NEW YORK, July 17 -- Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health posted the following news: * * * A French City Embraces Public Health--And "Dr. Bob" * In early July, as a brutal heatwave blanketed France, Robert "Dr. Bob" Fullilove, Columbia Mailman School Associate Dean for Community and Minority Affairs, was invited to meet with Agnes Bourgeais, the mayor of Reze, a municipality outside Nantes, in the western part of that country. Their meeting, which touched on climate change and other topics in public health and urban policy, s more PR

NEW YORK, July 13 -- The American Council of Learned Societies issued the following news release: * * * ACLS Announces 2026-27 Fellowship and Grant Competitions The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) is pleased to announce its 2026-27 fellowship and grant competitions. ACLS offers programs that promote research across all fields of the humanities and social sciences, as well as programs focused on public engagement beyond the academy. In 2026, ACLS proudly celebrates 100 years of grantmaking to individual scholars. Application de more PR

WASHINGTON, July 19 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Teachers issued the following news release: * * * AFT Re-elects Officers, Hears from Union and Political Leaders, Passes Suite of Resolutions at 2026 Convention * WASHINGTON- The 1.88 million-member AFT wrapped its 89th biennial convention today, with union delegates voting overwhelmingly to re-elect President Randi Weingarten, Secretary-Treasurer Fedrick Ingram and Executive Vice President Evelyn DeJesus to new two-year terms. In six packed sessions over four day more PR

LANSING, Michigan, July 17 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Calls on Federal Regulators to Deny Banking Charters for High-Risk or Predatory Financial Technology Companies * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in sending a letter (PDF) to federal banking regulators raising concerns about granting national banking charters to financial technology companies, often referred to as fintechs, without necessary safeguards to protect con more PR

NEW YORK, July 14 -- AlphaSense, an AI platform defining market intelligence for the business and financial world, issued the following news release: * * * AlphaSense Announces Native PowerPoint and Excel AI Assistants to Automate Creation of High-Stakes Assets for Financial and Corporate Teams New native assistants extend AlphaSense's work product creation and iteration capabilities, helping financial and corporate teams transform trusted market intelligence into polished presentations, models, memos, and analyses faster, with source tracea more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, July 14 -- Benedict College issued the following news release: * * * Benedict College welcomes Dr. Joshua Spivey as Director of Career Development Services Dr. Joshua Spivey has been appointed the new director of Career Development Services at Benedict College. Spivey says, "My reasoning behind wanting to join the Benedict family is because of my love for HBCUs and for the great work that I have been hearing coming from Benedict. From the Harambee Festival to the B.E.S.T. Lives Center to the service-learning and  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Biotechnology Innovation Organization 1201 New York Avenue NW Suite 1300 Washington, DC, 20005 202-962-9200 The Hon. Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. July 15, 2026 Secretary U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Ave, SW Washington, DC Submitted via regulations.gov Re: Request for Information: Comprehensive Review of the Essential Health Benefits F more ST

WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 16, 2026 Submission via www.regulations.gov Lee Zeldin, Administrator U.S. Environmental Protection Agency EPA Docket Center, Water Docket, Mail Code 28221T 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20460 Re: Proposed Rule to Rescind Regulatory Determinations and Regulations for Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid, Perfluorononanoic Acid, Hexafluoropropylene oxide  more ST

WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Dr. Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-9847-NC 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 RE: Request for Information: Comprehensive Review of the Essential Health Benefits Framework and Typical Employer Standard. CMS-9874-NC Dear Administrator Oz: CMS seeks comment on its c more ST

WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. COLORADO RIVER INDIAN TRIBES Colorado River Indian Reservation 26600 MOHAVE ROAD PARKER, ARIZONA 85344 TELEPHONE (928) 669 9211 FAX (928) 669-1216 April 30, 2026 Christopher J. Kirkpatrick Secretary of the Comrnission Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20581 Submitted via the Federal eRulemaking Po more ST

PALO ALTO, California, July 14 -- Cooley, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Cooley Further Reinforces Leading Privacy and Cybersecurity Practice Expanding representation of financial institutions and fintechs Cooley today announced that Michael La Marca has joined the firm as a partner in its global cyber/data/privacy group, where he will be based in New York, less than two months after adding Meredith Halama and Katie Cramer to the practice, in Washington, DC, and Denver, respectively. Like the rest of the lawyers in Coo more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, July 17 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * Cumberland Law Professor Tracey Roberts Presents Scholarship on Tax Policy and Decarbonization in New York and Spain * Tracey Roberts, professor of law at Samford University Cumberland School of Law, shared her latest scholarship at a series of national and international academic conferences in June 2026, highlighting her expertise in tax policy, public goods and climate-related financial frameworks. Roberts presented "Taxings and Takings Revisited more PR

WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Dr. Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Attention: CMS-9874-NC P.O. Box 8016, Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 Re: Request for Information; Comprehensive Review of the Essential Health Benefits Framework and Typical Employer Plan Standard Dear Dr. Oz: On behalf of Delta Dental of California, New York, Pennsylvania, and it affiliates in 15 state more ST

WASHINGTON, July 15 (TNSrep) -- Afterschool Alliance issued the following news release: * * * Demand Far Exceeds Access to Afterschool and Summer Programs in Kent County, New Study Shows Parents give existing programs high marks, but most young people who could benefit are unable to participate - GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- The majority of youth throughout Kent County whose parents want the learning and enrichment opportunities that afterschool and summer learning programs provide for them are not enrolled, most often because of cost: * Afterscho more PR

WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Mr. Christopher Kirkpatrick Secretary Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Street NW Washington, DC 20581 April 30, 2026 BY ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION Re: Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Prediction Markets, 91 Fed. Reg. 12516 (Mar. 16, 2026) (RIN 3038-AF65) Dear Mr. Kirkpatrick: Dragonfly appreciates the opportunity to respon more ST

WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 14 July 2026 Dear Mr. Giacona Comments of ECOncrete Inc. BOEM Docket No. BOEM-2026-0100 Request for Information and Interest: Commercial Leasing for Outer Continental Shelf Minerals Offshore Virginia ECOncrete Inc. respectfully submits the following comments in response to BOEM's Request for Information and Interest. ECOncrete develops science-based materials and t more ST

WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. April 30, 2026 Delivered via portal at https://comments.cftc.gov RE: Enterprise Rancheria's Comments on Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Prediction Markets (RIN 3038-AF65) Dear Chairmen Selig and Secretary Kirkpatrick: On behalf of the Estom Yumeka Maidu Tribe of the Enterprise Rancheria, a federally recognized Indian tribe listed in the Federal Register as En more ST

WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. April 29, 2026 Delivered via portal at https://comments.cftc.gov RE: Graton Rancheria's Comments on Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Prediction Markets (RIN 3038-AF65) Dear Chairmen Selig and Secretary Kirkpatrick: On behalf of the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria (the Tribe or Graton), I write to in response to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission's more ST

ALBANY, New York, July 19 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces $1 Million in New State Funding Following Spike in Gun Violence Over the Fourth of July Weekend in Buffalo and Niagara Falls * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the state will provide an additional $1 million to law enforcement agencies and community organizations in Erie and Niagara counties following a spike in gun violence over the Fourth of July weekend in both cities. This public safety surge will supp more PR

ALBANY, New York, July 17 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Updates New Yorkers on Statewide Air Quality and Potential for Severe Weather * Governor Kathy Hochul today updated New Yorkers on rapidly-changing air quality conditions caused by smoke from wildfires in Canada and Minnesota and high temperatures, as well as the potential for severe thunderstorms beginning Saturday morning. An updated Air Quality Health Advisory for particulate matter remains in effect for today, July 17, 20 more PR

ALBANY, New York, July 18 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Updates New Yorkers on Weekend Air Quality and Severe Weather Impacting State * Governor Kathy Hochul today updated New Yorkers on the latest air quality conditions and the State's monitoring of severe weather. Damaging storms are tracking across the state, impacting areas of the Southern Tier before moving into the Hudson Valley through the evening. These storms have potential to bring strong winds and hail and rainfall rate more PR

WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Hivemind Capital Partners LLC 875 Avenue of the Americas Floor 22 New York, NY 10001 April 30, 2026 Via Electronic Submission to CFTC Comments Portal Secretary of the Commission Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Street, NW Washington, DC 20581 Re: RIN 3038-AF65 - Prediction Markets (Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking) Dear more ST

WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Joshua Mitts David J. Greenwald Professor of Law 435 West 116th Street New York, NY 10027 joshua.mitts@law.columbia.edu Moran Ofir Professor of Law and Finance 199 Abba Khoushy Ave Mount Carmel, Haifa 3103301, Israel moranofir@law.haifa.ac.il April 30, 2026 Christopher Kirkpatrick Secretary of the Commission Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayett more ST

WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Little River Band of Ottawa Indians Office of Tribal Ogema 2608 Government Center Drive Manistee, MI 49660 231-723-8288 April 30, 2026 Christopher J. Kirkpatrick Secretary of Commission Commodity Futures Trading Commission Submitted via the Federal Rulemaking Portal Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Steet. N.W. Washington D.C. 20581 Re: Prediction Markets (RIN  more ST

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Blumenthal, Wyden Demand FTC Action on Hidden Delivery Fees That Drive Up Prices for Consumers * "At a time when the cost of living is at the forefront of everyone's minds, these delivery app fees are nothing more than a greedy assault on consumers' pocketbooks." Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), and Ron Wyden (D-OR) called on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to take swift action to s more PR

WASHINGTON, July 19 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Blumenthal, Wyden Demand FTC Action on Hidden Delivery Fees That Drive Up Prices for Consumers * "At a time when the cost of living is at the forefront of everyone's minds, these delivery app fees are nothing more than a greedy assault on consumers' pocketbooks." Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), and Ron Wyden (D-OR) called on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to take swift action to s more PR

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, July 15 -- Cancer Nation (formerly the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship) issued the following statement: * * * Meet the 2026 Cancer Nation Leadership Academy Ambassadors We are proud to welcome the 2026 Cancer Nation Leadership Academy cohort. Following a competitive application process, 12 survivors, caregivers, and health care professionals from across the country have been selected to serve as Cancer Nation Ambassadors. The Cancer Nation Leadership Academy equips Ambassadors with the skills, knowledge,  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Comment on Proposed rulemaking Anchorages; Port of New York [Docket Number USCG-2026-0042] As a Merchant Mariner that works for a company that transits the Hudson River with tug and barge units, I'd like to comment on this proposed rulemaking. The text for this rulemaking [Docket Number USCG-2026-0042] includes several regulatory actions that will have significant impac more ST

WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Indians Executive Branch of Tribal Government Office of the Chief Executive April 30, 2026 Christopher J. Kirkpatrick Secretary of the Commission Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20581 Submitted via the Federal eRulemaking Portal Re: Prediction Markets (RIN 3038-AF65) - Co more ST

OTTAWA, Ontario, July 17 -- Employment and Social Development Canada issued the following news release: * * * Minister Robertson represents Canada at the United Nations High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development * July 17, 2026 New York Employment and Social Development Canada This week, the Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada, led Canada's delegation at the ministerial segment of the United Nations High-Level Political Forum on Su more PR

WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Christopher J. Kirkpatrick Secretary of the Commission Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Street, N.W. A SOVEREIGN NATION Washington, DC 20581 Submitted via the Federal eRulemaking Portal Re: Prediction Markets (RIN 3038-AF65) - Comments on Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Event Contracts 91 Fed. Reg. 12,516 (Mar. 16, 2026) more ST

WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-9874-NC P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, Maryland 21244-8016 Via Regulations.gov To whom it may concern: The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC), representing the chief insurance regulators in the states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories, submits  more ST

WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 15, 2026 The Hon. Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Secretary, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20201 The Hon. Mehmet Oz Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services P.O. Box 8013 Baltimore, MD 21244-8013 RE: Request for Information; Comprehensive Review of th more ST

ALBANY, New York, July 15 -- The New York Republican Party issued the following news: * * * NYGOP LAUNCHES STATEWIDE AD CAMPAIGN TO JEWISH NEW YORKERS: "YOU HAVE A HOME WITH US" The New York State Republican Party today announced a statewide print and digital advertising campaign directly appealing to Jewish New Yorkers who feel increasingly unwelcome in a Democratic Party embracing anti-Semitism. The campaign features an open letter from NYGOP Chair Ed Cox and will run in markets around the state with significant Jewish populations. The ad more PR

WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. PENNSYLVANIA GAMING CONTROL BOARD 303 WALNUT STREET, COMMONWEALTH TOWER Chair HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA 17101 DENISE J. SMYLER KEVIN F. O'TOOLE Executive Director Commissioners April 30, 2026 303 Walnut Street SHAWN DILLON Commonwealth Tower, 5th Floor GEORGE DUNBAR Harrisburg, PA 17101 EDWARD C. GAINEY Phone: (717) 346-8300 CHRISTOPHER W. HUFFMAN Fax: (717) 346- more ST

NEW YORK, July 17 [Category: Media] -- ProPublica, an independent nonprofit newsroom that produces investigative journalism, issued the following news release: * * * ProPublica Hires Two Visual Editors * ProPublica announced on Friday that Roberto "Bear" Guerra and Jovelle Tamayo will join its staff as visual editors. For the last several years, Guerra was the visuals editor at High Country News, where he led efforts to elevate the magazine's approach to visual storytelling, prioritized collaboration with artists from diverse backgrounds  more PR

LOUDONVILLE, New York, July 15 (TNSxrep) -- Siena College Research Institute issued the following news release: * * * NY'ers Confidence Steady, Well Above National, Still Negative * National Numbers Hit New Low; NY'ers Sour on Current Conditions, A Bit More Upbeat on Future * Concern Over Gas Prices Jumps to 63%, Food Steady at 78%; Buying Plans Edge Upward - The New York State Index of Consumer Sentiment now stands at 66.5 up 0.9 points from the last measurement in the first quarter of 2026 according to the latest poll by the Siena Resea more PR

WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Christopher J. Kirkpatrick Secretary of the Commission Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 2lst Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20581 Submitted via the Federal eRulemakittg Portal Re Prediction Markets (RIN 3038-4F65) Comments on Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Event Contracts 91 Fed. Reg. 12,516 (Mar. 16, 2026') Dear Secretary Kir more ST

WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Department of Economics 30 April 2026 We are responding to the Commission's Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) regarding prediction market regulations. We are economics professors at Wake Forest University, and we have been studying these markets for thirty years. We have written academic articles about the history of prediction markets, whether it is possibl more ST

DARTMOUTH, Massachusetts, July 15 -- The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth campus issued the following news: * * * UMass Dartmouth appoints Judite Vamvakides vice chancellor for advancement Experienced higher education fundraising leader to oversee university advancement, alumni engagement, and philanthropic strategy - UMass Dartmouth has appointed Judite C. Vamvakides as vice chancellor for advancement, effective September 8, 2026. Vamvakides brings more than two decades of experience in higher education fundraising, alumni engagemen more PR

PARIS, France, July 17 [Category: Media] -- Reporters Without Borders issued the following news: * * * US imposes sweeping visa restrictions on foreign journalists, hindering global coverage of American affairs * On July 16, the US government announced it would drastically shorten visa durations for foreign journalists, limiting most to eight months instead of allowing stays of up to five years. Although reporters may reapply for an additional 240-day period, the new policy creates a burdensome administrative renewal cycle. Journalists from more PR

OMAHA, Nebraska, July 14 -- Berkshire Hathaway, a multi-faceted conglomerate, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS RELEASE Today, Warren E. Buffett will convert 8,000 Berkshire Hathaway Class A shares into 12,000,000 Berkshire Hathaway Class B shares in order to donate the 12,000,000 Class "B" shares to four foundations: 9,000,000 shares to the Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation and 1,000,000 shares to each of the Sherwood Foundation, Howard G. Buffett Foundation and Novo Foundation. Mr. Buffett's ownership of Berkshire now consists more PR

NEW YORK, July 15 -- The International Well Building Institute, a performance-based system for measuring, certifying, and monitoring features of the built environment that impact the health and wellness of the people who live, work and learn in the buildings, issued the following news release with WeWork and Instant Group: * * * WeWork Pursues WELL Coworking Rating Across Its Global Portfolio, Setting the Benchmark for Health and Well-Being Throughout the Flexible Workspace Industry Spanning hundreds of locations across five continents, thi more PR

NEW YORK, July 13 -- The World Jewish Congress issued the following news release: * * * World Jewish Congress Welcomes Planned UK Designation of IRGC and HAYI as Terrorist Organizations LONDON -- Following reports that the British government is set to designate Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and its proxy, Harakat Ashab Al Yamin Al Islamia (HAYI), as terrorist organizations, Dr. Efrat Sopher, Chair of the World Jewish Congress Taskforce on Islamic Extremism, issued the following statement: "The World Jewish Congress welcome more PR