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'Courage, Creativity, and Heart': Candler Honors 2026 Alumni Awardees
ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 23 -- Emory University Candler School of Theology posted the following news: * * * 'Courage, Creativity, and Heart': Candler Honors 2026 Alumni Awardees * Members of the Candler alumni community gathered on campus to celebrate the school's 2026 Distinguished Alumni Awards on October 22. Presented annually in three categories, this year's awards honored four Candler graduates across the generations for their committed service, innovative leadership, and lasting impact o  more
23rd China International Compliance Summit 2026: Anti-Corruption | Data | Sanctions | Anti-Trust | Export Control | Tariff
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 22 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * 23rd China International Compliance Summit 2026: Anti-Corruption | Data | Sanctions | Anti-Trust | Export Control | Tariff * Litigation partners Shaun Wu and Simon Hui will be speaking at the 23rd China International Compliance Summit 2026. The summit is a premier platform for chief compliance officers, legal experts, government regulators and business leaders from across  more
A comprehensive Bruin guide to the 2026 midterm election
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 22 -- The University of California at Los Angeles posted the following news release: * * * A comprehensive Bruin guide to the 2026 midterm election * * Where, when and how to vote. Find information on voting locations, registration requirements, important deadlines and ways to cast your ballot. * Making an informed decision. Explore UCLA expert insights, election resources and events examining the issues shaping the 2026 midterms. * Post-election events and an  more
A vision made real: Weidner's $10 million gift positions OSU as real estate education leader
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 22 -- Oklahoma State University Spears School of Business posted the following news: * * * A vision made real: Weidner's $10 million gift positions OSU as real estate education leader * * Dean Weidner made a $10 million gift to establish the Weidner Business and Real Estate Center at OSU. * On the Business Building's third floor, the center will merge a world-class education with scholarship access and professional development opportunities in real estate, honorin  more
ACL Awards $3M to States to Implement the National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living issued the following news: * * * ACL Awards $3M to States to Implement the National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers * ACL is pleased to announce the selection of awardees to receive funding for a third round of Advancing State Implementation of the National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers grants. Six state units on aging (SUAs) will receive cooperative agreements for a rang  more
ANALYSIS: Solar and Storage Growth Drives Down Summer Wholesale Electricity Prices by 42% in Texas and 51% in California
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 [Category: Energy] -- The Solar Energy Industries Association issued the following news release: * * * ANALYSIS: Solar and Storage Growth Drives Down Summer Wholesale Electricity Prices by 42% in Texas and 51% in California * WASHINGTON D.C. -- As energy affordability emerges as a defining issue heading into the midterm elections, new analysis from the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) shows how solar and energy storage are lowering electricity costs in red and b  more
As Everglades Restoration Projects Advance, Defining Success and Assessing Outcomes Require New Approaches, Says National Academies Review
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 (TNSrep) -- The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine issued the following news release: * * * As Everglades Restoration Projects Advance, Defining Success and Assessing Outcomes Require New Approaches, Says National Academies Review October 22, 2026 WASHINGTON -- The pace of Everglades restoration has accelerated significantly in recent years, but the effort requires stronger scientific assessments, a clearer picture of success amid changing conditions  more
As states prepare to disburse Meta settlement funds, NCYL calls for investments in youth well-being
OAKLAND, California, Oct. 22 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The National Center for Youth Law posted the following news release: * * * As states prepare to disburse Meta settlement funds, NCYL calls for investments in youth well-being * Letter to state attorneys general outlines recommendations for states to center young people's voices, expand mental health supports, and invest in lasting community-based solutions OAKLAND, Calif. -- As states determine how to use the nearly $20 billion dollars f  more
Asia Foundation: Nepalis Call for Greater Accountability, Economic Opportunity, and Responsive Governance, New National Survey Finds
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 24 (TNSrpt) -- The Asia Foundation issued the following news: * * * Nepalis Call for Greater Accountability, Economic Opportunity, and Responsive Governance, New National Survey Finds Oct 22, 2026 KATHMANDU, NEPAL, October 20, 2026 - A new national public opinion survey finds that Nepalis see local governments' capacity to deliver services as improving, even as optimism has declined and concerns have grown about corruption, employment, economic conditions, and  more
Asia Foundation: Potential Energy - Charging the Batteries for Thailand's Energy Transition
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 24 -- The Asia Foundation issued the following news: * * * Potential Energy: Charging the Batteries for Thailand's Energy Transition BANGKOK, October 23, 2026 -- As Thailand increases renewable energy production and prepares for new electricity demand from data centers, electric vehicles, industrial users, and distributed energy resources, the challenge for the power sector is no longer only how to add more clean generation. It is also how to make the electrici  more
At The Beach, a new generation of nurses speaks their patients' languages
LONG BEACH, California, Oct. 23 -- California State University Long Beach campus posted the following news: * * * At The Beach, a new generation of nurses speaks their patients' languages * CSULB nursing student Cobi Nguyen was 16 when his Vietnamese American grandmother was hospitalized with pneumonia. Speaking little English, she nodded and agreed to whatever her care team suggested. A few years later, when doctors told Nguyen's grandfather he would lose the sight in one eye -- in part be  more
Attorney General Bonta Celebrates Ninth Circuit Ruling Upholding Order Against President Trump's Unlawful and Unconstitutional Federalization of California National Guard
SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 23 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Celebrates Ninth Circuit Ruling Upholding Order Against President Trump's Unlawful and Unconstitutional Federalization of California National Guard * OAKLAND -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Governor Gavin Newsom today issued the following statements after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit upheld a lower court's order blocking the   more
Attorney General Bonta to U.S. Supreme Court: The Texas Two-Step Allows Corporations to Evade Accountability, Sidestep Financial Liability. This Is Wrong.
SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 23 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta to U.S. Supreme Court: The Texas Two-Step Allows Corporations to Evade Accountability, Sidestep Financial Liability. This Is Wrong. * OAKLAND -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a bipartisan coalition of 21 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to review a lower court's decision permitting a profitable c  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OBTAINS GUILTY PLEA, PRISON SENTENCE FOR CHICAGO MAN WHO BURGLARIZED STATE'S ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 23 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OBTAINS GUILTY PLEA, PRISON SENTENCE FOR CHICAGO MAN WHO BURGLARIZED STATE'S ATTORNEY'S OFFICE * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today announced a Chicago man prosecuted by his office pleaded guilty and was sentenced to five years in prison for burglarizing the Cook County State's Attorney's Office after breaking into the Criminal Court Administration Bui  more
BMJ Group: U.S. Cannabis Legalisation Linked to Rise in Cardiovascular Hospital Admissions
LONDON, England, Oct. 24 (TNSjou) -- BMJ Group issued the following news release about BMJ Open: * * * US cannabis legalisation linked to rise in cardiovascular hospital admissions Those for atrial fibrillation, heart failure, and heart attack all rose faster after law enacted - Legalisation of recreational cannabis in the US is associated with a rise in hospital admissions for cardiovascular disease, finds an analysis of more than 50 million patient discharge records, published in the open  more
Butler, Gittings named SC State's 2026-27 Mister, Miss Honors College
ORANGEBURG, South Carolina, Oct. 22 -- South Carolina State University posted the following news: * * * Butler, Gittings named SC State's 2026-27 Mister, Miss Honors College * Presidential Scholars aim to elevate student achievement, strengthen engagement and expand community service ORANGEBURG, S.C. -- South Carolina State University's Dr. Emily England Clyburn Honors College has selected Charles Butler Jr. and Jada Gittings as Mister and Miss Honors College for the 2026-27 academic year.   more
Calif. Gov. Newsom Announces $300,000 in Rewards for Unsolved Murders in San Mateo, Sacramento, Fresno, Los Angeles, San Diego, and Ventura Counties
SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 24 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Oct 23, 2026 Governor Newsom announces $300,000 in rewards for unsolved murders in San Mateo, Sacramento, Fresno, Los Angeles, San Diego, and Ventura counties What you need to know: Governor Newsom announces $300,000 in rewards are available for the unsolved murders of Michelle Matteucci in Daly City, Gurmej Atwal and Surinder Singh in Elk Grove, John Graves in Fresno, Darnell Smith i  more
Calif. Gov. Newsom Announces Appointments 10.23.2026
SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 24 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Oct 23, 2026 Governor Newsom announces appointments 10.23.2026 SACRAMENTO - Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: Stefanie Roumeliotes, of Hillsborough, has been appointed to the 1a District Agricultural Association - Cow Palace Fair Board. Roumeliotes has been the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of SGR Consulting since 2004. She served as Chief Develo  more
Calif. Gov. Newsom on Court's Final Decision Holding President Trump Accountable for Illegal Federalization of the California National Guard
SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 24 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Oct 23, 2026 Governor Newsom on court's final decision holding President Trump accountable for illegal federalization of the California National Guard "California continues to stand as the first line of defense against Donald Trump's authoritarianism" What you need to know: The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favor of Governor Gavin Newsom and the State of California in the l  more
California Threatens Free Speech Yet Again: NetChoice Sues to Stop Unskippable Government Warnings on Social Media
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 [Category: Business] -- NetChoice, a coalition of trade associations that says it makes the internet safe for free enterprise and expression, posted the following news release: * * * California Threatens Free Speech Yet Again: NetChoice Sues to Stop Unskippable Government Warnings on Social Media * LOS ANGELES, Calif.--NetChoice sued California yesterday to stop the government's latest attack on websites that display fully protected speech. AB 56 is a law that will force   more
Capital Research Center Issues InfluenceWatch Wrap Up on Oct. 23, 2026
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following InfluenceWatch wrap up on Oct. 23, 2026: * * * InfluenceWatch, a project of Capital Research Center, is a comprehensive and ever-evolving compilation of our research into the numerous advocacy groups, foundations, and donors working to influence the public policy process. The website offers transparency into these influencers' funding, motives, and connections while providing insight often neglected by other watchdog group  more
Celebrating the 2026 Alumni Award recipients
SANTA CRUZ, California, Oct. 23 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus posted the following news: * * * Celebrating the 2026 Alumni Award recipients * John Torigoe, Melinda Aldrich, James Hein, Peter Coha, Jim Gunderson, and Stephanie Barron Lu are the recipients of the 2026 UC Santa Cruz Alumni Awards. Key takeaways * John Torigoe (Porter '86, psychology) received the Alumni Achievement Award. * Melinda Aldrich (Stevenson '92, biology) received the UCSC Ethos Award. * James H  more
Children who eat more ultra-processed foods show stronger brain responses to appetizing foods
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 23 -- The University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine posted the following news release: * * * Children who eat more ultra-processed foods show stronger brain responses to appetizing foods * Researchers from the Keck School of Medicine of USC found that these stronger brain responses to food images, which occurred in a brain region linked to reward and motivation, were associated with greater increases in body fat over one year. Children who eat m  more
Clark Hill: Right To Know - October 2026, Vol. 46
BIRMINGHAM, Michigan, Oct. 24 -- Clark Hill, a law firm, issued the following legal update: * * * Right To Know - October 2026, Vol. 46 October 23, 2026 Cyber, Privacy, and Technology Report Welcome to your monthly rundown of all things cyber, privacy, and technology, where we highlight all the happenings you may have missed. View previous issues and sign up to receive future newsletters by email here (https://www.clarkhill.com/right-to-know/). Litigation & Enforcement: * OpenAI Sued f  more
Comptroller of the Currency Announces Enforcement Actions for October 2026
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency issued the following news release: * * * October 22, 2026 OCC Announces Enforcement Actions for October 2026 WASHINGTON--The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today released enforcement actions for October 2026. The OCC uses enforcement actions against banks to require the board of directors and management to take timely actions to correct the deficient practices or violations   more
Congressman Keith Self Introduces Bill to Repeal Diversity Immigration Visa Lottery
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Keith Self Introduces Bill to Repeal Diversity Immigration Visa Lottery * Congressman Keith Self (TX-03) introduced a bill to repeal the Diversity Immigrant Visa Lottery. The Diversity Immigrant Visa Lottery program offers permanent residence to up to 55,000 applicants annually from countries with historically lower levels of immigration to the US, many of them in Africa. A California judg  more
Congressman Valadao Hosts USDA/FSA Roundtable with Central Valley Producers in Tulare
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. David Valadao, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Valadao Hosts USDA/FSA Roundtable with Central Valley Producers in Tulare * I really appreciated the opportunity to bring together producers from across the Valley and USDA and California FSA leadership to discuss agriculture challenges, disaster preparedness heading into next year, and how we can better address the needs of local farmers. WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman David Valad  more
Congresswoman Luz Rivas Responds to Suspicious Envelope Intercepted by USPS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Rep. Luz Rivas, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Luz Rivas Responds to Suspicious Envelope Intercepted by USPS * LOS ANGELES - Congresswoman Luz Rivas (CA-29) released the following statement after the United States Postal Service (USPS) intercepted a suspicious envelope that matched the description and contents of envelopes Members of Congress have been receiving across the country: "This morning, USPS notified my district office i  more
Congresswoman Torres Secures $172.5 Million for Local Projects in Water Resource Development Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Norma J. Torres, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Torres Secures $172.5 Million for Local Projects in Water Resource Development Act * Legislation advancing clean water, flood protection, and infrastructure priorities across the Inland Empire Washington D.C. -- Congresswoman Norma Torres (CA-35) announced that she had secured numerous wins for communities in the 35th Congressional district in the Water Resources Development Act  more
Cooley: Lycia Therapeutics Announces Upsized $317.5 Million IPO
PALO ALTO, California, Oct. 24 -- Cooley, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Lycia Therapeutics Announces Upsized $317.5 Million IPO San Diego October 22, 2026 Cooley advised the underwriters of Lycia Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the discovery and development of novel therapeutics designed to degrade disease-causing extracellular proteins, in connection with Lycia Therapeutics' upsized $317.5 million initial public offering (IPO). Lyci  more
CORREA INTRODUCES VETS AND PETS ACT TO IMPROVE VETERANS' MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. J. Luis Correa, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * CORREA INTRODUCES VETS AND PETS ACT TO IMPROVE VETERANS' MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH * Bill would create a VA grant program for nonprofits to provide dogs and cats as companion pets for eligible Veterans. WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) introduced the Vets and Pets Act, legislation that would establish a grant program at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs   more
CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Costway Convertible High Chairs
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 (TNSdock) -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert: * * * Name of Product: Costway Convertible High Chairs Hazard: The convertible high chairs violate the mandatory safety standard for high chairs because they do not contain a passive restraint system and a child can slip through the opening between the feeding tray and seat and become entrapped or fall, posing a risk of serious injury or death. Remedy: Replace Recall Date: October 22,  more
Cuesta College Welcomes The Sistering for Nov. 14 Vocal Jazz Festival Concert
SAN LUIS OBISPO, California, Oct. 23 -- Cuesta College posted the following news release: * * * Cuesta College Welcomes The Sistering for Nov. 14 Vocal Jazz Festival Concert * SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA - Cuesta College invites the Central Coast community to enjoy The Sistering, a vocal jazz group featuring Lois Deloatch, Nnenna Freelon, Kate McGarry, and Lenora Zenzalai Helm. The concert takes place at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, at the Harold J. Miossi Cultural and Performing Arts Center o  more
DAVE GROHL, OWEN WILSON, GOV. GAVIN NEWSOM, PAUL BETTANY AND MORE GUESTS ON ABC'S 'JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE,' OCT. 26-30
BURBANK, California, Oct. 23 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * DAVE GROHL, OWEN WILSON, GOV. GAVIN NEWSOM, PAUL BETTANY AND MORE GUESTS ON ABC'S 'JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE,' OCT. 26-30 * ABC's Emmy(r) Award-winning late-night talk show, "Jimmy Kimmel Live," airs every weeknight at 11:35 p.m. EDT and features a diverse lineup of guests that includes celebrities, athletes, musical acts, comedians and human-interest subjects, along   more
Dual fellow accomplishes a first for Sandia
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Oct. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Sandia National Laboratories issued the following news release: * * * Dual fellow accomplishes a first for Sandia * ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- Rekha Rao thrives on solving complex scientific problems. She's been doing it to help Sandia meet the nation's needs for 35 years. This year, her work earned her dual recognitions as she was elected a fellow of two professional societies: the Society of Rheology and the International Associ  more
Experts Share Updates on Breast Cancer Screening and Treatment
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 23 [Category: BizHospital] -- Cedars-Sinai, a nonprofit academic healthcare organization, posted the following news: * * * Experts Share Updates on Breast Cancer Screening and Treatment * During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Cedars-Sinai Surgical Oncologists Discuss Advances in Mammography, Personalized Therapies Advances in breast cancer screening and treatment are helping doctors detect the disease earlier, tailor therapies to individual patients and, in som  more
FICO Holds Mortgage Score Pricing at $10 for Lenders Enrolled in Preferred Program
SAN JOSE, California, Oct. 24 -- FICO, an analytics software company, issued the following news: * * * FICO Holds Mortgage Score Pricing at $10 for Lenders Enrolled in Preferred Program The $10 price is for a bundle of both Classic FICO(R) Score and FICO(R) Score 10T and is available through participating tri-merge reseller partners - BOZEMAN, Mont. - October 23, 2026 - FICO (NYSE: FICO), global analytics software leader, today announced that it will hold its wholesale mortgage price for th  more
Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco Deepens Its Commitment to Arts and Culture
TORONTO, Ontario, Oct. 23 [Category: TravelBiz] -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts posted the following news release: * * * Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco Deepens Its Commitment to Arts and Culture * Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco is expanding its commitment to arts and culture through new collaborations with artists and cultural institutions, creating opportunities for guests to experience the city through the people and organisations shaping its creative life. The initiative was recen  more
GA-ASI Partnering With Spirit Defense For FQ-42 CCA Production
SAN DIEGO, California, Oct. 23 [Category: BizNational Defense] -- General Atomics Aeronautical Systems posted the following news release: * * * GA-ASI Partnering With Spirit Defense For FQ-42 CCA Production * SAN DIEGO -- 23 October 2026 -- General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), the world leader in Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), today is announcing our partnership with Spirit Defense, a Boeing Company, to support airframe production of the new FQ-42 Vengeance Collaborative Co  more
Gap Inc. Reimagines Holiday Hiring with AI Tools to Help Connect Talent with its Iconic Brands
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 23 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Gap, a retailer of clothing and accessories, posted the following news release: * * * Gap Inc. Reimagines Holiday Hiring with AI Tools to Help Connect Talent with its Iconic Brands * AI-enabled "Bridgette" takes the administrative work out of hiring, not the human connection. As Gap Inc. prepares for the holiday season, the company is using artificial intelligence to make one of retail's busiest hiring moments faster, si  more
Gov. Newsom Visits San Quentin as California's Public Safety Strategy Delivers Historic Low Crime Rates and Record-low Recidivism
SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 24 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Oct 23, 2026 Governor Newsom visits San Quentin as California's public safety strategy delivers historic low crime rates and record-low recidivism What you need to know: During a visit to San Quentin Rehabilitation Center for the third annual San Quentin Film Festival, Governor Gavin Newsom highlighted California's public safety strategy, which combines strong law enforcement and acc  more
Governor Hochul Announces New Study Highlighting New York's Position as a National Leader in Quantum Technology
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 23 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces New Study Highlighting New York's Position as a National Leader in Quantum Technology * Statewide Study Highlights New York's Strengths in Quantum Research, Innovation and Manufacturing Findings Will Help Guide Governor's $360 Million Investment in Quantum Research and Commercialization Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the release of a comprehensive study of N  more
HLB Successfully Defeats Delayed Citation: Significant Victory for Skilled Nursing Facilities Facing Untimely CDPH Enforcement
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 24 -- Hooper, Lundy and Bookman, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * HLB Successfully Defeats Delayed Citation: A Significant Victory for Skilled Nursing Facilities Facing Untimely CDPH Enforcement 10.23.26 California law requires the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) to serve a citation within 30 days after completing its investigation. The requirement promotes prompt enforcement while facts are fresh, witnesses are available, and records r  more
ICYMI: Mini Timmaraju Continues My Body. My Ballot. October Sprint With Candidates in California, Arizona, and Nevada
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Mini Timmaraju Continues My Body. My Ballot. October Sprint With Candidates in California, Arizona, and Nevada * This week, Reproductive Freedom for All President and CEO Mini Timmaraju brought the My Body. My Ballot. campaign to battleground races in California, Arizona, and Nevada--connecting the fight for reproductive freedom wit  more
IFPTE Backs Pro-Worker Candidates for 2026 U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate Elections
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 [Category: Engineering] -- The International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers posted the following news: * * * IFPTE Backs Pro-Worker Candidates for 2026 U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate Elections * The 2026 Congressional elections come at a pivotal moment in American history and will have a monumental impact on working people and union members throughout the United States. All 435 seats in House of Representatives, plus 6 nonvoting delegate  more
International Myeloma Foundation Launches US Myeloma Network to Accelerate Clinical Trials, Expand Access, and Improve Patient Care
NORTH HOLLYWOOD, California, Oct. 24 -- The International Myeloma Foundation issued the following news: * * * The International Myeloma Foundation Launches US Myeloma Network to Accelerate Clinical Trials, Expand Access, and Improve Patient Care STUDIO CITY, CA, October 22, 2026 -- Today, the International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) announced the launch of the US Myeloma Network (USMN) -- a first-of-its-kind national clinical research network designed to accelerate the prevention and cure of   more
iPhone Duo arrives at Apple Store locations worldwide
CUPERTINO, California, Oct. 23 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, posted the following news: * * * iPhone Duo arrives at Apple Store locations worldwide * Deirdre O'Brien, John Ternus, and Apple team members greet customers at Apple Domain NORTHSIDE. On Friday, October 23, the highly anticipated iPhone Duo made its debut at Apple Store locations worldwide. At Apple Domain NORTHSIDE in Austin, Texas, John Te  more
Is October the best time for a flu shot? How to time your protection
LOMA LINDA, California, Oct. 23 -- Loma Linda University Health posted the following news: * * * Is October the best time for a flu shot? How to time your protection * As flu season approaches, many people wonder when it's the right time to roll up their sleeves for a vaccine. According to Jonathan Pham, MD, an infectious disease specialist at Loma Linda University Health, flu season peaks between December and February, but can start as early as October. When should you get a flu shot? Tim  more
Is training AI on copyrighted works fair use? Scholars say "market dilution" theory still lacks evidence
BERKELEY, California, Oct. 23 -- The University of California Berkeley campus Haas School of Business posted the following news release: * * * Is training AI on copyrighted works fair use? Scholars say "market dilution" theory still lacks evidence * Researchers launch new tool measuring AI's impact on human wellbeing AI Nutrition Labels' reveal how leading AI models shape human wellbeing. Haas News An author may take years to write a book, while an AI system can produce a novel in a fract  more
ITI, TechNet, SIIA, and CCIA Urge D.C. Circuit to Reconsider Ruling in Anthropic PBC v. U.S. Department of War Case
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 [Category: Computer Technology] -- The Information Technology Industry Council posted the following news release: * * * ITI, TechNet, SIIA, and CCIA Urge D.C. Circuit to Reconsider Ruling in Anthropic PBC v. U.S. Department of War Case * WASHINGTON -- ITI, TechNet, the Software Information Industry Association (SIIA), and the Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit in the Anthropic PBC  more
JOE HISAISHI NAMED LA PHIL COMPOSER-IN-RESIDENCE FOR THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL AND THE FORD IN FIVE-YEAR ARTISTIC PARTNERSHIP
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 24 -- The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association issued the following news release: * * * JOE HISAISHI NAMED LA PHIL COMPOSER-IN-RESIDENCE FOR THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL AND THE FORD IN FIVE-YEAR ARTISTIC PARTNERSHIP Renowned Composer and Conductor to Collaborate with the LA Phil Through Performances, Commissions, Recordings, and Educational Initiatives Across all LA Phil Venues - LOS ANGELES, CA (October 22, 2026) -- The LA Phil today announced a five-year artistic pa  more
Labor OIG Intensifies Anti-Fraud Efforts, Secures Significant Sentences in Major Benefit Fraud Schemes Involving More Than $15 Million Stolen
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Office of Inspector General issued the following news release: * * * Labor OIG Intensifies Anti-Fraud Efforts, Secures Significant Sentences in Major Benefit Fraud Schemes Involving More than $15 Million Stolen October 22, 2026 WASHINGTON-- Since the creation of President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance's White House Task Force to Eliminate Fraud, the U.S. Department of Labor Office of Inspector General has significantly intensif  more
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory: Mineral From the Inside of Planets Reveals a Surprising Lesson - How You Push Matters
LIVERMORE, California, Oct. 23 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * A mineral from the inside of planets reveals a surprising lesson: how you push matters Oct. 22, 2026 In the deepest region of the Earth's mantle, just above the core, much of the material consists of crystals of magnesium oxide. In larger rocky exoplanets called super-Earths, the higher pressures in the lower mantle may drive magnesium oxide to tran  more
Lincoln University Strada Scholars Explore African Heritage During Educational Summit in Ghana
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Oct. 23 -- Lincoln University posted the following news: * * * Lincoln University Strada Scholars Explore African Heritage During Educational Summit in Ghana * Three Lincoln University of Missouri students traveled to Ghana, West Africa, to explore their ancestral heritage, engage in cultural exchanges and deepen their understanding of African history during the African Diaspora Education Summit, held Sept. 23-Oct. 3, 2026. Lincoln University Strada Scholars Korria  more
Marcus & Millichap Brokers $6.64M Sale of Single-Tenant Industrial Facility in Belvidere, Illinois
ENCINO, California, Oct. 24 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Brokers $6.64M Sale of Single-Tenant Industrial Facility in Belvidere, Illinois BELVIDERE, Ill., Oct. 23, 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 1805 Industrial Ct., a 111,000-square-foot industrial distribution facility in Belvider  more
Navy Warfare Center Team Members Throw Dummy Overboard to Test New Camera Detection System
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: * * * Navy Warfare Center Team Members Throw Dummy Overboard to Test New Camera Detection System * Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division personnel recently tested a prototype system that detects if a Navy ship crewmember falls overboard by throwing a bright orange vinyl rescue dummy over the side of the command's Self Defense Test Ship (SDTS). Team members from the warfare center's camera and video  more
Nepal Flood Relief Continues; Field Medic Packs Reach the Philippines and Panama
SANTA BARBARA, California, Oct. 23 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * Nepal Flood Relief Continues; Field Medic Packs Reach the Philippines and Panama * Nepal Flood Relief Continues; Field Medic Packs Reach the Philippines We value your privacy 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 Poli  more
New Mexico ranks 7th in the nation for job growth, state adds 11,200 jobs
SANTA FE, New Mexico, Oct. 23 -- Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, D-New Mexico, posted the following news release: * * * New Mexico ranks 7th in the nation for job growth, state adds 11,200 jobs * New Mexico's job growth rate is more than four times the national rate SANTA FE - Amid an affordability crisis and sluggish job growth nationwide, New Mexico added 11,200 jobs over the past year and ranks 7th in the nation for job growth, according to September employment figures released this week by  more
New Statewide Lidar Study Identifies Hotspots for California Coastal Cliff Retreat
LA JOLLA, California, Oct. 23 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * New Statewide Lidar Study Identifies Hotspots for California Coastal Cliff Retreat * California's coastal cliffs are retreating. The rate of this retreat, researchers say, varies across the coast Story by: Media contact: Key Takeaways * In some cliff retreat hotspots, the volume of cliff material lost over this period amounted to roughly 800 dump-truck loads for every yard of s  more
NIH: Extra Year of Secondary School Lowered Dementia Diagnoses Later in Life
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health issued the following news release: * * * October 23, 2026 An extra year of secondary school lowered dementia diagnoses later in life NIH-funded study showed the effect was profound, especially among those at elevated genetic risk. - A new National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded study provides perhaps the strongest evidence yet that education can help mitigate long-term dementi  more
NILC Statement on Court's Decision to Restrict DHS Investigations Into Noncitizen Voting
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 24 -- The National Immigration Law Center issued the following news release: * * * October 22, 2026 NILC Statement on Court's Decision to Restrict DHS Investigations into Noncitizen Voting WASHINGTON-- Benjamin R. Farley, Supervisory Counsel for Democracy Defense at the National Immigration Law Center, issued the following statement in response to a federal court's decision restricting DHS's election-related investigations in nine states: "Our vote is one of th  more
NTU Singapore brings Intel and Western Digital CEOs to Silicon Valley summit on AI and deep tech
SINGAPORE, Oct. 23 -- Nanyang Technological University posted the following news: * * * NTU Singapore brings Intel and Western Digital CEOs to Silicon Valley summit on AI and deep tech * University's first US Tech Summit and Alumni Conference connects technology leaders, alumni and Singapore entrepreneurs to explore research and industry collaboration Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) is bringing together Intel CEO Tan Lip-Bu and Western Digital CEO Irving Tan, bot  more
OpenAI: Securing Our Frontier Model Training Environment
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 24 -- OpenAI, an Artificial Intelligence research and deployment company, issued the following news: * * * October 23, 2026 Securing our frontier model training environment We've strengthened containment for internal frontier-model training and evaluation and used our strongest models to red-team the boundaries. This post describes how we secure the environments that we use to train and evaluate frontier models. These research settings differ from those in wh  more
Optica announces 2027 Fellows class
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 [Category: Medical] -- Optica, formerly the Optical Society, posted the following news release: * * * Optica announces 2027 Fellows class * 116 members from 23 countries have been elected as Fellows for their outstanding contributions and service to Optica and the community The Board of Directors of Optica, Advancing Optics and Photonics Worldwide, recently elected 116 members from 23 countries to the Society's 2027 Fellow Class. Optica Fellows are selected based on seve  more
Oracle Announces $1 Billion Investment to Accelerate Partner Growth and AI-Driven Modernization for Customers
REDWOOD SHORES, California, Oct. 24 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release: * * * Oracle Announces $1 Billion Investment to Accelerate Partner Growth and AI-Driven Modernization for Customers Expanded benefits and incentives provide resources to build offerings, pursue new business, and deliver customer success Oracle AI World, LAS VEGAS--Oct 23, 2026 Oracle today announced a $1 billion commitment to its partner ecosystem to help partner  more
Oracle Expands Marketplace to Unlock New Partner Growth Opportunities
REDWOOD SHORES, California, Oct. 24 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release: * * * Oracle Expands Marketplace to Unlock New Partner Growth Opportunities Expanded access to cloud commitments, collaboration with Oracle sellers, and new purchasing options help partners turn enterprise demand into revenue Oracle AI World, LAS VEGAS--Oct 23, 2026 Oracle today announced enhancements to Oracle Marketplace designed to help software and services pa  more
Oracle: Project Jupiter Advances New Mexico's Workforce Growth and Awards Nearly $1 Billion in Contracts to Local Businesses
REDWOOD SHORES, California, Oct. 24 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release: * * * Project Jupiter Advances New Mexico's Workforce Growth and Awards Nearly $1 Billion in Contracts to Local Businesses Project Jupiter has awarded more than $994 million in contracts to in-state firms and created more than 1,200 jobs to date for New Mexico residents Austin, Texas--Oct 23, 2026 Oracle today announced new construction workforce and contracting m  more
Pedal to the Metal: NASA's Psyche Heads Toward Asteroid Belt
PASADENA, California, Oct. 23 -- NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory issued the following news: * * * Pedal to the Metal: NASA's Psyche Heads Toward Asteroid Belt Oct. 22, 2026 The spacecraft will use its solar electric propulsion system for 90% of its cruise until it reaches the asteroid Psyche by the summer of 2029. With a successful Mars gravity assist in its rearview mirror, NASA's Psyche spacecraft has fired up its thrusters and is accelerating to the metal-rich asteroid of the same name. D  more
Pelosi Spokesperson Statement on Suspicious Letter at San Francisco District Office
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Pelosi Spokesperson Statement on Suspicious Letter at San Francisco District Office * San Francisco - Nicholas Martin, spokesperson for Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, issued the following statement: "Today, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi's district office received a suspicious letter consistent with mailings reported by other congressional offices around the country. Everyone is safe, and our offic  more
Peters, Whitesides, Crank Urge Inclusion of Forestry Bill in Annual NDAA Package
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Scott Peters, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Peters, Whitesides, Crank Urge Inclusion of Forestry Bill in Annual NDAA Package * As destructive wildfires increase across the country, a bipartisan group of lawmakers say riding the Fix Our Forests Act on a must-pass bill would get it signed into law this year. Washington, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Representatives Scott Peters (D-CA), George Whitesides (D-CA), and Jeff Crank (R-CO) led 28 House Memb  more
Playful learning takes center stage at Innovation with Impact
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 23 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * Playful learning takes center stage at Innovation with Impact * Temple President John Fry sat down with renowned psychologist Kathy Hirsh-Pasek to discuss her research journey and how playful learning is transforming education in Philadelphia and beyond. Photo by Ryan S. Brandenberg For more than three decades, Kathy Hirsh-Pasek, the Stanley and Debra Lefkowitz Faculty Fellow in Temple University's De  more
Reason Foundation: Accept Treatment or Lose Access - Ontario's New Opioid Rules Undermine Harm Reduction
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 24 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following news: * * * Accept treatment or lose access: Ontario's new opioid rules undermine harm reduction Restricting access to pharmaceutical opioids risks driving patients back to the dangerous illicit market these programs seek to help them avoid. Jeffrey A. Singer Senior Fellow October 23, 2026 Ontario is moving backward in its opioid harm-reduction policies, restricting access to drugs that help users fight addicti  more
Rep. Panetta Joins Bipartisan, Bicameral Group of Lawmakers Urging Pentagon to Restore and Expand Starshield Access for Ukraine
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Panetta Joins Bipartisan, Bicameral Group of Lawmakers Urging Pentagon to Restore and Expand Starshield Access for Ukraine * Monterey, CA - United States Representatives Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Mike Quigley (IL-05), and Jim Costa (CA-21), alongside Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Thom Tillis (R-NC), and Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), urged Secretary of De  more
Rep. Young Kim Introduces Tell the Government Once Act to Cut Red Tape for Americans on the Move
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Young Kim, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Young Kim Introduces Tell the Government Once Act to Cut Red Tape for Americans on the Move * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congresswoman Young Kim (CA-40) and Congressman Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) introduced the bipartisan Tell the Government Once Act to let Americans update their address with multiple federal agencies through a single online form. Every year, millions of Americans move residenc  more
SCOTT SPEEDMAN, PAUL ANTHONY KELLY, LIEV SCHREIBER AND LISA RINNA HEADLINE GUEST LINEUP FOR THE WEEK OF OCT. 26-30 ON 'LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK'
BURBANK, California, Oct. 23 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * SCOTT SPEEDMAN, PAUL ANTHONY KELLY, LIEV SCHREIBER AND LISA RINNA HEADLINE GUEST LINEUP FOR THE WEEK OF OCT. 26-30 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. 26-30. Monday, Oct. 26 - Kelly and Mark look back at the show's Halloween his  more
Silicon Valley Lawmakers Plan to Investigate Elon Musk's Role in National Security Technology
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Sam Liccardo, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Silicon Valley Lawmakers Plan to Investigate Elon Musk's Role in National Security Technology * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Silicon Valley lawmakers, Congressmen Sam Liccardo (CA-16), Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), and Ro Khanna (CA-17) demanded an immediate investigation into reports that Elon Musk's SpaceX restricted critical military communications in Ukraine, disrupting drone operations and air defense  more
Students Change the Institution for the Better
TACOMA, Washington, Oct. 24 -- The University of Puget Sound posted the following news: * * * Students Change the Institution for the Better * Part of a Puget Sound education is the opportunity for a wide variety of experiential learning options, including internships, studying abroad, and more. Always a Logger! Just because you're not still living on campus and visiting the Cellar for pizza doesn't mean you have to be disconnected from what's happening on campus! In celebration of everyth  more
Takeaways from the Inaugural Dow Jones Energy Forum
NEW YORK, Oct. 23 [Category: BizMedia] -- Dow Jones, a provider of news and business information, posted the following news release: * * * Takeaways from the Inaugural Dow Jones Energy Forum * Driven by geopolitical instability, trade shifts and surging demand, energy is reshaping global corporate strategy cementing a new reality: every company is now an energy company. To navigate this new and complex landscape, the inaugural Dow Jones Energy Forum convened top executives, investors and pol  more
Tennessee Attorney General Fights to Protect Children and Consumers in Character.AI Bankruptcy
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 23 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news: * * * Tennessee Attorney General Fights to Protect Children and Consumers in Character.AI Bankruptcy * Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti announced that he is involved in a multistate effort, including a coalition of other state attorneys general, to protect children and consumers as Character Technologies, Inc., the company behind the artificial intelligence chatbot platform Ch  more
U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon Visits Utah and California on Returning Education to the States Tour
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon Visits Utah and California on Returning Education to the States Tour * This week, U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon visited Utah and California as stops 47 and 48 on her Returning Education to the States Tour. Secretary McMahon began her tour in Utah at American Preparatory Academy, where she delivered a keynote address to a crowd of roughly 1,20  more
UC San Diego Researchers Receive High-Risk, High-Reward Research Grants from the NIH
LA JOLLA, California, Oct. 23 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * UC San Diego Researchers Receive High-Risk, High-Reward Research Grants from the NIH * Story by: Media contact: Story by: Media contact: Two University of California San Diego researchers have received prestigious National Institutes of Health (NIH) director's awards through the High-Risk, High-Reward Research program, which supports exceptionally creative scientists pursuing b  more
UCF Alums Bring a Fresh Brew to Familiar Grounds
ORLANDO, Florida, Oct. 23 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * UCF Alums Bring a Fresh Brew to Familiar Grounds * * Weekday Coffee & Matcha opened Aug. 24 in the former Starbucks location on UCF's Memory Mall, serving handcrafted drinks, baked goods and house-made syrups. * Founders David Benjamin '21, an integrated business graduate, and Ricky Bravo '17, a sport and exercise science graduate, combined their backgrounds in specialty coffee and business to tu  more
UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center: ESMO - Analysis Reinforces Survival Benefits of Targeted Therapy for Advanced Pancreatic Cancer
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 24 (TNSxrep) -- The UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * ESMO: New analysis reinforces survival benefits of targeted therapy for advanced pancreatic cancer Additional findings from phase 3 trial suggest daraxonrasib improves survival across different RAS mutations, chemotherapy treatment groups and prior treatment settings October 23, 2026 A new analysis of a phase 3 clinical trial found that the targeted drug  more
UCLA Health: Suicide Attempts, Ideation Spiked Significantly Among Older U.S. Adults After COVID-19 Pandemic
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 24 (TNSjou) -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release: * * * Suicide attempts, ideation spiked significantly among older U.S. adults after COVID-19 pandemic Researchers say many affected adults did not have traditional risk factors, highlighting potential gaps in prevention frameworks October 23, 2026 New research from UCLA Health and UC San Diego Health found a significant spike in suicidal thoughts, planning and attempts among older U.S. adults in   more
WLF Urges Supreme Court to Clarify Whether Federal Courts May Certify Damages Class With Uninjured Members
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Washington Legal Foundation issued the following news release: * * * WLF Urges Supreme Court to Clarify Whether Federal Courts May Certify Damages Class With Uninjured Members * Washington, DC--Washington Legal Foundation (WLF) today urged the U.S. Supreme Court to review a Ninth Circuit decision to uphold certification of a California damages class. In its amicus brief, WLF argues that review is warranted because the petition raises a recurri  more
WTAS: HHS Launches Landmark National Plan to Transform Kidney Care in America
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release: * * * WTAS: HHS Launches Landmark National Plan to Transform Kidney Care in America * WASHINGTON, D.C.--OCTOBER 23, 2026--On Tuesday, October 20, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the Kidney Care National Plan, a coordinated department-wide strategy focused on revitalizing American kidney care. As part of the Make America Healthy Again initiative, the new  more