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'ChiaroScuro' - Official Trailer of the New Series Premiering at the Rome Film Festival and Coming to Netflix on November 11

LOS GATOS, California, Oct. 6 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news: * * * 'ChiaroScuro' - The Official Trailer of the New Series Premiering at the Rome Film Festival and Coming to Netflix on November 11 The official trailer for CHIAROSCURO is out now The new series starring Pierpaolo Spollon, Andrea Lattanzi, Matilde Gioli, Romana Maggiora Vergano, Aurora Giovinazzo with special appearances by Paz Vega and Alessandro Preziosi COMING ONLY ON NETFLIX NOVEMBER 11 - Oc more

'CMA PRESENTS I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU: A CELEBRATION OF DOLLY PARTON' REVEALS STAR-STUDDED LINEUP

BURBANK, California, Oct. 5 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * 'CMA PRESENTS I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU: A CELEBRATION OF DOLLY PARTON' REVEALS STAR-STUDDED LINEUP * Ashley McBryde, Bela Fleck, Brad Paisley, Carly Pearce, Carrie Underwood, Darius Rucker, Ella Langley, Kelsea Ballerini, Kristen Bell, Kristin Chenoweth, Lady A, Lainey Wilson, Little Big Town, Lukas Nelson, Molly Tuttle, Reba McEntire, Ricky Skaggs, Sierra Hull, more

30 years After Putting Fashion Online, Gap Inc. Looks to the Next Era of AI-Powered Shopping Experiences

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 5 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Gap, a retailer of clothing and accessories, posted the following news release: * * * 30 years After Putting Fashion Online, Gap Inc. Looks to the Next Era of AI-Powered Shopping Experiences * New conversational discovery and personalized styling experiences across Old Navy, Gap and Banana Republic signal the next evolution of digital commerce Thirty years ago, Gap was among a pioneering generation of American fashion ret more

A creative approach to learning biology

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 5 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * A creative approach to learning biology * When Jenny Li took a biological design course as a first-year student, she gained a newfound appreciation for bridging art with science education and making the life sciences more accessible. The course, as well as her own experiences with crafting art for social change, inspired her to launch the BioArt Lab, a student-led Penn club that partners wit more

A Note on Grief: Jessie Vallejo Awarded for Documenting Pandemic's Toll on Mariachi Musicians

POMONA, California, Oct. 5 -- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona posted the following news: * * * A Note on Grief: Jessie Vallejo Awarded for Documenting Pandemic's Toll on Mariachi Musicians * For Music Professor Jessie Vallejo, the pandemic isn't simply a memory. It still surfaces when she thinks of the lives lost and the goodbyes said at funerals and aniversarios luctuosos, or death anniversaries, she played alongside fellow mariachi musicians for people who had succumbed to more

Africa's Ebola Outbreak Exposes Troubling Gaps in Public Trust and Emergency Preparedness

LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 4 -- The AIDS Healthcare Foundation posted the following news: * * * Africa's Ebola Outbreak Exposes Troubling Gaps in Public Trust and Emergency Preparedness * The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is exposing serious and persistent gaps in Africa's outbreak preparedness. As of September 23, nearly 7,900 people have been infected and 3,800 have died, while violence against health workers has complicated the response. The crisis underscores more

AI Arms Race Is Radically Reshaping the Fraud Threat in EMEA, FICO Research Finds

SAN JOSE, California, Oct. 6 (TNSrep) -- FICO, an analytics software company, issued the following news: * * * AI Arms Race Is Radically Reshaping the Fraud Threat in EMEA, FICO Research Finds Global survey of financial institutions on fraud protection shows 25%+ rise in fraud attempts for one-third of EMEA financial institutions as fraud complexity increases - LONDON, 5 October 2026: New research from FICO (NYSE: FICO), a leading global analytics software firm, shows that fraud leaders acr more

Amid Title IX uncertainty, new toolkit offers students & families a roadmap for responding to sexual harassment at school

OAKLAND, California, Oct. 5 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The National Center for Youth Law posted the following news release: * * * Amid Title IX uncertainty, new toolkit offers students & families a roadmap for responding to sexual harassment at school * National Center for Youth Law and Stop Sexual Assault in Schools launch 'Know Your Rights' resource to support students in understanding their options and holding schools accountable For students experiencing sexual harassment or related harms more

Anduril Continues to Scale Next-Generation Command and Control Across the Army

COSTA MESA, California, Oct. 6 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Anduril Industries, a defense technology company that says it specializes in advanced autonomous systems, issued the following news: * * * Anduril Continues to Scale Next-Generation Command and Control Across the Army * Contract worth up to $1.8 billion over five years will expand NGC2 from division-scale experimentation to operational fielding, beginning with I Corps Anduril was founded on the belief that software would b more

Aston University School of Optometry to Trial Blink Frames Smart Eyewear to Continuously Monitor Eye Health

BIRMINGHAM, England, Oct. 5 -- Aston University issued the following news: * * * Aston University School of Optometry to trial Blink Frames smart eyewear to continuously monitor eye health 05/10/2026 * Aston University optometry lecturer Dr Sayantan Biswas will lead the research with Professor James Wolffsohn * Blink Frames, from Globe Biomedical, measure light exposure, near work, wear compliance and blink behaviour continuously on the wearer in daily life * Being able to monitor the eye more

Astronomers catch a star slowly snacking on a brown dwarf, 300 light years away

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 5 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Astronomers catch a star slowly snacking on a brown dwarf, 300 light years away The discovery reveals a new way that stars and planetary companions can interact. - Like Earth, most planetary bodies circle their star in stable, detached orbits. These companionable systems can suddenly change when a planet comes too close to its star. In such a close encounter, a star can pull the p more

Attorney General Bonta Demands Federal Watchdogs Investigate Trump's Taxpayer-Funded Political Ads

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 5 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Demands Federal Watchdogs Investigate Trump's Taxpayer-Funded Political Ads * On heels of more ads aired during Sunday football, Attorney General Bonta submits complaint with Government Accountability Office and Office of Special Counsel OAKLAND -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta today submitted a complaint with the U.S. Government Accountability Offi more

Attorney General James Sues Secretary Kennedy to Protect Children from Dangerous Vaccine Rollbacks

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 5 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Sues Secretary Kennedy to Protect Children from Dangerous Vaccine Rollbacks * AG James Joins Lawsuit Against HHS for Stripping Seven Childhood Vaccines of Universal Recommendation NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced a lawsuit against U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., to restore the science-base more

Attorney General Nessel Joins Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Rollback of Fuel Economy Standards

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 5 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Nessel Joins Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Rollback of Fuel Economy Standards * LANSING -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 26 states, counties, and cities in filing a lawsuit (PDF) against the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) challenging its final rule weakening corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) sta more

Attorney John Cooney Returns to Dorsey in the Finance & Restructuring Group in Minneapolis

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Oct. 6 -- Dorsey and Whitney, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Attorney John Cooney Returns to Dorsey in the Finance & Restructuring Group in Minneapolis October 5, 2026 Attorney John Cooney has re-joined Dorsey & Whitney LLP in Minneapolis as Of Counsel in the Finance & Restructuring group, the international law firm announced today. John is a financial services regulatory attorney and former bank general counsel. He advises banks, financial hold more

Born Free USA Issues Commentary: Compassionate Classrooms - Why Teachers Don't Need Live Wild Animals to Inspire Young Conservationists

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 6 -- Born Free USA issued the following commentary: * * * Compassionate Classrooms: Why Teachers Don't Need Live Wild Animals to Inspire Young Conservationists By Devan Schowe in Animals in Captivity, Blog, Primate Sanctuary on October 05, 2026 To honor National Teachers' Day, we want to highlight the educators actively participating in compassionate environmental and wildlife education. By choosing not to keep live exotic classroom pets, abstaining from visiting more

CAIR-CA, CPHB Urge Reporting of Anti-Muslim Bullying During National Bullying Prevention Month

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR-CA, CPHB Urge Reporting of Anti-Muslim Bullying During National Bullying Prevention Month October 5, 2026 The California chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CA), along with its Center for the Prevention of Hate and Bullying (CPHB), today recognized National Bullying Prevention Month by highlighting the ongoing prevalence and impact of bullying on Muslim student more

CAIR-SFBA Calls for Franklin-McKinley Trustee to Resign Over Anti-Muslim Remarks

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR-SFBA Calls for Franklin-McKinley Trustee to Resign Over Anti-Muslim Remarks October 5, 2026 Muslim civil rights group sends letter to district seeking corrective action to protect students and families - The San Francisco Bay Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-SFBA), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on Fran more

California Nurses Association: Nurses Celebrate Massive, Historic Victory Against Disgusting Kaiser Wage Theft

OAKLAND, California, Oct. 6 -- The California Nurses Association issued the following news release: * * * Nurses celebrate massive, historic victory against disgusting Kaiser wage theft October 05, 2026 More than 1,000 RNs across California to recover millions in stolen wages - Registered nurses at Kaiser Permanente hospitals across California are celebrating a historic victory against wage theft committed by their employer today. California Nurses Association (CNA), which represents more more

Captains Darren Clarke, Retief Goosen and Justin Leonard Reveal World-Class Teams for Skechers World Champions Cup Supporting Shriners Children's

TAMPA, Florida, Oct. 5 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Shriners Hospitals for Children posted the following news: * * * Captains Darren Clarke, Retief Goosen and Justin Leonard Reveal World-Class Teams for Skechers World Champions Cup Supporting Shriners Children's * European Team Captain Darren Clarke, International Team Captain Retief Goosen, and U.S. Team Captain Justin Leonard announced today the three star-studded teams set to compete in the 2026 Skechers World Champions Cup supporting S more

Cash rewards help underserved adults quit smoking

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 5 -- The University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine (Perelman) posted the following news: * * * Cash rewards help underserved adults quit smoking * Nearly twice as many people quit smoking when offered cash rewards In a Penn Medicine trial of more than 3,200 adults undergoing lung cancer screening, cash rewards plus free medication helped more people quit than usual care. Offering financial incentives of up to $600 nearly doubled smoking cessation rates more

Center for European Policy Analysis Issues Commentary: Transatlantic Biotech Spurs Cancer Breakthroughs

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary: * * * Transatlantic Biotech Spurs Cancer Breakthroughs Artificial intelligence is turning pioneering science into revolutionary treatments -- thanks to cooperation across the Atlantic. By Elly Rostoum October 5, 2026 The advances are astounding. A personalized cancer vaccine developed with messenger RNA (mRNA) technology extends the survival of melanoma patients. It trains patients' immune system more

Center for International Environmental Law: Big Oil Asks U.S. Supreme Court for a Free Pass

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- The Center for International Environmental Law issued the following news: * * * Big Oil Asks U.S. Supreme Court for a Free Pass WASHINGTON, October 5, 2026 -- The U.S. Supreme Court opened its new term today with oral arguments in Suncor v. Boulder, one of the most consequential climate-accountability cases to reach the Court. The decision could allow local governments facing mounting climate costs to have their day in court, or entrench impunity by providing fossil fuel more

CHANCELL-ING: The Arboretum's Legacy of Leisure, Learning, Leadership

DAVIS, California, Oct. 5 -- The University of California Davis posted the following news: * * * CHANCELL-ING: The Arboretum's Legacy of Leisure, Learning, Leadership * It's impossible to imagine our city without the UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden. It's a shared community treasure that's connected our campus to the region community for nearly a century. For LeShelle and myself, our strolls through the Arboretum offer a welcome retreat from our busy lives. For generations, the Arboretu more

Chemical engineering professor turning bacteria into renewable fuels

AUBURN, Alabama, Oct. 5 -- Auburn University College of Engineering posted the following news: * * * Chemical engineering professor turning bacteria into renewable fuels * Chemical engineering professor part of $591K USDA project to engineer bacteria for renewable fuels Published: Oct 5, 2026 7:50 AM By Joe McAdory Jin Wang is taking the guesswork out of engineering bacteria that transform biomass into valuable chemicals. Wang, the Woltosz Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineer more

Children's Health Defense Issues Commentary: Autism Rates Surged More Than 40% Between 2019-2024 -- Where's the Urgency?

FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Oct. 6 -- 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: * * * Autism Rates Surged More Than 40% Between 2019-2024 -- Where's the Urgency? Children from low-income families, girls, and 3- to 5-year-olds showed the steepest increases in autism rates, according to a large CDC study more

Conference clashes take center stage in Week 6, highlighted by No. 2 Georgia and No. 6 Alabama; 13 Top 25 teams set for ESPN networks

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Oct. 5 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Conference clashes take center stage in Week 6, highlighted by No. 2 Georgia and No. 6 Alabama; 13 Top 25 teams set for ESPN networks * Week 6 of the college football season rolls on with a five-day, 70-game slate from Tuesday, Oct. 6 through Saturday, Oct. 10 across ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, SEC Network, ACC Network, ESPN Radio and ESPN+. The headliner is a top 10 SEC s more

Cooley Expands DC Litigation Practice With Former Federal Prosecutor

PALO ALTO, California, Oct. 6 -- Cooley, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Cooley Expands DC Litigation Practice With Former Federal Prosecutor WASHINGTON, DC October 5, 2026 - Cooley today announced that Menno Goedman has joined the firm's global litigation department in Washington, DC. Goedman joins a DC litigation practice that has added six partners since 2025, including Elizabeth Prelogar, Ray Tolentino, Ephraim McDowell, Janet Kim, Brian Nelson and Jessica Donlon, al more

Coppin State University Welcomes Colin Kaepernick for Conversation on The Perilous Fight

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 6 -- Coppin State University issued the following news: * * * Oct 5 2026 Coppin State University Welcomes Colin Kaepernick for Conversation on The Perilous Fight Baltimore Mayor Brandon M. Scott and former NBA All-Star and Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson among special guests for an evening of conversation, culture and community - BALTIMORE -- Coppin State University welcomed former NFL quarterback, author and activist Colin Kaepernick to Eagle Nation for a special more

Data Maven: Key Facts about Mental Health and Aging Well with HIV

LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 4 -- The AIDS Healthcare Foundation posted the following news: * * * The Data Maven: Key Facts about Mental Health and Aging Well with HIV * HIV care has done well in ensuring people live longer by achieving and sustaining viral suppression. Although viral suppression is an important measure of successful HIV treatment, it doesn't confirm that a person aging with HIV is healthy. Here are some key data points that everyone - from politicians to healthcare provide more

DOE Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory: Science Enabling a Steady Supply of Critical Minerals

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * The Science Enabling a Steady Supply of Critical Minerals By Aliyah Kovner October 5, 2026 Researchers are collaborating across disciplines to unlock domestic sources of valuable materials and lower costs. - Modern life is built on critical minerals and materials. These elements are key ingredients in the technologies that enable a high quality of life, such more

Economics of U.S. health insurance to be focus of 2026 Simon Lecture

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 5 -- Michigan State University College of Natural Science posted the following news: * * * Economics of U.S. health insurance to be focus of 2026 Simon Lecture * Ian Duncan, adjunct professor of actuarial statistics at the University of California Santa Barbara and president-elect of the Society of Actuaries, or SOA will be the keynote speaker at the 2026 Ronald H. and Mary E. Simon Lecture. The event, set for Friday, Nov. 6, at the Graduate East Lansing hotel, i more

Environment America Research & Policy Center: Gas Power Plant Proposals Surging, New Interactive Map Shows

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- Environment America Research and Policy Center issued the following news release: * * * Gas power plant proposals surging, new interactive map shows October 5, 2026 New proposals in 32 states, D.C; Dramatic rise driven largely by data center demand - DENVER - A new online resource and interactive map released Monday reveals that proposals for grid-connected natural gas power plants have tripled since early 2023, and increased by nearly half in the last eight months al more

Experience Abstract Expressionists: The Women at Grinnell College Museum of Art

GRINNELL, Iowa, Oct. 3 -- Grinnell College posted the following news: * * * Experience Abstract Expressionists: The Women at Grinnell College Museum of Art * Campus and community members are invited to explore nearly 50 works by women who helped shape a landmark American art movement. A major exhibition celebrating the women of Abstract Expressionism is now open at the Grinnell College Museum of Art (GCMoA), and everyone is invited to experience it. Abstract Expressionists: The Women bring more

Fall 2026 Entering Class: CBU Welcomes a Fall of Growth and Opportunity

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Oct. 5 -- Christian Brothers University posted the following news: * * * Fall 2026 Entering Class: CBU Welcomes a Fall of Growth and Opportunity * Christian Brothers University welcomed 253 students in its Fall 2026 entering class, an increase of nearly 26% over last year's 201 -- bringing new faces, new aspirations, and renewed energy to campus. The incoming group includes 166 first-time freshmen, up from 135 in Fall 2025, an increase of approximately 21%. Transfer and more

Families USA Executive Director Wright Testifies Before House Oversight & Government Reform Subcommittee

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Health Care and Financial Services released the following written testimony by Anthony Wright, executive director of Families USA, from a Sept. 15, 2026, hearing entitled "Unequal Treatment: Addressing the Drivers of Unaffordability for Oral Chemotherapy": * * * Chair Comer, Subcommittee Chair Grothman, Ranking Member Garcia, and Subcommittee Ranking Member Krishnamoorthi, thank you for holding this hearing on what more

Florida is seeing a dengue fever outbreak. Tulane mosquito researcher breaks down the rise in cases

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Oct. 5 -- Tulane University issued the following news release: * * * Florida is seeing a dengue fever outbreak. Tulane mosquito researcher breaks down the rise in cases * Florida is experiencing one of its most significant dengue fever outbreaks in years, with case numbers rising statewide and the state's first dengue-related death confirmed by the Florida Department of Health in September. Tulane University medical entomologist Dawn Wesson, who directs Tulane's Vect more

Following Critical U.S. Supreme Court Victory, Attorney General Bonta Reaffirms Mail-In Voting Remains Safe and Secure for November General Election

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 5 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Following Critical U.S. Supreme Court Victory, Attorney General Bonta Reaffirms Mail-In Voting Remains Safe and Secure for November General Election * SACRAMENTO -- After recently leading a multistate coalition to victory at the U.S. Supreme Court in defense of vote-by-mail, and with county elections officials across the state beginning to mail ballots to all registered voters thi more

GA-ASI Teams With U.S. Navy To Demonstrate Collaborative Autonomous Mission Planning for Simulated Battle

SAN DIEGO, California, Oct. 5 [Category: BizNational Defense] -- General Atomics Aeronautical Systems issued the following news release: * * * GA-ASI Teams With U.S. Navy To Demonstrate Collaborative Autonomous Mission Planning for Simulated Battle * SAN DIEGO -- 05 October 2026 -- General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and the U.S. Navy's Strike Planning and Execution Systems program office (PMX-281) collaborated on a demonstration of collaborative autonomous mission planning u more

GlobalFoundries Marks Milestone in Its Energy Journey at Vermont Site

SANTA CLARA, California, Oct. 6 -- GlobalFoundries, a manufacturer of semiconductors, issued the following news release: * * * GlobalFoundries marks milestone in its energy journey at Vermont site New on-site solar and battery strengthen energy resilience, support the grid and advance GF's Journey to Zero sustainability strategy - ESSEX JUNCTION, Vt., Oct. 5, 2026 -- GlobalFoundries (Nasdaq: GFS) (GF) today marked a milestone in its clean energy journey at its Essex Junction, Vermont site, more

HACU announces Coca-Cola First Generation Scholarship recipients

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 5 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release: * * * HACU announces Coca-Cola First Generation Scholarship recipients * The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities and Coca-Cola have announced 15 students from HACU-member institutions will receive a $5,000 scholarship for the 2026-27 school year. Student recipients are: * Fateha C. - University of Houston * Maria Lucia D. - Wellesley Co more

Hirono Leads Bipartisan, Bicameral Resolution Recognizing Filipino American History Month

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Hirono Leads Bipartisan, Bicameral Resolution Recognizing Filipino American History Month * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) led her colleagues in introducing a bipartisan, bicameral resolution commemorating October as Filipino American History Month. The resolution celebrates Filipino Americans' rich history and the many contributions they have made to the United States, incl more

HIV is a Serious Public Health Problem in the American South

LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 4 -- The AIDS Healthcare Foundation posted the following news: * * * HIV is a Serious Public Health Problem in the American South * Most Americans probably aren't aware of a very disturbing fact: HIV is a serious public health problem in the American South. That's especially true in the "Deep South" (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas), which experiences a higher burden of HIV compared to other more

Hofstra Celebrates Distinguished Chairs in Economics and Literature

HEMPSTEAD, New York, Oct. 6 (TNSjou) -- Hofstra University issued the following news: * * * Hofstra Celebrates Distinguished Chairs in Economics and Literature Hofstra University celebrated the installation of Dr. Danyang Li, professor of economics, as the Augustus B. Weller Chair, and Dr. Vicente Lledo-Guillem, professor of Hispanic studies, as the Dorothy and Arthur Engle Distinguished Professor of Literature. The ceremony, held at the Hofstra University Club on September 22, recognized th more

Houlihan Lokey Strengthens Financial Services Group With Senior Hire

LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 5 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Houlihan Lokey, an investment bank, posted the following news release: * * * Houlihan Lokey Strengthens Financial Services Group With Senior Hire * NEW YORK -- October 5, 2026 -- Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE:HLI), the global investment bank, announced today that Jane Ma has joined as a Managing Director in its Financial Services Group. Based in New York, Ms. Ma's coverage area primarily focuses on alternative asset managers, more

House Financial Services Ranking Member Waters, Committee Democrats Blast SEC Push to Eliminate Climate Risk Disclosures

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 (TNSida) -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Maxine Waters and Committee Democrats Blast SEC Push to Eliminate Climate Risk Disclosures Washington, DC, October 5, 2026 Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, along with Representatives Nydia Velazquez (D-NY), Brad Sherman (D-CA), Gregory Meeks (D-N more

Huawei and Qualcomm Announce Broad Patent License Agreement

SAN DIEGO, California, Oct. 6 -- Qualcomm, a developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies, products and services, issued the following news release: * * * Huawei and Qualcomm Announce Broad Patent License Agreement Oct 5, 2026 SHENZHEN, China and SAN DIEGO Huawei and Qualcomm today announced a multi-year, broad patent license agreement that includes cross licenses to the companies' patent portfolios across a range of technology fields, including 5G, compute, AI, and networking, more

ICYMI: Mini Timmaraju Warns Republicans are Poised to Escalate Anti-Abortion Extremism After the Midterms

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Mini Timmaraju Warns Republicans are Poised to Escalate Anti-Abortion Extremism After the Midterms * Over the weekend, Reproductive Freedom for All President and CEO Mini Timmaraju appeared twice on MS NOW and joined Jessica Valenti for a livestream to unpack new reporting that Republicans are delaying aggressive action on abortion u more

Independent Women's Voice: 'Yaeli Martinez Child Protection Act' Would Stop Federally Funded Child-Welfare Systems From Punishing Parents

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- The Independent Women's Voice, an organization that fights for policy solutions for women, posted the following news release: * * * October 5, 2026 New 'Yaeli Martinez Child Protection Act' Would Stop Federally Funded Child-Welfare Systems From Punishing Parents for Raising Children According to Their Sex WASHINGTON, D.C. -- A parent should never have to choose between surrendering their convictions and surrendering their child to the government. Independent Women tod more

Intel at OCP 2026: Open AI Infrastructure for the AI Era

SANTA CLARA, California, Oct. 5 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Intel, an industry that says it creates world-changing technology that enables progress and enriches lives, issued the following news: * * * Intel at OCP 2026: Open AI Infrastructure for the AI Era * At the 2026 OCP Global Summit, Intel will share its vision for open AI infrastructure and highlight how open standards and modular infrastructure provide a proven foundation for the next generation of AI workloads - including more

Is the SECURE 340B Act Bad News? Read this Article.

LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 4 -- The AIDS Healthcare Foundation posted the following news: * * * Is the SECURE 340B Act Bad News? Read this Article. * The SECURE 340B Act is reform of the federal 340B Drug Pricing Program done on the drug industry's terms. The bill is in no way a compromise between lawmakers that support nonprofit healthcare providers and those that favor drug makers. Rather, the proposal demands that providers make permanent concessions upfront for a short-term pause on a more

Juniata Mock Trial Teams Claim Two Top Spots at Wake Forest Invitational

HUNTINGDON, Pennsylvania, Oct. 6 -- Juniata College issued the following news: * * * Juniata Mock Trial Teams Claim Two Top Spots at Wake Forest Invitational (Posted October 5, 2026) HUNTINGDON, Pa. -- Juniata College's Mock Trial teams opened their season with strong performances at the Demon Deacon Invitational hosted by Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, claiming two of the competition's top three spots. All three Juniata teams turned in strong performances, with T more

Justice Department Announces Actions Advancing Two Challenges to State and Local Natural Gas Bans in Colorado and Illinois

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Energy and Natural Resources Division issued the following news release: * * * Justice Department Announces Actions Advancing Two Challenges to State and Local Natural Gas Bans in Colorado and Illinois October 5, 2026 The Justice Department's Energy and Natural Resources Division (ENRD) last week received a favorable decision regarding its statement of interest filing in a Colorado case. ENRD also filed an amicus brief opposing a natural g more

Justice Department Moves to Strip Citizenship From 40 Criminals in Largest Single-Period Filing Under the Trump Administration

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Justice Department Moves to Strip Citizenship from 40 Criminals in Largest Single-Period Filing Under the Trump Administration October 5, 2026 The Department of Justice announced today that it has filed denaturalization actions in multiple U.S. district courts against 40 individuals accused of serious offenses, including acting as an agent for a foreign government, committing voluntary manslaughter, more

Keysight and Research Institutions Simplify Testing of Next-Generation Semiconductor Devices

SANTA ROSA, California, Oct. 6 -- Keysight Technologies, a global electronic measurement technology and market solutions provider, issued the following news release: * * * Keysight and Research Institutions Simplify Testing of Next-Generation Semiconductor Devices New measurement methodology enables continuous on-wafer characterization from near DC to 250 GHz in a single sweep October 5, 2026 Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) has collaborated with the University of Glasgow, the Natio more

Khanna, Krishnamoorthi, Quigley, Crockett, Johnson Demand Answers From White House Over Denial Of CNN, MS NOW Access During Xi State Dinner

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (TNSida) -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-California, ranking member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following news release: * * * Khanna, Krishnamoorthi, Quigley, Crockett, Johnson Demand Answers From White House Over Denial Of CNN, MS NOW Access During Xi State Dinner October 2, 2026 WASHINGTON - Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA), Ranking Member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Betw more

Koalas versus Chlamydia: A Deadly Outbreak is Hitting Koalas Down Under in Australia

LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 4 -- The AIDS Healthcare Foundation posted the following news: * * * Koalas versus Chlamydia: A Deadly Outbreak is Hitting Koalas Down Under in Australia * Bad news, bears. Koalas, everybody's favorite marsupial found only in Australia, are being devastated by a chlamydia outbreak. It seems the country's population of the lovable furballs is under attack by a strain of chlamydia (chlamydia pecorum) that is related to a similar sexually transmitted chlamydia inf more

LA Alliance for Human Rights Executive Director Webster Testifies Before House Oversight & Government Reform Subcommittee

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency released the following testimony by Paul Webster, executive director at LA Alliance for Human Rights, and a senior fellow at the Cicero Institute, from a Sept. 15, 2026, hearing entitled "Fixing Fraud and Failure in Federally Funded Homelessness Services": * * * Chairman Burchett, Ranking Member Stansbury, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for your interest in our nation more

Latinos Revealed as California's Economic Edge

THOUSAND OAKS, California, Oct. 5 -- California Lutheran University posted the following news: * * * Latinos Revealed as California's Economic Edge * The 2026 California LatinoGDP Report documents a dramatic economic reality in California: If it weren't for Latinos, California would have lost its economic edge relative to the broader United States. That's because the economic contribution of California's Latinos is growing 2.7 times faster than the contribution of California's non-Latinos, e more

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory: Innovation and Partnerships Office Professional Wins National Tech Transfer Award

LIVERMORE, California, Oct. 6 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * Innovation and Partnerships Office professional wins national tech transfer award The Department of Energy's (DOE) Technology Transfer Working Group (TTWG) annually recognizes TTWG professionals at DOE national laboratories for "Best in Class" work involving licensing, intellectual property (IP) management, partnering and excellence in technology transfer supp more

Learning Policy Institute: California's Academic Criterion for English Learner Reclassification: Implementation and Impacts

PALO ALTO, California, Oct. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The Learning Policy Institute issued the following research brief on September 30, 2026, by Ilana Umansky and Havisha Khurana entitled "California's Academic Criterion for English Learner Reclassification: Implementation and Impacts." Here are excerpts: * * * Summary California law regarding the reclassification of English learners (ELs) to English-proficient status is complex, though recent legislation has brought greater simplicity. Prior to the p more

Letter Urging the California Supreme Court to Decide a Case Against USAA's Unfair Discrimination Against Enlisted Servicemembers

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 [Category: Consumer Services] -- The Consumer Federation of America posted the following news release: * * * Letter Urging the California Supreme Court to Decide a Case Against USAA's Unfair Discrimination Against Enlisted Servicemembers * The Consumer Federation of America respectfully urges the California Supreme Court to grant the Ninth Circuit Court's request and decide both certified questions in Coleman v. United Serves Automobile Ass'n, No. 25-793 (9th Cir). As advo more

Littler Lightbulb - September 2026 Employment Appellate Roundup

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 6 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Littler Lightbulb - September 2026 Employment Appellate Roundup By Christine Sargent October 5, 2026 At a Glance This Littler Lightbulb highlights some of the more significant employment and labor law developments in the federal courts of appeal in the last month. - Second Circuit Rejects NLRB's Unfair Labor Practice Decision in Employer Dress Code Case In Siren Retail Corp. v. National Labor Rel more

Littler: Duty to Inform Workers in the UK of the Right to Join a Trade Union - Details Published But Timing Delayed

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 6 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Duty to Inform Workers in the UK of the Right to Join a Trade Union: Details Published But Timing Delayed The duty for employers to inform workers of their right to join a trade union has been delayed until January 2027. By Philip Cameron and Emily Bodger October 5, 2026 The UK Employment Rights Act 2025 ("ERA 2025") introduces a new obligation on employers to give workers a written statement informi more

Lukas Chavez from Sanford Burnham Prebys named recipient of 2026 AWS Children's Health Innovation Award

LA JOLLA, California, Oct. 5 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Burnham Prebys posted the following news release: * * * Lukas Chavez from Sanford Burnham Prebys named recipient of 2026 AWS Children's Health Innovation Award * The award will support the Center for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence in developing an AI-powered system to help identify personalized treatment options for children with cancer Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute announced today it has been sel more

MATSUI, DUCKWORTH, SCHUMER LEAD BIPARTISAN CALL REQUIRING FAA TO GUARANTEE EVERY EMERGENCY MEDICAL KIT ABOARD FLIGHTS INCLUDE LIFE-SAVING EPINEPHRINE

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- Rep. Doris O. Matsui, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * MATSUI, DUCKWORTH, SCHUMER LEAD BIPARTISAN CALL REQUIRING FAA TO GUARANTEE EVERY EMERGENCY MEDICAL KIT ABOARD FLIGHTS INCLUDE LIFE-SAVING EPINEPHRINE * WASHINGTON D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA-07), Co-Chair of the Congressional Food Allergy Research Caucus, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL),Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Aviation, and U.S. Senate D more

Mayer Brown Advises PSP Partners on Sale of StormTrap to Advanced Drainage Systems

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 6 -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * 05 October 2026 Mayer Brown advises PSP Partners on sale of StormTrap to Advanced Drainage Systems Mayer Brown advised PSP Partners in the sale of its portfolio company, StormTrap Investments, L.L.C., to Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. StormTrap is a market-leading provider of modular, engineered-to-order stormwater management and water quality solutions serving municipal and commercial end markets. The t more

Media Alert: Low-level Flights to Image Geology over Eastern California

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior U.S. Geological Survey issued the following news release: * * * Media Alert: Low-level Flights to Image Geology over Eastern California * RESTON, Va. - Low-level airplane flights will begin in early October over eastern California and a sliver of western Nevada to image geology using airborne geophysical technology. The flights are a collaborative effort between the U.S. Geological Survey's Earth Mapping Resources Initiative and the more

Mental health stigma in Japan may deter care

RIVERSIDE, California, Oct. 5 -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * Mental health stigma in Japan may deter care * A UC Riverside-led study of mental health stigma in Japan has found a striking gap between the need for treatment and people's willingness to seek it, with high levels of social distancing toward people with mental illness serving as a potential barrier. Motivated by concerns about Japan's current mental health crisis, Andrew Subica, more

MSU landscape architecture students, faculty advisors win national honor for local elementary school project

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Oct. 5 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news: * * * MSU landscape architecture students, faculty advisors win national honor for local elementary school project * STARKVILLE, Miss.--A Mississippi State Department of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Design team is the recipient of a prestigious national accolade for innovative work at a local elementary school. The group of approximately 60 MSU students and faculty advisors was recognized more

Netflix: Impact of the Audiovisual Industry - 'One Hundred Years of Solitude' Contributed More Than $525 Billion COP to Colombia's Economy

LOS GATOS, California, Oct. 6 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news: * * * The Impact of the Audiovisual Industry: 'One Hundred Years of Solitude' Contributed More Than $525 Billion COP to Colombia's Economy 06 October 2026 With the series now complete, the adaptation of Gabriel Garcia Marquez's novel has left a lasting economic mark on the country. Part Two employed more than 850 people, worked with more than 970 suppliers across more than 15 departments, and filmed for more

Netflix: Sumukhi Suresh Gets Candid About Her 30s in 'Hoemonal', Her First Netflix Special, Out October 14

LOS GATOS, California, Oct. 6 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news: * * * Sumukhi Suresh Gets Candid About Her 30s in 'Hoemonal', Her First Netflix Special, out October 14 05 October 2026 ~Sumukhi Suresh brings her unfiltered comedy on health, singlehood, resilience, and tackling taboos with humour. ~ - Netflix has announced the premiere date of Sumukhi Suresh's first Netflix stand-up special, Hoemonal, on October 14. After travelling across and outside India, includin more

New strategic plan focuses on student success, regional impact

CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 5 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * New strategic plan focuses on student success, regional impact * * Student Experience Outside the Classroom * Connection to Post-Graduation Purpose California, Clarion, Edinboro, Global Online PennWest University today unveiled its new Strategic Plan, a three-year roadmap designed to build opportunities, advance student success and strengthen the communities the university serves. Developed through a collaborat more

NRCS California's Conservation Funding Assistance Deadline for Producers

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service issued the following news: * * * NRCS California's Conservation Funding Assistance Deadline for Producers * USDA-NRCS in California is announcing the cutoff dates for receiving applications for the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). DAVIS, Calif., October 2, 2026 - The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in California is announcing the cutoff dates for receiving appl more

Nurses celebrate massive, historic victory against disgusting Kaiser wage theft

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Oct. 5 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * Nurses celebrate massive, historic victory against disgusting Kaiser wage theft * More than 1,000 RNs across California to recover millions in stolen wages Registered nurses at Kaiser Permanente hospitals across California are celebrating a historic victory against wage theft committed by their employer today. California Nurses Association (CNA), which represents more than 25 more

OpenAI: Building Advertising for the Way People Use AI

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 6 -- OpenAI, an Artificial Intelligence research and deployment company, issued the following news: * * * October 5, 2026 Building advertising for the way people use AI A new visual ad format helps people explore products and services, with expanded measurement to help businesses understand ad impact. - We're introducing a new visual ad format in ChatGPT, expanding our measurement tools and partnerships, and developing new ways to understand brand suitabilit more

Ore. Gov. Kotek, Co-signers Issue Letter to HHS Secretary Kennedy

SALEM, Oregon, Oct. 6 (TNSletter) -- Gov. Tina Kotek, D-Oregon, issued the following letter with co-signers to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: * * * Here is the text of the letter: October 1, 2026 The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Secretary U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20201 Dear Secretary Kennedy: As Governors responsible for administering our states' Medicaid programs, we write with serious c more

Oxford Attorney Celebrates Dad's 'Rock Hound' Legacy

OXFORD, Mississippi, Oct. 3 -- The University of Mississippi posted the following news: * * * Oxford Attorney Celebrates Dad's 'Rock Hound' Legacy * OXFORD, Miss. - George Haymans IV spent his childhood in the backseat of his father's Ford Bronco, parked on muddy oil fields where fortunes teetered on the edge of a drill bit. Weekends weren't for rest; they were for watching men chase the earth's hidden promise. "They would drill for two days straight and would start getting antsy looking at more

Padilla, Booker, Blumenthal Urge Mullin to Immediately Recall ICE Officers Hired During Hiring Surge

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Booker, Blumenthal Urge Mullin to Immediately Recall ICE Officers Hired During Hiring Surge * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Immigration Subcommittee, Cory Booker (D-N.J.), and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) called on Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin to immediately remove from field duty all U more

Project Coyote: Federal Agency Killed More Than 61,000 Coyotes in 2025

LARKSPUR, California, Oct. 6 -- Project Coyote, an organization that say it promotes conservation and coexistence between people and wildlife through education, science and advocacy, issued the following news release: * * * Federal Agency Killed More Than 61,000 Coyotes in 2025 Coyote kills rose nearly 6% over 2024, as agents also killed thousands of foxes, bobcats, bears, wolves and mountain lions - Larkspur, California, October 5, 2026 - Project Coyote today called on Congress to reform t more

Rand Report: Accountability and Alignment Strategies for Implementing Edtech

SANTA MONICA, California, Oct. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- Rand Report issued the following report on September 30, 2026, entitled "Accountability and Alignment Strategies for Implementing Edtech." Here are excerpts: * * * Educational technology (edtech) products are central in many school districts' instructional strategies. However, prior research shows that school districts often struggle to move from adopting edtech products to ensuring that students use them consistently. Students' and schools' use o more

Rand Report: Adversarial Artificial Intelligence

SANTA MONICA, California, Oct. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- Rand Report issued the following report on September 29, 2026, entitled "Adversarial artificial intelligence." Here are excerpts: * * * Strategic competition in artificial intelligence (AI), including in the military domain, is intensifying, while global governance has not kept pace. The tactical implications of military AI are well documented: autonomous targeting, navigation in robotic systems, and decision-support tools for commanders are relat more

Rand Report: AI Data Center Siting on Federal Lands

SANTA MONICA, California, Oct. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- Rand Report issued the following report on October 2, 2026, entitled "AI Data Center Siting on Federal Lands." Here are excerpts: * * * The U.S. government, spurred by a 2025 executive order, is moving quickly to open federal land for artificial intelligence (AI) data center development and directing agencies to identify suitable sites. But energy availability--not just available acreage--is a binding constraint that will determine which sites can more

Rand Report: Assessing Chinese and U.S. Technology Diffusion Capacity

SANTA MONICA, California, Oct. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- Rand Report issued the following report on October 5, 2026, entitled "Assessing Chinese and U.S. Technology Diffusion Capacity." Here are excerpts: * * * Technological competition between the United States and China is a defining feature of contemporary strategic rivalry and will shape the future distribution of economic and geopolitical power. When considering this competition, the key question is not only, "Which country leads in technological i more

Rand Report: Can AGI Rivals Hold Back?

SANTA MONICA, California, Oct. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- Rand Report issued the following report on Septemeber 30, 2026, entitled "Can AGI Rivals Hold Back?" Here are excerpts: * * * The race to develop artificial general intelligence (AGI) poses a familiar strategic dilemma: Each rival might prefer that everyone hold back, but none can be sure the others will. Any restraint arrangement depends on verification--and verification depends on whether states have built the domestic institutions that make the more

Rand Report: Cocaine Trafficking Through Seaports

SANTA MONICA, California, Oct. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- Rand Report issued the following report on October 5, 2026, entitled "Cocaine trafficking through seaports." Here are excerpts: * * * Europe's largest seaports are built to move goods quickly, efficiently and at immense scale. Yet these same strengths can be exploited by criminal networks, which use port facilities and logistics systems to support increasingly adaptive, transnational and technologically sophisticated cocaine trafficking operations more

Rand Report: Evaluation of U.S. Policies to Increase Domestic Access to Critical Minerals

SANTA MONICA, California, Oct. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- Rand Report issued the following report on September 29, 2026, entitled "Evaluation of U.S. Policies to Increase Domestic Access to Critical Minerals." Here are excerpts: * * * China controls more than 70 percent of the world's supply of several critical minerals, and it has shown a willingness to weaponize that dominance through export controls. The resulting price spikes and supply uncertainty threaten the United States--particularly its defense more

Rand Report: Future C2 and Counter-C2 Systems

SANTA MONICA, California, Oct. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- Rand Report issued the following report on September 29, 2026, entitled "Future C2 and Counter-C2 systems." Here are excerpts: * * * Effective command and control (C2) enables armed forces to maintain situational awareness and direct operations across assessment, planning, preparation and execution. However, C2 is becoming more complex as digital, commercial and operational trends interact. Expanding computing and telecommunications infrastructure more

Rand Report: Infinite Potential--Insights From the European Games

SANTA MONICA, California, Oct. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- Rand Report issued the following report on October 5, 2026, entitled "Infinite Potential--Insights from the European Games." Here are excerpts: * * * The RAND Center for the Geopolitics of AGI has conducted a series of scenario-based games to better understand how governments and other institutions should prepare for and respond to potential artificial intelligence (AI) and artificial general intelligence (AGI) developments. These games are run on more

Rand Report: Infinite Potential--Insights On Artificial Intelligence Loss of Control Across Five Scenarios

SANTA MONICA, California, Oct. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- Rand Report issued the following report on October 5, 2026, entitled "Infinite Potential--Insights On Artificial Intelligence Loss of Control Across Five Scenarios." Here are excerpts: * * * RAND is conducting a series of scenario-based games to better understand how governments and other institutions should prepare for and respond to potential artificial intelligence (AI) and artificial general intelligence (AGI) developments. These games are run more

Rand Report: Inpatient Hospital Upcoding in California Among Fully Insured Commercial and Medicare Advantage Stays Between 2018 and 2023

SANTA MONICA, California, Oct. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- Rand Report issued the following report on October 5, 2026, entitled "Inpatient Hospital Upcoding in California Among Fully Insured Commercial and Medicare Advantage Stays Between 2018 and 2023." Here are excerpts: * * * The authors examine inpatient hospital upcoding, using data from California's Health Care Payments Database. Findings show that upcoding contributed to up to $554 million in higher payments to hospitals for commercial stays in 202 more

Rand Report: Mapping Complex Legislation

SANTA MONICA, California, Oct. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- Rand Report issued the following report on October 5, 2026, entitled "Mapping Complex Legislation." Here are excerpts: * * * Federal legislation is difficult to evaluate quickly because the U.S. Code is highly interconnected. A change to one provision can affect definitions, eligibility rules, cross-references, and implementation requirements elsewhere in federal law. In this short report, the authors applied RAND's U.S. Code Analysis Tool (CAT) t more

Rand Report: Novel Effectors

SANTA MONICA, California, Oct. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- Rand Report issued the following report on September 29, 2026, entitled "Novel effectors." Here are excerpts: * * * A raft of 'novel effector' technologies are maturing at pace. Some, such as hypersonic missiles, are already in operational use. Others, such as Directed Energy Weapons (DEWs) are on the cusp of more regular deployment. The landscape for these technologies is fast-moving, and accelerating, but the strategic implications of these tech more

Rand Report: Santa Monica's Recent Economic and Social Trends

SANTA MONICA, California, Oct. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- Rand Report issued the following report on October 1, 2026, entitled "Santa Monica's Recent Economic and Social Trends." Here are excerpts: * * * Researchers compared Santa Monica's recent economic and social trends with peer cities near Los Angeles using data analysis and expert interviews. They found steeper declines in retail sales and tourism, with challenges concentrated downtown. Crime increased in some categories but largely tracks region more

Rand Report: Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment in the Coast Guard

SANTA MONICA, California, Oct. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- Rand Report issued the following report on October 2, 2026, entitled "Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment in the Coast Guard." Here are excerpts: * * * Sexual assault and sexual harassment (SASH) threaten the safety, trust, and cohesion essential to mission readiness in the U.S. Coast Guard. Investigations, internal reviews, and high-profile reports have highlighted systemic challenges in how the service prevents, responds to, and accounts for th more

Rand Report: The Emerging Digital Battleground

SANTA MONICA, California, Oct. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- Rand Report issued the following report on October 5, 2026, entitled "The Emerging Digital Battleground." Here are excerpts: * * * The digital networks connecting the world--fiber-optic cables, 5G systems, artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, and space-based systems--are becoming the commanding heights of 21st-century geopolitics. Nations that shape this infrastructure will gain outsize influence over economic growth, security relationship more

Rand Report: The Scope and Nature of the U.S.-China Competition

SANTA MONICA, California, Oct. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- Rand Report issued the following report on September 29, 2026, entitled "The Scope and Nature of the U.S.-China Competition." Here are excerpts: * * * Significant debates remain underway on some of the most essential aspects of the U.S. contest with China: the nature of the competitor, the main elements of the competition, a sense of what the competition is truly about, what success looks like, and a theory of success to bring about that end. What more

Rand Report: Veterans Support to Self-Reliance Pilot Program

SANTA MONICA, California, Oct. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- Rand Report issued the following report on September 30, 2026, entitled "Veterans Support to Self-Reliance Pilot Program." Here are excerpts: * * * More than 9,000 veterans experienced homelessness in California in 2024, and roughly 69 percent of the state's veteran population is 55 or older. Veterans who have experienced chronic homelessness often arrive in permanent supportive housing (PSH) with serious health and functional challenges that stan more

Reading the ocean's snowflakes: How AI decodes marine snow

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Oct. 5 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Reading the ocean's snowflakes: How AI decodes marine snow * KINGSTON, R.I. - Oct. 5, 2026 - A steady "snowfall" of tiny particles carries carbon, nutrients and pollution from the ocean's surface toward the deep sea. Scientists can see those particles sinking, but determining exactly what they contain is much harder. URI Graduate School of Oceanography Research Professor Melissa Omand is turning more

Rep. Aguilar Announces Nearly $730,000 for El Sol Neighborhood Educational Center to Improve the Health and Well-Being of Inland Empire Residents

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Aguilar Announces Nearly $730,000 for El Sol Neighborhood Educational Center to Improve the Health and Well-Being of Inland Empire Residents * El Sol will use the grant to teach and connect people to healthcare SAN BERNARDINO, CA - Today, Rep. Pete Aguilar (CA-33) announced a $728,610 federal grant for El Sol Neighborhood Educational Center to hire more Community Health Workers and reach mor more

Rep. Chu Introduces Resolution to Designate October 5th as National Beyond the Milky Way Day

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Chu Introduces Resolution to Designate October 5th as National Beyond the Milky Way Day * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) introduced a resolution to designate October 5, 2026, as "National Beyond the Milky Way Day," commemorating the groundbreaking discovery that the Milky Way is just one of countless galaxies and celebrating the scientific research that fundamentally transformed more

Rep. Mary Miller Takes Action to Protect Families from Radical Gender Policies

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- Rep. Mary Miller, R-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Mary Miller Takes Action to Protect Families from Radical Gender Policies * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congresswoman Mary Miller (IL-15) introduced theYaeli Martinez Child Protection Act to protect parents from being punished by state child-welfare systems for affirming their child's biological sex or shielding them from irreversible medical procedures. "Raising your son as a boy or your daught more

Rep. Norma Torres Secures $25 Million For State Route -71 Gap Closure Project in Pomona

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- Rep. Norma J. Torres, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Norma Torres Secures $25 Million For State Route -71 Gap Closure Project in Pomona * Torres previously urged the Department of Transportation to support the project, which will reduce congestion, improve safety, and strengthen a critical freight corridor Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Norma Torres (CA-35), a member of the Appropriations Subcommittee that oversees all federal tran more

Rep. Smith, Co-signers Issue Letter to HHS Secretary Kennedy

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following letter with co-signers to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: * * * Here is the text of the letter: October 1, 2026 The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Secretary U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Ave SW Washington, DC 20201 Dear Secretary Kennedy: We recognize and applaud President Donald Trump's consistent commitment to protect the rights of infants more

Rep. Young Kim Introduces Resolution Recognizing National Peroxisomal Disorder Awareness Day

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- Rep. Young Kim, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Young Kim Introduces Resolution Recognizing National Peroxisomal Disorder Awareness Day * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Young Kim (CA-40) introduced a resolution recognizing October 5th as National Peroxisomal Disorder Awareness Day to raise awareness of these rare genetic disorders and recognize the patients and families impacted by them. Peroxisomal disorders are estimated to affect more

Reps. Khanna, Lee, Deluzio Issue Letter to University of Pittsburgh Medical Center CEO Davis, Magee-Womens Hospital President Beigi

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-California, issued the following letter with Reps. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, and Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, to Leslie C. Davis, president and CEO of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, and Magee-Womens Hospital President Richard H. Beigi: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 24, 2026 Leslie C. Davis President and Chief Executive Officer University of Pittsburgh Medical Center U.S. Steel Tower 600 Grant Street more

Reps. Morelle, DeLauro, Garcia Issue Letter to President Trump on Legality of Taxpayer-Funded Television Advertisement, Federal Election Rules

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, ranking member of the House Administration Committee, issued the following letter with Reps. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, and Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, to President Trump on the legality of taxpayer-funded television advertisement and federal election rules: * * * Here is the text of the letter: Se more

Reps. Raskin, Whitesides Issue Letter to GAO Acting Comptroller General Brown, Special Counsel Baldis

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 (TNSletter) -- Reps. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, and George T. Whitesides, D-California, issued the following letter to Orice W. Brown, acting comptroller general of the Government Accountability Office, and Special Counsel Charles N. Baldis: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 30, 2026 The Honorable Orice W. Brown Acting Comptroller General of the United States Government Accountability Office 441 G Street, NW more

Rivera bill to lower electricity costs, increase reliability through grid-scale battery storage passes House

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 5 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * Rivera bill to lower electricity costs, increase reliability through grid-scale battery storage passes House * Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus October 5, 2026 | 4:05 PM HARRISBURG, Oct. 5 - Legislation aimed at reducing electricity costs and increasing reliability for Pennsylvania households and small businesses by requiring electric utilities to set targets for and procure gri more

Royel Johnson receives prestigious 2026 ASHE Mid-Career award

LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 5 -- The University of Southern California Rossier School of Education posted the following news: * * * Royel Johnson receives prestigious 2026 ASHE Mid-Career award * Royel M. Johnson, USC Rossier associate professor and co-director of the Pullias Center of Higher Education, has been selected to receive the 2026 Mid-Career Award from the Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE). The Mid-Career Award is presented to ASHE members who earned their doc more

Rural America Desperately Needs Federal 340B Program for Good Healthcare

LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 4 -- The AIDS Healthcare Foundation posted the following news: * * * Rural America Desperately Needs Federal 340B Program for Good Healthcare * In America, rural states face serious issues when maintaining a good healthcare system -- and a lack of money is high on the list. But there's a little-known federal program, called the 340B Drug Pricing Program, that's indispensable for keeping local hospitals open, funding a critical healthcare safety net, and, of cour more

SFSU enrollment grows for first time in more than a decade

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 5 -- California State University San Francisco State University posted the following news: * * * SFSU enrollment grows for first time in more than a decade * Increase includes a 20% year-over-year lift in new incoming undergraduate student enrollment San Francisco State University is welcoming a larger student body this fall, marking the University's first enrollment increase in more than a decade and a significant turnaround following years of demographic an more

Shackelford, Blythe Re-elected - Members Approve All Bylaws and Standing Rules Proposals

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 5 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * Shackelford, Blythe Re-elected; Members Approve All Bylaws and Standing Rules Proposals * William "Bill" Shackelford of Centreville, VA, has been re-elected National President of NARFE, the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association. His third two-year term will begin January 1, 2027. "I am grateful for the more

Sidley Represents SlateView Capital in Its Joint Venture's Acquisition of Parkview Estates in Southern California

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 5 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Sidley Represents SlateView Capital in Its Joint Venture's Acquisition of Parkview Estates in Southern California * Sidley represented SlateView Capital in connection with the acquisition of Parkview Estates by its joint venture with an institutional partner. Completed in 2021, Parkview Estates is a 151-unit assisted living and memory care community in Fountain Valley, Ca more

Southern California University of Health Sciences: As AI Gets Smarter, Healthcare Education Must Get More Human

WHITTIER, California, Oct. 6 -- The Southern California University of Health Sciences issued the following news: * * * October 5, 2026 As AI Gets Smarter, Healthcare Education Must Get More Human By Tamara Rozhon, EdD, Provost, Southern California University of Health Sciences - Artificial intelligence is going to transform healthcare. In many ways, it already has. AI-enabled technologies are being used to detect and diagnose disease, analyze medical images, support clinical decisions, ac more

Stanford University Professor Karl Deisseroth Wins 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine

STANFORD, California, Oct. 6 (TNSjou) -- Stanford University School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Stanford University professor Karl Deisseroth wins 2026 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine By Krista Conger The psychiatry and bioengineering professor was recognized for his work in optogenetics. October 05, 2026 Karl Deisseroth, MD, PhD, a Stanford University professor of bioengineering and of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in phys more

Swallows Return to Capistrano. Will Gay Bathhouses Return to New York City?

LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 4 -- The AIDS Healthcare Foundation posted the following news: * * * Swallows Return to Capistrano. Will Gay Bathhouses Return to New York City? * Texas has them. Florida, too. And they're in the works again in Minneapolis. Now, New York City is trying to legalize public bathhouses once again, gay gathering spots (and more) of yesteryear following a four-decade hiatus after they were shuttered in New York and across the country at the height of the AIDS crisis i more

SWC Condemns UK Green Party Resolution Declaring Zionism Racist

LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 5 [Category: Political] -- The Simon Wiesenthal Center posted the following news: * * * SWC Condemns UK Green Party Resolution Declaring Zionism Racist * Statement from Daniel Schuster, Simon Wiesenthal Center European Regional Director. The British Green Party's decision to formally classify Zionism as a form of racism is absurd, not based on any logical basis and is itself racist. And timing, just days before the third anniversary of the October 7 terrorist H more

Teaching students scientific-storytelling skills to inspire change

SANTA CRUZ, California, Oct. 5 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * Teaching students scientific-storytelling skills to inspire change * The senior capstone course ESCI 191 equips environmental-science majors with digital-storytelling skills to translate complex climate data into compelling narratives to immerse and engage the public. The average person isn't moved by statistics alone, but by stories that humanize those data points and make them more

The Data Maven: New Survey Reveals Key Issues that Contribute to Late Diagnosis of HIV

LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 4 -- The AIDS Healthcare Foundation posted the following news: * * * The Data Maven: New Survey Reveals Key Issues that Contribute to Late Diagnosis of HIV * Here at The Data Maven, we're always on the look out for new studies on HIV and other public health issues, and recently the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published data that revealed key issues that contribute to the late diagnosis of HIV. It's something that most definitely needs to change. more

The scary truth about fentanyl: what every teen should know

LOMA LINDA, California, Oct. 6 -- Loma Linda University Health issued the following news: * * * The scary truth about fentanyl: what every teen should know * * One pill can kill because counterfeit medications may contain fentanyl. * Teens often underestimate fentanyl risks, highlighting the need for better education and awareness. * Parents can be prepared by recognizing overdose signs, keeping naloxone on hand, and maintaining open communication with their children. More than half of Am more

TikTok Unveils AI-Powered Updates for Advertisers: Driving Discovery, Action, and Measurable Business Outcomes

LOS ANGLES, California, Oct. 6 -- TikTok, a destination for a short-form mobile video, issued the following news: * * * October 05, 2026 TikTok Unveils AI-Powered Updates for Advertisers: Driving Discovery, Action, and Measurable Business Outcomes People come to TikTok to watch their favorite creators, discover fresh ideas and connect with their communities. We've built a full-funnel platform that enables brands to show up in those moments. At Advertising Week New York 2026, we're unveiling more

Tornadoes and Torrential Rain in the Midwest

SANTA BARBARA, California, Oct. 5 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * Tornadoes and Torrential Rain in the Midwest * Summer has ended and in its wake is a trail of destruction across the Midwest and parts of the east coast. From June through September, upper Midwest states saw more rain than in previous years. In West Virginia, residents experienced a months' worth of rain within hours. Torrential and oftentimes sporadic storms flooded areas, uprooted t more

U.S. Ambassador to Nicaragua Nominee Franceschi Testifies Before Senate Foreign Relations Committee

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- The Senate Foreign Relations Committee released the following testimony by Natasha Franceschi, President Trump's nominee to be U.S. Ambassador to Nicaragua, from a Sept. 24, 2026, confirmation hearing: * * * Chairman Hagerty, Ranking Member Kaine, distinguished Members of the Committee, I am honored to appear before you today as President Trump's nominee to serve as the United States Ambassador to the Republic of Nicaragua. I thank the President and Secretary Rubio for t more

U.S. Department of Education and U.S. Department of Justice Reaffirm Parents Are Not Terrorists and Have the Right to Direct their Children's Education

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Department of Education and U.S. Department of Justice Reaffirm Parents Are Not Terrorists and Have the Right to Direct their Children's Education * Today, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) sent a joint letter to all state Attorneys General reaffirming the Trump Administration's commitment to protecting parental rights. The letter puts Attorneys Ge more

U.S. Department of Education and U.S. Department of Justice Reaffirm Parents Are Not Terrorists and Have the Right to Direct Their Children's Education

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 (TNSida) -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Department of Education and U.S. Department of Justice Reaffirm Parents Are Not Terrorists and Have the Right to Direct their Children's Education October 5, 2026 Today, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) sent a joint letter to all state Attorneys General reaffirming the Trump Administration's commitment to protecting parental rights. The let more

U.S. District Court Vacates in Full a Nearly $50 Million Arbitration Award Against Client OptumRx

LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 5 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * U.S. District Court Vacates in Full a Nearly $50 Million Arbitration Award Against Client OptumRx * On October 2, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, Jacksonville Division unsealed a rare order vacating in full a nearly $50 million arbitration award against a Gibson Dunn client. The ruling concludes a decade-long dispute over unpaid more

UC San Diego Researchers Discover Why Chronic Low Back Pain Feels "Personal"

LA JOLLA, California, Oct. 5 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * UC San Diego Researchers Discover Why Chronic Low Back Pain Feels "Personal" * Movement-triggered pain flares activate the brain's "self network," suggesting that treatments like mindfulness and psilocybin may be more effective than traditional symptom-based approaches. Story by: Topics covered: Key Takeaways * Unlike acute pain, which shuts down the brain's "self network" (Defa more

UC Santa Cruz joins national research initiative on student basic needs

SANTA CRUZ, California, Oct. 5 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * UC Santa Cruz joins national research initiative on student basic needs * UC Santa Cruz joins a national research initiative to better understand students' basic needs challenges and improve access to support. UC Santa Cruz is joining 14 colleges and universities across the country in a three-year research initiative focused on better understanding how students define and experi more

UCLA Health: Lin Chang Awarded $4M NIH Grant to Study Why Ulcerative Colitis Symptoms Persist After Inflammation Subsides

LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 6 (TNSjou) -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release: * * * Dr. Lin Chang awarded $4M NIH grant to study why ulcerative colitis symptoms persist after inflammation subsides UCLA Health gastroenterologist Lin Chang and Dr. Bruce Sands of Mount Sinai were awarded a $4 million federal grant to investigate why some ulcerative colitis patients continue to experience irritable bowel syndrome-like symptoms even after inflammation has subsided. The five-year more

UCLA Health: SWAN Receives $44M From NIH to Understand the Impact of Aging on Women

LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 6 -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release: * * * SWAN receives $44M from NIH to understand the impact of aging on women October 5, 2026 The Study of Women's Health Across the Nation (SWAN) and its seven designated research sites, which include UCLA Health, were awarded $44 million over the next five years from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to investigate how menopause and midlife factors influence cognitive function, bone health, cardiovas more

UNE, Biddeford Cultural and Heritage Center Host Celebration of Biddeford's Franciscan Heritage

BIDDEFORD, Maine, Oct. 6 -- The University of New England issued the following news: * * * October 4, 2026 Biddeford, Maine Deirdre Fleming Stires UNE, Biddeford Cultural and Heritage Center host celebration of Biddeford's Franciscan heritage The Biddeford Cultural and Heritage Center hosted a celebration at the University of New England on Saturday, Oct. 3, to honor St. Francis of Assisi, the famous saint for whom the college that preceded UNE was named after, and to celebrate Biddeford a more

University of San Diego: Expanding Leadership for a Growing Academic Community

SAN DIEGO, California, Oct. 6 -- The University of San Diego issued the following news release: * * * Expanding Leadership for a Growing Academic Community Announcing Engineering's Newest Associate Deans: Diana Chen, PhD, and Melissa Gibbons, PhD October 5, 2026 By Michelle Sztupkay When USD's Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering was founded in 2013, a single associate dean oversaw academic operations and student support. For over a decade, Rick Olson, PhD, remained the steady pillar who si more

Urban Institute Senior Fellow Batko Testifies Before House Oversight & Government Reform Subcommittee

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency released the following testimony by Samantha Batko, senior fellow and lead of the Preventing and Ending Homelessness Team at the Urban Institute, from a Sept. 15, 2026, hearing entitled "Fixing Fraud and Failure in Federally Funded Homelessness Services": * * * Chairman Burchett, Ranking Member Stansbury, and members of the subcommittee, thank you for having me here today to talk more

URI Honors Colloquium lecture on Oct. 13 will explain how the final frontier is about trust, not space

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Oct. 5 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI Honors Colloquium lecture on Oct. 13 will explain how the final frontier is about trust, not space * KINGSTON, R.I. - Oct. 5, 2026 - Throughout her career, renowned international lawyer and scholar of planetary futures Timiebi Aganaba has conducted space governance research across five countries, examining how legitimacy, institutional design and strategic sovereignty shape humanity's expans more

USC Rossier School of Education: Numbers all around us

LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 5 -- The University of Southern California Rossier School of Education posted the following news: * * * The numbers all around us * When Tusi Mailo struggled through language arts and social studies classes as a student, one subject consistently kept him engaged: math. "They say it is the universal language, and it spoke to me automatically," he says Now, at 44, he teaches math at Kanu o ka `Aina New Century Public Charter School in Hawai'i, where he was born more

USC Schaeffer Center for Health Policy: As Immigration Enforcement Increased in L.A., Foreign-Born Patients Made Fewer ER Visits

LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 6 (TNSjou) -- The University of Southern California Schaeffer Center for Health Policy and Economics issued the following news: * * * As Immigration Enforcement Increased in L.A., Foreign-Born Patients Made Fewer ER Visits October 5, 2026 Emergency room visits among people born outside the United States declined sharply at Los Angeles County safety-net hospitals after immigration enforcement intensified in the region last year, according to new USC research. De more

USC TRIO alumni give back to help first-generation, low-income college students find success

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Oct. 5 -- The University of South Carolina posted the following news: * * * USC TRIO alumni give back to help first-generation, low-income college students find success * Laura Ashley Thomas doesn't exactly remember how it happened, but in 2002, ahead of her freshman year at the University of South Carolina, she received a letter in the mail: She qualified to apply for Opportunity Scholars Program, one of two college-level programs at USC part of the federally funde more

UW-led optoelectronic center receives second round of funding from the US National Science Foundation

SEATTLE, Washington, Oct. 5 -- The University of Washington posted the following news release: * * * UW-led optoelectronic center receives second round of funding from the US National Science Foundation * A University of Washington-led center for optoelectronics -- technologies that combine light and electronics -- brings researchers from 14 universities across the U.S. together with the mission to develop new materials to transform information technology with light. This research has broad more

VCUarts Professor Michelle Yee Explores Asian American Art Through Smithsonian Fellowship

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 6 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Oct. 5, 2026 VCUarts professor Michelle Yee explores Asian American art through Smithsonian fellowship Her research focuses on photography, cultural history and the American landscape in the early 20th century. By Sophie Tran and Leila Ugincius When Michelle Yee arrived at the Smithsonian Institution this summer, it was a homecoming of sorts. Yee had once interned at the Smithsonian American Ar more

Why the conversation about livestock and hunger needs to change

AMES, Iowa, Oct. 5 -- Iowa State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news: * * * Why the conversation about livestock and hunger needs to change * Iowa State University, the International Livestock Research Institute and the University of California, Davis will make the case in two sessions at this year's World Food Prize Foundation's Borlaug Dialogue. AMES, Iowa - Livestock keep an estimated 1.7 billion people fed, employed, or both. Yet in most convers more

Will New York Look to New SROs to Address Housing Affordability and Homelessness?

LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 4 -- The AIDS Healthcare Foundation posted the following news: * * * Will New York Look to New SROs to Address Housing Affordability and Homelessness? * New York City is trying a "new" old approach to addressing its homelessness and housing affordability crises: single room occupancy hotels (SROs). This is a promising development, as SROs -- newly built or older ones that have been adapted and repurposed -- can go a long way to help save lives by moving vulnerab more

With the Nation Watching, Three Rent Control Battles Unfold in California

LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 4 -- The AIDS Healthcare Foundation posted the following news: * * * With the Nation Watching, Three Rent Control Battles Unfold in California * Corporate landlords and their high-powered lobbying group, the California Apartment Association, are working to stop pro-rent control campaigns in three cities in California, already dropping $20,000 to kill a pro-rent control measure in Redwood City. Big Real Estate is now rolling out misinformation campaigns to confus more

Yardi unveils Virtuoso Enterprise, a complete AI platform for real estate, ahead of YASC San Diego

SANTA BARBARA, California, Oct. 5 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Yardi, a provider of property management software and investment management solutions for real estate, issued the following news release: * * * Yardi unveils Virtuoso Enterprise, a complete AI platform for real estate, ahead of YASC San Diego * SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Oct. 5, 2026 - Yardi(r) today announced Yardi Virtuoso(r) Enterprise, a complete AI platform for real estate, ahead of the Yardi Advanced Solutions Conference(r) (Y more

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