SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 31 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Across the United States, school administrators, parents, and students--as well as public health officials, attorneys, and teachers unions--are debating whether or not to limit or even ban the use of smartphones and similar devices in schools "from the first to the last bell." It's a thorny issue, raising questions of students' and parents' rights, school safety, academic performance--and mental health. A scan of re  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 31 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: One of Syracuse University's most popular employee benefits is the Remitted Tuition program, which offers a full tuition waiver for eligible employees and retirees, as well as an 85% tuition waiver for their spouses or same-sex domestic partners for both undergraduate and graduate studies. For employees wishing to advance their careers in higher education administration, using the Remitted Tuition Benefit to pay for   more

NEW YORK, Nov. 1 (TNSres) -- The Vera Institute of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Roughly 1.3 million people are being held in federal and state prisons in spring 2024, up 2.8 percent from fall 2022 * * * Today, the Vera Institute of Justice issued their annual People in Jails and Prison report, which shows that pandemic-era decarceration has stalled. Roughly 1.3 million people are being held in federal and state prisons, up 2.8 percent from 2022. This increase is fueled by  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 31 [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., issued the following news release: DES MOINES, Iowa Late last night, the American Civil Liberties Union, ACLU of Iowa, and the law firm of Faegre Drinker filed a federal lawsuit to stop the wrongful citizenship challenges of more than 2,000 Iowa voters by the Iowa secretary of sta  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 1 (TNSres) -- The Anti-Defamation League issued the following news release: * * * The Ronald Birnbaum Center to Combat Antisemitism in Education will drive coordinated advocacy across K-12 schools and universities to address rising antisemitism * * * ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) today announced the launch of the Ronald Birnbaum Center to Combat Antisemitism in Education to compel educational institutions to meet their legal and moral obligations to ensure safe, welcoming l  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 1 -- The Airline Passenger Experience Association issued the following news release: LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA (31 October 2024) - Air France-KLM Group Chief Executive Officer Ben Smith was awarded the esteemed 2025 APEX CEO Lifetime Achievement Award at the APEX/IFSA Awards Ceremony on 30 October 2024 during the APEX/IFSA Global EXPO in Long Beach. Presented by the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) this award celebrates industry leaders who have dedicated their career  more

ALFRED, New York, Nov. 1 -- Alfred University issued the following news release: Myles Calvert, Director of Alfred University's Institute for Electronic Arts (IEA), School of Art & Design, New York State College of Ceramics, recently received an invitation to attend the International Academic Printmakers Alliance (IAPA) event hosted at the Xi'an Academy of Art in China and coinciding with the institution's 75th anniversary. The gathering showcased the talents of 20 distinguished faculty member  more

ALFRED, New York, Nov. 1 -- Alfred University issued the following news release: Alfred University Associate Professor of Ceramics Matt Kelleher, School of Art & Design, New York State College of Ceramics, recently attended the 51st Congress of the International Academy of Ceramics (IAC) as a new delegate member. The IAC was founded in 1952 to stimulate community between ceramists, potters, artists, designers, writers, collectors, gallery owners, curators, restorers and prestigious institution  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 31 -- The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers issued the following news: NEW YORK and PARIS, Oct. 30, 2024 - ASCAP, the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, and SACEM, La Societe des Auteurs, Compositeurs et Editeurs de Musique, two of the world's premiere collective management organizations, announce the formation of a strategic alliance. The two Societies will leverage their investments in state-of-the-art data infrastructure and human expert  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 1 -- The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers Foundation issued the following news: The winners of the 55th annual ASCAP Foundation Deems Taylor/Virgil Thomson Awards for outstanding books, articles, liner notes and broadcast programs on the subject of music give fans, readers and scholars rich new insights on legends of pop, film, jazz, country, concert music and more. Established in 1967 to honor the memory of composer, critic, commentator and former ASCAP Pr  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 31 -- Access Now, an organization that says it defends and extends the rights of people and communities at risk, issued the following news release: Access Now and the #KeepItOn coalition unequivocally condemn the actions of authorities in Mozambique in shutting down the internet and blocking social media platforms following protests against disputed election results in the presidential election held on October 9, 2024. On October 25, mobile internet connection was disrupted acro  more

BUFFALO, New York, Nov. 1 -- Buffalo State University issued the following news release: Buffalo State University hosted SUNY Operation Inform on October 30, an annual event that invites school counselors, directors of guidance, and college advisors to join SUNY campus representatives for workshops addressing a variety of topics. The event also offers attendees the chance to converse with counseling colleagues and explore current topics in higher education. "We're proud that Buffalo State was  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations issued the following news release on Oct. 31, 2024: The New York chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NY), a chapter of the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called for a hate crime investigation of a reported attack in Brooklyn during which a group of suspects allegedly made anti-Palestinian remarks to and attacked a couple walking on a street. One of the suspects reported  more

ITHACA, New York, Oct. 31 -- Cornell University issued the following news: In the first public event hosted by the recently established Center for Racial Justice and Equitable Futures, "Beyond 2024: Envisioning Just Futures and Equitable Democracy," faculty and students from across the university will come together to creatively showcase research and art, build community and be inspired to imagine a better future. The event will take place on November 14, from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the Johnso  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 1 -- The Americas Society/Council of the Americas issued the following news release: * * * As the awards near their 30th anniversary, Daniella Levine Cava, the mayor of Miami-Dade County, declared October 30 as "BRAVO Day." * * * Council of the Americas held the 29th BRAVO Business Awards gala on October 30 at the Loews Coral Gables Hotel in Miami to recognize the achievements of business leaders in tech innovation, entrepreneurship, digital banking, sustainability, and gender  more

ITHACA, New York, Oct. 31 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Cornell University and World Coffee Research (WCR) are rolling out a new program focused on improving the resilience and productivity of coffee smallholder growers worldwide. Backed by more than $5 million from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the Coffee Improvement Program aims to address the growing production challenges faced by coffee farmers while strengthening vital global coffee sup  more

DOYLESTOWN, Pennsylvania, Nov. 1 -- Delaware Valley University issued the following news: Five Delaware Valley University students recently showcased their skills at the 22nd annual Northeast Regional Dairy Challenge, held from October 17-19 in Plattsburgh, New York. Hosted by The William H. Miner Agricultural Research Institute, this year's event brought together 76 students from colleges and universities across the Northeastern United States and Canada. The Dairy Challenge is an innovative,   more

ITHACA, New York, Oct. 31 -- Cornell University issued the following news: The invasive pigweed Palmer amaranth, first found in New York soybean fields in 2019, has been dubbed the "spotted lanternfly of weeds" for its ability to spread quickly and wreak havoc on crops. Now a new study sheds light on how formidable an opponent the weed is for New York state growers and offers a way forward. In a paper published in the journal Weed Science on Oct. 28, researchers find that some known Palmer ama  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 31 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Jackie Anderson (right) receives the College Educator of the Year award from James VanDusen, current TACNY president. (Photo courtesy of TACNY) Three faculty members from the College of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS) were among the honorees recognized at the Technology Alliance of Central New York (TACNY)'s 24th Annual Celebration of Technology Awards banquet recently. Jackie Anderson, associate teaching pro  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 1 (TNSres) -- The Association of International Certified Professional Accountants issued the following news release: * * * * Enterprise Risk Management processes continue to be undervalued by boards and executives * As organizational risks increase in volume and complexity, risk oversight processes are lacking in robustness and maturity * * * The latest report by AICPA & CIMA and North Carolina State University's Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Initiative confirms that risks  more

ITHACA, New York, Oct. 31 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Highly structured management practices are correlated with better productivity and profitability outcomes for companies and countries, an international consortium of researchers has found through a novel quantification method. Research teams in 14 countries administered a multiple-choice questionnaire originally developed and administered by the U.S. Census Bureau to managers of manufacturing firms in their respective c  more

ITHACA, New York, Oct. 31 -- Cornell University issued the following news: In a keynote speech to Cornell University trustees and council members, "The Plastic Paradox," Fisk Johnson '79, MEng '80, MS '82, MBA '84, PhD '86, chairman and CEO of SC Johnson and Cornell trustee emeritus, recognized plastics for the myriad uses and benefits they offer before enumerating the ubiquitous, widespread impacts of plastic waste. Having experienced the challenges of reducing plastic waste, he has concluded   more

NEW YORK, Nov. 1 -- The New York Health and Hospitals issued the following news release on Oct. 31, 2024: * * * The system will earn $4 million from the federal government for reducing costs while meeting high standards of care for patients NYC Health + Hospitals' ACO is the only program in the state to have shared savings over eleven years * * * NYC Health + Hospitals today announced that its Medicare Shared Savings Program Accountable Care Organization (ACO) will earn $6.1 million from th  more

BRONX, New York, Nov. 1 (TNSres) -- Fordham University School of Law issued the following news: By Josh Friedland As America waits for what is likely to be a contentious general election on Nov. 5, a group of Fordham Law students is scrutinizing how New York state plans to enforce a series of reforms enacted by Congress to ensure electoral integrity. The 2022 Electoral Count Reform Act (ECRA) was designed to address ambiguities in a 19th century law governing presidential elections and ensure  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 31 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Before any scientific question can be answered, it must be dreamed up. What happens to cause a healthy cell or tissue to change, for instance, isn't fully understood. While much is known about chemical exposures that can lead to genetic mutation, damaged DNA, inflammation and even cancer, what has rarely been asked is how physical stressors in the environment can cause a cell or tissue to respond and adapt. It's a pie  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 31 -- The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust issued the following news release on Oct. 30, 2024: The Helmsley Charitable Trust and Convergent Impact announced today the launch of a new initiative in New York City that will unite key players in housing and healthcare to expand services for New Yorkers with complex health and social needs who are experiencing homelessness or in crisis. Housing and health are inextricably linked, and increasingly, communities need solu  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 1 -- The AFL-CIO International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees issued the following news release: The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) indicated its support for U.S. Representative Adam Schiff's recent letter to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) requesting statistics relevant to ensuring the United States maintains its standing as a leader in the film and television production industry. Congress  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 31 [Category: International] -- The International Rescue Committee issued the following news release: International organizations working in Sudan urged the international community to act on the UN Secretary-General's call for decisive action to protect civilians and ensure safe and unfettered aid delivery, as atrocities escalate across the country and displacement hits 11 million. A significant escalation of hostilities in eastern Aj Jazirah State over the past week has been ma  more

ST. LOUIS PARK, Minnesota, Oct. 31 [Category: Medical] -- Medical Alley posted the following news release: Reduces Treatment Risk By Eliminating the Need for Surgical Valve Replacement and General Anesthesia Which Ensures Shorter Operations New York, NY October 30, 2024 Innoventric, a leader in transcatheter tricuspid regurgitation (TR) treatment, today announced a $28.5 million Series B funding round to advance its revolutionary cross-caval technology, bringing the total funds raised since i  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 31 -- The Center for Human Rights in Iran issued the following news release: * * * On International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists, World Must Focus on Iran Reporters Face Arrest, Torture, Imprisonment and Even Death for Exposing State's Brutal Repression * * * As the world marks the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists on November 2, Iran stands as one of the most dangerous places for reporters, ranked among the top ten jailers  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 1 -- The Airline Passenger Experience Association issued the following news release: LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA (31 October 2024) - Joan Filippini, Senior Vice President of Non-Theatrical Sales at Paramount Pictures, was honored by the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) with the esteemed APEX Lifetime Achievement Award at the APEX/IFSA Awards Ceremony on 30 October 2024 during the APEX/IFSA Global EXPO in Long Beach. The APEX Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to se  more

ITHACA, New York, Oct. 31 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Why have New York, Boston, San Francisco and other supposedly progressive cities become so expensive that they are unaffordable for many Americans? Jake Anbinder, Klarman Fellow in history in the College of Arts and Sciences, is uncovering political as well as economic reasons for the current housing crisis, which he describes in his award-winning dissertation, "Cities of Amber: Antigrowth Politics and the Making of Mo  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 31 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Five students will soon begin a two-year research project examining the potential social justice and public health impacts of living in neighborhoods that have experienced the historical discriminatory practice of redlining. That is a practice where, for decades, financial institutions designated certain neighborhoods--primarily Black ones--as poor credit risks, making it difficult for residents there to own homes or   more

NEW YORK, Nov. 1 (TNSres) -- The Anti-Defamation League issued the following news release: * * * Platforms are encouraged to reinstate and enforce policies to prevent false narratives against Jews and immigrants * * * While false and misleading election narratives are surging on social media in the lead up to the 2024 U.S. presidential election, major platforms have weakened their rules against disseminating election misinformation, according to a new ADL (Anti-Defamation League) report. Res  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 1 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary to The Dispatch on Oct. 31, 2024: * * * The Best Combo to Restrain Spending? A Democratic President and GOP Congress. By Brian Riedl The trend dates back to Bill Clinton and Newt Gingrich. Both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are running on policies that would push budget deficits toward $4 trillion a decade from now--and hoping for a same-party Congress that rubber stamps their expensive agendas. For v  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 1 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary to The Free Press on Oct. 30, 2024: * * * Is Election Betting Bad for Democracy? By Charles Fain Lehman To the contrary. Politics nerds rejoice: You can now legally bet on elections. After a protracted legal battle, earlier this month the financial exchange Kalshi secured a court ruling that allowed it to accept American wagers on political outcomes. The decision is a major victory for "prediction m  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 1 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary to The Free Press on Oct. 31, 2024: * * * There is a well-coordinated, national effort between teachers, activist organizations, and administrators to indoctrinate American children against Israel. A Free Press investigation. * * * The Kinderfada Revolution By Abigail Shrier In August, the second largest teachers union chapter in the country--there are more than 35,000 members of United Teachers Los A  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 1 -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund issued the following news on Oct. 31, 2024: * * * Young Black law students and lawyers will fan out to key areas to counter voter suppression, build Black voting power * * * Today, the Legal Defense Fund announced a partnership with the Young Black Lawyers' Organizing Coalition (YBLOC) that will fully fund the travel of more than two dozen law students to critical parts of Texas and South Carolina to do election protection and  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 1 -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund issued the following news on Oct. 31, 2024: Today, LDF sent a letter to the South Carolina State Election Commission to request they issue guidance to election officials across South Carolina that LDF's non-partisan "Black Voters on the Rise" volunteer apparel is not partisan and does not prohibit our staff and volunteers from conducting non-partisan poll monitoring activities. The letter was sent after instances of poll workers   more

NEW YORK, Nov. 1 -- The The National Basketball Association Foundation issued the following news release on Oct. 31, 2024: The NBA Foundation today announced the fourth All-Star Pitch Competition, which will take place during NBA All-Star 2025 in the San Francisco Bay Area. The All-Star Pitch Competition will be hosted in collaboration with the Golden State Warriors and the Kapor Center. The Pitch Competition is designed to elevate emerging companies that serve diverse communities in the Bay A  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 1 -- Syracuse University's Newhouse School of Public Communications issued the following agency statement on Oct. 30, 2024: * * * By John Boccacino With the increase of misinformation and disinformation on the internet and social media, our brains struggle to process what we're seeing and whether an image, a video clip or a story is real or not. Faculty members Jenny Stromer-Galley and Jason Davis have studied the trends and created tools to help discern what's real   more

NEW YORK, Nov. 1 -- The National Minority Supplier Development Council issued the following news release: ATLANTA -- Earlier this month, the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) and the Export-Import (EXIM) Bank of the United States engaged in a strategic partnership to increase export opportunities for minority-owned businesses. The collaboration reflects NMSDC's continued efforts to create international opportunities for its certified minority business enterprises (MBEs) and  more

ST. LOUIS PARK, Minnesota, Oct. 31 [Category: Medical] -- Medical Alley posted the following news release: AI-powered Digital Care Platform Revolutionizes Healthcare by Providing Continuous, Real-Life Mobility Insights to Improve Patient Outcomes and Quality of Life New York, NY October 22, 2024 OneStep, an innovator in digital healthcare, announced $36 million in funding to advance its smartphone-based motion analysis technology. This funding positions gait how a person walks as the sixth vi  more

BROOKLYN, New York, Nov. 1 (TNSres) -- Pratt Institute issued the following news: Three Pratt faculty members have received Fulbright awards for research projects in Brazil, the United Kingdom, and Taiwan. Blake Marques Carrington, associate professor of digital arts, Laura Pawson, visiting assistant professor of art and design education, and Melody Stein, visiting assistant professor of landscape architecture, have received Fulbright awards for this academic year. The prestigious US Departmen  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 31 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: The BioInspired Institute's third annual research symposium was held Oct. 24-25, bringing together undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral scholars and faculty from Syracuse University, SUNY Upstate Medical University and SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, along with other regional research and industry partners. Doctoral student Cijun Zhang explains his research to BioInspired Symposium at  more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 1 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York University at Albany issued the following news: The latest developments on University at Albany faculty and staff who are receiving research grants, awards and other noteworthy attention. * UAlbany has received a Catalyst Grant from Second Nature, a higher education network focused on climate action and solutions. The $7,500 grant will support the EarthQuest game, part of the Urban Cafe Day initiative, which engages undergra  more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 1 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York University at Albany issued the following news: By Erin Frick Developing new drugs to treat and prevent viral infections requires a precise understanding of how the virus takes hold and how the host cells respond. In a new study published in the Journal of Virology, University at Albany researchers investigated how the human body fights off Zika virus at the cellular level. Their findings illuminate new potential interventi  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 1 -- The National Urban League issued the following statement on Oct. 31, 2024, by President and CEO Marc H. Morial: * * * Voters Reminded to Check Registration * * * National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial issued the following statement in response to the Supreme Court's decision to allow voter purges to resume in Virginia: "The extremists on the Supreme Court escalated their attacks on voting rights by allowing Virgina Governor Glenn Youngkin to remove regist  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 31 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: The Syracuse University Art Museum will host a day of free programming on Saturday, Nov. 9 from noon to 5 p.m. to celebrate Gordon Parks, the prominent photographer, composer, author, poet and film director whose photography is currently on view at the Museum through Dec. 10. The exhibition, "Homeward to the Prairie I Come: Gordon Parks Photographs from the Beach Museum of Art," is generously sponsored by Art Bridges   more

ITHACA, New York, Oct. 31 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Any final questions about voting? The nonpartisan group Cornell Votes will be on the Schwartz Center patio to answer your questions Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. Below, find a selection of other upcoming events that are open to the public. Hockey home-openers The No. 9-ranked Cornell men's hockey team will open a four-game homestand when it welcomes No. 6-ranked North Dakota for a two-game series. Friday, Nov. 1 at 7  more

OAKLAND, California, Nov. 1 -- Transgender Law Center, a 501(c)3 non-profit that works to change law, policy, and attitudes so that all people can live safely, authentically, and free from discrimination regardless of their gender identity or expression, issued the following news release: NEW YORK, NY - In partnership, the Transgender Law Center, the National LGBTQ Task Force, and Way to Rise have purchased space in North Carolina and Georgia for a 30-second ad titled "Defiance," in response to  more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 1 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York University at Albany issued the following news: By Mike Nolan From the development of new materials that make airplanes lighter to the exploration of alternative fuels, the aviation industry is making strides toward reducing its carbon footprint. One aspect of flights that is surprisingly bad for the environment is contrails, the long, thin clouds that form behind jet aircraft as they fly through the sky. Contrail formati  more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 1 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York University at Albany issued the following news: By Bethany Bump Daniel Levy has been interested in the world of higher education since the 1970s, when he began researching relations between government and public universities in Latin America while completing his doctoral studies in political science. Unlike in the United States, where private universities have a long and robust history, higher education in Latin America and  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 31 [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., issued the following news release: College and university presidents across the U.S. need to respect and protect the right to protest in support of Palestinian rights the American Civil Liberties Union, Amnesty International, and Human Rights Watch said today in an open letter. F  more

BUFFALO, New York, Nov. 1 (TNSres) -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: The beliefs someone holds and the environment where they live and work shape how much economic inequality people report seeing, according to new research from the University at Buffalo School of Management. Two studies -- one in the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology and another in Nature Communications -- reveal that individuals who believe in the fairness o  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 31 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: National First-Generation College Celebration Week is Nov. 4-8, and provides an opportunity to celebrate first-generation students whose parents have not attended a higher education institution. Around 20% of Syracuse University students identify as first-generation. The campus community is invited to participate in several events throughout the week, including: All week: Sign your graduating class's first-generatio  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 31 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Each November, the Intercultural Collective's Native Student Program leads students, faculty and staff in the celebration of Native Heritage Month (NHM). NHM events celebrate rich and diverse cultures, traditions and histories while also acknowledging the important contributions of Indigenous people across Turtle Island. "Native American Heritage Month is an amazing opportunity for those that want to learn more about  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 1 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: DUB Therapeutics, an Upstate Medical University-based start-up creating siRNA therapeutic that aims to prevent corneal scarring and inflammation and promote regenerative healing, has won the $10,000 Alan W. Rothschild Innovation Award at the Biotech Innovation Pitch. The Alan W. Rothschild Innovation Award honors Rothschild's life, which was one of creativity and entrepr  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 31 -- The U.S. Council for International Business issued the following news: On October 23, USCIB VP, Digital Policy Cheryl Miller and USCIB Policy Manager, Digital issues Nan Schechter attended a roundtable event hosted by Mastercard in partnership with the UN Foundation. The event, Ambitious Digital Transformation: What does Success Look Like?, focused on digital transformation as a key economic development priority for countries around the world and an important tool in achiev  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 31 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Council for International Business issued the following news: USCIB submitted this month its annual comments on significant foreign trade barriers for the 2025 National Trade Estimate (NTE) Report. This comprehensive submission includes insights on barriers affecting over 50 economies, with a focus on digital, telecommunications, regulatory, customs, tax, tariff, and non-tariff barriers. USCIB's comments also emphasize the importance for USTR to include d  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 31 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: On Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11, the nation will pause to acknowledge and honor those who have served with the uniformed military services in defense of the United States of America. From coast-to-coast, the country's veterans will take part in public celebrations, cookouts, ceremonies and parades; though some may seem significantly smaller than those in years past. U.S. Army Lt. Col. (Ret.) Theresa Cross '99 Retir  more

BRONX, New York, Oct. 31 -- The Wildlife Conservation Society issued the following news release: * * * * New 202.7 km2 marine protected area established in Puerto Rico after 16 years of grassroots efforts * Local coalition leads the way in safeguarding >14 endangered species and vital coral reef, seagrass, and mangrove ecosystems in the Caribbean Biological Corridor * Co-management plan needed to ensure sustainable, long-term protection for Jardines Submarinos de Vega Baja y Manati * * * C  more