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'Carrie' at 50: The Villain We Root For

LA JOLLA, California, Oct. 29 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * 'Carrie' at 50: The Villain We Root For * A UC San Diego scholar explores how horror, humor and revenge collide in the iconic film Even those who have never seen the film are likely familiar with the scene. Shy teen Carrie White has just been named prom queen, but her joy is short-lived as bullies drench her in pig's blood from a bucket suspended above her. It's the last straw for more

'DANCING WITH THE STARS' SETS THE STAGE FOR A MAGICAL 'DISNEY NIGHT' ON ABC AND DISNEY+

BURBANK, California, Oct. 29 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * 'DANCING WITH THE STARS' SETS THE STAGE FOR A MAGICAL 'DISNEY NIGHT' ON ABC AND DISNEY+ * Cynthia Erivo Joins the Ballroom as Guest Judge on a Special Monday Night Download Assets HERE "Disney Night" - The ballroom transforms into Broadway as the remaining 8 couples bring the magic of Disney to life through showstopping performances inspired by beloved Disne more

A.G's Office Provides Update on Investigation of Fatal Police-Involved Shooting in Moonachie, N.J.

TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 30 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * AG's Office Provides Update on Investigation of Fatal Police-Involved Shooting in Moonachie, N.J. October 29, 2026 TRENTON -- The Attorney General's Office provided additional details today concerning the circumstances of an encounter with law enforcement officers that occurred Wednesday, October 28, 2026, in Moonachie, Bergen County, New Jersey. During the encounter, an ad more

ABC Thursday Returns Strong With '9-1-1' and '9-1-1: Nashville' Rising Over Previous Season Averages

BURBANK, California, Oct. 29 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * ABC Thursday Returns Strong With '9-1-1' and '9-1-1: Nashville' Rising Over Previous Season Averages * '9-1-1' Is Most-Watched Drama of the Night Across Platforms -- Leading the Competition by Double Digits Series photos are available here. ABC Thursday kicked off strong with "9-1-1" and "9-1-1: Nashville" returning for new seasons ahead of previous season a more

ADC Launches National Reporting Portal to Document CBP Seizures of Electronic Devices at U.S. Airports and Borders

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 [Category: Sociological] -- The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee issued the following news release: * * * ADC Launches National Reporting Portal to Document CBP Seizures of Electronic Devices at U.S. Airports and Borders * media@adc.org Washington, D.C. | The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) launched a national reporting portal to collect firsthand accounts and document the growing number of reports of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) more

AG Campbell Celebrates Major Victory Blocking Implementation Of Unlawful Medicaid Work Requirements For Medically Frail Individuals

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 29 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Celebrates Major Victory Blocking Implementation Of Unlawful Medicaid Work Requirements For Medically Frail Individuals * Allie Zuliani, Deputy Press Secretary Boston -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today secured a decision by the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts finding the Trump Administration's implementation more

AG Nessel Challenges Trump Administration's FinCEN Exemptions Under the Corporate Transparency Act

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 29 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Challenges Trump Administration's FinCEN Exemptions Under the Corporate Transparency Act * 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 more

America First Policy Institute: Domestic Energy Abundance vs. Managed Scarcity

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following expert insights: * * * Domestic Energy Abundance vs. Managed Scarcity October 28, 2026 Topline Points * Managed-scarcity energy policies make everyday life more expensive and can be seen where such policies are pursued. Californians pay nearly $74 more than Texans to fill a 30-gallon tank and more than $1,600 more per year for the same monthly amount of electricity. * The America First alternative is energy abun more

Army Mountain Division Takes on Panamanian Jungle

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Army Mountain Division Takes on Panamanian Jungle * "Through the heat or cold of snow," the words of the 10th Mountain Division song reflect a legacy of perseverance through tough and demanding conditions. Earlier this month, the legacy took on a new environment as soldiers entered the jungles of Panama. For the first time in decades, Black Hawk Company, 2nd Battalion, 4th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Mobile Brigad more

Attorney General Bonta Defends State Gambling Laws Against Kalshi

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 29 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Defends State Gambling Laws Against Kalshi * OAKLAND -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a bipartisan coalition of 37 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief supporting Utah's right to enforce its state sports gaming and gambling laws against prediction market operator Kalshi. The amicus brief supports Utah gaming authorities in Kalshi more

Attorney General Bonta Files Felony Charges Against Former Lassen Superior Court Executive Officer

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 29 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Files Felony Charges Against Former Lassen Superior Court Executive Officer * OAKLAND -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced felony charges against a former Lassen Superior Court Executive Officer for allegedly misappropriating more than $14,000 in public funds. Between 2022 and 2025, the former executive officer allegedly used a court-iss more

Attorney General Bonta Secures District Court Victory Denying Trump Administration's TRO, Building on Earlier Appellate Win to Protect California Elections

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 28 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Secures District Court Victory Denying Trump Administration's TRO, Building on Earlier Appellate Win to Protect California Elections * OAKLAND -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued the following statement after the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California denied the Trump Administration's request for a temporary restraining more

Attorney General Bonta Secures Major Victory Blocking Implementation of Unlawful Medicaid Work Requirements for Medically Frail Individuals

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 29 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Secures Major Victory Blocking Implementation of Unlawful Medicaid Work Requirements for Medically Frail Individuals * OAKLAND -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta today secured a decision by the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts finding the Trump Administration's implementation of new Medicaid work requirements under the Big Beautif more

Attorney General Bonta Sues Trump Administration to Defend State Law Prohibiting the Sale of Non-Reusable Propane Cylinders

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 29 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Sues Trump Administration to Defend State Law Prohibiting the Sale of Non-Reusable Propane Cylinders * OAKLAND -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta today filed a lawsuit challenging the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration's (PHMSA) administrative determination that California Senate Bill (SB) 1280 is preempted by the Hazardous Materia more

Attorney General Bonta Supports State Laws Ensuring Minors Receive Protection and Medical Care

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 29 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Supports State Laws Ensuring Minors Receive Protection and Medical Care * OAKLAND -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta yesterday joined a coalition of 18 attorneys general in submitting an amicus brief in International Partners for Ethical Care, Inc. v Ferguson, relating to Washington State's laws surrounding runaway minors who seek refuge and care at l more

Attorney General Jackson Wins Court Ruling Protecting Healthcare for More than 60,000 North Carolinians with Serious Illnesses

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 29 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jackson Wins Court Ruling Protecting Healthcare for More than 60,000 North Carolinians with Serious Illnesses * Federal judge strikes down unlawful Medicaid restriction that threatened patients with cancer and other severe illnesses FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, October 29, 2026 RALEIGH - Today, Attorney General Jeff Jackson won a federal court rulin more

Attorney General Phil Weiser joins lawsuit against Toast for harming restaurant owners and violating subscription auto-renewal law

DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 29 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser joins lawsuit against Toast for harming restaurant owners and violating subscription auto-renewal law * Oct. 29, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined with the Federal Trade Commission and a group of states in suing Toast, a restaurant management and financial technology company, for making false or misleading claims regarding their subs more

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL FILES LAWSUIT AGAINST TOAST INC. OVER HIDDEN AND UNAUTHORIZED FEES, DECEPTIVE SUBSCRIPTION PRACTICES AND OTHER UNLAWFUL CONDUCT

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 29 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL FILES LAWSUIT AGAINST TOAST INC. OVER HIDDEN AND UNAUTHORIZED FEES, DECEPTIVE SUBSCRIPTION PRACTICES AND OTHER UNLAWFUL CONDUCT * Chicago -- Attorney General Kwame Raoul, along with the Federal Trade Commission and a coalition of states, filed a bipartisan lawsuit against Toast Inc. alleging the restaurant software and fintech company saddles restaurants with hi more

ATU Mourns the Passing of Labor Icon Dolores Huerta

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Oct. 29 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO Amalgamated Transit Union issued the following news release: * * * ATU Mourns the Passing of Labor Icon Dolores Huerta * The labor movement recently lost one of its greatest teachers with the passing of Dolores Huerta. Dolores was an organizer, strategist, negotiator, and boycott architect. She spent more than 70 years proving that working people have power when they come together. The Amalgamated Transit Union joins her famil more

Barry Schuler Joins ProPublica Board of Directors

NEW YORK, Oct. 29 [Category: Media] -- ProPublica, an independent nonprofit newsroom that produces investigative journalism, issued the following news release: * * * Barry Schuler Joins ProPublica Board of Directors * Barry Schuler, founder and managing partner of DFJ Growth and former chairman and CEO of America Online, has been elected to ProPublica's board of directors. "Barry has been on the ground floor of multiple revolutions in technology and communication. We are thrilled to have hi more

Biotechnology Center Honors Professor's Legacy

TURLOCK, California, Oct. 29 -- California State University Stanislaus campus posted the following news: * * * Biotechnology Center Honors Professor's Legacy * When James Youngblom asked Tricia Van Laar to stay after genetics class at Stanislaus State more than two decades ago, the undergraduate thought she was in trouble. Instead, her professor had a question: Had she ever thought about doing research? At the time, Van Laar was a 20-year-old transfer student who loved genetics and picture more

Blitzen's is Coming Back to Town! Omni Hotels & Resorts Brings its Over-The-Top Holiday Pop-Up Bar to a Record 30 Destinations

IRVING, Texas, Oct. 28 [Category: BizTravel] -- Omni Hotels and Resorts issued the following news release: * * * Blitzen's is Coming Back to Town! Omni Hotels & Resorts Brings its Over-The-Top Holiday Pop-Up Bar to a Record 30 Destinations * Now in its third season, Blitzen's is bringing more tinsel, twinkling lights and holiday cheer than ever before, plus new festive cocktails from Julie Reiner of Netflix's "Drink Masters" Dallas, TX (October 28, 2026): The most festive bar in town is bac more

BOYCOM Grows ARPU 20%+ With Calix SmartLife

SAN JOSE, California, Oct. 29 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Calix, a communications service providers, issued the following news release: * * * BOYCOM Grows ARPU 20%+ With Calix SmartLife * BOYCOM Achieves 20%+ ARPU Growth Through SmartLife Experiences With Calix By pairing differentiated subscriber experiences with operational discipline, BOYCOM raised their Net Promoter Score 20 points in less than two years, significantly increased average revenue per user, and reduced mean time t more

Brady Applauds San Francisco's Reform to Strengthen Responsible Firearms Procurement Rules, Holding Irresponsible Gun Dealers Accountable

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence issued the following news release: * * * Brady Applauds San Francisco's Reform to Strengthen Responsible Firearms Procurement Rules, Holding Irresponsible Gun Dealers Accountable Updated ordinance tightens contractor standards for firearm and ammunition suppliers, building on the city's landmark 2024 law. Several states and cities have followed suit and adopted policies to ensure taxpayer dollars are not spent on irresponsible more

Bronco Launchpad Fuels Basketball, Bats and Learning Beyond the Classroom

POMONA, California, Oct. 29 -- California State University California State Polytechnic University Pomona campus posted the following news: * * * Bronco Launchpad Fuels Basketball, Bats and Learning Beyond the Classroom * What does a national basketball championship run, an opportunity to study in Singapore and a project that involves monitoring birds and bats in SoCal have in common? They are just a few of the incredible experiences made possible with support from Bronco Launchpad. During more

BUILDERS, RACING LEGENDS AND ENTERTAINMENT ICONS SET FOR 2026 SEMA SHOW

DIAMOND BAR, California, Oct. 29 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- The Specialty Equipment Market Association posted the following news release: * * * BUILDERS, RACING LEGENDS AND ENTERTAINMENT ICONS SET FOR 2026 SEMA SHOW * -- Chip Foose, Richard Petty, Mario Andretti, Billy Gibbons, T-Pain, Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias and Jay Leno headline a diverse roster of automotive personalities appearing in Las Vegas -- DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (Oct. 28, 2026) - Leading vehicle builders, motorsports cha more

CAIR Launches Final GOTV Push With Ad, Texting Campaign and Survey Aimed at Mobilizing Over One Million American Muslim Voters

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR Launches Final GOTV Push with Ad, Texting Campaign and Survey Aimed at Mobilizing Over One Million American Muslim Voters October 29, 2026 Campaign projects streaming-TV reach of approximately 311,000 households and digital-ad reach of 550,000 voters, plus text outreach to 250,000 voters. - The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights more

California researchers awarded grant to develop sudden cardiac arrest early warning system

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 29 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * California researchers awarded grant to develop sudden cardiac arrest early warning system * DALLAS, Oct. 29, 2026 -- More than 600,000 cardiac arrests occur in the U.S. each year, and survival rates remain low both in and out of the hospital, according to the American Heart Association. A new research project funded by the Association will investigate whether artificial more

California Targets Illicit Cannabis Operations, Seizing More Than $230 Million in Products This Year

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 30 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Oct 29, 2026 California targets illicit cannabis operations, seizing more than $230 million in products this year What you need to know: Governor Newsom announced California authorities have seized or destroyed 139,293 pounds of illicit cannabis valued at more than $230 million so far in 2026. Since the task force began, officers have seized or destroyed illicit cannabis valued at mor more

California Wants a Microphone in Your Home. Goldwater Is Fighting Back

PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 27 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Goldwater Institute posted the following news: * * * California Wants a Microphone in Your Home. Goldwater Is Fighting Back * Imagine the government ordering you to install cameras and microphones in your home office. They must run day and night, recording conversations with clients, coworkers, and family. And you must save the recordings for at least a year in case the government wants to review them. Astonishingly, this is exactly what more

Campaign for Accountability: Report - Kalshi Overconfident in Frontrunners Across Competitive 2026 Primaries

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 (TNSbrep) -- Campaign for Accountability issued the following news release: * * * October 29, 2026 Report: Kalshi Overconfident in Frontrunners Across Competitive 2026 Primaries WASHINGTON, D.C. - Kalshi's election odds aren't as reliable as the company claims. A new Campaign for Accountability (CfA) analysis found that underdogs in "competitive" 2026 U.S. primary elections won 30% more often than Kalshi forecast. These markets also grew less accurate in the final week b more

Catholic League Issues Commentary: Rep. Huffman's Flawed Attack on Religious Liberty

NEW YORK, Oct. 30 -- The Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights, an organization that defends the right of Catholics to participate in American public life without defamation or discrimination, issued the following commentary by President Bill Donohue: * * * Rep. Huffman's Flawed Attack on Religious Liberty It is one thing to be on the wrong side of religious liberty, quite another to offer an incompetent account of it. But that is what Jared Huffman has done in his book, No Prophets: more

Census Bureau: 'Household Income in States & Metropolitan Areas - 2025'

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following report (No. ACSBR-028) by Gloria G. Guzman and Marissa Davila entitled "Household Income in States and Metropolitan Areas: 2025." Here are excerpts: * * * INTRODUCTION This brief presents statistics on median household income and the Gini index of income inequality based on data collected from the 2025 (and earlier) American Community Survey (ACS) and the Puerto Rico Community Survey (PRCS)./- This brief examines a more

Census Bureau: Western States Led the Way in Electric Car Adoption

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 (TNSrep) -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following news release: * * * Western States Led the Way in Electric Car Adoption 2025 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates Now Available - OCT. 29, 2026 - California had the largest share of households (about 14%) that owned or leased electric vehicles (EVs), more than twice as many as the national estimate (5.5%), according to new 2025 American Community Survey (ACS) 1-year estimates released today by the U.S. Census more

Center for a Humane Economy, Animal Wellness Action Issue Letter to Senate Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry, House Agriculture Committee Chairmen, Ranking Members

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 (TNSletter) -- The Center for a Humane Economy and Animal Wellness Action issued the following letter to Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry and House Agriculture committee leaders: * * * Here is the text of the letter: October 22, 2026 The Honorable John Boozman Chairman U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry 328-A Russell Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 - The Honorable Amy Klobuchar Ranking Member U.S. Senate Committ more

Clint Hurdle to speak at PennWest

CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 29 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * Clint Hurdle to speak at PennWest * * PennWest Edinboro: 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, Louis C. Cole Auditorium - Memorial Hall. * PennWest Clarion: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, Marwick Boyd Auditorium. * PennWest California: 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, Natali Student Center Performance Center. Former Pittsburgh Pirates manager Clint Hurdle will present "Play Your Heart Out" at PennWest University campuses Nov. 3-5. The pr more

Common Sense Media Hosts Inaugural Kids & AI Summit in New York City

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 30 -- Common Sense Media issued the following news release: * * * Common Sense Media Hosts Inaugural Kids & AI Summit in New York City Leaders from tech, education, and policy gathered at the New York Public Library to chart how AI can work for kids, not against them - NEW YORK, Oct. 29, 2026--Yesterday, Common Sense Media hosted its inaugural Kids & AI Summit, which brought together over 400 leaders in technology, education, public health, policy, philanthro more

Comparative law scholar to discuss corporate law, governance

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Oct. 29 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Comparative law scholar to discuss corporate law, governance * LAWRENCE -- A widely published scholar of comparative corporate law will give a lecture for the University of Kansas School of Law next month. Afra Afsharipour will present "Comparative Corporate Governance and the Pathology of Controlling Shareholder Power" at 3:45 p.m. Nov. 12 in 107 Green Hall. The public is invited to attend the free lectu more

Comparative law scholar to discuss corporate law, governance

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Oct. 29 - The University of Kansas School of Law posted the following news: * * * Comparative law scholar to discuss corporate law, governance * LAWRENCE -- A widely published scholar of comparative corporate law will give a lecture for the University of Kansas School of Law next month. Afra Afsharipour will present "Comparative Corporate Governance and the Pathology of Controlling Shareholder Power" at 3:45 p.m. Nov. 12 in 107 Green Hall. The public is invited to attend t more

Comptroller of the Currency Raises Concerns With California's Climate Disclosure Laws

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency issued the following news release: * * * October 29, 2026 OCC Raises Concerns with California's Climate Disclosure Laws WASHINGTON--The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today submitted a letter to the California Air Resource Board (CARB) addressing the serious legal and policy concerns raised by two California climate disclosure laws. In light of these concerns, the letter urge more

Congresswomen Luz Rivas, Shontel Brown, and Alma Adams Urge Department of Justice to Reinstate Key National Science Foundation STEM Programs

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 (TNSida) -- Rep. Luz Rivas, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswomen Luz Rivas, Shontel Brown, and Alma Adams Urge Department of Justice to Reinstate Key National Science Foundation STEM Programs * LOS ANGELES - Congresswoman Luz Rivas (CA-29) - co-chair of the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Education Caucus - sent a letter to the Department of Justice (DOJ) opposing DOJ's Office of Legal Counsel's (OLC) decision to terminate more

Cookeville native, Tennessee Tech alumnus helps prospective students discover the university he's always called home

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 29 -- Tennessee Technological University posted the following news release: * * * Cookeville native, Tennessee Tech alumnus helps prospective students discover the university he's always called home * Growing up just 10 minutes from Tennessee Tech University, Peyton Land thought he knew the institution well. The Cookeville native attended Golden Eagle football and basketball games as a child and spent plenty of time on campus. When it came time to choose a colleg more

Cooley Advised 11:11 Systems on Acquisition of Assets of IBM

PALO ALTO, California, Oct. 30 -- Cooley, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Cooley Advised 11:11 Systems on Acquisition of Assets of IBM October 29, 2026 Cooley advised 11:11 Systems, a leading managed infrastructure solutions provider, on its acquisition of select IBM VMware Cloud Service Provider enterprise customers. The transaction was announced publicly in this press release (https://1111systems.com/resources/1111-systems-acquires-select-ibm-vmware-cloud-service-prov more

Cooley: Kalshi Raises $1 Billion Series G

PALO ALTO, California, Oct. 30 -- Cooley, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kalshi Raises $1 Billion Series G San Francisco October 29, 2026 Cooley advised Kalshi, the first US federally regulated exchange where you can trade on the outcome of any event, on its $1 billion Series G round at a $40 billion post-money valuation, co-led by Wellington and Sequoia. Lawyers Kevin Rooney, Scott Rudin, Michael Perretta, John McDonough, Kerry Vance, Amelia Griffiths, and Eric Popp l more

Cotality: 10 Things to Know About the Property Market - October 2026

IRVINE, California, Oct. 30 -- Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) issued the following news release: * * * 10 things to know about the property market: October 2026 IRVINE, Calif., October 29, 2026 -- Cotality, a leading global property information, analytics, and data-enabled solutions provider, released its latest list on the 10 things to know about the property market for October 2026. The housing market remains caught in a standoff between legacy rates and current borrowing costs. Low legacy more

CPP Engineering Professor Receives IEOM Distinguished Educator Award

POMONA, California, Oct. 29 -- California State University California State Polytechnic University Pomona campus posted the following news: * * * CPP Engineering Professor Receives IEOM Distinguished Educator Award * Shokoufeh Mirzaei, professor and chair of Cal Poly Pomona's Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering, received the 2026 Industrial Engineering and Operations Management (IEOM) Distinguished Educator Award. Presented by IEOM Society International during the 3rd IEO more

CSUN College of Social and Behavioral Sciences to Host Fifth Annual BikeFest

NORTHRIDGE, California, Oct. 29 -- California State University Northridge campus posted the following news release: * * * CSUN College of Social and Behavioral Sciences to Host Fifth Annual BikeFest * Media contacts: Koumba Cummings, Koumba.cummings.925@my.csun.edu, or Javier Rojas, Javier.Rojas@csun.edu, (818) 677-2130 California State University, Northridge's College of Social and Behavioral Sciences will host CSUN's 5th annual Bikefest on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. "We are more

CSUN's Global HSI Equity Innovation Hub Kicks off National STEAM Innovation Challenge

NORTHRIDGE, California, Oct. 29 -- California State University Northridge campus posted the following news release: * * * CSUN's Global HSI Equity Innovation Hub Kicks off National STEAM Innovation Challenge * Innovation was in the air and the room buzzed with excitement as CSUN's Global HSI Equity Innovation Hub launched its inaugural "Culture is Currency" national STEAM innovation challenge on Oct. 20. Hundreds of students from local high schools packed the Plaza del Sol Performance Hall a more

CSUSB Leaders to Share Career Strategies at Inland Empire Summit

SAN BERNARDINO, California, Oct. 30 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news: * * * CSUSB leaders to share career strategies at Inland Empire summit CSUSB administrators, faculty and staff will join Inland Empire leaders Nov. 4-5 to share career-readiness strategies and strengthen regional partnerships at Growing Inland Achievement's annual summit, which will take place at the Riverside Convention Center. October 29, 2026 As Inland Empire leaders look f more

CSUSB Leads the Way in Expanding Dual Enrollment Across the Inland Empire, Creating an Early Pathway to College

SAN BERNARDINO, California, Oct. 30 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news: * * * CSUSB leads the way in expanding dual enrollment across the Inland Empire, creating an early pathway to college The High School University Program offers 1,622 Inland Empire students college courses, credits and university experience through partnerships with 20 regional school districts this fall. October 29, 2026 More than 1,600 Inland Empire high school students are g more

CVS Health Unveils Redeveloped Soccer Pitch Alongside Alex Morgan Foundation in Secaucus

WOONSOCKET, Rhode Island, Oct. 30 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- CVS Health posted the following news release: * * * CVS Health unveils redeveloped soccer pitch alongside Alex Morgan Foundation in Secaucus New mini-pitch at Clarendon Elementary School will support student wellness and expand access to soccer for students, families and the broader Secaucus community. - WOONSOCKET, R.I., October 29, 2026 -- CVS Health(R) (NYSE: CVS) today announced the opening of a newly refurbished Mini more

Del. Gov. Meyer Takes Fight to Defend Gun Safety Laws to U.S. Supreme Court

DOVER, Delaware, Oct. 30 -- Gov. Matt Meyer, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Meyer Takes Fight to Defend Gun Safety Laws to The U.S. Supreme Court October 28, 2026 DOVER, Del. -- Governor Matt Meyer today announced that he has joined governors from across the country in filing an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court urging the Court to uphold state and local laws regulating assault weapons and preserve states' authority to protect their residents from gun vi more

DOE Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory: Virtual Assistant Streamlines One of the Most Advanced Microscopes

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * New Virtual Assistant Streamlines One of the Most Advanced Microscopes By Jenny Weger October 29, 2026 Researchers connected a commercial large language model (LLM) directly to a world-leading transmission electron microscope (TEM), letting scientists run complex experiments using plain language instead of custom code. Key Takeaways * A Berkeley Lab team built a larg more

Dolores Huerta Will Always Be With Us. !Presente!

SANTA CRUZ, California, Oct. 29 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus posted the following news: * * * Dolores Huerta Will Always Be With Us. !Presente! * The Dolores Huerta Research Center for the Americas mourns the passing of a legendary civil rights leader and gives thanks for her powerful legacy and special connection to our campus community. The faculty, staff, and students of the Dolores Huerta Research Center for the Americas at UC Santa Cruz express our deepest condolen more

Donation from Sanjay and Charlene Srivastava Advances AI Innovation in Education

LA JOLLA, California, Oct. 29 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Donation from Sanjay and Charlene Srivastava Advances AI Innovation in Education * The $1 million gift will support research at the UC San Diego Halicioglu School of Data Science and Computing to explore how emerging AI technologies can enhance learning for students and professionals Story by: A new gift of $1 million from technology leader Sanjay Srivastava and his wife Charlene more

Earthjustice: Trump EPA Gives Oil and Gas Production a Pass on Methane Pollution

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 29 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release: * * * October 28, 2026 Trump EPA Gives Oil and Gas Production a Pass on Methane Pollution Methane is a climate pollutant 80x more powerful than carbon dioxide - Washington, D.C. -- Last night, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a draft rule that significantly weakens standards that currently require oil and gas producers to reduce their pollution, find and fix methane leaks, and end w more

eBay unveils collection of cars inspired by gaming's most iconic rides

SAN JOSE, California, Oct. 29 [Category BizBusiness] -- eBay Inc., a company that says it creates ecommerce experiences for buyers, sellers and developers, issued the following news release: * * * eBay unveils collection of cars inspired by gaming's most iconic rides * SAN JOSE, October 29, 2026 -- Today, eBay launched the eBay Most Wanted Collection, a fleet of four cars inspired by some of gaming culture's most recognizable rides. Marking the introduction of vehicles accessible on eBay Liv more

Economic Liberties Calls On FTC to Block Doordash-Instacart Merger

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 [Category: Sociological] -- The American Economic Liberties Project posted the following news release: * * * Economic Liberties Calls On FTC to Block Doordash-Instacart Merger * Washington, D.C. -- Today, Doordash announced its $17 billion acquisition of Instacart, which controls an estimated 58% of the U.S. third-party grocery delivery market and competes with DoorDash in restaurant delivery through a 2024 partnership with Uber Eats. The deal comes as Doordash -- which a more

Environmental Integrity Project: Amid Boom in U.S. Pipeline Construction, Trump Administration Undermines Safety and Environmental Rules

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 30 (TNSrpt) -- The Environmental Integrity Project issued the following news release: * * * Amid Boom in U.S. Pipeline Construction, Trump Administration Undermines Safety and Environmental Rules New Report: White House Fast-Tracks Permit Reviews As Wave of 193 Projects Could Add 17,000 Miles of Pipelines October 28, 2026 Washington, D.C. - The Trump Administration is weakening pipeline safety and environmental rules at the same time a wave of at least 193 projects is un more

Eroding Coastlines, Fisheries at Risk, Contaminants Like PFAS - Researchers From Across Duke are Innovating to Solve These and Other Water-related Issues

DURHAM, North Carolina, Oct. 29 -- Duke University issued the following news: * * * Solving Water Challenges Eroding coastlines, fisheries at risk, contaminants like PFAS - researchers from across Duke are innovating to solve these and other water-related issues October 28, 2026 Story by Susan R. Miller Water challenges rarely remain in a laboratory. At Duke University, researchers are channeling them into restoration projects, public policy work, infrastructure strategies, and new technol more

Experian and Solidatus Join Forces to Deliver Trusted, Traceable Data

COSTA MESA, California, Oct. 30 -- Experian, an information services company, posted the following news release: * * * Experian and Solidatus join forces to deliver trusted, traceable data New partnership brings Solidatus data lineage capabilities to Experian's Aperture Data Studio, helping businesses understand whether their data can be trusted, its origins, and the impact it has on their organisation - London, 29 October 2026 - Experian and Solidatus have today announced a new partnershi more

Faces of the Class of 2029

NEW YORK, Oct. 29 -- The Columbia Law School posted the following news: * * * Faces of the Class of 2029 * Learn what inspired these 1Ls to study the law and why they chose Columbia Law School. The Class of 2029 has begun its Law School journey. Meet 11 members of this accomplished cohort, and find out more about what drew them to Columbia Law School. Education: University College London, B.A. in political science What inspired you to go to Columbia Law School? Growing up in Lagos and Lo more

FCC Aims to Remove Barriers to Network Modernization

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following news release: * * * FCC Aims to Remove Barriers to Network Modernization Commission to Vote on Order Addressing California Roadblocks to Network Modernization - WASHINGTON, October 29, 2026-- In March, the Federal Communications Commission unanimously adopted a Network Modernization Order to unleash investment by providers to upgrade unreliable, slow copper lines to new, high-speed networks. These rules allow more

FCC Chairman Carr Announces New Space Bureau Chief

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Carr Announces New Space Bureau Chief WASHINGTON, October 29, 2026--Today, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr announced that Courtney Reinhard will serve as Chief of the FCC's Space Bureau. The Space Bureau plays a key role in advancing America's leadership in connectivity, technology, and national security. Chairman Carr issued the following statement: "It is great to have Courtney back at more

FCC Proposes $4.4 Million Fine for Lifeline Program Fraud

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following news release: * * * FCC Proposes $4.4 Million Fine for Lifeline Program Fraud Boomerang Wireless Apparently Claimed the Dead as Lifeline Subscribers - WASHINGTON, October 29, 2026--The Federal Communications Commission is proposing a $4,401,666 fine against Boomerang Wireless for apparently enrolling and claiming hundreds of deceased subscribers with false addresses to the Lifeline program. The federal Lifelin more

Federal Court Blocks Unlawful Suspicionless, Racially Discriminatory Immigration Stops in Southern California

KEENE, California, Oct. 29 [Category: Union] -- The United Farm Workers issued the following news release: * * * Federal Court Blocks Unlawful Suspicionless, Racially Discriminatory Immigration Stops in Southern California * Ruling orders government agents to stop policy of stops based on racial stereotyping. LOS ANGELES - A federal court granted a preliminary injunction in Vasquez Perdomo v. Mullin that blocks the Trump administration from continuing its unlawful practice of conducting sus more

Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: Bipartisan Bill Would Ban Noncompetes Below $100,000 - 4 Steps for Employers to Prepare

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 30 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following Insight: * * * Bipartisan Bill Would Ban Noncompetes Below $100,000: 4 Steps for Employers to Prepare Oct 29, 2026 A new bipartisan proposal in Congress would prohibit noncompete agreements for employees and contractors earning less than $100,000 in annualized cash compensation. If enacted, The Workers' Right to Compete Act would require written notices to workers within 30 days, give federal and state regulators more

From Iowa to Los Angeles: How CLAS alumna Elizabeth Wickham built a career on communication studies

IOWA CITY, Iowa, Oct. 29 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news: * * * From Iowa to Los Angeles: How CLAS alumna Elizabeth Wickham built a career on communication studies * Elizabeth Wickham (BA '21) helped bring major musical artists to college campuses, coordinated influencer partnerships at New York Fashion Week, and worked on marketing campaigns for nationally recognized brands. Today, the University of Iowa communication studies alumna more

From Waterways to Runways, Tulsa District Delivers in Fiscal Year 2026

TULSA, Oklahoma, Oct. 30 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Tulsa District issued the following news: * * * From waterways to runways, Tulsa District delivers in fiscal year 2026 10.29.2026 Story by Stacey Reese TULSA, Okla.-- By keeping commerce moving along the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System, improving infrastructure essential to public safety and strengthening military readiness, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District, advanced projects with far-reaching bene more

FTC and States Take Action Against Toast Inc. over Hidden and Unauthorized Fees, Deceptive Subscription and Cancellation Practices and Other Unlawful Conduct

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * FTC and States Take Action Against Toast Inc. over Hidden and Unauthorized Fees, Deceptive Subscription and Cancellation Practices and Other Unlawful Conduct * The Federal Trade Commission, the People of the State of California by and through the Los Angeles County Counsel and San Francisco City Attorney, and the Attorneys General of the States of Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, Oklahoma more

Gap Inc. to Report Third Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results on November 19

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 29 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Gap, a retailer of clothing and accessories, posted the following news release: * * * Gap Inc. to Report Third Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results on November 19 * Gap Inc. (NYSE: GAP) will report its third quarter fiscal 2026 financial results by press release on Thursday, November 19, 2026, at approximately 1:15 p.m. Pacific Time. In addition, the company will host a conference call to review its third quarter fiscal 2026 resu more

Getty Exhibition Shines Light on Luminous Candlelights by Joseph Wright of Derby

LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 29 -- The J. Paul Getty Trust posted the following news release: * * * Getty Exhibition Shines Light on Luminous Candlelights by Joseph Wright of Derby * A recently rediscovered candlelight painting to be reunited with some of the artist's most fascinating works Body Content The J. Paul Getty Museum presents "A Light in the Dark: Joseph Wright of Derby," an exhibition showcasing the captivating candlelight paintings by 18th-century English artist Joseph Wright more

Gibson Dunn Grows Global Tax Practice With Frankfurt Partner Jens Hafemann

LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Gibson Dunn Grows Global Tax Practice With Frankfurt Partner Jens Hafemann * Gibson Dunn announced today that Jens Hafemann has joined the firm's Frankfurt office as a partner in its Tax Practice Group, as the firm builds out its market-leading global and European tax platform in one of the region's most important markets. Jens advises on all tax law aspects o more

GIFFORDS Law Center urges SCOTUS to uphold assault weapons bans in new brief

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 [Category: Political] -- Giffords, an organization dedicated to saving lives from gun violence, posted the following news release: * * * GIFFORDS Law Center urges SCOTUS to uphold assault weapons bans in new brief * GIFFORDS Law Center urges Supreme Court to uphold assault weapons bans in amicus brief Assault weapons bans are a common, popularly demanded response to mass shootings WASHINGTON -- Today, GIFFORDS Law Center, the legal arm of the national gun safety group G more

Goodwin Advises Foundry Robotics on its $100 Million Series A Financing and Acquisition of Avea Robotics

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Goodwin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Goodwin Advises Foundry Robotics on its $100 Million Series A Financing and Acquisition of Avea Robotics * Goodwin advised Foundry Robotics ("Foundry") on its $100 million Series A financing. The funding round was led by Marlinspike Partners with participation from Khosla Ventures, Red Glass Ventures, Wing VC, Axiom Ventures, Hanabi, and Zero Shot Fund, among other investo more

HACU partners with USD to host Youth Leadership Development Forum

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 29 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release: * * * HACU partners with USD to host Youth Leadership Development Forum * The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, in partnership with the University of San Diego, hosted a Youth Leadership Development Forum on Oct. 29, 2026. The YLDF brought together over 200 high school students for hands-on learning experience in science, technology, e more

Heriot-Watt University: Tiny Photonic Chip Links Telescopes Together to View the Universe in 'Astonishing' Details

EDINBURGH, Scotland, Oct. 29 (TNSjou) -- Heriot-Watt University issued the following news: * * * Tiny photonic chip links telescopes together to view the universe in 'astonishing' details 27 October 2026 A tiny glass chip developed by researchers at Heriot-Watt University has linked two telescopes together to enable them to act as a single powerful instrument, marking an important step towards a new generation of astronomical technology. The CHARA Array is one of the world's leading facilit more

How Believing in Miracles, and EO, Kept a Cookie Company From Crumbling

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 30 -- Entrepreneurs' Organization issued the following news: * * * How Believing in Miracles, and EO, Kept a Cookie Company From Crumbling October 29, 2026 Shahira Marei ventured to EO's Entrepreneurial Masters Program (EMP) ready to give her company away. Instead, she came home, rebuilt it, and is on track to surpass US$10 million in revenue. Diana Holquist EO Global Contributing Writer In May 2024, after nine years in business, Shahira Marei shut down her prod more

How Crushed Shells Protect Against Ocean Acidification

DAVIS, California, Oct. 29 -- The University of California Davis campus posted the following news: * * * How Crushed Shells Protect Against Ocean Acidification * New research from the University of California, Davis reveals why adding crushed shells to beach sand helps protect shell-making animals -- such as clams, oysters and mussels -- from the detrimental effects of ocean acidification. In a study appearing in Biogeosciences, the researchers designed an experiment at the UC Davis Bodega more

Huffman Warns Loophole Could Let Trump Take D.C. Golf Course, Urges Appropriators to Put Guardrails on NPS Funds

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 (TNSida) -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Huffman Warns Loophole Could Let Trump Take D.C. Golf Course, Urges Appropriators to Put Guardrails on NPS Funds * Letter details how the Trump administration could use National Park Service funding to upgrade the golf course and transfer ownership of the land to himself, gives solution to stop Trump from using taxpayer money for pet projects Washington, D.C. - Today, House Natural Res more

Humanlike design of AI voice assistants helps users disregard security risks, study finds

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Oct. 29 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Humanlike design of AI voice assistants helps users disregard security risks, study finds * LAWRENCE -- The term "robotic voice" describes a flat and mechanical speech pattern that lacks the natural cadence of human communication. But in this burgeoning age of artificial intelligence, that type of voice is becoming a thing of the past. Instead, humanlike qualities are increasingly considered the norm for more

IFPTE Backs Pro-Worker Candidates for 2026 U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate Elections

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 [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

Indiana University-led bioscience accelerator programs advance next generation of healthcare

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 29 -- The Indiana University Indianapolis campus posted the following news: * * * Indiana University-led bioscience accelerator programs advance next generation of healthcare * Before participating in the startup accelerator programs offered through the Indiana University Launch Accelerator for Biosciences, Deron Herr tended to talk about his work on new peripheral nerve pain treatments as a scientific challenge. But after meeting with mentors, investors and othe more

Insurance Commissioner Silences Public Input on Rising Insurance Rates; Rules Would Have Blocked $2.6 Billion in Past Savings on Auto, Home, Liability Insurance

LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 29 [Category: Consumer Services] -- Consumer Watchdog posted the following news release: * * * Insurance Commissioner Silences Public Input on Rising Insurance Rates; Rules Would Have Blocked $2.6 Billion in Past Savings on Auto, Home, Liability Insurance * Los Angeles, CA - New Department of Insurance regulations create an alternate rate review and approval process that effectively eliminates the public's ability to challenge proposed insurance rate increases b more

Justice Department Provides Update on Collaboration With State Attorneys General on Review of Local Mergers

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Justice Department Provides Update on Collaboration with State Attorneys General on Review of Local Mergers October 29, 2026 The Department of Justice provided the following update on the Antitrust Division's collaboration with state Attorneys General regarding investigations of mergers with predominantly intrastate effects. "Principles of federalism guide that the Justice Department use its reso more

Keysight Technologies to Report Fiscal Q4 Results on November 19, 2026

SANTA ROSA, California, Oct. 30 -- Keysight Technologies, a global electronic measurement technology and market solutions provider, issued the following news release: * * * Keysight Technologies to Report Fiscal Fourth Quarter Results on November 19, 2026 SANTA ROSA, Calif. October 29, 2026 Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) will release financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ending October 31, 2026, after the close of the stock market on Thursday, November 19, 2026. more

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory: Machine-learning Models Predict Human Health From Microbiome Data

LIVERMORE, California, Oct. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * Machine-learning models predict human health from microbiome data Oct. 29, 2026 Inside the gut, on the surface of the skin, and lining your ears, mouth and nose are colonies of millions of microbes. For every human cell you have, there are at least as many microbial cells associated with your body. At Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), researche more

Littler: NLRB Returns to Mixed-Motive Standard for Punishment of Employee Misconduct

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 30 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * NLRB Returns to Mixed-Motive Standard for Punishment of Employee Misconduct By Esther Redman, Jason Stanevich, and Michelle Devlin October 29, 2026 At a Glance * The NLRB has reinstated the General Motors mixed-motive standard governing discipline for employee misconduct occurring in connection with protected concerted activity. * Under that framework, employers may avoid liability by showing that more

Maine A.G. Frey, Coalition Sue Trump Administration for Enabling Fraud and Corruption

AUGUSTA, Maine, Oct. 30 -- Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Aaron M. Frey, Coalition Sue Trump Administration for Enabling Fraud and Corruption 10/29/2026 AUGUSTA - Attorney Aaron M. Frey has joined a coalition of 20 states and the District of Columbia in filing a lawsuit to stop the Trump Administration from gutting the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) which helps police and prosecutors catch money launderers, fraudsters, and tax ch more

MATSUI INTRODUCES BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO PROTECT PATIENT ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE MEDICATIONS

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Rep. Doris O. Matsui, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * MATSUI INTRODUCES BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO PROTECT PATIENT ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE MEDICATIONS * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) and Congressman Tracey Mann (R-KS) introduced the bipartisan Preserving Rules Ordered for The Entities Covered Through (PROTECT) 340B Act, legislation to stop pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and health insurers from exploiting the 340B Drug more

Mindfulness-Based Therapy May Change Brain Responses to Drug Cues in People With Opioid Use Disorder, Mount Sinai Study Finds

NEW YORK, Oct. 28 [Category: BizHospital] -- Mount Sinai Health System posted the following news release: * * * Mindfulness-Based Therapy May Change Brain Responses to Drug Cues in People With Opioid Use Disorder, Mount Sinai Study Finds * Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement (MORE), a behavioral therapy used alongside medication treatment, may help people with opioid use disorder respond differently to drug-related cues and natural rewards, according to a randomized clinical trial led more

Montana State's Wind Symphony to record concerto for upcoming album

BOZEMAN, Montana, Oct. 28 -- Montana State University posted the following news: * * * Montana State's Wind Symphony to record concerto for upcoming album * BOZEMAN -- Montana State University's Wind Symphony and assistant professor Wonki Lee will premiere and record a concerto this fall for an upcoming album. The 25-minute concerto for saxophone and wind ensemble, titled "The Invisible Battle," captures a musician's struggle to produce creative work in a "hero's journey" across five moveme more

N.J. A.G. Davenport Celebrates Major Victory Blocking Unlawful Implementation of Medicaid Work Requirements for Medically Frail Individuals

TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 30 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Davenport Celebrates Major Victory Blocking Unlawful Implementation of Medicaid Work Requirements for Medically Frail Individuals October 29, 2026 TRENTON -- Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today secured a decision by the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts finding the Trump Administration's implementation of new Medicaid work requirem more

NASA-funded Study Details One of Oldest Mars Meteorites Ever Found

PASADENA, California, Oct. 30 (TNSjou) -- NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory issued the following news: * * * NASA-funded Study Details One of Oldest Mars Meteorites Ever Found Oct. 29, 2026 Called Teghaza 001, the rock is from a piece of Mars that formed more than 4.1 billion years ago. - When a rose-colored meteorite was found in the Sahara Desert in 2022, no one knew how old it was or where it came from. Not until NASA-funded scientists age-dated its minerals did they realize the nearly 2-p more

Nebraska, FTC, and Partnering States Sue Toast Inc. over Hidden and Unauthorized Fees and Other Unlawful Conduct

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 29 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Nebraska, FTC, and Partnering States Sue Toast Inc. over Hidden and Unauthorized Fees and Other Unlawful Conduct * The Federal Trade Commission, by and through Los Angeles County Counsel and San Francisco City Attorney, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Utah, filed a lawsuit today against Toast Inc., alleging the restaurant software and fintech company saddle more

Nevada Supreme Court lets licensing board fine architect without a jury

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 29 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Pacific Legal Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Nevada Supreme Court lets licensing board fine architect without a jury * Carson City, Nevada; October 29, 2026: The Nevada Supreme Court ruled that a California architect had no right to a jury trial before a state licensing board imposed over $29,000 in fines. Jeffrey Hagen now plans to petition the U.S. Supreme Court after the Nevada Supreme Court ruled that the s more

Nonprofit Groups, State Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Coalitions Challenge Unlawful Conditions Imposed by HHS

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Oct. 29 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Nonprofit Groups, State Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Coalitions Challenge Unlawful Conditions Imposed by HHS * A lawsuit has been filed today by a coalition of organizations to challenge unlawful new grant restrictions from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that are forcing hundreds of nonprofit organizations, domestic vio more

Nonprofit Groups, State Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Coalitions Challenge Unlawful Conditions Imposed by HHS

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Democracy Forward, an organization that says it advances democracy and social progress through litigation, policy and public education and regulatory engagement, issued the following news release: * * * Nonprofit Groups, State Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Coalitions Challenge Unlawful Conditions Imposed by HHS Grant Restrictions Jeopardize Crucial Funding for Critical Services, Support and Healthcare October 29, 2026 Providence, R.I. - A lawsuit has been filed more

PennWest professor revisits media writing for a changing profession

CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 29 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * PennWest professor revisits media writing for a changing profession * Dr. Andrew Lingwall wants his students to give themselves a chance to become good writers before deciding a machine can do it better. It is a concern he returned to while revising "The Basics of Media Writing: A Strategic Approach." Students preparing for media careers need to understand artificial intelligence. They also need practice asking q more

Princeton University: Thirteen Scholars Named Presidential Postdoctoral Research Fellows

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Oct. 30 -- Princeton University issued the following news: * * * Thirteen scholars named Presidential Postdoctoral Research Fellows By Claire Okamoto for the Office of the Dean of the Faculty Oct. 29, 2026 Thirteen scholars will join the Princeton Presidential Postdoctoral Research Fellows program for its 2026 cohort, from disciplines spanning the humanities, engineering, sciences and social sciences. The program, now in its seventh year, recognizes and supports outs more

Privacy Rights Can't Be Left in the Rearview: Attorney General Bonta Secures $1.8 Million Settlement with Lyft

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 29 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Privacy Rights Can't Be Left in the Rearview: Attorney General Bonta Secures $1.8 Million Settlement with Lyft * OAKLAND -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced a settlement with Lyft, resolving allegations that the company violated the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California's Unfair Competition Law by failing to offer consumers the ability to opt more

Problem Solvers Caucus Endorses Legislation to Restore National Parks and Public Lands

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- The Congressional Problem Solvers Caucus issued the following news release: * * * Problem Solvers Caucus Endorses Legislation to Restore National Parks and Public Lands * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Problem Solvers Caucus Co-Chairs, Reps Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) and Tom Suozzi (NY-03), announced the Caucus' endorsement of the America the Beautiful Act (H.R. 9250), bipartisan legislation to address overdue repairs at America's national parks, public lands, and Bureau of more

Rand Issues Commentary: America's Least Bad Option in Iran

SANTA MONICA, California, Oct. 30 -- Rand issued the following commentary on Oct. 29, 2026, to : * * * America's Least Bad Option in Iran By Raphael S. Cohen and Howard J. Shatz So far, the Iran war has cost the United States 800 casualties, tens of billions of dollars, hundreds of damaged or destroyed buildings on U.S. military bases in the region, and a drawdown of munitions that is straining supplies. Fuel prices have risen sharply since the start of the war, pushing U.S. inflation to a l more

Ranking Member Garcia, Sen. Van Hollen Announce New Bill to Prevent Billionaires, Corporate Execs From Simultaneously Donating to Federal Campaigns While Benefiting From Government Contracts

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release: * * * October 29, 2026 Ranking Member Robert Garcia and Senator Chris Van Hollen Announce New Bill to Prevent Billionaires, Corporate Execs from Simultaneously Donating to Federal Campaigns While Benefiting from Government Contracts Washington, D.C. -- Today, Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight more

Ranking Member Waters, Congressional Progressive Caucus Chair Casar Lead Democratic Resolution Opposing A.I. Bubble Bailout for Big Tech, Commit to Protecting American People Instead

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Maxine Waters and Congressional Progressive Caucus Chair Greg Casar Lead Democratic Resolution Opposing A.I. Bubble Bailout for Big Tech, Commit to Protecting American People Instead Washington, DC, October 29, 2026 Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, and C more

Ranking Members Garcia, Meeks Demand State OIG Investigation of Partisan Loyalty Tests for Diplomats

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release: * * * October 29, 2026 Ranking Member Robert Garcia and Gregory Meeks Demand State OIG Investigation of Partisan Loyalty Tests for Diplomats Washington, D.C. -- Today, Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Foreign more

Ranking Members Garcia, Raskin Demand White House Preserve Trump's AI Chatbot Conversations After Reports He Consulted Elon Musk's Grok on Venezuela Military Operation

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release: * * * October 29, 2026 Ranking Members Robert Garcia and Jamie Raskin Demand White House Preserve Trump's AI Chatbot Conversations After Reports He Consulted Elon Musk's Grok on Venezuela Military Operation Washington, D.C. -- Today, Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and R more

Regulatory Affairs Career Paths and Job Opportunities Explained

ORANGE, California, Oct. 29 -- Chapman University posted the following news: * * * Regulatory Affairs Career Paths and Job Opportunities Explained * Regulatory Affairs Jobs: Roles, Skills, Salaries & Career Paths Explained Introduction to Regulatory Affairs as a Career Patients rely on medications, medical devices, and other healthcare products to be safe and effective. These products must undergo rigorous testing. Regulatory affairs professionals help make that possible. Regulatory affai more

Rep. Jim Costa Seeks to Lead House Agriculture Committee Democrats in 120th Congress

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 (TNSida) -- Rep. Jim Costa, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Jim Costa Seeks to Lead House Agriculture Committee Democrats in 120th Congress * WASHINGTON - Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21), a third-generation farmer and senior member of the House Agriculture Committee, announced in a letter to his Democratic colleagues that he is seeking to lead Democrats on the House Agriculture Committee in the 120th Congress. "Food security is national security more

Rep. Lofgren, Mayor Mahan Celebrate $3.16 Million Grant for San Jose Stormwater Treatment

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Lofgren, Mayor Mahan Celebrate $3.16 Million Grant for San Jose Stormwater Treatment * SAN JOSE, CA -- Today, Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (CA-18) announced that the City of San Jose received a $3,160,000 grant from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the San Francisco Bay Area Water Quality Improvement Fund. This funding will be used to construct and maintain large-scale green stormwa more

Rep. Steube Introduces Legislation to Help Americans Achieve Homeownership

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Rep. W. Greg Steube, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Steube Introduces Legislation to Help Americans Achieve Homeownership * WASHINGTON, D.C.--U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) and Representative Jimmy Panetta (D-Calif.) introduced the Homeownership Opportunity Act, legislation that allows penalty-free early distributions from workplace retirement savings for down payments and closing costs when purchasing a primary residence. Qualifying more

Rep. Young Kim Urges Secretary Rubio to Raise China Travel Advisory to Level 3

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 (TNSida) -- Rep. Young Kim, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Young Kim Urges Secretary Rubio to Raise China Travel Advisory to Level 3 * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Foreign Affairs East Asia and Pacific Subcommittee Chair Young Kim (CA-40) sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio urging the State Department to raise its travel advisory for the People's Republic of China (PRC) from Level 2 ("Exercise Increased Caution") to Level 3 ("Re more

Report: How California and Oregon Obstruct Federal Immigration Law to Push Their Sanctuary State Policies

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 (TNSrpt) -- Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * New Report: How California and Oregon Obstruct Federal Immigration Law to Push their Sanctuary State Policies October 29, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the House Judiciary Committee and its Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement released interim staff reports titled, "California: The Dangerous Consequences of Sanctuary Policie more

Reps. Garamendi, Carbajal Issue Letter to Homeland Security Secretary Mullin

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 (TNSletter) -- Reps. John Garamendi, D-California, and Salud Carbajal, D-California, issued the following letter to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin: * * * Here is the text of the letter: October 27, 2027 The Honorable Markwayne Mullin Secretary Department of Homeland Security 245 Murray Lane SW Washington D.C. 20528 Dear Secretary Mullin, We are deeply concerned by recent reports regarding the proposed use of ships for deportation efforts. Any plan expl more

Reps. Sara Jacobs, Scott Peters, Mike Levin, Juan Vargas Announce Bill to Stop Data Center Construction at NAVWAR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Sara Jacobs, Scott Peters, Mike Levin, Juan Vargas Announce Bill to Stop Data Center Construction at NAVWAR * Reps. Sara Jacobs (CA-51), Scott Peters (CA-50), Mike Levin (CA-49), and Juan Vargas (CA-52) announced their intentions to introduce legislation to stop the proposed massive commercial data center at NAVWAR from moving forward without local government consultation and approval. Rep. more

Reps. Takano, Casten, Foster, Beyer, and Obernolte Lead Bipartisan Coalition to Create the Congressional Office of Technology

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Rep. Mark Takano, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Takano, Casten, Foster, Beyer, and Obernolte Lead Bipartisan Coalition to Create the Congressional Office of Technology * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Reps. Mark Takano (CA-39), Sean Casten (IL-6), Bill Foster (IL-11), Don Beyer (VA-8), and Jay Obernolte (CA-23) introduced the Congressional Office of Technology Improvement and Enhancement Act to restore Congress' capacity to confront emerging more

Resident experience matters in estimating neighborhood walkability, study shows

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 29 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Resident experience matters in estimating neighborhood walkability, study shows * "By comparing resident feedback with observed characteristics, we were able to determine that observed and perceived measures of walkability are not the same," said Louisa Holmes, associate professor of geography and demography and corresponding author of the paper. "How residents experience their own neighb more

Rimini Street Announces Fiscal Third Quarter 2026 Financial and Operating Results

PLEASANTON, California, Oct. 29 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Rimini Street, a provider of independent enterprise software support services, issued the following news release: * * * Rimini Street Announces Fiscal Third Quarter 2026 Financial and Operating Results * Third Quarter Financial Highlights Include: Revenue of $112.1 million, up 8.3% year over year Adjusted Revenue of $109.3 million, up 10.7% year over year Adjusted Calculated Billings of $78.0 million, up 21.9% year over more

SAG-AFTRA Members Ratify TV Animation Contracts

LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 30 -- The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) issued the following news release: * * * SAG-AFTRA Members Ratify TV Animation Contracts October 29, 2026 New Deal Means 12.6% in Wage Increases for Those Who Voice Animated Programs for Television - In national voting completed today, SAG-AFTRA members ratified the 2026 Television Animation Agreement and the 2026 Basic Cable Animation Agreement with the Alliance of M more

SAG-AFTRA, AFM, WGAW and WGAE File Amicus Brief in OpenAI Copyright Infringement Litigation

LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 30 -- The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) issued the following news release: * * * SAG-AFTRA, AFM, WGAW and WGAE File Amicus Brief in OpenAI Copyright Infringement Litigation October 29, 2026 SAG-AFTRA, AFM, WGAW and WGAE have filed an amicus brief in In re OpenAI, Inc. Copyright Infringement Litigation to defend the rights and livelihoods of more than 250,000 entertainment and media workers. The brief urges t more

Salesforce Deepens Investment in Washington, D.C. With New Innovation Center

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 30 [Category: BizHuman Resources/Personnel] -- Salesforce, a customer relationship management company, posted the following news release: * * * Salesforce Deepens Investment in Washington, D.C. With New Innovation Center The new space will serve as a hub for public sector customers, partners, and the D.C. community to meet, collaborate, and explore the next generation of government services October 29, 2026 Salesforce today unveiled plans for a new home for i more

Salesforce Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Rune Technologies

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 30 [Category: BizHuman Resources/Personnel] -- Salesforce, a customer relationship management company, posted the following news release: * * * Salesforce Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Rune Technologies October 29, 2026 Salesforce, the #1 AI CRM, today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Rune Technologies, a leading edge-native technology provider building solutions to enable critical logistics and sustainment operations for the U more

Sanchez, L.A. County members spotlight cost of Trump's trade polices at Port of Los Angeles

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sanchez, L.A. County members spotlight cost of Trump's trade polices at Port of Los Angeles * Lawmakers hear from workers, businesses, port leaders on how tariffs are raising prices, hurting Southern California's economy LOS ANGELES - Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee Ranking Member Linda T. Sanchez (D-Calif.) was joined on Tuesday by fellow Los Angeles County delegation members Representati more

SANCTUARY INSANITY: ICE Arrests Illegal Alien Released by Sanctuary Politicians in California

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * SANCTUARY INSANITY: ICE Arrests Illegal Alien Released by Sanctuary Politicians in California * This illegal alien's criminal history includes convictions for drug trafficking and grand theft WASHINGTON - The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the following statement after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested an illegal alien who had previousl more

SLAC researchers find proof of altermagnetism, a new magnetic phase

MENLO PARK, California, Oct. 29 -- The SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * SLAC researchers find proof of altermagnetism, a new magnetic phase * The team directly observed a unique property in an altermagnetic candidate material, delivering key evidence of a new phase of magnetism first postulated in 2022. Key takeaways: * The scientific case for a third type of magnetism - termed "altermagnetism" - has been building over recent years. * Now, a SL more

STI screening linked to fewer preterm births

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 29 -- The University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine (Perelman) posted the following news: * * * STI screening linked to fewer preterm births * A Penn Medicine study suggests screening and treatment could help identify infections that often cause no symptoms. Screening and treating pregnant patients for three common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) twice during pregnancy was associated with a 23 percent lower risk of preterm birth compared with stan more

Student unlocks potential in juvenile detention centers with STEM ed

ITHACA, New York, Oct. 29 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Student unlocks potential in juvenile detention centers with STEM ed * Armed with a love of science and math, Emily Cho '28 walked into her first prison at age 13. She had learned that incarcerated people often don't have access to science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education, and she thought she could help by teaching them those subjects herself. In 2019 she started tutoring adults in math at a more

Study: Ranked-choice voting reduces pull of "electability," boosts women and minority candidates

BERKELEY, California, Oct. 29 -- The University of California Berkeley campus Haas School of Business posted the following news release: * * * Study: Ranked-choice voting reduces pull of "electability," boosts women and minority candidates * Is training AI on copyrighted works fair use? Scholars say "market dilution" theory still lacks evidence In Brief * In experiments with about 6,500 U.S. adults, ranked-choice voting made people more likely to back their favorite candidate over one they more

Summit at UC Merced Takes Aim at Preserving Grasslands

MERCED, California, Oct. 29 -- The University of California Merced campus posted the following news: * * * Summit at UC Merced Takes Aim at Preserving Grasslands * California's grasslands are a vital part of a healthy ecosystem, supporting native plants and endangered animal species. Yet the vast majority of them - more than 90 percent - have been lost to development and invasive non-native plants. The California Department of Food and Agriculture, the California Natural Resources Agency, U more

Sunrise Movement Will Knock 70,000 Doors for Lawrence and El-Sayed by Election Day

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The Sunrise Movement issued the following news release: * * * October 29, 2026 Sunrise Movement Will Knock 70,000 Doors for Lawrence and El-Sayed by Election Day Lansing, MI - Sunrise Movement has mobilized hundreds of volunteers for William Lawrence and Abdul El-Sayed. The movement plans to knock 70,000 doors and make 250,000 dials in Michigan by election day. "I'm tired of a broken political system where Trump's tech and oil billionaires profit while young people more

Surface Transportation Board Issues Decision Involving Channel Pacific Railroad

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Surface Transportation Board issued the following decision (Docket No. FD 36932) entitled "Channel Pacific Railroad - Operation Exemption - In West Sacramento, Yolo County, California": * * * Digest:/1 This decision declines to institute a proceeding to address a petition to reject, revoke, or declare void an operation exemption that took effect in June 2026; accordingly, the petition is denied. Decided: October 27, 2026 On May 12, more

Theatre and dance professor to represent the U.S. at global design exhibition

FULLERTON, California, Oct. 29 -- California State University Fullerton campus posted the following news: * * * Theatre and dance professor to represent the U.S. at global design exhibition * Cal State Fullerton Professor of Theatre and Dance Hyun Sook Kim transforms every costume she makes into a storytelling agent that captures the essence and imagination of a narrative. For the fourth time in her professional career, the College of the Arts professor was selected to display her work at t more

This show of force brings joy to pediatric patients

LOMA LINDA, California, Oct. 29 -- Loma Linda University Health posted the following news: * * * This show of force brings joy to pediatric patients * Any other day, a massive law enforcement presence on Loma Linda University's (LLU) campus would signal something nefarious was happening, but on Wednesday, October 28, the sudden surge of motorcycles, SWAT vehicles, and helicopters from more than a dozen local agencies meant children receiving treatment at Loma Linda University Children's Hosp more

TONY GOLDWYN, EMMA ROBERTS, SARAH PAULSON, HAILEE STEINFELD AND NAOMI WATTS HEADLINE GUEST LINEUP FOR THE WEEK OF NOV. 2-6 ON 'LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK'

BURBANK, California, Oct. 29 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * TONY GOLDWYN, EMMA ROBERTS, SARAH PAULSON, HAILEE STEINFELD AND NAOMI WATTS HEADLINE GUEST LINEUP FOR THE WEEK OF NOV. 2-6 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 Nov. 2-6. Monday, Nov. 2 - TONY GOLDWYN is here to talk about "Law & Order more

Tribal Co-Management of Federal Lands: Overview and Selected Issues for Congress (Part 1 of 2)

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47563) on Oct. 13, 2026, entitled "Tribal Co-Management of Federal Lands: Overview and Selected Issues for Congress" by natural resources policy specialist Mariel J. Murray. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY Many of today's federal lands are located on the ancestral homelands of federally recognized Tribes ("Tribes"). Many Tribes maintain ongoing physical, cultural, spiritual, and economic re more

Trick-or-Treat: Candy Prices vs. Sugar Costs

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 29 [Category: Agriculture] -- The American Sugar Alliance posted the following news release: * * * Trick-or-Treat: Candy Prices vs. Sugar Costs * Ghouls and goblins will soon be haunting your door, looking for a sweet treat to celebrate Halloween! The National Retail Federation forecasts that 96% of American Halloween shoppers will buy candy this Halloween, spending $4.1 billion. Grocery shoppers wanting to stock up will be paying 397% more for a standard chocolate more

Trump Administration Announces More Than $233 Million to Improve Rural Healthcare Services Across California

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued the following news release: * * * Trump Administration Announces More Than $233 Million to Improve Rural Healthcare Services Across California * This federal investment will support primary, maternal, specialty, and behavioral healthcare across rural California while growing the healthcare workforce and modernizing technology Today, the Trump Administration anno more

Trump Administration May Restart Closed Refineries

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary: * * * Trump Administration May Restart Closed Refineries * The Trump administration is exploring ways to restart U.S. refineries closed over the past decade and expand operating facilities to help lower diesel prices. Two recent refinery closures have been in California, where state policies consistently oppose oil and gas as part of net-zero and climate policies. Oil flows from the more

Trust for Public Land and Enterprise Community Partners Release New Guidebook for Cities to Deliver Affordable Housing and High-Quality Parks Together

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 29 -- The Trust for Public Land issued the following news release: * * * Trust for Public Land and Enterprise Community Partners Release New Guidebook for Cities to Deliver Affordable Housing and High-Quality Parks Together October 28th, 2026 The comprehensive framework reveals how communities can move beyond silos to collaboratively fund, design, and plan housing and public spaces that prevent displacement, support resilience, and promote well-being. - New more

Two Entities Charged in $130 Million Fraud Scheme That Used False SEC Filings to Boost Investor Confidence

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following news release: * * * Two Entities Charged in $130 Million Fraud Scheme That Used False SEC Filings to Boost Investor Confidence * The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged two foreign-operated, Colorado-incorporated entities, BG Wealth Sharing Ltd and DSJ Exchange Pty Ltd, for orchestrating a fraud scheme that used false SEC filings to boost confidence in their investment program and helped them rais more

TWS Sacramento Logo Showcases California's Wild Side

BETHESDA, Maryland, Oct. 29 -- The Wildlife Society, a wildlife conservation organization, posted the following news: * * * TWS Sacramento logo showcases California's wild side The California-born artist seamlessly blends art and environmental education to share her love for wildlife October 28, 2026 Madyson Brock grew up with firsthand experience with dozens of California's charismatic species. She used her love for her home and its wildlife to come up with a creative homage to California, more

UC-San Francisco: Could A Few Bad Dietary Choices Worsen Your Next Immune Response?

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 30 (TNSjou) -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * October 29, 2026 Could A Few Bad Dietary Choices Worsen Your Next Immune Response? Research in mice shows that skin inflammation can change based on just a few days on a high-fat diet. By Levi Gadye Scientists have long known that diet shapes the immune system. Now, a UC San Francisco team has found that even a brief dietary change can substantially chan more

UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center: Activating Cancer-fighting Protein Could Make T-cell Immunotherapies More Effective, Study Finds

LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 30 (TNSjou) -- The UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * Activating cancer-fighting protein could make T-cell immunotherapies more effective, study finds UCLA study finds that temporarily activating a protein known for preventing cancer helps engineered immune cells resist exhaustion and improves their ability to kill tumor cells October 29, 2026 Researchers at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Cente more

UCR Foundation Board of Trustees welcomes new chair, new members

RIVERSIDE, California, Oct. 29 -- The University of California Riverside campus posted the following news: * * * UCR Foundation Board of Trustees welcomes new chair, new members * The UC Riverside Foundation Board of Trustees has started its new year with new chair Michael Huerta and a distinguished group of new and returning trustees: Jack Stephens, David Tsai, Pete Veravanich, Dr. Melissa Welch, and Jeff Pack. Chaired by Huerta, the 33-member volunteer Board of Trustees oversees UCR's aff more

UCSF, DHCS Partner on $17M Investment in Behavioral Health Support

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 30 -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * October 29, 2026 UCSF, DHCS Partner on $17M Investment in Behavioral Health Support UC San Francisco and the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) are partnering on a $17 million program to expand access to behavioral health support for parents and children statewide. The program employs dyadic care, which enables health providers to treat children more

UMaine scientist helps identify one of the oldest Martian meteorites on Earth

ORONO, Maine, Oct. 29 -- The University of Maine posted the following news release: * * * UMaine scientist helps identify one of the oldest Martian meteorites on Earth * University of Maine professor Alicia Cruz-Uribe and her colleagues were analyzing a box of rock samples from Mars when they made an unexpected discovery. They would confirm that one sample came from one of the oldest Martian meteorites ever found on Earth. While examining samples to determine their age, the group selected o more

University of Groningen: Democrats Need 1.5 Million Extra Votes Through New Constituencies

GRONINGEN, The Netherlands, Oct. 29 -- The University of Groningen issued the following news: * * * Democrats need 1.5 million extra votes through new constituencies Analysis by the Geodienst of the University of Groningen 27 October 2026 In the U.S. midterm elections on November 3, Democrats need significantly more votes to secure a majority in the House of Representatives than under the constituency boundaries of 2024. The difference amounts to about one and a half million votes: comparab more

USPOULTRY Foundation Awards Nearly $400,000 in Student Recruiting Grants to Support Future Industry Workforce

TUCKER, Georgia, Oct. 29 [Category: Agriculture] -- The U.S. Poultry and Egg Association (USPOULTRY) issued the following news release: * * * USPOULTRY Foundation Awards Nearly $400,000 in Student Recruiting Grants to Support Future Industry Workforce * The USPOULTRY Foundation has awarded $399,803 in student recruiting grants to 21 colleges and universities nationwide, including six universities with Poultry Science departments and 15 additional institutions offering poultry industry-relate more

Venable Expands Its Family Offices Services Amid Evolving Client Needs

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Venable, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Venable Expands Its Family Offices Services Amid Evolving Client Needs Washington, DC (Oct. 27, 2026) - Venable LLP announced today the expansion of its Family Offices offering to address the increasingly interconnected legal and business needs of family offices as they take on broader roles in acquiring businesses and real estate, managing investments, overseeing complex assets, and more

What Does a Pain Score Mean to Doctors and Patients?

LA JOLLA, California, Oct. 29 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * What Does a Pain Score Mean to Doctors and Patients? * Sociology PhD candidate Tannistha Sarkar explores how people communicate pain--and how injury can reshape identity, risk and hope Patients in hospitals and doctors' offices are routinely asked to rate their pain on a scale from zero to 10. But what does that number actually communicate? Does a seven mean the same thing to ever more

WMU pilots a championship performance

KALAMAZOO, Michigan, Oct. 29 -- Western Michigan University posted the following news: * * * WMU pilots a championship performance * KALAMAZOO, Mich.--Western Michigan University's precision flight team continued its dominance at the National Intercollegiate Flying Association's Region III Safety and Flight Evaluation Conference (SAFECON) competition, winning its fifth consecutive regional championship earlier this month at Bowling Green State University. The WMU College of Aviation's Sky Br more

Work Local Industry Immersion Days Connect CSUSB Palm Desert Campus Students With Regional Employers

SAN BERNARDINO, California, Oct. 30 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news: * * * Work Local Industry Immersion Days connect CSUSB Palm Desert Campus students with regional employers Work Local Industry Immersion Days invite students to spend time on site with key employers to learn about career pathways, organizational culture, hiring processes and industry trends. By stepping beyond the classroom and into professional environments, students gain first more

You Say Nevada, I Say Nevada...

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Oct. 29 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news: * * * You Say Nevada, I Say Nevada... * You can just picture Las Vegas legend Wayne Newton singing his own version of "You say To-ma-to, I say To-mah-to, You say Ne-vah-da. I say Ne-va-da." At least, that is, if he was singing to an audience mixed with people from across the country. Because, when it comes to pronouncing the Silver State's name, it's us against everyone else on Earth. Unless more

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