Sunday - October 18, 2026

Public Policy Tipoffs Involving California

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'HIGH POTENTIAL' TO FOLLOW SUPER BOWL LXI ON ABC AND DISNEY+
BURBANK, California, Oct. 12 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * 'HIGH POTENTIAL' TO FOLLOW SUPER BOWL LXI ON ABC AND DISNEY+ * * The No. 1 entertainment series of last season, "High Potential," will appear in the coveted post-Super Bowl slot, immediately following Super Bowl LXI on ABC and Disney+ on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2027. * Watch the promo shared on-air and online during "Monday Night Football" here. * Super Bowl LXI wi  more
6 students and alumni nominated for Rhodes Scholarship
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 12 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * 6 students and alumni nominated for Rhodes Scholarship * Four undergraduates and two recent graduates are nominated for the prestigious award to study at the University of Oxford By: Melanie Brender Michigan State University has nominated four undergraduate students and two alumni for the U.S. Rhodes Scholarship. The results of this competition will be determined in November. The Rhodes Scholarsh  more
AECOM appoints Dwight Pullen to lead its global Transportation business
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 12 [Category: BizEngineering] -- AECOM, an infrastructure firm, issued the following news release: * * * AECOM appoints Dwight Pullen to lead its global Transportation business * DALLAS (October 12, 2026) -- AECOM (NYSE: ACM), the trusted global infrastructure leader, today announced it has appointed Dwight Pullen as Transportation Global Business Line Chief Executive, effective immediately. In this role, Mr. Pullen will lead AECOM's global Transportation busin  more
AECOM bolsters programme management capability with experienced hires
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 12 [Category: BizEngineering] -- AECOM, an infrastructure firm, issued the following news release: * * * AECOM bolsters programme management capability with experienced hires * Siv Bhamra and Paul Lewington will take on Programme Director roles for AECOM in Europe LONDON (12 October 2026) - AECOM, the trusted global infrastructure leader, today announced it has appointed two experienced directors to bolster its programme management capability. Siv Bhamra has j  more
AG Nessel Sues Trump Administration for Terminating Funding for Unemployment Insurance System Improvements
LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 12 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Sues Trump Administration for Terminating Funding for Unemployment Insurance System Improvements * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and a coalition of 13 other states filed a lawsuit last week on behalf of their state workforce agencies challenging the U.S. Department of Labor's unlawful decision to terminate millions of dollars in funding for preventing fraud  more
App Store Indie Games Week kicks off today
CUPERTINO, California, Oct. 12 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, posted the following news: * * * App Store Indie Games Week kicks off today * Seven acclaimed indie games, including Sifu, Vampire Crawlers, and No Man's Sky, make their App Store debut Today, Indie Games Week lights up the App Store with a celebration of the incredible catalog of imaginative games made by independent teams with big dreams. P  more
Arizona To Become First Gray Eagle Company in the ARNG
SAN DIEGO, California, Oct. 12 [Category: BizNational Defense] -- General Atomics Aeronautical Systems posted the following news release: * * * Arizona To Become First Gray Eagle Company in the ARNG * First Gray Eagle 25Ms Are Expected to Be Delivered in Sept. 2027 SAN DIEGO -- 12 October 2026 -- General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and the Arizona Army National Guard (AZARNG) met over the summer to finalize plans for the arrival of eight Gray Eagle(r) 25Ms (GE 25M) Unmanned   more
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Opposes Unlawful Changes to Head Start
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 12 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Opposes Unlawful Changes to Head Start * RALEIGH -- Attorney General Jeff Jackson and a coalition of 24 other states opposed proposed harmful and unlawful changes to the Head Start program that could gut early childhood education in North Carolina. Head Start is a federally funded preschool program that helps address the childcare gap for ch  more
Azusa Pacific University: Student Spotlight - Mia Pierce '27 Prepares for Career in Medical Research
AZUSA, California, Oct. 13 -- Azusa Pacific University issued the following news: * * * Student Spotlight: Mia Pierce '27 Prepares for Career in Medical Research October 12, 2026 | Written By Jacqueline Guerrero One of the most distinctive aspects of an Azusa Pacific University education for STEM students is the opportunity to work alongside accomplished faculty and use advanced technology to conduct research, providing hands-on experience that prepares them for careers in a variety of resea  more
B-2 'Spirit of Kitty Hawk' Returns to Whiteman AFB Following Depot Maintenance
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Oct. 10 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * B-2 'Spirit of Kitty Hawk' Returns to Whiteman AFB Following Depot Maintenance * WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- A B-2 Spirit, tail number 93-1086, also known as the Spirit of Kitty Hawk, has officially returned home to Whiteman Air Force Base on Oct. 7, following completion of its scheduled Programmed Depot Maintenance (PDM) at Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale, California.   more
Behind Nobel-Winning IceCube Science Lies a Decade of SDSC Computing Expertise
LA JOLLA, California, Oct. 12 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Behind Nobel-Winning IceCube Science Lies a Decade of SDSC Computing Expertise * A long-standing collaboration with the San Diego Supercomputer Center (SDSC) at the University of California San Diego has helped provide the computing expertise for the search for high-energy neutrinos from space, work recognized this week with the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics. Francis Halzen, the Uni  more
Berger Montague Named a Law360 Legal Lion of the Week for Ninth Circuit Invisalign Antitrust Win
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Berger Montague, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Berger Montague Named a Law360 Legal Lion of the Week for Ninth Circuit Invisalign Antitrust Win * Berger Montague, a leading national plaintiff law firm, has been named one of Law360's "Legal Lions of the Week" for persuading the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit to revive a certified antitrust class action alleging that Align Technology, Inc., the maker of  more
Billboard names Music Industry Studies Program among world's best
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Oct. 12 -- The University of South Carolina posted the following news: * * * Billboard names Music Industry Studies Program among world's best * Over two back-to-back September weekends in Louisville, Kentucky, about a dozen University of South Carolina students witnessed the behind-the-scenes challenges and drama inherent in typical crowd-surfing outdoor rock music festivals. Make no mistake, though. Their presence there was strictly business. The entourage of stu  more
Cal. State-San Bernardino: Family Values Behind an Unexpected Academic Journey
SAN BERNARDINO, California, Oct. 13 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news: * * * The family values behind an unexpected academic journey From his upbringing in Spain to an academic career that took him around the world, Tomas Gomez-Arias never imagined becoming a dean. Now leading CSUSB's Jack H. Brown College of Business and Public Administration, he draws on the values of family and responsibility to guide his leadership and encourage students to emb  more
Calix Brings Market-Leading Subscriber Apps To prpl
SAN JOSE, California, Oct. 12 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Calix, a communications service providers, issued the following news release: * * * Calix Brings Market-Leading Subscriber Apps To prpl * Calix Brings SmartLife Applications Proven Across Millions of Subscribers to prplOS, Accelerating the Delivery of Differentiated Experiences That Grow Revenue Global providers can quickly deploy market-leading Calix SmartLife subscriber applications across prplOS deployments--bringing diff  more
Census Bureau Issues Working Paper Entitled 'State Tax Liability & Post-Tax Income Estimates by State'
WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the issued the following working paper paper (No. 2026-19) in September 2026 entitled "State Tax Liability and Post-Tax Income Estimates by State using the Current Population Survey Annual Social and Economic Supplement Tax Model." The paper was written by Kathryn Shantz and Elizabeth Pelletier. Here are excerpts: * * * Abstract State and federal tax policies have a substantial effect on the economic wellbeing of U.S. households  more
Cisco Advances Scalability and Openness at OCP 2026
SAN JOSE, California, Oct. 12 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Cisco issued the following news release: * * * Cisco Advances Scalability and Openness at OCP 2026 * Delivers the resilient, open Ethernet foundations required to connect and scale massive, distributed AI factories News Summary * Cisco and NVIDIA plan to develop an open industry specification for a next-generation 400G-per-lane pluggable optics design, increasing bandwidth density while preserving serviceability and custom  more
CNA/NNOC welcomes new Council of Presidents following convention
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Oct. 12 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United posted the following news release: * * * CNA/NNOC welcomes new Council of Presidents following convention * California Nurses Association/National Nurses Organizing Committee (CNA/NNOC) has officially seated a newly elected Council of Presidents to serve a three-year term from 2026-2029. The new leaders took office on Oct. 1, 2026 at the CNA/NNOC convention in San Francisco, California, where nearly 1,500 nurses fro  more
CPP Launches Bronco Experience Questionnaire to Garner Insight for Positive Change
POMONA, California, Oct. 12 -- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona posted the following news: * * * CPP Launches Bronco Experience Questionnaire to Garner Insight for Positive Change * The Bronco Experience Questionnaire launched today, Oct. 12, and every Cal Poly Pomona student and faculty and staff member is encouraged to make their voice heard to positively impact change on campus. "At CPP, we do not just want to talk about the community we want to be. We want to build it, mea  more
CSUN Prof Received $2M Grant to Study How RNA Helps Bacteria Respond to Heat
NORTHRIDGE, California, Oct. 12 -- California State University Northridge posted the following news release: * * * CSUN Prof Received $2M Grant to Study How RNA Helps Bacteria Respond to Heat * Media Contact: Carmen Ramos Chandler, carmen.chandler@csun.edu, (818) 677-2130 When we get sick, we get a fever. We've been taught that a rising temperature means your immune system is actively fighting off an infection. But what does that mean at the most basic core of your body, your genes? Michael  more
Data-based art serves as novel teaching tool for Oakland students
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 12 -- Northeastern University issued the following news: * * * Data-based art serves as novel teaching tool for Oakland students * Physicalized data art serves as novel teaching tool for Oakland students The exhibit's physicalized representations of natural science concepts are attracting professors to use them in the classroom, and teaching students about El Nino's hidden effects. OAKLAND - Forecasters predict that this year's El Nino could be the strongest on   more
Deep Underground, Intel-Powered Robots Help Make Underground Mining Safer
SANTA CLARA, California, Oct. 12 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Intel, an industry that says it creates world-changing technology that enables progress and enriches lives, posted the following news: * * * Deep Underground, Intel-Powered Robots Help Make Underground Mining Safer * Copper, silver, gold and rare earth elements are among dozens of critical minerals we need to power our modern world. But extracting these minerals from the earth is a very risky - and expensive - business.   more
DHS Releases New Data Revealing that New York has Refused to Honor More Than 16,000 ICE Detainers
WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * DHS Releases New Data Revealing that New York has Refused to Honor More Than 16,000 ICE Detainers * WASHINGTON - The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the following statement condemning New York sanctuary politicians after new data revealed that the state of New York has refused to honor more than 16,000 detainers since the start of the Trump Administration. "W  more
Direct Relief Invests in Community Birth Centers to Improve Maternal and Newborn Health
SANTA BARBARA, California, Oct. 8 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * Direct Relief Invests in Community Birth Centers to Improve Maternal and Newborn Health In partnership with Birth Center Equity, five nonprofit organizations receive funding to expand maternity care in underserved communities across the United States. Direct Relief is expanding its support for maternal and newborn health in the United States through new investments in nonprofit communi  more
Doug Emhoff Discusses AI and the Entertainment Industry at CSUN Alumni Event
NORTHRIDGE, California, Oct. 12 -- California State University Northridge posted the following news release: * * * Doug Emhoff Discusses AI and the Entertainment Industry at CSUN Alumni Event * The first time Doug Emhoff spoke to a gathering of CSUN's Mike Curb College Cinema and Television Arts (CTVA) students and alumni, just last summer, the challenges and opportunities of AI were a concern but not necessarily at the top of the list. Much has changed since then. At a second gathering Oct  more
Economists Robert E. Hall PhD '67 and Michael Woodford PhD '83 share Nobel prize
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 12 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Economists Robert E. Hall PhD '67 and Michael Woodford PhD '83 share Nobel prize The MIT alumni are honored for work that illuminates how government policy can spur growth in response to economic downturns. - Robert Hall PhD '67 and Michael Woodford PhD '83, scholars who both earned their doctorates at MIT, have been awarded the 2026 Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences i  more
Ex-N.Y. Fire Department Chief Nigro Testifies Before House Homeland Security Committee
WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- The House Homeland Security Committee released the following testimony by Daniel A. Nigro, former chief and commissioner of the New York Fire Department, from a Sept. 16, 2026, hearing entitled "25 Years Later: Evolutions in Federal, State, and Local Counterterrorism Efforts Since 9/11": * * * Terrorism, as defined by The Department of Homeland Security, is nothing new to the City of New York. From the 1864 attempt by eight Confederate operatives to burn a large area of   more
For most, El Nino's wrath conjures fear. For some, it inspires art
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 12 -- Northeastern University issued the following news: * * * For most, El Nino's wrath conjures fear. For some, it inspires art * OAKLAND - Forecasters predict that this year's El Nino could be the strongest on record, causing higher sea levels, coastal flooding and torrential rain across parts of the western coast of the United States. For the many low-lying waterfront communities in the San Francisco Bay Area, these predictions only add to preexisting concern  more
Ford School of Public Policy: Gerald R. Ford Presidential Fellowship Turns 10
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 13 -- The University of Michigan Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: * * * The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Fellowship Turns 10 October 12, 2026 A longtime supporter of the Ford School has offered a 1:1 match through 2029. To learn more about how you can contribute to the GRF Fellowship, contact Kellen Epstein at kepst@umich.edu. - A director of democratic institutions at the Roosevelt Institute. A consultant advancing data-driven support for c  more
Four advisers recognized in fall 2026 Adviser Photography Contest
MANHATTAN, Kansas, Oct. 12 [Category: Media] -- The Journalism Education Association issued the following news: * * * Four advisers recognized in fall 2026 Adviser Photography Contest * The Journalism Education Association hosted the fall 2026 JEA Adviser Photography Contest(opens in new tab) from Aug. 3 to Sept. 22. This themed contest provides an opportunity to recognize outstanding photojournalism amongst student media advisers. The theme for the fall contest was "Unsung Heroes." Seven a  more
GAO Denies Asset Protection Protest Over ICE $510.8 Million Detainee Transportation Contract
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- The Government Accountability Office has denied a protest by Asset Protection and Security Services LP, Corpus Christi, Texas, challenging the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement decision to reopen competition for a $510.8 million detainee transportation contract covering parts of California. In an Oct. 7 decision, GAO found that ICE reasonably took corrective action after discovering that the solicitation omitted a required collective  more
Genentech Presents New Phase III One-Year Data for Vamikibart in Uveitic Macular Edema, a Serious Cause of Vision Loss
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 13 -- Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, issued the following news release: * * * Genentech Presents New Phase III One-Year Data for Vamikibart in Uveitic Macular Edema (UME), a Serious Cause of Vision Loss * In the MEERKAT and SANDCAT studies, vamikibart demonstrated sustained improvements in vision and reductions in macular thickness in patients with UME at 52 weeks * UME is the leading cause of moderate and severe vision loss in patients with uve  more
Gibson Dunn Secures Preliminary Injunction Preventing Illinois From Enforcing Sports Wagering Laws Against Prediction Markets
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Gibson Dunn Secures Preliminary Injunction Preventing Illinois From Enforcing Sports Wagering Laws Against Prediction Markets * A team led by Gibson Dunn partner Yaira Dubin secured a preliminary injunction in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, preventing the State from enforcing its sports wagering laws against sports-related event   more
Haynes Boone Advises Gorilla Circuits in $120 Million Acquisition by PCB Technologies
DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Haynes Boone Advises Gorilla Circuits in $120 Million Acquisition by PCB Technologies * Haynes Boone represented Silicon Valley-based Gorilla Circuits, a leading provider of printed circuit board (PCB) fabrication and electronic assembly services, in its agreement to be acquired by Israel-based PCB Technologies Ltd. (TASE: PCBT) in a transaction with an enterprise value of $120 milli  more
Haynes Boone Opens San Diego Office, Expanding California Presence in Leading Life Sciences Market
DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Haynes Boone Opens San Diego Office, Expanding California Presence in Leading Life Sciences Market * Haynes Boone has opened its 21st global office with the launch of a new San Diego location at 12730 High Bluff Drive Ste. 260, strengthening the firm's California presence and enhancing its ability to serve life sciences, healthcare and technology-driven clients in one of the world's   more
Her mixed reality
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 11 -- The University of Southern California Gould School of Law posted the following news: * * * Her mixed reality * Borders, for Ivon Bensason (LLM 2009), have always been things you traverse, not barriers to entry. She speaks three languages fluently: Turkish, French and English. She was born in Israel and grew up in Istanbul, attending a French lycee. She learned international law in French, but completed her Master of Laws (LLM) degree in English at USC Go  more
HKBU International Writers' Workshop Hosts Distinguished Writers Series
KOWLOON, Hong Kong, Oct. 12 -- The Hong Kong Baptist University issued the following news release: * * * HKBU International Writers' Workshop hosts Distinguished Writers Series Renowned American Poet Jane Hirshfield to share creative experience 12 October 2026 The International Writers' Workshop (IWW) at Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) will present its 2026 Distinguished Writers Series, featuring Ms Jane Hirshfield, winner of both Peking University's Zhongkun International Poetry Prize   more
How CSU Students Are Strengthening California's Cyber Defenses
LONG BEACH, California, Oct. 13 -- California State University issued the following news: * * * How CSU Students Are Strengthening California's Cyber Defenses By Janice Yun 10/12/2026 Across California, CSU students are learning to defend networks, respond to emerging threats and bring vital cybersecurity services to their communities. From ransomware attacks on businesses to online scams targeting older adults, cybercrime poses a serious threat on individuals, small businesses, large corp  more
How the USC program Third Space teaches California teens power skills to succeed
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 12 -- The University of Southern California Rossier School of Education posted the following news: * * * How the USC program Third Space teaches California teens power skills to succeed * For one week in June and another in July, 124 high school students from Riverside and Los Angeles counties traded their summer plans for USC dorms, roommates and a full schedule of leadership and problem solving training on campus. By the end of the program, the week had more t  more
Huston Tillotson University Receives $300,000 MSEIP Grant to Support STEM Education
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 12 -- Huston-Tillotson University posted the following news: * * * Huston Tillotson University Receives $300,000 MSEIP Grant to Support STEM Education * HomeNewsHuston Tillotson University Receives $300,000 MSEIP Grant to Support STEM Education Austin, TX - Huston-Tillotson University (HT) has received a $300,000 grant through the U.S. Department of Education's Minority Science and Engineering Improvement Program (MSEIP), bringing additional federal support to the Univer  more
Indiana State hosts consortium drawing hundreds from around the world
TERRE HAUTE, Indiana, Oct. 12 -- Indiana State University posted the following news: * * * Indiana State hosts consortium drawing hundreds from around the world * Indiana State University hosted the 2026 Student Managed Investment Fund Consortium (SMIFC) Conference on Oct. 1-2 at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place in Chicago. The conference drew nearly 450 participants from Universities around the world. The conference's title sponsor, The Garrett Companies, continues to support student prof  more
Intel Accelerates Open Infrastructure for the Agentic AI Era
SANTA CLARA, California, Oct. 12 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Intel, an industry that says it creates world-changing technology that enables progress and enriches lives, posted the following news: * * * Intel Accelerates Open Infrastructure for the Agentic AI Era * What Is New: At the Open Compute Project (OCP) Global Summit today, Intel shared new technical details on the Intel GPU D-series, formerly code-named Crescent Island, introduced new Intel Xeon-based rack designs and highl  more
Isaias Leaves Massive Power Outages in Path as Storm Tracks Through U.S. Southeast
SANTA BARBARA, California, Oct. 10 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * Isaias Leaves Massive Power Outages in Path as Storm Tracks Through U.S. Southeast Hurricane Isaias made landfall on Friday night as a Category 2 hurricane, causing at least two fatalities in multiple states and causing widespread power outages across the U.S. Southeast. More than 750,000 customers were impacted by outages in the region on Saturday, according to Poweroutage.us. More t  more
JAMEN Summit Gives Student Journalists Real-World Reporting Experience
TURLOCK, California, Oct. 12 -- California State University Stanislaus posted the following news: * * * JAMEN Summit Gives Student Journalists Real-World Reporting Experience * With cameras, notepads and pens in hand, college and high school students from across the region recently took to the Stanislaus State campus to practice their reporting skills at the second Journalism and Media Education Network (JAMEN) Summit. Hosted by the Central Valley Journalism Collaborative (CVJC) in partners  more
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Professor Gronvall Testifies Before House Science, Space & Technology Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight released the following testimony by Gigi Kwik Gronvall, professor of environmental health and engineering at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, from a Sept. 16, 2026, hearing entitled "Balancing Biotechnology Innovation and Biosecurity: Securing U.S. Leadership in a Global Race": * * * Chairman McCormick, Ranking Member Sykes, and Members of the Subcommittee: Thank you  more
Lawlor in Lexology: Who Owns a Voice? Navigating the Global Risks of AI Cloning
DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Lawlor in Lexology: Who Owns a Voice? Navigating the Global Risks of AI Cloning * A Tokyo ruling has sharpened the debate over who controls an AI-generated voice. As courts and lawmakers weigh in, in-house teams must address publicity rights, data protection, transparency and contracts. Haynes Boone Partner Joe Lawlor spoke with Lexology to discuss about the scope of AI cloning in th  more
Learning Policy Institute: Linked Learning in a Community School: Connecting to College, Career, and Community at the School of Business and Tourism
PALO ALTO, California, Oct. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Learning Policy Institute issued the following research brief on October 7, 2026, by Sarah Klevan and Laura Hernandez entitled "Linked Learning in a Community School: Connecting to College, Career, and Community at the School of Business and Tourism." Here are excerpts: * * * Introduction Though designed over a century ago to prepare students for industrial work, the factory model remains the blueprint for too many secondary schools today. High  more
Moorpark College and CSUCI Launch New Cybersecurity Bachelor's Degree Programs to Meet Growing Regional and National Demand
CAMARILLO, California, Oct. 12 -- California State University Channel Islands campus issued the following news release: * * * Moorpark College and CSUCI Launch New Cybersecurity Bachelor's Degree Programs to Meet Growing Regional and National Demand October 12, 2026 Moorpark College and Cal State Channel Islands (CSUCI) today announced the Spring 2027 launch of two new bachelor's degree programs in cybersecurity, marking a significant milestone in higher education for Ventura County and the   more
NEW: Trump Threatens Survival of Initiative Baldwin Created to Support American Dairy
WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * NEW: Trump Threatens Survival of Initiative Baldwin Created to Support American Dairy * Baldwin demands Trump USDA reverse course on policy that deliberately threatens support and funding for small- and mid-sized dairies WISCONSIN - Today, Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) is demanding the Trump Administration reverse course on a policy that threatens to shut down the Dairy Business Innovation Initia  more
Northwestern University: Shape of Water Defines the Hotspot That Starts Protein Aggregation in Dementia
EVANSTON, Illinois, Oct. 12 (TNSjou) -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * The shape of water defines the hotspot that starts protein aggregation in dementia Blocking that single spot stopped misfolded tau proteins from spreading and points to a new drug target October 12, 2026 * Tau proteins misfold and stack into long fibrils that disrupt neurons, and when released, can cause tau in neighboring cells to misfold and aggregate, too * Researchers found naive so  more
NVIDIA and Cisco Introduce New Pluggable Optics Form Factor
SAN JOSE, California, Oct. 12 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Cisco issued the following news release: * * * NVIDIA and Cisco Introduce New Pluggable Optics Form Factor * New Transceivers Enable AI Builders to Scale Compute Within the Same Network Footprint While Reducing Networking's Share of the Power Budget News Summary: * Ultra-Dense Small Form Factor Pluggable (USFP) is designed to be the first module to support 400Gb/s-per-lane electrical signals, enabling capacity up to 12.8Tb  more
NVIDIA and Cisco Introduce New Pluggable Optics Form Factor to Scale AI Factories
SANTA CLARA, California, Oct. 12 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NVIDIA, a designer of graphics processing units for the gaming, cryptocurrency and professional markets, issued the following news release: * * * NVIDIA and Cisco Introduce New Pluggable Optics Form Factor to Scale AI Factories * News Summary: * Ultra-Dense Small Form Factor Pluggable (USFP) is designed to be the first module to support 400Gb/s-per-lane electrical signals, enabling capacity up to 12.8Tb/s so AI factory b  more
Oct. 16 talk to present new framework for modeling and predicting landslides
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 12 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Oct. 16 talk to present new framework for modeling and predicting landslides * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Mirna Kassem, postdoctoral researcher at the University of California, Berkeley, and incoming assistant professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Stanford University, will give the talk "Regional-scale coupled hydrological and hillslope stability modeling of r  more
PAI Pharma CEO Orlofski Testifies Before Senate Special Committee on Aging
WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- The Senate Special Committee on Aging released the following written testimony by Kurt Orlofski, CEO of PAI Pharma, Parsippany, New Jersey, from a Sept. 23, 2026, hearing entitled "Leveling the Playing Field: Restoring America's Edge in Generic Drug Manufacturing": * * * Chairman Scott, Ranking Member Gillibrand, and Members of the Committee: Thank you for the opportunity to testify about an issue that is fundamental to both America's health security and its economic se  more
Personality Traits Influence Level of Lasting Distress During a Crisis, USC-led Study Finds
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 13 (TNSjou) -- The University of Southern California issued the following news: * * * Personality traits influence level of lasting distress during a crisis, USC-led study finds National study finds neuroticism was associated with greater and more persistent mental distress during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. October 12, 2026 By Beth Newcomb An individual's personality, especially how strongly they react to uncertainty, may help indicate how vulnerable they  more
Pomona Breaks Ground on Historic Center for Global Engagement
CLAREMONT, California, Oct. 12 -- Pomona College posted the following news: * * * Pomona Breaks Ground on Historic Center for Global Engagement * Pomona College broke ground Saturday, October 10, on the new Center for Global Engagement (CGE), the largest capital project in its history. The Center is expected to offer a new model of liberal arts global learning--one designed for a world where the most important questions demand many ways of thinking. More than 120 students, faculty, staff, t  more
Pomona College Launches $530 Million Campaign to Expand Access, Academic Excellence and Global Education
CLAREMONT, California, Oct. 12 -- Pomona College posted the following news: * * * Pomona College Launches $530 Million Campaign to Expand Access, Academic Excellence and Global Education * Pomona College Launches $530 Million Campaign to Expand Access, Academic Excellence and Global Education | Pomona College in Claremont, California - Pomona College Story Date: Monday, October 12, 2026Pomona College students, faculty, alumni, staff, and Trustees celebrated the launch of the Originals Campa  more
Powering Data Centers While Protecting Georgia Ratepayers
ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 8 -- The Georgia Public Policy Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Powering Data Centers While Protecting Georgia Ratepayers * Data centers are frequently criticized for their consumption of resources. As discussed in our examination of water use, a facility's size and cooling design can substantially affect its needs and its impact on local supplies. Another issue is energy use, which raises a different set of questions and challenges. Data centers fac  more
Princeton: Luc Deike Wins Experimental Physics Investigators Initiative Award From the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Oct. 13 -- Princeton University issued the following news: * * * Luc Deike wins Experimental Physics Investigators Initiative award from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation Oct. 12, 2026 Luc Deike, professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering and the High Meadows Environmental Institute, has won an Experimental Physics Investigators Initiative award from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation. The award supports tenured, mid-career faculty doing experimental wor  more
Projects Hatchery Connects Student Ideas to Real-World Needs
POMONA, California, Oct. 12 -- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona posted the following news: * * * Projects Hatchery Connects Student Ideas to Real-World Needs * From developing innovative engineering projects to earning recognition at major competitions, Cal Poly Pomona students are taking ideas beyond the classroom through the Projects Hatchery. Since 2023, the program has served approximately 730 students across five colleges, providing them with the mentorship, resources, an  more
Rand Report: Healing Moral Injury Among Veterans
SANTA MONICA, California, Oct. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- Rand Report issued the following report on October 6, 2026, entitled "Healing Moral Injury Among Veterans." Here are excerpts: * * * Moral injury, the distress that can arise from experiences that violate deeply held moral beliefs and expectations, is an important concern for U.S. military veterans. In this report, the authors examine the landscape of U.S. community-based organizations that provide faith based or spiritually informed support for   more
Rand Report: Inpatient Hospital Upcoding in California Among Fully Insured Commercial and Medicare Advantage Stays Between 2018 and 2023
SANTA MONICA, California, Oct. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- Rand Report issued the following report on October 5, 2026, entitled "Inpatient Hospital Upcoding in California Among Fully Insured Commercial and Medicare Advantage Stays Between 2018 and 2023." Here are excerpts: * * * The authors examine inpatient hospital upcoding, using data from California's Health Care Payments Database. Findings show that upcoding contributed to up to $554 million in higher payments to hospitals for commercial stays in 20  more
Rand Report: Mapping AI Ecosystems in the Netherlands and the United Kingdom
SANTA MONICA, California, Oct. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- Rand Report issued the following report on October 8, 2026, entitled "Mapping AI Ecosystems in the Netherlands and the United Kingdom." Here are excerpts: * * * This report maps the artificial intelligence (AI) research and innovation ecosystems of the United Kingdom and the Netherlands and identifies opportunities for deeper bilateral collaboration. Drawing on desk research, policy analysis, scientometric and patent data and stakeholder engageme  more
Rattlesnake personalities may influence venom expenditure during defensive bites
LOMA LINDA, California, Oct. 12 -- Loma Linda University Health posted the following news: * * * Rattlesnake personalities may influence venom expenditure during defensive bites * A study has found that rattlesnakes exhibit repeatability in the amount of venom a particular snake expends while defending itself. The new data contributes to the evidence that snakes have personality traits in defensive contexts given the consistent individual tendencies. The study, conducted by researchers at L  more
Reinforced vertebrae allow plunge-diving seabirds to survive high-speed impact
SEATTLE, Washington, Oct. 12 -- The University of Washington posted the following news release: * * * Reinforced vertebrae allow plunge-diving seabirds to survive high-speed impact * A northern gannet scans the sea for fish from 100 feet in the air. Upon seeing a school, it pitches its body into a nosedive, somehow breaking the surface at 70 miles per hour without breaking its neck. This daring maneuver seems to defy the laws of nature, but it's standard hunting behavior for plunge-diving se  more
Report From Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations: Crypto & Iran's Shadow Banking Network
WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 (TNSCrpt) -- TETHERED TO TERRORISM: Crypto & Iran's Shadow Banking Network - A report from Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations - September 2026 (28 pages) * * * Contents EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ... 3 METHODOLOGY ... 5 INVESTIGATION BACKGROUND ... 6 BACKGROUND ... 7 Tether and USDT ... 7 Iranian Shadow Banking and Cryptocurrencies ... 8 FINDINGS ... 10 Finding 1: Tether has become a primary illicit international payment system for Iran, allowing it to circumven  more
Reproductive Freedom for All Launches "My Body. My Ballot." Campaign Tour Across Battleground States in October
WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release: * * * Reproductive Freedom for All Launches "My Body. My Ballot." Campaign Tour Across Battleground States in October * Washington, DC -- With less than a month until Election Day, Reproductive Freedom for All is taking our historic My Body. My Ballot. midterm campaign on the road across key battleground states. Reproductive Freedom for All Pres  more
SEMI and Semiconductor Digest Announce 2026 Best of West Award Finalists
MILPITAS, California, Oct. 12 [Category: Electronic Products] -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, posted the following news release: * * * SEMI and Semiconductor Digest Announce 2026 Best of West Award Finalists * San Francisco, Calif. -- October 12, 2026 -- SEMI and Semiconductor Digest today announced finalists for the Best of West award to be presented at SEMICON West 2026, October 13-15 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, Calif  more
Seven top 10 teams set for ESPN networks in Week 7, led by No. 2 Notre Dame at No. 8 BYU on 'ABC Saturday Night Football'
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Oct. 12 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Seven top 10 teams set for ESPN networks in Week 7, led by No. 2 Notre Dame at No. 8 BYU on 'ABC Saturday Night Football' * Week 7 of the 2026-27 season is one of the most anticipated lineups thus far as college football reaches the midpoint of the regular season. ESPN networks boast a five-day, 84-game slate from Tuesday, Oct. 13 through Saturday, Oct. 17, across ABC,  more
Skaggs School of Pharmacy Launches PRIME Rx with Landmark State Investment
LA JOLLA, California, Oct. 12 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Skaggs School of Pharmacy Launches PRIME Rx with Landmark State Investment * $3.6M investment by the State of California establishes first-ever PRIME pharmacy program, which will train pharmacists to work in underserved communities Story by: Story by: Topics covered: The State of California has invested $3.6 million to launch PRIME Rx at the University of California San Diego S  more
Sowing sensors, harvesting solutions
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 12 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Sowing sensors, harvesting solutions * * The Penn-led Internet of Things for Precision Agriculture center unites four universities to build sensing, communication, and response systems for agriculture. * The center's biodegradable soil and leaf sensors are designed to cost as little as a cent and work with equipment farmers already own. * Researcher Akhila Mallavarapu is spinning the leaf  more
Stanford University Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies: Brazil's Democratic Pact Is on the Brink of Collapse
STANFORD, California, Oct. 13 -- Stanford University Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies issued the following news: * * * October 12, 2026 Brazil's Democratic Pact Is on the Brink of Collapse Natalia Neris and Sami Sternberg, representatives of Pacto pela Democracia, an inaugural participant in DAL's Democracy Garage, argue that whoever wins the October 25 runoff, Brazil's democratic pact faces its gravest threat since the 1988 Constitution was enacted. Natalia Neris, Sami S  more
Stanford University: Robert E. Hall Wins Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences
STANFORD, California, Oct. 12 -- Stanford University issued the following news: * * * October 12th, 2026 Robert E. Hall wins Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences The professor of economics and senior fellow at the Hoover Institution, emeritus, developed models that help governments and central banks respond to economic volatility. Robert E. Hall, the Robert and Carole McNeil Endowed Professor in Economics and Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, Emeritus, and professor emeritus of   more
Study links brain cancer risk with exposure to elevated concentrations of radon
CORVALLIS, Oregon, Oct. 12 -- Oregon State University posted the following news release: * * * Study links brain cancer risk with exposure to elevated concentrations of radon * CORVALLIS, Ore. - Long-term tracking of nearly 160,000 people from across the United States suggests that brain cancer risk rises as exposure to radon increases. The study led by Oregon State University scientists provides a look at the possible connection between radon, a known lung carcinogen, and cancers in other   more
Sunset Soiree: Cedars-Sinai Board of Governors Honors Max Original Series "The Pitt" and Supports Innovation to Impact Campaign
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 12 [Category: BizHospital] -- Cedars-Sinai, a nonprofit academic healthcare organization, posted the following news: * * * Sunset Soiree: Cedars-Sinai Board of Governors Honors Max Original Series "The Pitt" and Supports Innovation to Impact Campaign * Event Honored "The Pitt's" Noah Wyle, John Wells and R. Scott Gemmill and Philanthropists Jaime and Andrew Schwartzberg; Raised $3.1M; Featured Signature Pop-Up Experience by Steak 48 and Special Performance by An  more
The hidden networks that drive the global economy
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 12 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * The hidden networks that drive the global economy * A few years ago, Miriam Posner had an idea for a new assignment for the UCLA class she was teaching on digital labor. She would ask students to trace the supply chain of an electronic device of their choosing -- that is, to document the origins of each of the device's components and to determine how those components eventually came toge  more
TODAY! Save the Historic Morrison Hotel-Zoom Telecon @ 1 pm PT: AHF Sues L.A. & Bldg & Safety Commission
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 12 -- The AIDS Healthcare Foundation posted the following news: * * * TODAY! Save the Historic Morrison Hotel-Zoom Telecon @ 1 pm PT: AHF Sues L.A. & Bldg & Safety Commission * AHF: Save the Historic Morrison Hotel! Zoom Press Teleconference, Monday, October 12, 1:00 p.m. As City Hall's war on Skid Row housing providers continues, AHF sues Los Angeles to prevent illegal demolition of iconic Morrison Hotel after City Commission unlawfully declares it a "public   more
TOMORROW IN LOS ANGELES: Attorney General Bonta to Hold Press Conference on Security of Mail Voting, Key Upcoming Deadlines, and Publication on Voting Access for People with Disabilities
SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 12 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * TOMORROW IN LOS ANGELES: Attorney General Bonta to Hold Press Conference on Security of Mail Voting, Key Upcoming Deadlines, and Publication on Voting Access for People with Disabilities * TOMORROW IN LOS ANGELES: Attorney General Bonta to Hold Press Conference on Security of Mail Voting, Key Upcoming Deadlines, and Publication on Voting Access for People with Disabilities | Stat  more
Triton Center: A New Gateway for Campus and Community
LA JOLLA, California, Oct. 12 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Triton Center: A New Gateway for Campus and Community * Story by: Since its founding in 1960, UC San Diego has grown steadily with student housing, academic and recreational spaces sprouting up throughout the campus over time. What was missing, however, was a cohesive central space that defined the university. With the opening of Triton Center, UC San Diego finally has a "front do  more
UAB Libraries elected to Association of Research Libraries membership
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Oct. 12 -- The University of Alabama posted the following news: * * * UAB Libraries elected to Association of Research Libraries membership * ARL is the leading and most prestigious association of academic and research libraries in North America, and membership places UAB among distinguished company. University of Alabama at Birmingham Libraries is the newest member of the Association of Research Libraries, the leading and most prestigious association of academic and re  more
UC-San Francisco: When It Comes to Health Care Access, More Isn't Always Better
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 13 (TNSjou) -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * October 12, 2026 When It Comes to Health Care Access, More Isn't Always Better UCSF research finds new services save lives when they fill critical gaps, but adding capacity where it already exists offers little benefit. - Hospitals and policymakers routinely face a difficult question when investing in specialized emergency services: Will adding another f  more
University of Ljubljana: AI Can Help. But Do We Know How to Use That Help Properly?
LJUBLJANA, Slovenia, Oct. 12 -- The University of Ljubljana issued the following news: * * * AI can help. But do we know how to use that help properly? 12. 10. 2026 New research and publications in the field of AI also show that the benefits of AI do not depend solely on what the tools are capable of, but primarily on how we use them. In this issue of the AI Newsletter, we present the latest findings on the impact of AI on teachers' learning and work, its growing role in research and the wor  more
University of Michigan: How Nature Lovers Can Aid Ecology With an Assist From AI
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 13 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * How nature lovers can aid ecology with an assist from AI October 12, 2026 Tools like Claude and ChatGPT can help researchers monitor ecosystems by finding and extracting data from observations made in nature by everyday people - Millions of people worldwide, likely without realizing it, are capturing rare and valuable data that can help researchers assess trends in ecosystem health. Such da  more
University of Southern California Pullias Center for Higher Education: Elif Yucel's Award-Winning Research Centers System-Impacted Students
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 13 -- University of Southern California Pullias Center for Higher Education issued the following news: * * * Elif Yucel's Award-Winning Research Centers System-Impacted Students October 12, 2026 By Zoe Corwin Elif Yucel, a Pullias alumna and member of the Learning and Evaluation team at ECMC Foundation, has been named the 2026 recipient of the Association for the Study of Higher Education's Dissertation of the Year Award. She was also honored in 2025 with the  more
USD Hosts First-Ever Commencement Ceremony in India
SAN DIEGO, California, Oct. 13 -- The University of San Diego issued the following news release: * * * USD Hosts First-Ever Commencement Ceremony in India October 12, 2026 Earlier this month, University of San Diego leaders traveled thousands of miles for a milestone moment for the university: USD's first-ever commencement ceremony in India. Saturday, October 3, nearly 100 students celebrated earning their graduate degrees. The day was the culmination of years of work for students and USD l  more
VCU: 'No One Right Answer' - Exploring Medicine's Toughest Ethical Questions
RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 13 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Oct. 12, 2026 'No one right answer:' Exploring medicine's toughest ethical questions After a summer program at Yale University, Megan Castle returned to VCU School of Medicine eager to help her peers learn about bioethics. By Grace McOmber, School of Medicine Weeks after finishing her first year of medical school at Virginia Commonwealth University, Megan Castle moved into a Yale dorm suite wit  more
Veterans Find Community Through Noncredit Art Class at Hancock
SANTA MARIA, California, Oct. 12 -- Allan Hancock College posted the following news release: * * * Veterans Find Community Through Noncredit Art Class at Hancock * OCTOBER 12, 2026- When Allan Hancock College Community Education introduced its new Image Transfers from Photographs course, instructor and U.S. Navy veteran Helen Boursier expected to bring together students interested in art and creativity. What she did not expect was that the class would become a gathering place for seven vete  more
What 2024's record-breaking rainfall says about the next El Nino
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 12 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * What 2024's record-breaking rainfall says about the next El Nino * * Climate change and El Nino combined to set a global record for extreme rainfall in 2024, exceeding the historical baseline by 20%. * Human-caused warming can explain 40% of the record rainfall, while El Nino and rare tropical warming in three different oceans play contributing roles. * UCLA researchers see many parall  more
World-famous science educator Bill Nye believes in Titans: 'You're going to change the world'
FULLERTON, California, Oct. 12 -- California State University Fullerton campus posted the following news: * * * World-famous science educator Bill Nye believes in Titans: 'You're going to change the world' * When the first notes of the "Bill Nye the Science Guy" theme song began echoing through the Titan Student Union Portola Pavilion, students didn't miss a beat. They sang along to the popular chorus -- "Bill, Bill, Bill, Bill, Bill, Bill" -- as the world-famous scientist and educator took   more