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"A Sobering Milestone": Attorney General Bonta Files 100th Lawsuit Against the Trump Administration in Under Two Years

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 15 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * "A Sobering Milestone": Attorney General Bonta Files 100th Lawsuit Against the Trump Administration in Under Two Years * SACRAMENTO -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta today marked his 100th lawsuit against the Trump Administration since it began on January 20, 2025, just 21 months ago. This regrettable milestone comes as the President continues to break our laws with a freq more

'Sundown towns' linked to lingering racial bias

RIVERSIDE, California, Oct. 13 -- The University of California Riverside campus posted the following news: * * * 'Sundown towns' linked to lingering racial bias * More than 150 years after the end of slavery and a generation after Civil Rights reforms, a new study finds that places designated as "sundown towns" in the past are more racist today. The study was led by UC Riverside psychology professor Jimmy Calanchini, who researches intergroup bias. A sundown town is a community that prohibi more

'The Fall of El Mayo' | Trailer for the Documentary About the Most Elusive Downfall in Organized Crime

LOS GATOS, California, Oct. 16 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news: * * * 'The Fall of El Mayo' | Trailer for the Documentary About the Most Elusive Downfall in Organized Crime 16 October 2026 On July 25, 2024, Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada Garcia, co-founder of the Sinaloa Cartel and one of the most wanted individuals sought by authorities for decades, landed at a small airport in New Mexico aboard a private plane alongside Joaquin Guzman Lopez, son of El Chapo, where he wa more

100 Lawsuits, 21 Months: Attorney General Bonta Sues ICE over Civil Immigration Arrests at California Courthouses

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 15 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * 100 Lawsuits, 21 Months: Attorney General Bonta Sues ICE over Civil Immigration Arrests at California Courthouses * SACRAMENTO -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta today filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration's policy and practice of carrying out civil immigration enforcement in and around state courthouses. Since the Trump Administration began authorizing and e more

17 Groups Sue to Require Montana PSC to Consider Climate in Utility Decision Making

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 16 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release: * * * October 15, 2026 17 Groups Sue to Require Montana PSC to Consider Climate in Utility Decision Making Groups seek to confirm commission's obligations to ensure a clean and healthful environment Missoula, MT -- Today, 17 organizations -- including healthcare providers, youth organizations, and clean energy and climate advocates -- filed a lawsuit against the Montana Public Service Commission (PSC) for more

1st Step in Dealing with Burnout is Acknowledging You're Burned Out, CSUN Prof Says

NORTHRIDGE, California, Oct. 13 -- California State University Northridge campus posted the following news release: * * * 1st Step in Dealing with Burnout is Acknowledging You're Burned Out, CSUN Prof Says * Media Contact: Carmen Ramos Chandler, carmen.chandler@csun.edu, (818) 677-2130 Feeling constantly exhausted? Struggling to focus? Feeling irritable, anxious or overwhelmed? Experiencing headaches, stomach issues or muscle tension? Dread doing something that used to excite you? Are there more

2026 Mary Stuart Rogers Scholars Carry Forward a Legacy of Purpose and Service

TURLOCK, California, Oct. 14 -- California State University Stanislaus campus posted the following news: * * * 2026 Mary Stuart Rogers Scholars Carry Forward a Legacy of Purpose and Service * For 35 years, the Mary Stuart Rogers Scholarship Program has helped Stanislaus State students turn their ambitions into opportunities, opening doors to higher education and inspiring generations of Warriors to make a difference in their communities. This year's 12 Rogers Scholars are carrying that lega more

2026 SEMA SHOW EXPANDS ADAS SHOWCASE WITH VEHICLE ENGINEERS AND HANDS-ON DEMONSTRATIONS

DIAMOND BAR, California, Oct. 15 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- The Specialty Equipment Market Association posted the following news release: * * * 2026 SEMA SHOW EXPANDS ADAS SHOWCASE WITH VEHICLE ENGINEERS AND HANDS-ON DEMONSTRATIONS * -- Interactive workshop will examine how vehicle changes, repairs and calibration requirements can affect advanced driver assistance systems. -- DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (Oct. 15, 2026) - The 2026 SEMA Show, coming to Las Vegas Nov. 3-6, 2026, will expand i more

25 California Teacher Leaders Selected to Help Advance Math, Multilingual Learner, and Governance Implementation Priorities

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 15 [Category: Education] -- Teach Plus, an organization that empowers teachers to take leadership over key policy and practice issues that affect their students' success, posted the following news release: * * * 25 California Teacher Leaders Selected to Help Advance Math, Multilingual Learner, and Governance Implementation Priorities * The 2026-27 Teach Plus Policy Fellows Will Bring Teacher Voice to State Education Policy QUICK FACTS Who: 25 pre-K through 12th- more

ADAO Press Release: ADAO CONTINUES TO PRESS FOR FULL DISCLOSURE OF WHITE HOUSE'S EAST WING ASBESTOS RECORDS

REDONDO BEACH, California, Oct. 15 [Category: Medical] -- The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization posted the following news release: * * * ADAO Press Release: ADAO CONTINUES TO PRESS FOR FULL DISCLOSURE OF WHITE HOUSE'S EAST WING ASBESTOS RECORDS * ADAO CONTINUES TO PRESS FOR FULL DISCLOSURE OF WHITE HOUSE'S EAST WING ASBESTOS RECORDS Nearly One Year After Demolition, Questions About Public Safety of East Wing Demolition Remain WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organiz more

Adobe and NVIDIA Expand Collaboration to Speed Agentic Creation

SANTA CLARA, California, Oct. 15 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NVIDIA, a designer of graphics processing units for the gaming, cryptocurrency and professional markets, posted the following news release: * * * Adobe and NVIDIA Expand Collaboration to Speed Agentic Creation * News Summary: * Adobe is expanding its collaboration with NVIDIA to optimize its flagship tools including Adobe Photoshop, Premiere, Substance 3D, Frame.io and Brand Concierge, delivering faster AI-powered creati more

Adobe and NVIDIA Expand Collaboration to Speed Agentic Creation

SAN JOSE, California, Oct. 16 -- Adobe Inc., a computer software company, issued the following news: * * * Adobe and NVIDIA Expand Collaboration to Speed Agentic Creation * Adobe is expanding its collaboration with NVIDIA to optimize its flagship tools including Adobe Photoshop, Premiere, Substance 3D, Frame.io and Brand Concierge, delivering faster AI-powered creation, production and personalization. * Adobe is bringing the power of the NVIDIA RTX Spark superchip to its agentic creative app more

Advocates for Unaccompanied Children File Lawsuit to Stop Federal Government's Fast-Track Deportation Scheme

OAKLAND, California, Oct. 15 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The National Center for Youth Law posted the following news release: * * * Advocates for Unaccompanied Children File Lawsuit to Stop Federal Government's Fast-Track Deportation Scheme * GREENBELT, Md. -- Legal service providers representing immigrant children filed a challenge in federal court today to stop the cruel and unlawful scheme to fast-track children's asylum cases. The lawsuit challenges the government's broad attempts to rush t more

AG Sunday Takes Action to Ensure Sensitive Consumer Information is Protected in Character.AI Bankruptcy, Potential Sale

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 15 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * AG Sunday Takes Action to Ensure Sensitive Consumer Information is Protected in Character.AI Bankruptcy, Potential Sale * HARRISBURG - Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that Pennsylvania is joining a coalition of state attorneys general in filing a notice in the bankruptcy proceedings of Character Technologies, Inc. -- the company behind the popular chatbot company Charact more

Agencies Should Unpause, Strengthen Animal Vaccination Programs that Prevent, Monitor Zoonotic Diseases

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, Oct. 15 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * Agencies Should Unpause, Strengthen Animal Vaccination Programs that Prevent, Monitor Zoonotic Diseases * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Federal agencies should unpause long-standing vaccination and disease prevention programs, including those targeting bird flu and other avian diseases, which are a threat to not only domestic bird populations and public health, but also en more

Agoura Hills Bans Glue Traps, Recognizes Animal Rights After PETA Push

NORFOLK, Virginia, Oct. 16 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Agoura Hills Bans Glue Traps, Recognizes Animal Rights After PETA Push October 14, 2026 Agoura Hills, Calif. - Following close collaboration with PETA, the Agoura Hills City Council voted tonight to outlaw glue traps, which can leave trapped animals suffering for days before dying, making Agoura Hills the sixth U.S. city to prohibit the use and sale of the cruel devices. The his more

Al Pacino to Be Honored With the 2026 SAG-AFTRA Life Achievement Award

LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 16 -- The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) issued the following news release: * * * Al Pacino to be Honored with the 2026 SAG-AFTRA Life Achievement Award October 15, 2026 62nd Annual Accolade to be Presented During The 33rd Annual Actor Awards(R) Streaming Live on Netflix Sunday, February 28, 2027. - Legendary actor Al Pacino has been named the 62nd recipient of SAG-AFTRA's highest honor: the SAG-AFTRA Life A more

Albany State University Honors Student, Jose Holmes, Gains National Experience Through Columbia University Health Professions Program

ALBANY, Georgia, Oct. 15 -- Albany State University posted the following news: * * * Albany State University Honors Student, Jose Holmes, Gains National Experience Through Columbia University Health Professions Program * ALBANY, Ga., October 15, 2026 - Albany State University (ASU) junior Jose Holmes II is taking important steps toward a career as a Doctor of Physical Therapy after participating in the Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) at Columbia University Irving Medical more

Alumni Accomplishments

DEKALB, Illinois, Oct. 14 -- Northern Illinois University issued the following news: * * * Alumni Accomplishments * Congratulations to these alumni of the NIU College of Education! George Abbott, M.S.Ed. Special Education-Vision Studies, '93, was appointed to the Braille Institute of America Board of Directors. Abbott's decades of experience in the field span vision rehabilitation, accessible education, workforce development and nonprofit social enterprise, holding senior leadership roles a more

America First Legal Files Supreme Court Brief on Behalf of U.S. Senators Ted Cruz and Mike Lee in Support of John Eastman

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 [Category: Political] -- America First Legal, a civil rights organization, posted the following news release: * * * America First Legal Files Supreme Court Brief on Behalf of U.S. Senators Ted Cruz and Mike Lee in Support of John Eastman * America First Legal (AFL), in partnership with Christopher Mills of Spero Law LLC, has filed an amicus brief on behalf of U.S. Senators Ted Cruz and Mike Lee, urging the U.S. Supreme Court to hear John C. Eastman v. State Bar of Califor more

Animal Welfare Institute: Mexico Eviscerates Vaquita Protections

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The Animal Welfare Institute issued the following news release: * * * Mexico Eviscerates Vaquita Protections World's Most Endangered Marine Mammal at Greater Risk of Extinction October 15, 2026 Mexico City--Mexico weakened protections yesterday for the critically endangered vaquita porpoise, opening vast new areas in the Upper Gulf of California to the deadly gillnet fishing that has caused the vaquita's precipitous decline. Scientists estimate that only about 10 vaq more

Apollo Research CEO Hobbhahn Testifies Before Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Subcommittee

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on Disaster Management, District of Columbia and Census released the following written testimony by Apollo Research CEO Marius Hobbhahn from a Sept. 30, 2026, hearing entitled "Rogue AI: Securing the Homeland Against AI Agent Attacks": * * * Chairman Hawley, Ranking Member Kim, Members of the Committee: I thank you for raising awareness and encouraging action on rogue artificial intelligence (AI) and secu more

Are You Prepared for an Earthquake?

LA JOLLA, California, Oct. 14 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Are You Prepared for an Earthquake? * Research has made infrastructure more resilient, but earthquake readiness is still critical Story by: Two powerful earthquakes struck Panama last week - the latest in a series of devastating quakes to hit Latin America this year and a reminder to us here in California that our state is home to hundreds of active fault lines including the mass more

As Florida Confronts Hundreds of Local Dengue Cases, Tampa Health Organizations Respond

SANTA BARBARA, California, Oct. 15 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * As Florida Confronts Hundreds of Local Dengue Cases, Tampa Health Organizations Respond * Cookies can help enhance your browsing experience and help personalize content by analyzing traffic and usage trends on directrelief.org. By clicking "Accept All", you consent to the use of cookies Privacy Policy Include a byline with the reporter's name and Direct Relief in the following format more

Attorney General Bonta Seeks Consumer Protections in Character.AI Bankruptcy

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 15 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Seeks Consumer Protections in Character.AI Bankruptcy * OAKLAND -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced joining a bipartisan coalition of state attorneys general in filing a notice in the bankruptcy proceedings of Character Technologies, Inc., the company behind the popular chatbot company Character.AI. The court filing identifies serious c more

Attorney General Bonta: We Demand Justice for Epstein Survivors

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 15 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta: We Demand Justice for Epstein Survivors * OAKLAND -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta, alongside a coalition of 17 attorneys general, today joined a comment letter urging Congress to swiftly pass the Epstein Files Transparency Act II (EFTA II). "The systemic cover-up of this global pedophilic sex trafficking ring is a glaring stain on our nation, and more

Attorney General James Calls on Congress to Pass Second Epstein Files Transparency Act

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 15 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Calls on Congress to Pass Second Epstein Files Transparency Act * NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a coalition of 16 other attorneys general in urging Congress to pass the Epstein Files Transparency Act II (EFTA II), legislation that would give state attorneys general and survivors the power to enforce accountability and transpare more

Attorney General Nessel Seeks Consumer Protections in Character.AI Bankruptcy

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 15 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Nessel Seeks Consumer Protections in Character.AI Bankruptcy * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel today announced that Michigan is joining a coalition of state attorneys general in filing a notice in the bankruptcy proceedings of Character Technologies, Inc. (PDF), the company behind the popular chatbot company Character.AI. The court filing identifies se more

Author Brings Larry Itliong's Legacy Home to Valley for UC Merced Filipino American History Month Event

MERCED, California, Oct. 14 -- The University of California Merced campus posted the following news: * * * Author Brings Larry Itliong's Legacy Home to Valley for UC Merced Filipino American History Month Event * "We're still alive. We're still here. This history lives on in us." For author and artist Gayle Romasanta, the story of Filipino American labor leader Larry Itliong is both a reflection of and a tribute to the Central Valley communities that raised him and the families who still ca more

Aztecs Rock Hunger returns to feed the need

SAN DIEGO, California, Oct. 14 -- California State University San Diego State University posted the following news: * * * Aztecs Rock Hunger returns to feed the need * Associated Students' annual campaign runs through Nov. 30, supporting basic needs resources and hunger relief efforts in San Diego. San Diego State University's annual Aztecs Rock Hunger (ARH) campaign has returned now through Nov. 30, calling on students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members to help fight food and nu more

Banana Republic and Zankov Holiday Capsule Celebrating Heritage , Craftsmanship, and a Timeless Wardrobe

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 15 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Gap, a retailer of clothing and accessories, posted the following news release: * * * Banana Republic and Zankov Holiday Capsule Celebrating Heritage, Craftsmanship, and a Timeless Wardrobe * With the limited-edition holiday collection, ZANKOV applies its distinct approach to color and ease to Banana Republic's heritage of quality-made pieces Banana Republic announces a limited-edition capsule with ZANKOV, the New York-b more

Barnes & Noble Opens New Store in Ontario, CA

LYNDHURST, New Jersey, Oct. 14 [Category: BizMedia] -- Barnes and Noble, a retailer of content, digital media and educational products, posted the following news release: * * * Barnes & Noble Opens New Store in Ontario, CA * Author Susan Straight to Host Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony and Book Signing at the Grand Opening at 10AM on Wednesday, October 21st, 2026 Ontario, CA - October 14th, 2026 -Barnes & Noble is pleased to announce the opening of its new Ontario, CA bookstore on Wednesday, Octobe more

Berkeley Haas unveils strategic plan with new initiatives in AI, entrepreneurship, healthcare, and sustainability & social impact

BERKELEY, California, Oct. 15 -- The University of California Berkeley campus Haas School of Business posted the following news release: * * * Berkeley Haas unveils strategic plan with new initiatives in AI, entrepreneurship, healthcare, and sustainability & social impact * Will Rosenzweig's food systems legacy will continue through new Haas collaborative UC Berkeley Haas today unveiled a new strategic plan designed to strengthen its standing as a global business education leader, a school more

BMJ Group: Medical Device Adverse Event Reports are Often Incomplete, Inaccurate, and Delayed

LONDON, England, Oct. 16 (TNSjou) -- BMJ Group issued the following news release about The BMJ: * * * Medical device adverse event reports are often incomplete, inaccurate, and delayed Bulk summary reports often fail to promptly spot potential safety signals Improvements needed to safeguard patients and meet FDA standards - Permitting medical device manufacturers to submit bulk summary reports of adverse events to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), rather than reporting individual more

Boots Expand Beauty Line Up With Eight unmissable New Brands Launching This Autumn

NOTTINGHAM, England, Oct. 16 -- Boots Group, a British pharmacy and health and beauty business, issued the following news: * * * Boots expand beauty line up with eight unmissable new brands launching this autumn 15 October 2026 * The UK's favourite beauty retailer accelerates its beauty reinvention with the arrival of eight new brands * The launches follow the 60 beauty brands that have joined the retailer in the past year, including iconic brands such as P.Louise, Charlotte Tilbury and Jo more

Boyd Gaming: Texas Guest Wins a $100,000 Jackpot at IP Casino Resort Spa

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Oct. 16 [Category: BizEntertainment Industry] -- Boyd Gaming, operator of gaming entertainment properties, posted the following news release: * * * Texas Guest Wins a $100,000 Jackpot at IP Casino Resort Spa BILOXI, Miss. - A lucky Texan will return home from the IP Casino Resort Spa as a big winner from a jackpot worth an even $100,000. "Justin" was playing IGT Double Top Dollar(TM) when the $50 bet yielded the $100,000 prize during the game's bonus round on Sunday, Oct. more

Brown scholar to play key role in federally funded project to prevent neurodegenerative disease

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Oct. 15 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Brown scholar to play key role in federally funded project to prevent neurodegenerative disease * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -- Brown University Professor of Molecular Biology, Cell Biology and Biochemistry Nicolas Fawzi will direct Brown's role in a multi-institution project funded by a federal grant of up to $28.6 million focused on better understanding neurodegenerative disease. By developing more

Cal Poly Pomona Awarded $4.5 Million Grant to Expand Career Readiness

POMONA, California, Oct. 14 -- California State University California State Polytechnic University Pomona campus posted the following news: * * * Cal Poly Pomona Awarded $4.5 Million Grant to Expand Career Readiness * Cal Poly Pomona will lead a new five-year initiative to strengthen career preparation, expand access to internships and connect students more intentionally with employers and high-demand career pathways. The university's Career Ready: Academic Programs and Services for Workfor more

Cal State Fullerton and CEO Leadership Alliance of Orange County Expand Initiative to Cultivate OC Innovation Talent

FULLERTON, California, Oct. 15 -- California State University Fullerton campus posted the following news: * * * Cal State Fullerton and CEO Leadership Alliance of Orange County Expand Initiative to Cultivate OC Innovation Talent * Cal State Fullerton (CSUF) and the CEO Leadership Alliance of Orange County (CLAOC) are launching a multi-year collaboration designed to develop the workforce needed to advance the region's innovation sectors. Leaders from CSUF and CLAOC signed a memorandum of und more

California Institute of Technology: Delicate Dance of Dominance: How the Fruit Fly Brain Controls Threat Displays

PASADENA, California, Oct. 16 (TNSjou) -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * The Delicate Dance of Dominance: How the Fruit Fly Brain Controls Threat Displays October 15, 2026 Limbs evolved as a means of locomotion. From the primitive rotating flagella of bacteria to the wings of flies and even our own legs, animals use these appendages to travel to find food or mates, or escape predators. But in countless species across the animal kingdom, limbs are repu more

California Institute of Technology: Forecasting Tipping Points With AI

PASADENA, California, Oct. 16 (TNSjou) -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Forecasting Tipping Points with AI October 15, 2026 Caltech-led researchers take key steps in developing deep-learning models that can predict irreversible shifts in climate and other systems - The writer Malcolm Gladwell popularized the term "tipping points" to refer to the moment when a trend or social behavior crosses a threshold and rapidly spreads everywhere. In physics, t more

California Institute of Technology: Kareem El-Badry Wins Packard Fellowship

PASADENA, California, Oct. 16 -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Kareem El-Badry Wins Packard Fellowship October 15, 2026 Kareem El-Badry, associate professor of astronomy at Caltech, has been selected as one of 20 Packard Fellows for 2026. The Packard Fellowships for Science and Engineering provide just under $990,000 in unrestricted funds for early career researchers to use over a five-year period. Much of El-Badry's work involves uncovering hidden more

Camp Provides Growth Opportunities, Connection with Livermore Lab

MERCED, California, Oct. 15 -- The University of California Merced campus posted the following news: * * * Camp Provides Growth Opportunities, Connection with Livermore Lab * Joshua Edmon-Macias spent two weeks trying to figure out what was wrong with a small 3D-printed aerospace part. "They didn't tell us what they are used for," said Edmon-Macias, a recent graduate of UC Merced. "We just know that on the inside they're not solid and there's a repeated pattern on the inside. ... They are a more

Cedars-Sinai Sends New Stem Cell Experiments to Space

LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 15 [Category: BizHospital] -- Cedars-Sinai, a nonprofit academic healthcare organization, posted the following news: * * * Cedars-Sinai Sends New Stem Cell Experiments to Space * $10 Million NASA Grant Will Support Six Additional Missions to International Space Station And more experiments will soon be on the way into low-Earth orbit: NASA recently awarded Cedars-Sinai a $10 million NASA In Space Production Applications (InSPA) grant that will fund projects on more

Chambers UK 2027 Recognizes Cooley Practices + Lawyers

PALO ALTO, California, Oct. 16 -- Cooley, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Chambers UK 2027 Recognizes Cooley Practices + Lawyers London 15 October 2026 Chambers UK has recognized Cooley with rankings of seven practices and 29 individual lawyer rankings in their respective fields. The results include a new Band 1 recognition in the Private Equity: Venture Capital Investment category. Cooley maintained its Band 1 recognition in the Life Sciences: Transactional and Product more

Clear skies ahead

SANTA CRUZ, California, Oct. 13 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus posted the following news: * * * Clear skies ahead * A new measure to prevent bird window collisions on campus resulted from a team effort among UC Santa Cruz faculty, students, and staff This collaboration was for the birds--but literally and in a positive way. Faculty, students, and staff came together to implement a solution to prevent birds from colliding with windows on campus. Over the summer, the Coast more

Clemson, Hawaii lead research to boost global coffee and cacao productivity, benefit South Carolina

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Oct. 15 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Clemson, Hawaii lead research to boost global coffee and cacao productivity, benefit South Carolina * Weather pattern changes, pests and diseases threaten coffee and cacao crops while also straining the global food system. To help farmers adapt at home and abroad, Clemson University and the University of Hawaii at Manoa are uniting in a research initiative to identify stronger crop varieties and farming p more

Coalition for a Prosperous America Senior Economist Torsekar Testifies Before Senate Special Committee on Aging

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- The Senate Special Committee on Aging released the following written testimony by Mihir Torsekar, senior economist of the Coalition for a Prosperous America, 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 on the regulatory and economic conditions that will determine whether t more

Columbia Climate School: Microplastics Are Chemically Active, and Could Cause Biological Harm

NEW YORK, Oct. 15 (TNSjou) -- The Columbia Climate School issued the following news: * * * Microplastics Are Chemically Active, and Could Cause Biological Harm October 14, 2026 Highlights * Researchers found that microplastics and nanoplastics can react with surrounding water to generate highly reactive molecules, challenging the view that plastics are chemically inert. * As plastics break into smaller particles, their surface area increases relative to their volume, creating more sites wh more

Congressman Valadao Supports Legislation to Reinvest Federal Funds Back Into State Medicaid Programs

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. David Valadao, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Valadao Supports Legislation to Reinvest Federal Funds Back Into State Medicaid Programs * Medicaid provides critical support to families across the Central Valley, and it's important we do everything we can to ensure funds are properly distributed. WASHINGTON - Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) supported the Helping Encourage Lawful Payments and Strengthen Transparency, Anti-fraud, more

Congresswoman Lateefah Simon Hosts Town Halls in All Seven Cities In the East Bay in 2026, Reaches Thousands Across the District

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Lateefah Simon, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Lateefah Simon Hosts Town Halls in All Seven Cities In the East Bay in 2026, Reaches Thousands Across the District * OAKLAND, CA - Congresswoman Lateefah Simon (CA-12) has completed her second town hall tour since being sworn into Congress in January 2025. In 2026, she held town halls in all seven cities that she represents in California's 12th Congressional District, reaching tho more

Cooley: Iambic Announces $150 Million IPO

PALO ALTO, California, Oct. 16 -- Cooley, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Iambic Announces $150 Million IPO San Diego October 14, 2026 Cooley advised the underwriters of Iambic Therapeutics, a clinical-stage life sciences and technology company advancing novel medicines using its AI-driven platform, in connection with Iambic's $150 million initial public offering (IPO). Iambic issued 9,375,000 shares of its common stock at a public offering price of $16 per share, with more

CORREA, SMITH INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN BRIGHT BEGINNINGS ACT TO EXPAND CHILDCARE FOR CHILDREN WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. J. Luis Correa, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * CORREA, SMITH INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN BRIGHT BEGINNINGS ACT TO EXPAND CHILDCARE FOR CHILDREN WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES * Bill would create a tax credit of up to $10,000 for childcare providers to purchase specialized equipment; Correa to host "Together on the Spectrum" community event Saturday in Santa Ana WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representatives Lou Correa (D-CA) and Chris Smith (R-NJ) in more

Cotality: Annual Single-family Rent Growth Accelerated for the Sixth Consecutive Month

IRVINE, California, Oct. 16 (TNSxrep) -- Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) issued the following news release: * * * Annual single-family rent growth accelerated for the sixth consecutive month U.S. single-family rent prices increased 2.0% year over year in August 2026. * Midwestern markets continued to lead rent growth, with Chicago posting the strongest gain among major metros at 4.9%. * Cotality saw growth vary by price tier, with high-end rents up 2.8% and low-end rents up just 0.8%. * Fewe more

Courier Issues Commentary: Senate Democrats are Sending Staffers to Watch the Polls. Here's What They Can Actually Do

NEW YORK, Oct. 16 -- Courier, an independent advocacy news and media network, issued the following commentary by author of Once Upon a Hill Michael Jones: * * * October 15, 2026 Senate Democrats are sending staffers to watch the polls. Here's what they can actually do. With less than three weeks until the midterm elections, Senate Democrats are preparing to send more than 100 trained congressional staffers into competitive states to monitor voting and ballot counting amid concerns that Presi more

Court Orders Stop to USDA Reorganization in Lawsuit Filed by Unions, Nonprofits, Cities, and Counties

HAILEY, Idaho, Oct. 15 -- The Western Watersheds Project posted the following news release: * * * Court Orders Stop to USDA Reorganization in Lawsuit Filed by Unions, Nonprofits, Cities, and Counties October 14, 2026 San Francisco - A federal court has ordered the Trump-Vance administration to stop implementing an unlawful reorganization of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The lawsuit, filed by labor unions, nonprofit organizations, and cities and counties from across the country, more

Crowell & Moring Lawyers Earn New and Improved Rankings in Chambers UK 2027 Guide

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Crowell and Moring, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Crowell & Moring Lawyers Earn New and Improved Rankings in Chambers UK 2027 Guide * London - October 15, 2026: Chambers and Partners has recognized five Crowell & Moring U.K. LLP lawyers across six practice areas in the Chambers UK 2027 Guide, including new rankings for Tom Dell'Avvocato and Chiraag Shah and ranking advancements for Chiraag Shah and Emma Wright. The firm's ranked more

CSUMB students make their mark in Malta

SEASIDE, California, Oct. 15 -- California State University Monterey Bay campus posted the following news: * * * CSUMB students make their mark in Malta * Students had a chance to meet and mingle with world leaders in the travel industry. By Mark Muckenfuss Two Cal State Monterey Bay Otters recently made a splash in Malta, at the World Travel and Tourism Council's global summit. The pair were part of an international contingent of 100 students invited to the annual event as part of the WT more

CSUN Amado Lecture Explores Jewish Community Farming & Climate Crisis

NORTHRIDGE, California, Oct. 15 -- California State University Northridge campus posted the following news release: * * * CSUN Amado Lecture Explores Jewish Community Farming & Climate Crisis * Media Contact: Javier Rojas, Javier.rojas@csun.edu, (818) 677-2130 Adrienne Krone, associate professor of environmental science and sustainability at Allegheny College, will explore how Jewish community farming organizations apply Jewish ethics as they use their land and community networks to address more

Don't Even Think of Skipping That Colonoscopy, Stanford Medicine Expert Says

STANFORD, California, Oct. 16 (TNSjou) -- Stanford University School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Don't even think of skipping that colonoscopy, Stanford Medicine expert says By Katia Savchuk A recent trial suggested colonoscopies may not reduce colon cancer deaths, but experts call the findings questionable: 'It sends the wrong message ... and could take us backward.' October 14, 2026 Researchers studying the long-term effects of colonoscopies published a shocking finding more

Early Nicotine Exposure Leaves a Lasting Effect on the Immune System

EVANSTON, Illinois, Oct. 15 [Category: Medical] -- The International Society for Stem Cell Research posted the following news release: * * * Early Nicotine Exposure Leaves a Lasting Effect on the Immune System * Nicotine exposure during pregnancy and shortly after birth caused lasting changes to the blood-forming stem cells and the developing immune system in mice, including a more damaging response to influenza infection later in life, researchers found. The research team, led by Camilla F more

Emma F. Blake named a 2026 "Lawyer to Watch" by the California Lawyers Association

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Hausfeld, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Emma F. Blake named a 2026 "Lawyer to Watch" by the California Lawyers Association * Hausfeld is pleased to announce that San Francisco Associate Emma F. Blake has been recognized as a 2026 "Lawyer to Watch" by the California Lawyers Association's Antitrust & Consumer Protection Section. The recognition honors attorneys in their first eight years of practice who have distinguished themselve more

Engineers at Penn State contribute to national $20M liver bioprinting project

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 15 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Engineers at Penn State contribute to national $20M liver bioprinting project * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Nearly 25,000 people were on the U.S. liver transplant waiting list in 2020, but because recipients and donors must have compatible biological makeups to ensure the body accepts the donation, only about 38% of those waiting received an organ. Transplantation remains the only cure for ma more

Enhancing hidden defects to strengthen metal materials

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 15 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * Enhancing hidden defects to strengthen metal materials * Atomic-level structural faults can generate more durable alloys, study finds Scientists have found a way to use defects in crystals to engineer stronger materials, according to a new study. These imperfections, usually caused by tiny distortions within the material, could be a powerful design tool for building complex, three-dimensional structures. Usi more

Fast tracking teaching careers

RIVERSIDE, California, Oct. 14 -- The University of California Riverside campus posted the following news: * * * Fast tracking teaching careers * UC Riverside is addressing California's teacher shortage while reducing the time and money it takes for aspiring educators to become state-certified teachers. A new program allows undergraduates to earn both a bachelor's degree and a teaching credential in four years, eliminating the need for a separate fifth year of teacher preparation before beg more

Fielding Graduate University: Silent Dialogue Between Mother and Child

SANTA BARBARA, California, Oct. 15 -- Fielding Graduate University issued the following news: * * * The Silent Dialogue Between Mother and Child By Catherine Ryan October 14, 2026 Monica Frank Explores How Mothers Perceive Their Newborns' Earliest Attempts to Connect, and Why Maternal Intuition Matters - Monica Frank, PhD (IECD '25), has worked for more than a decade to help neurodiverse children build the skills, confidence, and connections they need to engage more fully with the world ar more

Finding the Hidden Shape of Data: Prof. Yusu Wang

LA JOLLA, California, Oct. 15 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Finding the Hidden Shape of Data: Prof. Yusu Wang * From neurons to generative artificial intelligence, Yusu Wang uses geometry and topology to uncover the structures hiding beneath some of data science's most complex problems. Key Takeaways * UC San Diego Professor Yusu Wang uses geometry and topology to uncover hidden structures in complex data, helping machine-learning systems more

FIS AML Investigations Agent Now Commercially Available to Help Banks Tackle the Scale and Cost of Financial Crime Compliance

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Oct. 16 -- FIS, a financial technology company, issued the following news release: * * * FIS AML Investigations Agent Now Commercially Available to Help Banks Tackle the Scale and Cost of Financial Crime Compliance Built by FIS with support from Anthropic, the agent applies FIS' banking, payments and data infrastructure to one of banks' most manual compliance challenges and is the first in FIS' roadmap of AI agents for banking Key facts * Developed by FIS with support more

Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: Can They Say That? What Employers Can - And Can't - Do About Employee Speech During Election Season

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 16 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following Insight: * * * Can They Say That? What Employers Can - and Can't - Do About Employee Speech During Election Season Oct 15, 2026 With election day nearing, it's inevitable that political conversation may slip into workplace conversation. As an employer, nothing is trickier than figuring out how to navigate employee political activity, especially when it becomes an off-hours protest, heated workplace debate, or vira more

Ford School of Public Policy: Energy Economist Catherine Hausman Appointed the Inaugural Lenore K. and Robert Damrauer Professor of Social Policy

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 16 -- The University of Michigan Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: * * * Energy economist Catherine Hausman appointed the inaugural Lenore K. and Robert Damrauer Professor of Social Policy October 15, 2026 On October 15, 2026, the Regents of the University of Michigan approved the appointment of Catherine Hausman as the inaugural Lenore K. and Robert Damrauer Professor of Social Policy at the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy. She will gi more

From Student to Mentor: Luis Rodriguez Helps CSUSB Artists Find Their Voice

SAN BERNARDINO, California, Oct. 16 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news: * * * From student to mentor: Luis Rodriguez helps CSUSB artists find their voice CSUSB alumnus and lecturer Luis Rodriguez brings his journey full circle, drawing from his experiences as an artist to mentor students while curating his first group exhibition, "Sueno Eterno," at College of the Desert. October 15, 2026 Luis Rodriguez once sat in CSUSB classrooms looking to his p more

FTC Sues Ticket Broker Over Unlawful Tactics Used to Buy Millions of Tickets to Popular Live Events

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * FTC Sues Ticket Broker Over Unlawful Tactics Used to Buy Millions of Tickets to Popular Live Events * The Federal Trade Commission sued REPS & Company Inc., alleging the ticket broker illegally circumvents measures designed to limit the number of tickets that can be purchased for a single event, purchasing millions of tickets to high-demand events that it later resells at a significant profit. The c more

GA-ASI Completes Flight Test of New ESM System on Gray Eagle UAS

SAN DIEGO, California, Oct. 15 [Category: BizNational Defense] -- General Atomics Aeronautical Systems posted the following news release: * * * GA-ASI Completes Flight Test of New ESM System on Gray Eagle UAS * SAN DIEGO -- 15 October 2026 -- General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has completed flight testing of the SNC Electronic Support Measures (ESM) system on the MQ-1C Gray Eagle(r) Extended Range (ER) Uncrewed Aircraft System (UAS). The U.S. Army is evaluating numerous ways more

Gap Beauty Introduces Bliss and Expands Its Holiday Gifting Collection

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 15 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Gap, a retailer of clothing and accessories, posted the following news release: * * * Gap Beauty Introduces Bliss and Expands Its Holiday Gifting Collection * Bliss, a limited-edition warm gourmand scent, debuts in eau de parfum and body care alongside new giftable formats featuring Gap Beauty's five core fragrances Gap today announced its Holiday 2026 Gap Beauty assortment, led by Bliss, a limited-edition fragrance that more

Georgetown University Law Professor Testifies Ohm Before Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Subcommittee

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on Disaster Management, District of Columbia and Census released the following testimony by Paul Ohm, professor of law at Georgetown University, from a Sept. 30, 2026, hearing entitled "Rogue AI: Securing the Homeland Against AI Agent Attacks": * * * Chairman Hawley, Ranking Member Kim, and Members of the Subcommittee, I appreciate the opportunity to be here with you today to discuss the role the law, lia more

Gibson Dunn Secures Precedential Ruling on Marital Communications Privilege

LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 15 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Gibson Dunn Secures Precedential Ruling on Marital Communications Privilege * Gibson Dunn has secured a precedential ruling protecting individuals whose communications with spouses are seized by the government during an investigation. In the case, United States of America v. David Sanson, and Trent Sanson, the U.S. Department of Justice seized documents and co more

Gonzaga 'Honored' to Name New Regents for 2026

SPOKANE, Washington, Oct. 16 -- Gonzaga University issued the following news: * * * Gonzaga 'Honored' to Name New Regents for 2026 October 15, 2026 Gonzaga has named several new individuals as members of the Board of Regents for 2026. Between notable alumni, dedicated friends of Gonzaga and staff and faculty members, President Katia Passerini is excited for the wealth of knowledge they'll bring as trusted advisers to the University. "We are honored to welcome our newest members of the Board more

Hancock Board of Trustees Swears in Elisa Pardo to Fill Area 1 Seat

SANTA MARIA, California, Oct. 15 -- Allan Hancock College posted the following news release: * * * Hancock Board of Trustees Swears in Elisa Pardo to Fill Area 1 Seat * OCTOBER 15, 2026-- The Allan Hancock College Board of Trustees has selected Hancock alum and longtime community leader Elisa Pardo to represent Trustee Area 1, filling the vacancy left by outgoing trustee Hilda Zacarias. The board selected Pardo during a special meeting Oct. 9, and she was officially sworn in at its Oct. 13 more

How Z Supply is investing in CSULB students and their futures

LONG BEACH, California, Oct. 13 -- California State University Long Beach campus posted the following news: * * * How Z Supply is investing in CSULB students and their futures * When Catherine Yi graduated from Cal State Long Beach with a BFA in illustration in 2012, she took a few odd jobs here and there. But an illustration professor at The Beach, Mark Michelon, recommended her to a professional friend of his, who had just started a women's clothing line in Costa Mesa. Yi interviewed and more

ICE Arrests Five-Time Deported Felon During Traffic Stop in California

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * ICE Arrests Five-Time Deported Felon During Traffic Stop in California * Every day, ICE law enforcement is hard at work keeping criminals off American streets WASHINGTON -- The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the following statement after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and Enforcement and Removal Operat more

In Lillick Chair Lecture, Orin Kerr Examines the Fourth Amendment Challenges Posed by Flock Cameras

STANFORD, California, Oct. 15 -- Stanford University Law School posted the following news: * * * In Lillick Chair Lecture, Orin Kerr Examines the Fourth Amendment Challenges Posed by Flock Cameras * Orin Kerr, the Stella W. and Ira S. Lillick Professor of Law, recently marked his appointment to the endowed chair with a lecture at Stanford Law School on how the Fourth Amendment should apply to Flock cameras, automated license plate readers that allow police to search large databases of vehicl more

Inaugural Physician Assistant Class Celebrates Commencement

LA JOLLA, California, Oct. 14 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Inaugural Physician Assistant Class Celebrates Commencement * The Atkinson Physician Assistant Education Program graduates helped shape a new program while making an impact on patient care Story by: Media contact: Story by: Media contact: They were the first to walk through the doors of the UC San Diego School of Medicine Atkinson Physician Assistant Education Program, the fir more

Ingenuity at any age: What winners of the Mott Million Dollar Challenge learned about entrepreneurship

FLINT, Michigan, Oct. 15 -- The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation posted the following news: * * * Ingenuity at any age: What winners of the Mott Million Dollar Challenge learned about entrepreneurship * Months after the Mott Million Dollar Challenge concluded, Kayley Xu is still testing her winning solution and thinking about how to bring it to market. The STEM-loving teen pitched a wearable medical device she designed to improve respiratory diagnostics. "I'm really grateful for experiences more

Intel at Web Summit 2026

SANTA CLARA, California, Oct. 15 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Intel, an industry that says it creates world-changing technology that enables progress and enriches lives, posted the following news: * * * Intel at Web Summit 2026 * At Web Summit 2026, Intel will bring edge AI, agentic AI and physical AI to life across manufacturing, smart cities, retail and healthcare. Live demonstrations will show how Intel silicon, software and ecosystem collaborations help developers and businesses more

Intel Offers Day-0 Support for Meta's Muse Spark Open

SANTA CLARA, California, Oct. 15 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Intel, an industry that says it creates world-changing technology that enables progress and enriches lives, posted the following news: * * * Intel Offers Day-0 Support for Meta's Muse Spark Open * Meta's official open-weight release of Muse Spark Open, an 816 billion-parameter any-to-text model, represents a major milestone in multimodal AI and the most capable U.S. open-weights model released to date. Deploying an 816 bi more

ITC Seeks Remedy Submissions After Chinese Protein-Study Supplier Defaults

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission has declined to review an administrative law judge's determination finding Nanomics Biotechnology Co. Ltd. of Hangzhou, China, in default in an investigation involving systems, devices, software, compositions, chemicals and laboratory supplies used to study proteins. In a notice, the commission requested written submissions on potential remedies, public-interest considerations and bonding in Investigation No. 337-TA-1508. Initial more

JMU Launches National Network to Strengthen Civic Discourse on College Campuses

HARRISONBURG, Virginia, Oct. 15 -- James Madison University issued the following news: * * * JMU launches national network to strengthen civic discourse on college campuses Madison Center for Civic Engagement leads national Faculty Fellows program aimed at building the next generation of civic dialogue leaders across the country - At a time when productive conversations across differences can feel increasingly difficult, James Madison University is helping colleges and universities nationwi more

Justice Department Files Complaint Against California Ticket Broker for Using Unlawful Tactics to Purchase Millions of Tickets to Popular Live Events

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Justice Department Files Complaint Against California Ticket Broker for Using Unlawful Tactics to Purchase Millions of Tickets to Popular Live Events October 15, 2026 Today, the Department of Justice, together with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), announced the filing of a complaint against REPS & Company Inc. (REPS), a California corporation, along with three of its executives -- Ryan Pancheri, more

Justice Department Files Complaints Against the Cities of St. Paul and Portland Challenging Mask Ban and Identification Requirements for Federal Officers

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Justice Department Files Complaints Against the Cities of St. Paul and Portland Challenging Mask Ban and Identification Requirements for Federal Officers October 15, 2026 Today, the Department of Justice filed two lawsuits against the Cities of St. Paul, Minnesota and Portland, Oregon, challenging their unconstitutional attempts to regulate federal law enforcement officers by prohibiting federal of more

Justice Department Sues State of California Over Voter List

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Justice Department Sues State of California over Voter List October 15, 2026 Note: view complaint here (https://www.justice.gov/opa/media/1466286/dl?inline). - The Justice Department, working with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), today filed a complaint against the State of California over its voter list after determining that more than 20,000 people who are likely aliens are registered more

L.A. County Auditor-Controller and CSUSB Alumnus Oscar Valdez Joins JHBC Dean's Advisory Board

SAN BERNARDINO, California, Oct. 16 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news: * * * L.A. County Auditor-Controller and CSUSB alumnus Oscar Valdez joins JHBC Dean's Advisory Board CSUSB alumnus and U.S. Army veteran Oscar Valdez, Los Angeles County Auditor-Controller, brings his expertise in public finance and government leadership to the Jack H. Brown College of Business and Public Administration's Dean's Advisory Board, helping strengthen connections bet more

Lawsuit Spurs EPA to Address Asthma-Causing Air Pollution in Parts of Texas, Tennessee

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Lawsuit Spurs EPA to Address Asthma-Causing Air Pollution in Parts of Texas, Tennessee * WASHINGTON-- A federal judge has approved a legal agreement requiring the Environmental Protection Agency to finalize plans for cleaning up unhealthy sulfur dioxide air pollution in four areas of Texas and Tennessee. The agreement, which was approved on Wednesday, includes steps to red more

LGBTQIA2S+ History Month at CSUN: Honoring History, Building Community

NORTHRIDGE, California, Oct. 14 -- California State University Northridge campus posted the following news release: * * * LGBTQIA2S+ History Month at CSUN: Honoring History, Building Community * Each October, LGBTQIA2S+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, intersex, asexual, two-spirit and other sexual and gender identities) History Month honors the people and movements that have helped shape LGBTQIA2S+ history and advance civil rights. First recognized in 1994, the ob more

Lights On Afterschool Events Across Country This Month Will Showcase the Many Ways Afterschool Programs Prepare Students for Careers By Building Their STEM and Other Skills

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Afterschool Alliance issued the following news release: * * * October 13, 2026 Lights On Afterschool Events Across Country This Month Will Showcase the Many Ways Afterschool Programs Prepare Students for Careers By Building Their STEM and Other Skills An immersive star show inside a portable planetarium. A student-run farmer's market with youth-grown produce. An augmented reality design workshop. An advanced manufacturing apprenticeship program showcase. Those are a fe more

Littler: DHS Proposes to Impose New OPT Fees for SEVP-Certified Schools

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 16 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * DHS Proposes to Impose New OPT Fees for SEVP-Certified Schools By Tasneem Zaman October 15, 2026 On October 8, 2026, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in the Federal Register, which would impose significant fees for Optional Practical Training (OPT): $70,000 for an initial OPT period and $30,000 for any subsequent STEM OPT period. OPT permits eligibl more

Lofgren Demands Answers to Outstanding Oversight Requests, Warns EPA That Lack of Cooperation is Unacceptable

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, ranking member of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following news release: * * * October 15, 2026 Lofgren Demands Answers to Outstanding Oversight Requests, Warns EPA that Lack of Cooperation is Unacceptable (Washington, DC) - On Tuesday, Ranking Member Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) sent a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin demanding that he comply with outstanding congressional ove more

Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of Two-Property Multifamily Distressed Portfolio in Dallas

ENCINO, California, Oct. 16 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of Two-Property Multifamily Distressed Portfolio in Dallas DALLAS, Oct. 15, 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 Villas del Tesoro, 229 units, and 46 Eleven Apartments, 79 units, a two-property multifamily portfolio more

Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of Walgreens Property in Temple, Texas

ENCINO, California, Oct. 16 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of Walgreens Property in Temple, Texas TEMPLE, Texas, Oct. 15, 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 a 13,573-square-foot Walgreens property in Temple, Texas. "This Walgreens moved to contract well ahead of the ave more

MATSUI ACTS TO PROTECT AMERICANS FROM HIGH COSTS AT THE GAS PUMP

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Doris O. Matsui, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * MATSUI ACTS TO PROTECT AMERICANS FROM HIGH COSTS AT THE GAS PUMP * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07) introduced legislation to require the Department of Transportation (DOT) to examine whether it can strengthen fuel efficiency requirements to counter high gas prices and reinstate penalties for automakers that fail to produce fuel-efficient vehicles. "Across the cou more

MATSUI, LEADER SCHUMER, MARKEY, MENENDEZ, MENG LEAD COLLEAGES IN DEMANDING TRUMP FCC WITHDRAW PROPOSAL TO UNDERMINE E-RATE PROGRAM

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Doris O. Matsui, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * MATSUI, LEADER SCHUMER, MARKEY, MENENDEZ, MENG LEAD COLLEAGES IN DEMANDING TRUMP FCC WITHDRAW PROPOSAL TO UNDERMINE E-RATE PROGRAM * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA), Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), and Representatives Rob Menendez (D-NJ) and Grace Meng (D-NY), led nearly the entire Senate Democratic Caucus and more more

Mattel Announces Q3 2026 Financial Results and Conference Call Date

EL SEGUNDO, California, Oct. 16 -- Mattel, a toy manufacturing company, issued the following news: * * * Mattel Announces Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Conference Call Date EL SEGUNDO, Calif., October 15, 2026 - Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) today announced that it plans to release its third quarter 2026 financial results on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at approximately 4:05 p.m. Eastern Time. Following this, Mattel will host a webcast conference call at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The more

MC's Stacey Wilner to take first final bow with Homecoming Choir

MARYVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 15 -- Maryville College posted the following news: * * * MC's Stacey Wilner to take first final bow with Homecoming Choir * A legacy in every note: Homecoming Choir concert a part of Stacey Wilner's final season at Maryville College Key Takeaways * Stacey Wilner reflects on her final season directing the Maryville College Concert Choir, expressing both nostalgia and sadness. * Wilner, who has led the choir for 27 years, emphasizes her commitment to nurturing stu more

Meeting Big Energy Demand on a Small Island

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- The Nuclear Energy Institute issued the following news: [Category: Energy] * * * Meeting Big Energy Demand on a Small Island * More and more countries across the globe are committed to achieving net zero emissions in the coming decades. However, some of those countries face geographic issues that prevent things like solar or wind power from working out. That's where nuclear comes in. Singapore imports nearly all of its natural gas. It has no wind, and its rooftops onl more

Memory, Identity, Survival and Resistance: Five Talks Examine the Holocaust and Its Legacy

LA JOLLA, California, Oct. 15 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Memory, Identity, Survival and Resistance: Five Talks Examine the Holocaust and Its Legacy * UC San Diego's 2026-27 Holocaust Living History Workshop draws on scholars, authors and a survivor to explore how the Holocaust is understood and remembered today Story by: Topics covered: The University of California San Diego's Holocaust Living History Workshop (HLHW) returns this fall more

Mexico Eviscerates Vaquita Protections

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Mexico Eviscerates Vaquita Protections * World's Most Endangered Marine Mammal at Greater Risk of Extinction MEXICO CITY-- Mexico has weakened protections for the critically endangered vaquita porpoise, opening vast new areas in the Upper Gulf of California to the deadly gillnet fishing that has caused the vaquita's precipitous decline. Scientists estimate that only about more

Mizzou Astronomer Leads Global Team on NASA Mission to Create Unprecedented View of the Early Universe

COLUMBIA, Missouri, Oct. 15 -- The University of Missouri issued the following news release: * * * Mizzou astronomer leads global team on NASA mission to create unprecedented view of the early universe The international team of 130 researchers will be among the first to use NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, capturing one of the deepest and widest views of the early universe ever made. Oct. 15, 2026 A University of Missouri astronomer is leading a team of 130 researchers from 62 inst more

More Than $1 Million Invested in Local Projects to Power Cleaner, More Resilient Communities

SAN DIEGO, California, Oct. 14 -- The San Diego Foundation posted the following news release: * * * More Than $1 Million Invested in Local Projects to Power Cleaner, More Resilient Communities * October 14, 2026 - La Mesa, CA - San Diego Community Power, in partnership with San Diego Foundation, today announced nearly $1.2 million in funding for 15 projects that will expand clean energy infrastructure, transportation options, workforce opportunities and energy education throughout the San Di more

National Fair Housing Alliance: Despite the CRA Requiring Fair Credit Access, New Proposal Would Let Banks Continue to Underserve Redlined Communities

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 [Category: Real Estate] -- The National Fair Housing Alliance posted the following news release: * * * 10/14/2026 Despite the CRA Requiring Fair Credit Access, New Proposal Would Let Banks Continue to Underserve Redlined Communities WASHINGTON--The National Fair Housing Alliance (NFHA), joined by 51 other national, state, and community-based organizations, filed a comment Tuesday urging the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) and the Federal Deposit Insuranc more

National Immigration Law Center: Advocates for Unaccompanied Children File Lawsuit to Stop Federal Government's Fast-Track Deportation Scheme

LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 16 -- The National Immigration Law Center posted the following news release: * * * Advocates for Unaccompanied Children File Lawsuit to Stop Federal Government's Fast-Track Deportation Scheme Oct 15, 2026 GREENBELT, Md. -- Legal service providers representing immigrant children filed a challenge in federal court today to stop the cruel and unlawful scheme to fast-track children's asylum cases. The lawsuit challenges the government's broad attempts to rush the de more

Native author David Treuer to speak at Montana State Oct. 27

BOZEMAN, Montana, Oct. 15 -- Montana State University posted the following news: * * * Native author David Treuer to speak at Montana State Oct. 27 * BOZEMAN - Montana State University's Department of Native American Studies and Ivan Doig Center for the Study of the Lands and Peoples of the North American West will host author David Treuer for a public conversation from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, for the "On Storied Ground: Voices of the Native West" speaker series. The free, publi more

Netflix: Fernanda Castillo Stars in 'Alicia's Law' | Watch the Trailer Now

LOS GATOS, California, Oct. 16 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news: * * * Fernanda Castillo Stars in 'Alicia's Law' | Watch the Trailer Now 15 October 2026 Sometimes it's okay for things to never be the same again... A series about reinventing oneself, power, and new beginnings. Coming to Netflix in two parts: Part 1 arrives on November 11 and Part 2 on December 9. - After 20 years away from practicing law, Alicia must rediscover a part of herself she had put on hold more

Neurobiologists Trigger Learned Movements by Activating Just 20 Brain Cells

LA JOLLA, California, Oct. 14 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Neurobiologists Trigger Learned Movements by Activating Just 20 Brain Cells * Researchers use technological advances to read neuronal activity and write in patterned commands at the level of individual cells Key Takeaways * Scientists identified and activated a small group of neurons responsible for the initiation of learned movements. * The study, started by a scientist who tra more

New forecasting research could help millions living in earthquake-prone regions

BRISTOL, England, Oct. 15 -- The University of Bristol posted the following news release: * * * New forecasting research could help millions living in earthquake-prone regions * The University of Bristol-led study, published in Nature Communications, could help millions of people living in earthquake-prone countries make better-informed decisions about seismic risk, particularly during ongoing periods of increased earthquake activity. Recent earthquakes in Colombia, Japan and Venezuela have more

NEW Naturalized Voter Poll: Committed but Cost-Conscious and Feeling Less Secure in Their Citizenship Status

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 15 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Partnership for New Americans posted the following news: * * * NEW Naturalized Voter Poll: Committed but Cost-Conscious and Feeling Less Secure in Their Citizenship Status * ***Interviews available with data experts and naturalized, eligible voters from California, Florida, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Maryland, New York, Texas, and Wisconsin*** WASHINGTON, D.C. -- A new poll, commissioned by the National Partnership for New Amer more

New Report Finds Critical Gaps Remain in Major Food Companies' Regenerative Agriculture Programs

OAKLAND, California, Oct. 15 -- As You Sow Foundation posted the following news release: * * * New Report Finds Critical Gaps Remain in Major Food Companies' Regenerative Agriculture Programs * Average grade rises from "D" to "C" as companies strengthen farmer support and program implementation. MEDIA CONTACT: Ryon Harms, ryon@asyousow.org, (310) 730-9407 EL CERRITO, CALIFORNIA--October 15, 2026 - Some food companies are making measurable progress in adopting regenerative agriculture progr more

New Ways to Build Meaningful Connections, Grow Your Side Hustle, and Earn on LinkedIn

SUNNYVALE, California, Oct. 15 [Category: BizMedia] -- LinkedIn, a professional networking tool, posted the following news: * * * New Ways to Build Meaningful Connections, Grow Your Side Hustle, and Earn on LinkedIn * More people are pursuing something of their own alongside their careers, with the number of founders up 70% on LinkedIn, and the share of LinkedIn members reporting more than one ongoing position has increased 26% since 2019. Whether you're growing a side hustle, building an au more

Newly endowed research symposium gives 150+ students a lasting stage

LONG BEACH, California, Oct. 15 -- California State University Long Beach campus posted the following news: * * * Newly endowed research symposium gives 150+ students a lasting stage * Starving sea creatures, rising coastlines, mouse memory, seaweed viruses and underwater robots. CSULB students are chasing all of it, in faculty labs across campus -- and often across majors. On Friday, more than 150 of them will stand beside their posters at the newly named Laura Kingsford CNSM Student Resea more

NMU Biology Student Investigates Effects of Aquatic Pollutants

MARQUETTE, Michigan, Oct. 15 -- Northern Michigan University posted the following news: * * * NMU Biology Student Investigates Effects of Aquatic Pollutants * Northern Michigan University biology student Lars Anderson spent the summer conducting undergraduate research at the University of California, Davis, investigating how persistent aquatic pollutants affect fish development and behavior. Working with researchers in the Whitehead Lab, Anderson studied Atlantic killifish and their respons more

Nobel Prize in Economics, Wolf Prize, Blavatnik Awards, and More Accolades for Columbians

NEW YORK, Oct. 16 -- Columbia University issued the following news: * * * Nobel Prize in Economics, Wolf Prize, Blavatnik Awards, and More Accolades for Columbians From science to engineering, writing to social sciences, here are the Columbians who received awards recently. October 15, 2026 Columbia News produces a monthly newsletter (subscribe here! (https://news.columbia.edu/content/enews-subscribe-and-archive#/cu_mailchimp_embed-5753)) and article series featuring a roundup of awards and more

Nordson SonoFlex Acoustic System Wins 2026 Best of West Award

MILPITAS, California, Oct. 15 [Category: Electronic Products] -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, posted the following news release: * * * Nordson SonoFlex Acoustic System Wins 2026 Best of West Award * San Francisco, Calif. -- October 15, 2026 -- SEMI and Semiconductor Digest today announced that the SonoFlex Acoustic System from Nordson Test & Inspection (Booth 5844) has won the Best of West award to be presented at SEMICON West 2026 more

NSF Awards TILOS $15 Million to Continue Advancing AI and Optimization for Intelligent Systems

LA JOLLA, California, Oct. 15 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * NSF Awards TILOS $15 Million to Continue Advancing AI and Optimization for Intelligent Systems * Renewed NSF AI Institute will expand research from learning-enabled optimization to intelligent systems that can learn, reason and operate in the physical world Key Takeaways * NSF awarded $15 million over five years to continue UC San Diego's leadership of TILOS, supporting its secon more

NVIDIA and Semiconductor Leaders Advance AI Across Chip Design and Manufacturing for AI-Defined Fabs

SANTA CLARA, California, Oct. 14 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NVIDIA, a designer of graphics processing units for the gaming, cryptocurrency and professional markets, posted the following news release: * * * NVIDIA and Semiconductor Leaders Advance AI Across Chip Design and Manufacturing for AI-Defined Fabs * News Summary: * NVIDIA introduces cuPotential, a new NVIDIA CUDA-X library developers can use to build AI agents that simulate how atoms and molecules interact, accelerating a more

NVIDIA Commits $250 Million to Advance UK Agentic Safety and Security Research Over the Next Five Years

SANTA CLARA, California, Oct. 13 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NVIDIA, a designer of graphics processing units for the gaming, cryptocurrency and professional markets, posted the following news release: * * * NVIDIA Commits $250 Million to Advance UK Agentic Safety and Security Research Over the Next Five Years * News Summary: * NVIDIA announces a compute donation valued at $250 million over five years to support U.K. agentic safety and security research. * The program will support more

One Night. One Man. A Series of Choices: Neeraj Pandey and Manoj Bajpayee Reunite for 'Gajab Raat' on Netflix

LOS GATOS, California, Oct. 16 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news: * * * One Night. One Man. A Series of Choices: Neeraj Pandey and Manoj Bajpayee Reunite for 'Gajab Raat' on Netflix 15 October 2026 Some choices cannot be undone. Exploring this dilemma is Gajab Raat, a suspense thriller that reunites filmmaker Neeraj Pandey and actor Manoj Bajpayee in a story about a cop caught between personal gain and doing what he believes is right. Produced by Neeraj Pandey's Frida more

Open for Collaboration: Kyocera Comes to UC San Diego

LA JOLLA, California, Oct. 15 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Open for Collaboration: Kyocera Comes to UC San Diego * Kyocera has established a new home at University of California San Diego's Qualcomm Institute (QI), giving the global technology company an on-campus base from which to build partnerships with researchers, mentor entrepreneurs and explore investment and joint-development opportunities. "Universities are the vanguard of what's more

Open House Invites Prospective Students to Explore CSUN

NORTHRIDGE, California, Oct. 14 -- California State University Northridge campus posted the following news release: * * * Open House Invites Prospective Students to Explore CSUN * Media Contact: Nicole Diaz, nicole.diaz.545@my.csun.edu, or Carmen Ramos Chandler, carmen.chandler@csun.edu,(818) 677-2130 What does the future hold? California State University, Northridge is opening its doors to high school and community college students to explore their answers to that question on Friday, Oct. more

Open up to new possibilities with iPhone Duo

CUPERTINO, California, Oct. 15 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, posted the following news: * * * Open up to new possibilities with iPhone Duo * Beginning Friday, October 16, at 5 a.m. PT, customers can pre-order iPhone Duo on apple.com and in the Apple Store app. iPhone Duo delivers Apple's largest iPhone display ever in a foldable design. Opened, it is the thinnest iPhone ever, with an inner display that more

OpenAI: Bringing GPT Rosalind to Academic Research Labs

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 16 -- OpenAI, an Artificial Intelligence research and deployment company, issued the following news: * * * October 15, 2026 Bringing GPT Rosalind to academic research labs Introducing the Rosalind Academic Plan, offering eligible labs sponsored access to GPT Rosalind and tools for life sciences discovery. - We're introducing the Rosalind Academic Plan to help more academic scientists access GPT Rosalind⁠, our dedicated life sciences model, which combines f more

OpenAI: Teaching Students to Think and Learn Through Questions

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 16 -- OpenAI, an Artificial Intelligence research and deployment company, issued the following news: * * * October 15, 2026 Teaching students to think and learn through questions On Teachers' Day, we celebrate those who help us learn. A good question can change the course of a lesson. It can bring an unspoken question to light, open up another way to solve a problem, or help someone recognize what they already know. Teachers do this work every day: they know t more

Oracle: Project Jupiter Microgrid Cuts Permitted Emissions by 35%, Including Greenhouse Gases, in Response to NMED Review and Public Comment

REDWOOD SHORES, California, Oct. 16 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release: * * * Project Jupiter Microgrid Cuts Permitted Emissions by 35%, Including Greenhouse Gases, in Response to NMED Review and Public Comment Cleaner fuel cell proposal refinement reduces permitted greenhouse gas emissions by more than 3 million tons per year Oct 15, 2026 Oracle and Yucca Growth Infrastructure (YGI) today proposed a more environmentally protective re more

Oriol Paulo Returns to Netflix With 'Proxies', Premiering on 11 December

LOS GATOS, California, Oct. 16 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news: * * * Oriol Paulo Returns to Netflix With 'Proxies', Premiering on 11 December 15 October 2026 Eduard Fernandez, Mario Casas, Blanca Suarez, Nicolas Francella and Alexandra Jimenez star in the new film from the director of The Innocent, God's Crooked Lines and The Invisible Guest - Netflix has today announced the release date and unveiled the teaser poster for Proxies, the new thriller from Oriol Paul more

Pacific Environment welcomes Singapore grant to accelerate electric harbour craft adoption

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 15 [Category: Environment] -- Pacific Environment posted the following news release: * * * Pacific Environment welcomes Singapore grant to accelerate electric harbour craft adoption * On October 14, 2026, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) announced the Early Adopter Scheme for Electric Harbour Craft (EASE), offering harbour craft operators of up to S$250,000 per vessel to support the transition to electric vessels. By helping to offset upfron more

Padilla, Schiff, Gray Demand Answers from ICE in Response to Increased Enforcement Activity in Mendota

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Schiff, Gray Demand Answers from ICE in Response to Increased Enforcement Activity in Mendota * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Senators Alex Padilla, Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee's Immigration Subcommittee, and Adam Schiff (both D-Calif.), along with U.S. Representative Adam Gray (D-Calif-13), demanded answers from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) following re more

Padilla, Schumer Announce Recruitment of 100 + Senate Staff and Plans to Deploy to Nine States Ahead of Midterms

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Schumer Announce Recruitment of 100 + Senate Staff and Plans to Deploy to Nine States Ahead of Midterms * First-of-its-kind Senate program will put trained congressional observers on the ground to document any voter interference or threats to election workers in 2026 midterm Senate contests as Trump escalates efforts to undermine election integrity WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senato more

Paul Hastings Advises Transsion on HK$3.05 Billion Hong Kong IPO and Global Offering

LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 15 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Paul Hastings Advises Transsion on HK$3.05 Billion Hong Kong IPO and Global Offering * Paul Hastings (Hong Kong) LLP advised Shenzhen Transsion Holdings Co. Ltd. on its approximately HK$3.05 billion (US$392 million) global offering and listing on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Paul Hastings also assisted Transsion (2636.HKEX) in drafting the prospectus for more

PBS HONORS NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH 2026 WITH POWERFUL STORIES PAST AND PRESENT

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 15 [Category: BizMedia] -- PBS posted the following news release: * * * PBS HONORS NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH 2026 WITH POWERFUL STORIES PAST AND PRESENT * Featured Programming Includes New Episodes of PATI JINICH EXPLORES PANAMERICANA, and New Documentaries COMING HOME: FROM SHADOWLAND TO SPIRITWORLD and MEDICINE BALL ARLINGTON, VA; Oct. 15, 2026 - This November, PBS will celebrate Native American Heritage Month with programming that brings Indigenous voices, more

Pepperdine Receives $1 Million Gift for Student Scholarship During Annual Giving Day

MALIBU, California, Oct. 16 -- Pepperdine University issued the following news: * * * Pepperdine Receives $1 Million Gift for Student Scholarship During Annual Giving Day October 15, 2026 Pepperdine University has received welcome news of a $1 million gift from an anonymous Pepperdine parent to establish a new student scholarship at Seaver College. Made during Pepperdine Gives, the gift contributed to a record-breaking annual giving day. "As a parent of a Seaver student, it is very meaning more

Pepperdine University: Alumnus Dan Wright Brings Life-Saving AI Technology to the Edge

MALIBU, California, Oct. 15 -- Pepperdine University issued the following news: * * * Alumnus Dan Wright Brings Life-Saving AI Technology to the Edge October 14, 2026 Jacqueline Cleaveland Far away from big cities and suburban life there exists "the edge"--the remote or high-risk places where reliable communication can be scarce. At the edge, sleet-gray waves of the North Sea toss boats about like toys, avalanches on Alaska's frontier plummet into mountain valleys, and military forces wor more

Peter Rice Named Netflix Chief Content Officer

LOS GATOS, California, Oct. 16 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news: * * * Peter Rice Named Netflix Chief Content Officer 16 October 2026 Netflix today announced that Peter Rice, one of the entertainment industry's most respected creative executives, will join the company as Chief Content Officer, effective October 26. He replaces Bela Bajaria, who is leaving Netflix after nearly 10 years, most recently leading the Company's global content team. "I want to thank Bela f more

Poling wins national honor in choral music for symphony about heroic priests

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Oct. 15 -- Louisiana State University Shreveport campus posted the following news: * * * Poling wins national honor in choral music for symphony about heroic priests * SHREVEPORT - When Kermit Poling received an email that he was this year's winner of The American Prize in Composition for Choral Music, "surprise" is a word that barely touched Poling's thoughts and feelings. It's not because his Symphony No. 2, "The Angels Gathered" wasn't worthy of consideration - Po more

Princeton: Jose Roque Named a 2026 Packard Fellow

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Oct. 16 -- Princeton University issued the following news: * * * Jose Roque named a 2026 Packard Fellow By Wendy Plump, Department of Chemistry Oct. 15, 2026 Jose Roque, an assistant professor in the Department of Chemistry, has been awarded a 2026 Packard Fellowship for Science and Engineering by the David and Lucile Packard Foundation. Roque is one of 20 early-career scientists, mathematicians and engineers in this year's cohort for the prestigious national award, more

Provost's Faculty Fellows Program supports professional growth beyond tenure

FULLERTON, California, Oct. 14 -- California State University Fullerton campus posted the following news: * * * Provost's Faculty Fellows Program supports professional growth beyond tenure * Faculty and student success go hand in hand at Cal State Fullerton. When faculty achieve their professional goals and advance their teaching, they bring that expertise and scholarship back to their students, training them to be thoughtful and creative leaders. Earning tenure marks a significant mileston more

Qualcomm Announces Long-Term Patent Cross-License Agreement With Transsion

SAN DIEGO, California, Oct. 16 -- Qualcomm, a developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies, products and services, issued the following news release: * * * Qualcomm Announces Long-Term Patent Cross-License Agreement with Transsion Oct 16, 2026 Qualcomm Incorporated today announced that it has entered into a long-term renewal of its global patent licenses with Transsion Holdings, covering 4G and 5G mobile devices through the end of 2031. "We are pleased to have reached this ear more

QUINTA BRUNSON, CONNIE BRITTON, ANDY COHEN, ANNA CAMP AND ADAM BRODY HEADLINE GUEST LINEUP FOR THE WEEK OF OCT. 19-23 ON 'LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK'

BURBANK, California, Oct. 15 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * QUINTA BRUNSON, CONNIE BRITTON, ANDY COHEN, ANNA CAMP AND ADAM BRODY HEADLINE GUEST LINEUP FOR THE WEEK OF OCT. 19-23 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. 19-23. Monday, Oct. 19 - QUINTA BRUNSON chats about ABC's "Abbott Elementa more

Reason Foundation: Bang for the Buck - Bus Systems Should Prioritize Serving Transit-Dependent Riders

LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 16 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following news: * * * Bang for the buck: Bus systems should prioritize serving transit-dependent riders With limited resources and unmet needs, transit agencies need to become more creative in their service. Raine Cox Transportation Policy Analyst October 15, 2026 For someone without reliable access to a car, a bus that comes once an hour is not merely inconvenient; it can limit their ability to live a full and independe more

Reason Foundation: Kratom Use by Students Does Not Mean Kratom Caused Deaths at Ole Miss

LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 16 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following news: * * * Kratom use by students does not mean kratom caused deaths at Ole Miss Outlawing more products will not prevent deaths like those at Ole Miss. But regulating them and enforcing those rules might. Michelle Minton Managing Director October 15, 2026 University officials have urged the public to avoid speculating about the circumstances that led to the deaths of two students at the University of Mississi more

Rep. Costa Leads Bipartisan Push for Full Implementation of Graham Russia Sanctions Law

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Jim Costa, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Costa Leads Bipartisan Push for Full Implementation of Graham Russia Sanctions Law * WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, joined Co-Chairs of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus Representatives Mike Quigley (IL-05), Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), and Joe Wilson (SC-02) in leading a bipartisan letter urging President T more

REP. LAUREN BOEBERT IN THE DAILY CALLER ON SMALL TOWNS DESERVING THEIR OWN ZIP CODES

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * REP. LAUREN BOEBERT IN THE DAILY CALLER ON SMALL TOWNS DESERVING THEIR OWN ZIP CODES * LONE TREE, CO - Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-04) published an op-ed urging Congress to pass her bipartisan bill that would grant unique ZIP codes to dozens of small communities across Colorado and the nation. "Rural communities are far too often overlooked in Washington; they deserve a voice in Congress, a more

Rep. Panetta Leads Bipartisan Letter Raising Concerns About Meta's Use of Research Tax Credit for Data Centers

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Panetta Leads Bipartisan Letter Raising Concerns About Meta's Use of Research Tax Credit for Data Centers * Monterey, CA - United States Representatives Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) and Greg Steube (FL-17) wrote a bipartisan letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expressing concerns about reports that Meta is seeking to use the federal research tax credit for its data center buildout. The bipa more

Representatives Torres and Fleischmann Lead Bipartisan Bill to Build America's Advanced Manufacturing Workforce

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Norma J. Torres, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Representatives Torres and Fleischmann Lead Bipartisan Bill to Build America's Advanced Manufacturing Workforce * Legislation expands workforce training and connects workers with good paying careers in growing manufacturing industries Washington, D.C. - Today, during National Manufacturing Month, Representatives Norma Torres (CA-35) and Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03) introduced the bipartisan Adva more

Reps. Garcia, Subramanyam Issue Letter to Defense Secretary Hegseth

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following letter with Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, ranking member of the Subcommittee on Military and Foreign Affairs, to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 14, 2026 The Honorable Pete Hegseth Secretary U.S. Department of Defense 1400 Defense Pentagon Washington, DC 20301 Dear Secretary Hegseth: We wr more

Reps. Scott, DeSaulnier Issue Letter to Employee Benefits Security Administration Asst. Secretary Aronowitz

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following letter with Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, D-California, ranking member of the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions, to Daniel Aronowitz, assistant secretary for the Employee Benefits Security Administration: * * * Here is the text of the letter: October 8, 2026 The Honorable Daniel Aronowitz Assistant Secretary Employee Benefits more

Rockland Community College to Inaugurate Dr. William P. Mullaney as Ninth President in November Celebration

ROCKLAND, New York, Oct. 15 -- Rockland Community College posted the following news release: * * * Rockland Community College to Inaugurate Dr. William P. Mullaney as Ninth President in November Celebration * ROCKLAND COUNTY, NY Rockland Community College (RCC) will host the inauguration of Dr. William P. Mullaney as the college's ninth president on Monday, November 9, at 11 a.m. at the Cultural Arts Center on RCC's Suffern campus. The Rockland Community College Board of Trustees and the R more

Ropes and Gray: Stephen Iacovo Named to the American Bankruptcy Institute's "40 Under 40"

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 16 -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Stephen Iacovo Named to the American Bankruptcy Institute's "40 Under 40" October 15, 2026 Business restructuring partner Stephen Iacovo has been recognized on the American Bankruptcy Institute's 2026 "40 Under 40" list. Now in its 10th year, the ABI "40 Under 40" program recognizes 40 professionals under the age of 40 who are making a meaningful impact in the bankruptcy and insolvency community t more

Rutgers Professor Receives American Dental Association's Clinical Research Award

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Oct. 16 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Rutgers Professor Receives American Dental Association's Clinical Research Award By Kardelen Koldas October 15, 2026 The Norton M. Ross Award recognizes Daniel Fine for 30 years of studying bacteria found in the oral cavity, including their links to systemic illness - Daniel Fine, chair of the Oral Biology Department at Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, has been awarded the American Dental Associati more

Salesforce Pledges Free Slack Enterprise Access to Millions of Higher and Further Education Students in the UK

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 16 [Category: BizHuman Resources/Personnel] -- Salesforce, a customer relationship management company, posted the following news release: * * * Salesforce Pledges Free Slack Enterprise Access to Millions of Higher and Further Education Students in the UK The initiative, part of Salesforce's $6 billion investment in the UK, gives students hands-on experience of AI-powered collaboration, preparing them for the modern workplace. - LONDON - 15 October - Salesforc more

Salesforce Selected by HMRC to Modernise Tax Services for UK Citizens and Businesses

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 16 [Category: BizHuman Resources/Personnel] -- Salesforce, a customer relationship management company, posted the following news release: * * * Salesforce Selected by HMRC to Modernise Tax Services for UK Citizens and Businesses Up to 15-year strategic agreement to streamline services for over 39 million citizens and businesses, deploy AI-assisted support, and train UK workers. - LONDON - 15 October -- Salesforce, the #1 AI CRM, today announced a landmark 15- more

Salesforce: Tottenham Hotspur Launches Ask Spurs on Agentforce

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 16 [Category: BizHuman Resources/Personnel] -- Salesforce, a customer relationship management company, posted the following news release: * * * Tottenham Hotspur Launches Ask Spurs on Agentforce Club unifies over 4.6 million fan accounts across 10+ systems, with new AI agent Ask Spurs achieving an 86% engagement rate. Agentic transformation spans football, stadium events and commercial operations, while supporting community programmes to improve digital skill more

San Jose State University: Robert 'Bob' Ditmore - From Spartan Roots to Healthcare Pioneer

SAN JOSE, California, Oct. 15 -- San Jose State University issued the following news: * * * Robert "Bob" Ditmore: From Spartan Roots to Healthcare Pioneer By Sam Kamangar | Oct 14, 2026 A Journey of Opportunity, Innovation, and Leadership Robert 'Bob' Ditmore, '59 Management, exemplifies the impact of accessible education and bold leadership. A member of San Jose State University's Class of 1959, Ditmore co-founded what would become UnitedHealthcare, now the third-largest company in the Uni more

Scientists Identify Avian Cholera as Major Cause of Penguins Deaths in Antarctica

DAVIS, California, Oct. 14 -- The University of California Davis campus posted the following news: * * * Scientists Identify Avian Cholera as Major Cause of Penguins Deaths in Antarctica * Thousands of Adelie penguins found dead in Antarctica in 2024 were primarily victims of avian cholera, not high pathogenicity avian influenza (H5N1) as researchers initially suspected, according to a study published today in Proceedings of the Royal Society B. The findings highlight an underrecognized thre more

SEMI: Nordson SonoFlex Acoustic System Wins 2026 Best of West Award

MILPITAS, California, Oct. 16 -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, issued the following news release: * * * Nordson SonoFlex Acoustic System Wins 2026 Best of West Award San Francisco, Calif. -- October 15, 2026 -- SEMI and Semiconductor Digest today announced that the SonoFlex Acoustic System from Nordson Test & Inspection (Booth 5844) has won the Best of West award to be presented at SEMICON West 2026. Presented by SEMI Americas and S more

SFSU Announces Future-Ready Workforce Initiative to Promote Student Success

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 15 -- California State University San Francisco State University posted the following news: * * * SFSU Announces Future-Ready Workforce Initiative to Promote Student Success * New campus-wide initiative focuses on establishing career pathways and promoting upward mobility In the midst of an increasingly challenging landscape for new entrants into the workforce, San Francisco State University is stepping up its efforts to help students successfully achieve the more

Sherman & Lawmakers Challenge Trump Administration's Effort to Restart California Oil Pipeline

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Brad Sherman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sherman & Lawmakers Challenge Trump Administration's Effort to Restart California Oil Pipeline * SHERMAN OAKS, CA -- Congressman Brad Sherman (CA-32) joined Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Alex Padilla (D-CA), Adam Schiff (D-CA), Congressman Salud Carbajal (D-CA), and a coalition of Democratic lawmakers in challenging the Trump Administration's efforts to restart the Sable Offshore oil pipeli more

Silicon Valley mentorship club helps students ace technical interviews

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 15 -- Northeastern University issued the following news: * * * Silicon Valley mentorship club helps students ace technical interviews * The informal mentorship sessions have equipped more than 170 students with the technical, problem-solving skills needed to satisfy scrutinizing interviewers in Silicon Valley. OAKLAND - When 25-year-old student Hanwen Wang moved to California's Bay Area from Korea, where she had earned a master's degree in Korean linguistics, she more

Six New Faculty Join USC Stevens School of Computing and AI This Year

LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 16 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * Six New Faculty Join USC Stevens School of Computing and AI This Year Venice Tang | October 14, 2026 Joining from the University of Michigan and USC's Information Sciences Institute, the new faculty bring expertise in AI, quantum computing, advanced hardware and machine learning - The USC Stevens School of Computing and Artificial Intelligence welcomes si more

Southern California Braces for Peak Fire Risk as Santa Ana Winds Arrive

SANTA BARBARA, California, Oct. 15 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * Southern California Braces for Peak Fire Risk as Santa Ana Winds Arrive * Cookies can help enhance your browsing experience and help personalize content by analyzing traffic and usage trends on directrelief.org. By clicking "Accept All", you consent to the use of cookies Privacy Policy Include a byline with the reporter's name and Direct Relief in the following format: "Author Name, more

Special Education Alumna Shares Love of Photography at Lyndsley Wilkerson Gallery

LOGAN, Utah, Oct. 15 -- Utah State University posted the following news: * * * Special Education Alumna Shares Love of Photography at Lyndsley Wilkerson Gallery * A new photography exhibition by an Aggie alum will open to the public on Utah State University's Logan campus on Oct. 19. "Through the Lens" features the works of Judy Silker, alumna from the Department of Special Education and Rehabilitation Counseling, and will be on exhibit in the Lyndsley Wilkerson Gallery. The gallery is loca more

Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability: Satellites Accurately Detect Methane Emissions in Large-scale Test

STANFORD, California, Oct. 15 (TNSjou) -- The Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability issued the following news: * * * Satellites accurately detect methane emissions in large-scale test Researchers analyzed spaceborne instrument observations of controlled methane releases in a yearlong experiment led by Stanford scientists. The results can inform efforts to identify major methane sources, eliminate leaks, and reduce emissions of the potent greenhouse gas. 10-14-2026 By Adam Hadhazy In brie more

Stanford Institute for Human-Centered AI: Who is Responsible When AI Causes Harm?

STANFORD, California, Oct. 15 -- The Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence issued the following news: * * * Who is Responsible When AI Causes Harm? October 14, 2026 Authors: Shana Lynch It's one of AI policy's hardest unsolved problems. Expert Deb Raji joins Stanford HAI to find answers that move beyond principles and into practice. Deb Raji (Inioluwa Deborah Raji) focuses on a deceptively simple set of questions: When an AI system causes harm, who is responsible, a more

Stanford Scientists Discover a Way to Reverse Coral Bleaching at Record Speed

STANFORD, California, Oct. 15 -- The Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability issued the following news: * * * Stanford scientists discover a way to reverse coral bleaching at record speed Bleached corals can fully recover within a few weeks through brief contact with healthy corals, opening new possibilities for restoration. 10-14-2026 By Katie Jewett In brief * Coral reefs provide habitat for one-third of all known marine species and protect coastlines and communities from storms and flo more

Stanford University Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies: Making Competition Work When Health-Care Giants Rule the Market

STANFORD, California, Oct. 16 (TNSjou) -- Stanford University Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies issued the following news: * * * October 15, 2026 Making Competition Work When Health-Care Giants Rule the Market Nearly 50 years after Stanford economist Alain Enthoven introduced "managed competition," he and SHP's Sara Singer look at why the strategy never fully caught on and recommend ways to make it work in today's consolidated health-care market. Beth Duff-Brown Stanford more

Stanford University School of Medicine: Massive Dataset Provides Blueprint to Decode Mysteries of the Human Immune System

STANFORD, California, Oct. 15 (TNSjou) -- Stanford University School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Massive dataset provides blueprint to decode mysteries of the human immune system By Rachel Tompa By dialing down more than 12,000 genes in a type of immune cell, scientists shed light on 'gene regulatory networks' that govern health and disease. October 13, 2026 With the first sequence of a human genome nearing completion at the turn of the 21st century, many scientists predic more

Stanford University School of Medicine: New Genetic Study Reveals Surprising Origin of Native Hawaiians

STANFORD, California, Oct. 16 (TNSjou) -- Stanford University School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * New genetic study reveals surprising origin of Native Hawaiians By Nina Bai The first settlers of Hawaii were the most capable sailors of their time, crossing 7,000 kilometers of open ocean to reach their new home. October 15, 2026 Europe was deep in the Middle Ages when halfway around the world, on the remote, windswept shores of tiny Easter Island, a group of skilled seafarer more

Suzy Nelson transformed student life at MIT

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 15 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Suzy Nelson transformed student life at MIT * Suzy M. Nelson, MIT vice chancellor for student life since 2016, will retire from the Institute this month. Nelson leaves MIT with a strong, coordinated Division of Student Life (DSL) built from years of close partnership with student leaders. One of her most noteworthy contributions is the elevation of student well-being, now integral more

TEGNA Taps Proven Revenue Leaders for Top Sales Roles

TYSONS, Virginia, Oct. 16 -- TEGNA Inc., a broadcast, digital media and marketing services company, issued the following news release: * * * 10/15/26 TEGNA Taps Proven Revenue Leaders for Top Sales Roles Jay Donovan, Kristie Gonzales, Kari Jacobs and Byron Wilkinson take on leadership roles guiding TEGNA's sales teams - McLean, Va. - TEGNA Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) announced today that four proven sales executives are taking on new and expanded roles under the leadership of Mark Cornetta, senior more

Tesla Jeltema named a 2026 American Physical Society Fellow

SANTA CRUZ, California, Oct. 13 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus posted the following news: * * * Tesla Jeltema named a 2026 American Physical Society Fellow * Jeltema's work focuses on observational cosmology and particle astrophysics, including constraints on the nature of dark matter and dark energy and studies of the evolution of galaxies. Physics professor Tesla Jeltema has been elected a 2026 fellow by the American Physical Society's Division of Astrophysics, citing h more

The CW Network Sets Broadcast Schedule for 2026-27 Men's and Women's College Basketball

IRVING, Texas, Oct. 15 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * The CW Network Sets Broadcast Schedule for 2026-27 Men's and Women's College Basketball * Network to Broadcast 130 Men's and Women's Games Across the ACC, Mountain West and Pac-12 Conferences Men's Basketball Coverage Includes the Inaugural Caesars Lake Tahoe Tipoff Classic on Sunday, November 8, Featuring Houston vs. California and USC vs. Wichita more

The Sounds of Coming Home

LA JOLLA, California, Oct. 15 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * The Sounds of Coming Home * Story by: In the memories gathered here, music reverberates through residence hall walls and drifts across a quiet campus before sunrise. Sometimes it marks a moment as the "good old days" before anyone realizes that's what they're living. UC San Diego Today asked alumni which songs take them back to their time on campus. Their answers span generations more

Tiffany Haddish Shares Her Story of Resilience and the Power of Humor

NORTHRIDGE, California, Oct. 15 -- California State University Northridge campus posted the following news release: * * * Tiffany Haddish Shares Her Story of Resilience and the Power of Humor * Long before Tiffany Haddish was making audiences laugh in her stand-up comedy shows, in films and on television, she used humor for something far more serious: survival. As a child, she discovered that clowning around and jokes could help deflect schoolyard bullies and abuse at home -- where making he more

To save democracy, put financial power in the hands of the people

SANTA CRUZ, California, Oct. 14 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus posted the following news: * * * To save democracy, put financial power in the hands of the people * An award-winning book by Professor Michael McCarthy reveals the financial sector's power over governments and envisions a new path forward for democratizing finance As America heads toward midterm elections next month, many voters are harboring concerns about the health of our nation's democracy. A Pew Research more

Toyota and espnW Recognize 11th Class of Everyday Heroes at the 2026 espnW: Women + Sports Summit

PLANO, Texas, Oct. 15 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news: * * * Toyota and espnW Recognize 11th Class of Everyday Heroes at the 2026 espnW: Women + Sports Summit * 2026 espnW: Women + Sports Summit Read More PLANO, Texas (Oct. 15, 2026) - Toyota honored the 11th class of Toyota Everyday Heroes last night at the 2026 espnW: Women + Sports Summit in Ojai, California. Toyota's Everyday Heroes program recognizes individuals making a difference for more

Trump's Transportation Department Celebrates $550 Million Investment to Build New Amtrak Service in the Tar Heel State

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * * * Trump's Transportation Department Celebrates $550 Million Investment to Build New Amtrak Service in the Tar Heel State * Funds will be used to increase safety and decrease travel time between Raleigh and Richmond RALEIGH, NC - The U.S. Transportation Department's Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today joined the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) to celebrate obligatin more

Trust for Public Land and City of Chattanooga Open First Section of Alton Park Connector

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 15 -- The Trust for Public Land issued the following news release: * * * Trust for Public Land and City of Chattanooga Open First Section of Alton Park Connector October 14th, 2026 Chattanooga, TN -- After nearly a decade of community input, design, and building, the first portion of the Alton Park Connector is now open to the public. This weekend, Trust For Public Land (TPL) and the City of Chattanooga held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the completion of more

Trust for Public Land, Fish and Wildlife Service Partner to Add 435 Acres to Cache River National Wildlife Refuge

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 15 -- The Trust for Public Land issued the following news release: * * * Trust for Public Land, Fish and Wildlife Service Partner to Add 435 Acres to Cache River National Wildlife Refuge October 14th, 2026 Brinkley, Ark. - Trust for Public Land, partnering with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), announced today the addition of a 435-acre tract to the Cache River National Wildlife Refuge, adding protected land to one of the largest remaining contiguous b more

Two UC Irvine Professors Named Fellows by the American Physical Society

IRVINE, California, Oct. 15 -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release: * * * October 15, 2026 Two UC Irvine professors named fellows by the American Physical Society Juan Pedro Ochoa-Ricoux and James Weatherall chosen for their contributions to physics - Juan Pedro Ochoa-Ricoux, UC Irvine professor of physics and astronomy, and James Owen Weatherall, Chancellor's Professor and department chair of logic and philosophy of science, have been elected as fe more

U.S. News Ranks Westmont Among Nation's Most Beautiful Campuses

SANTA BARBARA, California, Oct. 16 -- Westmont College issued the following news: * * * U.S. News Ranks Westmont Among Nation's Most Beautiful Campuses By Scott Craig October 15, 2026 Tucked between mountain peaks and the Pacific Ocean, Westmont College secures a prominent place selected among the nation's 40 most beautiful campuses in a new report from U.S. News & World Report. The publication that annually releases a top 40 list, ranks Westmont as No. 5 and praises the college's historic more

UAPB Chancellor Announces Dr. Sonja M. Brown as Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, Oct. 16 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * UAPB Chancellor Announces Dr. Sonja M. Brown as Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs * Brown served as interim provost and chief academic officer at Fayetteville State University, a public HBCU in North Carolina. * A published scholar and former tenured professor, she brings more than two decades of leadership in academic programs, faculty development, student rete more

UC Davis Secures $953 Million in Annual Research Funding to Advance Discoveries, Services and Solutions

DAVIS, California, Oct. 13 -- The University of California Davis campus posted the following news: * * * UC Davis Secures $953 Million in Annual Research Funding to Advance Discoveries, Services and Solutions * The University of California, Davis, received $953 million in external research awards in the fiscal year 2025-26, supporting a broad range of research to enhance lives through advancements in healthcare, food supply, energy solutions, education and more. The overall amount received more

UC San Diego Awarded $2.35 Million from Google to Advance AI-Driven Climate Modeling

LA JOLLA, California, Oct. 14 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * UC San Diego Awarded $2.35 Million from Google to Advance AI-Driven Climate Modeling * Team led by Halicioglu School and Scripps Oceanography researcher will use artificial intelligence to improve climate models and help guide new ocean observations Story by: Media contact: Story by: Media contact: For the University of California San Diego's Duncan Watson-Parris, the next fro more

UC San Diego Part of Department of Energy-funded, AI-driven Geothermal Energy Project

LA JOLLA, California, Oct. 15 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * UC San Diego Part of Department of Energy-funded, AI-driven Geothermal Energy Project * * MAESTRO project researchers will use AI to discover and tap geothermal energy resources safely and economically. * The Department of Energy-funded initiative was established to improve energy independence and security in the United States. * Researchers from UC Irvine, UC Riverside, UC San D more

UC Santa Cruz history professor tapped to lead historic slave trade database as it moves to Harvard

SANTA CRUZ, California, Oct. 14 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus posted the following news: * * * UC Santa Cruz history professor tapped to lead historic slave trade database as it moves to Harvard * Slavevoyages.org, a free online database chronicling tens of thousands of slave-trade voyages, is heading to Harvard University, and UC Santa Cruz History Professor Gregory O'Malley has been chosen to lead it. "I feel very honored," O'Malley said. "It's such an important projec more

UC-Irvine: Earth System Scientist Henri Drake Honored as 2026 Packard Fellow

IRVINE, California, Oct. 15 -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release: * * * October 15, 2026 Earth system scientist Henri Drake honored as 2026 Packard fellow Funds will be used to pursue new methods for studying global sea level rise - Henri Drake, UC Irvine assistant professor of Earth system science, has been named a 2026 Packard Fellow for Science and Engineering by the David and Lucile Packard Foundation. Drake is one of 20 fellows to receive an more

UC-San Diego Scripps Institution of Oceanography: The Ocean Pavilion Returns to Global Climate Negotiations for the Fifth Year at the 'Blue' COP

LA JOLLA, California, Oct. 16 -- The University of California San Diego Scripps Institution of Oceanography issued the following news: * * * Oct 15, 2026 The Ocean Pavilion Returns to Global Climate Negotiations for the Fifth Year at the "Blue" COP United Nations COP31 event in Turkiye seeks to foster more substantial ocean-based action to address risks posed by climate change Author: Robert Monroe More than a dozen of the world's leading ocean science, philanthropic, and stakeholder organ more

UC-San Francisco: Why It's Still Hard to Get the Right Over-the-Counter Hearing Aid

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 15 (TNSjou) -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * October 15, 2026 Why It's Still Hard to Get the Right Over-the-Counter Hearing Aid UCSF researchers say many consumers struggle to navigate the complexity of their options and insurance coverage. - Four years after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) allowed hearing aids for people with mild-to-moderate hearing loss to be sold in the U.S. over the cou more

UCLA Researchers Identify Key Pathway That Drives T-cell Exhaustion in Cancer Immunotherapy

LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 16 (TNSjou) -- The UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * UCLA researchers identify key pathway that drives T-cell exhaustion in cancer immunotherapy Disabling it helped engineered immune cells stay active longer and fight solid tumors more effectively in preclinical studies October 15, 2026 Researchers at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center used a CRISPR screen to identify a key molecular pathwa more

UH Manoa, Clemson University, to Lead Federal Program to Boost U.S., Global Coffee, Cacao Production

MANOA, Hawaii, Oct. 15 -- The University of Hawaii Manoa campus issued the following news release: * * * UH Manoa, Clemson University, to lead federal program to boost U.S., global coffee, cacao production Oct 15, 2026 The University of Hawaii at Manoa has been awarded an agreement of up to five years, with an initial obligation of $8 million for the first year, from the U.S. Department of State to host and lead a new Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Coffee and Cacao (CCIL). Clemson Univer more

University of Iowa College of Engineering Professor's Research Finds Promise in Detecting Methane Leaks

IOWA CITY, Iowa, Oct. 16 (TNSjou) -- The University of Iowa College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Engineering professor's research finds promise in detecting methane leaks October 15, 2026 Space-based monitoring systems show promise in detecting methane leaks from crude oil and gas operations, according to new research from a University of Iowa (UI) engineering professor and colleagues. Researchers conducted the largest blind controlled study of instruments and algorithms more

University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering: AI Spreadsheet Tool Lets You Branch, Edit and Undo and Fix Mistakes as It Goes

LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 16 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * New AI Spreadsheet Tool Lets You Branch, Edit and Undo and Fix Mistakes as It Goes Venice Tang | October 15, 2026 The new tool gives users greater control over AI agents by allowing them to trace, steer and revise their decisions in real time, attracting new funding from Microsoft. - AI agents are embedded in everyday tools, from chatbots to spreadsheet s more

University of Texas-Austin: Brain's Tug-of-War Between Impulse and Self-Control

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 16 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas issued the following news: * * * The Brain's Tug-of-War Between Impulse and Self-Control A new study could help scientists better understand why people with addiction and obsessive-compulsive disorder struggle to resist urges. October 15, 2026 Resisting an impulse can feel like a battle between what we want to do and what we know we should do. Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin have uncovered new clues about how the br more

UPDATE: 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. 15 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * UPDATE: 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 more

USC ECE Faculty Lead Innovation in Engineering Education for the AI Era

LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 16 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * USC ECE Faculty Lead Innovation in Engineering Education for the AI Era Venice Tang | October 15, 2026 From AI-integrated coursework to oral quizzes and video-based assessments, USC Viterbi and USC Stevens ECE department leaders are rethinking engineering education to prepare students for the rapidly evolving tech industry. - A year ago, Stephen Tu was te more

USC's Yasser Khan Receives DARPA Young Faculty Award to Develop Wearable Sensors for Monitoring Brain Injury

LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 16 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * USC's Yasser Khan Receives DARPA Young Faculty Award to Develop Wearable Sensors for Monitoring Brain Injury Venice Tang | October 14, 2026 USC researcher Yasser Khan, a 2026 DARPA Young Faculty Award recipient, will develop chemical and physiological sensors to help detect neural damage in patients with traumatic brain injury - Detecting, tracking and tr more

Villanova Nursing Researcher Secures Major NIH Grant to Study Caregiver-Patient Relationship in Lung Transplant Recipients

VILLANOVA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 15 -- Villanova University posted the following news release: * * * Villanova Nursing Researcher Secures Major NIH Grant to Study Caregiver-Patient Relationship in Lung Transplant Recipients * VILLANOVA, Pa. (October 15, 2026) -- Brittany Koons, PhD, RN, assistant professor of Nursing in Villanova University's M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing, has received a five-year, $3,579,843 grant from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) of the Nati more

Volvo Cars and NVIDIA Expand Partnership to Advance Safe Automated Driving

SANTA CLARA, California, Oct. 15 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NVIDIA, a designer of graphics processing units for the gaming, cryptocurrency and professional markets, posted the following news release: * * * Volvo Cars and NVIDIA Expand Partnership to Advance Safe Automated Driving * Volvo Cars today announced it is expanding its partnership with NVIDIA to unlock new levels of safety in automated driving technology in future cars from Volvo, building on the companies' decade-long co more

What is El Nino, and How Could It Impact California and the West Coast?

SAN LUIS OBISPO, California, Oct. 15 -- California State University California Polytechnic State University issued the following news: * * * What is El Nino, and How Could It Impact California and the West Coast? * It's been appearing in headlines for weeks now: a "super Godzilla monster El Nino" could potentially bring increased rainfall to California in the coming months. But what does that mean exactly? Cal Poly News sat down with biological sciences professor Ben Ruttenberg, who heads th more

Wildfires, heat waves and access to care among health-related problems facing Californians

LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 15 -- The University of California at Los Angeles posted the following news release: * * * Wildfires, heat waves and access to care among health-related problems facing Californians * * Climate change endangers health. Extreme heat waves and wildfires have harmed the mental and physical health of millions of Californians. * Immigrants' health under threat. A rising number of adults who witnessed hate incidents said the victim was targeted based on perceived imm more

Wildlife Society: African Oryx May Spread Through Much of Southwest

BETHESDA, Maryland, Oct. 15 (TNSjou) -- The Wildlife Society, a wildlife conservation organization, posted the following news: * * * African oryx may spread through much of Southwest Gemsbok were introduced to the New Mexico beginning in the 1960s October 14, 2026 African antelopes introduced to New Mexico in the 1960s and 1970s as a game species will likely spread through much of the U.S. Southwest by the end of the century. Gemsbok (Oryx gazella) are originally native to southern Africa. more

WLF Urges Supreme Court to Reject Class Certification Without Proof of Injury

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Washington Legal Foundation issued the following news release: * * * WLF Urges Supreme Court to Reject Class Certification Without Proof of Injury * "Rule 23 requires common proof of injury before certification, not a promise to look later." --Cory Andrews, WLF General Counsel & Vice President of Litigation WASHINGTON, DC--Washington Legal Foundation (WLF) today urged the U.S. Supreme Court to grant review in a challenge to the Ninth Circuit more

World Vision International: Rising Food Costs Are Putting Children's Future at Risk

MONROVIA, California, Oct. 16 -- World Vision International issued the following news release: * * * Rising Food Costs Are Putting Children's Future at Risk October 15, 2026 * Workers in some countries need weeks of labour to afford a basic food basket. * Healthy diets remain out of reach for one in three people globally.1 * Children are among the hardest hit, with 35.5 million acutely malnourished worldwide in 2025.2 - "There are days when my children eat rice with only oil and salt. Th more

WORST OF THE WORST: ICE Arrests Killers, Pedophiles, and Violent Assailants

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * WORST OF THE WORST: ICE Arrests Killers, Pedophiles, and Violent Assailants * DHS will continue to hunt down, arrest, and remove these criminals who should never have been here in the first place WASHINGTON - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the arrest of more worst of the worst illegal aliens yesterday, including those convicted for driving under the influence (D more

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