NEW YORK, Oct. 3 -- Actors' Equity Association, a labor union that says it represents more than 51,000 professional actors and stage managers, issued the following news release: * * * Actors' Equity Association Endorses Darializa Avila Chevalier, Brad Lander and Claire Valdez for United States Congress New York - Actors' Equity Association's National Council has voted to endorse Darializa Avila Chevalier (NY13), Brad Lander (NY10) and Claire Valdez (NY7) for their respective United States House of Representatives campaigns, on behalf of the  more PR

ITHACA, New York, Oct. 4 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * AI, data science leaders join Cornell's Radical Collaboration initiative * Cornell University is expanding its expertise in artificial intelligence and data science thanks to the arrival of the following faculty members as part of a special collaborative program: danah boyd, Jelena Bradic, Maryam Fazel, Shoham Sabach, and Jiang-Xun Wang. These faculty join Cornell with support from the Radical Collaboration initiative, a program of the Office of the Provost th more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Oct. 1 -- Albertus Magnus College issued the following news release: * * * Albertus Magnus College Announces 2026 Alumni Award Recipients Honoring Alumni Leadership as Albertus Enters a New Century New Haven, Conn. - October 1, 2026 As Albertus Magnus College enters its second century of excellence, it is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2026 Alumni Awards. Both the Alumni of the Year and the Premier Achievement Awards recognize alumni who exemplify excellence of purpose and who make a joyful, meaningful di more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Sept. 28 -- Albertus Magnus College issued the following news release: * * * Albertus Magnus College Surpasses $40 Million in Historic Centennial Campaign The College's unprecedented Forever Albertus Campaign is fueling transformative investments in students, faculty, facilities, programs, and the future of the College New Haven, Conn. - September 28, 2026 As Albertus Magnus College celebrates the conclusion of its 100th Anniversary and begins its second century, the College has reached a historic milestone: Forever more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 28 -- The Related Companies L.P. issued the following news release: * * * Ann Arbor Housing Commission and Related Midwest break ground on The Adeline, affordable housing development in downtown Ann Arbor, Mich. Sep 28, 2026 Public-private partnership will deliver 330 affordable apartments on transit-oriented site. - Related Midwest and the Ann Arbor Housing Commission today broke ground on The Adeline, a 20-story, 330-unit affordable housing community in downtown Ann Arbor, Mich. Located at 350 S. Fifth Ave., The Adeline  more PR

LEWISTON, Maine, Oct. 1 -- Bates College issued the following news: * * * Neuroscience launches seminar series with talk on brain circuitry by renowned neurobiologist Peter Strick P'98 By Alexandra DeMarco - October 1, 2026 The Bates Program in Neuroscience kicked off its new Neuroscience Seminar Series with a talk from Peter Strick P'98, Thomas Detre Professor and Chair of Neurobiology at the University of Pittsburgh. Neuroscience faculty and staff launched the new seminar series in response to student desire to learn more about developme more PR

MELBOURNE, Florida, Oct. 4 -- Florida Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Driven Behavioral neuroscientist Leslie Matuszewich has spent her career studying motivation. As COPLA's new dean, she's putting those lessons into practice. Trey Avant October 2, 2026 It was her senior year at Illinois Wesleyan University when Leslie Matuszewich met Gandalf. Not the wizard--the rat. Specifically, a lab rat assigned to her as part of a class assignment. She was reading The Hobbit at the time, so the name felt right. Over time, more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following tip sheet on Oct. 2, 2026: * * * Upcoming Online Product Calendar The U.S. Census Bureau provides anticipated release dates for its regular and recurring statistical products through its online product calendar. This calendar is regularly updated to reflect the most current information. Data.census.gov Users Needed for Survey The U.S. Census Bureau's Center for Enterprise Dissemination Services and Consumer Innovation is looking for participants for an upcoming Usability Te more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release: * * * Coast Guard suspends search of missing medical transport aircraft off Nantucket * BOSTON-The Coast Guard has suspended its search Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026 for the six passengers aboard the missing medical transport aircraft off the coast of Nantucket. At approximately 2 a.m., Saturday, the Federal Aviation Administration notified the Coast Guard that contact had been lost with the Gulfstream G100 aircraft while it was traveling f more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- United We Dream issued the following news release: * * * October 2, 2026 College Students from American University, Georgetown, and More, Launch Campaign for Campuses Where Every Student Can Afford College, Thrive, and Learn Without Fear Washington, D.C. - Today, college students from across D.C., New York, Ohio and more, gathered at American University to launch Powered by Students: The Takeover, a new campaign focused on organizing for safe campuses, access to higher education at an affordable cost for all students, more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 28 -- Columbia University College of Dental Medicine issued the following news: * * * Engineering the Environment of Oral Cancer New $3.05 million NIDCR R01 supports Dr. Ricardo Cruz-Acuna's research into the physical forces that may drive precancerous oral lesions toward cancer September 28, 2026 When oral cancer is not caught early, the consequences can be life-altering. As tumors of the tongue and other parts of the mouth become more extensive, treatment may involve removing significant amounts of tissue, leaving patient more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 1 -- Columbia University Zuckerman Institute issued the following news: * * * Wolf Prize in Medicine Goes to Neuroscientist Charles Zuker Prestigious prize celebrates Dr. Zuker's research into perception, action and behavior, as viewed through the lens of taste. October 1, 2026 This year's Wolf Prize in Medicine goes to neuroscientist Charles Zuker, PhD, a principal investigator at Columbia's Zuckerman Institute, whose groundbreaking research into taste has helped to reveal how the brain transforms signals from the outside w more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 30 -- Consolidated Edison, a provider of energy-related products and services, issued the following news: * * * Powering New York's Growth With $24.8 Billion Impact in 2025 September 30, 2026 Con Edison Is New York's Leading Engine for High-Quality Union Jobs - NEW YORK, NY -- Con Edison generated $24.8 billion in total economic output and supported 39,700 jobs across New York State in 2025, according to a new economic impact report developed with HR&A Advisors. The report details how Con Edison's investments and operatio more PR

MELBOURNE, Florida, Oct. 4 -- Florida Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Practically Ambitious New dean brings vision for 'enduring and sustainable' evolution of the COES. Adam Lowenstein October 2, 2026 It probably didn't matter that it was a telescope a young Sambandamurthy Ganapathy was tasked with repairing over the course of his weekly hands-on practicum shifts at a physics lab at The American College in Madurai, India. What mattered for the first-year student, what surprisingly and wonderfully helped illuminat more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49351) on Sept. 17, 2026, entitled "GENIUS Act (P.L. 119-27): Creating a Regulatory Framework for Stablecoins" by financial economics analyst Paul Tierno and macroeconomic policy specialist Marc Labonte. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY The Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act (GENIUS Act) was signed into law as P.L. 119-27 on July 18, 2025. The act creates a regulatory structure for payment stablecoins. Stab more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49351) on Sept. 17, 2026, entitled "GENIUS Act (P.L. 119-27) - Creating a Regulatory Framework for Stablecoins:" (Continued from Part 1 of 4) * * * Who Regulates Stablecoin Issuers? The act creates a dual federal-state regulatory regime. Who regulates an issuer depends on what type of firm the issuer is, the value of total outstanding stablecoins the firm has issued, and whether the firm opts for state (if eligible) or federal licensing. At more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49351) on Sept. 17, 2026, entitled "GENIUS Act (P.L. 119-27) - Creating a Regulatory Framework for Stablecoins:" (Continued from Part 2 of 4) * * * Foreign Stablecoins Stablecoins are solely digital - they have no physical location when issued or held and can be traded anywhere by anyone with an internet connection. From a technical perspective, transactions with foreigners and foreign stablecoins are as seamless as transactions with people  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49351) on Sept. 17, 2026, entitled "GENIUS Act (P.L. 119-27) - Creating a Regulatory Framework for Stablecoins:" (Continued from Part 3 of 4) * * * Custody In financial markets, custodying (i.e., safekeeping of) assets is a distinct task that is often performed by a specialty institution, such as a custody bank. Before computers, custodying assets meant safekeeping physical documents that proved ownership and, when assets were sold, facilita more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 29 (TNSrep) -- Bankrate, a provider of financial services, issued the following news release: * * * In September, Mortgage Rates Averaged Highest Level Since 2025 at 7.03% -- But Bankrate Consumers Averaged 6.32% Bankrate's mortgage auction consistently delivered rates better than 99.7% of those surveyed across 600+ banks and credit unions - NEW YORK -- Sept. 29, 2026 -- In September, the national average 30-year fixed purchase mortgage rate averaged 7.03%, according to Bank Rate Monitor data. New Bankrate data shows borrow more PR

FORT PIERCE, Florida, Sept. 30 -- Indian River State College issued the following news release: * * * Indian River State College Names Associate Dean of Public Service Education Dr. Robert Gonzalez has decades of experience in law enforcement, higher education and public safety. - FORT PIERCE, Fla. (September 30, 2026) -- Indian River State College has named Dr. Robert Gonzalez as associate dean of Public Service Education. Gonzalez led some of the nation's largest public safety agencies and taught at St. John's University. "This opport more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 30 -- The Jed Foundation issued the following news release: * * * The Jed Foundation and Creators 4 Mental Health Launch The Check-In, a New Monthly Space for Digital Creators New collaboration gives creators an ongoing space to connect, talk openly about the realities of the work, and support themselves and each other - NEW YORK, September 30, 2026 -- The Jed Foundation (JED) and Creators 4 Mental Health (C4MH) today announced The Check-In, a new monthly virtual gathering space where digital content creators c more PR

LEWISTON, Maine, Oct. 1 -- Bates College issued the following news: * * * Jeff Price '87 comes Back to Bates - with the Heisman By Meredith McCarroll - October 1, 2026 Forty years after his last season playing football at Bates, when his team's major accolade was taking home the CBB Championship Trophy, Jeff Price '87 is headed back to the field, and this time, he's bringing the Heisman Trophy with him. In his role as the first CEO of the Heisman Trophy Trust he will travel with the iconic trophy for Back to Bates this weekend in what he c more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 28 -- McGraw-Hill Education issued the following commentary: * * * Building a K-12 Literacy Curriculum for a New Era How McGraw Hill's K-12 literacy franchise was built to connect with what the latest research tells us about students learning to read, write, and build knowledge. September 28, 2026 Reading instruction is undergoing one of the most significant shifts in decades. The science of how students learn to read is well established, and schools across the country are facing both an urgent challenge and a defining oppo more PR

TAMPA, Florida, Oct. 3 -- The University of Tampa issued the following news: * * * Written by: Eric Brosch | Oct. 02, 2026 Meet the Businesses Getting a Boost from UTampa's Incubator From fried ice cream to AI automation, companies launched by alumni and community founders are growing with support from the Lowth Entrepreneurship Center. - One entrepreneur wants to make fried ice cream as popular as popsicles. Another is using AI to automate HVAC systems. As different as they may be, the seven early-stage businesses in the Spartan Incubat more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49352) on September 16, 2026, entitled "Mongolia: In Brief" by Asian policy analyst Maria A. Blackwood. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY Mongolia is a landlocked, mineral-rich country about the size of Alaska with a population of 3.6 million; it shares borders with two powerful neighbors, Russia and the People's Republic of China (PRC, or China). Mongolia has long sought to maintain good relations with Russia and China, while pursuing a "thi more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 30 -- AmfAR-the Foundation for AIDS Research issued the following news release: * * * September 30, 2026 Ms. Lauryn Hill to Perform at amfAR's Second Annual Dallas Benefit Gala Charlize Theron and John Stankey to Be Honored (Previously Announced) - New York, September 28, 2026 -- Eight-time Grammy Award-winning rapper, singer, songwriter and producer Ms. Lauryn Hill will perform at amfAR's Second Annual Dallas Benefit Gala. The event will be held Saturday, October 24, at the home of Kathleen and Scott Kirby. amfAR Dallas  more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 30 -- The New York City Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release: * * * City Launches Request for Qualifications for Design-Build Team to Fully Reconstruct Coney Island's Historic Riegelmann Boardwalk Sep 30 2026 NYCEDC and NYC Parks Release Request for Qualifications for Progressive Design-Build Team to Lead $1 Billion, 2.4-Mile Rebuild Milestone Kicks Off Multi-Year Process; Formal Community Input on Design to Begin Following Selection of Design-Build Team - NEW YORK, NY--The New York City Economic D more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 1 -- The New York Public Library issued the following news release: * * * The New York Public Library Invites New Yorkers to Read Banned Books with Instant Digital Access to Challenged Titles and Book Giveaways Banned Books Week, recognized across the country Oct. 4-10, celebrates the freedom to read and the importance of access to knowledge The Library will also give away banned books in select branches, and, for one night only, will feature a special Banned Books window display at its largest circulating library in Midtown  more PR

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 28 -- The New York State Department of Labor issued the following news release: * * * September 28, 2026 THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR ANNOUNCES UPGRADED UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE SYSTEM 50-Year-Old System to be Upgraded to Improve Customer Experience Unemployment Insurance Services Unavailable During Upgrade Period - The New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) today announced that on Monday, November 2, 2026, at 5 PM the Department will begin the upgrade of its system for processing unemployment insuran more PR

CANTON, Ohio, Oct. 4 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * NFL Network: QB Tyson Bagent likely to start for Bears on Sunday vs. Jets Oct 03, 2026 Grant Gordon,Digital Content Editor Wondrous as it was, Case Keenum's time as the Chicago Bears' starting quarterback might have only been for one evening. Tyson Bagent is likely to start for the Bears against the New York Jets on Sunday at Soldier Field, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported. "My understanding is that Tyson Bagent took the majority of the first-t more PR

CANTON, Ohio, Oct. 4 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Jets' Aaron Glenn looking forward to facing Ben Johnson, Bears: 'He's a damn good coach' Oct 02, 2026 Nick Shook, Around The NFL Writer Aaron Glenn is on an unintentional reunion tour in Weeks 3 and 4. The former Lions defensive coordinator returned to Detroit with his New York Jets last week, falling 31-24 to Dan Campbell and Co. This Sunday, Glenn's Jets will face former Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson's Chicago Bears, whom Glenn knows quite w more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Laura Gillen is Running Away from her Record October 2, 2026 Lying Laura Gillen just backed out of her debate with Jeanine Driscoll. When a Congresswoman bails on a debate a month before Election Day, it's because she can't defend what she's done.. Gillen's refusal to debate is disappointing, but sadly, unsurprising. After all, Gillen has spent her career: * Repeatedly voting AGAINST increasing the SALT deduction and voting FOR tax hikes more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * NEW POLL: Mike Lawler is Leading Radical Democrat Cait Conley October 2, 2026 A new poll released today shows Mike Lawler leading radical Democrat Cait Conley 50%-47%. Mike Lawler is winning because he delivers. He fought for and won a higher SALT deduction cap, putting real money back in the pockets of Hudson Valley families who've been crushed by New York's tax burden. Cait Conley can't say the same. Conley is a big fan of socialists Z more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 3 -- The New York City Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release: * * * NYCEDC Selects Administrators for Brooklyn Cruise Terminal Community Fund and Sunset Park Special Purpose Project Fund Oct 01 2026 Public Housing Community Fund to Administer Brooklyn Cruise Terminal Community Fund; Brooklyn Org to Administer Sunset Park Special Purpose Project Fund Funds Will Support Community-Identified Projects in Red Hook and Sunset Park Through Participatory Public Engagement Processes - NEW YORK, NY--New York C more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- The Peterson Institute for International Economics issued the following commentary by senior research staffer Gregory Auclair: * * * Lost in tabulation: Diverging US-China trade data point to tariff evasion October 2, 2026 The United States and China share one of the world's largest and most closely monitored bilateral trading relationships. Yet the official statistics used to assess that relationship are sending sharply different signals. China reports exporting more goods to America than the United States says it imp more PR

SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, Oct. 3 -- The University of Scranton issued the following news: * * * Oct 2, 2026 Presidential Scholars Program Permanently Endowed, University Announces As part of the President's Medal Gala in New York City, the University celebrated the full endowment of its premier scholarship program. - The University of Scranton's Presidential Scholarship Endowment Fund, which sponsors one of the University's most ambitious and prestigious scholarship initiatives, is now fully endowed with permanent support. Rev. Joseph G. M more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 28 -- The Radio Advertising Bureau issued the following news release: * * * RAB Board of Directors Elects New Directors for 2027 NEW YORK -- Sept. 28, 2026 -- On Sept. 23-24, RAB held its Fall Board of Directors meeting in Cleveland, Ohio. During the meeting, a new slate of officers and directors was unanimously approved. Newly Elected Officers: * Chair: Rob Babin, Cox Media Group * Vice Chair: Scott Sutherland, Bonneville International * Treasurer: Julie Koehn, Lenawee Broadcasting Company * Secretary: Jenny Nelson, Aud more PR

AKWESASNE, New York, Oct. 2 -- The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news: * * * Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Formally Oppose Hyperscale Data Center Development on or Near the Southern Portion of the Territory AKWESASNE -- (Kentenha/October 2, 2026) The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council formally opposes hyperscale data center development on and near the southern portion of the Akwesasne Territory following the passage of Tribal Council Resolution 2026-41 on Kentenha/October 2, 2026. Since more PR

SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York, Sept. 28 -- Skidmore College issued the following news: * * * September 28, 2026 Pam Tanowitz is the 2026 McCormack Visiting Artist-Scholar in Residence The acclaimed choreographer will deliver a public talk and engage with dance students as the College's 2026 McCormack Visiting Artist-Scholar in Residence. - Pam Tanowitz, a celebrated New York-based choreographer and founder of Pam Tanowitz Dance, will discuss her latest full-length dance work, "Pastoral," at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, at The Frances Young more PR

ROCHESTER, New York, Oct. 4 -- St. John Fisher University issued the following news: * * * St. John Fisher University Announces New Actuarial Sciences Major October 2, 2026 Next fall, the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at St. John Fisher University will begin offering a newly revised major in actuarial science. Building from a strong foundation in the mathematical program at Fisher, students interested in evaluating and managing financial risk across industries such as insurance, pensions, investments, and government will d more PR

ROCHESTER, New York, Oct. 1 -- St. John Fisher University issued the following news: * * * St. John Fisher University Student Honored as Newman Civic Fellow October 1, 2026 St. John Fisher University student Isaac Turenne recognized for commitment to solving public problems. - Campus Compact, a national coalition of colleges and universities working to advance the public purposes of higher education, has named the student civic leaders from 39 states, Washington, D.C., and Mexico who will make up the 2026-2027 cohort of Newman Civic Fell more PR

ROCHESTER, New York, Sept. 29 -- St. John Fisher University issued the following news: * * * Birnie, Gatlin Again Named to RBJ's Health Care Power List September 29, 2026 St. John Fisher University is once again well represented in the Rochester Business Journal's 2026 Health Care Power list, a compilation of individuals who have played a significant role in helping to improve the health of the Rochester community. Among those featured are Dr. Christine Birnie, dean of the Wegmans School of Pharmacy, and Dr. Tricia Gatlin, dean of the Weg more PR

ROCHESTER, New York, Sept. 30 -- St. John Fisher University issued the following news: * * * Fisher Welcomes New Faculty, Staff This Fall September 30, 2026 Several new employees joined the St. John Fisher University community throughout the summer months in time for the fall semester who will serve as faculty members, residence directors, coaches, security officers, and more. New faculty joining Fisher include: Dr. Jonathan Perri, visiting assistant professor of pharmacology in the Wegmans School of Pharmacy; Dr. Christine Bataille, chair more PR

ROCHESTER, New York, Sept. 29 -- St. John Fisher University issued the following news: * * * Golisano Institute for Developmental Disability Nursing Unveils Strategic Plan September 29, 2026 St. John Fisher University's Golisano Institute for Developmental Disability Nursing has released its 2026-2028 Strategic Plan, outlining an ambitious national agenda to strengthen the nursing workforce, expand evidence based practice, and accelerate systems level reforms in care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).  more PR

ROCHESTER, New York, Sept. 28 -- St. John Fisher University issued the following news: * * * TIME Ranks Fisher among 2026-2027 America's Best Colleges September 28, 2026 St. John Fisher University has been named among the top 200 on the "2026-2027" America's Best Colleges list developed by TIME and data research firm Statista. - Fisher placed No. 191 nationwide. In the ranking's subcategories, Fisher placed No. 32 within New York State and No. 2 in Rochester. Formerly the Wall Street Journal America's Best Colleges list, TIME, in partner more PR

LONDON, England, Oct. 5 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Standard Chartered, a banking and financial services company, issued the following news release: * * * Standard Chartered's VCC platform surpasses $2.6 billion in AUM as it launches its 10th sub-fund with BNY Investments * Singapore - Standard Chartered ("the Bank") today announced the launch of its tenth sub-fund under its Variable Capital Company (VCC) platform, with BNY Investments, part of BNY (NYSE: BNY), a global financial services company, acting as the sub-investment manag more PR

QUEENSBURY, New York, Sept. 29 -- SUNY Adirondack issued the following news: * * * SUNY Adirondack tackles domestic violence QUEENSBURY, New York (Sept. 29, 2026) -- SUNY Adirondack and the Domestic Violence Project are proud to offer In Her Shoes, an interactive domestic violence awareness program, with two opportunities to attend, from 1 to 3 p.m. Oct. 15 or 4 to 6 p.m. Oct. 22. The event is an engaging simulation to help deepen understanding of domestic violence through the stories of survivors. "Domestic violence is complex, and leavi more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 3 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Academic-Industry Partnerships Focus on Student Success and Faculty Expertise Inaugural Provost's Innovation Fellow Brad Horn discusses how professional connections can foster new opportunities across campus. Wendy S. Loughlin Oct. 2, 2026 A recent campus event fueled by faculty expertise and passion brought accomplished professionals together with students for hands-on learning and training. It was the outgrowth of an industry partnership that could serve more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 3 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Summer Robotics and AI Program Turns Student's Curiosity into Career Pathway An eight-week research trial became a bigger opportunity for undergraduate Ruben John--now an assistant in his mentor's robotics lab. Diane Stirling Oct. 2, 2026 As a fourth-year student in the College of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS), Ruben John thought learning state-of-the-art robotics and controls with faculty experts was too good an opportunity to pass up. So he appl more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 4 -- The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers issued the following news: * * * Tony Award-Winning "Schmigadoon" Creator Cinco Paul Honored with The ASCAP Foundation Richard Rodgers New Horizons Award NEW YORK, Oct. 2, 2026 - The ASCAP Foundation recognizes musical theater writer Cinco Paul, creator of the two-time Tony Award-winning musical Schmigadoon, with The ASCAP Foundation Richard Rodgers New Horizons Award. The award is presented to composers of musical theater who have made a significant contribution t more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 3 -- The United Nations posted the following news: * * * 'I have not lost my dreams': Refugee education funding cuts threaten millions 2 October 2026 A teenage girl who fled war-torn Sudan for neighbouring Egypt and hopes to pursue a technology degree is an example of why countries must ensure that young refugees can continue to learn. "When we left Sudan, I was worried that my education would stop," said Jamila Mostafa, 19, one of the estimated 13.1 million refugee children of school age worldwide in 2025. Yet nearly half more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 3 -- The United Nations posted the following news: * * * 'Money alone won't get us there': UN steps up aid for 12 forgotten crises 2 October 2026 Getting aid to people in the world's most neglected emergencies takes more than money. It takes open roads, open borders and leaders willing to help it reach those in dire need. That was the message from UN relief chief Tom Fletcher on Friday, as the aid coordination office he runs, OCHA, released $160 million to keep life-saving help flowing in 12 of the most underfunded crises o more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 3 -- The United Nations posted the following news: * * * Escalating fighting in Yemen deepens food security crisis 2 October 2026 Renewed conflict in Yemen has triggered a surge in hunger that could have consequences in the wider region and beyond, the World Food Programme (WFP) warned on Friday. Fighting between Government forces and Houthi rebels along the southwestern coast has forced nearly 150,000 people from their homes, disrupted markets and restricted humanitarian access. "What is beginning as a hunger crisis in  more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 3 -- The United Nations posted the following news: * * * Gaza: WHO appeals for massive aid influx ahead of winter By Daniel Johnson in Geneva 2 October 2026 Repeated delays in bringing lifesaving medicines, prosthetics and more from Israel into Gaza risk having devastating consequences on Palestinians who urgently need them in the war-torn enclave, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday. "A truck full of non-priority supplies or the right supplies arriving too late, doesn't save lives. That's the question  more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 3 -- The United Nations posted the following news: * * * Global life expectancy bounces back to near pre-pandemic levels, WHO says 2 October 2026 People around the world are living longer again, with global life expectancy almost fully recovered from the disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday. According to the UN health agency's latest Global Health Estimates, life expectancy reached 73.3 years in 2023, just shy of the 73.4 years recorded in 2019. Tweet URL "Living longer i more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 3 -- The United Nations posted the following news: * * * Ukraine war 'a human rights catastrophe' that must end, says Turk 2 October 2026 The war in Ukraine is a human rights catastrophe that is "growing and intensifying by the week" and threatening an even greater disaster across the region, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk said on Friday. Addressing the Human Rights Council in Geneva, Mr. Turk said his office had verified some 15,280 civilians killed and injured in Ukraine during the first eight months of more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 3 -- The United Nations posted the following news: * * * World News in Brief: Cycle of violence continues in Haiti, seafarer deaths off Somalia, food insecurity in the Middle East 2 October 2026 In an update to the Human Rights Council, the High Commissioner welcomed the first Gang Suppression Force operations, mandated by the UN Security Council. Tweet URL These will help boost security in Haiti "but the Force remains far below the strength needed", Mr. Turk insisted, in support of its "full, accelerated deployment" with h more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 3 -- The United Nations posted the following news: * * * Uganda's UN-supported wildlife forensics lab turns ivory seizures into convictions By Isaiah Steinberg 3 October 2026 The package originated in Entebbe, Uganda, bound for Cairo, containing 10 kilograms of thumb-sized pieces that could have been either bone or elephant ivory. When detectives from the Uganda Police Force and investigators from the Uganda Wildlife Authority intercepted the package in January 2025, they needed more than suspicion to investigate the perso more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 3 -- The Whitney Museum of American Art issued the following news release: * * * EXPERIENCE FREE ADMISSION, MUSIC, DANCE, AND ROY LICHTENSTEIN: LIKE NEW DURING OCTOBER FREE FRIDAY NIGHTS AND FREE SECOND SUNDAY Coinciding Free Second Sunday on October 11, visitors can experience the highly anticipated exhibition Roy Lichtenstein: Like New with free admission on opening day! - New York, NY, October 1, 2026 -- The Whitney Museum of American Art is offering free admission, music, dance, special programs, exhibition tours, and mo more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Oct. 3 -- Yale School of Management issued the following news: * * * With Help from SOM Faculty, Alumni Learn to Become Better Board Members By Laura Gatland, October 2, 2026 A new series developed by Yale SOM's Golub Capital Nonprofit Board Fellows program offers training in the basics of nonprofit board service. When Jon Iwata, lecturer in the practice of management, became board chair of the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, he set out on a listening tour to get honest feedback from trustees and staff. Wh more PR