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News Tipoffs - California Editors

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$23 Million From Cary and Will Singleton Will Support, Equip New Home for UCI MIND
IRVINE, California, Oct. 26 -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release: * * * $23 million from Cary and Will Singleton will support, equip new home for UCI MIND Gift will advance construction, improve neuroimaging at institute for dementia research * A $23 million gift from Cary and Will Singleton will accelerate UC Irvine's efforts to understand, treat and, ultimately, prevent Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. * The funding includes $13 million  more
'CMA Presents I Will Always Love You: A Celebration of Dolly Parton' Scores Nearly 5 Million Total Viewers on ABC and Disney+
BURBANK, California, Oct. 26 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * 'CMA Presents I Will Always Love You: A Celebration of Dolly Parton' Scores Nearly 5 Million Total Viewers on ABC and Disney+ * Star-Studded Live Telecast From Belmont University's Fisher Center for the Performing Arts in Nashville Is No. 1 From 9-11 p.m. Additional photos are available here. * "CMA Presents I Will Always Love You: A Celebration of Dolly Par  more
'Fall in Love with Cal State Fullerton' draws prospective Titans
FULLERTON, California, Oct. 26 -- California State University Fullerton campus posted the following news: * * * 'Fall in Love with Cal State Fullerton' draws prospective Titans * When Mesbah Hadi told her academic counselors at Cypress College that she was ready to take her next steps toward a career in medicine, they recommended Cal State Fullerton because of its reputation for hands-on learning and research opportunities. Their advice is what inspired Hadi to attend the university's Fall   more
'Here. For L.A.': Cedars-Sinai Community Teams Bring Flu Vaccinations Closer to Home
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 26 [Category: BizHospital] -- Cedars-Sinai, a nonprofit academic healthcare organization, posted the following news: * * * 'Here. For L.A.': Cedars-Sinai Community Teams Bring Flu Vaccinations Closer to Home * Free Flu Clinics and Health Screenings Help Los Angeles Residents Protect Themselves and Their Families This Season The 2026-27 flu season is off to an early start, with influenza activity increasing earlier than typically observed and the highest activit  more
A Dream Rooted in LaGrange, a Win Years in the Making
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 26 -- Ivy Tech Community College posted the following news: * * * A Dream Rooted in LaGrange, a Win Years in the Making * Ginny Ritchie, owner of Ginny Rose Studio, held her fiance's hand tightly as she waited to hear whether this would finally be her year. She'd been here twice before: a finalist in Ivy Tech Fort Wayne and Kosciusko County's New Venture Competition, sharing her plans for a beauty and skincare business in downtown LaGrange, Indiana. Both times, s  more
AFPI-NJ: Release the Records. Protect American Votes.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following news release: * * * AFPI-NJ: Release the Records. Protect American Votes. October 26, 2026 TRENTON, N.J. -- The New Jersey chapter of the America First Policy Institute (AFPI) released the following statement following the U.S. House Judiciary Committee's subpoena this week of the New Jersey Secretary of State seeking information on over 6,000 noncitizens being registered to vote. Michael John Donohue, Chair of   more
After the Earthquakes, Venezuela Faces a Longer Health Emergency
SANTA BARBARA, California, Oct. 26 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * After the Earthquakes, Venezuela Faces a Longer Health Emergency * 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, Direct   more
AG Nessel Sues Dollar General for Charging Consumers More Than Advertised for Many Products
LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 26 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Sues Dollar General for Charging Consumers More Than Advertised for Many Products * The Michigan Department of Attorney General (DAG) works tirelessly to protect and serve the people of Michigan. The DAG handles a wide range of legal matters from civil and criminal cases, to providing legal counsel to state agencies and officers, to advocating for crime victims. The Michiga  more
AG Rayfield Calls on Meta to Protect Legitimate Political Activity After No Kings Account Taken Down
SALEM, Oregon, Oct. 26 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * AG Rayfield Calls on Meta to Protect Legitimate Political Activity After No Kings Account Taken Down * Letter seeks answers after a pro-voting group's Instagram account went dark for hours during a nationwide day of action Attorney General Dan Rayfield today pressed Meta for answers after the social media company mistakenly shut down the No Kings Coalition's Instagram account in the middl  more
Allyson Felix, Pat McAfee Top USC Next Level Sports Conference Lineup
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 27 -- The University of Southern California issued the following news: * * * Allyson Felix, Pat McAfee top USC Next Level Sports Conference lineup The Olympic legend and the ESPN host joined an all-star roster to share their roads to success and how to navigate a changing sports landscape. October 26, 2026 By Greg Hernandez It was only fitting that USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism Dean Willow Bay would interview legendary sprinter Allyson F  more
American Center for Law & Justice Issues Commentary: Hakeem Jeffries "Diabolical" Election Warning
WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following commentary: * * * Hakeem Jeffries "Diabolical" Election Warning By Logan Sekulow October 27 House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries believes the Democrat Party will win back the House, but he warned CNN that the Republicans have a "diabolical scheme" to disrupt the 2026 midterm elections. As reported: Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) told CNN he believes the Democrats are "on the verge" of taking back control of t  more
Apple gives iPad mini its biggest update ever
CUPERTINO, California, Oct. 26 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, posted the following news: * * * Apple gives iPad mini its biggest update ever * Featuring a stunning OLED display in an even thinner and lighter design, a huge leap in performance, faster wireless connectivity, and water and dust resistance CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA Apple today unveiled the all-new iPad mini, featuring a stunning OLED display in  more
Ariz. A.G. Mayes, FTC Sue Dollar General Corporation for Charging Consumers More Than Advertised for Many Products
PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 27 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Mayes, FTC Sue Dollar General Corporation for Charging Consumers More than Advertised for Many Products October 26, 2026 PHOENIX--Attorney General Mayes today joined the Federal Trade Commission and 19 other states suing Dollar General Corporation for engaging in long-running deceptive pricing practices by routinely charging customers more at the register than the prices  more
Ariz. State Sen. Dunn Proposes New Water Supplies, Stronger Voice in Colorado River Negotiations
PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 27 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release: * * * Senator Dunn Proposes New Water Supplies, Stronger Voice in Colorado River Negotiations Monday, October 26, 2026 PHOENIX, ARIZONA--With Arizona fighting further Colorado River cuts in court, Senator Tim Dunn is drafting legislation to create an Arizona Colorado River Commission and calling on Congress to advance HR 10420, Congressman Andy Biggs' Colorado River Basin Water Security  more
Attorney General Bonta Questions Meta on No Kings Coalition Instagram Suspension
SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 26 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Questions Meta on No Kings Coalition Instagram Suspension * OAKLAND -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 14 attorneys general in asking Meta to further explain its suspension of the No Kings Coalition Instagram account on October 17, 2026, and to detail its plans to ensure that legitimate election activity on Meta platforms i  more
Attorney General Bonta Scores Early Legal Victory Against Trump Administration's Attempt to Interfere in California Elections
SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 26 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Scores Early Legal Victory Against Trump Administration's Attempt to Interfere in California Elections * OAKLAND -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued the following statement after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit dismissed the Trump Administration's request to segregate and not count any mail-in ballots that may be returned b  more
Attorney General Brenna Bird joins FTC and 19 States in Suing Dollar General for Charging More than Advertised Prices
DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 26 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brenna Bird joins FTC and 19 States in Suing Dollar General for Charging More than Advertised Prices * DES MOINES--Attorney General Brenna Bird has joined the Federal Trade Commission and 19 other states in a lawsuit against Dollar General Corporation for costing people millions of dollars by routinely charging customers more at the register than the prices displayed on sh  more
Attorney General Griffin Joins FTC and 19 States in Suing Dollar General for Charging Consumers More than Advertised
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Oct. 26 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Joins FTC and 19 States in Suing Dollar General for Charging Consumers More than Advertised * Griffin: 'My office will continue cracking down on deceptive practices that hurt Arkansas consumers' LITTLE ROCK - Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin, along with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 19 other states, sued Dollar General Corporation for engagi  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL FILES LAWSUIT AGAINST DOLLAR GENERAL FOR CHARGING CONSUMERS MORE THAN ADVERTISED PRICE FOR MANY PRODUCTS
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 26 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL FILES LAWSUIT AGAINST DOLLAR GENERAL FOR CHARGING CONSUMERS MORE THAN ADVERTISED PRICE FOR MANY PRODUCTS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 20 attorneys general and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), sued the Dollar General Corporation for engaging in long-running deceptive pricing practices by routinely charging cust  more
Attorney General Tong Urges Meta to Protect Legitimate Political Activity on its Platforms
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 26 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Urges Meta to Protect Legitimate Political Activity on its Platforms * Letter Follows Erroneous Suspension of No Kings Coalition Instagram Account (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today led a coalition of 14 attorneys general in a letter urging Meta to protect legitimate election-related activity on its platforms following the erroneous sus  more
Bank of America, Blackstone, Citi and Morgan Stanley Announce Landmark $63 Billion Financing Structure to Enable AI Compute Capacity in Partnership with Broadcom
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Oct. 26 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release: * * * Bank of America, Blackstone, Citi and Morgan Stanley Announce Landmark $63 Billion Financing Structure to Enable AI Compute Capacity in Partnership with Broadcom * NEW YORK, New York, CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, and PALO ALTO, California -- Bank of America (N Y S E: B A C), Blackstone (N Y S E: B X), Citi (N Y S E: C) and Morgan Stanley (N   more
Bilott Delivering Keynote at California Stormwater Quality Association
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Oct. 26 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Bilott Delivering Keynote at California Stormwater Quality Association * Taft's Rob Bilott will deliver the keynote address at the CASQA 2026 Annual Conference on Oct. 26 at the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center in Sacramento, CA. Drawing on his landmark work representing communities affected by contaminated drinking water, Bilott will deliver a keynote on persistence, accountabil  more
CAIR Joins Multi-Faith Leaders in DC to Push Back Against Political Weaponization of Religion
WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR Joins Multi-Faith Leaders in DC to Push Back Against Political Weaponization of Religion October 26, 2026 The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) today took part in the launch of a first-of-its-kind religious movement organized as "A Pledge for Moral Defiance" with more than 30 faith leaders - including Christian, Buddhist and Muslim, representing more than 10 million peopl  more
Cal State LA Hosts 54th Annual Association for Ethnic Studies Conference
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 26 -- California State University issued the following news release: * * * Cal State LA hosts 54th Annual Association for Ethnic Studies Conference October 26, 2026 The Association for Ethnic Studies (AES) celebrated its 54th annual conference, themed "For the People: A Loving Defense for Ethnic Studies," at Cal State LA, Oct. 15-17. The three-day event was hosted by Cal State LA's College of Ethnic Studies, the first such college established at a university in  more
Calif. Gov. Newsom on Federal Court Slapping Down Trump DOJ's Despicable Attacks on Democracy
SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 27 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Oct 26, 2026 Governor Newsom on federal court slapping down Trump DOJ's despicable attacks on democracy SACRAMENTO -- Governor Gavin Newsom today released the following statement in response to the three judge panel on the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals slapping down the Trump Administration's attacks on democracy, efforts to baselessly sow doubt, and trying to get the legal system to  more
California Institute of Technology: Mathematics of Growing a Shell
PASADENA, California, Oct. 27 (TNSjou) -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * The Mathematics of Growing a Shell October 26, 2026 Kaushik Bhattacharya is an engineer and materials scientist, but he has always been fascinated by seashells. Part of the draw is the "beautiful" idea that even simple organisms like mollusks can construct wonderfully complex structures over and again, even in differing environments. He marvels at nature's engineering capabilitie  more
California is Reducing Homelessness, With Voter Approved Proposition 1 Funding Delivering More Affordable Homes
SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 27 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Oct 26, 2026 California is reducing homelessness, with voter approved Proposition 1 funding delivering more affordable homes AMore than 2,900 permanent supportive homes for vulnerable residents including veterans being built under Homekey+ What you need to know: California continues to build more homes and reduce homelessness statewide. Through voter-approved Proposition 1 funding, G  more
Capital Research Center Issues Commentary: 'Turtle Island' and the Legitimacy of America
WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary: * * * "Turtle Island" and the legitimacy of America A look at how the radical left has appropriated a traditional Native American mythology to assert that America (and often Israel) are illegitimate nations. The legitimate American government now alleges that some of them have turned to violence. by Robert Stilson October 26, 2026 Editor's note: as part of a series of essays rated "Best of 2026" by our staf  more
Capital Research Center Issues Commentary: Two Liberal Economists Accidentally Celebrate America's Entrepreneurs
WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary: * * * Two liberal economists accidentally celebrate America's entrepreneurs Left-of-center economists have a math problem: confiscating the wealth of the truly rich cannot remotely fund the government we have, let alone the one they want. So, in a new book two liberal economists seek out more "rich" targets to tax. They find the American Dream instead. by Michael Watson October 26, 2026 The Everywhere Milli  more
Celebrate American Thanksgiving in the Mountains at Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler
TORONTO, Ontario, Oct. 26 [Category: TravelBiz] -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts posted the following news release: * * * Celebrate American Thanksgiving in the Mountains at Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler * Located just 2.5 hours from Vancouver International Airport, the Resort offers an easy mountain escape for travellers from the Pacific Northwest, California and across the United States seeking a memorable Thanksgiving destination. A Thanksgiving Table at Braidwood Tavern   more
Celebrate the Magic of the Festive Season at Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley
TORONTO, Ontario, Oct. 26 [Category: TravelBiz] -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts posted the following news release: * * * Celebrate the Magic of the Festive Season at Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley * Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley at East Palo Alto is welcoming guests this festive season with its signature Apres Village, holiday afternoon tea, gingerbread decorating class, seasonal spa treatments and much more. The magic of the season is brought to life in the beautifully decorated,   more
Cisco Expands Partner Opportunity with New Cisco 360 Program Updates, High Yield Customer Experience Offerings, and AI-Ready Innovations
SAN JOSE, California, Oct. 26 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Cisco issued the following news release: * * * Cisco Expands Partner Opportunity with New Cisco 360 Program Updates, High Yield Customer Experience Offerings, and AI-Ready Innovations * Enhancements give every partner a path to move first and fast in the AI era News summary: * Cisco introduces Ecosystem Deal Registration alongside new incentives and AI-enabled tools for partners to recognize and support our ecosystem at ev  more
Clark Hill: Washington Supreme Court Limits Website Tracking Claims Under State Privacy Act
BIRMINGHAM, Michigan, Oct. 27 -- Clark Hill, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Washington Supreme Court Limits Website Tracking Claims Under State Privacy Act October 26, 2026 Authors Peter Berk , Madison Shepley On October 8, 2026, the Washington Supreme Court affirmed dismissal of a putative class action against Seattle Children's Hospital, holding that website searches and clicks generating automated responses are not protected communications under the Washington Privacy Act   more
Clearing the path to a career-building summer
SANTA CRUZ, California, Oct. 26 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus posted the following news: * * * Clearing the path to a career-building summer * For many students, a summer internship has meant choosing between gaining valuable career experience and earning a paycheck. A UC Santa Cruz pilot program is helping students do both. Momoko Nakazawa, a fourth-year linguistics major at UC Santa Cruz, spent her summer researching the honky-tonks and performers keeping country music  more
Connecticut Joins FTC and States in Suing Dollar General for Charging Consumers More Than Advertised
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 26 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Connecticut Joins FTC and States in Suing Dollar General for Charging Consumers More Than Advertised * Dollar General has generated millions of dollars by regularly and repeatedly charging more at the register than the price advertised, the FTC and states allege (Hartford, CT) -- Attorney General William Tong today joined the Federal Trade Commission and 19 other state attorn  more
Cooley Advised Prana Therapies on Agreement to Be Acquired By Bolt Biotherapeutics
PALO ALTO, California, Oct. 27 -- Cooley, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Cooley Advised Prana Therapies on Agreement to Be Acquired By Bolt Biotherapeutics October 26, 2026 Cooley advised Prana Therapies, a clinical-stage biotechnology company pioneering next-generation half-life-extended multispecific antibodies, on its agreement to be acquired by Bolt Biotherapeutics, a clinical-stage biotechnology company pioneering a new generation of half-life-extended multispecifi  more
Cooley Advised Third Dimension AI on Acquisition By Rivian Automotive
PALO ALTO, California, Oct. 27 -- Cooley, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Cooley Advised Third Dimension AI on Acquisition By Rivian Automotive October 26, 2026 Cooley advised Third Dimension AI, a pioneer in AI-powered 3D spatial generation, on its acquisition by Rivian Automotive, an automotive technology company that develops and manufactures category-defining electric vehicles as well as vertically integrated technologies and services. The strategic transaction will   more
Corky's Kitchen & Bakery raises record-breaking $75,000 for LLUCH
LOMA LINDA, California, Oct. 26 -- Loma Linda University Health posted the following news: * * * Corky's Kitchen & Bakery raises record-breaking $75,000 for LLUCH * Corky's Kitchen & Bakery set a new fundraising record, bringing in more than $75,000 as part of their annual "Cookies for Cancer" initiative. A check presented to Loma Linda University Children's Hospital administration and staff Tuesday, October 20, underscored a continued commitment to supporting patients battling life-threaten  more
CSULB scientists trade lectures for liquid nitrogen at Science LIVE!
LONG BEACH, California, Oct. 26 -- California State University Long Beach campus posted the following news: * * * CSULB scientists trade lectures for liquid nitrogen at Science LIVE! * For the second year, Cal State Long Beach's Hall of Science opened its doors to the public on Saturday for Science LIVE! -- four hours of hands-on discovery hosted by the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics (CNSM). Dozens of faculty members joined CNSM students to guide visitors through an array of ST  more
CSUN Students Explore Public Health During Internship in Cote d'Ivoire
NORTHRIDGE, California, Oct. 26 -- California State University Northridge campus posted the following news release: * * * CSUN Students Explore Public Health During Internship in Cote d'Ivoire * The lessons from Shondrea Wooden's public health classes took on new clarity as she and other CSUN students interned at a maternal and child health clinic in a rural village in Cote d'Ivoire. It was clear that the community's way of life impacted delivery of health services. Many women in the countr  more
CSUN's Annual All Abilities Resource Fair Offers Support to Individuals & Families with Children with Disabilities
NORTHRIDGE, California, Oct. 26 -- California State University Northridge campus posted the following news release: * * * CSUN's Annual All Abilities Resource Fair Offers Support to Individuals & Families with Children with Disabilities * Media Contact: Carmen Ramos Chandler, carmen.chandler@csun.edu, (818) 677-2130 Hoping to empower individuals and connect and support families, California State University, Northridge's Family Focus Resource Center is hosting the 13th annual All Abilities R  more
CSUSB's ShEconomy Explores the Future of Work and the Power of Human Connection
SAN BERNARDINO, California, Oct. 27 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news: * * * CSUSB's ShEconomy explores the future of work and the power of human connection Nearly 350 attendees joined CSUSB's ninth annual ShEconomy, where four accomplished women from entertainment, banking and higher education shared insights on navigating a changing workplace. From embracing new opportunities to developing leadership skills, the panelists emphasized the importanc  more
ELFA Honors CoreTech's Candace Reinhart with 2026 Michael J. Fleming Distinguished Service Award
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 [Category: Facilities Management] -- The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association posted the following news release: * * * ELFA Honors CoreTech's Candace Reinhart with 2026 Michael J. Fleming Distinguished Service Award * Palm Desert, California, October 26, 2026 - The Equipment Leasing & Finance Association (ELFA) today announced that Candace Reinhart, CLFP, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Experience Officer for CoreTech, is the recipient of the 2026 Michael J. Flemin  more
ELFA Inducts Kenneth Collins, Jr., Crit DeMent & Stephen Whelan into Equipment Finance Hall of Fame
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 [Category: Facilities Management] -- The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association posted the following news release: * * * ELFA Inducts Kenneth Collins, Jr., Crit DeMent & Stephen Whelan into Equipment Finance Hall of Fame * Palm Desert, CA, Oct. 26, 2026 - The Equipment Leasing & Finance Association (ELFA) has named three inductees to the 2026 Class of the Equipment Finance Hall of Fame: Kenneth R. Collins, Jr., retired Chairman and CEO, Susquehanna Commercial Finance,   more
Embolism Treatment Developed at U-M Receives FDA Clearance
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 27 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Embolism treatment developed at U-M receives FDA clearance October 26, 2026 Written By: Alana LaRoche, U-M Innovation Partnerships New device eases the removal of blood clots from vessels with a combination of suction and agitation Key takeaways: * Conventional methods of pulling clots out through the blood vessels can damage fragile vessel walls. * The newly FDA-cleared technology gently pulls on  more
Fall convocation 2026: 4 grads reflect on their journeys, challenges and next steps
TORONTO, Ontario, Oct. 26 -- The University of Toronto posted the following news: * * * Fall convocation 2026: 4 grads reflect on their journeys, challenges and next steps * More than 4,500 University of Toronto graduating students from 82 countries will cross the stage during a dozen ceremonies taking place this week at Convocation Hall. U of T News asked four of them to share their journeys, what they learned along the way and where they're off to next. Banking on a new path Iriza Stess  more
Federal Register: DEA Orders Revocation of Physician Youmna Abdulhadi Registration After California Medical Board Revokes License
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Youmna Abdulhadi, M.D.; Decision and Order On March 17, 2026, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA or Government) issued an Order to Show Cause (OSC) to Youmna Abdulhadi, M.D., of El Centro, California (Registrant). Request for Final Agency Action (RFAA), Exhibit (RFAAX) 2, at 1, 3. The OSC proposed the revocation of Registrant's Certific  more
Federal Register: DOE Reviews Application From Clear Power to Export Electricity to Mexico
WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Office of Electricity issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Application for Authorization To Export Electric Energy; Clear Power LLC Clear Power LLC has applied for authorization to transmit electric energy from the United States to Mexico pursuant to the Federal Power Act. Comments are due on November 19, 2026, according to a Federal Register notice. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The United States Department of  more
Federal Register: EPA Updates Motor Vehicle Emission Model to Account for Recent Legislative, Regulatory Changes
WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Official Release of the MOVES6 Motor Vehicle Emissions Model for SIPs and Transportation Conformity The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing the availability of the latest major release of the MOtor Vehicle Emission Simulator (MOVES) model, MOVES6. MOVES6 is the latest version of the EPA's state-of-the-science modeling tool for estimating emiss  more
Federal Register: Fed Issues Notice on Mergers & Acquisitions Involving Stride Bank in Oklahoma
WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Reserve System issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Formations of, Acquisitions by, and Mergers of Bank Holding Companies The companies listed in this notice have applied to the Board for approval, pursuant to the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 (12 U.S.C. 1841 et seq.) (BHC Act), Regulation Y (12 CFR part 225), and all other applicable statutes and regulations to become a bank holding company and/or to acquire the assets or th  more
Federal Register: OPM Issues Final Rule on Administrative Leave for Workforce Realignment and Other Purposes
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 (TNSFR) -- The Office of Personnel Management issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Administrative Leave for Workforce Realignment and Other Purposes The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is issuing a final rule to amend its regulations governing administrative leave for workforce realignment and other purposes. This final rule more fully addresses the appropriate uses of administrative leave, including use in connection with deferred resignation pr  more
Finding community and opportunity at Golden Gate
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 26 -- Golden Gate University posted the following news: * * * Finding community and opportunity at Golden Gate * When John J. Davids (JD '65) enrolled at Golden Gate University's School of Law, he was determined to build a future through education while balancing the realities of work and life. Like many Golden Gate students of his era, attending law school during the day was not an option. Evening classes made a legal education possible, and Golden Gate offer  more
Fisher named to City & State's '50 Over 50'
CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 26 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * Fisher named to City & State's '50 Over 50' * Dr. James "JD" Fisher, interim president of PennWest University, has been named one of City & State Pennsylvania's 2026 "50 Over 50" honorees. The recognition honors leaders over age 50 who have made significant contributions to their communities and continue to help shape Pennsylvania's future. Honorees were selected by the publication's editorial team in conjunction  more
From Brain to Mind: A Q&A with Eric Halgren
LA JOLLA, California, Oct. 26 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * From Brain to Mind: A Q&A with Eric Halgren * Eric Halgren, a professor of neurosciences and radiology at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine and an affiliate of the UC San Diego Qualcomm Institute (QI), has spent five decades asking how the brain creates a unified mind. His team's work on synchronized brain rhythms called ripples, which he is currently invest  more
From Classroom to Newsroom: CSU Students Strengthen Local Journalism
LONG BEACH, California, Oct. 27 -- California State University issued the following news: * * * From Classroom to Newsroom: CSU Students Strengthen Local Journalism By Janice Yun 10/26/2026 The California Community News initiative connects journalism education with community reporting, giving students professional experience while helping local news outlets. As a South Los Angeles native, Kara Carrell knows firsthand that some of the issues affecting her community don't always make headlin  more
FTC and State Partners Sue Dollar General for Charging Consumers More than Advertised for Many Products
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * FTC and State Partners Sue Dollar General for Charging Consumers More than Advertised for Many Products * The Federal Trade Commission, joined by 20 states, sued Dollar General Corporation for engaging in long-running deceptive pricing practices by routinely charging customers more at the register than the prices displayed on shelves, price tags and advertisements, costing consumers millions of dolla  more
Gautam Hans joins UCLA Law as vice dean for experiential education
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 26 -- The University of California at Los Angeles School of Law posted the following news: * * * Gautam Hans joins UCLA Law as vice dean for experiential education * UCLA School of Law welcomes Gautam Hans as its vice dean for experiential education. Hans, who starts the position in January, will oversee the law school's robust suite of clinics, practicums, simulations, and externships. He will also be a teaching professor. A noted authority on speech, privacy,  more
Gibson Dunn Advised on Sale of NewBridge Pharmaceuticals to Affiliate of DKSH Holding
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 26 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Gibson Dunn Advised on Sale of NewBridge Pharmaceuticals to Affiliate of DKSH Holding * Gibson Dunn advised on the sale of NewBridge Pharmaceuticals Limited to an affiliate of DKSH Holding Ltd, a SIX (Switzerland) listed entity. NewBridge is a healthcare commercialization platform headquartered in the UAE that distributes pharmaceutical products across the Mid  more
Gibson Dunn Advised Scaleup Europe Fund, Managed by EQT, on Pigment Investment
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 26 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Gibson Dunn Advised Scaleup Europe Fund, Managed by EQT, on Pigment Investment * Gibson Dunn advised the Scaleup Europe Fund, managed by EQT, in connection with its lead investment in its Series E financing in Pigment, the AI-powered enterprise business planning and performance management software platform, at a $2.3 billion valuation. The Scaleup Europe Fund   more
GIFFORDS applauds California's new interagency group promoting community safety
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 [Category: Political] -- Giffords, an organization dedicated to saving lives from gun violence, posted the following news release: * * * GIFFORDS applauds California's new interagency group promoting community safety * Governor Newsom signed an executive order establishing an interagency effort to support community violence intervention and prevention efforts WASHINGTON -- GIFFORDS, the national gun violence prevention organization founded by former Congresswoman Gabriel  more
Giving Review Issues Commentary: In Absence of Pressure on It, an Opportunity for the Nonprofit Sector
WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- The Giving Review, an independent platform featuring analysis of philanthropy and giving, posted the following commentary by William A. Schambra, senior fellow emeritus at the Hudson Institute: * * * In absence of pressure on it, an opportunity for the nonprofit sector Oct 26, 2026 As a Democratic House and possibly Senate occupy the administration's attention over the next two years, this would be an excellent time for the sector's leading institutions and association  more
HACU announces Health Care Scholars United Scholarship recipients
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 26 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release: * * * HACU announces Health Care Scholars United Scholarship recipients * With support from United Health Foundation, the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities has awarded $10,000 scholarships to 65 students from HACU-member institutions for the 2026-27 school year. Student recipients are: * Abraham B. - University of the Incarnate Word   more
Harvard alumni honored for community building and leadership
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 26 -- Harvard University posted the following news: * * * Harvard alumni honored for community building and leadership * Each year, the Harvard Alumni Association (HAA) Club and Shared Interest Group (SIG) Awards recognize exemplary contributions to these alumni-led organizations through the Outstanding Alumni Community Award and the Outstanding Volunteer Leadership Award. Honorees are nominated by peers, with testimonials highlighting their impact and commitm  more
Holland & Knight Tops National Private Equity League Tables as Practice Expands with 22 Notable Hires Across U.S.
MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 26 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Holland & Knight Tops National Private Equity League Tables as Practice Expands with 22 Notable Hires Across U.S. * NEW YORK (October 26, 2026) - Holland & Knight's investment in its leading private equity platform continues to deepen with the addition of 22 prominent partners thus far in 2026. The strategic expansion of the practice in key markets across the U.S. come  more
Horse-assisted therapy linked to lower stress in children with autism, study finds
FORT COLLINS, Colorado, Oct. 26 -- Colorado State University posted the following news release: * * * Horse-assisted therapy linked to lower stress in children with autism, study finds * Contact for reporters: Allison Sylte allison.sylte@colostate.edu Cell: 720-849-1907 Occupational therapy that incorporates horses helps reduce the body's stress response in autistic children, according to new research from Colorado State University. "That power of the horse-human interaction for autisti  more
House Oversight & Government Reform Ranking Member Garcia Demands Answers From ICE After Brutal Attack on U.S. Citizen in Long Beach
WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release: * * * October 26, 2026 Ranking Member Robert Garcia Demands Answers from ICE After Brutal Attack on U.S. Citizen in Long Beach Long Beach, CA -- Today, Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, demanded answers from the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Acting Director aft  more
I am an Otter: El Centro feels like home for some students
SEASIDE, California, Oct. 26 -- California State University Monterey Bay campus posted the following news: * * * I am an Otter: El Centro feels like home for some students * Valeria Nunez Cortes, a second-year student, has thrived in the center. By Melissa Anderson Valeria Nunez Cortes spends her afternoons at El Centro, where she works as a student coordinator for the Undocu-Student Success Center. She found the job by chance when she saw a posting to support El Centro, the Cal State Mont  more
ICYMI: Rep. Min Demands Answers from ICE Following Oversight Visit to Irvine Facility
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Rep. Dave Min, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Rep. Min Demands Answers from ICE Following Oversight Visit to Irvine Facility * Irvine, CA -- Last week, Representative Dave Min (CA-47), a member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, attempted to conduct an oversight visit at a reported U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) office in Irvine, California. Rep. Min was joined by Irvine Councilmember Melinda Liu.   more
Intel to Acquire Classiq to Create a Full-stack Quantum Computing Platform
SANTA CLARA, California, Oct. 26 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Intel, an industry that says it creates world-changing technology that enables progress and enriches lives, posted the following news: * * * Intel to Acquire Classiq to Create a Full-stack Quantum Computing Platform * SANTA CLARA, Calif., and TEL AVIV, Israel., October 26, 2026 - Intel Corporation today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Classiq, a leading provider of quantum computing so  more
Jazz and Tacos: SFSU event provides students with musical nourishment
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 27 -- California State University San Francisco State University posted the following news: * * * Jazz and Tacos: SFSU event provides students with musical nourishment * Monthly concert shows students what it takes to perform at a nightclub Once a month midday, San Francisco State University's Studio One becomes a nightclub called Jazz and Tacos. Here, our students get a feel for performing in front of an intimate audience in the type of music venues found al  more
John Kuriyan reappointed as dean of Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Basic Sciences
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 26 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release: * * * John Kuriyan reappointed as dean of Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Basic Sciences * John Kuriyan has been reappointed as dean of the School of Medicine Basic Sciences for a second five-year term, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs C. Cybele Raver announced. Kuriyan, the Mary Geddes Stahlman Chair and University Distinguished Professor of Biochemistry, Chemistry, and Cell an  more
Junior selected for $5,000 Women in Transportation scholarship
ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 26 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Junior selected for $5,000 Women in Transportation scholarship * MACON, Ga. -- Mercer University's Riley Lazansky, EGR '28, was selected by Women in Transportation (WTS) as the winner of the Sharon D. Banks Memorial Scholarship Award. The $5,000 scholarship is awarded to students who have demonstrated an interest in transportation engineering through their major or research. Lazansky, from Johns Creek, is a civi  more
Justice Department Announces Charges Involving 48 Aliens for Election-Related Crimes
WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Justice Department Announces Charges Involving 48 Aliens for Election-Related Crimes October 26, 2026 Today, the Justice Department announced charges involving 48 aliens in Pennsylvania, California, Florida, New York, and Nevada in connection with illegal voting, fraudulent voter registration, and related election crimes. The cases include voting by aliens in federal elections and false claims of U  more
La Feria Anual de Todos los Recursos de Habilidades de CSUN Ofrece Apoyo a Personas y Familias con Ninos con Discapacidad
NORTHRIDGE, California, Oct. 26 -- California State University Northridge campus posted the following news release: * * * La Feria Anual de Todos los Recursos de Habilidades de CSUN Ofrece Apoyo a Personas y Familias con Ninos con Discapacidad * Media Contact: Carmen Ramos Chandler, carmen.chandler@csun.edu, (818) 677-2130 Con el objetivo de empoderar a las personas, asi como de conectar y apoyar a las familias, el Family Focus Resource Center de la California State University, Northridge,   more
Latham and Watkins: Former Head of Enforcement for the California Privacy Protection Agency Joins Latham
NEW YORK, Oct. 27 -- Latham and Watkins, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Former Head of Enforcement for the California Privacy Protection Agency Joins Latham October 26, 2026 Mike Macko brings extensive state and federal enforcement experience to the firm, further strengthening its capabilities in handling high-stakes regulatory and enforcement matters. - Latham & Watkins LLP is pleased to announce that Michael Macko has joined the firm's Bay Area offices as a partner   more
Lisa Gilford Honored With Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles' Maynard Toll Award for Distinguished Public Service
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 26 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Lisa Gilford Honored With Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles' Maynard Toll Award for Distinguished Public Service * Lisa Gilford, a partner in Sidley's Los Angeles office, has been selected to receive the "Maynard Toll Award for Distinguished Public Service" from the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA), recognizing her outstanding contributions to pro bono advoc  more
Littler: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania Requires Employers to Provide Paid Parental Leave and Expands Paid Sick Leave Entitlements
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 27 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Allegheny County, Pennsylvania Requires Employers to Provide Paid Parental Leave and Expands Paid Sick Leave Entitlements By Taylor Brailey, Sebastian Chilco, and Mark T. Phillis October 26, 2026 At a Glance * Allegheny County enacted an employer-funded paid parental leave program and substantially expanded paid sick leave requirements. Although the amendments take effect 180 days after passage, emp  more
Littler: California Courts Cannot Second-Guess the Outcome of an Employer's Individualized Assessment Under the State Fair Chance Act
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 27 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * California Courts Cannot Second-Guess the Outcome of an Employer's Individualized Assessment Under the State Fair Chance Act By Rod Fliegel, Robert Blumberg, and Samuel Richman October 26, 2026 The California Fair Chance Act (CFCA), which was enacted in 2018, requires that employers engage in several procedural steps before requesting or relying on an applicant's criminal history. For example: * Em  more
Mapping the green transition of Asia Pacific economies
BRISBANE, Australia, Oct. 27 -- The University of Queensland posted the following news: * * * Mapping the green transition of Asia Pacific economies * Countries in the Asia Pacific can accelerate the shift to clean energy while building competitive local industries as long as policies don't slow access to affordable technologies, a new report has found. Researchers from The University of Queensland and University of California (UC) San Diego have examined clean technology deployment, trade   more
Marine Molecule May Help Combat "Brain-Eating" Amoeba
LA JOLLA, California, Oct. 26 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Marine Molecule May Help Combat "Brain-Eating" Amoeba * Study identifies potential new therapy for disease with few survivors Story by: Topics covered: Key Takeaways * Brain-eating amoeba (primary amoebic meningoencephalitis) is nearly always fatal and progresses so rapidly that current treatments are often too slow or too toxic to be effective. * UC San Diego researchers disc  more
NASA's Perseverance Offers Clues to Protect Crews From Mars Dust
PASADENA, California, Oct. 27 -- NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory issued the following news: * * * NASA's Perseverance Offers Clues to Protect Crews from Mars Dust Oct. 26, 2026 By studying tiny particles clinging to spacesuit samples aboard the rover, scientists could help develop better ways to reduce astronauts' exposure to dust on Mars. Over 1,645 Martian days, NASA's Perseverance Mars rover measured the fine and ultrafine Martian dust particles found clinging to samples of spacesuit mate  more
National Academies Announce 2026 Winners of Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communications
WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine issued the following news release: * * * National Academies Announce 2026 Winners of Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communications; $640,000 Awarded October 26, 2026 WASHINGTON -- The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine announced today this year's recipients of the Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communications, given by the National Acade  more
Nebraska Joins FTC and 19 States in Suing Dollar General for Charging Consumers More than Advertised for Many Products
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 26 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Nebraska Joins FTC and 19 States in Suing Dollar General for Charging Consumers More than Advertised for Many Products * Lincoln - Nebraska, along with the Federal Trade Commission and 19 other states, sued Dollar General Corporation for engaging in long-running deceptive pricing practices by routinely charging customers more at the register than the prices displayed on shelves, pric  more
Netflix Announces the Start of Production on 'Jotade', the Adaptation of Santiago Diaz's Novel
LOS GATOS, California, Oct. 27 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news: * * * Netflix Announces the Start of Production on 'Jotade', the Adaptation of Santiago Diaz's Novel 26 October 2026 Isaac Diaz, Aura Garrido, Jose Coronado and Jaime Lorente star in this crime thriller set in Madrid, directed by Daniel Calparsoro - Netflix today announced the start of production on Jotade, a four-episode limited series based on the first novel in the series by Spanish author Santiago  more
Netflix: Can a Feminist Girl and a Self-Described "Nice Guy" Learn to Love Each Other? 'My Crazy Feminist Girlfriend' Main Trailer, Key Art and New Cast Unveiled
LOS GATOS, California, Oct. 27 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news: * * * Can a Feminist Girl and a Self-Described "Nice Guy" Learn to Love Each Other? 'My Crazy Feminist Girlfriend' Main Trailer, Key Art and New Cast Unveiled 27 October 2026 Netflix has unveiled the main trailer, key art and announced six new cast members for the live-action film adaptation of My Crazy Feminist Girlfriend, premiering globally on December 3. When it was published in Korea, Min Ji Hyoun  more
Netflix: Making a Mobile Experience That Moves With You Is Just the Beginning
LOS GATOS, California, Oct. 27 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news: * * * Making a Mobile Experience That Moves With You Is Just the Beginning 26 October 2026 At Netflix, we love creating shows and films that move you -- move you to laughs, move you to tears, move you to connect. And now we're excited to offer an elevated mobile experience that also moves with you through all the thrills and emotions our entertainment has to offer. Launching on iPhone Duo, this update   more
Netflix: No Weaklinks, "Everyone's a Predator" 'The Devil's Plan - Dead Again' Unveils Main Trailer Ahead of November 10 Premiere
LOS GATOS, California, Oct. 27 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news: * * * No Weaklinks, "Everyone's a Predator" 'The Devil's Plan: Dead Again' Unveils Main Trailer Ahead of November 10 Premiere 27 October 2026 The Devil's Plan: Dead Again brings back the biggest names in Korea's"brain survival game" format alongside a roster of formidable newcomers, pitting them against each other on an expanded stage packed with new twists -- all competing for one ultimate championship  more
NHL on ESPN closes out October with Bruins-Hurricanes and Blackhawks-Red Wings headlining four exclusive matchups
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Oct. 25 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * NHL on ESPN closes out October with Bruins-Hurricanes and Blackhawks-Red Wings headlining four exclusive matchups * * Tuesday doubleheader on ESPN features Boston Bruins-Carolina Hurricanes at 8 p.m. ET and Buffalo Sabres-San Jose Sharks at 10:30 p.m.; The Point leads coverage at 7 p.m. on ESPN2 and ESPN+ * Thursday's exclusive slate on ESPN+, Disney+ and Hulu feature  more
Now 90 Years Young, Caltech JPL Looks Ahead to Another Nine Decades of Innovation and Exploration
PASADENA, California, Oct. 27 -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Now 90 Years Young, Caltech JPL Looks Ahead to Another Nine Decades of Innovation and Exploration October 26, 2026 When a group of Caltech graduate students, researchers, and rocket enthusiasts began conducting experimental rocket-propulsion tests in Pasadena's Arroyo Seco on October 31, 1936, they had no idea that their work marked the inception of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Now, 90   more
Nutter Names Mary E. Connolly Chief Practice Officer
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 26 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Nutter, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Nutter Names Mary E. Connolly Chief Practice Officer * Nutter, McClennen & Fish, LLP today announced that Mary E. Connolly has joined the firm as Chief Practice Officer, a new firmwide leadership role focused on supporting Nutter's continued growth and the development of its professional team. She will report to the firm's Co-Managing Partners and work closely with the Firm  more
Ohio Joins FTC, 19 Other States in Suing Dollar General Over Ongoing Deceptive Pricing Practices
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 26 -- Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson issued the following news release: * * * Ohio Joins FTC, 19 Other States in Suing Dollar General Over Ongoing Deceptive Pricing Practices * (COLUMBUS, Ohio) -- Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson and 19 other state attorneys general have joined the Federal Trade Commission in its lawsuit against Dollar General, alleging that the retailer has knowingly persisted in overcharging customers and willfully failed to fix its deceptive prici  more
OpenAI: ChatGPT's Expanding World of Work
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 27 -- OpenAI, an Artificial Intelligence research and deployment company, issued the following news: * * * October 26, 2026 ChatGPT's expanding world of work OpenAI Economic Research releases data for researchers to explore questions on AI and labor more deeply. - Today, we are releasing OpenAI Signals data that explores 165 work activities across nearly 100 countries, revealing how consumers use ChatGPT for work. This data gives researchers a new way to stu  more
OpenAI: GPT 6.1 Sol Helps CodeRabbit Strengthen Security Across Complex Codebases
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 27 -- OpenAI, an Artificial Intelligence research and deployment company, issued the following news: * * * October 26, 2026 GPT 6.1 Sol helps CodeRabbit strengthen security across complex codebases As AI accelerates software development, engineering and application-security teams need ways to investigate code changes and address vulnerabilities while keeping people in control. CodeRabbit is using GPT 6.1 Sol as the primary model in its security agent to extend  more
OpenAI: Working With Academic Communities to Build Scientific Understanding
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 27 -- OpenAI, an Artificial Intelligence research and deployment company, issued the following news: * * * October 26, 2026 Working with academic communities to build scientific understanding We are announcing three new discoveries in mathematics, computer science, and physics about harmonic analysis, complexity theory, and quantum field theory. Our release process continues to evolve in response to feedback from the associated academic communities. In our vi  more
Oracle Advances Autonomous AI Lakehouse With Business Semantic Layer and Expanded Support for Iceberg Data
REDWOOD SHORES, California, Oct. 27 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release: * * * Oracle Advances Autonomous AI Lakehouse with Business Semantic Layer and Expanded Support for Iceberg Data New capabilities ground AI agents in business context, enable multidimensional simulations, and govern data consistently across the enterprise data estate, without costly data movement Oracle AI World, LAS VEGAS--Oct 26, 2026 Oracle today announced new   more
Oracle Advances Outcome-Driven AI Across Fusion Applications
REDWOOD SHORES, California, Oct. 27 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release: * * * Oracle Advances Outcome-Driven AI Across Fusion Applications New agentic applications and AI experiences help organizations get work done and achieve measurable business outcomes across finance, HR, supply chain, sales, and service Oracle AI World, LAS VEGAS--Oct 26, 2026 Oracle today announced new AI innovations across Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications. With  more
Oracle: Every Man Jack Shaves 4,500 Hours Annually With NetSuite
REDWOOD SHORES, California, Oct. 27 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release: * * * Every Man Jack Shaves 4,500 Hours Annually with NetSuite Personal care brand cuts financial close time by 50 percent and uses embedded and connected AI to automate workflows and accelerate decision-making SuiteWorld, LAS VEGAS -- October 26, 2026 Every Man Jack, a leading B-corp certified men's personal care brand, is using Oracle NetSuite to support its mis  more
Oracle: JonnyPops Serves Up AI-Powered Growth With NetSuite
REDWOOD SHORES, California, Oct. 27 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release: * * * JonnyPops Serves Up AI-Powered Growth with NetSuite Frozen novelties maker leverages NetSuite's extensive AI capabilities to automate routine tasks, support rapid business expansion, and reduce the time spent closing its books by nearly half SuiteWorld, LAS VEGAS -- October 26, 2026 JonnyPops, an independently owned maker of frozen novelties, has scaled from  more
Oracle: NetSuite Helps Construction Businesses Protect Margins and Improve Cash Flow
REDWOOD SHORES, California, Oct. 27 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release: * * * NetSuite Helps Construction Businesses Protect Margins and Improve Cash Flow Planned AI-powered construction accounting solution connects job costs, billing, and financial management to support project oversight and billing SuiteWorld, LAS VEGAS -- October 26, 2026 Oracle NetSuite, the #1 AI Cloud ERP, today announced plans for a new AI-powered solution to h  more
Oracle: NetSuite Introduces SuiteExpress to Accelerate ERP Implementation and Continuous Improvement With AI
REDWOOD SHORES, California, Oct. 27 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release: * * * NetSuite Introduces SuiteExpress to Accelerate ERP Implementation and Continuous Improvement with AI New agentic toolset and methodology combine NetSuite expertise with customer-specific knowledge to reduce manual effort and adapt ERP to evolving business needs SuiteWorld, LAS VEGAS -- October 26, 2026 Oracle NetSuite, the #1 AI Cloud ERP, today announced Ne  more
Oracle: NetSuite Introduces SuiteSkills to Give AI Comprehensive Business Expertise
REDWOOD SHORES, California, Oct. 27 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release: * * * NetSuite Introduces SuiteSkills to Give AI Comprehensive Business Expertise Prebuilt business skills combine NetSuite's expertise with AI reasoning to help organizations investigate issues, make informed decisions, and take action SuiteWorld, LAS VEGAS -- October 26, 2026 Oracle NetSuite, the #1 AI Cloud ERP, today announced SuiteSkills, prebuilt business sk  more
Oracle: NetSuite Puts Industry Expertise to Work With New AI Agents
REDWOOD SHORES, California, Oct. 27 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release: * * * NetSuite Puts Industry Expertise to Work with New AI Agents New SuiteAgents combine industry expertise with business context to help organizations improve operational efficiency SuiteWorld, LAS VEGAS -- October 26, 2026 Oracle NetSuite, the #1 AI Cloud ERP, today announced new AI agents, called SuiteAgents, designed to help organizations improve operational   more
Paddling with Writers and Scientists: 50 Miles, 7 Islands and a Lot to Learn
DAVIS, California, Oct. 26 -- The University of California Davis campus posted the following news: * * * Paddling with Writers and Scientists: 50 Miles, 7 Islands and a Lot to Learn * Our hands are sore and salty. White crust settles between our fingers as we grip our paddles and plunge them into the Salish Sea. Our adventure is the capstone of the ecogeomorphology course, which the UC Davis Center for Watershed Sciences has offered for 24 years. The class has brought students to rivers and  more
Paul Hastings Bolsters Premier Global Fund Finance Platform With London Hire
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 26 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Paul Hastings Bolsters Premier Global Fund Finance Platform With London Hire * London - Continuing the growth of its elite global fund finance platform, Paul Hastings today announces the addition of Maccailein (Mac) Campbell as a partner in London. Recognized by Chambers UK for Banking and Finance: Fund Finance, Campbell has more than 15 years of experience acting for bor  more
PennWest sophomore charts her path in financial planning
CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 26 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * PennWest sophomore charts her path in financial planning * Claire Sheppard turns professional networking opportunities into a summer internship Ambition. Confidence. Relationships. Success. Discipline. Learning. Six words handwritten on a sticky note attached to Claire Sheppard's laptop serve as a daily reminder of what she's working toward. For the PennWest University sophomore, those values are already transl  more
PG&E Says It Cannot Afford to Serve Customers. Legislature Must Demand Services Before Wall Street Payouts
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 26 [Category: Consumer Services] -- Consumer Watchdog posted the following news release: * * * PG&E Says It Cannot Afford to Serve Customers. Legislature Must Demand Services Before Wall Street Payouts * Consumer Watchdog and Every Fire Survivor's Network Call For CPUC Enforcement Of PG&E's Duty To Serve & Under-Oath Answers About Its Financial State Sacramento, CA -- PG&E is warning 25,000 customers they may have to wait up to six extra months for electricity,  more
Pomona and Claremont Graduate University Deepen Century-Long Ties Through New Strategic Partnership
CLAREMONT, California, Oct. 26 -- Pomona College posted the following news: * * * Pomona and Claremont Graduate University Deepen Century-Long Ties Through New Strategic Partnership * Pomona College and Claremont Graduate University (CGU) have agreed to a historic strategic partnership, signing an affiliation agreement that will establish Pomona as CGU's parent institution. CGU will continue as a distinct graduate school, led by its own Board and senior leadership, with Pomona bringing its i  more
Pomona College and Claremont Graduate University Deepen Century-Long Ties Through New Strategic Partnership
CLAREMONT, California, Oct. 26 -- Claremont Graduate University posted the following news: * * * Pomona College and Claremont Graduate University Deepen Century-Long Ties Through New Strategic Partnership * The affiliation agreement between the adjoining campuses, both part of The Claremont Colleges consortium, builds on the shared legacy between Pomona and CGU. Pomona College and Claremont Graduate University (CGU) have agreed to a historic strategic partnership, signing an affiliation agr  more
Postal Service delays put tens of thousands of WA ballots at risk of rejection, UW research finds
SEATTLE, Washington, Oct. 26 -- The University of Washington posted the following news release: * * * Postal Service delays put tens of thousands of WA ballots at risk of rejection, UW research finds * There's still time to return your ballot for the 2026 general election, but if you're planning to vote by mail, you may want to hurry. That's according to a research brief posted Oct. 21 by a team led by the University of Washington, which found that ongoing changes to U.S. Postal Service mail  more
Ranking Members Raskin, Morelle Demand Answers on Trump Administration's Use of Bogus Noncitizen Claims to Strip Americans of Their Voting Rights
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Members Raskin, Morelle Demand Answers on Trump Administration's Use of Bogus Noncitizen Claims to Strip Americans of Their Voting Rights After Wrongly Flagging 185 American Citizens in Nevada, Trump Administration Sues California for Refusing to Disenfranchise Voters and Threatens Election Workers With Prosecution Washington, D.C. (October 2  more
Reason Foundation: Jones Act is Suppressing Demand for American Shipping
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 27 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following news: * * * The Jones Act is suppressing demand for American shipping The current waiver has opened new routes and boosted fuel shipments to Puerto Rico. Congress should create a permanent waiver process for cargoes no U.S. vessel can carry. Jay Derr Transportation Policy Analyst October 26, 2026 In March, the Trump administration waived Section 27 of the Merchant Marine Act of 1920 (better known as the Jones A  more
Reason Foundation: RFK Jr. is Right to Expand Consumer Access to Peptides
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 27 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following news: * * * RFK Jr. is right to expand consumer access to peptides Allowing pharmacies to compound experimental peptides would give consumers a more accountable alternative to unregulated sellers. Jeffrey A. Singer Senior Fellow October 26, 2026 Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently offered a sensible rationale for wanting to expand consumer access to experimental peptides, which ha  more
Researchers Unearth Fossil Evidence of First Fully Marine Amphibian
DAVIS, California, Oct. 26 -- The University of California Davis campus posted the following news: * * * Researchers Unearth Fossil Evidence of First Fully Marine Amphibian * Scientists report fossil evidence of the first fully marine amphibian in a study from the University of California, Davis; Peking University; and the Geological Museum of Guizhou. The amphibian is an armored, giant salamander-sized, bottom-dwelling ocean creature that the researchers named Gerrothorax maritimus. The re  more
Rutgers: Senior Maps Where Sewer Overflows Are on the Lower Passaic River
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Oct. 27 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Senior Maps Where Sewer Overflows Are on the Lower Passaic River By Mike Lucas October 26, 2026 Rutgers student Sara Kuzhikandathil spent part of her summer in an externship co-hosted by the National Geographic Society and The Nature Conservancy - Never mind the summer internships. Sara Kuzhikandathil was all about landing an externship. The Rutgers University-New Brunswick senior - who attends t  more
SAG-AFTRA Board Meets in Scheduled Plenary
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 27 -- The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) issued the following news release: * * * SAG-AFTRA Board Meets in Scheduled Plenary October 26, 2026 Union Reports on Coming Enhancements to the SAG-AFTRA Health Plan for Senior Performers; SAG-AFTRA President Sean Astin Responds to Member Concerns in Address to National Board. - The SAG-AFTRA National Board met this weekend in its regularly scheduled two-day, in-per  more
San Diego Supercomputer Center Celebrates the 55th Anniversary of the Protein Data Bank
LA JOLLA, California, Oct. 26 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * San Diego Supercomputer Center Celebrates the 55th Anniversary of the Protein Data Bank * The Protein Data Bank (PDB) was established by the scientific community in 1971 as the first open-access digital data resource in biology, with just seven X-ray crystal structures of proteins at its start. This month -- its 55th anniversary -- the PDB has accumulated more than 260,000 atomic-  more
SEMICON Japan 2026 Marks 50th Edition with Launch of New TechLeadersARENA
MILPITAS, California, Oct. 26 [Category: Electronic Products] -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, posted the following news release: * * * SEMICON Japan 2026 Marks 50th Edition with Launch of New TechLeadersARENA * TOKYO -- October 26, 2026 -- SEMI today announced the 50th edition of SEMICON Japan will take place from December 9-11 at Tokyo Big Sight. Under the theme "Semiconductors: The Past 50 Years and the Next 50," SEMICON Japan 20  more
SEMICON Japan 2026 Marks 50th Edition With Launch of New TechLeadersARENA
MILPITAS, California, Oct. 27 -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, issued the following news release: * * * SEMICON Japan 2026 Marks 50th Edition with Launch of New TechLeadersARENA TOKYO -- October 26, 2026 -- SEMI today announced the 50th edition of SEMICON Japan will take place from December 9-11 at Tokyo Big Sight. Under the theme "Semiconductors: The Past 50 Years and the Next 50," SEMICON Japan 2026 will feature more than 70 sessio  more
Siri AI is available in more languages starting today
CUPERTINO, California, Oct. 26 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, posted the following news: * * * Siri AI is available in more languages starting today * With the 27.2 software updates released today, Siri AI -- an entirely new version of Siri that is profoundly more capable, conversational, and personal -- is expanding to more people around the world, with availability now in the French, Japanese, Korean,   more
Skanska-Stacy Witbeck Joint Venture Breaks Ground on East San Fernando Valley Light Rail Transit Project
NEW YORK, Oct. 27 -- Skanska, a construction and development company, issued the following news release: * * * Skanska-Stacy Witbeck joint venture breaks ground on East San Fernando Valley Light Rail Transit Project 10/27/2026 New 6.7-mile project strengthens regional mobility and connection to wider region via Metro's transit network - LOS ANGELES, CA - Skanska, a leading global construction and development firm, and Stacy Witbeck celebrated the groundbreaking of the major construction ph  more
Sodexo Live! Partners With Caravan Coffee Roasters to Elevate Coffee Offering Across UK Venue Portfolio
LONDON, England, Oct. 27 -- Sodexo United Kingdom Field Office issued the following news: * * * Sodexo Live! partners with Caravan Coffee Roasters to elevate coffee offering across UK venue portfolio Oct. 26, 2026 Sodexo Live! is announcing a new partnership with Caravan Coffee Roasters, bringing the brand's independent specialty coffee to some of the UK's leading sports, hospitality and event venues. Caravan's coffee blends will be introduced across Sodexo Live! hospitality, conference and  more
Stellar collisions may have been common when the universe was young
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 26 -- The University of California at Los Angeles posted the following news release: * * * Stellar collisions may have been common when the universe was young * * A UCLA-led study shows that in the early universe, stellar systems were extremely dense, with stars frequently colliding, destroying them or causing them to merge. Repeated mergers could produce a single extraordinarily massive star, some of which eventually collapse into a black hole. * The researche  more
Surveillance Behind Bars: Professor Zina Makar Examines Privacy Rights in the Digital Age of Incarceration
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 26 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news: * * * Surveillance Behind Bars: Professor Zina Makar Examines Privacy Rights in the Digital Age of Incarceration * As digital tablets and communication technologies become standard tools behind bars, University of Baltimore School of Law Associate Professor Zina Makar is examining a pressing constitutional question: Do the legal standards governing prisons adequately protect the privacy in an era of expans  more
TEGNA Recruits Seasoned Television Executive Mellynda Hartel to Lead Florida Stations
TYSONS, Virginia, Oct. 27 -- TEGNA Inc., a broadcast, digital media and marketing services company, issued the following news release: * * * 10/26/26 TEGNA Recruits Seasoned Television Executive Mellynda Hartel to Lead Florida Stations Hartel brings more than 30 years of experience leading station operations across major U.S. media markets - McLean, Va. - TEGNA (NASDAQ: NXST) today named accomplished television executive Mellynda Hartel president and general manager of its three Florida st  more
Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine: Researchers Investigate Health Effects Of Mercury Exposure In Seal Pups
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 26 -- Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * Researchers Investigate Health Effects Of Mercury Exposure In Seal Pups Oct. 26, 2026 Through specialized neurological and other health assessments, scientists are uncovering how mercury exposure may affect marine mammals -- with implications for animal, environmental, and human health. Marine mammals living along the Pacific Coast of North   more
The 818 Beat from CSUN's Journalism Department Launches to Serve San Fernando Valley
NORTHRIDGE, California, Oct. 26 -- California State University Northridge campus posted the following news release: * * * The 818 Beat from CSUN's Journalism Department Launches to Serve San Fernando Valley * Media Contact: Javier Rojas, Javier.rojas@csun.edu, (818) 677-2130 Addressing the growing need for robust local journalism, California State University, Northridge has launched The 818 Beat (The818Beat.com), an innovative, faculty-led and student-powered news lab designed to serve as a  more
This Diwali, Home Is Where the Heart Is: Netflix Announces a Heartwarming New Film 'Dilwali Diwali' Premiering 5 November
LOS GATOS, California, Oct. 27 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news: * * * This Diwali, Home Is Where the Heart Is: Netflix Announces a Heartwarming New Film 'Dilwali Diwali' Premiering 5 November 26 October 2026 Continuing its successful association with Netflix following Greater Kalesh and Musafir Cafe, Terribly Tiny Tales (TTT) brings Dilwali Diwali, a heartwarming festive family reunion and the wonderfully messy dynamics of intergenerational relationships. Because mo  more
Thought Leaders Gather at SJSU for Inaugural Future of Intelligence Convening
SAN JOSE, California, Oct. 27 -- California State University San Jose State University issued the following news: * * * Thought Leaders Gather at SJSU for Inaugural Future of Intelligence Convening By Julia Halprin Jackson | Oct 26, 2026 Key Takeaways * On October 22, San Jose State hosted the inaugural Future of Intelligence Convening, a gathering of 60 leading thinkers and cross-disciplinary scholars, for a highly interactive, discussion-driven day. * Featured speakers included James Reg  more
Two Golden Gate Degrees, Twenty Years Apart
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 26 -- Golden Gate University posted the following news: * * * Two Golden Gate Degrees, Twenty Years Apart * John J. Davids (JD '65) found community and opportunity through Golden Gate's evening law program. His $100,000 bequest will strengthen the scholarship that bears his name. Barry B. Daniels (BA '64) earned his degree from GGU's Ageno School of Business in 1964, in classrooms filled with working adults. He built a career in California's construction indu  more
U.S. Department of Education Opens Three Investigations into California Districts for Coercing Students to Answer "Wheel of Privilege" Survey
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Department of Education Opens Three Investigations into California Districts for Coercing Students to Answer "Wheel of Privilege" Survey * Today, the U.S. Department of Education's (ED) Student Privacy Policy Office (SPPO) opened investigations into three California school districts for allegedly violating federal parental rights laws. North Monterey County Unified School District, Palo Alto  more
UC Davis Joins Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Coffee and Cacao
DAVIS, California, Oct. 26 -- The University of California Davis campus posted the following news: * * * UC Davis Joins Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Coffee and Cacao * The University of California, Davis will join other universities, trade groups and a leading global food company in a university-led collaborative agricultural research program that leverages the advanced capacities of American institutions to meet global challenges in coffee and cacao research. UC Davis is a subrecipie  more
USA Softball Remembers Hall of Fame Olympic Coach Shirley Topley
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Oct. 27 -- USA Softball issued the following news: * * * USA Softball Remembers Hall of Fame Olympic Coach Shirley Topley October 26, 2026 USA Softball has received notice of the passing of Hall of Fame coach and U.S. Olympic assistant coach Shirley Topley, who passed away on October 20, 2026, at the age of 92. USA Softball extends its deepest condolences to her family, friends and all who knew her during this difficult time. Shirley Topley (April 14, 1934 - October  more
White House: President Trump Secures Major Deals to Unleash American Energy and Cut Gas Prices at the Pump
WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- The White House issued the following news: * * * President Trump Secures Major Deals to Unleash American Energy and Cut Gas Prices at the Pump October 25, 2026 Gas and diesel prices will soon drop rapidly thanks to President Donald J. Trump's bold actions to unleash American Energy. On day one, the Trump Administration began dismantling the failed Biden-era anti-energy policies, cutting red tape, and ending the Democrats' Green New Scam agenda. Today, under President  more
WORST OF THE WORST: Over the Weekend, ICE Arrests Murderers, Pedophiles, and Sexual Predators
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * WORST OF THE WORST: Over the Weekend, ICE Arrests Murderers, Pedophiles, and Sexual Predators * DHS will always put America first and remove illegal aliens from our streets WASHINGTON - Over the weekend, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested more worst of the worst public safety threats across the country, including those convicted for murder, sexual assault of minors u  more