NOTRE DAME, Indiana, June 18 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news: * * * 42-year study tracks how "forever chemicals" move through the Great Lakes * University of Notre Dame researchers analyzed 42 years of biological records from the Great Lakes, unveiling how per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) or "forever chemicals" have moved across the region, contaminating a variety of wildlife. The research, spearheaded by a former undergraduate student at the University, was published in the Journal of Environmental Qual more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper Locke, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * AI Token Costs and MD&A Disclosure * Key Points * The shift from flat-fee AI subscriptions to usage-based, token pricing is creating a new category of operating cost that may be volatile, difficult to predict, and material to public companies' financial results. * Public companies may need to disclose material AI token costs in their MD&As, including in discussions about period-over-period changes in expenses, known t more PR

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries released the following testimony by William Gibbons-Fly, executive director of the American Tunaboat Association, from a June 3, 2026, hearing on legislation to provide for the regulation of fishing in marine national monuments (H.R. 8904): * * * Chair Hageman, Ranking Member Hoyle, distinguished members of the Committee: Thank you for the opportunity to testify before you this afternoon. I am William Gibbons-Fly, Executive Director of the Americ more PR

GEELONG, Australia, June 17 -- Deakin University issued the following news release: * * * Birdsong warning helps unborn chicks beat the heat, study finds * Researchers from Deakin University, led by Visitor Dr Mylene Mariette, have uncovered a remarkable survival strategy in one of Australia's most familiar birds -the zebra finch -showing that even before they hatch, chicks can be "warned" about hot weather and begin preparing their brains to cope. Recently published in the Journal of Experimental Biology the study is a collaboration with more PR

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary on June 18, 2026, by Elina Beketova, non-resident fellow with the Democratic Resilience Program: * * * Behind the Lines: How Deep is China's Engagement in Occupied Ukraine? Is China expanding its presence in areas of Ukraine occupied by Russia? Or is it just another of the Kremlin's propaganda games? - "In the village of Urzuf, the first tourists have opened the swimming season," reports a Russian TV reporter from the Azov Sea coast in occupied D more PR

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, June 18 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * Conservationist, Clean Energy Leader to Serve as Chair-Elect of National Wildlife Federation's Board of Directors * Leading conservationist, advocate, and policy expert Beth A. Viola will serve as chair-elect of the National Wildlife Federation following a vote of the organization's 52 state and territorial affiliates at the 90th Annual Meeting in Providence, R.I. Viola, who has served on the National Wildlife F more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, June 17 -- The University of Toronto posted the following news: * * * Gregory David receives U of T honorary degree for leadership in philanthropy * Across a career that spans finance, governance and philanthropy, Gregory David has focused on a consistent goal: building institutions that can serve more people, more effectively over the long term. Today, in recognition of his outstanding service to the public good, through leadership in philanthropy that has strengthened health care, education and mental health resources  more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 18 -- The Boston University School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Hair Relaxers and Dyes Linked to Increased Risk of Uterine Fibroids *. Recent studies led by SPH researchers found that Black women who used temporary chemical hair straighteners and hair dyes within the past 12 months had a higher risk of developing fibroids, which can cause heavy bleeding and other health problems when they grow. Although hair relaxers have waned in popularity among Black women in recent years, millions of Bla more PR

WASHINGTON, June 19 [Category: Medical] -- Optica, formerly the Optical Society, posted the following news release: * * * New lidar system maps location, speed and material properties in a single measurement Technology expands lidar sensing beyond distance and motion, opening new possibilities for robotics, autonomous driving and remote sensing - Researchers have developed a new kind of lidar system that simultaneously measures the location, speed and material properties of objects in a scene. This type of information could be useful for  more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 17 -- Pennsylvania State University College of Education posted the following Q&A involving Leah P. Hollis, professor of education policy studies in the College of Education: * * * Q&A: Do high-pressure environments encourage moral disengagement? * Why do individuals and organizations sometimes rationalize decisions that conflict with their stated values? According to Leah P. Hollis, professor of education policy studies in the Penn State College of Education, the answer may lie in "moral disengagement" more PR

BUFFALO, New York, June 18 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * Scientists invent 'transient thermal barcodes' to improve plastic recycling Heat-based signatures rapidly distinguish between common commercial plastics; could help address global pollution By Cory Nealon BUFFALO, N.Y. -Barcode readers excel at quickly identifying groceries and other products. Could a similar idea work at industrial recycling facilities to make sorting different plastics quicker and more cost-effe more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 19 -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following commentary on June 18, 2026, by partners David I. Meyers and David S. Wolpa: * * * AI Token Costs and MD&A Disclosure Key Points * The shift from flat-fee AI subscriptions to usage-based, token pricing is creating a new category of operating cost that may be volatile, difficult to predict, and material to public companies' financial results. * Public companies may need to disclose material AI token costs in their MD&As, including in discussions about period-ove more PR

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, June 19 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: * * * UAH researchers discover ultrasound-based approach that may help reduce harmful inflammation and support joint healing Russ Nelson With an aging population experiencing joint pain and inflammation at an all-time high, researchers at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, have published new findings that suggest continuous low-intensity ultrasound may help shift the body's immune response from prolong more PR

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- The Defense Logistics Agency issued the following news: * * * Western Hemisphere, homeland defense highlighted in latest issue of Loglines * FORT BELVOIR, Va. - Homeland defense and the Western Hemisphere are the themes of the latest issue of Loglines, the Defense Logistics Agency's professional journal. "In today's contested environment, we face disruption in every domain, and at every level of warfare -even in the homeland," DLA Director Army Lt. Gen. Mark Simlery said in his director's message. "This edition of Lo more PR

NEW YORK, June 18 [Category: BizMedia] -- Dow Jones, a provider of news and business information, posted the following news release: * * * Winning in a Changing World: Dispatches from the WSJ CEO Council Summit 2026 * The atmosphere at the WSJ CEO Council Summit in London was marked by a distinct sense of realism. The boardroom narrative has shifted: speculative optimism around emerging technologies has given way to sharp, mathematical pragmatism. For two days, June 9-10, global executives navigating this complex environment did not discus more PR