)
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, April 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Taft Climbs to No. 61 on 2026 Am Law 100
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Taft, one of the country's fastest-growing law firms, has been ranked No. 61 on the 2026 Am Law 100 as reported by The American Lawyer. The Am Law 100 is one of the legal industry's most prestigious rankings, evaluating firms based on financial performance, including gross revenue and profitability.
Recognized as one of the "biggest movers" in this year's Am Law 100, Taft increased its more PR
Tahirih Justice Center, 52 Organizations Oppose DHS Proposed Employment Authorization Rule for Asylum Seekers (10)
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Tahirih Justice Center, joined by 52 organizations supporting survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and other gender-based violence, submitted a public comment letter opposing the Department of Homeland Security's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Employment Authorization Reform for Asylum Applicants. The letter was addressed to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services expressing concerns about the proposed rule's impact on asylum-seeking survivors.
The coalition emphasized that for more ST
Ten inducted into Bouchet Honor Society (10)
ITHACA, New York, April 30 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Ten inducted into Bouchet Honor Society
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Ten Cornell doctoral candidates have been inducted into the Cornell chapter of the Edward Alexander Bouchet Graduate Honor Society.
The Bouchet Society recognizes outstanding scholarly achievement and service and promotes excellence in doctoral education and the professoriate. Its network of scholars exemplifies academic and personal excellence, character, leadership, service and advocacy.
Read more on the Graduate more PR
The Big Long List of U.S. AI Laws (10)
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, April 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news:
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The Big Long List of U.S. AI Laws
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Did you ever think that AI, as a new technology, is barely regulated in the U.S.? Think again!
Below, we catalog certain state laws regulating the development and use of AI systems and technologies, passed between 2019-2026. This list focuses on legislative initiatives that are currently in effect, or are expected to take effect soon, that impact private sector businesses. Note that these laws more PR
The Future of Atrocity Prevention: A Fight We Cannot Abandon (10)
NEW YORK, April 30 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news:
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The Future of Atrocity Prevention: A Fight We Cannot Abandon
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The atrocity prevention community faces an existential question: How do we continue our work when the fundamental norm of trying to stop mass atrocities no longer appears to be a given? The future surely looks bleak; dedicated expertise, tools, resources, and political will are being decimated in the United States and other nations that helped build the Convention on the Preventio more PR
The Toronto Review: U of T scholars, writers launch fiction-focused weekly (10)
TORONTO, Ontario, April 29 -- The University of Toronto posted the following news:
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The Toronto Review: U of T scholars, writers launch fiction-focused weekly
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A new weekly created by University of Toronto scholars aims to fill what its founders describe as a gap in the world of literary publications.
Officially launched this week, the Toronto Review publishes engaging essays, fiction and reviews of books, films and other art forms every week.
Co-founder Adrianna Michell, a PhD candidate in U of T's department of English in the Fa more PR
Three KU students receive prestigious Goldwater scholarships (10)
LAWRENCE, Kansas, April 30 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news:
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Three KU students receive prestigious Goldwater scholarships
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LAWRENCE -The University of Kansas has three juniors who were selected to receive the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship out of more than 1,000 nominees nationwide. KU's 2026 Barry M. Goldwater Scholars are Tatum Aikin, Arthur Benson and Carter Gray.
Congress established the Goldwater scholarship program in 1986 in tribute to the retired U.S. senator from Arizona and to ensure a continuing sour more PR
Thune on Democrats' Anti-Law Enforcement Rhetoric (10)
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Senate Minority Leader John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release:
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Thune on Democrats' Anti-Law Enforcement Rhetoric
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WASHINGTON -U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor:
Thune's remarks below (as delivered):
"Mr. President, we are a nation of immigrants, but we're also a nation of laws.
"That's a commonsense statement - and one on which Republicans and Democrats should be able to agree. more PR
Titus, Schatz Introduce Bicameral PATH to the Foreign Service Act (10)
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Titus, Schatz Introduce Bicameral PATH to the Foreign Service Act
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Today Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01) introduced her Pathways for Advancement, Transition, and Hiring ( PATH) to the Foreign Service Act with Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI) leading companion legislation in the Senate. This bill would provide a foreign service career pathway for former United States Agency for International Development (USAID) officers.
"Those who dutifully served at more PR
Tonko Calls Out Farm Bill that Leaves Families and Farmers High and Dry (10)
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Tonko Calls Out Farm Bill that Leaves Families and Farmers High and Dry
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WASHINGTON, DC -Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) released a statement following the House passage of the Farm Bill:
"Republicans spent the last several years crafting a Farm Bill, and this is all they have to show for it: legislation that ignores the cost-of-living crisis that so many American families are shouldering in favor of cementing massive cuts to SNAP and to co more PR
Trailblazers in an Era of Change (10)
REXBURG, Idaho, April 30 -- Brigham Young University Idaho campus issued the following news:
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Trailblazers in an Era of Change
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The story of BYU-Idaho is, at its heart, a story of trailblazers. People who stepped into unfamiliar places with faith as their guide.
Thomas E. Ricks was one of them. In 1848, while pursuing a group who had stolen cattle, he was shot three times and left near death. As he lay in camp, however, he received a quiet but remarkable promise: "You will not die; you will live to go to the valley of the mountains, more PR
Transgender Idahoans Challenge Criminal Restroom Ban in New Federal Lawsuit (10)
NEW YORK, April 30 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., posted the following news release:
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Transgender Idahoans Challenge Criminal Restroom Ban in New Federal Lawsuit
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BOISE, Idaho - Six transgender residents of Idaho have filed a lawsuit in federal court challenging H.B. 752, a new state law prohibiting them from using sex-designated public restrooms in government-owned bu more PR
Treasury Dept.: Report on Foreign Portfolio Holdings of U.S. Securities at End-June 2025 (10)
WASHINGTON, May 1 (TNSrep) -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following news release on April 30, 2026:
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Report on Foreign Portfolio Holdings of U.S. Securities at End-June 2025
The final results from the annual survey of foreign portfolio holdings of U.S. securities at the end of June 2025 were released today on the Treasury website at /data/treasury-international-capital-tic-system/us-liabilities-to-foreigners-from-holdings-of-us-securities. The survey was undertaken jointly by Treasury, the Federal Reserve Bank of New more PR
Two doctoral students selected as Mellon/ACLS Dissertation Innovation Fellows (10)
ITHACA, New York, April 30 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Two doctoral students selected as Mellon/ACLS Dissertation Innovation Fellows
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For pushing beyond disciplinary boundaries and conventional forms of scholarship, city and regional planning doctoral students Manoel Pereira Neto and Gauri Nagpal have been named Mellon/American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) Dissertation Innovation Fellows.
The fellowship provides early-stage humanities and interpretive social sciences doctoral students pursuing innovative more PR
U.S. Green Building Council Announces 2026 LEED for Cities Certification Cohort (10)
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, April 28 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release:
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U.S. Green Building Council Announces 2026 LEED for Cities Certification Cohort
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WASHINGTON, DC - The U.S. Green Building Council ( USGBC ) today announced the 2026 cohort for its LEED for Cities certification program. The cohort includes 17 cities from across the U.S. that are committed to certification under the LEED v4.1 Existing Cities rating system. The program, supported by longti more PR
UBS AG published its 1Q26 financial report (10)
NEW YORK, April 30 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- UBS, a financial services provider, issued the following news release:
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UBS AG published its 1Q26 financial report
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Zurich, 30 April 2026 - UBS AG today published its first-quarter 2026 consolidated financial report. UBS Group AG previously reported its first-quarter results 2026 on a consolidated basis on 29 April 2026. These reports are available for download on the UBS website.
UBS AG
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This media release contains more PR
UNCDF, UNDP, and Qatar Fund for Development call for global partners to unlock finance for conflict-affected and fragile settings (10)
NEW YORK, April 30 -- The United Nations Development Programme posted the following news:
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UNCDF, UNDP, and Qatar Fund for Development call for global partners to unlock finance for conflict-affected and fragile settings
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New York, 30 April 2026 \- New financing solutions are needed for post-conflict recovery and reconstruction that can be delivered at a scale that meets today's challenges. Solutions were presented by the Qatar Fund for Development, the United Nations Capital Development Fund, and the United Nations Development Progra more PR
United Nations Secretary-General Appoints Denise Brown of Canada United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan (10)
NEW YORK, April 29 -- The United Nations posted the following news release:
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United Nations Secretary-General Appoints Denise Brown of Canada United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan
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United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres appointed Denise Brown of Canada as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Sudan, with the host Government's approval, effective 1 September 2025. She will also serve as Humanitarian Coordinator.
Ms. Brown brings over 25 years of experience in humanitarian affairs and recovery, w more PR
University of Michigan: AI Analysis of Police Body-camera Footage Raises Constitutional Concerns, Racial Disparities (10)
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 1 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news:
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AI analysis of police body-camera footage raises Constitutional concerns, racial disparities
Thousands of officer-worn camera recordings found evidence of underreported police stops, troubling racial disparities in officer interactions, and widespread use of unclear language during consent searches, a new study shows.
Researchers at the University of Michigan, University of California-Davis and Stanford University say their findings raise constitutiona more PR
USDA Announces Actions to Better Serve States, Nutrition Program Recipients, and the American Taxpayer (10)
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release:
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USDA Announces Actions to Better Serve States, Nutrition Program Recipients, and the American Taxpayer
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Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services mission area announced its intention to introduce the Food and Nutrition Administration. This shift will include a reorganization and relocation, all to move program leadership and staff from Washington, D.C. to hub and program compliance locations ac more PR
Utah-Led Coalition to Secure Final Approval in $700 Million Google Settlement Over App Store Monopoly (10)
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, May 1 -- Utah Attorney General Derek Brown posted the following news on April 30, 2026:
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Utah-Led Coalition to Secure Final Approval in $700 Million Google Settlement over App Store Monopoly
Today, a federal court stated that it will approve a $700 million settlement in a Utah-led antitrust lawsuit against Google. The lawsuit challenged Google's control over Android app distribution and in-app payments. The approval of the settlement ends a five-year case and gives relief to consumers nationwide who were affected b more PR
Venice Biennale to Feature Late RPI Professor Pauline Oliveros (10)
TROY, New York, April 30 -- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute issued the following news:
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Venice Biennale to Feature Late RPI Professor Pauline Oliveros
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Former RPI professor and creator of RPI's Center for Deep Listening Pauline Oliveros has been posthumously invited to be a part of the 2026 Venice Biennale, one of the world's leading international exhibitions of contemporary art. Oliveros' work will be presented in the main exhibition of The Biennale, as part of a curated selection that emphasizes intimacy and quieter artistic freque more PR
Warren, Wyden Probe National Security Risks Surrounding Reported Lutnick-Tether Loan (10)
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on April 30, 2026:
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Warren, Wyden Probe National Security Risks Surrounding Reported Lutnick-Tether Loan
Today, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee and U.S. Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Finance, sent a letter to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, and Ch more PR
WCS's Bronx Zoo Rehabilitates Trafficked Keel-Billed Toucans (10)
BRONX, New York, April 30 [Category: Environment] -- The Wildlife Conservation Society issued the following news release:
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WCS's Bronx Zoo Rehabilitates Trafficked Keel-Billed Toucans
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Bronx, NY, April 30, 2026, - The Wildlife Conservation Society's Bronx Zoo has successfully rehabilitated fourteen trafficked juvenile keel-billed toucans ( Ramphastos sulfuratus ) following their confiscation by federal authorities.
WCS's Bronx Zoo staff assisted the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) with the rescue of these birds; 10 m more PR
Western New York Independent Living Opposes Department of Energy Proposed Rule Changes Affecting Disability Rights (10)
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Western New York Independent Living, Buffalo, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy expressing opposition to the DOE's plans to rescind key regulations related to nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs or activities, specifically those protecting access rights for persons with disabilities under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
WNYIL highlighted that the proposed rescission of 10 C.F.R. Sec. 1040.73 would eliminate requirements for new construction and alterations to be f more ST
Whip Emmer Touts More Than 500 Key Stakeholders Supporting the House-Passed Farm Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, April 30 (Rep.) -- House Republican Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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Whip Emmer Touts More Than 500 Key Stakeholders Supporting the House-Passed Farm Bill
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House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) today announced that more than 500 key stakeholder groups came out in support of H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, ahead of the bill's successful passage through the U.S. House of Representatives. H.R. 7567, or the Farm Bill, was led by House Agriculture Committee Chairma more PR
White House: Economic Data Highlights the Strength and Resilience of President Trump's Economy (10)
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The White House issued the following news on April 30, 2026:
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New Economic Data Highlights the Strength and Resilience of President Trump's Economy
New economic data this week delivers fresh evidence of the exceptional strength and accelerating momentum of the American economy under President Donald J. Trump. America's core fundamentals are firing on all cylinders -- producing tangible wins for families, workers, and businesses nationwide.
The housing market shows clear progress on supply and affordability.
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Wichita nurses to picket on May 1 for patient safety and safe staffing (10)
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, April 29 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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Wichita nurses to picket on May 1 for patient safety and safe staffing
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Nurses at Ascension Via Christi St Francis and St Joseph in Wichita, Kan., will hold an informational picket on May 1 to protest the administration's refusal to address RNs' deep concerns about patient care and safe staffing, announced National Nurses Organizing Committee//National Nurses United (NNOC/NNU).
Despite making historic gains in their firs more PR
Yapi Kredi Transforms Customer Conversations into Revenue Opportunities with NiCE AI-Enabled Interaction Analytics (10)
NEW YORK, April 30 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NICE, an enterprise software solutions provider, issued the following news release:
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Yapi Kredi Transforms Customer Conversations into Revenue Opportunities with NiCE AI-Enabled Interaction Analytics
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With NiCE, Yapi Kredi, one of Turkey's largest private banks, achieved a 5% conversion rate, surpassing traditional sales benchmarks and unlocking new revenue from customer service interactions
Hoboken, N.J., April 30, 2026 - NiCE (Nasdaq: NICE) today announced the successful dep more PR
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