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AARP Maine Poll: Older Voters Could Play Decisive Role in Closely Watched Senate, Governor Races

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- AARP issued the following news release: * * * New AARP Maine Poll: Older Voters Could Play Decisive Role in Closely Watched Senate, Governor Races With a higher share of older residents than any other state, Maine's critical 50+ voters are focused on rising costs for everyday essentials like gas, health care and utilities. October 01, 2026 WASHINGTON - Today, AARP released new polling that underscores the pivotal role 50+ voters are poised to play in the state's upcomi more

AG Brown joins bipartisan suit over corporate liability for PFAS pollution

OLYMPIA, Washington, Oct. 1 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown joins bipartisan suit over corporate liability for PFAS pollution * Attorney General Nick Brown today joined a bipartisan coalition of 16 attorneys general in a lawsuit against the chemical company historically known as DuPont (now called "EIDP"), its parent company, Corteva, and a newly-created entity called "Vylor," to prevent attempts to escape financial responsibi more

AgriLife Research develops nation's first tomato spotted wilt virus clone

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 1 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * AgriLife Research develops nation's first tomato spotted wilt virus clone * New technology from Texas A&M AgriLife Research could be a major step to bring disease-resistant peppers and tomatoes to grower fields, and lower costs to grocery stores. A research team led by Jeanmarie Verchot, PhD., professor in the Texas A&M Department more

Air Force Recruiting Service meets fiscal 2026 recruiting goals

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: * * * Air Force Recruiting Service meets fiscal 2026 recruiting goals * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) - The Air Force Recruiting Service closed out fiscal year 2026 having met its recruiting goals, enlisting 31,950 U.S. Air Force Airmen and 730 U.S. Space Force Guardians. The service, which oversees enlisted and officer accessions for the Air Force and Space Force, credited the results to consistent perform more

Alum Featured in Rolling Stone India Profile on Indian Artists Finding Success Abroad

COMMERCE, Texas, Sept. 30 -- East Texas A&M University (formerly the Texas A&M University Commerce campus) issued the following news release: * * * Alum Featured in Rolling Stone India Profile on Indian Artists Finding Success Abroad * A 2020 Lion graduate is making waves in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex as a sought-after DJ, and his stardom earned him a feature in Rolling Stone India Magazine. Vamsi Kalakuntla, a 2020 graduate of Texas A&M-Commerce (now East Texas A&M) with an M.S. in Bu more

America First Policy Institute Issues Commentary to Daily Wire: How This Red State University System Is Purging Radical Disciplines

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on Oct. 1, 2026, to the Daily Wire: * * * How This Red State University System Is Purging Radical Disciplines Are "the Studies" worth studying? The answer from Texas universities seems to be "no." Recently, the University of Texas at Austin eliminated degree majors in several ethnic and gender studies disciplines. This change followed an earlier decision to consolidate these same department more

Anthropology student builds future by preserving Texas history through internship program

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 1 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * Anthropology student builds future by preserving Texas history through internship program * The history of humanity and its many cultures have fascinated Mackenzi Roach '26 since she was young. That passion led to Roach pursuing an anthropology degree at UT San Antonio and interning with the Preserving Archives of Texas Heritage (PATH) program. Launched in 2025, PATH is coordinated by UT San more

Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation announces Sports, Democracy, and Civic Health Initiative

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 1 -- Harvard University issued the following news: * * * Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation announces Sports, Democracy, and Civic Health Initiative * The Reimagining Democracy Program at Harvard Kennedy School's Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation has announced an expanded initiative examining how professional sports and fandom can strengthen civic health and democratic life in the United States. Led by Tova Wang, director of more

At the Top of the Golden Gate Bridge, Governor Newsom Signs His Final Bill - Investing in California's Next Generation of Innovation

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 2 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sep 30, 2026 At the top of the Golden Gate Bridge, Governor Newsom signs his final bill -- investing in California's next generation of innovation What you need to know: Standing at the top of the Golden Gate bridge, Governor Newsom signed the last bill of the 2025-26 regular legislative session -- putting a $7.5 billion research bond before voters to invest in the scientists, universi more

AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon Launch Joint Venture That Helps End Dead Zones

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 2 -- AT&T issued the following news release: * * * DALLAS and BELLEVUE, Wash. and NEW YORK, October 01, 2026 AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon Launch Joint Venture That Helps End Dead Zones; Name Paul Roth Interim CEO Key Takeaways: * Industry veteran establishes leadership framework for joint venture (JV). * JV will help close coverage gaps by making satellite-enabled connectivity easier to deliver where traditional service is limited. * The JV is designed to complement ter more

Attorney General Paxton Secures $7.5 Million Settlement from Tris Pharma for Misrepresenting the Efficacy of ADHD Drug for Kids

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 1 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Paxton Secures $7.5 Million Settlement from Tris Pharma for Misrepresenting the Efficacy of ADHD Drug for Kids * Attorney General Ken Paxton secured a $7.5 million settlement with Tris Pharmaceuticals ("Tris Pharma"), holding the company accountable for misrepresenting the efficacy of Dyanavel XR, an attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder ("ADHD") drug marketed for children. more

Attorney General Rayfield Moves to Block DuPont from Shielding Its Assets Over "Forever Chemical" Cleanup Costs

SALEM, Oregon, Oct. 1 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Moves to Block DuPont from Shielding Its Assets Over "Forever Chemical" Cleanup Costs * #AG Rayfield blasts "shell game" attempt to avoid accountability Attorney General Dan Rayfield today took action to block DuPont from shuffling money around to avoid accountability for the massive cleanup costs from PFAS, the "forever chemicals" that have contaminated water and more

Avian flu during pregnancy: Study maps how virus reaches offspring

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 30 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Avian flu during pregnancy: Study maps how virus reaches offspring * When a dangerous virus emerges, one of the first questions scientists ask is whether it can cause severe disease or death. COVID-19 taught scientists that there is another question that can be just as important: What happens to those who survive? Now, as H5N1 avian influenza continues circulating in birds and mammals, especially more

Baylor Announces Lead Gift to Fund Bear Habitat Enhancements

WACO, Texas, Oct. 1 -- Baylor University issued the following news: * * * Baylor Announces Lead Gift to Fund Bear Habitat Enhancements Bear Memorial, educational spaces added to the Habitat through donor gifts October 1, 2026 Baylor University today announced a lead gift from Jeff (B.B.A. '92) and Shelley (B.B.A. '92) Vosburg of Flower Mound, Texas, to fund renovations and improvements to the Bill and Eva Williams Bear Habitat. Construction has broken ground on the donor-funded project, whi more

BitRaser Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2026 Global Customer Value Leadership Recognition for Data Erasure for Used Electronics

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 2 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release: * * * BitRaser Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2026 Global Customer Value Leadership Recognition for Data Erasure for Used Electronics Recognized for combining trusted data erasure technology, responsive customer service, and a strong reputation to deliver measurable value across the global used electronics eco more

Brady Condemns DOJ Decision to Allow Deregulation of Uniquely Dangerous Firearms and Accessories

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence issued the following news release: * * * Brady Condemns DOJ Decision to Allow Deregulation of Uniquely Dangerous Firearms and Accessories DOJ announced it will not appeal the ruling in Silencer Shop Foundation v. ATF, overturning century-old common-sense regulations on silencers, short-barreled rifles, and "sawed-off" shotguns - Washington, D.C., October 1, 2026 -- The nation's oldest gun violence prevention organization, Brad more

CAIR-Texas Condemns Calls to Restrict Muslim Religious Practice at Texas Faith Fest

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR-Texas Condemns Calls to Restrict Muslim Religious Practice at Texas Faith Fest October 1, 2026 The Texas chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-TX) today condemned statements and proposals by Texas lawmakers and political activists at Texas Faith Fest calling for restrictions on Muslim religious practices, including halal food, Islamic schools, and the public call more

Calif. Gov. Newsom Signs Historic Law to Stop Big Business From Shutting Out Competition, Cuts Red Tape to Speed Up Business Permitting

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 2 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sep 30, 2026 Governor Newsom signs historic law to stop big business from shutting out competition, cuts red tape to speed up business permitting What you need to know: The Golden State is home to over 7.6 million small businesses, the most in America, and today Governor Newsom is signing legislation to encourage fair competition and expand opportunities for entrepreneurs and workers. more

Careers Electric awarded nearly $1 million grant to expand summer youth academies in North Carolina

PLANO, Texas, Oct. 1 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Siemens Digital Industries Software, a subsidiary of Siemens, issued the following news release: * * * Careers Electric(tm) awarded nearly $1 million grant to expand summer youth academies in North Carolina * The Siemens Foundation celebrates Careers Electric, in partnership with the North Carolina Business Committee for Education (NCBCE), being selected as part of BlackRock Future Builders(tm) first national request for proposals. O more

Celebrate Campus Sustainability Month at ACC

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 1 -- Austin Community College District posted the following news: * * * Celebrate Campus Sustainability Month at ACC * October is Campus Sustainability Month, and Austin Community College District (ACC) is celebrating with hands-on opportunities to explore sustainability across the District. Throughout the month, students, faculty, and staff can enjoy solar-powered snow cones, tour ACC's LEED Gold-certified buildings and rooftop solar arrays, volunteer at the Student Far more

Center for American Progress: Trump Tariff Refunds Deliver Corporate Windfall While Small Businesses and Consumers Bear the Costs

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (TNSbrep) --- The Center for American Progress issued the following news release: * * * Oct 1, 2026 Trump Tariff Refunds Deliver Corporate Windfall While Small Businesses and Consumers Bear the Costs Washington, D.C. -- Court-ordered refunds from the Trump administration's unlawful tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) are doing little to make small businesses and consumers whole after nearly a year of higher costs. Meanwhile, several large more

Childhood obesity: How parents can create healthy habits

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 1 -- The Baylor College of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Childhood obesity: How parents can create healthy habits * According to the CDC, about 1 in 5 children and adolescents in the U.S. have obesity. For Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, researchers at the USDA/ARS Children's Nutrition Center (CNRC) at Baylor College of Medicine explain the health risks of obesity in children and what parents can do to build healthy habits. Many factors affect a child's more

Children's Health Defense Issues Commentary: 'We Already Fought This Battle' - After Public Outcry, Pennsylvania Health Department Will Rethink Plan to Expand Powers

FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Oct. 1 -- Children's Health Defense, an organization that says it restores and protects the health of children by eliminating exposures to environmental toxins, issued the following commentary by Brenda Baletti, senior reporter for The Defender: * * * 'We Already Fought This Battle': After Public Outcry, Pennsylvania Health Department Will Rethink Plan to Expand Powers The department had sought sweeping changes to Pennsylvania's disease control regulations that wou more

Children's Health Defense Issues Commentary: Pesticide-Spraying Trucks Cruising Neighborhoods, Helicopters Raining Down Pellets

FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Oct. 2 -- Children's Health Defense, an organization that says it restores and protects the health of children by eliminating exposures to environmental toxins, issued the following commentary by Brenda Baletti, senior reporter for The Defender: * * * Pesticide-Spraying Trucks Cruising Neighborhoods, Helicopters Raining Down Pellets: Mosquito Control Is a $2 Billion Business in the U.S. For decades, health departments have sprayed pesticides to curb diseases carrie more

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences celebrates faculty, staff and students

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 1 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * College of Agriculture and Life Sciences celebrates faculty, staff and students * The Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences will honor faculty, staff and students at the annual "College Connect" awards event, held this year on Oct. 1 at the Shirley and Joe Swinbank '74 AgriLife Center. Guests will gather to celebrate more

Congressman Gonzalez Delivers $6 Million in Federal Funds for a New Regional Nursing Training Facility

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Gonzalez Delivers $6 Million in Federal Funds for a New Regional Nursing Training Facility * #Kleberg County, Texas A&M University-Kingsville partnership to strengthen Coastal Bend's healthcare workforce Contact: Alexis Torres(link sends email) Kingsville, Texas-Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) was joined by Kleberg County Judge Rudy Madrid and Texas A&M University-Kingsvi more

Cornyn, Weber Introduce Bill to Establish a National Recreation Area Along Texas Coastline

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn, Weber Introduce Bill to Establish a National Recreation Area Along Texas Coastline * WASHINGTON-U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) along with U.S. Congressman Randy Weber (TX-14) introduced the Lone Star Coastal National Recreation Area Act, which would establish the Lone Star Coastal National Recreation Area, a 168-mile unit of the National Park System along the Upper Texas Coast, to strengthen coastal re more

Courier Issues Commentary: What Two Failed Senate Votes Tell Us About the Midterms

NEW YORK, Oct. 2 -- Courier, an independent advocacy news and media network, issued the following commentary by author of Once Upon a Hill Michael Jones: * * * October 1, 2026 What two failed Senate votes tell us about the midterms For a brief moment this week, the Senate looked almost functional. On Monday, 77 senators--including more than half of the Democratic caucus--voted to pass the Protect College Sports Act, a sweeping bill intended to establish national rules for college athletics, more

Dell'Oro Group Announces Appointment of Frank Yang, Expert in Data Center Optical Connectivity, Structured Fiber Cabling

REDWOOD CITY, California, Oct. 1 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Dell'Oro Group, a provider of market information about the networking and telecommunications industries, issued the following news release: * * * Dell'Oro Group Announces Appointment of Frank Yang, Expert in Data Center Optical Connectivity, Structured Fiber Cabling * REDWOOD CITY, Calif. - October 1, 2026 - Dell'Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the telecommunications, security, networks, and data more

Department of Justice Files Complaint Against the University of Delaware Challenging Policies That Provide In-State Tuition to Illegal Aliens

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * The Department of Justice Files Complaint Against the University of Delaware Challenging Policies that Provide In-State Tuition to Illegal Aliens October 1, 2026 The Department is prioritizing holding individual institutions of higher education accountable for elevating illegal aliens above American citizens - Today, the Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the University of Delaware for more

Drexel-Arkema Program Builds Award-Winning Leaders in Manufacturing

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 30 -- Drexel University LeBow College of Business posted the following news: * * * Drexel-Arkema Program Builds Award-Winning Leaders in Manufacturing * As maintenance manager of a hydrogen peroxide plant, Shasta Johnson '17 is in constant motion on the job. She's assessing levels of volatile organic compounds and ensuring compliance with emission standards while navigating a busy industrial site filled with pipes, gauges, sensors and other equipment. Since more

EMILYs List Announces Four New Gubernatorial Endorsements, Expanding Its Slate of Democratic Women Governors

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 [Category: Political] -- EMILYs List issued the following news release: * * * EMILYs List Announces Four New Gubernatorial Endorsements, Expanding Its Slate of Democratic Women Governors * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today EMILYs List, the nation's largest resource for women in politics, endorsed Cyndi Munson for Oklahoma governor, Cinde Warmington for New Hampshire governor, Cindy Holscher for Kansas governor, and Helena Buonanno Foulkes for Rhode Island governor. EMILYs List Pres more

Entergy Louisiana named a Top Utility in economic development for 19th year in a row

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Oct. 1 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Entergy Louisiana named a Top Utility in economic development for 19th year in a row * NEW ORLEANS - For the 19th consecutive year, Site Selection magazine has named Entergy a Top Utility in economic development. The communities we serve continue to attract some of the nation's most competitive and power-intensive industries in the United States. In 2025, Louisiana helped secure $37.2 bi more

Entergy supports student innovation at Red Stick Rumble

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Oct. 1 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Entergy supports student innovation at Red Stick Rumble * Entergy served as title sponsor of the 13th annual Red Stick Rumble, held September 19 at Denham Springs High School. Entergy employees volunteered and served as judges, supporting student robotics teams from Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. Hosted by Denham Springs High School's Denham Venom Robotics Team, the competition challe more

EPA Proposes Action to Unleash American Energy in Gulf of America

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Proposes Action to Unleash American Energy in Gulf of America * DALLAS, TEXAS (Oct. 1, 2026) - U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed air permits to allow for construction on the Blue Marlin Offshore Port in the Gulf of America off the coast of Cameron Parish, Louisiana. If finalized as proposed, EPA's actions will enable Blue Marlin to export around 80,000 barrels of crude oi more

Exchange, Monster Energy Launch VR Gaming Sweepstakes With $33,000 in Prizes

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 1 -- The Army and Air Force Exchange Service issued the following news release: * * * Exchange, Monster Energy Launch VR Gaming Sweepstakes With $33,000 in Prizes * What you need to know: * Authorized Exchange shoppers 18 and older can enter the Monster Energy VR Gaming Sweepstakes. * Fifteen grand-prize winners will each receive a VR gaming headset, a $1,000 Exchange gift card and one year of Monster products. * The sweepstakes is open for entry from Oct. 2 through more

Face of Defense: Soldier Fights Back From Cancer Diagnosis to Become a Drill Sergeant and CrossFit Athlete

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Face of Defense: Soldier Fights Back From Cancer Diagnosis to Become a Drill Sergeant and CrossFit Athlete * Sgt. 1st Class Samantha Lamirand was mid-career and moving fast when a routine test came back with two words: cervical cancer. Army Sgt. 1st Class Samantha Lamirand Job: Drill Sergeant / Combat Engineer Stationed: Round Rock Armed Forces Reserve Center, Texas Unit: Company D, 1st Battalion, 355th more

FDA Recall Notice: Greenwich Rx Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Compounded Glutathione Due to Elevated Endotoxin Levels

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Greenwich Rx Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Compounded Glutathione Due to Elevated Endotoxin Levels Summary Company Announcement Date: October 01, 2026 FDA Publish Date: October 01, 2026 Product Type: Drugs Reason for Announcement: Potential elevated endotoxin levels Company Name: Greenwich Rx Brand Name: Greewich Product Description: Glut more

Federal Regional Commissions and Authorities - Structural Features & Function Topic of CRS Report (Part 5 of 5)

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45997) on Sept. 17, 2026, entitled "Federal Regional Commissions and Authorities - Structural Features and Function:" (Continued from Part 4 of 5) * * * Southwest Border Regional Commission The Southwest Border Regional Commission was created with the enactment of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008, or the 2008 farm bill (P.L. 110-234), which also created the NBRC and the SCRC. Al more

FFRF Action Fund: Congress Shouldn't Give Religious Colleges Special Exemption

MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 2 -- FFRF Action Fund, an organization that says it develops and advocates for legislation, regulations and government programs to preserve the constitutional principle of separation between state and church, posted the following news: * * * FFRF Action Fund: Congress shouldn't give religious colleges special exemption October 1, 2026 The FFRF Action Fund is opposing a new Senate bill that would exempt certain programs at religious institutions from federal student- more

Five New Species of Freshwater Mussels in Southern U.S. Uncovered by Researchers

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 2 (TNSjou) -- Shedd Aquarium issued the following news release: * * * Five New Species of Freshwater Mussels in Southern U.S. Uncovered by Researchers Documenting new freshwater mussel species is the foundation for conservation and essential for healthy waters October 01, 2026 A new research paper published in Zootaxa describes five new species of freshwater mussels in the southern U.S., providing the scientific foundation for protecting the most imperiled group of a more

FNBO Closes Acquisition of Blue Ridge Bank and Trust Co. in Kansas City

OMAHA, Nebraska, Oct. 2 -- First National Bank of Omaha, a subsidiary of First National of Nebraska Inc., issued the following news: * * * FNBO Closes Acquisition of Blue Ridge Bank and Trust Co. in Kansas City Omaha, NE, October 1, 2026 - First National of Nebraska, with its subsidiary FNBO (First National Bank of Omaha), announced today it has closed its acquisition of Blue Ridge Bancshares, Inc., and its wholly-owned subsidiary Blue Ridge Bank and Trust Co., headquartered in Independence, more

Gillies, Krawczyk, Kunze, and True Named NAIFA's 4 Under 40 Award Winners for 2026

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Oct. 1 [Category: Insurance] -- The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors posted the following news release: * * * Gillies, Krawczyk, Kunze, and True Named NAIFA's 4 Under 40 Award Winners for 2026 * NAIFA is pleased to announce the 2026 winners of its annual 4 Under 40 awards: Blake Gillies, MBA, LUTCF, of NAIFA-Louisiana; Thomas Krawczyk, FSCP, of NAIFA-Washington; Melanie Kunze, CFP, of NAIFA-Wisconsin; and Derek True, DIA, DHP, of NAIFA-Texas. more

Government AI models advancing, increasing productivity

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 1 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Government AI models advancing, increasing productivity * WASHINGTON - The War Department is working with industry partners to deploy the latest and greatest American artificial intelligence models and platforms, officials said Sept. 30 during GenAI.mil Excite Day at the Pentagon. Some 1.7 million users are currently using artificial intelligence within th more

Governor Abbott Appoints Bennett To Texas Municipal Retirement System Board of Trustees

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 1 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Appoints Bennett To Texas Municipal Retirement System Board of Trustees * Governor Greg Abbott appointed Brooks Bennett to the Texas Municipal Retirement System Board of Trustees for a term set to expire on February 1, 2031. The Board oversees the Texas Municipal Retirement System, which is responsible for providing a secure retirement benefit plan for eligible employees of more than more

Governor Newsom Signs Housing Legislation, Cementing California's Record Progress to Reduce Unsheltered Homelessness and Build More Homes

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 29 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sep 29, 2026 Governor Newsom signs housing legislation, cementing California's record progress to reduce unsheltered homelessness and build more homes What you need to know: Governor Newsom today announced the signing of a housing bill package that will build more homes and create more affordable housing. - SACRAMENTO - California continues to build more homes and make progress in more

Governor Newsom Signs Legislation to Accelerate California's Fusion Industry, Announces Major Investment for Quantum Research

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 2 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sep 30, 2026 Governor Newsom signs legislation to accelerate California's fusion industry, announces major investment for quantum research Governor Gavin Newsom signs legislation to strengthen California's fusion-energy and quantum-technology leadership at the University of California, Berkeley. What you need to know: California's quantum and fusion edge is powered by unmatched world- more

HACU announces speakers of its 40th Annual Conference Town Hall

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 1 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release: * * * HACU announces speakers of its 40th Annual Conference Town Hall * The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities has announced the speakers for its Town Hall taking place on Nov. 2, 2026, as part of the 40th Annual Conference in Chula Vista, California. The HACU Town Hall, "Ready or Not: Thriving in the New Age of AI," will bring together more

HACU celebrates historic signing of California HSI designation

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 30 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release: * * * HACU celebrates historic signing of California HSI designation * September 30, 2026 SAN ANTONIO - The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) applauds the signing of Senate Bill 1255 by Governor Gavin Newsom, a historic milestone for California's Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) and the students and communities they serve. more

HCC professor represents college in Tunisia through the prestigious Fulbright Specialist Program

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 1 -- Houston City College posted the following news: * * * HCC professor represents college in Tunisia through the prestigious Fulbright Specialist Program * Houston City College (HCC) cybersecurity and artificial intelligence expert Fidelis Ngang, Ed.D., recently represented the college on the international stage with a prestigious Fulbright Specialist assignment in Tunisia. Dr. Ngang, who serves as a professor and researcher in HCC's cybersecurity program, was invited more

Hegseth delivers 'State of the Force' address, outlines series of new initiatives

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 1 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Hegseth delivers 'State of the Force' address, outlines series of new initiatives * WASHINGTON - Secretary of War Pete Hegseth delivered a speech on the status of the military Sept. 30, during which he announced six new initiatives for the War Department. Speaking to both a broadcast audience and 600 O-3 officers and E-6 enlisted service members at Marine more

Hegseth Delivers 'State of the Force' Address, Outlines Series of New Initiatives

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Oct. 1 -- The U.S. Air Force Personnel Center posted the following news: * * * Hegseth Delivers 'State of the Force' Address, Outlines Series of New Initiatives * Secretary of War Pete Hegseth delivered a speech on the status of the military today, during which he announced six new initiatives for the War Department. Speaking to both a broadcast audience and 600 O-3 officers and E-6 enlisted service members at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Hegseth began by reco more

Help Is Still Available: SWEPCO Encourages Customers to Explore Assistance Options Before Oct. 31

SHREVEPORT, Louisiana, Oct. 1 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Southwestern Electric Power, an American Electric Power company, posted the following news release: * * * Help Is Still Available: SWEPCO Encourages Customers to Explore Assistance Options Before Oct. 31 * Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO) customers who may need additional flexibility managing their electric bills still have time to access expanded bill assistance and temporary residential customer relief measures now through more

Hendrix to Award 2026 Odyssey Medals to Five Alumni

CONWAY, Arkansas, Oct. 1 -- Hendrix College issued the following news release: * * * Hendrix to award 2026 Odyssey Medals to five alumni October 1, 2026 -- Hendrix College will present five alumni with the Odyssey Medal at a private luncheon and awards ceremony on October 30. The Odyssey Medal is presented to alumni whose life achievements exemplify the ideals of the Hendrix Odyssey Program. Medalists are selected by the Hendrix Board of Trustees for their accomplishments in one of the six O more

HHS Launches $10 Million Presidential Fitness School Innovation Challenge

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release: * * * HHS Launches $10 Million Presidential Fitness School Innovation Challenge * WASHINGTON, D.C.-OCTOBER 1, 2026-The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced the Presidential Fitness School Innovation Challenge, a $10 million prize competition that will reward schools and youth-serving organizations for implementing the Presidential Fitness Test (PFT), motivat more

Howard Payne University hosts Community Leadership Lunch and Learn for area business and community leaders

BROWNWOOD, Texas, Oct. 1 -- Howard Payne University posted the following news: * * * Howard Payne University hosts Community Leadership Lunch and Learn for area business and community leaders * BROWNWOOD - October 1, 2026 - Howard Payne University (HPU) hosted its annual Community Leadership Lunch and Learn Tuesday, bringing together representatives from more than a dozen area businesses and civic organizations for an opportunity to connect with each other and learn from an industry leader. more

ICYMI: Rep. Salinas Joins KIND Press Call on Treatment of Unaccompanied Children

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Andrea Salinas, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Rep. Salinas Joins KIND Press Call on Treatment of Unaccompanied Children * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-06) joined Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) for a virtual press conference on the Trump Administration's efforts to fast-track the removal of unaccompanied children. Rep. Salinas raised concerns about children being held in prolonged detention, rushed throu more

ICYMI: Senators Blunt Rochester, Cruz Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Give Families Greater Flexibility With 529 Savings

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: * * * October 1, 2026 ICYMI: Senators Blunt Rochester, Cruz Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Give Families Greater Flexibility with 529 Savings U.S. Senators Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) and Ted Cruz (R-Texas) introduced the 529 Retirement Enhancement Act of 2026. This bipartisan legislation eliminates the $35,000 lifetime cap on rollovers from 529 education savings accounts to Roth IRAs. "529 accou more

Inside the Headset Presented by CoachCommJake Wissing, Head Coach - UW-River Falls

WACO, Texas, Oct. 1 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Inside the Headset Presented by CoachCommJake Wissing, Head Coach - UW-River Falls * On this week's episode of Inside the Headset - Presented by CoachComm, we're joined by Jake Wissing, Head Football Coach at UW-River Falls. Named interim head coach in February 2026, Wissing has guided the Falcons to a 3-0 start and a No. 2 ranking. Wissing took over after completing his 15th more

Investing in a cleaner, more resilient Southeast Texas

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Oct. 1 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Investing in a cleaner, more resilient Southeast Texas * Entergy Texas is partnering with local organizations to protect natural resources, strengthen communities and create lasting benefits From restoring wetlands and strengthening coastal resilience to improving energy efficiency and planting more trees in Southeast Texas communities, Entergy Texas is investing in projects that help pr more

JCPenney Puts Marilyn Monroe's Legendary Style Within Everyone's Reach

PLANO, Texas, Oct. 2 -- JCPenney, an apparel and home furnishings retailer, issued the following news: * * * JCPenney Puts Marilyn Monroe's Legendary Style Within Everyone's Reach For her 100th Birthday, JCPenney and Authentic Brands Group unveil MM100, a limited-edition capsule built on the everyday essentials behind her most iconic looks - PLANO, Texas (October 1, 2026) - Marilyn Monroe may be remembered for Hollywood glamour, but some of her most enduring style moments began with the kin more

Johns Hopkins University Associate Professor Miller Testifies Before House Judiciary Subcommittee

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Oct. 1 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform and Antitrust released the following testimony by Brian J. Miller, associate professor of medicine and business at the Johns Hopkins University, and a visiting fellow at the Hoover Institution, from a Sept. 14, 2026, field hearing entitled ""Examining Healthcare Markets: Fraud and Competition": * * * Chairman Fitzgerald, Ranking Member Nadler, and distinguished members of the Su more

Judge Rules FEMA Cannot Withhold Counterterrorism Funds

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 1 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Judge Rules FEMA Cannot Withhold Counterterrorism Funds * Federal Judge Amir Ali recently ruled that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) cannot withhold counterterrorism funds from states based on how they administer elections. The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County -along with Columbus, more

Judicial Watch Sues CIA for Records of Fauci Communications on Covid-19 Origins and Intelligence Community Experts

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Judicial Watch issued the following news release: * * * October 01, 2026 Judicial Watch Sues CIA for Records of Fauci Communications on Covid-19 Origins and Intelligence Community Experts (Washington, DC) - Judicial Watch announced today that it filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit against the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) for records concerning Dr. Anthony Fauci's communications with the Intelligence Community about the origins of Covid-19, gain-of-fun more

Kansas man heads to prison for role in human smuggling organization involving transportation of over 100 illegal aliens

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 1 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release: * * * Kansas man heads to prison for role in human smuggling organization involving transportation of over 100 illegal aliens * CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas - A 45-year-old Hutchinson, Kansas, resident will serve federal prison time for his role in an alien smuggling conspiracy. Jesse Antonio Villa pleaded guilty Aug. 20, 2025. U.S. District Judge Nelva Gonzales Ramos or more

KBR Appoints Rami Qasem to Board of Directors

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 1 [Category: BizConsulting] -- KBR, a provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies, issued the following news release: * * * KBR Appoints Rami Qasem to Board of Directors * HOUSTON, October 1, 2026 - KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced today the appointment of Rami Qasem to its board of directors effective October 1, 2026. Mr. Qasem, 59, is a global energy, technology, and industrial executive with nearly 30 years of international leadership experience acros more

KBR Publicly Files Form 10 Registration Statement for Planned Spin-off Company Trinzic

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 30 [Category: BizConsulting] -- KBR, a provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies, issued the following news release: * * * KBR Publicly Files Form 10 Registration Statement for Planned Spin-off Company Trinzic * HOUSTON, September 30, 2026 - KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced the filing of a Form 10 registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in connection with the planned spin-off of its Mission Technology Solutions (MT more

Kodiak AI Chooses AWS for AI-Powered Autonomous Trucking Technology Development Ahead of Driverless Highway Launch

SEATTLE, Washington, Oct. 1 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Amazon posted the following news: * * * Kodiak AI Chooses AWS for AI-Powered Autonomous Trucking Technology Development Ahead of Driverless Highway Launch * MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (October 1, 2026) -Kodiak AI, Inc. ("Kodiak") (Nasdaq: KDK), a leading provider of Physical AI-powered autonomous driving technology, announced today that it is using Amazon Web Services (AWS) as its primary cloud provider to power the compute-intensive more

Leading Texas Patent Trial Lawyers Nicholas Mathews and Erik Fountain Join Gibson Dunn's Premier IP Litigation Practice

LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Leading Texas Patent Trial Lawyers Nicholas Mathews and Erik Fountain Join Gibson Dunn's Premier IP Litigation Practice * Gibson Dunn announced today that Nicholas (Nick) Mathews and Erik Fountain have joined the firm's Intellectual Property Practice Group as partners in Dallas. The addition of Nick and Erik to Gibson Dunn unites one of the country's leading Tex more

Lobos go green with a new tailgate initiative

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Oct. 1 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * Lobos go green with a new tailgate initiative * The Associated Students of The University of New Mexico (ASUNM) have launched a new initiative called the Green Game Day. The goal behind this initiative is to collect cans, bottles, and recyclables from tailgaters to keep them out of the landfill. The initiative got its start when Shaylene Sanchez, ASUNM director of Environmental Affairs, made a p more

Md. A.G. Brown Joins Fraudulent Transfer Lawsuit Against DuPont, Corteva, and Newly Created Vylor

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 2 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins Fraudulent Transfer Lawsuit Against DuPont, Corteva, and Newly Created Vylor 10/1/2026 BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a bipartisan multistate coalition of 16 states and Guam in a lawsuit filed against Indiana-based EIDP - the chemical company historically known as DuPont - its parent company, Corteva, and a newly creat more

Media Coverage: September 2026

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Oct. 1 -- The University of Missouri St. Louis campus posted the following news: * * * Media Coverage: September 2026 * The University of Missouri-St. Louis makes a significant impact on the St. Louis area. Stories about the university, its scholars and their expertise are often covered by local and national news media. Media Coverage highlights some of the top stories but does not serve as a comprehensive listing. Notice a clip we missed? Email us at umsldaily@umsl.edu more

Minn. Gov. Walz Takes Executive Action to Cut Fuel Costs for Minnesota Farmers, Loggers, Truckers

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Oct. 2 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Walz Takes Executive Action to Cut Fuel Costs for Minnesota Farmers, Loggers, and Truckers Delivers immediate harvest-season relief as Trump's reckless war with Iran drives fuel prices soaring October 2, 2026 [ST. PAUL, MN] - Governor Tim Walz today issued an executive order providing immediate relief to Minnesota's agricultural, timber, and fuel-transport industries as President Don more

N.C. A&T Announces 2026 Dowdy Scholars Cohort

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Oct. 1 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University posted the following news: * * * N.C. A&T Announces 2026 Dowdy Scholars Cohort * EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (Oct. 1, 2026) - North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has announced its 2026 cohort of Lewis and Elizabeth Dowdy Scholars - 20 high-achieving first-year students who have joined the Aggie family as members of the class of 2030. Representing North Carolina, Georgia, Marylan more

N.H. A.G. Formella: State Joins Lawsuit to Protect PFAS Claims Against Dupont, Corteva Assets

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Oct. 2 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release: * * * October 01, 2026 New Hampshire Joins Lawsuit to Protect PFAS Claims Against Dupont, Corteva Assets Concord, NH - Attorney General John M. Formella announces that New Hampshire has joined a bipartisan coalition of 16 states and sovereign governments in a lawsuit against Indiana-based EIDP, the chemical company historically known as DuPont, its parent company Corteva, and a n more

National Association of Realtors Announces 2027 Leadership Academy Class

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The National Association of Realtors issued the following news release: * * * National Association of REALTORS(R) Announces 2027 Leadership Academy Class 20 REALTORS(R) selected for program that helps develop future association leaders - WASHINGTON (October 1, 2026) - The National Association of REALTORS(R) announced its 2027 Leadership Academy class today. The Leadership Academy is a 10-month program that prepares emerging state and local volunteers for future leaders more

New book explores how political polarization affects close relationships

CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, Oct. 1 -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus issued the following news: * * * New book explores how political polarization affects close relationships * CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -As Americans prepare for another high-stakes election cycle and the 2026 midterms, a new book reveals how political polarization is reshaping family life. Drawing on interviews with 125 people in politically divided relationships and a national survey of nearly 1,000 Americans, the book e more

New faculty at UW Bothell 2026

BOTHELL, Washington, Oct. 1 -- The University of Washington Bothell campus posted the following news: * * * New faculty at UW Bothell 2026 * Please join us in welcoming a new cohort of faculty members this academic year. They bring expertise across a range of disciplines and will add different perspectives and experiences, which will help us expand opportunities for our students and community partners. #School of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences Dr. Nagham Abouzeid Assistant Professor more

New invasive pest continues to be a problem for sugarcane as harvest begins

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Oct. 1 -- The Louisiana State University Ag Center issued the following news: * * * New invasive pest continues to be a problem for sugarcane as harvest begins * (10/01/26) PORT ALLEN, La. -On a Monday morning at a sugarcane farm in Port Allen, LSU AgCenter entomologist Blake Wilson and two student workers pushed through green and yellow cane stalks on a field's border and into the interior rows. There, they found plants that were completely brown. This farm, and man more

New safeguards could help protect young people from unsafe content generated by artificial intelligence

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Oct. 1 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * New safeguards could help protect young people from unsafe content generated by artificial intelligence * College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences The rise of artificial intelligence has created new opportunities for computer coding, scientific research and a host of other productive uses, but it has also made it alarmingly easy to create and spread content that is potentially harmful to you more

Nexstar Media Group and DAZN Announce Agreement To Televise and Live Stream 15 Indiana Pacers Games for Fans Across Central Indiana

IRVING, Texas, Oct. 1 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * Nexstar Media Group and DAZN Announce Agreement To Televise and Live Stream 15 Indiana Pacers Games for Fans Across Central Indiana * Games Will Stream for Free on DAZN and Be Broadcast Over-The-Air on Nexstar's Local TV Stations in Indianapolis, Evansville, and Champaign, Illinois First Over-the-air Broadcast Will Be October 23 When the Pacers Take more

NYT: Hispanic Voters on the Texas Border Have Soured on Trump

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * NYT: Hispanic Voters on the Texas Border Have Soured on Trump * "They betrayed me, they turned their backs on us" - South Texas voter New York Times reporting from South Texas shows Hispanic voters are continuing to sour on Republicans as families have been devastated by unaccountable ICE operations and local economies that have been decimated by Republican policies, all while the more

OHSU obtiene $4.6 millones para ampliar los ensayos clinicos en comunidades rurales marginadas

PORTLAND, Oregon, Sept. 30 -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news: * * * OHSU obtiene $4.6 millones para ampliar los ensayos clinicos en comunidades rurales marginadas * Investigadores de la Oregon Rural Practice-based Research Network de Oregon Health & Science University y sus colegas de la Practice and Research Network de la region WWAMI de University of Washington School of Medicine han asegurado $4.6 millones en financiamiento renovado para CARE for Health(tm) more

On CNN, Gallego Condemns Trump and Hegseth's War in Iran, Attacks on the Free Press

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * October 1, 2026 On CNN, Gallego Condemns Trump and Hegseth's War in Iran, Attacks on the Free Press WASHINGTON - Last night, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) joined CNN's Erin Burnett on "OutFront" where he called out Secretary Pete Hegseth's attempts to distract from the failures of the Trump administration's war in Iran -- including through his announced establishment of the so-called Office of Religi more

On the Walls: Connecting art, architecture and experiential learning at UT San Antonio

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 1 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * On the Walls: Connecting art, architecture and experiential learning at UT San Antonio * For students studying architecture at UT San Antonio, art is not confined to a museum or gallery. It is part of the environment where they learn, work and spend their days. That idea is at the heart of On the Walls: Art in Architectural Space, a new lunchtime series launched this past spring by the UT San more

Oracle and King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre to Advance Healthcare Innovation in Saudi Arabia

REDWOOD SHORES, California, Oct. 2 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release: * * * Oracle and King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre to Advance Healthcare Innovation in Saudi Arabia Collaboration will connect clinical, genomic, and research data to help enhance patient care and accelerate scientific discovery Austin, Texas--Oct 1, 2026 Oracle Health and King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSH) today announced a sh more

PETA Issues Warning After Cat Shot and Killed in Corpus Christi

NORFOLK, Virginia, Oct. 1 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Breaking: PETA Issues Warning After Cat Shot and Killed in Corpus Christi (VIDEO) September 30, 2026 Corpus Christi, Texas - After a cat was reportedly shot and killed in the 2900 block of Coleman Avenue, PETA is rushing an urgent alert to local airwaves, warning people to keep cats safe by keeping them indoors. Police said they learned Tuesday of video showing the shooting, and more

Pfluger Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Secure Undersea Cables and Protect America's Data from Foreign Threats

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Pfluger Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Secure Undersea Cables and Protect America's Data from Foreign Threats * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) introduced bipartisan legislation to establish clear, standardized security requirements for submarine cables landing in the United States while streamlining the licensing process for trusted companies. The United States Submarine C more

Pfluger's Mystic Alerts Act Heads to President Trump's Desk

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Pfluger's Mystic Alerts Act Heads to President Trump's Desk * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congressman August Pfluger's (TX-11) bipartisan, bicameral Mystic Alerts Act passed the Senate unanimously and now heads to the President's desk. This critical legislation modernizes America's emergency alert infrastructure by integrating satellite networks into the Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) system, helping ensure Am more

Princeton: Board Approves Seven New Faculty Appointments

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Oct. 2 -- Princeton University issued the following news: * * * Board approves seven new faculty appointments Oct. 1, 2026 The Princeton University Board of Trustees has approved the appointment of seven faculty members, including one full professor, two associate professors and four assistant professors. Professor * Jianping Fu, in mechanical and aerospace engineering and the Omenn-Darling Bioengineering Institute, specializes in mechanical and bioengineering. His more

Protect Borrowers: Families Are Drowning in Medical Debt

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Protect Borrowers (formerly Student Borrower Protection Center) issued the following news release: * * * Families Are Drowning in Medical Debt As Midterm Elections Put Medical Debt Relief on the Ballot, State Lawmakers Aren't Waiting for Washington to Act By Elena Botella | October 1, 2026 Earlier this month, we shared the bombshell New York Times story that Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS), an obstetrician-gynecologist, sued more than 700 of his patients for allegedly un more

Quarles Announces Election of New Partners

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, Oct. 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Quarles and Brady, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Quarles Announces Election of New Partners * October 1, 2026 (Milwaukee) -The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP announced today that nine people have been elected to the firm's partnership, effective today. "Each year, the election of new partners not only reflects the success of our firm and our confidence in its future, but also our long-standing commitme more

Reps. Garcia, Pingree, Casar Call for Accountability After Three ICE Shootings and Body Camera Failures

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Garcia, Pingree, Casar Call for Accountability After Three ICE Shootings and Body Camera Failures * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Representatives Sylvia Garcia (D-TX-29), Chellie Pingree (D-ME-01), and Greg Casar (D-TX-35), today sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin and Acting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Director David J. Venturella calling for answ more

Reps. Pingree, Garcia, Casar Call for Accountability After Three ICE Shootings and Body Camera Failures

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 (TNSida) -- Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Pingree, Garcia, Casar Call for Accountability After Three ICE Shootings and Body Camera Failures * Representatives Chellie Pingree (D-Maine), Sylvia Garcia (D-Texas), and and Greg Casar (D-Texas), today sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin and Acting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Director David J. Venturella calling for answers more

Reps. Salinas, Ramirez Introduce Legislation to Require the Federal Government to Share Evidence with Local Law Enforcement in DHS Use-of-Force Incidents

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Andrea Salinas, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Salinas, Ramirez Introduce Legislation to Require the Federal Government to Share Evidence with Local Law Enforcement in DHS Use-of-Force Incidents * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representatives Andrea Salinas (OR-06) and Delia Ramirez (IL-03) introduced the ICE Shootings Transparency Act to provide local and state law enforcement agencies unfettered access to evidence in Immigration and Cus more

Rice Engineering and Computing names Karen Lozano as director of Tapia Center for Empowerment through STEM Education

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 1 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice Engineering and Computing names Karen Lozano as director of Tapia Center for Empowerment through STEM Education * By Raji Natarajan Special to Rice News Rice University's George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing has named Karen Lozano as the director of the Tapia Center for Empowerment through STEM Education. Lozano, chair and trustee professor of the Department of Materials Science and Nano more

Rice remembers economist, teacher and mentor Dagobert Brito

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 1 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice remembers economist, teacher and mentor Dagobert Brito * Dagobert "Bob" L. Brito, a longtime Rice University economics professor whose connection to the university spanned decades as a student, scholar and teacher, died Sept. 16 in Mexico. He was 85. Brito was the George A. Peterkin Professor Emeritus of Economics and a Rice Faculty Scholar in International Economics at the Baker Institute for Public Pol more

RIT Student Wins HackMIT With Low-cost Medicine Testing Device

ROCHESTER, New York, Oct. 1 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * October 1, 2026 RIT student wins HackMIT with low-cost medicine testing device Student hackathon team builds optical dissolution tester to help identify substandard pills - A Rochester Institute of Technology student and his team took home the first-place grand prize at HackMIT 2026, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology hackathon. The group of students from top colleges across th more

Roche's Giredestrant Combination Significantly Improved Progression-free Survival in ER-positive Advanced Breast Cancer in Phase III EvERA Data Published in New England Journal of Medicine

BASEL, Switzerland, Oct. 2 (TNSjou) -- Roche, a biotech company, issued the following news release: * * * Roche's giredestrant combination significantly improved progression-free survival in ER-positive advanced breast cancer in phase III evERA data published in The New England Journal of Medicine * Giredestrant plus everolimus reduced the risk of disease progression or death by 44% and 62% in ITT and ESR1-mutated populations, respectively, versus standard endocrine therapy plus everolimus/1 more

Room with a View: Toyota Grand Highlander Adds Woodland Edition for 2027

PLANO, Texas, Oct. 1 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news: * * * Room with a View: Toyota Grand Highlander Adds Woodland Edition for 2027 * * New Grand Highlander Hybrid Woodland Edition Joins LE, XLE, Limited, and Platinum Grades for 2027 * Woodland Edition Includes All-Terrain Tires, Additional Half Inch of Ground Clearance, All-Wheel Drive, and Removable 2nd Row Cooler/Console * Grand Highlander Features a Spacious, Quiet Interior with Adu more

SEC Observes Deficiencies in Investment Adviser Compliance Reviews

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * SEC Observes Deficiencies in Investment Adviser Compliance Reviews * By Daren R. Domina Sam Starr October 1, 2026 The staff (Staff) of the Division of Examinations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) published a Risk Alert on Sept. 14, 2026, summarizing observations from recent examinations of SEC-registered investment advisers (Advisers) regarding their annual complian more

Sen. Cruz Applauds Senate Passage of Bipartisan Bill to Crack Down on ATM Robberies

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Cruz Applauds Senate Passage of Bipartisan Bill to Crack Down on ATM Robberies * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Federal Courts, Oversight, Agency Action, and Federal Rights, issued the following statement after Senate passage of the Safe Access to Cash Act. This bipartisan legislation applies the same federal penalties to robberies i more

Sen. Warren, Co-signers Issue Letter to FERC Chairman Swett

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following letter with co-signers to Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Chairman Laura Swett: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 29, 2026 Chairman Laura Swett Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 888 First Street, NE Washington, DC 20426 Chairman Swett: We write regarding our concerns about the proposed merger between NextEra Energy, Inc. ("NextEra") and Dominion Energy ("Dominion") and th more

Sen. Wyden, Co-signers Issue Letter to A.G. Blanche, ICE Acting Director Venturella, Executive Office for Immigration Review Acting Director Owen

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following letter with co-signers to Attorney General Todd Blanche, Immigration, Customs Enforcement Acting Director David Venturella, and Executive Office for Immigration Review Acting Director Sirce E. Owen: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 30, 2026 The Honorable Todd Blanche Attorney General U.S. Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, D.C. 20530 - David Venturella Acting Direc more

Sens. Cruz, Blunt Rochester Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Give Families Greater Flexibility with 529 Savings

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Cruz, Blunt Rochester Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Give Families Greater Flexibility with 529 Savings * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) introduced the 529 Retirement Enhancement Act of 2026. This bipartisan legislation eliminates the $35,000 lifetime cap on rollovers from 529 education savings accounts to Roth IRAs. Sen. Cruz said, "I have been co more

SHSU Faculty Member Receives NIH Grant to Advance Rural Mobile Health Access

HUNTSVILLE, Texas, Oct. 1 -- Sam Houston State University posted the following news: * * * SHSU Faculty Member Receives NIH Grant to Advance Rural Mobile Health Access * The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded Sam Houston State University an grant with $390,399 in anticipated support for research led by Xuewei Chen, PhD, to improve the deployment and use of mobile health clinics in rural communities. Chen is an associate professor of public health in the Department of Biomedical more

Sidley Secures Confirmation of AHUSCO's Chapter 11 Plan

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Sidley Secures Confirmation of AHUSCO's Chapter 11 Plan * On September 30, 2026, the Chapter 11 plan of Alea Holdings US Company (AHUSCO) and its debtor affiliates became effective. Sidley successfully obtained confirmation of the plan on September 10, 2026, from Judge Christopher M. Lopez of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas. AHUSCO -together more

Statistical Summary of 18-Month Campaign Activity of the 2025-2026 Election Cycle

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The Federal Election Commission issued the following news release: * * * Statistical Summary of 18-Month Campaign Activity of the 2025-2026 Election Cycle * Congressional candidates collected $2.8 billion and disbursed $2 billion, political parties received $1.4 billion and spent $1 billion, and political action committees (PACs) raised $8.3 billion and spent $6.5 billion, according to campaign finance reports filed with the Federal Election Commission that cover activi more

Study Finds UTEP's Miner Teacher Residents Outperform K-12 Teachers Statewide

EL PASO, Texas, Oct. 1 -- The University of Texas El Paso campus issued the following news release: * * * Study Finds UTEP's Miner Teacher Residents Outperform K-12 Teachers Statewide Graduates of the UTEP program also boost student learning, stay in classrooms longer - EL PASO, Texas (Oct. 1, 2026) - Teachers prepared through The University of Texas at El Paso's Miner Teacher Residency are boosting student learning, outperforming the average Texas teacher and staying in the classroom longe more

Susan G. Komen Launches New Breast Honesty Platform to Confront the Urgent Realities of Breast Cancer and Challenges Us to Do Better

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 2 -- Susan G. Komen, an organization that says it addresses breast cancer on fronts such as research, community health, global outreach and public policy initiatives, posted the following news: * * * Susan G. Komen(R) Launches new Breast Honesty(TM) Platform to Confront the Urgent Realities of Breast Cancer and Challenges us to do Better October 1, 2026 Don't Fail the Girls(TM)," the platform's initial campaign, focuses on the next generation and addresses hard truths -- more

Syracuse University: Newhouse Students Win National Uber One Pitch Competition

SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 2 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Newhouse Students Win National Uber One Pitch Competition The six-member team beat out students from 13 universities with a racing-themed concept coming to campus Oct. 2. Genaro Armas Oct. 1, 2026 Six Syracuse University students won a national pitch competition to design Uber's next on-campus Uber One experience, with the global ride-sharing and delivery tech company bringing the victorious racing-themed c more

Syracuse University: Whitman Names Cameron Miller Inaugural Nagpal Family Faculty Fellow

SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 2 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Whitman Names Cameron Miller Inaugural Nagpal Family Faculty Fellow The fellowship was established in 2024 to support a faculty member selected by the dean, as part of the University's Forever Orange Faculty Excellence Program. Oct. 1, 2026 The Martin J. Whitman School of Management has named Cameron D. Miller, associate professor of management, as the inaugural recipient of the Nagpal Family Faculty Fellows more

TAMU-CC Researcher Secures Texas Sea Grant to Investigate 'Forever Chemicals' in Texas Coast Sport Fish

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, Oct. 2 -- Texas AandM University Corpus Christi campus issued the following news: * * * TAMU-CC Researcher Secures Texas Sea Grant to Investigate 'Forever Chemicals' in Texas Coast Sport Fish Greg Chandler October 01, 2026 CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas - Spotted seatrout is the most popular recreational fish species on the Texas Gulf Coast, landing in coolers and on dinner tables from Sabine Lake to Port Isabel. However, no one has established a baseline for how much PFAS con more

Tarleton State Prepares for Homecoming Week Oct. 11-17

STEPHENVILLE, Texas, Oct. 1 -- Tarleton State University posted the following news: * * * Tarleton State Prepares for Homecoming Week Oct. 11-17 * Excitement is building as Texans far and wide prepare for another Tarleton State University Homecoming Week Sunday, Oct. 11 through Saturday, Oct. 17. This year's celebration will bring together students, alumni, families and friends for a week centered on traditions, community and the shared spirit of Tarleton State. "Welcoming our alumni, fami more

TCU Researchers Answer: Can Specialized Shoes Make You Run Faster, Longer?

FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 2 -- Texas Christian University issued the following news: * * * TCU Researchers Answer: Can Specialized Shoes Make You Run Faster, Longer? October 01, 2026 What if there were a shoe that could help athletes run faster? How about specialized footwear that can delay fatigue and keep you in the race longer, without getting tired as fast? Those are questions that Texas Christian University's Sunil Prajapati '25 Ph.D. and Peter Weyand, professor in kinesiology, helped exp more

Texans are losing $2.2 billion each year due to mega-verdicts, new study estimates

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 1 [Category: Insurance] -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association posted the following news release: * * * Texans are losing $2.2 billion each year due to mega-verdicts, new study estimates * AUSTIN, Texas -October 1, 2026 -Texas households lose an estimated $2.2 billion in personal income every year because of "nuclear verdicts," according to a new study by economic research firm The Perryman Group. Nuclear verdicts are tort awards of $10 million or mor more

Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine: Finding Comfort In The Storm - Helping Pets With Thunderstorm Anxiety

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 1 -- Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * Finding Comfort In The Storm: Helping Pets With Thunderstorm Anxiety Oct. 1, 2026 Many pet owners have experienced it: dark clouds roll in, thunder begins to rumble, and their calm companion suddenly starts pacing, panting, hiding, or trembling. Thunderstorm anxiety can vary by breed, species, and an individual pet's personality. While these more

Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine: Genetic Time Capsule Helps Researchers Rewrite The Bat Family Tree And Trace The Origins Of Flight, Echolocation

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 1 (TNSjou) -- Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * Genetic Time Capsule Helps Researchers Rewrite The Bat Family Tree And Trace The Origins Of Flight, Echolocation Oct. 1, 2026 By combining genomes from every living bat family with fossil evidence, researchers found that bats -- and powered flight -- likely originated in Europe and that echolocation emerged before modern bats began to more

Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine: The Hidden Hurdle

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 2 -- Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * The Hidden Hurdle Sep. 30, 2026 A young horse's performance issues led to a complex neurological diagnosis at Texas A&M's Large Animal Teaching Hospital, where veterinarians used a newly developed implant in his surgical treatment. - At first, nothing about Captain seemed unusual. In fact, when Katie Bartschi purchased the 4-year-old from Ca more

Texas A&M Engineering: New Research Advances Neuron-inspired Computing Materials

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 2 (TNSjou) -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * New research advances neuron-inspired computing materials Researchers are examining how electrons and ions move through metal-organic frameworks, offering insights to advance neuron-inspired computing. Oct. 1, 2026 By Raven Wuebker-Tineo, Contributor Next-generation computing technologies could be one step closer to emulating how neurons respond and communicate with ea more

The impact of UNT Health's CHW Training Center in rural Texas

FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 1 -- The University of North Texas Health Fort Worth posted the following news: * * * The impact of UNT Health's CHW Training Center in rural Texas * When Sandy Haby began working in healthcare, she did not expect her career to lead her into building a community health worker workforce in rural West Texas. Haby, a San Angelo native and director of population health and care management at Shannon Health, began her community health work in 2019 after a career as a medic more

Toyota Battery Center of North America Unveiled at Michigan R&D Campus

PLANO, Texas, Oct. 1 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news: * * * Toyota Battery Center of North America Unveiled at Michigan R&D Campus * New Development Center Boosts Testing and Evaluation Capabilities on Road to Electrification SALINE, Mich. (Oct. 1, 2026) -The next chapter of Toyota's electrification transformation begins today with the opening of the Toyota Battery Center of North America (TBC) in Saline, Michigan. The new facility gives Toy more

Toyota Motor North America Reports September, Third Quarter 2026 U.S. Sales Results

PLANO, Texas, Oct. 1 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news: * * * Toyota Motor North America Reports September, Third Quarter 2026 U.S. Sales Results * * TMNA September electrified vehicle sales of 117,215, up 37.8 percent * Toyota division achieved an all-time best-ever electrification mix of 61% * 32 electrified vehicle options available between both Toyota and Lexus brands PLANO, Texas (Oct. 1, 2026) - Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) today more

Trine education graduates have 100% placement for 15th straight year

ANGOLA, Indiana, Oct. 1 -- Trine University posted the following news: * * * Trine education graduates have 100% placement for 15th straight year * Trine University's Franks School of Education (FSOE) has continued its streak of perfect employment, with a record number of graduates in the Class of 2026 securing a teaching job or attending graduate school. The FSOE has seen all its graduates with a teaching degree who sought a teaching job employed or continuing education for 15 straight yea more

Tuberville Joins Kudlow to Discuss Democrats' Affordability Problem

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Tuberville Joins Kudlow to Discuss Democrats' Affordability Problem * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined Larry Kudlow on Fox Business to discuss a recent Wall Street Journal editorial called "The 'Affordability' Democrats? You Have to Be Kidding." Read excerpts from the interview below or watch here. KUDLOW: "Senator Tuberville from Alabama. Senator Tuberville, great to more

U.S. Senate Passes Sen. Ossoff's Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Emergency Alerts; Heads to President's Desk to Become Law

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senate Passes Sen. Ossoff's Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Emergency Alerts; Heads to President's Desk to Become Law * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff's bipartisan bill to strengthen emergency alerts during natural disasters has passed the Senate. Last night, the U.S. Senate passed Sens. Ossoff and John Cornyn (R-TX)'s bipartisan Mystic Alerts Act to improve distribution of wireless emer more

U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Case Seeking to Clarify Federal Law's Protection of Religious Land Use

PLANO, Texas, Oct. 1 [Category: Sociological] -- The First Liberty Institute, an organization that says it is dedicated to defending liberty for all Americans, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Case Seeking to Clarify Federal Law's Protection of Religious Land Use * Washington, DC-Today, the Supreme Court of the United States agreed to review a decision by the Kentucky Supreme Court denying the Missionaries of St. John the Baptist Church the right to build a more

University of Arkansas Graduate Named MacArthur Fellow

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Oct. 2 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * U of A Graduate Named MacArthur Fellow Oct. 01, 2026 Forensic anthropologist Kate Spradley, who received both a B.A. and M.A. in anthropology from the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the U of A, was named a 2026 MacArthur Fellow. The honor, popularly known as a "genius award," comes with an $800,000 grant. "Fulbright College congratulates Kate Spradley on this extraordinary honor," said more

University of Texas-Austin: Jia Leo Li Selected as a 2026 Moore Foundation Experimental Physics Investigator

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 2 -- The University of Texas issued the following news: * * * Jia Leo Li Selected as a 2026 Moore Foundation Experimental Physics Investigator October 1, 2026 Selected among only 21 scientists nationwide, Li will be exploring quantum phenomena in atomically thin materials. - Jia Leo Li, an associate professor of physics at The University of Texas at Austin, has been selected by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation as a 2026 Experimental Physics Investigator, an award g more

US Army releases 'The NCO's Barracks Guidebook' to empower leaders, reinforce standards as part of broader barracks strategy

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 1 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * US Army releases 'The NCO's Barracks Guidebook' to empower leaders, reinforce standards as part of broader barracks strategy * WASHINGTON - The U.S. Army has published "The NCO's Barracks Guidebook," a comprehensive resource developed by noncommissioned officers for noncommissioned officers, to empower junior leaders with the tools and confidence to improve more

Utah Law faculty updates: September 2026

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Oct. 1 -- The University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law posted the following news: * * * Utah Law faculty updates: September 2026 * Each month, we share notable updates-including presentations, publications, panels, and other accomplishments-from Utah Law faculty members. Associate Professor Daniel Aaron * Media appearances * Quoted in The Guardian, "'Nakedly political': US attempts to link trans support to authoritarianism in new health department report" ( more

UTRGV awarded $5M federal grant to advance Rio Grande Valley manufacturing

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, Oct. 1 -- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley posted the following news: * * * UTRGV awarded $5M federal grant to advance Rio Grande Valley manufacturing * #University among 11 organizations nationwide selected for SBA funding to support small manufacturers, workforce training and technology adoption RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS - OCT. 1, 2026 - The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is one of 11 organizations nationwide to receive a $5 million federal grant aimed a more

UTSW Research: Heart failure, diet's impact on aging, and MS drugs

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 1 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center posted the following news release: * * * UTSW Research: Heart failure, diet's impact on aging, and MS drugs * Jump to: * Blood proteins may reveal how social stressors affect heart health * Eating less could protect DNA from aging-related damage * Generic, brand-name MS drugs may produce varied effects * Purkinje cell loss linked to cerebellar changes in essential tremor * Stress, depression linked to pers more

War Department prepares to protect election from foreign interference

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 1 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * War Department prepares to protect election from foreign interference * WASHINGTON - In less than five weeks, Americans will head to the polls for the U.S. midterm elections. Every seat in the U.S. House of Representatives and a third of U.S. Senate seats, some 470 contests in all, will be decided Nov. 3, and the War Department will help ensure foreign actor more

Wayne State Named 2026 APLU Innovation & Economic Prosperity Awards Finalist

DETROIT, Michigan, Oct. 2 -- Wayne State University issued the following news: * * * September 30, 2026 Wayne State named 2026 APLU Innovation & Economic Prosperity Awards finalist The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) today named Wayne State University as a finalist for its 14th annual Innovation & Economic Prosperity (IEP) Awards. "We are beyond proud to be named a finalist for APLU's IEP Awards," said Ned Staebler, vice president for economic development and presi more

White House: Nearly Two Years In, President Trump Is Still Stacking Historic Wins at Record Speed

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The White House issued the following news: * * * Nearly Two Years In, President Trump Is Still Stacking Historic Wins at Record Speed October 1, 2026 On Day One, President Donald J. Trump promised to "move with purpose and speed to bring back hope, prosperity, safety, and peace." Nearly two years into his second term, he has done exactly that -- delivering results at a pace Washington has never seen. Here are 32 landmark policy wins from the past few weeks alone: * Pr more

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