LAS VEGAS, Nevada, May 7 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * "Nevada is the Perfect Petri Dish": The Silver State's Bellwether Status in the Spotlight as NV Dems Make Pitch for First in the Nation * "Nevada, with its mix of working class Latino voters, transient independents and tourism-dependent economy, is as good a bellwether as any" "It's the Sun Belt where the demographic growth of Latinos is booming. And it's where the GOP stands to lose as much as it gained nearly two years ago." As NV Dems pre more PR

MUNCIE, Indiana, May 7 -- Ball State University issued the following news release: * * * 'Art in Bloom' Returns May 15-17 at Ball State University's David Owsley Museum of Art * A Spring tradition continues at the David Owsley Museum of Art (DOMA) as Art in Bloom returns May 15-17 with floral interpretations inspired by works from the museum's collection. The weekend begins with a free public Preview Party from 5-7 p.m. Friday, May 15, offering guests a first look at the floral arrangements. The reception will feature jazz by the Mark Bus more PR

ITHACA, New York, May 7 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * 2026 Inclusive Excellence awards celebrate Engineering community * The Office of Inclusive Excellence in the Cornell Duffield College of Engineering recognized outstanding undergraduate and graduate students, student organizations and staff at their Annual Awards Banquet on April 30. The banquet, which is the office's signature event, was co-emceed by Adrian Judnarine '29 and doctoral student Ayana Monroe and featured remarks by Vanessa Morales '26, who served  more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, May 7 -- The University of Virginia School of Law posted the following news: * * * 6 Professors To Present Research at Top Law and Economics Conference * Six University of Virginia School of Law professors will have their research featured at the American Law and Economics Association annual meeting May 15-16. The conference committee chooses articles from around 400 submissions each year; this year, selected scholars will present at the University of Chicago. Professor Michal Barzuza, who teaches corporate la more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, May 7 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown protects homeland security funding from politically motivated cuts as federal government drops appeal * Attorney General Nick Brown and a multistate coalition have successfully resolved a lawsuit stopping the Trump administration from unlawfully taking homeland security funding away from states that would not comply with the administration's political agenda. In December, the U.S. District Court for the District of  more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, May 7 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown wins tariffs lawsuit against Trump administration * Attorney General Nick Brown today secured an order invalidating President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on products purchased by American consumers and businesses. A federal court - ruling on a challenge brought by a coalition of 24 states - struck down those tariffs and specifically enjoined their application to Washington state after ruling the more PR

CUPERTINO, California, May 7 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, posted the following news: * * * AI meets accessibility in this year's Swift Student Challenge * In order for the app to allow users to draw freely, Goundadkar had to understand tremors and how they affect interaction with the touchscreen on iPad. Inspired in part by Apple's accessibility features such as Touch Accommodations, she got started by learning SwiftUI concepts, using Anthropic's Clau more PR

ALBANY, New York, May 8 -- Albany Medical College issued the following news: * * * Albany Medical College Celebrates the Class of 2026 By Sue Ford More than 200 degrees were awarded today during Albany Medical College's 188th Commencement ceremonies at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center. Medical degrees (MD) were awarded to 148 new physicians. In addition, 42 graduates received Master of Science degrees in Physician Assistant Studies, 10 received either Master of Science or doctoral degrees in the biomedical sciences, and 24 received a do more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development released the following testimony by Tyson Langhofer, senior counsel of the Alliance Defending Freedom, from an April 29, 2026, hearing entitled "Speech or Silence? The Future of the First Amendment in Higher Education": * * * Dear Chairman Owens, Ranking Member Adams, and Members of the Subcommittee: "The college classroom with its surrounding environs is peculiarly the 'marketplace of ideas....'"1 So explained the U.S. Supreme C more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The American Association of People with Disabilities has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services expressing concerns about CMS actions targeting Medicaid services for people with disabilities. The letter follows CMS's February 2026 announcement of a request for information and related measures aimed at combating provider fraud in Medicaid programs in states such as Minnesota, California, and New York. The AAPD is a disability-led advocacy organization promoting civil rights and full more ST

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 7 -- The American Bankruptcy Institute issued the following news release: * * * April Commercial Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Filings Increase 42 Percent from Previous Year Total Bankruptcy Filings Increase 14 Percent * NEW YORK/ALEXANDRIA - The 644 commercial chapter 11 bankruptcy filings in April 2026 represented at 42 percent increase over the 454 filings recorded in April 2025, according to data provided by Epiq AACER, the leading provider of U.S. bankruptcy filing data. Overall commercial filings increased 21 percen more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Intelligence released the following testimony by Brett D. Schaefer, senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, from an April 29, 2026, hearing entitled "U.S. Accountability at the United Nations: Challenges and Opportunities for Reform": * * * Chairman Mills, Ranking Member Moskowitz, and honorable members of the Oversight and Intelligence Subcommittee of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, thank you for the opportunity to testify today. My testimony fo more PR

CAMBRIDGE, England, May 7 -- Anglia Ruskin University posted the following news: * * * Anglia Ruskin graduate wins Book of the Year prize * Alice Cao, second left, at the annual British Book Design & Production Awards Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) graduate Alice Cao has won a prestigious national Book of the Year prize thanks to her illustrations for a limited-edition version of the Anglo-Saxon epic Beowulf. Alice, who studied on the BA (Hons) Illustration course at ARU in Cambridge, was part of the team that received the honour at the more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, May 8 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on May 7, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Wins Lawsuit Against Trump Administration's Illegal Tariffs Attorney General Kris Mayes today secured an order invalidating President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on products purchased by American consumers and businesses. A federal court granted summary judgment to a coalition of 24 states, striking down those tariffs. "President Trump cannot invent powers the law does not give hi more PR

NEW YORK, May 8 -- We Act for Environmental Justice issued the following news release: * * * As Energy Bills and Extreme Weather Increase with Greatest Impacts on Environmental Justice Communities, WE ACT Demands Life-Saving Investments for Energy Efficiency and Cost Relief WASHINGTON - As we continue to feel the real-time impacts of extreme weather and skyrocketing energy costs, WE ACT for Environmental Justice is urging Congress to provide increased funding for the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) and Low Income Home Energy Assistan more PR

ROCKVILLE, Maryland, May 7 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Society of Addiction Medicine posted the following news wrap up: * * * The ASAM Weekly for May 5, 2026 Addiction care is often talked about as a continuum of care, and within this continuum, there is a cascade. This is demonstrated in the cascade of care for opioid use disorder (OUD), which follows metrics such as OUD prevalence, medication for OUD (MOUD) access, MOUD retention, negative outcomes, etc. Policy plays an important role in this cascade. For example, the 2018 SU more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, May 7 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Protects Critical Homeland Security Funding from Politically Motivated Cut Trump Administration drops appeal of final order, permanently and fully resolving case in California's favor  OAKLAND - California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced the successful resolution of a multistate lawsuit to stop the Trump Administration from unlawfully allocating federal homeland security funding to and from state more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, May 7 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Wins Lawsuit Against Trump Administration's New Illegal Tariffs Court of International Trade Rules in Favor of 24 States, Invalidating Tariffs that are Increasing Prices and Inflicting Chaos on the American Economy * Attorney General Charity Clark today secured a court order invalidating President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on products purchased by American consumers and businesses. A f more PR

ALBANY, New York, May 7 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Defeats Trump's Tariffs, Again * May 7, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today released the following statement after the U.S. Court of International Trade ruled that President Trump's second attempt to impose sweeping tariffs - enacted after Attorney General James and 11 other states defeated the first tariff scheme at the Supreme Court - was unlawful: "Once again, the courts have mad more PR

ALBANY, New York, May 7 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Successfully Protects Critical Counterterrorism Funding NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today secured a final victory in her lawsuit to stop the Trump administration from unlawfully cutting critical public safety funding to New York and other states. Attorney General James and 11 other attorneys general sued the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on September 29 after the Federal Emerge more PR

ALBANY, New York, May 7 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James' Office of Special Investigation Releases Report on Death of King Wong * May 7, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James' Office of Special Investigation (OSI) today released its report on the death of King Wong, who died on April 14, 2025 following an encounter with members of the New York City Police Department (NYPD) in Queens. After a thorough investigation, which included review of 911 call more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 7 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Urges Credit Card Companies to Block Illegal Vape Sales * RALEIGH -Attorney General Jeff Jackson joined a bipartisan coalition of 25 attorneys general in urging nine major credit card companies and payment processors ( American Express, Capital One, Citigroup, Mastercard, Visa, PayPal, Stripe, Sezzle, and Block ) to take stronger action to stop their payment networks from being used to sell il more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 7 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL PROTECTS CRITICAL HOMELAND SECURITY FUNDING FROM POLITICALLY MOTIVATED CUT Attorney General Kwame Raoul today announced the successful resolution of his lawsuit to stop the Trump administration from unlawfully allocating federal homeland security funding to and from states based on their compliance with the administration's political agenda. In December, the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island gr more PR

SALEM, Oregon, May 7 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Wins Lawsuit Against Trump Administration's Illegal Tariffs Court of International Trade Rules in Favor of 24 States, Invalidating Tariffs that are Increasing Prices and Inflicting Chaos on the American Economy * Attorney General Dan Rayfield today secured an order invalidating President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on products purchased by American consumers and businesses. A federal court gra more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The Bank of New York Mellon Corp. submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency regarding the agency's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking implementing the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act. BNY endorsed the OCC's efforts to provide regulatory clarity while promoting financial stability. The firm, a longstanding custodian and critical player in U.S. Treasury markets, offered several key recommendations aimed at preserving existing prudential frameworks and s more ST

NEW YORK, May 8 -- Bankrate, a provider of financial services, issued the following news release: * * * Bankrate Historical Interest Rate Data Now Available Through Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) Bankrate's proprietary mortgage and consumer sentiment data joins the FRED database to provide critical context for understanding the home lending market * Bankrate's 40 years' worth of consumer finance rate data -- the Bankrate Monitor (BRM) National Index as well as select consumer polling data -- is now available through Federal Reserve  more PR

NEW YORK, May 8 -- Barnard College issued the following news: * * * Barnard Seniors Research: Ancient Curse Tablets, Alzheimer's Therapies, and Silver-Based Catalysts It is the home stretch for the Class of 2026, and seniors across the arts, sciences, and humanities are putting the finishing touches on their senior theses. What did students in chemistry, neuroscience, and ancient studies research? * In just a few short weeks, Barnard seniors will cross the stage at Radio City Music Hall for the 134th Commencement, marking the end of their  more PR

NEW YORK, May 7 -- Baruch College posted the following news: * * * Baruch Mathematics Professor Andrew Obus Wins CUNY Mentoring Award * Associate Professor of Mathematics Andrew Obus was recognized for excellence in doctoral student advising and mentorship. Andrew Obus, PhD, associate professor of mathematics, is among eight recipients of The City University of New York Graduate Center's 2025-26 Mentoring and Teaching Award, which recognizes professors' deep commitment to mentoring doctoral students at the Center. Dr. Obus traces an int more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, May 8 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Bridging the gap: How the PANDA Project is reimagining community for autistic adults Interdisciplinary initiative transforms university research into real-world social connections and sustainable community support By Eliza Kacic Community means something different for everyone, but autistic young adults often struggle to find a sense of connection. To bridge this gap, Jennifer Gillis Mattson, professor of psychology, created the PANDA (Partnership with Au more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, May 8 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * New director to guide hands-on learning at pharmacy school Clinical Assistant Professor Caroline Jensen '18 appointed to lead experiential education program By Ethan Knox '20 The Binghamton University School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science has a new -- but familiar -- face in charge of its Office of Experiential Education (OEE). "In order to ensure a seamless transition, Dr. Caroline Jensen has kindly agreed to serve as the next executive directo more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 8 -- Bitwise Asset Management, a crypto index fund manager, issued the following news: * * * Bitwise Announces Inaugural Tokenized Fund, the Bitwise Crypto Carry Fund, In Partnership with Superstate Bitwise Asset Management, the global crypto asset manager with $11 billion in client assets (as of April 1, 2025), and Superstate, a leading financial technology firm reshaping capital market infrastructure, today announced the intent to transition investment management of the Superstate Crypto Carry Fund (USCC) to  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- BlackRock Inc., New York, submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency addressing the proposed rulemaking to implement the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act. The letter provides detailed feedback on the OCC's efforts to regulate reserve asset requirements for permitted payment stablecoin issuers, highlighting BlackRock's expertise as an investment manager of reserve assets for stablecoins and issuer of money market and exchange-traded funds. BlackRoc more ST

NEW YORK, May 7 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Blackstone, an investment firm, posted the following news release: * * * Blackstone Life Sciences Invests $250 Million in Anagram Therapeutics to Advance Novel and Patient-Friendly Oral Enzyme Replacement Therapy for Pancreatic Insufficiency People with exocrine pancreatic insufficiency currently face highly disruptive pill burden - ANG003 expected to only require one tablet per meal NEW YORK and NATICK, Mass. - Blackstone Life Sciences ("BXLS") today announced a $250 million investment  more PR

NEW YORK, May 7 -- Bloomberg issued the following news on May 7, 2026: * * * Bloomberg Introduces Point-in-Time Economic Data to Power Quantitative Research and Strategy Development New enterprise dataset delivers time-stamped economic data, allowing clients to recreate market conditions and backtest quantitative strategies with greater accuracy * Bloomberg today announced the launch of its Economic Releases and Surveys Point-in-Time (PiT) dataset, expanding its Investment Research Data solutions for quantitative research and systematic in more PR

BROOKLYN, New York, May 8 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York posted the following news release on May 7, 2026: * * * Brooklyn Clothing Company Pays $3 Million to Settle Claims That it Defrauded Federal Covid Loan Program Government Alleged that Lafayette 148, Inc. Obtained a $2 Million Paycheck Protection Program Loan by Falsely Claiming That It Had Fewer Than 300 Employees and Complied with Requirements Concerning China Operations * Joseph Nocella, Jr., United States Attorney for the Eastern District o more PR

BROOKLYN, New York, May 7 -- Brooklyn Law School posted the following news: * * * Brooklyn Law School Earns 'A' for Intellectual Property Law in preLaw Magazine's 2026 Rankings * Brooklyn Law School has once again been recognized among the nation's leading institutions for legal education. In the 2026 edition of National Jurist's preLaw magazine, the Law School earned an "A" for Intellectual Property Law, underscoring the strength of its curricular offerings in this rapidly evolving area of legal practice. The ranking highlights law school more PR

ALFRED, New York, May 7 -- Alfred University issued the following news release: * * * Business students develop, sell original fragrance that aims to boost confidence * A group of students in the Contemporary Business class (BUSI 106) at Alfred University developed an original fragrance spray they say will give consumers who use it confidence while pursuing their goals. In the Contemporary Business class, taught by Jean Ellefson, assistant professor of analytics in Alfred University's College of Business, students learn about entrepreneur more PR

NEW YORK, May 8 -- 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 May 7, 2026, by President Bill Donohue: * * * ANTI-ISRAEL MOB THREATENS NYC JEWS On May 5, a mob of 100 anti-Israel protesters showed up outside the same Manhattan synagogue that 200 of them descended upon last November. Many of the radical Muslims hid their faces, wearing scarves and masks. As Jews entered the more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, May 8 (TNSrpt) -- CBRE Group, a commercial real estate services provider, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Multifamily Market Stabilizes as Apartment Demand Improves and New Construction Slows Vacancy Rate Falls as Net Absorption Outpaces New Deliveries for First Time in Three Quarters * The U.S. multifamily market stabilized in the first quarter of 2026, as apartment demand improved and new construction slowed, according to CBRE's latest research. Net absorption, which measures the change in the numb more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, May 8 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: * * * Central New York public health leaders unite at Upstate conference to tackle region's urgent health challenges Nearly 200 health leaders, researchers, educators and community advocates will gather on the Upstate Medical University campus May 13 to address some of the region's most pressing public health challenges. The daylong conference "Resilience and Action in Central New York: Uniting Public Health Conference" more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Chainalysis Inc., New York, submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency regarding the agency's proposed rulemaking for the implementation of the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act. In its comprehensive response, Chainalysis emphasized the need for the OCC to require comprehensive blockchain analytics for all payment stablecoin issuers subject to OCC jurisdiction, arguing that on-chain transaction monitoring and analytic capabilities are critical to ef more ST

ALBANY, New York, May 8 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * Chancellor King Celebrates SUNY Cortland and SUNY Maritime Men's Lacrosse Teams Advancing to NCAA Division III Championship Tournament Nassau and Onondaga Community College Men's Lacrosse Teams Head to Final Four in NJCAA Tournament Invites New Yorkers to Learn More about Athletic Programs at SUNY Campuses Throughout New York State * State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today celebrated the SUNY Cortland and SUNY Mariti more PR

SAN JOSE, California, May 7 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Cisco issued the following news release: * * * Cisco to Participate in Events with the Financial Community Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) will participate in the following events with the financial community in May & June: J.P. Morgan 2026 Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference, Boston Monday, May 18, 2026 & Tuesday, May 19, 2026 Investor Meetings & Fireside Chats on Monday, 10:30 AM PST & Tuesday, 7:05 AM PST (Webcast & registration will be made available on investo more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The City Bar Justice Center submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development regarding the agency's proposed rule titled "Establishing Flexibility for Implementation of Work Requirements and Term Limits," published in the Federal Register on March 2, 2026. The Justice Center, a nonprofit legal services affiliate of the New York City Bar Association, along with pro bono partner Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP, expressed concerns about the potential impact of the proposed rule on veterans' more ST

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 7 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * CNN Original Series "This Land" Premieres Sunday, June 7 at 9pm ET/PT NEW YORK, NY - CNN Original Series This Land, a new weekly series exploring the history of America's expansion through six defining frontiers, will premiere on Sunday, June 7 at 9pm ET/PT. Produced by October Films, the series will air two episodes weekly on Sundays at 9pm and 10pm ET/PT on CNN. Episodes will be available to stream the next day at CNN.com/watch and on the CNN app. Timed  more PR

GOLDEN, Colorado, May 7 -- Colorado School of Mines posted the following news: * * * Colorado School of Mines to support establishment of center of excellence in Uzbekistan focused on critical minerals and mining * A Center of Excellence in the fields of geology, mining and critical minerals is established in Uzbekistan with the support of Colorado School of Mines, one of the world's leading universities specializing in mining and earth sciences. The center aims to strengthen Uzbekistan's scientific, educational and technological capacity more PR

NEW YORK, May 8 (TNSjou) -- Columbia University Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued the following news: * * * "Near-miss" Tsunami in Alaskan Cruise Area Offers Lessons for Steep Landscapes Near Glaciers As glaciers retreat in warming regions, the risk of related hazards can increase, and improved monitoring may help reduce some of those dangers, according to a new study. Highlights * A huge landslide in Alaska's Tracy Arm fjord triggered a tsunami whose water ran 1,500 feet up the opposite wall--the second highest runup ever recorded.  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMEN PAT RYAN AND EUGENE VINDMAN INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO LOWER PRESCRIPTION DRUGS COSTS FOR SERVICEMEMBERS, VETERANS, AND MILITARY FAMILIES * Congressmen Pat Ryan and Eugene Vindman Introduce Legislation to Lower Prescription Drugs Costs for Servicemembers, Veterans, and Military Families The "MISSION Rx Act" Would Reduce Spending on Prescription Drugs for Service Members and Their Families While Saving Taxpayers up to $6 Billion Annually Ry more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney Announces 2026 Congressional Art Competition Winner * Oswego, NY -Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today announced the winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition, "Calvin," an acrylic painting by Phung Cao, an 11th grade student at Mynderse Academy in Seneca Falls. Phung's winning piece will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol alongside artwork from students across the country. This year, the competition featured subm more PR

ITHACA, New York, May 7 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Cornell and SUNY students show $400 is enough to change lives Fatima Zeshan '28 saw a need in her community: According to the latest U.S. Census data, 30% of Ithaca residents live below the poverty line, a rate two times higher than the state average.  Zeshan and Calyssa Orellana '27 are co-presidents of the Homelessness Action Project, a student group supporting organizations that assist people experiencing homelessness. The group launched the "Village Fellowsh more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The Corporation for Supportive Housing, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing opposition to the proposed rule on work requirements and term limits for affordable housing residents. CSH emphasized concerns about the potential negative impacts of the rule on low-income households, particularly those with disabilities, and the broader affordable housing ecosystem. CSH highlighted that the insufficient affordable housing supply nationwide cannot accommoda more ST

NEW YORK, May 7 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * Court Extends Pause on Termination of TPS for Somalia Pending U.S. Supreme Court Decision * (Boston, M.A.)-On Friday, May 1, a federal judge in Massachusetts extended the pause of the effective termination date of Somalia's Temporary Protected Status (TPS). The order ensures Somali TPS holders maintain their status until the U.S. Supreme Court issues a ruling concerning TPS holders from Syria and Haiti, which could have bro more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert: * * * Name of Product: Youth Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Hazard: The drawstrings in the recalled clothing can get caught on objects and cause death or serious injury to children from strangulation. The sweatshirts are in violation of the federal regulations for children's upper outerwear and present a substantial product hazard. Remedy: Refund Recall Date: May 07, 2026 Units: About 120 Consumer Contact: Allura Imports toll free at 800-808-5789 more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on May 6, 2026, by Americas Program fellow Diego Marroquin Bitar and international security analyst Diana Paz Garcia: * * * Sinaloa Governor Indicted: USMCA, Cartels, and the Future of U.S.-Mexico Trade The End of the Silos On April 29, Sinaloa Governor Ruben Rocha Moya and nine other current and former Mexican officials were indicted by the U.S. Department of Justice on charges of conspiring to assist the Sinaloa Cartel in trafficking dr more PR

NEW YORK, May 8 -- The City University of New York issued the following news: * * * CUNY Chancellor Matos Rodriguez Enlists Business and Philanthropic Leaders to Launch CUNY Beyond Advisory Council Public-Private Partnership Aims to Put Students on a Career Path From Day One Council Builds on the University's Ambitious, Effort to Integrate Career Connections and Experience Within Every Undergraduate Degree Program * The City University of New York today announced the creation and inaugural convening of the CUNY Beyond Advisory Council. Br more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Cutting Through the Cost of Waiting: Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz joins Congressman Kennedy at Roswell Park to Push Three-Pronged Legislative Approach to Expand Access for Survivors and High-Risk Patients * BUFFALO, N.Y. \- Following a tour of the world's first dedicated cancer hospital, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) joined Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) to call for passage  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education released the following testimony by Paul Runko, senior director of K-12 initiatives at Defending Education, from an April 28, 2026, hearing entitled "Leveling Down: How Equity Policies Undermine Excellence and Harm Students": * * * Chairman Kiley, Ranking Member Bonamici, and distinguished members of the subcommittee: thank you for inviting me. My name is Paul Runko, and I'm the Senior Director of K-12 Initiatives at Def more PR

DOVER, Delaware, May 8 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release on May 7, 2026: * * * AG Jennings leads coalition to oppose Postal Service's guns-by-mail schemme Attorney General Kathy Jennings on Monday co-led a multistate comment letter signed by 24 states opposing an unlawful proposal by the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to allow a flood of prohibited weapons across state borders by mail. Since 1927, federal law--passed by a Republican Congress and signed by a Republican president--has barred the USPS fr more PR

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, May 7 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * A Diplomacy Alumna's Lead in Human Rights Advocacy Malaak Jamal '15, is an alumna of the graduate program at the School of Diplomacy and International Relations. Jamal is currently serving at the Human Rights Foundation (HRF) as director of Policy and Research, where she oversees research programs and analyzes political regime developments in countries under authoritarian rule. She works alongside the Chief Legal and Policy Officer and Chief Advocacy Of more PR

NEW YORK, May 7 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release: * * * DNA Errors Help Tumors Survive * A new study led by NYU Langone Health researchers found that cancer cells are better able to resist treatments when they have an abnormal number of chromosomes, which are DNA strands wound up in bundles that control which genetic instructions are followed in each cell type. As a cell gets ready to divide into two cells as part of growth, mec more PR

NEW YORK, May 8 -- The City University of New York issued the following news: * * * During Maternal Health Month, CUNY Recognizes Faculty and Alumni Addressing This Health Crisis Through Research and Advocacy Researchers at Queens College and Graduate Center Link Prenatal Stress to Child Development Outcomes, Raise Awareness of Black Infertility; Med School Alum Expands Maternal Care in Underserved Communities New CUNY Programs Prepare Next Generation of Providers * CUNY is marking Maternal Health Month by highlighting faculty and alumni  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * EEOC Delivers on Administration Priorities and President Trump's Executive Orders * WASHINGTON - Over the past 15 months of the second Trump Administration, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) under the leadership of Chair Andrea Lucas has undertaken exhaustive efforts to restore evenhanded enforcement of employment civil rights laws on behalf of all Americans, including by delivering on Administration civil rights e more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia posted the following news release: * * * Eleven Men Charged in D.C. in Federal Indictment Targeting Transnational Methamphetamine and GBL Drug Trafficking Organization * WASHINGTON - Eleven defendants are charged in a five-count indictment returned by a federal grand jury in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia in connection with a sprawling, transnational drug trafficking organization that imported massive quantities of methamphetamine from Califo more PR

NEW YORK, May 8 (TNSrpt) -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release on May 7, 2026: * * * New FEMA Review Council Report Fails to Keep Americans Safe Statement from EDF AVP for Coasts & Watersheds Will McDow * (WASHINGTON) -- Today, the Trump administration unveiled its FEMA Review Council report. Environmental Defense Fund released the following statement from Associate Vice President for Coasts and Watersheds Will McDow: "Americans are facing increasingly frequent and severe weather that's devastating homes, roa more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Government Accountability Office issued the following report: * * * Environmental Liabilities: Naval Reactors' Disposition Partnership on Track to Save Billions * Fast Facts The Department of Energy's Office of Naval Reactors manages 4 sites that conduct research and training to support the Navy's nuclear-powered fleet. The Office of Naval Reactors is responsible for cleanup of contaminated facilities and soil at these sites. Our Q&A describes how the Office of Naval Reactors teamed up with DOE's envir more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 7 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN's WNBA coverage tips off landmark 30th season with WNBA Tip Off Presented by CarMax on May 9 * ESPN, which has presented the WNBA since the league's inaugural season in 1997, begins its landmark 30th season coverage on Saturday, May 9, with the WNBA Tip Off Presented by CarMax doubleheader across ABC, Disney+, ESPN App and ESPN Deportes. The opening weekend showcase highlights ESPN's industry-leading commentator te more PR

NEW YORK, May 7 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * EU: Protect Integrity of Anti-Deforestation Law * (Brussels) - The European Commission 's announcement that it would not initiate a process to further amend the text of its milestone anti-deforestation regulation paves the way for it to be implemented by the end of 2026, Human Rights Watch said today. However, at the same time, the Commission has proposed to exclude leather from the list of products covered by the regulation, which would create  more PR

NEW YORK, May 8 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of New York issued the following statement on May 7, 2026: * * * Statement Regarding Repurchase Agreement and Reverse Repurchase Agreement Small Value Exercises The Open Market Trading Desk (the Desk) at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York undertakes small value open market transactions for the purpose of testing operational readiness to implement existing and potential policy directives from the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC). The FOMC authorizes the Desk to conduct these exercises in the more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Kevin Mullin, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Fire Departments & Reps. Kevin Mullin, Jill Tokuda & Young Kim Announce $56 Million for FEMA Urban Search & Rescue Efforts * East Palo Alto, CA - With fire season around the corner and after years of bipartisan advocacy, Representatives Kevin Mullin (CA-15), Jill Tokuda (HI-02), and Young Kim (CA-40) led a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers to secure $56 million to support the lifesaving work of FEMA's National Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) Task F more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Fireblocks Inc., a digital assets infrastructure provider, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency responding to a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding the implementation of the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act. Fireblocks, which supports over 2,400 institutional clients globally and operates regulated subsidiaries including Fireblocks LLC and Fireblocks Trust Company, provided detailed technical insights focused on the custody provisions more ST

LONDON, England, May 7 -- The city of London issued the following news release: * * * First female British Ambassador to US receives Freedom of the City of London * * Former British Ambassador to the US receives Freedom of the City of London for outstanding public service and contribution to international affairs * Dame Karen Pierce recognised for achievements in senior diplomatic roles in UK, Washington, New York, and Geneva * Lady Mayor praises "remarkable and illustrious" career Dame Karen Pierce DCMG has received the Freedom of th more PR

NEW YORK, May 7 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release: * * * Five Devastating Shootings in Seven Days: Deadly Gun Violence Across Texas Underscores Urgent Need for Stronger Gun Laws * AUSTIN, Texas - Today, Everytown for Gun Safety and its grassroots networks, the Texas chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, released the following statement calling attention to a horrific trend of gun violence in Texas. In the first seven days of May alone, the state has been devastated by more PR

JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, May 8 (TNSxrep) -- Forbes Media posted the following news release: * * * Forbes And HarrisX Partner On New American Confidence Survey As Gallup Ends Approval Polling Forbes and HarrisX's New American Confidence Survey Finds Trump's Approval Rating is Underwater at 41%, among U.S. Adults, but breaks 52% among Business Leaders. * NEW YORK, NY - For nearly a century, Gallup's monthly polling helped define how Americans understand themselves: their confidence in institutions, leadership and the direction of the country more PR

BRONX, New York, May 8 -- Fordham University School of Law issued the following news: * * * Sixth Annual Reidenberg Lecture Explores Technology, Privacy, and the Future of Law By Anna Currell It has been nearly 30 years since the late Fordham Law Professor Joel Reidenberg published an article about rules enforced by technology rather than law. That seminal article, "Lex Informatica: The Formulation of Information Policy Rules through Technology," was discussed again this year at the Law School's 6th annual Reidenberg Lecture. The guest sp more PR

ITHACA, New York, May 7 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * From the Living Lab: Small biodigester to fuel research, extension * As biodigesters go, Cornell's new unit will be small: two 10,000-gallon tanks on a concrete pad that might not be much to look at. But this little system, which will transform food scraps and cow manure into energy, will have an impact far beyond its footprint. "This is such a great opportunity for research, education and extension," said Lauren Ray, senior extension associate and agricultural more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Goldman Introduces New Legislation to Invest $10 Billion Annually in Afterschool Learning Programs * Programming Would Be Fully Paid For By A 1% Increase In The Corporate Tax Rate Legislation Would Ensure That More than 10 Million K-12 Students Can Access Afterschool Programs Washington, D.C. \- Today, U.S. Representatives Dan Goldman (NY-10) and Jimmy Gomez (CA-34), founding members of the Congressional Dads Caucus, introduced the Afterschoo more PR

ALBANY, New York, May 6 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following statement regarding a utility official joking about cutting power to vulnerable customers: * * * "Making jokes about shutting off power to vulnerable customers is completely unacceptable. I expect PSEG-LI to take swift and decisive action against the official who made these comments. "Utilities should always put their customers first. "Shutoffs over debt collection should be viewed as a last resort, not something to joke, threaten, or brag about. "I have direc more PR

ALBANY, New York, May 6 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul and Senator Schumer Mark Completion of $65 Million Expansion of Next-Generation Battery Innovation Company BAE Systems in the Southern Tier * Governor Kathy Hochul today marked the completion of BAE Systems' first phase of expansion project in the Southern Tier. The company is investing $65 million to expand operations in the Village of Endicott, Broome County. The company added a total of 150,000 square feet to its existing si more PR

ALBANY, New York, May 7 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Agreement on FY 2027 State Budget Governor Kathy Hochul today announced an agreement has been reached with legislative leaders on key priorities in the Fiscal Year 2027 New York State Budget.  A rush transcript of the Governor's remarks is available below:  Thank you very much, everyone. Today is the day. I want to thank you all for joining us, and I'm very proud to announce that we've reached a general agreement  more PR

MIAMI, Florida, May 7 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Expands Global Hospitality Practice with Strategic Hires in Phoenix and Mexico Carlos A. Sugich joins as co-chair of the Americas Hospitality Group  NEW YORK - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has strengthened its market-leading Real Estate and Hospitality practices with the addition of two seasoned cross-border attorneys focused on hospitality, real estate, and international matters. Carlos A. S more PR

TRAVERSE CITY, Michigan, May 7 -- Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities issued the following Q&A involving Farm to Institution specialist Cori Fitzpatrick: * * * Cori joins the nationwide conversation about improving local food distribution AUTHOR: Jeff Smith Groundwork's Farm to Institution Specialist, Cori Fitzpatrick, was recently accepted to a nationwide partnering project called a "Procurement Community of Practice." It's focused on the crucial topic of improving how local food for schools moves through the food system, and ident more PR

RIVERSIDE, California, May 7 -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * Hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship raises transmission concerns * A deadly hantavirus outbreak aboard the expedition cruise ship MV Hondius has triggered an international health response after at least three passengers died and several others fell ill during a voyage in the South Atlantic. Health officials across multiple countries are tracing passengers amid concerns over the rare Andes strain of hantavirus, which can spread throu more PR

NEW YORK, May 7 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * HBO Releases New Teaser And Images For The Upcoming Original Series LIFE, LARRY, AND THE PURSUIT OF UNHAPPINESS, Featuring President Obama And Larry David * HBO has released a new teaser and images for the original limited sketch comedy series LIFE, LARRY, AND THE PURSUIT OF UNHAPPINESS. The seven-episode series debuts FRIDAY, JUNE 26 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max.  more PR

NEW YORK, May 7 [Category: Political] -- The Hispanic Federation, an organization that supports and strengthens Latino institutions through education, health, immigration, civic engagement, economic empowerment and the environment, issued the following news release: * * * Hispanic Federation Applauds Governor Hochul's Proposed NY Budget for Prioritizing the Safety, Rights, and Well Being of New Yorkers * "Governor Hochul announced a budget deal that upholds the rights of New Yorkers and confronts the everyday struggles that working people c more PR

HEMPSTEAD, New York, May 8 -- Hofstra University issued the following news: * * * Transformative Learning Grants Empower Hofstra Students to Pursue Experiential Opportunities Ginny Greenberg This spring, Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (HCLAS) awarded Transformative Learning Grants (TLGs) to a select group of students, supporting internships and study abroad experiences that extend learning beyond the classroom. Funded through the generous support of the Peter S. Kalikow Center for Presidential Studies Endowment and from indiv more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, May 8 -- Hooper, Lundy and Bookman, a law firm, issued the following commentary on May 7, 2026, by partner Eric M. Fish: * * * FSMB Sharpens Regulator Focus on Corporate Influence and Oversight of Clinical Decision Making: What Physicians, MSOs, and Investors Need to Know On May 2, 2026, the Federation of State Medical Boards ("FSMB") approved the Report and Recommendations of the Workgroup on the Oversight of Clinical Decision Making ("The FSMB Report"). The FSMB Report is the product of a two-year examination of th more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Kevin Kiley, I-California, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education released the following opening statement from an April 28, 2026, hearing entitled "Leveling Down: How Equity Policies Undermine Excellence and Harm Students": * * * Academic excellence is the foundation of K-12 education. Every student deserves access to a great education, to the highest-quality education possible. All students benefit when schools set high expectations and prov more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-615) on the First Responder Network Authority Reauthorization Act (H.R. 7386). The report was advanced by Rep. S. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, on April 15, 2026. The House passed the bill on April 24, 2026, and it has been referred to the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary H.R. 7386, the First Responder Network Authority Reauthorization Act, was introduced on February 5, 2026, by Representa more ST

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The House Judiciary Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-602) on the Cashless Bail Reporting Act (H.R. 5625). The report was advanced by Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, on April 9, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary H.R. 5625, the Cashless Bail Reporting Act, introduced by Rep. Mark Harris (R-NC), requires the Attorney General to make publicly available a list of each state and unit of local government that permits the release pending trial on personal recognizance or upon execution of an unsecured appearance  more ST

NEW YORK, May 7 -- The City University of New York Graduate Center posted the following news: * * * How Immigration Policy Affects New Yorkers, and What Comes Next * Professor Robert C. Smith of the CUNY Graduate Center and Baruch College and Manuel Castro, the former New York City commissioner of immigrant affairs and a Baruch graduate, join The Thought Project for a timely conversation about immigration policy at a moment of deep uncertainty. Smith draws on decades of research on Mexican migration, legal status, and intergenerational mobi more PR

STANFORD, California, May 7 (TNSrpt) -- Stanford University Law School issued the following news: * * * How Will AI Reshape Politics? New Volume Co-Edited by Stanford Law's Nathaniel Persily Explores the Stakes Draft report of the AI Task Force of the American Political Science Association report now available By Monica Schreiber As artificial intelligence reshapes political campaigns, public administration, national security, public opinion, and democracy, a new volume co-edited by Stanford Law School professor Nathaniel Persily, JD '98, more PR

NEW YORK, May 8 -- Hunter College, a constituent college of the City University of New York, issued the following news: * * * Nancy G. Siraisi, Distinguished Professor Emerita of History, 93 Nancy G. Siraisi, an alumna and distinguished historian of medieval and Renaissance medicine who taught for decades at Hunter College and the CUNY Graduate Center, died April 24, 2026, in New York City. She was 93. A storied scholar, Siraisi wrote eight books and more than 150 articles, chapters and reviews, including Taddeo Alderotti and His Pupils (1 more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * ICE New York removes convicted coup leader to Burkina Faso * NEW YORK -ICE removed a convicted Burkinabe coup leader from the United States to Burkina Faso on April 22 pursuant to a final order of removal from an immigration judge. During immigration proceedings, the court found Zakaria Songotoua, 40, was ineligible for immigration benefits because he participated in the attempted Sept. 16, 2015, coup  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 7 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * THE IMPERIAL PRESIDENCY: A FAREED ZAKARIA SPECIAL PREMIERES MAY 10 at 8pmET/PT New York, NY - In his second term, President Donald Trump has pushed the boundaries of presidential authority-defying Congress, ignoring the courts, denying due process, attacking free speech, prosecuting political opponents, launching a war unilaterally, and deploying troops domestically. Yet Trump is hardly the first president to wield power that has been considered to be beyond more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The Institute of International Bankers, New York, representing U.S. operations of internationally headquartered financial institutions from over 35 countries, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency responding to the proposed rulemaking implementing the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act. The letter emphasizes the importance of applying principles of national treatment and equality of competitive opportunity to ensure that foreign banks operat more ST

NEW YORK, May 7 [Category: International] -- The International Rescue Committee posted the following news release: * * * IRC collaborates with HPE to launch Sarah: an agentic AI tool helping survivors of human trafficking rejoin the workforce and avoid re-trafficking * New York, NY, May 7, 2026 - The International Rescue Committee (IRC) today announced the launch of Sarah (opens in a new window), a new agentic, AI-powered career coach designed to support survivors of human trafficking and individuals at risk in building safe pathways to emp more PR

NEW YORK, May 8 -- Hughes Hubbard and Reed, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Jeremy Paner Analyzes Realities for International Companies Exploring Business in Venezuela Highlights * OFAC has issued a series of general licenses allowing established U.S. entities to transact, to some extent, with Venezuela's state-owned oil and gas company. * According to Paner, companies could face deeply entrenched corruption and questionable legal guarantees in Venezuela. * Jeremy Paner discussed the realities for international companies exp more PR

BURBANK, California, May 7 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * JIMMY KIMMEL, GUILLERMO RODRIGUEZ, JOHN LEGUIZAMO, ALFONSO RIBEIRO, GEENA DAVIS AND NICK LACHEY HEADLINE GUEST LINEUP FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 11-15 ON 'LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK' * Nationally syndicated morning talk show "Live with Kelly and Mark" announces the lineup of guests appearing on the show the week of May 11-15. Monday, May 11 -JIMMY KIMMEL and GUILLERMO RODRIGUEZ drop by for a chat about ABC's "Jimmy Kim more PR

WASHINGTON, May 6 [Category: Law/Legal] -- Judicial Watch issued the following news release: * * * Judicial Watch Sues National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases for Communications Between FOIA Officer and Top Officials * (Washington, DC) - Judicial Watch announced today it filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit for all email communications between National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) FOIA Officer Margaret Moore and top NIAID officials, including former Director Dr. Anthony Fauci ( Judicial Wat more PR

NEW YORK, May 8 -- The Legal Action Center issued the following statement on May 7, 2026: * * * LAC's Response to ONDCP's National Drug Control Strategy While the Legal Action Center (LAC) supports the Administration's focus on addressing the ongoing overdose crisis through evidence-based prevention, treatment, and recovery services in the newly released National Drug Control Strategy from the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), there are numerous concerning components of the Strategy that risk undermining public health and civil more PR

NEW YORK, May 7 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * LDF Calls on HUD to Withdraw Proposal Allowing Work Requirements and Time Limits for Rental Assistance The Legal Defense Fund (LDF) today announced it submitted a public comment to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), calling on the agency to withdraw proposed policy changes allowing public housing agencies and other housing providers to impose work requirements and time limits on people who receive fe more PR

NEW YORK, May 7 -- The Conference Board issued the following news release: * * * LEI for South Korea Continued to Rise in March * The Conference Board Leading Economic Index (r) (LEI) for South Korea increased by 0.7% to 117.1 (2016=100) in March 2026, after increasing by 1.1% in February. The LEI expanded by 3.3% over the six-month period between September 2025 and March 2026, a slower rate compared to the 4.1% growth over the previous six-month period between March and September 2025. The Conference Board Coincident Economic Index (r) (C more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 7 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Liberty Justice Center issued the following news release: * * * Liberty Justice Center Victorious in Lawsuit Challenging Trump's Section 122 Tariffs (NEW YORK, N.Y.)-Today the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) ruled in favor of the plaintiffs in Burlap and Barrel, Inc. v. Trump, holding that the Trump administration's tariffs imposed under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 are unlawful. The Liberty Justice Center welcomes the court's decision as a major victory for American busin more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Living Resources Corp., a nonprofit disability services provider based in Albany, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy opposing proposed rule changes that would rescind existing accessibility protections under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. The letter addresses rules which pertain to new construction requirements and general provisions related to nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs or activities. Living Resources warns that these direct final rules would dism more ST

NEW YORK, May 7 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on May 6, 2026, by policy analyst Joseph Figliolia to the Daily Wire: * * * Is Everyone's Next Lover The Blade Runner AI? How should we think about people having "relationships" with chatbots? * David Brooks recently described the skeptical attitude toward romantic relationships, particularly among younger Americans, as "the Great Detachment." Brooks views our collective renunciation of binding romantic ties as the logical development of a culture that more PR

NEW YORK, May 7 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on May 5, 2026, by senior fellow Jason L. Riley to the Wall Street Journal: * * * Good Riddance to Racial Gerrymandering If there was any doubt, Barack Obama proved that white voters are willing to support black candidates. * The fainting spells on the left after last week's Supreme Court ruling in Louisiana v. Callais were probably to be expected. Democrats these days reject colorblind public policies that they championed in a previous era and scoff  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. John Mannion, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Mannion Leads Effort to Repeal Trump Administration Rule Limiting Access to Graduate and Professional Degrees * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) today announced he is leading a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to repeal the Department of Education's rule that removes nurses, teachers, social workers, counselors, and other essential professionals from a list of programs eligible for federal student loan support. Hi more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 7 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Protects Critical Homeland Security Funding From Politically Motivated Cut * BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell announced the successful resolution of a lawsuit to stop the Trump Administration from unlawfully allocating federal homeland security funding based on states' willingness to divert public safety resources to carry out the administration's immigration enforcement agenda.  more PR

MIAMI, Florida, May 7 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Mathew Rosengart Named Among the 500 Most Influential People in Los Angeles by the Los Angeles Business Journal for Fifth Consecutive Year LOS ANGELES - Mathew S. Rosengart, co-chair of the Media & Entertainment Litigation Practice of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, was again named to the Los Angeles Business Journal 's "LA500" list. According to the publication, the list honors the 500 most influential people in  more PR

CUPERTINO, California, May 7 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, posted the following news: * * * Meet four emerging filmmakers redefining the art form with MAMI Select: Filmed on iPhone * Unlocking Expression in Motion with iPhone 17 Pro Max While her peers stepped away from other disciplines to pursue filmmaking, Shreela Agarwal did something stranger. She stepped away from filmmaking itself. A graduate of Singapore's Lasalle College of the Arts, Agarwal more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Michigan Republicans on Notice After 19 Point Overperformance in Mid-Michigan Special Election * Detroit Free Press : "Tuesday's results likely set off a few warning signs for Michigan Republicans" On Tuesday, Michigan Democrats won a special election in a swing state senate district, overperforming by a whopping 19 points in " closely fought territory " that " includes portions of three counties, all of which President Trump car more PR

NEW YORK, May 8 (TNSrpt) -- Morgan Stanley, a multinational financial services corporation, issued the following news release: * * * Morgan Stanley Survey Finds Founders Managing More Complex Tradeoffs for Growth, Capital and Liquidity New research highlights how capital decisions, liquidity planning and trusted networks are reshaping the founder journey amid a complex market * Morgan Stanley today released a survey examining how founders of private companies are navigating growth, capital raising and the path to liquidity in a market wher more PR

NEW YORK, May 6 [Category: BizHospital] -- Mount Sinai Health System posted the following news release: * * * Mount Sinai Study Identifies New Strategy to Overcome Immunotherapy Resistance in Colorectal Cancer Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and the Mount Sinai Tisch Cancer Center have identified a promising new strategy to overcome resistance to immunotherapy in colorectal cancer, one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths worldwide. The findings, published in Cell Reports Medicine ( 10.1016/j.xcrm.2026.10 more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, May 8 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on May 7, 2026: * * * AG Davenport: Court Agrees That Trump Tariffs Are Illegal Court of International Trade Rules in Favor of 24 States, Invalidating Tariffs That Are Making Life More Unaffordable for New Jerseyans * Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today secured an order invalidating President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on products purchased by New Jersey consumers, families, and businesses. A federal co more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The New York State Department of Health has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention endorsing the CDC's proposal to conduct cognitive testing and pilot testing aimed at improving the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System and other population surveys managed by the CDC's National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. The letter emphasizes that the proposed cognitive testing is essential for ensuring the accura more ST

NEW YORK, May 8 -- The National Multiple Sclerosis Society issued the following news: * * * Virginia MS Activists Celebrate Passage of Cost-Sharing Bill On April 13, 2026, Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger signed SB 161/HB 625 into law. This legislation will help ensure that Virginians can choose the health plan that's right for them, requiring carriers to offer a range of options including at least one plan that offers copay-only prescription drug coverage. MS Activists sent emails and met with legislators about this legislation as par more PR

PARIS, France, May 4 -- Groupe BPCE, a banking company, issued the following news: * * * Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking Appointments, effective July 1st, 2026 Emmanuel Issanchou, Deputy Head of Global Markets for Natixis CIB, in charge of Credit Markets globally and Global Markets Americas, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer, Americas, Natixis CIB. In his new role, Emmanuel will lead the development of our Corporate & Investment Banking activities across the Americas, driving our strategic ambitions, reinforcing client rel more PR

NEW YORK, May 7 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * New Episode Of HBO Original Documentary Series THE YOGURT SHOP MURDERS Debuts May 22 * The HBO Original documentary series THE YOGURT SHOP MURDERS continues with a new, 90-minute fifth episode, "The End of Wondering," directed by Margaret Brown ("Descendant") from A24 and Fruit Tree, debuting FRIDAY, MAY 22 (9:00-10:35 p.m. ET/PT) on HBO and HBO Max. The first four episodes of the series are currently av more PR

NEW YORK, May 7 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release: * * * New Heart Disease Risk Prediction Tool Validated Globally A tool developed by the American Heart Association (AHA), already proven to accurately predict heart disease risk for Americans, can also be applied to the global population, a new study led by NYU Langone Health shows. Accurate identification of those at high cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk enables targeted use of p more PR

ITHACA, New York, May 7 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * New laws cut cannabis arrests, but racial disparities persist While recreational cannabis laws have significantly reduced arrests for cannabis possession and sales, racial disparities in arrests still exist, according to a new study from Weill Cornell Medicine, Instituto Tecnologico Autonomo de Mexico and the University of Texas at Austin.  The authors suggest that recreational cannabis laws do not fully resolve underlying systemic inequities. The findings, pub more PR

NEW YORK, May 6 [Category: Sociological] -- The Counter Extremism Project issued the following news release: * * * New report on antisemitic violence calls for a shift from incident response to "strategic disruption" of networks, finances, and coordinators and to treating antisemitism as a security threat. * (New York, NY/Berlin, Germany)- The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) today released a new report, Rethinking the Fight against Antisemitism after October 7, arguing that current responses to violence-oriented antisemitic acts remain too  more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 8 -- The Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Distributors International issued the following news release: * * * New York Appellate Court Halts Refrigerant Ban Amid Public Concern Over Food Supply Impacts Albany, NY -- The Appellate Division of the New York State Supreme Court, Third Department, has granted an injunction that prevents the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) from enforcing a ban on two refrigerants utilized in the commercial refrigeration systems of thousands of busines more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 (TNSLrpt) -- Proficient and Passed Over Disparities in Eighth Grade Algebra 1 Enrollment - A report from New York Equity Coalition - April 2026 (9 pages) * * * The New York Equity Coalition issued a report, analyzing disparities between student math proficiency and access to advanced coursework in New York State, with a focus on eighth grade Algebra 1 enrollment. The report evaluates whether students who demonstrate readiness through seventh grade assessments are given equitable opportunities to advance, identifying systemic more ST

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * New York man sentenced to prison for $1 million COVID-19 fraud following HSI task force investigation * NEW YORK -A Homeland Security Investigations New York task force investigation, executed in partnership with the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, has landed a Smithtown man 15 months in prison for defrauding the Small Business Administration of approximately $1.1 million in loans awarded under the COVID more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The New York State Department of Financial Services has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency regarding the proposed regulations implementing aspects of the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act. The letter addresses concerns and recommendations covering waiver processes for large stablecoin issuers, capital requirements, enforcement actions, preemption of state laws, and consumer protections. DFS highlighted the need for clearer mechanics in the  more ST

NEW YORK, May 8 -- Newmark Group posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Arranges $360 Million Sale of Industrial Redevelopment Opportunity in Newark, NJ on behalf of Anheuser-Busch Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK) ("Newmark" or "the Company"), a leading commercial real estate advisor and service provider to large institutional investors, global corporations, and other owners and occupiers, announces the Company has advised Anheuser-Busch in the $360 million sale of its former facility (the "Property") in Newark, New Jersey, to Go more PR

NEW YORK, May 7 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NICE, an enterprise software solutions provider, issued the following news release: * * * NiCE Advances the Future of AI-First Customer Experience with ServiceNow * By unifying engagement intelligence with enterprise-wide workflows, NiCE and ServiceNow are moving CX from reactive support to proactive resolution Hoboken, N.J., May 7, 2026 - NiCE (Nasdaq: NICE) today announced the availability of its NiCE ServiceNow joint solution, closing the gap between front-office engagement and back more PR

ITHACA, New York, May 6 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Nine students receive SUNY Chancellor's Awards * Nine students and recent graduates representing Cornell's four contract colleges have been chosen to receive the 2026 State University of New York (SUNY) Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence. The highest student honor conferred by SUNY, the award recognizes exceptional achievement in areas such as academics, leadership, campus involvement, community service, the arts, and diversity, equity, inclusion and jus more PR

DEKALB, Illinois, May 7 -- Northern Illinois University issued the following news: * * * NIU professors, alumni from physics and engineering share in $3 million Breakthrough Prize * They might not have walked the red carpet at the star-studded gala dubbed the "Oscars(r) of Science," but three NIU professors and seven of their former students are sharing in a prestigious 2026 Breakthrough Prize. The Muon g-2 ring at Fermilab. Photo courtesy of Fermilab To be sure, it's a conversation starter and resume-worthy honor. What's more, each Huski more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 7 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * North Carolina Tourism Hits Record $37.2 Billion in 2025 * Today Governor Josh Stein announced that North Carolina set a record for tourist spending in 2025, with travelers spending more than $37.2 billion on trips to and within the state, surpassing the previous record of $36.7 billion set in 2024. "North Carolina remains a great place to visit from our beautiful shore to our breathtaking mountains," said Governor Josh Stein. "Ev more PR

NEW YORK, May 7 [Category: Law/Legal] -- New York Civil Liberties Union issued the following news release: * * * NYCLU On Gov. Hochul's Latest State Budget Announcement ALBANY - This morning, Governor Hochul held a press conference about her latest proposals for the FY 2027 state budget. Despite this announcement, there is no formal budget deal and legislators still have time to weigh in on key policies impacting New Yorkers' civil rights and liberties. In response, the New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) released the following statement: more PR

NEW YORK, May 7 [Category: Law/Legal] -- New York Civil Liberties Union issued the following news release: * * * NYCLU Premieres New Music Video 'Huddled Masses' by Shaina Taub Today, the New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) and two-time Tony Winner and NYCLU Artist Ambassador Shaina Taub (Suffs, Ragtime ) released a newly-arranged single and music video for Taub's song "Huddled Masses." The NYCLU, Taub, and artists came together to record the new rendition to honor immigrant communities and to urge policymakers to protect New York immigra more PR

NEW YORK, May 8 -- Optimum Communications (formerly Altice USA) issued the following news release: * * * OPTIMUM REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2026 RESULTS Optimum Communications, Inc. (NYSE: OPTU) today reports results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. Dennis Mathew, Optimum Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, said: "The first quarter reflects the deliberate choices we are making to build a more resilient business over time. We continued to navigate an intense competitive environment with strategic focus, executing against our core pri more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 (TNSLrpt) -- Wasted Investments, Looming Crisis: The Impact of U.S. Global Health Funding Cuts on HIV in South Africa - A report from Physicians for Human Rights, New York - April 2026 (52 pages) * * * Physicians for Human Rights issued a report analyzing the consequences of recent U.S. global health funding reductions on HIV programs in South Africa, with a focus on prevention, treatment, and research systems. The report evaluates how abrupt policy changes have disrupted long-standing partnerships, weakened health infrastru more ST

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, May 7 [Category: Media] -- The Poynter Institute posted the following news release: * * * Poynter announces latest cohort for Essential Skills leadership program The Poynter Institute today announced the newest cohort of its Essential Skills leadership program, bringing together journalists and newsroom leaders from around the world for an intensive training experience focused on leadership, strategy and communication. The Essential Skills program is designed for emerging and established leaders navigating the rapid more PR

BROOKLYN, New York, May 7 -- Pratt Institute, a private university that says it educate artists and professionals to be contributors to society, posted the following news: * * * Pratt's Research Open House 2026: Exploring Design, Collaboration, and Real-World Impact Hundreds of visitors recently gathered at Pratt Institute's Research Open House 2026 as students, faculty, and visiting researchers shared work that crossed scales and sectors, from material experimentation and public policy to emerging technologies and climate resilience.  Com more PR

NEW YORK, May 7 [Category: Media] -- ProPublica, an independent nonprofit newsroom that produces investigative journalism, issued the following news release: * * * ProPublica Launches Flagship Podcast "Paper Trail" * ProPublica on Thursday announced the launch of " Paper Trail," a flagship podcast hosted by investigative journalist Jessica Lussenhop. With new episodes available on Thursdays beginning May 14, the podcast is brought to listeners everywhere in partnership with public media organization PRX. On "Paper Trail," the reporters be more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, May 7 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Protecting and Restoring the Southeastern Connecticut Shoreline * Celebrating its fourth anniversary, the Connecticut National Estuarine Research Reserve (CTNERR) is putting funding into action to create positive environmental impacts on the Connecticut River estuary and eastern Long Island Sound. CTNERR is committed to protecting and studying more than 52,000 acres of subtidal area and state-owned land. This reserve includes 50,000 acres across t more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 [Category: Media] -- The Association of American Publishers issued the following news release: * * * Pulitzer Prize Winning Biographer Jon Meacham and Copyright Scholar Paul Goldstein Headline AAP's Annual Meeting * Distinguished Authors Speak to America's 250th Birthday and the 50th Anniversary of the 1976 Copyright Act On May 7th, the Association of American Publishers hosted its 2026 annual meeting celebrating the 250 th birthday of the United States and the rich publishing tradition that has been central to the natio more PR

NEW YORK, May 7 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER May 8 Episode Lineup REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER continues FRIDAY, MAY 8 (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 signature " more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Reno & Cavanaugh PLLC, a law firm representing hundreds of Public Housing Authorities and multifamily property owners nationwide, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing the agency's Proposed Rule to establish work requirements and term limits for residents receiving federal rental assistance. The Proposed Rule would allow certain qualified PHAs and Owners to condition continued housing assistance on employment compliance and impose term limits on public housing, Ho more ST

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Goldman Rallies With Immigration Advocates Against Palantir's Mass Surveillance Practices * Follows Rep. Goldman demanding answers from Department of Homeland Security about use of Palantir software for Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations Assets HERE New York, N.Y. \- Today, U.S. Representative Dan Goldman led a rally outside Palantir's New York City office to protest the surveillance company's role in President Trump's immigr more PR

NEW YORK, May 7 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees posted the following news release: * * * San Diego Musical Theatre Crew Joins IATSE Local 122 * SAN DIEGO, CA - Production workers at the San Diego Musical Theatre (SDMT) have voted overwhelmingly to unionize with the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Local 122. The 18-member unit includes wardrobe department staff, stitchers, dressers, audio technicians, spotlight operators, deck crew, stage managers, and assista more PR

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * Secretary Mullin Highlights Multiple Murderers, Gang Members, Weapons Traffickers, and Other Dangerous Criminal Illegal Aliens Arrested by ICE Yesterday * Nearly 70% of ICE arrests are of illegal aliens charged or convicted of a crime in the U.S. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested more criminal illegal aliens convicted for horrific crimes including murder, aggravated assault, battery, conspiracy to commit bank and mai more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency addressing the agency's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for implementing the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act. SIFMA, representing broker-dealers, investment banks, and asset managers, provided feedback focused on the OCC's proposed regulatory framework for permitted payment stablecoin issuers (PPSIs) and related market participant more ST

NEW YORK, May 7 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of New York issued the following news release: * * * Short-Term Inflation Expectations Increase Further, Longer-Term Expectations Stable * NEW YORK-The Federal Reserve Bank of New York's Center for Microeconomic Data today released the April 2026 Survey of Consumer Expectations, which shows that households' inflation expectations increased at the short-term horizon and remained unchanged at the medium- and longer-term horizons. Gas price growth expectations retreated appreciably from a spike in Ma more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Solidus Labs has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency regarding its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking implementing the GENIUS Act for stablecoin issuers. The letter offers insights drawn from Solidus Labs' operational experience with its HALO platform, highlighting potential gaps in the OCC's proposed rule Part 15, which addresses risk management, reporting requirements, third-party oversight, and coordination with related regulatory frameworks. The firm supports the OCC's principl more ST

ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, May 8 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release: * * * Voss, graduate students present AI-focused literacy research Voss also recognized for Lyme disease awareness, prevention * Dr. Sheri B. Voss, assistant professor of Literacy and director of the B12 Literacy and Reading Center, presented with graduate literacy candidates Brooke Selvaggio and Emily Piwko at the New York State Reading Association Annual Conference. Their session, "Amplifying Practice Through Research: College Student Voice more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Stoltzfus Family Dairy Recalls Sour Cream and Onion Cheese Curds Because of Possible Health Risk Summary Company Announcement Date: May 07, 2026 FDA Publish Date: May 07, 2026 Product Type: Food & Beverages Foodborne Illness Reason for Announcement: Potential Salmonella Contamination Company Name: Stoltzfus Family Dairy LLC Brand Name: Stoltzfus Family Dairy Product Description: Sour Cream and O more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 (TNSrep) -- Protect Borrowers (formerly Student Borrower Protection Center) issued the following news release on May 6, 2026 with Century Foundation: * * * NEW STUDY: 86 Million Americans Now Carry a Record $1.68 Trillion in Auto Debt Amid Tariff and Gas Price Crunch, Debt Up Nearly 40% Since 2018 Consumers Are Left Holding the Bag From Surging Car, Gas Prices and Sky-High Interest Rates Report Finds Prevalence of 7-Year Loans Has Doubled, With 13 Million Borrowers Paying on Average $6,000 More in Interest * The Century  more PR

ALBANY, New York, May 8 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * President's Fellowship Program Helps New Students Make Their Mark By Amy Geduldig For University at Albany juniors Maureen Mbanga and Michael Simon, transferring from community college marked a natural next step in their academic journeys. In their first year as Great Danes, the pair have found success through UAlbany's President's Fellowship program, which offers students hands-on experience working alongside the University president and chief of staff to more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, May 8 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Audie Klotz Named Distinguished Professor A preeminent scholar in in global migration and human rights, she joined the Maxwell School faculty in 2003. Wendy S. Loughlin Audie Klotz, professor of political science in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, has been named a Distinguished Professor. One of Syracuse University's highest honors, the designation is granted by the Board of Trustees to faculty who have achieved exceptionally distinguish more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, May 8 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Student Researcher Digs Deep to Understand How Copper Deposits Form Emerson Long '26 and faculty mentor Jay Thomas study copper behavior at extreme depths to shed light on critical mineral formation. Diane Stirling Understanding of copper formation means examining material forged at depths of nine to 19 miles beneath the Earth's surface. Remarkably, Emerson Long '26, has spent the past year recreating those conditions in a campus lab. Long is a double major  more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, May 8 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Undergraduate Researcher Examines Fetal Heart Patterns in Premature Births Graduating senior Eva Quackenbush and faculty mentor Brittany Kmush are investigating whether fetal heart tracing patterns can predict outcomes for extremely premature infants. Diane Stirling For Eva Quackenbush '26, an interest in maternal and fetal health that began with personal curiosity has grown into a rigorous public health research project with direct implications for how clini more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 7 -- Emory University posted the following news release: * * * Terrence L. Johnson named dean of Emory's Candler School of Theology * Terrence L. Johnson, director of religion and public life and Charles G. Adams Professor of African American Religious Studies at Harvard Divinity School, has been appointed the next Mary Lee Hardin Willard Dean of Candler School of Theology at Emory University. A highly regarded theological scholar and academic leader as well as an ordained itinerant elder in the African Methodist Episc more PR

BUFFALO, New York, May 12 -- Buffalo State University issued the following news release: * * * Three to receive President's Distinguished Service Award; one to receive University Council Medal at 154th Commencement celebration * Buffalo State University will bestow the President's Distinguished Service Award on three notable individuals during the university's 154th Commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 16, in the campus Sports Arena. The President's Distinguished Service Award recognizes individuals or groups who have made significant more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, May 7 -- TMX Group issued the following news release: * * * TMX Group Announces Election of Directors TMX Group today announced that the nominees listed in the management proxy circular for the 2026 Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders were elected as directors of TMX Group Limited. Detailed results of the vote for the election of directors held at the Annual and Special Meeting on May 5, 2026 are set out below. Nominees ... Votes For ... % For ... Votes Withheld ... % Withheld Luc Bertrand ... 212,733,230 ... 96 more PR

NEW YORK, May 7 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * TNT Sports Unveils Commentator Roster for 2026 Roland-Garros * TNT Sports today announced its commentator roster for its 2026 coverage of Roland-Garros, assembling one of the most accomplished and dynamic teams in tennis as it enters its second year as the U.S. home of the prestigious Grand Slam. Live coverage from Paris will be presented across TNT, truTV and HBO Max in the U.S., combining elite matc more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Tonko Visits Johnsonville Home Undergoing Weatherization Upgrades * JOHNSONVILLE, NY - Today, Congressman Paul D. Tonko visited a Rensselaer County home undergoing weatherization improvements to view the ongoing progress, meet with the homeowner and local advocates, and discuss ways to help more families take advantage of the benefits provided by home weatherization. During the visit, Tonko highlighted his Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness more PR

NEW YORK, May 8 (TNSrpt) -- The Natural Resources Defense Council posted the following news release: * * * Trump Advisors Recommend FEMA Cuts in New Report WASHINGTON D.C. - A report from the group created to advise President Trump on the future of the federal disaster response endorsed slashing the FEMA budget and foisting costs and responsibility on states. The FEMA Review Council, created last year to evaluate the agency's budget and process, released recommendations that NRDC experts say overlooks the damage already done by deep staffing more PR

NEW YORK, May 7 [Category: BizConstruction] -- Turner Construction Co. issued the following news: * * * Turner Marks 124th Anniversary with Founders' Month of Community Impact * In celebration of its founding in May 1902, Turner Construction Company is proud to launch its annual Founders' Month, a global effort that brings together more than 16,000 employees in service to the communities where they live and work. The construction industry hired approximately four million workers in the United States but added only approximately 400,000 jo more PR

ALFRED, New York, May 7 -- Alfred University issued the following news release: * * * Two Alfred University students named Fulbright Award finalists * The U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board announces that two Alfred University students have received Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards for the 2026-2027 academic year. Michelle Seo, who earned an M.F.A. from Alfred in 2025, will be going to South Korea to pursue an independent research project. Lily Janik, a senior at Alfred who will graduate May 16, was aw more PR

BUFFALO, New York, May 7 -- Buffalo State University issued the following news release: * * * Two Buffalo State alumni honored by Business First's 30 Under 30 * Nine Western New York leaders with ties to Buffalo State University were recently honored by Buffalo Business First, a Buffalo-based business journal, on its 2026 30 Under 30 list. This annual distinction recognizes Western New York professionals who are younger than age 30 whose work benefits not only their employers but the community as a whole. The list included Celine De La Cr more PR

BUFFALO, New York, May 14 -- Buffalo State University issued the following news release: * * * Two to receive SUNY honorary degree and deliver address at 154th Commencement celebration * Buffalo State University will bestow a SUNY honorary degree on two notable individuals who will address the Class of 2026 during the university's 154th Commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 16, in the campus Sports Arena. Bobbie Chase, comics and graphic novel publishing executive, will deliver the Commencement address at the 1:00 p.m. School of Arts a more PR

BUFFALO, New York, May 7 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * Two UB alumni win 2026 Pulitzers * Seated, from left: Visual journalist Bronte Wittpenn and reporters Susie Neilson, Sara DiNatale and Megan Munce react to winning the Pulitzer Prize in explanatory reporting for their series "Burned," an investigation into how major home insurance companies leave California homeowners unable to rebuild after catastrophic wildfires, even when they have what they thought was full cover more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 8 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * U-M computer scientist earns fellowship to understand, reduce political polarization online At a time when political division increasingly shapes online conversations and daily life, a University of Michigan researcher has been selected as one of the nation's newest Andrew Carnegie Fellows to study how technology might help bridge those divides instead of deepen them. Ceren Budak, associate professor of information and of electrical engineering and com more PR

NEW YORK, May 8 -- The United Nations Population Fund issued the following news: * * * "Kinder, stronger, more equal": Imagining a world where no mothers die "When a mother dies, a family does not only lose one person - it loses its centre," Kindness Ngoh, a midwife in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, explained. Originally from Cameroon, Ms. Ngoh has been deployed to humanitarian emergencies around the world by UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, which is the UN's sexual and reproductive health agency. From Yemen to Sierra Leone, she has hel more PR

SEATTLE, Washington, May 7 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Amazon issued the following news: * * * U.S. Bank Expands Collaboration with AWS to Accelerate Progressive Technology Transformation and AI-Driven Customer Experience Innovation * NEW YORK -May 7, 2026 -U.S. Bank is expanding its collaboration with Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com, Inc. company (NASDAQ: AMZN), to accelerate the bank's digital transformation and modernize customer experience across its nationwide network, which serves approximately 13 million consum more PR

NEW YORK, May 8 -- Physicians for Human Rights issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Law Enforcement Escalates Use of Three Crowd-Control Weapons Against Immigration Protesters, Resulting in Severe Health Harms and No Accountability: PHR Visual Investigation U.S. law enforcement agencies increasingly deployed three crowd-control weapons in dangerous ways to crack down on immigration protests over the past year, according to a new visual investigation by Physicians for Human Rights (PHR). The PHR visual investigation spotlights these more PR

NEW YORK, May 7 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * UN Guidance on Dismantling Gender Stereotypes * Gender stereotypes are such a pervasive part of everyday life that it can be hard to even recognize them-but they do extraordinary damage and are at the root of many forms of inequality and violence. Under the international Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), governments are obligated to eradicate them. The committee tasked with upholding the treaty more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, May 6 -- Le Moyne College issued the following news release: * * * Undergraduate and Graduate Student Commencement Speakers Named * Student speakers have been named to represent both undergraduate and graduate students at Le Moyne's upcoming commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 16. Rebecca Kassis has been selected as the 2026 undergraduate speaker. A native of Jamesville, N.Y., Rebecca is a biology major with minors in psychology and chemistry. During her time at the College, she has been involved in leadership and s more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, May 8 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: * * * Upstate Urology offers innovative bladder-saving Tteatment approved by FDA Written by Steve Osterhaus Upstate Urology and its Bladder Cancer team are offering a game-changing procedure to eligible individuals diagnosed with bladder cancer. The FDA recently approved the Gemcitabine Intravesical System for non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC). Unlike traditional chemotherapy treatment, this system allows for  more PR

MOBILE, Alabama, May 7 -- The University of South Alabama issued the following news release: * * * USA 2026-2027 Common Read Book Announced * Posted on May 7, 2026 The University of South Alabama's Common Read/Common World book selection for 2026-2027 is "Everything is Tuberculosis: The History and Persistence of Our Deadliest Infection," by New York Times best-selling author John Green. The University of South Alabama has selected "Everything is Tuberculosis: The History and Persistence of Our Deadliest Infection" by John Green as the  more PR

WASHINGTON, Pennsylvania, May 8 -- Washington and Jefferson College issued the following news: * * * Magellan Project Supports Summer Travel and Research for 18 Students in 2026 Washington & Jefferson College continues its commitment to cultural curiosity and experiential learning, offering 18 first-year, sophomore, and junior Presidents Magellan Project awards. Initiated in 2008, the Magellan Project--an opportunity unique to W&J--provides funds for student-designed, research-based travel in domestic and international destinations new to a more PR

COLUMBIA, Missouri, May 7 -- The University of Missouri School of Journalism issued the following news release: * * * Watchdog Writers Group announces new class of fellows * By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (May 7, 2026) -The Watchdog Writers Group at the Missouri School of Journalism has selected its newest class of fellows: five journalists, authors and investigative reporters who will develop deeply reported nonfiction books across a range of impactful subjects. In addition to annual $50,000 stipends and access to a network of prof more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch Statement on FEMA Review Council's Report * BURLINGTON, VT - U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) released the following statement on the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Review Council's recently-released recommendations to slash the agency in half : "FEMA is essential in the aftermath of a disaster, but there's no question the long-term recovery processes within the agency are too slow, too bureaucratic, and too difficult to navigate.  more PR

NEW YORK, May 7 -- The National Basketball Association posted the following news release on May 6, 2026: * * * WNBA and Skechers announce multiyear partnership The Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) and Skechers today announced a multiyear deal that will position the global footwear leader as an Official Partner with the league. Skechers continues its ongoing global support for women's sports, and will be a fixture throughout the league as the WNBA celebrates its milestone 30th season. "We're excited to welcome Skechers to the W more PR