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Stronger Gun Laws Linked to Fewer Firearm Suicides; Socioeconomic Factors Play Role in Reducing Violence, Northwell Health Research Finds

MANHASSET, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A new study from researchers at Northwell Health’s Cohen Children’s Medical Center, Northwell’s Center for Gun Violence Prevention and The Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research reveals that stronger gun laws are significantly correlated with reduced firearm suicides, but socioeconomic factors play a more substantial role in firearm homicides. Published today in Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Network Open, the research underscores the nee...
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CUPE 5525 Members Receive Support From the Ontario Nurses Association as Strike Drags on at Villa Colombo

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Striking workers from the Villa Colombo Supportive Housing Unit are thankful that their struggle isn’t going unnoticed by the wider labour movement. These personal care workers are members of CUPE 5525 and have been on the picket line since May 28th outside the care residences, operated by Villa Colombo Home for the Aged and Villa Charities at Dufferin and Lawrence. The Ontario Nurses Association added their union to the growing list of supportive organizations, unions...
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North Carolina Joins Growing National Movement to Protect Veterans by Regulating VA Claims Assistance

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The National Association for Veterans Rights (NAVR) today acknowledged the enactment of Senate Bill 118, known as the Military and Veteran Support Act, following its signature by North Carolina Governor Josh Stein. This landmark law, effective October 1, introduces vital consumer protections for Veterans and their families while preserving their right to choose how they access earned benefits. Governor Stein’s leadership in signing the bill reflects a strong commitm...
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FINRA Publishes 2025 Industry Snapshot

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--FINRA published today the 2025 FINRA Industry Snapshot, the annual statistical report on registered representatives, brokerage firms and market activity that FINRA oversees. The 2025 FINRA Industry Snapshot provides a high-level overview of FINRA membership, ranging from the number of FINRA-registered individuals to the overall revenues of firms, and from trading activity to how firms market their products and services. "The FINRA Industry Snapshot provides a compre...
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Breathing New Life Into Forgotten Places: Montrose Environmental Group Helps Communities Unlock Millions in EPA Funding

LITTLE ROCK, Ark.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Montrose Environmental Group, Inc. (NYSE: MEG) is on a mission to help protect the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the soil that feeds us to enhance environmental stewardship while supporting economic development. In towns from Tennessee to the far reaches of Alaska, communities are reclaiming abandoned spaces and building brighter futures—thanks in part to Montrose Environmental Group. In 2025 alone, Montrose has helped secure nearly $17 million in U...
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Empower Responds to Senator Elizabeth Warren’s Inquiry, Advocates for Responsible Access to Private Markets in Retirement Plans

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Empower has formally responded to an inquiry from U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren regarding the inclusion of private market investments in defined contribution retirement plans. In its response, Empower emphasized the importance of evolving the retirement system to offer carefully regulated access to private equity, credit, and real estate investments for everyday savers. “The retirement landscape is changing, and it’s clear that limiting access to priva...
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Armaments Research Company (ARC) Awarded Task Order with Army DEVCOM to Transform Small Unit Resupply in Contested Environments

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ARC awarded follow-on SBIR Phase III task order to transform small unit resupply operations in collaboration with Army DEVCOM....
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NuQuest Energy II Unveils High-Value Data Center and Battery Storage Portfolio to Strategic Partners

NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NuQuest Energy II, LLC, a leading utility-scale energy developer, today announced the strategic marketing launch of its high-value greenfield data center and battery storage portfolio. This initiative aims to secure long-term operating partners for a robust collection of projects, building on NuQuest Energy II's proven track record, including the successful development of 2.2 Gigawatts of solar in MISO-South. Driving Innovation in Critical Infrastructure NuQuest En...
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Panel de discusión del seminario web de AHF: Prevención, preparación y respuesta ante pandemias después del acuerdo: ¿qué viene después?

MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), en colaboración con el Laboratorio de Políticas de Salud Pública de la Universidad de Miami, será coanfitrión de un seminario web, “Prevención, preparación y respuesta ante pandemias después del acuerdo: ¿qué viene después?” (Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness, and Response After the Agreement: What Comes Next?), el martes 8 de julio a las 10:00 h, EDT, virtualmente a través de Zoom. Regístrese aquí. Este oportuno seminario web explorará...
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Painel de discussão do webinar da AHF – Prevenção, preparação e resposta à pandemia após o acordo: o que vem a seguir?

MIAMI (EUA)--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), em colaboração com o Laboratório de Políticas de Saúde Pública da Universidade de Miami (EUA), coorganizará um webinar intitulado “Prevenção, preparação e resposta à pandemia após o acordo: o que vem a seguir?”, no dia 8 de julho, às 10h (horário da costa leste dos EUA), via Zoom. Inscreva-se aqui. Esse webinar explorará o futuro da governança global da pandemia após a adoção do Acordo sobre Pandemias da Organização Mundial da Sa...