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100 Organizations Urge FAA to Mandate FDA-Approved Seizure Rescue Medications in Airline Emergency Kits

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- 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 Dr. Charles Mathers Office of Aerospace Medicine, Federal Aviation Administration 800 Independence Avenue SW Washington, DC 20591 Re: Docket No. FAA-2026-9178; Notice No. 26-12; RIN 2120-AM18 - Improving Emergency Medical Kit Efficacy and Flexibility in Commercial Airline Operations Dear Dr. Mathers: T more

48 Organizations Oppose Proposed Rule to Reduce Head Start Standards Over Concerns of Economic and Workforce Impact

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- 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 The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, SW Washington DC, 20201 Re: Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs (RIN: 0970-AD30) - OPPOSE Dear Secretary Kennedy, UNITE-LA and the undersigned business more

A New Vision: President Vanya Quinones Caps First 100 Days by Unveiling New Initiatives

POMONA, California, Oct. 9 -- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona posted the following news: * * * A New Vision: President Vanya Quinones Caps First 100 Days by Unveiling New Initiatives * One hundred days of listening. Conversations with around 2,000 students, employees, alumni and community partners. Attending 40 campus events. For Cal Poly Pomona President Vanya Quinones, her first 100 days were about getting to know the university -- one conversation, event and selfie at a ti more

A Summer of Science: High School Students Tackle Research at Hofstra

HEMPSTEAD, New York, Oct. 10 -- Hofstra University issued the following news: * * * A Summer of Science: High School Students Tackle Research at Hofstra For Mishaal Hammad, a summer research project at Hofstra University allowed her to explore an issue close to her heart: flooding in northern Pakistan. For Sydney Olivo of Long Beach High School, it was an opportunity to investigate environmental pollutants with a professor who made research something to look forward to. News in Summary * H more

A Way Home America: HUD Urged to Preserve Disparate Impact Protections to Address Systemic Housing Barriers for Youth and Marginalized Populations

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Subject Line / Comment Title: A Way Home America Public Comment on Docket # FR-6549-P-02 Comment Submitted By: A Way Home America Youth Policy Team, CEO with Lived Experience, Director of Public Policy, and Policy Analyst awayhomeamerica.org Comment Summary: AWHA urges HUD not to eliminate existing Title VI protections tha more

Acting Alaska Attorney General Cori Mills Seeks Court Approval for Settlements With Ascend, Citron and Mayne Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition

JUNEAU, Alaska, Oct. 10 -- The Alaska Department of Law issued the following news release: * * * Acting Alaska Attorney General Cori Mills Seeks Court Approval for Settlements with Ascend, Citron and Mayne Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition October 9, 2026 (Juneau, AK) - Acting Alaska Attorney General Cori Mills has joined a coalition of 45 states and territories seeking court approval of three settlements with Ascend Laboratories, Citron Pharma and Mayne Pharma to resol more

AFSCME District Council 36 Urges OHS To Rescind Proposed Head Start Standards Changes

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1 1 Head Start Programs Performance Standards, 40 Fed. Reg. 27562, 27562 (June 30, 1975) (purpose of the regulations is to provide "program performance standards necessary and required to attain those objectives" of the Head Start program). Accessed at https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1975-0630/pdf/FR-1975-06-30.pdf more

Ahead of El Nino This Winter, Governor Newsom Prepares California for Winter Storms and Flooding Impacts

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 10 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Oct 9, 2026 Ahead of El Nino this winter, Governor Newsom prepares California for winter storms and flooding impacts California is staging flood-fighting supplies, preparing water infrastructure, and helping coastal communities What you need to know: Governor Newsom is moving early to prepare for a potentially historic winter storm season by pre-positioning millions of sandbags and o more

Alfa Laval Urges Exclusion of Heat Exchange Unit Parts From Section 232 Duties to Support U S Infrastructure and Technology Development

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Classified by Alfa Laval as: Business Bureau of Industry and Security Mr. Stephen Astle Director, Defense Industrial Base Division Office of Strategic Industries and Economic Security U.S. Department of Commerce Alfa Laval Inc. 5400 International Trade Drive Richmond, Virginia 23231 https://www.alfalaval.us Date 0 more

Alliance Members Oppose Removal of Roadless Area Conservation Rule to Protect Recreation, Wildlife, and Water

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- 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 Summary of Comments from Alliance Members on the Proposed Removal of the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule Dear Director Joshua White, Secretary Brooke Rollins, and the USDA Forest Services, This letter shares an overview of Alliance members' responses to the public comment period for the USDA Forest Se more

American Association for Laboratory Accreditation Urges APHIS to Specify ISO/IEC 17025 Accreditation for Poultry Laboratory Competence

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Docket No. APHIS-2025-0033 1 of 3 October 2, 2026 Dr. Savannah Busby Acting NPIP Senior Coordinator U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service National Poultry Improvement Plan 1506 Klondike Road, Suite 301 Conyers, GA 30094 RE: Docket No. APHIS-2025-0033 - National Poultry Improvemen more

Ancient Egypt Meets Hollywood at CSUSB's RAFFMA Conference March 20

SAN BERNARDINO, California, Oct. 10 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news: * * * Ancient Egypt meets Hollywood at CSUSB's RAFFMA conference March 20 Explore ancient Egypt's influence on Hollywood at a March 20 conference hosted by CSUSB's RAFFMA, featuring archaeologists, Egyptologists and scholars. October 9, 2026 From the mysteries of the pyramids to the grandeur of the pharaohs, ancient Egypt has long captured Hollywood's imagination. On March 20, more

Attorney General Bonta Files Lawsuit Against the Trump Administration for Terminating Funding for Unemployment Insurance System Improvements

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 9 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Files Lawsuit Against the Trump Administration for Terminating Funding for Unemployment Insurance System Improvements * OAKLAND -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta, alongside a coalition of 12 attorneys general and two governors, today filed a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Labor's (DOL) unlawful decision in May 2025 to terminate more than $ more

Attorney General Bonta Rebukes Trump Administration's Revised Attempt to Loosen National Clean Water Protections

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 9 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Rebukes Trump Administration's Revised Attempt to Loosen National Clean Water Protections * OAKLAND -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta today co-led a coalition of 19 attorneys general and one city in submitting a comment letter opposing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' (Army Corps) supplemental prop more

Attorney General Brown Co-Leads Coalition Suing Trump Administration for Terminating Funding for Unemployment Insurance System Improvements

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 9 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Co-Leads Coalition Suing Trump Administration for Terminating Funding for Unemployment Insurance System Improvements 10/9/2026 BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown co-led a coalition of 14 states in filing a lawsuit for damages stemming from the U.S. Department of Labor's unlawful decision to terminate millions of dollars in federal grants int more

Attorney General Brown Defends Head Start Standards Against Trump Administration's Proposed Cuts

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 9 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Defends Head Start Standards Against Trump Administration's Proposed Cuts 10/7/2026 BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general and the governor of Kentucky in submitting a comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) proposal to dramatically cut regulations governing the H more

Attorney General Brown Seeks Court Approval for Multistate Settlements With Ascend, Citron and Mayne Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 9 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Seeks Court Approval for Multistate Settlements with Ascend, Citron and Mayne Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition 10/9/2026 BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of 45 states and territories seeking court approval of three settlements with Ascend Laboratories, Citron Pharma, and Mayne Pharma to resolve all more

Attorney General Ford Joins Coalition Pushing Back Against Federal Effort to Gut Head Start Programs

CARSON CITY, Nevada, Oct. 8 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ford Joins Coalition Pushing Back Against Federal Effort to Gut Head Start Programs * Carson City, NV - Today, Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced that he has joined a multistate coalition in opposing a proposed federal rule that would weaken Head Start programs and threaten access to critical early childhood education and support services for children an more

Attorney General James Sues to Protect Funding for Unemployment Benefit System Upgrades

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 9 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Sues to Protect Funding for Unemployment Benefit System Upgrades * Administration Abruptly Terminated Grants Intended to Prevent Fraud and Deliver Unemployment Benefits More Efficiently AG James is Suing to Recover $17 Million in Funding Illegally Terminated by U.S. Department of Labor NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a coalition more

Attorney General Phil Weiser sues U.S. Department of Labor for ending unemployment insurance system improvements grants

DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 9 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser sues U.S. Department of Labor for ending unemployment insurance system improvements grants * Oct. 9, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser and a coalition of 13 other states sued the U.S. Department of Labor for its unlawful decision to terminate millions of dollars in funding for preventing fraud and implementing improvements in Colorado's and other more

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION FOR TERMINATING FUNDING FOR UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 9 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION FOR TERMINATING FUNDING FOR UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 14 states, filed a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Labor's unlawful decision to terminate millions of dollars in funding to improve states' unemployment insurance systems and prevent fraud. more

Battery Manufacturing and Recycling Could Go Green With This 'Glue'

LA JOLLA, California, Oct. 9 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Battery Manufacturing and Recycling Could Go Green With This 'Glue' * Story by: Topics covered: Key Takeaways * A new battery binder -- the glue that holds together a battery's internal parts -- could make lithium-ion batteries more environmentally friendly and easier to recycle without sacrificing performance. * The binder is fluorine free and dissolves in water, so it cuts dow more

Boat Co. Supports Limiting Foreign Vessel Use to California Waters

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. The Boat Company Comment: Conditional Non-Opposition October 5, 2026 Maritime Administration U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington, DC 20590 Re: Docket No. MARAD-2026-1388, Request for Determination, S/V AMERICAN HONEY (Official No. 1264515), Use of Foreign-Built Small Passenger Vessel more

CACFP Roundtable Urges Administration to Withdraw Proposed Rule on Head Start Program Changes

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. P.O. Box 721002 San Diego, CA 92172 hello@cacfproundtable.org cacfproundtable.org October 2, 2026 The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Secretary, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20201 Re: Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs, Docket ACF-2026-0595, RI more

Cal. State-San Bernardino: Faculty in the News, Oct. 9

SAN BERNARDINO, California, Oct. 10 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news: * * * Faculty in the News, Oct. 9 Zachary Powell (criminal justice) was quoted in an article about the cost of lawsuits brough against the Los Angeles Police Department, and Brian Levin (criminal justice, emeritus) was interviewed about the president's remarks on letting Iran "take out Los Angeles, let them take out San Diego" from a national security perspective. * * * Polic more

Calif. Education Dept. Urges DHS to Withdraw Proposed Head Start Performance Standards Rollback

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1 October 6, 2026 Office of Head Start Administration for Children and Families United States Department of Human Services Washington, D.C. Attention: Docket No. ACF-2026-0595 To Whom It May Concern: Subject: Public Comment on the Head Start Program Performance Standards--Docket Number: ACF-2026-0595 and RIN Number: more

Calif. Gov. Newsom Announces Appointments 10.9.2026

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 10 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Oct 9, 2026 Governor Newsom announces appointments 10.9.2026 SACRAMENTO - Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: Sara Pietrowski, of Sacramento, has been appointed Chief Deputy Executive Director at the State Board of Education. Pietrowski has been the Chief Governmental Relations Officer at the California Association of School Business Officials since 2024 more

CalWild Rivers Urges Preservation of Roadless Areas to Protect Water Resources and Wildlife

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- 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 Brooke Rollins U.S. Department of Agriculture 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W Washington, D.C. 2050 Attention: RIN 0596-AD66 (91 FR 53827) Re: Comments on RIN 0596-AD66 (91 FR 53827), Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) and Cost Benet Analysis (CBA) for proposed recission of the 20 more

Catalina Cylinders Urges BIS to Extend Section 232 Duties to Aluminum Fire Extinguishers and Gas Containers to Prevent Circumvention

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 26, 2026 Jessica Curyto Deputy Assistant Secretary for Technology Security Defense Industrial Base Division Office of Strategic Industries and Economic Security Bureau of Industry and Security U.S. Department of Commerce metals232inclusions@bis.doc.gov Re: Comments on the Proposed Implementation of Dut more

Catholic League Issues Commentary: Happy Columbus Day

NEW YORK, Oct. 10 -- The Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights, an organization that defends the right of Catholics to participate in American public life without defamation or discrimination, issued the following commentary by President Bill Donohue: * * * Happy Columbus Day There has been a lot of talk about getting rid of Columbus Day and replacing it with Indigenous Peoples' Day. Almost all the talk is coming from the chattering class, the elites in the media, education and gover more

Center for Gender and Refugee Studies: Poll - Two-Thirds of U.S. Voters Support Due Process for Asylum Seekers

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 10 (TNSrep) -- The Center for Gender and Refugee Studies issued the following news release: * * * New Poll: Two-Thirds of U.S. Voters Support Due Process for Asylum Seekers October 9, 2026 New polling released this week finds that voters across party lines support a fair asylum process for people seeking safety in the United States. Among other key insights, the poll reveals strong opposition to Trump administration policies that deny hearings to people seekin more

Child Care Law Center Urges HHS to Preserve Head Start Program Standards

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- 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 in Opposition to the Proposed Rule Regarding the Head Start Program by the Department of Health and Human Services on August 7, 2026. Docket Number ACF-2026-0 more

Child Start Urges HHS to Preserve Head Start Quality Standards

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Operating Head Start in Napa, Solano, Contra Costa and Marin Counties 439 Devlin Road Napa, California 94558-6274 Tel 707/252-8931 Fax 707/252-2301 10/01/2026 Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services Re: ACF-2026-0595-0002, Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs Dear Se more

China Chamber of Commerce Opposes Expansion of Section 232 Tariffs on Derivative Aluminum Steel and Copper Articles

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Rules: 1. If a line ends with a partial word or punctuation, join it to the next line 2. If a single word is on its own line between two words that form a phrase, join all three 3. If a period is on its own line join it with the previous line. 4. If a line has 1-2 words and the next line starts with a lowercase letter, j more

Coalition of Recyclers of Residual Organics by Practitioners of Sustainability Urges EPA to Withdraw Flawed Draft Risk Assessment and Promote Science-Based Biosolids Management

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Coalition of Recyclers of Residual Organics by Practitioners of Sustainability "CRROPS" 435 Williams Court, Suite 100 Baltimore, MD 21220 October 2, 2026 Ms. Tess Richman Engineering and Science Division Office of Water (4504T) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. more

Columbia University's Joseph Albernaz to Give Annual Shannon-Clark Lecture at W&L

LEXINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 10 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news: * * * Columbia University's Joseph Albernaz to Give Annual Shannon-Clark Lecture at W&L Albernaz's lecture on Oct. 22, titled "As on a Holiday: Poetic and Festival Time in the Age of Revolutions," is free and open to the public. By Emily Innes Stanley October 9, 2026 Joseph Albernaz, assistant professor of English at Columbia University, will give the annual Shannon-Clark Lecture in English at Washingt more

Community Action Marin Urges Withdrawal of Proposed Head Start Regulations to Protect Program Quality and Access

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- 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 Office of Head Start Attention: Director of Policy and Planning 330 C Street SW, 4th Floor Washington, DC 20201 Re: Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs, RIN 0970-AD30, Docket ACF-2026-0595 To Whom It May Concern: Community Action Marin (CAM) submits this comment in response to the No more

Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County Urges Preservation of Key Standards to Protect Vulnerable Children

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 28, 2026 Office of Head Start Attention: Director of Policy and Planning 330 C Street SW, 4th Floor Washington, DC 20201 RE: Comment on Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs (RIN: 0970-AD30; Docket ID: ACF-2026-0595) To Whom it May Concern: Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County (C more

Congressman Valadao Introduces Legislation to Recognize Armenia for Hosting the Convention on Biological Diversity

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Rep. David Valadao, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Valadao Introduces Legislation to Recognize Armenia for Hosting the Convention on Biological Diversity * This week, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) and Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) introduced a bipartisan resolution commending Armenia for hosting the seventeenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations (U.N.) Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD COP17). more

Congressman Valadao Releases Statement on Immigration and Customs Enforcement Operations in the Central Valley

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. David Valadao, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Valadao Releases Statement on Immigration and Customs Enforcement Operations in the Central Valley * I've been in contact with the Department of Homeland Security regarding recent immigration enforcement actions in the Central Valley, and they've informed my office that these operations are focused on individuals with active warrants and known criminal histories. WASHINGTON - Today, more

Congresswoman Simon Introduces Legislation to Reduce Voting Barriers, Expand Voting Poll Access, and Protect Voters with Disabilities

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Rep. Lateefah Simon, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Simon Introduces Legislation to Reduce Voting Barriers, Expand Voting Poll Access, and Protect Voters with Disabilities * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Last week, Congresswoman Lateefah Simon (CA-12) introduced two bills to reduce voting barriers by improving accessibility for voters, especially older Americans and people with disabilities, and bolster election security. She joined Reps. Mar more

Conservation Alliance, Brands for Public Lands Urge USDA to Retain 2001 Roadless Rule to Protect Recreation Economy

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. The Conservation Alliance 619 12th Street P.O. Box 160 Golden, CO 80402 October 6, 2026 The Honorable Brooke Rollins Secretary of Agriculture U.S. Department of Agriculture 1400 Independence Ave, SW Washington, DC 20250 The Honorable Tom Schultz Chief U.S. Forest Service 201 14th St. SW Washington more

CORREA, TLAIB REINTRODUCE RESOLUTION HONORING ALEX ODEH

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Rep. J. Luis Correa, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * CORREA, TLAIB REINTRODUCE RESOLUTION HONORING ALEX ODEH * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representatives Lou Correa (CA-46) and Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) today reintroduced a resolution remembering and honoring the life and legacy of Alex Odeh. The resolution acknowledges Alex's impact on his community and the country, and reaffirms the importance of pursuing justice against those responsible for his death more

Costanza Lo Cascio, PhD and Philip T. Pauerstein, MD, PhD Receive 2026 Damon Runyon-Jake Wetchler Award

NEW YORK, Oct. 9 -- The Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Costanza Lo Cascio, PhD, and Philip T. Pauerstein, MD, PhD, receive 2026 Damon Runyon-Jake Wetchler Award October 8, 2026 Each year, the Damon Runyon-Jake Wetchler Award for Pediatric Innovation is given to a third-year Damon Runyon Fellow whose research has the greatest potential to impact the prevention, diagnosis, or treatment of pediatric cancer. This year, for the first time, the awa more

CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving LED-Light Bike Lock Keys

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert: * * * Name of Product: LED-light bike lock keys Hazard: The LED-light key that was included with certain SureLock Bicycle Lock sets violates the mandatory safety standard for consumer products with button cell and coin batteries because the button batteries can be accessed easily by children, posing an ingestion hazard. Additionally, the packaging and product do not have the warnings required under more

CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving PACEARTH Swing Seats

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert: * * * Name of Product: PACEARTH Swing Seats Hazard: The seats, metal carabiners or quick links, or webbing straps of the recalled swing seats can break during use, posing a risk of serious injury due to fall hazard. Remedy: Refund Recall Date: October 08, 2026 Units: About 110,550 Consumer Contact: Pacearth Direct by email at recall@pacearth.com Recall Details Description: This recall invo more

CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Van Rysel GRVL AF Bicycles

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert: * * * Name of Product: Van Rysel GRVL AF Bicycles Hazard: The recalled bicycles' front lock nut can loosen during use, causing the front wheel to dislodge or loosen over time, posing a crash hazard. Remedy: Repair Recall Date: October 08, 2026 Units: About 1,150 Consumer Contact: Decathlon America at 415-408-5494 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at support.america@decathlo more

CSUMB exercise program gets $15,000 grant from Big Sur Marathon Foundation

SEASIDE, California, Oct. 9 -- California State University Monterey Bay campus posted the following news: * * * CSUMB exercise program gets $15,000 grant from Big Sur Marathon Foundation * The grant will help fund the Exercise is Medicine program. By Mark Muckenfuss Cal State Monterey Bay is among 17 organizations to receive grants through the inaugural Big Sur Marathon Foundation Community Grants Program, which awarded nearly $220,000 to agencies and programs in Monterey County. The $15, more

Dartmouth Highlights Its Work at Climate Week NYC

HANOVER, New Hampshire, Oct. 10 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news: * * * Dartmouth Highlights Its Work at Climate Week NYC The seven Dartmouth events in New York City drew more than 800 registrants. 10/9/2026 Written by Cate Homicki The Dartmouth Climate Collaborative brought its biggest delegation yet to Climate Week NYC last month, convening scholars, nonprofit and industry leaders, and policymakers across seven events that drew more than 800 registrants. "Dartmouth hosted more

Department of Energy awards AI geothermal project to UCs

RIVERSIDE, California, Oct. 7 -- The University of California Riverside campus posted the following news: * * * Department of Energy awards AI geothermal project to UCs * The U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science has selected a geothermal energy project led by engineers at the University of California, Irvine to move forward to a second phase that will span three years. The multi-agent AI expert for subsurface reasoning and optimization initiative brings together researchers from a var more

DHS Debunks New York Sanctuary Politicians' Lies About ICE Shooting of Illegal Alien Gang Member, Condemns Sanctuary New York for Refusing to Honor Nearly 15,000 ICE Detainers

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * DHS Debunks New York Sanctuary Politicians' Lies About ICE Shooting of Illegal Alien Gang Member, Condemns Sanctuary New York for Refusing to Honor Nearly 15,000 ICE Detainers * WASHINGTON - The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the following statement debunking the lies spread by New York sanctuary politicians after a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (IC more

Director of the Clarke Historical Library announces retirement

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Oct. 9 -- Central Michigan University posted the following news: * * * Director of the Clarke Historical Library announces retirement * Carrie Marsh, director of the Clarke Historical Library, will retire on November 20, 2026. A graduate of Central Michigan University with a B.A. in English and Art History and an M.A. in Literature, Marsh earned her master's degree in library science at the University of Arizona with an emphasis on special collections. She served in more

Disability Rights California Urges HHS to Withdraw Proposed Rule Eliminating Disability Protections in Head Start

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Page 1 of 5 LEGAL ADVOCACY UNIT 1831 K Street Sacramento, CA 95811 Tel: (916) 504-5800 Fax: (916) 504-5801 TTY: (800) 719-5798 Intake Line: (800) 776-5746 www.disabilityrightsca.org Disability Rights California Comment: Head Start Proposed Rule Submitted electronically via Deregulation@acf.hhs.gov and via Regulations.gov more

DNC: In the States - In the Final Stretch to Midterms, Republicans Scramble and Point Fingers Amid Tanking Approvals and Bleeding Support

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * October 9, 2026 IN THE STATES: In the Final Stretch to Midterms, Republicans Scramble and Point Fingers Amid Tanking Approvals and Bleeding Support With just 25 days until the midterm elections, Republicans are scrambling as Democrats continue to expand the map. After pushing a failed agenda that left Americans worse off and paying more, Donald Trump and JD Vance are desperately campaigning in r more

DOE selects AI-driven geothermal initiative to develop safe, affordable way to tap abundant underground resource

SANTA CRUZ, California, Oct. 8 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus posted the following news: * * * DOE selects AI-driven geothermal initiative to develop safe, affordable way to tap abundant underground resource * UC Santa Cruz will provide geoscience leadership through Emily Brodsky, distinguished professor of Earth and planetary science Key takeaways * Project MAESTRO aims to use artificial intelligence to safely and affordably unlock deep underground geothermal energy to more

Don McCormick's pioneering career took shape at Kresge College

SANTA CRUZ, California, Oct. 9 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus posted the following news: * * * Don McCormick's pioneering career took shape at Kresge College * Don McCormick (Kresge '76, psychology) built a career exploring how people learn and work together. He traces that work back to Kresge's bold early experiment in community and participatory democracy. In 1972, Don McCormick (Kresge '76, psychology) arrived at Kresge College for what he calls a "wild, innovative, su more

Early Childhood Policy Center for American Progress: Head Start Vital for Rural Communities as Proposed Federal Rule Threatens Program Stability

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- 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 The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Secretary, United States Department of Health and Human Services Federal Register Document Number: ACF-2026-0595/RIN 0970-AD30 Re: Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs Dear Secretary Kennedy: Head Start is an essential early education and family support pro more

East Bay Dischargers Authority: EPA Guidance on PFAS in Biosolids Should Recognize Utility Limitations and Promote Practical Management

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 2, 2026 Tess Richman Engineering and Science Division Office of Water (Mail Code 4504-T) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20460 Re: Comments on EPA's Draft Guidance for Reducing Risk from Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) and Perfluorooctane Sulfonic Acid (PFOS) in Bi more

End Child Poverty California Opposes Proposed Rule Limiting Access to Refundable Tax Credits for Immigrant and Low-Income Families

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 5th, 2026 Clara Raymond Attorney Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service 1111 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20224 Subject: Public Comment on Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Application of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act to the Refunded Portion of Certain more

End Child Poverty California Opposes Proposed Rule Limiting Access to Refundable Tax Credits for Immigrant and Low-Income Families

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 5th, 2026 Clara Raymond Attorney Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service 1111 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20224 Subject: Public Comment on Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Application of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act to the Refunded Portion of Certain more

End Child Poverty California Urges Administration to Preserve Head Start Standards Amid Proposed Regulatory Changes

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- 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 Office of Head Start Administration for Children and Families U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Subject: Public Comment on Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, "Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs [Docket No. ACF-2026-0595; RIN 0970-AD30] Dear Office of Head Start: End Child Pover more

Federal Register: Foreign-Trade Zones Board Reviews Sanyo Denki America Proposal for California Facility

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Foreign-Trade Zones Board issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 50, Notification of Proposed Production Activity; Sanyo Denki America, Inc.; (Cooling, Servo, and Power Systems and Assemblies); Torrance, California Sanyo Denki America, Inc. submitted a notification of proposed production activity to the FTZ Board (the Board) for its facilities in Torrance, California, within FTZ 50. The more

Federal Register: USDA Finalizes Marketing Order Overhaul for California Raisin Handlers, Producers

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Raisins Produced From Grapes Grown in California; Order Amending Marketing Order No. 989 This final rule amends Marketing Order No. 989, which regulates the handling of raisins produced from grapes grown in California. The Department of Agriculture approves and adopts amendments proposed by the Raisin Administrative Committee after due cons more

First Five Years Fund Urges Congress to Reauthorize Program Before Major Regulatory Changes

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- 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 Alex J. Adams, Assistant Secretary Administration for Children and Families U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 330 C Street NW - 4th Floor Washington, DC 20201 Re: Comments on Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs (91 Fed. Reg. 51248); Docket No.: ACF- more

First Partner Siebel Newsom Co-hosts Summit Elevating Social Connection as an Urgent Public Health Priority at the Vatican

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 9 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Oct 8, 2026 First Partner Siebel Newsom co-hosts summit elevating social connection as an urgent public health priority at the Vatican What you need to know: First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom and Chancellor Marcelo Suarez-Orozco, in patronage of the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences, convened global scientists, academicians, doctors, faith leaders, state officials, and advocates more

Florida State Representative Lindsay Cross joins Eckerd College panel for Florida Climate Week

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Oct. 9 -- Eckerd College posted the following news: * * * Florida State Representative Lindsay Cross joins Eckerd College panel for Florida Climate Week * Florida State Representative Lindsay Cross (District 60) joined a panel of scientists, professors and advocates at Eckerd College to discuss the plastics crisis during Florida Climate Week. On Oct. 6 in the Dan and Mary Miller Auditorium, the Eckerd community and general public were invited to watch "The Story of more

Friends of Animals Urge USDA to Preserve Roadless Area Conservation Rule to Protect Ecosystems and Wildlife

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS - 777 POST ROAD SUITE 205 - DARIEN, CT 06820 - T 203 656 1522 - F 203 656 0267 WILDLIFE LAW PROGRAM - 6041 S. SYRACUSE WAY, STE 250 - GREENWOOD VLG, CO 80111 - T 720 949 7791 FRIENDSOFANIMALS.ORG October 6, 2026 Via regulations.gov Secretary Rollins U.S. Department of Agriculture 1400 Independ more

GF Unveils Roadmap to Deliver the World's Most Advanced FD-SOI Platform for Physical AI

SANTA CLARA, California, Oct. 10 -- GlobalFoundries, a manufacturer of semiconductors, issued the following news release: * * * GF unveils roadmap to deliver the world's most advanced FD-SOI platform for Physical AI New FDX Fusion platform extends GF's FD-SOI leadership as the first process technology in Europe to deliver single-digit nanometer digital performance optimized for the physical world - DRESDEN, Germany, Oct. 9, 2026 - GlobalFoundries (Nasdaq: GFS) (GF) today unveiled plans for more

GlobalFoundries Marks Dresden Expansion Milestone, Announces Next-generation Platform for Physical AI

SANTA CLARA, California, Oct. 10 -- GlobalFoundries, a manufacturer of semiconductors, issued the following news release: * * * GlobalFoundries marks Dresden expansion milestone, announces next-generation platform for Physical AI Euros1.1 billion SPRINT expansion on track to increase Dresden capacity to more than one million 300mm wafers annually by the end of 2028, FDX Fusion will bring next-generation, energy-efficient technology for Physical AI to Europe - DRESDEN, Germany, October 9, 20 more

Gov. Newsom: California, France Build on Decade of Cooperation With New Partnership to Strengthen Clean Energy, Protect Communities, Grow Economic Opportunity

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 10 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Oct 9, 2026 California and France build on a decade of cooperation with new partnership to strengthen clean energy, protect communities, and grow economic opportunity Governor Newsom and French Minister Monique Barbut sign partnership to deepen cooperation on climate action, innovation, and environmental protection What you need to know: California and France are launching a partners more

Governor Newsom Announces 35 New Films Coming to California as Independent Filmmaking Surges and Iconic Franchises Return

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 9 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Oct 7, 2026 Governor Newsom announces 35 new films coming to California as independent filmmaking surges and iconic franchises return 28 independent films join major studio projects, including Ice Cube's Last Friday What you need to know: 35 films have received awards in the latest round of the state's expanded Film and Television Tax Credit Program, highlighting a boom in independent more

Governor Newsom Announces New Swiftwater Rescue Fleet to Strengthen California Storm Preparedness

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 9 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Oct 8, 2026 Governor Newsom announces new swiftwater rescue fleet to strengthen California storm preparedness New rescue vehicles, boats, and equipment strengthen local response and statewide mutual aid before winter storms arrive What you need to know: New vehicles, boats, and rescue equipment are being delivered to local fire departments across California ahead of potentially signif more

Governor Newsom Builds Nation's Largest State Service Corps - 50,000 Members Sworn in Since 2019

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 9 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Oct 7, 2026 Governor Newsom builds nation's largest state service corps -- 50,000 members sworn in since 2019 Welcomes newest group of 10,000 Service Corps members What you need to know: Governor Gavin Newsom, alongside First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom and GO-Serve Director Josh Fryday, today swore in over 10,000 paid California Service Corps members to help communities prepare fo more

Hawaii Government Employees Association, AFSCME Local 152 Urges Department to Withdraw Proposed Rule Changes Over Threats to Service Quality and Workforce Stability

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. HAWAII GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION AFSCME Local 152, AFL-CIO RANDY PERREIRA, Executive Director . Tel: 808.543.001 1 . Fax: 808.528.0922 AF s CMELOCAT 152, AFL-CtO October 6,2026 Lizbeth Casco White Director Office of Head Start 330 C Street, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20201 Re: Reducing Federal Burden for Head Sta more

Head Start California Urges HHS to Retain Comprehensive Federal Standards

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- 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 Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services Re: ACF-2026-0595-0002, Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs Dear Secretary Kennedy, Head Start California (HSC) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Administration for Children and Families' (ACF) notice of pro more

Hispanic Access Foundation: El Aire Que Respiramos Concludes With New Insights Into Air Quality in Latino Communities Across the U.S.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- The Hispanic Access Foundation issued the following news release: * * * El Aire Que Respiramos Concludes with New Insights into Air Quality in Latino Communities Across the U.S. 08 October 2026 After three years of community-based air quality monitoring, Hispanic Access Foundation concluded El Aire Que Respiramos (The Air We Breathe), a Latino community science initiative designed to better understand air quality in Latino communities, while equipping residents with lo more

Housing First Proven to Outperform Treatment First in Ending Homelessness

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. THE EVIDENCE IS CLEAR: HOUSING FIRST WORKS- 1 - Housing First is the most effective approach to ending homelessness. Housing First is a bipartisan, evidence-based strategy that provides people experiencing homelessness with stable, affordable housing quickly and without prerequisites. Voluntary supportive services - such as more

ICYMI: Pelosi Joins Congressional Efforts to Protect Federal Services and Uphold Americans' Rights

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Pelosi Joins Congressional Efforts to Protect Federal Services and Uphold Americans' Rights * Washington, D.C. -- Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi joined Congressional Democratic colleagues in a series of recent letters, legislative proposals and court briefs addressing federal policies affecting San Franciscans. The efforts include calls to release housing and energy assistance funding, mainta more

ITC Terminates Dynamic Random Access Memory Investigation After Netlist-Samsung Settlement

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission has terminated an investigation into certain dynamic random access memory (DRAM) devices, products containing them and components after declining to review an administrative law judge's decision approving termination based on settlement. The investigation, No. 337-TA-1472, began Jan. 2, 2026, following a complaint filed by Netlist Inc. of Irvine, California. The complaint alleged that imports and sales of the products infringed cl more

ITC Vacates Hydrodermabrasion Systems Ruling After Patent Expiration

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission has confirmed the termination of an investigation into hydrodermabrasion systems and components after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit vacated the commission's final determination and ordered the case dismissed as moot following expiration of the patent at issue. Investigation No. 337-TA-1408 began July 17, 2024, following a complaint by HydraFacial LLC, formerly Edge Systems LLC, of Long Beach, California. The co more

John Burton Advocates for Youth Urges HHS to Preserve Supportive Policies for Foster and Homeless Children in Head Start

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 235 Montgomery Street, Suite 1142 San Francisco, CA 94104 October 1, 2026 The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, SW Washington DC, 20201 Re: Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs (RIN: 0970-AD30) Dear Secretary Kenne more

JOSH BROLIN, CURTIS '50 CENT' JACKSON, ADAM BRODY, KIM KARDASHIAN AND MORE GUESTS ON ABC'S 'JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE,' OCT. 12-16

BURBANK, California, Oct. 9 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * JOSH BROLIN, CURTIS '50 CENT' JACKSON, ADAM BRODY, KIM KARDASHIAN AND MORE GUESTS ON ABC'S 'JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE,' OCT. 12-16 * ABC's Emmy(r) Award-winning late-night talk show, "Jimmy Kimmel Live," airs every weeknight at 11:35 p.m. EDT and features a diverse lineup of guests that includes celebrities, athletes, musical acts, comedians and human-interest subjects more

Kings Community Action Organization Warns Proposed Head Start Standards Could Undermine Program Quality and Access

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. KCAO Head Start Comments on Proposed Head Start Program Performance Standards Kings Community Action Organization (KCAO) was established in 1965, following passage of the federal Economic Opportunity Act of 1964, and was formally organized in 1967. KCAO is a private, nonprofit organization and the federally designated com more

Legacy Forest Defense Coalition Opposes Rescission of 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule Over Wildfire and Ecological Concerns

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Secretary Brooke L. Rollins U.S. Department of Agriculture 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20250 Chief Tom Schultz U.S. Forest Service 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20250 Re: Proposed Rescission of the Roadless Area Conservation Rule (Docket No. FS-2025-0001) Dear Secretary Rollins more

Liccardo Leads Bipartisan Push to Bring Whale Alerts to West Coast Mariners

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 (TNSida) -- Rep. Sam Liccardo, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Liccardo Leads Bipartisan Push to Bring Whale Alerts to West Coast Mariners * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Bay Area Congressman Sam Liccardo (CA-16) led a bipartisan effort to leverage technology to protect whales on the West Coast. His recent letter to the U.S. Coast Guard, the Federal Communications Commission, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration requests an expansion o more

Los Angeles County Chief Sustainability Office Urges Preservation of Roadless Area Protections to Safeguard Wildfire Safety Biodiversity and Outdoor Recreation

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- 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 Joshua White Director, Ecosystem Management Coordination 201 14th Street SW, Mailstop 1108 Washington, DC 20250-1124 Re: Docket No. FS-2025-0001 - Comments on the proposed rule to rescind the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule (2001 Roadless Rule) Dear Acting Director White: The Los Angeles County Ch more

Lowelifes Respectable Citizens' Club Urges USDA to Preserve 2001 Roadless Protections in California Forests

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Lowelifes Respectable Citizens Club Volunteer trail work in Southern California's Angeles National Forest, fostering conservation, sustainability, and community in Los Angeles County lowelifesrcc.org @lowelifesrcc October 6, 2026 USDA Forest Service Docket FS-2025-0001 | RIN 0596-AD66 Re: Comments on the Draft Environm more

Maine Organic Farmers & Gardeners Association Urges EPA to Withdraw Voluntary Guidance on PFAS in Biosolids

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 1, 2026 Administrator Lee Zeldin Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20460 RE: Docket No. EPA-HQ-OW-2026-2509; Draft Guidance for Reducing Risk From Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) and Perfluorooctane Sulfonic Acid (PFOS) in Biosolids Dear Administrator Zeldin, Th more

Marcus & Millichap and Brown & Brown Expand Preferred Partner Relationship Into Canada

ENCINO, California, Oct. 10 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap and Brown & Brown Expand Preferred Partner Relationship into Canada TORONTO, Ontario - Oct. 8, 2026 - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, today announced that its Preferred Partner relationship with Brown & Brown, Inc. (NYSE: BRO), one of the world's largest insur more

Marcus & Millichap Brokers $8.5M Sale of 29-Unit Multifamily Property in Anaheim, California

ENCINO, California, Oct. 10 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Brokers $8.5M Sale of 29-Unit Multifamily Property in Anaheim, California ANAHEIM, Calif., Oct. 9, 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 Empire Apartments, a 29-unit multifamily property in Anaheim, California. The property sold fo more

Menopause Society: Combined Estrogen and Testosterone Therapy Increases Lumbar Spine Bone Mineral Density

PEPPER PIKE, Ohio, Oct. 10 (TNSxrep) -- The Menopause Society, an organization that is dedicated to empowering healthcare professionals and providing them with the tools and resources to improve the health of women during the menopause transition and beyond, issued the following news release: * * * Combined Estrogen and Testosterone Therapy Increases Lumbar Spine Bone Mineral Density October 9, 2026 New study suggests synergistic effect of two hormones to offer enhanced skeletal benefits bey more

Merced County Office of Education Urges Preservation of Head Start Standards to Protect Vulnerable Children

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- 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 Office of Head Start Attention: Director of Policy and Planning 330 C Street SW, 4th Floor Washington, DC 20201 Re: RIN 0970 AD30 Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the proposed changes to the Head Start Program Performance Standards. We support e more

Millikin University Honors 2026 Alumni Award Winners During Homecoming Weekend

DECATUR, Illinois, Oct. 9 -- Millikin University posted the following news: * * * Millikin University Honors 2026 Alumni Award Winners During Homecoming Weekend * DECATUR, Ill. -- On Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, Millikin University recognized seven outstanding members of the Big Blue family at the University's annual Alumni Awards Dinner, held as part of Homecoming weekend. Dr. Dean A. Pribbenow, Millikin University President, ushered in the formal award ceremony, acknowledging the connections and more

Mount Shasta Bioregional Ecology Center Urges USDA to Maintain 2001 Roadless Area Protections and Uphold Tribal Consultation

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- 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 Re: Docket ID FS-2025-0001/RIN 0596-AD66-Special Areas: Roadless Area Conservation; Proposed Rule and Draft Environmental Impact Statement Dear Secretary Rollins and Chief Schultz The Mount Shasta Bioregional Ecology Center (MSBEC) is a nonprofit public-interest conservation organization based in Mount Sha more

N.J. A.G. Davenport Sues to Regain Funding for Unemployment System Improvements

TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 10 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * AG Davenport Sues to Regain Funding for Unemployment System Improvements Trump Administration Unlawfully Terminated Funding for Improving Unemployment Insurance October 9, 2026 TRENTON -- Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and a coalition of 13 other states filed a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Labor's (DOL) unlawful decision to terminate millions of dollars more

National Immigration Project of the National Lawyers Guild: Court Strikes Down Remain in Mexico Policy

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- The National Immigration Project of the National Lawyers Guild issued the following news release: * * * Court Strikes Down Remain in Mexico Policy October 9, 2026 Riverside, CA - On Wednesday, a federal court declared the Trump administration's implementation of the Remain in Mexico policy unlawful and ordered that it be vacated and set aside. The Court found that the policy violated U.S. immigration law by obstructing asylum seekers' rights to apply for protection, ac more

National Taxpayers Union: Ballot Guide - Taxpayers in 24 States to Weigh Tax, Spending Measures

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 10 -- The National Taxpayers Union issued the following news release: * * * Ballot Guide: Taxpayers in 24 States to Weigh Tax, Spending Measures October 08, 2026 Taxpayers in 24 states will consider ballot measures in this year's general election that have implications for billions worth of annual tax changes, government budgeting, and other policies, according to a new nationwide Ballot Guide released Thursday by National Taxpayers Union. In total, there are 59 more

Natural Resources Defense Council: California's 2026 Legislative Priorities - End-of-Session Wrap-Up

NEW YORK, Oct. 9 -- The Natural Resources Defense Council issued the following news release: * * * California's 2026 Legislative Priorities: End-of-Session Wrap-Up From lower energy bills to cleaner air and stronger wildfire protections, California scored major environmental wins. October 8, 2026 California's legislative session closed after a final stretch of negotiations that continued through the last day. Despite a difficult landscape for clean energy and coastal protections, several of more

NOAA: Highly Migratory Species Management - Managing Shared Resources at Home and Around the World

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news: * * * Highly Migratory Species Management: Managing Shared Resources at Home and Around the World October 09, 2026 Through leadership in domestic and international organizations, NOAA Fisheries helps advance science-based highly migratory species fishery management to bolster healthy international fish stocks and advocate for U.S. fishermen and fishing communities more

North Coast Opportunities: Head Start Program Standards Under Threat in Proposed Federal Rule Changes

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. NORTH COAST OPPORTUNITIES, INC 1 Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs Docket No. ACF-2026-0595 | RIN 0970-AD30 Submitted by North Coast Opportunities, Inc. Head Start Child Development Program Lake and Mendocino Counties, California October 6, 2026 Executive Summary North Coast Opportunities, Inc. (NCO) a more

NYU Law Birbaum Women's Leadership Center Executive Director Weiss-Wolf Testifies Before Senate Special Committee on Aging

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- The Senate Special Committee on Aging released the following testimony by Jennifer Weiss-Wolf, executive director of the New York University Law Birbaum Women's Leadership Center, from a Sept. 16, 2026, hearing entitled "Half the Country, Zero Hearings: Meeting the Moment to End the Menopause Care Gap in America": * * * Thank you Chair Scott, Ranking Member Gillibrand, and Members of the Committee for convening this historic hearing. My name is Jennifer Weiss-Wolf and I a more

Opposition Mounts Against Rescinding 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule to Protect Old-Growth Forests and Reduce Wildfire Risks

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Comments in Opposition to the Proposed Rescission of the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule Docket No. FS-2025-0001 . RIN 0596-AD66 October 6, 2026 USDA Forest Service, Ecosystem Management Coordination Submitted electronically via regulations.gov Re: Special Areas; Roadless Area Conservation, Proposed Rule and Draft Envi more

Opposition Mounts Against Rescinding 2001 Roadless Rule Amid Climate and Wildlife Concerns

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Comments electronically submitted via https://www.regulations.gov/commenton/FS-2025-0001-342438 October 6, 2026 Re: 2001 Roadless Rules Recission Thank you for the opportunity to express my concerns regarding the proposed rescission of the Roadless Area Conservation Policy enacted by President William Clinton in 2001. Th more

Otis College to Host Lightbox Expo Panel Discussion on Game Design Production and Collaboration

LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 9 -- Otis College of Art and Design posted the following news: * * * Otis College to Host Lightbox Expo Panel Discussion on Game Design Production and Collaboration * The three-day industry expo and networking event includes Sony Pictures Animation, Lucasfilm, and Walt Disney Animation Studios among its sponsors. Otis College is participating in the 2026 Lightbox Expo, which runs October 23-25 at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium. Lightbox Expo's primary mission is more

PennWest honors fallen officers, names forensic sciences center

CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 9 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * PennWest honors fallen officers, names forensic sciences center * PennWest University honored four fallen police officers and formally named its investigative and forensic sciences center for Dr. John R. Cencich during ceremonies Oct. 9 at its California campus. "Service and Legacy: A Ceremony of Remembrance and Dedication" included a memorial bench dedication at Azorsky Field, a posthumous degree presentation hon more

PennWest to host regional AI summit

CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 9 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * PennWest to host regional AI summit * PennWest University will host representatives from six northwestern Pennsylvania institutions Oct. 16 to share approaches to artificial intelligence in higher education and explore opportunities for regional collaboration. The NWPA Higher Education AI Summit, "Advancing AI Curriculum in Higher Education and Beyond," will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Room 710 of Baron-F more

Pepperdine Alumna Katie Zacharia Named New White House Press Secretary

MALIBU, California, Oct. 10 -- Pepperdine University issued the following news: * * * Pepperdine Alumna Katie Zacharia Named New White House Press Secretary October 09, 2026 Pepperdine alumna Katie Zacharia ('07, JD '11) has been appointed the next White House press secretary, as announced by president Donald Trump this afternoon. Zacharia is currently involved as a member of the Dean's Council at the Pepperdine Caruso School of Law. She previously served as a spokesperson and deputy assist more

Q&A: Russian plague scare

RIVERSIDE, California, Oct. 9 -- The University of California Riverside campus posted the following news: * * * Q&A: Russian plague scare * The reported death of 28-year-old laboratory technician Darya Shipilova at the Irkutsk Research Anti-Plague Institute in Shelekhov, Siberia, Russia, has raised questions about a possible exposure to pneumonic plague and prompted calls for greater transparency. Yersinia pestis is a Gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium that causes plague. Scott Pegan, a pr more

Reason Foundation: Arkansas' Proposed Economic Development Amendment is Fatally Flawed

LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 10 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following news: * * * Arkansas' proposed economic development amendment is fatally flawed Policymakers in Arkansas and across the country must understand that states and cities cannot subsidize their way to prosperity. John C. Mozena October 9, 2026 Voters in Arkansas are being asked to approve a constitutional amendment that would authorize powerful and unaccountable economic development districts and vaguely defined cor more

Reason Foundation: Flexible Benefits as an Alternative Path to Stable Pension Funding - Lessons From South Dakota and Wisconsin

LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 9 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following news: * * * Flexible benefits as an alternative path to stable pension funding: Lessons from South Dakota and Wisconsin South Dakota and Wisconsin show how flexible pension benefits can stabilize contributions and keep pension plans at or near full funding. Rod Crane Senior Fellow October 8, 2026 Traditional public sector defined benefit (DB) pension plans keep the participant's benefit accrual (and any post-ret more

Remembering Dr. Iris Engstrand: An Iconic History Professor Leaves a Lasting Legacy at the University of San Diego

SAN DIEGO, California, Oct. 10 -- The University of San Diego issued the following news release: * * * Scholar, Teacher, Leader, Friend Remembering Dr. Iris Engstrand: An Iconic History Professor Leaves a Lasting Legacy at the University of San Diego October 8, 2026 "Tenacious." "Unpretentious." "Kind." "Unguarded." "Passionate." "Joyful." "Phenomenal." These are only a few of the words that spring to mind when colleagues and leaders talk about Professor Emerita of History Iris Engs more

Rep. Chu Leads 29 Members of Congress Demanding Answers on Barriers to Release from ICE Detention

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Chu Leads 29 Members of Congress Demanding Answers on Barriers to Release from ICE Detention * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) led 29 Members of Congress in a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Mullin, Attorney General Blanche, and Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) Acting Director Owen demanding answers about rising immigration bond denials, inc more

Rep. Khanna, Co-signers Issue Letter to Energy Secretary Wright

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-California, ranking member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following letter with co-signers to Energy Secretary Christopher Wright: * * * Here is the text of the letter: October 6, 2026 The Honorable Christopher Wright Secretary of Energy U.S. Department of Energy 1000 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20585 Dear Secretary Wright, We write more

Rep. Panetta Convenes Local Healthcare Leaders to Address Challenges Ahead of Medicare Open Enrollment

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Panetta Convenes Local Healthcare Leaders to Address Challenges Ahead of Medicare Open Enrollment * Rep. Panetta convened a roundtable to discuss provider shortages and service challenges ahead of October 15 Medicare open enrollment. To watch his remarks, click HERE or on the above photo. For additional photos, click HERE. Santa Cruz, CA - United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-1 more

Researchers make 'molecular movies' with powerful X-rays to help advance therapeutics

MENLO PARK, California, Oct. 9 -- The SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * Researchers make 'molecular movies' with powerful X-rays to help advance therapeutics * Using X-ray free-electron lasers like SLAC's Linac Coherent Light Source, researchers study how enzymes catalyze reactions, which could help them develop drugs and other medical treatments. By Emily Ayshford * Researchers used SLAC's Linac Coherent Light Source to study the AspH enzyme - a more

S.D. A.G. Jackley Settles With Three Additional Generic Drug Companies on Price Fixing

PIERRE, South Dakota, Oct. 10 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jackley Settles with Three Additional Generic Drug Companies on Price Fixing Oct. 8, 2026 PIERRE, S.D. - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined 45 states and territories in seeking court approval of three settlements with Ascend Laboratories, Citron Pharma and Mayne Pharma to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturers engaged in a more

Scalise: House Republicans are Lowering Costs and Bringing Back American Manufacturing

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise: House Republicans are Lowering Costs and Bringing Back American Manufacturing * NEW ORLEANS, La. -- Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Fox Business Network's Mornings with Fox Business to discuss House Republicans' efforts to lower costs, Senate Democrats' obstruction, and America's manufacturing boom thanks to President Trump's leadership. On Democrats' failed pol more

SEC Charges Encinitas Investment Adviser and His Advisory Firm in Alleged Fraudulent "Cherry-Picking" Scheme

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release: * * * Securities and Exchange Commission v. Darren J. Caris and Caris Investment Partners, Inc., No. 26-civ-5714 (S.D. Cal. filed Oct. 6, 2026) The Securities and Exchange Commission charged Darren J. Caris and his investment advisory firm Caris Investment Partners, Inc., based in Encinitas, California, for allegedly defrauding clients by conducting a cherry-picking scheme and making related more

SEIU Local 221 Urges Department to Preserve Head Start Standards and Protect Workforce

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- 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 The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Secretary U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20201 RE: Docket No. ACF-2026-0595, Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs Dear Secretary Kennedy: SEIU Local 221 submits this comment in response to the U. more

Shapiro Administration Joins Multi-State Lawsuit Challenging Termination of Federal Funding for Unemployment Compensation System Improvements

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 10 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry issued the following news: * * * Shapiro Administration Joins Multi-State Lawsuit Challenging Termination of Federal Funding for Unemployment Compensation System Improvements Lawsuit seeks to recover funding intended to strengthen fraud prevention, improve access, and support timely benefits for eligible workers. October 09, 2026 Harrisburg, PA - The Shapiro Administration today announced that the Pennsyl more

Shawnee Forest Defense Urges Federal Officials to Preserve Roadless Forest Protections

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1 John B. Wallace and Karen Frailey Shawnee Forest Defense 37 State Hwy. 147 Simpson, IL 62985 October 6, 2026 Brooke Rollins U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brad Kinder, Acting Director Josh White Ecosystem Management Coordination 201 14th St. NW Mailstop 1108 Washington, DC 20250-1124 RE: Docket FS-2 more

Sheryl Oring, VCU's Inaugural Chair of Fine Arts, Has Spent Two Decades Capturing Americans' Hopes and Fears

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 10 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Oct. 9, 2026 Sheryl Oring, VCU's inaugural chair of fine arts, has spent two decades capturing Americans' hopes and fears Oring, whose long-running 'I Wish to Say' project has included thousands of participants, says she is excited to be in a place where artists have the confidence to take risks and engage the world around them. By Kim Catley Artist Sheryl Oring can often be found seated behind more

SIU's Glassman Lecture Will Highlight Buckminster Fuller Institute Work

CARBONDALE, Illinois, Oct. 9 -- Southern Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * October 09, 2026 SIU's Glassman Lecture will highlight Buckminster Fuller Institute work CARBONDALE, Ill. -- Explore the enduring relevance of the ideas of noted futurist, architect, designer -- and former Southern Illinois University Carbondale faculty member -- R. Buckminster Fuller during a special evening presented by the University Honors Program. "Designing Futures That Flourish: A Sp more

State Council on Developmental Disabilities Opposes Federal Proposal to Reduce Support Standards for Head Start Children With Disabilities

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 3831 North Freeway Blvd., #125 Sacramento, 95834 Main: 916.263.7919 www.scdd.ca.gov October 5, 2026 Re: Public Comment Docket Number ACF-2026-0595 / RIN 0970-AD30, Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs To Whom It May Concern: SCDD is charged through the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights A more

Sub Sea Sonics: Fishermen Support Proven Ropeless Gear Technology for Environmental and Operational Benefits

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Sub Sea Sonics | Response to NMFS RFI on Ropeless Fishing Gear | Page 1 Response to NMFS Request for Information Ropeless Fishing Gear: Program Design, Utility, Limitations, and Technical Capability Submitted by: Bart Chadwick, Sub Sea Sonics Date: 10/4/26 Contact: 4741 Orchard Ave, San Diego, CA 92107; (619) 324-3263; more

Sutter Health: How Outside Review Helped One Hospital Strengthen Medication Safety

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 10 -- Sutter Health issued the following news release: * * * How Outside Review Helped One Hospital Strengthen Medication Safety Oct 8, 2026 When patients leave the hospital, having their medications in hand -- and understanding how to take them -- can make the transition home easier. At Sutter Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, pharmacists took a closer look at the medication process, finding opportunities to make care safer, more consistent and more seamless -- more

SWC Condemns Awarding of Nobel Peace Prize to Navi Pillay

LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 9 [Category: Political] -- The Simon Wiesenthal Center posted the following news: * * * SWC Condemns Awarding of Nobel Peace Prize to Navi Pillay * Statement from Jim Berk, CEO of the Simon Wiesenthal Center. The decision to award the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize to Navi Pillay is a troubling moment for institutions entrusted with upholding justice. Pillay's long career in international law is not in question, but her leadership of the UN Commission of Inquiry on Isr more

SYLVESTER STALLONE, CHANDRA WILSON, LUKE GRIMES, BRADLEY WHITFORD AND TOM ELLIS HEADLINE GUEST LINEUP FOR THE WEEK OF OCT. 12-16 ON 'LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK'

BURBANK, California, Oct. 9 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * SYLVESTER STALLONE, CHANDRA WILSON, LUKE GRIMES, BRADLEY WHITFORD AND TOM ELLIS HEADLINE GUEST LINEUP FOR THE WEEK OF OCT. 12-16 ON 'LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK' * Nationally syndicated morning talk show "Live with Kelly and Mark" announces the lineup of guests appearing on the show the week of Oct. 12-16. Monday, Oct. 12 - TOM ELLIS chats about "CIA," and MARILU more

Takeda Agrees to Pay $13.6M to Resolve False Claims Allegations Relating to Improper Payments to Physicians

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 9 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Takeda Agrees to Pay $13.6M to Resolve False Claims Allegations Relating to Improper Payments to Physicians * (Hartford, CT)-- Attorney General William Tong today announced that Connecticut joined a coalition of states and the federal government to settle allegations against Takeda Pharmaceuticals, U.S.A., Inc. The settlement resolves allegations that the pharmaceutical company more

Three Caltech Professors Named Fellows of the American Physical Society

PASADENA, California, Oct. 10 -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Three Caltech Professors Named Fellows of the American Physical Society October 09, 2026 Caltech professors Marco Bernardi, Sujit Datta, and John Sader have been named fellows of the American Physical Society (APS) for their outstanding contributions to physics. Marco Bernardi, professor of applied physics, physics, and materials science and the undergraduate and graduate option represen more

Tufts University, University of Alabama at Birmingham, University of Arkansas to Join Association of Research Libraries

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 [Category: Libraries] -- The Association of Research Libraries issued the following news: * * * Tufts University, University of Alabama at Birmingham, University of Arkansas to Join Association of Research Libraries * The membership of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) voted at its Fall 2026 Association Meeting to invite the libraries of Tufts University, the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), and the University of Arkansas to join ARL, effective January more

Two Brookhaven Lab Physicists Named APS Fellows

UPTON, New York, Oct. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Brookhaven National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * Two Brookhaven Lab Physicists Named APS Fellows Lijuan Ruan and Xin Qian honored for contributions to the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider and tracking ghostlike neutrinos, respectively October 9, 2026 UPTON, N.Y. -- Two physicists at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory have been named 2026 Fellows of the American Physical Society more

U.S. Food & Drug Administration Approves Genentech's Tecentriq in Combination With a Fluoropyrimidine, Oxaliplatin for Adjuvant Treatment of a Certain Type of Stage III Colon Cancer

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 10 (TNSrep) -- Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, issued the following news release: * * * FDA Approves Genentech's Tecentriq in Combination With a Fluoropyrimidine and Oxaliplatin for The Adjuvant Treatment of a Certain Type of Stage III Colon Cancer * FDA approval is based on results from the landmark Phase III ATOMIC study, published in The New England Journal of Medicine, which showed Tecentriq plus chemotherapy reduced the risk of disease recurr more

U.S. Study From Chile Shows That a Fruit and Vegetable Compound Reduces Damage Associated With Excess Sugar

SANTIAGO, Chile, Oct. 9 (TNSjou) -- The University of Chile issued the following news: * * * U.S. study from Chile shows that a fruit and vegetable compound reduces damage associated with excess sugar A study conducted entirely at the Institute of Food Nutrition and Technology (INTA) at the University of Chile and published in Food Bioscience evaluated the effects of quercetin, a natural compound present in fruits and vegetables, encapsulated in a fiber obtained from agave. In a preclinical m more

UC Merced, Kern High School District Partner to Offer Guaranteed Admission, Scholarships

MERCED, California, Oct. 9 -- The University of California Merced posted the following news: * * * UC Merced, Kern High School District Partner to Offer Guaranteed Admission, Scholarships * UC Merced and the Kern High School District have partnered to provide eligible students with a clear pathway to guaranteed admission to the university through the Merced Automatic Admission Program, or MAAP. The partnership was announced during a KHSD Board of Trustees meeting, where UC Merced leaders ou more

UC-San Diego Scripps Institution of Oceanography: Gooier Marine Snow Is, the Better It is at Transporting Carbon, New Study Finds

LA JOLLA, California, Oct. 10 (TNSjou) -- The University of California-San Diego Scripps Institution of Oceanography issued the following news: * * * Oct 09, 2026 The gooier marine snow is, the better it is at transporting carbon, new study finds Marine snow helps transport carbon into the deep ocean, but some particles are better at it than others Author: Annie Roth Key Takeaways * Scientists at UC San Diego's Scripps Institution of Oceanography have developed a new microscopy technique more

UCal School of Law: Prof. Shauhin Talesh Named an Honorary Fellow to the American College of Coverage Counsel

IRVINE, California, Oct. 10 -- The University of California Irvine School of Law posted the following news: * * * Prof. Shauhin Talesh Named an Honorary Fellow to the American College of Coverage Counsel IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 9, 2026 -- UC Irvine Law Professor Shauhin Talesh -- a nationally recognized, award-winning interdisciplinary legal scholar -- has been selected by the American College of Coverage Counsel (ACCC) as an Honorary Fellow in view of his extraordinary contributions to the fiel more

Uchile Study That Reveals Genetic Connection Between Rapa Nui and Hawaii Arrives on the Cover of Science

SANTIAGO, Chile, Oct. 9 (TNSjou) -- The University of Chile issued the following news: * * * Population of Eastern Polynesia Uchile study that reveals genetic connection between Rapa Nui and Hawaii arrives on the cover of Science - International research with the participation of the professor of the University of Chile Mauricio Moraga reveals that the founding populations of both islands, separated by about 7,000 kilometers, shared common ancestors linked to Mangareva, an island of French more

UCLA Health Awarded $7.5M to Study Why Irritable Bowel Syndrome May Affect Women More Severely

LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 10 (TNSrep) -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release: * * * UCLA Health awarded $7.5M to study why irritable bowel syndrome may affect women more severely October 9, 2026 UCLA Health researchers have received $7.5 million to renew its longstanding research center focused on sex differences in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The five-year study will determine why women with irritable bowel syndrome experience more severe symptoms and a greater burde more

UCLA Researchers Awarded $8.9 Million to Study New Approaches to Treat Vision Loss

LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 10 -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release: * * * UCLA researchers awarded $8.9 million to study new approaches to treat vision loss October 9, 2026 UCLA researchers have received an $8.9 million, five-year federal grant to investigate potential new targets for treating vision loss in humans by studying retinal cells in the light-sensing tissue at the back of the eye. The grant, funded by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke more

UK researcher receives national ORAU Powe Award

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Oct. 9 -- The University of Kentucky posted the following news: * * * UK researcher receives national ORAU Powe Award * There's a structure called the cytoskeleton that holds together every cell in your body. Every time a cell divides or a neuron reaches out to form a memory, that internal structure must reorganize with perfect timing and spatial accuracy. When cytoskeleton organization fails, a wide spectrum of human pathologies can occur, from cancer to neurodegenerat more

University of Arkansas: Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Gift Improves Technology, Connectivity

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Oct. 10 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Gift Improves Technology, Connectivity Oct. 09, 2026 The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at the U of A is now better equipped to serve more people at its headquarters in Fayetteville -- and will soon expand its reach to retirement communities and organizations across the state. OLLI, a unit in the College of Education and Health Professions that provides more

University of Zurich Study Finds Activated Protein C Preserves Blood Stem Cell Quiescence and Regenerative Capacity in Gene Therapies

ZURICH, Switzerland, Oct. 9 (TNSjou) -- The University of Zurich issued the following news release: * * * 09.10.2026 Regenerative Medicine Alternative Signaling Pathway Improves Transplantation of Blood Stem Cells Gene therapies are used to treat many different blood disorders. However, blood stem cells often fail to achieve their full potential after transplantation. UZH researchers have now explored an alternative signaling pathway that could provide a remedy. Blood stem cells are rare c more

Upper Gila Watershed Alliance Urges Extended Review of Proposed Rescission of 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. RE: Docket FS-2025-0001 / RIN 0596-AD66 Comment of the Upper Gila Watershed Alliance in Opposition to the Proposed Rescission of the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule Submitted to: Director, Ecosystem Management Coordination, USDA Forest Service Via: Regulations.gov, Docket FS-2025-0001 Dear Director Kinder and USDA more

US Higher Education and the Future of Society: A panel discussion

SANTA CRUZ, California, Oct. 9 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus posted the following news: * * * US Higher Education and the Future of Society: A panel discussion * Sponsored by the UCSC Earth Futures institute, the panel discussion will be at 3:30 p.m. on October 27 in the Dougherty Reading Room in the Science & Engineering Library. Are you a UC student wondering whether your book-learning and courses will still serve you 20 years from now? Are you a UC faculty member wond more

USA Rice Welcomes New Member & Enterprise Partner

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 9 [Category: Agriculture] -- USA Rice Federation posted the following news: * * * USA Rice Welcomes New Member & Enterprise Partner * ARLINGTON, VA - USA Rice recently welcomed a new member and enterprise partner: JFC International. Headquartered in Commerce, California, it is one of the largest international Asian food and beverage distributors in the world and has been in operation since 1958. The company describes rice as the "traditional mainstay" of its produc more

USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Vertical Power Delivery Systems, Components Thereof, and Computing Systems Containing the Same

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- The U.S. International Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Vertical Power Delivery Systems, Components Thereof, and Computing Systems Containing the Same October 9, 2026 The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain vertical power delivery systems, components thereof, and computing systems containing the same. The products at issue in the investi more

Valadao, Bipartisan Colleagues Reintroduce Resolution Recognizing National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. David Valadao, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Valadao, Bipartisan Colleagues Reintroduce Resolution Recognizing National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day * I'm proud to join my colleagues in reintroducing a bipartisan resolution designating October 8th as National Hydrogen Fuel Cell Day. WASHINGTON - This week, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) joined Reps. Jim Costa (CA-21), Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), John Larson (CT-01), Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), more

What do data centers have in common with oil and gas?

FULLERTON, California, Oct. 9 -- California State University Fullerton campus posted the following news: * * * What do data centers have in common with oil and gas? * David Adams is an Associate Professor of Public Administration in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences who is an expert on data centers. CSUF News recently caught up with him to discuss water, energy, data centers, the government's role in greenlighting data centers, and long-term impacts. CSUF News: What's your resea more

What doctors want patients to know about the common cold

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 9 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * What doctors want patients to know about the common cold * AT A GLANCE: Here are key things you will learn about the common cold from Elizabeth Hudson, DO, MPH, national physician lead and regional chief of Infectious Diseases at Southern California Permanente Medical Group, in this article: * More than 200 viruses can cause the common cold. Rhinovirus is the most commo more

What Virginians Are Seeing: Attorney General Jay Jones Shares Weekly Roundup of Actions Taken

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 10 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release: * * * WHAT VIRGINIANS ARE SEEING: ATTORNEY GENERAL JAY JONES SHARES WEEKLY ROUNDUP OF ACTIONS TAKEN Secures Legal Victory in Federal Overreach Attempt, Reaffirms Commitment to Free and Fair Elections, and Spotlights Outreach Team - RICHMOND, Va. -- Attorney General Jones continues to work for all Virginians, successfully pushing back against federal overreach and addressing electi more

WORST OF THE WORST: ICE Arrests Murderers, Pedophiles, and Rapists

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * WORST OF THE WORST: ICE Arrests Murderers, Pedophiles, and Rapists * Under President Trump and Secretary Mullin's leadership, America will never become a sanctuary for illegal aliens WASHINGTON - Yesterday, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested more worst of the worst illegal aliens, convicted of heinous crimes such as murder, child sexual abuse, and rape. "Yesterday, t more

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