PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 23 -- Comcast, a cable television company, issued the following news release: * * * Sep 23, 2026 Comcast NBCUniversal Announces $2.5 Million in Unrestricted Grants to 80 Nonprofits NBCUniversal Local Impact Grants have provided $24.3M to 695 nonprofits since 2018 - Comcast NBCUniversal and NBCUniversal Local announced that a total of $2.5 million has been awarded to 80 nonprofit organizations servicing one of the 11 NBC- and Telemundo-owned stations' marke  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries released the following written testimony by Amber Crooks, senior environmental policy advisor for the Conservancy of Southwest Florida, from a Sept. 16, 2026, hearing on the Restore Florida Water Independence Act (H.R. 9017): * * * Summary of Main Points: * Florida's water bodies and unique wetlands are incredibly valuable resources, and these ecosystems deserve all of the protections afforded by  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 28 -- Emory University School of Law issued the following news: * * * Emory Law surpasses state average by 15 points on Georgia Bar Exam September 25, 2026 The July 2026 GA bar results are out, and Emory School of Law's first-time taker pass rate climbed 4.2 percent to 89.5 percent -- 15 percentage points above the statewide average. This achievement reflects graduates' dedication as well as an institutional focus on their success, including targeted preparation for t  more

OXFORD, Mississippi, Sept. 26 -- The University of Mississippi posted the following news: * * * Estate Gift Supports Future Educators * OXFORD, Miss. - A lifelong educator, the late Jon C. Ziarko believed deeply in ensuring that future teachers have the financial support needed to inspire and educate coming generations. Through a generous estate gift, that commitment will continue for years to come. Ziarko bequeathed more than $660,000 to the University of Mississippi, establishing the Jon   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries released the following written testimony by John J. Truitt, deputy secretary of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, from a Sept. 16, 2026, hearing on the Restore Florida Water Independence Act (H.R. 9017): * * * * * * Chair Hageman, Ranking Member Hoyle and members of the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries, my name is John Truitt, and I am the Deputy Secretary for Regu  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Homeland Security Inspector General issued the following report (No. OIG-26-29) on Sept. 11, 2026, entitled "Results of an Unannounced Inspection of ICE's Krome North Service Processing Center in Miami, Florida." Here are excerpts: * * * Why We Did This Inspection In accordance with the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2024 (Pub. L. No. 118-47), we conduct unannounced inspections of immigration detention facilities to ensure compliance  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Homeland Security Inspector General issued the following report (No. OIG-26-22) on Sept. 11, 2026, entitled "Unannounced Inspection of ICE's Florida Soft-Sided Facility ("Alligator Alcatraz") in Ochopee, Florida." Here are excerpts: * * * Why We Did This Inspection As mandated by Congress, we conduct unannounced inspections of immigration detention facilities to report on custody operations. In January 2026, we conducted an unannounced inspection at FSS  more

WACO, Texas, Sept. 27 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Iowa Beats Michigan On Last Second Touchdown * With two seconds remaining in the game and facing fourth down on the Michigan 16-yard line, Iowa quarterback Hank Brown hit Reece Vander Zee in the front corner of the endzone to give Iowa a 20-19 win over Michigan at the Big House. The win moved Iowa up to No. 14 in this week's US LBM Coaches Poll, while the Wolverines dropped   more

EDGEFIELD, South Carolina, Sept. 21 -- The National Wild Turkey Federation issued the following news release: * * * NWTF Infuses Funding in Wild Turkey Research for Fifth Consecutive Year September 21, 2026 EDGEFIELD, S.C. -- Wild turkey research provides the science needed to inform management decisions to changing populations, landscapes and emerging challenges. For 2026, the National Wild Turkey Federation continues to direct significant funding to wild turkey research projects through th  more

SALEM, Oregon, Sept. 28 -- The Democratic Party of Oregon issued the following news: * * * Oregon Democrats Hold Protest Outside of MAGA Drazan/DeSantis Fundraiser Sep 26, 2026 Hillsboro, OR -- Today, the Democratic Party of Oregon joined with other grassroots activists to protest the extreme policies of Ron DeSantis and Christine Drazan during their joint fundraising event in Hillsboro. Drazan, who has been attempting to hide her conservative record, joined MAGA extremist Ron DeSantis for   more

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 22 -- The University of St. Thomas Houston campus issued the following news: * * * UST Peavy School of Nursing helps meet growing demand for nurses in Houston, across nation The need for nurses continues to grow in Texas and across the nation, and the University of St. Thomas Carol and Odis Peavy School of Nursing is preparing nurses to meet that demand through graduate programs designed to expand advanced healthcare skills, leadership and specialized practice. The Tex  more