NEW YORK, Oct. 12 -- The United Nations posted the following news: * * * 'Efficiency has limits': UNHCR chief warns refugee protection is buckling under cuts 12 October 2026 The money is running out faster than needs are growing: with 117 million men, women and children now forced from their homes, the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) has received just $3 billion of the $8.5 billion it needs this year - and its chief, Barham Salih, warns that the global support system for asylum-seekers risks buckling. Protection at risk UNHCR was created after more PR

VALHALLA, New York, Oct. 13 -- New York Medical College issued the following news: * * * A Passion for Student Success Leads Amanda Brunner, M.S. '14, CCC-SLP, TSSLD, Back to NYMC After Building a Career in Clinical Practice, Brunner Returns to NYMC to Support the Next Generation of Speech-Language Pathologists October 12, 2026 For Amanda Brunner, M.S. '14, CCC-SLP, TSSLD, assistant director of clinical education of speech-language pathology, returning to New York Medical College (NYMC) represents a full-circle journey, from speech-languag more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 12 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release: * * * A Rejection of Extremism: Months After Florida Lawmakers Passed Law Allowing Staff to Act as Armed Guards for College and University Campuses, Zero Florida Higher Education Institutions Have Opted In * Despite Lawmakers Forcing HB 757 Through the Legislature, Colleges and Universities Across Florida Reject Arming Campus Faculty and Staff, Highlighting a Massive Disconnect Between State Lawmakers and the Communities They Represent  more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 12 -- Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health posted the following news: * * * A Scholar Studies How Digital Health Can Deliver on Its Promise * Technology promises to improve health care delivery, enhance disease management, and promote satisfaction for patients and providers alike. Yet the reality often falls short. Mitchell Tang, an assistant professor of Health Policy and Management, studies how digital health technologies function in the real world, uncovering subtle challenges they can introduce and identify more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 12 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Sues Trump Administration for Terminating Funding for Unemployment Insurance System Improvements * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and a coalition of 13 other states filed a lawsuit last week on behalf of their state workforce agencies challenging the U.S. Department of Labor's unlawful decision to terminate millions of dollars in funding for preventing fraud and implementing improvements in Michigan and oth more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 12 [Category: Religion] -- Agudath Israel of America, an arm and voice of American Orthodox Jewry, posted the following news: * * * Agudath Israel of America Applauds Governor Kathy Hochul for Announcing That New York State Will Opt In to the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit * Agudath Israel of America applauds Governor Kathy Hochul for announcing on Friday afternoon that, after reviewing the new regulations, New York State will opt in to the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit. This decision will, in the governor's words, "bring m more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 12 [Category: Religion] -- Agudath Israel of America, an arm and voice of American Orthodox Jewry, posted the following news: * * * Agudath Israel of America Names Rabbi Ephraim Gurell as Associate Director of New York Government Relations * Agudath Israel of America is pleased to announce the appointment of Rabbi Ephraim Gurell as Associate Director of New York Government Relations. Rabbi Gurell joined Agudath Israel in 2023 and has since held several important roles within the organization, focusing on legislative advocacy more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 14 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Cahill Gordon and Reindel, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Alfonso Garcia Chan to Deliver Opening Remarks at AUTM on the Road in Washington, D.C. * Alfonso Garcia Chan will deliver the opening remarks at AUTM on the Road, taking place October 14, 2026, at Georgetown University's Capitol Campus in Washington, D.C. AUTM on the Road is a one-day event hosted in collaboration with local universities and sponsors, bringing together technology transfer professionals from institutions inc more PR

ALFRED, New York, Oct. 12 -- Alfred University posted the following news release: * * * Alfred University sophomore gains experience in research through NSF-funded S-STEM program * Alfred University students are gaining hands-on research experience, exploring career possibilities, and building connections through a National Science Foundation S-STEM program focused on ceramic and glass engineering. The program brings together students from Alfred University, Colorado School of Mines, and Missouri University of Science and Technology. Durin more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Arbitration in the Fifth - September 2026 * In September 2026, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals continued the recognition of a split between domestic and foreign insurers' right to arbitration in Transp. Consultants, Inc. v. Certain Underwriters at Lloyd's. Meanwhile, the Western District of Louisiana and the Southern District of Texas considered the timeliness of efforts to modify or vacate awards. Opinions of the Fifth Circuit  more PR

AMSTERDAM, Netherlands, Oct. 12 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Arcadis, a design and consultancy firm, posted the following news release: * * * Arcadis launches repositioned brand to build on growth momentum * Acradishas launched its new brand position: "We put imagination to work to solve critical infrastructure and environmental challenges." Powered by the Lovinklaan Foundation, Arcadis' largest shareholder and a foundation led and managed by Arcadians, the repositioning builds on Arcadis' strong market presence and clear strategic directi more PR

SEATTLE, Washington, Oct. 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Ashurst Perkins Coie, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Ashurst Perkins Coie advises Bluerock Acquisition Corp. II on $172.5 million IPO * NEW YORK (October 12, 2026)--Ashurst Perkins Coie is pleased to have advised Bluerock Acquisition Corp. II, a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), in connection with its $172.5 million initial public offering of 17.25 million units at $10 per unit. Each unit consists of one Class A ordinary share and one-half of one redeemable wa more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 12 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Opposes Unlawful Changes to Head Start * RALEIGH -- Attorney General Jeff Jackson and a coalition of 24 other states opposed proposed harmful and unlawful changes to the Head Start program that could gut early childhood education in North Carolina. Head Start is a federally funded preschool program that helps address the childcare gap for children aged 3 to 5. It provides early education, h more PR

ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, New York, Oct. 12 -- Bard College issued the following news release: * * * Upcoming Levy Economics Institute Event in Washington, DC, to Focus on A.I. and Financial Instability The Levy Economics Institute launched its Capitol Hill Series in 2025. The annual series brings together financial experts, academics, and policymakers in Washington, DC, to discuss the most pressing issues facing the United State's economy. - ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, N.Y.--On Wednesday, October 14, in Washington, DC, the Levy Economics Institute of more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Oct. 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Bilott's Latest Media on 'Forever Chemical' Dangers * Taft partner Rob Bilott was featured in articles published in France and Italy, quoted in a new documentary on 3M/PFAS, and mentioned in several articles on PFAS dangers: * "Robert Bilott, the man who challenged eternal pollutants," Greenreport. * "Robert Bilott, lawyer: "If people in the United States had waited for regulators to establish standards on PFAS, they would still  more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 12 -- Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF) a non-profit dedicated to funding type 1 diabetes research, posted the following news release: * * * Breakthrough T1D Concludes Inaugural Clinical & Research Congress, Highlighting Global Advances in Type 1 Diabetes Research * CRC 2027 Will Take Place in Washington, D.C., October 15-17, 2027 PHILADELPHIA, Pa., Oct. 12, 2026 - Breakthrough T1D, formerly JDRF, the leading global type 1 diabetes (T1D) research and advocacy organization, announces the conclusion of the inaugural Breakthroug more PR

LONDON, England, Oct. 12 -- The British Cabinet Office issued the following news: * * * Building a Safer, More Secure Britain in the age of AI * Speech delivered by the Minister for Artificial Intelligence Thank you Peter, and thank you to the entire team at Imperial College for hosting us today. Thank you all for coming today as well. Two hundred years ago, Britain was deep in the midst of the Industrial Revolution. Vast new industries had been created, fortunes were being made, new technologies were changing the fabric of everyday lif more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Cahill Gordon and Reindel, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Cahill Shortlisted as Legal Adviser of the Year for the 2026 Americas Infra Global Investor Awards * Cahill has been shortlisted for Legal Adviser of the Year, North America at the 2026 Infra Global Investor Awards. The awards recognize excellence and innovation in fundraising, capital deployment and M&A activity across the energy and infrastructure sectors. Cahill's shortlisting reflects the firm's role advising on signifi more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Cahill Gordon and Reindel, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Cahill to Host Panel on Financing Social Infrastructure Projects in the U.S. * Cahill will host a panel discussion on "Financing Social Infrastructure Projects in the U.S." examining the current state of the U.S. social infrastructure market and key considerations for sponsors and developers. The discussion will explore available financing sources and products, trends impacting the sector, and the outlook for demand for soci more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the issued the following working paper paper (No. 2026-19) in September 2026 entitled "State Tax Liability and Post-Tax Income Estimates by State using the Current Population Survey Annual Social and Economic Supplement Tax Model." The paper was written by Kathryn Shantz and Elizabeth Pelletier. Here are excerpts: * * * Abstract State and federal tax policies have a substantial effect on the economic wellbeing of U.S. households. Taxes owed and tax credits received vary widely  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the issued the following working paper paper (No. CES-26-56) in September 2026 entitled "Graduating into Disruption - Labor Market Outcomes for AI-Exposed College Majors:" (Continued from Part 4 of 5) * * * 7. CURRENT TESTING The Census Bureau is currently conducting two ACS tests and planning for future tests. Discussion of the two current testing activities follows in sections 7.1 and 7.2. Future tests will continue to focus on changes to data collection methods to reduce surv more PR

ITHACA, New York, Oct. 12 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Chemist elected fellow of American Physical Society * John Marohn, a professor in the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology in the College of Arts and Sciences, has been elected as a fellow of the American Physical Society (APS). The fellowship program recognizes scientists who have made exceptional contributions in physics and chemical physics research; important applications of physics, leadership in or service to physics; or significant contributions more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 10 -- The United Nations posted the following news release: * * * Choral Music Brings Disparate Voices into Harmony, Secretary-General Stresses, as UN Staff Recreation Council Singers' Concert for Peace Series Begins * Following is UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' message for the participation of the United Nations Staff Recreation Council Singers to the Concert for Peace Series, held in Japan from 10 to 23 October: I send my warmest greetings to the Concert for Peace series, and I thank the United Nations Staff Recrea more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 13 -- Columbia University issued the following news: * * * Columbia Nobel Prize Winner Michael Woodford's First To-Do? Give an Economics Exam In true professorial fashion, after winning a Nobel, Woodford headed straight to Uris Hall to administer a test in his Cognitive Mechanisms and Economic Behavior course, to cheers and applause from his students. October 12, 2026 It was already going to be a busy day when Michael Woodford, John Bates Clark Professor of Political Economy at Columbia University, received a call from Stock more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 13 -- Columbia University Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science issued the following news: * * * Dana Foundation to Fund Neuroscience and AI Education Pilot in NYC High School This philanthropic gift extends the NSF-funded outreach work by ARNI, an NSF AI Institute that studies links between natural and artificial intelligence. October 12, 2026 The NSF AI Institute for Artificial and Natural Intelligence (ARNI) at Columbia Engineering has received a grant from the Dana Foundation to develop an innovative hi more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 13 -- Columbia University Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science issued the following news: * * * New $20M NSF Grant to Further Power Physical AI Institute will train emerging talent on how to apply AI to manufacturing. October 12, 2026 The National Science Foundation has awarded a $20 million grant to the NSF AI Institute in Dynamic Systems that will focus on fundamental AI research in aerospace, robotics and manufacturing. The institute is led by five researchers from the University of Washington in Seattl more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 13 -- Columbia University Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science issued the following news: * * * The Future of Fusion Depends on Collaboration At the Columbia Fusion Research Center, leaders charted the path forward while students highlighted their work in plasma physics. October 12, 2026 Sophia Ramirez The Columbia Fusion Research Center welcomed a distinguished group of leaders at its annual symposium on September 24, 2026. This event, part of Columbia Engineering's celebration of Climate Week NYC, highl more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 13 -- The Columbia University School of the Arts issued the following news: * * * Hannah Lillith Assadi '13, Sara Novic '14, Valeria Luiselli GSAS '15, Colin Asher (JRN '09) Shortlisted for National Book Award By Eve Bromberg October 12, 2026 The National Book Foundation announced its 25 finalists for the 77th National Book Awards, spanning across Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, Translated Literature, and Young People's Literature. Of this year's selection, David Steinberger, Chair of the Board of Directors of the National Book more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 13 -- Columbia University issued the following news: * * * Columbia's Michael Woodford Wins 2026 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economics Woodford receives Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences, along with Robert E. Hall of Stanford University, for microeconomic foundations of macroeconomic stabilization. October 12, 2026 The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences today awarded the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel 2026 to Michael Woodford, the John Bates Clark Professor of Political Economy a more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 9 [Category: Media] -- PEN America, an organization that says it stands at the intersection of literature and human rights to protect free expression, posted the following news release: * * * Congressional Resolution Highlights PEN America's Latest Research, Calls for Protection of the Freedom to Read * (WASHINGTON)--PEN America today welcomes the introduction of a resolution in both the U.S. House and Senate citing its latest research on book bans and calling for renewed protection of free expression. Led by Representative  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney Introduces Resolution to Protect Christopher Columbus Monuments on Columbus Day * Oswego, NY -- Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) on Columbus Day, introduced a resolution supporting the preservation and protection of statues and monuments honoring Christopher Columbus, including the historic Columbus Monument in Syracuse, New York. Tenney's resolution recognizes the historical and cultural significance of Columbus monume more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 10 -- Courier, an independent advocacy news and media network, issued the following commentary by author of Once Upon a Hill Michael Jones: * * * October 9, 2026 Inside the legislative logjam waiting after Election Day Congress is heading toward a year-end legislative pileup that could become considerably more complicated after voters have their say in November. Government funding expires December 11. A bipartisan permitting deal is awaiting action. The Senate has passed legislation to reshape college sports, but the House h more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Oct. 12 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Dan Hofmann retiring after 15 years as director of Parking and Transportation Services * Dan Hofmann grew up dreaming of playing professional baseball. A native of Centereach, a small farming community in the middle of Long Island, New York, he was a multi-sport captain at his high school. His leadership began as a member of teams long before it ever showed up in parking and transportation systems. Hofmann, who has served as Clemson's director of Parkin more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Debevoise Expands Intellectual Property and Technology Transactions Practice with Addition of Brianna van Kan * Debevoise & Plimpton LLP announces that Brianna van Kan has joined the firm as a partner in the Intellectual Property & Technology Transactions Group, based in the New York office. Ms. van Kan brings broad experience advising on the intellectual property and technology issues that are increasingly central to complex c more PR

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Oct. 12 [Category: Sociological] -- The Equal Justice Initiative posted the following news: * * * Defense Department Plan for Public Execution Draws Widespread Condemnation * On October 8, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced plans to livestream the public execution by firing squad of Nidal Malik Hasan, a decision that has drawn widespread condemnation in the U.S. and worldwide. Human rights organizations, counterterrorism experts, and a bipartisan chorus of political officials have united in denouncing the plann more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * DHS Highlights Victims of Illegal Alien Crime in Sanctuary New York * Americans have been murdered, shot, stabbed, and raped by illegal aliens allowed to roam free by Kathy Hochul's sanctuary New York WASHINGTON - The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the following statement acknowledging the victims of illegal alien crime as a result of the reckless sanctuary policies of Governor Kathy Hochul's New York. "Go more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * DHS Releases New Data Revealing that New York has Refused to Honor More Than 16,000 ICE Detainers * WASHINGTON - The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the following statement condemning New York sanctuary politicians after new data revealed that the state of New York has refused to honor more than 16,000 detainers since the start of the Trump Administration. "While sanctuary politicians continue to release dan more PR

ITHACA, New York, Oct. 12 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * EPICC Awards recognize commitment to Duffield Engineering's core values * The Cornell Duffield College of Engineering celebrated its fifth annual EPICC Awards on Oct. 8 in Statler Auditorium, recognizing faculty and staff whose work exemplifies the college's core values of excellence, purpose, innovation, community and collaboration. "These values anchor our work and the commitments we make to each other in Duffield Engineering," said Lynden Archer, the Joseph more PR

LOUDONVILLE, New York, Oct. 12 -- Siena College posted the following news: * * * Every Saint Has a Story: Zoe Stoddard '27 * Zoe Stoddard '27 wasn't supposed to make history at Siena. In fact, she wasn't supposed to be at Siena at all. But, the pandemic and a desire to always start the next chapter put her on the fast track to the record books. Zoe will graduate this December with her bachelor's in communications. At only 18 years old, her Siena journey is ending just as it's beginning for everyone else her age. In less than three months,  more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 12 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release: * * * Everytown Launches $3 Million Paid Media Campaign to Elect Moms Demand Action Volunteers in 5 Battleground States and Flip State Legislative Chambers * WASHINGTON -- Today, Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund and Everytown for Gun Safety VF MN announced a $3 million paid media campaign to elect former Moms Demand Action volunteers in key state legislative battleground districts across Arizona, Michigan, Minnesota, Pennsylvania an more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- The House Homeland Security Committee released the following testimony by Daniel A. Nigro, former chief and commissioner of the New York Fire Department, from a Sept. 16, 2026, hearing entitled "25 Years Later: Evolutions in Federal, State, and Local Counterterrorism Efforts Since 9/11": * * * Terrorism, as defined by The Department of Homeland Security, is nothing new to the City of New York. From the 1864 attempt by eight Confederate operatives to burn a large area of the City, (Which ironically accelerated New York's more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Advance Traveler Information for Rail U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is proposing to require rail carriers to transmit advance electronic traveler information to CBP for any individual who is arriving in or departing from the United States on board a train. The rail carrier also would be required to transmit an advance notice of arrival or departure, as applicable, for the  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 (TNSFR) -- The Susquehanna River Basin Commission issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Minor Modification Approval This notice lists the minor modifications approved for previously approved projects by the Susquehanna River Basin Commission during the period set forth in DATES. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice lists previously approved projects, receiving approval of minor modification or a corrective modification, described below, pursuant to 18 CFR 806.18 or to Commission Resolution Nos. 20 more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 13 -- The University of Michigan Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: * * * The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Fellowship Turns 10 October 12, 2026 A longtime supporter of the Ford School has offered a 1:1 match through 2029. To learn more about how you can contribute to the GRF Fellowship, contact Kellen Epstein at kepst@umich.edu. - A director of democratic institutions at the Roosevelt Institute. A consultant advancing data-driven support for children and families in Pennsylvania. An executive more PR

GAINESVILLE, Florida, Oct. 12 -- The University of Florida posted the following news: * * * Gators go backstage at New York Fashion Week * This fall, 12 University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications students traded Gainesville for the runways of New York Fashion Week, or NYFW, where brands and designers from across the globe unveil their latest creations. Over six days, the students networked with professionals and alumni and worked behind the scenes at exhibits, shows and presentations. The study-away experience was part  more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 12 -- The United Nations Development Programme posted the following news: * * * Global multidimensional poverty rises for first time since 2010 * NEW YORK CITY - The number of people living in multidimensional poverty has risen for the first time since the index was launched in 2010, reaching 1.2 billion, according to the 2026 update of the global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) published by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI) at the University of more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 [Category: Law/Legal -- Haitian Bridge Alliance, a grassroots community organization that advocates for fair and humane immigration policies and provides migrants and immigrants with humanitarian, legal and social services, issued the following news release: * * * HAITIAN BRIDGE ALLIANCE CONDEMNS ICE SHOOTING IN NEW YORK, DEMANDS ACCOUNTABILITY AND AN END TO VIOLENT IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT * Media Contact: info@haitianbridge.org, media@haitianbridge.org SAN DIEGO, CA -- Haitian Bridge Alliance (HBA) strongly condemns th more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Haynes Boone Opens San Diego Office, Expanding California Presence in Leading Life Sciences Market * Haynes Boone has opened its 21st global office with the launch of a new San Diego location at 12730 High Bluff Drive Ste. 260, strengthening the firm's California presence and enhancing its ability to serve life sciences, healthcare and technology-driven clients in one of the world's leading research and innovation hubs. The San Die more PR

HEMPSTEAD, New York, Oct. 13 (TNSjou) -- Hofstra University issued the following news: * * * Hofstra Research Explores Student-Athletes' Connections Online and Off A six-session program developed by Hofstra University researchers helped student-athletes scale back their social media usage and focus more on building interpersonal connections, according to findings featured in the Journal of Student Affairs Research and Practice. The article, "Enhancing Student-Athlete Belonging Through an Identity-Focused Intervention," was co-authored by Dr more PR

HOUGHTON, New York, Oct. 12 -- Houghton University posted the following news: * * * Houghton University Presents Alumni Awards * Houghton University honored four alumni during its Legacy Chapel as a part of Homecoming and Family Weekend, recognizing their remarkable commitment to and impact in the fields of ministry, international relations and medicine. Lieutenant General (LTG) Mary (Biglow '91) Krueger Izaguirre, Surgeon General of the United States Army, was named the 2026 Alumna of the Year. She was joined by Young Alumna of the Year Ka more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 12 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Turkiye: End Internet Censorship * (Istanbul, October 12, 2026) - The Turkish authorities over the last month have substantially escalated internet censorship, Human Rights Watch said today, along with ARTICLE 19, the Freedom of Expression Association, and 18 other organizations. Social media platforms should take meaningful steps immediately to uphold their human rights responsibilities and avoid contributing to suppressing independent media  more PR

SEOUL, South Korea, Oct. 13 -- Hyundai Motor, an automotive manufacturer, issued the following news release: * * * Hyundai Motor and Tate Announce the Opening of Hyundai Commission: Tarek Atoui: Hold * Hyundai Commission: Tarek Atoui: Hold, the 11th Hyundai Commission, presents a major new multisensory installation by artist and composer Tarek Atoui * Combining sculpture, performance, music, technology and social research, Atoui's Hyundai Commission creates environments where sound is experienced through the whole body and situates Tate Mod more PR

GENEVA, Switzerland, Oct. 12 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The International Commission of Jurists posted the following news: * * * ICJ and Partners Call for Inclusive Civil Society Participation in Negotiations on Crimes against Humanity Convention * On the occasion of the 6th Committee (Legal) of the UN General Assembly general debate on "Conference on crimes against humanity", the undersigned organizations and individuals would like to reiterate their full support for the progress achieved at previous 6th Committee sessions and by the first P more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Senator King and Mark Hertling Warn America's Military Posture Is Putting Global Stability at Risk * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In an opinion piece published in the New York Times today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME) joined retired U.S. Army Lieutenant General and former Commander of the U.S. Army in Europe, Mark Hertling, arguing the White House and Pentagon are putting global stability at risk. In the article, King and Hertling further argue  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight released the following testimony by Gigi Kwik Gronvall, professor of environmental health and engineering at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, from a Sept. 16, 2026, hearing entitled "Balancing Biotechnology Innovation and Biosecurity: Securing U.S. Leadership in a Global Race": * * * Chairman McCormick, Ranking Member Sykes, and Members of the Subcommittee: Thank you for inviting me to participate in today's hearing more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * JOINT DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP STATEMENT ON THE RAID ON ILHAN OMAR'S HOME * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Whip Katherine Clark and Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar issued the following statement: The Trump administration's raid on Congresswoman Ilhan Omar's home is deeply disturbing and raises serious questions about the continued corrupt weaponization of the federal government against Donald Trump's adversaries. For years, Donald Tru more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * JOINT DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP STATEMENT ON THE RAID ON ILHAN OMAR'S HOME * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Whip Katherine Clark and Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar issued the following statement: The Trump administration's raid on Congresswoman Ilhan Omar's home is deeply disturbing and raises serious questions about the continued corrupt weaponization of the federal government against Donald Trump's adversari more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 12 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Joint Letter to Cambodia Prime Minister * Royal Government of Cambodia Phnom Penh, Cambodia October 12, 2026 Re: Follow-up to the Urgent Appeal to Free the Five Imprisoned Mother Nature Cambodia Activists Dear Prime Minister Hun Manet, We are writing to follow up on our previous letter to you on June 4, 2026, in which 74 organizations from Europe, Asia, Africa, Latin America, and North America urged you to release the five young leaders f more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Lawlor in Lexology: Who Owns a Voice? Navigating the Global Risks of AI Cloning * A Tokyo ruling has sharpened the debate over who controls an AI-generated voice. As courts and lawmakers weigh in, in-house teams must address publicity rights, data protection, transparency and contracts. Haynes Boone Partner Joe Lawlor spoke with Lexology to discuss about the scope of AI cloning in the United States. Read an excerpt from the article more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following report on Octoebr 8, 2026, by Chris Pope entitled "Paying More for Less Care: Maryland's Hospital Payment Regulations." Here are excerpts: * * * Executive Summary Advocates of single-payer health care claim that regulated fees and revenues can greatly reduce costs by forcing hospitals to cut wasteful expenses and improve population health. This idea is currently being tested in five states--most substantially in Maryland, where hospital fees have been set by state  more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Oct. 12 -- Yale Law School posted the following news: * * * Michael Woodford '80 Awarded Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences * Michael Woodford '80, the John Bates Clark Professor of Political Economy at Columbia University, was awarded the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences on Oct. 12. Woodford shared the prize with Robert E. Hall, the Robert and Carol McNeil Endowed Professor in Economics at Stanford University. Woodford and Hall received the prize "for microeconomic foundations of macroeconomic stabi more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Monica De La Cruz Celebrates Endorsement From Cop Fired for Alleged Sexual Harassment and Stalking * Monica De La Cruz's latest campaign ad is touting her law enforcement ties. The only problem? Her endorsement is coming from a cop fired for sexual harassment against two women. According to the New York Post, De La Cruz's endorser was "fired from his prior job last year for alleged sexual harassment and stalking of a co-worker."  more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 12 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * MSU scientist Bruno Basso to be honored for outstanding contributions to agronomic research * Basso will receive the Carl Sprengel Agronomic Research Award Nov. 2 in Portland, Oregon. PORTLAND, Ore. -- Michigan State University researcher Bruno Basso, a world-renowned soil scientist and expert in precision agriculture, will receive the 2026 Carl Sprengel Agronomic Research Award from the American Societ more PR

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (No. 2026-MS-2) on Oct. 9, 2026, entitled "Building Access in Schools." Here are excerpts: * * * Summary We selected 20 school districts and boards of cooperative educational services (Schools) to determine whether the Schools' officials properly managed and monitored building access accounts (accounts) and devices. We visited the Schools between December 2025 and May 2026 and identified that officials did not disable all un more PR

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (No. B26-5-85) on Sept. 30, 2026, entitled "City of Albany - Budget Review." Here are excerpts: * * * Objective of Budget Review The objective of the review was to provide an independent evaluation of the City of Albany's (City's) adopted budgets for fiscal years 2025 and 2026. Background The City's fiscal year 2025 and 2026 adopted budgets total $221,709,865 and $228,408,909, respectively. Our review addressed the followi more PR

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (No. 2026M-42) on Oct. 2, 2026, entitled "City of Oneonta - Cybersecurity." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Did City of Oneonta (City) officials provide adequate governance to safeguard information technology (IT) assets from cybersecurity threats? Audit Period January 1, 2024 - November 7, 2025 Understanding the Audit Area City officials should provide adequate cybersecurity governance to protect IT assets, ens more PR

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (No. 2026M-59) on Oct. 9, 2026, entitled "Le Roy Fire District - Purchasing: Travel, Meals and Refreshments." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Did the Le Roy Fire District's (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) ensure travel, meal and refreshment purchases were adequately supported and for a proper District purpose? Audit Period January 1, 2023 - March 2, 2026 Understanding the Audit Area Ensuring that  more PR

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (No. 2026M-76) on Oct. 2, 2026, entitled "Lockwood Volunteer Fire Department - Financial Activities." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Did the Lockwood Volunteer Fire Department (Department) officials ensure that financial activity was properly supported, authorized, recorded and reported? Audit Period April 1, 2024 - April 30, 2025. We extended the audit period back through March 30, 2024, to determine whether co more PR

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (No. 2026M-83) on Oct. 9, 2026, entitled "Palmyra-Macedon Central School District - Information Technology Asset Management." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Did Palmyra-Macedon Central School District (District) officials appropriately inventory, track and safeguard information technology (IT) assets? Audit Period July 1, 2024 - June 18, 2026 Understanding the Audit Area District officials are responsible for  more PR

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (No. 2026M-30) on Oct. 9, 2026, entitled "Town Line Fire Department - Capital Projects." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Did the Town Line Fire Department (Department) Board of Directors (Board) and President properly plan for and manage the fire station building capital project? Audit Period January 1, 2022 - November 19, 2025 Understanding the Audit Area Capital projects should be properly planned and managed  more PR

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (No. B26-6-7) on Oct. 2, 2026, entitled "Town of Wallkill - Budget Review." Here are excerpts: * * * Objective of Budget Review The objective of the review was to provide an independent evaluation of the Town of Wallkill's (Town's) fiscal year 2026 adopted budget. Background The Town's fiscal year 2026 adopted budget totals $47,867,327. Our review addressed the following question related to the Town's current fiscal year b more PR

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (No. 2026M-51) on Oct. 2, 2026, entitled "Town of Washington - Financial Operations." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Did the Town of Washington (Town) Town Board (Board) and officials properly manage the Town's fund balances? Audit Period January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024 We extended the audit period back to January 1, 2020, to analyze trends. Understanding the Audit Area A key measure of a town's financial  more PR

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (No. 2026M-52) on Oct. 2, 2026, entitled "Village of Elmsford - Employee Benefits." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Did Village of Elmsford (Village) officials ensure employees' leave accruals and payments of unused leave accruals were accurate, approved and supported? Audit Period January 1, 2022 - September 30, 2024 Understanding the Audit Area Village officials are responsible for ensuring employees' leave ac more PR

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (No. 2026M-77) on Oct. 2, 2026, entitled "Village of Fonda - Water Fund Financial Operations." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Did the Village of Fonda (Village) Board of Trustees (Board) effectively manage the water fund's financial operations? Audit Period June 1, 2024 - November 30, 2025 We extended our scope back to June 1, 2022, for review of budgetary trends, to April 2024, for review of relevied delinquent more PR

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (No. 2026M-39) on Oct. 2, 2026, entitled "Village of Lansing - Procurement." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Did the Village of Lansing (Village) Board (Board) and officials use a competitive process to procure goods and services? Audit Period June 1, 2024 - July 31, 2025 Understanding the Audit Area A village board and village officials should seek competition to ensure goods and services are acquired in a prud more PR

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (No. 2026M-91) on Oct. 9, 2026, entitled "Village of Moravia - Treasurer's Records and Reports." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Did the Village of Moravia (Village) Treasurer (Treasurer) prepare and maintain complete, accurate and timely records and reports? Audit Period June 1, 2023 - July 15, 2026 Understanding the Audit Area Complete, accurate and timely accounting records and reports provide the foundation  more PR

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (No. 2025M-105) on Oct. 9, 2026, entitled "Village of Walden - Payroll and Employee Benefits." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Did Village of Walden (Village) officials ensure that employees' payroll payments and leave accruals were accurate, approved and supported? Audit Period June 1, 2021 - May 31, 2023. We extended our audit period forward to August 29, 2023, to review direct deposits and February 15, 2024, to more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 9 [Category: Political] -- Physicians for Human Rights posted the following news release: * * * New Trump Administration Sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) are "An Attack on Survivors of Atrocities": PHR * In response to the Trump administration's new sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC), the following quote is attributable to Sam Zarifi, JD, executive director of PHR: "The Trump administration's new sanctions on the ICC are an attack on children who survived conflict-related sexual violence i more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 13 -- The New York University Steinhardt School of Culture, Education and Human Development issued the following news: * * * Communicative Sciences & Disorders Faculty Grigos and Yoon Awarded Nearly $7M in NIH Grant Funding October 12, 2026 Maria Grigos and Si On Yoon received $3.16M and $3.79M, respectively, from the National Institutes of Health for multidisciplinary, cross-institutional research projects. Two faculty from NYU Steinhardt's Department of Communicative Sciences and Disorders (CSD) have received five-year gra more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 12 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * NFL players rally fans to close the CPR readiness gap * DALLAS, October 12, 2026 -- More than half of people who experience cardiac arrest outside a hospital do not receive immediate CPR, underscoring the urgent need for more widespread knowledge of how to respond when every second matters. To help close that gap, the American Heart Association, a relentless force changing the future of health for everyone everywhere, an more PR

NIAGARA FALLS, New York, Oct. 12 -- Niagara University posted the following news: * * * Niagara University Hospitality Students Head to Dublin for International Experience * Six students from Niagara University's College of Hospitality, Sport, and Tourism Management are headed to Dublin, Ireland, to get a firsthand look at the international hospitality industry through a weeklong study trip organized in partnership with Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin), one of Ireland's best-known institutions for hospitality education. The stude more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * NYT PROFILES CAIT CONLEY: Combat Veteran's Campaign Is "An Extension Of Her Duty To Service" * highlights how Army Combat Veteran Cait Conley's 16 years of active duty service, including six tours overseas, is driving her campaign to flip New York's 17th District. The Times notes that Cait's service background could be "particularly effective" in NY-17, "where nearly a third of all voters are unaffiliated and roughly half of all  more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 12 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release: * * * NYU Langone Health Opens State-of-the-Art Imaging Center on the Upper West Side * A28,000-square-foot imaging facility opened today at 1980 Broadway in Manhattan. NYU Langone Radiology--Upper West Side offers advanced imaging technologies to support a broad range of clinical needs, including breast, neurological, cardiovascular, and cancer care. "This new location advances more PR

CANBERRA, Australia, Oct. 12 -- The office of the Prime Minister of Australia issued the following news release: * * * National reflection 25 years of Australian service in Afghanistan 11 October 2026 It is a profound honour to join with you today on this landmark anniversary. I acknowledge Her Excellency, the Governor-General of Australia, Sam Mostyn, I acknowledge the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, Richard Marles, and the Minister for Veterans' Affairs, Matt Keogh. I acknowledge the Leader of the Opposition, and other  more PR

BUFFALO, New York, Oct. 13 -- Buffalo State University issued the following news release: * * * Peterson Society celebrates 30 years of funding futures, offers pearls of wisdom * Be kind. Remain curious and creative. Never give up. Be yourself. Practice self-care. These words are just a few of the many pearls of wisdom that members and inductees of the Buffalo State University Peterson Society shared with students embarking on the same journey they began years ago. The Peterson Society is Buffalo State's planned giving and legacy society. more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 12 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Philippines: Flood Control Project Disregards Rights * (Manila) - Philippine authorities disregarded the rights of residents who were removed from a small island in Pampanga province for a flood control project and relocated to a site with chronic flooding and few livelihood opportunities, Human Rights Watch said today. In 2022, the Macabebe, Pampanga government relocated 90 families without adequate consultation and information from Pulo Isl more PR

LONDON, England, Oct. 12 -- British Prime Minister Andy Burnham issued the following news release: * * * PM statement to the House of Commons: 12 October 2026 * Prime Minister Andy Burnham's statement to the House of Commons. With permission Mr Speaker, I wish to make a statement on the United Nations General Assembly and related international events since the House last met. Before I do, let me first welcome the new member for Holborn and St Pancras to her place. What a journey - from child refugee to Parliament. And what a country, Mr S more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Polsinelli, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Polsinelli Strengthens Restructuring & Strategic Capital Practice with Addition of Zach Manning * Polsinelli today announced that Zach Manning has joined its Restructuring & Strategic Capital Practice as a shareholder in New York. Manning advises companies, lenders, sponsors and investors at every level of the capital structure, from new financings and strategic transactions through large-scale restructurings. His addition is  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- The House Homeland Security Committee released the following testimony by Greg Ehrie, chief security officer of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, from a Sept. 16, 2026, hearing entitled "25 Years Later: Evolutions in Federal, State, and Local Counterterrorism Efforts Since 9/11": * * * Good Morning Chairman Garbarino and Members of the Committee, my name is Greg Ehrie and I am the Chief Security Officer of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. Thank you for the opportunity to discuss the Port Autho more PR

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Oct. 12 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Professor Samantha J. Prince appears in new documentary 'Undeliverable' * CARLISLE, PA--The new documentary Undeliverable: Prime Profits. Poor People., an in-depth investigation of how Amazon treats its partner drivers, features Penn State Dickinson Law Professor Samantha J. Prince as one of the experts weighing in on the retail behemoth's exploitative labor practices. Director and producer Frank Licari contacted Prince more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft issued the following policy note on October 6, 2026, by Lee Schlenker and Karthik Sankaran entitled "Follow the Money: Countering Narcofinance in Latin America." Here are excerpts: * * * The Trump administration has significantly expanded the use of military force to combat the flow of narcotics into the United States and degrade transnational criminal networks operating in the Western Hemisphere. Such actions, however, risk the lives of US service members, carry  more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft issued the following policy note on October 8, 2026, by Denis Simon entitled "From Disclosure to Prohibition: The Expanding US Research-Security Regime, 2020-26." Here are excerpts: * * * In recent years the United States has constructed an increasingly elaborate research-security system designed to protect federally supported science from foreign interference, intellectual property theft, undisclosed conflicts of interest, and inappropriate technology transfer. M more PR

LOUDONVILLE, New York, Oct. 12 -- Siena College posted the following news: * * * Register, Make a Plan, Cast a Ballot * As soon as you turn 18, you're eligible for a very special privilege: voting. Political science students and faculty at Siena are working to get Saints registered to vote and cast their ballots in the 2026 midterm election. A Voter Forum geared for first-year students was held October 7 in The Norm. Assisted by volunteers from the League of Women Voters, Saints gathered for a non-partisan presentation on voting in the U. more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 12 -- The United Nations posted the following news: * * * Rise in poverty is 'a wake-up call for the world', UN development chief says 12 October 2026 The number of people living in "multidimensional" poverty has risen for the first time in 15 years, reaching 1.2 billion, as families struggle to meet their basic needs. The finding comes in the 2026 update of the global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) published by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Oxford University, which measures overlapping hardshi more PR

ROCHESTER, New York, Oct. 12 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * October 12, 2026 RIT student's designs will help power world's first Electron-Ion Collider Internship led to a design of magnet storage stands expected to save Brookhaven National Laboratory $420,000 - When the U.S. Department of Energy's Brookhaven National Laboratory needed multiple stands that could each support up to 45,000 pounds of superconducting magnets in limited space, a Rochester Institute of Technology student designed th more PR

BUFFALO, New York, Oct. 12 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center posted the following news release: * * * Roswell Park Earns National AMA Joy in Medicine(r) Recognition for Advancing Physician Well-Being * Prestigious 2026 designation recognizes Roswell Park's commitment to reducing physician burnout, strengthening resilience and enhancing the quality of patient care. * AMA honors Roswell Park for advancing physician well-being * Recognition highlights efforts to reduce burnout and build resilience * Sup more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 12 -- The United Nations posted the following news release: * * * Secretary-General Stresses Need to Correct Power Imbalances in Global Debt Architecture as Governing Council of Borrowers' Platform Holds First Meeting * Following is the text of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' video message to the first meeting of the Governing Council of the Borrowers' Platform, in Bangkok today: This first convening of the Governing Council of the Borrowers' Platform is a milestone in our quest for financial justice for developing co more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 12 -- The United Nations posted the following news release: * * * Secretary-General Welcomes Approval of His Nominee, Isabelle Mercier of Canada, as Under-Secretary-General for Internal Oversight Services * United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomes today's decision by the General Assembly to approve Isabelle Mercier of Canada as Under-Secretary-General for Internal Oversight Services, Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS), for a five-year non-renewable term. She will succeed Fatoumata Ndiaye of Senegal more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 12 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Senegal: Brutal Crackdown Violates LGBT People's Rights * * Senegal's intensifying crackdown on LGBT people is violating their rights and causing increasing fear and stigma. * Fear of arrest and stigma are causing people to go into hiding, to avoid HIV testing and treatment, and deterring lawyers from representing them. * The crackdown on LGBT people calls into question Senegal's compliance with its own laws and international law, as well as more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Sidley Shortlisted for Two 2026 FT Innovative Lawyers Awards North America * Sidley has been shortlisted in two categories at the Financial Times Innovative Lawyers Awards North America 2026, recognizing the firm's innovative approaches to professional development and complex dispute resolution. The firm was recognized for the following initiatives: * "Innovation in People and Skills" - Deal Ready: Sidley's innovative more PR

ITHACA, New York, Oct. 12 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Sociologist alumna who studies climate change wins MacArthur Fellowship * When the MacArthur Foundation scheduled a call with sociologist Holly Jean Buck, Ph.D. '17, she assumed that the nonprofit wanted her thoughts on where it should direct funding for research on mitigating climate change - one of her areas of expertise. "It was actually the third call with funders I had scheduled that day, just randomly," she recalls. "I wasn't expecting that they would no more PR

ITHACA, New York, Oct. 12 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Soprano Dawn Upshaw visits campus as A.D. White Professor-at-Large * Grammy award-winning soprano Dawn Upshaw will engage with students and faculty and offer a public performance as part of her visit to campus next week as an A.D. White Professor-at-Large. Upshaw, winner of five Grammys and a MacArthur Foundation Fellow, will present "Salon Soley: Inhabiting Text & Music in Contemporary American Art Song," at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 22 in Barnes Hall. The event is free more PR

CORVALLIS, Oregon, Oct. 12 -- Oregon State University posted the following news release: * * * Study links brain cancer risk with exposure to elevated concentrations of radon * CORVALLIS, Ore. - Long-term tracking of nearly 160,000 people from across the United States suggests that brain cancer risk rises as exposure to radon increases. The study led by Oregon State University scientists provides a look at the possible connection between radon, a known lung carcinogen, and cancers in other parts of the body. Published in Neuroepidemiology more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 13 -- The Syracuse University School of Management (Whitman) issued the following news: * * * Preparing Students for an AI-Driven Business World: Inside MGT 247's Classroom Innovation October 12, 2026 Alison Kessler Assistant Professor of Management Anparasan Mahalingam sees how the future of business is being reshaped in real time by artificial intelligence. Rather than treating that shift as a distant trend to discuss in the abstract, Mahalingam has built it directly into the classroom experience for MGT 247, giv more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 13 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * 'Holiday Creep': Shopping Season Starts Earlier Than Ever From price matching to AI shopping tools, Whitman marketing instructor Shelley E. Kohan breaks down what's driving the trend and why holiday shopping starts earlier each year. Daryl Lovell Oct. 12, 2026 The countdown to the holidays doesn't start the day after Thanksgiving anymore. For a growing number of shoppers, it starts months earlier. That's according to Shelley E. Kohan, retail expert and f more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 13 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * From Research to Picture Books: Why a Law Professor Writes for Every Audience Kevin Maillard, whose latest children's book is "The Ones Who Came Before," shares how his legal scholarship and journalism shaped his path to writing for young readers. Dialynn Dwyer Oct. 12, 2026 Kevin Maillard, professor in the University's College of Law, has always been drawn to studying the legal issues that impact families, Indigenous communities and identity. He has long more PR

BRUNSWICK, Maine, Oct. 13 -- Bowdoin College issued the following news: * * * The Bowdoin Prize: Ellen Baxter '75, H'05 to Receive College's Highest Honor Ellen Baxter, a member of the Class of 1975, will be awarded The Bowdoin Prize--the highest honor the College bestows upon its members--during a special ceremony to be held in March 2027 Baxter's nomination for The Bowdoin Prize was approved by the Bowdoin College Board of Trustees during its February 2026 meeting and confirmed by the Committee of Award, comprising the presidents of Harva more PR

LOUDONVILLE, New York, Oct. 12 -- Siena College posted the following news: * * * The Intern Journal: 104.5 The Team ESPN * Connor Pierce '27 doesn't mind being called names online, and he laughs off the death threats. "There's never been an actual threat." In his social media space, building your personal brand can be messy. But Connor is playing the long game. Before Pierce earned a for-credit internship with Big Board Sports, a local sports talk radio show airing weekdays from 10:00 a.m. -- to 1:00 p.m. on 104.5 The Team, the Capital Reg more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 [Category: Environment] -- The League of Conservation Voters posted the following news release: * * * THIS WEEK IN CLIMATE ACTION - OCTOBER 9, 2026 * Your weekly resource to learn what the environmental movement is saying about the news of the day and the political fight of our generation. This week, commonsense climate protections and industry accountability are in the spotlight as LCV Victory Fund named the State Dirty Dozen, and we're following the fight to hold Big Polluters accountable before the Supreme Court. Be s more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 13 [Category: Insurance] -- The Insurance Information Institute issued the following news release: * * * Triple-I: Cybercrime Losses Rise as Businesses Face Growing Insurance Protection Gap * New Analysis Examines AI-Driven Threats and Cyber Resilience For Immediate Release Media@iii.org MALVERN, Pa., Oct.13, 2026 -- Cybercrime is becoming more costly and complex, exposing businesses to growing financial risks even as the commercial cyber insurance market remains strong, according to a new Insurance Information Institute ( more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper Locke, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Troutman Pepper Locke Grows Health Care and Life Sciences Litigation Practice With Addition of Partners Andreas Ringstad and Debra Schreck * Experienced Trial Attorneys Bring Significant Mass Tort, Product Liability, and Government Investigations Capabilities to High-Stakes Life Sciences Disputes PHILADELPHIA and NEW YORK - Troutman Pepper Locke has strengthened its Health Care and Life Sciences Litigation Practice Gro more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 12 [Category: BizConstruction] -- Turner Construction Co. issued the following news: * * * Turner Celebrates Construction Inclusion Week by Opening Doors to Careers and Opportunity * Turner Construction Company is marking the seventh annual Construction Inclusion Week by highlighting its efforts to introduce more people to careers in construction and create workplaces where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. As a founding member of Construction Inclusion Week, Turner is committed to building an industry where people ar more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 12 -- The United Nations issued the following statement: * * * 11 October 2026 New York, UN Secretary-General's message on the International Day of the Girl Child: "End child marriage and invest in girls' rights!" Statements - Antonio Guterres, Secretary-General - Every three seconds, child marriage cuts a girl's childhood short. One in five girls worldwide is married before the age of 18. Child marriage compromises the education, health, and safety of millions of girls across the globe. Fundamentally, it is rooted in pov more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 12 -- The United Nations issued the following statement: * * * 10 October 2026 Tokyo, Japan Secretary-General's message on the participation of the United Nations Staff Recreation Council Singers in the Concert for Peace Series Statements - Antonio Guterres, Secretary-General - I send my warmest greetings to the Concert for Peace series, and I thank the United Nations Staff Recreation Council Singers for bringing their talents to Japan as it marks 70 years as a UN Member State. The tour's Peace Declaration reminds us that more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 12 -- The United Nations issued the following statement: * * * 12 October 2026 Bangkok, Thailand Secretary-General's video message to the First Meeting of the Governing Council of the Borrowers' Platform Statements - Antonio Guterres, Secretary-General - Excellencies, dear friends, This first convening of the Governing Council of the Borrowers' Platform is a milestone in our quest for financial justice for developing countries... And perhaps the most important outcome of the Sevilla Commitment. Today's debt crisis deman more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 12 -- The United Nations posted the following news: * * * 'These attacks must cease immediately': Guterres condemns deadly Houthi strike on Riyadh airport Crisis coverage 11 October 2026 In a short statement issued late on Saturday, he said attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure violate international law. "These attacks must cease immediately," Mr. Guterres said. Saudi Arabia's civil aviation authority said on Sunday that 309 people were wounded in the strike on King Khalid International Airport, some of them crit more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 12 -- The United Nations posted the following news: * * * Djibouti shipwreck: Death toll rises to 139 as 84 remain missing 11 October 2026 At least 139 migrants have died after their boat capsized off Djibouti, with a further 84 people still missing, the UN migration agency (IOM) said on Sunday. The toll rose from 109 after the bodies of 30 more people were recovered. Search and rescue efforts are continuing. The boat was carrying 305 people from Djibouti towards Yemen when it went down near Guehere, north of Obock, in the  more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 12 -- The United Nations posted the following news: * * * Sustaining livelihoods amid crisis in Gaza 11 October 2026 Nidaa, Hanaa and Hanin have different stories, but share a common thread: the determination to build something of their own and keep it going despite extraordinary challenges facing them in war-ravaged Gaza. Following the devastation of the past three years, productive capacity in Gaza has been severely damaged, markets disrupted and the cost of basic goods has risen sharply. Their experiences reflect differ more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Oct. 12 -- The University of Illinois Springfield campus posted the following news: * * * UIS to host the Beaumont Endowed Lincoln Legacy Lecture on "Lincoln and America 250" * WHAT: The University of Illinois Springfield Center for Lincoln Studies will host the 24th annual Beaumont Endowed Lincoln Legacy Lecture, "Lincoln and America 250," featuring Jon Grinspan, the curator of political history at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History and Saladin Ambar, professor of political science and senior schol more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 12 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * UN: Burundi Set to Win Human Rights Council Seat Despite Abuses * (New York) - Burundi is set to win re-election to the United Nations Human Rights Council in a vote on October 13, 2026, with no competition, Human Rights Watch said today. Burundi is seeking to retain its seat even though the government of this Central African country has not improved its abusive human rights conditions. Burundi is one of the four African countries running for more PR

OSHKOSH, Wisconsin, Oct. 12 -- The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh campus posted the following news: * * * UWO alumnus: When higher education opens doors * University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh alumnus, Phil Hanegraaf '81, right, who retired from a career in urban and transportation planning, made a stop on campus, meeting here with Chancellor Manohar Singh. In June, Phil Hanegraaf, distinguished urban and transportation planning leader and University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 1981 alumnus had a conversation with Chancellor Dr. Manohar Singh, Christi more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 13 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Oct. 12, 2026 'No one right answer:' Exploring medicine's toughest ethical questions After a summer program at Yale University, Megan Castle returned to VCU School of Medicine eager to help her peers learn about bioethics. By Grace McOmber, School of Medicine Weeks after finishing her first year of medical school at Virginia Commonwealth University, Megan Castle moved into a Yale dorm suite with total strangers: a prelaw student from Florida,  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- The House Homeland Security Committee released the following testimony by John A. Donnelly Sr., chief of the Washington D.C. Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department, from a Sept. 16, 2026, hearing entitled "25 Years Later: Evolutions in Federal, State, and Local Counterterrorism Efforts Since 9/11": * * * Chairman Garbarino, Ranking Member Thompson, and Members of the Committee: Thank you for the opportunity to submit this testimony for the record. I am honored to represent Mayor Muriel Bowser, the Government of more PR

BRONX, New York, Oct. 12 [Category: Environment] -- The Wildlife Conservation Society issued the following news release: * * * WCS: Success at CBD CoP17 Must Be Measured by Results for Nature * With Four Years to 2030, Governments Must Accelerate Implementation of Global Biodiversity Commitments Link to WCS CoP17 policy positions HERE Follow WCS at CBD CoP17 HERE [Above photo montage credits, clockwise from top left: Graham Harris (c) WCS (whale); Jule Larsen (c)WCS (scarlet macaw); Thomas Nicolon/WCS (crocodile); Will Burrard-Lucas/WCS ( more PR

ITHACA, New York, Oct. 12 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Y Combinator founder Paul Graham '86 to talk startups Oct. 28 * Paul Graham '86, co-founder of Y Combinator, one of the most influential startup accelerators in the world, will return to Cornell Oct. 28 to give a lecture titled "How to Turn Yourself Into a Startup Founder." The event, open to the Cornell community, will take place from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in Kennedy Hall's Call Auditorium, with doors opening at 4 p.m. Registration is required. Graham co-founded more PR