Public Policy Tipoffs Involving California
$4.5 million NIH Grant Expands Interdisciplinary Biomedical Training at UC Merced
MERCED, California, Oct. 8 -- The University of California Merced posted the following news:
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$4.5 million NIH Grant Expands Interdisciplinary Biomedical Training at UC Merced
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A five-year, $4.5 million T32 institutional training grant from the National Institutes of Health will establish a new doctoral training program at UC Merced for students pursuing careers in biomedical research.
The Interdisciplinary Cellular and Biomolecular Dynamics Training and Education program, known as In
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'DICK CLARK'S NEW YEAR'S ROCKIN' EVE WITH RYAN SEACREST 2027' TO SIMULCAST LIVE ON ABC AND DISNEY+ FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER
BURBANK, California, Oct. 7 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release:
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'DICK CLARK'S NEW YEAR'S ROCKIN' EVE WITH RYAN SEACREST 2027' TO SIMULCAST LIVE ON ABC AND DISNEY+ FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER
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Julianne Hough and Rob Gronkowski Return as Las Vegas Co-Hosts
America's No. 1 New Year's Eve Celebration Airs LIVE Thursday, Dec. 31, Beginning at 8/7c on ABC and Disney+
[EDITOR'S NOTE]: Media assets HERE
Today, ABC and Dick Clark Pr
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15,000 people in Los Angeles region were deported during recent ICE enforcement surge
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 8 -- The University of California posted the following news release:
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15,000 people in Los Angeles region were deported during recent ICE enforcement surge
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* 15,000 deported: ICE arrests across a seven-county region in 2025 and 2026 have led to nearly 15,000 deportations, new research shows.
* Arrests move into communities. At-large arrests surged, increasingly targeting people without criminal convictions or final deportation orders.
* Swift deportatio
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AG Labrador Warns Idaho Consumers About Hazardous Products Recalled in September
BOISE, Idaho, Oct. 7 -- Idaho Attorney General Raul R. Labrador issued the following news release:
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AG Labrador Warns Idaho Consumers About Hazardous Products Recalled in September
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Home Newsroom AG Labrador Warns Idaho Consumers About Hazardous Products Recalled in September
BOISE, ID - Idaho Attorney General Raul Labrador released a list of 51 hazardous products subject to a federal recall from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission for the month of September. These recalled pr
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AJPH Study Examines Political Differences in Perceptions of Vaccine Safety and Effectiveness
SAN DIEGO, California, Oct. 7 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Public Health Association posted the following news release:
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AJPH Study Examines Political Differences in Perceptions of Vaccine Safety and Effectiveness
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Respondents perceived the measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine as the safest and most effective and the COVID-19 vaccine as the least safe and effective
Vaccine perceptions can influence acceptance and uptake. Dr. Dror Walter, with the Department of Communication
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Albert Michelson: 'The artist in science'
WORCESTER, Massachusetts, Oct. 8 -- Clark University posted the following news:
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Albert Michelson: 'The artist in science'
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Photo: Albert Michelson, left, with Albert Einstein at the California Institute of Technology's Athenaeum, February 1931
Albert Michelson was a member of the Clark University faculty for just three years, but it was during that time that he completed the the work recognized in 1907 by the Nobel Prize (the first won by an American in the sciences).
While at Clark
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American Action Forum Issues Insight: Examining the Costs of a Federal Gas Tax Holiday - An Update
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- The American Action Forum issued the following insight:
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October 7, 2026
Examining the Costs of a Federal Gas Tax Holiday: An Update
Jordan Haring
Executive Summary
* Rising gas prices due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East have prompted calls for a federal gas tax holiday; President Trump has repeatedly expressed support for suspending the gas tax temporarily and both Republicans and Democrats in Congress have introduced legislation to do so.
* Any gas
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American Farmland Trust Announces Winners of the 18th Annual America's Farmers Market Celebration
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 [Category: Agriculture] -- The American Farmland Trust posted the following news release:
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American Farmland Trust Announces Winners of the 18th Annual America's Farmers Market Celebration(tm)
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(Washington, D.C.) American Farmland Trust (AFT) announces the winners of the 18th annual America's Farmers Market Celebration(tm), a national event honoring the role of farmers markets, which ran between August 1, 2026, and September 30, 2026. Ten markets receiving the most p
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Analysis: Better Markets' Work Addressing Climate Change in Finance
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 (TNSLrpt) -- Better Markets, an organization that says it promotes pro-market, pro-business and pro-growth policies to help build a better financial system, issued the following analysis:
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October 7, 2026
Better Markets' Work Addressing Climate Change in Finance
Better Markets fights throughout the economic and financial rulemaking and policymaking processes for an economy that works for all Americans and a financial system that supports the productive economy, jobs,
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Apple and The King's Trust launch initiative to empower the next generation of creatives
CUPERTINO, California, Oct. 7 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, posted the following news:
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Apple and The King's Trust launch initiative to empower the next generation of creatives
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Apple and The King's Trust are building on their longstanding partnership by launching an immersive new education program to help young people build careers in the creative industries. The Apple x King's Trust Creative Lab
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Aramark Collegiate Hospitality 2026-2027 Council of Student Advisors Share Their Vision for the Future of Campus Dining
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 8 -- ARAMARK, a provider of food, facilities, refreshments, hospitality and supply chain services, issued the following news release:
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Aramark Collegiate Hospitality 2026-2027 Council of Student Advisors Share their Vision for the Future of Campus Dining
October 7, 2026
Aramark Collegiate Hospitality has named 12 students from colleges and universities across the country to serve on its Council of Student Advisors (CSA), reinforcing Aramark's commitment
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Arbitration Award Requires Long Beach Memorial to Pay Affected Workers Back Wages with Interest
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Oct. 8 [Category: Union] -- The United Steelworkers issued the following news release:
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Arbitration Award Requires Long Beach Memorial to Pay Affected Workers Back Wages with Interest
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LONG BEACH, Calif. -- The United Steelworkers (USW) today said that the union has won a major arbitration victory on behalf of members of Local 2801 at Long Beach Memorial Medical Center, securing an award requiring the medical center to make affected workers whole after violati
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ASAM Weekly for October 6, 2026
ROCKVILLE, Maryland, Oct. 6 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Society of Addiction Medicine posted the following news release:
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The ASAM Weekly for October 6, 2026
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This week's edition spans the full spectrum of modern addiction medicine, from genetic architecture and neurobiological sex differences to environmental interventions and frontline harm reduction.
At the foundational level, new research in Genes clarifies the polygenic architecture underlying tobacco use disorder, wh
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At 90, Art Ulene, MD, Is Still Climbing Toward His Peak
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 7 [Category: BizHospital] -- Cedars-Sinai, a nonprofit academic healthcare organization, posted the following news:
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At 90, Art Ulene, MD, Is Still Climbing Toward His Peak
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After Spine Surgery and a Hip Replacement at Cedars-Sinai, Art Ulene, MD, Celebrated His 90th Birthday Atop Mount Kilimanjaro
Art Ulene, MD, celebrated his 90th birthday at nearly 20,000 feet above sea level-- standing atop Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania.
It was his fourth time reachi
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At the Center of Attention: Where Netflix Ads Is Headed in Its Fourth Year in Japan
LOS GATOS, California, Oct. 8 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news:
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At the Center of Attention: Where Netflix Ads Is Headed in Its Fourth Year in Japan
08 October 2026
On September 29, we welcomed advertisers, agencies and partners to BEHIND THE STREAMS 2026, our annual event. In its third year, the event drew a full room once again, and I could feel just how much expectations for Netflix Ads have grown. I want to share what we presented that day, and the kind of a
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Attorney General Bonta Co-Leads Coalition in Opposing Trump Administration's Cruel Gutting of Head Start Standards
SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 6 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Co-Leads Coalition in Opposing Trump Administration's Cruel Gutting of Head Start Standards
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OAKLAND -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta yesterday co-led a multistate coalition in submitting a comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) proposal to dramatically cut regulations governing the Head Start program. Head S
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Attorney General Bonta Defends Cornerstone of U.S. Forest Conservation
SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 7 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Defends Cornerstone of U.S. Forest Conservation
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OAKLAND -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta co-led a coalition of 17 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter opposing the Trump Administration's proposed rule to rescind the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule (Roadless Rule) and the accompanying draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). If a
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ATTEMPT TO GUT HEAD START STANDARDS
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 7 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ATTEMPT TO GUT HEAD START STANDARDS
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 23 attorneys general, submitted a comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) proposal to dramatically cut regulations governing the Head Start program.
Raoul and the coalition explain in their
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Attorney General Weiser opposes Trump administration proposal to gut Head Start standards
DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 7 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Weiser opposes Trump administration proposal to gut Head Start standards
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Oct. 7, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser has joined a multistate coalition in submitting a comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' proposal to dramatically cut regulations governing the Head Start program.
Head Start is an early childhood education p
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AUTOMOTIVE AND POWERSPORTS BRANDS TO SHOWCASE INNOVATION AND CUSTOMIZATION AT 2026 SEMA SHOW
DIAMOND BAR, California, Oct. 7 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- The Specialty Equipment Market Association posted the following news release:
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AUTOMOTIVE AND POWERSPORTS BRANDS TO SHOWCASE INNOVATION AND CUSTOMIZATION AT 2026 SEMA SHOW
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-- Major OEMs will showcase vehicles, products and experiences
Nov. 3-6 in Las Vegas. --
DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (Oct. 7, 2026) - Seven leading automotive and powersports original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) will showcase new vehicles, concept buil
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Bayer to Invest 2.2 Billion U.S. Dollars in New Manufacturing Site in the United States
WHIPPANY, New Jersey, Oct. 8 [Category: BizPharmaceuticals] -- Bayer USA, an enterprise with core competencies in the life science fields of health care and nutrition, posted the following news:
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Bayer to invest 2.2 billion U.S. dollars in new manufacturing site in the United States
* Collaboration focuses on small molecule discovery
* Company plans to build state-of-the-art site in New Albany, Ohio, U.S., to serve patients in the U.S. as well as globally
* Bayer expects to create aro
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Bechtel and USC Partner to Build South Carolina's Nuclear Workforce
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 6 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Bechtel posted the following news release:
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Bechtel and USC Partner to Build South Carolina's Nuclear Workforce
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Bechtel's investment establishes the Bechtel Nuclear Energy Workforce Development Fund, supporting the Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing's nuclear education, research, and innovation efforts and drawing on 70 years of Bechtel nuclear expertise
Bechtel and the University of South Carolina's Molinar
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Beyond the Diagnosis: How KCU and Mercy Improve Patient Outcomes Through Student Health Advocates
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 8 -- Kansas City University issued the following news:
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Beyond the diagnosis: How KCU and Mercy improve patient outcomes through Student Health Advocates
By Haley Reardon Oct 7, 2026
When a patient misses a follow-up appointment, leaves a prescription unfilled or returns to the hospital shortly after discharge, health care providers often focus on what didn't happen.
At Kansas City University (KCU), students are learning to ask a different question:
Why?
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Bigger, The Better: Netflix Releases Main Trailer for 'Overacting' When Fake Missions Spiral Beyond Control
LOS GATOS, California, Oct. 8 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news:
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The Bigger, The Better: Netflix Releases Main Trailer for 'Overacting' When Fake Missions Spiral Beyond Control
08 October 2026
Netflix unveiled the main trailer and key art for Overacting, an outrageously chaotic comedy that pulls audiences into a world of full-throttle laughter, high-flying action, and heart, alongside one burning question: how far would you go for the ones you love?
Director P
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Billboard magazine: UL Lafayette's music business program is among nation's best
LAFAYETTE, Louisiana, Oct. 8 -- The University of Louisiana Lafayette campus posted the following news:
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Billboard magazine: UL Lafayette's music business program is among nation's best
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The University of Louisiana at Lafayette is home to one of the nation's Top Music Business Schools, according to Billboard.
The preeminent music industry news magazine recognized UL Lafayette's music business program among 48 other colleges and universities in a list released on Oct. 3, citing a progr
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Bourns Multifuse PPTC Resettable Fuses Provide Overcurrent Protection in a 0402 Footprint
RIVERSIDE, California, Oct. 8 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Bourns, a manufacturer and supplier of electronic components, issued the following news release:
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New Bourns(R) Multifuse(R) PPTC Resettable Fuses Provide Overcurrent Protection in a 0402 Footprint
Three low-hold-current models combine ratings of up to 9 VDC with ENIG terminals and a 0.6 mm maximum profile
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RIVERSIDE, Calif., October 7, 2026 - Bourns today announced the MF-ASMF Series Multifuse(R) polymer positive tem
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Brazil's Far-Right Surge Puts the Amazon in the Crosshairs
OAKLAND, California, Oct. 8 [Category: Environment] -- Amazon Watch, an organization that says it protects the rainforest and advances the rights of indigenous peoples in the Amazon Basin, issued the following news release:
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Brazil's Far-Right Surge Puts the Amazon in the Crosshairs
October 5, 2026
Belem, Brazil - Brazil's presidential race is heading to a runoff after Flavio Bolsonaro surprised many observers by finishing ahead of Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in the first round - 47% to 4
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Brownley and Houchin Introduce National Learning Disabilities Awareness Month Resolution
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Julia Brownley, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Brownley and Houchin Introduce National Learning Disabilities Awareness Month Resolution
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Washington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA) and Congresswoman Erin Houchin (R-IN) announced the introduction of a resolution recognizing October 2026 as National Learning Disabilities Awareness Month. Observed annually in October, National Learning Disabilities Awareness Month raises public
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Building Manchester's Next Generation of Innovators, From First Idea to Global Scale
MANCHESTER, England, Oct. 7 -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release:
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7 October 2026
Building Manchester's next generation of innovators, from first idea to global scale
Student ideas and global ambitions step into the spotlight as the week's events build momentum.
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Unlocking ideas with Manchester's future innovators
MEC Ideas Unlocked, a hands-on event at University Place, brought together students from across the University to explore what it means to thi
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Cal. State-San Bernardino: He Came for a Teaching Credential and Found a Career He Never Imagined
SAN BERNARDINO, California, Oct. 8 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news:
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He came for a teaching credential and found a career he never imagined
Transfer student Anthony Tallent discovered CSUSB's motion capture lab, gaining hands-on experience with Hollywood technology while building an industry-ready portfolio and opening unexpected paths in education, gaming and entertainment.
October 6, 2026
Anthony Tallent had already lived a few lives by
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California Association for Bilingual Education Opposes English-Only Head Start Policy
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 6, 2026
Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Secretary
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Administration for Children and Families
Office of Head Start
Re: Docket No. ACF-2026-0595; RIN 0970-AD30 - Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs
Subject: California Association for Bilingual Education's O
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California Central Coast Caucus Opposes Rescinding Roadless Rule to Protect Environment and Economy
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 30, 2026
Joshua White
Director, Ecosystem Management Coordination
201 14th Street SW, Mailstop 1108
Washington, DC 20250-1124
SUBJECT: California Legislative Central Coast Caucus Opposition to the Rollback of the Roadless Rule
Dear Acting Director White:
The California Legislative Central Coast Caucus (CLCCC
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California Institute of Technology: Shedding Light on the Brain - Neuroscientists Reflect on Optogenetics Nobel
PASADENA, California, Oct. 8 -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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Shedding Light on the Brain: Neuroscientists Reflect on Optogenetics Nobel
October 07, 2026
On October 5, three scientists--Peter Hegemann, Georg Nagel, and Karl Deisseroth--were awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for the development of optogenetics, a revolutionary tool that allows neuroscientists to use light to turn on and off individual brain cells, even those located de
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California Intertribal Alliances Warns of Harm From Proposed Changes to Community Reinvestment Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 30, 2026
Travis Hill, Chair
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
550 17th Street NW,
Washington, DC 20429
RIN 3064-AG31
Jonathan V. Gould, Comptroller
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)
400 7th St. SW,
Washington, DC 20219
Docket ID OCC-2026-0694
Re: Comment letter opposin
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Caltech and AIM Build AI Platform With Mathematicians for Mathematicians
PASADENA, California, Oct. 8 -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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Caltech and AIM Build AI Platform with Mathematicians for Mathematicians
October 07, 2026
In recent weeks, a surprisingly contentious debate has been making headlines around the world: What role should artificial intelligence (AI) play in mathematics? The field, which has centuries-old methods of operating, sharing results, and acknowledging contributions, is grappling with how to incorpor
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Career Development Office Helps Students and Alumni Build Futures
CLAREMONT, California, Oct. 7 -- Pomona College posted the following news:
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Career Development Office Helps Students and Alumni Build Futures
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On any given day in the Career Development Office (CDO), some of the eight career advisors visit students who want to turn their life passions into concrete career pathways.
Other staff, meanwhile, plan employment meetups between Pomona students and recruiters seeking fresh talent for major corporations.
Still others help students identify and
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CEO Jim Berk Calls on Mayor Mamdani to not Politicize 10/7
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 7 [Category: Political] -- The Simon Wiesenthal Center posted the following news:
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CEO Jim Berk Calls on Mayor Mamdani to not Politicize 10/7
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Statement from Jim Berk, CEO of the Simon Wiesenthal Center.
Mayor Mamdani, what was the real intention of your statement?
It couldn't have been simply to express sincere condolences and remembrance for October 7, 2023, when over 1,100 people were intentionally murdered and 251 others were taken hostage in the dea
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ChatGPT for Teens Poses Unacceptable Risk to Kids, Common Sense Media Finds
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 8 (TNSxrep) -- Common Sense Media issued the following news release:
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ChatGPT for Teens Poses Unacceptable Risk to Kids, Common Sense Media Finds
The Youth AI Safety Institute calls on OpenAI to pause letting kids use ChatGPT until it fixes the safety and learning protections it promised parents
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SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 7, 2026--Common Sense Media's Youth AI Safety Institute today rated ChatGPT for Teens an Unacceptable Risk, finding that OpenAI's new teen
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Cisco Unleashes New Agentic Collaboration Experiences
SAN JOSE, California, Oct. 7 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Cisco issued the following news release:
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Cisco Unleashes New Agentic Collaboration Experiences
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New updates bring people, digital teammates, and enterprise context together across work, workplaces and customer experience
News Summary
* Cisco evolves Webex to empower digital teammates and people to work seamlessly across collaboration to understand what matters and move work forward.
* Teams will benefit from Claude
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Climate and SCOTUS: UCLA experts on Suncor Vs. Boulder
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 8 -- The University of California posted the following news release:
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Climate and SCOTUS: UCLA experts on Suncor v. Boulder
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Climate took center stage at the Supreme Court on Monday, when the justices heard oral arguments in Suncor Energy v. County Commissioners of Boulder County -- a case UCLA environmental law experts are closely watching. While the city and county of Boulder are suing oil companies Suncor and Exxon for damages from climate change-relate
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Community Action Partnership of Madera County Urges Preservation of Federal Standards in Head Start Program Expansion
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 6, 2026
Russell K. Ryan
Attorney at Law
Fig Garden Financial Center
5200 North Palm Avenue Suite 306
Fresno, California 93704
(559) 499-4000
russ@ryanlegalpc.com
Admitted in California and Utah
Submitted via Regulations.gov
Office of Head Start
Administration for Children and Families
U.S. Dep
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Congressman Brad Sherman Marks Three Years Since October 7th Attack on Israel
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Brad Sherman, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Brad Sherman Marks Three Years Since October 7th Attack on Israel
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Washington, D.C. -- Today, Congressman Brad Sherman (CA-32), Co-Chair of the House Israel Allies Caucus, Ranking Member Emeritus of the Middle East Subcommittee, and senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement marking three years since Hamas's October 7th, 2023 terrorist attack
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Congresswoman Simon, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Honoring Landmark Olmstead Court Decision Supporting Americans with Disabilities on 27th Anniversary
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Lateefah Simon, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Simon, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Honoring Landmark Olmstead Court Decision Supporting Americans with Disabilities on 27th Anniversary
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congresswoman Simon (CA-12) alongside Reps. Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01), Mary Gay Scanlon (D-PA-05), Mike Lawler (R-NY-17), and Tom Kean (R-NJ-07) introduced a bipartisan resolution com
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CRN Disappointed Supreme Court Declines Review of New York Supplement Age-Restriction Law
WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council for Responsible Nutrition posted the following news release:
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CRN Disappointed Supreme Court Declines Review of New York Supplement Age-Restriction Law
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Association says decision does not diminish concerns over overbroad, unsupported restrictions on lawful dietary supplements
WASHINGTON -- The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the leading trade association for the dietary supplement and functional food industry, today e
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Crowell & Moring Named Law Firm of the Year in Qatar at LexisNexis Middle East Legal Awards
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Crowell and Moring, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Crowell & Moring Named Law Firm of the Year in Qatar at LexisNexis Middle East Legal Awards
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Doha, Qatar - Oct. 7, 2026: Crowell & Moring was named Law Firm of the Year - Qatar at the LexisNexis Middle East Legal Awards 2026. The awards celebrate legal excellence, innovation, and leadership among law firms, in-house legal departments, and legal professionals across the Middle East
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CSULB students are showing up for underserved families -- with measurable results
LONG BEACH, California, Oct. 7 -- California State University Long Beach campus posted the following news:
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CSULB students are showing up for underserved families -- with measurable results
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Eva, 10, already has a plan for the next time her friend, Yuliana, comes over. They'll squeeze frozen watermelon, strain out the juice and freeze it.
"We'll make it into a natural popsicle," she said, "so then we don't have to eat all the sugar."
Eva's plan is exactly what Harvesting Healthy Habi
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CSUSB's OAR and OSRI Announce Virtual Workshop Series
SAN BERNARDINO, California, Oct. 8 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news:
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CSUSB's OAR and OSRI announce virtual workshop series
CSUSB's Office of Academic Research and Office of Student Research and Innovation will offer virtual workshops throughout the fall 2026 semester on topics such as research mentorship, grant planning, responsible research practices and career development for faculty, staff and students across disciplines.
October 7, 2026
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Cybersecurity Fair to Focus on Protecting Personal Information, Data in Age of AI
POMONA, California, Oct. 8 -- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona posted the following news:
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Cybersecurity Fair to Focus on Protecting Personal Information, Data in Age of AI
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Think Cybersecurity Isn't for You? Think Again.
You rely on technology daily, even if you are just connecting to Wi-Fi, sharing content on social media, using cloud-based tools or managing your online persona.
That reliance on technology and how to best navigate it to keep data safe will be highligh
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Dental practice challenges NLRB's power to punish without juries
SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 6 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Pacific Legal Foundation issued the following news release:
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Dental practice challenges NLRB's power to punish without juries
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New Orleans, Louisiana; October 6, 2026: A Texas dental practice filed its opening brief yesterday in its challenge to the National Labor Relations Board's (NLRB) power to impose monetary damages without a jury trial. Aqua Dental argues that the agency's in-house enforcement system violates its constit
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Department of Justice Announces Phase Three of Compensation Process for Western Union Fraud Victims
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release:
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Department of Justice Announces Phase Three of Compensation Process for Western Union Fraud Victims
October 7, 2026
The Department of Justice announced that it has begun the third phase of the remission compensation process to provide recovery for Western Union fraud victims.
In 2017, Western Union entered into a deferred prosecution agreement (DPA) with the Department of Justice and agreed to for
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Doctoral Candidate Godwin Ani Co-authors Research on Newly Discovered 'Fire Amoeba'
AMHERST, Massachusetts, Oct. 8 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news:
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Doctoral Candidate Godwin Ani Co-authors Research on Newly Discovered 'Fire Amoeba'
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The limits of life are being redefined by the extraordinary discovery of a newly identified "Fire Amoeba," capable of surviving extreme heat in geothermal biology, according to recent research that included UMass Amherst doctoral student Godwin Ani.
The organism, Incendiamoeba cascadensis, can divide at 63deg
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E Center Child Development Programs Urges Department to Preserve Head Start Standards Amid Proposed Revisions
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 6, 2026
Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20201
Re: Comments on Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Revising the Head Start Program Performance Standards
Dear Secretary Kennedy:
On behalf of E Center Child Development Programs
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Earth Day Network: Protect the Environment by Maintaining the Roadless Rule to Preserve Forests
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
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Re: Docket ID No. FS-2025-0001, RIN 0596-AD66:
This comment is submitted on behalf of Earth Day Network, inc. (d.b.a. EARTHDAY.ORG) and 2294 individuals (see Attachment A) who signed the letter below.
To the Department of Agriculture and the Forest Service:
We, the undersigned, oppose the proposed rescission of the 200
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Education Secretary McMahon Issues Dear Colleague on History, Dangers of Communism, Socialism
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 (TNSletter) -- Education Secretary Linda E. McMahon issued the following Dear Colleague on the history and dangers of communism and socialism:
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Here is the text of the Dear Colleague:
September 30, 2026
A National Call to Action in Observance of the 10th U.S. National Day for the Victims of Communism
Subject: Strengthening Education on the History and Dangers of Communism and Socialism
Dear Colleague:
On November 7, 2026, our nation will observe the 10th U.S. Natio
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Engineering a Heartbeat: U of A and UAMS Team Wins BioVentures Medical Device of the Year
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Oct. 8 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news:
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Engineering a Heartbeat: U of A and UAMS Team Wins BioVentures Medical Device of the Year
Oct. 07, 2026
In an operating room at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock, Beau "Rocky" Aguilar stands at a table of surgeons and medical students holding an Xbox controller.
Aguilar, a doctoral student in mechanical engineering at the U of A, reprogrammed the controller to run a pu
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FCC Proposes Millions in Fines for Lifeline Program Fraud
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following news release:
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FCC Proposes Millions in Fines for Lifeline Program Fraud
AirVoice Wireless and TAG Mobility Face Proposed Penalties Totaling More Than $10 Million for Apparently Claiming Dead or Duplicate Subscribers
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WASHINGTON, October 7, 2026--The Federal Communications Commission is proposing more than $10 million in fines against two providers who apparently defrauded the FCC's Lifeline Program. The
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FCC: GOMEZ SUPPORTS HOLDING LIFELINE PROVIDERS ACCOUNTABLE FOR FRAUD, URGES FCC TO KEEP ENFORCEMENT FREE FROM POLITICS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following news release:
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October 7, 2026
GOMEZ SUPPORTS HOLDING LIFELINE PROVIDERS ACCOUNTABLE FOR FRAUD, URGES FCC TO KEEP ENFORCEMENT FREE FROM POLITICS
WASHINGTON--FCC Commissioner Anna M. Gomez issued the following statement after voting in support of an Enforcement Bureau proposal to fine Lifeline providers for fraudulently enrolling the same subscribers more than once, an action that targets the providers who c
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Fed Vice Chair for Supervision Bowman Issues Remarks at Community Banking Research Conference
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following remarks by Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle W. Bowman:
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October 06, 2026
Modernizing the Regulatory and Supervisory Landscape
At the 2026 Community Banking Research Conference, sponsored by the Federal Reserve System, the Conference of State Bank Supervisors, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, St. Louis, Missouri
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Good morning. It is good to be here with you this morning for the Community Banking Research C
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Federal Register: FAA Considers Waiving Aeronautical Restrictions on Santa Maria Airport Property in California
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued the following action in the Federal Register.
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Notice of Intent To Rule on a Land Release Request for Disposal of Surplus Airport Property at the Santa Maria Public Airport, Santa Maria, CA
The FAA is considering a request from the Santa Maria Public Airport District to waive the requirement that 35 acres of surplus airport property located at the Santa Maria Public Airport in Santa
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Federal Register: USDA Finalizes Decision to Authorize Chrysanthemum Plant Imports After Deregulating White Rust Fungi
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service issued the following action in the Federal Register.
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Notice of Decision To Deregulate Chrysanthemum White Rust and the Importation of Chrysanthemum spp. Cuttings, and In Vitro Plantlets, and Synonymous Taxa From Certain Countries Into the Continental United States
We are advising the public of our decision to deregulate Chrysanthemum White Rust and authorize the importation of Chr
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Federal Register: USDA Proposes Allowing California Almond Board to Take Out Commercial Loans for Short-Term Cash Flow
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service issued the following action in the Federal Register.
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Almonds Grown in California; Amendment to the Marketing Order
This rulemaking proposes an amendment to Marketing Order No. 981, which regulates the handling of almonds grown in California. The proposed amendment would establish the authority to borrow funds from a commercial lending institution.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
This action, pur
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FICO: State of Responsible AI 2026
SAN JOSE, California, Oct. 8 (TNSrep) -- FICO, an analytics software company, issued the following news:
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State of Responsible AI 2026
This year's State of Responsible AI report examines untapped opportunities that would drive increased trust, transparency, and returns from AI deployments
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BOZEMAN, Mont. -- Oct. 7, 2026 -- Global analytics software leader FICO (NYSE: FICO) today announced the results of its 2026 State of Responsible AI study, developed in collaboration with Corinium G
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Fifth Third Names Darren King Head of the Commercial Bank
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Oct. 7 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Fifth Third Bank posted the following news release:
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Fifth Third Names Darren King Head of the Commercial Bank
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CINCINNATI--Fifth Third Bancorp (NYSE: FITB) today announced that Darren King, executive vice president, has been named head of the Commercial Bank, which now includes the Regional Banking business he already leads. King has led the Commercial Bank on an interim basis since June.
Together, the two businesses give
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Finding a New Path at CSUSB
SAN BERNARDINO, California, Oct. 8 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news:
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Finding a new path at CSUSB
San Bernardino native Derek Redmon returned to school looking for a new path for himself and his daughter. At CSUSB, he found a supportive community, hands-on cybersecurity experience and encouragement to take his education further - ultimately leading him to pursue graduate school.
October 7, 2026
Derek Redmon is an Inland Empire native, born
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FIU Experts Available to Discuss Antisemitism, Jewish Life, Israel and Middle Eastern Affairs
MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 8 -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news:
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FIU experts available to discuss antisemitism, Jewish life, Israel and Middle Eastern affairs
October 7, 2026
FIU experts on foreign affairs and public policy are available to discuss antisemitism, hate speech, contemporary Jewish life, Middle East studies, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and Israeli foreign policy. From a global perspective,
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Foley Hoag Expands Denver Office with Addition of Three Partners
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 7 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Foley Hoag, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Foley Hoag Expands Denver Office with Addition of Three Partners
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Enhances the firm's ability to serve life sciences and technology companies in Colorado and beyond
October 07, 2026
Foley Hoag announced today that three partners have joined its Denver office, strengthening the firm's ability to serve life sciences, technology, and other innovative companies throughout the Mou
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Formula 1 on Apple TV to Debut in Dolby Atmos, Alongside Dolby Vision, Delivering a More Immersive Race Experience
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 8 -- Dolby Laboratories Inc. issued the following news release:
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Formula 1(R) on Apple TV to Debut in Dolby Atmos, Alongside Dolby Vision, Delivering a More Immersive Race Experience
Experience every turn, overtake, and roar of the track with stunning picture and immersive sound, beginning with the Formula 1(R) MSC Cruises United States Grand Prix(TM) 2026
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SAN FRANCISCO, October 7, 2026 - Today, Dolby Laboratories (NYSE: DLB) and Apple announced that D
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Fortune Media and Great Place To Work Name Experian As One Of The '100 Best Companies to Work For Europe' in 2026 for Second Year
COSTA MESA, California, Oct. 8 -- Experian, an information services company, posted the following news release:
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Fortune Media and Great Place To Work Name Experian As One Of The '100 Best Companies to Work For Europe' in 2026 for second year
London, October 8, 2026 -- Great Place To Work(R) and Fortune Europe have recognised Experian as one of the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For(TM) Europe for the second-year running.
The 100 Best Companies to Work For Europe list is a comprehen
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From Campus to a Capsule: UConn Undergrad Launching African-Inspired Fashion Line Supporting Women in Ghana
STORRS, Connecticut, Oct. 8 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news:
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From Campus to a Capsule: UConn Undergrad Launching African-Inspired Fashion Line Supporting Women in Ghana
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There isn't just one thing that Jenevera Abena Addai Mensah '29 (ACES) is passionate about.
There's many.
She loves color and art - choosing to wear bright reds, orange, and yellow - and bold patterns, a celebration of her African culture, she says.
"I feel like color makes everything mor
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FSU: Wertheim Laureate Prize Launches, Turning Nobel Honors Into $3 Million in Directed Philanthropy
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 7 -- The Florida State University College of Business issued the following news:
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Wertheim Laureate Prize Launches, Turning Nobel Honors into $3 Million in Directed Philanthropy
October 7, 2026
New independent program from the Dr. Herbert Wertheim Trust for Humanity will invite eligible 2026 Nobel laureates in medicine, plus eligible laureates from the past five years, to direct charitable funds and to inspire the next generation at Wertheim institutions and a
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Garamendi Joins California Congressional Democrats in Condemning Trump's Attacks on Los Angeles and San Diego
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Garamendi Joins California Congressional Democrats in Condemning Trump's Attacks on Los Angeles and San Diego
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FAIRFIELD, CA - Today, Rep. John Garamendi (CA-08) joined Rep. Zoe Lofgren (CA-18), Chair of the California Democratic Congressional Delegation, and 40 U.S. Representatives, and both Senators from California in issuing the following statement regarding President Donald Trump's inflamma
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Gift Will Extend Family's Grinnell Legacy
GRINNELL, Iowa, Oct. 8 -- Grinnell College posted the following news:
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Gift Will Extend Family's Grinnell Legacy
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An estate gift from William Gruenwald '42 and Joan Gruenwald will contribute $11 million to Grinnell's unrestricted endowment
Tim Schmitt
A longtime Grinnell connection will have a lasting impact on the College through an estate gift from William Gruenwald '42 and his wife, Joan. Their gift, expected to total $11 million, will support Grinnell's endowment, providing resou
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Government Accountability Project: Congress Demands Answers of FBI in Response to Whistleblower Allegations About Illegal Investigations Into ICE Protesters in California
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 (TNSida) -- The Government Accountability Project issued the following news release:
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October 6, 2026
Congress Demands Answers of FBI in Response to Whistleblower Allegations About Illegal Investigations into ICE Protesters in California
WASHINGTON--Today, Senator Alex Padilla sent a letter to Kash Patel, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and Todd Blanche, Attorney General of the Department of Justice (DOJ), demanding information regarding a pro
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Greenberg Traurig Recognized in Inaugural IAM/WTR Copyright 1000
MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 7 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Greenberg Traurig Recognized in Inaugural IAM/WTR Copyright 1000
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NEW YORK - Oct. 7, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has been recognized by IAM and World Trademark Review (WTR) in the inaugural edition of the Copyright 1000. The global guide recognizes 11 attorneys from Greenberg Traurig's Copyright Registration & Licensing Group. The publication also reco
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Hagler Institute names 10 Fellows and one Distinguished Lecturer to 2026-27 class
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 8 -- Texas A&M University posted the following news:
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Hagler Institute names 10 Fellows and one Distinguished Lecturer to 2026-27 class
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The new cohort, with expertise in climate change, quantum technology, health and more, will collaborate with Texas A&M faculty and students.
The Hagler Institute for Advanced Study at Texas A&M University has selected 11 accomplished scholars for its 2026-27 class, which will consist of 10 Fellows and one Distinguished Le
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Harvard Medical School: Delving Into the Cerebellum's Complexity
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 8 (TNSjou) -- Harvard Medical School issued the following news:
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Delving Into the Cerebellum's Complexity
Neurobiologist Wade Regehr brings intricacy of "simple" brain structure to light
By CHRISTEN BROWNLEE October 7, 2026
At a glance
* Neurobiologist Wade Regehr has led research revolutionizing understanding of the outer layer of the cerebellum in the brain, known as the cerebellar cortex.
* Recent research shows that this structure, long misunderstood t
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Hegseth Visits USS Lincoln Ahead of Homecoming After Record-Breaking Deployment
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news:
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Hegseth Visits USS Lincoln Ahead of Homecoming After Record-Breaking Deployment
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Secretary of War Pete Hegseth boarded the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln at sea today, one day prior to the ship returning to its home port of San Diego.
Hegseth's visit came at the end of Lincoln's record-setting 321-day deployment, during which the ship spent 264 consecutive days at sea without a port call. This deploymen
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HFA, American Cancer Society Announce 10 Grants That Will Expand Exercise Programs for People Affected by Cancer
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 7 -- The Health and Fitness Association (formerly the International Health Racquet and Sportsclub Association) issued the following news release:
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HFA, American Cancer Society Announce 10 Grants That Will Expand Exercise Programs for People Affected by Cancer
The grants will help fitness facilities train more than 30 professionals and expand access to specialized exercise programs for people during and after cancer treatment.
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Washington, DC-October 6, 2026
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Holland & Hart Advises EDF Power Solutions North America on Utah Solar 1 Energy Project
DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 8 -- Holland and Hart, a law firm, issued the following news:
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October 7, 2026
Holland & Hart Advises EDF power solutions North America on Utah Solar 1 Energy Project
Holland & Hart advised EDF power solutions North America in connection with its Utah Solar 1 Energy project, a 394-megawatt (MW)dc / 300 MWac solar facility located in Millard County, Utah. The firm has been supporting EDF's ongoing project development efforts and most recently served as real estate
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Husch Blackwell Advises Cleaver-Brooks on Acquisition of R.F. MacDonald Co.
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 7 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Husch Blackwell, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Husch Blackwell Advises Cleaver-Brooks on Acquisition of R.F. MacDonald Co.
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Husch Blackwell represented The Cleaver-Brooks Company, Inc. in its acquisition of RFMCO Holdco, Inc., the parent company of R.F. MacDonald Co. The acquisition strengthens Cleaver-Brooks' ability to deliver comprehensive thermal solutions and lifecycle support while creating opportunities
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Hyundai Motor Brings Off-Road Spirit of CRATER Concept to Crew Motorfest
SEOUL, South Korea, Oct. 8 -- Hyundai Motor, an automotive manufacturer, issued the following news release:
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Hyundai Motor Company Brings the Off-Road Spirit of CRATER Concept to The Crew(TM) Motorfest
SEOUL, Oct 7, 2026 - Hyundai Motor Company today announced that its CRATER Concept has been introduced in The Crew(TM) Motorfest, the open-world racing game developed by Ubisoft Ivory Tower.
The in-game debut marks Hyundai Motor's latest step in expanding digital brand experiences designe
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Inter Tribal Association of Arizona Urges HHS to Protect Sovereignty and Culture in Head Start Program Standards
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 5, 2026
Docket No. ACF-2026-0595
Lizbeth Casco White, JD, MFT, Director
Office of Head Start
Administration for Children and Families
Department of Health and Human Services
330 C Street, SW
Washington, DC 20201
Re: Comments of the Inter Tribal Association of Arizona, Inc. (ITAA) on the Proposed Rulemaking by
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Is there a cancer cluster in Ladera Ranch? CSUF researchers hope to solve a mystery
FULLERTON, California, Oct. 8 -- California State University Fullerton campus posted the following news:
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Is there a cancer cluster in Ladera Ranch? CSUF researchers hope to solve a mystery
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CSUF College of Communications alumna Jaclyn French '14 recalls she was at a Christmas party in 2024 when a neighbor informed her that, along with her own child, three other children in their community of Ladera Ranch had been diagnosed with Ewing Sarcoma, a cancer of the soft tissue and bone.
The
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Kamlager-Dove Statement on Three Years Since October 7th
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Kamlager-Dove Statement on Three Years Since October 7th
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"October 7th is a deeply painful day for so many here in Los Angeles and around the world. Today, we remember the nearly 1,200 innocent lives murdered on the deadliest day for Jews since the Holocaust, as well as the dozens of hostages who died in Hamas captivity. We also remember the immense pain, suffering, and loss experienced b
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Kamlager-Dove, Meeks Push State Department for Answers on Brazil
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Kamlager-Dove, Meeks Push State Department for Answers on Brazil
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Reps. Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37), Co-Chair of the Congressional Brazil Caucus, and Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05), Ranking Member of the Foreign Affairs Committee, led 10 Members of Congress in demanding answers from the State Department about its decision to revoke Brazilian Ambassador Maria Luiza Ri
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Kane County Board of Commissioners Urges Rescission of 2001 Roadless Rule to Enhance Forest Management and Wildfire Prevention
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
KANE COUNTY, UTAH
DOCKET FS-2025-0001 / RIN 0596-AD66
October 2, 2026
USDA Forest Service
Attn: Roadless Rulemaking
RIN 0596-AD66 / Docket FS-2025-0001
36 CFR Part 294, Subpart B
201 14th Street SW, Mailstop 1108
Washington, DC 20250-1124
RE: Comments of Kane County, Utah, in Strong Support of Rescission of t
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Keysight Introduces Velocity 4900 Series to Accelerate Test Lab Modernization for AI and 6G
SANTA ROSA, California, Oct. 8 -- Keysight Technologies, a global electronic measurement technology and market solutions provider, issued the following news release:
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Keysight Introduces Velocity 4900 Series to Accelerate Test Lab Modernization for AI and 6G
New Layer 1 automation switches provide dynamically configurable foundation to integrate physical test environments into automated CI/CD workflows
SANTA ROSA, Calif. October 7, 2026
Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) today an
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Kirkland Advises Ontario Teachers'-Backed Sevana Bioenergy on Sale to Lotus Infrastructure-Backed BerQ RNG
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 7 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Kirkland Advises Ontario Teachers'-Backed Sevana Bioenergy on Sale to Lotus Infrastructure-Backed BerQ RNG
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Kirkland & Ellis advised Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan and its portfolio company Sevana Bioenergy on the sale of a portfolio of assets, including the Rialto Bioenergy Facility, to BerQ RNG, a portfolio company of Lotus Infrastructure Partners. The transaction
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Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses 2 Additional California Candidates for Election to Congress
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release:
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Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses 2 Additional California Candidates for Election to Congress
LAKEWOOD, Calif. -- The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of two additional candidates for election to the U.S. House representing California in the 2026 elections. The general election is Nov. 3.
The newly endorsed c
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Library Celebrates Back-to-School Season, Hosting Two Albert Einstein Fellows
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- The Library of Congress issued the following news:
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Library Celebrates Back-to-School Season, Hosting Two Albert Einstein Fellows
07 Oct 2026
Fellows Will Identify and Share Primary Sources for STEM Educators
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The Library of Congress has announced it is hosting two Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellows for the 2026-2027 school year. Fellows work closely with the Library's Professional Learning and Outreach Initiatives Office and Informal Learning Office
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Littler: Dutch Self-Employed Persons Act - Clarity at Last After Ten Years?
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 8 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Dutch Self-Employed Persons Act: Clarity at Last After Ten Years?
By Eric A.V. van Dam
October 7, 2026
"Can I safely hire this self-employed person?" This has been a frequent client question in recent years.
This is not because they don't want to work with self-employed individuals. On the contrary. But there is a great deal of uncertainty regarding the classification of employment relationships in t
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Littler: EEOC Preparing to Repeal Guidance on Use of Arrest and Criminal Records
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 8 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news:
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EEOC Preparing to Repeal Guidance on Use of Arrest and Criminal Records
By Jim Paretti and Barry Hartstein
October 7, 2026
On October 6, 2026, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) - the White House office that oversees and approves agency regulations - indicated that it has received a draft final rule from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) entitled, "Rescission of Enforcement Gui
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Lord Lloyd Webber KG receives Freedom of the City of London for 'remarkable creative legacy'
LONDON, England, Oct. 7 -- The city of London issued the following news release:
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Lord Lloyd Webber KG receives Freedom of the City of London for 'remarkable creative legacy'
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* Multi-award-winning composer and theatre impresario receives Freedom of the City of London
* City's tribute recognises Lord Lloyd Webber's outstanding achievements in, and contribution to, musical theatre and the arts - two days ahead of 40th anniversary of The Phantom of the Opera
* "Delighted and truly grat
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Los Angeles Community Investment Department Urges Federal Withdrawal of Proposed Head Start Rule Over Threats to Child and Family Services
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
To: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start
From: Abigail R. Marquez, General Manager, City of Los Angeles, Community Investment Department
RE: RIN 0970-AD30; Docket No. ACF-2026-0595, Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs
Date: October 6, 2
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Lujan, Bennet, Ansari, Padilla, Hickenlooper, Schiff Introduce Legislation to Protect Public Lands and Taxpayers from Orphaned Oil and Gas Wells
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Lujan, Bennet, Ansari, Padilla, Hickenlooper, Schiff Introduce Legislation to Protect Public Lands and Taxpayers from Orphaned Oil and Gas Wells
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Santa Fe, N.M. - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) joined U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, U.S. Representative Yassamin Ansari (D-Ariz.), and U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.), and Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) to introduce the
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Marcus & Millichap Arranges $6.55 Million Sale of Applewood Townhomes in Lakewood, Colorado
ENCINO, California, Oct. 8 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release:
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Marcus & Millichap Arranges $6.55 Million Sale of Applewood Townhomes in Lakewood, Colorado
LAKEWOOD, Colo., Oct. 7, 2026 -- Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the $6.55 million sale of Applewood Townhomes, a 12-unit multifamily property in Lakewood, Colorado.
"App
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Marcus & Millichap Brokers $3.8M Sale of 55-Unit Multifamily Community in Canton, Michigan
ENCINO, California, Oct. 8 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release:
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Marcus & Millichap Brokers $3.8M Sale of 55-Unit Multifamily Community in Canton, Michigan
CANTON, Mich., Oct. 8, 2026 - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of Canton Manor Apartments, an age 55 and older multifamily community in Canton, Michigan.
The prope
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Marielena Hincapie Appointed President, Robert & Ethel Kennedy Human Rights Center
WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Robert and Ethel Kennedy Human Rights Center posted the following news release:
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Marielena Hincapie Appointed President, Robert & Ethel Kennedy Human Rights Center
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Washington, D.C., October 6, 2026 - The Robert & Ethel Kennedy Human Rights Center Board of Directors today announced that Marielena Hincapie will succeed Kerry Kennedy as president of the organization starting January 1, 2027. Hincapie's appointment follows a nationwide presi
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Marine Corps' Amphibious Combat Vehicle Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11755) by military ground forces specialist Andrew Feickert.
Here are excerpts:
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The Marine Corps' Amphibious Combat Vehicle
Background
The Marine Corps describes the Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) as a
'next-generation, eight-wheeled vehicle designed to move Marines from ship to shore. The vehicle will be the primary means of tactical mobility for the Marine infantry b
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Maryland nursing home asks Supreme Court to restore jury trial rights
SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 6 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Pacific Legal Foundation issued the following news release:
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Maryland nursing home asks Supreme Court to restore jury trial rights
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Washington, DC; October 6, 2026: A Maryland nursing home filed a petition for writ of certiorari yesterday challenging a federal enforcement scheme that lets agencies impose crushing financial penalties without an independent judge or jury. Sligo Creek Center asks the Supreme Court to determine wh
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Meet a Few of the CSU's Coastal Changemakers
LONG BEACH, California, Oct. 7 -- California State University issued the following news:
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Meet a Few of the CSU's Coastal Changemakers
By Alisia Ruble
10/7/2026
Student awardees recognized by CSU COAST reflect the consortium's commitment to workforce development, applied research and solutions for California's coast and ocean.
Advancing justice-centered climate solutions, aiding kelp forest restoration and studying the ecological impacts of offshore wind energy are just a few of the p
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Meet Marion Le Voyer: EPL's First Outreach and Education Specialist
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 [Category: Science] -- The Carnegie Institution for Science posted the following news:
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Meet Marion Le Voyer: EPL's First Outreach and Education Specialist
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When Marion Le Voyer returned to the Earth and Planets Laboratory, muscle memory took over. She parked in the same spot she had used as a postdoctoral fellow more than a decade earlier. From there, she crossed the lawn at the center of campus, walking under big trees and the rounded white dome of the historic Ato
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Montana State doctoral student receives inaugural fellowship for human health researchers
BOZEMAN, Montana, Oct. 8 -- Montana State University posted the following news:
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Montana State doctoral student receives inaugural fellowship for human health researchers
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BOZEMAN - A Montana State University graduate student planning a career in cancer research is the first recipient of a newly established fellowship for emerging MSU scholars working to address and expand scientific understanding to advance human health.
Chloe Rifai, a second-year doctoral student in biochemistry, sa
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N.C. State: Feather Star-inspired Underwater Robot Gets 3D Maneuverability From Only Two Actuators
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 8 (TNSjou) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release:
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Feather Star-inspired Underwater Robot Gets 3D Maneuverability From Only Two Actuators
October 7, 2026
Researchers have created an aquatic soft robot inspired by marine invertebrates called feather stars. The feather star robot is able to move through the water in all three dimensions, powered by only two actuators.
"One exciting aspect of this work is that it demonstrates ho
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National Archives Issues Dismissive Response to Lawmakers & Community Concerns
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Kevin Mullin, D-California, issued the following news release:
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National Archives Issues Dismissive Response to Lawmakers & Community Concerns
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SAN BRUNO, CA -Despite bipartisan and bicameral support for preserving America's national archives, the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) gave a dismissive response to federal lawmakers who are working to protect local public access to historic records.
Before providing any justification or opportun
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National Coalition for Child & Family Well-Being Urges Preservation of Head Start Standards to Support Family Well-Being and Child Safety
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 6, 2026
Alex J. Adams
Assistant Secretary for Children and Families
Administration for Children and Families
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Re: Comments on "Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs," RIN 0970-AD30, Docket No. ACF-2026-0595 (91 Fed. Reg. 51248, August 7, 2026)
Dear Ass
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National Immigration Law Center: U.S. Military Likely Violated Posse Comitatus Act During 2025 Immigration Raids in California, New Document Shows
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 8 -- The National Immigration Law Center issued the following news release:
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Oct 7, 2026
U.S. Military Likely Violated Posse Comitatus Act During 2025 Immigration Raids in California, New Document Shows
WASHINGTON -- A U.S. military document newly obtained by the National Immigration Law Center seems to reveal a previously unknown Trump administration violation of the Posse Comitatus Act during its deployment of federalized National Guard troops in Californ
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Netflix Is a Joke Keeps the Laughs Coming This Fall With New Comedy Documentaries
LOS GATOS, California, Oct. 8 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news:
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Netflix Is a Joke Keeps the Laughs Coming This Fall With New Comedy Documentaries
08 October 2026
Netflix keeps the laughs coming all year long.
After our third successful edition of NIAJ Fest this past spring, Netflix Is a Joke brings the funny this fall with a slew of powerful and poignant new comedy documentaries.
To celebrate this slate and the talent involved in front of and behind the camer
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Netflix's 'Solo Leveling' Adds Han So-hee, Kang You-seok, Sung Joon and More to Its Cast
LOS GATOS, California, Oct. 8 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news:
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Netflix's 'Solo Leveling' Adds Han So-hee, Kang You-seok, Sung Joon and More to Its Cast
07 October 2026
Following the announcement of Byeon Woo-seok as the lead of the upcoming series Solo Leveling, Netflix has unveiled additional star-studded cast members: Han So-hee, Kang You-seok, Sung Joon, Lee Sung-min and Jung Ji-hoon. The live-action adaptation follows Sung Jin-woo as he faces deadly challe
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Netflix: 'The Empress' - Big Finale! Debut of Trailer and Artwork for the Third and Final Season
LOS GATOS, California, Oct. 8 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news:
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'The Empress': The Big Finale! Debut of Trailer and Artwork for the Third and Final Season
07 October 2026
Showrunner: Katharina Eyssen
Executive Producers: Robert Eyssen, Jochen Laube, Fabian Maubach, Katharina Eyssen and Scarlett Lacey
Co-Executive Producer: Lars Gmehling
Writers: Katharina Eyssen (Head-Writer), Elena von Saucken
Directors: Florian Cossen, Julia Langhof
Director of Photograp
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Netflix: From Screen to Book - Stories That Don't End With the Credits
LOS GATOS, California, Oct. 8 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news:
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From screen to book: stories that don't end with the credits
08 October 2026
Great stories don't end when you reach the last page. Sometimes, that's where they begin again.
It all starts with a book: the imagination of the person who wrote it, and of the person who first read it. When screenwriters, directors and creative teams decide to bring that story to the screen, they bring a fresh perspecti
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New California Law Bans Sale of Diet Pills and Certain Supplements to Minors
DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 6 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes Boone, a law firm, posted the following news:
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New California Law Bans Sale of Diet Pills and Certain Supplements to Minors
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On September 28, 2026, a California bill restricting the sale of over-the-counter diet pills and dietary supplements for weight loss or muscle building to persons under 18 years of age was officially signed into law. Assembly Bill 2030 ("A.B. 2030") follows a first-of-its-kind 2023 New York law that set sim
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New CRN Survey Finds 76% of Americans Say FDA Supplement Listing Would Increase Consumer Confidence
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council for Responsible Nutrition posted the following news release:
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New CRN Survey Finds 76% of Americans Say FDA Supplement Listing Would Increase Consumer Confidence
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Findings reinforce CRN's support for a federal dietary supplement registry; survey also shows three in four adults use supplements as affordability pressures shape purchasing decisions
WASHINGTON -- The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the leading trade assoc
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New Study: Parents Report Vast Majority of Afterschool Students In Both Los Angeles and Los Angeles County Are Engaging in STEM Learning in Their Afterschool Programs, But More Than One Million Children Shut Out
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 (TNSrep) -- Afterschool Alliance issued the following news release:
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October 6, 2026
New Study: Parents Report Vast Majority of Afterschool Students In Both Los Angeles and Los Angeles County Are Engaging in STEM Learning in Their Afterschool Programs, But More Than One Million Children Shut Out
LOS ANGELES, CA -- Afterschool programs are leading the way in educating the next generation in the STEM subjects the jobs of the future will require. Ninety-seven percent of
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Nurses put D.C. hospitals on Red Alert
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Oct. 8 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United posted the following news release:
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Nurses put D.C. hospitals on RED ALERT
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RNs demand MedStar Washington Hospital Center reopen postpartum unit amid maternal health crisis in D.C.
Registered nurses will hold a rally and community event on Saturday, Oct. 10 in Washington, D.C. to demand that MedStar Washington Hospital Center reopen its shuttered postpartum unit in the midst of a Black maternal health crisis i
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On a Mission to Serve La Salle University Students
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 8 -- La Salle University issued the following news:
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On a mission to serve La Salle University students
October 7, 2026
Alisa Macksey joined the campus community in 2022. Now, as Vice President of Campus Life, she hopes to continue to make a positive impact on the Explorer experience.
Since Alisa Macksey joined the La Salle University community four years ago, she's always loved seeing how the students evolve during their time on campus.
"I am contin
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OpenAI: GPT 6 and Intelligent UI for Everyone
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 8 -- OpenAI, an Artificial Intelligence research and deployment company, issued the following news:
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October 7, 2026
GPT 6 and Intelligent UI for everyone
Last month we introduced the first GPT 6 models for paid customers and today we're bringing that next generation of intelligence to more people with a new GPT 6 model built for more than 1.2 billion people who use ChatGPT each week.
GPT 6 in ChatGPT introduces Intelligent UI, a new capability that allo
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OpenAI: Helping Teens Learn, Plan, and Shape the Future of AI
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 8 -- OpenAI, an Artificial Intelligence research and deployment company, issued the following news:
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October 7, 2026
Helping teens learn, plan, and shape the future of AI
College Planner is coming to ChatGPT for teens, alongside a new teen AI council and more tools for learning.
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Since we introduced ChatGPT for Teens--the default experience automatically applied to accounts identified as under 18--we've seen young people use it to learn, explore ideas
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Orange County Housing Authorities Call for Reevaluation of 2027 Fair Market Rents Amid Market Tightness and Rising Rents
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 30, 2026
Regulations Division
Office of General Counsel
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
451 7th Street SW, Room 10276
Washington, DC 20410-0500
Re: Request for Reevaluation of FY 2027 Fair Market Rents (FMRs)
Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA HUD Metro FMR Area
Docket No. FR-6553-N-03; 9
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Parsons To Announce Third-Quarter 2026 Financial Results On October 28, 2026
PASADENA, California, Oct. 6 [Category: BizConstruction]-- Parsons Corp., an engineering, construction, technical and management services firm, posted the following news release:
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Parsons To Announce Third-Quarter 2026 Financial Results On October 28, 2026
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* Parsons Corporation will release its third-quarter 2026 financial results on October 28, 2026.
* A conference call will begin at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss earnings results and guidance.
* Investors can access the call vi
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Pechanga Band of Indians Urges USDA to Maintain Roadless Area Protections to Safeguard Cultural and Environmental Resources
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
PECHANGA BAND OF INDIANS
Pechanga Indian Reservation
Post Office Box 1477 Temecula, CA 92593
Telephone (951) 770-6000 Fax (951) 695-1778
October 6, 2026
Pechanga Comments on USDA Proposed Rescission of the 2001 Roadless Rule
Director, Ecosystem Management Coordination
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Forest Service
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Pentagon-Anthropic Dispute Over Autonomous Weapon Systems - Potential Issues for Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12669) by Kelley M. Sayler, advanced technology and global security specialist:
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Pentagon-Anthropic Dispute over Autonomous Weapon Systems: Potential Issues for Congress
On February 27, 2026, President Donald Trump directed federal agencies to "IMMEDIATELY CEASE all use of [American AI company] Anthropic's technology." Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth (who is using "Secreta
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Pepperdine University: President's Speaker Series to Welcome U.K. Headmistress Katharine Birbalsingh
MALIBU, California, Oct. 8 -- Pepperdine University issued the following news:
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President's Speaker Series to Welcome UK Headmistress Katharine Birbalsingh
October 07, 2026
On Friday, October 23, 2026, at noon in the Seaver Board Room of the Thornton Administrative Center, Pepperdine University will welcome entrepreneur and thought leader Katharine Birbalsingh as part of its distinguished President Speaker Series. In conversation with Pepperdine president Jim Gash (JD '93), Birbalsingh
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Piri Ackerman Wins 2026 Women & Philanthropy Impact Award
DAVIS, California, Oct. 8 -- The University of California Davis posted the following news:
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Piri Ackerman Wins 2026 Women & Philanthropy Impact Award
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Propelled by her dedication to assisting those in need, Kupiri "Piri" Ackerman has made a profound impact on the field of nursing.
As a professor and associate dean for Student Affairs and Inclusive Excellence at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing, Ackerman contributes to the advancement of healthcare through both her own research
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PLF, Inside Passage Electric Cooperative, Alaska Power Association: Legal Experts Call for Statutory Grounds to Rescind Unlawful Roadless Area Conservation Rule
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
3100 Clarendon Blvd., Suite 1000 Arlington, VA 22201 plf@pacificlegal.org
916.419.7111 p
acificlegal.org
October 6, 2026
Honorable Brooke L. Rollins
Secretary of Agriculture
U.S. Department of Agriculture
1400 Independence Ave. SW
Washington, DC 20250
Tom Schultz
Chief, U.S. Forest Service
1400 Independenc
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Qlok Inc.: DOE Urged to Differentiate Access and Execution Authorization for Critical Infrastructure Security
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Qlok, Inc. | DOE-HQ-2026-1123 | RIN 1901-AB79
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RESPONSE OF QLOK, INC.
U.S. Department of Energy
Securing the United States Bulk-Power System
Docket
DOE-HQ-2026-1123
RIN
1901-AB79
Respondent
Qlok, Inc.
Submitted by
Edward R. Starrs, CEO
Location
Palo Alto, California
Principal recommendation.
DOE should
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RCCD Hosts California Community Colleges Climate Action and Resilience Tour
RIVERSIDE, California, Oct. 7 -- The Riverside Community College District issued the following news:
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RCCD Hosts California Community Colleges Climate Action and Resilience Tour
10/07/2026
The Riverside Community College District (RCCD) welcomed state and local education and government leaders to Norco College on Oct. 2 for a California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office Resilience Tour focused on sustainability, climate action, and the role community colleges can play in preparing
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RELEASE: Rep. Friedman Leads Los Angeles Delegation and Entertainment Unions in Push for National Film Tax Credit
WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- Rep. Laura Friedman, D-California, issued the following news release:
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RELEASE: Rep. Friedman Leads Los Angeles Delegation and Entertainment Unions in Push for National Film Tax Credit
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Bipartisan Motion Picture, Television, and Entertainment Revitalization Act brings production jobs back to the U.S.
Levels international playing field against 65 countries that offer incentives America does not match
Above: Friedman and entertainment union members rally for the n
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Rep. Chu Commends FEMA Release of Final Installment of Wildfire Survivor Case Management Funding
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Chu Commends FEMA Release of Final Installment of Wildfire Survivor Case Management Funding
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) released the fourth and final installment of $3.3 million in previously approved funding for the Disaster Case Management Program (DCMP), completing the release of federal funding previously awarded to support survivors of the Janua
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Rep. Costa Statement on the Third Anniversary of the October 7 Terrorist Attacks
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Jim Costa, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Costa Statement on the Third Anniversary of the October 7 Terrorist Attacks
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FRESNO, Calif. - Today, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) released the following statement marking the third anniversary of the October 7 terrorist attacks by Hamas:
"Today marks three years since the October 7 terrorist attacks on Israel by Hamas, which killed approximately 1,200 people and took hundreds more hostage int
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REP. LIEU STATEMENT ON THREE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF OCTOBER 7 ATTACK
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Ted Lieu, D-California, issued the following news release:
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REP. LIEU STATEMENT ON THREE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF OCTOBER 7 ATTACK
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WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D-Los Angeles County) issued the following statement on the three-year anniversary of the October 7th terrorist attacks in Israel.
"Three years have passed since the horrific terrorist attacks in Israel but the pain remains fresh for so many in my district and around the world. The heart-w
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Rep. Mike Levin Pushes Administration to Adopt Critical Reforms to Improve Access to SNAP Benefits for Veterans
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Mike Levin, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Mike Levin Pushes Administration to Adopt Critical Reforms to Improve Access to SNAP Benefits for Veterans
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Washington, D.C.--Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) applauded a new Government Accountability Office (GAO) report outlining recommendations to improve veterans' access to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). In January 2024, Rep. Levin served as the Ranking Member of the House
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Reproductive Freedom for All Endorses Xavier Becerra for Governor and Slate of Candidates for Key California Races
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release:
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Reproductive Freedom for All Endorses Xavier Becerra for Governor and Slate of Candidates for Key California Races
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Sacramento, CA -- Today, Reproductive Freedom for All endorsed Xavier Becerra for Governor and a slate of candidates for key statewide races and the California State Legislature. The endorsements come amid continued federal e
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Researchers launch new tool measuring AI's impact on human wellbeing
BERKELEY, California, Oct. 8 -- The University of California Haas School of Business posted the following news release:
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Researchers launch new tool measuring AI's impact on human wellbeing
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A team of researchers led by the MIT Media Lab's Advancing Humans with AI (AHA) program, in collaboration with UC Berkeley Haas, the USC Marshall's Neely Center for Ethical Leadership and Decision Making, and the Psychology of Technology Institute, has launched ImpactBench, an expert-guided, open,
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Rolling Out the Red Carpet for the 10th Annual LLNL Research SLAM
LIVERMORE, California, Oct. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news:
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Rolling out the red carpet for the 10th annual LLNL Research SLAM
Gathered in the B123 auditorium on Thursday, Sept. 24, 12 Livermore postdocs used three minutes and a single slide to answer the question "Why is my research important?" Science movie trivia, a fashion show and guest appearances from previous participants contributed to the red-carpet theme of t
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San Diego Foundation Launches $100 Million Partnership to Speed Up Construction of Affordable Housing
SAN DIEGO, California, Oct. 8 -- The San Diego Foundation posted the following news release:
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San Diego Foundation Launches $100 Million Partnership to Speed Up Construction of Affordable Housing
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October 6, 2026 - San Diego, CA - San Diego Foundation (SDF) today announced a new $100 million financing partnership with Bear Creek Fund Advisors designed to provide a faster, more flexible path to construction of affordable homes for San Diego's workforce.
The announcement coincided with
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Santa Clara County Education Office Urges HHS to Reassess Impact of Head Start Rule Changes on Children and Families
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Santa Clara County Office of Education Comments on Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs Docket No. ACF-2026-0595; RIN 0970-AD30
The Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Notice of Proposed Rule Making (NPRM) entitled "Reducing F
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SBA Relief Still Available to California Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by 2025 Late December Storms
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- The Small Business Administration's Office of Disaster Assistance issued the following news release:
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SBA Relief Still Available to California Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by 2025 Late December Storms
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WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Small Business Administration is reminding eligible small businesses and private nonprofit organizations in California of the Nov. 6 deadline to apply for low-interest federal disaster loans to offset economic losses caused
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Sen. Padilla Issues Letter to A.G. Blanche, FBI Director Patel
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following letter to Attorney General Todd Blanche and FBI Director Kash Patel:
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Here is the text of the letter:
October 5, 2026
The Honorable Todd Blanche
Attorney General
U.S. Department of Justice
950 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, D.C. 20530
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The Honorable Kash Patel
Director
Federal Bureau of Investigation
935 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20535
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Dear Attorney General Blanche and
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Software Connects the System to the Open Model: An Open Blueprint for Production AI
SANTA CLARA, California, Oct. 6 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Intel, an industry that says it creates world-changing technology that enables progress and enriches lives, posted the following news:
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Software Connects the System to the Open Model: An Open Blueprint for Production AI
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By: Bill Pearson, vice president, Data Center Software, Intel Corporation, Anil Nanduri, vice president, AI Data Center Go-to-Market Strategy
Enterprise AI is moving beyond a narrow question: Which
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Stanford Institute for Human-Centered AI: Want Employees to Embrace AI? Stop Selling It as a Productivity Tool
STANFORD, California, Oct. 8 -- The Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence issued the following news:
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Want Employees to Embrace AI? Stop Selling It as a Productivity Tool
October 07, 2026
How managers introduce and support AI determines whether workers engage with or resist the technology.
Adoption of generative AI tools has been swift. In 2023, 55% of organizations worldwide reported using AI. Two years later, that figure hit 88%. Yet despite this rapid growth
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Stanford University Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies: Top Students in SPICE's 2025-26 Local Programs in Japan Are Honored
STANFORD, California, Oct. 8 -- Stanford University Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies issued the following news:
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October 7, 2026
Top Students in SPICE's 2025-26 Local Programs in Japan Are Honored
Congratulations are extended to the 2025-26 student honorees from Fukuoka Prefecture, Hiroshima Prefecture, Kagoshima City, Kawasaki City, Kobe City, Minamata High School, Oita Prefecture, Tottori Prefecture, and Yamaguchi Prefecture.
Jonas Edman
In 2016, SPICE launched its
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Stanford University School of Medicine: Gut Microbes Across Continents Trace Ancient Human Migration
STANFORD, California, Oct. 8 (TNSjou) -- Stanford University School of Medicine issued the following news:
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Gut microbes across continents trace ancient human migration
By Adam Hadhazy
A study of the microbiome of groups in Africa and South America indicates that diverse gut microbes joined us as we migrated out of Africa -- a diversity that is lost among industrialized peoples.
October 07, 2026
As waves of humans left Africa tens of thousands of years ago, eventually populating the e
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Stanford University School of Medicine: Merritt Maduke is New Chair of Department of Molecular and Cellular Physiology
STANFORD, California, Oct. 8 -- Stanford University School of Medicine issued the following news:
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Merritt Maduke is new chair of Department of Molecular and Cellular Physiology
By Bruce Goldman
Maduke, whose current research focuses on chloride channels, has advanced from associate chair to department chair.
October 07, 2026
Merritt Maduke, PhD, professor of molecular and cellular physiology, has been named chair of the department, a multidisciplinary community comprising more than 1
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Statement from California Congressional Democrats on Trump's Attacks on Los Angeles and San Diego
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Brad Sherman, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Statement from California Congressional Democrats on Trump's Attacks on Los Angeles and San Diego
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LOS ANGELES, CA - Congressman Brad Sherman (CA-32), the California Democratic Congressional Delegation, and both Senators from California issued the following statement regarding President Donald Trump's inflammatory remarks at a rally in Grand Island, Nebraska:
"Upon taking office, the President s
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STATEMENT: Rep. Dave Min on the Three-Year Anniversary of October 7th Attack
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Dave Min, D-California, issued the following news release:
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STATEMENT: Rep. Dave Min on the Three-Year Anniversary of October 7th Attack
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Rep. Dave Min issued the following statement, marking the three-year anniversary of the Oct 7th attack:
"Three years ago today, Israel suffered the worst terrorist attack in its history. The barbaric and horrific murder of 1200 Israelis with hundreds more taken into captivity shocked decent people across the world.
My tho
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Statins May Protect People from Developing Glaucoma
LA JOLLA, California, Oct. 8 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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Statins May Protect People from Developing Glaucoma
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People with glaucoma who are taking statins appear less likely to need surgery.
Key Takeaways
* Glaucoma is caused by permanent damage to the optic nerve and is one of the leading causes of irreversible blindness.
* Research from UC San Diego has found that statin use was associated with a lower risk of developing open-angle g
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The Human Link: Computer Science for Today's Complex World
WALLA WALLA, Washington, Oct. 7 -- Whitman College posted the following news:
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The Human Link: Computer Science for Today's Complex World
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Whitman faculty and students are envisioning the future of computer science--and it's about human connection
By Tara Roberts
Painting with a sonic palette. Alice Chan '27 traveled to Singapore with Assistant Professor of Computer Science Jordan Wirfs-Brock to present EchoField at the Association for Computing Machinery's Designing Interactive Syst
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The Wilderness Society in the news
WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 [Category: Environment] -- The Wilderness Society posted the following news release:
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The Wilderness Society in the news
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From national headlines to local reporting, discover how The Wilderness Society is shaping conversations about conservation and public lands. Browse recent news coverage, expert commentary and stories highlighting our work to protect wild places, defend the freedom to experience the outdoors and ensure public lands endure for future generations.
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TheCityUK: Guest Blog - Building the Next Generation of Market Infrastructure
LONDON, England, Oct. 7 -- TheCityUK issued the following news release:
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Guest blog: Building the next generation of market infrastructure
06 October 2026
On 22 September, Nasdaq and TheCityUK co-hosted a dinner in London bringing together senior leaders from across banking, capital markets, regulation and policy. The theme, "Markets in Transition: Technological Transformation and Global Connectivity", could hardly have been more timely. Capital markets are seeing the most significant p
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Three A&T Undergraduates Complete Research as 2026 Harvard Du Bois Scholars
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Oct. 8 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University posted the following news:
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Three A&T Undergraduates Complete Research as 2026 Harvard Du Bois Scholars
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EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (Oct. 7, 2026) - North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University undergraduates Derrick J. Bradley II, Madelyn McFall and Avery Patterson have completed research projects as 2026 Harvard Dubois Scholars.
They are three of 29 students representing eight R
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TikTok's Halloween Travel Guide: Haunting Destinations Inspired by #FilmTok, #BookTok and More
LOS ANGLES, California, Oct. 7 (TNSrep) -- TikTok, a destination for a short-form mobile video, issued the following news:
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October 06, 2026
TikTok's Halloween Travel Guide: Haunting Destinations Inspired by #FilmTok, #BookTok and More
Halloween season is upon us, and TikTok creators are spotlighting the best destinations to visit during this time of year. According to new data from TikTok's 2026 Economic Impact Report, one in three TikTok users have made travel plans as a result of wat
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Tuskegee University: One Health Symposium Focuses on Real-world Outcomes for Humans, Animals and the Environment
TUSKEGEE, Alabama, Oct. 8 -- The Tuskegee University posted the following news:
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One Health Symposium focuses on real-world outcomes for humans, animals and the environment
Anissa Riley 07 October 2026
As technologies such as artificial intelligence, geographic information systems (GIS), and advanced disease surveillance continue to transform healthcare and research, Tuskegee University remains committed to preparing the next generation of One Health leaders. This commitment aligns clos
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Two UC Santa Cruz faculty win NIH Director's New Innovator Awards
SANTA CRUZ, California, Oct. 8 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus posted the following news:
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Two UC Santa Cruz faculty win NIH Director's New Innovator Awards
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The two awardees are Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry Jaron Mercer and Assistant Professor of Biomolecular Engineering Andy Yeh
Two faculty members at the University of California, Santa Cruz are recipients of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director's New Innovator Award, which supports
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UC Irvine Law Alumni Unite to Restore Lawful Status for Criminal Justice Clinic Client
IRVINE, California, Oct. 8 -- The University of California Irvine School of Law posted the following news:
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UC Irvine Law Alumni Unite to Restore Lawful Status for Criminal Justice Clinic Client
IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 6, 2026 -- Through years of coordinated pro bono advocacy spanning multiple courts and legal hurdles, the Criminal Justice Clinic (CJC), joined by a network of UC Irvine School of Law alumni, helped client K.N. navigate the U.S. legal system and kept him together with his fa
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UCLA-San Diego: Learn Today, Build Tomorrow
LA JOLLA, California, Oct. 8 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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Learn Today, Build Tomorrow
UC San Diego offers a growing suite of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support teaching, learning and work, yet many faculty and staff are unsure where to start. To help break down the barriers of working with AI, the university has launched TritonAI Discovery, a new 15-part video series. The series offers short, accessible videos that help participa
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University of Arkansas: 2026 Winners of the King, Nolan and OMNI Faculty Awards Announced
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Oct. 8 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news:
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2026 Winners of the King, Nolan and OMNI Faculty Awards Announced
Oct. 07, 2026
The Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the U of A has selected the 2026 recipients of several of its most prestigious endowed faculty awards, including:
* Ryan Neville-Shepard, associate professor and vice chair of the Department of Communication, who received the John E. King Award for Outstanding Service
* Li
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University of Texas Dallas: Researchers Find Hidden Spiral Structure in Crystal Material
RICHARDSON, Texas, Oct. 8 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news:
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Researchers Find Hidden Spiral Structure in Crystal Material
By Amanda Siegfried | Oct. 7, 2026
A University of Texas at Dallas scientist and her colleagues have discovered an unusual atomic pattern in a uranium-based material that gives it a rare combination of magnetic properties, a finding that could open new pathways for designing advanced electronic and computer memory devices.
Dr. Mengk
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USC launches clinical trial of psilocybin and mindfulness meditation for depression
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 8 -- The University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine posted the following news release:
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USC launches clinical trial of psilocybin and mindfulness meditation for depression
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The study will test whether mindfulness training can enhance and help sustain the benefits of psychedelic therapy.
A team of USC researchers has received an up to $4 million award from the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) to conduct a clinical trial
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USC Schaeffer Center for Health Policy: Starting Alzheimer's Treatment Earlier Increases Benefits to Patients and Society
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 8 (TNSjou) -- The University of Southern California Schaeffer Center for Health Policy and Economics issued the following news:
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Starting Alzheimer's Treatment Earlier Increases Benefits to Patients and Society
October 7, 2026
Key findings:
* A new treatment slowing Alzheimer's is projected to generate $104,900 in lifetime social value per person; value is 32% higher if started two years earlier.
* Annual Medicaid cost offsets from treatment total 13-17%,
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VA launches pilot program to speed Veterans' access to services, care, benefits
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs issued the following news release:
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VA launches pilot program to speed Veterans' access to services, care, benefits
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WASHINGTON -- The Department of Veterans Affairs today launched a new pilot program at six VA facilities to help Veterans establish VA.gov accounts faster than ever before, which means speedier access to VA services, care and benefits.
VA has worked with technology and security company CLEAR to deploy CLEAR p
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Venable Celebrates 20 Years in Los Angeles
WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Venable, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Venable Celebrates 20 Years in Los Angeles
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LOS ANGELES, CA (October 6, 2026) - Venable LLP is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its Los Angeles office, marking two decades of growth in Southern California and continued investment in one of the firm's key markets. This milestone follows the opening earlier this year of Venable's new Century City office, providing a platform for the
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Virginia Tech: Helmet Lab Receives Kellogg Community Engagement Scholarship Award
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 8 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Helmet Lab receives Kellogg Community Engagement Scholarship Award
By Diane Deffenbaugh
7 Oct 2026
Last year, Virginia Tech biomedical engineering student Asha Patel helped test construction helmets in the Virginia Tech Helmet Lab. Months later, during an internship in a manufacturing setting, she found herself watching co-workers and contractors wearing the same kind of protective equipment she had studied.
"E
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W. M. Keck Foundation Awards $1.3 Million to Map the Hidden 3D Architecture of Human RNA
LA JOLLA, California, Oct. 7 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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W. M. Keck Foundation Awards $1.3 Million to Map the Hidden 3D Architecture of Human RNA
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Researchers at UC San Diego and UNC Chapel Hill will partner to develop and combine two innovative technologies to study how complex RNA structures help regulate gene expression
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The W. M. Keck Foundation has awarded $1.3 million to the University of California San Diego to support
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Washington & Lee University: Stephanie Sandberg Publishes Journal Article and Co-Edits Latest Issue
LEXINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 8 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news:
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Stephanie Sandberg Publishes Journal Article and Co-Edits Latest Issue
The associate professor of theater proposes a new model for theater production.
By Lily Caldwell
October 7, 2026
Stephanie Sandberg, associate professor of theater at Washington and Lee University, recently published an article and co-edited the most recent issue of the Journal of Adaptation in Film & Performance, a peer-review
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