NEW YORK, Jan. 29 -- The American Council of Learned Societies issued the following news release on Jan. 28, 2025: * * * China Studies Digital Archives Mapping Project Introduces Depository of Open Databases as Part of Luce/ACLS Program in China Studies * * * The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) today launched an important advancement in China studies research. A new website for the China Studies Digital Archives Mapping Project offers a free guide to open databases for China studies research, as well as a list of leading univer more PR

NEW YORK, Jan. 29 -- The AFL-CIO Actors Equity Association issued the following news release: Actors' Equity Association, the national union representing more than 51,000 professional performers and stage managers working in live theatre, applauded the reintroduction of the bipartisan Performing Artist Tax Parity Act (PATPA), introduced by Rep. Judy Chu (D-CA) and Rep. Vern Buchanan (R-FL). This bill corrects an unintended consequence of prior tax reform efforts, which led to tax increases for many performing artists who could no longer deduct more PR

NEW YORK, Jan. 29 -- The Anti-Defamation League issued the following news release: ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) is closely tracking the Executive action from the OMB which appears to freeze federal assistance programs, including those that support the security and resilience of the Jewish community. Jonathan A. Greenblatt, ADL CEO and National Director, issued the following statement: "While we do not have all the details, this action could jeopardize a broad number of essential programs that rely on federal funds, including the Nonprof more PR

ITHACA, New York, Jan. 28 -- Cornell University issued the following news: * * * Bark in the Park: A celebration of canine health and community On March 30, 2025, Central Park in New York City will host the Bark in the Park - 5K Fun Run & Walk. This non-competitive, family-friendly and inclusive experience welcomes participants of all abilities, whether avid runners or those who simply enjoy a leisurely stroll with their canine companions. Every registration supports vital canine health research, making a significant difference in the lives  more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, Jan. 28 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * The latest film by Bruce David Klein '85 and Alex Goldstein '12 focuses on the star during a formative period * * * By Jennifer Micale "When I was born, they took a picture," Liza Minelli recounts. The daughter of Wizard of Oz megastar Julie Garland and legendary director Vincente Minnelli, she was held by Frank Sinatra on the first day of her life. And that life unfolded within close proximity of cameras and stages, from Broadway to the silver screen. more PR

ITHACA, New York, Jan. 28 -- Cornell University issued the following news: * * * Bowers student explores privacy, healthcare, satellite imagery Vipin Gunda '25 is excited about projects that apply his computer science knowledge to real-world challenges. The projects in Assistant Professor Cheng Zhang's group are a perfect example - EchoWrist and ActSonic are both devices that use acoustic sensing for facial, hand gesture and activity recognition, a method that preserves privacy, unlike video recognition. The applications of this research r more PR

NEW YORK, Jan. 29 -- The AFL-CIO International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees issued the following news release: WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) commends Congressman Vern Buchanan and Congresswoman Judy Chu for re-introducing the Performing Artist Tax Parity Act (PATPA), a vital step toward delivering long-overdue tax fairness for working-class professionals in the arts, media, and entertainment. Originally signed into law by President Reagan in 1986, the Qualified Performing Artist more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations issued the following news release: * * * CAIR-NY Welcomes Passage of Recognition of World Hijab Day in New York State 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 welcomed the passage of Resolution No. 88 by the New York State Senate, recognizing February 1, 2025, as World Hijab Day. World Hijab Day, in its 12th year, is a platform to more PR

NEW YORK, Jan. 29 -- Care in Action, a policy and advocacy group supporting domestic and care workers, issued the following statement on Jan. 28, 2025: * * * Project 2025 is here. Threatening Medicaid and essential care programs was a top priority in the Trump Administration's playbook and one of the greatest dangers of a second term. * * * In reaction to the Trump administration's overreaching attempt to freeze funding for federal programs, Care in Action Executive Director Jenn Stowe issued the following response: "Project 2025 is here.  more PR

ITHACA, New York, Jan. 28 -- Cornell University issued the following news: * * * CAROW examines how unions can help direct care workers Unionized direct care workers - personal care aides, nursing assistants and home health care workers - are likely to earn more money and are more likely to have employer-sponsored health care insurance and pension plans than non-unionized direct care workers. Unionization was also associated with greater job satisfaction, and unionized workplaces reported better care, quality and safety for their workers.  more PR

ITHACA, New York, Jan. 28 -- Cornell University issued the following news: * * * Collaborative reforestation in Malawi supports ag, climate adaptation Malawi is one of the most vulnerable countries in the world to extreme weather, and climate change is exacerbating droughts, floods, cyclones and other natural disasters throughout the country. To help impoverished farming communities alleviate some of these impacts, Cornell researchers are collaborating with a network of academics, nongovernmental colleagues and communities in Malawi to stren more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 28 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America issued the following news release: * * * Construction Employment Increases In 38 States & D.C. From December 2023 To Last Month; 26 States Add Jobs Between November And December Texas and Alaska Have Highest Number and Percent of 12-Month Gains, While California and West Virginia Lag; Washington and South Dakota Top Lists of Monthly Gains; New York and Mississippi Have Worst Monthly Losses  Construction employment increased in 38 states and t more PR

NEW YORK, Jan. 29 -- The Counter Extremism Project issued the following news release: The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) reports weekly on the methods used by extremists and terrorist groups on the Internet to spread propaganda and incite violence. Last week, the January 22 Nashville school shooter's manifesto, which was heavily inspired by prior white supremacist mass shootings and copied aspects of other manifestos, was spread via Google Drive, X (formerly Twitter), and Substack, and shared by several white supremacist Telegram channels, in more PR

NEW YORK, Jan. 28 [Category: Environment] -- The Environmental Defense Fund issued the following news release: * * * EDF applauds Arizona Governor Hobbs' historic investments in water supply protection (Phoenix, AZ) -- Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs today announced a $60.3 million investment to protect Arizona's water supply, focusing on conservation, advanced technology, infrastructure improvements, and water sustainability to address critical water challenges across the state. "This is exactly the kind of support Arizonans need," said Chri more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 28 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: * * * Fox Business: NMMA President & CEO Interviewed on State of the Industry The $230 billion U.S. recreational boating industry was featured on FOX Business in three segments on Friday, Jan. 24 from the Discover Boating New York Boat Show, in partnership with Progressive Insurance. NMMA President and CEO Frank Hugelmeyer was interviewed by FOX Business Correspondent Madison Alworth on the show floor, touching  more PR

NEW YORK, Jan. 29 -- The Women's Refugee Commission issued the following news release: On Friday evening, President Donald Trump reinstated the global gag rule, and drastically cut U.S. funding for critical global health services. The "global gag rule" prohibits U.S. funding to foreign organizations who provide, counsel, refer, or advocate for legal abortion services in their own countries--even when these activities are supported entirely by non-U.S. funds. Its reinstatement is about to have devastating impacts on the lives of the most vulner more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Jan. 28 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Lender Global Student Fellows Learn About U.K. Environmental Sustainability Among the students studying in the Syracuse Abroad London program this semester are three undergraduates who were selected for unique research opportunities as Lender Global research fellows. Since the semester began, they have engaged in hands-on learning by visiting famous environmental sites and examining social justice topics focused on the environment. The Lender Global program more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Jan. 28 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Libraries Receives 2025 Library Excellence in Access and Diversity Award Syracuse University Libraries has been awarded Insight Into Diversity magazine's 2025 Library Excellence in Access and Diversity (LEAD) Award. The award recognizes academic libraries who advance the core values of inclusive excellence and belonging through programs and initiatives in technology, research, accessibility, community outreach, exhibitions and collections. Libraries will be f more PR

ITHACA, New York, Jan. 28 -- Cornell University issued the following news: * * * Magma found beneath dormant Cascade volcanoes What differentiates an active volcano from a dormant one? While visible lava at the surface is an obvious indicator of activity, the long-standing belief is that active volcanoes have large magma bodies that are expelled during eruptions and then dissipate over time as the volcanoes become dormant. However, new research led by the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences challenges that assumption. Researcher more PR

NEW YORK, Jan. 28 [Category: Media] -- PEN America, an organization that says it stands at the intersection of literature and human rights to protect free expression, issued the following news release: * * * Most Frequently Banned Picture Books Center on Gay and Transgender People but Also World War II History, a Boy Mermaid and (Horrors!) a Goblin's Rear End (NEW YORK)-- PEN America today released the top banned picture books counted during the 2023-2024 school year. These 23 most frequently banned titles feature gay or transgender characte more PR

NEW YORK, Jan. 29 -- The National Minority Supplier Development Council issued the following statement on Jan. 28, 2025: * * * The National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) congratulates Scott Bessent on his confirmation as the 79th Secretary of the Treasury. The Department of the Treasury is pivotal in promoting economic policies that encourage access and opportunity for all. We look forward to working with Secretary Bessent to ensure that the nation's economic policies align with fostering a competitive, thriving economy in wh more PR

ITHACA, New York, Jan. 28 -- Cornell University issued the following news: * * * Physician assistants students launch educational journeys Jordyn Green always knew she wanted to work in health care, but an emergency room experience with her father two years ago cemented an enthusiasm for the physician assistant (PA) profession. A gardening accident with hedge clippers had landed them in the emergency room, and as her father received care, the PA stitching his fingers turned to her and said she should consider pursuing the medical field - a more PR

NEW YORK, Jan. 28 -- The Rockefeller Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Rockefeller Foundation Invests US$15.9 Million to Expand Electricity Access at Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit Announces new funding to Zafiri, the World Bank Group's flagship investment company for distributed renewable energy investments; ODI to launch a new Mission 300 Fellowship Program; and SEforALL to accelerate implementation of Mission 300 Builds upon USS10 million for energy access projects in dozens of sub-Saharan countries through Mission 3 more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Jan. 28 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Sarah Willie-LeBreton Encourages Cultivating Spaces of Mutual Respect During 40th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Celebration The keynote speaker for the 40th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration was Sarah Willie-LeBreton, a sociologist and president of Smith College. (Photo by Amelia Beamish) Sarah Willie-LeBreton, president of Smith College, was welcomed back to Syracuse by a stadium filled with nearly 1,200 people for the 40th Annual Rev more PR

NEW YORK, Jan. 28 [Category: Media] -- PEN America, an organization that says it stands at the intersection of literature and human rights to protect free expression, issued the following news release: * * * Trump Administration Suspension of Assistance Programs an Assault on U.S. and Global Civil Society (WASHINGTON)--In response to the Trump Administration's suspension of assistance programs carried out by the State Department and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), PEN America released the following statement calling fo more PR

NEW YORK, Jan. 28 [Category: Environment] -- The Environmental Defense Fund issued the following news release: * * * Trump Administration's Unlawful Power Grab Threatens Clean Air, Water and Jobs (WASHINGTON - Jan 28, 2025) "The Trump administration's unlawful power grab will take away protections for our drinking water and clean air. It will cause immediate harm to people's lives, threaten manufacturing jobs across the U.S., disrupt clean energy development and devastate communities. The American people did not ask for these health protecti more PR

NEW YORK, Jan. 28 -- The Conference Board issued the following news release: * * * US Consumer Confidence Retreated in January Consumers' optimism about both present and future conditions pulled back The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index(r) declined by 5.4 points in January to 104.1 (1985=100). December's reading was revised up by 4.8 points to 109.5 but was still down 3.3 points from the previous month. The Present Situation Index --based on consumers' assessment of current business and labor market conditions--fell sharply in Ja more PR