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"Ebola Takes People Children Depend On, Unravels Their Lives" - UNICEF (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 6 -- UNICEF (United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund) issued the following news release:
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"Ebola takes the people children depend on and unravels their lives" - UNICEF
This is a summary of what was said by Halimatou Amadou, Chief of Communication, UNICEF Democratic Republic of the Congo - to whom quoted text may be attributed - at today's press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva
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BUNIA, Democratic Republic of the Congo, 6 October 2026 - "More than 1,900 children have lost one or both parents or more PR
'Bachelor in Paradise' Alum Joe Amabile Opens Up About Brain Tumor Surgery and Treatment at NYU Langone (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 6 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release:
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'Bachelor in Paradise' Alum Joe Amabile Opens Up About Brain Tumor Surgery and Treatment at NYU Langone
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Joe Amabile of Bachelor in Paradise had just turned 40 when he underwent an elective whole-body MRI scan. He felt healthy and had no symptoms, so he was surprised when the scan revealed an abnormality on his brain. At NYU Langone Health, a brain MRI confirmed he had a gr more PR
'Clock on AI Regulation is Ticking', Warns U.N. Rights Chief (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 6 -- The United Nations posted the following news:
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'The clock on AI regulation is ticking', warns UN rights chief
5 October 2026
The world is running out of time to put guardrails on artificial intelligence, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk warned Monday, as a "ruthless race" between companies and countries raises concerns about human safety and even humanity's survival.
Speaking in the UK at an AI and Human Rights Summit in Oxford on Monday, Mr. Turk said the technology could deliver dazzling advances more PR
'Good Governance' Can Rebuild Trust, Create Opportunity for All, Secretary-General Tells Inter-Parliamentary Union (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 5 -- The United Nations posted the following news release:
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'Good Governance' Can Rebuild Trust, Create Opportunity for All, Secretary-General Tells Inter-Parliamentary Union
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Following is the text of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' video message to the 153rd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), held under theme "Enhancing good governance and empowering communities through inclusivity, trust and opportunities for all", in Arusha, United Republic of Tanzania, today:
Distinguished parliamentarians, I s more PR
'Let me explain': Corporate disclosures can take a circuitous route (10)
ITHACA, New York, Oct. 6 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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'Let me explain': Corporate disclosures can take a circuitous route
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The shortest distance between two points is a straight line, but sometimes taking the long way home can have advantages.
In financial disclosures, particularly by companies that are coming out of tough times, a firm's verbal circuitousness - sharing of information contextualized in multiple ways - can paint a fuller picture of a company's prospects, a Cornell research group found.
"CEOs shou more PR
20th annual Coles "Call of Service" lecture honors Dr. Vivek Murthy '98 (10)
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 6 -- Harvard University posted the following news:
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20th annual Coles "Call of Service" lecture honors Dr. Vivek Murthy '98
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The 19th and 21st Surgeon General of the United States, Dr. Vivek H. Murthy '98 was honored at the Phillips Brooks House Association's 20th annual Robert Coles "Call of Service" lecture and award on Friday, September 25, 2026 at First Parish in Cambridge, Unitarian Universalist, in Harvard Square.
Established by the PBHA in 2007, the award and lecture honor significant public serv more PR
41st Great Sports Legends Dinner Supports Neuroscience Research at The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis (10)
MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 6 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news:
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41st Great Sports Legends Dinner Supports Neuroscience Research at The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis
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The 41st annual event honored 11 sports legends and announced a $1 million gift establishing the Marc A. Buoniconti Drug Discovery Program in support of research at The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis.
Key Takeaways
* The 41st Annual Great Sports Legends Dinner honored 11 leading athletes.
* A $1 million gift will establish the more PR
ACLU Files Civil Rights Complaint Challenging Discriminatory Hiring Products (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 6 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., posted the following news release:
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ACLU Files Civil Rights Complaint Challenging Discriminatory Hiring Products
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Complaint raises concerns that Criteria Corporation's hiring assessment products discriminate against applicants based on disability, race, and sex
SACRAMENTO- Today, the American Civil Liberties Union and th more PR
AI May Help Catch Heart Transplant Rejection Without Biopsies (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 6 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release:
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AI May Help Catch Heart Transplant Rejection Without Biopsies
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By analyzing heart rhythm recordings and blood tests, artificial intelligence may accurately flag when a transplant patient's body starts attacking a donated heart, a new study suggests.
The current gold standard for diagnosing heart transplant rejection is a biopsy, the surgical removal of a small piece of hea more PR
Air Upstate Opens New Drone Port in Syracuse (10)
SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 7 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news:
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October 6, 2026
Air Upstate opens new Drone Port in Syracuse
Upstate Medical University has opened its new Air Upstate Drone Port on East Water Street, creating a dedicated operational hub for the university's growing use of drones to support health care.
The Drone Port will serve as a hub for Air Upstate operations as the program expands its ability to transport laboratory specimens, medications, blood products more PR
Alumna Judith Ammerman Commits $500,000 for Adelphi's First-Generation Students (10)
GARDEN CITY, New York, Oct. 7 -- Adelphi University issued the following news:
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Alumna Judith Ammerman Commits $500,000 for Adelphi's First-Generation Students
October 6, 2026
The double alumna and longtime Garden City educator established a new endowed scholarship at Adelphi's 2026 gala.
At Adelphi University's 26th Annual Gala in September 2026, Judith Ammerman, MA '64, MS '73, committed $500,000 to establish an endowed scholarship for first-generation students. She joined President Michael Balboni '81, JD, and Thomas A. Kline, vice more PR
Alumni Anchor Awards Celebrate the 'Amplifying Effect' of UHart (10)
WEST HARTFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 7 -- The University of Hartford issued the following news:
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Alumni Anchor Awards Celebrate the "Amplifying Effect" of UHart
October 06, 2026
Accepting one of the University of Hartford's most prestigious alumni awards, Deborah Dutcher '91 described how it felt to enter The Hartt School for the first time.
"It was the first time that I was surrounded by artists, thinkers, musicians, all coming here to perfect and learn their craft, all from different backgrounds, exploring the thing that they love the m more PR
American Express Earns No. 2 on Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance List (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 6 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- American Express posted the following news release:
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American Express Earns No. 2 on Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance List
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American Express ranked No. 2 on the Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance list, marking the company's 10th year on the list and seven consecutive years in the top three.
The ranking is based on survey responses from more than 194,000 employees at Great Place To Work Certified(tm) companies across the financial services and insura more PR
American Express Launches Playbook to Help Businesses Prepare for Agentic Commerce, as AI Changes How Customers Search, Shop and Buy (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 6 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- American Express posted the following news release:
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American Express Launches Playbook to Help Businesses Prepare for Agentic Commerce, as AI Changes How Customers Search, Shop and Buy
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New playbook provides practical guidance as 62% of Merchants expect AI agents shopping on behalf of customers to have a moderate or significant impact on their business in the next year
NEW YORK -- Today, American Express released the Amex Business Playbook for Agentic Commerce, a guide with resea more PR
Amid Escalating Pressure, Texas Transgender Advocacy Group Continues Feeding the Panhandle (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 6 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news:
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Amid Escalating Pressure, Texas Transgender Advocacy Group Continues Feeding the Panhandle
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AATAG's president, Sam Burnett--truck driver by day, organizer by night--moved through the pantry still in his work uniform: a navy-blue button-down with fluorescent yellow stripes, the scent of diesel wafting off him. Around him, volunteers--young and old, cisgender and trans--pack and stack boxes of bread, produce, and ready-to-eat meals.
AATAG said more PR
At a time of deepening conflict and insecurity across parts of the continent, the partnership between the United Nations and African Union is indispensable: UK Statement at the UN Security Council (10)
LONDON, England, Oct. 6 -- The British Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office posted the following news:
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At a time of deepening conflict and insecurity across parts of the continent, the partnership between the United Nations and African Union is indispensable: UK Statement at the UN Security Council
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Statement by Ambassador Kate Foster, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Cooperation between the UN and the African Union.
At a time of deepening conflict and insecurity across part more PR
Attorney General James Issues Voter Guidance to Inform New Yorkers of Their Rights Ahead of November Election (10)
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 6 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Issues Voter Guidance to Inform New Yorkers of Their Rights Ahead of November Election
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NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today issued guidance to inform New York voters of their rights and help them vote safely in the November 3 general election. With early voting set to begin statewide on Saturday, October 24, Attorney General James reminded voters that state and federal laws protect their r more PR
Baruch College Awarded Major Federal Grant to Advance AI Literacy and Applied Learning (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 7 -- Baruch College posted the following news:
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Baruch College Awarded Major Federal Grant to Advance AI Literacy and Applied Learning
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Baruch College has been awarded $776,033 in first-year (FY 2026) funding through the federal Title III, Part A Strengthening Institutions Program (SIP). The program is administered by the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration on behalf of the U.S. Department of Education.
The award will accelerate the Baruch AI Leadership Initiative, the College's coordinate more PR
Bat beat: URI wildlife researcher Patrick Bailey answers questions about fall's favorite winged mammal (10)
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Oct. 7 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news:
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Bat beat: URI wildlife researcher Patrick Bailey answers questions about fall's favorite winged mammal
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KINGSTON, R.I. - Oct. 6, 2026 - Patrick Bailey, a Ph.D. candidate in the Comparative Ecophysiology of Animals Lab at the University of Rhode Island, is drawn to the animals that populate our landscape each fall. He's studied some of the quintessentially 'scary' Halloween animals, including wolves -- though not the were- variety -- as well as more PR
Billboard Names Oneonta a "Top Music Business School" (10)
ONEONTA, New York, Oct. 7 -- The State University of New York Oneonta campus posted the following news:
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Billboard Names Oneonta a "Top Music Business School"
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For the seventh consecutive year, Billboard has named SUNY Oneonta to its unranked list of "Top Music Business Schools." Billboard's 2026 list includes about 40 colleges and universities total across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Spain.
Seven consecutive appearances on Billboard's Top Music Schools list clearly shows our efforts to prepare future generation more PR
Billboard Names The Hartt School One of the World's Top Music Business Schools (10)
WEST HARTFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 7 -- The University of Hartford issued the following news:
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Billboard Names The Hartt School One of the World's Top Music Business Schools
October 06, 2026
Billboard, the premier trade and consumer music magazine, has included The Hartt School on its 2026 list of the top music business schools worldwide.
The accolade puts Hartt in the company of some of the world's top performing arts institutions, including London's Abbey Road Institute, the Liverpool Institute for the Performing Arts, and distinguish more PR
Binghamton University: Boubin Named First Geraldine Knoll MacDonald Endowed Professor in Computer Science (10)
BINGHAMTON, New York, Oct. 7 -- Binghamton University issued the following news:
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Boubin named first Geraldine Knoll MacDonald Endowed Professor in Computer Science
Gift from internet pioneer Geraldine MacDonald '68, MS '73, LittD '17, to fund School of Computing assistant professor's research
By Chris Kocher
October 06, 2026
While most Binghamton University researchers investigate strictly earthbound topics, Assistant Professor Jayson Boubin has his eyes on the skies.
Boubin -- a faculty member at the Thomas J. Watson College of En more PR
Binghamton University: New Sensor System Tracks Coughs in a Room - Without Knowing Who's Coughing (10)
BINGHAMTON, New York, Oct. 7 -- Binghamton University issued the following news:
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New sensor system tracks coughs in a room -- without knowing who's coughing
Binghamton University researchers develop new prototype aimed at flagging potential respiratory illness outbreaks
By David Hermanovitch
October 05, 2026
When colder weather rolls around in the fall and winter each year, so do diseases that attack our respiratory airways.
A team led by Binghamton University Assistant Professor Dali Ismail, from the University's Thomas J. Watson more PR
Blake Gendebien Added to DCCC's Coveted 'Red to Blue' Program (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Blake Gendebien Added to DCCC's Coveted 'Red to Blue' Program
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Gendebien will flip NY-21 blue and help take back the House majority
Today, the DCCC announced that Blake Gendebien has been added to the committee's highly competitive 'Red to Blue' program, signaling that the DCCC is invested in providing Gendebien, a top-tier candidate, with the support needed to continue building a winning campaign as he runs for New York's 21st D more PR
Book by UD law professor chronicles life of legal pioneer targeted by McCarthy-ism (10)
DAYTON, Ohio, Oct. 7 -- The University of Dayton posted the following news:
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Book by UD law professor chronicles life of legal pioneer targeted by McCarthy-ism
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A book due out Oct. 20 by University of Dayton law professor Jennifer L. Brinkley chronicles the life of legal pioneer Dorothy Kenyon whose career was nearly undone when U.S. Sen. Joseph McCarthy named her first on his list of alleged communists.
"Decades after Ruth Bader Ginsburg acknowledged her debt to Dorothy Kenyon, Brinkley brings Kenyon to life in this engaging and imp more PR
Campbell University: Law Professor Gregory Wallace Featured in Best-selling Author Malcolm Gladwell's New Book (10)
BUIES CREEK, North Carolina, Oct. 7 -- Campbell University issued the following news:
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Law Professor Gregory Wallace featured in best-selling author Malcolm Gladwell's new book
October 6, 2026
RALEIGH - Campbell Law School Professor Gregory Wallace is featured in a chapter in best-selling author and podcaster Malcolm Gladwell's newest book, "The American Way of Killing: The Invention of an Epidemic, which was released Sept. 29.
The book, which investigates the roots and persistence of America's gun violence epidemic, puts into print t more PR
Carnegie Institution for Science: Object 24 - Drosophila Illustrations (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 [Category: Science] -- The Carnegie Institution for Science posted the following news:
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Object 24 | Drosophila Illustrations
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In the spring of 1910, Thomas Hunt Morgan peered into one of the hundreds of glass milk bottles that filled his cramped and famously messy laboratory at Columbia University and spotted something he had never before seen. Among the thousands of red-eyed fruit flies he had been breeding for nearly a year was a single male with white eyes.
That one small fly was the first in a series of discove more PR
Catholic League Issues Commentary: Duplicity Over Human Rights (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 7 -- 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 by Communications Director Michael P. McDonald:
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Duplicity over Human Rights
We've noticed how quick some radical politicians are at condemning alleged human rights abuses in the United States, yet they are mostly silent about documented human rights abuses in their ancestral homes. Their duplicity is astoun more PR
CDC Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report: Unannounced Drills Using Patient Actors to Evaluate Health Care Facility Readiness for Infectious Disease Outbreaks -- New Jersey, New York, and U.S. Virgin Islands, January-June 2026 (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the following document as part of its Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (No. 38) on October 1, 2026, entitled "Unannounced Drills Using Patient Actors to Evaluate Health Care Facility Readiness for Infectious Disease Outbreaks -- New Jersey, New York, and U.S. Virgin Islands, January-June 2026.":
Here are excerpts:
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Summary
What is already known about this topic?
Unannounced drills using patient more PR
Children's Health Defense Issues Commentary: Lawyers for RFK Jr. Ask Court to Allow CDC Vaccine Advisers to Get 'Back to Work' (10)
FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Oct. 7 -- Children's Health Defense, an organization that says it restores and protects the health of children by eliminating exposures to environmental toxins, issued the following commentary by Michael Nevradakis, senior reporter for The Defender and host of the Defender In-Depth on CHD.TV.:
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Lawyers for RFK Jr. Ask Court to Allow CDC Vaccine Advisers to Get 'Back to Work'
Oral arguments took place today in Boston in an ongoing lawsuit filed by the American Academy of Pediatrics against U.S. Health Secretar more PR
Children's Health Defense Issues Commentary: New York Declares Measles State of Emergency -- Reports 108 Cases So Far This Year (10)
FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Oct. 7 -- Children's Health Defense, an organization that says it restores and protects the health of children by eliminating exposures to environmental toxins, issued the following commentary by Brenda Baletti, senior reporter for The Defender:
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New York Declares Measles State of Emergency -- Reports 108 Cases So Far This Year
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday declared a statewide disaster emergency, citing 108 cases so far this year in a state with a population of about 20 million. The order gives state health of more PR
Clarkson Students Selected to Lead National Arnold Air Society, Silver Wings Conclave (10)
POTSDAM, New York, Oct. 7 -- Clarkson University issued the following news:
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Clarkson Students Selected to Lead National Arnold Air Society, Silver Wings Conclave
October 6, 2026
A team led by Clarkson University students will take center stage during the Arnold Air Society's 80th anniversary, organizing a five-day national conclave expected to bring approximately 1,000 students, military leaders and aerospace industry professionals together near Washington, D.C.
Clarkson's Arnold Air Society and Silver Wings team earned the opportuni more PR
Columbia Climate School: September Research Roundup - Select Papers (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 7 -- The Columbia Climate School issued the following news:
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September Research Roundup: Select Papers
By Francesco Fiondella
October 6, 2026
Every month, researchers at Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory and other parts of the Columbia Climate School publish work that deepens our understanding of the planet.
This month, we wrote about the impact of livestock on Madagascar's native animals, robot sailboats in the Southern Ocean, New York City's $300 million methane problem and how extreme heat is spreading beyond summer. more PR
Columbia: Anthropology Department at Columbia Has a New Chair (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 7 -- Columbia University issued the following news:
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The Anthropology Department at Columbia Has a New Chair
Rosalind Morris wants to build on the department's impressive history by preparing its students for the future.
October 06, 2026
Columbia University's Department of Anthropology, established by Franz Boas in 1902, is the oldest in the United States, and remains a center of disciplinary innovation and theoretical leadership. The department's faculty members are actively engaged in research and writing about issues more PR
Contrary to Fears, Psilocybin Users with Depression Continue to Seek Treatment (10)
LA JOLLA, California, Oct. 6 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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Contrary to Fears, Psilocybin Users with Depression Continue to Seek Treatment
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New data finds that people who use psilocybin still pursue conventional mental health care, but are more likely to perceive an unmet gap in available services
In a nationally representative study on psilocybin use and mental health treatment, researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine have found that among people with dep more PR
Cornell University Industrial and Labor Relations School: Private Equity Ownership Results in Poor Working Conditions in NYS Home Care (10)
ITHACA, New York, Oct. 7 -- The Cornell University Industrial and Labor Relations School issued the following news:
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Private equity ownership results in poor working conditions in NYS home care
By Julie Greco, ILR School
October 6, 2026
Private equity firms in New York state promise their investments in home care agencies will improve the industry.
But in reality, they perpetuate poor working conditions for workers by continuing the exploitation that is prevalent across the industry, from low wages and wage theft to managerial negl more PR
COURAGEOUS: The Campaign to Equip Future Fearless Scholar-Servants (10)
HOUGHTON, New York, Oct. 6 -- Houghton University posted the following news:
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COURAGEOUS: The Campaign to Equip Future Fearless Scholar-Servants
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This comprehensive campaign will strengthen student experiences, enhance campus facilities, and grow endowment support to advance Houghton's Christ-centered mission for generations to come.
Houghton University launched the public phase of COURAGEOUS: The Campaign to Equip Fearless Scholar-Servants during Homecoming and Family Weekend on October 2, 2026. The $83 million comprehensive campaig more PR
CUNY Renews 'A Degree for Every Dream' Marketing Campaign Across Mass Transit (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 6 -- The City University of New York posted the following news:
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CUNY Renews 'A Degree for Every Dream' Marketing Campaign Across Mass Transit
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Campaign Highlights the Hallmark Features of a CUNY Education Including Career-Connected Learning, Support for Adult Learners, Affordability, Flexibility
Ads Will Appear on Subways, Buses, Railroads, Ferries and Across Digital Media
The City University of New York has launched the fourth installment of its award-winning "A Degree for Every Dream" marketing campaign, which high more PR
Danamon, MUFG Bank Indonesia Announce Proposed Name, Logo for Integrated Bank (10)
TOKYO, Japan, Oct. 7 -- MUFG Bank issued the following news release:
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Danamon and MUFG Indonesia Announce Proposed Name and Logo for the Integrated Bank: Bank MUFG Danamon
Tokyo, 7 October 2026 --- PT Bank Danamon Indonesia Tbk ("Danamon", IDX: BDMN), a consolidated subsidiary of MUFG Bank, Ltd. ("MUFG Bank"), together with MUFG Bank, Ltd., Jakarta Branch ("MUFG Indonesia"), today introduced the proposed name and logo for the Integrated Bank resulting from the integration of Danamon and MUFG Indonesia namely PT Bank MUFG Danamon Tbk ("B more PR
Dartmouth College: Study Finds Alpine Peaks Are Greening in Northeast U.S., Canada (10)
HANOVER, New Hampshire, Oct. 7 (TNSjou) -- Dartmouth College issued the following news:
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Study Finds Alpine Peaks Are Greening in Northeast U.S., Canada
Satellite imagery shows the impact of wind above the tree line.
10/6/2026
Written by Amy Olson
In northeastern North America, a 500-mile-long stretch of mountains runs from the Adirondacks in New York to the Gaspe Peninsula in eastern Quebec.
Nearly 70 million people live within a day's drive of one of the alpine zones, the area above tree line where trees don't grow due to the hars more PR
DCCC Statement on Mike Johnson Campaigning in Pennsylvania As Panic Sets in for Republicans (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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DCCC Statement on Mike Johnson Campaigning in Pennsylvania As Panic Sets in for Republicans
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DCCC Spokesperson Eli Cousin issued the following statement in response to Speaker of the House Mike Johnson today campaigning across Pennsylvania as panic sets in for Republicans and costs continue to rise thanks to policies backed by Brian Fitzpatrick, Ryan Mackenzie, Rob Bresnahan, and Scott Perry:
"Brian Fitzpatrick, Ryan Mackenzie, R more PR
Delaware State University 2026 Coronation (10)
DOVER, Delaware, Oct. 7 -- Delaware State University posted the following news:
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Delaware State University 2026 Coronation
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DSU celebrated its annual Coronation Ceremony on October 4, officially crowning Nia Dooley and Awasung Nkwa Moma as the 2026-2027 Miss and Mister DSU.
The coronation recognized Dooley and Moma alongside the students who will represent their respective classes as members of the 2026-2027 Royal Court.
Dooley, an elementary education major from Indianapolis, Indiana, has built a strong record of leadership, schola more PR
DHS Issues Statement After Two Illegal Aliens Stab Off-Duty NYPD Detective (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release:
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DHS Issues Statement After Two Illegal Aliens Stab Off-Duty NYPD Detective; Suspects Remain At-Large
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Both of the suspects were RELEASED into the country by the Biden Administration and had prior arrests in New York, only to be released by sanctuary politicians
WASHINGTON - The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the following statement after two illegal aliens were accused of stabbing an off-duty New York Polic more PR
DSCC: "A Senate Majority is Squarely in Democrats' Sights as Kansas Moves to Toss Up" [Cook Political Report] (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Oct 6, 2026
"A Senate Majority is Squarely in Democrats' Sights as Kansas Moves to Toss Up" [Cook Political Report]
Cook Political Report: "Four weeks out from Election Day, the Senate map is shifting further in Democrats' favor -- and with it, their odds of winning back the majority"
Two years ago, Cook Political Report called Senate Democrats' quest to reclaim the majority "herculean." Now, they project a net pickup of up to six s more PR
Echoes of a Single Day: How Adelphi Remembered, Survived and Healed After 9/11 (10)
GARDEN CITY, New York, Oct. 7 -- Adelphi University issued the following news:
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Echoes of a Single Day: How Adelphi Remembered, Survived and Healed After 9/11
October 6, 2026
By Leanne Potts, Editorial Contributor
On September 11, 2001, history did not just unfold on television screens across the globe--it hit directly at the heart of the Adelphi University community.
From classrooms on campus to the upper floors of the World Trade Center, the lives of Adelphi students, faculty, alumni and leadership were irrevocably intersected by c more PR
EMILYs List Endorses Vikki Goodwin and Gwen Graham in Competitive Texas and Florida Lieutenant Governor Races (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 [Category: Political] -- EMILYs List issued the following news release:
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EMILYs List Endorses Vikki Goodwin and Gwen Graham in Competitive Texas and Florida Lieutenant Governor Races
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today EMILYs List, the nation's largest resource for women in politics, endorsed Vikki Goodwin for Texas lieutenant governor and Gwen Graham for Florida lieutenant governor, expanding its slate of Democratic women lieutenant governors. EMILYs List President Jessica Mackler released the following statement:
"Vikki Go more PR
Empire Center: Poll - 64% of New Yorkers Back Eliminating the State Income Tax (10)
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 7 -- Empire Center, a non-profit think tank, issued the following news release:
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Poll: 64% of New Yorkers Back Eliminating the State Income Tax; 67% Say State Taxes Aren't Delivering
October 6, 2026
Dissatisfaction spans party and regional lines as broad majorities rally behind sweeping tax reform
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ALBANY, N.Y. - New Yorkers are delivering a blunt assessment of the state's tax system: 67% say they are not getting good value for their tax dollars, while 64% support eliminating the state income tax, according to more PR
EU Ending Funding for Anti-Racism Network (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 6 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news:
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EU Ending Funding for Anti-Racism Network
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(Brussels, October 06, 2026) - The European Commission's decision not to continue funding the European Network Against Racism, a network of more than 140 organizations across Europe, will undermine the European Union's democracy agenda, 186 nongovernmental organizations, including Human Rights Watch, said today. The following is their statement:
European NGOs Rally Behind Leading Anti-Racism Network, more PR
Every New Fossil Fuel Projects Makes Tomorrow's Heatwaves Deadlier, Secretary-General Tells Global Heat Forum, Urging More Investment to Protect People, Planet (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 6 -- The United Nations posted the following news release:
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Every New Fossil Fuel Projects Makes Tomorrow's Heatwaves Deadlier, Secretary-General Tells Global Heat Forum, Urging More Investment to Protect People, Planet
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Following is the text of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' video message for the Global Heat Forum, in Bangkok today:
Thank you for gathering in Bangkok to focus on extreme heat. Bangkok itself is feeling the impact of extreme weather. Allow me to begin by expressing my solidarity with the people more PR
Ex-Maricopa County (Ariz.) Recorder Richer Testifies Before House Judiciary Subcommittee (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Oversight released the following testimony by Stephen Richer, former recorder of Maricopa County (Arizona), from a Sept. 15, 2026, hearing entitled "Restoring Election Integrity: Oversight of Voter Fraud in New Jersey":
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Chairman Jordan, Ranking Member Raskin, Chairman Van Drew, Ranking Member Crockett, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to speak with you today.
I served as the elected, Republican, Maricopa County Recorder from January, 2021 until Janu more PR
FACT CHECK: "Mike Lawler's Vote for a Nearly $1 Trillion Medicaid Cut Puts New Yorkers' Coverage at Risk" (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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FACT CHECK: "Mike Lawler's Vote for a Nearly $1 Trillion Medicaid Cut Puts New Yorkers' Coverage at Risk"
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largest cut to Medicaid in history
TWICE --
Mike Lawler is now shamelessly trying to cover his tracks.
New reporting from Courier New York
exposes Lawler's blatant lie that he "voted to protect Medicaid," when in reality
"at least 475,000 New Yorkers could lose Medicaid"
because of his cowardly votes in Washington.
Whi more PR
Faegre Drinker Issues Insight: Exchange-Traded Fund Transactions Come Under IRS Scrutiny (10)
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Oct. 7 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following insight:
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October 06, 2026
Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) Transactions Come under IRS Scrutiny; Diversification Transactions Require Review
Treasury and the IRS view these transactions as abusive uses of in-kind redemptions; investors looking to gain diversification through this technique need to proceed with caution.
At a Glance
* Both the Notice and the Ruling focus on ETF uses of nontaxable transfers to ETFs followed by nontaxable in-ki more PR
Fast Buses: Mayor Mamdani Breaks Ground on New Bus Lanes and Safety Upgrades on Brooklyn's Bay Parkway and Cropsey Avenue (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 7 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news:
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Fast Buses: Mayor Mamdani Breaks Ground on New Bus Lanes and Safety Upgrades on Brooklyn's Bay Parkway and Cropsey Avenue
October 6, 2026
What you should know
* Project will speed commutes and improve safety for 35,000 daily riders
* Bus speeds are currently as low as 3 miles per hour on Bay Parkway
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NEW YORK - Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani and New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) Commissioner Mike Flynn today announced the start of wo more PR
FCC Wireline Competition Bureau Issues Public Notice: Comments Invited on AT&T's Section 214 Application to Discontinue Domestic Legacy Voice Service as Part of Technology Transition (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 26-276):
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Unless otherwise specified, the following procedures and dates apply to the application(s) (the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s)) listed in the Appendix.
The Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau), upon initial review, has found the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s) listed herein to be acceptable for filing and subject to the procedures set forth in Section 63.71 of the Comm more PR
Federal Register: Delaware River Basin Commission Proposes Rule Requiring Water Utilities to Report Water Use of Large Customers (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 (TNSFR) -- The Delaware River Basin Commission issued the following action in the Federal Register.
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Basin Regulations; Water Code
The Commission proposes to amend its Water Code and Comprehensive Plan to require water supply systems serving the public to report water use by their largest customers.
Comments are due on December 4, 2026, according to a Federal Register notice.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
The Delaware River Basin Commission ("DRBC" or "Commission") is a Federal-interstate compact agency formed by the more PR
Federal Register: FAA Proposes Airspace Route Changes Ahead of New Jersey Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range Decommissioning (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued the following action in the Federal Register.
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Amendment of Domestic Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal Airways V-16, V-184, and Revocation of V-284 and V-577; Eastern United States
This action proposes to amend domestic Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal Airways V-16, V-184, and revoke V-284 and V-577 in the eastern United States. The FAA is proposing these actions due to the planned decom more PR
Fordham: At Ignatian AI Conference, Participants Discern the Way Forward (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 7 -- Fordham University issued the following news:
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At Ignatian AI Conference, Participants Discern the Way Forward
October 6, 2026 By Alex Williamson
After several days of conversations exploring how Jesuit institutions should grapple with artificial intelligence, participants at Fordham's Ignatian AI Conference ended with a centuries-old Jesuit practice for navigating uncertainty: discernment.
The conference concluded on Oct. 3 with "Conversations in the Spirit," a communal discernment session led by Vanessa Rotondo, more PR
Freedom From Religion Foundation: Anti-Abortion States Launch Concerted Attack on Shield States (10)
MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 7 -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release:
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October 5, 2026
Anti-abortion states launch concerted attack on shield states
The Freedom From Religion Foundation warns that three anti-abortion states are going hammer and tongs after three other states shielding abortion rights groups and physicians.
The attorneys general of Louisiana, Alabama and Arkansas have filed a suit directly before the U.S. Supreme Court contending that shield laws in California, Massachusetts and New Yor more PR
Fried Frank: Warner Bros. Discovery Acquired by Paramount for $110B (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 7 -- Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver and Jacobson LLP, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Warner Bros. Discovery Acquired by Paramount for $110B
October 6, 2026
Fried Frank advised Warner Bros. Discovery on its $110B acquisition by Paramount Skydance, which was announced by the companies as completed today. The firm served as antitrust counsel, alongside Covington and O'Melveny & Meyers.
The completed transaction unites two of media and entertainment's most storied companies, each with a history spanning more more PR
From Sirens to Symphonies: Mayor Mamdani Begins $18 Million Project to Transform Long-Vacant Firehouse Into New Music Education Center for Noel Pointer Foundation (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 7 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news:
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From Sirens to Symphonies: Mayor Mamdani Begins $18 Million Project to Transform Long-Vacant Firehouse into New Music Education Center for Noel Pointer Foundation
October 6, 2026
What you should know
* Renovation will create a permanent, three-story home for the music nonprofit
* Historic firehouse will be transformed with special acoustic design, soundproofed lesson rooms, recording studios, music library and expanded programming space
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NEW YORK more PR
Fujifilm Installs Manufacturing Equipment for Antibody-Drug Conjugate Components at Hirono Plant (10)
VALHALLA, New York, Oct. 7 -- Fujifilm, a subsidiary of Fujifilm Holdings that executes regional business for digital cameras, medical systems, photo printing, data storage and biopharmaceuticals, issued the following news release:
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Fujifilm Installs Manufacturing Equipment for Antibody-Drug Conjugate (ADC) Components at Hirono Plant
Accelerating CDMO Business for Next-Generation Biopharmaceuticals, Fujifilm Group to Establish Japan's First One-Stop ADC CDMO Service
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TOKYO, October 6, 2026 - FUJIFILM Corporation announced it will ins more PR
Gillibrand, Colleagues Reintroduce Legislation To Increase Access To Life-Saving Breast And Gynecological Cancer Screenings (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Gillibrand, Colleagues Reintroduce Legislation To Increase Access To Life-Saving Breast And Gynecological Cancer Screenings
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U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) joined Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) in reintroducing the Jeanette Acosta Invest in Women's Health Act, legislation that would increase the availability of life-saving cancer screenings at safety net healthcare providers like Planned Parenthood. The bill would create new grant and p more PR
Gov. Newsom: California's Economy Continues to Dominate - Topping $4.5 T in Economic Output, and Remains the World's Fourth Largest Economy (10)
SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 7 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Oct 5, 2026
California's economy continues to dominate -- topping $4.5 T in economic output, and remains the world's fourth largest economy
The Golden State is growing wages and growing the economy
What you need to know: New federal data shows California has surpassed $4.5 trillion in economic production, dominates across sectors, and is a leader in increasing wages and salaries.
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SACRAMENTO -- While Fox News pundits and politicia more PR
Government Recognizes CatsOnACouch Creator's Right to Attend Public Events (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 6 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., posted the following news release:
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Government Recognizes CatsOnACouch Creator's Right to Attend Public Events
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In a court filing, the government stated it will treat Amanda McGonigle like anyone else when she attends official vice-presidential events and will not prevent people from attending such events based on their p more PR
Governor Hochul expands SUNY Reconnect Program (10)
ALFRED, New York, Oct. 5 -- The Alfred State College posted the following news:
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Governor Hochul expands SUNY Reconnect Program
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Today at the Northland Workforce Training Center, Governor Kathy Hochul announced an expansion of her free community college initiative (Reconnect) for New Yorkers between ages 25 and 55. Alfred State President Steven Mauro and members of his administration team were in attendance for the announcement.
Starting in January, New Yorkers 25 to 55 can enroll in a SUNY or CUNY associate degree program in a high- more PR
Hartwick College Establishes Transfer Pathway with Tompkins Cortland Community College (10)
ONEONTA, New York, Oct. 6 -- Hartwick College issued the following news release:
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Hartwick College Establishes Transfer Pathway with Tompkins Cortland Community College
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Hartwick College and Tompkins Cortland Community College (TC3) finalized a transfer agreement on Sept. 29 that creates a direct pathway for TC3 graduates in business administration or sport management to continue their education at Hartwick and earn a bachelor's degree.
The agreement, signed by Hartwick President Laurel Bongiorno and TC3 President Amy Kremenek at a c more PR
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Advises Autostrade Per L'Italia on Two Financings Worth Euros1 Billion (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 7 -- Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advises Autostrade per l'Italia on two financings worth Euros1 billion
6 Oct 2026
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer has advised Autostrade per l'Italia (ASPI), Italy's largest motorway operator, on the signing of two financing agreements with a combined value of Euros1 billion, aimed at supporting the company's investment plan.
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer acted as drafting counsel, with a team led by partner E more PR
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Files Amicus Brief in Second Circuit Appeal on NYC Congestion Pricing (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 7 -- Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer files amicus brief in Second Circuit appeal on NYC congestion pricing
6 Oct 2026
On September 23, 2026, HSF Kramer filed an amicus brief in the Second Circuit supporting the lower court's decision in the appeal concerning New York City's congestion pricing program (the CBD Tolling Program). Filed on behalf of 15 organizations, the brief challenges the Department of Transportation's position and highlights the more PR
Hofstra University: Professor James Sample Co-Authors Supreme Court Commentary, Provides Media Analysis (10)
HEMPSTEAD, New York, Oct. 7 -- Hofstra University issued the following news:
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Professor James Sample Co-Authors Supreme Court Commentary, Provides Media Analysis
October 6, 2026
Professor James Sample of the Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University recently co-authored a blog post with Professor Eric Segall, executive director of Georgia State University's Emmet Bondurant Center for Constitutional Law, Practice, and Democracy. Professor Sample serves on the Center's Board of Advisors.
Published on Dorf on Law, "The Biggest more PR
How the Right Job Placement Led to 30 Years at Delta Air Lines (10)
WINONA LAKE, Indiana, Oct. 7 -- Grace College posted the following news:
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How the Right Job Placement Led to 30 Years at Delta Air Lines
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Whether in his 30-plus years of dedicated service at Delta Air Lines or in his unwavering devotion to the organizations he believes in, Loren Neuenschwander's (BS 87) joyful service is contagious to everyone he meets. We sat down with Neuenschwander to hear about how he ended up at Grace for career preparation, how he landed his role at Delta, and how he discerned which job placements to pursue over more PR
Hungry Ghost Coffee Settles EEOC Religious Discrimination and Retaliation Suit (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release:
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Hungry Ghost Coffee Settles EEOC Religious Discrimination and Retaliation Suit
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NEW YORK -- Hungry Ghost Tribeca, LLC, doing business as Hungry Ghost Coffee, a New York City cafe chain, will pay $22,500 and provide other relief to settle a religious discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced today.
According to the EEOC's lawsuit, a Muslim employee worked as a more PR
IBM and Red Hat Remediate More Than 400 Previously Unknown Open Source Vulnerabilities (10)
ARMONK, New York, Oct. 6 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- IBM issued the following news release:
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IBM and Red Hat Remediate More Than 400 Previously Unknown Open Source Vulnerabilities
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RALEIGH, N.C. and ARMONK, N.Y. - October 6, 2026 - IBM (NYSE: IBM) and Red Hat today announced that Lightwell has identified and remediated more than 400 previously unknown vulnerabilities in widely used Java libraries. The companies also announced the general availability of Lightwell Clearinghouse, which allows enterprise customers to submit spe more PR
ICYMI: Va. A.G. Jones Shares Message Ahead of Election Day (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 7 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Attorney General Jones Shares Message Ahead of Election Day
RICHMOND, Va. - Attorney General Jay Jones addressed election security and protection in the Richmond Times-Dispatch. The guest column addresses failed federal efforts to disenfranchise voters and the responsibility of the Attorney General and his office to defend every Virginian's right to vote.
Richmond Times-Dispatch: Virginia will defend its voters and elections
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Illinois Institute of Technology: Third Federal Judge Cites Law Professor's Research in Legal Ruling (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 7 -- The Illinois Institute of Technology issued the following news release:
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Third Federal Judge Cites Law Professor's Research in Legal Ruling
10/06/2026
Innovative research by Chicago-Kent College of Law Professor Sarah Fackrell is proving helpful to federal judges who are adjudicating new types of intellectual property infringement cases in the internet era.
"Schedule A" cases involve one plaintiff who sues multiple defendants for infringement in a single lawsuit. Attorneys for patent holders lump the alleg more PR
In 'Sports Broadcasting and Analysis' course, undergrads develop on-air skills one opinion at a time (10)
SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, Oct. 6 -- Bryant University posted the following news:
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In 'Sports Broadcasting and Analysis' course, undergrads develop on-air skills one opinion at a time
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"It's almost time to hit the panic button in Tampa Bay," says Wyatt Whalen '27, sharing his broadcast story lead with his 23 classmates.
The Bryant undergrad goes on to explain that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' general manager signed Baker Mayfield to a $165 million deal -- only for the quarterback to come out of the NFL season's first two weeks with one t more PR
INTA Welcomes Megan M. Carpenter as Senior Advisor, Global Innovation, Leadership, and IP (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 6 -- The International Trademark Association issued the following news release:
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INTA Welcomes Megan M. Carpenter as Senior Advisor, Global Innovation, Leadership, and IP
New York, New York--October 5, 2026--The International Trademark Association (INTA) today announced the appointment of Megan M. Carpenter as Senior Advisor, Global Innovation, Leadership, and IP.
In this role, Ms. Carpenter will support INTA's efforts to advance education, thought leadership, and advocacy related to intellectual property (IP), artificia more PR
International Service for Human Rights: UNGA81 - Key Human Rights Issues at Third Committee in October - November 2026 (10)
GENEVA, Switzerland, Oct. 7 (TNSrep) -- The International Service for Human Rights issued the following news:
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05 October 2026
UNGA81: Key human rights issues at the Third Committee in October - November 2026
This briefing highlights ISHR's key priorities at the Third Committee of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA81). At UNGA81, States must defend the integrity and effectiveness of the international human rights system amid growing political and financial pressures. ISHR's priorities for the Third Committee include stre more PR
Iraq: Dire Prospects for Alleged ISIS-Linked Men, Boys (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 5 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news:
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Iraq: Dire Prospects for Alleged ISIS-Linked Men, Boys
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* Nearly 5,700 men and boys held as alleged Islamic State (ISIS) members and transferred to Iraq in early 2026 are at risk of abuse including imminent prosecution for adults in unfair trials, followed by execution.
* Dozens of countries are stalling on repatriating and providing aid to their nationals detained in Iraq amid allegations of torture, as well as grave illnesses and several de more PR
Irish prime minister announces government funding for the UB James Joyce Museum (10)
BUFFALO, New York, Oct. 7 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release:
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Irish prime minister announces government funding for the UB James Joyce Museum
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BUFFALO, N.Y. - Taoiseach Micheal Martin, the prime minister of Ireland, announced late last month that the Irish government will provide $90,000 in funding to the University at Buffalo Libraries for the planned UB James Joyce Museum.
Martin, as part of a series of engagements in New York, met with Gov. Kathy Hochul on Sept. 23 to ann more PR
Johns Hopkins: Stop the Presses - Rare Linotype Machine Saved From Scrap (10)
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 7 -- Johns Hopkins University issued the following news:
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Stop the presses: Rare Linotype machine saved from scrap
Johns Hopkins helps deliver a rare Linotype machine to Baltimore's Mergenthaler Vocational Technical High School, the namesake of its inventor, Ottmar Mergenthaler
By Aubrey Morse
Patrick Dignan measured the door at Mergenthaler Vocational Technical High School more times than he could count. As assistant principal at Mervo, shorthand for the northeast Baltimore school, Dignan knew it was going t more PR
Lawyers for Lawyers: Chinese Lawyers Feel They are Not Safe Anywhere (10)
AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands, Oct. 7 -- Lawyers for Lawyers issued the following news:
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Chinese lawyers feel they are not safe anywhere
October 5, 2026
By Trudeke Sillevis Smitt for the Advocatenblad
A Chinese human rights lawyer in the US feels ICE breathing down his neck, whilst lawyers in China are being subjected to increasing pressure.
Pennsylvania, 15 July 2025. Delivery driver Wu Shaoping is on the road for work. He is actually a human rights lawyer, but he had to leave his robe behind in China when he fled to the United States more PR
Linguists: Madonna's voice sounds younger than it "should" (10)
COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Oct. 7 -- The University of Copenhagen posted the following news:
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Linguists: Madonna's voice sounds younger than it "should"
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A new study shows that the changes typically associated with ageing in women's voices have not affected pop icon Madonna's voice in the expected way. According to the researchers, Madonna has cultivated a public persona that challenges society's expectations not only of how older women should look and behave, but also of how they should sound.
As women go through menopause, their voices t more PR
Listen: UB expert Yini Zhang discusses social media's broken promise (10)
BUFFALO, New York, Oct. 7 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release:
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Listen: UB expert Yini Zhang discusses social media's broken promise
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BUFFALO, N.Y. -- When social media first began taking off, Yini Zhang was admittedly starry-eyed. A college student at the time, she thought this emerging technology could give voice to the voiceless, expose corruption and help people coordinate action together.
Now, as an associate professor in the University at Buffalo Department of Communicat more PR
Longtime Brian Fitzpatrick Voter Tells The New York Times He's Backing Bob Harvie: "I Am Switching This Year" (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Longtime Brian Fitzpatrick Voter Tells The New York Times He's Backing Bob Harvie: "I Am Switching This Year"
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The Harvie campaign is running a new ad saying that "Congress changed Fitzpatrick" and highligh more PR
Make Israeli-Palestinian Ceasefire Permanent, Allow Humanitarian Assistance at Scale, Secretary-General Urges in Message Marking Third Anniversary of 7 October (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 6 -- The United Nations posted the following news release:
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Make Israeli-Palestinian Ceasefire Permanent, Allow Humanitarian Assistance at Scale, Secretary-General Urges in Message Marking Third Anniversary of 7 October
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Following is UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' message marking three years since the attacks of 7 October 2023:
Three years ago, on 7 October 2023, Hamas and other Palestinian armed groups launched an abhorrent, large-scale terror attack on Israel, brutally killing more than 1,200 Israelis and for more PR
Malaysia: Press Myanmar Junta Leader to End Abuses (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 6 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news:
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Malaysia: Press Myanmar Junta Leader to End Abuses
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(Bangkok) - Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim should press Myanmar's junta leader, Min Aung Hlaing, to end human rights abuses during his visit to Kuala Lumpur on October 7, 2026, Human Rights Watch said today.
The Malaysian government should also halt plans to forcibly return ethnic Rohingya and other people from Myanmar, where they face persecution and other rights violations. Malaysi more PR
Malliotakis Applauds Rubio's Visit to Greece, Calls for Stronger U.S.-Greece Security Partnership (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-New York, issued the following news release:
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Malliotakis Applauds Rubio's Visit to Greece, Calls for Stronger U.S.-Greece Security Partnership
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(STATEN ISLAND, NY) -- Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) released the following statement ahead of Secretary of State Marco Rubio's visit to Athens for the Sixth U.S.-Greece Strategic Dialogue.
"Greece is one of America's most reliable NATO allies, and I applaud Secretary Rubio's visit to Athens for the Sixth U.S.-Greece Strategic Dialo more PR
Mandate of the UN Special Rapporteur on Russia Extended for Another Year (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 6 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news:
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Mandate of the UN Special Rapporteur on Russia Extended for Another Year
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The UN Human Rights Council on October 6 extended the mandate of the Special Rapporteur on the human rights situation in Russia for another year. Russia withdrew its amendment that attempted to delete renewal of the mandate.
The extension is welcome news. The Russia mandate provides an essential independent voice to document the Russian government's grave human rights v more PR
Manhattan Institute Issues Commentary to New York Post: Mamdani Charges Ahead With Another Careless Promise - Unfunded NYC 2-K (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 7 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary:
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Mamdani Charges Ahead With Another Careless Promise: Unfunded NYC 2-K
By Liena Zagare, John Ketcham
New York Post
October 5th, 2026
As Mayor Mamdani touts progress in expanding "free" childcare, the bills for his socialist ambitions keep growing.
He hasn't come up with a plan to pay for it all -- other than, of course, betting that Albany will let him hike taxes.
Look at childcare: The city's pre-K and 3-K programs run partly through private more PR
Manhattan Institute Issues Commentary to New York Post: NYC Subway Dragging Death Reveals a Hidden Danger That Puts Every Rider at Risk (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 7 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary:
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NYC Subway Dragging Death Reveals a Hidden Danger That Puts Every Rider at Risk
By Nicole Gelinas
New York Post
October 5th, 2026
Gov. Kathy Hochul still can't protect New Yorkers from subway violence, as last week's unprovoked knifing murder on a Queens J train reminded us.
And crime is magnifying another peril: the risk that a train will run you over.
To address both risks, Hochul should direct the state-run Metropolitan Transportation Au more PR
Matthew Corrigan Appointed to Board of MHAOC (10)
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Oct. 6 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news:
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Matthew Corrigan Appointed to Board of MHAOC
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Matthew Corrigan Appointed to Board of Mental Health Association in Orange County
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Matthew Corrigan, Ph.D., professor of Social Work in the Department of Social Work and Public Administration at Seton Hall University, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Mental Health Association in Orange County (MHAOC), a private nonprofit organization that works to expand mental more PR
Miller School's Dr. Leor Weinberger Earns NIH's Most Prestigious Award (10)
MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 6 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news:
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Miller School's Dr. Leor Weinberger Earns NIH's Most Prestigious Award
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After decades developing a therapy designed to evolve alongside HIV, Leor Weinberger, Ph.D., is applying the same concept to some of the deadliest cancers, with support from the NIH Director's Pioneer Award.
Key Takeaways
* Viruses and cancer cells can mutate in ways that allow them to escape treatment.
* Leor Weinberger, Ph.D., is investigating therapies des more PR
Missing Lao Critic in Thailand Feared 'Disappeared' (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 6 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news:
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Missing Lao Critic in Thailand Feared 'Disappeared'
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Three weeks ago, 26-year-old Lao activist Khieo Lapchanh, an asylum seeker in Thailand, vanished in Samut Sakhon province following his shift at the restaurant where he worked.
Khieo's disappearance in the early hours of September 15 came one day before his first interview with the United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR) in Bangkok. Thai authorities have yet to provide any information regardi more PR
Modernized, Upgraded Buffalo Substation to Support Projected Electricity Load Growth, Economic Development (10)
WALTHAM, Massachusetts, Oct. 5 [Category: BizEnergy] -- National Grid, an electricity and natural gas delivery company, issued the following news release:
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Modernized, Upgraded Buffalo Substation to Support Projected Electricity Load Growth, Economic Development
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110-year-old site, bolstered by $32 million investment, is first milestone in multi-year reliability and resiliency plan
To meet anticipated load growth across Buffalo, National Grid has modernized and upgraded its Perry Street substation. The facility's outgoing distributio more PR
More Than 1,900 Children Orphaned or Separated From Their Families by Ebola in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo - UNICEF (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 6 -- UNICEF (United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund) issued the following news release:
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More than 1,900 children orphaned or separated from their families by Ebola in eastern DR Congo - UNICEF
As the outbreak persists in Ituri and in North Kivu, UNICEF calls for urgent funding to protect children left without care
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NEW YORK/DAKAR/KINSHASA, 6 October 2026 - More than 1,900 children have lost or been separated from one or both parents or caregivers by Ebola across eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo more PR
Mount Sinai Tisch Cancer Center Cuts Clinical Trial Data-Entry Time by More Than Half With Real-Time EHR-to-EDC Technology (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 5 [Category: BizHospital] -- Mount Sinai Health System posted the following news release:
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Mount Sinai Tisch Cancer Center Cuts Clinical Trial Data-Entry Time by More Than Half With Real-Time EHR-to-EDC Technology
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The Mount Sinai Tisch Cancer Center has brought its electronic health record (EHR)-to-electronic data capture (EDC) technology into routine use across its cancer research program. Powered by IgniteData's Archer platform and integrated with Epic, the technology has produced early results, reducing clinical tri more PR
Muslim Civil Rights Organizations in Florida Urge Court to Block Unconstitutional Terrorism Designation (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 3 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., posted the following news release:
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Muslim Civil Rights Organizations in Florida Urge Court to Block Unconstitutional Terrorism Designation
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In a new lawsuit the Council on American-Islamic Relations and CAIR-Florida are asking for emergency relief
TALLAHASSEE -- On Friday, the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR more PR
N.H. A.G. Formella, Bipartisan Coalition Support 9/11 Victims' Efforts to Recover Frozen Taliban Funds (10)
CONCORD, New Hampshire, Oct. 7 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release:
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October 05, 2026
Attorney General Formella, Bipartisan Coalition Support 9/11 Victims' Efforts to Recover Frozen Taliban Funds
Concord, NH - Attorney General John M. Formella announces that the New Hampshire Department of Justice has joined a bipartisan coalition of 31 state attorneys general in filing a friend-of-the-court brief with the United States Supreme Court supporting victims and families of victims of the Septemb more PR
N.Y. Comptroller: '2026 Annual Financial Report of the New York Environmental Protection and Spill Compensation Fund' (10)
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 6 (TNSLprt) -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following report on Sept. 2026, entitled "2026 Annual Financial Report of the New York Environmental Protection and Spill Compensation Fund."
Here are excerpts:
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The New York Environmental Protection and Spill Compensation Fund (the Fund) was established in 1978 by Article 12 of the New York State Navigation Law, and assigns the State Comptroller administrative and operational responsibility for the Fund. Article 12 also establishes strict lia more PR
N.Y. Comptroller: 'Fiscal Stress Monitoring System - Municipalities - Fiscal Year 2025 Results' (10)
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 6 (TNSLprt) -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following report on Sept. 2026, entitled "Fiscal Stress Monitoring System - Municipalities: Fiscal Year 2025 Results."
Here are excerpts:
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The Office of the New York State Comptroller's (OSC) Fiscal Stress Monitoring System (FSMS) measures the ability for each county, city, town, village and school district outside of New York City to maintain budgetary solvency based on self-reported financial data submitted to OSC.1 The system produces a fis more PR
N.Y. Comptroller: 'Hurt at Work - Workplace Injuries in New York's Private Sector Industries' (10)
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 6 (TNSLprt) -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following report on Sept. 2026, entitled "Hurt at Work: Workplace Injuries in New York's Private Sector Industries."
Here are excerpts:
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Executive Summary
Workplace injuries and illnesses in New York's private sector have continued to decline but remain a significant concern for employers and workers. Key findings include:
* In 2024, there were 122,400 workplace injuries and illnesses, or total recordable cases (TRCs), among private sector more PR
N.Y. Comptroller: 'New York's Balance of Payments in the Federal Budget - Federal Fiscal Year 2024' (10)
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 6 (TNSLprt) -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following report on Sept. 2026, entitled "New York's Balance of Payments in the Federal Budget - Federal Fiscal Year 2024."
Here are excerpts:
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Executive Summary
The budget of the United States government plays a major role in the finances of New York State and its local governments, as well as in the lives of New Yorkers. Federal spending provides Social Security income and Medicare, helps fund Medicaid health coverage and other social safet more PR
N.Y. Comptroller: 'State Grants to New York City - At-Risk Youth' (10)
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 6 (TNSLprt) -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following report on Sept. 2026, entitled "State Grants to New York City: At-Risk Youth."
Here are excerpts:
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At-Risk Youth Grant
In 2017, New York State passed legislation increasing the age of criminal responsibility from 16 years of age to 18, known as Raise the Age (RTA). Prior to this, 16 - and 17-year-olds charged with a crime were prosecuted as adults and could be held on Riker s Island pretrial or subject to custody in State prison if more PR
N.Y. Comptroller: 'State Grants to New York City - Building Aid' (10)
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 6 (TNSLprt) -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following report on Sept. 2026, entitled "State Grants to New York City: Building Aid."
Here are excerpts:
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Building Aid
School Building Aid is the second-largest State aid allocation that New York City recieves. The aid amount is determined by the Building Aid formula, which was enacted in its current form in 2006 as part of the court settlement with the Campaign for Fiscal Equity, which sued New York State for not adequately funding a sound more PR
N.Y. Comptroller: 'State Grants to New York City - Charter School Tuition and Lease Aid' (10)
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 6 (TNSLprt) -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following report on Sept. 2026, entitled "State Grants to New York City: Charter School Tuition and Lease Aid."
Here are excerpts:
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Charter School Tuition and Lease Aid
Charter schools are free, publicly funded schools that are open to all students via admissions lottery. Each charter school operates on a charter, or covenant, that is issued by an approved state or local agency, but is not operated within the organization structure of the pub more PR
N.Y. Comptroller: 'State Grants to New York City - Family Services Safety Net Assistance' (10)
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 6 (TNSLprt) -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following report on Sept. 2026, entitled "State Grants to New York City: Family Services Safety Net Assistance."
Here are excerpts:
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Safety Net Assistance
The Safety Net Assistance (SNA) program is one of New York State's two public assistance programs, which provide cash and non-cash assistance to State residents (Family Assistance, or FA, being the other). Both programs were created through the State Legis lature's enactment of the Welfare more PR
N.Y. Comptroller: 'State Grants to New York City - Foundation Aid' (10)
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 6 (TNSLprt) -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following report on Sept. 2026, entitled "State Grants to New York City: Foundation Aid."
Here are excerpts:
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Foundation Aid
Foundation Aid is New York State's primary public school funding formula, accounting for around 70 percent of State education aid directed to school districts. Under the State Constitution, as interpreted by the State Court of Appeals, all students are entitled to a "sound, basic education" (SBE) provided by a state-fun more PR
N.Y. Comptroller: 'State Grants to New York City - High-Cost Aid' (10)
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 6 (TNSLprt) -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following report on Sept. 2026, entitled "State Grants to New York City: High-Cost Aid."
Here are excerpts:
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High-Cost Aid
High-Cost Aid, also known as Public Excess Cost, is aid that public school districts receive to educate students with disabilities. High-Cost-eligible expenditures must exceed the lesser of either $10,000 per student or four times the prior year's Approved Oper ating Expenditure per Aidable Pupil, a product of the Foundat more PR
N.Y. Comptroller: 'State Grants to New York City - Medical Assistance Administration' (10)
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 6 (TNSLprt) -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following report on Sept. 2026, entitled "State Grants to New York City: Medical Assistance Administration."
Here are excerpts:
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Medical Assistance Administration Grant
Medicaid is a health insurance program for low-income adults and children. Each state administers its own Medicaid program within federal guidelines, and the program is jointly funded by the federal and state governments. New York State (NYS) requires localities to provide fun more PR
N.Y. Comptroller: 'State Grants to New York City - State Child Welfare Services' (10)
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 6 (TNSLprt) -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following report on Sept. 2026, entitled "State Grants to New York City: State Child Welfare Services."
Here are excerpts:
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State Child Welfare Services
Overview
State Child Welfare Services funding, also known as State Preventive Services funding, aims to curb extended foster care placements for at-risk children, and to provide wraparound services for families before, during and after a child enters foster care. The grant is the culmination more PR
N.Y. Comptroller: 'State Grants to New York City - Transportation Aid' (10)
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 6 (TNSLprt) -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following report on Sept. 2026, entitled "State Grants to New York City: Transportation Aid."
Here are excerpts:
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Transportation Aid
New York State offers reimbursement for significant portions of eligible spending that school districts use to support the transportation of students to and from school. This aid, known as "Transportation Aid," is the fourth-largest State aid stream that New York City recieves (after combining several different more PR
N.Y. Comptroller: 'State Grants to New York City - Universal Pre-K' (10)
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 6 (TNSLprt) -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following report on Sept. 2026, entitled "State Grants to New York City: Universal Pre-K."
Here are excerpts:
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Universal Pre-Kindergarten
In 1997, New York became just the second state in the nation to enact a program intended to offer free, publicly-funded pre-kindergarten -- often referred to as Pre-K -- to all four-year-olds. However, due to the piecemeal nature of the program's expansion t he program does not currently provide a seat for more PR
N.Y. Comptroller: 'State Grants to New York City' (10)
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 6 (TNSLprt) -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following report on Sept. 2026, entitled "State Grants to New York City."
Here are excerpts:
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Introduction
New York City's Adopted Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 included $125.8 billion in total revenue. While most revenue is generated locally through property, income, and other taxes and miscellaneous revenues, more than $21 billion, about 17 percent of the City's revenue, is expected to come from State aid, more than double the City's exp more PR
N.Y. Comptroller: 'State Grants to New York City: Child Care Block Grants' (10)
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 6 (TNSLprt) -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following report on Sept. 2026, entitled "State Grants to New York City: Child Care Block Grants."
Here are excerpts:
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Child Care Block Grant (CCBG)
The New York State Child Care Block Grant (NYSCCBG, or simply CCBG) was created in response to the establishment of the federal Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) in federal fiscal year (FFY) 1997. CCDF is a vehicle for distributing allocations from several federal child care programs, including more PR
N.Y. Comptroller: Wall Street First-Half Profits Soar to Nearly $46 Billion (10)
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 7 (TNSbrep) -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release:
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Wall Street First-Half Profits Soar to Nearly $46 Billion
Strong First Half Could Push 2026 Profits to New Record and Boost State and City Tax Revenues
October 6, 2026
Wall Street is on pace for a far stronger year than anticipated, with profits reaching $45.9 billion in the first half of 2026, up 51.3% from the same period last year, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapo more PR
N.Y. Mayor Mamdani Announces Fall Festivals and Halloween Events at Parks and Recreation Centers Across All Five Boroughs (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 7 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news:
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Mayor Mamdani Announces Fall Festivals and Halloween Events at Parks and Recreation Centers Across all Five Boroughs
October 6, 2026
What you should know
* New Yorkers of all ages can enjoy free pumpkin patches, haunted houses, arts and crafts, games, music, recreation activities and more throughout October
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NEW YORK - Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani and Parks Commissioner Tricia Shimamura are inviting New Yorkers of all ages to celebrate the season with more PR
N.Y. Mayor Mamdani Appoints Christopher Watler as Chair of the Board of Correction (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 7 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news:
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Mayor Mamdani Appoints Christopher Watler as Chair of the Board of Correction
October 6, 2026
What you should know
* Watler has dedicated his career to fighting for a more equitable criminal legal system and expanding pathways to successful reentry
* As Chair, Walter will advance the administration's commitment to improving conditions for people in custody while closing Rikers Island
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NEW YORK - Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani today announced the appoin more PR
N.Y. Mayor Mamdani Brings Back Five-Borough Late-Night Soccer Fields Through Coming Year (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 7 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news:
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Mayor Mamdani Brings Back Five-Borough Late-Night Soccer Fields Through Coming Year
October 5, 2026
What you should know
* Expansion follows successful summer pilot that welcomed more than 4,500 participants during 2026 FIFA World Cup
* Late-night soccer program will return starting today and continue through September 2027, offering New Yorkers opportunity to play soccer from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.
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New York - Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani and NYC Parks Co more PR
N.Y. Mayor Mamdani Launches First-of-its-Kind Partnership With Organized Labor to Speed Up and Modernize Hiring for City Jobs (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 7 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news:
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Mayor Mamdani Launches First-of-its-Kind Partnership With Organized Labor to Speed Up and Modernize Hiring for City Jobs
October 5, 2026
What you should know
* Civil Service Modernization Advisory Committee will identify in-house solutions and legislative fixes to City's outdated, cumbersome hiring system
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NEW YORK - Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani and Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) Commissioner Yume Kitasei today announced a first more PR
N.Y. Mayor Mamdani to Deliver Free Child Care to More Than 10,000 Low-Income Children (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 7 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news:
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Mayor Mamdani to Deliver Free Child Care to More Than 10,000 Low-Income Children
October 5, 2026
Watch on YouTube (https://youtu.be/watch?v=IynOVW4wc3k)
What you should know
* Administration moves 10,000 children ages 6 weeks to 13 years off the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) waitlist
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NEW YORK - Mayor Mamdani and the NYC Administration for Children's Services (ACS) today announced that the city will deliver free child care to more than 10,00 more PR
N.Y. Mayor Mamdani to Introduce POWER Act Allowing New Yorkers to Sue Predatory Corporations for Unfair Business Practices (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 7 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news:
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Mayor Mamdani to Introduce POWER Act Allowing New Yorkers to Sue Predatory Corporations for Unfair Business Practices
October 6, 2026
What you should know
* First-in-the-nation bill would make New York City's consumer and worker protections the strongest in the country
* Bill would allow workers, consumers, small businesses, and nonprofits to sue predatory corporations rather than relying on government agencies alone
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NEW YORK - Today, Mayor Zohran more PR
N.Y. State Senator Krueger, Co-signers Issue Letter to N.Y. State Executive Leadership (10)
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 7 (TNSletter) -- The New York State Senate (majority) issued the following letter by Liz Krueger, D-New York, with co-signers to Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, New York State Public Service Commission Chair and CEO Rory M. Christian, Secretary to the Commission Michelle L. Phillips, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority President and CEO Doreen M. Harris:
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Here is the text of the letter:
September 24, 2026
Kathy Hochul
Governor of New York State
Capitol Building
Albany, NY 12224
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Rory M. more PR
NAB Announces New Radio Board and Executive Committee Appointments (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 [Category: Media] -- The National Association of Broadcasters posted the following news release:
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NAB Announces New Radio Board and Executive Committee Appointments
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Washington, D.C. - The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) announced today that Erik Hellum, chief operating officer for Townsquare Media and current NAB Radio Board member, has been named first vice chair of the executive committee for the Radio Board. Dave Santrella, chief executive officer for Salem Media Group, has been appointed to the NAB R more PR
NBA Africa and Quest Water Global to Build 55 Basketball Courts in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Honor of Dikembe Mutombo (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 7 -- The National Basketball Association posted the following news release:
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NBA Africa and Quest Water Global to build 55 basketball courts in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in honor of Dikembe Mutombo
October 5, 2026
KINSHASA, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO - NBA Africa and Quest Water Global, a socially responsible water solutions company, today announced a multiyear collaboration to build or renovate 55 full-size and 3-on-3 basketball courts across the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) by 2030 in honor o more PR
New ACLU Report Sounds the Alarm on How Trump Administration's Mass Deportation Agenda is Eroding Democracy (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 6 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., posted the following news release:
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New ACLU Report Sounds the Alarm on How Trump Administration's Mass Deportation Agenda is Eroding Democracy
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Report shows deportation machine is being used to silence critics, consolidate presidential power and carry out a white nationalist agenda - and calls on lawmakers to act
WASHIN more PR
Newmark Arranges Historic $508M Sale of The Summit, Alabama's Premier Lifestyle Destination (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 7 -- Newmark Group, a commercial real estate company that says they offer comprehensive suite of services and products, posted the following news release:
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Newmark Arranges Historic $508M Sale of The Summit, Alabama's Premier Lifestyle Destination
October 6, 2026
Retail Property Sale Marks the Largest Single-Property Transaction in Alabama History[1]
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Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK) ("Newmark" or "the Company"), a leading commercial real estate advisor and service provider to large institutional investors, global c more PR
NH Supreme Court Rules "Disproportionality" of Death Penalty for Only Man on Death Row Cannot be Reviewed (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 6 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., posted the following news release:
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NH Supreme Court Rules "Disproportionality" of Death Penalty for Only Man on Death Row Cannot be Reviewed
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No state has executed a person previously condemned to die under a since-repealed statute - but today's decision is not the last word
CONCORD, N.H. - The New Hampshire Supreme Cou more PR
Niagara University in Ontario Launched Rose Bente Lee Ostapenko Center for Ethics in Medicine and Healthcare (10)
NIAGARA FALLS, New York, Oct. 6 -- Niagara University posted the following news:
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Niagara University in Ontario Launched Rose Bente Lee Ostapenko Center for Ethics in Medicine and Healthcare
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The Rose Bente Lee Ostapenko Center for Ethics in Medicine and Healthcare launched on Oct. 1, at Niagara University in Ontario. This addition to the Vaughan campus builds on the already existing center on the main campus. The new center allows Vaughan students to develop their understanding of ethical issues and challenges in medicine and healthc more PR
NIH Awards Mount Sinai Researcher $3.3 Million to Study How "Forever Chemicals" May Contribute to IBD (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 5 [Category: BizHospital] -- Mount Sinai Health System posted the following news release:
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NIH Awards Mount Sinai Researcher $3.3 Million to Study How "Forever Chemicals" May Contribute to IBD
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Five-year study will investigate whether PFAS exposure disrupts biological processes years before Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis develops
New York, NY
(October 05, 2026)
Exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), often called "forever chemicals," may play a role in the development of inflammatory bowel dise more PR
North Carolina Man Sentenced To 18 Months In Prison For Super Intelligence-Assisted Music Streaming Fraud (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 6 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release:
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North Carolina Man Sentenced To 18 Months In Prison For Super Intelligence-Assisted Music Streaming Fraud
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Jamie McDonald, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced today that MICHAEL SMITH was sentenced to 18 months in prison for his role in a scheme to defraud music streaming platforms and musicians of royalty payments. On March 19, 2026, SMITH pled guilty to one count of con more PR
Note to Correspondents: U.N. Secretary-General to Travel to Pakistan (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 6 -- The United Nations issued the following statement:
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4 October 2026
New York, U.N.
Note to Correspondents: Secretary-General to travel to Pakistan
Notes to correspondents
Delivered by Stephane Dujarric, Spokesman for the Secretary-General
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The Secretary-General is departing tonight, 4 October, for a previously scheduled trip to Pakistan, where he is expected to arrive on Tuesday morning. During his visit, he will have meetings in Islamabad with senior government officials, including with Prime Minister Muhammad more PR
NRCC: Wow - Another Democrat Crosses the Aisle to Back Mike Lawler! (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news:
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Wow: Another Democrat Crosses the Aisle to Back Mike Lawler!
October 6, 2026
In another blow to Cait Conley, even more Democrats are crossing the aisle to support Mike Lawler's reelection bid. Today, a local official backed Lawler, and this comes just days after a sitting Democrat Congressman backed him, too.
Don't forget, Democrats have admitted that they "don't think Lawler is beatable," and that sentiment is reflected on the airwaves, more PR
NYMC Expands Emergency Preparedness Training to More Than 300 Yonkers Public School Staff (10)
VALHALLA, New York, Oct. 7 -- New York Medical College issued the following news:
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NYMC Expands Emergency Preparedness Training to More Than 300 Yonkers Public School Staff
The Center for Disaster Medicine Brings Life-Saving Skills to School Administrators, Teaching Assistants, and Nursing Staff
October 06, 2026
New York Medical College (NYMC) has its expanded partnership with the Yonkers Public School District, bringing hands-on, life-saving training to all Yonkers school professionals including teachers, school officials, administra more PR
O'Connor Chair Lecture to Focus on Infection Prevention in Nursing (10)
ONEONTA, New York, Oct. 6 -- Hartwick College issued the following news release:
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O'Connor Chair Lecture to Focus on Infection Prevention in Nursing
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Heather L. Bernard, DNP, RN, CIC, FAPIC, a nationally recognized nurse executive and infection prevention leader, will deliver the fall A. Lindsay and Olive B. O'Connor Chair Lecture at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, in Slade Theatre, Yager Hall. Bernard's lecture, "What I Wish Every Nursing Student Knew About Infection Prevention: Lessons From 20 Years on the Front Lines," will draw on her more PR
October lectures explore autocracy, communism and U.S.-China-Russia relations (10)
ITHACA, New York, Oct. 6 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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October lectures explore autocracy, communism and U.S.-China-Russia relations
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Two October lectures in the series "Unmasking the CCP: History, Politics, and Society in Post-1949 China" will examine the history and global legacy of communism, contemporary tensions between democratic and autocratic systems, and China's role in a shifting international order.
On Oct. 23, former U.S. Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul will give a talk, "Autocrats vs. Democrats: C more PR
Ohio State professor named Blavatnik National Awards laureate (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 7 -- Ohio State University posted the following news:
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Ohio State professor named Blavatnik National Awards laureate
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Chemist David Nagib honored for accelerating pharmaceutical research
David Nagib, a researcher at The Ohio State University who is well-known for his passion for "radical" medicinal chemistry, has been named a laureate of the 2026 Blavatnik National Awards for Young Scientists.
A professor of chemistry and biochemistry, Nagib is the first Ohio State faculty member to receive a Blavatnik National more PR
Paralyzed Veterans of America and Weis Markets Kick Off Annual Round Up Campaign, Encouraging Customers to Donate $1 or More This October (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- Paralyzed Veterans of America issued the following news:
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Paralyzed Veterans of America and Weis Markets Kick Off Annual Round Up Campaign, Encouraging Customers to Donate $1 or More This October
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Oct. 5, 2026) -- Paralyzed Veterans of America and longtime partner Weis Markets kicked off their annual four-week round up campaign, encouraging customers across Weis Markets seven-state service area to donate to veterans living with spinal cord injuries and diseases, including MS and ALS. The in-store c more PR
Poarch Band of Creek Indians Chair Bryan Testifies Before Senate Indian Affairs Committee (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- The Senate Indian Affairs Committee released the following testimony by Stephanie Bryan, chair and CEO of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, from a Sept. 23, 2026, hearing on the Poarch Band of Creek Indians Parity Act (S. 1750):
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Good afternoon, Chair Murkowski, Vice Chair Schatz, and Members of the Committee. My name is Stephanie Bryan, and I am honored to serve as the Chair and CEO of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians. Thank you for this opportunity to testify today about S.1750, the Poarch Band of Creek Indians Pa more PR
Princeton School of Public & International Affairs: School Choice and the Rationing of Educational Opportunity (10)
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Oct. 7 -- Princeton University School of Public and International Affairs issued the following news:
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October 6, 2026
School Choice and the Rationing of Educational Opportunity
Princeton SPIA Researcher Examines How School Choice Reshapes Access to Scarce Educational Opportunities in new book
By Tom Durso
Title: "The Scarcity Loop: How School Choice Reshapes the Rationing of Public Education (https://www.russellsage.org/publications/book/scarcity-loop)"
Authors: Jennifer L. Jennings | Class of 1988 Professor o more PR
Private equity ownership results in poor working conditions in NYS home care (10)
ITHACA, New York, Oct. 7 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Private equity ownership results in poor working conditions in NYS home care
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Private equity firms in New York state promise their investments in home care agencies will improve the industry.
But in reality, they perpetuate poor working conditions for workers by continuing the exploitation that is prevalent across the industry, from low wages and wage theft to managerial negligence and unsustainable work hours, according to a new study from the Worker Institut more PR
Rep. Crockett Investigates Police Use of Force Against Students in Texas Schools (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Crockett Investigates Police Use of Force Against Students in Texas Schools
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (TX-30) sent a letter to Governor Greg Abbott, Attorney General Ken Paxton, and Education Commissioner Mike Morath demanding answers and accountability over the use of excessive force against children in Texas public schools.
"Texas is failing our kids. Our children deserve to go to school in an environment that fo more PR
Rep. Gillen Announces More Than $500,000 in New Federal Funding for Nassau County Fire Departments (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- Rep. Laura Gillen, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Gillen Announces More Than $500,000 in New Federal Funding for Nassau County Fire Departments
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GARDEN CITY, NY -- Today, Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) announced that four fire departments in New York's Fourth Congressional District have been awarded more than $500,000 total in federal funding for improved equipment, training and recruitment. Three departments were awarded Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG), including the Inwood Fire more PR
RIT Announces New Biological Sciences Master's Program (10)
ROCHESTER, New York, Oct. 7 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release:
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October 6, 2026
RIT announces new biological sciences master's program
Rochester Institute of Technology will launch a new master's degree in biological sciences in fall 2027.
The program prepares students to solve complex scientific problems by integrating biological knowledge with computational, analytical, laboratory, and field-based approaches. Students can select one of four specialized tracks: bioinformatics; environmental scienc more PR
Ropes & Gray Advised Kohlberg in Acquisition of Majority Interest in Advanced Industrial Devices (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 7 -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Ropes & Gray Advised Kohlberg in Acquisition of Majority Interest in Advanced Industrial Devices
October 6, 2026
Ropes & Gray represented Kohlberg & Company in its acquisition of a majority interest in Advanced Industrial Devices from Black Bay Partners.
AID is a provider of highly engineered automation and control solutions to mission-critical infrastructure.
The transaction was announced on Oct. 6. Financial terms of the transaction were not more PR
SAP to Acquire TechWolf, Giving Enterprises Evidence-Based View of Work in Age of AI (10)
WALLDORF, Germany, Oct. 7 -- SAP, an enterprise applications software company, issued the following news:
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SAP to Acquire TechWolf, Giving Enterprises Evidence-Based View of Work in the Age of AI
October 6, 2026
WALLDORF and GHENT, Belgium -- SAP SE (NYSE: SAP) and TechWolf today announced they have entered into an agreement for SAP to acquire TechWolf, provider of a leading AI work intelligence platform.
TechWolf gives enterprises a continuously updated view of the work their people do and the skills they have, using its proprietary more PR
School of the Arts Partners With Columbia Engineering on Masters in AI and Arts, Creativity, and Media (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 7 -- The Columbia University School of the Arts issued the following news:
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School of the Arts Partners with Columbia Engineering on Masters in AI and Arts, Creativity, and Media
October 06, 2026
Columbia University School of the Arts is excited to announce a new collaboration with The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS). As part of SEAS's new Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence, the School of the Arts will offer an interdisciplinary arts concentration. The concentration in AI and Arts more PR
Science Spotlight: Blue Fish Rewrite the Rules (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 7 -- The City University of New York Graduate Center posted the following news:
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Science Spotlight: Blue Fish Rewrite the Rules
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Professor Sebastian G. Alvarado and his lab overturn long-held assumptions about color-changing fish and reveal how the environment can shape biology and behavior.
Professor Sebastian G. Alvarado (GC/Queens College, Biology, Neuroscience, Cognitive Neuroscience) and members of his lab can learn a surprising amount about a fish simply by looking at its color, especially when studying male Asta more PR
SEC Seeks Final Judgment Against Former Western Asset Co-CIO Ken Leech in Cherry Picking Case (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following news release:
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SEC Seeks Final Judgment Against Former Western Asset Co-CIO Ken Leech in Cherry Picking Case
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The Securities and Exchange Commission today moved for entry of a final judgment by consent against Stephen Kenneth Leech II, the former co-chief investment officer of registered investment adviser Western Asset Management Company LLC, whom the SEC previously charged with a multi-year cherry-picking allocation scheme.
As alleged in the SEC's Nov more PR
SEC Seeks Final Judgment Against Former Western Asset Co-CIO Ken Leech in Cherry Picking Case (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release:
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Securities and Exchange Commission v. Stephen Kenneth Leech, No. 1:24-cv-09017 (S.D.N.Y. filed Nov. 25, 2024)
The Securities and Exchange Commission today moved for entry of a final judgment by consent against Stephen Kenneth Leech II, the former co-chief investment officer of registered investment adviser Western Asset Management Company LLC, whom the SEC previously charged with a multi-year cherry-picking allocation scheme.
As alleg more PR
Secretary-General Appoints Gianluca Rampolla del Tindaro of Italy United Nations Resident Coordinator in Egypt (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 5 -- The United Nations posted the following news release:
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Secretary-General Appoints Gianluca Rampolla del Tindaro of Italy United Nations Resident Coordinator in Egypt
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United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appointed Gianluca Rampolla del Tindaro of Italy as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Egypt, with the host Government's approval. He started his new role on 4 October.
Mr. Rampolla del Tindaro has devoted over 25 years of his professional career to development cooperation, humanitarian as more PR
Secretary-General, at UN Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan Town Hall, Hails Long-Standing Mission's Role in Contributing to Regional Stability (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 6 -- The United Nations posted the following news release:
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Secretary-General, at UN Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan Town Hall, Hails Long-Standing Mission's Role in Contributing to Regional Stability
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Following are UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' remarks to the United Nations Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP) Town Hall, in Islamabad today:
Thank you for your warm welcome. It is a great pleasure to be back at UNMOGIP headquarters. I was honoured to join in inaugurating this bu more PR
Security Council 1518 Sanctions Committee Removes One Entry from Its Sanctions List (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 5 -- The United Nations posted the following news release:
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Security Council 1518 Sanctions Committee Removes One Entry from Its Sanctions List
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On 5 October 2026, the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1518 (2003) removed the following entry from its Sanctions List of individuals and entities:
B. Entities
IQe.200 Name: LOGARCHEO S.A.
A.k.a.: na F.k.a.: LOGARCHEO AG Address: Chemin du Carmel, 1661 Le Paquier-Montbarry, Switzerland Listed on: 26 Apr. 2004 Other information: Federal No.: CH-2 more PR
Senate Committee Approves Pennycuick Bill to Require Insurance Coverage for Fertility Preservation for Patients Undergoing Cancer Treatment (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 7 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release:
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Senate Committee Approves Pennycuick Bill to Require Insurance Coverage for Fertility Preservation for Patients Undergoing Cancer Treatment
October 6, 2026
HARRISBURG - Sen. Tracy Pennycuick's (R-24) legislation to require insurance coverage in Pennsylvania for standard fertility preservation services for cancer patients who must undergo medical treatment that results in infertility passed the Senate Banking and Insurance Committ more PR
Series of Institute speakers will reflect on 'America at 250' (10)
NORTHFIELD, Minnesota, Oct. 7 -- St. Olaf College posted the following news:
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Series of Institute speakers will reflect on 'America at 250'
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St. Olaf College's Buntrock Institute for Freedom and Community will host a series of speakers on campus this fall to provide insight on America at 250: Founding Ideals, Pivotal Moments, and Current Challenges.
"This series represents an opportunity to connect historical debates that have animated the American experiment for two and a half centuries with the contemporary challenges that foregrou more PR
Signia Hilton Indianapolis Unveils Signature Culinary and Bar Concepts Ahead of Hotel's December Debut (10)
MCLEAN, Virginia, Oct. 7 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release:
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Oct 6, 2026
Signia Hilton Indianapolis Unveils Signature Culinary and Bar Concepts Ahead of Hotel's December Debut
Acclaimed Executive Chef Dwayne Krisko and Director of Food & Beverage Kyle Wright to lead Signia Hilton Indianapolis' destination dining program inspired by the creativity, culture and energy of Indianapolis
* Signia Hilton Indianapolis unveiled its signature culinary and beverage experiences ahead of the hotel's December opening, i more PR
Smithsonian Institution: "Frederic Church in Jamaica" To Open This Fall At Cooper Hewitt As Part of Global Celebrations of Church's 200th Birth Anniversary (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- The Smithsonian Institution issued the following news release:
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"Frederic Church in Jamaica" To Open This Fall At Cooper Hewitt As Part of Global Celebrations of Church's 200th Birth Anniversary
Cooper Hewitt, Which Holds the Largest Collection of Church Works in the World, Will Showcase Rarely Seen Sketches from the Acclaimed Painter's Travels
October 5, 2026
This fall, Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum will present "Frederic Church in Jamaica," featuring the artist's rarely exhibited sketches from his 18 more PR
Sri Lanka: Counterterrorism Bill Retains Abusive Powers (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 5 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news:
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Sri Lanka: Counterterrorism Bill Retains Abusive Powers
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(Brussels) - The Sri Lankan government's latest attempt to replace its abusive Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) retains numerous provisions that have enabled serious human rights violations, Human Rights Watch said today.
The proposed Protection of the State from Terrorism Bill (PSTB), which will be sent to Parliament on October 6, 2026, includes an overbroad definition of terrorism, i more PR
St. John Fisher University: Meet the 2026-2027 SGA Executive Board (10)
ROCHESTER, New York, Oct. 7 -- St. John Fisher University issued the following news:
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Meet the 2026-2027 SGA Executive Board
October 6, 2026
The Student Government Association (SGA) is committed to creating an approachable, welcoming environment that serves all clubs and students at Fisher.
As president of SGA, Dan Zornow '28 leads the Executive Board and Senate meetings, and works with students, faculty, and administrators to advocate for issues that are important to students. He also serves as an ex-officio member on the Board of T more PR
Stanford University Community Celebrates Long-awaited Nobel Prize for Deisseroth (10)
STANFORD, California, Oct. 7 -- Stanford University School of Medicine issued the following news:
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Stanford University community celebrates long-awaited Nobel Prize for Deisseroth
By Nina Bai
Collaborators and colleagues of Karl Deisseroth's come out to raise a glass of champagne to the Nobel Prize laureate Monday on the Stanford University campus.
October 06, 2026
The Deisseroth Lab's Monday morning meeting took place at the same time and in the same seminar room in the Clark Center, with the usual coffee, juice and hot breakfast of more PR
State Department Issues Public Schedule for Oct. 7, 2026 (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- The U.S. Department of State issued the daily public schedule for Oct. 7, 2026:
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SECRETARY MARCO RUBIO
Secretary Rubio is on travel to Iceland, Greece, and Portugal from October 5-8, 2026.
9:00 a.m. LOCAL Secretary Rubio meets with Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis in Athens, Greece.
(POOLED CAMERA SPRAY AT TOP)
9:30 a.m. LOCAL Secretary Rubio participates in the opening session of the U.S.-Greece Strategic Dialogue in Athens, Greece.
(POOLED CAMERA SPRAY AT TOP)
10:30 a.m. LOCAL Secretary Rubio h more PR
Stern's two-year Full-time MBA Program is highlighted: "What are the Best MBAs for Finance Careers in 2027?" (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 7 -- The New York University Stern School of Business posted the following news:
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Stern's two-year Full-time MBA Program is highlighted: "What are the Best MBAs for Finance Careers in 2027?"
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Excerpt from GMAC -- "Located in the heart of Manhattan, NYU Stern offers close access to one of the world's top financial centers. In 2026, 84 Stern MBA grads from the most recent graduating class are working in finance, earning a median salary of $175,000.
"Stern's finance program is consistently ranked among the best in the wor more PR
Stevens Research Enterprise Sets New Records (10)
HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Oct. 7 -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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Stevens Research Enterprise Sets New Records
October 05, 2026
Record research funding, conferred Ph.D.'s and major faculty awards reflect the university's growing research momentum and high-impact work
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Stevens Institute of Technology's research enterprise reached new heights in Fiscal Year 2026 with $87 million in externally sponsored research funding and a record 92 Ph.D. degrees awarded -- milestones that reflect the university's sustained more PR
Supply Chain Disruptions Create a Hiring Boom for RIT Students (10)
ROCHESTER, New York, Oct. 7 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release:
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October 6, 2026
Supply chain disruptions create a hiring boom for RIT students
Saunders College of Business program leverages strong co-op placement and job outcomes
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When Ian Anderson explains to family members that he's studying global supply chain management at Rochester Institute of Technology they are initially confused.
"When I give them my elevator pitch, they go, 'Oh, that makes sense. It's actually a really good thing to be more PR
Syracuse University: A&S Researcher Shares Indigenous Perspectives on the Nation's Founding (10)
SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 7 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
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A&S Researcher Shares Indigenous Perspectives on the Nation's Founding
Professor Scott Manning Stevens is helping ensure Indigenous histories are part of the story America tells about its origins.
Dan Bernardi
Oct. 6, 2026
As the United States celebrates the 250th anniversary of its founding, historians and scholars are working to broaden public understanding of the Revolutionary era by centering the perspectives of Indigenous peoples whose nations were de more PR
Syracuse University: Maxwell Advisory Board Welcomes Six Accomplished Alumni (10)
SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 7 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
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Maxwell Advisory Board Welcomes Six Accomplished Alumni
Their expertise spans a range of fields, and they play a vital role in advising the dean and school leadership.
Oct. 6, 2026
The Maxwell School is pleased to welcome six accomplished alumni to its advisory board: John R. Bass, Dr. Evelyn C. Granieri, Phil Porter, Ian Schuman, Hailey Williams and Dan Zhang.
They represent a range of fields across sectors and join a distinguished group of entrepreneurs, more PR
Thales, Cohere Reach New Milestone as Royal Canadian Navy Advances AI Adoption (10)
NEULLY-SUR-SEINE, France, Oct. 7 -- Thales Group, a French aerospace and defence corporation specialising in electronics, issued the following news release:
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Thales and Cohere Reach New Milestone as Royal Canadian Navy Advances AI Adoption
06 Oct 2026
* Thales and Cohere are partnering to deliver sovereign AI technologies for the Royal Canadian Navy, following a new task order awarded to Thales Canada - with support from cortAIx, Thales AI accelerator based in Montreal - under the Arctic and Offshore Patrol Vessels and Joint Support Sh more PR
The Toy Association Announces 2027 Toy Industry Hall of Fame Inductees (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 5 [Category: Business] -- The Toy Association posted the following news:
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The Toy Association Announces 2027 Toy Industry Hall of Fame Inductees
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NEW YORK, NY | October 5, 2026 -- The Toy Association(tm) today announced five industry icons who will join the esteemed Toy Industry Hall of Fame: Jay Foreman, Founder & CEO of Basic Fun!; Robert Pasin, Chief Wagon Officer at Radio Flyer; and the posthumous honorees, Ralph H. Baer, known as the "father of video games" and inventor of Simon; Charles Crandall, inventor & founde more PR
TMX Group Consolidated Trading Statistics - September 2026 (10)
TORONTO, Ontario, Oct. 7 -- TMX Group issued the following news release:
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TMX Group Consolidated Trading Statistics - September 2026
Toronto Stock Exchange, TSX Venture Exchange, TSX Alpha Exchange, including Alpha-X & Alpha DRK, and Montreal Exchange
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October 6, 2026 (TORONTO) - TMX Group Limited today announced September 2026 trading statistics for its marketplaces - Toronto Stock Exchange, TSX Venture Exchange, TSX Alpha Exchange (Alpha), including Alpha-X & Alpha DRK, and Montreal Exchange (MX).
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View tables in the link at more PR
Tradeweb Reports September 2026 Total Trading Volume of $81.6 Trillion and Average Daily Volume of $3.7 Trillion (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 7 -- Tradeweb Markets, a builder and operator of global fixed income and derivatives marketplaces, issued the following news release:
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Tradeweb Reports September 2026 Total Trading Volume of $81.6 Trillion and Average Daily Volume of $3.7 Trillion
September 2026 ADV up 29.0% YoY
Third Quarter 2026 ADV up 22.4% YoY
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NEW YORK - October 6, 2026 - Tradeweb Markets Inc. (Nasdaq: TW), a global leader in electronic trading across asset classes, today reported total trading volume for the month of September 2026 of $81.6 tril more PR
Transcript: Mayor Mamdani Joins NYPD Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch For A Quarterly Crime Statistics Briefing (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 7 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news:
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Transcript: Mayor Mamdani Joins NYPD Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch For A Quarterly Crime Statistics Briefing
October 6, 2026
Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani: Good morning, everyone. It is a privilege to be back at One Police Plaza alongside Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch, Chief Michael LiPetri, NYPD executive staff and the devoted public servants that are here today.
At the beginning of the summer, I stood alongside NYPD leadership and Gov. Hochul and ur more PR
Transcript: Mayor Mamdani To Deliver Free Childcare To More Than 10,000 Low-Income Children (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 7 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news:
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Transcript: Mayor Mamdani To Deliver Free Childcare To More Than 10,000 Low-Income Children
October 5, 2026
Ayan Wilson, Founder, Everyone's Daycare: Good morning, everyone. I like that. Good morning, everyone -- one more time, I always wanted to say that. So, my name is Ayan Wilson. I'm an early childcare educator in a residential setting. First, I want to recognize Estella B. Diggs Democratic Club. I want to recognize ECE on the Move.
[Crosstalk.]
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Tunisia: Power, Water Shortages Endanger Rights (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 6 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news:
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Tunisia: Power, Water Shortages Endanger Rights
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(Beirut) - Tunisian authorities failed to ensure an adequate supply of electricity and water during two months of extreme summer heat, undermining the right to health and endangering lives, Human Rights Watch said today. President Kais Saied blamed the shortages on sabotage, yet authorities failed to provide transparent information and instead cracked down on protesters.
Rolling power outages l more PR
U.N. Secretary-General's Message Marking Three Years Since Attacks of 7 October 2023 (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 6 -- The United Nations issued the following statement:
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5 October 2026
New York, UN
Secretary-General's Message marking three years since the attacks of 7 October 2023
Statements | Antonio Guterres, Secretary-General
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Three years ago, on 7 October 2023, Hamas and other Palestinian armed groups launched an abhorrent, large-scale terror attack on Israel, brutally killing more than 1,200 Israelis and foreign nationals.
Civilians were deliberately targeted and murdered in their homes, in their communities and at a mus more PR
U.N. Secretary-General's Remarks at U.N. Military Observer Group in India, Pakistan Townhall (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 6 -- The United Nations issued the following statement:
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6 October 2026
Islamabad, Pakistan
UN Secretary-General's remarks at the UN Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan Townhall
Statements | Antonio Guterres, Secretary-General
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General Guardado,
Dear Colleagues,
Thank you for your warm welcome. It is a great pleasure to be back at UNMOGIP headquarters.
I was honoured to join in inaugurating this building 6 years ago - and I know you have had many very busy days since then.
You have been through extremel more PR
U.N. Secretary-General's Remarks on Receiving National Honour (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 6 -- The United Nations issued the following statement:
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6 October 2026
Pakistan
Secretary-General's remarks on Receiving National Honour [as delivered]
Statements | Antonio Guterres, Secretary-General
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Your Excellency, Mr. President,
Your Excellency, Mr. Prime Minister,
Ladies and gentlemen,
As-salam-alaikum.
Thank you. Shukriya.
My gratitude runs deep.
I am profoundly moved by this high honour.
I accept it on behalf of the women and men of the United Nations - serving around the world, including here in th more PR
U.N. Secretary-General's Video Message at Global Heat Forum (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 6 -- The United Nations issued the following statement:
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6 October 2026
Bangkok, Thailand
Secretary-General's video message at the Global Heat Forum
Statements | Antonio Guterres, Secretary-General
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Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen,
Thank you for gathering in Bangkok to focus on extreme heat.
Bangkok itself is feeling the impact of extreme weather. Allow me to begin by expressing my solidarity with the people of Thailand hit by devastating floods.
Excellencies,
Across the globe, extreme weather is striking ha more PR
U.N. Secretary-General's Video Message to 153rd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union: "Enhancing Good Governance, Empowering Communities Through Inclusivity, Trust, Opportunities for All." (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 6 -- The United Nations issued the following statement:
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Arusha, United Republic of Tanzania
Secretary-General's video message to the 153rd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union: "Enhancing good governance and empowering communities through inclusivity, trust and opportunities for all."
Statements - Antonio Guterres, Secretary-General
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Distinguished Parliamentarians,
I send warm greetings to the 153rd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union.
And I congratulate Secretary-General Anda Filip as th more PR
U.N.: 'Nothing Can Justify These Atrocities,' Says Guterres Three Years on From 7 October Attacks (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 6 -- The United Nations posted the following news:
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'Nothing can justify these atrocities,' says Guterres three years on from 7 October attacks
5 October 2026
Three years after Hamas and other Palestinian armed groups attacked Israel, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said nothing can justify the atrocities of 7 October - calling for an end to the suffering of Israelis and Palestinians alike.
In a message released on Monday, Mr. Guterres described an abhorrent, large-scale terror attack in which more than 1,200 more PR
U.N.: ICC Unseals Four Arrest Warrants Over Taliban Persecution of Women, Girls (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 6 -- The United Nations posted the following news:
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ICC unseals four arrest warrants over Taliban persecution of women and girls
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has made public four arrest warrants against senior Taliban figures, accusing them of persecuting women and girls in Afghanistan, which amounts to a crime against humanity.
In a decision on Monday, judges unsealed warrants for Taliban Supreme Leader Haibatullah Akhundzada and Chief Justice Abdul Hakim Haqqani, whose existence was announced in July 2025, an more PR
U.N.: More Than 184,000 Displaced as Fighting Intensifies in Yemen (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 6 -- The United Nations posted the following news:
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More than 184,000 displaced as fighting intensifies in Yemen
5 October 2026
Intense fighting in Yemen has forced more than 184,000 people from their homes since the start of August, most of them since early September, the UN migration agency (IOM) said on Monday.
In the week to 3 October alone, the International Organisation for Migration recorded nearly 21,800 people who had been displaced at least once - a 26 per cent increase from the previous week.
A further 6,4 more PR
U.N.: Note to Correspondents - Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs Concludes Visit to Afghanistan (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 6 -- The United Nations issued the following statement:
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5 October 2026
New York, UN
Note to Correspondents: Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs concludes visit to Afghanistan
Notes to correspondents
Delivered by Stephane Dujarric, Spokesman for the Secretary-General
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KABUL, 5 October -- United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs Rosemary DiCarlo concluded her visit to Afghanistan today, following meetings with the de facto authorities, civil society re more PR
U.N.: Security, Sacrifice or Opportunity: Visions Differ Over Effective Climate Action (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 6 -- The United Nations posted the following news:
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Security, sacrifice or opportunity: Visions differ over effective climate action
By Charlotte Dawson
5 October 2026
Should the world move away sharply from fossil fuels, or manage a slower, more careful retreat?
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That question underpinned many of the speeches from global leaders at this year's High-level Week General Debate in New York, as climate change emerged as one of the defining fault lines dividing Member States.
UN News reviewed some of the key speeches t more PR
U.S. Department of Education Launches Multiple Investigations Based on Reports of Staff-on-Student Sexual Misconduct (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release:
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U.S. Department of Education Launches Multiple Investigations Based on Reports of Staff-on-Student Sexual Misconduct
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As part of its nationwide initiative to crack down on "Pass the Trash" practices, the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) today opened investigations into various school districts based on allegations of staff-on-student sexual misconduct. OCR will determine whether the districts' handling of alleged sexu more PR
U.S. Mission to the U.N.: Opening Statement for Ambassador Bartos, U.S. Representative for U.N. Management & Reform UNGA81 Fifth Committee, Main Session (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 6 -- The U.S. Mission to the United Nations issued the following news:
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Opening Statement for Ambassador Jeffrey Bartos, U.S. Representative for UN Management and Reform UNGA81 Fifth Committee, Main Session
October 5, 2026
Ambassador Jeffrey Bartos
U.S. Representative for U.N. Management and Reform
New York, New York
AS DELIVERED
Ambassador Ibrahim, congratulations on taking up your role as Chair.
Colleagues,
One year ago, I sat in this room and declared that the era of business as usual at the United Nations was more PR
U.S. Mission to the U.N.: Remarks at a U.N. High-Level Event Marking Three Years Since October 7th Attack Against Israel (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 6 -- The U.S. Mission to the United Nations issued the following news:
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Remarks at a UN High-Level Event Marking Three Years Since the October 7th Attack Against Israel
October 6, 2026
Ambassador Mike Waltz
U.S. Representative to the United Nations
New York, New York
AS DELIVERED
Danny, thank you for your kind words. It's so good to be with you all again.
I just had the opportunity to meet Eliya and Ziv just outside, and I want to start today with talking about you all. What you two endured is just--I think it's co more PR
U.S. Mission to the U.N.: Remarks for UNSC Briefing on U.N. Cooperation With Regional, Subregional Organizations (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 6 -- The U.S. Mission to the United Nations issued the following news:
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Remarks for UNSC Briefing on UN Cooperation with Regional and Subregional Organizations
October 6, 2026
Ambassador Jeffrey Bartos
U.S. Representative for U.N. Management and Reform
New York, New York
AS DELIVERED
Thank you to the briefers. The United States appreciates your leadership and cooperation.
Coordination and partnership between the UN and AU can help achieve peace, security, and prosperity in Africa.
With UN, AU, and regional peace o more PR
UBS to Expand Its Collaboration With Northern Trust (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 7 -- UBS, a financial services provider, issued the following news release:
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UBS to expand its collaboration with Northern Trust
UBS to transfer the former Credit Suisse fund administration businesses in Switzerland and Luxembourg to Northern Trust
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Zurich, 6 October 2026 - In line with our strategy to focus on the areas where we deliver the greatest value for clients and drive future growth, UBS has reached an agreement to extend its long-standing fund administration relationship with Northern Trust and transfer its f more PR
UMass Law Welcomes Six Faculty Members With Experience in Scholarship, Technology, and Practice (10)
DARTMOUTH, Massachusetts, Oct. 7 -- The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth campus issued the following news:
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UMass Law welcomes six faculty members with experience in scholarship, technology, and practice
New faculty expand expertise in technology, criminal justice, health law, advocacy, legal skills, and academic success
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From artificial intelligence and data privacy to criminal justice, health law, and courtroom advocacy, six faculty members are bringing new areas of scholarship, teaching, and professional experience to the Uni more PR
UMO Business Students Meet With North Carolina State Treasurer (10)
MOUNT OLIVE, North Carolina, Oct. 7 -- The University of Mount Olive issued the following news:
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UMO Business Students Meet with North Carolina State Treasurer
October 6, 2026
MOUNT OLIVE - On Monday, October 5, North Carolina's 29th State Treasurer addressed students in the University of Mount Olive's Robert L. Tillman School of Business on the mission and responsibilities of the North Carolina State Treasurer's Office, highlighting his efforts to improve investment returns for North Carolina's pension fund and discussing key aspects more PR
UMW's Regional Alumni Networks Create Connections Across the Country (10)
FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 7 -- The University of Mary Washington issued the following news:
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UMW's Regional Alumni Networks Create Connections Across the Country
October 6, 2026
By Jill Laiacona
Jessica Mitchell Essalih '05 jumped at the chance to lead the University of Mary Washington's Texas Regional Alumni Network when she relocated from New York City to Austin.
"It's remarkable, even for a few hours, to be surrounded by people who value UMW's Honor Code, a liberal arts education and a Carl's milkshake," said Essalih, who met more PR
UNICEF Fast Facts: Over 347 Million Children in Nearly 100 Countries Will Be Exposed to One of Strongest El Nino Events on Record (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 6 -- UNICEF (United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund) issued the following news release:
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UNICEF Fast Facts: Over 347 million children in nearly 100 countries will be exposed to one of the strongest El Nino events on record
NEW YORK, 6 October 2026 - The 2026-2027 El Nino - a recurring climate pattern that warms parts of the Pacific Ocean and disrupts weather systems worldwide - is forecasted to become one of the strongest on record. Unusually wet and dry conditions are expected to increase the likelihood o more PR
University of Tampa: Catching Up With the Fulbrighters (10)
TAMPA, Florida, Oct. 7 -- The University of Tampa issued the following news:
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Written by: Eric Brosch | Oct. 06, 2026
Catching Up with the Fulbrighters
Cultural exchange took them to different countries. They all credit UTampa for helping them get there.
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Earlier this year, the University of Tampa was named a top producer of Fulbright awardees for the second time in a row when three Spartans were selected to participate in the U.S. government's top international exchange program.
We caught up with them to hear about their experienc more PR
Upon Receiving National Honour, Secretary-General Thanks People of Pakistan, Hailing It as Country of Strength, Determination, Compassion (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 6 -- The United Nations posted the following news release:
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Upon Receiving National Honour, Secretary-General Thanks People of Pakistan, Hailing It as Country of Strength, Determination, Compassion
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Following are UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' remarks on receiving the Pakistan national honour, in Islamabad today:
As-salam-alaikum. Thank you. Shukriya. My gratitude runs deep. I am profoundly moved by this high honour. I accept it on behalf of the women and men of the United Nations -- serving around the world, i more PR
UW Tacoma faculty design AI-enabled training system to help interdisciplinary students combat cybercrime (10)
TACOMA, Washington, Oct. 7 -- University of Washington-Tacoma posted the following news:
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UW Tacoma faculty design AI-enabled training system to help interdisciplinary students combat cybercrime
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In 2025 alone, more than $8.6 billion was lost due to cybercrime, and at least 7% of the funds lost are attributed to AI-assisted fraud, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation. These record-setting numbers reflect the newfound ease with which criminals can run fraud operations, in large part because of emerging AI tools.
But just a more PR
Washington, multistate coalition seek approval for $400 million settlement in drug price-fixing case (10)
OLYMPIA, Washington, Oct. 6 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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Washington, multistate coalition seek approval for $400 million settlement in drug price-fixing case
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Attorney General Nick Brown has joined a bipartisan coalition of 43 states and territories seeking court approval of a $400 million settlement to resolve allegations that two generic drug manufacturers engaged in long-running conspiracies to artificially inflate and manipulate prices and reduce competition.
The coalition of more PR
Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences: Dr. Olivier Elemento Wins NIH Director's Pioneer Award (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 7 -- Cornell University - Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences posted the following news:
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Dr. Olivier Elemento Wins NIH Director's Pioneer Award
October 6, 2026
Dr. Olivier Elemento, the director of the Englander Institute for Precision Medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine, has been awarded an NIH Director's Pioneer Award to build an artificial intelligence (AI) tool to accelerate cancer research, starting with lung cancer.
Part of the Common Fund's High-Risk, High-Reward Research program, the award supports more PR
Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences: Dr. Samie Jaffrey Receives NIH Director's Transformative Research Award (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 7 -- Cornell University - Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences posted the following news:
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Dr. Samie Jaffrey Receives NIH Director's Transformative Research Award
October 6, 2026
Dr. Samie Jaffrey, the Greenberg-Starr Professor in the Department of Pharmacology at Weill Cornell Medicine, has received a five-year, $5.5 million NIH Director's Transformative Research Award for the comprehensive study of how messenger RNAs are regulated in cells by small molecules called metabolites.
The NIH Director's Transfor more PR
World-expanding Stories From Pitt's Nationality and Heritage Rooms (10)
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Oct. 7 -- The University of Pittsburgh issued the following news:
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World-expanding stories from Pitt's Nationality and Heritage Rooms
October 6, 2026 By Donovan Harrell
Kati Csoman was still an undergraduate at the University of Pittsburgh when she lived in Hungary for the first time.
She spent the summer of 1988 in the rural northeastern village where her father had grown up. She slept in cousins' homes, some of which didn't have indoor plumbing. She picked up Hungarian with a village accent and, for the fi more PR
WVU School of Pharmacy and AESARA expand fellowship, welcome two new fellows (10)
MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, Oct. 5 -- The West Virginia University's Health Sciences Center-School of Nursing issued the following news:
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WVU School of Pharmacy and AESARA expand fellowship, welcome two new fellows
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A collaborative fellowship at the West Virginia University School of Pharmacy is expanding in its second year, welcoming a new fellow to its pre-doctoral fellowship program and launching a PharmD fellowship with its inaugural fellow.
The AESARA Pre-Doctoral Fellowship, a collaboration between the West Virginia University S more PR
Yemen: Houthis Prosecute UN, Civil Society Staff (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 6 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news:
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Yemen: Houthis Prosecute UN, Civil Society Staff
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(Beirut) - The Houthi de facto authorities in Yemen have sent at least eight people involved in human rights and humanitarian work for criminal prosecution, on espionage-related charges punishable by death, since August 18, 2026, Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch said today. They include two United Nations employees, a UN consultant, and five people who worked with international and more PR
Your immune system is amazing. A physician-scientist wants you to know why (10)
ITHACA, New York, Oct. 6 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Your immune system is amazing. A physician-scientist wants you to know why
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COVID turned "antibodies," "T cells" and "antigen tests" into dinner-table vocabulary, but the popular literature hasn't kept pace. Few recent books explain the immune system to general readers, in part because immunology is dense, fast-moving and has a language of its own.
Dr. Gary Koretzky '78, vice provost for research, a professor emeritus of medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine and more PR
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