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Statement from the National Football League on the Protect College Sports Act

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:55:34 EDT

The National Football League applauds Senators Ted Cruz, Maria Cantwell, Eric Schmitt, and Chris Coons for their bipartisan leadership in introducing the Protect College Sports Act of 2026. - - Healthy, stable, and thriving collegiate athletics is essential to the future of American sports, including Olympic sports, and this legislation is an important step to achieving that for the benefit of all college athletes and institutions alike. - - By utilizing proven models like the voluntary pool...

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For climate finance to reach the ground in Africa, national and local governments must work together

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:05:27 EDT

As the world faces a growing climate finance gap, Africa is no exception. The continent requires an estimated USD 155 billion annually to meet its climate and development goals, yet only around USD 30 billion is currently mobilised each year. The question is no longer whether more finance is needed, but how to ensure it reaches the cities, regions and communities on the frontlines of climate action. - - To address this challenge, national and subnational leaders convened during the 2026 Cl...

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ATA Action Bringing Top Federal Policy Priorities to Capitol Hill to Support Permanent Access to Virtual Care and Digital Health Tools

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 07:29:55 EDT

ATA Action, the affiliated policy and legislative advocacy arm of the American Telemedicine Association, met with 35 Congressional offices, House and Senate leadership offices, and key committee leaders during its 4 th annual Hill Day on June 10, to advance federal policies that support permanent access to telehealth and digital health tools and encourage innovation in technology-enabled care. - - “ATA Action members are coming to Capitol Hill with a clear message: the time to act is now...

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Aaron Paul Riley's “Saboteurs” to Captivate Readers at Upcoming Book Festival at Printers Row, Chicago

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:01:27 EDT

ReadersMagnet, a leading self-publishing and book marketing company, will showcase Aaron Paul Riley 's thought-provoking political thriller, “Saboteurs,” at an upcoming book festival at Printers Row. It will be held on September 12-13, 2026, on the streets of South Dearborn, from Ida B Wells to Polk. - - “Saboteurs” introduces readers to Rand McAlister, an introverted, socially awkward young man whose life takes a shocking turn when he meets Brandon, a boy who claims to be his fut...

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Van Damme re-elected in Belgium 2026

Mon, 8 Jun 2026 19:21:13 EDT

Van Damme, who also sits on the FIFA Council, was originally elected in 2023 and will now head the association until 2030 after the RBFA voted to extend its leadership mandate from a two- to a four-year term. - - “The reappointment reflects a commitment to continuity and the continued implementation of the Strategic Plan 2030, focused on sporting success, strong governance, innovation, talent development, and sustainable growth across Belgian football,” said an RBFA statement. - - Belgium's...

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Governor Hochul Announces Opening of $32 Million Residential Addiction Treatment Facility on Wards Island

Fri, 5 Jun 2026 12:23:09 EDT

Traducci�n al espa�ol - - Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the opening of the Kate Rothko Center for Recovery, a newly constructed $32 million residential addiction treatment facility operated by Odyssey House on Wards Island in New York City. The 60-bed facility will serve adult men with opioid use disorder and provide Medication for Addiction Treatment (MAT), withdrawal and stabilization services, counseling, clinical programming and individualized medical and psycho-social support...

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Increased transport costs mean less money for the lifesaving supplies children need

Thu, 4 Jun 2026 10:20:00 EDT

“Nearly 100 days into the latest Middle East escalation, the fallout extends far beyond the region. The disruption to global humanitarian supply chains is impacting children across the globe, with continued congestion in global supply routes, and higher transport costs at all levels. - - “Increased transport costs mean less money for the lifesaving supplies children need. These pressures are rendering the margins for error for organizations, like UNICEF, precarious. - - “What begins as a d...

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“I try to clean her wounds but my daughter screams in agony:” Dire conditions trap children in Gaza in an endless cycle of suffering

Mon, 1 Jun 2026 10:33:55 EDT

“Failure to meet children's basic needs in Gaza is trapping them in an endless cycle of suffering. - - “The experiences of the desperate parents I met this past week can illustrate this better than I could: - - “Hind hasn't slept since her four-year-old daughter, Masa, was bitten by a rat during the night. - - “Like many families, they sheltered wherever they could – in their case, the second floor of a building block where sewage water leaks through the ceilings, and rodents crawl through...

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Governor Hochul Announces Completion of Upgraded Sport Facilities at Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park Ahead of Summer Season

Thu, 28 May 2026 10:08:57 EDT

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the first phase of a multi-million dollar revitalization of Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park, the most-visited state park in New York City, has been completed in time for the summer season. The Phase 1 South End Reconstruction project rebuilt the artificial turf, bleachers, and backstop of the existing softball field, created a new tee ball diamond and rehabilitated the adjacent basketball courts and esplanade. This $6.25 million project is just...

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Governor Hochul Announces Third Eye Blind as Special Musical Guest at Free New York State United — 2026 World Cup Watch Experience on Long Island

Wed, 27 May 2026 12:33:02 EDT

Request Your Free Tickets Here - - Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that award-winning rock band Third Eye Blind will perform live at the free New York State United — 2026 World Cup Watch Experience on Long Island on June 12 at Stony Brook University. Third Eye Blind is set to perform on stage at 8:00 p.m., ahead of the USA vs Paraguay (Group D) World Cup match at 9:00 p.m. All tickets to attend the World Cup Watch Experience and see Third Eye Blind perform live are free and availabl...

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