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$5 Million Gift Advances New Possibilities for Spinal Cord Recovery

LA JOLLA, California, Sept. 28 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * $5 Million Gift Advances New Possibilities for Spinal Cord Recovery * The University of California San Diego has received $5 million from an anonymous donor to support innovative research and treatment for debilitating spinal cord and neurological injuries. With the funding, UC San Diego has launched the Spinal Therapeutics, Engineering, Limb and Life Advancement (STELLA) Initiati more

'Jimmy Kimmel Live' Finishes 2025-2026 Season With Largest Overall Audience in Eight Years and Strongest Adults 18-49 in Four Years

BURBANK, California, Sept. 29 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' Finishes 2025-2026 Season With Largest Overall Audience in Eight Years and Strongest Adults 18-49 in Four Years * Series photos are available here. * "Jimmy Kimmel Live" finished the recently concluded 2025-2026 season averaging 2 million Total Viewers -the show's most-watched season in eight years (since 2017-2018). * Among Adults 18 more

10 Small Business Groups Urge FTC to Clarify Personalized Pricing Rules to Avoid Unintended Burdens

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 25, 2026 National Small Business Association | 1156 15th St NW, Suite 502, Washington, D.C. 20005 | NSBAadvocate.org The Honorable Andrew Ferguson Chair, Federal Trade Commission 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20580 Re: Comment on FTC Enforcement Policy Statement Regarding Personalized Pricing more

10 Ways to Jump Into Campus Life

LA JOLLA, California, Sept. 29 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * 10 Ways to Jump Into Campus Life * Campus may be brand new to you -or you may know the route to class by heart. Fall quarter is a chance to widen the map. Cheer on the Tritons in the student section, take up a new activity, follow a work of art down an unfamiliar path or discover a performance you'll still be talking about weeks later. Start with these 10 ideas for finding the p more

40+ Groups to Senate: Federal Courts Are an Affordability Issue

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 [Category: Political] -- People for the American Way posted the following news release: * * * 40+ Groups to Senate: Federal Courts Are an Affordability Issue * WASHINGTON -A coalition of more than 40 organizations on Tuesday urged senators to confront the role the federal courts are playing in the nation's affordability crisis, drawing a connection between the anti-consumer and anti-worked records of many judicial nominees and harmful decisions being handed down by judge more

ACLU Urges Justice Department to Withdraw Controversial Rule Threatening Free Speech and Attorney Advocacy in Immigration Courts

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Before the Department of Justice Executive Office for Immigration Review Falls Church, VA 22041 September 25, 2026 In the Matter of: Civil Money Penalty for Actions in Contempt of an Immigration Judge's Proper Exercise of Authority Docket ID: EOIR-26-AB02 COMMENTS OF THE AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION Jenna Leventoff more

AEI Report Says Home Supply, Not Credit, Limits Ownership

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The American Enterprise Institute issued 'The Credit Box Is Much Wider Than Pew Thinks,' by Tobias Peter, Edward J. Pinto and Kenan Dogan, arguing that U.S. mortgage underwriting already reaches many lower-credit and highly leveraged borrowers and that a shortage of entry-level homes, rather than excessively tight credit, is the larger obstacle to homeownership. The report was issued Sept. 14, 2026. The report challenges an August Pew Charitable Trusts analysis more

Agilent Introduces Gen5 AI Cell Identification Module for BioTek Automated Cell Imagers

SANTA CLARA, California, Sept. 29 [Category: BizLaboratory Sciences] -- Agilent Technologies, a company that specializes in life sciences, diagnostics and applied chemical markets, issued the following news release: * * * Agilent Introduces Gen5 AI Cell Identification Module for BioTek Automated Cell Imagers * Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today announced the launch of the Agilent BioTek Gen5 AI cell identification module, a new image analysis software add-on that incorporates AI-based more

Agreement Secures California State Park Safeguards Against Off-Road Vehicles

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Agreement Secures California State Park Safeguards Against Off-Road Vehicles * CANTIL, Calif.-The Center for Biological Diversity reached an agreement today to secure safeguards for the Red Rock Canyon State Park against off-road vehicle damage. The agreement with the California State Department of Parks and Recreation and the Park and Recreation Commission prevents the d more

Alaska Air Group Enters Activation Phase of Alaska Accelerate, Building a More Global, Premium and Diversified Airline

SEATTLE, Sept. 30 [Category: BizAerospace] -- Alaska Airlines, a subsidiary of Alaska Air Group, posted the following news release: * * * Alaska Air Group enters activation phase of Alaska Accelerate, building a more global, premium and diversified airline Sep 29, 2026 Alaska Air Group announced the next phase of its Alaska Accelerate strategic plan during its 2026 Investor Day in Seattle, outlining how the combined airline is moving from integration to activation as it builds a more global, more

Allied Universal's HELIAUS Guest Named a Security Today New Product of the Year

SANTA ANA, California, Sept. 29 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Allied Universal, a security and facility services company that provides smart technology to deliver solutions to businesses, posted the following news release: * * * Allied Universal's HELIAUS Guest Named a Security Today New Product of the Year * IRVINE, Calif. - Sept. 29, 2026 - Allied Universal(r), the world's leading security and facility services company, today announced that its HELIAUS(r) Guest visitor management s more

America First Policy Institute: National Implications of California's Vehicle Emissions Standards

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following news release: * * * The National Implications of California's Vehicle Emissions Standards September 29, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C.--Today, the America First Policy Institute (AFPI) has released a statement from Mike Garcia, chair of AFPI's California State chapter, on S.J. Res. 206, which would overturn EPA's 2009 waiver for California's greenhouse gas emissions standards for new motor vehicles. "Americans don't want more

American Immigration Lawyers Association, Immigration Council Oppose Proposed $103,265 Fee on H-1B Petitions Overreach and Statutory Violations

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 24, 2026 Office of Policy and Strategy U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service 5900 Capital Gateway Drive Camp Springs, MD 20746 Re: Fee for Certain H-1B Petitions (Docket No. USCIS-2026-0298) To Whom it May Concern: The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and the American Immigration Counci more

American Immigration Lawyers Association: EOIR Proposed Rule on Civil Penalties for Contempt Risks Unnecessary Disciplinary Expansion and Court Imbalance

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 25, 2026 Jamee E. Comans Assistant Director Office of Policy Executive Office for Immigration Review 5107 Leesburg Pike, Suite 2500 Falls Church, VA 22041 Re: American Immigration Lawyers Association Comment on Civil Money Penalty for Actions in Contempt of an Immigration Judge's Proper Exercise of Authori more

American Society for Radiation Oncology: Early Interventions for Depression Tied to Better Cancer Survival

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 29 (TNSxrep) -- The American Society for Radiation Oncology issued the following news release: * * * Early interventions for depression tied to better cancer survival Large Medicare analysis finds depression was linked to higher cancer mortality, while psychotherapy soon after diagnosis was associated with lower risk BOSTON, September 28, 2026 ASTRO Expert Perspective: "Depression is common among people facing cancer, but it is often under recognized and undertrea more

Apple and the American Academy of Pediatrics release new guide to help families build healthy digital habits

CUPERTINO, California, Sept. 29 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, posted the following news: * * * Apple and the American Academy of Pediatrics release new guide to help families build healthy digital habits * Today, in partnership with the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), Apple released a new guide to help families create healthy digital habits that balance screen time with sleep, exercise, schoolwork more

Arcadia University and Connecticut College Selected as 2026 Delphi Award Winners by the USC Pullias Center for Higher Education and AAC&U

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 30 -- University of Southern California Pullias Center for Higher Education issued the following news: * * * Arcadia University and Connecticut College Selected as 2026 Delphi Award Winners by the USC Pullias Center for Higher Education and AAC&U September 29, 2026 Two Private Institutions Selected for Their Innovative Policies and Programs Supporting VITAL/Contingent Faculty - For their campus-wide system efforts to implement innovative programs for VITAL f more

Artificial Intelligence Safety Collaboration & Antitrust Law Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11485) by legislative attorney Jay B. Sykes: * * * Artificial Intelligence Safety Collaboration and Antitrust Law On September 12, 2026, Anthropic chief executive Dario Amodei published a blog post arguing that the artificial-intelligence (AI) industry should slow the pace at which it develops frontier models to mitigate risks of catastrophic harm, including the loss of more

Astrophysicist France A. Cordova Named 2026 Nierenberg Prize Recipient

LA JOLLA, California, Sept. 29 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Astrophysicist France A. Cordova Named 2026 Nierenberg Prize Recipient * Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego has selected astrophysicist France Anne Cordova as the recipient of the 2026 Nierenberg Prize for Science in the Public Interest. Cordova has been a leader in science, engineering and higher education for more than three decades and she currently serves as more

Attorney General Alan Wilson urges consumers to claim compensation for inflated generic drug prices

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Sept. 29 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson urges consumers to claim compensation for inflated generic drug prices * Attorney General Wilson, along with the attorneys general of 47 other states and territories, announces preliminary approval of their plan to distribute funds to consumers following multiple settlements with drug manufacturers accused of conspiring to inflate prices of generic d more

Attorney General Bonta Joins Bipartisan Coalition in Urging Congress to Fully Fund Supreme Court Security

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 29 (TNSida) -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Joins Bipartisan Coalition in Urging Congress to Fully Fund Supreme Court Security * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a bipartisan coalition of 45 attorneys general in sending a letter urging congressional leaders to fully fund the U.S. Supreme Court's Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 budget request for security needs. Amid the ala more

Attorney General Bonta Opposes Unlawful DHS Rule Fast-Tracking Asylum Seekers into Removal Proceedings Without an Interview

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 29 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes Unlawful DHS Rule Fast-Tracking Asylum Seekers into Removal Proceedings Without an Interview * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta, leading a coalition of 21 attorneys general, submitted a comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) new rule limiting affirmative asylum applicants' opportunity to participate i more

Attorney General Bonta's Sponsored Bills to Protect the Rights of California's Immigrants Signed into Law

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 29 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta's Sponsored Bills to Protect the Rights of California's Immigrants Signed into Law * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued the following statement in response to Governor Gavin Newsom signing into law two separate Senate Bills (SB) meant to protect and codify the rights of immigrants living in California. The bills, SB 942 (Caballero) more

Attorney General Brenna Bird Urges Congress to Fully Fund Supreme Court Security

DES MOINES, Iowa, Sept. 29 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brenna Bird Urges Congress to Fully Fund Supreme Court Security * DES MOINES-Attorney General Brenna Bird joined a letter urging Congress to fully fund the U.S. Supreme Court's Fiscal Year 2027 security request, warning that threats against the Justices and their families have become a serious and escalating danger. The bipartisan letter from 45 state attorneys general to more

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL URGES CONGRESS TO FULLY FUND SUPREME COURT SECURITY

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 29 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL URGES CONGRESS TO FULLY FUND SUPREME COURT SECURITY * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 44 attorneys general, sent a comment letter urging Congress to fully fund the U.S. Supreme Court's 2027 fiscal year security request, warning that threats against justices and their families have become a serious and escalating dang more

Attorney General Skrmetti Urges Congress to Fully Fund Supreme Court Security

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 29 (TNSida) -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Skrmetti Urges Congress to Fully Fund Supreme Court Security * Attorney General Skrmetti leads a letter urging Congress to fully fund the U.S. Supreme Court's Fiscal Year 2027 security request, warning that threats against the Justices and their families have become a serious and escalating danger. In the bipartisan letter to congressional leaders, the att more

Award-winning journalist Nadia Sussman visits Shippensburg University

SHIPPENSBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 29 -- Shippensburg University posted the following news: * * * Award-winning journalist Nadia Sussman visits Shippensburg University * Recently, the Department of Communication, Journalism and Media (CJM) received a 2026 Scripps Howard Foundation Award, supported by the Shippensburg University Foundation. As part of the award, on Sept. 30 - Oct. 2, 2026, globally recognized journalist and filmmaker Nadia Sussman will be visiting Shippensburg University as more

Banner Health named a 2026 Healthiest Employer of Colorado

PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 29 [Category: Health Care] -- Banner Health posted the following news release: * * * Banner Health named a 2026 Healthiest Employer of Colorado * GREELEY, Colo. (Sept. 29, 2026) - Banner Health has been named one of the 2026 Healthiest Employers of Colorado, an annual recognition program presented by Healthiest Employers(r) in partnership with Springbuk, a Truven Health analytics solution. Banner Health was honored in the 5,000+ employee category, alongside nine other more

Barrasso: Republicans are Putting More Money in Your Pockets

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Barrasso: Republicans are Putting More Money in Your Pockets * "Whether it is lowering energy costs, cutting taxes or fighting fraud and corruption, there is the core difference between commonsense Republicans and crazy Democrats. Republicans want every American to keep more of what they earn. Democrats want every American to have less money in their pocket." WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senate Majority Wh more

Bourns Introduces Shielded Power Inductors for Space-Constrained Portable Electronics

RIVERSIDE, California, Sept. 30 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Bourns, a manufacturer and supplier of electronic components, issued the following news release: * * * Bourns Introduces Shielded Power Inductors for Space-Constrained Portable Electronics Compact 2.0 mm x 1.2 mm footprint and 1.0 mm maximum profile support high-current power designs in wearable and mobile devices - RIVERSIDE, Calif., September 28, 2026 - Bourns today announced the SRP201210V Series Shielded Power Inducto more

Bourns Introduces UALH Series Aluminum Housed Wirewound Resistors for High-Power Industrial Equipment

RIVERSIDE, California, Sept. 30 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Bourns, a manufacturer and supplier of electronic components, issued the following news release: * * * Bourns Introduces UALH Series Aluminum Housed Wirewound Resistors for High-Power Industrial Equipment Thin, lightweight fixed resistors provide a 100 W power rating with a heatsink and operate from -55 C to +275 C - RIVERSIDE, Calif., September 29, 2026 - Bourns today announced the UALH Series Aluminum Housed High Power more

Brazil Intelligence Agency Warns of U.S. Election Interference Risk Amid Competition for Resources

OAKLAND, California, Sept. 29 [Category: Environment] -- Amazon Watch, an organization that says it protects the rainforest and advances the rights of indigenous peoples in the Amazon Basin, issued the following news release: * * * Brazil Intelligence Agency Warns of U.S. Election Interference Risk Amid Competition for Resources * Belem, Brazil - Thursday, October 1, is the deadline for the Trump administration to respond to questions from 31 members of the U.S. Congress about its actions re more

Budd Files Amicus Brief Defending the Rights of Homeschool Parents to Choose Religious-Based Curriculum

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Budd Files Amicus Brief Defending the Rights of Homeschool Parents to Choose Religious-Based Curriculum * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.) filed an amicus brief urging the Supreme Court to reverse the lower court's decision, which wrongly ruled that homeschool independent-study programs are public school programs. The brief defends homeschooling parents' rights by reinforcing a c more

Bureau of Reclamation Executes Water Service Contract Ensuring Reliable Water for Santa Barbara County Communities

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation issued the following news release: * * * Reclamation Executes Water Service Contract Ensuring Reliable Water for Santa Barbara County Communities Sep 29, 2026 FRESNO, Calif. -- The Bureau of Reclamation announces the execution of the amended water service contract with the Santa Barbara County Water Agency for continued water deliveries from the Cachuma Project. The executed agreement, Contract No. I75r-1802R more

Calif. Public Interest Research Group: Gov. Newsom Signs Ban on Disposable Vapes

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The California Public Interest Research Group posted the following news release: * * * Gov. Newsom signs ban on disposable vapes September 28, 2026 SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation Monday that bans disposable nicotine vapes in California. Assembly Bill 762, from Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin, will prohibit the import and manufacturing of disposable nicotine vapes starting in 2027, and the sale and distribution of these products starting in 2028 more

Calif. State Water Resources Control Board Urges Stronger EPA Regulations and Expanded Monitoring to Address PFAS Risks in Biosolids

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. State Water Resources Control Board September 22, 2026 Jessica L. Kramer, Assistant Administrator U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) Office of Water Washington, D.C. 20460 Subject: Comments on the USEPA's June 29, 2026 Draft Guidance for Reducing Risk from Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) and Perfluorooc more

California Department of Justice Releases Report on Officer-Involved Shooting of Tahmon Wilson

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 29 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * California Department of Justice Releases Report on Officer-Involved Shooting of Tahmon Wilson * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta, pursuant to Assembly Bill 1506 (AB 1506), today released a report on the death of Tahmon Wilson following an officer-involved shooting in Contra Costa County, California, on August 18, 2023. The incident involved four officers from the more

California Entrepreneur Zainab Ghadiyali Returns to Winthrop for Whitton Series

ROCK HILL, South Carolina, Sept. 29 -- Winthrop University posted the following news: * * * California Entrepreneur Zainab Ghadiyali Returns to Winthrop for Whitton Series * #HIGHLIGHTS * During a free Nov. 5 lecture as part of the Whitton Executive Series, Ghadiyali will share practical lessons from moving between engineering, product leadership and entrepreneurship in a lecture entitled "Building What Doesn't Exist: Lessons in Technology, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation." * She has l more

California Institute of Technology Scholars Reveal Foundational Concepts of Classical Mechanics Emerged From Contemporary Scientific Discourse

PASADENA, California, Sept. 30 -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Revisiting a Young Isaac Newton September 29, 2026 Isaac Newton is typically portrayed as a solitary scientist with intense focus who was obsessed with power and deeply egotistical. But a new book by Caltech historians Jed Buchwald and Mordechai Feingold takes a deeper look at Newton's life in the two decades leading up to the 1687 publication of his groundbreaking text, Principia Mathem more

Calix and Astound Complete Successful 50G-PON Trial

SAN JOSE, California, Sept. 29 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Calix, a communications service providers, issued the following news release: * * * Calix and Astound Complete Successful 50G-PON Trial * SAN JOSE, Calif.-September 29, 2026-Calix, Inc. (NYSE: CALX) today announced that Astound, a recognized leader in Wi-Fi, mobile, TV, and fiber optic solutions, has successfully completed a trial of the Calix 50G-PON (passive optical network) access solution. By enabling 50 gigabits per sec more

Caltech Roboticist Says Safety Should Be Top Concern With Humanoid Robots

PASADENA, California, Sept. 30 (TNSjou) -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Caltech Roboticist Says Safety Should Be Top Concern with Humanoid Robots September 29, 2026 A quick search of humanoid robot videos will deliver demonstrations of two-legged robots playing soccer, dancing, jumping several feet in the air, even competing in kickboxing matches. It is all dazzling, certainly. But roboticist Aaron Ames, the Booth-Kresa Leadership Chair and director more

Center for Strategy & Applied Insights at Fragomen Urges DHS to Withdraw Proposed H-1B Fee Increase Over Economic and Procedural Flaws

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Bo Cooper Executive Director Direct: +1 202 380 1087 bcooper@fragomen.com Leah L. Rogal Senior Director Direct: +1 202 380 1080 lrogal@fragomen.com September 24, 2026 Samantha Deshommes Chief Regulatory Officer Office of Policy & Strategy U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services U.S. Department of Homeland Se more

Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: Minnesota for Sale - Epstein Island Edition

MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Sept. 30 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary: * * * Minnesota for Sale: Epstein Island edition Written by Bill Glahn | September 29, 2026 Today, we do a deep dive into some preliminary 2026 state-level Democratic party fundraising numbers. [View table in the link at bottom] The above numbers are not meant to be comprehensive, they exclude fundraisin more

City of San Jose and Monterey County Advance Protections Preventing ICE Facility Construction

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Sam Liccardo, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * City of San Jose and Monterey County Advance Protections Preventing ICE Facility Construction * San Jose, CA - Today, several members of Congress representing our region- U.S. Representatives Sam Liccardo (CA-16), Zoe Lofgren (CA-18), and Jimmy Panetta(CA-19)- congratulated the City of San Jose and Monterey County for adopting interim ordinances that temporarily restrict the development of ICE d more

CleanEarth4Kids.org Urges EPA to Ban Glyphosate Due to Its Toxicity and Environmental Harm

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 24, 2026 RE: Ban Glyphosate: EPA-HQ-OPP-2009-0361-14449 CleanEarth4Kids.org strongly opposes the renewal of glyphosate's registration. Glyphosate is already banned or severely restricted in numerous countries because of concerns about its impacts on human health and the environment.1 Glyphosate has been linke more

Collins Supports Rescission of 2001 Roadless Rule to Enhance Forest Management and Wildfire Prevention

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 29100 SW Town Center Loop W Suite 300 Wilsonville, OR 97070-9315 USA 800.329.1219 503.826.5303 CollinsWood.com Director, Ecosystem Management Coordination 201 14th Street SW, Mailstop 1108 Washington, DC 20250-1124 September 25, 2026 Re: RIN 0596-AD66 Proposed Rescission of the 2001 Roadless Rule and Draft more

Common Sense Media Releases Tech in Schools Toolkit for Educators and Families

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 30 -- Common Sense Media issued the following news release: * * * Common Sense Media Releases Tech in Schools Toolkit for Educators and Families The toolkit aligns schools and families around screen media and school-issued technology - SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 29, 2026--Common Sense Media released today the Tech in Schools Toolkit, a collection of free resources to support families, educators, and district leaders to make thoughtful, developmentally appropriate more

Congresswoman Torres Calls for Immediate Action After California is Left Out of Federal Manufacturing Funding for Second Year in a Row

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Norma J. Torres, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Torres Calls for Immediate Action After California is Left Out of Federal Manufacturing Funding for Second Year in a Row * #The Manufacturing Extension and Partnership program helps small and medium-sized manufacturers strengthen supply chains, expand domestic production, and train workers for high-skilled, good-paying jobs Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Norma Torres ( more

Connected Commerce Council Urges FTC to Protect Beneficial Personalized Discounts and Avoid Overregulation

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. To Whom it May Concern: The Connected Commerce Council (3C) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC's) Proposed Enforcement Policy Statement on Personalized Pricing. 3C represents digitally empowered small businesses, many of which use digital pricing, promotional, and customer-engag more

Considerations for Federal Leasing of Onshore Energy - Oil, Gas & Geothermal Power Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48064) on Sept. 14, 2026, entitled "Considerations for Federal Leasing of Onshore Energy: Oil and Gas and Geothermal Power." The report is written by energy policy analysts Morgan Smith and Lexie Ryan and environmental policy analyst Heather McPherron. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY Both oil and gas (O&G) and geothermal power are long-standing energy sectors for the United States. The t more

Consumer Watchdog Warns Lara Against Raising Insurer Profit Allowance Behind Closed Doors

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 29 [Category: Consumer Services] -- Consumer Watchdog posted the following news release: * * * Consumer Watchdog Warns Lara Against Raising Insurer Profit Allowance Behind Closed Doors * Consumer group says insurers are already earning record profits and any changes that could raise home and auto premiums must undergo full public rulemaking Los Angeles, CA -Consumer Watchdog today called on Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara to abandon any effort to quietly i more

Cotality: July Home Price Growth Picks Up Annual Steam, But Monthly Momentum Lags

IRVINE, California, Sept. 30 (TNSxrep) -- Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) issued the following news release: * * * July home price growth picks up annual steam, but monthly momentum lags The S&P Cotality Case-Shiller Home Price Index, formerly known as the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Home Price Index, is a leading measure of U.S. residential real estate prices. - IRVINE, Calif., September 29, 2026 - U.S. home prices rose 1.9% year over year in July, up from 1.6% in June. The 10-City and 20-Cit more

Council of the Great City Schools Warn Department of Education Proposed Regulations Threaten Federal Funding Stability

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 23, 2026 U.S. Department of Education Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development 400 Maryland Avenue SW Washington, DC 20202 Re: ED-2026-OPEPD-2542, Education Department General Administrative Regulations Dear Secretary Linda McMahon: The Council of the Great City Schools (CGCS), the coalition o more

CSUN's Global HSI Equity Innovation Hub Launches 'Culture is Currency' Challenge

NORTHRIDGE, California, Sept. 29 -- California State University Northridge issued the following news release: * * * CSUN's Global HSI Equity Innovation Hub Launches 'Culture is Currency' Challenge * Media Contact: Carmen Ramos Chandler, carmen.chandler@csun.edu, (818) 677-2130 Sometimes, a successful future lies not in a high school robotics competition or a college hackathon, but rather in the knowledge passed down from grandparent to child to grandchild. Officials with California State more

Cutting Ultra-processed Food From School Menus Will Be Tricky, Stanford Medicine Study Finds

STANFORD, California, Sept. 30 (TNSjou) -- Stanford University School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Cutting ultra-processed food from school menus will be tricky, Stanford Medicine study finds By Erin Digitale A new California law mandates removing ultra-processed foods from schools. Food service directors at 20 school districts in the San Joaquin Valley explained why it will be difficult. September 28, 2026 Starting in July 2029, public schools are required to start phasing more

Cypress Brake Planting Partner Johnson Testifies Before House Agriculture Committee

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- The House Agriculture Committee released the following testimony by Patrick Johnson, partner at Cypress Brake Planting Co., Tunica, Mississippi, from a Sept. 16, 2026, hearing entitled "Increasing Demand and Opportunities for Homegrown Products Here and Abroad": * * * I am Patrick Johnson, a partner at Cypress Brake Planting Co., a family farming operation in the Mississippi Delta in Tunica, MS. My farm produces cotton, rice, corn, soybeans, and wheat. I am also involve more

Democracy Forward: Court Rules in Favor of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Survivors, Protecting Crucial Grants to Support Victims of Violence Nationwide

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Democracy Forward, an organization that says it advances democracy and social progress through litigation, policy and public education and regulatory engagement, issued the following news release: * * * Court Rules in Favor of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Survivors, Protecting Crucial Grants to Support Victims of Violence Nationwide Final Ruling Follows Series of Court Orders Blocking Unlawful Administration Attempt to Weaponize Violence Prevention Funding Sep more

District Judge Vince Chhabria Discusses Ideological Diversity, Tech Law, and His Career

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 29 -- Vanderbilt Law School posted the following news: * * * District Judge Vince Chhabria Discusses Ideological Diversity, Tech Law, and His Career * Dialogue Vanderbilt, the Vanderbilt Student Chapter of the American Constitution Society (ACS), and the Vanderbilt Student Chapter of the Federalist Society (FedSoc) welcomed Judge Vince Chhabria for a lunchtime conversation, as part of Dialogue Vanderbilt's 250 Conversations on America: Civil Discourse in Action se more

DOJ Uncovers $1.34M in Stolen Social Security Benefits in Takedown

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * DOJ's Fraud Division Uncovers $1.34M in Stolen Social Security Benefits in One Month Takedown, Including Fraudster Who Allegedly Hid Deceased Mother in Garage Freezer September 29, 2026 11 U.S. Attorney's Offices, along with federal investigative agencies, participate in Social Security Administration fraud enforcement surge - Today, the Justice Department's National Fraud Enforcement Division a more

Durga P. Mohapatra Appointed Associate Vice President for Research Operations at Georgia State

ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 30 -- Georgia State University issued the following news: * * * Durga P. Mohapatra Appointed Associate Vice President for Research Operations at Georgia State September 29, 2026 ATLANTA -- Georgia State University has appointed Durga P. Mohapatra as associate vice president for Research Operations. In this newly established leadership role, Mohapatra will report to the vice president for Research and Economic Development and lead efforts to strengthen operational eff more

During Suicide Prevention Month, Governor Hochul Announces New Mental Health Training to Support First Responders

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 29 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * During Suicide Prevention Month, Governor Hochul Announces New Mental Health Training to Support First Responders * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the release of a new online training for mental health professionals working with or considering a career helping first responders such as 911 dispatchers, law enforcement, emergency medical technicians and firefighters. Developed by the Di more

Early career oral biology researchers receive NIH funding for disease-oriented projects

BUFFALO, New York, Sept. 29 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * Early career oral biology researchers receive NIH funding for disease-oriented projects * Harim Tavares dos Santos and Zhibin Cui each received a $320,000 grant from the National Institutes of Health. Photo: Douglas Levere One explores genes' effect on tongue cancer while other looks at Sjogren's disease By Laurie Kaiser BUFFALO, N.Y. -Zhibin Cui, DDS, PhD, and more

EFJ supports the Dutch class action lawsuit against Meta

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Sept. 29 -- The European Federation of Journalists posted the following news: * * * The EFJ supports the Dutch class action lawsuit against Meta * Today, Tuesday 29 September at 10:00, our Dutch affiliate NVJ, the collective management organisation Lira Foundation and the Dutch authors' union Auteursbond are calling on freelancers to demonstrate in front of Meta's Dutch headquarters in Amsterdam. The leadership of the European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) will be holdin more

FDA Recall Notice: Sierra Nevada Cheese Company Recalls Graziers Raw Milk Cheese Because of Possible Health Risk

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Sierra Nevada Cheese Company Recalls Graziers Raw Milk Cheese Because of Possible Health Risk Summary Company Announcement Date: September 28, 2026 FDA Publish Date: September 29, 2026 Product Type: Food & Beverages Cheese/Cheese Product Foodborne Illness Reason for Announcement: Potential to be contaminated with Shiga toxin-producing Escherichi more

Fed Governor Cook Issues Remarks At Oakland Tech Week Opening Keynote

OAKLAND, California, Sept. 29 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following remarks by Governor Lisa D. Cook: * * * September 28, 2026 An Update on AI and the Economy At the Oakland Tech Week Opening Keynote, cohosted by the Kapor Center, Oakland, California - Thank you, Freada and Mitch, for that kind introduction. I appreciate the invitation to speak here at Oakland Tech Week and for the opportunity to return to the East Bay, where I lived and spent several formative years when I attended more

Fed Governor Waller Issues Remarks at Sibos

MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 30 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following remarks by Governor Christopher J. Waller: * * * September 29, 2026 Payments in the Age of AI Agents At Sibos 2026, Miami, Florida - Thank you for inviting me to speak here today./1 Last year at Sibos I leaned into the conference theme and discussed how a range of emerging technologies could shape the next frontier in global payments./2 Consistent with this year's theme, today I want to focus more specifically on the stat more

Federal District Court Rules in Favor of Young Plaintiffs, Allowing Their Civil Rights Lawsuit to Proceed

NEW YORK, Sept. 29 [Category: Sociological] -- Children's Rights, an organization engaged in child welfare advocacy, posted the following news release: * * * Federal District Court Rules in Favor of Young Plaintiffs, Allowing Their Civil Rights Lawsuit to Proceed * September 29, 2026 LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Thousands of young people in L.A. County's foster system sleep in their cars, couch surf with strangers, and struggle to access mental health care because County and State agencies have fo more

Federal Register: Fed Issues Notice on Acquisitions Involving Nano Financial Holdings in California

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Reserve System issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Change in Bank Control Notices; Acquisitions of Shares of a Bank or Bank Holding Company The notificants listed below have applied under the Change in Bank Control Act (Act) (12 U.S.C. 1817(j)) and Sec. 225.41 of the Board's Regulation Y (12 CFR 225.41) to acquire shares of a bank or bank holding company. The factors that are considered in acting on the applications are set fo more

Federal Register: Interior Dept. Issues Notice of Reestablishment of Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Public Advisory Committee

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Reestablishment of the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Public Advisory Committee The U.S. Department of the Interior is reestablishing the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Public Advisory Committee. The Secretary of the Interior, after consultation with the General Services Administration, is reestablishing the Committee charter for 2 years. The Committee provides advice related, and no more

Final Cut Camera now supports variable aperture on iPhone 18 Pro and even more pro options with iOS 27

CUPERTINO, California, Sept. 29 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, posted the following news: * * * Final Cut Camera now supports variable aperture on iPhone 18 Pro and even more pro options with iOS 27 * Final Cut Camera, the professional filming app for iPhone, receives a major update with version 2.4, adopting a new design, adding support for variable aperture on iPhone 18 Pro, and giving creators even mo more

First of four surgical hubs opens following AECOM's successful delivery and handover for Ireland's Health Service Executive

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 28 [Category: BizEngineering] -- AECOM, an infrastructure firm, issued the following news release: * * * First of four surgical hubs opens following AECOM's successful delivery and handover for Ireland's Health Service Executive * The surgical hub at Cork University Hospital is the first of four to be delivered by AECOM, of the six total hubs commissioned by the HSE, helping to reduce waiting times in the shorter term ahead of the rollout of the Elective Hospit more

Future of Privacy Forum: FTC Clarifies Enforcement Approach on Undisclosed Personalized Pricing and Consumer Harm

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1350 Eye Street NW, Suite 350, Washington, DC 20005 | 202-768-8950 | fpf.org September 10, 2026 Ms. April Tabor Secretary Federal Trade Commission Office of the Secretary 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Suite CC-5610 (Annex E) Washington, D.C. 20580 Re: Federal Trade Commission's Proposed Enforcement Policy Sta more

Gap Inc. Expands Investment in the Creative Community to Power San Francisco's Future

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 29 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Gap, a retailer of clothing and accessories, posted the following news release: * * * Gap Inc. Expands Investment in the Creative Community to Power San Francisco's Future * Artist residencies, maker entrepreneurship support and public art initiatives expand support for the people and institutions driving the city's revitalization Gap Inc. (NYSE: GAP) today announced new investments in San Francisco's creative economy e more

Geisel School of Medicine's White Coat Ceremony Focused on Knowledge, Trust, and Respect

DARTMOUTH, New Hampshire, Sept. 29 -- The Dartmouth College School of Medicine (Geisel) posted the following news: * * * Geisel School of Medicine's White Coat Ceremony Focused on Knowledge, Trust, and Respect * On Friday, September 25, during the medical school's annual White Coat Ceremony, 96 first-year medical students in the Geisel School of Medicine MD Class of 2030 celebrated a rite of passage in the field of medicine when they received their short white coats, symbolic of their status more

Genentech's Fenebrutinib Is First Bruton's Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor to Receive U.S. Food & Drug Administration Filing Acceptance in Both Relapsing, Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 30 (TNSrep) -- Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, issued the following news release: * * * Genentech's Fenebrutinib Is the First BTK Inhibitor to Receive U.S. FDA Filing Acceptance in Both Relapsing and Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis * Fenebrutinib cut relapses by 51% and 58% vs teriflunomide in Phase III RMS trials (FENhance 1 & 2) while showing a consistent, positive trend in delaying disability * Fenebrutinib became the first investigati more

Gibson Dunn Advised Morgan Stanley's 1GT Climate Private Equity Strategy on Series E Investment in Amber Electric

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Gibson Dunn Advised Morgan Stanley's 1GT Climate Private Equity Strategy on Series E Investment in Amber Electric * Gibson Dunn advised 1GT, Morgan Stanley Investment Management's private climate equity strategy, on a Series E financing round for Amber Electric, an Australian energy flexibility platform that enables customers to optimize how they store and use more

Goldwater Makes the Case for Permit Freedom in New Webinar

PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 29 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Goldwater Institute posted the following news: * * * Goldwater Makes the Case for Permit Freedom in New Webinar * Arizona is one of the nation's fastest growing states with a dire need for new housing. Nationwide, government policies slow housing growth, but in Arizona, the Goldwater Institute's Permit Freedom law makes it easier to build and drives down costs. In a new webinar, Goldwater's Timothy Sandefur and the Mercatus Center's Sal more

Gov. Newsom Signs Landmark Legislation Creating California Wildlife Coexistence Program

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 [Category: Environment] -- The Defenders of Wildlife posted the following news release: * * * Gov. Newsom Signs Landmark Legislation Creating California Wildlife Coexistence Program * Governor Gavin Newsom today signed into law Senate Bill 1135, establishing the California Wildlife Coexistence Program within the Department of Fish and Wildlife to better manage and reduce human-wildlife conflict through non-lethal, proactive strategies. The bill, authored by Senator Cathe more

HACU announces nine honorees to be recognized at 40th Annual Conference

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 29 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release: * * * HACU announces nine honorees to be recognized at 40th Annual Conference * SAN ANTONIO - The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities has announced the 2026 Awards of Excellence honorees, recognizing individuals, institutions and organizations whose leadership and partnership advance HACU's mission, and for their contributions to improvi more

Hand-Crafting Music: A Love Letter to Family and Creativity

POMONA, California, Sept. 29 -- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona posted the following news: * * * Hand-Crafting Music: A Love Letter to Family and Creativity * Students walking into the music department on a Friday afternoon may be greeted by decidedly unusual sounds. Instead of the familiar scales on a piano or orchestral tuning, they might catch the eerie cry of a touchless digital theremin, hear the chiming of a new creation made of upcycled materials or feel the guttural more

Hispanic Federation Urges Full Rescission of DHS Rule Limiting Asylum Interviews

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. WASHINGTON DC OFFICE 1001 G St NW Suite 1120W Washington, DC 20001 NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS 55 Exchange Place, 5th FL New York, NY 10005 Phone: 212.233.8955 Hotline: 1.866.HF.AYUDA Taking Hispanic Causes to Heart hispanicfederation.org CALIFORNIA - CONNECTICUT - FLORIDA - ILLINOIS - NEW YORK - NORTH CAROLINA - PUERT more

House Oversight & Government Reform Chairman Comer Touts Oversight Committee Wins During 119th Congress

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Sep 29, 2026 Chairman Comer Touts Oversight Committee Wins During the 119th Congress WASHINGTON--Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) today released highlights of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform's accomplishments during the 119th Congress. Titled "Restoring America Through Oversight: 119th Congress Wins from the House more

How My Parenting Journey Shaped My Commitment to Student-Centeredness

LA JOLLA, California, Sept. 29 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * How My Parenting Journey Shaped My Commitment to Student-Centeredness * For National Student Parent Month, UC San Diego Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Campus Life Alysson M. Satterlund shares her own experience as a student parent and how UC San Diego supports our Triton students with dependents. My eldest son, Jackson, was born a week before classes started during my s more

Hyatt's Luxury Portfolio Builds Momentum Across the Americas

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 29 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release: * * * Hyatt's Luxury Portfolio Builds Momentum Across the Americas * Milestone openings and new guest experiences across Park Hyatt, Alila and The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brands define a focused period of growth, with Mexico at the center CHICAGO (September 29, 2026) - As 2026 enters its final quarter, Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) is highlighting a con more

HYDE-SMITH SIGNS AMICUS BRIEF DEFENDING RIGHTS OF HOMESCHOOL PARENTS TO USE RELIGIOUS-BASED CURRICULUM

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * HYDE-SMITH SIGNS AMICUS BRIEF DEFENDING RIGHTS OF HOMESCHOOL PARENTS TO USE RELIGIOUS-BASED CURRICULUM * Senators Encourage SCOTUS to Overturn a Lower Court Decision with Religious Freedom & Parental Choice Implications WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today joined U.S. Senator Tedd Budd (R-N.C.) in filing an amicus brief encouraging the U.S. Supreme Court to reve more

Inside Look at Cal Poly Humboldt

ARCATA, California, Sept. 29 -- The California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt posted the following news: * * * Inside Look at Cal Poly Humboldt * The annual in-person, free open house, Fall Preview offers first-time and transfer students a chance to explore academic programs and student life while getting a feel for the campus. Throughout the day, visitors can directly connect with faculty, staff, and current students as they consider whether Humboldt is the right fit for them. "Choo more

International Fresh Produce Association Chief Global Policy Officer Taylor Testifies Before House Agriculture Committee

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- The House Agriculture Committee released the following testimony by Alexis Taylor, chief global policy officer of the International Fresh Produce Association, from a Sept. 16, 2026, hearing entitled "Increasing Demand and Opportunities for Homegrown Products Here and Abroad": * * * Chairman Thompson, Ranking Member Craig, and Members of the Committee: Thank you for the opportunity to provide testimony today on behalf of the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA more

Joint statement from Congressman Brad Sherman and Congresswoman Judy Chu on Talks with North Korea

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Brad Sherman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Joint statement from Congressman Brad Sherman and Congresswoman Judy Chu on Talks with North Korea * WASHINGTON, D.C. - On September 29th, Congressman Brad Sherman (CA-32), senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-28) issued the following statement: "We welcome President Trump's recent efforts to restart talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and more

Keysight Introduces Dual Channel Analog Signal Generator for Advanced Device Testing

SANTA ROSA, California, Sept. 30 -- Keysight Technologies, a global electronic measurement technology and market solutions provider, issued the following news release: * * * Keysight Introduces Dual Channel Analog Signal Generator for Advanced Device Testing Improves measurement visibility and expands test capacity without requiring additional rack space SANTA ROSA, Calif. September 29, 2026 Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) today announced the new 20 gigahertz (GHz) PSG XG7-class an more

Khanna Demands Answers From Chinese AI Labs, Intelligence Community on Catastrophic AI Risks

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 (TNSida) -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-California, ranking member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following news release: * * * Khanna Demands Answers from Chinese AI Labs, Intelligence Community on Catastrophic AI Risks September 29, 2026 WASHINGTON - Following a first-of-its-kind congressional hearing on the need for a binding, enforceable, and verifiable U.S.-China agreement to address ca more

Launching Meta Enterprise Platform

MENLO PARK, California, Sept. 30 -- Meta issued the following news: * * * Launching Meta Enterprise Platform September 28, 2026 Meta founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg shared the following: We believe superintelligence will create significant new opportunities for all people and businesses. Meta already serves billions of people at scale and helps hundreds of millions of businesses reach customers. Today we are starting the next major pillar of our business, Meta Enterprise Platform, to help b more

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory: Recover Rare-earth Elements on the Big Ideas Lab Podcast

LIVERMORE, California, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * Recover rare-earth elements on the Big Ideas Lab podcast Rare-earth elements are the spices of modern technology. You don't use much. A pinch here, a pinch there. But leave them out, and the whole thing falls apart. "To realize how much of your daily life you actually benefit from having rare-earth elements, they're in the phosphors in your screens, they're more

Learning Policy Institute: California's Principal Workforce: Trends in Supply and Turnover

PALO ALTO, California, Sept. 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Learning Policy Institute issued the following research brief on September 22, 2026, entitled "California's Principal Workforce: Trends in Supply and Turnover." Here are excerpts: * * * Introduction According to a recent review of principals' influences on school outcomes, supporting the effectiveness of principals may be "the most efficient [school-based] way to affect student achievement."1 A growing body of research demonstrates that princi more

Learning Policy Institute: Cultivating Math Mindsets: State and District Policies That Support Teachers and Student Learning

PALO ALTO, California, Sept. 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Learning Policy Institute issued the following research brief on September 18, 2026, entitled "Cultivating Math Mindsets: State and District Policies That Support Teachers and Student Learning." Here are excerpts: * * * Recent data point to a persistent and deepening math achievement challenge in the United States. The country has long lagged behind international peers in math achievement, falling consistently below average on the Programme for more

Learning Policy Institute: Investments to Support Students Experiencing Homelessness: A Decade of Policy, A Decade of Progress in Washington State

PALO ALTO, California, Sept. 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Learning Policy Institute issued the following research brief on September 8, 2026, entitled "Investments to Support Students Experiencing Homelessness: A Decade of Policy, A Decade of Progress in Washington State." Here are excerpts: * * * Introduction Student homelessness is a substantial and growing problem across the United States. Data from the National Center for Homeless Education show that more than 1.5 million students in grades PreK- more

Learning Policy Institute: Teacher Residencies in Arkansas: Early Lessons From Pioneering Universities

PALO ALTO, California, Sept. 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Learning Policy Institute issued the following research brief on September 25, 2026, entitled "Teacher Residencies in Arkansas: Early Lessons From Pioneering Universities." Here are excerpts: * * * Introduction Aiming to address persistent teacher workforce challenges, the Arkansas Department of Education has mandated that, by Spring 2027, educator preparation programs (EPPs) statewide ensure that all first-time teacher licensure candidates co more

Legendary Football Coach Nick Saban to Present Keynote at ELFA 65th Annual Convention

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 [Category: Facilities Management] -- The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association posted the following news release: * * * Legendary Football Coach Nick Saban to Present Keynote at ELFA 65th Annual Convention * Washington, D.C., September 29, 2026 - The Equipment Leasing & Finance Association (ELFA) today announced that Nick Saban, seven-time national championship-winning college football coach and legendary sports leader, will be a keynote speaker at the association's more

Lipscomb University's growing national reputation reflected in wave of recent rankings and recognitions

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 29 -- Lipscomb University posted the following news: * * * Lipscomb University's growing national reputation reflected in wave of recent rankings and recognitions * National honors span academics, student success, value, innovation and workplace culture Over the past seven months, Lipscomb University has earned an extraordinary range of national rankings and recognitions, reflecting the university's growing reputation as a nationally recognized, top-tier institu more

Litigators comment on measures to streamline economic evidence amidst growing complexity in UK competition disputes

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 30 [Category: BizEconomics] -- Cornerstone Research, a provider of economic and financial analysis in commercial litigation and regulatory proceedings, posted the following news release: * * * Litigators comment on measures to streamline economic evidence amidst growing complexity in UK competition disputes * Litigators highlight growing tensions between Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) demands for greater simplicity and efficiency in economic evidence and more

Littler's 2026 Labor Survey Report

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 30 (TNSrpt) -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Littler's 2026 Labor Survey Report Survey of 665 executives reveals how AI, multigenerational workforces and communication challenges are impacting labor relations strategies September 29, 2026 U.S. employers are navigating a range of thorny issues that impact their labor relations strategies, from the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and multigenerational workforces to increasingly agg more

LLUH leaders, government officials celebrate opening of Fontana Pediatric Urgent Care

LOMA LINDA, California, Sept. 30 -- Loma Linda University Health issued the following news: * * * LLUH leaders, government officials celebrate opening of Fontana Pediatric Urgent Care * LLUH leaders and government officials cut ribbon in front of new Fontana Pediatric Urgent Care. Loma Linda University Health leaders, physicians and government officials celebrated the opening of a Pediatric Urgent Care in Fontana with a ribbon-cutting on Tuesday, September 29, marking an effort to expand se more

LPES: Alaska Oil and Gas Development Rule Faces Legal and Environmental Challenges Over Authority, NEPA Waivers, and Environmental Impact Analysis

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Timothy Lavallee NEPA Technical Expert/Professional Engineer LPES, Inc. tlavallee@lpesinc.com September 8, 2026 Re: Comments of LPES, Inc. on the Proposed Rule, National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Production Site Development (RIN 1004-AF57; Docket No. Docket No. BLM-2026-0133; Federal Register Document No. 2026-18261 more

Lynx's Olivia Miles Unanimously Named 2026 Kia WNBA Rookie of the Year

NEW YORK, Sept. 30 -- The National Basketball Association posted the following news release: * * * Lynx's Olivia Miles unanimously named 2026 Kia WNBA Rookie of the Year September 28, 2026 NEW YORK - Minnesota Lynx guard Olivia Miles has been unanimously named the 2026 Kia WNBA Rookie of the Year, the WNBA announced today. Miles received all 74 votes from a national panel of sportswriters and broadcasters. A starter in all 40 of her appearances for Minnesota, Miles averaged 19.8 points, 6.0 more

Mapping Uncharted Antarctic Genomes

STORRS, Connecticut, Sept. 29 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Mapping Uncharted Antarctic Genomes * Months without light. Bitter, biting winds. Glacial waters. The harsh environment of the Antarctic should be utterly uninhabitable - and yet, countless species have flourished in its icy seas and on its rocky shores. How have organisms as diverse as elephant seals and Antarctic hair grass adapted to these extreme conditions? And how will they continue to ada more

Marcus & Millichap Arranges $14.2M Sale of 71-Unit Multifamily Property in Los Angeles

ENCINO, California, Sept. 30 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Arranges $14.2M Sale of 71-Unit Multifamily Property in Los Angeles LOS ANGELES, Sept. 29, 2026 - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research, and advisory services, announced today the sale of 1441 S. Beverly Glen Blvd., a 71-unit multifamily property in Los Angeles. The property sold for $14 more

Marcus & Millichap Closes Four-Property Self-Storage Portfolio in Houston

ENCINO, California, Sept. 30 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Closes Four-Property Self-Storage Portfolio in Houston HOUSTON, Sept. 29, 2026 - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of the Devon Portfolio, a four-property self-storage portfolio located across the Houston, Texas metropolitan area. Char more

MEDIA ADVISORY: ASBESTOS AWARENESS & PREVENTION CONFERENCE BRINGS TOGETHER EXPERTS, ARTISTS, & SURVIVORS

REDONDO BEACH, California, Sept. 29 [Category: Medical] -- The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization posted the following news release: * * * MEDIA ADVISORY: ASBESTOS AWARENESS & PREVENTION CONFERENCE BRINGS TOGETHER EXPERTS, ARTISTS, & SURVIVORS * MEDIA ADVISORY September 23, 2026 ASBESTOS AWARENESS & PREVENTION CONFERENCE BRINGS TOGETHER EXPERTS, ARTISTS, & SURVIVORS The 21st Annual Conference, "Asbestos: Awareness, Prevention, and the Law," takes place September 25-26, 2026, in the more

Meet Bethel's Newest Faculty Members

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Sept. 30 -- Bethel University issued the following news: * * * Meet Bethel's newest faculty members New faculty and academic support staff join the Bethel community this fall, bringing valuable expertise and a shared commitment to helping students learn, grow, and prepare for what's next. By Heather Schnese S'12 September 28, 2026 At Bethel, professors are central to the student experience. They're experts who know students by name, invest in their success, and create more

Meet first-gen Beach undergrads building the research skills to pursue doctorates

LONG BEACH, California, Sept. 29 -- California State University Long Beach campus posted the following news: * * * Meet first-gen Beach undergrads building the research skills to pursue doctorates * Evelin Zavala, after researching how autism is represented in scientific and autobiographical literature, gained understanding of how neurodivergent people experience their lives -and how she wants to become a compassionate clinician. "It prepared me for the future," Zavala, a third-year psychol more

Meta Issues Letter to Sen. Rochester

MENLO PARK, California, Sept. 28 (TNSletter) -- Meta issued the following letter to Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Delaware: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 10, 2026 Dear Senator Blunt Rochester, Thank you for the opportunity to address the important issues raised in your letter. As you note, earlier this summer, a misconfiguration by Irregular, a contractor Meta hired to conduct cybersecurity evaluations, inadvertently allowed one of our pre-released AI models, Muse Spark 1. more

Miss. A.G. Fitch Urges Consumers to Check Eligibility for Compensation From Generic Drug Settlement

JACKSON, Mississippi, Sept. 30 -- Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch issued the following news release: * * * September 28, 2026 AG Fitch Urges Consumers to Check Eligibility for Compensation from Generic Drug Settlement (Jackson, Mississippi) Attorney General Lynn Fitch is urging Mississippians to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases and to submit a claim for compensation here. This month, the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut gr more

Momentum Already Building for Sens. Tim Scott, Adam Schiff Bill to Establish a Federal Film Tax Credit with 8 New Bipartisan Backers in Senate

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Momentum Already Building for Sens. Tim Scott, Adam Schiff Bill to Establish a Federal Film Tax Credit with 8 New Bipartisan Backers in Senate * Bipartisan, bicameral backing from Senators in film production states - Ohio, Georgia, Texas, Virginia, New Jersey, and Montana - follows call for action by President Trump, decades-long push by lawmakers to enact federal credit Washington, D.C. -Bipart more

MSU Homecoming 2026: Schedule, traditions and highlights

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 29 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * MSU Homecoming 2026: Schedule, traditions and highlights * Every year, Spartans come together for Homecoming week, celebrating with tailgates, campus events and the annual parade. This year, join fellow Spartans, friends and families from Oct. 5 to 10 for MSU's Homecoming week. #Homecoming week schedule Oct. 5-9 * Homecoming headquarters: This year, the MSU Union will serve as a hub filled w more

N.D. Gov. Armstrong, Co-signers Issue Letter to Senate Environment & Public Works Committee, House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee

BISMARCK, North Dakota, Sept. 30 (TNSletter) -- Gov. Kelly Armstrong, R-North Dakota, issued the following letter with co-signers to Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, Ranking Member Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Ranking Member Rick Larsen, D-Washington: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 28, 2026 The Honora more

N.J. A.G. Davenport Co-Leads Bipartisan Call for Congress to Fully Fund Supreme Court Security Amid Rising Threats

TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 30 (TNSida) -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * AG Davenport Co-Leads Bipartisan Call for Congress to Fully Fund Supreme Court Security Amid Rising Threats September 29, 2026 TRENTON - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport co-led a bipartisan multistate letter to Congress calling for full funding of the U.S. Supreme Court's fiscal year 2027 security request, warning that threats against the Justices and their fam more

Nanomedicine Pioneer Awarded MacArthur 'Genius Grant'

LA JOLLA, California, Sept. 29 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Nanomedicine Pioneer Awarded MacArthur 'Genius Grant' * Key Takeaways * UC San Diego chemical and nano engineering professor Liangfang Zhang has been named a 2026 MacArthur Fellow from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. * Zhang is recognized for pioneering a new kind of nanomedicine that uses nanoparticles disguised as the body's own cells to treat and prevent more

National Ambient Air Quality Standards & Selected Issues for Congress Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49350) on Sept. 14, 2026, entitled "National Ambient Air Quality Standards and Selected Issues for Congress:" (Continued from Part 1 of 2) * * * Timeline of a New or Revised NAAQS Once a substance has been listed as a criteria air pollutant under Section 108 of the CAA, Section 109 requires the EPA Administrator to propose a NAAQS for that criteria air pollutant within 12 months./72 Once a more

National Association of State Energy Officials: U.S. Department of Transportation Urged to Incorporate State Energy Offices in America's Great Corridors of Commerce Initiative

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1 September 25, 2026 Morteza Farajian, Ph.D. Executive Director, Build America Bureau U.S. Department of Transportation Docket Operations, West Building 5th Floor, Room W58-213 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590 RE: Comments for U.S. DOT's Request for Information on America's Great Corridors of Commerce more

Natural Resources Defense Council: California Governor Signs New Bill Into Law to Protect California Coastline

NEW YORK, Sept. 30 -- The Natural Resources Defense Council issued the following news release: * * * California Governor Signs New Bill into Law to Protect California Coastline AB 1448 prohibits new state oil & gas leases and blocks the use of existing state infrastructure September 29, 2026 SACRAMENTO - Today, Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 1448 by Assembly Member Hart into law to protect California's coastline from federal offshore oil and gas drilling. Following is a statement from Tar more

Nature Conservancy Opposes Rescission of 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule to Protect Public Lands and Ecosystems

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 25, 2026 Chief Tom Schultz USDA Forest Service 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20250 RE: Comments from The Nature Conservancy regarding the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule Rescission (FS-2025-0001-223869). Dear Chief Schultz, On behalf of The Nature Conservancy (TNC), we appreciate more

Naval Research Lab's Scientific Development Squadron Retires East Coast's Last Active-Duty P-3 Orion, Welcomes MC-12S Super King Air

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory issued the following news: * * * Naval Research Lab's Scientific Development Squadron Retires East Coast's Last Active-Duty P-3 Orion, Welcomes MC-12S Super King Air * NAVAL AIR STATION PATUXENT RIVER, Md. - The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory's (NRL) Scientific Development Squadron ONE (VXS-1), commemorated the 63-year history of the P-3 Orion research aircraft and introduced its successor, the MC-12S Super King Air, during a ceremon more

NetApp and Oracle to Launch Fully Managed Cloud Storage Service for Demanding AI and Enterprise Workloads

REDWOOD SHORES, California, Sept. 30 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release: * * * NetApp and Oracle to Launch Fully Managed Cloud Storage Service for Demanding AI and Enterprise Workloads Secure, reliable, and performant NetApp storage is planned to be available as a native service to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure customers San Jose, California and Austin, Texas--Sep 29, 2026 NetApp(R) (NASDAQ: NTAP), the Intelligent Data Infrastructure co more

NetApp Delivers Secure, Zero-Copy Data Activation for the Agentic Enterprise

SUNNYVALE, California, Sept. 30 -- NetApp, a provider of software, systems and services to manage and store data, issued the following news release: * * * NetApp Delivers Secure, Zero-Copy Data Activation for the Agentic Enterprise Enterprises will be empowered to accelerate AI innovation to machine speed - SAN JOSE, Calif. - September 29, 2026 - NetApp(R) (NASDAQ: NTAP), the Intelligent Data Infrastructure company, today announced new capabilities that enable enterprises to accelerate thei more

Netflix to Become the New Home of WWE in Japan

LOS GATOS, California, Sept. 30 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news: * * * Netflix to Become the New Home of WWE in Japan 29 September 2026 Netflix today announced that, beginning October 1, 2026, it will become the new home for WWE programming in Japan. The lineup will include WWE's weekly flagship shows -- Raw, SmackDown and NXT -- along with Premium Live Events such as WrestleMania, Royal Rumble, SummerSlam and Money in the Bank, as well as WWE's archive library, all more

Netflix: Made in Georgia - How HBCUs Helped Bring 'A Different World' From Script to Screen

LOS GATOS, California, Sept. 30 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news: * * * Made in Georgia: How HBCUs Helped Bring 'A Different World' From Script to Screen 30 September 2026 School is back in session at Hillman College. A Different World, the sequel series to the seminal 1987 college-set comedy, debuted Thursday on Netflix -- exactly 39 years to the day after the original half-hour premiered. The new iteration, which debuted on the Global Top 10 English TV list and ra more

New center at SDSU to shape the future of research across the African diaspora

SAN DIEGO, California, Sept. 29 -- California State University San Diego State University posted the following news: * * * New center at SDSU to shape the future of research across the African diaspora * For many years, Taharka Ade, associate professor of Africana studies at San Diego State University, has studied various approaches to African history and culture, including Afrocentricity and W.E.B. Du Bois's early 20th century exploration of the African World. Ade's own more recent Africa more

New NCYL model legislation gives states the tools to enforce students' civil rights

OAKLAND, California, Sept. 29 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The National Center for Youth Law posted the following news release: * * * New NCYL model legislation gives states the tools to enforce students' civil rights * OAKLAND, CA -The National Center for Youth Law (NCYL) today debuted the Students' Civil Rights Act, model state legislation that provides the framework for states to build a strong infrastructure for investigating discrimination in schools and giving students the protections they more

New Term, Higher Stakes: Netflix Political Workplace Drama 'Wave Makers' Returns For Second Season

LOS GATOS, California, Sept. 30 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news: * * * New Term, Higher Stakes: Netflix Political Workplace Drama 'Wave Makers' Returns For Second Season 30 September 2026 Acclaimed Taiwanese political workplace drama Wave Makers has been renewed for a second season, with production officially underway this week. The team that fought to win an election is back -- and this time, governing is on the agenda. Season 1 took audiences beyond the podium an more

New updates coming to Apple Creator Studio

CUPERTINO, California, Sept. 29 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, posted the following news: * * * New updates coming to Apple Creator Studio * Apple today introduced updates to Apple Creator Studio, the powerful collection of creative and productivity apps. Pixelmator Pro for iPad adds edge-refinement tools for advanced selections; native video captured on iPhone 18 Pro can now have Cinematic mode effects more

NIH Center for Advancing Translational Sciences: Researchers Develop Urine Test to Help Identify High-Risk Pregnancies Earlier

BETHESDA, Maryland, Sept. 30 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences issued the following news: * * * Researchers Develop Urine Test to Help Identify High-Risk Pregnancies Earlier September 29, 2026 Prenatal care plays a critical role in supporting the health of both mother and baby. Researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) are developing a simple, noninvasive urine more

Niskanen Center Urges DHS to Withdraw Proposed H-1B Fee Increase Over Unrealistic Revenue Projections

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Holly C. Mehringer Senior Officer Performing the Duties of the Chief Financial Officer Office of the Chief Financial Officer U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Department of Homeland Security 5900 Capital Gateway Drive Camp Springs, MD 20588 RE: DHS Docket No. USCIS-2026-0298, Fee for Certain H-1B Peti more

NJIT Ranks No. 22 in Princeton Review's Best Value List, 6th Year in Top 50

NEWARK, New Jersey, Sept. 30 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * NJIT Ranks No. 22 in Princeton Review's Best Value List, 6th Year in Top 50 September 29, 2026 For the sixth consecutive year, New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) is a Top 50 Best Value College in The Princeton Review's annual ranking of public institutions. At No. 22 in the 2027 edition, NJIT climbed seven spots this year and is the only university in New Jersey included in the Top more

NMSU physics professor receives 5-year NSF CAREER award

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, Sept. 29 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * NMSU physics professor receives 5-year NSF CAREER award * Over the next five years, a National Science Foundation CAREER award of nearly $600,000 will support New Mexico State University physicist Ludi Miao's research on quantum materials that could build future revolutionary technologies. The CAREER award is the National Science Foundation's most prestigious award for early-career facul more

North Carolina's Food Banks Have Received All of the 3M Eggs After Attorney General Jackson's Antitrust Enforcement Action

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 29 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * North Carolina's Food Banks Have Received All of the 3M Eggs After Attorney General Jackson's Antitrust Enforcement Action * RALEIGH -Nearly 150,000 eggs were delivered to MANNA FoodBank in Henderson County, marking the final delivery of nearly three million eggs brought to North Carolina as part of Attorney General Jeff Jackson's settlement with three of the nation's la more

NTT DOCOMO BUSINESS Migrates Critical Database Platform to Oracle Autonomous AI Database

REDWOOD SHORES, California, Sept. 30 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release: * * * NTT DOCOMO BUSINESS Migrates Critical Database Platform to Oracle Autonomous AI Database Japan's leading ICT provider migrates tens of terabytes of data to the cloud and reduces database license costs by 43 percent Tokyo, Japan--Sep 30, 2026 NTT DOCOMO BUSINESS, Inc. (formerly NTT Communications Corporation), Japan's leading global ICT solutions provider, h more

Old Navy and Joseph Altuzarra Unveil a Romantic Collection That Brings Specialty American Design to Everyday Style

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 29 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Old Navy, a part of Gap, posted the following news release: * * * Old Navy and Joseph Altuzarra Unveil a Romantic Collection That Brings Specialty American Design to Everyday Style * The limited capsule introduces a modern wardrobe inspired by the Romantic Classics to women, girls, and toddlers Old Navy today announced Old Navy x Altuzarra, the latest chapter in its American designer collaboration series. Created in par more

OpenAI Issues Letter to Sen. Rochester

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 28 (TNSletter) -- OpenAI, an Artificial Intelligence research and deployment company, issued the following letter to Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Delaware: * * * Here is the text of the letter: Dear Senator Blunt Rochester: Thank you for your August 6, 2026 letter concerning recent incidents involving OpenAI models during internal cybersecurity evaluations. In the aftermath of the Hugging Face incident, we conducted an extensive investigation with support fro more

Oracle Brings New Agentic Capabilities to the Fight Against Financial Crime

REDWOOD SHORES, California, Sept. 30 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release: * * * Oracle Brings New Agentic Capabilities to the Fight Against Financial Crime Financial institutions can now automate more investigative workflows to help accelerate investigations and support more consistent investigative decisions ACAMS The Assembly, Las Vegas, Nevada--Sep 29, 2026 Oracle Financial Services today expanded its financial crime and compliance more

Oracle Extends Fusion Agentic Applications With Introduction of Fusion Claw

REDWOOD SHORES, California, Sept. 30 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release: * * * Oracle Extends Fusion Agentic Applications with Introduction of Fusion Claw New governed agentic execution runtime enables Oracle Fusion Agentic Applications to complete highly complex work more autonomously at scale 25 Claw-powered Fusion Agentic Applications are now available to help organizations drive business outcomes with built-in, enterprise-grade gov more

Oracle: Union Workers Power Project Jupiter--And New Mexico's Future

REDWOOD SHORES, California, Sept. 30 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release: * * * Union Workers Power Project Jupiter--and New Mexico's Future By Michael Little, Vice President, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure--Sep 29, 2026 I began my career with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), where I learned a trade that started as a job but became a career filled with opportunity. The hands-on experience and technical training I more

Padilla Joins Duckworth in Renewed Push to Prevent Police-Involved Deaths

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla Joins Duckworth in Renewed Push to Prevent Police-Involved Deaths * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) joined Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) in reintroducing the Police Training and Independent Review Act,legislation that would help prevent police-involved deaths and encourage independent, impartial investigations into law enforcement officials' use of deadly force. more

Padilla Statement on Protect College Sports Act

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla Statement on Protect College Sports Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), issued the following statement after voting to pass the Protect College Sports Act of 2026: "College sports have long been an enriching part of American life, but in recent years, the pressures of big money have destabilized college athletics and overshadowed the primary mission of h more

Padilla, Peters, Durbin, Schumer Lead Senate Colleagues in Demanding Secretary Mullin Halt 2026 Election Interference Efforts

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Peters, Durbin, Schumer Lead Senate Colleagues in Demanding Secretary Mullin Halt 2026 Election Interference Efforts * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Rules Committee with jurisdiction over federal elections, Gary Peters (D-Mich.), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Senate Democratic Whip Dick more

Padilla, Scott Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Bridge Gap in Veteran Services

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Scott Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Bridge Gap in Veteran Services * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Tim Scott (R-S.C.) introduced the Building Readiness and Integration for Dependents Going to Civilian Environments (BRIDGE) Act of 2026, legislation to support military and veteran families during the transition from military to civilian life. This bill more

Parsons Awarded $85M Agreement To Deliver New U.S. Space Command Headquarters

PASADENA, California, Sept. 29 [Category: BizConstruction]-- Parsons Corp., an engineering, construction, technical and management services firm, posted the following news release: * * * Parsons Awarded $85M Agreement To Deliver New U.S. Space Command Headquarters * #Key Takeaways * Parsons awarded $85 million Other Transaction Authority (OTA) Agreement to deliver U.S. Space Command's new purpose-built Command and Control Facility at Redstone Arsenal in Alabama, further expanding Parsons' more

Pearson Acquires Workera, a Pioneer in AI-Native Enterprise Assessment and Skills Verification

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Sept. 29 [Category: BizEducation] -- Pearson Education issued the following news release: * * * Pearson Acquires Workera, a Pioneer in AI-Native Enterprise Assessment and Skills Verification * Pearson strengthens enterprise offering with adaptive assessment and skills intelligence to meet growing demand for workforce transformation in the era of AI LONDON, 29 Sept. 2026 -Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's lifelong learning company, today announced it has agreed to acqu more

PennWest, state police establish college-credit partnership

CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 29 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * PennWest, state police establish college-credit partnership * Pennsylvania State Police Academy graduates can receive academic credit toward any PennWest University criminal justice program through a new cooperative agreement between PennWest and the Pennsylvania State Police. The credit applies to criminal justice programs offered at PennWest's California, Clarion, and Edinboro campuses and through PennWest Glo more

Pepperdine University Hosts Sixth Annual Human-Centered AI Conference

MALIBU, California, Sept. 30 -- Pepperdine University issued the following news: * * * Pepperdine University Hosts Sixth Annual Human-Centered AI Conference September 29, 2026 Pepperdine University hosted the sixth annual Human-Centered AI Conference from September 25-26 on its Malibu campus. Faculty, students, alumni, global faith leaders, and industry professionals convened to examine the ever-evolving impact of artificial intelligence and how to best steward this technology for the common more

Peters Demands Answers for Afghan Allies and Military Families Stranded Abroad

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 (TNSida) -- Rep. Scott Peters, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Peters Demands Answers for Afghan Allies and Military Families Stranded Abroad * Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Representatives Scott Peters (D-CA) led 19 Members of the House and Senate on a letter to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin urging the Administration to reunite the families of U.S. service members with their loved ones more

Philippine Supreme Court: Chief Justice Gesmundo Highlights Philippine Judicial Innovations Before Global Legal Community

MANILA, Philippines, Sept. 29 -- The Supreme Court of the Philippines issued the following news release: * * * Chief Justice Gesmundo Highlights Philippine Judicial Innovations before Global Legal Community September 28, 2026 Chief Justice Alexander G. Gesmundo highlighted the Philippine Judiciary's ongoing digital transformation before an international gathering of judges and legal scholars at Stanford University in California. The Chief Justice delivered the speech, titled "Global Innovat more

Princeton Professors Ellora Derenoncourt and Elizabeth Ellis Awarded MacArthur 'Genius' Grants

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Sept. 30 -- Princeton University issued the following news: * * * Princeton professors Ellora Derenoncourt and Elizabeth Ellis awarded MacArthur 'genius' grants Sept. 29, 2026 Princeton professors Ellora Derenoncourt and Elizabeth Ellis have been awarded 2026 MacArthur Fellowships, known informally as MacArthur "genius" grants. The fellowships recognize individuals who have demonstrated "exceptional originality in and dedication to their creative pursuits," according more

Professor Samantha J. Prince serves as commenter at Berkeley/Cornell Junior Work Law Scholars Conference

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 29 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Professor Samantha J. Prince serves as commenter at Berkeley/Cornell Junior Work Law Scholars Conference * CARLISLE, PA-Professor Samantha J. Prince served as a commentator at the third annual UC Berkeley/Cornell ILR Junior Work Law Scholars Conference, hosted by the University of California, Berkeley, School of Law. The specialized workshop, organized around the central more

Ranking Members Waters, Green, Foster, Sherman Blast Trump Administration After GAO Report Raises Alarms Over DOGE Access to Americans' Sensitive Data

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 (TNSbrep) -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Members Maxine Waters, Green, Foster, and Sherman Blast Trump Administration After GAO Report Raises Alarms Over DOGE Access to Americans' Sensitive Data Washington, September 29, 2026 Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, Congressmen Al Green (D-TX), Ra more

Read more of: Bechtel Draws on 128 Years of Proven Delivery to Lead the Next Era of Building

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 29 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Bechtel issued the following news release: * * * Read more of: Bechtel Draws on 128 Years of Proven Delivery to Lead the Next Era of Building * Featured on Advancements, Bechtel shows how AI, automation, and robotics are building on more than a century of experience to deliver projects at the pace the world now needs For 128 years, Bechtel has delivered some of the world's most complex projects by pairing proven processes wi more

Regional film leaders to serve as grand marshals for Edinboro's 'At the Movies' Homecoming parade

CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 29 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * Regional film leaders to serve as grand marshals for Edinboro's 'At the Movies' Homecoming parade * Three individuals whose work has helped strengthen filmmaking, storytelling and the arts in northwestern Pennsylvania will lead PennWest Edinboro's "At the Movies" Homecoming parade Saturday, Oct. 3. Margaret Dieudonne, Jackie George '72 and John C. Lyons '00 have been selected as grand marshals for the annual par more

Remembering Dennis Haskins: His home and heart were always in Chattanooga

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Sept. 29 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus posted the following news: * * * Remembering Dennis Haskins: His home and heart were always in Chattanooga * When Dennis Haskins' name was called at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga's fall 2015 commencement, he crossed the stage in cap and gown at age 65, accepting the bachelor's degree in theatre that had been unfinished business for decades. Someone had queued up the "Saved by the Bell" theme. It more

Rep. Panetta, Lawmakers Urge Netanyahu to Contain Settler Violence & Protect Communities in the West Bank

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Panetta, Lawmakers Urge Netanyahu to Contain Settler Violence & Protect Communities in the West Bank * Monterey, CA - United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) joined Reps. Kweisi Mfume (MD-07) and Eugene Vindman (VA-07) in sending a letter to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, urging his government to take immediate steps to contain settler violence in the West Bank. "We more

Report From House Committee on Energy & Commerce: Examining Program Integrity Requirements and Exposing Fraud in Medicare and Medicaid

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 (TNSCrpt) -- THE REAL COSTS OF FRAUD: Examining Program Integrity Requirements and Exposing Fraud in Medicare and Medicaid - A report from House Committee on Energy and Commerce - September 2026 (87 pages) * * * Contents I. Executive Summary ... 4 II. Table of Acronyms ... 7 III. Findings ... 9 IV. Background ... 11 A. Overview of the Medicaid Program ... 12 B. Overview of the Medicare Program ... 15 C. Types of Health Care Fraud ... 17 D. Federal Health Care Fraud more

Retail Industry Leaders Association Warns Proposed Enforcement Policy Could Chill Procompetitive Retail Practices

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Before the FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20580 FTC Docket No. 2026-1057 COMMENTS OF THE RETAIL INDUSTRY LEADERS ASSOCIATION Monica Welt RETAIL INDUSTRY LEADERS ASSOCIATION 99 M Street SE, Ste. 700 Washington, D.C. 20003 Meredith C. Slawe Michael W. McTigue Jr. Karen Hoffman Lent Michael H. Menitove more

Richard L. Wagner Jr. Awarded Livermore's 2026 John S. Foster Medal

LIVERMORE, California, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * Richard L. Wagner Jr. awarded Livermore's 2026 John S. Foster Medal Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) Director Kim Budil today announced that the 2026 John S. Foster Jr. Medal is awarded to Richard L. Wagner Jr., a physicist whose career has shaped U.S. nuclear deterrence, from weapon design and underground testing to arms control, missile defens more

Riverside Community College District: SBIRCon 2026 Highlights Innovation, Collaboration and 30 Years of Inland Empire APEX Accelerator

RIVERSIDE, California, Sept. 29 -- The Riverside Community College District issued the following news: * * * SBIRCon 2026 Highlights Innovation, Collaboration and 30 Years of Inland Empire APEX Accelerator 09/29/2026 SBIRCon 2026 brought together approximately 200 attendees each day to explore innovation, Defense Industrial Base readiness, federal and state government procurement, and opportunities through the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer programs more

Salesforce Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Listen Labs

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 29 [Category: BizHuman Resources/Personnel] -- Salesforce, a customer relationship management company, issued the following news release: * * * Salesforce Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Listen Labs * Salesforce, the #1 AI CRM, today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Listen Labs, an AI-powered customer research and human simulation platform. Listen Labs's AI agents design studies, conduct in-depth research, and synthesize insight more

San Diego Padres and Delaware North unveil new postseason menu items at Petco Park

BUFFALO, New York, Sept. 29 [Category: BizTravel] -- Delaware North posted the following news release: * * * San Diego Padres and Delaware North unveil new postseason menu items at Petco Park * Surf and Turf Sandwich, Tuna Poke Crunchy Taco among limited-time offerings for October baseball. Photos are available for media use by clicking here. Photo Credit: San Diego Padres SAN DIEGO (Sept. 29, 2026) - The San Diego Padres and hospitality and retail partner Delaware North Sportservice are in more

Sanitation as a human right: UCLA Law students help make the case at the U.N.

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 29 -- The University of California at Los Angeles School of Law posted the following news: * * * Sanitation as a human right: UCLA Law students help make the case at the U.N. * Around the globe, nearly 3.4 billion people lack access to sanitation services that are essential to the health and welfare of populations in large cities and rural communities alike, according to the United Nations. UCLA School of Law students are playing a critical role in promoting t more

Scrubs On: 'Miracles of the ER' Premieres November 12 on Netflix

LOS GATOS, California, Sept. 30 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news: * * * Scrubs On: 'Miracles of the ER' Premieres November 12 on Netflix 29 September 2026 Miracles of the ER, Taiwan's first medical workplace drama centered on an emergency department, is set to premiere on November 12, 2026. Starring Wallace Huo (Forget You Not), Cheryl Yang (Born for the Spotlight), Kent Tsai (Million-Follower Detective), Chan Tzu-hsuan (Let's Talk About CHU), Payne Peng and more, th more

SEC Charges Indiana Couple and Four Others With Insider Trading

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release: * * * Securities and Exchange Commission v. Fan ("Jocelyn") Yang, et al., No. 1:26-cv-03366 (D.D.C. filed Sept. 28, 2026) On September 28, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission filed insider trading charges against Fan "Jocelyn" Yang, a former accountant in the corporate development department of Cummins, Inc., and her husband, Jing Tian, a former engineer at Cummins, along with four more

SEC Files Settled Action Against Start-Up Space Station Construction Company, Its CEO, Its Ex-COO

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release: * * * Securities and Exchange Commission v. Timothy E. Alatorre, Rhonda D. Stevenson, and Above: Space Development Corporation f/k/a Orbital Assembly Corporation, No. 3:26-cv-11078 (N.D. Cal. filed Sept. 29, 2026) On September 29, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission filed settled charges against Above: Space Development Corporation f/k/a Orbital Assembly Corporation ("Orbital"), an more

SELM exercise reinforces nation's strategic deterrent

BARKSDALE AFB, Louisiana, Sept. 29 -- The U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command issued the following news: * * * SELM exercise reinforces nation's strategic deterrent * BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. - Airmen and Sailors from the 625th Strategic Operations Squadron and Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron FOUR (VQ-4), Strategic Communications Wing ONE, recently completed a Simulated Electronic Launch-Minuteman event, known as a SELM, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, Sept. 15 - 17, 2026. Co more

SEMA RE-LAUNCHES 'DRIVE THE VOTE' VOTER MOBILIZATION CAMPAIGN

DIAMOND BAR, California, Sept. 29 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- The Specialty Equipment Market Association posted the following news release: * * * SEMA RE-LAUNCHES 'DRIVE THE VOTE' VOTER MOBILIZATION CAMPAIGN * DIAMOND BAR, Calif (Sept. 29, 2026) - The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) has officially re-launched its Drive the Vote campaign to mobilize the employees of SEMA's member businesses, along with the nation's 70 million automotive enthusiasts, to cast ballots in th more

Sen. Banks and Colleagues Defend Homeschool Families' Right to Choose Religious Curriculum

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * September 29, 2026 Sen. Banks and Colleagues Defend Homeschool Families' Right to Choose Religious Curriculum WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) joined twelve of his colleagues in filing an amicus brief urging the Supreme Court to protect homeschooling parents' right to choose faith-based curriculum for their children. The brief asks the court to reverse a lower-court decision that wrongly more

Software & Information Industry Association Urges FTC to Clearly Define Operative Terms and Limit Disclosure Duties to Above-Baseline Prices

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. SIIA.NET September 25, 2026 Office of the Secretary Federal Trade Commission 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20580 Re: Comment on Proposed Enforcement Policy Statement Regarding Personalized Pricing, Docket No. FTC-2026-1057 Dear Secretary Tabor: The Software & Information Industry Association ("SI more

Software & Information Industry Association Warns Against Proposed $103,265 Fee for H-1B Petitions Threatening Tech Industry Innovation

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 24, 2026 SIIA.NET Comments of SIIA Regarding Proposed Fee for Certain H-1B Petitions [DHS Docket No. USCIS-2026-0298] The Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) submits these comments in response to the notice of proposed rulemaking issued by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on the $103,26 more

Southern California University of Health Sciences: Healthcare Knows What People Should Do. We Need to Get Better at Helping Them Do It.

WHITTIER, California, Sept. 30 -- The Southern California University of Health Sciences issued the following news: * * * September 29, 2026 Healthcare Knows What People Should Do. We Need to Get Better at Helping Them Do It. Healthcare has long been captivated by breakthroughs. A new cancer therapy. A more precise surgical technique. An AI tool that detects disease earlier. A drug that targets a biological pathway we couldn't reach before. These advances matter enormously. But one of healt more

SRC Receives Order for Air Surveillance Radar Systems to Support UAS Operations

SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 29 [Category: BizNational Defense] -- SRC, a research and development company focused on defense, environment and intelligence, posted the following news release: * * * SRC Receives Order for Air Surveillance Radar Systems to Support UAS Operations * Syracuse, NY - SRC, Inc. ("SRC" or "Company"), a global, not-for-profit, defense research and development company, today announced that it has received a purchase order from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (G more

Stanford University School of Medicine: Researcher's Sudden Death Shows Wearables' Potential as 'Check-engine Light'

STANFORD, California, Sept. 30 -- Stanford University School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Researcher's sudden death shows wearables' potential as 'check-engine light' By Adam Hadhazy The death of a colleague with heart disease shows Stanford Medicine researchers how health data from wearable devices can presage serious, even fatal events. September 29, 2026 Three minutes after completing a high-intensity indoor cycling workout, the man collapsed. His wife heard the fall fro more

State Dept.: Sanctioning Sinaloa Cartel Leaders and Corrupt Enablers in Baja California

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following news release: * * * Sanctioning Sinaloa Cartel Leaders and Corrupt Enablers in Baja California Press Statement Thomas "Tommy" Pigott, Spokesman Office of the Spokesman September 29, 2026 The United States is today sanctioning 21 individuals and 25 entities tied to the Sinaloa Cartel, including cartel leader Ismael Zambada Sicairos ("Mayito Flaco") and the network of Tijuana- and Mexicali-based cell leaders, financial f more

Students Nationwide Invited to Compete in 46th College Television Awards Offering Aspiring Creators the Hollywood Spotlight

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 [Category: Entertainment Industry] -- The Television Academy posted the following news release: * * * Students Nationwide Invited to Compete in 46th College Television Awards Offering Aspiring Creators the Hollywood Spotlight * The Television Academy Foundation today announced submissions are open for its 46th College Television Awards, which rewards excellence in student-produced programs from colleges and universities nationwide and the establishment of the "Vin Di Bon more

Sustainable shrink wrap innovator challenges Minnesota law forcing him to fund competitors

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 29 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Pacific Legal Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Sustainable shrink wrap innovator challenges Minnesota law forcing him to fund competitors * Saint Paul, Minnesota; September 29, 2026: Minnesota says it wants less plastic waste. But when Simon Milne developed a boat wrap designed to biodegrade in landfills, state law put his competitors in charge of whether and how he can sell it. A lawsuit filed today by Milne's more

SWC Responds to Mayor Mamdani's Antisemitism Strategy: Commitments Must Lead to Action

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 29 [Category: Political] -- The Simon Wiesenthal Center posted the following news: * * * SWC Responds to Mayor Mamdani's Antisemitism Strategy: Commitments Must Lead to Action * Statement from Jim Berk, CEO of the Simon Wiesenthal Center. The Simon Wiesenthal Center welcomes several concrete commitments in Mayor Mamdani's Strategy to Combat Antisemitism, including increased resources for hate-crime prevention, security for vulnerable Jewish institutions, Holoc more

Syracuse University: 2 Beckman Scholars Reflect on Independent Research, Finding Their Path

SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 30 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * 2 Beckman Scholars Reflect on Independent Research, Finding Their Path Joanna Lepper '28 and Sydney Choy '28 detail their lab work with faculty mentors and how being part of the program has shaped their future goals. Dialynn Dwyer Sept. 29, 2026 The Beckman Scholars Program gives first- and second-year students in select research labs a rare opportunity: 15 months of mentored, full-time research support f more

Technology Access Program at Pomona Closes Digital Divide

CLAREMONT, California, Sept. 29 -- Pomona College posted the following news: * * * Technology Access Program at Pomona Closes Digital Divide * When Olatunmbi Abolarin '30 was admitted to Pomona, the financial aid package came as a relief to her and her family. But they still had concerns about how to pay for books, a laptop, plane tickets to and from Atlanta, and other expenses. Cue the Technology Access Program (TAP), a pilot program created under Pomona's strategic vision pillar of equity more

The ASAM Weekly for September 29, 2026

ROCKVILLE, Maryland, Sept. 29 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Society of Addiction Medicine posted the following news release: * * * The ASAM Weekly for September 29, 2026 * ASAM Weekly -September 29 Cannabis takes center stage this week, beginning with the clinical puzzle of cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome. Whether you've encountered it in board prep or at the bedside with a distressed patient, a new review in JAMA offers a vital refresher on the phenomenon. Beyond GI distress, ca more

The Lawyer's Office May Be a Lifeline

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 29 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * The Lawyer's Office May Be a Lifeline * Picture a forlorn man walking into a lawyer's office after his marriage has collapsed. The bank is threatening foreclosure, and his finances are in tatters. His problems may be legal on paper, but in person they can look far more complicated: panic, shame or the numb resignation of someone who can no longer imagine more

Treasury Sanctions Sinaloa Cartel Leadership and Corruption Networks

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following news release: * * * Treasury Sanctions Sinaloa Cartel Leadership and Corruption Networks September 29, 2026 Disrupting Los Mayos Leader's Control of Border Plazas in Baja California - WASHINGTON--Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned nearly 50 targets who serve as leaders or facilitators for the Sinaloa Cartel. The 21 individuals and 25 entities designa more

UB's Holly Jean Buck named MacArthur Fellow

BUFFALO, New York, Sept. 29 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * UB's Holly Jean Buck named MacArthur Fellow * Holly Buck with UB's Solar Strand behind her. Holly Jean Buck, associate professor in the Department of Environment and Sustainability in the University at Buffalo College of Arts and Sciences, has been selected as one of the 2026 MacArthur Fellows, recipients of the highly selective "genius grants." Photo: MacArthur more

UC-Irvine: NSF Advances Plan to Build World's Most Powerful Laser

IRVINE, California, Sept. 30 -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release: * * * September 29, 2026 NSF advances plan to build world's most powerful laser UC Irvine physicists are leading two critical project research thrusts - The National Science Foundation has awarded a round of funding toward a total of $13.7 million to advance the development of the world's most powerful laser into its final design phase. The NSF Optical Parametric Amplifier Line las more

University of Maryland Baltimore: A Patchwork Legacy of AIDS Advocacy

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 30 -- The University of Maryland Baltimore campus issued the following news: * * * A Patchwork Legacy of AIDS Advocacy September 29, 2026 Charles Schelle Amidst the peak of the HIV/AIDS epidemic, Eric L. Anderson visited Washington, D.C., to view the AIDS Memorial Quilt as it stretched over 30 acres on the National Mall. At this point in 1996, Anderson lived for five years with a HIV positive diagnosis. The 40,000 panels that laid in front of him represented live more

University of Michigan: Suns Set on Hunt for Giant Planets in Nearby Binary System

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 30 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Suns set on hunt for giant planets in nearby binary system September 29, 2026 But smaller worlds may yet hide in the two-star system's habitable zones - New research led by the University of Michigan is helping set the stage for future observatories to characterize rocky planets outside our solar system, planets that could prove life isn't confined to Earth. The new research represents th more

University of San Diego: President Harris Announces Conclusion of His Term as President in 2027

SAN DIEGO, California, Sept. 30 -- The University of San Diego issued the following news release: * * * President Harris Announces Conclusion of His Term as President in 2027 September 29, 2026 President James T. Harris shared with the campus community his decision that he will complete his tenure as President of the University of San Diego in 2027, following the successful completion of a presidential search process. His full message is included below: Dear Members of the University Commun more

UNLV Plastic Surgeon Changing Lives of Children with Facial Birth Defects

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Sept. 29 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news: * * * UNLV Plastic Surgeon Changing Lives of Children with Facial Birth Defects * Cleft lip and palate are common birth defects occurring at a rate of 1 per 1,000 births for cleft lip and palate and 0.6 per 1,000 births for cleft palate alone. It occurs when tissues in the mouth or lip do not fuse properly during the first trimester of fetal development, leaving an opening or split. Multiple p more

UT San Antonio Special Collections names inaugural Diana Kennedy Foundation fellows, faculty grant recipients

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 29 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * UT San Antonio Special Collections names inaugural Diana Kennedy Foundation fellows, faculty grant recipients * Researchers from across the country are exploring the intersections of women, foodways, culture and environmental sustainability through a new fellowship program. UT San Antonio Special Collections selected eight researchers for the inaugural Diana Kennedy Foundation Fellowships fo more

UVA Law Alumni Break Clerkships Record

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 30 -- The University of Virginia School of Law issued the following news: * * * UVA Law Alumni Break Clerkships Record UVA Holds No. 5 Ranking in Supreme Court Clerkships September 29, 2026 Mike Fox A record 129 University of Virginia School of Law alumni are clerking across the country this term, including four at the U.S. Supreme Court, surpassing the Law School's previous high of 116 set in 2021. Also in the 2026 term, 37 alumni are clerking in federal a more

UWO alumna, Mahmoud, named 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award winner

OSHKOSH, Wisconsin, Sept. 29 -- The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh campus posted the following news: * * * UWO alumna, Mahmoud, named 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award winner * Receiving a University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Distinguished Alumni Award is Najjia Mahmoud, a national leader in colorectal surgery. Mahmoud earned a UW-Oshkosh Bachelor of Science degree in microbiology and public health in 1989 and in 1993, earned an M.D. from Weill Medical College of Cornell University where she atte more

Vallejo Flood & Wastewater District Urges EPA to Clarify Biosolids Land Application Guidelines and Address PFAS Source Control

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 24, 2026 Tess Richman Engineering and Science Division Office of Water (Mail Code 4504-T) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20460 Re: Comments on EPA's Draft Guidance for Reducing Risk from Peruorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) and Peruorooctane Sulfonic Acid (PFOS) more

ValorUS Urges DHS to Withdraw Interim Final Rule on Affirmative Asylum Referrals Without Interviews

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 28, 2028 On behalf of ValorUS(R) (VALOR), we submit this comment in opposition to the Affirmative Asylum Referrals Without Interview Interim Final Rule, 91 Fed. Reg. 47,101 (July 28, 2026), Docket No. USCIS2026-0199. VALOR is a California-based national organization and California's sexual assault coalition com more

Veteran Project Finance Lawyer Raymond Azar Joins Gibson Dunn as Co-Chair of Power and Renewables Practice Group

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Veteran Project Finance Lawyer Raymond Azar Joins Gibson Dunn as Co-Chair of Power and Renewables Practice Group * Gibson Dunn announced today that Dr. Raymond Azar has joined the firm's New York office, where he will serve as a partner in the Energy and Infrastructure Practice Group and as Co-Chair of the Power and Renewables Practice Group. A leading project more

Virginia Military Institute: Lt. Gen. Furness' First Year in Review

LEXINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 30 -- Virginia Military Institute issued the following news: * * * Lt. Gen. Furness' First Year in Review By Marianne Hause | September 29, 2026 Lt. Gen. David Furness '87 recently reflected on the first year of his tenure as the 16th superintendent of Virginia Military Institute, and described it as a fast-paced, fun-filled year of learning. A goal Furness prioritized and one he stated is important when leading any organization is to establish relationships with more

Virginia Tech Leads Multimillion-dollar Project for Women's Health

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 30 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Virginia Tech leads multimillion-dollar project for women's health A team of researchers from across the country will investigate the connection between hormones and tissue health in a project funded by the National Institutes of Health. By Alex Parrish 29 Sep 2026 The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has funded a Virginia Tech-led research project to better understand and predict women's health outcomes b more

Walberg Honors Hillsdale County Veteran

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Walberg Honors Hillsdale County Veteran * Yesterday, Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-05) recognized Turner Korotzer of Hillsdale as the Veteran of the Month for September. The Congressman presented Turner with the Congressional Record containing his remarks honoring Turner's service and dedication to our nation. Turner enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 2015, serving proudly as a Network Ad more

Water Environment Federation: EPA Guidance on Reducing PFAS Risks in Biosolids Sparks Industry Feedback

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 25, 2026 Tess Richman Engineering and Science Division Office of Water (Mail Code 4504-T) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20460 Re: Water Environment Federation Comments related to Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OW-2026-2509; Guidance: Reducing Risk from Perfluorooctan more

Westmont College: Talk Explores Reclaiming Connection in Digital Age

SANTA BARBARA, California, Sept. 30 -- Westmont College issued the following news: * * * Talk Explores Reclaiming Connection in Digital Age By Scott Craig September 29, 2026 Clinical psychologist Andrea Gurney leads a Westmont Downtown Lecture, "Invisible in Plain Sight: Reclaiming Love and Connection in an Age of AI," on Thursday, Nov. 5, at 5:30 p.m. at Westmont Downtown | Keith Center, 29 W. Anapamu St. The free lecture addresses how modern technology affects human relationships in an er more

Where grads become good for the world

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Sept. 29 -- Calvin University posted the following news: * * * Where grads become good for the world * David Clough is one of the most influential Christian scholar advocates in the world working on food systems transformation. On October 1, he'll be on Calvin's campus. "I just love the fact that Calvin is a place where one of the world's best, most celebrated Christian theological ethicists wants to come to share ideas first," said Matt Halteman, professor of philo more

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