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"Take Warning": Attorney General Jeff Jackson Demands Answers from Ticketmaster After Hurricanes Fans Report Issues Preventing Ticket Purchases (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 4 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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"Take Warning": Attorney General Jeff Jackson Demands Answers from Ticketmaster After Hurricanes Fans Report Issues Preventing Ticket Purchases
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Hurricanes season ticket holders say they were pushed to the back of the line while trying to buy tickets to the Stanley Cup Final and left with resale tickets costing thousands.
RALEIGH -The Carolina Hurricanes are in the Stanl more PR
2026 JED Gala Honors UBS Optimus Foundation, Tom Kitt, and Student Mental Health Champions (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 5 -- The Jed Foundation issued the following news release:
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2026 JED Gala Honors UBS Optimus Foundation, Tom Kitt, and Student Mental Health Champions
The Jed Foundation (JED) hosted its annual gala on June 3 at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City, bringing together 650 attendees and raising more than $1.7 million to support its mission to protect emotional health and prevent suicide for teens and young adults nationwide. Because of this support and commitme more PR
7 selected to join Association of Rice Alumni board (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, June 3 -- Rice University posted the following news release:
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7 selected to join Association of Rice Alumni board
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Seven alumni have been selected to serve on Rice University's Association of Rice Alumni (ARA) Board of Directors : Carlin Cherry, Kate Gunn Pagel, LaKeisha Batts, Chloe Oani, Shardee Caesar Douglas, Jim Pyke and Travis Johnson. They begin their three-year terms July 1, when Alicia Burns Wright becomes president of the ARA and Andrew Lin becomes president-e more PR
A Better Balance: Paid Medical Leave Reform Passes in New York Senate! (10)
NEW YORK, June 5 -- A Better Balance, a legal advocacy organization, issued the following statement on June 4, 2026:
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Paid Medical Leave Reform Passes in New York Senate!
Today, the New York State Senate passed S.172 - a critical step toward fixing New York's broken paid medical leave system by providing working New Yorkers with economic stability and job security when facing a serious health condition.
The following is a statement from Jesse Workman, A Better Balance senior staff attor more PR
A Breakthrough Single-Cell Method for Mapping DNA-Protein Interactions (10)
NEW YORK, June 4 -- Cornell University - Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences posted the following news:
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A Breakthrough Single-Cell Method for Mapping DNA-Protein Interactions
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A new technology allows scientists to map, in single cells, the DNA binding sites of transcription factors and other regulatory proteins that control gene activity, according to a study led by investigators at Weill Cornell Medicine and the New York Genome Center. With key advantages over methods c more PR
AAJA stands in support of The New York Times reporter expelled from China (10)
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 4 [Category: Media] -- The Asian American Journalists Association issued the following news release:
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AAJA stands in support of The New York Times reporter expelled from China
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The Asian American Journalists Association stands in support of The New York Times reporter Vivian Wang, whose expulsion by the Chinese government in February was made public last Friday.
AAJA vehemently opposes restrictions that undermine press freedom and limit journalists' ab more PR
ACLU Reacts to Draft Bipartisan AI Bill That Would Preempt State Laws (10)
NEW YORK, June 4 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., posted the following news release:
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ACLU Reacts to Draft Bipartisan AI Bill That Would Preempt State Laws
Today, Congressman Obernolte and Congresswoman Trahan released a draft regulatory framework for Artificial Intelligence, which they may soon introduce in the House of Re more PR
After Trump Announces Pulte Will Use Intelligence Post to Look Into "Rigged Elections," Warren Calls on Trump to Immediately Rescind Appointment (10)
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on June 4, 2026:
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After Trump Announces Pulte Will Use Intelligence Post to Look into "Rigged Elections," Warren Calls on Trump to Immediately Rescind Appointment
"Allowing Pulte to serve in any capacity for any amount of time in the Office of the DNI will create grave national security risks for our nation."
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AI Goes Biological at 90th CSHL Symposium (10)
COLD SPRING HARBOR, New York, June 5 -- The Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory issued the following news:
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AI goes biological at 90th CSHL Symposium
One computer scientist introduced the virtual patient, a "digital twin" capable of modeling different cancer treatments and their potential outcomes. Another used AI to predict how viruses like COVID might mutate, so that vaccines can be prepared in advance. A third suggested drug development steps that normally take three years could be complete more PR
Airbnb reveals how US Latinos plan to experience FIFA World Cup 2026 (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, June 4 [Category: BizTravel] -- Airbnb, a community-driven hospitality company, issued the following news:
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Airbnb reveals how US Latinos plan to experience FIFA World Cup 2026
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The FIFA World Cup 2026 strongly mobilizes the Latino community in the United States, making them one of the most relevant traveling audiences for the host cities. A national report conducted by Blue Point Analytix for Airbnb in April 2026 reveals that interest in the tournament will translate in more PR
Alliance of New York State YMCAs Director Petteys Testifies Before Senate Special Committee on Aging (10)
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The Senate Special Committee on Aging released the following testimony by Martha Petteys, director of grant management and health strategies at the Alliance of New York State YMCAs, from a May 20, 2026, hearing entitled "Preventing Falls, Preserving Independence: Technology, Community Programs, and Innovation in Senior Safety":
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Chairman Scott, Ranking Member Gillibrand, and Members of the Committee: On behalf of the Alliance of New York State YMCAs, thank you for th more PR
American Action Forum Issues Commentary: Virginia Rejoining RGGI - Navigating the Electricity Market and the AI Data Center Boom (10)
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The American Action Forum issued the following commentary on June 4, 2026, by Energy and Environmental Policy Director Shuting Pomerleau:
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Virginia Rejoining RGGI: Navigating the Electricity Market and the AI Data Center Boom
Executive Summary
* In July 2026, Virginia is set to rejoin the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), which sets a total carbon dioxide emissions cap for the electricity market; the change was made in a rushed manner, exacerbating a host more PR
American Airlines Takes the FIFA World Cup 26 Beyond the Pitch -- And 100 Stories High at Edge NYC (10)
FORT WORTH, Texas, June 5 -- American Airlines posted the following news:
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American Airlines takes the FIFA World Cup 26 beyond the pitch -- and 100 stories high at Edge NYC
As anticipation builds for the FIFA World Cup 26(TM), American Airlines is giving fans a new way to be part of the world's biggest sporting event, from the streets of the Host Cities to 100 stories above New York City.
This summer, American is launching its Spot the Bag campaign, a dynamic, on-the-ground experience more PR
American Center for Law and Justice: Christian Doctor Denied Job for Refusing Abortion Referrals - We're Fighting Back (10)
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following statement by senior associate counsel Nathan Moelker:
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Christian Doctor Denied Job for Refusing Abortion Referrals - We're Fighting Back
When a physician is welcomed back to a hospital, credentialed, given a start date - and then has the rug pulled out from under him because he won't sign a contract requiring him to violate his faith - that is not an oversight. It's a federal civil rights violation. That i more PR
American Express Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend on Common Shares (10)
NEW YORK, June 4 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- American Express posted the following news release:
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American Express Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend on Common Shares
The Board of Directors of American Express Company (NYSE: AXP) declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.95 per common share, payable on August 10, 2026, to shareholders of record on July 2, 2026.
ABOUT AMERICAN EXPRESS
American Express (NYSE: AXP) is a global payments and premium lifestyle brand powered by more PR
Americans Have Paid $43 Billion More for Gas as Bessent Dismisses Rising Costs as a "Blip" (10)
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news release on June 3, 2026:
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Americans Have Paid $43 Billion More for Gas as Bessent Dismisses Rising Costs as a "Blip"
In response to Joint Economic Committee Ranking Member Maggie Hassan (D-NH)'s questions this morning, Secretary Scott Bessent called inflation under President Trump a "short-term blip." Bessent also vastly underestimated increased gas, and ov more PR
Apple and Major League Baseball announce July "Friday Night Baseball" schedule (10)
CUPERTINO, California, June 4 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, posted the following news:
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Apple and Major League Baseball announce July "Friday Night Baseball" schedule
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Today, Apple and Major League Baseball (MLB) unveiled the July schedule for "Friday Night Baseball," the weekly doubleheader streaming every Friday on Apple TV throughout the 2026 regular season. Apple TV subscribers across 60 count more PR
Arianna D. Edinbugh '28: Leadership and connection at national conference (10)
ITHACA, New York, June 4 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news:
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Arianna D. Edinbugh '28: Leadership and connection at national conference
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Animal science major Arianna D. Edinbugh '28 from Columbia, Maryland, was among seven students who traveled to Dallas to represent the college at the MANRRS 40th Annual Training Conference and Career Expo in April. The National Society of MANRRS, formerly called the National Society of Minoriti more PR
Assurant Ranked No. 345 on 2026 Fortune 500 (10)
NEW YORK, June 4 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Assurant, a risk management solutions provider, issued the following news release:
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Assurant Ranked No. 345 on 2026 Fortune 500
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Eleven-point jump builds on more than 20 consecutive years on the Fortune 500; reflects strong business performance and continued growth across global operations
ATLANTA - June 4, 2026 - Assurant, Inc. (NYSE: AIZ), a global company that redefines the boundaries of protection - safeguarding and servicing connect more PR
Attorney General James' Office of Special Investigation Releases Report on Death of John Bonds (10)
ALBANY, New York, June 4 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James' Office of Special Investigation Releases Report on Death of John Bonds
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NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James' Office of Special Investigation (OSI) today released its report on the death of John Bonds, who died on June 2, 2025 following a motor vehicle incident involving an off-duty Town of Colonie Police Department (CPD) officer on May 27, 2025 more PR
Award-Winning Comedy Podcast "This Is Important," Hosted by Adam Devine, Anders Holm and Blake Anderson, Signs New Multi-Year Renewal Deal With IHeartPodcasts (10)
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 5 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release on June 4, 2026:
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Award-Winning Comedy Podcast "This Is Important," Hosted by Adam Devine, Anders Holm and Blake Anderson, Signs New Multi-Year Renewal Deal with iHeartPodcasts
Top-Ranked iHeartPodcast Continues Weekly Run Across Audio and Video Platforms Ahead of 300th Episode Milestone
Listen to "This is Important" now HERE (https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-this-is-important-72394656/)
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NEW YORK - iHeart more PR
Bank of America to Launch Cross-Border Real-Time Payments, Expanding Global Payment Choice (10)
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, June 4 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release:
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Bank of America to Launch Cross-Border Real-Time Payments, Expanding Global Payment Choice
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Key points
* Launching next quarter: Bank of America's global cross-border real-time payments solution will enable corporate, commercial and financial institution clients to send and receive funds instantly via Swift or CashPro(r).
* Built for more PR
Baruch Entrepreneurs Excel at Pitch Competitions (10)
NEW YORK, June 4 -- Baruch College posted the following news:
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Baruch Entrepreneurs Excel at Pitch Competitions
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Left to right: Baruch students Taye Holder and Harshdeep Singh, along with Hunter College's Madina Monawara, made it to the finals at the Baruch CEO Pitch Competition.
Baruch College entrepreneurs demonstrated their innovative mindset and business acumen at two startup showdowns this semester.
At the CUNY-wide Baruch CEO Pitch Competition-co-hosted by the Lawrence N. Fie more PR
Blood Cancer Treatment Allows Hard-to-Match Kidney Failure Patients to Receive a Compatible Kidney Transplant (10)
NEW YORK, June 4 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release:
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Blood Cancer Treatment Allows Hard-to-Match Kidney Failure Patients to Receive a Compatible Kidney Transplant
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A pioneering clinical trial has successfully enabled three patients with end-stage kidney disease to receive previously improbable kidney transplants.
These individuals were considered among the most difficult in t more PR
BLS Issues Report on Metropolitan Area Employment and Unemployment April 2026 (10)
WASHINGTON, June 5 (TNSLrpt) -- Metropolitan Area Employment and Unemployment April 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - June 3, 2026 (23 pages)
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Unemployment rates were higher in April than a year earlier in 200 of the 387 metropolitan areas, lower in 152 areas, and unchanged in 35 areas, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. A total of 70 areas had jobless rates of less than 3.0 percent and 8 areas had rates of at least 8.0 percent. No more PR
Cal. State-San Bernardino Issues Faculty In the News Wrap Up for June 4, 2026 (10)
SAN BERNARDINO, California, June 5 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following Faculty In the News wrap up:
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Faculty in the News, June 4
Meredith Conroy (political science) discussed the language of masculinity in the U.S. Senate race in Texas, Jeremy Murray (history) was interviewed about AI use in the California State University system, and Chetan Prakash, (mathematics, emeritus) launched the Trace Institute with co-founder Donald Hoffman, a retired UC Irv more PR
CBP discovery at JFK leads to arrest, weapons seizure in Kansas City (10)
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release:
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CBP discovery at JFK leads to arrest, weapons seizure in Kansas City
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JAMAICA, N.Y. -U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at John F. Kennedy International Airport played a key role in an investigation that led to the arrest of a Kansas City, Missouri resident and the recovery of multiple firearms, Glock conversion devices, and ammunition.
The case beg more PR
CDC Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report: Notes From the Field: Borrelia Mayonii Lyme Disease -- New York, 2025 (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the following document as part of its Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (No. 21) on June 4, 2026, entitled "Notes from the Field: Borrelia mayonii Lyme Disease -- New York, 2025.":
Here are excerpts:
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Summary
What is already known about this topic?
Borrelia mayonii is a pathogen that has been indicated as a causative agent of Lyme disease and iden more PR
Center on Budget & Policy Priorities: Administration's Last-Minute Restrictions Likely to Worsen Impact of Medicaid Work Requirement (10)
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following report on June 3, 2026, by Medicaid Eligibility and Enrollment Director Jennifer Wagner and Medicaid Policy Director and senior fellow Allison Orris:
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Administration's Last-Minute Restrictions Likely to Worsen Impact of Medicaid Work Requirement
The Trump Administration's final rule implementing the new Medicaid work requirement makes major, last-minute policy shifts that will likely increase the numbe more PR
Chairmen Guthrie, Joyce, and Latta Request Investigation of Foreign Adversaries' Efforts to Block American Data Center Buildout (10)
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. S. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, issued the following news:
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Chairmen Guthrie, Joyce, and Latta Request Investigation of Foreign Adversaries' Efforts to Block American Data Center Buildout
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, and Congressman Bob Latta (OH-05), Chairman of the Subcommi more PR
Chairmen Guthrie, Joyce, and Latta Request Investigation of Foreign Adversaries' Efforts to Block American Data Center Buildout (10)
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on June 4, 2026:
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Chairmen Guthrie, Joyce, and Latta Request Investigation of Foreign Adversaries' Efforts to Block American Data Center Buildout
Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, and Con more PR
Chambers USA 2026 Ranks 142 Arnold & Porter Lawyers, 75 Practices (10)
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Arnold and Porter, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Chambers USA 2026 Ranks 142 Arnold & Porter Lawyers, 75 Practices
The 2026 edition of Chambers USA named Arnold & Porter a "Leading Firm" in 75 practice areas across the nation and recognized 142 lawyers as "Leading Individuals."
Chambers noted Arnold & Porter's experience representing "clients on large, high-stakes and complex deals, litigation and investigatory matters," and highlighted the firm's "consid more PR
Chambers USA 2026 recognizes Reed Smith with 78 practice rankings and 174 lawyer recognitions (10)
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Reed Smith, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Chambers USA 2026 recognizes Reed Smith with 78 practice rankings and 174 lawyer recognitions
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Global law firm Reed Smith has again earned strong recognition in the Chambers USA directory, with 78 ranked practice categories and 174 lawyer recognitions across the United States in the 2026 guide. The results reinforce the firm's continued strength in complex, high-valu more PR
Chambers USA Honors Hunton Among Top Firms in 2026 Guide (10)
DALLAS, Texas, June 5 -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Chambers USA Honors Hunton Among Top Firms in 2026 Guide
Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP was recognized in the 2026 Chambers USA Guide with 66 practices ranked nationally and regionally and 163 individual rankings for attorneys in their respective practice area.
The following practices were recognized in the 2026 guide:
* Banking & Finance - Florida, Georgia, and Texas
* Bankruptcy/Restructuring - Texas an more PR
Citigroup Announces $2.75 Billion Redemption of 1.462% Fixed Rate / Floating Rate Notes Due 2027 and $400 Million Redemption of Floating Rate Notes Due 2027 (10)
NEW YORK, June 5 -- Citi, a banking partner for institutions with cross-border needs and wealth management and a personal bank, issued the following news release:
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Citigroup Announces $2.75 Billion Redemption of 1.462% Fixed Rate / Floating Rate Notes Due 2027 and $400 Million Redemption of Floating Rate Notes Due 2027
Citigroup Inc. is announcing the redemption, in whole, constituting $2,750,000,000 of its 1.462% Fixed Rate / Floating Rate Notes due 2027 (the "fixed rate/floating rate n more PR
Class of 2026 commencement speakers recognize community: 'None of us got here today alone' (10)
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, June 4 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news:
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Class of 2026 commencement speakers recognize community: 'None of us got here today alone'
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Pomp and circumstance aplenty as URI celebrates graduates
Some 40,000 family members and friends converged on the Kingston Campus, May 15-17, to celebrate URI's newest alumni.
read about commencement 2026
KINGSTON, R.I.-June 4, 2026-Student speakers Julia Johnson, Jordyn Hickey, Skyla Anderson, Gia more PR
Climate change and wine grapes: Go, stay or change? (10)
ITHACA, New York, June 4 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Climate change and wine grapes: Go, stay or change?
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Key takeaways
* A new paper finds that if climate conditions don't change dramatically, growers should stay the course.
* For slightly worse weather, technologies like new shade cloth pay off.
* In dire conditions, pivoting to new grapes or new growing areas are growers' most profitable routes.
* Consumers will pay a premium for these changes if they'r more PR
CNN and Variety Unveil the Star-Studded Line Up for Variety & CNN Actors on Actors (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 4 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news:
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CNN and Variety Unveil the Star-Studded Line Up for Variety & CNN Actors on Actors
THE EMMY(r) AWARD-WINNING FRANCHISE RETURNS ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3 WITH ALL-NEW CONVERSATIONS, STREAMING EXCLUSIVELY IN THE CNN APP
Participants Include: Jennifer Aniston, Jamie Lee Curtis, Sharon Stone, Bryan Cranston, Mariska Hargitay, Colman Domingo, Sally Field, Peter Dinklage, Claire Danes, Kerry Washington, Lisa Kudrow, N more PR
Colgate University Welcomes Alumni for Reunion 2026 (10)
HAMILTON, New York, June 4 -- Colgate University posted the following news:
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Colgate University Welcomes Alumni for Reunion 2026
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Nearly 2,000 Colgate University alumni and family members returned to Hamilton, N.Y., for Reunion 2026, May 28-30.
Class years from 1961 to 2021 were represented under the tents on Whitnall Field while Delta Delta Delta commemorated its 30th anniversary, the Alumni of Color organization marked its 40th, and Colgate Rugby celebrated its 60th.
Throughout t more PR
Columbia Journalism School to Launch Nathan S. Collier Business Reporting Program With $2.4 Million Endowed Gift (10)
NEW YORK, June 5 -- Columbia University Columbia Journalism School issued the following news:
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Columbia Journalism School to Launch Nathan S. Collier Business Reporting Program With $2.4 Million Endowed Gift
The annual week-long seminar will help working journalists better understand the organizations and systems behind the stories they cover.
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Columbia Journalism School will launch the Nathan S. Collier Business Reporting Program at Columbia University in October 2026, a fully funded more PR
Columbia Law School: Year of Remarkable and Unmistakable Progress (10)
NEW YORK, June 5 -- The Columbia Law School issued the following statement on June 4, 2026, by dean and professor of law Daniel Abebe:
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A Year of Remarkable and Unmistakable Progress
Dean Daniel Abebe shares a special message with the Columbia Law community as the 2025-2026 academic year comes to an end.
Dear members of the Columbia Law School community,
As the academic year draws to a close, I want to thank all of you--our faculty, students, staff, and alumni--for contributing to a pe more PR
Computer framework generates 'shadow art' from scan of an object (10)
ITHACA, New York, June 4 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Computer framework generates 'shadow art' from scan of an object
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Some people have a gift for creating beautiful works of art. Others appreciate art but do not have the talent to create it.
Researchers at Cornell Tech and the Cornell Bowers College of Computing and Information Science have created a artificial intelligence framework, ShadowDraw, that can create "shadow art" - partial line drawings that are com more PR
Congressional Caucuses Urge Corporate America to Defend Voting Rights and Equal Representation (10)
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- The Congressional Black Caucus issued the following news release:
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Congressional Caucuses Urge Corporate America to Defend Voting Rights and Equal Representation
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Today, the chairs of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), Democratic Women's Caucus (DWC), Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC), Congressional Equality Caucus (CEC), and New Democrat Coalition (NDC) released the more PR
Congressman Kennedy Presses DHS Secretary Mullin for Answers on Death of Buffalo Refugee Shah Alam (10)
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Kennedy Presses DHS Secretary Mullin for Answers on Death of Buffalo Refugee Shah Alam
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - At a House Committee on Homeland Security hearing Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) pressed Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin for answers regarding the death of Nurul Amin Shah Alam, a Buffalo refugee whose death was ruled a homicide after DHS age more PR
CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN AND SENATOR SCHUMER ANNOUNCE VICTORY IN FIGHT TO SAVE RHINECLIFF TRAIN STATION (10)
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN AND SENATOR SCHUMER ANNOUNCE VICTORY IN FIGHT TO SAVE RHINECLIFF TRAIN STATION
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Congressman Pat Ryan and Senator Schumer Announce VICTORY in Fight to Save Rhinecliff Train Station
After the $28M project was paused without explanation, Congressman Pat Ryan and Senator Chuck Schumer raised the alarm in advocacy for the critical project
Speaking directly with Transportation Secret more PR
CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN VOTES TO END THE WAR IN IRAN FOR THE FOURTH TIME, RESOLUTION SUCCESSFULLY PASSES HOUSE (10)
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN VOTES TO END THE WAR IN IRAN FOR THE FOURTH TIME, RESOLUTION SUCCESSFULLY PASSES HOUSE
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Congressman Pat Ryan Votes to End the War in Iran for the Fourth Time, Resolution Successfully Passes House
For more than three months, the Trump administration has waged war in Iran without Congressional approval, which has cost Americans by some estimates $100 billion (link is external), kil more PR
Consumer Reports Statement on the Signing of Connecticut's Surveillance Pricing Bill Into Law (10)
YONKERS, New York, June 5 -- Consumer Reports posted the following news release on June 4, 2026:
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Consumer Reports statement on the signing of Connecticut's surveillance pricing bill into law
Hartford, CT - Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed HB 5563 into law today, making Connecticut the second state in the nation to enact legislation aimed at curbing personalized pricing. Personalized pricing, also known as surveillance pricing, occurs when companies use consumers' personal data, su more PR
Consumer Reports Statement: New York Legislature Passes Landmark Legislation Requiring Heavy Metal Testing And Disclosure For Infant Formula And Baby Food (10)
YONKERS, New York, June 5 -- Consumer Reports posted the following news release:
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Consumer Reports Statement: New York Legislature Passes Landmark Legislation Requiring Heavy Metal Testing And Disclosure For Infant Formula And Baby Food
ALBANY, NY--The New York State Legislature last night passed A9026/S8701, legislation that would require infant formula and baby food manufacturers to test their products at least once a month for the heavy metals lead, arsenic, cadmium, and mercury, and more PR
Cooley Continues Upward Trajectory in Chambers USA 2026 Rankings (10)
PALO ALTO, California, June 5 -- Cooley, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Cooley Continues Upward Trajectory in Chambers USA 2026 Rankings
Cooley has continued to strengthen its position in the Chambers USA 2026 guide, achieving expanded recognition for both its practices and lawyers. The firm is now ranked in 84 practice areas, with 173 lawyers recognized for excellence in their respective fields. Each year, Chambers & Partners conducts extensive research to provide detai more PR
Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine: 'Giant' of Veterinary Dentistry Sandra Manfra Marretta, D.V.M. '77, Honored With Salmon Award (10)
ITHACA, New York, June 5 -- Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine issued the following news:
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"Giant" of veterinary dentistry Sandra Manfra Marretta, D.V.M. '77, honored with Salmon award
For Sandra Manfra Marretta, D.V.M. '77, becoming a national authority on veterinary dentistry hadn't been her intended career path. "I wasn't necessarily drawn towards animal dentistry, I think it was drawn to me," Manfra-Marretta says.
However, fate had different plans. At a clinical staff more PR
Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine: Jumping Into the AI Revolution - Hooves, Paws and Fins First (10)
ITHACA, New York, June 5 -- Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine issued the following news:
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Jumping into the AI revolution -- hooves, paws and fins first
The College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) hosted the third annual Symposium on Artificial Intelligence in Veterinary Medicine (SAVY 3.0) this past weekend, May 29-31, 2026. This hybrid event welcomed experts from over 20 universities and companies from 28 states across the United States, and 13 countries worldwide. Conferen more PR
Courtyards Institute Urges Financial Crimes Enforcement Network to Enhance Whistleblower Rule Transparency (10)
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The Courtyards Institute, a research organization based in New York, NY, submitted a public comment letter to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) addressing concerns about proposed changes to whistleblower incentives and protections outlined in the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, RIN 1506-AB57. The letter critiques several key design features of the rule, warning that they could impede whistleblowers' ability to understand and contest agency decisions regarding more ST
Courtyards Institute Urges FinCEN to Add Waivers and Notifications to Whistleblower Award Deadline (10)
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The Courtyards Institute, headquartered in New York, NY, has submitted a public comment letter to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) addressing a critical design flaw in the agency's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on whistleblower incentives and protections. The letter focuses on the proposed 90-day deadline for whistleblowers to file award applications and highlights the absence of any provision allowing for exceptions or notifications to whistleblowers once more ST
Crowell & Moring Secures Top Rankings in Chambers USA 2026 (10)
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Crowell and Moring, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Crowell & Moring Secures Top Rankings in Chambers USA 2026
Crowell & Moring earned 92 individual rankings for 81 attorneys, as well as 48 national and statewide practice area rankings, in the Chambers USA 2026 guide. The Chambers guide ranks the country's top law firms and lawyers through in-depth research, client interviews, and feedback from attorneys at peer firms.
Crowell lawyers and practices are ran more PR
Delta and American Express Add More Travel Value to Delta SkyMiles Cards (10)
NEW YORK, June 4 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- American Express posted the following news release:
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Delta and American Express Add More Travel Value to Delta SkyMiles Cards
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NEW YORK -American Express(r) (NYSE: AXP) and Delta Air Lines(r) (NYSE: DAL) today introduced new travel benefits for eligible Delta SkyMiles(r) Card Members, along with refreshed Card designs across the full portfolio and welcome offers for new Card Members, adding more value with no increase to the annual more PR
Discovery Channel June Programming Highlights (10)
NEW YORK, June 4 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release:
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Discovery Channel June Programming Highlights
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Week of June 15, 2026
Monday, June 15
* "Contraband: Seized at the Border" New Season Debuts on Discovery Channel - 8pm ET/PT
* Across 7,500 miles of land, U.S. Customs and Border Protection is on the front lines of national security. Each year, officers seize billions of dollars' worth of smuggle more PR
DOT FAA Mandates Safety Checks for Airbus H160-B Emergency Life-Raft Locator Systems (10)
WASHINGTON, June 4 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has issued a final airworthiness directive requiring inspections and corrective actions for Airbus Helicopters, Marignane, France, model H160-B aircraft following reports involving emergency life-raft locator equipment. The directive addresses concerns about personal locator beacon batteries that were found fully discharged and reports that connecting ropes linking emergency life-raft systems to l more PR
DOT FAA Orders Inspections of Airbus Helicopters Fleet After Vibration Reports (10)
WASHINGTON, June 4 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has adopted a final airworthiness directive affecting all Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH, Donauworth, Germany, model MBB-BK 117 D-3 after reports linked in-flight vibrations to an improperly installed component within the rotor control system. The directive requires operators to conduct inspections of affected swashplates and perform corrective actions when necessary. The rule becomes effecti more PR
DOT FAA Orders Inspections of De Havilland DHC-8 Aircraft Over Cracked Barrel Nut Concerns (10)
WASHINGTON, June 4 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has adopted an airworthiness directive affecting all De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited, Calgary, model DHC-8 series airplanes after reports identified cracked barrel nuts in structural areas of the aircraft. The directive requires recurring inspections for cracking and corrosion, along with corrective actions when damage is found. The rule becomes effective July 9, 2026.
The agency said the more PR
DOT FAA Orders Safety Actions for Airbus H160-B Helicopters Equipped With Jettisonable Window System (10)
WASHINGTON, June 4 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has adopted an airworthiness directive requiring inspections, repairs, testing and modifications for Airbus Helicopters, Marignane, France, model H160-B aircraft which are equipped with a jettisonable window system installed under a supplemental type certificate. The rule follows reports of deficiencies involving components of the emergency window jettison system that could prevent the windows fro more PR
DOT FAA Proposes Airworthiness Directive for Gulfstream 200, Galaxy Aircraft (10)
WASHINGTON, June 5 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has proposed an airworthiness directive affecting all Gulfstream Aerospace LP, Savannah, Georgia, model Gulfstream 200 and Galaxy airplanes after determining that additional limitations are needed to address structural safety concerns.
The action stems from findings by the Civil Aviation Authority of Israel, which issued an airworthiness directive on Sept. 1, 2025, identifying the need for new or more PR
Duane Morris Attorneys and Practices Recognized in 2026 Chambers Guides (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 5 -- Duane Morris, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Duane Morris Attorneys and Practices Recognized in 2026 Chambers Guides
Duane Morris LLP is pleased to announce that it has been ranked in three Chambers and Partners regional guides of "leading lawyers for business" for 2026: Chambers USA, Chambers Global and Chambers Asia-Pacific.
Chambers USA
Practice Areas Honored
Nationwide
Bankruptcy/Restructuring: Highly Regarded
Cannabis
Cons more PR
Economic Optimism Slips While Company Confidence Holds Firm Amid Ongoing Uncertainty, AICPA and CIMA Survey Finds (10)
NEW YORK, June 5 (TNSrep) -- The American Institute of CPAs issued the following news release:
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Economic Optimism Slips While Company Confidence Holds Firm Amid Ongoing Uncertainty, AICPA and CIMA Survey Finds
* Hiring outlook remains stable.
* Company outlook improves to 47% from 41%.
* Economic optimism up to 39% from 28%. Economic conditions top concern. Inflation concerns slip.
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Business executive sentiment reflects a growing divide between macroeconomic concerns and own-company more PR
ElectrifyNY Coalition: NYS Budget Raises Need for Clean Air Protections (10)
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 5 -- Earthjustice posted the following news release:
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ElectrifyNY Coalition: NYS Budget Raises Need for Clean Air Protections
The Clean Deliveries Act S.1180C/ A.3575C is a business-friendly, flexible program that reduces toxic air pollution and protects New York families
Albany, N.Y. -- The New York State FY2027 budget rolled back key public health protections and emission reduction mandates of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA), more PR
Embedded series 'We Keep Us Safe' investigates teen's killing in 2020 Black Lives Matter protests (10)
WASHINGTON, June 4 [Category: BizMedia] -- NPR [National Public Radio] posted the following news release:
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Embedded series 'We Keep Us Safe' investigates teen's killing in 2020 Black Lives Matter protests
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JUNE 4, 2026 -SEATTLE, WA.: NPR's award-winning audio documentary podcast Embedded is partnering with The Seattle Times and KUOW to launch We Keep Us Safe, a new series investigating the unsolved homicide of Antonio Mays Jr. The 16-year-old Black teenager was shot and killed inside S more PR
Ember Ignites Delaware North's Next Chapter in Digital Gaming With New Jersey Launch (10)
BUFFALO, New York, June 4 [Category: BizTravel] -- Delaware North issued the following news release:
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Ember Ignites Delaware North's Next Chapter in Digital Gaming With New Jersey Launch
Delaware North, a global hospitality and entertainment company with a portfolio of casinos and other gaming venues, today announced the launch of Ember Casino in New Jersey, marking the first phase of a broader rebrand of the company's gaming business under a unified brand identity.
The New Jersey debu more PR
Emily Blunt is WSJ. Magazine's May/June Cover Star (10)
NEW YORK, June 4 [Category: BizMedia] -- Dow Jones, a provider of news and business information, posted the following news release:
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Emily Blunt is WSJ. Magazine's May/June Cover Star
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Acclaimed actress Emily Blunt is WSJ. Magazine's May/June cover star. In an interview with WSJ's Lane Florsheim, Blunt spoke about her new slate of blockbusters, from watching hours of UFO testimonies for Steven Spielberg's Disclosure Day to stepping back into high heels for The Devil Wears Prada 2. Blun more PR
Environmental Defense Fund: Delaying 'Tier 4' Pollution Standards Would Cost Hundreds of Lives, Billions of Dollars (10)
NEW YORK, June 4 -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release on June 3, 2026:
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Delaying "Tier 4" pollution standards would cost hundreds of lives, billions of dollars
EDF expert argues for life-saving vehicle pollution protections at EPA hearing today
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A Trump EPA proposal to delay protections against air pollution from cars, SUVs, and passenger trucks would cause hundreds of early deaths and cost Americans billions of dollars in health harms according to an En more PR
EPA Marks 500 Days of Trump Administration with Another 100 Top Environmental Actions (10)
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA Marks 500 Days of Trump Administration with Another 100 Top Environmental Actions
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Administrator Zeldin Highlights Another Tranche of Environmental Victories as EPA Continues Powering the Great American Comeback
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin announced 100 additional pro-environmental actions completed since the Trump EPA's one-yea more PR
EPA Opens Comment Period on Chemical Submissions Under Toxic Substances Control Act Review Program (10)
WASHINGTON, June 5 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced receipt of a broad range of chemical submissions under the Toxic Substances Control Act and is seeking public comment on materials reviewed during a reporting period covering January 2026. The notice outlines chemical applications, manufacturing notifications, biotechnology-related submissions and testing information that have completed initial screening requirements and entered various stages of agency review.
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Extension Outreach Guides Rootstock Selection and Tree Decline Diagnosis (10)
ITHACA, New York, June 4 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news:
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Extension Outreach Guides Rootstock Selection and Tree Decline Diagnosis
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Winter freeze events can damage apple tree vascular tissues, leading to decline, reduced productivity, and economic loss. Growers have reported unexplained tree weakening but often lack clear guidance on how rootstock cold hardiness contributes to these issues. Research-based information is need more PR
FAQ: Why we support the "364 Day Misdemeanor" Bill, S-2047 and H-7198 (10)
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, June 4 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island posted the following fact sheet:
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FAQ: Why we support the "364 Day Misdemeanor" Bill, S-2047 and H-7198
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What will the bill do?
The bill would amend Rhode Island law to reduce the maximum prison sentence for misdemeanor offenses by one day, from one year to 364 days.
How would this small change protect immigrant Rhode Island residents from deportation for minor offenses?
The more PR
FERC Order 2222 Tracker Highlights DER Policy Moves (10)
WASHINGTON, June 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The report 'FERC Order 2222 & DER Policy and Implementation Report' was issued in May 2025 by the FERC2222.org/CUSLN policy tracker team, though the authors are not listed in the text provided. It summarizes recent developments in distributed energy resource policy, virtual power plants, and FERC Order 2222 implementation.
The report says PJM received approval for its third compliance filing on May 1, 2025, including a proposed delay of Order 2222 implementation more PR
Fisher Phillips Earns Top Rankings in 2026 Edition of Chambers USA (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 5 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Fisher Phillips Earns Top Rankings in 2026 Edition of Chambers USA
Fisher Phillips, an international labor and employment law firm representing employers, earned top rankings in the 2026 edition of Chambers USA. The firm is now ranked in 27 practice areas and has 76 individual lawyer rankings, reflecting continued growth in recognition from last year.
The firm improved its rank to Band 1 in Labor and Em more PR
Five University of Richmond Graduates Awarded Scholarships to Study at Oxford (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 4 -- The University of Richmond issued the following news release:
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Five University of Richmond Graduates Awarded Scholarships to Study at Oxford
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Five recent graduates from the University of Richmond's Jepson School of Leadership Studies have been awarded full scholarships to pursue master's programs at the University of Oxford.
Philanthropists Robert S. Jepson Jr. and Alice Andrews Jepson created the Jepson Scholars Foundation in 2019 to provide scholarship more PR
FOLLOWING THEIR PUSH, SCHUMER AND RYAN ANNOUNCE TRUMP ADMIN IS ONCE AGAIN MOVING FORWARD WITH $28 MILLION IN FED FUNDING FOR RHINECLIFF TRAIN STATION UPGRADES & REPAIRS (10)
WASHINGTON, June 4 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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FOLLOWING THEIR PUSH, SCHUMER AND RYAN ANNOUNCE TRUMP ADMIN IS ONCE AGAIN MOVING FORWARD WITH $28 MILLION IN FED FUNDING FOR RHINECLIFF TRAIN STATION UPGRADES & REPAIRS
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Schumer And Ryan Forced End To Federal Delays After Trump Admin Derailed $28M Grant For Rhinecliff Station Upgrades Without Explanation
Schumer, In 2020, Personally Visited Rhinecliff Station - One more PR
Food Network Fires up July With Four All-New Series, One Brand New Tournament and a Fan-Favorite Return (10)
NEW YORK, June 4 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release:
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Food Network Fires up July With Four All-New Series, One Brand New Tournament and a Fan-Favorite Return
The BBQ charcoals will be glowing, engines will be revving, and the drama will be scorching this July on Food Network where new and returning series will combine for the network's hottest summer yet. Guy' Grocery Games features a new Global Games tourn more PR
Forty-One Foley Hoag Attorneys Receive Chambers USA 2026 Rankings, Representing All Four U.S. Offices (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 5 -- Foley Hoag, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Forty-One Foley Hoag Attorneys Receive Chambers USA 2026 Rankings, Representing all Four U.S. Offices
Twenty-one Practices Highlighted, Including Band 1 in Environment and Elite recognition in International Arbitration
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Foley Hoag is a top-ranked firm in the 2026 edition of Chambers USA, receiving recognition across industries and practices representing all four U.S. offices.
The firm rankings includ more PR
Foundation for Economic Education Posts Commentary: Fires Destroyed Thousands of Homes in LA (10)
DETROIT, Michigan, June 5 -- The Foundation for Economic Education posted the following commentary by Yale law student Rachel Chiu:
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Fires Destroyed Thousands of Homes in LA
The mayoral race spotlights how hard it is to rebuild.
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Pending the results of this week's Los Angeles mayoral primary, incumbent Mayor Karen Bass will face off against former reality TV star Spencer Pratt or City Councilwoman Nithya Raman in the general election this November.
Except for New York City, very few more PR
Generative AI Market Poised to Reach $2.3 Trillion by 2032 as Agentic Systems Proliferate and Infrastructure Demand Surges, According to Bloomberg Intelligence (10)
NEW YORK, June 5 (TNSxrep) -- Bloomberg issued the following news:
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Generative AI Market Poised to Reach $2.3 Trillion by 2032 as Agentic Systems Proliferate and Infrastructure Demand Surges, According to Bloomberg Intelligence
New research from Bloomberg Intelligence (BI) finds that generative AI is poised to be a $2.3 trillion market by 2032, representing 22% of total technology spending across hardware, software, services and adjacent categories, as agentic systems move from experimen more PR
Gillibrand, Schumer, Ryan Urge USDA To Approve Disaster Aid For New York Fruit And Specialty Crop Growers After Devastating Spring Frost (10)
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Gillibrand, Schumer, Ryan Urge USDA To Approve Disaster Aid For New York Fruit And Specialty Crop Growers After Devastating Spring Frost
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U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), along with Democratic Leader Charles Schumer (D-NY) and Representative Pat Ryan (D-NY-18), urged Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins to approve federal aid for New York fruit and specialty crop growers facing mass more PR
Go New York Go: Governor Hochul Directs State Landmarks to Illuminate Orange and Blue as New Yorkers Continue to Cheer on the New York Knicks Through the NBA Finals (10)
ALBANY, New York, June 4 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Go New York Go: Governor Hochul Directs State Landmarks to Illuminate Orange and Blue as New Yorkers Continue to Cheer on the New York Knicks Through the NBA Finals
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Governor Kathy Hochul directed 15 New York State landmarks to illuminate in orange and blue this evening, Thursday, June 4, in celebration of the New York Knicks Game 1 NBA finals victory against the San Antonio Spurs.
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Gov. Hochul Must Sign One-Year AI/Crypto Data Center Moratorium Passed by Legislature (10)
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The Food and Water Watch posted the following news release on June 4, 2026:
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Gov. Hochul Must Sign One-Year AI/Crypto Data Center Moratorium Passed by Legislature
"Hochul has an opportunity to demonstrate concern for affordability and listen to public opinion rather than corporate lobbyists."
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Today the New York state legislature will almost certainly pass legislation to enact a one-year moratorium on the construction of new hyperscale data centers. If signed by more PR
Governor Hochul Announces $161 Million Available for New York State Artists, Arts and Culture Organizations (10)
ALBANY, New York, June 4 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Governor Hochul Announces $161 Million Available for New York State Artists, Arts and Culture Organizations
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Governor Kathy Hochul today announced $161 million in grant funding for New York State artists and nonprofit arts and culture organizations in FY2027, with applications now available for the first round of funding, totaling $81 million. The second round of applications for Capital Proj more PR
Governor Hochul Announces 28 Appointments to New York State Court of Claims and Supreme Court (10)
ALBANY, New York, June 4 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Governor Hochul Announces 28 Appointments to New York State Court of Claims and Supreme Court
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Governor Kathy Hochul today announced 28 judicial appointments, consisting of seven new judges on the Court of Claims, seventeen appointments to new terms of sitting judges of the Court of Claims and four interim Justices of the Supreme Court.
"Our judicial system works best when we have talented, more PR
Governor Hochul Announces Opening of $32 Million Residential Addiction Treatment Facility on Wards Island (10)
ALBANY, New York, June 4 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Governor Hochul Announces Opening of $32 Million Residential Addiction Treatment Facility on Wards Island
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Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the opening of the Kate Rothko Center for Recovery, a newly constructed $32 million residential addiction treatment facility operated by Odyssey House on Wards Island in New York City. The 60-bed facility will serve adult men with opioid use disorder more PR
Governor Hochul Announces Start of $39.7 Million Pavement Improvement on I-95 in Westchester County (10)
ALBANY, New York, June 4 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Governor Hochul Announces Start of $39.7 Million Pavement Improvement on I-95 in Westchester County
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Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the start of a $39.7 million pavement improvement project on the New England Thruway (I-95) between Mamaroneck and Rye in Westchester County. The project includes repairs and resurfacing within the heavily traveled corridor used by an average of approximat more PR
Grambling State Technology Leaders Join National Discussions on AI, Workforce Readiness, and Digital Innovation (10)
GRAMBLING, Louisiana, June 5 -- Grambling State University issued the following news:
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Grambling State Technology Leaders Join National Discussions on AI, Workforce Readiness, and Digital Innovation
Grambling State University technology leaders recently contributed to national discussions focused on artificial intelligence, career readiness, workforce transformation, digital innovation, and the future of student success through engagements at the 2026 MS-CC Annual Meeting in New Orleans more PR
Greenberg Traurig Represents SL Green in Joint Venture for 346 Madison Avenue Development (10)
MIAMI, Florida, June 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Greenberg Traurig Represents SL Green in Joint Venture for 346 Madison Avenue Development
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NEW YORK - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP advised longstanding client SL Green Realty Corp. in connection with the sale of a 49% joint venture interest in the development of 346 Madison Avenue at a gross valuation of $175 million. SL Green will retain a 51% interest in the more PR
Groups File Federal Lawsuit Over Tennessee's New Extreme Anti-Immigrant Law (10)
NEW YORK, June 4 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., posted the following news release:
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Groups File Federal Lawsuit Over Tennessee's New Extreme Anti-Immigrant Law
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. -The American Civil Liberties Union, ACLU of Tennessee, and National Immigration Law Center filed a federal class-action lawsuit today challeng more PR
Haynes Boone Sets New Firm Record in Chambers USA 2026 Rankings (10)
DALLAS, Texas, June 5 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Haynes Boone Sets New Firm Record in Chambers USA 2026 Rankings
Chambers and Partners, in its 2026 edition of Chambers USA, ranked Haynes Boone among the nation's leading law firms as the firm achieved record results with 111 lawyers and 44 practice rankings. This year represents the firm's strongest performance to date and highlights its continued growth, with 15 lawyers ranked Band 1 and three ne more PR
Hearing Wrap Up: Rampant Fraud in Medicaid Waiver Program (10)
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, posted the following news release on June 3, 2026:
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Hearing Wrap Up: Rampant Fraud in Medicaid Waiver Program
The Task Force on Defending Constitutional Rights and Exposing Institutional Abuses held its first hearing today titled "Universal Basic Fraud: Vulnerabilities in Medicaid Waiver Programs." During the hearing, members examined fraud in Ohio's Medicaid Home and Comm more PR
Hearst Magazines President Elected News/Media Alliance Board of Directors Chair (10)
VIENNA, Virginia, June 4 [Category: Media] -- The News/Media Alliance issued the following news release:
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Hearst Magazines President Elected News/Media Alliance Board of Directors Chair
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Arlington, VA - The News/Media Alliance (NMA) has elected Debi Chirichella, President of Hearst Magazines, as its Board of Directors chair. Chirichella succeeds Tony Hunter, Chairman and CEO of McClatchy.
"Debi has played an integral role in the News/Media Alliance's success as Vice Chair of the Boar more PR
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Recognized for Excellence in Chambers USA 2026 (10)
NEW YORK, June 5 -- Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer recognized for excellence in Chambers USA 2026
Chambers USA has recognized Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer across 25 practice categories and ranked 50 individuals as part of its 2026 guide. This reflects the strength of our teams and our high-caliber, complex work on behalf of clients across the US market.
The firm achieved nine Band 1 practice rankings across Ne more PR
Hofstra University: Praise for Phyllis Zagano's New Work on Women Deacons - 'This Book is Essential Reading' (10)
HEMPSTEAD, New York, June 5 -- Hofstra University issued the following news:
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Praise for Phyllis Zagano's New Work on Women Deacons: "This Book is Essential Reading"
Ginny Greenberg
The website, Flashes of Insight, praised The Vatican and Women Deacons, the latest book by Dr. Phyllis Zagano, senior research associate in the Department of Religion. "For those wishing to follow the frequently fluctuating and capricious relationship between the Vatican and the position of women in the Chur more PR
Holland & Knight Ranks Among Nation's Leading Law Firms in Chambers USA 2026 (10)
MIAMI, Florida, June 5 -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Holland & Knight Ranks Among Nation's Leading Law Firms in Chambers USA 2026
Holland & Knight has 297 attorneys recognized as preeminent practitioners in the 2026 edition of Chambers USA - America's Leading Lawyers for Business. In addition, the respected legal guide named Holland & Knight a leading law firm in 133 practice categories across the nation and regionally.
Chambers and Partners has more PR
Houlihan Lokey Expands GP-Led Secondaries Capabilities Into Real Estate With Senior Hire in Capital Solutions Group (10)
LOS ANGELES, California, June 5 -- Houlihan Lokey, an investment bank, issued the following news release on June 4, 2026:
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Houlihan Lokey Expands GP-Led Secondaries Capabilities Into Real Estate With Senior Hire in Capital Solutions Group
Bodo Krug von Nidda Joins as a Managing Director
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NEW YORK -- Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE:HLI), the global investment bank, announced today that Bodo Krug von Nidda has joined the firm as a Managing Director in its Capital Solutions Group. Mr. Krug vo more PR
House Administration Hearing With Architect of the Capitol Focused on Rayburn Construction Project (10)
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, ranking member of the House Administration Committee, issued the following news release on June 4, 2026:
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House Administration Hearing with Architect of the Capitol Focused on Rayburn Construction Project
Today, Rep. Joe Morelle (NY-25), the top Democrat on the Committee on House Administration, stressed the importance of adequate funding for the Architect of the Capitol and proper planning to avoid a "catastrophic system failure" in more PR
House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks Delivers Opening Statement at Rubio's Budget Hearing at HFAC (10)
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks Delivers Opening Statement at Rubio's Budget Hearing at HFAC
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Washington, D.C. - Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today delivered the following remarks during the full committee hearing with Secretary Rubio on the Department of State's FY 2027 Budget Request:
"Secretary Rubio, thank you for being more PR
House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks Issues Statement on Passage of Iran War Powers Resolution (10)
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks Issues Statement on Passage of Iran War Powers Resolution
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Washington, D.C. \- Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today issued a statement following the passage of his War Powers Resolution terminating U.S. hostilities against Iran:
"The passage of my War Powers Resolution is a significant biparti more PR
House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks Issues Statement on Passage of Iran War Powers Resolution (10)
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks Issues Statement on Passage of Iran War Powers Resolution
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Washington, D.C. - Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today issued a statement following the passage of his War Powers Resolution terminating U.S. hostilities against Iran:
"The passage of my War Powers Resolution is a significant bipartis more PR
Hughes Hubbard Achieves High Rankings in Chambers USA 2026 Guide (10)
NEW YORK, June 5 -- Hughes Hubbard and Reed, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Hughes Hubbard Achieves High Rankings in Chambers USA 2026 Guide
Highlights
* Rankings across key practice areas including corporate, finance, litigation and restructuring.
* Nationwide rankings in FCPA, product liability and aviation finance.
* Individual lawyers recognized in litigation, restructuring, arbitration, tax and transactional practices.
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Hughes Hubbard has been recognized in the 2026 e more PR
Human Rights Watch Mourns the Passing of Carola Frediani (10)
NEW YORK, June 4 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news:
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Human Rights Watch Mourns the Passing of Carola Frediani
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Human Rights Watch is deeply saddened by the death on June 3, 2026, of Carola Frediani at the age of 51 following a long illness. Carola was an information and security technologist at Human Rights Watch and a longtime journalist. She was regarded as an authoritative voice on the relationship between technology, security, and digital rig more PR
IBM and Google Cloud Announce Strategic Partnership to Scale AI with Human Expertise and AI-Powered Delivery (10)
ARMONK, New York, June 4 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- IBM issued the following news release:
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IBM and Google Cloud Announce Strategic Partnership to Scale AI with Human Expertise and AI-Powered Delivery
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ARMONK, N.Y. and SUNNYVALE, Calif., June 4, 2026 - IBM (NYSE: IBM ) and Google Cloud today announced the launch of a new Google Cloud Practice, designed to help organizations more quickly scale AI into production and modernize core systems. The new practice combines IBM's deep more PR
Ice Miller Announces Top National Rankings in Chambers USA 2026 (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 5 -- Ice Miller, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Ice Miller Announces Top National Rankings in Chambers USA 2026
Firm earned 13 practice areas and 40 attorney recognitions in latest guide.
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Ice Miller LLP is pleased to announce that we have achieved 53 national, statewide and regional practice area rankings in the latest edition of Chambers USA, released today, an increase of six rankings overall and nine additional Band 1 rankings.
This ye more PR
ICYMI: Rep. Gillen Joins Bipartisan Coalition on Dignity Act, Supporting Construction Industry to Lower Housing Costs (10)
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Laura Gillen, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Rep. Gillen Joins Bipartisan Coalition on Dignity Act, Supporting Construction Industry to Lower Housing Costs
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Watch Rep. Gillen's Full Remarks HERE (link is external).
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) joined a bipartisan group of lawmakers, the American Business Immigration Coalition (ABIC) Action and the Structural Building Components Association (SBCA), to hig more PR
In Senate Floor Speech, Durbin Calls for Opposition to FISA Section 702 Reauthorization Without Serious Reforms (10)
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on June 3, 2026:
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In Senate Floor Speech, Durbin Calls For Opposition To FISA Section 702 Reauthorization Without Serious Reforms
In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, called on his Senate colleagues to support serious reforms to Section 702 of the Foreign more PR
International Conference at Auschwitz-Birkenau to Strengthen the Response to Antisemitism and Antigypsyism in Central Europe (10)
NEW YORK, June 4 [Category: Sociological] -- The Counter Extremism Project issued the following news release:
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International Conference at Auschwitz-Birkenau to Strengthen the Response to Antisemitism and Antigypsyism in Central Europe
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The Visegrad organisations behind project TRACE will gather with experts on antisemitism, antigypsyism at the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial site on 10-11 June 2026 to strengthen the shared response to these challenges across Central Europe.
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ITC Opens Investigation Into Energy Drink Trademark Complaint (10)
WASHINGTON, June 4 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission has instituted an investigation into allegations that imported energy drinks and related labeling and packaging infringe trademarks owned by Monster Energy Corp., Corona, California.
The investigation, launched on June 1, 2026, stems from a complaint filed on April 17, 2026, and supplemented on May 21, 2026, by Monster Energy Co. The complaint alleges violations of Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 involving the importation, s more PR
JOINT LEADERSHIP STATEMENT ON LEBANON WAR POWERS RESOLUTION (10)
WASHINGTON, June 4 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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JOINT LEADERSHIP STATEMENT ON LEBANON WAR POWERS RESOLUTION
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Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark and Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar released the following statement:
We stand with the Lebanese people, the government of Lebanon and the Lebanese Armed Forces in their efforts to live peacefully and defeat Hezbollah, a violent terrorist o more PR
JOINT LEADERSHIP STATEMENT ON LEBANON WAR POWERS RESOLUTION (10)
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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JOINT LEADERSHIP STATEMENT ON LEBANON WAR POWERS RESOLUTION
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Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark and Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar released the following statement:
We stand with the Lebanese people, the government of Lebanon and the Lebanese Armed Forces in their efforts to live peacefully and defeat Hezbollah, a violent terrorist organization that is a swor more PR
K&L Gates Receives Nearly 235 Firm, Individual Rankings in 2026 Chambers USA Guide (10)
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 5 -- K&L Gates, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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K&L Gates Receives Nearly 235 Firm, Individual Rankings in 2026 Chambers USA Guide
Chambers and Partners has ranked K&L Gates LLP and its lawyers across the United States as leaders in their respective practice areas in the 2026 edition of its Chambers USA guide. This includes nearly 75 practice rankings for the firm, including 19 nationwide, and 160 lawyer recognitions.
Published annually, th more PR
LAVERNE COX, AMY ADAMS, QUESTLOVE, JODIE TURNER-SMITH AND COLMAN DOMINGO HEADLINE GUEST LINEUP FOR THE WEEK OF JUNE 8-12 ON 'LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK' (10)
BURBANK, California, June 4 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release:
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LAVERNE COX, AMY ADAMS, QUESTLOVE, JODIE TURNER-SMITH AND COLMAN DOMINGO HEADLINE GUEST LINEUP FOR THE WEEK OF JUNE 8-12 ON 'LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK'
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Nationally syndicated morning talk show "Live with Kelly and Mark" announces the lineup of guests appearing on the show the week of June 1-5.
Monday, June 8 - LAVERNE COX swings by for a chat about her book, a more PR
Lawler Introduces Legislation to Improve VA Online Access, Prevent Fraud Against Veterans (10)
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release:
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Lawler Introduces Legislation to Improve VA Online Access, Prevent Fraud Against Veterans
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Washington, D.C. - 6/4/26... Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) introduced the Veterans Electronic Trust and Records Act (VETRA Act), legislation directing the Department of Veterans Affairs to establish a pilot program to modernize its digital identity proofing and authentication systems. Chairman Mike Bo more PR
LDF and Lambda Legal File Amicus Brief on Behalf of Secure Families Initiative and PFLAG National in Support of Students Challenging Censorship in Department of Defense Schools (10)
NEW YORK, June 4 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news:
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LDF and Lambda Legal File Amicus Brief on Behalf of Secure Families Initiative and PFLAG National in Support of Students Challenging Censorship in Department of Defense Schools
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Yesterday evening, the Legal Defense Fund (LDF) and Lambda Legal filed an amicus brief on behalf of Secure Families Initiative and PFLAG National in support of student plaintiffs in E.K. v. Departm more PR
LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: "TODD BLANCHE IS NOT QUALIFIED TO BE THE UNITED STATES ATTORNEY GENERAL" (10)
WASHINGTON, June 3 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: "TODD BLANCHE IS NOT QUALIFIED TO BE THE UNITED STATES ATTORNEY GENERAL"
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW's The Last Word, where he made clear that Donald Trump and sycophantic Republicans failed the American people with their reckless and unpopular war of choice, but Democrats successfully passed a War Powers more PR
LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: "TODD BLANCHE IS NOT QUALIFIED TO BE THE UNITED STATES ATTORNEY GENERAL" (10)
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: "TODD BLANCHE IS NOT QUALIFIED TO BE THE UNITED STATES ATTORNEY GENERAL"
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW's The Last Word, where he made clear that Donald Trump and sycophantic Republicans failed the American people with their reckless and unpopular war of choice, which is why Democrats successfully passed a War Powers Resolution to ho more PR
LOST JAPANESE "HELLSHIP" HOFUKU MARU FOUND IN THE PHILIPPINES - JOSH GATES AND TEAM MAKE HISTORIC WWII DISCOVERY (10)
NEW YORK, June 4 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release:
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LOST JAPANESE "HELLSHIP" HOFUKU MARU FOUND IN THE PHILIPPINES - JOSH GATES AND TEAM MAKE HISTORIC WWII DISCOVERY
LOST JAPANESE "HELLSHIP" HOFUKU MARU FOUND IN THE PHILIPPINES - JOSH GATES AND TEAM MAKE HISTORIC WWII DISCOVERY
WITH MORE THAN 1,000 ALLIED PRISONERS OF WAR ABOARD, THE WRECK MARKS ONE OF THE LARGEST PREVIOUSLY UNDISCOVERED RESTING PLACES OF more PR
Marketing Student Completes Internships with Award-Winning Advertising Agency (10)
COMMERCE, Texas, June 4 -- East Texas A&M University (formerly the Texas A&M University Commerce campus) issued the following news release:
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Marketing Student Completes Internships with Award-Winning Advertising Agency
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East Texas A&M University student Lilium Fitzgerald is proving that the best brand strategy isn't just about numbers-it's about people. Fitzgerald, a third-year marketing major, recently completed spring and summer internships with Dieste Inc., an award-winning advertis more PR
Mayer Brown Earns Top Rankings in Chambers USA 2026 (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 5 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Mayer Brown earns top rankings in Chambers USA 2026
Mayer Brown has been recognized in the 2026 edition of Chambers USA, across 110 practice categories, including 191 lawyer rankings and nine Band One nationwide rankings:
- Capital Markets: Securitization: ABS
- Capital Markets: Securitization: RMBS
- Capital Markets: Structured Products
- Financial Services Regulation: Consumer more PR
McGuireWoods Earns Top Rankings in Chambers USA's 2026 Leading Lawyers Guide (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 5 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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McGuireWoods Earns Top Rankings in Chambers USA's 2026 Leading Lawyers Guide
Chambers and Partners recognized McGuireWoods lawyers 171 times and firm practice areas 88 times in the 2026 edition of the Chambers USA guide.
The firm earned 27 nationwide practice rankings, including Band 1 rankings - Chambers' highest - in Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation), Public Finance and Bankruptcy/R more PR
Media Advisory: Fruit Belt Clean-A-Thon planned for Friday morning (10)
BUFFALO, New York, June 4 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release:
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Media Advisory: Fruit Belt Clean-A-Thon planned for Friday morning
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The event, now in its 26th year, is led by UB's Center for Urban Studies, Buffalo Public Schools, the City of Buffalo and others
By Ellen Goldbaum
BUFFALO, N.Y. - The University at Buffalo's Center for Urban Studies, in partnership with Buffalo Public School #37 MJD Futures Preparatory Academy, more PR
Meeks Issues Statement Following Rubio Testimony Before HFAC (10)
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on June 3, 2026:
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Meeks Issues Statement Following Rubio Testimony Before HFAC
Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today issued a statement following Secretary Marco Rubio's testimony before the full committee on the Department of State's FY 2027 Budget Request:
"Secretary Rubio dismissed Congre more PR
Meeks Issues Statement on Passage of Iran War Powers Resolution (10)
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on June 3, 2026:
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Meeks Issues Statement on Passage of Iran War Powers Resolution
Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today issued a statement following the passage of his War Powers Resolution terminating U.S. hostilities against Iran:
"The passage of my War Powers Resolution is a significant b more PR
Merrill Advisors and Teams Earn Recognition Across Three 2026 Barron's Lists (10)
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, June 4 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release:
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Merrill Advisors and Teams Earn Recognition Across Three 2026 Barron's Lists
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Key points
* 126 Merrill advisors recognized on the 2026 Barron's Top 250 Private Wealth Management Teams list
* 24 Merrill institutional consultants recognized on the 2026 Barron's Top 100 Institutional Consulting Teams list
* 20 Merrill advisors recognized o more PR
Moore, Goldman Introduce Legislation to Launch Federal Investigation into Impact of Widespread Sports Betting (10)
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Blake Moore, R-Utah, issued the following news release:
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Moore, Goldman Introduce Legislation to Launch Federal Investigation into Impact of Widespread Sports Betting
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Representatives Blake Moore (R-UT) and Dan Goldman (D-NY) introduced the bipartisan Gambling Disorder Health Study Act to direct the federal government to conduct a comprehensive, multi-year investigation into the causes, development, and long-term effects of gambling disorder more PR
MURKOWSKI, SCHATZ HOLD LEGISLATIVE HEARING ON BILLS RELATED TO TRIBAL LAND TRANSFERS AND SETTLEMENTS (10)
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, chairwoman of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on June 4, 2026:
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MURKOWSKI, SCHATZ HOLD LEGISLATIVE HEARING ON BILLS RELATED TO TRIBAL LAND TRANSFERS AND SETTLEMENTS
U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, and U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai'i), Vice Chairman of the Committee, held a legislative hearing to receive testimony on the following bil more PR
N.C. A&T Journalism Faculty Leader Selected for 2026 Scripps Howard Leadership Academy (10)
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, June 4 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University posted the following news:
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N.C. A&T Journalism Faculty Leader Selected for 2026 Scripps Howard Leadership Academy
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EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (June 4, 2026) - A senior faculty leader at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has been selected for the 2026 cohort of The Scripps Howard Leadership Academy at Syracuse University, a weeklong immersive training program designed to more PR
N.Y. Comptroller: 'Annual Update: Metropolitan Transportation Authority's Debt Profile' (10)
ALBANY, New York, June 4 (TNSLprt) -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following report in May 2026 entitled "Annual Update: Metropolitan Transportation Authority's Debt Profile."
Here are excerpts:
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Introduction
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has made notable progress in advancing its capital programs this year amid lingering federal uncertainty over available funds. Recently, the Authority secured several key revenue sources that strengthened t more PR
N.Y. Comptroller: 'Performance of Industrial Development Agencies in New York State - 2026 Annual Report' (10)
ALBANY, New York, June 4 (TNSLprt) -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following report in May 2026 entitled "Performance of Industrial Development Agencies in New York State - 2026 Annual Report."
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In 1969, the New York State Legislature authorized local governments to establish Industrial Development Agencies (IDAs) to support economic development in the state.1 An IDA is a type of public benefit corporation that offers financial incentives to more PR
N.Y. State Comptroller Audit: Eaton No. 1 Fire District - Audit Follow-Up (10)
ALBANY, New York, June 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (2024M-4-F) on May 29, 2026, entitled "Eaton No. 1 Fire District - Audit Follow-Up."
Here are excerpts:
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Purpose of Review
The purpose of our review was to assess the Eaton No. 1 Fire District's (District) progress, as of December 2025, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report Eaton No. 1 Fire District - Board Oversight (2024M-4), released in May 2024.
The more PR
N.Y. State Comptroller Audit: Machias Fire District - Financial Operations (10)
ALBANY, New York, June 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (2026M-14) on Mau 29, 2026, entitled "Machias Fire District - Financial Operations."
Here are excerpts:
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Audit Objective
Did the Machias Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) and Treasurer properly manage the District's financial operations?
Audit Period
January 1, 2024 - May 31, 2025.
We extended the audit period back to fiscal year 2023 to revi more PR
N.Y. State Comptroller Audit: Rushville Hose Company, Inc. - Financial Oversight (10)
ALBANY, New York, June 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (2026M-16) on May 22, 2026, entitled "Rushville Hose Company, Inc. - Financial Oversight."
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Audit Objective
Did the Rushville Hose Company, Inc. (Company) Board of Trustees (Board) and membership provide adequate oversight of financial operations?
Audit Period
January 1, 2024 - January 5, 2026
Understanding the Audit Area
The Board and membership mu more PR
N.Y. State Comptroller Audit: Tioga Fire District - Audit Follow-Up (10)
ALBANY, New York, June 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (2022M-170-F) on May 22, 2026, entitled "Tioga Fire District - Audit Follow-Up."
Here are excerpts:
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Purpose of Review
The purpose of our review was to assess the Tioga Fire District's (District) progress, as of January 2026, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report Tioga Fire District - Board Oversight (2022M-170), released in January 2023.
The audit dete more PR
N.Y. State Comptroller Audit: Town of Butternuts - Transparency of Fiscal Activities (10)
ALBANY, New York, June 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (S9-25-24) on May 29, 2026, entitled "Town of Butternuts - Transparency of Fiscal Activities."
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Audit Objective
Did the Town of Butternuts (Town) Board (Board) conduct or provide for an annual audit of the Town Supervisor's (Supervisor) financial records and reports, and did the Supervisor file the Annual Financial Report (AFR) with the Office of the St more PR
N.Y. State Comptroller Audit: Town of Middlesex - Board Oversight - Code Enforcement Revenues (10)
ALBANY, New York, June 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (2026M-4) on May 29, 2026, entitled "Town of Middlesex - Board Oversight - Code Enforcement Revenues."
Here are excerpts:
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Audit Objective
Did the Town of Middlesex (Town) Town Board (Board) ensure that code enforcement revenues were accurately billed, collected, deposited, recorded and reported?
Audit Period
January 1, 2015 - December 12, 2025
Understanding the Audit more PR
National Center for Health Statistics: 'Parkinson Disease Mortality Among Adults Age 65 and Older: United States, 2024' (10)
WASHINGTON, June 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the following data brief (No. 563) in June 2026 entitled "Parkinson Disease Mortality Among Adults Age 65 and Older: United States, 2024" under the National Center for Health Statistics.
Here are excerpts:
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Key findings
Data from the National Vital Statistics System
* In 2024, the age-adjusted Parkinson disease death rate for adults age 65 and older was 72 more PR
Nationwide-supported California Savings Plus and New York State Deferred Compensation Plan recognized as 2026 Plan Sponsor of the Year finalists (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 4 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Nationwide Mutual Insurance issued the following news:
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Nationwide-supported California Savings Plus and New York State Deferred Compensation Plan recognized as 2026 Plan Sponsor of the Year finalists
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A pair of plan sponsors supported by Nationwide Retirement Solutions and three of the company's associates were among those honored at the PLANSPONSOR Excellence in Retirement Awards dinner, presented during the 2026 PLANSPONSOR National more PR
NBCUniversal News Group Celebrates America's 250th with 6 Hours of Exclusive Sail4th 250 Coverage from New York Harbor this 4th of July (10)
NEW YORK, June 4 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news:
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NBCUniversal News Group Celebrates America's 250th with 6 Hours of Exclusive Sail4th 250 Coverage from New York Harbor this 4th of July
'America's 250' special from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET to present largest maritime and aerial gathering in U.S. history live on NBC, Telemundo, NBC News NOW and Peacock; 'TODAY's' Savannah Guthrie and Craig Melvin to lead English-language coverage, Telem more PR
New York Power Authority Conducts Annual Emergency Action Plan Review for Blenheim-Gilboa Power Project (10)
WHITE PLAINS, New York, June 5 -- The New York State Power Authority issued the following news release:
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New York Power Authority Conducts Annual Emergency Action Plan Review for Blenheim-Gilboa Power Project
GILBOA, N.Y.--The New York Power Authority (NYPA) yesterday hosted its annual Emergency Action Plan (EAP) meeting for the Blenheim-Gilboa (B-G) Pumped Storage Project. Local stakeholders including first responders and officials from the Schoharie County Sheriff's Office, Schoharie C more PR
New York Senate Votes to Modernize Paid Medical Leave Benefits for Workers Facing Cancer and Serious Illness, ACS CAN Calls on Assembly to Deliver for Patients & Pass Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, June 4 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network posted the following news release:
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New York Senate Votes to Modernize Paid Medical Leave Benefits for Workers Facing Cancer and Serious Illness, ACS CAN Calls on Assembly to Deliver for Patients & Pass Bill
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The New York State Senate began its wrap up of the 2026 legislative session by advancing bipartisan legislation (Senate Bill 172b) that would improve New Yorkers' access to paid medical lea more PR
New York State Department of Health Announces Screening of More Than One Million Medicaid Members by New York Social Care Network Program (10)
ALBANY, New York, June 5 -- The New York State Department of Health issued the following news release:
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New York State Department of Health Announces Screening of More Than One Million Medicaid Members by New York Social Care Network Program
Milestone Highlights New York's Nation-Leading Effort to Connect Medicaid Members to Food, Housing, Transportation and Other Essential Services
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The New York State Department of Health today announced that more than one million Medicaid members ha more PR
Newmark Arranges Sale of Madison Yards, a Trophy Mixed-Use Retail Destination Along the Atlanta BeltLine (10)
NEW YORK, June 5 -- Newmark Group, a commercial real estate company that says they offer comprehensive suite of services and products, posted the following news release:
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Newmark Arranges Sale of Madison Yards, a Trophy Mixed-Use Retail Destination Along the Atlanta BeltLine
Newmark announces the Company has arranged the sale of Madison Yards, a premier grocery-anchored, mixed-use retail destination located in Atlanta's highly sought-after Reynoldstown neighborhood.
Newmark Head of Reta more PR
NFTE South Showcase Advances Two Texas Students Entrepreneurs to National Stage (10)
NEW YORK, June 5 -- The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship issued the following news on June 4, 2026:
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NFTE South Showcase Advances Two Texas Students Entrepreneurs to National Stage
Winners to represent the South region at the National Youth Entrepreneurship Showcase this fall
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The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) today announced the top student ventures from its South Youth Entrepreneurship Showcase, with two outstanding young entrepreneurs advancing to the U.S. Nati more PR
Northwell Opens $2.36M State-of-the-art Orthopedics Practice in White Plains (10)
NEW HYDE PARK, New York, June 5 -- Northwell Health issued the following news release:
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Northwell opens $2.36M state-of-the-art orthopedics practice in White Plains
New White Plains practice expands access to comprehensive orthopedic care, featuring a state-of-the-art facility and a renowned team of experts
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Northwell Health has launched Northwell Orthopedics at White Plains, a $2.36 million, 4,630-square-foot facility designed to bring comprehensive orthopedic services closer to home more PR
NRC Seeks Public Input on Proposed Palo Verde License Transfer Linked to Merger (10)
WASHINGTON, June 4 (TNSFR) -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is reviewing an application seeking approval for the indirect transfer of ownership interests associated with the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station in Tonopah, Arizona following a planned corporate merger involving Public Service Company of New Mexico, Albuquerque, and Troy ParentCo LLC, New York.
The application, submitted on April 24, 2026, concerns Public Service Company of New Mexico's co-ownership interests in the renewed more PR
Nutter Honored With Best-Ever Recognition in Chambers USA 2026 (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 5 -- Nutter, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Nutter Honored with Best-Ever Recognition in Chambers USA 2026
Nutter has earned multiple practice area and individual attorney rankings across Massachusetts and New York in the 2026 edition of Chambers USA. The firm retained its Band 1 ranking, the highest honor, in Banking & Financing: Corporate & Regulatory, Real Estate, and Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use in Massachusetts. Nutter rose a band in Labo more PR
One Biostatistician, Dozens of Research Questions (10)
NEW YORK, June 4 -- Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health posted the following news:
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One Biostatistician, Dozens of Research Questions
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Linda Valeri was a master's student in economics and social sciences at Bocconi University in Milan, Italy, when she landed an internship in India. Her mission: Use survey data to uncover the factors implicated in dropout rates among teen girls. Valeri found that a girl's age at the start of puberty significantly limited her educational more PR
Oral drug combination eases treatment burden for AML patients (10)
ITHACA, New York, June 4 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Oral drug combination eases treatment burden for AML patients
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The ASCERTAIN V clinical trial demonstrated that an all-oral drug combination for older patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is an effective alternative to the current standard, which requires repeated hospital or office visits for intravenous treatment.
In the international phase 1/phase 2 trial led by researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine, more PR
Passion for research leads Trilce Encarnacion to 'dream job' at UMSL and leadership role with international professional society (10)
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, June 4 -- The University of Missouri St. Louis campus posted the following news:
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Passion for research leads Trilce Encarnacion to 'dream job' at UMSL and leadership role with international professional society
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Trilce Encarnacion, an assistant professor of supply chain management and analytics at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, was recently elected to a leadership position with the Production and Operations Management Society. (Photo by Derik Holtmann)
Tri more PR
Paul Hastings Earns Top Rankings in Chambers USA 2026 (10)
LOS ANGELES, California, June 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Paul Hastings Earns Top Rankings in Chambers USA 2026
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Paul Hastings is one of only three elite global firms with at least 10 Band 1 nationwide Chambers USA rankings in our 17 core practice areas:
* Banking & Finance (including Private Credit)
* Bankruptcy/Restructuring: The Elite (New York)
* Capital Markets: High-Yield Debt
* FinTech
* Intellectual Propert more PR
Pou Warns of World Cup Travel Bottlenecks Near MetLife Stadium (10)
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Nellie Pou, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Pou Warns of World Cup Travel Bottlenecks Near MetLife Stadium
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WASHINGTON, DC - Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09), Vice Ranking Member of the House Aviation Subcommittee and Ranking Member of Congress's World Cup Security Task Force, is calling on U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to prevent potential air travel bottlenecks near MetLife Stadium ahead of the FIFA World Cup by increasing cus more PR
Prime Food Processing Issues Safety Warning Regarding Uneviscerated "Dried Herring Fish" (10)
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice:
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Prime Food Processing LLC Issues Safety Warning Regarding Uneviscerated "Dried Herring Fish"
Summary
Company Announcement Date: June 02, 2026
FDA Publish Date: June 04, 2026
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Foodborne Illness
Reason for Announcement: Product was not adequately eviscerated and may harbor C.botulinum spores
Company Name: Prime Food Pro more PR
REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER June 5 Episode Lineup (10)
NEW YORK, June 4 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release:
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REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER June 5 Episode Lineup
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REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER continues FRIDAY, JUNE 5 (10:00-11:00 p.m. ET/7:00-8:00 p.m. PT) on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max. Allowing Maher to offer his unique perspective on contemporary issues, the show continues with its opening monologue, one-on-one interviews with notable guests, ro more PR
Rep. Gillen Introduces Legislation to Rename Oceanside Post Office in Honor of 9/11 Hero NYPD Detective Luis G. Alvarez (10)
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Laura Gillen, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Gillen Introduces Legislation to Rename Oceanside Post Office in Honor of 9/11 Hero NYPD Detective Luis G. Alvarez
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WASHINGTON, DC - Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) introduced bipartisan legislation to rename the United States Post Office at 80 Atlantic Avenue in Oceanside, New York, as the "Detective Luis G. Alvarez Post Office", honoring Luis Alvarez (link is external), an NYPD officer wh more PR
Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) Secures USDA Commitment to Move New York Disaster Declaration Forward Without Delay (10)
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. John Mannion, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) Secures USDA Commitment to Move New York Disaster Declaration Forward Without Delay
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) today secured a personal commitment from U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins to move New York's disaster declaration request forward without delay following severe April frost damage that devastated f more PR
RIT Fulbright Specialist Brings Cultural Heritage Imaging Expertise to Indonesia (10)
ROCHESTER, New York, June 4 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release:
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RIT Fulbright Specialist brings cultural heritage imaging expertise to Indonesia
Tom Rieger, Professor of Practice in the College of Liberal Arts, selected for a Fulbright Specialist Program award
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Tom Rieger '74 (photography) spent his career exploring how imaging and digitization can support cultural heritage preservation. His passion for these efforts coaxed him out of retirement in more PR
Rochester Institute of Technology: Vodacek Returning to Africa as Fulbright Scholar (10)
ROCHESTER, New York, June 4 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release:
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Vodacek returning to Africa as Fulbright Scholar
Imaging science professor will be researching the African Great Lakes
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Imaging science Professor Anthony Vodacek is no stranger to Africa, having visited numerous countries on the continent for more than a decade. This fall, he will be making another trip for his longest stay as he conducts research through the Africa Regional Research P more PR
Roswell Park Named to World's Best Specialized Hospitals List (10)
BUFFALO, New York, June 4 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center posted the following news release:
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Roswell Park Named to World's Best Specialized Hospitals List
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BUFFALO, N.Y. -Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center has been named to Newsweek's list of World's Best Specialized Hospitals. The list highlights the leading hospitals worldwide in 12 medical fields. Roswell Park is included in the top hospitals for oncology. It is the only Western New Yor more PR
SAG-AFTRA Members Approve 2026 TV/Theatrical Contracts Tentative Agreement (10)
LOS ANGELES, California, June 5 -- The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) issued the following news release:
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SAG-AFTRA Members Approve 2026 TV/Theatrical Contracts Tentative Agreement
In national voting completed today, members of SAG-AFTRA ratified the 2026 TV/Theatrical Agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers. Members approved the new, multiyear contracts covering television, theatrical and streaming produ more PR
SAG-AFTRA Statement on '60 Minutes' Terminations (10)
LOS ANGELES, California, June 5 -- The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) issued the following statement:
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SAG-AFTRA Statement on '60 Minutes' Terminations
SAG-AFTRA condemns CBS News management's continued assault on the foundations of CBS News. The company's latest decision to terminate several veteran journalists from 60 Minutes is shocking.
Like all workers, journalists have the right under federal law to speak up on behalf of their more PR
Saturday Night Live Season 51 Ranks as #1 Comedy in 18-49 (10)
NEW YORK, June 3 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news:
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Saturday Night Live Season 51 Ranks as #1 Comedy in 18-49
'Saturday Night Live' continued its success with top broadcast rankings, audience growth, and record-breaking digital engagement in Season 51.
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Host Will Ferrell during SNL Monologue on Saturday, May 16, 2026 (Photo by: Lloyd Bishop/NBC)
After adding five new cast members, winning 12 Emmy Awards and launching the Briti more PR
Scientists Uncover Hidden Drug-binding Pocket in Cancer Protein, Highlighting the Power and Limitations of AI Drug Discovery (10)
NEW YORK, June 3 [Category: BizHospital] -- Mount Sinai Health System posted the following news release:
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Scientists Uncover Hidden Drug-binding Pocket in Cancer Protein, Highlighting the Power and Limitations of AI Drug Discovery
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Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have identified a previously hidden druggable site in a cancer-related protein that could open the door toward the development of a new generation of more precise cancer drugs. The finding also revea more PR
SEC Announces New Members of Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee (10)
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following news release:
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SEC Announces New Members of Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee
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The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced five new members of the Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee. The new members were appointed to four-year terms and will join the 15 current Commission-appointed committee members.
"I thank the new members for their willingness to serve on more PR
Sen. Markey, 15 Co-Signers Issue Letter to Senate Leaders of 4 Committees (10)
WASHINGTON, June 5 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, with 15 co-signers issued the following letter to the Senate leaders of four committees:
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Here is the text of the letter:
June 3, 2026
The Honorable Shelley Moore Capito
Chairman
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works
Washington, DC 20510
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The Honorable Sheldon Whitehouse
Ranking Member
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works
Washington, DC 20510
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The Honorable Ted Cruz
Chairman
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Sixty-Six Saul Ewing Attorneys Recognized in Chambers USA's 2026 Rankings (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 5 -- Saul Ewing, a law firm, issued the following news release on June 4, 2026:
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Sixty-Six Saul Ewing Attorneys Recognized in Chambers USA's 2026 Rankings
Saul Ewing LLP, a full-service national law firm, today announced that 66 attorneys from the firm received the distinguished honor of being recognized for legal excellence and client service by Chambers USA 2026. Several of the firm's practice areas also earned high rankings.
Chambers is one of the mos more PR
Sportservice brings banana-themed menus to American Family Field for Banana Ball games (10)
BUFFALO, New York, June 4 [Category: BizTravel] -- Delaware North issued the following news release:
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Sportservice brings banana-themed menus to American Family Field for Banana Ball games
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MILWAUKEE, Wis. - American Family Field is getting ready to host a Banana Ball matchup this weekend featuring the Party Animals and the Loco Beach Coconuts, and Sportservice -the sports hospitality and retail division of Delaware North -is rolling out a bold lineup of banana-inspired food and bevera more PR
Startups selected to advance cardiovascular health innovation (10)
DALLAS, Texas, June 4 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release:
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Startups selected to advance cardiovascular health innovation
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DALLAS, June 4, 2026 -Eight companies have been selected to participate in the American Heart Association(r) Heart and Brain Health Accelerator, a specialty track within the 2026 MedTech Innovator(r) (MTI) Accelerator. The track is designed to advance novel medical or digital health technologies aligned with t more PR
State Department Issues Public Schedule for June 5, 2026 (10)
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The U.S. Department of State issued the daily public schedule for June 5, 2026:
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SECRETARY MARCO RUBIO
9:30 a.m. Secretary Rubio meets with Philippine Foreign Secretary Maria Theresa Lazaro at the Department of State.
(CAMERA SPRAY AT TOP)
Call time for video cameras, still cameras, and writers is 9:00 a.m. from the 23rd Street entrance.
All press must be escorted to the camera spray by State Department personnel. Please refer to media access information for deta more PR
State Legislature Passes Freedom To Read Act (10)
NEW YORK, June 4 [Category: Law/Legal] -- New York Civil Liberties Union issued the following news release:
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State Legislature Passes Freedom To Read Act
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The bill fights book bans and classroom censorship by requiring clear, robust protocols for any potential book challenge
NEW YORK, NY - Today the New York State Legislature passed the Freedom to Read Act, legislation that requires school districts to adopt clear, rigorous protocols for handling book challenges, prohibits the remova more PR
Study Offers New Evidence on Role of Health Crises in Driving Housing Instability and Homelessness (10)
NEW YORK, June 3 -- Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health posted the following news:
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Study Offers New Evidence on Role of Health Crises in Driving Housing Instability and Homelessness
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Major health events increase the risk of housing instability and homelessness among Medicaid enrollees, according to a new study at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. These findings shed new light on the complex, bidirectional relationship between health and housing. The more PR
SUNY Chancellor King and Board of Trustees Announce $1.6 Million State Budget Investment in SUNY's Affordable Excellence in the Mohawk Valley Region (10)
ALBANY, New York, June 5 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release:
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SUNY Chancellor King and Board of Trustees Announce $1.6 Million State Budget Investment in SUNY's Affordable Excellence in the Mohawk Valley Region
New Funding Maintains Resident Tuition and Broad-Based Fees Freeze for State-Operated Campuses as SUNY Expands Initiatives to Support Students on a Path to a College Degree
FY 2027 Enacted Budget for SUNY Brings Four-Year Total Increase to Nearl more PR
SUNY Chancellor King and Board of Trustees Announce $1.7 Million State Budget Investment in SUNY's Affordable Excellence in the Hudson Valley Region (10)
ALBANY, New York, June 5 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release:
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SUNY Chancellor King and Board of Trustees Announce $1.7 Million State Budget Investment in SUNY's Affordable Excellence in the Hudson Valley Region
New Funding Maintains Resident Tuition and Broad-Based Fees Freeze for State-Operated Campuses as SUNY Expands Initiatives to Support Students on a Path to a College Degree
FY 2027 Enacted Budget for SUNY Brings Four-Year Total Increase to Nearl more PR
SUNY Chancellor King and Board of Trustees Announce $1.9 Million State Budget Investment in SUNY's Affordable Excellence in the Greater Rochester Region (10)
ALBANY, New York, June 5 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release:
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SUNY Chancellor King and Board of Trustees Announce $1.9 Million State Budget Investment in SUNY's Affordable Excellence in the Greater Rochester Region
New Funding Maintains Resident Tuition and Broad-Based Fees Freeze for State-Operated Campuses as SUNY Expands Initiatives to Support Students on a Path to a College Degree
FY 2027 Enacted Budget for SUNY Brings Four-Year Total Increase to N more PR
SUNY Chancellor King and Board of Trustees Announce $2.75 Million State Budget Investment in SUNY's Affordable Excellence in the Central New York Region (10)
ALBANY, New York, June 5 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release:
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SUNY Chancellor King and Board of Trustees Announce $2.75 Million State Budget Investment in SUNY's Affordable Excellence in the Central New York Region
New Funding Maintains Resident Tuition and Broad-Based Fees Freeze for State-Operated Campuses as SUNY Expands Initiatives to Support Students on a Path to a College Degree
FY 2027 Enacted Budget for SUNY Brings Four-Year Total Increase to N more PR
SUNY Chancellor King and Board of Trustees Announce $9.9 Million State Budget Investment in SUNY's Affordable Excellence in the Long Island Region (10)
ALBANY, New York, June 5 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release:
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SUNY Chancellor King and Board of Trustees Announce $9.9 Million State Budget Investment in SUNY's Affordable Excellence in the Long Island Region
New Funding Maintains Resident Tuition and Broad-Based Fees Freeze for State-Operated Campuses as SUNY Expands Initiatives to Support Students on a Path to a College Degree
FY 2027 Enacted Budget for SUNY Brings Four-Year Total Increase to Nearly more PR
Syracuse University: Candace Campbell Jackson Concludes Term as Chief of Staff (10)
SYRACUSE, New York, June 5 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
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Candace Campbell Jackson Concludes Term as Chief of Staff
After 11 years defined by candor, collaboration and community impact, Campbell Jackson transitions from chief of staff to senior advisor to Chancellor Haynie.
Eileen Korey
When Candace Campbell Jackson arrived on the Syracuse University campus in 2015, she was uniquely qualified to take on the role of vice president and chief of staff on then-Chancello more PR
Syracuse University: Up Close and Unmatched - Microscope a First-of-Its-Kind in the Region (10)
SYRACUSE, New York, June 5 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
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Up Close and Unmatched: New Microscope a First-of-Its-Kind in the Region
World-class technology means more viewing power for campus researchers and regional partners across Central New York.
Diane Stirling
A recent major investment in Syracuse University research infrastructure has resulted in the installation of a Zeiss Sigma 360 field emission scanning electron microscope in the University's Materials Resea more PR
The Deport Alien Gang Members Act, HR 175, Passes Judiciary Committee (10)
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Tom McClintock, R-California, issued the following news release:
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The Deport Alien Gang Members Act, HR 175, Passes Judiciary Committee
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Washington, D.C. - HR 175, the Deport Alien Gang Members Act, has passed the House Judiciary Committee. The legislation, authored by Congressman McClintock, next goes to the House floor.
Congressman McClintock delivered remarks in support of the legislation during the Judiciary Committee hearing:
Statement on HR 175
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Trade and Financial Fragmentation Spreads Beyond Rivals as Costs Mount (10)
GENEVA, Switzerland, June 4 [Category: Economics] (TNSrpt) -- The World Economic Forum issued the following news release:
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Trade and Financial Fragmentation Spreads Beyond Rivals as Costs Mount
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* Fragmentation is already costing the global economy $213-$307 billion annually, while adding 0.2-0.3 percentage points to global inflation.
* Fragmentation is spreading beyond geopolitical rivals to traditionally allied economies, including the EU, Canada, Japan and South Korea.
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Tradeweb Reports May 2026 Total Trading Volume of $62.3 Trillion and Average Daily Volume of $3.0 Trillion (10)
NEW YORK, June 5 -- Tradeweb Markets, a builder and operator of global fixed income and derivatives marketplaces, issued the following news release on June 4, 2026:
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Tradeweb Reports May 2026 Total Trading Volume of $62.3 Trillion and Average Daily Volume of $3.0 Trillion
Tradeweb Markets Inc. (Nasdaq: TW), a global leader in electronic trading across asset classes, today reported total trading volume for the month of May 2026 of $62.3 trillion (tn). Average daily volume ("ADV") for the more PR
Troutman Pepper Locke Earns 368 Chambers USA 2026 Rankings, Underscoring Strength and Depth of Expanded Platform (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper Locke, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Troutman Pepper Locke Earns 368 Chambers USA 2026 Rankings, Underscoring Strength and Depth of Expanded Platform
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NEW YORK - Troutman Pepper Locke achieved 108 national and statewide practice area and 260 individual attorney rankings in the 2026 edition of Chambers USA. The results reflect the firm's commitment to helping clients address their most complex legal and busi more PR
Troutman Pepper Locke Earns 368 Chambers USA 2026 Rankings, Underscoring Strength and Depth of Expanded Platform (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 5 -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Troutman Pepper Locke Earns 368 Chambers USA 2026 Rankings, Underscoring Strength and Depth of Expanded Platform
NEW YORK - Troutman Pepper Locke achieved 108 national and statewide practice area and 260 individual attorney rankings in the 2026 edition of Chambers USA. The results reflect the firm's commitment to helping clients address their most complex legal and business needs, the power of its unifie more PR
Trump's Coal Plant Bailout Wastes Taxpayer Dollars (10)
NEW YORK, June 5 -- The Natural Resources Defense Council posted the following news release:
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Trump's Coal Plant Bailout Wastes Taxpayer Dollars
The Trump administration is providing hundreds of millions of dollars to keep old coal plants from closing and to build two new coal plants, according to news reports, a stunning waste of taxpayer funds for a fuel that has been on decline for two decades.
Because coal is uncompetitive economically, no new plant has been built since 2013, and co more PR
Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Launches Investigation of Atlanta MARTA Security Spending & Safety Plans (10)
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release:
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Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Launches Investigation of Atlanta MARTA Security Spending & Safety Plans
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today directed the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to launch an investigation of Atlanta's Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA). The investigation-which will review the transit agency's sec more PR
Two Syracuse University Programs Receive National Endowment for the Arts Grants (10)
SYRACUSE, New York, June 5 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
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2 University Programs Receive National Endowment for the Arts Grants
The grants fund arts programs that enrich student learning and bring creative experiences to the community.
Diane Stirling
Faculty in the College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) and the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) have received National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) grants to support their community-engaged creative arts programs.
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U.S. Chamber Endorses Candidate Robert Smullen for New York's Twenty-First Congressional District (10)
WASHINGTON, June 4 [Category: Business] -- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce posted the following news release:
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U.S. Chamber Endorses Candidate Robert Smullen for New York's Twenty-First Congressional District
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced its endorsement of Candidate Robert Smullen for New York's Twenty-First Congressional District. The U.S. Chamber endorses candidates for federal office who will support policies that drive innovation, grow the economy, more PR
U.S. multifamily rents rise amid cautionary signs, Yardi Matrix reports (10)
SANTA BARBARA, California, June 4 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Yardi, a provider of property management software and investment management solutions for real estate, issued the following news release:
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U.S. multifamily rents rise amid cautionary signs, Yardi Matrix reports
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Market gains seasonal lift in May but pricing power trails historical norms
SANTA BARBARA, CALIF., June 4, 2026 - While U.S. multifamily advertised rents rose in May 2026, key indicators suggest that rent growth more PR
U.S. Secretary of the Army Daniel Driscoll Announced as United States Merchant Marine Academy Commencement Speaker (10)
KINGS POINT, New York, June 5 -- The Maritime Administration's U.S. Merchant Marine Academy issued the following news release on June 4, 2026:
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U.S. Secretary of the Army Daniel Driscoll Announced as United States Merchant Marine Academy Commencement Speaker
The United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) today announced that U.S. Secretary of the Army Daniel Driscoll will deliver the 90th commencement address at USMMA for the Class of 2026 on Monday, June 22.
"Nowhere will you find a more PR
UBS Alpine Property Focus 2026 Holiday homes: Highly priced, highly sought after (10)
NEW YORK, June 4 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- UBS, a financial services provider, issued the following news release:
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UBS Alpine Property Focus 2026 Holiday homes: Highly priced, highly sought after
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Further price increases
Growing Alpine tourism, the Olympic Winter Games, and lower financing costs in 2025 have fueled price dynamics in mountain regions. In Europe's top destinations, Alpine holiday homes became nearly 4% more expensive last year - a faster pace than the previou more PR
Va. A.G. Jones Opposes Federal Legislation That Would Weaken State Privacy Protections (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 5 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on June 4, 2026:
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Attorney General Jay Jones Opposes Federal Legislation That Would Weaken State Privacy Protections
Federal data privacy law should not preempt Virginia's strong privacy laws
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Attorney General Jay Jones joined a coalition of 18 attorneys general and state agencies in opposing the Securing and Establishing Consumer Uniform Rights and Enforcement over Data Act (SECURE D more PR
Venable Attorneys and Practices Earn Top Rankings in 2026 Chambers USA Guide (10)
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Venable, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Venable Attorneys and Practices Earn Top Rankings in 2026 Chambers USA Guide
Chambers USA has released its 2026 list of law firm practice group and attorney rankings for the United States. Venable continues to receive high marks nationally and locally with 98 attorneys and 33 practice groups ranked. Additionally, three new practice groups were added to this year's list, including Litigation: General Commercial more PR
Veterans Charity Receives a Refurbished Vehicle Thanks to GEICO, Crash Champions and the NABC Recycled Rides Program (10)
PORT CHARLOTTE, Florida, June 5 -- The National Auto Body Council issued the following news release:
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Veterans Charity Receives a Refurbished Vehicle Thanks to GEICO, Crash Champions and the NABC Recycled Rides(R) Program
Presentation of the NABC Recycled Ride(R) Took Place June 3 at American Legion Post 71 in North Augusta, SC
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On Wednesday, June 3, an Augusta, GA veterans' charity received a gift that can help change lives--the donation of a beautifully refurbished vehicle to assist more PR
Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Ahead Of World Cup, Governor Hochul and Mayor Mamdani Update New Yorkers on Transportation and Safety Preparations (10)
ALBANY, New York, June 4 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Ahead Of World Cup, Governor Hochul and Mayor Mamdani Update New Yorkers on Transportation and Safety Preparations
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Governor Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani today updated New Yorkers on regionwide transportation and safety preparations in advance of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. With the first match at the NYNJ Stadium set just over a week away, more PR
Wall Street pressure can help companies sharpen their focus (10)
ITHACA, New York, June 4 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Wall Street pressure can help companies sharpen their focus
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New research from the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business reveals that pressure to meet earnings targets may push companies to drop weak products and focus on what they do best.
Eric Yeung, professor of accounting at the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management, and co-authors analyzed data from Amazon, representing thousands of firms a more PR
White & Case advises AD Ports Group on financing package for Noatum Ports - Safaga Terminal (10)
NEW YORK, June 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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White & Case advises AD Ports Group on financing package for Noatum Ports - Safaga Terminal
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Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS), as sponsor, on securing a project financing package to advance the development of Noatum Ports - Safaga Terminal on Egypt's Red Sea coast.
"This groundbreaking transaction aligns with AD Ports Group's vision to more PR
White & Case advises Symrise on EUR750 million syndicated financing (10)
NEW YORK, June 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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White & Case advises Symrise on EUR750 million syndicated financing
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Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Symrise AG on a new EUR750 million syndicated financing.
The revolving credit facility was arranged by BNP Paribas and Helaba as coordinators and made available by an international syndicate of banks.
The new credit facility provides Symrise with a robust corpora more PR
White & Case advises Tabellae on public takeover offer for Formpipe Software (10)
NEW YORK, June 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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White & Case advises Tabellae on public takeover offer for Formpipe Software
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Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Tabellae on its public takeover offer for Formpipe Software through a consortium consisting of the majority owners Mission Trail and Grenspecialisten.
Cloud-based document management company Tabellae has announced a recommended public cash offer to the sha more PR
White & Case advises Vitol and its affiliated entities on equity investment in Delfin's US$5 billion first floating LNG facility in the US (10)
NEW YORK, June 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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White & Case advises Vitol and its affiliated entities on equity investment in Delfin's US$5 billion first floating LNG facility in the US
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Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Vitol Inc. (Vitol) a leading global energy and commodities trader, and its affiliated entities, in connection with its equity investment in FLNG 1 JVCo, LLC, the joint venture established to devel more PR
WilmerHale Lawyers and Practices Recognized in 2026 Edition of Chambers USA (10)
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- WilmerHale, a law firm, issued the following news:
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WilmerHale Lawyers and Practices Recognized in 2026 Edition of Chambers USA
Chambers and Partners has recognized WilmerHale lawyers and practices in its 2026 Chambers USA guide, highlighting the firm's strength across key practice areas nationwide. This year's rankings include WilmerHale in 72 practice areas and honor 110 lawyers for their leading work and client service.
The Chambers USA guide is based on extensi more PR
Wonder Announces More Ways to Discover and Order from Grubhub Restaurants (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 4 [Category: BizFood/Beverage] -- Grubhub, an online food delivery marketplace, issued the following news release:
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Wonder Announces More Ways to Discover and Order from Grubhub Restaurants
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New integrations with Eater, Beli, Amazon Alexa+ and Bilt enhance the ordering experience for diners and expand marketing channels for merchants
NEW YORK - Wonder, the mealtime platform, announced new Grubhub integrations with Eater, Beli, Amazon's Alexa+, and Bilt. Togethe more PR
WSJ's Global Food Forum 2026: Forces Reshaping Food and Agriculture (10)
NEW YORK, June 4 [Category: BizMedia] -- Dow Jones, a provider of news and business information, posted the following news release:
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WSJ's Global Food Forum 2026: Forces Reshaping Food and Agriculture
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The Wall Street Journal's Global Food Forum took place in Chicago on June 1 and June 2, bringing together top executives, investors and policymakers for two days of insightful programming and candid conversations exploring the forces reshaping food and agricultural industries.
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