BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 29 (TNSxrep) -- The Health and Fitness Association (formerly the International Health Racquet and Sportsclub Association) issued the following news release: * * * 2026 HFA European Congress Spotlights New Industry Research New findings on global fitness markets, member retention, GLP-1s and exercise, and the UK fitness sector underscored the industry's growing focus on data, collaboration, and its role in health. - Washington, DC-September 28, 2026-New research examining some of the most consequential issues fa more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 29 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts issued the following news release: * * * Immigrants' Rights Advocates File Federal Lawsuit Challenging New Trump Birthright Citizenship Executive Order Trump administration's new push to restrict birthright citizenship comes despite clear defeat at US Supreme Court September 28, 2026 Immigrants' rights advocates filed a federal lawsuit today challenging President Trump's new executive order targeting birthright citizenship. The case was brought by the A more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 28 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Secures $1.25 Million Settlement With Brockton Adult Foster Care Provider For Failing To Comply With Key Regulatory Requirements * BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today announced a $1.25 million settlement with WeCare 365 (WeCare), an adult foster care (AFC) provider in Brockton, resolving allegations that the company did not comply with MassHealth regulations requiring AFC pro more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts posted the following news release: * * * Arlington Man Sentenced to More Than Eight Years in Prison for Drug Conspiracy * BOSTON - An Arlington, Mass. man was sentenced today in federal court in Boston in connection with a year-long drug conspiracy. Jonathan Perry, a/k/a "Peazy," 26, of Arlington, Mass., was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Indira Talwani to 97 months in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release. Pe more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 28 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Sues Trump Administration Over Flawed Environmental Assessment for Commercial Drone Delivery Operations * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a multistate coalition in filing a lawsuit challenging the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) insufficient evaluation of the environmental consequences of commercial drone package delivery. Drone operations are subject to environmental r more PR

SALEM, Oregon, Sept. 28 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Wins Court Order Keeping the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Funded * #Federal judge rules the Trump Administration can't starve the agency of funds allocated by Congress Attorney General Dan Rayfield is celebrating a ruling by a federal judge in Oregon keeping the federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) funded. The judge ruled that the Trump Administration broke the law when it tried to shut d more PR

AMHERST, Massachusetts, Sept. 28 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * Campus Pantry Marks One Year of Serving the UMass Community * Bananas, onions and potatoes. One normally doesn't put those three foods together, but they are -along with milk, yogurt and eggs, ramen, mac & cheese and microwaveable frozen meals-among the most popular items at the Campus Pantry: Amherst Survival Center at UMass, which recently celebrated its first year of operation.The Campus Pantry, a partnership between UMass Amherst and the more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 28 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Cardiovascular genetics innovator to receive the 2026 Population Research Prize * Embargoed until 8 a.m. CT/9 a.m. ET, Monday, Sept. 28, 2026 DALLAS, Sept. 28, 2026 -A leading cardiovascular geneticist known for using human genetics and large population studies will be recognized by the American Heart Association at its annual Scientific Sessions in November. Pradeep Natarajan, M.D., M.M.Sc., FAHA, will receive the Pop more PR

AMHERST, Massachusetts, Sept. 28 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * Carrie Nobles to Study Effects of Contaminants on Fertility and Pregnancy Under $2.5 Million NIH Grant * Carrie Nobles, assistant professor of environmental health sciences in the School of Public Health and Health Sciences, will examine the effects of certain long-lasting chemicals and heavy metals on fertility and pregnancy under a five-year, $2.5 million grant from the National Institutes of Health.In addition to raising awareness of publ more PR

WILLIMANTIC, Connecticut, Sept. 29 -- Eastern Connecticut State University issued the following news: * * * Eastern ranked 15th in nation among public liberal arts colleges U.S. News & World Report 2027 rankings released By Ed Osborn Willimantic, CT (09/28/2026) -- Eastern Connecticut State University is the 15th top public liberal arts college in the nation according to the latest 2027 U.S. News and World Report rankings released on Sept. 22. Eastern is one of only two New England schools on the list, joining Massachusetts College of Libe more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 28 [Category: Energy] -- 350.org, an organization that works to end the age of fossil fuels and build a community-led renewable energy, posted the following news release: * * * Electricity Pricing Policy promises transparency, but is vague on affordability, civil society says * South Africa-With opposition growing to Eskom's proposed 8.83% electricity tariff increase for 2027/28, civil society organisations say South Africa's revised Electricity Pricing Policy (EPP) falls short of addressing the growing pressure more PR

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 29 -- Empire Center, a non-profit think tank, issued the following news release: * * * New York Annual Household Electricity Costs Rise $270 September 28, 2026 ALBANY, N.Y. -- New York's average residential electricity price reached 29.90 cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh) in July 2026, the fifth highest in the nation and 63.3 percent above the U.S. average. The state's price rose 14 percent from July 2025, nearly three times the national year-over-year increase of 4.9 percent. A household using 800 kWh per month saw est more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts posted the following news release: * * * Former MBTA Employee Pleads Guilty to Conspiracies to Falsify Track Inspection Reports and Collecting Fraudulent Overtime Payments * BOSTON - A former Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) employee pleaded guilty on Sept. 24, 2026 in federal court in Boston to multiple conspiracies, including conspiring to falsify Red Line track inspection reports as well as committing overtime fraud. Jen more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Sept. 28 -- Harvard University issued the following news: * * * Frontiers Fund opens second-year call for innovative solutions to societal challenges * The Office of the Vice Provost for Research is pleased to announce the second year of the Frontiers of Innovation for Societal Impact Fund. For centuries, Harvard has engaged with corporations and related entities to inform and strengthen our intellectual mission, support scholarship and students, and translate research discoveries to benefit society broadly. At a t more PR

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 29 -- Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, issued the following news release: * * * Genentech Breaks Ground on $750 Million Manufacturing Expansion in Hillsboro, Oregon * Expansion adds 211,000 square feet to the site, supported by approximately 200 construction jobs * Investment creates approximately 250 high-wage jobs pairing manufacturing expertise with digital skills in AI, automation and robotics * New facility brings device fill-finish capabilities to Genentech's manufacturing network--expan more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 29 (TNSrep) -- Bain and Co., a management consulting firm, issued the following news release: * * * Global AI market could hit $6 trillion annually by 2031 through unlocking value and innovation - Bain & Co's 7th Global Technology Report BOSTON--September 29, 2026-- As AI infrastructure investment accelerates, the world must confront the next challenge: whether the economic value created can justify the capital deployed. Bain & Company's 7th annual Global Technology Report finds that funding AI's insatiable compu more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 28 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Goodwin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Goodwin Advises Webster Equity Partners on Definitive Agreement To Acquire Lifecore Biomedical for Up to $663.7 Million * The Private Equity, Life Sciences, and Healthcare teams advised Webster Equity Partners on its definitive agreement to acquire Lifecore Biomedical ("Lifecore"), a fully integrated injectables contract development and manufacturing organization, for $663.7 million, assuming full achievement of certain  more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 28 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Healey Advances Sagamore Bridge Replacement with $956 Million in Federal Funding and Final Procurement Phase * SAGAMORE -Governor Healey today announced a major milestone in the replacement of the Sagamore Bridge, securing authorization for $956 million in federal grant funding and releasing the Request for Proposals for the project's design-build contract. The RFP launches the final phase of procurement before construct more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 28 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Healey Announces $40 Million to Grow Massachusetts Life Sciences Industry, Create More Than 1,600 Jobs * DEVENS -Governor Maura Healey announced nearly $40 million in tax incentives for 38 life sciences companies that are expected to create 1,644 new jobs across Massachusetts. The awards, made through the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center's Tax Incentive Program, support companies that are expanding their research, deve more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 28 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Hosts 'When AI Gets Physical: Navigating the Real-World Risks and Rewards' Panel During Boston AI Week * BOSTON - Sept. 28, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Innovation & Artificial Intelligence and Venture Capital & Emerging Technology groups will host a panel discussion and networking session Sept. 28 for attendees of Boston AI Week. Led by Intellectual Property & Technology Practice more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 29 -- Harvard Medical School issued the following news: * * * Allon Klein Named 2026 Schmidt Science Polymath $2.5 million award supports ambitious leaps in new directions Research Awards and Recognitions By Laura Castanon September 28, 2026 Allon Klein, professor of systems biology in the Blavatnik Institute at Harvard Medical School, has been named a 2026 Schmidt Science Polymath. The award provides up to $2.5 million over five years for researchers to pursue questions beyond their established areas of resea more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 28 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * Immigrants' Rights Advocates File Federal Lawsuit Challenging New Trump Birthright Citizenship Executive Order * WASHINGTON -Immigrants' rights advocates filed a federal lawsuit today challenging President Trump's new executive order targeting birthright citizenship. The case was brought by the American Civil Liberties Union, ACLU of New Hampshire, ACLU of Maine, ACLU of Massachusetts, ACLU of the District of Columbia, more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 28 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Nutter, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Matt Connolly and Matt Snell Serve as Guest Lecturers at the MIT Center for Real Estate * Matt Connolly and Matt Snell, partners in Nutter's Real Estate Department and co-chairs of the firm's Environment and Energy practice group, recently guest-lectured on environmental law at the MIT Center for Real Estate. The course, Real Estate Ventures I: Negotiating Development-Phase Agreements, is a graduate-level class focused o more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Medal of Honor Monday: Army Sgt. 1st Class Charles William Turner * Army Sgt. 1st Class Charles William Turner, an infantryman, posthumously received the Medal of Honor for distinguishing himself with conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity during the Korean War, near Yongsan, South Korea. Turner was born to Charles William Turner Sr. and Hazel O. Turner in Boston, May 28, 1921. He had one brother, Harry Turner. On Jan. 20, 1941, Turner enlisted in the Mas more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Neal Statement on Trump's China Capitulation * SPRINGFIELD, MA-Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after the Trump Administration announced its intention to lower tariffs on China: "By every measure, President Trump's trade war with the world has failed. Coupled with his war of choice with Iran that has sent fuel prices to historically high levels, Trump has brought nothing but  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Neal Statement on Trump's China Capitulation September 28, 2026 SPRINGFIELD, MA-- Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after the Trump Administration announced its intention to lower tariffs on China: "By every measure, President Trump's trade war with the world has failed. Coupled with his war of choice with Iran that has sen more PR

AMHERST, Massachusetts, Sept. 28 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * NeSQom 2026 Workshop Encourages Interdisciplinary Collaboration to Advance Quantum Computing * Quantum computing - an emerging subfield of engineering and computer science that relies on quantum mechanics to tackle problems that are out of reach for today's most powerful classical computers - could change computing forever.But first, researchers need to overcome some challenges. "Quantum computing uses quantum mechanics to process informati more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Sept. 28 -- Harvard University issued the following news: * * * New faculty affiliates from six schools at Harvard join the Bloomberg Center for Cities * Nine faculty members from six Harvard schools and departments have accepted two-year faculty affiliations at the Bloomberg Center for Cities, joining 65 current affiliates. The new affiliates join a university-wide community of scholars working across disciplines to advance research and teaching on cities and urban problem-solving. Through its faculty affiliate c more PR

NEWPORT, Rhode Island., Sept. 28 -- Salve Regina University posted the following news: * * * New faculty members expand Salve's teaching and research expertise * Our Salve Regina University community continues to grow. Along with 600 new students, in fall 2026 we welcome nine new faculty members to Salve's full-time ranks. They bring with them an impressive scope of expertise, depth in their fields and enthusiasm for teaching and guiding both inside and outside the classroom. Be sure to say hello when you see them! Kayla Dion, lecturer, D more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Sept. 28 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * New formulation helps RNA vaccines withstand high temperatures * RNA vaccines, which have been proven effective against Covid-19, are now being developed for many other diseases, including cancer. One of the drawbacks to these vaccines is that they require ultracold storage, but researchers from MIT have found a promising way to overcome that limitation. With help from an AI algorithm, the researchers tweaked the formulation sur more PR

DEDHAM, Massachusetts, Sept. 28 [Category: BizConsulting] -- The ARC Advisory Group posted the following news release: * * * Next-Generation Radar Level Instrumentation Redefining Process Automation and Plant Intelligence * Recent research by ARC Advisory Group reveals that process automation is undergoing a profound structural transformation, driven by the rapid convergence of advanced radar level measurement, high-speed field infrastructure, and software intelligence. No longer used merely for basic tank level tracking, modern radar devic more PR

AUBURN, Massachusetts, Sept. 28 [Category: Business] -- The Massachusetts Manufacturing Extension Partnership posted the following news: * * * October Is Manufacturing Month: Let's Show Massachusetts What Manufacturing Makes Possible * By Kathie Mahoney, MassMEP President October is Manufacturing Month. It is a time to recognize the people, companies, innovation, and communities that make manufacturing such an important part of the Massachusetts economy. Manufacturing in Massachusetts is much more than what happens on a production floor.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news: * * * Pressley, Wu Announce Lawsuit Against Trump Administration to Protect $20 Million Federal Grant for Roxbury's Street Improvements * City Argues that the USDOT Illegally Withdrew Funds for Safety, Transit, Accessibility, and Traffic Flow Improvements to Melnea Cass Boulevard, Malcolm X Boulevard, and Warren Street in Roxbury BOSTON, MA - Today, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) and Mayor Michelle Wu announced that the City of Boston is filing more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Sept. 28 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Pressurized experiments could help wind farms generate more power * The world needs more wind energy. But anyone designing new wind turbines or trying to squeeze more power out of existing ones faces a stiff challenge testing new approaches. That's because the atmosphere is a tough place for a controlled experiment. Some researchers use wind tunnels to conduct tests, but scaled-down wind turbines in traditional wind tunnels can  more PR

WORCESTER, Massachusetts, Sept. 28 -- Clark University posted the following news: * * * Professor James Maurelle exhibits sculptures made with materials found on Clark campus * #'Materia' is on display through Oct. 3 Ten works by Sculpture Professor James Maurelle are on view now at the Worcester Center for Crafts, a collection that the artist describes as a cross-pollination of cultures. Materia is on display through Saturday, Oct. 3, at the Worcester Center for Crafts Artist talk on Friday, Oct. 2, at 6 p.m. The pieces are part of an more PR

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 28 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Professor Medha D. Makhlouf hosts book manuscript workshop with leading scholars from various disciplines * CARLISLE, PA-On September 25, 2026, Professor Medha D. Makhlouf hosted a day-long, virtual workshop focused on her book project, Health Justice for Migrants: Law as a Social Determinant of Health. Makhlouf invited a small, notable group of academics, profiled below, to participate in the workshop. Since the book more PR

WORCESTER, Massachusetts, Sept. 28 -- Quinsigamond Community College issued the following news release: * * * QCC Foundation Welcomes Alum Joshua Duhamel to Board of Directors The QCC Foundation has welcomed a QCC graduate, Joshua Duhamel, as its newest member. - WORCESTER, MA - September 28, 2026 - The Quinsigamond Community College Foundation (QCCF) recently welcomed Joshua Duhamel, a QCC alum and public service professional, to its Board of Directors. Duhamel brings extensive experience in municipal government, legislative affairs, st more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Markey: SBA Administrator Loeffler, Trump Administration are Refusing to Answer to America's 36+ Million Small Businesses and Workers, Leaving Main Street Behind Loeffler canceled her scheduled Sept. 30 appearance before the Senate Small Business Committee, has not appeared before SBC in more than a year - (Washington, September 28) - Ranking Mem more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts posted the following news release: * * * Roxbury Man Arrested for Kidnapping and Unlawful Possession of Firearm and Ammunition * BOSTON - A Roxbury, Mass. man has been charged with kidnapping a victim from their home in Rhode Island. The defendant allegedly led police on a chase on I-93, crashing into other vehicles and fleeing on foot. Dominic Hampton-Boyd, 31, is charged with kidnapping and being a felon in possession of a firearm and amm more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * September 25, 2026 Senator Warren Statement on Trump's Continued Concession to China on Export Controls Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, released the following statement on reports that President Trump is extending the suspension of the Commerce Department Bureau o more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 29 -- The American College of Surgeons issued the following news release: * * * Surgical Oncologist Dr. Timothy J. Eberlein of St. Louis Installed as 2026-2027 ACS President WASHINGTON (September 27, 2026) -- Timothy J. Eberlein, MD, FACS, FRCS (Glasg)(Hon), FRCSEd (Hon), MAMSE, a renowned surgical oncologist and long-serving past Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of American College of Surgeons (JACS), was installed as the 107th President of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) during the ACS Clinical Congress 2026 i more PR

AMHERST, Massachusetts, Sept. 28 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * UMass Amherst Foundation Announces 2026 UMass Alumni Honors Award Recipients * The University of Massachusetts Amherst Foundation (UMAF) has announced the 2026 UMass Alumni Honors Awards recipients.The awards are presented annually by the UMass Amherst Foundation to recognize outstanding alumni who have translated their UMass experience into professional success and meaningful service across different career stages and fields. Honorees will  more PR

WORCESTER, Massachusetts, Sept. 29 -- The University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School issued the following news: * * * UMass Chan mini-grants support wide range of Worcester Public Schools' programs By Pat Sargent September 28, 2026 At a glance * Seventeen Worcester Public Schools teachers at six schools received nearly $23,000 in UMass Chan Cares mini-grants to support classroom and student programs. * Projects include independent literacy materials, a sensory room for students with disabilities, expanded classroom libraries, techno more PR

DARTMOUTH, Massachusetts, Sept. 29 -- The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth campus issued the following news: * * * UMass Dartmouth welcomes three new research administration leaders David Parker, Bridget Burger, and Mary-Kate DaCosta-Chicca join the Office of Research and Innovation to support the University's growing research enterprise - UMass Dartmouth has welcomed three new members to its research administration team as the University continues to strengthen support for faculty, researchers, and its expanding research enterprise.  more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts posted the following news release: * * * United States Attorney's Office Files Civil Forfeiture Action to Recover Cryptocurrency Involved in an Account Takeover Fraud Scheme * BOSTON - The United States Attorney's Office filed a civil forfeiture action to recover 110,270 USDT (Tether), alleged to be proceeds of a fraud scheme in which a Massachusetts victim was deceived into providing account login information to scammers, who then removed f more PR

WATERTOWN, Massachusetts, Sept. 28 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc., a provider of transportation planning, engineering, design, land development and environmental services, posted the following news: * * * VHB Leads Engaging Sessions at WTS Connecticut Transportation Mini-Series * Last week, our team led thoughtful discussions on innovative transportation solutions and leadership within the industry at the WTS Connecticut Transportation Mini-Series. Now in its 20th year, this annual conference offers a valuable p more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 28 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Circle Internet Financial, a financial technology firm, issued the following news release: * * * Volante Technologies and Circle to advance stablecoin payment and settlement capabilities for financial institutions * NEW YORK, September 28, 2026 - Volante Technologies, the global leader in Payments as a Service (PaaS), today announced a strategic collaboration with Circle Internet Group, Inc. (NYSE: CRCL) ("Circle"), a leading internet financial platform company and the iss more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren, Lawmakers Open Investigation Into Republicans' Massive Trump Tax Subsidies for Big Tech's AI Spending * Despite rising corporate profits, corporate tax receipts are down 25% this year, with AI tax subsidies driving much of the drop "Your company has spent lavishly to stay on the good side of President Trump, and it appears that you are now seeing your investment bear fruit" Text of Amazon Letter (PDF) | Text of Meta Letter (PD more PR

WORCESTER, Massachusetts, Sept. 29 -- Worcester State University issued the following news: * * * Worcester State welcomes ten new faculty members this fall semester September 28, 2026 By: Lexi Jones Worcester State University welcomes ten new faculty members to campus this fall, bringing diverse expertise and a shared commitment to teaching, scholarship, and student success. Get to know the newest members of the Worcester State community and learn more about the experience and perspectives they bring to campus. * Dr. Jennifer Lingle Ed more PR