WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 [Category: Sociological] -- The American Economic Liberties Project posted the following news release: * * * Benefits Package Doesn't Change NextEra-Dominion Deal, Economic Liberties Says * Richmond, VA -NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy today announced a new benefits package for their proposed $67 billion merger, telling Virginians the deal will now deliver lower bills, jobs, and clean energy development. But ratepayers and policymakers shouldn't be swayed. This move i  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA's 14th SepticSmart Week: Practical and Proactive Septic System Maintenance Protects Public Health & Reduces Cost * BOSTON (Sept. 14, 2026) - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) kicked off SepticSmart Week 2026, a nationwide effort to help homeowners properly maintain their septic systems to protect public health, groundwater, local waterways, and the environment while sa  more

WORCESTER, Massachusetts, Sept. 14 -- Clark University posted the following news: * * * Fall Career Fair to feature 60+ employers * The Career Connections Center is welcoming more than 60 employers to campus for the annual Fall Career Fair this Thursday, Sept. 17, from noon to 3 p.m. at the Kneller Athletic Center. Employers will represent a variety of industries including business, government, social services, healthcare, media and advertising, and more. The fair gives students a chance t  more

WENHAM, Massachusetts, Sept. 14 -- Gordon College posted the following news: * * * Gordon College Continues Niche Direct Admissions Program * Gordon College offers immediate acceptance and scholarships to qualified students enrolling in the fall of 2027 through Niche Direct Admissions. WENHAM, Mass., September 14, 2026 -Today, Gordon College confirmed its continued effort in simplifying and streamlining the admissions process for students and families through a partnership with Niche Direct  more

RARITAN, New Jersey, Sept. 15 -- Johnson and Johnson Innovative Medicine issued the following news release: * * * Johnson & Johnson's RYBREVANT(R) (amivantamab-vmjw) plus chemotherapy delivers longest reported median overall survival in EGFR exon 20 insertion mutation-positive lung cancer RYBREVANT plus chemotherapy demonstrates durable benefit with a differentiated approach that dual-targets EGFR and MET Results mark significant progress for a patient population with poor outcomes and a his  more

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Sept. 14 -- Southern Connecticut State University posted the following news: * * * New Faculty Advance Research, Teaching, and Student Success * Southern Connecticut State University welcomes a new cohort of faculty for the 2026-2027 academic year, bringing new expertise, perspectives, and professional experience to classrooms, laboratories, studios, and programs across the university. As a Carnegie-designated R2 research university, Southern continues to strengthen   more

NEW YORK, Sept. 14 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news: * * * NFL Kickoff Game on NBC and Peacock Featuring Patriots-Seahawks Tops 25 Million Viewers for Fourth Consecutive Year NBC Sports delivers largest adult 18-49 audience for NFL Kickoff Game in 5 years. Audience for Seahawks' 13-10 victory over Patriots in Super Bowl LX rematch peaked at 27.4 million viewers in second quarter. Patriots-Seahawks viewership topped only prior Wednesday N  more

CANTON, Ohio, Sept. 15 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * NFL Network: Patriots WR A.J. Brown expected to miss six weeks with high ankle sprain Published: Sep 13, 2026 at 10:41 PM Jeremy Bergman, Senior Editor, Digital News More clarity has emerged on A.J. Brown's timeline to return from his Week 1 injury. The Patriots receiver is expected to miss six weeks with the high ankle sprain he suffered in Wednesday's season-opening loss to the Seahawks, NFL Network I  more

CANTON, Ohio, Sept. 15 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * NFL ties Week 1 scoring record for Super Bowl era Published: Sep 15, 2026 at 12:58 PM Bobby Kownack, Digital Content Producer A 14-year Week 1 record has been matched. Thanks to the Kansas City Chiefs and Denver Broncos combining for 41 points on Monday night, the opening slate of games for the 2026 season has officially tied the 2012 season's record for the most Week 1 points scored (791) during the Su  more

CANTON, Ohio, Sept. 15 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Seahawks: Sam Darnold has 'very unique' soft-tissue injury, no firm timeline for return Published: Sep 15, 2026 at 7:36 AM Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold is dealing with a "very unique soft-tissue injury" to his glute and his hip joint is unaffected, the team announced Monday. Darnold's injury is not considered to be a long-term injury but there is no firm timeline on his return to the field.   more

ITASCA, Illinois, Sept. 14 [Category: Transportation] -- The National Safety Council posted the following news: * * * NSC Presents 2026 Joseph M. Kaplan Safe Driver of the Year Award * INDIANAPOLIS - The National Safety Council has announced the recipients of the annual 2026 Joseph M. Kaplan Safe Driver of the Year Award, given to professional drivers in recognition of their driving record, including miles and years without a preventable crash. This year's recipients are: * Jerry Allen Jr  more

WESTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 15 -- Regis College issued the following news: * * * Regis Students Awarded $30,000 in Scholarships from Remick Foundation September 14, 2026 This year, 11 Regis students have been selected to receive support from the Carole Remick Foundation, totaling $30,000. The scholarships honor the foundation's mission to empower future leaders who are committed to equity, empathy, and meaningful contributions to their communities. "We are proud to welcome our largest coh  more

BASEL, Switzerland, Sept. 15 (TNSxrep) -- Roche, a biotech company, issued the following news release: * * * Roche's collaborator MediLink announces phase III data for Tam-Peli showing significantly improved overall survival in Chinese patient population with relapsed small-cell lung cancer * Tambotatug pelitecan (Tam-Peli) demonstrated statistically significant efficacy over topotecan in a phase III study conducted in China, reducing the risk of death by 54% and disease progression by 71%, w  more

WORCESTER, Massachusetts, Sept. 14 -- Assumption University posted the following news: * * * Three Assumption Alumni Named to Worcester Business Journal's 40 Under Forty List * The Worcester Business Journal, providing business news for New England's second-largest city, has released its 2026 40 Under Forty List honoring prominent young professionals in Central Massachusetts. This year, three Assumption alumni have been honored by being named to this list. Ashley Riley '10 is a senior weal  more

AMHERST, Massachusetts, Sept. 14 (TNSxrep) -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * UMass Amherst Launches Historic, Transformational $120 Million Future of Food Initiative * UMass Amherst is launching a $120 million effort to address real-world concerns as the global food system faces critical challenges related to climate change and sustainability, food safety and a growing population expected to reach 10 billion people by 2050. The initiative will include a new   more