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News Tipoffs - Massachusetts Editors

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'Uncertain Empire': Historian considers post-World War I shifts that shaped Jewish futures
WORCESTER, Massachusetts, Oct. 1 -- Clark University posted the following news: * * * 'Uncertain Empire': Historian considers post-World War I shifts that shaped Jewish futures * In 1918, amid World War I, Moshe Shertok, then a 23-year-old Jewish soldier serving in the Ottoman Army in Aleppo, desperately tried to predict the outcome of the conflict. Shertok (later Sharett) would go on to head the Jewish Agency's political department, would lead efforts to establish a Jewish Brigade in the Br  more
20,000 signers call on government to "Make Green Fair" as energy bills and inequality rise
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 1 [Category: Energy] -- 350.org, an organization that works to end the age of fossil fuels and build a community-led renewable energy, posted the following news release: * * * 20,000 signers call on government to "Make Green Fair" as energy bills and inequality rise * London: FPA and 350 UK today joined forces to hand in a petition with almost 20,000 signatures at Downing Street, calling on the UK Government to ensure everyone gets a fair share of the benefits of   more
2026-27 Distinguished Faculty Lecture Series and Chancellor's Medal Recipients Announced
AMHERST, Massachusetts, Oct. 1 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * 2026-27 Distinguished Faculty Lecture Series and Chancellor's Medal Recipients Announced * The Office of Community Relations & University Events has announced the 2026-27 Distinguished Faculty Lecture Series and recipients of the Chancellor's Medal. Established in 1974, the annual Distinguished Faculty Lecture is dedicated to acknowledging the work of the university's most esteemed and accompl  more
66 FSS NCO earns "Top 5" Massachusetts recognition
HANSCOM AFB, Massachusetts, Oct. 1 -- The U.S. Air Force Hanscom Air Force Base issued the following news: * * * 66 FSS NCO earns "Top 5" Massachusetts recognition * HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. - A member of the 66th Force Support Squadron has been selected as one of the 2026 "Top 5 Airmen" by the Massachusetts State Air and Space Forces Association. Staff Sgt. Melissa Haseker, NCO in charge of the FSS Commander Support Staff, was selected as Hanscom AFB's honoree and will receive the awa  more
A Writer Discovers a Passion for Data at SPH
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 1 -- The Boston University School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * A Writer Discovers a Passion for Data at SPH *. Rowena Lindsey on Talbot Green. Photo: Megan Jones students Rowena Lindsay, a part-time MPH student and full-time web strategist for MIT Lincoln Laboratory, came to SPH planning to strengthen her skills in health communications and completed a Public Health Post writing fellowship during her first year-then she unexpectedly develope  more
Acquisition officer delivers capabilities, drives mission impact
HANSCOM AFB, Massachusetts, Oct. 1 -- The U.S. Air Force Hanscom Air Force Base issued the following news: * * * Acquisition officer delivers capabilities, drives mission impact * HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. - A Cyber and Networks Directorate company grade office here is helping deliver capabilities designed to make an impact across the Air Force today and into the future. Capt. Brandon Koury, Theater Deployable Communications lead program manager, entered the acquisition career field be  more
AFL-CIO Applauds Signing of AI Guardrails Legislation in California
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The AFL-CIO issued the following news release: * * * AFL-CIO Applauds Signing of AI Guardrails Legislation in California September 30, 2026 AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler issued the following statement after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the first-in-the-nation legislation to protect working Californians and place essential guardrails on unregulated artificial intelligence (AI) technology: "Today is a victory for working people in California and a testament to the power of t  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
AG Campbell Opposes EPA Efforts To Roll Back Power Plant Pollution Limits
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 1 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Opposes EPA Efforts To Roll Back Power Plant Pollution Limits * Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined a coalition of states, counties, and cities in taking legal action against the Trump Administration over its latest efforts to derail regulation of harmful greenhouse gas emissions nationwide, this time from the nation's la  more
Ala. A.G. Marshall: Alabama, Louisiana, Arkansas Sue New York, California, Massachusetts in the U.S. Supreme Court Over Abortion Shield Laws
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Oct. 2 -- Alabama Attorney General Steve T. Marshall issued the following news release: * * * Alabama, Louisiana, and Arkansas Sue New York, California, and Massachusetts in the U.S. Supreme Court Over Abortion Shield Laws October 1, 2026 (Baton Rouge, La) - Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall along with Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill and Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin announced a multistate lawsuit in the United States Supreme Court challenging the ab  more
All Banking Committee Democrats Call on Bill Pulte to Reverse Illegal Decision to Eliminate FHFA Watchdog
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (TNSida) -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * October 01, 2026 All Banking Committee Democrats Call on Bill Pulte to Reverse Illegal Decision to Eliminate FHFA Watchdog "You must publicly answer to Congress about your attempt to gut your agency's independent watchdog." - Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the  more
Analysis: Teen Marijuana Use Has Declined Significantly in Adult-Use Legalization States
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws posted the following news release: * * * Analysis: Teen Marijuana Use Has Declined Significantly in Adult-Use Legalization States * Washington, DC: Marijuana use by young people has fallen in every state that has enacted laws legalizing and regulating the adult-use cannabis market, according to an analysis of state and federal survey data by the Marijuana Policy Project. "Study after st  more
AREMA 2026 Takeaways: Advancing a More Resilient Rail Network
WATERTOWN, Massachusetts, Oct. 1 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc., a provider of transportation planning, engineering, design, land development and environmental services, posted the following news: * * * AREMA 2026 Takeaways: Advancing a More Resilient Rail Network * The rail industry is adapting to emerging technologies, resilience challenges, and increasing demands on aging infrastructure. At the 2026 American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Associati  more
As CES begins second year, Clark faculty influence global conversations at Climate Week NYC
WORCESTER, Massachusetts, Oct. 1 -- Clark University posted the following news: * * * As CES begins second year, Clark faculty influence global conversations at Climate Week NYC * Record-breaking heat across Europe. Catastrophic flooding in Nepal. Wildfires stretching from North America to Southeast Asia. In recent months, the world has encountered stark reminders of the growing impacts of climate change and the urgent need for long-term solutions. According to Lou Leonard, D.J.A. Spencer   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 Hearing, Ranking Member Warren Reveals FHFA Director Pulte's Attempt to Defund, Dismantle Agency Watchdog
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * October 01, 2026 At Hearing, Ranking Member Warren Reveals FHFA Director Pulte's Attempt to Defund, Dismantle Agency Watchdog Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, delivered opening remarks ahead of a Committee  more
At Least 31 Whales Entangled Off East Coast So Far in 2026
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * At Least 31 Whales Entangled Off East Coast So Far in 2026 * WASHINGTON-At least 31 whales have been seen entangled in fishing gear off the East Coast already this year, according to a Center for Biological Diversity analysis of federal data. The past decade has been deadly for whales and sea turtles, with at least 335 whale entanglements recorded off the Northeast and mid-  more
Attorney General James Challenges EPA Rollback of Power Plant Pollution Limits
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 1 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Challenges EPA Rollback of Power Plant Pollution Limits * October 1, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a coalition of 25 other states, counties, and cities in suing the Trump administration for dismantling federal greenhouse gas pollution limits for many of the nation's largest power plants, gutting one of the country's most sign  more
Attorney General James Secures $400 Million From Sandoz for Illegal Scheme to Inflate Drug Prices
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 1 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Secures $400 Million From Sandoz for Illegal Scheme to Inflate Drug Prices * October 1, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a bipartisan coalition of 47 other attorneys general in securing $400 million from Sandoz Inc. and Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Sandoz) for their role in a long-running, coordinated scheme with other pharm  more
Attorney General Nessel Challenges EPA Rollback of Power Plant Pollution Limits
LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 1 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Nessel Challenges EPA Rollback of Power Plant Pollution Limits * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 25 states, counties, and cities in suing the Trump administration for dismantling federal greenhouse gas pollution limits for many of the nation's largest power plants. In September, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) repeale  more
Attorney General Phil Weiser challenges EPA rollback of power plant pollution limits
DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 1 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser challenges EPA rollback of power plant pollution limits * Oct. 1, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition of 25 states, counties, and cities in suing the Trump administration for scrapping federal greenhouse gas pollution limits for many of the nation's largest power plants. In September, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CHALLENGES EPA ROLLBACK OF GREENHOUSE GAS POLLUTION LIMITS FOR POWER PLANTS
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 1 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CHALLENGES EPA ROLLBACK OF GREENHOUSE GAS POLLUTION LIMITS FOR POWER PLANTS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for dismantling federal greenhouse gas pollution limits for many of the nation's largest power plants. In September, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) repealed safeguards that required   more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SEEKS COURT APPROVAL FOR $400 MILLION NATIONWIDE SETTLEMENT WITH SANDOZ OVER CONSPIRACY TO RAISE PRICES AND LIMIT COMPETITION
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 1 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SEEKS COURT APPROVAL FOR $400 MILLION NATIONWIDE SETTLEMENT WITH SANDOZ OVER CONSPIRACY TO RAISE PRICES AND LIMIT COMPETITION * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today, as part of a coalition of 43 states and territories, sought court approval of a $400 million settlement with Sandoz Inc. (Sandoz) and Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Fougera). The settlement wi  more
Attorney General Rayfield Holds Drug Company Accountable for Driving Up Costs of Medications
SALEM, Oregon, Oct. 1 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Holds Drug Company Accountable for Driving Up Costs of Medications * #Companies colluded to increase prices and pad their profits-Oregon consumers may be eligible for money Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield today announced a $400 million settlement with generic drug maker Sandoz over allegations the company conspired to inflate the costs of prescription medicat  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
Attorney General Rayfield Sues to Restore Limits on Power Plant Pollution
SALEM, Oregon, Oct. 1 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Sues to Restore Limits on Power Plant Pollution * Attorney General Dan Rayfield today sued the Trump Administration for scrapping federal limits on greenhouse gas pollution from many of the country's largest power plants. Earlier this month, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) repealed rules requiring coal- and gas-fired power plants to cut their emissions. T  more
Attorney General Tong Challenges EPA Rollback of Power Plant Pollution Limits
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 1 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Challenges EPA Rollback of Power Plant Pollution Limits * Press Releases (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 25 states, counties, and cities in suing the Trump administration for dismantling federal greenhouse gas pollution limits for many of the nation's largest power plants. In September, the Environmental Protecti  more
Attorney General Tong Seeks Court Approval for $400 Million Settlement With Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 1 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Seeks Court Approval for $400 Million Settlement With Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition * Press Releases If You Bought Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States Between May 2009 and December 2019, You Could be Eligible for Money (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today led a coalition of 43 states an  more
Boston Children's Hospital Receives $10 Million Gift from Bank of America to Support New Behavioral Health Campus
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Oct. 1 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release: * * * Boston Children's Hospital Receives $10 Million Gift from Bank of America to Support New Behavioral Health Campus * #Key points * Bank of America is providing a $10 million grant to Boston Children's Hospital to establish a new pediatric behavioral health campus of Franciscan Children's in Brighton. * The Brighton campus will feature ne  more
Boston Man Pleads Guilty to Role in Bank Fraud Ring
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 1 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts posted the following news release: * * * Boston Man Pleads Guilty to Role in Bank Fraud Ring * BOSTON - A Boston man pleaded guilty yesterday in federal court in Boston to a scheme to defraud banks in Massachusetts. William Shaw, 68, pleaded guilty to four counts of bank fraud and four counts of aggravated identity theft. U.S. District Court Judge Julia E. Kobick scheduled sentencing for Jan.  more
Business leaders head to Capitol Hill to call on Congress to pass bipartisan permitting and grid package this year
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 1 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Ceres, a non-profit organization that is mobilizing companies and investors to take stronger action on climate change, water scarcity and global sustainability challenges, posted the following news release: * * * Business leaders head to Capitol Hill to call on Congress to pass bipartisan permitting and grid package this year * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Ceres this week will convene major energy, manufacturing, and technology companies to advocat  more
Calif. Gov. Newsom Announces Appointments on Sept. 30, 2026
SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 2 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sep 30, 2026 Governor Newsom announces appointments SACRAMENTO - Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: Jason Kenney of Carmichael has been appointed Director of the Department of General Services. Kenney has been Chief Deputy Director for the Department of General Services since 2023, where he has held multiple positions since 2016, including Deputy Directo  more
Capital Markets and M&A Partner Jake Farquharson Joins Holland & Knight
MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Capital Markets and M&A Partner Jake Farquharson Joins Holland & Knight * NEW YORK (October 1, 2026) - Holland & Knight continues to strengthen its nationally recognized Corporate, M&A and Securities Section with the addition of Jake Farquharson as a partner in the Firm's New York office. Prior to joining Holland & Knight, Mr. Farquharson was a partner at Clifford Chanc  more
Carney's new Pacific Link pipeline will unleash climate disaster while costing taxpayers $30-100 billion
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 1 [Category: Energy] -- 350.org, an organization that works to end the age of fossil fuels and build a community-led renewable energy, posted the following news release: * * * Carney's new Pacific Link pipeline will unleash climate disaster while costing taxpayers $30-100 billion * : VANCOUVER | Unceded lands of the xwm@thkw@y@m (Musqueam), S@lilw@ta? (Tsleil-Watuth), and Skwxwu7mesh (Squamish) Nations of the Coast Salish peoples THURSDAY OCT 1 2026 "Designati  more
Case Western Reserve: Newly Discovered Hair Cells on Squid May Offer Clues to Understand Hearing Loss in Humans
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Oct. 2 (TNSjou) -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Newly discovered hair cells on squid may offer clues to understand hearing loss in humans Case Western Reserve University researchers discover previously unknown hair cells that resemble those found inside the human ear October 01, 2026 CLEVELAND-Scientists for years have known that squids have cells with bundles of tiny, hair-like protrusions on their heads and arms like those buried deep i  more
Catalog of mitochondria across life's family tree unearths new roles for the cell's powerhouse
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 1 [Category: Medical] -- The Broad Institute posted the following news: * * * Catalog of mitochondria across life's family tree unearths new roles for the cell's powerhouse * Survey of mitochondrial proteomes across eukaryotic taxa reveals clues to the organelle's origins and functions, and suggests possible new opportunities for treating parasitic infections. The MitoCarta Tree of Life effort explores the functions and evolution of mitochondria. Highlights   more
Ceres announces its long-time CEO and President, Mindy Lubber, will step down at the end of 2027
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 1 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Ceres, a non-profit organization that is mobilizing companies and investors to take stronger action on climate change, water scarcity and global sustainability challenges, posted the following news release: * * * Ceres announces its long-time CEO and President, Mindy Lubber, will step down at the end of 2027 * BOSTON: Ceres, the leading sustainability nonprofit, announced today that Mindy Lubber, its long-time CEO and President, will ste  more
Ceres applauds California governor for signing legislation to advance clean affordable energy
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 1 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Ceres, a non-profit organization that is mobilizing companies and investors to take stronger action on climate change, water scarcity and global sustainability challenges, posted the following news release: * * * Ceres applauds California governor for signing legislation to advance clean affordable energy * SACRAMENTO, CA -Ceres commends Gov. Gavin Newsom for signing into law three bills that modernize how California uses its electric gr  more
Ceres celebrates Virginia Energy Plan's focus on clean energy, affordability
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 1 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Ceres, a non-profit organization that is mobilizing companies and investors to take stronger action on climate change, water scarcity and global sustainability challenges, posted the following news release: * * * Ceres celebrates Virginia Energy Plan's focus on clean energy, affordability * Ceres commends Gov. Abigail Spanberger for her focus on clean energy, power grid modernization, and affordability in the 2026 Virginia Energy Plan.   more
CLF Challenges Gas Pipeline Push
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 1 -- Conservation Law Foundation issued the following news release: * * * CLF Challenges Gas Pipeline Push * Clean, affordable power like wind and solar has proven to contain utility prices. Photo: Shutterstock October 1, 2026 (Boston, MA) - Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey on Thursday sent a letter to U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Chris Wright urging the federal government to expedite review of gas pipeline expansion in the state. Conservation Law Foundatio  more
Coach's Box honors Wally Halas
WORCESTER, Massachusetts, Oct. 1 -- Clark University posted the following news: * * * Coach's Box honors Wally Halas * Wally Halas '73, MPA '93, Clark's Hall of Fame basketball coach was feted at a Sept. 25 dinner that drew former players, coaches, and many well-wishers to the Kneller Athletic Center, the site of most of his 233 career wins and now the official home of the Wally Halas Coach's Box. The 38-foot-long rectangular space in front of the home bench was Halas' territory during his C  more
Colorado 2026 Elections: Democratic Nominees for Governor and Attorney General - What Healthcare, Life Sciences, and Energy Businesses Need to Know: Part One
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Foley Hoag, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Colorado 2026 Elections: Democratic Nominees for Governor and Attorney General - What Healthcare, Life Sciences, and Energy Businesses Need to Know: Part One * This is the first in a two-part series examining the major-party nominees for Colorado governor and attorney general in the upcoming November 3, 2026 general election and their potential impact on businesses in the health  more
Colorado slated to receive $2.1M from nationwide settlement with Sandoz over illegal generic drug price hikes and collusion
DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 1 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Colorado slated to receive $2.1M from nationwide settlement with Sandoz over illegal generic drug price hikes and collusion * Oct. 1, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition of 43 states and territories seeking court approval of a $469 million settlement with Sandoz Inc. and Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufactu  more
CONTPAQi partners with Advent to accelerate next phase of growth
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 1 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Advent International, a private equity investor, posted the following news release: * * * CONTPAQi(r) partners with Advent to accelerate next phase of growth * * Advent to acquire a majority stake in CONTPAQi(r), a leading provider of modular business software suite to Mexican small and medium-sized businesses ("SMBs") * Investment will help support CONTPAQi(r)'s growth by strengthening its cloud and Artificial Intelligenc  more
Court Halts Unlawful DOJ Grant Restrictions For Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Providers
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The National Women's Law Center posted the following news release: * * * Court Halts Unlawful DOJ Grant Restrictions For Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Providers * Washington, D.C. - A federal judge in Rhode Island has ruled in favor of state domestic violence and sexual assault coalitions and providers, ending a lawsuit that blocked the Trump-Vance administration's unlawful conditions on federal grants for programs administered by the U.S. D  more
Court Rules CLF's Case Against Cooke Aquaculture Can Move Forward
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 1 -- Conservation Law Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Court Rules CLF's Case Against Cooke Aquaculture Can Move Forward October 1, 2026 (Portland, ME) - A judge has ruled that Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) can move forward with its lawsuit against Cooke Aquaculture, one of the world's largest salmon producers, for Clean Water Act violations. The Canadian company has 13 active sties in Maine where the company grows millions of salmon in 150 c  more
DEFA Film Library Co-presents, Contributes Extensively to 50th German Studies Association Conference
AMHERST, Massachusetts, Oct. 1 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * DEFA Film Library Co-presents, Contributes Extensively to 50th German Studies Association Conference * The DEFA Film Library recently co-presented the 50th annual German Studies Association (GSA) conference, contributing extensively program to the conference's program."Over the last three decades, the DEFA Film Library has become a very close partner of the GSA conference, and it has become one  more
Democracy Forward: Court Grants Emergency Relief, Protecting Hospitals, Schools, and Employers From $100,000 Fee Per H-1B Visa
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- 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: * * * Second Federal Court Blocks Trump-Vance Administration's Unlawful Innovation Ban Court Grants Emergency Relief, Protecting Hospitals, Schools, and Employers from $100,000 Fee Per H-1B Visa October 1, 2026 A second federal court granted preliminary relief blocking enforc  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
East African oil pipeline beset by delays as opening pushed to June 2027
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 1 [Category: Energy] -- 350.org, an organization that works to end the age of fossil fuels and build a community-led renewable energy, posted the following news release: * * * East African oil pipeline beset by delays as opening pushed to June 2027 * The pipeline was due to open on October 1st, campaigners say the latest delay shows communities fighting EACOP can still shape the project's future. The latest postponement adds to a long history of missed deadlines  more
Educating Across Continents: Assumption's Argentina Program Continues to Thrive
WORCESTER, Massachusetts, Oct. 1 -- Assumption University posted the following news: * * * Educating Across Continents: Assumption's Argentina Program Continues to Thrive * As a well-told story goes, Father Roman Heitmann, A.A., set out to establish a school for children in Buenos Aires, Argentina with one important tool: a canoe. The canoe allowed him to travel through the low-lying, swampy area of Buenos Aires to reach impoverished children of the district and teach them to read and write.  more
Education, connection key to domestic violence prevention
HANSCOM AFB, Massachusetts, Oct. 1 -- The U.S. Air Force Hanscom Air Force Base issued the following news: * * * Education, connection key to domestic violence prevention * HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. - Team Hanscom will observe Domestic Violence Awareness Month throughout October with events planned to promote awareness and highlight resources. Domestic violence includes physical violence, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, stalking or neglect that occurs between current or former spouses or  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
Exploring Pathways to Building Decarbonization at Climate Week NYC
WATERTOWN, Massachusetts, Oct. 1 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc., a provider of transportation planning, engineering, design, land development and environmental services, posted the following news: * * * Exploring Pathways to Building Decarbonization at Climate Week NYC * Vornado Realty Trust and VHB co-hosted a Climate Week NYC 2026 panel discussion that tackled one of the built environment's most pressing challenges: large-scale building decarbonization. The dis  more
Faculty and Staff Briefs September 2026
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 1 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Faculty and Staff Briefs September 2026 * Florida State University's distinguished faculty are central to the mission of the university. Faculty excellence in scholarship, research and creative activity is critical to the quality of student learning and makes a difference in the lives of others. Throughout the year, honors and recognitions are awarded to individual faculty and staff members across camp  more
Federal Regional Commissions and Authorities - Structural Features & Function Topic of CRS Report (Part 4 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 3 of 5) * * * Southeast Crescent Regional Commission The Southeast Crescent Regional Commission was created by the 2008 farm bill,/186 which also created the NBRC and the Southwest Border Regional Commission. All three commissions share common authorizing   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
Flock Cameras Put Cities at a Crossroads, but New Research Offers a Roadmap
AMHERST, Massachusetts, Oct. 1 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * Flock Cameras Put Cities at a Crossroads, but New Research Offers a Roadmap * As communities across the U.S. grapple with the rapid spread of Flock cameras and questions about who can access the data they collect, a new study from a University of Massachusetts Amherst public policy researcher reframes the debate to ask a more basic question: Does the technology serve the public? The study, pub  more
Foley Hoag Named a 2027 Intimidating Opponent in Litigation by BTI
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Foley Hoag, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Foley Hoag Named a 2027 Intimidating Opponent in Litigation by BTI * Foley Hoag has been named an Intimidating Opponent in Litigation for 2027 by BTI, a list of 92 law firms singled out by corporate counsel as "firms they least want to see on the other side." Firms were chosen based on a reputation for a commitment to fearlessly defending clients in today's complex litigation la  more
Game-design event sparks creative approaches to understanding serious mental illness
WORCESTER, Massachusetts, Oct. 1 -- Clark University posted the following news: * * * Game-design event sparks creative approaches to understanding serious mental illness * Jamathon promotes empathy and awareness for those living with schizophrenia A nor'easter howled outside, the sun hadn't shone all weekend, and the start of the school/work week seemed forever away. It was a perfect Sunday night to watch a movie in your favorite hoodie with a bowl of microwave popcorn balanced on your lap  more
GE Vernova and PROTEC Celebrate Next Engineers Engineering Academy Graduation
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 2 -- G.E. Vernova, an energy company, posted the following news release: * * * GE Vernova and PROTEC Celebrate Next Engineers Engineering Academy Graduation * 27 learners graduate from a proven STEM programme for engineering education and career readiness - Johannesburg, South Africa - October 1, 2026 - GE Vernova and PROTEC today celebrated the graduation of 27 students from Next Engineers Engineering Academy, a global college- and career-readiness programme   more
Goodwin Advises FLEX Capital Portfolio Company Omikron on the Acquisition of COPS
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Goodwin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Goodwin Advises FLEX Capital Portfolio Company Omikron on the Acquisition of COPS * Goodwin advised Omikron, a portfolio company of FLEX Capital, on its acquisition of COPS, a provider of treasury management software. The transaction combines Omikron's payments and cash management software with COPS' treasury management capabilities to create an integrated payments and tre  more
Goodwin Advises Hengrui on Intellectual Property Aspects of Exclusive License Agreement with Novo for Up to $2.6 Billion
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Goodwin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Goodwin Advises Hengrui on Intellectual Property Aspects of Exclusive License Agreement with Novo for Up to $2.6 Billion * The Life Sciences team advised Hengrui on the intellectual property aspects of entering into a license agreement with Novo Nordisk ("Novo") for HRS-1596, a phase I-ready glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor (GLP-1R) and gastric inhibitory polypeptide recept  more
Goodwin Honors Partners Retiring at the Close of Fiscal Year 2026
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Goodwin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Goodwin Honors Partners Retiring at the Close of Fiscal Year 2026 * Global law firm Goodwin thanks the following partners, who have retired from the firm at the end of its last fiscal year, ending September 30, 2026: * Michael Goldstein * Joe Johnson * Rich Matheny * Jim McGarry * Rich Oetheimer * AJ Weidhaas * Darryl Woo "We are incredibly grateful for all  more
Goodwin Strengthens Global Platform With 43 New, Industry-Immersed Partners
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Goodwin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Goodwin Strengthens Global Platform With 43 New, Industry-Immersed Partners * Global law firm Goodwin today announced that 43 lawyers have been elected to the firm's partnership, effective immediately. "Our new partners represent the future of Goodwin," said Anthony McCusker, Goodwin's Chair. "They are trusted business advisors, exceptional lawyers and collaborative leader  more
Governor Healey and President Kornbluth launch MIT Future Fest
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 1 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Governor Healey and President Kornbluth launch MIT Future Fest * MIT Future Fest launched on Wednesday afternoon, featuring a visit from Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey before an opening panel at Kresge Auditorium. Both Healey and MIT President Sally Kornbluth emphasized the power of curiosity and innovation during introductory remarks, while formally kicking off MIT Future Fes  more
Governor Healey Announces $330 Million for Economic Development and Housing Projects Across Massachusetts
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 1 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Healey Announces $330 Million for Economic Development and Housing Projects Across Massachusetts * BOSTON -Today, Governor Healey announced $330 million for 403 local economic development and housing projects in 207 communities across Massachusetts through the Community One Stop for Growth. The awards will support more than 27,000 new homes, more than 13,000 permanent jobs,   more
Governor Healey Calls on Trump Administration to Expedite Review of Gas Pipeline Expansion
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 1 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Healey Calls on Trump Administration to Expedite Review of Gas Pipeline Expansion * Boston -Governor Maura Healey today called on the Trump Administration to expedite federal review of the expansion of the Algonquin gas pipeline, known as the Reliable Affordable Resilient Enhancement (RARE) Project, that she has previously supported. The project is expected to provide gas su  more
Harvard Medical School: Awards & Recognitions - September 2026
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 2 -- Harvard Medical School issued the following news: * * * Awards & Recognitions: September 2026 Honors received by HMS faculty, postdocs, staff, and students October 1, 2026 Corey Allard, assistant professor of cell biology in the Blavatnik Institute at HMS, has been named a 2026 Vallee Scholar by the Vallee Foundation. The Vallee Scholarship recognizes early-career investigators whose pioneering research exemplifies the foundation's mission to support innovat  more
HRA Fall PAE Update to highlight acquisition reform, portfolio priorities
HANSCOM AFB, Massachusetts, Oct. 1 -- The U.S. Air Force Hanscom Air Force Base issued the following news: * * * HRA Fall PAE Update to highlight acquisition reform, portfolio priorities * HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. \-Members of the acquisition workforce here will have an opportunity to hear from senior leaders and learn about emerging priorities during the Hanscom Representatives Association Fall Portfolio Acquisition Executive Update Nov. 4 at the Minuteman Commons. The event, schedule  more
Intellectual Property Strategy In An Era of Foreign Clinical Trials
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Foley Hoag, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Intellectual Property Strategy In An Era of Foreign Clinical Trials * Biologics are one of the fastest-growing areas of pharmaceutical development, and more companies are conducting initial clinical work outside the United States. Jurisdictions such as China, Australia, and countries across Latin America offer compelling advantages for first-in-human studies, including faster en  more
Justified Accord 2027 planners integrate innovation during mid-planning event
STUTTGART, Germany, Oct. 1 -- The U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa, a service component of the U.S. Africa Command, issued the following news: * * * Justified Accord 2027 planners integrate innovation during mid-planning event * NAIROBI, Kenya -U.S., African and NATO military planners gathered for the Justified Accord 2027 Mid-Planning Event, continuing planning efforts for U.S. Africa Command's largest exercise in East Africa while identifying ways to integrate emerging techno  more
Kathryn Derose Receives Award for Community-Partnered Research in Dominican Republic
AMHERST, Massachusetts, Oct. 1 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * Kathryn Derose Receives Award for Community-Partnered Research in Dominican Republic * Kathryn P. Derose, professor of community health education in the School of Public Health and Health Sciences, was recently recognized at a national accountability and policy event hosted by CONAVIHSIDA-Consejo Nacional para el VIH y el Sida-the Dominican Republic's National Council for HIV and AIDS.The Sept.  more
Life Sciences IPOs Are Back, But the Bar Is Higher
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Foley Hoag, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Life Sciences IPOs Are Back, But the Bar Is Higher * The U.S. IPO market is no longer frozen for life sciences companies; it is open, albeit selectively. A track record of strong 2026 IPOs is bringing credible issuers back to market, but investors are still demanding maturity, data and discipline. At the same time, the SEC's pending registered offering and filer-status reforms c  more
Mass. Public Health Dept.: Office of Problem Gambling Services Expands Support for People Affected by Gambling Harm During Recovery Month
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 1 -- The Massachusetts Department of Public Health issued the following news release: * * * Office of Problem Gambling Services expands support for people affected by gambling harm during recovery month New mobile app aids state's helpline in providing 24/7 support to problem gamblers, their families - Boston -- The Massachusetts Department of Public Health's Office of Problem Gambling Services (OPGS) today announced an expansion of recovery supports for people a  more
Massachusetts Man Arrested for Cyberstalking
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 1 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts posted the following news release: * * * Massachusetts Man Arrested for Cyberstalking * BOSTON - A Waltham, Mass. man has been arrested and charged with stalking a former political advisor and prominent member of the Republican Party. Defendant allegedly contacted the victim using phone and text over 40 times over the course of less than two months, leaving disturbing messages about the victim   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
Md. A.G. Brown Seeks Court Approval for $400 Million Multistate Settlement With Sandoz Over Alleged Conspiracy to Inflate Prices, Limit Competition
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 2 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Seeks Court Approval for $400 Million Multistate Settlement with Sandoz over Alleged Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition 10/1/2026 Consumers Who Bought Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States Between May 2009 and December 2019 Could Be Eligible for Compensation - BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joine  more
Members of Team Hanscom recognized for outstanding management in acquisition
HANSCOM AFB, Massachusetts, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Hanscom Air Force Base issued the following news: * * * Members of Team Hanscom recognized for outstanding management in acquisition * HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. - Four members of the acquisition workforce here were recognized for their contributions to Air Force acquisition during the 13th annual Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Acquisition Management Awards Sept. 23. Photo Details / Download Hi-Res The awards recognize  more
MIT: Craig Rowe soars to new heights
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 2 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Craig Rowe soars to new heights The aircraft mechanic is the lead crew chief of Lincoln Laboratory's Gulfstream IV and recently oversaw the plane's major modification. - Working on airplanes is a profession that runs in the Rowe family. Craig Rowe, his twin brother, and his older brother are all aircraft mechanics. His father was an aircraft technician installing systems on milita  more
N.H. A.G. Formella Urges Congress to Fund U.S. Supreme Court Security
CONCORD, New Hampshire, Oct. 2 (TNSida) -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release: * * * Date: October 01, 2026 Attorney General Formella Urges Congress to Fund U.S. Supreme Court Security Concord, NH - Attorney General John M. Formella announces that New Hampshire has joined 44 attorneys general in 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 fami  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
N.H. A.G. Formella: State Secures Final Multistate Settlement With Sandoz Over Alleged Generic Drug Price-Fixing
CONCORD, New Hampshire, Oct. 2 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release: * * * October 01, 2026 New Hampshire Secures Final Multistate Settlement with Sandoz over Alleged Generic Drug Price-Fixing Concord, NH - Attorney General John M. Formella announces that New Hampshire has joined a coalition of 43 states and territories in securing a final settlement with Sandoz Inc. and Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. resolving allegations that the companies partici  more
N.J. A.G. Davenport Challenges EPA's Rollback of Power Plant Pollution Limits
TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 2 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * AG Davenport Challenges EPA's Rollback of Power Plant Pollution Limits October 1, 2026 TRENTON -- Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined a coalition of 25 states, counties, and cities in suing the Trump Administration for dismantling federal greenhouse gas pollution limits for many of the nation's dirtiest power plants. Communities in New Jersey and across the cou  more
Nebraskans Losing Coverage as Medicaid Changes
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 1 [Category: Sociological] -- Oxfam America issued the following news release: * * * Nebraskans Losing Coverage as Medicaid Changes * State's Chaotic Rollout Foreshadows Risks as Nationwide Deadline Draws Near (Washington, DC, October 1, 2026) - Nebraska's efforts to implement new, federally mandated work requirements for Medicaid underscore fears that millions of people will experience avoidable barriers to healthcare coverage, Human Rights Watch, Oxfam America,  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 MassMutual research reveals 72% of Americans worry that taking a mini retirement would damage their retirement security
SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts, Oct. 1 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. posted the following news release: * * * New MassMutual research reveals 72% of Americans worry that taking a mini retirement would damage their retirement security * Study also found a startling 65% of Gen X do not know which retirement savings are subject to taxes during retirement Springfield, Mass. -A growing number of Americans are rethinking the traditional career path and exploring   more
New tool lets users repair AI-generated 3D models, then fabricate them just the way they want
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 2 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * New tool lets users repair AI-generated 3D models, then fabricate them just the way they want "InstructMesh" can generate designs for everyday objects that are easy to edit and fabricate for both experts and newcomers to 3D modeling. - "What you see is what you get" is a guiding principle for many software engineers -create programs where the content you're editing looks the same   more
Novel Treatment Combination Improves Progression-Free Survival in Most Common Form of Metastatic Breast Cancer
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 1 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute issued the following news release: * * * Novel Treatment Combination Improves Progression-Free Survival in Most Common Form of Metastatic Breast Cancer * Patients with estrogen-receptor-positive (ER+) HER-2-negative advanced breast cancer experienced significantly improved progression-free survival (PFS) when treated with an oral combination regimen that included giredestrant, a novel, next-generation s  more
Pressley, Vindman Introduce Legislation to Expand Alopecia Support for Military Families
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news: * * * Pressley, Vindman Introduce Legislation to Expand Alopecia Support for Military Families * Bill Text (PDF) BOSTON, MA - Today, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) and Congressman Eugene Vindman (VA-07) introduced the Wigs for Warriors Act, legislation that would require TRICARE to cover cranial prostheses for individuals with alopecia areata and other non-cancer conditions that cause permanent or  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
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
Room to Take Risks: Brandeis Professor to Receive $1.35M for Experimental Physics Research
WALTHAM, Massachusetts, Oct. 2 -- Brandeis University issued the following news: * * * Room to take risks: Brandeis professor to receive $1.35M for experimental physics research By Steve Foskett October 1, 2026 W. Benjamin Rogers, associate professor of physics and Soffer Associate Professor of Engineering Science, has received a five-year, $1.35 million grant from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation Experimental Physics Investigators Initiative to study how soft materials self-organize w  more
Ropes & Gray Advised Audax Private Debt in Close of $10 Billion Audax Direct Lending Solutions Fund III
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 2 -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Ropes & Gray Advised Audax Private Debt in Close of $10 Billion Audax Direct Lending Solutions Fund III October 1, 2026 Ropes & Gray represented Audax Private Debt in the final close of Audax Direct Lending Solutions Fund III, the largest fund in Audax's Private Debt's history. The Fund raised $10 billion of investable capital in total. It was significantly oversubscribed and drew nearly double th  more
Ropes & Gray Advised Initial Purchasers and Lenders in Connection With AIR Limited's $425 Million Bond and $75 Million RCF
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 2 -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Ropes & Gray Advised Initial Purchasers and Lenders in Connection with AIR Limited's $425 Million Bond and $75 Million RCF October 1, 2026 Ropes & Gray advised the initial purchasers, in connection with the offering by AIR Limited, a direct wholly owned subsidiary of AIR Global PLC (Nasdaq: AIIR), of $425,000,000 aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes due 2031 (the "Notes"). The Notes   more
Ropes & Gray Honored With Deal of the Year Recognition at 2026 Los Angeles Business Journal M&A Awards
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 2 -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Ropes & Gray Honored with Deal of the Year Recognition at 2026 Los Angeles Business Journal M&A Awards October 1, 2026 Ropes & Gray's representation of the co-founders and CEO of Guess? in the $1.4 billion take-private of Guess?, Inc. by Authentic Brands Group LLC has been recognized as Deal of the Year ($1 Billion+) at the 2026 Los Angeles Business Journal M&A Awards. The all-cash transaction, whi  more
Ropes & Gray Recognised as a Leading Law Firm in Legal 500 UK 2027
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 2 -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Ropes & Gray Recognised as a Leading Law Firm in Legal 500 UK 2027 October 1, 2026 Ropes & Gray has been recognised as one of the UK's leading law firms in the 2027 edition of the Legal 500 UK guide. The firm earned 17 practice rankings across numerous areas, including: - Corporate and Commercial: Corporate Tax - Corporate and Commercial: EU and Competition - Corporate and Commercial: Financial S  more
S.D. A.G. Jackley Requests Court Approval Of South Dakota Settlement With Sandoz Inc.
PIERRE, South Dakota, Oct. 2 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jackley Requests Court Approval Of South Dakota Settlement with Sandoz Inc. Oct. 1, 2026 PIERRE. S.D. - Attorney General Marty Jackley announces South Dakota has joined 42 other states and territories in seeking preliminary federal court approval of a $400 million settlement with Sandoz Inc. and Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. that will result in eligible South D  more
S.D. A.G. Jackley Urges Congress to Fully Fund Security Request for U.S. Supreme Court
PIERRE, South Dakota, Sept. 29 (TNSida) -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jackley Urges Congress to Fully Fund Security Request for U.S. Supreme Court Sept. 29, 2026 PIERRE, S.D. - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined 44 other Attorneys General in urging Congress to fully fund the U.S. Supreme Court's Fiscal Year 2027 security request, citing an increase in threats against federal judges and their famili  more
Second Decision to Block New York Climate Change Superfund Act Issued
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Foley Hoag, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Second Decision to Block New York Climate Change Superfund Act Issued * For the second time in less than four weeks, a federal judge has ruled that New York's Climate Change Superfund Act ("the Climate Act") is unconstitutional. On September 23, 2026 in United States v. New York (SDNY), Senior District Judge P. Kevin Castel granted summary judgment for the federal government, pe  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
Senator Collins Meets with the 2026 Maine Teacher of the Year
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Collins Meets with the 2026 Maine Teacher of the Year * Click HERE for a full-resolution photo. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Susan Collins met with Julia Edwards, the 2026 Maine Teacher of the Year. Julia is a choral music teacher at Poland Regional High School and Bruce Whittier Middle School. She was previously named the 2025 Androscoggin County Teacher of the Year. "Julia i  more
Senator Markey Statement on Bipartisan Permitting Reform Proposal
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Markey Statement on Bipartisan Permitting Reform Proposal * Washington (October 1, 2026) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following statement following the release of a bipartisan permitting reform proposal. "I'm never going to ignore that Trump's attacks on American-made clean energy fueled the energy cri  more
Sophomore Summit puts career goals in motion
WORCESTER, Massachusetts, Oct. 1 -- Clark University posted the following news: * * * Sophomore Summit puts career goals in motion * #'We are all trying to balance a million things at once' Last week, I attended the Sophomore Summit, an immersive experience that emphasized the importance of investigating your future career options early. Throughout the summit, I felt connected to my peers because we are all in the same boat, trying to balance a million things at once, between school, jobs,   more
Southern States Ask Supreme Court to Strike Down Laws Protecting Abortion Providers
NEW YORK, Sept. 30 [Category: Health Care] -- The Center for Reproductive Rights posted the following news release: * * * Southern States Ask Supreme Court to Strike Down Laws Protecting Abortion Providers * 9.30.2026 (PRESS STATEMENT) Today, the states of Louisiana, Arkansas, and Alabama asked the U.S. Supreme Court to overstep every state and federal court in the nation and strike down state laws in New York, Massachusetts, and California. These laws-known as "shield laws"-are designed to   more
Ten Ropes & Gray Partners Named to Lawdragon's 2027 "Leading Litigators in America" List
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 2 -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Ten Ropes & Gray Partners Named to Lawdragon's 2027 "Leading Litigators in America" List October 1, 2026 Ten Ropes & Gray partners have been recognized on Lawdragon's 2027 "500 Leading Litigators in America" list. Now in its fifth year, this list spotlights lawyers who excel at the art of advocacy before juries, judges, and other decision makers across a wide range of practice areas, including secu  more
The AI Tools Speeding Up Drug Discovery Come With Risky Fine Print
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Foley Hoag, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * The AI Tools Speeding Up Drug Discovery Come With Risky Fine Print * Every week, a lab somewhere feeds a protein sequence into AlphaFold Server and gets back a structure prediction that used to take months to solve by X-ray crystallography. Chemists run candidate molecules through Schrodinger's software and generate leads that once required years of wet-lab screening. Universiti  more
The Race for Clinical Trials: Can the FDA's New Pilot Program Stop the U.S. from Falling Behind?
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Foley Hoag, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * The Race for Clinical Trials: Can the FDA's New Pilot Program Stop the U.S. from Falling Behind? * The United States is losing ground in the global competition for clinical trials-and U.S. regulators are taking notice. On August 6, 2026, the FDA held an educational webinar on its proposed Expedited Investigational New Drug (IND) Pilot Program, a centerpiece of the Department of   more
Trahan, Obernolte Statement on White House AI Accord
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Lori Trahan, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Trahan, Obernolte Statement on White House AI Accord * Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (D-MA-03) and Congressman Jay Obernolte (R-CA-23), authors of the bipartisan FRONTIER Act, issued the following statement on the White House Accord signed by leading AI companies on Tuesday: "This week, America's leading AI companies signed the White House Accord, an important step toward ensuring that the m  more
UH, UMass to Collaborate on Energy Resilience, National Security Research, More
HONOLULU, Hawaii, Oct. 2 -- The University of Hawaii issued the following news release: * * * VNR: UH, UMass to collaborate on energy resilience, national security research, more Oct 1, 2026 The University of Hawaii and the University of Massachusetts (UMass) have agreed to collaborate on research and education focused on strengthening energy systems, critical infrastructure and national security. UH President Wendy F. Hensel and UMass President Marty Meehan signed a five-year memorandum of  more
UMass Cancer Walk Raises More Than $500,000 for Cancer Research
WORCESTER, Massachusetts, Oct. 2 -- The University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School issued the following news: * * * UMass Cancer Walk raises more than $500,000 for cancer research 28th annual event supports cancer research and clinical trials at UMass Chan By Hayley Mignacca October 01, 2026 At a glance * The 28th annual UMass Cancer Walk raised more than $500,000. * More than 150 clinical trials are underway at UMass Chan, providing patients with access to potentially lifesaving th  more
UMass-Dartmouth: Charlton College of Business Ranks Among Top Third of U.S. Undergraduate Business Programs
DARTMOUTH, Massachusetts, Oct. 2 -- The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth campus issued the following news: * * * Charlton College of Business ranks among top third of U.S. undergraduate business programs UMass Dartmouth business programs rank second among Massachusetts public universities in 2027 U.S. News rankings - The Charlton College of Business at UMass Dartmouth rose 18 places in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report's Best Undergraduate Programs rankings, ranking No. 176 nationally,  more
University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth: Kevin Stokesbury Named Inaugural Donna M. and Robert J. Manning Dean of SMAST
DARTMOUTH, Massachusetts, Oct. 2 -- The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth campus issued the following news: * * * Kevin Stokesbury named inaugural Donna M. and Robert J. Manning Dean of SMAST Made possible by Donna and Robert Manning, the endowed deanship honors Stokesbury's extraordinary research and impact on sustainable fisheries - UMass Dartmouth announced that Kevin D. E. Stokesbury, Dean of the School for Marine Science and Technology (SMAST) and Commonwealth Professor, has been n  more
USC Robotics Leader Maja Mataric Named to Forbes 50 Over 50: Innovation List
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 1 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * USC Robotics Leader Maja Mataric Named to Forbes 50 Over 50: Innovation List * Headshot of Maja Mataric. USC roboticist and award-winning researcher Maja Mataric has been named to the 2026 Forbes 50 Over 50: Innovation list, recognized for pioneering the field of socially assistive robotics. Forbes highlights her work designing robots that "can interact wi  more
Va. A.G. Jones Opposes Unlawful DHS Rule Fast-Tracking Asylum Seekers Into Removal Proceedings Without Interview
RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 2 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jones Opposes Unlawful DHS Rule Fast-Tracking Asylum Seekers into Removal Proceedings Without an Interview RICHMOND, Va. -- Attorney General Jones, as part of 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 in an asylum of  more
Warren, Fischer Applaud Unanimous Passage of Bipartisan Resolution Designating September 2026 as Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Awareness Month
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren, Fischer Applaud Unanimous Passage of Bipartisan Resolution Designating September 2026 as Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Awareness Month * PCOS is a complex hormonal, metabolic, and reproductive disorder that researchers estimate affects 10% of women in the United States and is a leading cause of infertility. Text of Resolution (PDF) Washington, DC - Today, United States Senators Elizab  more
Warren, Warnock, Senators Sound Alarm As Trump Admin Worsens Child Care Affordability Crisis
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 (TNSida) -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren, Warnock, Senators Sound Alarm As Trump Admin Worsens Child Care Affordability Crisis * "American families have long struggled to access affordable, high-quality child care, but ACF's actions now threaten a nationwide child care crisis" Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) led Senators Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Andy Ki  more
Washington challenges EPA rollback of power plant pollution limits
OLYMPIA, Washington, Oct. 1 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * Washington challenges EPA rollback of power plant pollution limits * Attorney General Nick Brown today joined a coalition suing the Trump administration for dismantling federal greenhouse gas pollution limits for many of the nation's largest power plants. In September, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) repealed safeguards that required coal- and gas-fired power plant  more
What goes on in your brain when you're trying to multitask
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 1 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * What goes on in your brain when you're trying to multitask * Multitasking feels like a required skill in modern life, but as anyone who has tried keeping track of multiple chat windows, an email inbox and a stream of phone notifications during a video call can tell you, figuring out which messages are important comes at a cost. New research by neuroscientists at the University of Chicago looked at what h  more
When FDA Oversees Trials Overseas: Foreign Clinical Trial Considerations
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Foley Hoag, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * When FDA Oversees Trials Overseas: Foreign Clinical Trial Considerations * Conducting clinical trials outside the United States raises significant regulatory concerns that sponsors must evaluate before relying on foreign data to support a marketing approval submission or Investigational New Drug Application (IND) to the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Any forei  more
Whip Clark on CNN: Democrats Are Putting the American People Front and Center
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Katherine Clark, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Whip Clark on CNN: Democrats Are Putting the American People Front and Center * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) appeared on CNN News Central to call out Republicans for refusing to rein in AI and highlight Democrats' fight to lower costs for working people. Below are excerpts of the conversation. On Republicans Refusing to Put Guardrails on AI: "We should be  more
Wildfire damage in Antalya, COP31 venue, draws attention to Turkiye's climate crisis
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 1 [Category: Energy] -- 350.org, an organization that works to end the age of fossil fuels and build a community-led renewable energy, posted the following news release: * * * Wildfire damage in Antalya, COP31 venue, draws attention to Turkiye's climate crisis * Activists from 350 Turkiye unfurled a banner reading "The climate crisis is here" in the wildfire-affected area of Aksu district in Antalya, where the UN Climate Summit COP31 will take place. Turkiye - 35  more
Worcester Man Indicted for SNAP Fraud
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 1 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts posted the following news release: * * * Worcester Man Indicted for Snap Fraud * BOSTON - As part of the United States Attorney's ongoing enforcement priority to investigate and prosecute benefit fraud involving federal and state assistance programs, a Worcester, Mass. man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for using the identity of a deceased U.S. citizen to obtain Supplemental Nutritio  more
Wristband as Medical Device: How Femtech Earned Its Clinical Credentials
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Foley Hoag, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Wristband as Medical Device: How Femtech Earned Its Clinical Credentials * Somewhere between a step counter and a prescription sits a wristband that can tell a woman about her fertility at any given moment. WHOOP's integration with Natural Cycles is a compelling product story in its own right: continuous sensing from a wristband feeding the first digital method of contraception   more