WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news: * * * "Written in Blood": Maritime disasters that shaped the Coast Guard's Marine Safety Mission * Those familiar with Coast Guard history know that the service's development has been shaped by the nation's natural and man-made disasters. Many Coast Guard missions were written in blood. Nowhere is that clearer than the Marine Safety mission. Sultana In the early morning hours of April 27, 1865, Sultana, a 260-foot wooden-hulled steamer,  more PR

ITHACA, New York, June 26 -- Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine posted the following news: * * * A win-win: Scholarship gift emerges from Qualified Charitable Distribution * Creating a D.V.M. scholarship may feel out of reach for most of us -giving away large dollar amounts that are meant to make a significant difference for a professional student is no small financial feat. But, for folks with a reasonable retirement account, making this kind of impact is more feasible than most people think. Take Mia Stone Simpson, MBA '0 more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, June 26 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown calls for transparency as ICE refuses to release fatality information * Attorney General Nick Brown today joined a coalition of 22 other attorneys general in urging the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to reverse a dangerous new policy ending investigations and public reporting of deaths that occur shortly after people are released from ICE custody. In a  more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 25 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Blocks Trump Administration From Exerting Federal Control Over Elections * Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today secured a victory from the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, blocking President Trump's unlawful Executive Order that attempted to interfere with states' constitutional authority to administer elections. The final ruling follows a multistate lawsu more PR

LANSING, Michigan, June 25 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Blocks Administration from Exerting Federal Control Over Elections * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel today secured a victory (PDF) from the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, blocking President Trump's unlawful Executive Order that attempted to interfere with states' constitutional authority to administer elections. The final ruling follows a multistate lawsuit brought by Attorney General more PR

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee released the following testimony by AI Now Co-Executive Director Sarah Myers West from a June 11, 2026, hearing entitled "AI and the American Dream: Promoting Innovation, Affordability, and American Dominance": * * * Chairman Scott, Ranking Member Warren, and esteemed Members of the Committee, thank you for inviting me to testify on this important set of issues. My name is Dr. Sarah Myers West, and I along with my colleague Amba Kak lead the AI Now Institute, a pol more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, June 27 -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Alumni elect Mariko Silver '99 to serve on Yale's Board of Trustees Silver, president and chief executive officer of Lincoln Center, was elected in a worldwide balloting of university graduates and begins a six-year term on July 1. Four trustees will conclude their service on June 30. - Mariko Silver '99 has been elected to serve as an alumni fellow of Yale's Board of Trustees, known formally as the Yale Corporation, in a worldwide balloting of university  more PR

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, June 26 -- Rowan University posted the following news: * * * America's 250th: Rowan historians reflect on the Revolution and New Jersey's role * As the United States marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, Americans are reflecting on the people, events and ideals that shaped the country's founding.While many Americans associate the Revolution with a handful of familiar moments - from the Boston Tea Party to the signing in Independence Hall - the path to independence was far more complicated tha more PR

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, June 26 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Women's Association posted the following news: * * * AMWA's Voice at the United Nations: Advancing Global Health and Women's Leadership * The American Medical Women's Association (AMWA) was honored to be represented at two significant United Nations events in New York this June by Dr. Padmini Murthy, highlighting our commitment to global health, women's leadership, and international collaboration. Advancing the Global Response to HIV/AIDS On June 22-23, 2026, the U more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, June 27 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on June 26, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Demands Transparency as ICE Refuses to Release Fatality Information Attorney General Kris Mayes today joined a coalition of 22 other attorneys general in urging the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to reverse a dangerous new policy ending investigations and public reporting of deaths that occur shortly after people are released from ICE c more PR

NEW YORK, June 25 -- The United Nations posted the following news release: * * * At 20, Peacebuilding Commission Must 'Imagine New Generation of Peace Efforts' for Today's Reality, Secretary-General Says * Following are UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' remarks to the annual session of the Peacebuilding Commission, in New York today: We gather to mark both the twentieth anniversary of the United Nations Peacebuilding Architecture and the first-ever Peacebuilding Week. For two decades, the Peacebuilding Commission and the Peacebuildin more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on June 24, 2026, by Theresa Grover: * * * ATR Applauds Winning Pledge Signers in June 23 Primaries Americans for Tax Reform (ATR) commends the Taxpayer Protection Pledge signers in Maryland, New York, and Utah for their recent primary victories. By signing the Pledge, these candidates have made a written commitment to taxpayers to oppose and vote against tax hikes if elected to Congress. The following primary winners signed the Pledge: Maryland U.S. House Ca more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, June 26 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Announces Senior Staff Changes, State Senator Ben Gilmore to Join Office as Senior Advisor * Griffin: 'Ben's extensive experience dealing with numerous public policy issues at the state and federal level gives him unique insight and will be a force multiplier for the office' LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing the hiring of State Senator Ben Gilmore as Se more PR

ALBANY, New York, June 26 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Shuts Down Predatory Herkimer County Vape Shop * June 26, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James and New York State Department of Health (DOH) Commissioner Dr. James McDonald today secured a settlement shutting down Liberty Smokeland, an unlawful and unlicensed vape shop in Ilion, Herkimer County. Last year, Attorney General James and DOH sued Liberty Smokeland, G Smoke 360 Corp. (G Smoke),  more PR

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, June 27 -- Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Liz Murrill Supports Nomination of Todd Blanche as United States Attorney General Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill joined a coalition of 23 state attorneys general in urging the United States Senate to swiftly confirm Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche as the next United States Attorney General. In a letter sent to Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Charles Grassley, Ranking Member Richard Durbin, and members more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 25 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL PROTECTS ELECTIONS FROM FEDERAL OVERREACH, PERMANENTLY BLOCKS TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S UNLAWFUL EXECUTIVE ORDERS * Chicago -Attorney General Kwame Raoul scored two separate legal victories permanently blocking the implementation of key provisions in President Trump's unlawful executive orders that attempted to interfere with states' constitutional authority to administer elections. "These rulings are a win for  more PR

NEW YORK, June 27 (TNSxrep) -- Bankrate, a provider of financial services, issued the following news release: * * * 87% of American Borrowers are Overpaying for Their Mortgages, Costing Households $65B Annually Bankrate study reveals the "hidden homeownership tax" -- an annual drag of over $3,300 annually on household wealth that penalizes borrowers across every income level, age group, and credit tier - New Bankrate research finds 87% of American mortgage borrowers are likely overpaying for their home loans as of 2025. It's not because be more PR

EL SEGUNDO, California, June 27 -- Mattel, a toy manufacturing company, issued the following news: * * * Barbie Debuts Its First Ever Original Barbie Novel, Barbie: Dreamscape by Bestselling Author Alex Aster, Worldwide This Summer Mattel, Inc. (Nasdaq: MAT), a leading global play and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world, today announced that Barbie: Dreamscape, a new original Barbie(R) young adult novel set in a magical dreamworld written by #1 New York Times Bestselling author Alex  more PR

NEW YORK, June 24 -- Barnard College issued the following news: * * * Barnard Named Top Producer of Gilman Scholars Barnard College has been recognized as a top producing institution for the Benjamin Gilman International Scholarship, which supports Pell Grant recipients studying abroad. - Barnard College has been named one of top 10 small institutions in the country for producing Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship recipients. The college is among 103 colleges and universities recognized across 31 states, Washington, D.C., and Pue more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, June 27 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Investment in the future: Endowment to aid Watson College faculty Cheryl and John Mirabito Family Faculty Scholar Endowment will help the School of Systems Science and Industrial Engineering By Chris Kocher As a business leader in the Binghamton region, John Mirabito knows a good investment when he sees one. That's why he and his wife, Cheryl, are investing in Binghamton University and Watson College with the new Cheryl and John Mirabito Family Faculty more PR

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence issued the following news release on June 24, 2026: * * * Brady and New York Governor Hochul Announce Launch of Secure Firearm Storage Education Campaign as Gun Violence Continues to Decline Across New York State "End Family Fire" Public Education Campaign Builds Upon Ongoing, Statewide Efforts to Reduce Firearm-Related Deaths and Injuries; NY FY27 Enacted Budget Sustains Record-Level Investments in Public Safety - ALBANY, New York -- Governor Kathy Hochul today announced th more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, June 27 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Breast cancer group awards grant to Binghamton University biomedical researcher Funding supports collaboration between Watson College and School of Pharmacy to test treatments for triple-negative breast cancer By Chris Kocher An upstate New York nonprofit supporting breast cancer survivors has awarded a $50,000 seed grant to a Binghamton University faculty member to further his research into a cure. Assistant Professor Daniel S. Reynolds is the first B more PR

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Democracy Forward, an organization that says it advances democracy and social progress through litigation, policy and public education and regulatory engagement, posted the following news release on June 25, 2026: * * * Brennan Center Sues Justice Department for Withholding Documents About Collection of State Voter Files New York - The Brennan Center for Justice at NYU Law, represented by the Democracy Forward Foundation, filed suit against the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) for failing to turn over documents related more PR

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- British Ambassador James Kariuki, charge d'affaires at the United Nations, demanded that the Rapid Support Forces halt their assault on El Obeid during a Security Council meeting in New York. Kariuki expressed deep concern that the Sudanese city is on the precipice of an atrocity, noting that civilians face drone strikes, critical infrastructure attacks and severe restrictions on movement. The ambassador called on all warring parties, including the Sudanese Armed Forces, to comply with international law, facilitate unhi more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Addressing the United Nations General Assembly in New York, British Ambassador James Kariuki, charge d'affaires at the U.N., called on global partners to refocus resources with urgency to prevent a reversal of progress in the global fight against HIV and AIDS. Kariuki highlighted historical achievements in reducing transmissions and deaths over past decades, especially among children, but warned that gains could be lost without targeted efforts. The ambassador outlined a strategy emphasizing strengthened health systems, more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Addressing the United Nations Security Council in New York, British Minister Counsellor Jennifer MacNaughtan welcomed political developments in the Central African Republic while urging stronger local action to counter cross-border violence and human rights violations. MacNaughtan highlighted the successful execution of regional elections and the disarmament of more than 1,300 ex-combatants as positive milestones for stability. However, she emphasized that a volatile spillover from the conflict in neighboring Sudan has t more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, June 27 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on June 26, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom announces appointments 6.26.2026 Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: Anthony Serna, of San Diego, has been appointed Deputy Secretary for Rail and Transit at the California State Transportation Agency. Serna has been the Senior Advisor and Policy Lead of Rail and Transit Policy at the California State Transportation Agency since 2022. He held multiple positions at the Cal more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, June 27 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on June 26, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom announces Judicial Appointments 6.26.2026 Governor Gavin Newsom today announced his appointment of 14 Superior Court Judges: one interim appointment in El Dorado County, one interim appointment in Los Angeles County, one interim appointment in San Diego County, three in Los Angeles County, two in Orange County, one in Santa Barbara County, two in Santa Clara County, two in San Diego County, and one in  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary on June 25, 2026, by investigative researcher Parker Thayer: * * * The experts were wrong The voting "experts" are full of it - In April 2021, a coalition of "nonpartisan" civic engagement groups led by VoteAmerica, the Voter Participation Center, and the Campaign Legal Center sued the state of Georgia seeking to block the enactment of S.B. 202, the state's election integrity bill. In the lawsuit, the plaintiffs alleged many things. They claimed that the bi more PR

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary on June 25, 2026, by investigative researcher Parker Thayer: * * * The Left's voter registration grift thrived in 2024 Most people would be astonished to learn how much of the "money in politics" that they love to hate lives, at least nominally, outside of politics. Everyone knows about Super PACs and "dark money" groups, but for years now tax-exempt 501(c)(3) charitable organizations have been one of the biggest centers of political power and money in the co more PR

NEW YORK, June 27 -- The Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights, an organization that defends the right of Catholics to participate in American public life without defamation or discrimination, issued the following commentary on June 26, 2026, by President Bill Donohue: * * * AMERICA'S MALCONTENTS UPFRONT Celebrations of our nation's 250th anniversary are underway, yet America's malcontents--who wallow in negativity--are predictably upset at all the hoopla. "Don't forget about slavery," they bellow. The best of individuals have a da more PR

NEW YORK, June 26 -- The Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights, an organization that defends the right of Catholics to participate in American public life without defamation or discrimination, issued the following commentary on June 25, 2026, by President Bill Donohue: * * * MAMDANI VEXED ABOUT USA's BIRTHDAY New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is torn over the USA's 250th birthday. On the one hand, he knows he has an obligation to celebrate this key moment in American history. But on the other hand, his heart is not really in it. I more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, June 27 -- The Central New York Community Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Madison County Rural Health Council Chosen by Madison County Residents to Receive $75K for Housing Stability Efforts The winning grant will help the council combine emergency financial assistance with education, resource navigation and community partnerships. - The Central New York Community Foundation has named Madison County Rural Health Council the winner of a $75,000 participatory budgeting grant to support housing stabilit more PR

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. John Joyce, R-Pennsylvania, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, issued the following opening statement on June 25, 2026, at a hearing entitled "State Medicaid Program Integrity: Examining Fraud Risks and Oversight Deficiencies": * * * "Good morning, and welcome to today's hearing titled, "State Medicaid Program Integrity: Examining Fraud Risks and Oversight Deficiencies." "Today's hearing will examine Medicaid program integrity in four states: Minnesota, Californ more PR

NEW YORK, June 25 -- The Center for Constitutional Rights posted the following news release: * * * Court Hears Arguments on Releasing Memo Trump Administration Claims Justifies its Illegal Boat Strikes Civil rights groups urge judge to review an Office of Legal Counsel opinion that justifies President Trump's illegal lethal strikes on civilian boats as lawful acts - A United States District Court in the Southern District of New York heard arguments today in a lawsuit seeking the immediate release of an Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) opinio more PR

NEW YORK, June 27 -- Columbia University Columbia Journalism School issued the following news: * * * Columbia Journalism School Alumni Honored at the 2026 Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists Excellence in Journalism Awards Honorees produced winning work with books, visual craft, investigations and international coverage. - Established in 1993, the Excellence in Journalism Awards recognize outstanding reporting on LGBTQ+ communities and issues. This year's winners included Columbia Journalism School alumni whose work explored topics ranging f more PR

NEW YORK, June 26 -- Columbia University Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued the following Q&A on June 25, 2026, involving Cody Bahlau, chief science officer in the Office of Marine Operations: * * * Life Aboard the Langseth: A Q&A With Chief Science Officer Cody Bahlau On Columbia's global research vessel, the R/V Marcus G. Langseth, Bahlau serves as the key link between scientists, crewmembers and operations on shore. By Olga Rukovets Aboard Columbia's global research vessel, the R/V Marcus G. Langseth, Cody Bahlau serves as the key  more PR

POTSDAM, New York, June 26 -- The State University of New York Potsdam campus posted the following news: * * * Community Performance Series Presents 2026 Summer Musical Production of 'Cinderella: Enchanted Edition' * 'Cinderella: Enchanted Edition' Stars Community Cast, Showing from July 10 to 19, in SUNY Potsdam's Performing Arts Center Bethany Diederich '27 (Cinderella), right, rehearses a scene from the Community Performance Series' upcoming production of "Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella: Enchanted Edition." The production will open more PR

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Carlos Gimenez, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN CARLOS A. GIMENEZ JOINS VARNEY & CO. TO DISCUSS THE GROWING THREAT OF SOCIALISM * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez joined Fox Business's Varney & Co. to discuss the growing influence of the far left within the Democratic Party. During the interview, Congressman Gimenez warned that moderate Democrats are losing ground to the party's most radical elements and argued that the movement increasingly embraces authorit more PR

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Kennedy Announces Winner of 2026 Congressional Art Competition * WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) announced the winner of the annual Congressional Art Competition. The winning piece from each congressional district is displayed in the Cannon Tunnel to the Capitol Building. This year's winner, Miana Smith of Grand Island, visited the Capitol to meet Congressman Kennedy and to see her art mounted in the halls of Con more PR

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN DEMANDS DOD ABANDON ITS DANGEROUS PLANS TO ROLLBACK PFAS CLEANUP AT STEWART AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE * Congressman Pat Ryan Demands DoD Abandon Its Dangerous Plans to Rollback PFAS Cleanup at Stewart Air National Guard Base Ryan successfully fought against adoption of Department of Defense (DoD) proposals to dismantle years of progress in combatting toxic PFAS at U.S. military installations in the FY27 National Defense Authorizat more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, June 27 -- The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection issued the following news release on June 26, 2026: * * * DEEP Announces New Long Island Sound Research Vessel The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) unveiled today its new Research Vessel named Sound Outlook. The vessel was named after its intended use, to provide the outlook on the health of our treasured Long Island Sound ecosystem. The Sound Outlook will help safeguard water quality in the Long Island Sou more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, June 25 -- The University of Toronto posted the following news: * * * Constantia Constantinou appointed U of T's university chief librarian * Constantia Constantinou, a leader in academic libraries and information systems, has been appointed the University of Toronto's next university chief librarian following an extensive international search. Currently executive director of the Whiting Foundation in New York, Constantinou is both an academic leader and scholar who has previously held the role of vice-provost and direct more PR

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * DCCC Launches First General Election Digital Ad Campaign Targeting Vulnerable Mike Lawler over Shady History of Self Dealing * After New York Primary, DCCC goes on offense with five-figure ad buy reaching NY-17 voters on Meta Less than 48 hours after New York's primary election, the DCCC is announcing its first general election digital ad campaign in New York's 17th Congressional District. The digital ad targets vulnerable Re more PR

NEW YORK, June 25 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Debevoise Advises CD&R and Gentiva in Connection with Humana's Divestiture of Minority Interest in Gentiva * Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is advising CD&R and its portfolio company, Gentiva, a provider of hospice and palliative care services, in connection with Humana Inc.'s (NYSE: HUM) divestiture of all or substantially all of its minority interest in Gentiva. For more information, see Humana's press release. The Debevoise team more PR

NEW YORK, June 26 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Debevoise Advises CVC Capital Partners and Republic Finance in Its Sale to J.C. Flowers and Nowlake * Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is advising CVC Capital Partners and its portfolio company, RFNA, L.P. (Republic Finance), in the sale of Republic Finance to J.C. Flowers & Co. LLC and Nowlake Technology, LLC. For more information, see the company's press release. The Debevoise team is led by financial services M&A partner Andrew Ja more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 26 [Category: BizTravel] -- Delta Air Lines posted the following news: * * * Delta expands CES 2027 service with new Asia nonstop flights and more connections to Las Vegas * Delta is ramping up service to Las Vegas for CES(r) 2027 with more than 120 peak-day flights connecting the city to key business hubs across the U.S. and around the world, including new international routes and increased domestic frequencies. "CES continues to be one of the most important global events for innovation, and Delta is uniquely posit more PR

ALBANY, New York, June 23 -- Albany Law School issued the following news: * * * Dianne R. Phillips '88 Elected Chair of Albany Law School Board of Trustees Albany Law School is pleased to announce that Dianne R. Phillips '88 has been named Chair of the Board of Trustees. A distinguished attorney, accomplished leader, and dedicated alumna, Phillips brings decades of professional experience and service to the role. A partner at Holland & Knight LLP, she is nationally recognized for her work in environmental, energy, regulatory, and litigation more PR

ITHACA, New York, June 26 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Duffield Engineering SPROUT Awards for emerging research reach new high * Since launching its SPROUT Awards program in 2022 to encourage emerging collaborations at the intersection of research fields, the Cornell Duffield College of Engineering has never granted more than seven awards in a standard cycle. This year, it has granted 16 - supporting a broad range of promising projects in AI, medicine, semiconductors, sustainability and more. The expansion of the more PR

WASHINGTON, June 27 [Category: Sociological] -- The American Economic Liberties Project posted the following news release: * * * Economic Liberties Urges Mamdani, NYC Public Schools to Place Moratorium On Classroom AI New York City - Following a New York City Council committee joint hearing on tech in New York City Public Schools (NYCPS), during which Council Member Eric Dinowitz introduced two separate measures to require annual reporting on AI tools approved for use in schools and quarterly reporting on data breaches, the American Economic more PR

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news story: * * * Ecuadorian Navy communicator shares global mission aboard BAE Guayas during SAIL250 Maryland * BALTIMORE (June 25, 2026) -As international tall ships gather in Baltimore for SAIL250 Maryland, sailors aboard the Ecuadorian navy sail training ship BAE Guayas are representing their nation while strengthening relationships with partner countries and communities through maritime exchange. Pablo Falcones, communications chief aboard BAE Guayas, said his primary responsi more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 26 -- Earthjustice posted the following news release on June 25, 2026: * * * Enviro Groups Back Gov. Hochul in Defending State's Landmark Fracking Ban Groups seek to intervene against ill-conceived legal challenge - Albany, NY -- Yesterday, a group of New York environmental groups filed a motion to intervene in support of the Hochul administration, which is defending the state's landmark ban on high-volume hydraulic fracturing, or "fracking," from an ill-conceived legal challenge. The groups -- Food & Water  more PR

NEW YORK, June 26 -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release: * * * California, Washington State and Quebec agree to link carbon markets, driving greater cuts in pollution and more investment in clean energy Statement of Environmental Defense Fund Manager for Energy Transition & Carbon Markets Caroline Jones - SACRAMENTO -- California, Washington state and Quebec have signed an agreement to link their Cap-and-Invest programs in a unified carbon market. "This is a crucial next step to expand North America's largest more PR

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Invests in Making America Healthy Again with Announcement of $2.1 Million to Improve Drinking Water Across New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands * New York, N.Y. - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing $2.1 million in grant funding to help improve drinking water infrastructure across New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. These grants will help Make America Heal more PR

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Invests in Making America Healthy Again with Announcement of $25 Million to Improve Drinking Water in Small and Rural Communities * WASHINGTON- Today, U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing more than $25 million in grant funding to improve drinking water infrastructure in small and rural communities. These grants will help Make America Healthy Again by providing communities across the nation with needed resources to make  more PR

STONY BROOK, New York, June 25 -- The State University of New York Stony Brook University posted the following news: * * * Faster Aging, Chronic Disease Linked to WTC Responders With PTSD * Study published in Nature Communications led by Stony Brook researchers reveals molecular signatures related to disease and aging processes in a large patient cohort STONY BROOK, NY, June 25, 2026 - Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) remains a common condition affecting World Trade Center (WTC) responders 25 years after the attack on the Twin Towers more PR

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The Federal Communications Commission Enforcement Bureau has issued a forfeiture order imposing a $20,000 penalty against Jean Boncoeur of Spring Valley, New York, for operating an unauthorized radio station (Docket No. DA 26-625). According to the order, Boncoeur engaged in the illicit operation of an unlicensed station known as "Radio Gold Stars" on the 90.5 MHz frequency. The federal agency stated that operating an unauthorized station violates section 511 of the Communications Act of 1934 and undermines the primary m more PR

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The Federal Communications Commission Enforcement Bureau has issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture proposing a severe financial penalty against two individuals and an incorporated organization for allegedly conducting an unauthorized radio operation in the Bronx, according to agency documents released yesterday. The Federal Communications Commission finalized the administrative action in the matter of Neville Morgan, Lilleth Morgan, and The Sweet Hour of Prayer Inc, Bronx, New York (DA 26-629), tracking do more PR

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The Federal Communications Commission Enforcement Bureau has proposed a severe financial penalty against a New York City resident accused of running an illegal pirate radio operation in the Bronx, according to regulatory documents released today. The Federal Communications Commission announced the enforcement action in the matter of Albercio Mercado, Bronx, New York (DA 26-628), issued by the Enforcement Bureau. The agency issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture proposing a $25,000 fine against Albercio Merc more PR

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following Fed Notes article: * * * A News-Based Approach to Measuring Shortages and Their Effects on the Global Economy By Dario Caldara and Matteo Iacoviello The conflict in the Middle East has severely constrained global supplies of oil and natural gas. The conflict is also disrupting the provision of other inputs critical to global supply chains, such as naphtha and fertilizers, leading to lengthier delivery times and surging prices for affected products. To assess the possible effect more PR

SANTA BARBARA, California, June 27 -- Fielding Graduate University issued the following news: * * * Susan G. Goldberg Appointed 2026-27 Josselson Chair for Qualitative Inquiry By Catherine Ryan Fielding Graduate University has appointed Susan Goldberg, JD, PhD (CLIN PSY '07), core doctoral faculty in the APA-accredited Clinical Psychology program, as the 2026-27 Ruthellen Josselson Chair in Qualitative Inquiry. Dr. Goldberg, a Fielding alum whose career spans psychology, law, anthropology, community-engaged research, and social justice, wi more PR

WASHINGTON, June 26 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- WilmerHale, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Financial Times Names Anjan Sahni Among 50 Leaders Defining the Future of Law * WilmerHale Managing Partner Anjan Sahni has been named to the inaugural FT Law 50, the Financial Times ' new global list spotlighting 50 influential lawyers shaping the legal and financial services sectors. As managing partner, Sahni leads the firm's strategic direction while continuing to counsel companies, boards and senior executives on government invest more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 24 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on June 23, 2026: * * * "Yes, Chef!" 5 Employment Law Missteps in Hulu's The Bear + What Your Company Can Learn The final season of Hulu's critically acclaimed kitchen drama The Bear is set to kick off on June 25, and no doubt it will continue to captivate audiences with its chaotic, high-pressure portrayal of restaurant life. The series follows Carmy Berzatto, a fine-dining chef who returns to Chicago to save his late brother's sandwich shop, transforming more PR

NEW YORK, June 26 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Davis Polk and Wardwell, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Frank Azzopardi discusses IP-backed lending with MLex * Davis Polk partner and IP & Commercial Transactions practice co-head Frank Azzopardi was quoted in MLex discussing IP-backed lending. The article highlighted that corporate value in the United States has become increasingly tied to intellectual property, rather than physical assets, and lenders have been looking beyond traditional forms of collateral to finance companie more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 27 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on June 26, 2026: * * * Carr Convicts Three PDE Gang Members in DeKalb County DEKALB COUNTY, GA - Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that his Gang Prosecution Unit has secured three new convictions in DeKalb County involving members of PDE, a local criminal street gang also known as Paradise East or Paper Drugs Extortion. While associated with PDE, the defendants engaged in criminal gang activity and committed various weapon of more PR

DURHAM, North Carolina, June 27 -- The American Association of Independent Professional Baseball issued the following news release: * * * Garcia Debuts for Reds, Nine-Year Major Leaguer Davis Now a Monarch: Ten Things to Know in the American Association of Professional Baseball This Week Frisbie Toss, Summerhill HR Robbery Gain Notice, Highlighting Week for the MLB Partner League - MOORHEAD, Minn. - Last year, Julian Garcia set the Kansas City Monarchs record for strikeouts, fanning 163. He parlayed that into a deal with the Reds, and his  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand, Peters, Colleagues Demand Answers As Trump Administration Further Delays Toxic Chemical Cleanups At Military Sites * Trump Administration Newly Postponed Cleanup of Toxic PFAS Chemicals at Over 170 Military Installations - In Some Cases by as Much as Two Decades Senators Request Detailed Explanations for Continued Delays that are Putting Service Members and Military Families at Risk Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N more PR

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand, Schmitt Call On The Military To Provide Essential Autism Care For Military Families * Today, U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Eric Schmitt (R-MO), members of the Senate Armed Services Committee, called on the Department of Defense to provide comprehensive applied behavior analysis (ABA) services to TRICARE-eligible beneficiaries diagnosed with autism. "It is unacceptable that military families are being denied essent more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, June 27 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on June 26, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom signs executive order to accelerate new technologies and services for California's local transit and passenger rail networks throughout the state As Trump moves to gut transit funding and his Iran war keeps gas prices elevated, California is building an affordable, reliable local and regional transit future that protects Californians What you need to know: Governor Newsom is signing a sweeping executi more PR

ALBANY, New York, June 26 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces $17 Million for Two New Highway Projects in Western New York as Part of Historic State Investment to Improve Roads and Bridges * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the start of construction on two key roadways in Erie and Niagara counties. The two projects, totaling more than $17 million, include $8.7 million for the rehabilitation of three bridges along Interstate 990 in the Town of Amherst in Erie County and $8 more PR

ALBANY, New York, June 26 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces $45.9 Million Funding Available to Develop Additional Supportive Housing Units Statewide * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the availability of $45.9 million through the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative or 'ESSHI,' which funds supportive services to help provide stable housing for New Yorkers experiencing homelessness. Funding is available to support hundreds of additional units that serve adults expe more PR

ALBANY, New York, June 26 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces 396 Million Free School Meals Served Statewide in 2025-2026 School Year * To mark the end of the school year, Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that 396 million free school meals have been served in schools statewide. Governor Hochul's Universal School Meals Program, launched last year, guarantees every student in New York State access to a healthy breakfast and lunch at participating schools, helping them thriv more PR

ALBANY, New York, June 26 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Doubling the Empire State Service Corps to Connect More SUNY Students to Civic and Career Preparation * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the Empire State Service Corps will double in size, growing from 500 to 1,000 available spots and will include new program areas to meet New York's most pressing needs. This expansion was proposed in Governor Hochul's 2026 State of the State Agenda to increase capacity and to  more PR

GENEVA, Switzerland, June 26 -- The Group on Earth Observations issued the following commentary on June 25, 2026, by Angelica Gutierrez, co-chair of the regional GEO in the Americas and of the Global Water Sustainability Initiative, and Jim Nelson, professor of civil and construction engineering at Brigham Young University: * * * Truth, Shared: Reflections from the GEOGLOWS Community Event: "Water Security is Global Security" Whoever controls the data controls the story, and often, the leverage. That's the quiet tension running under water  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on June 25, 2026: * * * Chairmen Guthrie, Hill, and Jordan Write to Oppose EU Crackdown on American Companies Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Congressman French Hill (AR-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Financial Services, and Congressman Jim Jordan (OH-04), Chairman of the House Committee on the Judiciary, sent a letter to Europe more PR

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following opening remarks on June 25, 2026, at an Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee hearing entitled "State Medicaid Program Integrity: Examining Fraud Risks and Oversight Deficiencies": * * * Nearly a year ago, Republicans passed their Big Ugly Bill that included the largest health care cuts in American history. Republicans' cut health care by $1 trillion, which is expected to rip health care away from 15 more PR

NEW YORK, June 26 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Davis Polk and Wardwell, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * House testimony by David Portilla quoted in PYMNTS * Davis Polk partner and Financial Institutions practice co-head David Portilla's testimony before the House Financial Services Committee was quoted in PYMNTS. On June 24, 2026, David testified before the House Financial Services Committee at a hearing on "Future of payments: Promoting innovation and fair markets." House Financial Services Committee Chairman Representative more PR

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following opening statement at a House Select Committee on China hearing on China's economic espionage and subnational influence in the U.S.: * * * "Thank you Chairman Moolenaar and Ranking Member Khanna for the opportunity to participate in this hearing. I commend you and your fellow committee members for the important work you all have been doing to expose efforts by the Chinese Communist Party to infiltrate and influence our nati more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 26 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * How American English has evolved since the country's founding * "Entree" once referred to the first main dish in a formal multi-course dinner, but as dining in the United States became simpler, it shifted to mean the main course. In Europe, however, it still typically refers to an appetizer. "Cider," which traces back to a Hebrew word for liquor, refers only to alcoholic drinks in British English, but the popularity of non-alcoholic ve more PR

NEW YORK, June 27 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following commentary by Judith Sunderland, senior advisor in the Refugee and Migrant Rights Division: * * * Dangerous EU Momentum Towards Offshore Deportation Centers Plans for 'Return Hubs' in Africa, Central Asia - The European Union is forging ahead on its quest to increase deportations regardless of the consequences for people's rights. On June 17, the European Parliament approved a Return Regulation that portends increased detention, forced removals, and exte more PR

NEW YORK, June 27 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following commentary on June 26, 2026, by senior Sahel researcher Ilaria Allegrozzi: * * * UN Urges Niger's Junta to Free Leading Human Rights Defender Authorities Should Immediately Release Moussa Tiangari and Others Arbitrarily Detained - 18 months ago, Niger's military junta arrested and detained Moussa Tiangari, a prominent human rights defender in the country. Following an investigation, the United Nations is now calling for his release. The UN Working Grou more PR

NEW YORK, June 27 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following statement with eight civil society organizations: * * * Holding Sri Lanka Accountable for Violations of the Convention against Torture and Other Ill-Treatment * We, the undersigned civil society organizations, respectfully urge States Parties to the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (Convention against Torture) to take action against Sri Lanka for violations of the Convention, in solidarity with Sri L more PR

NEW YORK, June 26 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following joint statement on June 26, 2026, with five civil society organizations. The organizations are the Amnesty International, Avocats Sans Frontieres, Committee to Protect Journalists EuroMed Rights and International Commission of Jurists. * * * Three Years After the EU-Tunisia Deal, Review EU Approach Toward Tunisia's Human Rights Decline * Dear President von der Leyen, We are writing to you three years after the signing of the EU-Tunisia Memorandum of U more PR

NEW YORK, June 27 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Cambodia: World Bank's IFC Rejects Microfinance Harm Findings * The World Bank's International Finance Corporation (IFC) rejected its ombudsman's findings about harm related to investments in Cambodia 's microfinance sector, failing a critical test of accountability, Human Rights Watch said today. In its response, published on June 24, 2026, the IFC refuted the ombudsman's determination that it had violated its own environmental and social pol more PR

NEW YORK, June 25 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * China: Social Media, Films Censored Around Pride Month The censorship of prominent social media accounts, foreign films, and events with lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender ( LGBT ) themes around Pride month illustrates the deteriorating rights situation for LGBT people in China, Human Rights Watch said today. A number of these events were organized by foreign embassies and cultural institutes. "Under Xi Jinping, the Chinese government's i more PR

NEW YORK, June 27 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Tunisia: Rights Defender Given 25-Year Sentence * (Beirut) - A Tunis court on June 26, 2026, sentenced Sihem Bensedrine, 75, a prominent human rights defender and former president of the Truth and Dignity Commission, to a total of 25 years in prison and a heavy fine, apparently in retaliation for her work. Her sentencing is the latest in the ongoing yearslong crackdown by President Kais Saeid's government on civic space and dissent in Tunisia. more PR

BOULDER, Colorado, June 27 -- The Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences issued the following news: * * * Humans of CIRES: Emma Beretta Statistician found way to soundscape monitoring through hands on undergraduate research experience - Emma Beretta is a passive acoustic data analyst at CIRES and NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) who uses open source software to build accessible visualizations about ocean sounds. A statistician by training, she is passionate about protecting Earth's ecosyste more PR

DALLAS, Texas, June 26 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Hunton Secures Insurance Appellate Victory for Two Universities * Hunton recently won a significant appellate victory for clients Hofstra University and St. John's University in an insurance coverage dispute arising from Covid-19-related putative class actions. After the pandemic forced campus closures and a switch to remote instruction, students sued Hofstra and St. John's, claiming they failed to deliver the contracted edu more PR

ARMONK, New York, June 26 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- IBM issued the following news release: * * * IBM, Red Hat, and Deloitte Announce Lightwell Collaboration to Help Strengthen Open Source Software Supply Chain Trust * NEW YORK, ARMONK, N.Y. and RALEIGH, N.C., June 26, 2026 -Deloitte, IBM (NYSE: IBM ), and Red Hat today announced a collaboration to help protect the software supply chain against increasingly automated cyber threats. Deloitte joins the initiative as an integration collaborator for Lightwell, bringing its broader se more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The National Consumer Law Center posted the following news release: * * * Illinois Passes Law to Protect Buy Now, Pay Later Borrowers * June 25, 2026 -Press Release Buy-Now-Pay-Later Lenders Must Be Licensed in Illinois and Clearly Disclose Costs to Borrowers WASHINGTON - Advocates applauded legislation signed today by Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker to protect people who take out Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) loans from hidden charges, unaffordable loans, purchase disputes, and other risks. Most  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee released the following written testimony by Mike Flynn, senior vice president and counsel at the Information Technology Industry Council, from a June 11, 2026, hearing entitled "AI and the American Dream: Promoting Innovation, Affordability, and American Dominance": * * * Chairman Scott, Ranking Member Warren, and members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify before you today. My name is Mike Flynn, and I am a Senior Vice President and Counsel  more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 26 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release: * * * Jad Abumrad: Coloring Life Through Story * Jad Abumrad, Distinguished Research Professor of Communication of Science and Technology and creator of award-winning series like Radiolab, More Perfect, Dolly Parton's America and Fela Kuti: Fear No Man, set out in life to be a composer. Perhaps a poet, maybe a fiction writer, but it was music, Abumrad said, that was "running through me constantly." He spent his tween-age years logging hours at the  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- The Jamestown Foundation posted the following commentary on June 24, 2026, by George Visan, associate researcher at the Romania Energy Center, in the foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor: * * * Romania Invests Heavily in Air Defense to Counter Russian Threat Executive Summary: * Romania is investing more than $20 billion in its air defense, but Russian drones continue to pose a threat to its airspace and its citizens. * The air defense threat faced by Romania in the Black Sea region is complex. It varies from high-perf more PR

NEW YORK, June 26 -- The Anti-Defamation League, an anti-hate organization that aims to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment for all, posted the following news release on June 24, 2026: * * * JLens Jewish Investor Network Welcomes Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations as 40th Institutional Member TOV ETF (NYSE:TOV) Exceeds $250 Million in Assets in First Year after Launch - JLens, a Registered Investment Advisor that empowers investors to align their capital with Jewish more PR

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Lawler Introduces Legislation to Crack Down on Squatting and Protect Homeowners * Washington, D.C. - 6/26/26... Today, Congressman Lawler (NY-17) introduced The Protecting Homeowners from Squatters Act, legislation to prohibit Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding and federal mortgage support in municipalities that allow squatting. This legislation defines squatting as unlawfully entering a property and residing there for more than 14  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * LeachGarner to Pay $2.8 Million in EEOC Pay Discrimination Suit Metallurgical company settles federal suit charging it placed female workers in lower-paying departments and paid them less than men for similar work BOSTON -LeachGarner, Inc., a metallurgical manufacturer and supplier, will pay $2.8 million and provide other relief to settle a federal sex discrimination lawsuit, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ann more PR

WASHINGTON, June 26 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON CNN: "AT THE END OF THE DAY, ONCE THE TEMPER TANTRUM ENDS, DONALD TRUMP BACKS DOWN" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNN's The Situation Room, where he emphasized that while Donald Trump and Republicans continue to fight each other instead of making life better for the American people, Democrats remain committed to lowering the high cost of living and cleaning up corruptio more PR

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON CNN: "AT THE END OF THE DAY, ONCE THE TEMPER TANTRUM ENDS, DONALD TRUMP BACKS DOWN" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNN's The Situation Room, where he emphasized that while Donald Trump and Republicans continue to fight each other instead of making life better for the American people, Democrats remain committed to lowering the high cost of living and cleaning up corruption. WOLF BLITZER: Joining more PR

NEW YORK, June 26 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * Legal Defense Fund Warns New York City Council of Discriminatory Uses of Technology and Artificial Intelligence * On June 26, the Legal Defense Fund (LDF) submitted written testimony for the New York City Council Committees on Education and Technology's joint oversight hearing on Artificial Intelligence, Student Data, and Privacy in NYC Public Schools. LDF alerted the Council Committees that it remains deeply concerned ab more PR

NEW YORK, June 26 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on June 25, 2026, by senior fellow Allison Schrager to Bloomberg Opinion: * * * Will Gen Z's Financial Trauma Make It More Cautious? They say the body keeps the score when it comes to personal trauma, but what about financial trauma? Americans who grew up in the Depression, studies show, were so scarred by the financial calamity that they never embraced investing in risky assets -- and were poorer for it. Now there is evidence that members of Gen Z, mo more PR

NEW YORK, June 26 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary by Ilya Shapiro, director of constitutional studies and senior fellow, to the New York Post: * * * Supremes' Memo to Lower Courts: Presidential Power Trumps Leftist Lawfare This Supreme Court term, now in its final few days, has been focused above all on executive power. President Donald Trump has pushed the envelope of his authority, and the court has generally let him do so -- except, as in the tariffs case, when he treads on clear congressional pre more PR

NEW YORK, June 27 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary by senior fellow Arpit Gupta to Vital City: * * * After the Mamdani Rent Freeze An agenda to fix New York City's stabilized housing - The Rent Guidelines Board, on which I serve, has just voted to freeze rents on New York City's roughly 1 million rent-stabilized apartments, fulfilling a key campaign promise by Mayor Zohran Mamdani. This settles what will happen to rents this October, but raises the question of whether the rent-stabilized stock is sti more PR

NEW YORK, June 26 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on June 25, 2026, by senior fellow James B. Meigs to the Wall Street Journal: * * * The Radicals Inside the Tent Mainstream Democrats hope far-left insurgents will settle down after arriving in Washington. They're in for an ugly surprise. "Free, free Palestine!" the crowd chanted when New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani arrived at the Tuesday night party celebrating the primary win of his close ally, Claire Valdez. Given the city's paucity of Republican vot more PR

NEW YORK, June 26 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on June 23, 2026, by senior fellow Jason L. Riley to the Wall Street Journal: * * * The Trump Administration Gets Civil Rights Back on Track With 'disparate impact' theory, the EEOC long ago departed from its mission to prevent discrimination. - When Congress passed the Civil Rights Act of 1964, it also created the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to placate the law's detractors and oversee its Title VII employment provisions. Over the more PR

NEW YORK, June 26 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release: * * * Manhattan Man Charged With Dealing Fentanyl Resulting In The Deaths Of Two Victims * United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, Acting Special Agent in Charge of the New York Field Office of Homeland Security Investigations ("HSI"), Pete Gizas, and Commissioner of the New York City Police Department ("NYPD"), Jessica S. Tisch, announced today the unsealing of an Indictment chargi more PR

NEW YORK, June 27 -- Marymount Manhattan College issued the following news: * * * Annika Villareal '29 Captures Top Prize in Northeastern's Global Innovation Challenge Annika Villareal '29 is a shrewd problem solver--and her latest victory proves it. Villareal, an International Business and Economics major from Chantilly, Virginia, was part of the winning team in Northeastern University's inaugural Global Innovation Challenge. Launched this spring, the competition brought together nearly 90 students from 12 campuses across Northeastern's gl more PR

NEW YORK, June 27 -- Marymount Manhattan College issued the following news: * * * New Scholarship Fund Carries J. William Bordeau's Legacy Forward As MMC enters a new chapter with Northeastern University, alumni and friends of the College have established a scholarship fund to honor late Theatre professor J. William Bordeau, whose teaching and leadership helped shape the liberal arts tradition that drew generations of talented students to 71st Street. Bordeau joined MMC's faculty in 1968, teaching Acting, Directing, and Communication Arts,  more PR

NEW YORK, June 27 -- Marymount Manhattan College issued the following news: * * * Wilton Fontenette Named Executive Director of New Legacy Center Wilton Fontenette, MMC's associate vice president for development operations and alumni relations, has been named the inaugural executive director of the Marymount Manhattan Center. The center will serve as a hub for alumni engagement while preserving and celebrating the College's history and traditions after MMC's merger with Northeastern University is finalized at the end of the month. Fontenett more PR

ALBANY, New York, June 27 -- Albany Law School issued the following news: * * * New Members, President for Albany Law School's National Alumni Association Three alumni have been named to Albany Law School's National Alumni Association (NAA) Board, and one current member was named to the Executive Committee. The NAA Board also has a new President, Emily Chapman '13, who will serve a two-year term starting on July 1. New Board members are: * Cathryn Crummey '22 * Jennifer Sunderlin Morton '07 * Raymond Weiss '22 David Fernandez '92, a  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 26 [Category: BizTravel] -- Delta Air Lines posted the following news: * * * More ways to Augusta: Delta tees up expanded schedule for Masters 2027 * As summer heats up, Delta is already looking down the fairway and is once again ready to take customers to golf's most storied tradition. As a proud Tournament Partner of the Masters, Delta is delivering its largest-ever schedule to Augusta Regional Airport (AGS) for 2027, with up to 20 daily departures during peak travel days. "The Masters is one of the most iconic ev more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 27 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Morgan Lewis Advises NuCube Energy, Inc. on de-SPAC Transaction NEW YORK: Morgan Lewis advised nuclear technology company NuCube Energy, Inc. on the signing of a business combination agreement with Launch Two Acquisition Corp., a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC). The transaction values NuCube at a pre-money equity value of approximately $500 million. It also implies a pro forma enterprise value of the  more PR

NEW YORK, June 27 -- Morgan Stanley, a multinational financial services corporation, issued the following news release: * * * Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Expands Access to Private Markets and Alternatives with PMAX - Balanced and PMAX - Growth Funds Morgan Stanley Wealth Management announced that it has expanded access to the Morgan Stanley Private Markets and Alternatives Fund ("PMAX") by registering it as PMAX - Balanced. This change removes the accredited investor requirement, lowers minimum investment amounts, and introduces daily s more PR

NEW YORK, June 25 [Category: BizHospital] -- Mount Sinai Health System posted the following news release: * * * Mount Sinai Adolescent Health Center Receives 2026 Award for Advancing Adolescent Health and Health Equity * The Mount Sinai Health System today announced that the Mount Sinai Adolescent Health Center has received the 2026 Community Health Improvement Award from the Healthcare Association of New York State (HANYS). The award recognizes the Center's longstanding leadership in advancing adolescent health, health equity, and access t more PR

NEW YORK, June 25 [Category: BizHospital] -- Mount Sinai Health System posted the following news release: * * * Mount Sinai Scientists Develop First Fully Human Monoclonal Antibody Cocktail That Protects Against Nipah and Hendra Viruses * An international research team led by investigators in the Department of Microbiology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has developed the first fully human monoclonal antibody cocktail shown to provide complete protection against lethal Nipah and Hendra virus infection. The protection was seen more PR

NEW YORK, June 27 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release on June 26, 2026: * * * MTA Announces Two Modernized Elevators Open at Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av EFMR Subway Station Elevators Open on Time and on Budget Accessibility Upgrades Provide Safer and More Reliable Elevator Service - The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today announced the opening of two modernized elevators serving the Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av EFMR station in Queens as part of larger accessibility and sa more PR

LONG ISLAND CITY, New York, June 27 -- The New York State Department of Design and Construction issued the following news release: * * * City Breaks Ground on $19.3 Million Design-Build Project That Will Construct Five New Public Restrooms Facilities will be built at NYC Parks across the City, starting off with Murphy Brothers Playground and East River Park - (New York, NY) NYC Department of Design and Construction (DDC) Commissioner Paul A. Ochoa and NYC Parks Commissioner Tricia Shimamura today announced the start of a $19.3 million proj more PR

WASHINGTON, June 26 [Category: Engineering] -- The International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers posted the following news: * * * NAIJ-IFPTE Judicial Council 2 President Shares Union's Perspective On Mass Firings, "Whipsaw by Politics," and Structural Issues of Immigration Court * Speaking in her capacity as President of the National Association of Immigration Judges (NAIJ), IFPTE Judicial Council 2, Judge Holly D'Andrea talked to The New York Times' The Daily podcast to discuss the political, structural, and resource pre more PR

ALBANY, New York, June 27 -- The New York Department of State issued the following news release on June 26, 2026: * * * NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF STATE ANNOUNCES COMPLETION OF ENLIGHTEN PEEKSKILL, A SERIES OF PUBLIC ART INSTALLATIONS THROUGHOUT DOWNTOWN PEEKSKILL Part of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative, Project Features 3 Parts: Illuminate Peekskill, Making Connections, and the Five Arches Mural - New York Secretary of State Walter T. Mosley today announced the completion of the Enlighten Peekskill art walk as part of Peekskill's Downt more PR

TROY, New York, June 26 -- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute issued the following news: * * * Nintendo Classic Remade by RPI Alum for Switch 2 * Velan Studios, a Troy-based game development studio co-owned by RPI alumnus Karthik Bala '97, has been announced as the developer behind a remake of the Nintendo 64 game Star Fox, now available on the Nintendo Switch 2. Karthik Bala '97 and his brother, Guha Bala, co-founded Velan Studios in 2016 in downtown Troy. A decade later, the studio is bringing the beloved Star Fox back to players. Develop more PR

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, June 25 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * NNU condemns Supreme Court decisions on temporary protected status, asylum * National Nurses United (NNU) today condemns the devastating rulings by the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) that advance President Trump's fascist immigration agenda. Two cruel and callous decisions ended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for hundreds of thousands of Haitians and Syrians and removed protections for asylum seekers. TPS is a more PR

NEW YORK, June 27 -- The Natural Resources Defense Council issued the following news release: * * * NRDC: California's Coastal Management Authority Is Under Attack Federal review of California's coastal management program could clear the way for offshore oil drilling - The Trump administration has formally initiated a federal review of California's Coastal Management Program under the Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA). It is holding public meetings to specifically solicit comments on the state's oversight of offshore oil production, space more PR

NEW YORK, June 27 -- Ogilvy, an advertising, marketing and public relations agency, issued the following news: * * * Ogilvy Brings Home Network of the Year at the 2026 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity CANNES, FRANCE - On the final day of the 2026 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, Ogilvy won top honors as Network of the Year, claiming the prestigious title for the third time in five years. This achievement captures Ogilvy's creative power and influence on a global scale, and celebrates the incredible impact t more PR

GENEVA, Switzerland, June 25 -- The United Nations International Organization for Migration issued the following news release: * * * Pacific Climate Mobility Programme Receives 2026 Human Security Award * New York, 26 June 2026 - Pacific Island countries have been recognized for their leadership in addressing climate mobility through rights-based and human-centred approaches, following the awarding of the 2026 Human Security Award to the Pacific Climate Change, Migration and Human Security (PCCMHS) programme. The recognition highlights the  more PR

NEWPORT BEACH, California, June 27 -- Pacific Life Insurance Co. issued the following news release: * * * Pacific Life Launches Income Horizon(TM) Collective Investment Trust Series, Transforming Lifetime Income into an Asset Class Trusteed by Matrix Trust Company, a Broadridge company, the series enables participants to build guaranteed lifetime income inside the plan before retirement. - Pacific Life, a leading provider of innovative insurance and annuity solutions, announced today the launch of Income Horizon(TM), a retirement income-f more PR

NEW YORK, June 26 -- Rockefeller University posted the following news: * * * Paula Volent Transitions to Senior Advisor Role after Five Years of Exemplary Service; Jun Yang Named Successor * After five years leading Rockefeller's Investment Office, Paula Volent has elected to step back from her full-time role as vice president and CIO and will continue to serve the University on a part-time basis as senior advisor. Jun Yang who comes to Rockefeller from Oberlin College, will assume stewardship of the biomedical university's endowment starti more PR

HONG KONG, June 25 -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * PolyU hosted its third thematic seminar on China's diplomacy, featuring former ambassadors of China who shed light on the global landscape and diplomatic practice * The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) Research Centre for Chinese History and Culture (RCCHC), Confucius Institute of Hong Kong and Mainland Development Office, in collaboration with the China Foreign Affairs University, co-organised the third thematic seminar on China's di more PR

COLUMBIA, Missouri, June 25 [Category: Media] -- The Association of Health Care Journalists posted the following news: * * * Promise of regenerative medicine is taking clearer shape * Repairing the body from within: Advances in regenerative medicine * Moderator: Meryl Davids Landau, Independent journalist * Bhairab Singh, Ph.D., Assistant professor of rehabilitation medicine, University of Minnesota * Saranya Wyles, M.D., Ph.D., Medical director, Center for Aesthetic Medicine and Surgery at the Mayo Clinic By Larry Beresford/Cali more PR

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-California, ranking member of the Africa Subcommittee, issued the following statement on June 24, 2026: * * * Meeks, Jacobs Issue Statement on RSF Siege of El Obeid Representatives Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Sara Jacobs, Ranking Member of the Africa Subcommittee, today released the following statement calling on the U.S. Department of State to secure an agre more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, June 25 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary by policy analyst Jacob James Rich: * * * 'United States v. Hemani': Firearm possession among marijuana users is a protected right In a rare unanimous 9-0 decision, the Supreme Court upheld Ali Hemani's right to possess a firearm as a regular marijuana user. - Last week, the Supreme Court ruled that the federal government cannot strip Americans of their Second Amendment right to bear arms simply because they use marijuana. In a rare unanimous 9-0 deci more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, June 27 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary by Managing Director of Technology Policy Max Gulker: * * * Local data center moratoria are costly for the whole country The backlash against artificial intelligence and data centers has distorted basic facts, making it more difficult for local authorities to get them right. - The most contentious, passionate, and consequential debates around artificial intelligence (AI) are currently playing out before local zoning boards, town councils, and public e more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, June 26 (TNSrep) -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary by Criminal Justice Policy Director Vittorio Nastasi: * * * Report: Fine revenue exceeds 50% of general revenue in 42 cities across the country Eleven cities collected more revenue from fines than from taxes and other general revenue sources, and seven of the 10 most reliant cities are in Louisiana. Local governments across the country have come to depend on fines and forfeitures to fund their operations, according to a new Reason Foundation r more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, June 26 (TNSrep) -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary by Criminal Justice Policy Director Vittorio Nastasi, Managing Director of Government Finance Jordan Campbell, criminal justice policy intern Maegan Smarkusky and Sephria Reynolds-Tanner, criminal justice and drug policy analyst: * * * Taxation by citation: A 50-state data and policy report on local government fines and forfeitures This report maps the scope of local governments' dependence on fines and forfeitures to fund basic operations and more PR

NEW YORK, June 25 -- The United Nations posted the following news release: * * * Reinventing Cooperation Means Renewing Commitment to United Nations Charter, Secretary-General Says in Message to Jeju Peace Forum * Following is the text of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' video message to the twenty-first Jeju Forum for Peace and Prosperity, in Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, Republic of Korea, today: I am pleased to send my warm greetings as you gather for the twenty-first Jeju Forum for Peace and Prosperity. You have come tog more PR

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following statement: * * * Dingell Releases Statement on New Rideshare Safety Policies Announced by Uber Today, U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) released the following statement after Uber announced it would be implementing new safety policies:  "For too long, women have had to worry about their safety when using rideshare platforms. Violence against women is an issue larger than any one company, but we must all play our part to protect women and foster a safer  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. John Mannion, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Representative Mannion Demands Answers From Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin After ICE Agents Target Syracuse Poll Worker Over First Amendment-Protected Activity * SYRACUSE, NY -Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) today sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin demanding answers after out of state ICE agents delivered an unsigned warning letter to a poll worker (link is external) over her personal s more PR

ITHACA, New York, June 26 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Researchers achieve the 'impossible' low-loss, tunable dielectric * The result on his computer screen looked impossible. Late one night in 2009, Nate Orloff was alone in a laboratory, analyzing measurements from a set of experimental thin films sent to him by Darrell Schlom, the Tisch University Professor in Cornell University's Department of Materials Science and Engineering. "I jumped out of my chair and shouted, 'Eureka,'" said Orloff, who at the time wa more PR

MENLO PARK, California, June 27 -- Robinhood Markets, a financial services company, issued the following news on June 25, 2026: * * * Robinhood Ventures Fund I (RVI) Invests $25M in Canva Today, Robinhood Ventures Fund I (NYSE: RVI) announced it has closed an investment in Canva. On June 24, 2026 RVI purchased approximately $25 million of Class A Common Stock of Canva. "We believe Canva is one of the world's most compelling design platforms, and this investment is a milestone we are truly thrilled about," said Sarah Pinto, President of Rob more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, June 27 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Rutgers-Trained Scientist and NOAA Researcher Is Named State Climatologist John Krasting will lead New Jersey climate office as David Robinson retires By Kitta MacPherson John Krasting, a Rutgers-trained climate scientist whose career has spanned broadcast meteorology, climate modeling and sea-level research, has been named the New Jersey state climatologist, succeeding David Robinson, who is retiring after 35 years in the role. Krasting, whose name  more PR

NEW YORK, June 29 -- The City University of New York Graduate Center posted the following news: * * * See America's 250 Years in a New Light * The 250 th anniversary of the United States on July 4 is being celebrated with fireworks and fanfare, but this big birthday also invites reflection on how the U.S. became what it is today. One place to start is through ongoing exhibitions, recent books, and even an interactive walking tour curated, written, and developed by Graduate Center scholars. Here are some ways Graduate Center scholars offer more PR

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following statement on June 25, 2026, at a hearing to consider nominees for the International Trade Commission: * * * "Before us today are five bipartisan individuals nominated to serve as Commissioners at the U.S. International Trade Commission, or ITC. "They are David Foley, Jr. of Virginia, a Republican nominee; Brett Doyle of Connecticut, also a Republican nominee; Peter-Anthony Pappas of New Jersey, our final Republican nominee; Bart Th more PR

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement on June 24, 2026: * * * Durbin Delivers Opening Statement On Blanche's AG Nomination, Blue Slip Process During Senate Judiciary Committee Nominations Hearing During his opening statement at a nominations hearing, Durbin scrutinized Todd Blanche's record as President Trump's personal attorney and emphasized the importance of the blue slip practice - During today's Senate Judiciary Committee nominations  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on June 25, 2026: * * * The James T. Woods Act Fights Online Child Exploitation That's Sweeping the Nation BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA - Online child exploitation, sextortion and violent online criminal networks like '764,' which coerce children into violent or suicidal acts, are sweeping the nation, impacting children across all 50 states. Each of the 56 Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) field offices are invol more PR

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Signers of the Declaration of Independence: Pennsylvania, Part 1 * Delegates to the Second Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. The 56 delegates who signed the formal break from Britain are all considered Founding Fathers. Pennsylvania had nine delegates, the most of the colonies. This week's profile features George Clymer, Benjamin Franklin and Robert Morris Jr. Their signatures are grouped in the top third column f more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, June 26 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release on June 25, 2026: * * * The Southern Environmental Law Center brings Southern Solutions and Climate Action to Climate Week NYC Data centers, Appalachia, and climate storytelling are focus of environmental nonprofit's first-ever day of free Climate Week programming - WASHINGTON - The Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC), the largest nonprofit, nonpartisan environmental legal advocacy organization rooted in and focused on the U.S more PR

ALBANY, New York, June 26 -- The New York State Office of Mental Health issued the following statement by Commissioner Ann Sullivan: * * * Statement from Commissioner Dr. Ann Sullivan regarding DOJ's Memorandum Opinion on Olmstead v. L.C The New York State Office of Mental Health will always fully support policies that ensure people with disabilities can live in their communities and receive comprehensive community-based services. The memorandum opinion released last week by DOJ's Office of Legal Counsel offers a new interpretation of the 19 more PR

NEW YORK, June 26 [Category: Media] -- The Ad Council issued the following news release: * * * Students Help Educate on the Dangers of Distracted Driving Through the 2026 Project Yellow Light Competition * NEW YORK, NY (June 26, 2026) - The Ad Council and Project Yellow Light announced the winners of this year's Project Yellow Light Scholarship competition, marking the campaign's 15th anniversary. The annual initiative invites students to develop public service advertisements (PSAs) designed to warn their peers about the dangers of distract more PR

BUFFALO, New York, June 26 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * Study: Three-in-one vaccine shows promise against 'tripledemic' * Close up of a syringe in a vaccine vial. A single-shot vaccine under development at the University at Buffalo could protect against flu, COVID-19 and RSV. University at Buffalo researchers are developing a single shot for flu, COVID-19 and RSV By Tom Dinki BUFFALO, N.Y. -Flu season is no longer just flu season. Since 2022, the health care com more PR

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Timothy Burchett, R-Tennessee, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency, issued the following news release on June 25, 2026: * * * Burchett Investigates States' Refusal to Provide SNAP Data to USDA to Reduce Waste, Fraud, and Abuse Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency Chairman Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) is investigating several states' refusal to provide Supplemental Nutrition Assistant Program (SNAP) data to the U.S. Department of Agricul more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, June 27 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: * * * Dr Stephen Thomas named interim vice president for research Stephen Thomas, MD, the Frank E. Young, MD, and Leanne Young Endowed Chair of Microbiology and Immunology and Director of the Global Health Institute, has been named interim vice president for research. He succeeds David Amberg, PhD, who is retiring after 12 years in the position after having grown research 62 percent, from $35M to $57M just in the past  more PR

NEW YORK, June 26 [Category: International] -- The International Rescue Committee posted the following news release: * * * Supreme Court clears way for deportations of Haitians and Syrians, limits on access to asylum for those seeking safety * Decisions issued by the U.S. Supreme Court yesterday will severely limit protections for people seeking safety in the United States. The first ruling cleared the way (opens in a new window) for the deportation of hundreds of thousands of Haitian and Syrian nationals who have been living in the United  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 26 [Category: Political] -- The Independent Women's Forum posted issued the following news release: * * * Texas Supreme Court Unanimously Revives Detransitioner Lawsuit Paving the Way for Accountability in Pediatric Gender Medicine * AUSTIN, TX -In a landmark decision with implications for detransitioners pursuing legal action, the Texas Supreme Court unanimously ruled in favor of Independent Women ambassador and detransitioner Soren Aldaco today, allowing her medical malpractice claims against her former therapist and Thre more PR

NEW YORK, June 25 [Category: Media] -- The Paley Center for Media issued the following news release: * * * THE PALEY MUSEUM CELEBRATES THE LONG-AWAITED RETURN OF APPLE'S EMMY AWARD-WINNING SERIES TED LASSO * The Latest PaleyLive Program Presented by Citi(r) Features a Conversation with the Cast and Creative Team from Season 4 and a Screening of the Season 4 Premiere Episode and First Look at Episode 2 Early Access Discounted Tickets Now On Sale to Paley Members New York, NY, June 25, 2026 - The Paley Museum, where media, sports, gaming, more PR

HAMILTON, New York, June 26 -- Colgate University posted the following news: * * * The Passing of Denis Cronin '69 * Dear Colgate Community Members, I write this morning to share news of the passing of Denis Cronin '69, H'16, P'09,'10, who died yesterday, surrounded by friends and family, after a long battle with cancer. Denis was a member of the Colgate Board of Trustees for more than 14 years, first joining the board in 1999 and later serving as its chair from 2010 to 2014. His time on the board saw significant improvements to the cam more PR

GREENVILLE, Pennsylvania, June 26 -- Thiel College issued the following news release: * * * Thiel College communication major attends Ed Bradley Journalism Fellowship in New York City * Thiel College communications media major Robert Doyle '28 recently completed the Ed Bradley Journalism Fellowship at New York University, a competitive weeklong journalism program that brought together 20 student journalists from across the United States for intensive professional training, newsroom visits and mentorship. * Check out the story Doyle produc more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 26 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Three art history doctoral candidates awarded fellowships to support research * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Three doctoral candidates in the Penn State College of Arts and Architecture's Department of Art History, Amy Orner, Han Chen and Holli Turner, have been awarded sought-after fellowships to advance research in their respective fields. The fellowships, awarded to Orner by Sir John Soane's Museum Foundation, to Chen by the Getty Foundati more PR

NEW YORK, June 26 [Category: BizConstruction] -- Turner Construction Co. issued the following news: * * * Turner and Joint Venture Partners Celebrate Topping Out of Henry Ford Health's New Patient Tower * Turner, in partnership with Barton Malow and Dixon, celebrated the topping out of Henry Ford Health 's new patient tower, marking a significant milestone in the Destination: Grand development transforming Henry Ford Hospital's historic campus in Detroit's New Center neighborhood. Hundreds of project team members, partners, and supporters more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, June 26 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Two MSU professors named Guggenheim Fellows Two MSU professors have been named 2026 Guggenheim Fellows : Xuefei Ren, a professor of sociology in the College of Social Science, and Lara Shipley, assistant professor of photography in the College of Arts and Letters' Department of Art, Art History and Design. "I'm deeply honored to be named a Guggenheim Fellow and to be recognized alongside such an inspiring community of scientists, artists and schol more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 27 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * U-M Medical School study to provide insight into real-world trends around psychedelics in the US $3.3M from NIH will help strengthen knowledge base for psychedelic use and therapeutic potential - WHAT'S THE STUDY: A new University of Michigan Medical School study aims to better understand how Americans perceive and use psychedelics. The project has been awarded $3.3 million in funding from the National Institute on Drug Abuse, part of the National I more PR

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secret Service issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Secret Service New York Field Office Skimming Operation Nets 35 Illegal Devices, Saves $36.5 Million NEW YORK -- The U.S. Secret Service New York Field Office, along with law enforcement partners, concluded a three-day Electronic Benefit Transfer Fraud (EBT) and payment card skimming outreach effort on Thursday, removing 35 illegal devices and preventing $36.5 million in potential losses. Fourteen teams visited 1,010  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- British Minister Counsellor Jennifer MacNaughtan delivered a statement at a United Nations Security Council meeting in New York on June 24, 2026, urging all global conflict parties to end grave violations against children and comply with international law. Speaking at the session on Children in Armed Conflict, MacNaughtan condemned the scale of abuses across various regions, specifically citing the unacceptable toll of violence on children in Gaza, Sudan and Ukraine. The minister counsellor highlighted the critical need more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, June 27 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * CCM welcomes Hiram Diaz as Visiting Artist of Euphonium Diaz will visit campus four times per semester to teach euphonium students By Curt Whitacre, 513-556-2683, whitaccp@ucmail.uc.edu UC College-Conservatory of Music Dean Pete Jutras has announced the appointment of Hiram Diaz as CCM's Visiting Artist of Euphonium for 2026-27. A CCM alumnus (BM Euphonium Performance, 2007), Diaz will visit campus four times each semester to teach the euphonium stud more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, June 27 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Cruise named next director of Center on Children, Families and the Law By Mindy Liebelt, Center on Children, Families and the Law The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Center on Children, Families and the Law named Dr. Keith Cruise as its director. Cruise will also hold a faculty position as a professor of psychology in the College of Arts and Sciences. The center, established in 1987, serves as a home for research and public service on child and fami more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, June 27 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: * * * Upstate to welcome SUNY College of Optometry to Syracuse campus Upstate Medical University is preparing to welcome the SUNY College of Optometry to its campus as it expand its optometry degree (OD) program into the region. This will enhance educational opportunities and help address the growing need for eye care providers across Central and Western New York. The new program will be housed on the first floor of t more PR

NEW YORK, June 26 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Davis Polk and Wardwell, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Victory for Cisco before the Supreme Court recognized in AmLaw "Litigator of the Week" column * A Davis Polk team led by partner and Supreme Court & Appellate practice head Kannon Shanmugam received runner-up honors in AmLaw Litigation Daily 's "Litigator of the Week" column for securing a decisive victory for client Cisco Systems, Inc. before the Supreme Court of the United States. Kannon argued for Cisco in his first week at more PR

ALBANY, New York, June 25 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Rallies With Immigration Advocates and 1199SEIU Members Following SCOTUS Ruling * Governor Hochul rallies with immigration advocates and 1199SEIU members following SCOTUS ruling. VIDEO: The event is available to stream on YouTube here and TV quality video is available here (h.264, mp4). AUDIO: The Governor's remarks are available in audio form here. PHOTOS: The Governor's Flickr p more PR

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Campaign for Accountability issued the following news release on June 24, 2026: * * * Watchdog Urges New York Attorney General to Investigate Improper Diagnostic Practices of Pregnancy Centers This week, Campaign for Accountability (CfA) submitted a complaint to New York Attorney General Letitia James, urging her to investigate potential violations by so-called "crisis pregnancy centers" (CPCs). The complaint alleges that at least five New York CPCs' advertising practices and diagnostic ultrasound services may violate  more PR

NEW YORK, June 26 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * White & Case advises bank syndicate on new EUR1 Billion Air France-KLM multi-purpose facility * Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised a banking syndicate, including Natixis CIB and Societe Generale as global coordinators, with Natixis CIB also acting as documentation agent, ABN AMRO Bank N.V, Banco Santander S.A, BNP Paribas, Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft, Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, Credit Industriel more PR

NEW YORK, June 26 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * White & Case advises EDF power solutions S.A. on entry into an agreement with KKR for the sale of its North American renewable power business * Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised EDF power solutions S.A. on the entry into an agreement under which KKR irrevocably undertakes to acquire the operations and assets of EDF power solutions in the United States and Canada. EDF power solutions North America operates in the US more PR

NEW YORK, June 26 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * White & Case advises HUGO BOSS on takeover by Frasers Group * Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised HUGO BOSS on the unsolicited voluntary public takeover offer by Frasers Group plc. Frasers Group published the offer document on 25 June 2026 for the acquisition of all HUGO BOSS shares against a cash consideration of EUR38.00 per share. The acceptance period runs until 27 July 2026. The White & Case team which advised more PR

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, June 26 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * Wichita nurses to hold one-day strike for patient and staff safety * Nurses at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis and St. Joseph hospitals in Wichita, Kan., will hold a one-day strike on July 6 to protest the administration's refusal to address RNs' well-documented concerns about patient safety and workplace violence protection as part of contract negotiations, concerns that have been borne out by a fatal shooting at St. Jose more PR

ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, New York, June 27 -- Bard College issued the following news release: * * * The Zora Neale Hurston Writing Fellowship at Bard College Welcomes Four Writers for Its 2026 Summer Residency Program The Zora Neale Hurston Writing Fellowship at Bard College, now in its fifth year, welcomed its cohort of four writers this summer, Chihiro Shibata, Fawziah A. Qadir, Stephanie Jenn Boggs, and Tomomi J. Emoto. The Hurston Fellows are in residence for three weeks this summer. Each fellow spends their time working, writing, and resea more PR