WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The Smithsonian Institution issued the following news release: * * * "Air & Scare" Event Returns to National Air and Space Museum's Udvar-Hazy Center Oct. 24 October 1, 2026 The Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum will host its annual "Air & Scare" family day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at its Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Virginia. At this year's event, visitors will explore the spooky side of air and space with candy stations and science activities for all ages inside the museum and  more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, Oct. 2 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * $10,000 PETA Reward Seeks Tips on Repackaged, Mislabeled Meat October 1, 2026 Norfolk, Va. - PETA is putting up $10,000 for meat-industry insiders who expose companies repackaging, relabeling, or otherwise misrepresenting meat, in a new nationwide push for information that leads to enforcement action by federal or state authorities. After allegations surfaced that a company that built its brand on "humane" claims repackaged fact more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 1 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP: Gov. Sherrill's Independent Contractor Rule Puts an Estimated 1 Million Jobs on the Line * Trenton, NJ -Americans for Prosperity (AFP) released a statement warning that Governor Sherrill's independent contractor rule, which takes effect today, puts jobs at risk in the Garden State's already shrinking job market. New Jersey lost 21,900 jobs in July and another 1,700 in August, according to the Department of Labor & W more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 2 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news: * * * After Decades of Delays, Mayor Mamdani Announces Greenpoint's Box Street Park is Finally Underway October 1, 2026 Watch on YouTube (https://youtu.be/watch?v=jqtmudxLp-4) What you should know * Project will transform waterfront parking lot into 2.5 acres of new public green space with an esplanade, terraced seating, dog runs, native plantings, public restroom and more - New York - Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani, Parks Commissioner Tricia Shimamura and NYC more PR

SALEM, Virginia, Oct. 2 -- Roanoke College issued the following news: * * * Alumni return as teachers for Roanoke's WorkAI Lab October 01, 2026 Roanoke College's WorkAI Lab, a hands-on program that equips professionals with the skills and strategies needed to lead AI adoption within their organizations is off to a strong start. And it's no wonder, as all of the workshop's teachers are Roanoke College alumni. They are Charley Butcher '94, a consultant at Karios Higher Ed Partners; Zack Tembi '06, CEO of Single Fin; Justin Worrilow '01, gener more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * At Least 31 Whales Entangled Off East Coast So Far in 2026 * WASHINGTON-At least 31 whales have been seen entangled in fishing gear off the East Coast already this year, according to a Center for Biological Diversity analysis of federal data. The past decade has been deadly for whales and sea turtles, with at least 335 whale entanglements recorded off the Northeast and mid-Atlantic between 2017 and 2026. These numbers only more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 1 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * ATA Congratulates Sonderling on Confirmation as USDOL Secretary * Oct 01, 2026 Washington-Last night, by a vote of 47-41, the U.S. Senate confirmed Keith Sonderling to serve as the next Secretary of the U.S. Department of Labor. The American Trucking Associations applauded the Senate's action and welcomed Sonderling to his new role. ATA strongly backed Sonderling's nomination due to his extensive experience more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 1 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International issued the following news release: * * * AUVSI Statement on Multistate Petition for Review of the FAA's Drone Delivery Environmental Assessment * AUVSI supports the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)'s final programmatic environmental assessment for drone package delivery and the national framework it sets. AUVSI takes seriously the environmental questions raised by states and communities. Noise, wildlife, and community more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 2 -- BAE Systems issued the following news release: * * * BAE Systems demonstrates integrated counter-drone capability in live trials 01 October 2026 BAE Systems has successfully completed live trials of its Anti Threat System (BATS) in Scotland, demonstrating the complete BATS 'sense, decide, effect' mission chain against uncrewed aerial threats through a single integrated command-and-control architecture. The trials, conducted over a two-week period, validated BATS' end-to-end operational workflow, enabling opera more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Andy Barr, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * Barr Applauds President Trump for Securing Major U.S. Coal Export Commitment from China * WASHINGTON, D.C. -This week, U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY-06) applauded President Trump's announcement that China will import at least 10 million metric tons of American coal in 2027 and at least another 10 million metric tons in 2028. The commitment follows a congressional effort led by Barr and six other Members of Congress urging the Trump Administration more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, Oct. 2 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * New research cluster to take real-world approach for detecting 'deepfake' videos and images Cyber-Physical AI Trust and Integrity (CAITI) researchers will collaborate with colleagues at Virginia State University By Chris Kocher October 01, 2026 A new department-level research cluster at Binghamton University is betting that the answer to combating fake images and video generated by artificial intelligence is not better detectors, but real-world physics. more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 1 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- The National Electrical Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Bipartisan Senate Legislation Builds Momentum for NEMA Make It American(r) Program * ARLINGTON, Va. -NEMA President and CEO Debra Phillips today welcomed the introduction of the Build American Efficiency Act in the U.S. Senate, the latest bipartisan federal legislation to recognize NEMA's Make It American(r) domestic content certification program. "Congress continues to recognize what m more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Sept. 30 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * Cancer care coordinators and nurse navigators help patients 'through their treatment journey' * A cancer diagnosis can be one of the most difficult and uncertain moments in a person's life, both for the patient and family members -and impacts readiness. In Defense Health Agency's military hospitals and clinics, dedicated staff work behind the scenes to help navigate a patient's journey: nurse navigators, care coordinators, and those with similar r more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Cassidy, Warner Legislation to Improve IRS Customer Service Passes Senate * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and Mark R. Warner (D-VA) applauded Senate passage of the bipartisan Taxpayer Assistance and Service (TAS) Act, which includes several provisions from the Improving IRS Customer Service Act. The legislation will improve communication between the IRS and taxpayers, streamline tax compliance processes, and ensure taxpayers more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 1 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Ceres, a non-profit organization that is mobilizing companies and investors to take stronger action on climate change, water scarcity and global sustainability challenges, posted the following news release: * * * Ceres celebrates Virginia Energy Plan's focus on clean energy, affordability * Ceres commends Gov. Abigail Spanberger for her focus on clean energy, power grid modernization, and affordability in the 2026 Virginia Energy Plan. "Clean energy is cheap energy, and Gov. Spanberge more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Oct. 1 -- The CFA Institute, an association of investment professionals, issued the following news release: * * * CFA Institute Reports Results for CFA(R) Program Level II Testing in August 2026 30 September, 2026 New York City United States CFA Institute, the global association of investment professionals, announces that of the 10,004 candidates worldwide who sat for the Level II CFA(R) Program exam in August 2026, 45 percent have passed. All candidates will be notified of their results today. Chris Wiese, CFA,  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Chairmen Griffith, Guthrie Statement on GAO Report, Need to Protect Public Safety and Health from Illicit Tobacco Products * Today, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) published a report that illustrates ongoing challenges with the tobacco product application process at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Since 2013, Congress has heard and seen the difficulties associated with reviewing tobacco product applications in a timely ma more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, Oct. 2 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Clubhouse Hazard? PETA Health Warning Hits Phoenix-Area Golf Carts October 1, 2026 Phoenix, Ariz. - Golfers at eight premier courses in the Phoenix area are in for an eye-opening ride courtesy of PETA, which is plastering the courses' golf carts with sobering reminders that one of the biggest threats to staying in the game may be what's on their plates. The striking messages feature a golfer succumbing to cholesterol-packed meat more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 1 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America posted the following news release: * * * Construction Spending Climbs in August From July but Trails Year-ago Level as Contractors Face Multiple Threats to Further Increases * Thu, 10/01/2026 - 13:03 Latest Data Show Several Major Segments Stabilized or Increased in August; Association Notes Risks from Limited Labor Availability, Rising Materials and Interest Costs, and Delays in Federal Highway Funding Construction spending increased by 0.9 more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Berger Montague, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Court Denies Google's Summary Judgment Bid Against Publisher Class, Refuses to Exclude Opinions by Publishers' Experts in Ad Tech Antitrust Case * A federal court in Manhattan has denied Google's motion for summary judgment against the certified class of online publishers represented by Berger Montague, a leading national plaintiffs' law firm, clearing the way for the publishers' antitrust claims to proceed to trial.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The National Women's Law Center posted the following news release: * * * Court Halts Unlawful DOJ Grant Restrictions For Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Providers * Washington, D.C. - A federal judge in Rhode Island has ruled in favor of state domestic violence and sexual assault coalitions and providers, ending a lawsuit that blocked the Trump-Vance administration's unlawful conditions on federal grants for programs administered by the U.S. Department of Justice's (DOJ) Office on Violence Ag more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 1 (TNSrep) -- The Consumer Technology Association issued the following news release: * * * CTA Research Shows Consumers Embrace AI Convenience Tools as Broader Sentiment Remains Mixed Research shows broad support for government to play a role in regulating AI as CTA releases an updated National AI Policy Framework - ARLINGTON, VA -- September 30, 2026 -- Today, the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)(R) releases new research, Artificial Intelligence: Consumer Sentiments 2026, showing Americans continue to embrac more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * DCCC Releases Coordinated TV Ad in VA-02: "Four Years Ago" * The DCCC released a new TV ad in the race for Virginia's 2nd Congressional District, "Four Years Ago," highlighting how Coastal Virginians are worse off today and paying more for everything from gas to groceries after four years of Congresswoman Jen Kiggans' failed policies in Washington. The ad uses audio of former President Ronald Reagan, who once asked: "Are you bette more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * The Department of Justice Files Complaint Against the University of Delaware Challenging Policies that Provide In-State Tuition to Illegal Aliens October 1, 2026 The Department is prioritizing holding individual institutions of higher education accountable for elevating illegal aliens above American citizens - Today, the Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the University of Delaware for violating federal law by prioritizing the needs of more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Justice Department Files Complaint Against the State of Maryland, Prince George's County, MD and Montgomery County, MD Challenging Mask Ban and Identification Requirements for Federal Officers October 1, 2026 Today's lawsuit marks the eighth state the Department has sued over unlawful regulation of federal agents - Today, the Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the State of Maryland, Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown, the Maryl more PR

HERNDON, Virginia, Oct. 1 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * Dometic Partners with RVTI to Deliver Service Tech Training * The RV Technical Institute and Dometic have partnered to host training sessions at RVTI's facility, where Dometic will instruct attendees on the operation, common issues, and accurate diagnosis of a wide range of Dometic/Atwood products. This includes hands-on training, technical discussions, and troubleshooting air conditioners, water heaters, furnaces, and refrig more PR

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 1 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * Eating more pulses linked to lower prevalence of cardiometabolic disease * New research from two William & Mary students has found that the risk of heart attack could be significantly lowered with one simple dietary change: increasing the intake of pulses. But what is a pulse? A food group with diverse options, pulses are edible seeds from plants in the legume family. Some examples include dry beans, chickpeas, lentils and dry peas. Tara Kamalakantha '28  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * EEOC Sues Walmart for Disability Discrimination * Federal suit says Fredericksburg store failed to accommodate deaf employee FREDERICKSBURG, Va. -Wal-Mart Stores East, LP, the largest operator of discount department stores in the country, violated federal law by failing to provide a reasonable accommodation to a deaf employee at a Fredericksburg Walmart, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged in a lawsuit anno more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 2 -- The Environmental Defense Fund issued the following news release: * * * Virginia Governor Spanberger releases energy plan to meet clean energy goals EDF Statement from Emily Steinhilber, Virginia State Director - (Richmond, Virginia - October 1, 2026) Today, Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger released an energy plan which demonstrates the administration's priorities and pathways to meeting Virginia's clean energy goals and forecasted power demand growth. To produce the plan, the state analyzed multiple different pathw more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Oct. 2 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following remarks by Vice Chair Philip N. Jefferson: * * * October 01, 2026 The U.S. Economy and Monetary Policy Vice Chair Philip N. Jefferson At the Darden School of Business, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia - Thank you, Bo, for that kind introduction. There are few places I would rather be than on these beautiful grounds at the start of October. Seeing the sugar maples along the Lawn starting to turn their distinctive shade of Cavalier orange is one  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45997) on Sept. 17, 2026, entitled "Federal Regional Commissions and Authorities - Structural Features and Function:" (Continued from Part 3 of 5) * * * Southeast Crescent Regional Commission The Southeast Crescent Regional Commission was created by the 2008 farm bill,/186 which also created the NBRC and the Southwest Border Regional Commission. All three commissions share common authorizing language modeled after the ARC. The SCRC received more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration issued the following information collection: * * * The Department of Justice (DOJ), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This proposed information collection was previously published in the Federal Register on July 29, 2026, at 91 FR 47856, allowing for a 60-day more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration issued the following information collection: * * * The Department of Justice (DOJ), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The proposed information collection was previously published in the Federal Register , at 91 FR 46483, on July 23, 2026, allowing a 60-day co more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 2 (TNSrpt) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond issued the following Regional Matters analysis by jason Kosakow and Sonya Ravindranath Waddell: * * * Pricing Strategies of Regional Firms: Results From Our September 2026 Survey October 1, 2026 Introduction Since the COVID-19 pandemic, persistent unpredictability of input cost has pushed many firms to rethink how they price. In the last six years, the global pandemic, supply chain shortages, labor shortages, tariffs, and geopolitical conflicts have put upward pres more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 1 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU named co-recipient of $1.5 million grant to study cancer risk among women firefighters * #Key Points * Florida State University's Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship is leading a first-of-its-kind study exploring the link between proper fit of personal protective equipment (PPE) and occupational cancer risk for women in the fire service. * FSU Carol Avery Professor Meredith McQuerry and her team will collaborate with the University of Arizon more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Oct. 2 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release: * * * October 1, 2026 GASP, SELC sue Jefferson County Department of Health over expired ABC Coke air pollution permit BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The Greater-Birmingham Alliance to Stop Pollution (GASP), represented by the Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC), filed a petition asking the court to step in because the Jefferson County Department of Health (JCDH) has failed to move forward with ABC Coke's pending air pollution permit, in vi more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 1 -- The Georgia Public Policy Foundation posted the following commentary: * * * Guide to the Issues: 2026: Thirty years after the first edition Authored by: Athan Clark, Director of Communications This November, Georgia voters will elect a new governor for the first time in eight years, a new lieutenant governor and every member of the General Assembly, many of whom will have only a few years of legislative experience. That is a great deal of new leadership arriving at once, and those officials will quickly face deci more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Oct. 1 [Category: Insurance] -- The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors posted the following news release: * * * Gillies, Krawczyk, Kunze, and True Named NAIFA's 4 Under 40 Award Winners for 2026 * NAIFA is pleased to announce the 2026 winners of its annual 4 Under 40 awards: Blake Gillies, MBA, LUTCF, of NAIFA-Louisiana; Thomas Krawczyk, FSCP, of NAIFA-Washington; Melanie Kunze, CFP, of NAIFA-Wisconsin; and Derek True, DIA, DHP, of NAIFA-Texas. "This year's NAIFA 4 Under 40 award winners have d more PR

SALEM, Oregon, Oct. 1 (TNSida) -- Gov. Tina Kotek, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Kotek Pushes for More Time to Protect Medicaid Coverage * Salem, OR - Today, Governor Tina Kotek led a group of four other governors from California, Maine, New York, and Virginia in calling on U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to give states more time to implement new Medicaid requirements. With less than 100 days until the rules take effect on January 1, letters warning Oregonians about potential cove more PR

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Oct. 1 -- The Chesapeake Bay Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Governor Spanberger's Energy Plan Highlights Need to Rein in Data Centers * Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger on Thursday released a comprehensive energy policy roadmap that features options prioritizing transitions to cleaner energy-while forecasting data centers will likely eat up a massive chunk of the Commonwealth's energy needs and capacity in the coming years. The proposal thankfully includes positive priorities like establishing  more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, Oct. 2 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Oct 1, 2026 Hale Hokuala Kauai Debuts as Curio Collection by Hilton's First Hawaii Resort The 210 room lifestyle resort introduces distinctive design, locally inspired dining and memorable stays celebrating the people and traditions of Kauai * Hale Hokuala Kauai, Curio Collection by Hilton has officially opened as Curio Collection by Hilton's first resort in Hawaii, introducing a 210-room lifestyle resort, including 23 suites, overlooking Nawiliw more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 1 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Hegseth delivers 'State of the Force' address, outlines series of new initiatives * WASHINGTON - Secretary of War Pete Hegseth delivered a speech on the status of the military Sept. 30, during which he announced six new initiatives for the War Department.  Speaking to both a broadcast audience and 600 O-3 officers and E-6 enlisted service members at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Hegseth began by re more PR

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Oct. 1 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * Hegseth Delivers 'State of the Force' Address, Outlines Series of New Initiatives * Secretary of War Pete Hegseth delivered a speech on the status of the military today, during which he announced six new initiatives for the War Department. Speaking to both a broadcast audience and 600 O-3 officers and E-6 enlisted service members at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Hegseth began by recounting the successful progress  more PR

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Oct. 1 -- The U.S. Air Force Personnel Center posted the following news: * * * Hegseth Delivers 'State of the Force' Address, Outlines Series of New Initiatives * Secretary of War Pete Hegseth delivered a speech on the status of the military today, during which he announced six new initiatives for the War Department. Speaking to both a broadcast audience and 600 O-3 officers and E-6 enlisted service members at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Hegseth began by recounting the successful progress he has seen across  more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 1 -- Meredith College posted the following news: * * * Historical Marker Proposed by Meredith Students to Be Unveiled * A new historical marker that was proposed by Meredith College students will be unveiled in Greensboro on October 5, 2026. Meredith College history students contributed to the successful approval of a North Carolina Highway Historical Marker honoring NASA pioneer Virginia Layden Tucker. The new marker was approved on December 16, 2025. Students in Professor of History Dan Fountain's Spring 20 more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * 10.01.26 Ranking Member Scott Statement on the Trump Administration's National School Voucher Scheme WASHINGTON - Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03), House Committee on Education and Workforce, released the following statement after the U.S. Department of the Treasury's new proposed rule, entitled "Federal Scholarship Tax Credit." "America's public school system is found more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 1 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI in Fox News: To Lower Beef Prices, We Must Cut the Bull and End Big-Government Control Over American Ranchers * HELENA, MT - In an op-ed published by Fox News, Americans for Prosperity-Montana (AFP-MT) State Director Jesse Ramos exposed how crippling bureaucratic overreach and government-enabled monopolies are crushing American ranchers and driving up grocery bills for families. The left's continued push for social more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 1 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Republicans Hold Slim Edge on Affordability With Swing Voters, AFP Survey Finds * ARLINGTON, VA-As reported by the New York Post, Americans for Prosperity's latest "Americans Unscripted" report finds that Republicans hold a narrow advantage on affordability among swing voters in eight critical states. Affordability remains the top concern heading into the midterms, and AFP's door-to-door conversations show what th more PR

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 1 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * Increased pulse consumption leads to decrease in heart disease * New research from two William & Mary students has found that the risk of heart attack could be significantly lowered with one simple dietary change: increasing the intake of pulses. But what is a pulse? A food group with diverse options, pulses are edible seeds from plants in the legume family. Some examples include dry beans, chickpeas, lentils and dry peas. Tara Kamalakantha '28 and Cather more PR

LA JOLLA, California, Oct. 1 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Inspired by SoCal, UC San Diego Alumnus Makes Shades for Everyone * This story originally appeared in the fall 2026 issue of UC San Diego Magazine as "In Living Color." Sometimes, it only takes a pair of broken sunglasses on a bright summer day to change your life. This is exactly what happened to Adam Moyer, MFA '08. In July 2005, Moyer had newly arrived in La Jolla. He had traveled some 3,000 miles from Northern Virginia to at more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 2 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release: * * * October 1, 2026 Federal Court Grants Preliminary Approval to Settlement in Brookside, Alabama Policing-for-Profit Lawsuit Victims of predatory ticketing and towing scheme will be able to apply for compensation. - BIRMINGHAM, Ala.--A federal court granted preliminary approval of a class-action settlement in the Institute for Justice's (IJ) policing-for-profit lawsuit against the town of Brookside, Alabama. Class members will soon be able to su more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine & Dingell Introduce Legislation to Prevent Campus Sexual Assault and Support Student Survivors * WASHINGTON, D.C. \- U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, and U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI-6) introduced the Support for Universities and Colleges to Champion the Educational Success of Survivors (SUCCESS) Act and the Survivor Outreach and Support on Campus Act-bicameral leg more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine Applauds Senate Passage of His Legislation to Improve Financial Security for Americans * WASHINGTON, D.C.-Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) celebrated Senate passage of the Claiming Age Clarity Act, bipartisan legislation he introduced with U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Chris Coons (D-DE), and Susan Collins (R-ME), to help Americans make better-informed decisions that help them live a more financially-secure retirement. Specifically, i more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine Holds Hearing On Nicaragua's Political Crisis * VIDEO FROM THE HEARING IS AVAILABLE HERE. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA)-a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee (SFRC) and Ranking Member of the SFRC Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, Transnational Crime, Civilian Security, Democracy, Human Rights, and Global Women's Issues-held a subcommittee hearing titled "Nicaragua's Political Crisis: Ortega's Assau more PR

BUFFALO, New York, Oct. 1 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- M&T Bank, a financial holding company, issued the following news release: * * * M&T Bank/Wilmington Trust Women Leaders to Receive 2026 Awards from American Banker * Meghan Shue, Carly Nathanson and Mary-Ammielle Stone selected as part of the publication's 2026 annual honors program BUFFALO, N.Y., Oct. 1, 2026 \-M&T Bank (NYSE: MTB) and its subsidiary, Wilmington Trust, announced today that three of its leaders will receive awards as part of this year's American Banker "Most Po more PR

HERNDON, Virginia, Oct. 2 -- ST Engineering, a group is a government-linked entity that specializes in the aerospace, electronics, land systems and marine sectors, posted the following news release: * * * MAK Technologies Completes Phase 1 and Advances to Phase 2 of U.S. Marine Corps ACV Crew Gunnery Trainer Program Cambridge, MA, 30 September 2026 - MAK Technologies (MAK), a company of ST Engineering North America, today announced the successful completion of Phase 1 of the Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) Crew Gunnery Trainer (CGT) program  more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, Oct. 1 [Category: Business] -- Chamber of Progress, a center-left tech industry policy coalition promoting a progressive future, posted the following news: * * * Maryland's Targeted Pricing Law Takes Effect * Maryland's law against "surveillance pricing" takes effect today, putting into practice a targeted approach to personalized pricing that protects consumers from data-driven markups without putting everyday discounts and savings at risk. The law prevents covered grocers and food delivery services from using personal d more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 2 -- Meals On Wheels America issued the following news: * * * Meals on Wheels America Issues Statement on Advancement of Mary Lazare Meals on Wheels America President and Chief Executive Officer Ellie Hollander today issued this statement in response to the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee's advancement of Mary Lazare as the Administrator and Assistant Secretary for Aging for the Administration for Community Living (ACL): - ARLINGTON, Va., October 1, 2026 - We at Meals on Wheels Amer more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 1 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * More than 60 North Carolina counties still in some category of drought * Drought conditions in parts of the mountains and coast eased last week due to heavy rain in some areas, but most of North Carolina continued to remain in drought conditions as the trend of higher-than-average temperatures and below normal rain continued, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor report released Thursday. Because many river, res more PR

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 1 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * Moving research from ideas to impact * Where does research show up in daily life? Perhaps it is obvious in a faster diagnosis for patients fighting a drug resistant infection, or in a middle school math class, where new tools can help a teacher follow how every small group is reasoning through a problem. Maybe it's in the crisis that never comes to pass because policymakers participated in a tabletop exercise that taught them what pitfalls to avoid. Regard more PR

DANVILLE, Pennsylvania, Oct. 2 -- Geisinger Health posted the following news release: * * * Mt. Carmel native, nationally recognized medical education innovator, named Geisinger College of Health Sciences provost Oct. 1, 2026 Jed David Gonzalo, MD, MSc will assume new role in October - SCRANTON, Pa. - Geisinger College of Health Sciences has appointed Jed David Gonzalo, M.D., MSc, a nationally recognized leader in medical education and health systems science, as its next provost. In this role, Gonzalo will oversee academic programs and st more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy Pushes for Senate Passage of Bill Protecting Children from ICE * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) on Wednesday went to the floor of the U.S. Senate to ask for unanimous consent to pass his bill to prevent ICE, Border Patrol, and all DHS agents from carrying out enforcement actions at school bus stops. A Senate Republican blocked the bill, allowing the Trump Administration to continue conducting aggressive enf more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Oct. 1 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University posted the following news: * * * N.C. A&T Announces 2026 Dowdy Scholars Cohort * EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (Oct. 1, 2026) - North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has announced its 2026 cohort of Lewis and Elizabeth Dowdy Scholars - 20 high-achieving first-year students who have joined the Aggie family as members of the class of 2030. Representing North Carolina, Georgia, Maryland, Texas, California, Washington, D.C., Michigan,  more PR

RESTON, Virginia, Oct. 1 [Category: Business] -- Nacha - The Electronic Payments Association posted the following news release: * * * Nacha's Payments Innovation Alliance Unveils New and Updated Resources for Cybersecurity Awareness Month * RESTON, Virginia, Oct. 1, 2026 - Nacha's Payments Innovation Alliance is taking an active role in 2026's Cybersecurity Awareness Month this October, unveiling new and updated resources from its Cybersecurity & Payments AI Project Team. The new resource is a "Hacker Hunt" game designed to familiarize emp more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 1 [Category: Education] -- The National Association of State Boards of Education posted the following news release: * * * NASBE Report Highlights Gap in AI Guidance for Early Childhood Education * Alexandria, VA-As of August 2026, 37 states have adopted guidance for artificial intelligence (AI) use in public schools. Yet few touch on kindergarten, and pre-K is left out altogether. Most children have already spent years with AI before they start kindergarten, often interacting with it daily. Guiding how young learn more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The National Association of Realtors issued the following news release: * * * National Association of REALTORS(R) Announces 2027 Leadership Academy Class 20 REALTORS(R) selected for program that helps develop future association leaders - WASHINGTON (October 1, 2026) - The National Association of REALTORS(R) announced its 2027 Leadership Academy class today. The Leadership Academy is a 10-month program that prepares emerging state and local volunteers for future leadership positions at NAR. The 2027 class consists of 2 more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 2 -- The National Taxpayers Union issued the following news release: * * * Taxpayers Applaud Senate's Passage of Taxpayer Assistance and Service Act, Urge Congress to Maintain Momentum toward a Year-End Win October 01, 2026 National Taxpayers Union President Pete Sepp on Thursday applauded Senate passage of the Taxpayer Assistance and Service Act, which was amended onto H.R. 5349, representing a major, much-needed step toward addressing common IRS challenges faced by taxpayers. "Taxpayers know the IRS needs refor more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 2 -- The National Taxpayers Union issued the following excerpts of a commentary on Sept. 30, 2026, by policy and government affairs manager Alexander Ciccone to The Epoch Times: * * * Let Local Franchise Owners Run Their Own Businesses Voter concerns about the economy ring loud and clear. There's no shortage of ambitious solutions floating around, yet, if Congress wants to have a real impact on affordability, it should focus on helping the backbone of the American economy: small businesses. Unfortunately, one cat more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 1 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- The National Electrical Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * NEMA Applauds Senate Progress on Permitting Reform, Urges Congress to Pass Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act * ARLINGTON, Va. -NEMA today welcomed Senate action on the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026 and urged Congress to move the bill forward. The legislation would modernize the nation's permitting system, lowering energy costs, accelerating infrastruc more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 1 [Category: Agriculture] -- USA Rice Federation posted the following news: * * * New Duck Hunting Season Offers Potential Tool for Louisiana Rice Farmers * By Anna Holmes Louisiana Farm Bureau News A steadily growing population of black-bellied whistling ducks is creating challenges for Louisiana rice farmers, but a new experimental hunting season could provide farmers and sportsmen with another tool to help manage the species. The black-bellied whistling duck, which is classified as a migratory waterfowl sp more PR

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, Oct. 1 -- Rowan University posted the following news: * * * Noteworthy Achievements * #PROFessionals of the Month - #The PROFessionals of the Month program celebrates exemplary Rowan University employees, as nominated each month by their colleagues across the University community. To read honorees' profiles, visit PROFessionals of the Month. Noteworthy Accomplishments Danielle Arigo, Psychology, received $271,250 (total potential funding: $697,500) from National Institutes of Health to support the study "Pilot tria more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 1 [Category: Psychiatry/Psychology] -- The American Psychiatric Association issued the following news release: * * * October 2026 Issues of APA Journals Feature New Research on Neuromodulation and Precision Therapeutics, Esketamine, and More * Washington, D.C. -The latest issues of four American Psychiatric Association journals (The American Journal of Psychiatry, Psychiatric Services, American Journal of Psychotherapy, and Psychiatric Research and Clinical Practice) are now available online. #The American Journal more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, Oct. 2 -- Old Dominion University issued the following news: * * * ODU Honors Monarchs Making Their Mark Across Generations October 1, 2026 By Robyn Sidersky Some are just beginning to make their mark. Others have spent decades building careers that have shaped their professions and communities. They are coaches and physicians, engineers and educators, entrepreneurs and researchers. They work in public service, healthcare, technology, media and the arts. Their careers have taken them to classrooms and laboratories, boar more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Oct. 1 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * Patriot Profile: Tori Bates * # #Year: Senior #Major: Special Education #Hometown: Ada, Michigan George Mason University student Tori Bates couldn't have known that a decision she made as a teenager about how to spend the summer would end up defining her life's purpose. For Bates, that moment came when she was looking for a meaningful way to spend her time and began volunteering at a therapeutic center for children ages 1-14 with developmental disab more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, Oct. 1 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Breaking: PETA Issues Warning After Cat Shot and Killed in Corpus Christi (VIDEO) September 30, 2026 Corpus Christi, Texas - After a cat was reportedly shot and killed in the 2900 block of Coleman Avenue, PETA is rushing an urgent alert to local airwaves, warning people to keep cats safe by keeping them indoors. Police said they learned Tuesday of video showing the shooting, and Animal Care Services collected the cat's body. A 7 more PR

LYNCHBURG, Virginia, Oct. 1 -- The University of Lynchburg posted the following news: * * * Pluralism Lecture Series continues Oct. 22 with Kimberly Walton of Boston College * The second event in the University of Lynchburg's new Pluralism Lecture Series, hosted by the Office of Inclusive Excellence, will be held on Thursday, Oct. 22. Kimberly Walton, an adjunct professor at Boston College's Woods College of Advancing Studies, will present "Pluralism as a Civic Operating System: Building a Democracy of Dignity." The event will begin at 6:3 more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Oct. 1 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Principals Partner with Families for Student Success * Our schools are led by extraordinary school leaders who show that when families and educators work hand in hand, students thrive. At Bucknell Elementary School and Lake Braddock Secondary School, Principal Rashida Green and Principal Lindsey Kearns exemplify this collaborative spirit every single day. At Bucknell, Principal Rashida Green believes that "open communication, transparency, and  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Protect Borrowers (formerly Student Borrower Protection Center) issued the following news release: * * * Families Are Drowning in Medical Debt As Midterm Elections Put Medical Debt Relief on the Ballot, State Lawmakers Aren't Waiting for Washington to Act By Elena Botella | October 1, 2026 Earlier this month, we shared the bombshell New York Times story that Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS), an obstetrician-gynecologist, sued more than 700 of his patients for allegedly unpaid medical bills. Senator Marshall sought and wo more PR

TUCSON, Arizona, Oct. 1 -- The University of Arizona posted the following news release: * * * R. Ken Coit Director of Athletics Desiree Reed-Francois receives five-year contract extension * The University of Arizona has extended the contract of R. Ken Coit Director of Athletics Desiree Reed-Francois. The five-year contract runs through March 2, 2032. "Desiree Reed-Francois has established a standard at Arizona Athletics that is remarkable in every measure, from historic competitive achievements to outstanding academic performance and reco more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, ranking member of the House Administration Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Joe Morelle, Rep. Deborah Ross Host Raleigh, North Carolina Shadow Hearing on Election Security and Efforts to Protect American Democracy October 1, 2026 RALEIGH, NC - Yesterday, Ranking Member Joe Morelle (NY-25), Committee on House Administration, and Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) hosted a shadow hearing with Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) featuring presentations  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release: * * * Record recruiting allows Coast Guard to restore full operations at six stations * WASHINGTON - Record recruiting results are allowing the Coast Guard to fully staff six stations and restore full operations in 2027. The stations operated at reduced capacity because of workforce shortages. Additional stations will return to full operations in the future. The Coast Guard prioritized six stations to return to full operations in 2 more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * 10.01.26 Scott Champions Bills to Protect and Strengthen Workers' Retirement Security "If Congress considers a 'SECURE 3.0' retirement bill in the future, these pro-worker bills must be included." WASHINGTON-- Today, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Education and Workforce Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (D-VA-03) touted three bills to secure workers' retirement savings. The first more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * 10.01.26 House, Senate Introduce Bill to Lower Cost of Community College WASHINGTON - Today, House Education and Workforce Committee Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (D-VA-03), Representative Adelita Grijalva (D-AZ-07), Representative Teresa Leger Fernandez (D-NM-03), Representative Madeleine Dean (D-PA-04), and Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced the America's College Pro more PR

SALEM, Virginia, Oct. 2 -- Roanoke College issued the following news: * * * Roanoke reaches highest ever national liberal arts ranking October 01, 2026 Roanoke College has earned its highest ranking ever among the nation's liberal arts colleges, reaching No. 116 in U.S. News & World Report's 2027 Best Colleges rankings. The new mark is more than a number. It offers national recognition of a college moving forward with purpose -- investing in the student experience, expanding access to a Roanoke education and creating new academic pathways  more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 1 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * Scoping period for Red Drum Fishery Management Plan review begins today * The NC Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Marine Fisheries' scoping period for Red Drum begins today, providing fishermen and other stakeholders an opportunity to share ideas on potential management strategies for the scheduled comprehensive review of the N.C. Red Drum Fishery Management Plan (FMP). The public may provide  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following letter with co-signers to Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Chairman Laura Swett: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 29, 2026 Chairman Laura Swett Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 888 First Street, NE Washington, DC 20426 Chairman Swett: We write regarding our concerns about the proposed merger between NextEra Energy, Inc. ("NextEra") and Dominion Energy ("Dominion") and the extent to which this merger will reduce competit more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news: * * * 10.01.2026 Senate Passes Chairman Cassidy's Legislation to Strengthen Cybersecurity WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, Maggie Hassan (D-NH), John Cornyn (R-TX), and Mark Warner (D-VA) released statements following the U.S. Senate's passage of their Health Care Cybersecurity and Resi more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The Smithsonian Institution issued the following news release: * * * Climate Refuges May Be Key To Restoring Imperiled Amphibians New Research Identifies Disease-Free Havens Where Captive-Bred Frogs May Have the Best Chance of Survival October 1, 2026 As a deadly fungal disease ravages wild frog populations around the globe, scientists have identified potential locations in Panama where amphibians might persist despite the presence of disease, according to new research from the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservat more PR

RESTON, Virginia, Oct. 1 [Category: Medical] -- The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging issued the following news release: * * * SNMMI Comments on NRC Proposed Rule "Reducing Barriers to Medical Use Licensing" * SNMMI commented on the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) proposed rule, "Reducing Barriers to Medical Use Licensing." NRC issued the proposed rule in response to Executive Order 14300, "Ordering the Reform of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission," which requires the NRC to conduct a review and wholesale revision of its  more PR

RESTON, Virginia, Oct. 1 [Category: Medical] -- The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging issued the following news release: * * * SNMMI Comments on NRC Proposed Rule "Reforming and Modernizing the NRC's Radiation Protection Framew * SNMMI commented on the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) proposed rule, "Reforming and Modernizing the NRC's Radiation Protection Framework." As described in the proposed rule, Executive Order (E.O.) 14300, "Ordering the Reform of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission," requires the NRC to undertake a more PR

RESTON, Virginia, Oct. 1 [Category: Medical] -- The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging issued the following news release: * * * SNMMI Comments on Proposed Rule: Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance * October 2026 Update Implementation of Rule on Federal Research Funding, Grantmaking, and NIH-Supported Research Delayed As SNMMI previously reported, the Office of Management and Budget and over 40 other Federal agencies published a proposed rule, "Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance." If finalized, the rule coul more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Oct. 2 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release: * * * October 1, 2026 FERC sued in federal court after authorizing unnecessary $5.2 billion SSE4 & MSX gas pipeline proposals Subsidiaries of Kinder Morgan, Southern Company would construct 500 miles of gas pipeline across Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi - WASHINGTON--Today a group of directly impacted landowners and community advocacy and conservation organizations filed a lawsuit against the Federal Energy Regulatory Commissio more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Oct. 2 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release: * * * October 1, 2026 Governor Spanberger's Energy Plan charts reliable, clean path forward amid reckless data center growth RICHMOND, Va. -- Today the Spanberger administration released its 10-year roadmap for Virginia's energy future. The 2026 Virginia Energy Plan establishes the administration's energy priorities and details how the Commonwealth will meet demand while maintaining reliability and working towards a net-zero carbo more PR

TYSONS, Virginia, Oct. 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Squire Patton Boggs, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Squire Patton Boggs Advises Arab Invest on Acquisition of 15% Stake in Healthcare Operator AKDITAL * Squire Patton Boggs has advised sovereign-wealth fund Arab Invest on the acquisition of a 15% stake representing US$ 37.5 million in regional healthcare operator AKDITAL KSA, through a partnership with AKDITAL Group and private equity firm Mediterrania Capital Partners (MCP). Headquartered in Morocco and listed on the Casab more PR

TYSONS, Virginia, Oct. 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Squire Patton Boggs, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Squire Patton Boggs Advises Hypha Partners on Investment in TREND Networks Limited * Squire Patton Boggs has advised Hypha Partners LLP on its acquisition of TREND Networks Limited, a global developer of connected test, measurement and certification solutions for copper and fibre data networks. The Squire Patton Boggs team was led by Corporate partner Matt Canipa, and included partner Charles Leeming and associates Tom McC more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The Federal Election Commission issued the following news release: * * * Statistical Summary of 18-Month Campaign Activity of the 2025-2026 Election Cycle * Congressional candidates collected $2.8 billion and disbursed $2 billion, political parties received $1.4 billion and spent $1 billion, and political action committees (PACs) raised $8.3 billion and spent $6.5 billion, according to campaign finance reports filed with the Federal Election Commission that cover activity from January 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. Dis more PR

COLUMBIA, Maryland, Oct. 2 -- TEDCO, the Maryland Technology Development Corp., issued the following news release: * * * TEDCO Requests Proposals for the 2026 Community Development Financial Institutions Technical Assistance Services Proposal submissions due by Monday, November 2, 2026 - COLUMBIA, Md., (October 1, 2026) -- TEDCO, Maryland's economic engine for technology companies, announces the release of a Request for Proposals (RFP), seeking qualified (CDFIs) to provide technical assistance services through its Business Resource Informa more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 1 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release: * * * Three Men Charged With Trafficking Nearly 100 Firearms In New York City * United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jamie McDonald, Acting Special Agent in Charge of the New York Field Office of Homeland Security Investigations ("HSI"), Pete Gizas, and Commissioner of the New York City Police Department ("NYPD"), Jessica S. Tisch, announced today the arrests and unsealing of an Indictment cha more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 2 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news: * * * Transcript: After Decades Of Delays, Mayor Mamdani Announces Greenpoint's Box Street Park Is Finally Underway October 1, 2026 Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani: It is such a pleasure to be here in Greenpoint alongside partners, friends and advocates to make this announcement that this neighborhood has waited years to hear. So, what's a couple more minutes? I first want to acknowledge a number of leaders, both inside our City government as well as outside partn more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release: * * * Trump's Illegal Arch Desecrates Line-of-Sight Between Arlington Cemetery and Lincoln Memorial * WASHINGTON, D.C. -On Thursday, Public Citizen protested at Memorial Circle in Washington D.C. alongside several American veterans, U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley (OR), Sen. Tammy Duckworth (IL), Rep. Don Beyer (VA-8) and others to call on the Trump administration to stop the construction of a 250-foot arch along the Potomac River. WATCH THE RECORDED LIVE more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Oct. 1 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * UConn Wide Receiver, MBA Candidate Drew Kron: Follow Your Passion, Learn from Others, Put Your Head Down and Work Hard * Determination and resolve are two of the traits that are helping MBA candidate and UConn football wide receiver Drew Kron sprint to the goal line in athletics and beyond. Kron, who earned a bachelor's degree in 2025 with a major in finance and a minor in real estate, recently spoke to UConn Today about what has helped him prosper more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 1 -- The U.S. Space Force issued the following news: * * * UnderSec sees Ramstein AB Airmen, Guardian readiness firsthand * RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany (AFNS) - Under Secretary of the Air Force Matt Lohmeier visited with U.S. Air Forces Europe-Air Forces Africa and U.S. Space Forces in Europe and Space Forces Africa leadership, Airman and Guardians during an immersion visit at Ramstein Air Base, Sept. 24. The visit, which included stops at the USAFE-AFAFRICA headquarters, SPACEFOREUR-AF headquarters, 86th Air Win more PR

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Oct. 1 -- The University of North Florida posted the following news: * * * UNF alumnus Astronaut Luke Delaney in flight to International Space Station * The University of North Florida community cheered on campus and around the globe today as alum Luke Delaney launched into space from Cape Canaveral, Florida, as part of NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 mission. UNF's interim President Angela Falconetti and Executive Vice President and Provost Karen Patterson watched the launch from a special viewing area at NASA. "UNF alumnus  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 1 [Category: Agriculture] -- USA Rice Federation posted the following news: * * * USA Rice and Ducks Unlimited Host 2026 Capitol Hill Duck Stamp Reception * WASHINGTON, DC - USA Rice and Ducks Unlimited welcomed more than 200 congressional staff, government officials, and industry representatives to the annual Federal Duck Stamp Reception last week, celebrating the important role of working ricelands in supporting waterfowl habitat and advancing conservation. The event celebrated the 13th anniversary of the USA Ri more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Oct. 1 -- University of Virginia Health posted the following news release: * * * UVA Health Expanding Lab Services * UVA Health is expanding its laboratory services in northern Albemarle County to serve more patients and meet the growing need for advanced testing. Beginning in November 2027, UVA Health's West Complex laboratories and a small subset of laboratories now located on 11th Street in Charlottesville will move to a new and bigger location at the University of Virginia's North Fork discovery park. The  more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Oct. 2 -- The University of Virginia School of Law issued the following news: * * * Faculty Available for Comment on 2026 Supreme Court Term October 1, 2026 Mike Fox University of Virginia School of Law faculty are available to speak to the media about the 2026 Supreme Court term. The list will be updated as more cases are announced. * Comments on the Supreme Court Term in General * Department of the Air Force v. Prutehi Guahan * Grand v. City of University Heights * Hoffmann v. WBI Energy Transmission, Inc.  more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 2 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jones Opposes Unlawful DHS Rule Fast-Tracking Asylum Seekers into Removal Proceedings Without an Interview RICHMOND, Va. -- Attorney General Jones, as part of a coalition of 21 attorneys general, submitted a comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) new rule limiting affirmative asylum applicants' opportunity to participate in an asylum officer interview and explain why they cannot safely more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 2 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Oct. 1, 2026 For Stephen Vitiello, listening is an art form - and the National Academy of Design agrees The VCUarts professor of kinetic imaging reflects on the rare honor of being elected to the prestigious 200-year-old academy, whose executive director says Vitiello 'expands our understanding of what art can be.' By Sophie Tran Sound artist Stephen Vitiello has spent much of his career working outside traditional categories - or even location more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 2 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Oct. 1, 2026 Here's what the Debt Default Clock tells us (and doesn't tell us) about America's risk of default The clock reads two minutes to midnight, but VCU economics professor Oleg Korenok puts time into context. By Leila Ugincius The national debt -- more than $40 trillion and rising -- is growing at a rate of $23,494 per second. That's nearly $2,000 more than a family of two living at the poverty line earns in a year. Going forward, 67 c more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 2 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Oct. 1, 2026 Pharmacy student Nina Chatman earns national recognition for organ donation advocacy 'Every person has the power to make an impact,' says Chatman, who was honored by the American Society of Transplantation for her efforts to champion organ donation and transplant education. - When Catrina "Nina" Chatman first learned about the role of pharmacists in organ transplant, she thought back to her childhood friend, Elisabeth, who lost her more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Vindman, Pressley Introduce Legislation to Expand Alopecia Support for Military Families * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representatives Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) and Ayanna Pressley (Mass.-07) today introduced the Wigs for Warriors Act, legislation that would require TRICARE to cover cranial prostheses for individuals with alopecia areata and other non-cancer conditions that cause permanent or medically documented hair loss. "I heard directly from a co more PR

ETTRICK, Virginia, Oct. 1 -- Virginia State University posted the following news: * * * Virginia State University Announces 2026 Homecoming Parade Route * Annual tradition returns Saturday, October 10; motorists encouraged to plan ahead. Virginia State University is pleased to announce the route for its 2026 Homecoming Parade, which will take place on Saturday, October 10, as part of the University's Homecoming celebration, "College Hill: The Remix." One of Homecoming's most anticipated traditions, the parade will begin promptly at 8:30 a more PR

ETTRICK, Virginia, Oct. 1 -- Virginia State University posted the following news: * * * Virginia State University Names History-making Brigadier General Sheila Baxter 2026 Homecoming Parade Grand Marshal * The trailblazing alumna and former VSU student-athlete was the first African American woman to achieve the rank of Brigadier General in the Army Medical Service Corps. Virginia State University has named retired U.S. Army Brigadier General Sheila R. Baxter, the first African American woman to achieve the rank of Brigadier General in the  more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 2 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Agriculture is producing more with more. That's the problem. New Virginia Tech data show global agricultural productivity growth at its lowest rate in 50 years -- a slowdown with consequences for farmers, consumers, and the natural resources we all depend on. By Marya Barlow 1 Oct 2026 Farmers are producing more. That's the good news. The bad news is that globally, they're using more land, fertilizer, machinery, and other resources to do it. For farmers, th more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 2 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Alan P. Druschitz honored with emeritus status By Anne Kroemer Hoffman 1 Oct 2026 Alan P. Druschitz, professor of practice of materials science and engineering in the College of Engineering at Virginia Tech, has been conferred the title of professor of practice emeritus by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors. The emeritus title may be conferred on retired faculty members who are specially recommended to the board by Virginia Tech President Tim Sands in recogni more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 2 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Lance Collins, vice president of the greater Washington, D.C., area, to step down in January 1 Oct 2026 Lance Collins, vice president of the greater Washington, D.C., area, will step down early next year after 37 years of service in higher education, including the development of two unique technology campuses. Collins came to Virginia Tech in 2020 as the founding executive director and vice president of the university's Innovation Campus initiative in Alexandria, more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 2 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Lee D. Cooper honored with emeritus status By Anne Kroemer Hoffman 1 Oct 2026 Lee D. Cooper, clinical professor of psychology in the College of Science at Virginia Tech, has been conferred the title of clinical professor emeritus by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors. The emeritus title may be conferred on retired faculty members who are specially recommended to the board by Virginia Tech President Tim Sands in recognition of exemplary service to the universi more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 2 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Mary V. Lipscomb honored with emerita status By Anne Kroemer Hoffman 1 Oct 2026 Mary V. Lipscomb M.S. '86, Ph.D. '91, senior instructor of biology in the College of Science at Virginia Tech, has been conferred the title of senior instructor emerita by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors. The emerita title may be conferred on retired faculty members who are specially recommended to the board by Virginia Tech President Tim Sands in recognition of exemplary servi more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 2 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Peter Haskell honored with emeritus status By Anne Kroemer Hoffman 1 Oct 2026 Peter Haskell, professor of mathematics in the College of Science at Virginia Tech, has been conferred the title of professor emeritus by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors. The emeritus title may be conferred on retired faculty members who are specially recommended to the board by Virginia Tech President Tim Sands in recognition of exemplary service to the university. Nominated ind more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 2 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Robert J. Bodnar honored with University Distinguished Professor Emeritus status By Anne Kroemer Hoffman 1 Oct 2026 Robert J. Bodnar, University Distinguished Professor of Geochemistry in the College of Science at Virginia Tech, has been conferred the title of University Distinguished Professor Emeritus by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors. The emeritus title may be conferred on retired faculty members who are specially recommended to the board by Virginia T more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 2 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Robert S. Cohen honored with emeritus status By Anne Kroemer Hoffman 1 Oct 2026 Robert S. Cohen, professor of biological sciences in the College of Science at Virginia Tech, has been conferred the title of professor emeritus by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors. The emeritus title may be conferred on retired faculty members who are specially recommended to the board by Virginia Tech President Tim Sands in recognition of exemplary service to the university. N more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 2 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Shuhai Xiao awarded Clifton C. Garvin, Jr. Endowed Professorship By Anne Kroemer Hoffman 1 Oct 2026 Shuhai Xiao, professor of geobiology in the College of Science at Virginia Tech, has been awarded the Clifton C. Garvin, Jr. Endowed Professorship by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors. The Clifton C. Garvin, Jr. Endowed Professorship in the College of Science was established in 1984 with a gift from Clifton C. Garvin Jr. to support professorships at Virginia T more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 2 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Tamara Wright Knott honored with emerita status By Anne Kroemer Hoffman 1 Oct 2026 Tamara Wright Knott, associate professor of engineering education in the College of Engineering at Virginia Tech, has been conferred the title of associate professor emerita and academic programs manager emerita by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors. The emerita title may be conferred on retired faculty members who are specially recommended to the board by Virginia Tech Preside more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 2 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Vivica Kraak honored with emerita status A member of Virginia Tech's faculty for 11 years, Kraak brought international visibility the the university through her teaching, research, and service in food nutrition and policy and population health. By Anne Kroemer Hoffman 1 Oct 2026 Vivica Ingrid Kraak, associate professor of food and nutrition policy in the Department of Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Virgi more PR

LEXINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 2 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news: * * * W&L Joins the Project Pericles National Consortium for Civic Learning Membership in the consortium gives the university access to grants and fellowships that support civic learning for students and the local community. By Brian Laubscher October 1, 2026 Washington and Lee University recently accepted an invitation to join Project Pericles, a national consortium of colleges and universities dedicated to making community-engaged civic learning a ce more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * October 1st, 2026 Warner, Colleagues Press Trump Administration to Withdraw Proposal that Would Gut Civil Rights Protections for Federal Employees WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) joined Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and Representatives Kweisi Mfume (D-MD), Greg Landsman (D-OH), and Don Beyer (D-VA), along with their colleagues, to call on Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Chair Andrea Lucas to rescind their proposed r more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Kaine Announce $4 Million To Support Veteran Suicide Prevention Efforts Across Virginia * WASHINGTON D.C. - U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced $4,144,835 in federal funding to strengthen veteran suicide prevention efforts across Virginia. The funding will support eight community organizations that connect veterans and their families to mental health resources, outreach programs, suicide prevention services, and  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * WASHINGTON POST POLL: SHANNON TAYLOR OPENS UP 4-POINT LEAD OVER VULNERABLE REP. ROB WITTMAN * Taylor 50% - Wittman 46% BREAKING: Henrico's top prosecutor Shannon Taylor leads vulnerable Congressman Rob Wittman 50% - 46% in new Washington Post polling of Virginia's 1st Congressional District. It's the latest sign of momentum behind Taylor's surging campaign, as voters continue to learn more about Wittman's record of corruption th more PR

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 1 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * William & Mary launches new bioengineering degrees * The following story originally appeared on the website for William & Mary's School of Computing, Data Sciences & Physics. - Ed. The world's most formidable challenges rarely fit neatly into a single discipline. Developing new medicines, creating sustainable materials, restoring damaged ecosystems and advancing biotechnology all require experts who can think simultaneously like scientists, engineers and in more PR

RADFORD, Virginia, Oct. 1 -- Radford University issued the following news release: * * * Your degree, your way: The Respiratory Therapy Degree Advancement Track at Radford University * Return on investment (ROI) has become a hot topic in higher education in the past few years. Basically, it means the money you invest in earning your college degree pays off after graduation in increased salaries, expanded career opportunities and better job security, among other benefits. Radford University is among the colleges and universities across the c more PR