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'It's UATL' Podcast: Spelman College's New President Opens Up
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 18 -- Spelman College posted the following news: * * * 'It's UATL' Podcast: Spelman College's New President Opens Up * Spelman College President Dr. Ayanna Howard recently joined the It's UATL podcast to discuss her vision for the future of the HBCU, the role of AI in education, and the importance of Black women finding their voices As Spelman's 12th president, Dr. Howard brings in a unique background of expertise as a nationally recognized expert in robotics, artifi  more
2026 COE-BWS Summit Brings HBCUs Together to Build STEM Ecosystems for Black Women
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 18 -- Spelman College posted the following news: * * * 2026 COE-BWS Summit Brings HBCUs Together to Build STEM Ecosystems for Black Women * The Center of Excellence for Black Women in STEM at Spelman College brought together STEM leaders and researchers from HBCUs and other institutions for its third annual summit on Friday, Sept. 11, at The Georgian Terrace in Midtown Atlanta. Under the theme "Building from the Center. Designing HBCU-Led Ecosystems for Black Women in  more
Acting Alaska A.G. Mills Announces Settlement With Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation
JUNEAU, Alaska, Sept. 18 -- The Alaska Department of Law issued the following news release: * * * Acting Attorney General Cori Mills Announces Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation September 17, 2026 (Anchorage, AK) - Alaska and 40 other states have reached a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC), one of the nation's largest auto finance companies for $709.5m in debt relief and cash payments. This settlement resolves allegations that CAC originated   more
Adelphi University Welcomes New Faculty for 2026-2027
GARDEN CITY, New York, Sept. 19 -- Adelphi University issued the following news: * * * Adelphi University Welcomes New Faculty for 2026-2027 September 18, 2026 - by Laura Mroz, director of academic communications Adelphi University enters the 2026-2027 academic year with a wave of new faculty joining its colleges and schools, bringing decades of combined experience in health education, the arts, nursing, environmental policy, physician assistant studies and creative writing. Below is an int  more
AG Nessel Joins $694 Million Multistate Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 18 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Joins $694 Million Multistate Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced that Michigan, along with the attorneys general for 40 other states, has entered into a settlement (PDF) with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC) providing $694 million in cash and debt relief to eligible consumers in c  more
AI, quantum could reshape command decisions, but human judgment remains critical, expert tells maneuver leaders
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 18 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * AI, quantum could reshape command decisions, but human judgment remains critical, expert tells maneuver leaders * FORT BENNING, Georgia - A commander on a future battlefield may have access to more information than any commander in history -feeds from unmanned systems and sensors, intelligence reports, friendly-force locations, targeting data, equipment re  more
AJC chief political reporter to students: Be active, be informed
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia, Sept. 18 -- Georgia College posted the following news: * * * AJC chief political reporter to students: Be active, be informed * By Gil Pound W ith the 2026 election cycle driving towards its peak, Atlanta Journal-Constitution chief political reporter Greg Bluestein this week gave Georgia College & State University students ways to be active and informed leaders on the Georgia political landscape. Speaking at Georgia College's Usery Forum on Leadership Tuesday, Sep  more
Alston & Bird Advised TOF Manager on Formation of The Ohio Institutional Impact Fund II
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 19 -- Alston and Bird, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * September 18, 2026 Alston & Bird Advised TOF Manager on Formation of The Ohio Institutional Impact Fund II Alston & Bird advised TOF Manager LLC, dba The O.H.I.O Fund, on the formation of The Ohio Institutional Impact Fund II, which recently announced its first closing. The fund represents the continuation of The O.H.I.O. Fund's strategy of investing growth capital across leading sectors in   more
Ariz. A.G. Mayes Joins $694 Million Multistate Settlement With Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation
PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 18 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Mayes Joins $694 Million Multistate Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation September 17, 2026 PHOENIX - Attorney General Mayes announced that Arizona, along with the attorneys general for 40 other states, has entered into a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC) providing $694 million in cash and debt relief to consumers in conne  more
Atlantic Cape Buccaneers Women's Cross Country Enters Year Three Looking to Continue Momentum in NJCAA's Region 19
MAYS LANDING, New Jersey, Sept. 18 -- Atlantic Cape Community College posted the following news: * * * Atlantic Cape Buccaneers Women's Cross Country Enters Year Three Looking to Continue Momentum in NJCAA's Region 19 * MAYS LANDING - The Atlantic Cape Community College Buccaneers women's cross country program, led by Head Coach Shane Ritchie, commences the 2026 season, its third as a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Region 19 Division III, with high expecta  more
Attorney General Alan Wilson joins $694 million multistate settlement with subprime auto lender Credit Acceptance Corportation
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Sept. 18 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson joins $694 million multistate settlement with subprime auto lender Credit Acceptance Corportation * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that South Carolina, along with the attorneys general for 40 other states, has entered into a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC) providing $694 million in cash and debt relief t  more
Attorney General Clark Announces Settlement With Credit Acceptance Corporation
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Sept. 18 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Announces Settlement With Credit Acceptance Corporation * Attorney General Charity Clark today announced a bipartisan, multistate settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC), resolving allegations that CAC originated loans the company knew, or should have known, consumers could not afford. Under the settlement, joined by 40 state attorneys general, C  more
Attorney General Schwalb Announces Subprime Auto Lender Will Pay $380,000 for Taking Advantage of DC Car Buyers
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- District of Columbia Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Schwalb Announces Subprime Auto Lender Will Pay $380,000 for Taking Advantage of DC Car Buyers * Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb announced that the District of Columbia, along with the attorneys general for 40 other states, has entered into a $694 million settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC), one of the nation's largest auto finance compani  more
Binghamton University: Discovering a Lost WWII Battlefield in the Solomon Islands
BINGHAMTON, New York, Sept. 19 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Discovering a lost WWII battlefield in the Solomon Islands Research project seeks to aid the recovery of 23 servicemen who never made it home By Jennifer Micale September 18, 2026 Under the verdant and steamy jungle canopy lie the remnants of a nearly forgotten battle and, somewhere, 23 U.S. servicemen who never made it home. Binghamton University Anthropology Professor Carl Lipo and Geography Profess  more
Bipartisan Coalition Introduce Resolution Designating "National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week"
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Lucy McBath, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Bipartisan Coalition Introduce Resolution Designating "National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week" * Resolution promotes adult foundational education, workforce development, and family literacy programs Washington, DC - Representatives Lucy McBath (GA-06), Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), Frank Mrvan (D-IN-01), and Ryan Mackenzie (PA-07) have introduced H.Res.1550 designating September 13th throu  more
Bradley Continues Growth of IP Practice with Addition of Michael P. Shepherd in D.C.
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Sept. 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Bradley, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Bradley Continues Growth of IP Practice with Addition of Michael P. Shepherd in D.C. * Bradley has added IP attorney Michael P. Shepherd as a partner in the Washington, D.C. office, strengthening the firm's ability to serve clients navigating the evolving fields of AI and machine learning, while expanding the team's patent prosecution and technology capabilities. "Michael'  more
Construction Employment Increases In August From A Year Ago In 35 States And D.C.; 31 States Add Jobs From July To August As Association Warns Of Risks From Policies
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 18 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America posted the following news release: * * * Construction Employment Increases In August From A Year Ago In 35 States And D.C.; 31 States Add Jobs From July To August As Association Warns Of Risks From Policies * Ohio and Louisiana Top Rankings between August 2025 and August 2026, While California and New Hampshire Trail; Ohio and Mississippi Top Monthly Gainers, While Colorado and Rhode Island Ex  more
Credit union visits make impact on Capitol Hill
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 [Category: Financial Services] -- America's Credit Unions posted the following news: * * * Credit union visits make impact on Capitol Hill * The House is in recess, and the Senate is wrapping up business before recessing until after the election, giving credit unions' face-to-face interaction with policymakers this week extra emphasis. Nearly 500 League and credit union leaders attended Congressional Caucus and also made their way to Capitol Hill to push for credit union  more
CSIS Issues Commentary: Building and Using a U.S. Polar Defense Industrial Base
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary: * * * Building and Using a U.S. Polar Defense Industrial Base Commentary by William "Bill" Muntean III and Alexander B. Gray September 17, 2026 The significant differences between the Arctic and Antarctic have traditionally made it challenging for U.S. policymakers to form a coherent strategy covering both polar regions. The Arctic is dominated by an ocean with rapidly declining ice c  more
Dalton State Names Health Professions Building in Honor of C. Kenneth White
DALTON, Georgia, Sept. 19 -- Dalton State College issued the following news: * * * Dalton State names health professions building in honor of C. Kenneth White September 18, 2026 Dalton State College unveiled the new name for its School of Health Professions building in a Sept. 18 ceremony honoring Dalton businessman and philanthropist C. Kenneth "Ken" White. The new name, Ken White Health Professions Hall, recognizes White's nearly three decades of leadership, service, and philanthropic supp  more
Delta Responds to Rep. Pallone on Misinformation on Consumer Surveillance Pricing
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 18 [Category: BizTravel] -- Delta Air Lines posted the following news: * * * Delta Responds to Rep. Pallone on Misinformation on Consumer Surveillance Pricing * Delta's President Peter Carter sent the following letter to U.S. Representative Frank Pallone in response to questions from Senators about the use of AI in Delta's dynamic pricing model. Sent on Sept. 9, 2026 Dear Ranking Member Pallone: Thank you for your letter dated August 11, 2026, regarding concerns   more
Department of Justice Charges 16 Individuals for Illegal Voting and Related Election Crimes
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Department of Justice Charges 16 Individuals for Illegal Voting and Related Election Crimes September 18, 2026 Today, the Justice Department announced charges against 16 individuals in connection with illegal voting, illegal voter registration, and related election-fraud schemes across the country. The charges include unlawful voting by non-citizens in federal elections, false claims of citizenshi  more
DNC: In the States - American Families, Farmers, and Small Businesses Are Getting Crushed by Skyrocketing Costs Thanks to Trump and Republicans
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * September 18, 2026 IN THE STATES: American Families, Farmers, and Small Businesses Are Getting Crushed by Skyrocketing Costs Thanks to Trump and Republicans Across the country, everyday Americans are dipping into their savings and going into debt thanks to Donald Trump and Republicans' reckless economic agenda that's making just about everything more expensive. From the gas pump to the grocery   more
DNC: Working Families Want to Know - Where Is That $2 Gas That Trump Promised Last Year??
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * September 17, 2026 Working Families Want to Know: Where Is That $2 Gas That Trump Promised Last Year?? While Trump previously proclaimed, "I think you're going to see $2 gasoline pretty soon," the average price of gas is now higher than it's ever been at this point in an election cycle. It has been broken promise after broken promise when it comes to Republicans addressing the sky-high gas pri  more
Erica Cortez Selected as a Lawyer Representative for the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Constangy, Brooks, Smith and Prophete, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Erica Cortez Selected as a Lawyer Representative for the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California * Constangy attorney Erica Cortez has been selected by the judges of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California to serve as a Lawyer Representative for the district. Erica will serve a three-year term through 20  more
Federal Register: Federal Highway Administration Approves Lee Road Extension Project in Douglas County, Ga.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Proposed Highway in Georgia This notice announces actions taken by FHWA that are final. The actions relate to a proposed roadway project, the Lee Road Extension--Phase 1, from State Route (SR) 92 to County Road (CR) 141/Bomar Road in Douglas County, Georgia, and includes widening, intersection   more
Federal Register: Federal Highway Administration Grants Approval for Georgia Commercial Vehicle Lane Project
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Proposed Highway in Georgia This notice announces actions taken by FHWA that are final. The actions relate to a proposed highway project, Interstate 75, from I-475 to State Route (SR) 155 in Butts, Henry, Lamar, Monroe, and Spalding Counties in Georgia, and includes auxiliary lanes from SR 155   more
Federal Register: HRSA Publishes List of Petitions Filed Under National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program; List of Petitions Received HRSA is publishing this notice of petitions received under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, as required by the Public Health Service (PHS) Act, as amended. While the Secretary of HHS is named as the respondent in all proce  more
Fielding's 2026 Orlando L. Taylor Award Recipients
SANTA BARBARA, California, Sept. 19 -- Fielding Graduate University issued the following news: * * * Fielding's 2026 Orlando L. Taylor Award Recipients By Catherine Ryan September 18, 2026 Honoring outstanding scholarship and research that advance knowledge, equity, and meaningful social change. Fielding Graduate University's Marie Fielder Center for Democracy, Leadership, and Education has named the first two recipients of the Orlando L. Taylor Award. Established and funded following the p  more
Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: Employer Cheat Sheet for Workplace Laws Taking Effect in October 2026
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 19 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following Insight: * * * Employer Cheat Sheet for Workplace Laws Taking Effect in October 2026 Sep 18, 2026 The seasons are changing, and so are workplace laws for many states across the country. Employers operating in certain states will see new legislation take effect in October on issues ranging from pay transparency to "captive audience" meetings to immigration-related notices. Here's your employer cheat sheet to some   more
Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: Is Your Non-Profit Considering Employee Volunteer Opportunities? Here's What DOL Just Said About Wage and Hour Compliance
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 19 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following Insight: * * * Is Your Non-Profit Considering Employee Volunteer Opportunities? Here's What DOL Just Said About Wage and Hour Compliance Sep 18, 2026 This Labor Day brought good news for puppies and non-profits nationwide. A new opinion letter from the Department of Labor (DOL) provides some clarity to the inconsistent federal case law addressing whether a non-profit employee can volunteer for the same organizati  more
Ga. Gov. Carr: 11 Indicted in Chatham County Following Multistate Organized Retail Crime Investigation
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 19 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release: * * * September 18, 2026 Carr: 11 Indicted in Chatham County Following Multistate Organized Retail Crime Investigation CHATHAM COUNTY, GA - Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that his Organized Retail Crime Unit has secured a new indictment in Chatham County charging 11 individuals in connection with a large-scale organized retail crime scheme that targeted 10 retail stores i  more
Georgians Report Experiencing Prolonged Pain as Insurance Companies Deny or Delay Care Doctors Say They Need
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Georgians Report Experiencing Prolonged Pain as Insurance Companies Deny or Delay Care Doctors Say They Need * Washington, D.C. -A new report from U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff reveals insurance companies are denying or delaying care Georgians' doctors say they need. Today, Sen. Ossoff released the third report of his investigation into the impacts of rising health care costs, cuts to health care services  more
Gibson Dunn Advised EQT's Scaleup Europe Fund on Lead Investment in Tandem Health's Series B Financing
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Gibson Dunn Advised EQT's Scaleup Europe Fund on Lead Investment in Tandem Health's Series B Financing * Gibson Dunn advised the Scaleup Europe Fund, managed by EQT, in connection with its lead investment in Tandem Health AB's Series B financing. Founded in Stockholm, Tandem Health is a European healthtech company whose AI medical assistant is used by more tha  more
Health Wanted: "Gas Station Drugs" One Year Later
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 18 -- Emory University Rollins School of Public Health posted the following news release: * * * Health Wanted: "Gas Station Drugs" One Year Later * #The Episode A lot can happen in a year: new beginnings, sad endings, a patchwork of controlled substance legislation that varies from state to state and may or may not be influenced by underhanded payments to remove competitors from the market, the changing color of the leaves. This week on Health Wanted, we're doing a o  more
Hornet Hub gives Kennesaw State competition teams space to build, innovate
KENNESAW, Georgia, Sept. 18 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * Hornet Hub gives Kennesaw State competition teams space to build, innovate * KENNESAW, Ga. | Sep 18, 2026 Kennesaw State University celebrated a new chapter in hands-on learning with the official opening of the Hornet Hub on the Marietta Campus. The 12,000-square-foot facility provides student competition teams, which design and build projects for regional and national competitions, dedicated s  more
House Education & Workforce Subcommittee Chairman Allen Issues Opening Statement at Hearing on Union Politics
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Rick Allen, R-Georgia, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions released the following opening statement from a Sept. 15, 2026, hearing entitled "Out of Touch: When Union Politics Leave Workers Behind": * * * We are here today to examine whether union leaders are truly representing the workers who pay their dues or advancing political agendas that many rank-and-file members do not share. This is a simple q  more
Human Rights Watc: Georgia - Critics Jailed for Online Speech
NEW YORK, Sept. 18 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news: * * * Georgia: Critics Jailed for Online Speech * (Berlin, September 18, 2026) - Georgian authorities are using vague administrative offenses to jail or heavily fine people for online speech, deepening the government's crackdown on freedom of expression, Human Rights Watch said today. Since June 2026, a new Ministry of Internal Affairs unit has monitored social media and referred hundreds of posts   more
Human Rights Watch: Turkiye - LGBT Rights Crackdown Strikes at Rule of Law
NEW YORK, Sept. 18 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news: * * * Turkiye: LGBT Rights Crackdown Strikes at Rule of Law * (Istanbul, September 18, 2026) - The Turkish government's major crackdown on groups and activists defending the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people threatens the rule of law and fundamental rights in Turkiye, Human Rights Watch said today. On September 12-14, 2026, coordinated police raids targeted seven grou  more
ICYMI: Congresswoman Nikema Williams Speaks and Introduces Fighting Fifth Small Business Owner at "Fighting for an Affordable America"
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Congresswoman Nikema Williams Speaks and Introduces Fighting Fifth Small Business Owner at "Fighting for an Affordable America" Sep 18, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) joined House Democrats for the "Fighting for an Affordable America" press conference to speak about the affordability crisis and introduce a small business owner from Georgia's Fighting Fifth   more
Jacksonville's Travon Walker Named Week 2 NFLPA Community MVP
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- The National Football League Players Association issued the following news release: * * * Jacksonville's Travon Walker Named Week 2 NFLPA Community MVP September 18, 2026 Washington D.C. - Travon Walker has been selected as the Week 2 NFLPA Community MVP after donating $5,000 and packing 500 bags to combat weekend food insecurity among North Florida students. "Being named NFLPA Community MVP is an incredible honor, and being able to make a difference in the communit  more
Lawdragon Recognizes 3 Troutman Pepper Locke Attorneys as 2027 Leading Litigators in America
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 19 -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * September 18, 2026 Lawdragon Recognizes 3 Troutman Pepper Locke Attorneys as 2027 Leading Litigators in America Troutman Pepper Locke attorneys Dabney Carr, Jerry Clements, and Nina Gussack have been named to Lawdragon's 2027 Leading Litigators in America list, recognizing the nation's top litigators across all aspects of the law. Honorees are selected through Lawdragon's journalistic research, nomina  more
Lori Cohen, Mathew Rosengart Named to Forbes' 2026 America's Top Lawyers List
MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Lori Cohen, Mathew Rosengart Named to Forbes' 2026 America's Top Lawyers List * NEW YORK - Sept. 18, 2026 - Greenberg Traurig, LLP Shareholders Lori G. Cohen and Mathew Rosengart have been named to Forbes' 2026 America's Top Lawyers list. Cohen, vice chair of the firm and co-chair of its Global Litigation Practice and Trial Practice Group, was recognized for the second  more
More enriching activities for hundreds of thousands of children
LONDON, England, Sept. 18 -- The British Department for Education issued the following news release: * * * More enriching activities for hundreds of thousands of children * Hundreds of thousands more young people in disadvantaged communities will get the chance to join sports teams, learn an instrument, or take part in debating and outdoor adventures, helping them build confidence, develop new skills and stay engaged both in and out of education. More than 400 secondary schools will benefit  more
N.H. A.G. Formella Joins $694 Million Multistate Settlement With Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation
CONCORD, New Hampshire, Sept. 19 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release: * * * September 18, 2026 Attorney General John M. Formella Joins $694 Million Multistate Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation Concord, NH - Attorney General John M. Formella announces that New Hampshire, along with the attorneys general of 40 other states, has entered into a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC), one of the nation's l  more
N.J. A.G. Davenport: New Jersey Announces $694 Million Settlement With Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation For Making Unaffordable, Designed-To-Fail Loans
TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 18 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * New Jersey Announces $694 Million Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation For Making Unaffordable, Designed-To-Fail Loans New Jersey and 40 States Hold CAC Accountable After CFPB Permanently Dropped Its Enforcement Action in 2025 September 17, 2026 Office of The Attorney General - Jennifer Davenport, Attorney General Division of Consumer Affai  more
Okla. A.G. Drummond Reaches Settlement With Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Sept. 18 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release: * * * Drummond reaches settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation OKLAHOMA CITY (Sept. 17, 2026) - Attorney General Gentner Drummond announced today that Oklahoma and 40 other states have entered into a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC). CAC will provide $694 million in cash and debt relief to consumers in connection with their car loans.  more
Phoenix Express 2026 concludes in Tunisia
NAPLES, Italy, Sept. 18 -- The U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa - U.S. 6th Fleet issued the following news: * * * Phoenix Express 2026 concludes in Tunisia * TUNIS, Tunisia - Exercise Phoenix Express, a premier multinational maritime exercise facilitated by U.S. Naval Forces Africa and led by U.S. 6th Fleet, concluded its 21st iteration during a closing ceremony held at La Goulette Naval Base in Tunisia, Sept. 18. Hosted by the Tunisian Navy, this 12-day exercise brought together North Afric  more
Phoenix Express 2026 concludes in Tunisia
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news story: * * * Phoenix Express 2026 concludes in Tunisia * Exercise Phoenix Express, a premier multinational maritime exercise facilitated by U.S. Naval Forces Africa and led by U.S. 6th Fleet, concluded its 21st iteration during a closing ceremony held at La Goulette Naval Base in Tunisia, Sept. 18. Hosted by the Tunisian Navy, this 12-day exercise brought together North African, European and U.S. maritime forces to enhance coop  more
Political science professor brings fun, games to classroom
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 18 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Political science professor brings fun, games to classroom * Games and simulations are a tradition in the courses taught by Phoebe Moon, Ph.D. A longtime lover of video and board games, the political science assistant professor helps her students better understand complex topics and keeps them engaged through unique activities. Moon first started incorporating these types of learning exercises as a teaching ass  more
Pulitzer Center Journalists Share Mental Well-Being Perspectives at NABJ 2026
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Pulitzer Center, an organization that says it combines journalism and engagement, posted the following news: * * * September 18, 2026 Pulitzer Center Journalists Share Mental Well-Being Perspectives at NABJ 2026 Authors: Josaphat Barcenas-Argueta, Pulitzer Center Staff Teresa Mioli, Pulitzer Center Staff On Wednesday, August 12, 2026, Pulitzer Center-supported journalists Asia Alexander, Nicole Caruth, and Jenae Barnes spoke at the 2026 National Association of Bla  more
Reinhardt University Expands Southern Literature Archives With Georgia Author Montgomery Collection Donation
WALESKA, Georgia, Sept. 19 -- Reinhardt University issued the following news: * * * Marion Montgomery Collection September 18, 2026 Marion Montgomery (1925-2011), an award-winning Georgia poet, author, and literary critic, was a prolific writer deeply committed to his craft and to the writers of his time. His extensive collection, recently donated to Reinhardt University, includes correspondence, drafts, notes, and revisions related to his fiction and scholarly literary work. The collection  more
Reinhardt University: Pre-Law Society Explores Law School Pathways
WALESKA, Georgia, Sept. 19 -- Reinhardt University issued the following news: * * * Pre-Law Society Explores Law School Pathways September 18, 2026 The career aspirations of Reinhardt's Pre-Law Society members took a significant step forward on Monday, September 14, 2026, when they traveled to Mercer University School of Law for the All-Georgia Law School Panel. There, the student group connected with law school representatives from across the state and gained valuable insight into turning t  more
Senator Hassan Presses ICE for Accountability and Transparency Following Whistleblower Complaint Over Agency's Failure to Properly Vet New Recruits
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Hassan Presses ICE for Accountability and Transparency Following Whistleblower Complaint Over Agency's Failure to Properly Vet New Recruits * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH), a Senior Member of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, is pressing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for accountability and transparency after a new wh  more
Time for a little California Dreamin' with Pops on the Patio
YOUNG HARRIS, Georgia, Sept. 18 -- Young Harris College posted the following news: * * * Time for a little California Dreamin' with Pops on the Patio * By Steve Esser YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. -Young Harris College is heading to the West Coast in September for the annual Pops on the Patio concert. The free concert is on Saturday, Sept. 25, and is open to the public. The YHC Concert Band invites you to relax and unwind with the unforgettable sounds of California Dreamin' as the pop music curation o  more
TROY mourns passing of retired Vice Chancellor Dr. Dave White
TROY, Alabama, Sept. 18 -- Troy University issued the following news: * * * TROY mourns passing of retired Vice Chancellor Dr. Dave White * Troy University is mourning the death of Dr. Dave White, a visionary educator and administrator whose leadership expanded opportunities for military students and helped transform the University's presence in Phenix City. White, retired vice chancellor of the Phenix City Campus, died Sept. 15 at the age of 78. "Dave was a valued colleague and an outstan  more
Trump EPA and U.S. Rep. Clay Fuller Highlight Significant Brownfield Investments in North Georgia
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * Trump EPA and U.S. Rep. Clay Fuller Highlight Significant Brownfield Investments in North Georgia * CHICKAMAUGA, Georgia (September 18, 2026) - On September 18, 2026, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 4 Administrator Kevin McOmber and U.S. Representative Clay Fuller (GA-14) joined state and local officials at the Chickamauga Civic Center to highlight $6 million in Brownfields   more
U.N. Economic Commission for Europe Air Convention Study Tour in Riga Supports Implementation of Georgia's New Industrial Emissions Law
GENEVA, Switzerland, Sept. 18 -- The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe issued the following news release: * * * UNECE Air Convention study tour in Riga supports implementation of Georgia's new Industrial Emissions Law 18 September 2026 - Two weeks after Georgia's Industrial Emissions Law entered into force on 1 September 2026, Georgian industry representatives travelled to Latvia to see how stricter pollution controls work in practice. During a three-day study tour in Riga fro  more
UCF Researcher Uses Conservation Genomics to Advance Florida Scrub Jay Recovery
ORLANDO, Florida, Sept. 18 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * UCF Researcher Uses Conservation Genomics to Advance Florida Scrub Jay Recovery * For nearly two decades biologist Lauren Deaner has worked with Florida Scrub jays, contributing to population recovery efforts and translocations. Now, as a doctoral researcher in UCF's integrative biology program, she is using that field experience to investigate how genetics, behavior and population dynamics influ  more
UGA welcomes second cohort of Faculty Innovation Fellows
ATHENS, Georgia, Sept. 18 -- The University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences posted the following news: * * * UGA welcomes second cohort of Faculty Innovation Fellows * Pink flowers Growing value with cut flowers UGA helps Georgia growers make the most of every acre Written by Emily Cabrera Photography by Emily Cabrera On a quarter-acre lot in a growing city, a small farm can't compete with a six-story building. Land and water are expensive, input co  more
University of Birmingham Named The Times & Sunday Times Sport University of the Year
BIRMINGHAM, England, Sept. 18 -- The University of Birmingham posted the following news: * * * University of Birmingham named The Times & Sunday Times Sport University of the Year National recognition celebrates a century of sporting excellence, world-class partnerships and Olympic-calibre talent. 17 September 2026 The University of Birmingham has been named The Times & Sunday Times Sport University of the Year 2027, recognising its outstanding contribution to sport, athlete development, re  more
Va. A.G. Jay Jones Announces $694 Million Settlement With Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 18 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jay Jones Announces $694 Million Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation Agreement provides $19 million for Virginia, with $2 million in restitution for impacted Virginians - RICHMOND, Va. - Attorney General Jay Jones announced that Virginia, along with the attorneys general for 40 other states, has entered into a settlement with Credit A  more
White House: Withdrawals Sent to the Senate
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The White House issued the following news: * * * Withdrawals Sent to the Senate September 17, 2026 WITHDRAWALS SENT TO THE SENATE: Jeffrey Anderson, of Georgia, to be Representative of the United States of America on the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization, with the rank of Ambassador, which was sent to the Senate on January 13, 2026. John Grunewald II, of Oklahoma, to be a Member of the Farm Credit Administration Board, Farm Credit Administrati  more