WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network posted the following news release: * * * **MEDIA ADVISORY FOR SATURDAY EVENT** * HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - Cancer patients, survivors and loved ones will gather Saturday at 6 p.m. for the first Hope Run to celebrate cancer survivorship and honor those who've passed away from the disease. Participants will also hold a touching luminary tribute display called Lights of Hope. The Lights of Hope display will offer visual opportunities for powerful b-roll, pho more PR

COLUMBIA, Missouri, Sept. 25 -- The University of Missouri School of Journalism issued the following news release: * * * 2026 Missouri Honor Medalists craft master classes for Missouri School of Journalism students * By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (Sept. 25, 2026) -Earlier this week, a famous journalist, a highly influential news and philanthropy executive and the leader of the world's largest advertising agency each delivered master classes to students at the Missouri School of Journalism. Jon Cook, Alberto Ibarguen and Judy Woodruff more PR

JUNEAU, Alaska, Sept. 26 -- The Alaska Department of Law issued the following news release: * * * Acting Attorney General Cori Mills Announces Settlement with Labcorp over Data Breach That Affected the Personal Data of Alaskans September 25, 2026 (Anchorage, AK) - Acting Attorney General Cori Mills has announced that Alaska, as part of a coalition of 44 attorneys general, has settled with the Laboratory Corporation of America ("Labcorp") after a multistate investigation into the 2019 data breach that leaked personal patient information thro more PR

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Sept. 26 -- Alabama Attorney General Steve T. Marshall issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Marshall Announces Historic Multi-Million-Dollar Settlement with TikTok September 25, 2026 (Montgomery, Ala) -- Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced today a landmark settlement with social media company TikTok Inc. Under the settlement, Alabama will receive a minimum of $100 million, due to the state within 45 days, with the potential to receive up to $300 million if certain conditions are met.  more PR

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Sept. 26 -- Alabama Attorney General Steve T. Marshall issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Marshall Urges Congress to Add Women's Sports Protections to College Sports Bill September 24, 2026 (Montgomery, Ala) - Attorney General Steve Marshall submitted a letter urging House and Senate leadership to support legislative language in an amendment to S.4668, the Protect College Sports Act of 2026, that protects the privacy, safety, and opportunities for women student-athletes. The letter was co-led by M more PR

CARSON CITY, Nevada, Sept. 24 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ford Announces $2.3 Million Multistate Settlement with Labcorp Over Patient Data Breach * Settlement Requires Stronger Oversight of Vendors Handling Sensitive Patient Information Carson City, NV - Today, Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced that Nevada, as part of a coalition of 44 attorneys general, has reached a $2.3 million multistate settlement with Laboratory Corporation of America ("Labcorp"), resolvin more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 24 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Reaches $2.2 Million Settlement with Labcorp Over 2019 Data Breach * Thursday, September 24, 2026 Contact: comms@ncdoj.gov 919-538-2809 RALEIGH -Attorney General Jeff Jackson and 44 other attorneys general reached a $2.2 million settlement with Labcorp following a multistate investigation into a 2019 data breach involving Labcorp's debt collector, the American Medical Collection Agency more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker, Figures, Hayes, Ezell Introduce Bill to Cover College Costs for Children of Longtime Educators, First Responders, and Social Workers * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) and U.S. Representatives Shomari Figures (D-AL-02), Jahana Hayes (D-CT-05), and Mike Ezell (R-MS-04) introduced the Public Service Educational Assistance Act, legislation that would cover the cost of college or job training for the children of educ more PR

AUBURN, Alabama, Sept. 24 -- Auburn University posted the following news: * * * College of Human Sciences faculty members secure $2.73 million grant to advance sleep research * Researchers in the College of Human Sciences will soon get a boost to continue their dedication and steady commitment to finding solutions advancing the science and study of sleep research, thanks to securing a recent $2.73 million grant. Dr. Brian Gillis, assistant professor of Marriage and Family Therapy, and Dr. Ben Hinnant, professor, in the College of Human Sci more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Tim Moore, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Tim Moore Introduces Let Americans Buy with Explicit Labeling (LABEL) Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. \- Yesterday, Congressman Tim Moore (NC-14) introduced H.R. 10580, the Let Americans Buy with Explicit Labeling Act (LABEL) Act, to require that country of origin and production method (wild or farm-raised) labels for fish be clearly displayed on the front of consumer packages through amending the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946. "Every more PR

AUBURN, Alabama, Sept. 25 -- Auburn University College of Engineering posted the following news: * * * Faculty, staff recognized at Engineering Research Awards banquet * Auburn University's Samuel Ginn College of Engineering honored faculty and staff at the college's Engineering Research Awards banquet on Thursday, Sept. 24. The awards recognize outstanding contributions that exemplify innovation, collaboration and real-world impact. "Research is driven by curiosity, ingenuity and a commitment to solving problems that matter," said Allan  more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, Sept. 26 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Sep 25, 2026 From Kaua'i to Kuala Lumpur, Here's Where Hilton is Opening and Renovating this Season * Hilton is continuing strong momentum across its portfolio, including the debut of NoMad in Singapore, the debut of Waldorf Astoria and Conrad in Malaysia, and the expansion of Signia Hilton and Apartment Collection by Hilton in key U.S. destinations. * This quarter marks important firsts in new destinations, including Hilton's entry into Baja  more PR

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Sept. 25 -- Gov. Kay Ivey, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Ivey Proclaims September 25 as Dolly Day in Alabama * MONTGOMERY - Governor Kay Ivey on Friday proclaimed September 25, 2026, as Dolly Day in Alabama, joining communities across the nation in celebrating Dolly Parton's extraordinary life, enduring legacy and lifelong commitment to children and families. As a nod to Parton's iconic song "9 to 5," Governor Ivey selected September 25 to serve as an opportunity to celebrate the lasting  more PR

HEMPSTEAD, New York, Sept. 26 -- Hofstra University issued the following news: * * * New Military Science Chair Focuses on Developing Future Leaders Growing up in Ghana, Lt. Col. Afua O. Boahema, Hofstra's new chair of military science, was surrounded by examples of public service. Her parents served in law enforcement, and seeing them every day in uniform inspired her military career. * * * News in Summary * Lt. Col. Afua O. Boahema brings more than two decades of military experience, including a deployment to Afghanistan and service as  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-795) on the Water Resources Development Act (H.R. 9497). The report was advanced by Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, on Sept. 3, 2026. The House passed the bill on Sept. 16, 2026, and it has been received by the Senate, but not referred to a committee. * * * (Continued from Part 1 of 3) Congressional Direction Academic Partnerships.--The Committee recognizes the value of the Corps entering into cooperative agreements with certain universit more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-795) on the Water Resources Development Act (H.R. 9497). The report was advanced by Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, on Sept. 3, 2026. The House passed the bill on Sept. 16, 2026, and it has been received by the Senate, but not referred to a committee. * * * (Continued from Part 2 of 3) Committee Votes Clause 3(b) of rule XIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives requires each committee report to include the total number of votes c more ST

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, Sept. 25 -- The HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology issued the following news: * * * HudsonAlpha Opens Startup Incubator to Prime Biotech Entrepreneurs for Success September 24, 2026 - HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology officially announced the opening of its Primer Lab - a high-impact startup incubator designed to help early-stage biotech companies overcome the prohibitive costs of launching a life-sciences venture. Made possible through funding from Innovate Alabama, the Primer Lab provides founders with acc more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Comments of KABOOM! on Proposed Changes to Decennial Census Demographic Inquiries Docket No.: USBC-2026-0628 Agency: Bureau of the Census, Department of Commerce Subject: Proposed Revisions to Decennial Questionnaire Content (Sec. 70.2(a)) I. KABOOM!'s Mission and Interest in this Proposed Change KABOOM! is a national non-profit organization dedicated to ending play more ST

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 26 -- Kansas City University issued the following news: * * * KCU welcomes graduates back for Alumni Weekend By Jennifer Lindholm Sep 25, 2026 Kansas City University (KCU) welcomed former students back to campus for Alumni Weekend, a three-day gathering featuring continuing education, campus exploration, the Ronald W. Hubbard, DO, FACOS Memorial Lecture, the KCU Alumni Awards Gala and class reunions. During campus tours, alumni explored simulation, osteopathic manipulative medicine and point-of-care ultrasound, more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 25 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * LDF Decries U.S. Department of Justice Dismissal of Over Fifty Federal School Desegregation Cases * Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a misleading announcement, claiming that it had "ended" more than 50 federal school desegregation cases. The Legal Defense Fund (LDF) decried the deceptive announcement. LDF continues to litigate many of these open school desegregation cases. LDF is disheartened by the more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- No Labels, a political organization that advocates for centrism and bipartisanship, issued the following commentary: * * * September 25, 2026 AI, Innovation, and the Race for the Future with Daniel Castro As artificial intelligence advances at breakneck speed, Daniel Castro, President of the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation, offers his perspective on how policymakers should approach both its risks and opportunities. In this conversation, he makes the case that America's AI challenge is not just develo more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Warren, Torres Introduce Bill to Address Basic Needs Insecurity in Higher Education * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), along with Congresswoman Norma Torres (D-Calif.-35), reintroduced the Basic Assistance for Students In College (BASIC) Act, legislation to help community colleges and four-year institutions address the unmet basic needs of their students by establishing a $1 more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 25 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Pinnacle Financial Partners, an asset regional bank that says it provides banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance products and services, posted the following news release: * * * Pinnacle Financial Partners is the No. 1 Best Place to Work for Women * Firm is ranked among 16 finalist companies nationwide Pinnacle Financial Partners earned the No. 1 spot nationwide on the 2026 list of Best Places to Work for Women from Best Companies Group. This is the first time the more PR

TROY, Alabama, Sept. 25 -- Troy University issued the following news: * * * Troy University named a Top Public University by U.S. News & World Report * For the first time, Troy University has been listed among U.S. News & World Report's top national public universities in its 2027 rankings released on Tuesday. TROY has consistently been ranked among the publication's top regional institutions, but due to recent advancements, the 2027 rankings marked the first time university had been included among the top national university rankings. Th more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senator Katie Britt Continues Fight to Protect Women and Girls in Sports * America is saying, 'we want to protect women's sports,' despite the fact that my Democratic colleagues can't bring themselves to do that WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) joined her Senate Judiciary Committee Republican colleagues in a hearing entitled: "Standing Up for Women in Sports: Ensuring Opportunity, Fairness and Safety for Female Athletes." S more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. VICE PRESIDENT FOR RESEARCH AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AD 200 | 307 University Boulevard, N. | Mobile, Alabama 36688-0002 TEL: (251) 460-6333 | FAX: (251) 460-7955 | SouthAlabama.edu/vpresearch September 23, 2026 Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20202 Submitted via Regulations.gov RE more ST