NEW YORK, May 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * 'Deeply disappointed': Funding industry responds to King's Speech PACCAR omission * Partner Robert Wheal was recently featured in Law.com International and CDR News, commenting on the UK government's failure to address litigation funding in the King's Speech, which was delivered on 13 May 2026 at the opening of parliament. Emphasising that the omission leaves critical questions unresolved for funders, claimants and defendants,  more PR

NEW YORK, May 20 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news: * * * 'Sunday Night Football' is Primetime's No. 1 Show for 15th Consecutive Year * With the 2025-26 TV season wrapping up this past Sunday, NBC's Sunday Night Football finished as primetime's #1 show in all key metrics for an unprecedented 15th consecutive year - adding to its record for the most consecutive years atop the charts (since 1950), based on official Nielsen Big Data + Panel.  Most Consecutive Years, #1 Ranked Show in Pri more PR

NEW YORK, May 20 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release: * * * Eleven Defendants Charged In Multimillion-Dollar Scheme To Evade Tolls And Parking And Traffic Tickets * United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York Jay Clayton, and Assistant Director in Charge of the New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation ("FBI"), James C. Barnacle, Jr., announced the arrests of eleven defendants in connection with a multimillion-dollar scheme to evade to more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, May 20 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * A blessing, a vision: UNM marks the ground for its new Humanities & Social Sciences building * Leaders, faculty, staff, and students at The University of New Mexico recently gathered to bless the land where the future Humanities & Social Sciences (HSS) building will be constructed and to share what they hope students will find there. The ceremony opened with a song and prayer for the land and the people who will use the building over the comin more PR

BROOKLYN, New York, May 20 -- Pratt Institute, a private university that says it educate artists and professionals to be contributors to society, posted the following news: * * * A Radio City Celebration for Pratt's Class of 2026 * In his Commencement address, journalist and editor of The New Yorker David Remnick said that society "cries out for citizens of imagination and creativity" in order to thrive, and urged the graduating class to not "give up or compromise on what you know and what you love." The May 19 Commencement honored the cla more PR

NEW YORK, May 20 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * A24's PILLION Begins Streaming Exclusively On HBO Max June 5 * A24's PILLION will make its streaming debut exclusively on HBO Max in the U.S. on FRIDAY, JUNE 5. PILLION will debut on HBO linear on SATURDAY, JUNE 6 at 8:00 p.m. ET. An unrated version of the film PILLION (UNRATED VERSION) will also be available to stream on HBO Max the same day. PILLION stars Harry Melling and Alexander Skarsgard. A ti more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The American Civil Liberties Union Foundation, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice requesting a second extension of the public comment period and enhanced disclosure of information related to the department's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking concerning the certification process for state capital counsel systems. The letter addresses procedural concerns regarding the rulemaking process. In the letter, the ACLU highlighted previous requests from April 29 to pause comments and facilitat more ST

NEW YORK, May 20 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., posted the following news release: * * * ACLU Urges Supreme Court to Stop Tennessee's Wrongful Execution of Tony Carruthers * WASHINGTON - The American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU of Tennessee urged the U.S. Supreme Court today to stop Tennessee from executing Tony Carruthers and allow forensic testing that could prove h more PR

NEW YORK, May 20 -- The Anti-Defamation League, an anti-hate organization that aims to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment for all, posted the following news release on May 19, 2026: * * * ADL Welcomes Introduction of the Jewish American Security Act to Combat Historic Levels of Antisemitism Comprehensive bipartisan legislation would protect Jewish communities, students and institutions through coordinated federal action * ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) today welcomed the introduction of the  more PR

NEW YORK, May 21 -- The Advocates for Children of New York issued the following statement on May 20, 2026: * * * AFC Responds to Changes to the State Education Funding Formula Maria Odom, Executive Director of Advocates for Children of New York (AFC), issued the following statement in response to the changes to the Foundation Aid per-pupil funding formula in the FY 2027 New York State education budget bill expected to be passed today. We appreciate that the education budget includes long overdue updates to the State's education funding form more PR

NEW YORK, May 21 -- The American Institute of CPAs issued the following news release: * * * AICPA Chair Begins Term Emphasizing Trust, Purposeful Innovation, and the Next Generation of Talent New Orleans, La. -- Jan Lewis, CPA, CGMA, Tax Partner with BMSS Advisors, is the new chair of the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA). She also will serve as chair of the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, which combines the strengths of the AICPA and The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA). Lewis was elect more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, May 21 -- Albertus Magnus College issued the following news release: * * * Albertus Magnus College Marketing Department Awarded Prestigious National Telly and Educational Advertising Awards College Wins National Silver Telly and Gold Educational Advertising Honors for Innovative Centennial and Enrollment Campaigns * Albertus Magnus College has officially been recognized for its exceptional creative work, capturing a Silver Telly Award and two major accolades, including a Gold designation, at the 41st Annual Educatio more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Carlyle Group posted the following news release on May 20, 2026, with AllianceBernstein and Brookfield: * * * AllianceBernstein, Brookfield, and Carlyle Unveil Turnkey Private-Markets Solution for Defined Contribution Plans NASHVILLE and NEW YORK, NY - AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. (NYSE: AB), Brookfield Asset Management (NYSE: BAM), and Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG) today announced a collaboration to deliver an innovative, turnkey private markets solution for Defined Contribution (DC) plans providing broader asset class divers more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 (TNSLrpt) -- Small Business Empowerment Report - A report from Amazon, Seattle, Washington state - April 2026 (20 pages) * * * Amazon issued a report examining the performance of independent sellers operating within Amazon's global marketplace during 2025 and outlining how artificial intelligence, logistics infrastructure, and digital tools are shaping small business growth. The report assessed seller revenues, operational efficiency, fulfillment systems, and employment generation while highlighting the expanding role of AI more ST

NEW YORK, May 20 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- American Express posted the following news release: * * * American Express and Main Street America Award More Than $10 Million in Grants to Over 500 Small Businesses * Expanded Investment Helps Small Businesses Nationwide to Grow, Innovate and Support Their Local Communities NEW YORK -American Express and Main Street America today announced the recipients of the Amex Shop Small(r) Grants Program, awarding over $10 million in funding to over 500 small businesses across the country. Each  more PR

NEW YORK, May 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Davis Polk and Wardwell, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Ashok Ramani named among Daily Journal's 2026 "Top Intellectual Property Lawyers" * Davis Polk partner and IP Litigation practice head Ashok Ramani was named to the Daily Journal's 2026"Top IP Lawyers" list. The honorees are recognized for their ability to stay on the cutting edge of new developments in patent, copyright and trademark law, and for helping to advance technological innovation and transform the law. The Daily Jou more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 [Category: Media] -- The Association of American Publishers issued the following news release: * * * Association of American Publishers Applauds Sweeping Default Judgement Against Notorious Pirate Site Anna's Archive * On May 19, 2026, United States District Court for the Southern District of New York Judge Jed S. Rakoff issued a default judgment in Apress Media, LLC et al. v. Anna's Archive and Does 1- 10, a major infringement suit against the notorious pirate site Anna's Archive. The judgement levies the maximum statu more PR

ALBANY, New York, May 20 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James and NYPD Commissioner Tisch Announce Takedown of Drug Trafficking Operation in Queens * New York Attorney General Letitia James and New York City Police Department (NYPD) Commissioner Jessica Tisch today announced the arrests and indictments of two individuals for their roles in a drug trafficking operation that illegally trafficked cocaine in Queens. A 65-count indictment unsealed today charges Jason Alvarez o more PR

ALBANY, New York, May 20 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Releases Footage from Investigation into Death of Bravo Nondo * NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today released footage from a dashboard camera that her office obtained as part of its ongoing investigation into the death of Bravo Nondo, who died on December 18, 2025 following a motor vehicle incident involving an off-duty New York City Police Department (NYPD) officer in Nanuet, Rockland Count more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 19 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues to Protect Funding for Nurses and Other Healthcare Workers * North Carolina's rural counties would be the hardest hit. Attorney General Jeff Jackson sued the U.S. Department of Education over a new rule that would have devastating consequences for North Carolina's healthcare workforce and leave many rural residents without primary care.  The new rule, created by the Department of Educ more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, May 20 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ken Paxton Launches Investigation Into Meta Glasses to Protect Texans' Privacy From Unlawful Monitoring and Collection of Facial Data * Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into Meta's Meta AI Glasses ("Meta Glasses") over concerns regarding privacy representations and the capabilities of the glasses to expose Texans' private data, recordings, and facial geometry. Meta Glasses are smart glasses equipped more PR

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, May 21 -- The African Union Commission issued the following news release: * * * AUC Chairperson this morning officially opened closed-door consultation bringing together the Special Representatives, High Representatives and Permanent Representatives of the Chairperson The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, this morning officially opened closed-door consultation bringing together the Special Representatives, High Representatives and Permanent Representatives of the Chairperson. The  more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, May 20 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release: * * * Bank of America Goes Live on CLS's Cross Currency Swaps Service * NEW YORK, NY - CLS, a financial market infrastructure group delivering settlement, processing, and data solutions, today announces that Bank of America (BofA) has gone live on its Cross Currency Swaps (CCS) service. One of the world's leading financial institutions, BofA joins other global banks using the platform to reduce  more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, May 20 [Category: BizFinancial Services] (TNSrpt) -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release: * * * Bank of America Outlook Sees Renewed Opportunity Across Commercial Real Estate, Farmland, Timberland and Energy * CHARLOTTE, NC - Bank of America today released its 2026 Specialty Asset Management Outlook (PDF), highlighting investment opportunities across commercial real estate (CRE), farmland, timberland, and energy. As capital markets reopen and short-term borrowing costs decli more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia posted the following news release: * * * Belarusian Woman Pleads Guilty to Illegally Exporting U.S.-Sourced Aviation Components to Russia * WASHINGTON -Yana Leonova, 33, a Belarusian citizen most recently residing in Russia, pleaded guilty today in U.S. District Court in connection with procuring and illicitly exporting numerous avionics and other aircraft equipment from the United States to Russia, announced U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro. Leonova, aka more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, May 21 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * EXCEED grants accelerate research translation Program offers entrepreneurial opportunities for faculty, students By Katie Liu Before joining Binghamton University as a postdoctoral associate, Josh Chen worked as a research scientist at various medical centers throughout New York City. His job often involved using medical artificial intelligence technology. But now, through Binghamton's Excellence in Entrepreneurship and Discovery (EXCEED) program, he has more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, May 21 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Ticks are 'spreading like wildfire' - and more of them are carrying Lyme Researchers warn that longer warm seasons are making ticks harder to avoid outdoors By John Brhel As millions of Americans head outside for camping trips, hiking, and backyard BBQs, billions of ticks are already waiting in the grass, ready to bite. Not only are their numbers growing, but today's ticks are more likely to carry Lyme disease bacteria and other dangerous pathogens. "It more PR

NEW YORK, May 20 -- Bloomberg issued the following news on May 20, 2026: * * * Bloomberg Expands Exchange-for-Physical Offering for the Australian Markets EFP trading enhancement deepens Bloomberg's investment in Australia * Sydney - Bloomberg today announced a marked expansion of its electronic trading solution for the Australian markets, with a significant enhancement of its Exchange-for-Physical (EFP) trading workflow. The first such EFP transaction was completed yesterday, supported by Bloomberg Electronic Markets, with HESTA taking pa more PR

NEW YORK, May 20 [Category: BizMedia] -- Bloomberg Media posted the following news: * * * BLOOMBERG MEDIA NEW STUDY REVEALS HOW FINANCIAL ADVISORS NAVIGATE NEWS, AI AND EMERGING INVESTMENTS * Study finds that advisors prioritize communication over portfolio moves in downturns, rely on a narrow set of trusted sources in volatile markets, and approach AI with both urgency and caution Bloomberg Media today shared the findings of "Fast Markets, Fragile Trust: How Advisors Navigate News, AI, and Emerging Bets," a new proprietary study built aro more PR

NEW YORK, May 20 [Category: BizMedia] -- Bloomberg Media posted the following news: * * * Bloomberg Wins Two National Magazine Awards * Bloomberg News has won two 2026 National Magazine Awards for the "Can't Look Away" documentary and the "FOIA Files" newsletter. Presented by the American Society of Magazine Editors (ASME) in association with the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, the ASME Awards are among the most prestigious awards for magazines and websites in the US. In the video category, Bloomberg News was honored fo more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- British Ambassador James Kariuki, charge d'affaires at the United Nations, urged all conflicting parties to uphold their international legal obligations to protect civilians and minimize harm during a Security Council meeting in New York. Kariuki highlighted the alarming toll of 37,000 civilian deaths in 2025, noting that Gaza and Sudan suffered the highest losses alongside a rise in attacks on medical personnel. Pointing out how modern technologies like artificial intelligence and weaponized drones change warfare, he con more PR

AMHERST, Massachusetts, May 20 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * Bromery Center Design Studio Dedicated in Honor of Alumnus and Award-winning Creative Director David Korins * The College of Humanities and Fine Arts (HFA) recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony dedicating the David Korins Design Studio on the fourth floor of the Randolph W. Bromery Center for the Arts.The renamed studio, home to the Department of Theater and a hub for interdisciplinary creative work, honors David Korins '99, an award-winning more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following news on May 20, 2026: * * * An InfluenceWatch look at the 2026 TIME100 Philanthropy list InfluenceWatch has profiles related for nearly 40 of the 100 names on Time magazine's 2026 list of top philanthropists. * In May 2026, TIME Magazine released its TIME100 Philanthropy 2026 list documenting the "100 most influential" philanthropists. Out of that list, here are the people and groups you can read more about on the new and improved InfluenceWatch. * * * Miguel Santana  more PR

NEW YORK, May 21 -- The Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights, an organization that defends the right of Catholics to participate in American public life without defamation or discrimination, issued the following commentary on May 20, 2026, by President Bill Donohue: * * * TRUMP IS RIGHT ABOUT RELIGION AND CRIME President Trump ignited his critics again, such as Huff Post, when he opined on May 19, "When you have religion, you have less crime. It's like, 'Gee, I want to go to heaven, so I'm not going to do this or that.' Who knows?" more PR

OXFORD, Ohio, May 20 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Celebrate Class of 2026 with Exposure story * More than 4,500 degree candidates were on hand for Miami University's 187th Spring Commencement ceremony at Yager Stadium on May 16. Relive the sights and sounds of this historic occasion through our Exposure story, which features images, videos, and audio from the day. John Harbaugh, a 1984 Miami graduate and head coach of the New York Giants, delivered the keynote address as the university celebrated its Class of 2026. more PR

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, May 20 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Celebrating the Seton Hall University Class of 2026 * In the second installment of this year's graduate profile series, meet 16 Pirate graduates who reflected on their time at Seton Hall University as the Class of 2026 moves into the world ready to lead with intention and impact. Read Part One of "Celebrating the Class of 2026"> Graduates, show us how you're celebrating! Share your most memorable moments or commencement photos using #SetonHall2026 on more PR

NEW YORK, May 21 -- Citi, a banking partner for institutions with cross-border needs and wealth management and a personal bank, issued the following news release: * * * Citi Enables FIX API Connectivity for Asia Pacific Clients on its Global ETF Platform Citi continues to invest in its growing ETF Servicing business through innovation and technology; FIX API Connectivity brings greater efficiency for clients in Asia Pacific starting with Australia HIGHLIGHTS * Citi now enables FIX API connectivity on its global ETF platform for clients in  more PR

NEW YORK, May 20 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., posted the following news release: * * * Civil Rights Groups and Survivors of Federal Law Enforcement Abuse Urge Congress to Pass Accountability Legislation During Community Safety Week * WASHINGTON, D.C. - The American Civil Liberties Union, the Institute for Justice, ACLU affiliates from ten states, and survivors of federal l more PR

NEW YORK, May 20 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * Civil Rights Organizations File Lawsuit Against Whites-Only Housing Development in Arkansas * Today, the Legal Defense Fund joined Relman Colfax PLLC and Legal Aid of Arkansas to file a lawsuit against Return to the Land (RTTL), a white nationalist organization seeking to establish a segregated, whites-only settlement in Arkansas. The lawsuit is brought on behalf of Michelle Walker, a woman of Jewish ancestry who is marrie more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 (TNSLrpt) -- ASSESSMENT OF HEALTH BENEFITS FROM USING BIODIESEL FUEL FOR ONROAD TRANSPORTATION SOURCES - BRONX, NY - A report from Clean Fuels Alliance America, Jefferson City, Missouri - May 2026 (30 pages) * * * The Clean Fuels Alliance America issued a report assessing the potential public health benefits of replacing petroleum-based ultra-low sulfur diesel with biodiesel fuel in transportation systems operating in the Bronx, New York. The report analyzed air emissions, particulate pollution, and health outcomes associat more ST

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 20 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * CNN Names Anna Frost New Head of Global Marketing * NEW YORK, NY - (May 20, 2026) - CNN is uniting its brand marketing and growth marketing capabilities into a single organization, naming Anna Frost as the new Head of Marketing for CNN Worldwide, the company announced today.  In this new role, Frost will oversee creative, brand strategy and growth and performance marketing under a new structure. She will lead a combined brand and growth marketing organiz more PR

COLD SPRING HARBOR, New York, May 21 -- The Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory issued the following news: * * * Fostering the future of science Science comes first in STEM for good reason. Whether one pursues a career in technology, engineering, or medicine, all that work is rooted in scientific knowledge and experimentation. At Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, education and research go hand in hand. That's true at every level and applied in each initiative, including the CSHL Partners for the Future (PFF) program. For more than three decades, the more PR

CHARLESTON, South Carolina, May 21 -- The College of Charleston issued the following news: * * * College of Charleston Welcomes New Employees Meet some of your new colleagues, and get to know a little bit about them! Alicia Lutz The College of Charleston is excited to welcome this group of new employees! Whether they're taking on a new role or stepping onto campus for the first time, these Cougars bring a lot of experience, talent and enthusiasm to the community. Find out a little about your new colleagues below - and be sure to extend a  more PR

NEW YORK, May 20 -- Common Cause - New York issued the following news release on May 19, 2026: * * * Voting Rights Group Seeks Ruling to Prevent Federal Interference in Elections Before 2026 Midterms Today, Common Cause and four individual voters filed a motion for partial summary judgment in their federal lawsuit to stop the Trump administration from attempting to compile voters' personal data and take over elections from the states. With just months before the midterm elections and primaries already underway, the plaintiffs are asking the  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Community Development Bankers Association submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service regarding a proposed rule which governs Trump Accounts under Internal Revenue Code section 530A. CDBA emphasized the need for the program to effectively reach low- and moderate-income families and highlighted the unique role CDFI banks can play in supporting long-term economic security for underserved communities. CDBA expressed strong support for the statutory purpose of establis more ST

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 20 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Company location, rather than growth, may lead to higher investment returns * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Investors looking for higher returns may want to focus on a company's location instead of its growth potential, according to a new study led by researchers at Penn State. They found that portfolios built to consider company headquarter location and the housing market together could produce returns three times higher than portfolios focused  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney Participates in House Intelligence Committee Hearing Reviewing 9/11 Commission Reforms Ahead of 25th Anniversary * Washington, DC -Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today participated in a House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence open hearing examining the intelligence reforms and recommendations made following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, as part of the Committee's bipartisan 25th anniversary review o more PR

ITHACA, New York, May 20 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Cornell CAT convenes researchers, industry to accelerate life sciences innovation * At a daylong event designed to promote academic-industry collaboration, Cornell's Center for Advanced Technology (CAT) in Life Science Enterprise cast itself as both a funder of early-stage research and catalyst accelerating connections that move discoveries toward real-world impact. Cornell's CAT is one of 15 Centers for Advanced Technology that are funded by New York State th more PR

STONY BROOK, New York, May 20 -- The State University of New York Stony Brook University posted the following news: * * * Could K17 be a Key Treatment Target for Pancreatic Cancer? * Study published in Cancer Research demonstrates the protein causes chemoresistance STONY BROOK, NY, May 20, 2026 - A national team of cancer researchers led by Drs. Kenneth Shroyer and Natalia Marchenko at Stony Brook Medicine, and Dr. Luisa Escobar-Hoyos of Yale School of Medicine, investigated the role of Keratin 17 (K17) in the most common form of pancreat more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Cramer Highlights Roosevelt Library, Permitting Reform at Energy Infrastructure Conference Hundreds of energy industry executives gathered in Miami this week for the 23 rd Annual Energy Infrastructure CEO & Investor Conference. For three days, these industry leaders participated in discussions and panels on energy infrastructure. Prior to the start of the conference, U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), chair of the Senate Environment and Public W more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- CUSIP Global Services, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the Securities and Exchange Commission in response to the joint rulemaking proposal under the Financial Data Transparency Act, which involves nine federal agencies including the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the Federal Housing Finance Agency. CGS aims to correct several inaccuracies in the administrative record related to the use and interpretation of CUSIP identifiers. The letter clarifies that the so-called "dummy CUSIPs" referenced in more ST

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Davis College has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education Office of Postsecondary Education regarding the department's proposed rulemaking on accountability in higher education and Title IV funding eligibility. The comment addresses concerns over the implementation of the "Do No Harm" provision under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which seeks to deny federal direct loans to students enrolled in programs deemed to have low earning outcomes. Davis College argues that applying the DNH provision more ST

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * DC Republicans Spent Nearly $2M to Try and Stop Firefighter Bob Brooks. They Know He'll Win In November. * Here's what they're saying about Bob's dominant victory... Firefighter Bob Brooks decisively won the Democratic nomination in Pennsylvania's 7th District despite DC Republicans spending big money to try and stop him. Pundits and reporters are calling Bob " the perfect candidate for District 7," "a working-class avatar with more PR

BUFFALO, New York, May 21 -- Delaware North issued the following news release: * * * Delaware North's 'Bee the Difference' campaign raises over $19K for pollinator education Delaware North's third annual "Bee the Difference" campaign, held from April 1 to May 5, raised more than $19,000 for The Bee Cause Project, reinforcing the company's commitment to sustainability and environmental education. Launched in celebration of Earth Month, the campaign featured the Bee's Harvest Margarita, a limited-time cocktail made with PATRON tequila. A tota more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release on May 19, 2026: * * * WHAT THEY'RE SAYING: "Shockwaves, Anger, Disappointment, and Real Concern Among Republicans" as Trump Endorses Scandal-Plagued "Felon" Ken Paxton GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy: "I thought Ken Paxton was a felon" * Republicans are in full-on meltdown mode after Donald Trump endorsed scandal-plagued, corrupt Ken Paxton in the Senate GOP primary runoff in Texas - a move that Republicans believe "will cost them [...] a critical s more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release on May 20, 2026: * * * WHAT THEY'RE SAYING: Georgia Senate Race "Plunges Republicans into Another Monthlong Intraparty Fight," Bringing "Sharper Attacks and Deeper Divisions" National Republicans are facing yet another "bruising," "monthlong," "messy intra-party battle" that will force Mike Collins and Derek Dooley to "keep duking it out among themselves" as their "infighting" continues to "bruise the finalists and drain resources that otherw more PR

NEW YORK, May 20 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Detainee's Death in Armenia Raises Serious Questions * The death of Armen Hovhannisyan by suicide on May 16, hours after Armenian police transferred him to a psychiatric institution, should prompt urgent scrutiny of how authorities respond to people in psychosocial distress. Police in Artashat, about 30 kilometers from Yerevan, detained Hovhannisyan after he allegedly tore down an election campaign poster. Authorities opened criminal proceedi more PR

ITHACA, New York, May 20 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Disability compounds employment woes for people with criminal records, and vice versa * Justice-impacted individuals with disabilities (JIID) are nearly 11 percentage points less likely to be employed than people with disabilities who have not interacted with the criminal justice system, according to a study out of Cornell's Yang-Tan Institute on Employment and Disability. The study, " Estimating the Intersecting Labor Market Disparities for Justice-Impacted I more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 21 -- The National Association of State Energy Officials posted the following news on May 20, 2026: * * * DOE Awards $94 Million to Support Deployment of Small Modular Reactors By Camille Norton, NASEO On May 14, 2026, the U.S. Department of Energy announced the awardees of $94 million in funding to spur the deployment of advanced light-water small modular reactors (SMRs). The funding for the eight companies selected through the Generation III+ SMR Pathway to Deployment Program will support nuclear licensing, supply more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following information collection: The Criminal Division, Department of Justice (DOJ), will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The proposed information collection was previously published in the Federal Register on March 4, 2026, 91 FR 10633, allowing a 60-day comment period. Written comments and suggestions from the public  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Slams Trump's Nearly $2 Billion Slush Fund For January 6 Insurrectionists & Trump Allies During Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing * May 20, 2026 During his opening statement at a nominations hearing, Durbin also denounced the Trump loyalists appearing in Committee today including two circuit nominees, nominee to be Inspector General in DOJ WASHINGTON - During today's Senate Judiciary Committee nominations hearing, U.S. Senate Democ more PR

BROOKLINE, Massachusetts, May 21 -- The Environmental Business Council of New England issued the following news: * * * EBC Ascending Professionals Committee Announces New Vice Chair The EBC is pleased to announce that Allison Koch, Project Planner with EBC Member Tighe & Bond, is now a Vice Chair of the EBC Ascending Professionals Committee. Please join EBC in welcoming Allison to this position. Allison joins the current Committee Chair of the EBC Ascending Professionals Committee, Jamie Fitzpatrick of Tighe & Bond, and Vice Chair Becky Ray more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Announces $103 Million to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water in New Jersey * NEW YORK \- Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing $103,084,000 in funding to protect New Jersey from exposure to lead in drinking water. This investment will go directly to states through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) and is part of EPA's unwavering commitment to Making America Healthy Again. This funding will go toward fin more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Announces $185.2 Million to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water in New York * NEW YORK \- Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing $ 185,223,000 in funding to protect New York from exposure to lead in drinking water. This investment will go directly to states through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) and is part of EPA's unwavering commitment to Making America Healthy Again. This funding will go toward find more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Announces $27.4 Million to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water in Puerto Rico * NEW YORK (May 20, 2026) - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing $27,456,000 in funding to protect Puerto Rico from exposure to lead in drinking water. This investment will go directly to states through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) and is part of EPA's unwavering commitment to Making America Healthy Again. This funding wi more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Espaillat, Lofgren, and Wyden Lead Congressional Efforts to Close Data Broker Loophole * WASHINGTON, DC - Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), Representative Zoe Lofgren (CA-18), and Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) applaud the House Appropriations Committee's recent adoption of Congressman Espaillat's amendment to close the data broker loophole. The amendment, which received bipartisan support, prohibits the FBI, DEA, U.S. Marshals, and ATF fr more PR

NEW YORK, May 20 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * EU/China: Joint public letter on human rights in China ahead of MEP visit * Dear Members of the European Parliament, Ahead of your forthcoming visit to China, we urge you to put human rights at the centre of your engagement with your Chinese counterparts. Joint CSO Letter_EP China Visit_19052926 Our organizations have long called on European decision-makers to move beyond abstract expressions of concern to seek to meaningfully address the more PR

GENEVA, Switzerland, May 20 -- The United Nations World Health Organization posted the following news: * * * Exhibit highlights the health impacts of online violence affecting children and adolescents * The World Health Organization (WHO) is drawing attention to the growing importance of addressing the impacts of digital environments on children's health and development. On Sunday 17 May, ahead of the Seventy-ninth World Health Assembly (WHA79). WHO inaugurated The Lost Screen Memorial in collaboration with Archewell Philanthropies and Th more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following warning letter to vapenovaco.com from its Center for Tobacco Products: * * * Recipient: vapenovaco.com, 385 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10016, United States, sales@vapenovaco.com, support@carpartsoffice.com Issuing Office: Center for Tobacco Products, United States WARNING LETTER To Whom It May Concern: The Center for Tobacco Products of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently reviewed the website https://www.vap more PR

BUFFALO, New York, May 19 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center posted the following news release: * * * FL118 Granted FDA Rare Pediatric Disease Designation and Orphan Drug Designation for Osteosarcoma * BUFFALO, N.Y. -The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted Rare Pediatric Disease Designation and Orphan Drug Designation to Canget BioTekpharma LLC, a Roswell Park spinoff company, for FL118, a novel anticancer drug candidate discovered at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, for the treatment  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Garbarino Applauds Passage of the 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Commemorative Coin Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino (NY-02) spoke on the House floor in support of H.R. 1993, the 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Commemorative Coin Act, legislation he co-led to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks and preserve the memory of those lost for future generations. The legislation was later passe more PR

NEW YORK, May 19 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Gaza: Israel Curbs Aid, Kills Civilians During Ceasefire * (Beirut) - The humanitarian infrastructure sustaining life in Gaza remains in peril over six months after the ceasefire agreement in October 2025, Human Rights Watch said today. As the Board of Peace prepares to brief the United Nations Security Council on May 21 on its newly-issued six-month progress report, Israeli authorities are undermining humanitarian lifelines. Continuing Israeli more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Demands Passage Of Bill To Provide Free Meals For All K-12 Students To Help New York Families Struggling Amid Rising Grocery And Gas Prices * Over 14 million children are food insecure, and nearly 40% of SNAP recipients are 18 or younger Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) held a virtual press conference to call for passage of her Universal School Meals Program Act, legislation that would provide free breakfast, lunch,  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Secures $40.5 Million To Combat PFAS Contamination In New York * Funding Will Help Ensure That New Yorkers Have Safe Drinking Water Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), a member of the Senate Appropriations Interior and Environment Subcommittee, announced $40,525,000 in federal funding to combat per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination in New York. This funding will help protect New York's drinking water more PR

NEW YORK, May 21 -- The Center for Constitutional Rights issued the following news release: * * * Google's Aiding of Israel's Genocide Against Palestinians Exposes Company and its Leadership to Potential Legal Liability A coalition of legal groups - Abolitionist Law Center, Center for Constitutional Rights, and Tech Justice Law - notified Google LLC ("Google") and its executive leadership of its potential legal liability for aiding and abetting atrocity crimes committed by Israel against the Palestinian population of Gaza. Over the last two more PR

ALBANY, New York, May 20 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces $15 Million is Now Available to Advance Innovative Building Solutions in New York State * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced $15 million is now available to advance innovative building solutions in New York State through the Innovation for Affordable Building Electrification program. The initiative supports the adoption of technologies that can be scaled in existing buildings to improve energy efficiency, electrif more PR

ALBANY, New York, May 20 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Groundbreaking for Dutchess Community College's Center of Excellence for Business, Industry and Innovation in Fishkill * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the groundbreaking of Dutchess Community College's new Center of Excellence for Business, Industry and Innovation (COEBII) in Fishkill, a $15 million workforce development project that will transform vacant former mall space into a state-of-the-art training hub more PR

ALBANY, New York, May 20 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Nearly $170 Million Two-Phase Expansion for Barilla's Livingston County Manufacturing Facility * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a major two-phase expansion plan for storied dry pasta maker Barilla at its Town of Avon, Livingston County manufacturing facility. The company will invest $145 million in Phase One of the project to include the construction of a new, 52,000 square-foot main building to expand its man more PR

ALBANY, New York, May 20 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Sustained Progress in the Ongoing Fight Against Gun Violence as Shootings Fall 64 Percent Since 2021 * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced sustained progress in the ongoing fight against gun violence during the first four months of 2026 compared to the same time last year in communities participating in the State's Gun Involved Violence Elimination (GIVE) initiative. New data from the Division of Criminal Justice S more PR

ALBANY, New York, May 20 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Unveils Buffalo Outer Harbor Cruise Ship Terminal Renderings * Governor Kathy Hochul today unveiled renderings for a transformative cruise ship terminal on Buffalo's Outer Harbor, marking a new chapter for the city's waterfront. Located at the Slip 2 parcel on Fuhrmann Boulevard, the former site of the Pier Restaurant that was demolished in 2007, construction is slated to begin in July 2026 with a grand opening scheduled for t more PR

NEW YORK, May 14 -- Cornell University - Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences posted the following news: * * * Graduate Students Shine in School's First Dedicated Commencement * When Dr. Louisa Schilling was 15 years old, she read a book called "The Brain that Changes Itself," by Norman Doidge. Her father, who has a doctorate in microbiology and immunology, received it at a conference and it ended up in his daughter's hands. Her immediate reaction: "I want to study the brain." "The book was all about neuroplasticity, and I was more PR

NEW YORK, May 20 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release: * * * Graduates of NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine Receive Their Much-Anticipated Degrees * Top medical students in the fifth graduating class of NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine commemorated receiving their medical degrees during a ceremony at the Tilles Center in Greenvale on May 18, with each promising to enhance medical care in communities experiencing a more PR

NEW YORK, May 19 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release: * * * Graduation 2026: 157 New Doctors Start Their Medical Careers * O n Monday, May 11, NYU Grossman School of Medicine students took their seats at Lincoln Center's Alice Tully Hall. Family, friends, and loved ones gathered to celebrate a defining moment. One by one, graduates crossed the stage to receive their doctor of medicine degrees, marking the beginning of their careers a more PR

NEW YORK, May 20 [Category: Political] -- The Hispanic Federation, an organization that supports and strengthens Latino institutions through education, health, immigration, civic engagement, economic empowerment and the environment, issued the following news release: * * * Health Advocates, Elected Officials, and Community Leaders Call for Expanded Hepatitis Testing, Awareness, and Funding Today, health advocates, elected officials, and community organizers gathered on the steps of New York City Hall to raise awareness about viral hepatitis, more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has opened a public comment period on renewal applications submitted by 22nd Century Group Inc., Williamsville, New York, for two cigarette products marketed as modified risk tobacco products. The applications cover VLN King and VLN Menthol King cigarettes, which previously received authorization from the agency on December 23, 2021. The company is seeking renewal of those orders under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, which gove more PR

NEW YORK, May 21 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, presented the following news release on May 20, 2026, with HUMAIN: * * * HUMAIN and Accenture Accelerate AI Adoption at Scale Across Public and Private Sectors in Saudi Arabia RIYADH, Saudi Arabia - HUMAIN, a PIF company delivering full-stack artificial intelligence capabilities globally, and Accenture (NYSE: ACN) today announced a collaboration whereby Accenture will be a strategic reinvention and AI partner in Saudi Arabia, helping HUMAIN scale its AI capabilities acros more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Government Accountability Office issued the following report: * * * Hurricane Maria: Mortgage Performance in Puerto Rico * Highlights Why This Matters In September 2017, Hurricanes Irma and Maria struck Puerto Rico, causing billions of dollars in damage to its housing, infrastructure, and economy. Paths of Hurricanes Irma and Maria in Puerto Rico, September 2017 Puerto Rico had already experienced a prolonged economic recession before the hurricanes, contributing to increases in mortgage delinquen more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI--Hagerty Joins Mornings With Maria on Fox Business to Discuss China, Reconciliation, Iran, Proxy Advisors and new Federal Reserve Chairman On Tuesday, United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations, Appropriations, and Banking Committees joined Mornings With Maria on Fox Business to discuss U.S.-China talks, budget reconciliation, Iran, proxy advisors and new Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh *Click th more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN PRESSES DOD LEADERSHIP FOR A PLAN TO END THE WAR IN IRAN * Congressman Pat Ryan Presses DOD Leadership for a Plan to End the War in Iran Watch the Full Video HERE WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Pat Ryan, a member of the House Armed Services Committee, on Tuesday questioned Admiral Brad Cooper, USN, Commander of U.S. Central Command, and Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs Daniel Zimmerman on  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release on May 19, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Georgia Republicans Fear "a Repeat of the GOP's 2022 Senate Blunder" as "Costly and Potentially Bruising Runoff" Looms In case you missed it, tonight's Peach State primary has Republicans consumed with "creeping anxiety" as they openly worry that "national political headwinds, an extended G.O.P. primary fight, and [Sen. Jon] Ossoff's popularity" will crater their hopes of retaking the state's Senate seat. As Geo more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 20 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * ICYMI: Ohioans Call Out Jon Husted For Taking More Than $116k From Epstein Co-Conspirator * Husted Continues to Dodge Questions From Ohioans Who Deserve Accountability YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO -In case you missed it, Ohioans in Youngstown called out Senator Jon Husted for taking more than $116,000 directly from Epstein co-conspirator Les Wexner, including a maximum donation just a few weeks before he voted to block the release of the Epstein files. The rally in more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Independent Restaurant Coalition, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission urging the agency to finalize regulations addressing unfair and deceptive practices by online food delivery platforms. The IRC, representing tens of thousands of independent restaurant owners and operators nationwide, emphasized the damaging impact of opaque fees, algorithm manipulation, and restrictive contracts on small restaurant businesses. The IRC detailed that third-party delivery services commonly c more ST

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, May 20 -- The Indiana University Indianapolis campus posted the following news: * * * JagStart winner pursues entrepreneurial dreams with stylish workwear startup * Indiana University Indianapolis sophomore Ja'Niya Smith has always been entrepreneurial. At 13, she started braiding hair under the guidance of her grandmother, a hairstylist. By 18, she had a successful small business, Beautifully Braided, providing natural hair care services such as styling, braiding and extensions from a small salon at her family's hom more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, May 21 -- The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association issued the following news release on May 19, 2026: * * * LA PHIL HONORS GUSTAVO DUDAMEL AS ARTISTIC AND CULTURAL LAUREATE OF THE LA PHIL AND FOUNDING DIRECTOR AND CONDUCTOR LAUREATE OF YOLA UPON COMPLETION OF HIS TENURE AS MUSIC & ARTISTIC DIRECTOR The LA Phil today announced Gustavo Dudamel will receive two new honorary titles celebrating his transformative 17 years with the orchestra - the Diane and M. David Paul Artistic and Cultural Laureate of the LA Phil and th more PR

NEW YORK, May 20 -- The United Nations posted the following news release: * * * Language Skills, Understanding Local Dynamics Key to Success in French-Speaking Areas, Secretary-General Tells Peacekeeping in Francophone Area Ministerial Conference * Following is the text of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' video message for the Second Ministerial Conference on Peacekeeping in the Francophone Area, in Rabat today: I thank the Kingdom of Morocco and France for co-chairing this second Ministerial Conference on Peacekeeping in the Franco more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Lawler Applauds Passage of The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act * Washington, D.C. - 5/20/26... Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) issued the following statement after the Senate passed the 21st Century Road to Housing Act, a bipartisan effort aimed at expanding housing supply and improving affordability across the country. "Today's passage of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act is a significant step toward addressing the rising cost and limi more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF BARNEY FRANK * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement upon the death of former Representative Barney Frank: For more than three decades in the House of Representatives, Congressman Barney Frank was a trailblazing advocate and legendary leader for the people he was privileged to represent in Massachusetts. The first Member of Congress t more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF BARNEY FRANK * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement upon the death of former Representative Barney Frank: For more than three decades in the House of Representatives, Congressman Barney Frank was a trailblazing advocate and legendary leader for the people he was privileged to represent in Massachusetts. The first Member of Congress to come out while in office, more PR

NEW YORK, May 20 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Liberia: School Fees Block Children's Access to Education * (Monrovia) - Registration fees and other costs to attend public schools in Liberia are a major barrier to education, forcing many children to delay enrollment, miss school, or drop out altogether, Human Rights Watch said in a report released today. The 75-page report, "' Without Education, There Will Be Nothing': School Fees and Other Barriers to Education in Liberia," documents that more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Long Term Care Community Coalition submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services addressing the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 updates to the Medicare Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective Payment System, Quality Reporting Program, and Value-Based Purchasing program. The nonprofit organization, dedicated to improving nursing home care, highlighted concerns regarding financial accountability, data reliability, infection prevention transparency, and staffing measures in SNFs. LTCCC emphasiz more ST

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Malliotakis Applauds U.S. Department of Justice Indictment of Raul Castro * (WASHINGTON, DC) -Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis released the following statement regarding the U.S. Department of Justice's announcement of the indictment of longtime Cuban dictator Raul Castro: "For decades, Cuba has harbored our fugitives, provided safe haven for terrorists and our adversaries to operate, and oppressed and even murdered its own people in additi more PR

GREENVILLE, South Carolina, May 20 -- Furman University posted the following news: * * * Mary-Mitchell Campbell '96 embraces the "what ifs" through a positive lens * It's been quite the month of May for Mary-Mitchell Campbell '96. She took over conducting duties on Broadway's "Death Becomes Her." She received the Isabelle Stevenson Tony Award for her impressive and intensive theater and performer's advocacy work. And, on May 9, she returned to her alma mater, Furman University, for the first time in nearly a decade to give the Commencement  more PR

NEW YORK, May 20 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The New York City Bar Association issued the following news release: * * * Matthew Diller Takes Office as New York City Bar Association President * Matthew Diller was elected President of the New York City Bar Association at the organization's annual meeting on May 19. He succeeds Muhammad U. Faridi. A legal educator for more than 30 years, Mr. Diller has served as dean of Fordham Law School (2015-2024) and the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law (2009-2015). He is currently Dean Emeritus and Profess more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * McBath, Merkley, Bonamici, Thompson, Mannion, Lawler, Kiggans Lead Bipartisan Bill to Tackle Child Care Workforce Shortage * Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Lucy McBath (D-GA-06) and U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Oregon) led a bipartisan group of lawmakers to introduce the Early Childhood Workforce Advancement Act. The bipartisan bill would address the child care workforce shortage by investing in career and technical education (CTE) p more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * MENG ADVANCES ACCOUNTABILITY MEASURE ON TOXIC FOOD DYES * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Grace Meng's (D-NY) bipartisan provision holding the Food and Drug Administration accountable for phasing out toxic petroleum-based food dyes passed the House Appropriations Committee as part of the FY 2027 Agriculture Appropriations Bill. The amendment requires the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to report to Congress on any action taken by the agency to phas more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Merkley, McBath Lead Bipartisan Bill to Tackle Child Care Workforce Shortage * Washington, D.C. - Today, Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and U.S. Representative Lucy McBath (D-GA-06) led a bipartisan group of lawmakers to introduce the Early Childhood Workforce Advancement Act. The bipartisan bill would address the child care workforce shortage by investing in career and technical education (CTE) programs and incentivizing more students to enter t more PR

ITHACA, New York, May 20 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Merrill Scholars honor mentors who inspired them * Senior Carolina Aguilera-Garza's journey to Cornell began in Paul Gaba's classroom. It was there that one of the top scholars at the College of Arts and Sciences honed her debate skills, shaped her passion for politics and found her voice. "As someone who wants to be a public servant and be an advocate, not only did you help me find my voice, but you helped me find it in a way that would bring positive change  more PR

NEW YORK, May 20 [Category: Law/Legal] -- Access Now, an organization that says it defends and extends the rights of people and communities at risk, posted the following news release: * * * Meta blocks human rights accounts from reaching audiences in Saudi Arabia and the UAE * The undersigned organisations condemn Meta's recent decision to restrict the Facebook and Instagram accounts of independent NGOs, researchers, and civil society figures from reaching audiences in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This is the latest in a more PR

NEW YORK, May 19 [Category: BizHospital] -- Mount Sinai Health System posted the following news release: * * * Mount Sinai Again Partners With CityPickle * Mount Sinai Health System has partnered with New York City's premier pickleball provider, CityPickle, for another year. In the coming months, Mount Sinai physicians will be out in the community offering their insight and expertise to help keep pickleball players of all ages safe and healthy at more locations than ever before. Pickleball brings communities together while promoting physi more PR

GENEVA, Switzerland, May 20 [Category: Religion] -- The World Council of Churches posted the following news: * * * Multi-stakeholder hearing contributes to preparatory process for 2026 High-Level Meeting on HIV, AIDS * A hearing-followed by more than 4,800 viewers on 14 May-contributed to the preparatory process for a 2026 high-level meeting on HIV and AIDS. Gracia Violeta Ross, WCC programme executive for HIV, Reproductive Health, and Pandemics, served as a moderator for one of the hearing ' s panel discussions. The high-level meeting on more PR

ALBANY, New York, May 21 -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release on May 20, 2026: * * * DiNapoli: State Pension Fund Posts Strong 11.94% Annual Return, Closes at Record High of $295.4 Billion New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) delivered a strong estimated investment return of 11.94% for the state fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, closing at a record-high estimated value of $295.4 billion -- the highest fiscal year-end  more PR

ALBANY, New York, May 14 (TNSbrep) -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release: * * * State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits Village of Coxsackie - Treasurers' Records and Reports (Greene County) (https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2026/pdf/coxsackie-village-2025-119.pdf) The treasurers did not maintain complete, accurate and timely records and reports or adhere to generally accepted accounting principles. Auditors identified transactions totaling $420,215 that were not  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Nadler, Blunt Rochester Lead 10 Democratic Lawmakers Demanding The EEOC Resume Demographic Data Collection EEOC's latest actions further Trump's agenda, eliminating protections for women and workers of color * Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-12) and Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (Del.) led 10 lawmakers in demanding the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) immediately resume full demographic data collection. The letter comes amid  more PR

NEW YORK, May 21 -- The National Basketball Association posted the following news release on May 20, 2026: * * * Pelicans and Spurs to play regular-season games in Paris and Manchester in 2027 LONDON - The National Basketball Association (NBA) today announced that the New Orleans Pelicans and the San Antonio Spurs will play regular-season games at the Accor Arena in Paris, France, on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2027, and at Co-op Live in Manchester, England, on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2027, as part of the league's multiyear slate of regular-season games in  more PR

NEW YORK, May 21 -- The National Multiple Sclerosis Society issued the following news: * * * Research Paper Recognizes Multiple Sclerosis Field as a "Model for Success" In Drug Development for People with Infection-associated Chronic Illnesses In a recent paper, an international team of scientists and clinicians studying infection-related chronic illnesses says the multiple sclerosis (MS) field can provide an important roadmap for how to effectively study complex diseases and develop treatments that improve people's lives. The paper compare more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The National Railroad Passenger Corp. has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation Build America Bureau regarding the proposed guidance for preferred loan sizing for Transit-Oriented Development projects under the Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing and Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act credit programs. Amtrak expressed support for the Bureau's objective to allocate credit assistance that maximizes transportation benefits and preserves funding for high- more ST

WASHINGTON, May 19 (TNSFR) -- The New York State Museum, Albany, intends to repatriate four cultural items affiliated with the Oneida Indian Nation under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, according to a notice published by the National Park Service. The notice states the items consist of four wampum strings identified as objects of cultural patrimony with continuing cultural and historical importance to the Oneida Indian Nation. The collection includes three strings of purple wampum, three strings of purple and white  more PR

NEW YORK, May 21 -- Newmark Group, a commercial real estate company that says they offer comprehensive suite of services and products, posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Adds Multifamily Investment Sales Advisor Shivu Srinivasan as Senior Managing Director in San Francisco Newmark announces the Company has hired Shivu Srinivasan, a multifamily investment sales advisor with more than a decade of acquisition and disposition experience across value-add, core and core-plus properties in Northern California, as Senior Managing Direc more PR

NEW HYDE PARK, New York, May 21 -- Northwell Health issued the following news release: * * * Northwell Health's Katz Institute for Women's Health partners with Hearst Magazines for 3rd Annual Women's Health Lab Joining Northwell Health physician leaders were Jessica Capshaw, Sutton Foster, Heather Gay, Chelsea Gray, Gracie Lawrence, Keke Palmer, Maria Shriver and Jenna Wolfe * Northwell Health's Katz Institute for Women's Health (KIWH) partnered with Hearst Magazines to present the 3rd annual Women's Health Lab, an immersive, invitation-on more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 (Rep.) -- Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., issued the following news release: * * * Norton Releases Statement Ahead of Markup of Anti-Home Rule Bill to Prohibit D.C. from Enacting Congestion Pricing * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) released her remarks ahead of today's Oversight & Government Reform (OGR) Committee markup of a bill introduced by Rep. Scott Perry (R-PA) that would amend the Home Rule Act to permanently prohibit the District from enacting congestion pricing, or any charge to more PR

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, May 20 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * Nurses on Ebola: Trump's CDC is too weak to respond to outbreaks, leaving working people everywhere at risk * With a new Ebola outbreak announced in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on May 15 and declared an international public health emergency just two days later, on top of the recent Andes hantavirus cruise ship outbreak, National Nurses United (NNU) -the nation's largest union of registered nurses -is sounding the a more PR

EDGEFIELD, South Carolina, May 21 -- The National Wild Turkey Federation issued the following news release: * * * NWTF New York Strengthens Healthy Wild Turkey Habitat The New York State Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation is collaborating with the New York Department of Environmental Conservation to complete a three-year habitat enhancement project within the Carlton Hill Multiple Use Area, a 2,500-acre area that is strategically managed for habitat, hunting, fishing and other wildlife-dependent activities. With funding assistan more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Ocasio-Cortez Presses EPA Assistant Administrator Kramer on Jeopardizing Clean Water Access by Caving to Major Data Center Construction * WATCH HERE Washington, D.C. \- Today, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) questioned Environmental Protection Agency's Assistant Administrator for Water Jessica Kramer on the administration's failure to maintain clean drinking water across the United States during a hearing in the Overs more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, May 19 -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news: * * * Oklahoma Firefighting Teams Deploy to Kansas to Support Ongoing Response * Governor Kevin Stitt and the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management (OEM) announced that Oklahoma is sending three wildland fire task forces to Kansas to assist with wildfires in southwest Kansas near Ashland.  The task forces are made up of fire departments from Major County, Noble County, and Washington County and include a total of 32 firefighters, 15 brush tru more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 [Category: Political] -- The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights issued the following news release: * * * Over 440 Civil Rights, Faith, and Labor Organizations Call Department of Justice Indictment of Southern Poverty Law Center a "Naked Attempt to Weaponize the the Criminal Justice System to Silence Speech" * National Coalition Urges Congress to "Put a Stop to It" Ahead of House Judiciary Committee Hearing on SPLC The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights and Nonprofits Together joined more than 44 more PR

WHITE PLAINS, New York, May 18 -- Pace University Haub School of Law issued the following news release: * * * Pace Haub Law Earns #2 Ranking for Career Placements in Government The Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University ranked #2 among the top 20 law schools sending the most students into careers in government, according to employment data (Class of 2025) reported by Law.com. This recognition reflects the Law School's longstanding commitment to public service, access to justice, and experiential learning through its extensive partn more PR

NEW YORK, May 21 -- A Better Balance, a legal advocacy organization, issued the following statement on May 20, 2026: * * * Paid Sick Time Becomes Law In Virginia, Advancing Affordability for Millions of Families As Virginia becomes the first Southern state with a paid family and medical leave program and now paid sick time under the leadership of Governor Spanberger and the Virginia legislature, other leaders across the country should take note. * On May 20, Virginia became the 19th state to enact paid sick time and the first Southern stat more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12670) by flood insurance and emergency management specialist Diane P. Horn and financial economics specialist Baird Webel: * * * Parametric Insurance for Natural Disasters: Frequently Asked Questions The Administration and Congress are considering reform to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The FEMA Review Council issued its final report on May 7, 2026. One of the recommendations in the report is to develop a para more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * * * PENN STATION UPDATE: Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy & Amtrak Announce Penn Transformation Partners (Halmar) as Master Developer Team for New York Penn Station Renovation * USDOT invests an additional $200 million today to ensure the project is on track to break ground on a new station in 2027 WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy and the Amtrak Board of Directors today announced the se more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corp.) issued the following news: * * * Penn Station Update: Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy & Amtrak Announce Penn Transformation Partners (Halmar) as Master Developer Team for New York Penn Station Renovation * USDOT invests an additional $200 million today to ensure the project is on track to break ground on a new station in 2027 WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy and the Amtrak Board of Directors today announced the selec more PR

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, May 20 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Professor Shoba Sivaprasad Wadhia presents on immigration panel at Law and Society Conference * UNIVERSITY PARK, PA-On May 30, Professor Shoba Sivaprasad Wadhia will present on a panel titled "When Discretion Is Not the Better Part of Valor" at the annual Law and Society Conference in San Francisco. The Law and Society Association is an interdisciplinary scholarly organization committed to social scientific, interpretive, more PR

NEW YORK, May 20 [Category: Media] -- ProPublica, an independent nonprofit newsroom that produces investigative journalism, issued the following news release: * * * ProPublica Wins National Magazine Award for Public Interest * The American Society of Magazine Editors announced Tuesday that ProPublica won a 2026 National Magazine Award for Public Interest. Also known as the Ellies, the awards honor excellence in print and digital media. A trio of pieces were recognized: "Now That They're Free," published with The Texas Tribune, Alianza Reb more PR

ITHACA, New York, May 20 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Recycling excreta as fertilizer in Kenya transforms 'disgusting' to 'beautiful' * One person's waste is another one's gold. A Cornell researcher and her African colleagues are collecting human excreta from informal settlements in Kenya, processing it to remove pathogens, and turning it into affordable, high-quality agricultural fertilizer - called KIYA Gold - that is nourishing plants while protecting human health and the environment. Kisumu, Kenya, a port cit more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gregory W. Meeks Statement on Passage of Major Housing Bill * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05) issued the following statement on passage of the 21 Century ROAD to Housing Act in the U.S. House of Representatives: "Every American deserves a safe and affordable place to call home. Today's vote is an important step toward addressing the country's housing crisis and making the American Dream of homeownership within rea more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 (TNSletter) -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, and Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Frank Bisignano, CEO of the Internal Revenue Service, on the involvement of China in "United Front" organizations. * * * Here is the text of the letter: April 8, 2026 The Honorable Scott Bessent, Secretary U. more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, and Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of its subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government, issued the following letter to Associate Deputy Attorney General Aakash Singh on the weaponization of government. * * * Here is the text of the letter: April 30, 2026 Mr. Aakash Singh Associate Deputy Attorney General U.S. Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20530 Dear Mr. Singh: If "we more PR

ITHACA, New York, May 20 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Researchers examine fertility, reproductive health at Cornell symposium * At a moment of rapid scientific advances and mounting funding uncertainty, reproductive health researchers from across the Northeast gathered at Cornell University April 30-May 1 to examine infertility, embryo development and reproductive aging at the 2026 Tri-State Symposium on Reproductive Sciences. The annual symposium brought together senior investigators, trainees and students from  more PR

NEW YORK, May 21 -- Resolve to Save Lives issued the following news: * * * Join us at the 2026 Global Health Security Conference in Kuala Lumpur Resolve to Save Lives will participate in the 2026 Global Health Security Conference from June 9-12 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. We are looking forward to connecting with the global health security community and sharing progress on our work to strengthen outbreak preparedness and response. We hope you'll join us for the following sessions: Lessons from implementing collaborative surveillance Tuesda more PR

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, May 20 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * Revitalized Army Reserve center opens doors in northern New Jersey * JERSEY CITY, N.J. - "Our facilities provide venues to conduct training, build camaraderie and unit cohesion, and enhance the skills needed to ensure our Soldiers are ready to provide the capability the Army needs," said Brig. Gen. John Rhodes, deputy commanding general of the U.S. Army Reserve's 99th Readiness Division, during the ribbon-cutting ceremony here May 2 for the more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights issued the following news release on May 20, 2026: * * * The Robert & Ethel Kennedy Human Rights Center Announces 2026 Book and Journalism Award Winners NEW YORK - The Robert & Ethel Kennedy Human Rights Center today announced the winners of its 2026 Book and Journalism Awards during a virtual ceremony featuring remarks by Kerry Kennedy, Michael Beschloss, Margaret "Peggy" Engel and CNN's lead Washington anchor Jake Tapper. Selected from more than 350 submissions to the 12 award categories more PR

ITHACA, New York, May 20 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Robotic 'matter' flows, adapts through mechanical intelligence * Cornell engineers have developed a robotic collective that behaves less like a machine and more like a material that flows, reshapes and adapts to its environment without centralized control. The system, called the Cross-Link Collective, consists of dozens of small robots that have limited mobility individually, but together exhibit coordinated and sustained motion. The research, published May 20 more PR

NEW YORK, May 21 -- The Surveillance Technology Oversight Project issued the following news release on May 20, 2026: * * * S.T.O.P. Applauds Syracuse Facial Rec. Ban, Calls on NYC to Follow Today, the Surveillance Technology Oversight Project (S.T.O.P.), a New York-based privacy and civil rights group, applauds the Syracuse Common Council for unanimously passing a law banning facial recognition and other biometric surveillance in most businesses across the city, including grocery stores and other retail establishments. The vote comes after r more PR

NEW YORK, May 20 -- The City University of New York Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy posted the following news release: * * * School food interventions show promise, but equity matters * A paper by Visiting Scholar Irene Vidal and colleagues suggests schools can play an important role in improving how children and adolescents eat. After reviewing 65 studies on school food interventions across Europe, Vidal and team found that the most common interventions were nutrition education programs, such as classroom lessons, cook more PR

NEW YORK, May 20 -- The United Nations posted the following news release: * * * Secretary-General Condemns in Strongest Terms Israel's Decision to Set up Military Facilities at UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees Compound * The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres: The Secretary-General condemns in the strongest terms the Israeli authorities' decision to establish military facilities at the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near Eas more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor Employee Benefits Security Administration concerning Proposed Exemption Application No. D-12122. SIFMA highlighted concerns over the current provisions of the Qualified Professional Asset Manager Class Exemption, emphasizing that certain disqualification provisions and conditions within individual exemptions create an unnecessarily burdensome regulatory environment for plans and their parti more ST

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, chairwoman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on May 20, 2026: * * * Sen. Collins Defends Essential Air Service, Urges ATC Relocation Bonuses Cites Bangor Airport's Need for Additional Controllers * At a hearing to review the 2027 budget request for the Department of Transportation, U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Chair of the Appropriations Committee, stressed the importance of the Essential Air Service program in Maine to Secretary Sean Duffy and ask more PR

ONEONTA, New York, May 20 -- Hartwick College issued the following news release: * * * Senior Art Show Reception Highlights Student Artists and Award Winners * The Hartwick College Art and Art History Department celebrated the accomplishments of graduating student artists during the Senior Art Show Reception on May 15 in the Foreman Gallery. The exhibition featured a wide range of artistic styles and media, culminating in the presentation of several awards recognizing outstanding student work. Marissa Yanacheak '26 received the Presidenti more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on May 19, 2026: * * * Alsobrooks, Wyden Continue to Build the Case Against RFK Jr. After releasing a report chronicling every day of RFK Jr.'s costly, chaotic, and corrupt reign as Secretary, Senators Alsobrooks and Wyden continue to build their case for why RFK Jr. must resign or be fired. * RFK Jr. continues to harm the American people. On September 4, 2025, Senator Angela Alsobrooks and Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden released  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following statement with Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, D-New York, and four Senate committee ranking members: * * * Peters, Schumer, Merkley, Durbin, Whitehouse and Heinrich Statement on Successfully Striking $1 Billion for Trump's Gilded Ballroom in Republican Bill U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Committee, Chuck Sch more PR

SHIPPENSBURG, Pennsylvania, May 20 -- Shippensburg University posted the following news: * * * Shippensburg grad David Boatwright wins Dr. Syed R. Ali-Zaidi Award * On May 4th, 2026, Dr. Allison Carey presented Shippensburg University graduate David Boatwright with the Dr. Syed R. Ali-Zaidi Award for Academic Excellence, an honor that celebrates students who are dedicated to scholarship and knowledge. The award was established by Dr. Syed R. Ali-Zaidi himself, who serves as a charter member of the Board of Governors. For Boatwright, the a more PR

BROOKLYN, New York, May 20 -- Pratt Institute, a private university that says it educate artists and professionals to be contributors to society, posted the following news: * * * Show-Stopping Looks: Pratt Fashion from Runway to Exhibition * On May 14, 2026, the cavernous hall of Powerhouse Arts in Brooklyn simmered with excitement as friends, family, faculty, and industry professionals gathered to see Pratt's 125th annual runway show, featuring work by graduating seniors in the BFA Fashion Design program. The evening honored Indigenous fas more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sky Photos LLC, a commercial unmanned aircraft services company based in New York's Capital Region, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation addressing the recent Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on restricting drone operations near fixed site facilities. The letter emphasizes the need for regulatory adjustments to safeguard the economic viability and operational efficiency of legitimate commercial drone services, especially those providing recurring inspection contracts for energy sector more ST

NEW YORK, May 20 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * South Africa: New Waves of Xenophobic Attacks * (Johannesburg) - Vigilantes in South Africa have carried out violent xenophobic attacks targeting African and Asian foreign nationals in recent weeks, with little or insufficient apparent response from the police and other authorities, Human Rights Watch said today. In April and May 2026, a citizen-led movement, March and March, that advocates more stringent immigration enforcement in South Afri more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, May 20 [Category: Media] -- The Society of Professional Journalists posted the following news: * * * SPJ, press freedom groups commend ABC for defending 'The View,' Kimmel against free speech attacks * The Society of Professional Journalists joins a coalition of 14 press freedom and free expression organizations in a letter to Disney Entertainment Television Chairman Debra OConnell commending ABC for defending "The View" and "Jimmy Kimmel Live! " against escalating political and regulatory attacks targeting protected  more PR

ALBANY, New York, May 20 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Statement From Governor Kathy Hochul * "New Yorkers have deserved a better Penn Station for over 60 years. The busiest transit hub in the greatest city in the world should provide a fitting welcome for daily commuters and visitors from around the globe with a space that is functional, beautiful, and worthy of New York. "From the day I took office, I made reimagining Penn Station a priority. While Penn is a federal asset, New York spent years more PR

BETHLEHEM, Pennsylania, May 21 -- Lehigh University issued the following news: * * * Student Fulbright Scholars Help Lehigh Reach Record Number of Recipients Two student recipients and an alternate, along with nine faculty scholars, set a Lehigh record for a single academic year. Story by Stephen Gross Lehigh continues its extensive and committed history with the Fulbright Scholarship program as two students have been named recipients of the award for the 2026-27 academic year while another has been selected as an alternate. Afiwa Afandal more PR

NEW YORK, May 19 [Category: BizHospital] -- Mount Sinai Health System posted the following news release: * * * Study Reveals "Bet-Hedging" Strategy That Helps Gut Bacteria Survive and Recover * Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and collaborators have discovered that many gut bacteria use a flexible survival strategy to withstand disruptions such as antibiotics and diet changes. Published in the May 19 online issue of Cell Host & Microbe (DOI: 10.1016/j.chom.2026.04.019),the study shows microbes can switch between f more PR

NEW YORK, May 20 -- Rockefeller University posted the following news: * * * Svetlana Mojsov promoted to Research Professor * Svetlana Mojsov, whose research led to the development of revolutionary obesity drugs, has been promoted. She is now Rockefeller's Lulu Chow Wang and Robin Chemers Neustein Research Professor. This promotion recognizes her extensive and ongoing contributions to science and to the university's mission. Svetlana began her scientific journey as a graduate student in Bruce Merrifield's Rockefeller laboratory in the earl more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, May 21 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Newhouse Public Relations Programs Earn Top National Honors from PRSA The public relations programs at the University's S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications have been recognized as the best in the country by the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). The Newhouse undergraduate and graduate public relations programs each received prestigious Silver Anvil Awards during the PRSA Anvil Awards on May 14 in New York City. The honor goes to the nation' more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, May 21 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Research Professional Cited for Growing Arts and Humanities Support Network Sarah Workman's efforts building a community of arts and humanities research development professionals is recognized for innovation. Diane Stirling Sarah Workman, director of research development for the arts and humanities in the Office of Research and the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S), has been recognized with the 2026 Innovation Award from the National Organization of Researc more PR

NEW YORK, May 20 -- Rockefeller University posted the following news: * * * The neural basis of thought symbols identified for the first time * If you ask a child to draw an animal that doesn't exist, they'll often cobble together components from real ones-say, the body of a seal with an elephant's trunk, four octopus arms, and one lizard eye. This imaginative ability is theorized to stem from our larger capacity to learn symbolic units-an arm or a leg in the aforementioned example, or perhaps a word-and then envision how those symbols co more PR

GREENVILLE, Pennsylvania, May 20 -- Thiel College issued the following news release: * * * Thiel College celebrates top students and awards degrees to members of the Class of 2026 * GREENVILLE, Pa.-Thiel College recently awarded diplomas to its graduates and acknowledged its top performing students at its 152nd Commencement Exercises on May 9. Students who graduate with a perfect 4.0 grade point average are awarded valedictorian honors and were also summa cum laude honorees. Ali Baker '26, Mila Anne Brdar '26, Alexis R. Brown '26, Munci more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Senate Minority Leader John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Thune: Democrats Have Made Their Choice; Republicans Will Fund Border Security Despite Them WASHINGTON -U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune's remarks below (as delivered): "Mr. President, yesterday on the floor I discussed some of our accomplishments here in the Senate, and one of those accomplishments is restoring regular order consideration of approp more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Norma J. Torres, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Torres Fights Against Taxpayer-Funded Perks for Narco- and Child- Traffickers in New Appropriations Amendment * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35), a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, introduced an amendment in response to the outrageous perks provided to convicted narcotrafficker Juan Orlando Hernandez after he was pardoned by Donald Trump, taking steps to ensure taxpayer dollars are not used to provid more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 20 [Category: BizTravel] -- Delta Air Lines posted the following news: * * * Travel with confidence: What to know when flying Delta this summer * Delta is helping SkyMiles Members and customers stay ahead at every stage of the journey. Whether you're new to Delta or a Million Miler(tm), read on for how to get the most from your Delta journey this summer -from app features that simplify the day-of experience to onboard entertainment through Delta Sync and smart tools that have your back when plans change. If you're no more PR

NEW YORK, May 21 -- The Center for Reproductive Rights issued the following news release on May 20, 2026: * * * Trump's 'Anti-Weaponization' Fund Will Reward People Convicted of Attacking Abortion Clinics Yesterday, the Trump Administration announced a new $1.7 billion fund to provide payouts to people who claim they were targeted with politically motivated prosecutions by prior presidential administrations. The announcement explicitly identified anti-abortion extremists convicted of violating the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act ( more PR

NEW YORK, May 21 -- The United Nations Population Fund issued the following news: * * * Child marriage rising among refugees and host communities in South Sudan "I was married and had my first child at 14 years old," said Betty*, who fled conflict in Sudan only to find further uncertainty in South Sudan. Along with more than half a million refugees and returnees from neighbouring Sudan, Betty is currently seeking safe haven in a village in Renk County, in Upper Nile State. The area has witnessed some of the fiercest fighting in South Sudan more PR

NEW YORK, May 21 -- United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres issued the following statement on the adoption of the General Assembly resolution on the Advisory Opinion of the International Court of Justice on the obligations of States in respect of climate change: * * * I welcome today's adoption of the General Assembly resolution following up on the International Court of Justice's Advisory Opinion on the obligations of States in respect of climate change. The world's highest court has spoken. Today, the General Assembly has answere more PR

BUFFALO, New York, May 20 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * UB studio aims to improve manufactured housing for rural seniors * By David J. Hill BUFFALO, N.Y. - A graduate studio in the University at Buffalo School of Architecture and Planning worked this spring to address an urgent and often overlooked challenge of housing in rural communities: ensuring that it is affordable, durable, energy efficient, and accessible. The 12 graduate students worked in small teams, each ta more PR

ADELPHI, Maryland, May 20 -- The University of Maryland Global Campus issued the following news: * * * UMGC Marks Spring Commencement Season with 2026 Grad Walk * Honoring resilience, global reach, and the journeys behind 9,400+ graduates UMGC welcomed more than 2,700 spring graduates at Grad Walk in Maryland May 14-17, 2026. Every University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) 2026 graduate walks a different path: A mother inspired by her teenage daughter who, after a traumatic brain injury at age nine, will graduate from high school just more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 21 [Category: Energy]-- 350.org, an organization that works to end the age of fossil fuels and build a community-led renewable energy, posted the following news release: * * * UN adopts milestone climate resolution on States' legal obligations to cut emissions * New York - In a turning point for climate leadership, the United Nations General Assembly today adopted a resolution affirming the legal obligations of States to limit emissions in line with the 1.5degC target and prevent further climate harm. The resoluti more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, May 20 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * University of New Mexico honors 2026 Paul Bartlett Re Peace Prize recipients * The University of New Mexico announced recently the recipients of the 2026 Paul Bartlett Re Peace Prize, a biennial award recognizing individuals who have made significant contributions to fostering peace, compassion and human understanding. Virtual ceremony QR code The prize honors UNM students, faculty, staff, alumni, retirees and volunteers whose work promotes  more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, May 21 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: * * * Upstate announces 2026 Medical Device Innovation Challenge teams advancing healthcare innovation Technologies aimed at improving workplace safety, streamlining emergency procedures, advancing chronic wound healing, enhancing real-time lung monitoring in critical care settings, and transforming prenatal care through remote imaging and AI-guided diagnostics have been selected as the Upstate Medical University Centra more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency issued the following news release: * * * USDA Designates Suffolk County as Natural Disaster Area * Washington County in Rhode Island also Eligible for Assistance Rhode Island This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. Emergency loans can be used to meet various recov more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 21 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on May 20, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jay Jones Sues U.S. Department of Education Over Student Loan Rule Limiting Access to Student Loans for Professional Degree Programs Coalition challenges unlawful rule that could restrict access to advanced education and worsen workforce shortages * Attorney General Jay Jones today joined a coalition of attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education over a new rule tha more PR

NEW YORK, May 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Veronica Aroutiunian Named Amongst European Legal Industry's Women Rising Stars * Debevoise & Plimpton partner Veronica Aroutiunian has been named by Law.com International to its annual list of European women rising stars. The annual list selects the "most exceptional up-and-coming women across Europe's top-tier legal industry" In naming Ms. Aroutiunian to the list, the publication notes that she is "a true market-leader" wh more PR

ALBANY, New York, May 20 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Joins NYPD to Announce Expanded Bronx Patrols and Highlight Citywide Summer Crime-Fighting Efforts * Today, Governor Kathy Hochul joined New York Police Department (NYPD) Commissioner Jessica Tisch and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani as the NYPD announced expanded Bronx patrols and citywide summer crime-fighting efforts. VIDEO: The event is available to stream on YouTube here and TV more PR

NEW YORK, May 20 -- The City University of New York Graduate Center posted the following news: * * * What a Beluga Whale Saw in the Mirror * A new study led by marine mammal scientist Professor Diana Reiss presents the first scientific evidence of mirror self-recognition in beluga whales, marking an important advance in understanding of animal cognition. "Mirror self-recognition, a high form of consciousness and self-awareness, was long considered a uniquely human capacity," said Reiss, (GC/Hunter College, Psychology ), a cognitive psycho more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, May 20 [Category: TravelBiz] -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts posted the following news release: * * * Where the Modern West Meets the Mountains: Summer at Four Seasons Resort and Residences Jackson Hole * Summer in Jackson Hole is defined by wide-open landscapes, storied traditions and an enduring connection to the land. At Four Seasons Resort and Residences Jackson Hole outdoor adventure blends with hands-on cultural moments rooted in Wyoming's ranching heritage. The Resort offers seamless access to epic mountain terra more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Wildlife Conservation Society submitted a public comment letter to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration addressing NOAA's proposed rule changes to the Recreational Atlantic Shark Fishery Management. WCS, which has worked over 125 years to conserve wildlife and run major zoos and aquariums including the New York Aquarium, emphasized the need for species-specific management to improve sustainability in shark fisheries along the U.S. eastern seaboard. WCS supports NOAA's intention to tailor management meas more ST

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Young Op-Ed: Americans need to be protected from cargo theft * WASHINGTON -The following op-ed by U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) was published by the Washington Times on May 19, 2026. By Todd Young In the fall of 2024, PFL Logistics -a third-party logistics company in Evansville, Ind. -lost a $60,000 shipment that was stolen after a trusted carrier was compromised. As PFL worked to figure out what happened during the delivery process, it was for more PR