NEW YORK, Oct. 9 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO Actors Equity Association issued the following news release: * * * Actors' Equity Association Supports Bill to Limit Pedicabs Near Broadway, Off-Broadway Theatres * New York- Actors' Equity Association, the national labor union representing more than 51,000 professional actors and stage managers in live theatre, has offered testimony in favor of New York City Council INT 0064-2026, legislation that would prohibit pedicabs from parking or doing pickings or dropoffs within 50 feet of any entra more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 10 -- The American Hospital Association issued the following news release: * * * AHA, MHA, and Four Safety-Net Hospitals File Suit to Stop Costly 340B Rebate Program From Harming Hospitals and Patients Revised rebate program will force hospitals providing care to America's most vulnerable patients to spend billions on administrative costs, repeating the same flaws courts previously identified. - Portland, Maine (Oct. 9, 2026) -- Today, the American Hospital Association (AHA), the Maine Hospital Association (MHA) and more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 9 -- The AIDS Healthcare Foundation posted the following news: * * * AHF Praises Lawsuit to Protect 340B Discounts * American Hospital Association (AHA), Maine Hospital Association (MHA) and four hospitals in Arkansas, Maine, New York and North Dakota filed federal lawsuit earlier today WASHINGTON (October 9, 2026) Two hospital associations and four health systems have filed a lawsuit seeking to stop Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)'s revised 340B rebate pilot program before it launches on J more PR

SALEM, Oregon, Oct. 9 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Dan Rayfield Challenges Trump Administration's Funding Cuts to Unemployment System and Fraud Prevention * Attorney General Dan Rayfield is challenging the U.S. Department of Labor's decision to cut off federal funds for improving Oregon's unemployment insurance system and fraud detection. "If an Oregonian loses their job, they need to be able to navigate the unemployment system, receive benefits on time, and trust that th more PR

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 9 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Audio & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Is a Guest on MSNOW's Deadline: White House * Governor Hochul: "I also said I want a cessation of ICE activities in New York, at least in the short term. Let us calm everything down. I said, 'This is a tinderbox.' When you go into a neighborhood, in broad daylight, and fire shots near a school with lots of kids around, and there's a child in a car and you shoot into that vehicle, then there's justified more PR

LONDON, England, Oct. 10 -- City St George, University of London issued the following news: * * * "This is the start of something": New text explores the concept and history of benefit concerts Bayes Centre for Charity Effectiveness expert launches new book, Rock for Change. By Hamish Armstrong (Senior Communications Officer), 9th October 2026 How do concerts, tours, and recordings mobilise musicians to raise money or awareness for social problems? This is the question Dr Peter Grant, Senior Lecturer in Management at Bayes Business School  more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Oct. 8 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Coalition Seeks Court Approval for Settlement With Ascend, Citron, and Mayne Pharma Over Conspiracy to Inflate Generic Drug Prices * Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 45 states and territories seeking court approval of three settlements with Ascend Laboratories, Citron Pharma and Mayne Pharma to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturers engaged in a widespread, long-running conspiracy to artif more PR

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 8 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * During Hispanic Heritage Month, Governor Hochul Announces Nearly $3 Million for the Spanish Action League 'La Liga' to Support Survivors of Domestic Violence * Funding To Provide Support and Resources for Domestic Violence Survivors and Close Critical Funding Gaps at La Liga Investment Will Advance Affordable and Supportive Housing Development in Syracuse Exhibit Celebrating New York's Hispanic Communities on Display at New York State Capit more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Statement On Trump In Syracuse * U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) issued the following statement on President Trump speaking in Syracuse tonight: "Nothing Donald Trump says tonight can distract from his chaos, corruption, and cost increases hurting New Yorkers every single day. "He and complicit Republicans in Washington promised to lower prices. Instead, they have made New Yorkers' groceries, healthcare, and every trip to  more PR

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 8 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul and MTA Announce Billionth Subway Rider of 2026 * Billionth Rider Milestone Achieved One Week Earlier Than Previous Year; Continues Trend for Fifth Year in a Row Follows Post-COVID Record Subway Ridership on Sept. 23, 2026, With More Than 4.6 Million Riders; Week of Sept. 14, 2026 Saw Over Four Million Riders Each Weekday Governor Kathy Hochul and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today celebrated the one billi more PR

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 8 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Psychiatric Hospital Groundbreaking to Bolster Inpatient Capacity in Central New York * Statewide Health Care Facility Transformation Funding Provides $16.9 Million To Renovate Psychiatric Unit at St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center in Syracuse Project Will Create 22 Single and Four Double-Bed Rooms; Reflects Ongoing Commitment to Increase Inpatient Capacity Governor Hochul today announced the groundbreaking on a s more PR

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 9 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Solstice Advanced Materials to Expand in Buffalo * $49 Million Expansion Project Will Establish the Facility as Solstice's Premier Global R&D Hub Photo of the Facility Is Available Here Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that Solstice Advanced Materials US, Inc. is expanding in Buffalo. Solstice, a global leader in high-performance specialty materials, will construct, renovate and equip its Peabody Street resear more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Oct. 9 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey posted the following news release: * * * Lawsuit Abuse Doesn't Stop at the State Line. Neither Will We. * This week, October 5 through 9, is Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week. This week is a reminder to us that the misuse of our courts continues to impact small businesses and consumers throughout the state. As Attorney General, I have seen that some of the most consequential abuses of the legal system occur in America and in other state capitals. For too long,  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES IN BROOKLYN: "WE'RE FIGHTING FOR AN AFFORDABLE AMERICA" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference in Brooklyn, where he emphasized that House Democrats are committed to lowering the high cost of living, making healthcare affordable and holding the crooks who are ripping off the American people accountable. LEADER JEFFRIES: Welcome to the Shirley Chisholm State Office Building here in Brooklyn. It's more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES IN BROOKLYN: "WE'RE FIGHTING FOR AN AFFORDABLE AMERICA" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference in Brooklyn, where he emphasized that House Democrats are committed to lowering the high cost of living, making healthcare affordable and holding the crooks who are ripping off the American people accountable. LEADER JEFFRIES: Welcome to the Shirley Chisholm State Office Build more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 10 [Category: International] -- The International Rescue Committee posted the following news release: * * * Lebanon's children and caregivers still carry the psychological toll of conflict, whether still displaced or back home * * Children in Lebanon are frightened by loud noises and drones, cling to caregivers and fear being forced to flee again, mothers told the IRC. * Caregivers are children's main source of safety, and repeated displacement, economic hardship and isolation are compounding their own distress. * Mental he more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 10 -- The United Nations posted the following news: * * * Livestreaming US execution would breach prohibition of torture, UN rights office warns 9 October 2026 The UN human rights office (OHCHR) on Friday warned that livestreaming a planned execution by firing squad in the United States would amount to a public execution and breach the absolute prohibition on torture. The statement came after US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth vowed to publicly execute Nidal Malik Hasan, who was sentenced to death by a military jury after bei more PR

KINGSTON, Jamaica, Oct. 10 -- The International Seabed Authority issued the following news release: * * * Madam Secretary-General reflects on attending the 81st Session of the UN General Assembly * As always, UNGA was an action-packed week full of productive bilats that help me as Secretary-General to ensure that as we navigate progress I am taking into account the guidance, cautions, recommendations and best practices that Member States provide to execute the work of the Secretariat to the best of our ability. Commencing the week by meeti more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, Oct. 10 -- OCAD University issued the following news: * * * October 8, 2026 OCAD U welcomes new Board members OCAD University's Board of Governors has five new members, including external Board member Christopher Dacunha appointed by the Government of Ontario for a three-year term and four internal members, which include two student representatives, and two faculty members appointed by Senate. In September 2026, two new student representatives joined the Board for two-year terms: Izzah Dar, who was acclaimed as the underg more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48852) on Sept. 15, 2026, entitled "Reverse Warrants and the Fourth Amendment: The Supreme Court Weighs in on Geofence Searches" by legislative attorney Clay Wild. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY From thermal imaging and wiretaps to Global Positioning System (GPS) tracking and various forms of electronic eavesdropping, law enforcement's use of emerging technologies is sometimes in tension with constitutional privacy protections. See, e.g., more PR

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 8 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Safer Streets: Governor Hochul Convenes First Meeting of Expanded Interstate Task Force on Illegal Guns in Response to Federal Firearm Regulation Rollbacks * Nearly 100 Representatives from 11 States Meet To Crack Down on Interstate Gun Trafficking Interstate Task Force Focuses on the Exchange of Intelligence With the Goal of Reducing the Flow of Illegal Guns Enhances Governor's Commitment To Reducing Gun Violence, Protecting New York Commu more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 9 -- The United Nations posted the following news release: * * * Secretary-General Condemns United States Imposition of Sanctions against International Criminal Court * The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres: The Secretary-General condemns the announcement of the imposition by the United States of sanctions against the International Criminal Court as an institution. The Secretary-General is deeply alarmed by the expected impact of today's sanctions on the Internat more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 9 -- The United Nations posted the following news release: * * * Secretary-General Congratulates International Law, Human Rights Champion Navanethem 'Navi' Pillay on Receiving 2026 Nobel Peace Prize * The following statement by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres was issued today: I warmly congratulate Navanethem "Navi" Pillay on being awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. For decades, she has been a champion of international law and human rights, and a steadfast, independent voice of justice amidst some of the most histori more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 10 -- The United Nations issued the following statement: * * * 9 October 2026 New York, UN Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General - on Ethiopia Statements | Spokesperson for the Secretary-General Delivered by Stephane Dujarric, Spokesman for the Secretary-General - The Secretary-General is gravely concerned by the renewed fighting in the Tigray, Afar and Amhara regions of Ethiopia. He calls on all parties to cease hostilities immediately and urges the signatories to return to dialogue under more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 10 -- The United Nations issued the following statement: * * * 9 October 2026 New York, UN Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General - on the International Criminal Court Statements | Spokesperson for the Secretary-General Delivered by Stephane Dujarric, Spokesman for the Secretary-General - The Secretary-General condemns the announcement of the imposition by the United States of sanctions against the International Criminal Court as an institution. The Secretary-General is deeply alarmed by th more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 10 -- The United Nations issued the following statement: * * * 9 October 2026 New York, UN Statement by the Secretary-General - on the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize Statements | Antonio Guterres, Secretary-General - I warmly congratulate Navanethem "Navi" Pillay on being awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. For decades, she has been a champion of international law and human rights, and a steadfast, independent voice of justice amidst some of the most historic international legal cases of our time. From her work in South Africa d more PR

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 9 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Governor Kathy Hochul * "Every parent wants their child to have a great education and the best possible chance to succeed. That's what guides my decisions as Governor. New York's public schools are the backbone of communities across this state. That's why I've made historic investments in public education, increasing school funding by more than $10 billion and fully funding Foundation Aid for the first time. I've been clear f more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 10 -- The United Nations posted the following news: * * * UN chief 'gravely concerned' by renewed fighting in northern Ethiopia, warns against escalation 10 October 2026 UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for an immediate end to the renewed fighting in northern Ethiopia, saying he is deeply worried by reports that Eritrean forces are present in the country. In a statement issued on Friday night in New York by his Spokesperson, Stephane Dujarric, the UN chief urged all parties to cease hostilities and called on more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 10 -- The United Nations issued the following statement: * * * 9 October 2026 New York, UN Secretary-General's remarks congratulating the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize winner [as delivered] Statements | Antonio Guterres, Secretary-General - I warmly congratulate [Navanethem] "Navi" Pillay on being awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. For decades, she has been a champion of international law and human rights, and a steadfast, independent voice of justice amidst some of the most historic international legal cases of our time. Fro more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 10 -- The United Nations posted the following news: * * * Security Council LIVE: Cycle of escalating attacks on civilians in Ukraine 'must end now' 9 October 2026 Escalating violence and human rights violations in the four-year-old Russia-Ukraine war are in the spotlight in the Security Council on Friday following a spate of Russian attacks against civilian targets and infrastructure in recent days. What you need to know * More than 100 civilians were killed and at least 429 others injured across Ukraine this week * UN hum more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 10 -- The United Nations posted the following news: * * * Global trade reaches record $35 trillion despite conflicts 9 October 2026 World trade reached a record $35 trillion in 2025 - but developing countries were held back from greater participation in the global economy because of new technological and policy barriers, the UN trade and development agency UNCTAD said on Friday. "Only a fraction of investment by companies is now driven by traditional concerns such as low labour costs," said senior UNCTAD official, Anastasi more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 10 -- The United Nations posted the following news: * * * World News in Brief: 'Horrific' attack in Sudan, Israeli incursions in Syria intensify, most women and girls homeless in Gaza 9 October 2026 A suspected drone strike has left at least 40 dead in Sudan's Blue Nile State - near the Ethiopian border - according to initial reports from the ground, according to UN Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric. Most of the casualties were women and girls. Fighting in the region has escalated in the last few months as clashes have intensi more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48887) on Sept. 18, 2026, entitled "U.S. Conflict with Iran." The report is written by Middle Eastern affairs specialists Clayton Thomas, Christopher M. Blanchard, Jeremy M. Sharp and Jim Zanotti: * * * SUMMARY U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran beginning on February 28, 2026, sparked a wide-reaching regional conflict. Iran launched retaliatory attacks on a range of targets throughout the Middle East and attempted to assert control over the  more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 10 -- The U.S. Mission to the United Nations issued the following news: * * * Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on the Situation in Yemen October 9, 2026 Ambassador Jeffrey Bartos U.S. Representative for U.N. Management and Reform New York, New York AS DELIVERED Thank you, Madam President. Thank you to Special Envoy Grundberg, Mr. Yahya, and Ms. Ashing for your briefings. The United States is gravely concerned by the continued escalation by the terrorist Houthis. We strongly condemn Houthi attacks against civili more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 10 -- The U.S. Mission to the United Nations issued the following news: * * * Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on Ukraine October 9, 2026 Ambassador Jeffrey Bartos U.S. Representative for U.N. Management and Reform New York, New York AS DELIVERED Thank you, Madam President. And thank you to ASG Khiari and Director Connell for your briefings. The United States is deeply concerned by the recent attacks in Kramatorsk and Pryluky. Colleagues, as President Trump has strongly condemned the unnecessary loss of life i more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 9 -- The United Nations Development Programme posted the following news: * * * UNDP opens new office in Madrid * Madrid, 9 October 2026 - The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has officially established a new office in Madrid, reinforcing its longstanding partnership and collaboration with Spain, a leading supporter of international development and multilateral cooperation. UNDP Administrator Alexander de Croo joined Spain's Minister for Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation Jose Manuel Albares Bueno at t more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 10 -- UNICEF (United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund) issued the following news release: * * * UNICEF Statement on the Earthquake in Panama PANAMA CITY, October 9, 2026 - UNICEF stands in solidarity with the children, adolescents and families affected by the earthquake that struck Panama's Pacific coast on October 9, 2026. A powerful earthquake struck the southern Pacific coast of Panama at 12:56 p.m. local time today. It was felt across much of the country, including Panama City and neighboring Costa Rica.  more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 10 -- UNICEF (United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund) issued the following news release: * * * Nepal: A long road to recovery This is a summary of what was said by UNICEF Spokesperson, James Elder, to whom quoted text may be attributed - at today's press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva 09 October 2026 Kathmandu, 9 October - "More than 32,000 children in Nepal have been affected by floods that began when a mountain of glacial ice and rock collapsed into a Himalayan river in late August. Parts of  more PR