GRINNELL, Iowa, Oct. 1 -- Grinnell College posted the following news: * * * 5 Questions with Dakota Chandler * Dakota Chandler's career has taken her from the mailroom at Creative Artists Agency to Warner Bros. Pictures and Hulu, with stops in fintech and home furnishings along the way. Now, she's bringing that experience to Grinnell College as the leader of the Arts, Media, and Communications Career Community in the Center for Careers, Life, and Service (CLS). Chandler grew up in Kingston, a tiny town in northern Illinois -"smaller than G more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 1 [Category: BizHospital] -- Northwestern Medicine issued the following news release: * * * After 20 miscarriages, mom prepares to celebrate healthy baby's first birthday * Chicago, Illinois - October 1, 2026 - Just months after getting married in 2014, Ranim Haddad suffered her first miscarriage. While she and her husband, Fuad, initially remained hopeful, they could never prepare themselves for what would come next - 11 years, 20 miscarriages, a still birth, and a baby who died just hours after being born. But on more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 1 -- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * After 20 miscarriages, mom prepares to celebrate healthy baby's first birthday * Chicago, Illinois - October 1, 2026 - Just months after getting married in 2014, Ranim Haddad suffered her first miscarriage. While she and her husband, Fuad, initially remained hopeful, they could never prepare themselves for what would come next - 11 years, 20 miscarriages, a still birth, and a baby who died just hours after being born. But on O more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 1 [Category: Energy] -- The American Gas Association issued the following news release: * * * AGA Applauds Senate Action to Advance Permitting Reform * "Natural gas utilities are focused every day on ensuring the customers and communities have access to the reliable and affordable energy they need," said AGA President and CEO Karen Harbert. "Delivering on that commitment requires planning, investment, and hard work year-round, efforts that too often have been slowed by outdated government policies that create unneces more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * As U.S. Forces Withdraw from Iraq, Duckworth Calls on Trump to End His Illegal War in Iran * September 30, 2026 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Today, combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)-a member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) and U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee (SFRC) who served in the Iraq War-issued the following statement after the Trump Administration announced that the United States has officially wit more PR

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 1 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Challenges EPA Rollback of Power Plant Pollution Limits * October 1, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a coalition of 25 other states, counties, and cities in suing the Trump administration for dismantling federal greenhouse gas pollution limits for many of the nation's largest power plants, gutting one of the country's most significant climate protections. In September, the Env more PR

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 1 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Releases Statement on DOJ Attack on Minnesota Federal Judges * October 1, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a coalition of eight other attorneys general in issuing the following statement in response to the complaint that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed yesterday against nearly all federal district court judges in Minnesota: "The announcement by U.S. Attorney Gene more PR

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 1 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Secures $400 Million From Sandoz for Illegal Scheme to Inflate Drug Prices * October 1, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a bipartisan coalition of 47 other attorneys general in securing $400 million from Sandoz Inc. and Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Sandoz) for their role in a long-running, coordinated scheme with other pharmaceutical companies to inflate generic drug prices more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 1 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Nessel Challenges EPA Rollback of Power Plant Pollution Limits * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 25 states, counties, and cities in suing the Trump administration for dismantling federal greenhouse gas pollution limits for many of the nation's largest power plants. In September, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) repealed safeguards that required coal- and gas-fired pow more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 1 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser challenges EPA rollback of power plant pollution limits * Oct. 1, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition of 25 states, counties, and cities in suing the Trump administration for scrapping federal greenhouse gas pollution limits for many of the nation's largest power plants. In September, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency repealed safeguards that required coal- and gas-f more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 1 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CHALLENGES EPA ROLLBACK OF GREENHOUSE GAS POLLUTION LIMITS FOR POWER PLANTS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for dismantling federal greenhouse gas pollution limits for many of the nation's largest power plants. In September, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) repealed safeguards that required coal- and gas-fired power plants to reduce their g more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 1 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SEEKS COURT APPROVAL FOR $400 MILLION NATIONWIDE SETTLEMENT WITH SANDOZ OVER CONSPIRACY TO RAISE PRICES AND LIMIT COMPETITION * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today, as part of a coalition of 43 states and territories, sought court approval of a $400 million settlement with Sandoz Inc. (Sandoz) and Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Fougera). The settlement will resolve allegations that the generic drug manuf more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 1 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL, CITY OF CHICAGO ASK COURT TO HALT PULLMAN PLANT OPERATIONS UNTIL EXCESSIVE ODORS, ENVIRONMENTAL LAW VIOLATIONS ARE ADDRESSED * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, joined by Mayor Brandon Johnson and the city of Chicago, asked a court to halt operations at the Pullman Innovations plant, located in an environmentally overburdened area on the Southeast Side of Chicago, until the facility stops generating exces more PR

SALEM, Oregon, Oct. 1 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Holds Drug Company Accountable for Driving Up Costs of Medications * #Companies colluded to increase prices and pad their profits-Oregon consumers may be eligible for money Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield today announced a $400 million settlement with generic drug maker Sandoz over allegations the company conspired to inflate the costs of prescription medications, costing patients millions of dollars. Today more PR

SALEM, Oregon, Oct. 1 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Sues to Restore Limits on Power Plant Pollution * Attorney General Dan Rayfield today sued the Trump Administration for scrapping federal limits on greenhouse gas pollution from many of the country's largest power plants. Earlier this month, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) repealed rules requiring coal- and gas-fired power plants to cut their emissions. That decision opens the door to more pollution, whi more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 1 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Challenges EPA Rollback of Power Plant Pollution Limits * Press Releases (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 25 states, counties, and cities in suing the Trump administration for dismantling federal greenhouse gas pollution limits for many of the nation's largest power plants. In September, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) repealed safeguards that required  more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 1 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Seeks Court Approval for $400 Million Settlement With Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition * Press Releases If You Bought Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States Between May 2009 and December 2019, You Could be Eligible for Money (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today led a coalition of 43 states and territories seeking court approval of a $400 mil more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 1 -- Boeing, an aerospace company and a manufacturer of commercial jetliners and defense, space and security systems, posted the following news release: * * * Boeing Secures Order For First Full-Rate Production Grey Wolf Helicopters * PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 1, 2026 -Boeing [NYSE: BA] received an award for the first four full-rate production MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters following the U.S. Air Force declaring initial operating capability for the program earlier this year. "This milestone validates key readiness levels fo more PR

CALGARY, Alberta, Oct. 2 -- Canadian Pacific Kansas City, a single-line transnational railway linking Canada to Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * CPKC reaches tentative collective agreement with BLET October 2, 2026 Calgary, Alberta Canadian Pacific Kansas City (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) (CPKC) today said it has reached a new tentative five-year collective agreement with the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET). The tentative agreement providing increased wages and more flexible work rules covers approximately  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 2 (TNSxrep) -- Circana, a provider of big data, predictive analytics and forward-looking insights that help consumer packaged goods, over-the-counter health care organizations, retailers and media companies, issued the following news release: * * * Shoppers swap alcohol for new generation of healthier drinks as booze loses its bottle but beverage sales increase overall Alcohol has been declining in popularity in the five or six years since the pandemic and this has now led to a wider range of alternatives and healthi more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 1 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Colorado slated to receive $2.1M from nationwide settlement with Sandoz over illegal generic drug price hikes and collusion * Oct. 1, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition of 43 states and territories seeking court approval of a $469 million settlement with Sandoz Inc. and Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturers engaged in a widespread, long-running conspir more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cohen Reintroduces the Police Training and Independent Review Act * #Bill makes police more effective and accountable WASHINGTON - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), a senior member of the Judiciary Committee, today reintroduced the Police Training and Independent Review Act, legislation that would help restore trust between law enforcement officials and the communities they serve by helping prevent police-involved deaths and encouraging  more PR

DOVER, Delaware, Oct. 2 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release: * * * AG Jennings, coalition issue statement on US DOJ attack on federal judges October 1, 2026 Attorney General Kathy Jennings day joined a coalition of attorneys general in issuing the following statement in response to the complaint that the U.S. Department of Justice filed yesterday against nearly all federal district court judges in Minnesota: "The announcement by U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche that the Department of Justice has  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

NEW YORK, Oct. 1 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news: * * * Dick Wolf's One Chicago Franchise Returns This Fall on NBC and Peacock * 'Chicago Med,' 'Chicago Fire,' and 'Chicago P.D.' are back with new seasons premiering next Wednesday, Oct. 7th starting at 8 p.m. October 01, 2026 One Chicago Wednesday Returns | NBC For more than a decade, the One Chicago franchise has built a passionate fanbase around its three interconnected series, bringing audiences back to Chicago each week. Al more PR

ARGONNE, Illinois, Oct. 2 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Argonne National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * Sapphire discovery could reshape future brain-inspired electronics A material thought to play a supporting role turns out to be a star October 1, 2026 Argonne's Advanced Photon Source X-ray beams reveal unexpected behavior of a thin film grown on a sapphire base, challenging conventional wisdom in microelectronics. Microelectronic devices often depend on super-thin films -- sometimes less than 10 nanomet more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 1 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * Driven, curious, ready: Meet the UChicago Class of 2030 * The Class of 2030 has arrived. The University of Chicago welcomed its newest students to campus last week, each of them ready to begin a journey that will build an intellectual foundation for life. Among the newest cohort of Maroons are undergraduates that grew up under Montana's big skies, have created music or even competed in sport on an international level. We spoke with five of these studen more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth Rips Trump's Arch Project, Advocates for Veterans Over Vanity Alongside Activists * October 01, 2026 #At the Public Citizen-led protest, the Senator underscored how money to build Trump's latest pet project would be better spent investing in our military families and VA care for Veterans [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Today at a protest rally held by Public Citizen, combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)-Ranking Member of the U more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth, Durbin, Budzinski Call for Pause on 183rd Wing Deactivation, Push for Replacement Mission * October 01, 2026 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - As the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) and the House Armed Services Committee (HASC) prepare to negotiate the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), along with U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Representative Nikki Budzi more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth, Durbin, Padilla, Schiff Introduce Legislation To Protect Regional National Archives Facilities From Closure * September 30, 2026 #The lawmakers introduced the legislation following the announced closure of Regional National Archives and Federal Records Centers in Chicago and San Bruno, California [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) along with U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), U.S. Senators Alex P more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Joins Joint Statement On Bill Pulte Shutting Down FHFA Watchdog * October 01, 2026 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, joined Congressional Democratic leaders to release the following joint statement regarding Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Bill Pulte's unlawful move to shut down the FHFA Inspector General through severe, unnecessary budget cuts. more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * 10.01.2026 Durbin Joins Joint Statement On Bill Pulte Shutting Down FHFA Watchdog WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, joined Congressional Democratic leaders to release the following joint statement regarding Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Bill Pulte's unlawful move to shut down the FHFA Inspector General more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin, Duckworth, Padilla, Schiff Introduce Legislation To Protect Regional National Archives Facilities From Closure * September 30, 2026 #The lawmakers introduced the legislation following the announced closure of Regional National Archives and Federal Records Centers in Chicago and San Bruno, California WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), along with U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Alex Padilla (D-CA), and more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 1 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Expand your knowledge of vegetable production at the 2026 Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable, and Farm Market Expo * The Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable, and Farm Market Expo, also known as the Great Lakes Expo or GLEXPO, is one of the leading fruit, vegetable and farm market events in the Midwest. This annual event features educational sessions on important industry topics, a large trade show for networking and d 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 1 of 5) * * * Delta Regional Authority The Delta Regional Authority was established in 2000 to address economic distress in the Mississippi River Delta region./54 The DRA aims to "create jobs, build communities, and improve the lives of those that reside in the region,"/55 which includes 255 designated c 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 2 of 5) * * * Great Lakes Authority The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (P.L. 117-328, Division O, Title IV, Sec.401) amended 40 U.S.C. Sec.15301(a) to establish the Great Lakes Authority. The structure and functions of the GLA are based on the model of the NBRC, SCRC, and SBRC, which were establish more PR

ROCK ISLAND, Illinois, Oct. 1 -- Augustana College posted the following news: * * * Fieldwork gives Augustana students a 'foot in the door' * This project is more than a line on a resume. It's a chance for students to actually do the work they may pursue after graduation, while still in college. During the academic year, 14 Augustana students led by geology professor Dr. Jeffrey Strasser will help create a map of a landscape no one can see. Through a collaboration with the Illinois State Geological Survey (ISGS), students are conducting pr more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 2 (TNSjou) -- Shedd Aquarium issued the following news release: * * * Five New Species of Freshwater Mussels in Southern U.S. Uncovered by Researchers Documenting new freshwater mussel species is the foundation for conservation and essential for healthy waters October 01, 2026 A new research paper published in Zootaxa describes five new species of freshwater mussels in the southern U.S., providing the scientific foundation for protecting the most imperiled group of animals in North America. Researchers from Shedd A more PR

OMAHA, Nebraska, Oct. 2 -- First National Bank of Omaha, a subsidiary of First National of Nebraska Inc., issued the following news: * * * FNBO Closes Acquisition of Blue Ridge Bank and Trust Co. in Kansas City Omaha, NE, October 1, 2026 - First National of Nebraska, with its subsidiary FNBO (First National Bank of Omaha), announced today it has closed its acquisition of Blue Ridge Bancshares, Inc., and its wholly-owned subsidiary Blue Ridge Bank and Trust Co., headquartered in Independence, Missouri. "This process has only made us more exc more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 1 [Category: BizConsulting] -- G2 issued the following news: * * * G2's New Categories for September 2026 * This month, G2 added seven new categories to the taxonomy, and the through-line is about specificity. Software is splitting along the actual seams of how businesses operate: by industry, by asset class, by who's on the hook when something goes wrong. AI Insurance Assistant Tools give carriers, brokers, and claims teams AI that's built around insurance's own data and language, not bolted onto a general-purpose  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 (TNSida) -- Rep. Jesus Garcia, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Garcia Leads Illinois Members in Letter Condemning Israeli Settler Violence in West Bank Village * CHICAGO -Congressman Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (IL-04) led his colleagues Congresswoman Delia Ramirez (IL-03), Congressmen Mike Quigley (IL-05), and Jonathan Jackson (IL-01) in a letter to the U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee, condemning the violence by Israeli settlers, police and military in the village of al-Mughayyir in the occupied West more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley Presents Congressional Adoption Award to Iowa Nonprofit, My G.E.A.R. Outreach * BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA - U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), co-founder and co-chair of the Senate Caucus on Foster Youth, presented My G.E.A.R. Outreach with the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute's (CCAI) "Angels in Adoption" award. My G.E.A.R. Outreach provides children with welcome boxes and overnight bags to help them transition as they enter fo more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (TNSrpt) -- Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * The Dangers of Illinois's Sanctuary Policies October 1, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the House Judiciary Committee and its Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement released an interim staff report titled, "Illinois: The Dangerous Consequences of Sanctuary Policies." The report details how Democrat-controlled Illinois's radical statewide sanctuary policies ensure criminal aliens more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 1 (TNSrep) -- The International Code Council issued the following news release: * * * New ICC-ES Evaluation Pathway Advances Canadian Recognition of Wood Screw Products 09/30/2026 Brea, Calif. -- ICC Evaluation Service (ICC-ES) has issued its first Canadian Evaluation Report (ESR-3046-CA) for Simpson Strong-Tie, marking an important milestone in the expansion of ICC-ES technical evaluation services for the Canadian market. ESR-3046-CA report (https://icc-es.org/report-listing/esr-3046-ca/) relies in part on data dev more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 1 -- The Illinois Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * Applied Math Professor Lends Statistical Expertise to Neuroscience Program 10/01/2026 By Casey Moffitt The National Institute for Theory and Mathematics in Biology (NITMB) has invited Illinois Tech Professor of Applied Mathematics Sonja Petrovic to its six-week Theory and Mathematics in Neuroscience program as a scholar-in-residence. Petrovic will rely on her extensive research experience in building statistical models for networks t more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 1 -- Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health issued the following news release: * * * October 01, 2026 New Roadmap to Reduce Gun Violence in Wisconsin Experts from the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions have released a new guide to strengthen gun violence policies in Wisconsin. Their new roadmap, "Policies to Reduce Gun Violence in Wisconsin," provides data-informed steps for Wisconsin policymakers to reduce and prevent firearm injuries and deaths in the state. Data from the CDC s more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Krishnamoorthi Hails Restoration of 988 LGBTQ+ Crisis Line Following His Efforts * WASHINGTON -Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), author of the bipartisan 988 LGBTQ+ Youth Access Act and a Vice Chair of the Congressional Equality Caucus, hailed the restoration of specialized LGBTQ+ crisis line services through the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline after the Trump Administration shut them down in July 2025. After Congressman Krishnamoorthi h more PR

EL SEGUNDO, California, Oct. 2 -- Mattel, a toy manufacturing company, issued the following news: * * * Mattel Unveils First Mattel Wonder Indoor Waterpark, Opening in Bellevue, Nebraska EL SEGUNDO, Calif. -- October 1, 2026 -- Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT), a leading global play and family entertainment company and owner of one of the world's most iconic brand portfolios in the world, announces a milestone in the expansion of its worldwide experiences business, confirming Bellevue, Nebraska, is now the first Mattel Wonder Indoor Waterpark plan more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 2 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Seeks Court Approval for $400 Million Multistate Settlement with Sandoz over Alleged Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition 10/1/2026 Consumers Who Bought Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States Between May 2009 and December 2019 Could Be Eligible for Compensation - BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 43 states and territories seeking more PR

DEKALB, Illinois, Oct. 1 -- Northern Illinois University issued the following news: * * * Merritt speaker Melvin Rogers to show how democracy counts on shared faith in a 'higher power' of freedom, equality * October 1, 2026 Mark McGowan enewsletter, LILT, Research/Faculty Melvin Rogers found his life's fascination as a teenager in the Bronx, where he attended the now-shuttered Grace Dodge Career and Technical Education High School. For Rogers, that future inhabited a document from the past. "Grace Dodge had a very expansive understanding more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Oct. 2 (TNSida) -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release: * * * Date: October 01, 2026 Attorney General Formella Urges Congress to Fund U.S. Supreme Court Security Concord, NH - Attorney General John M. Formella announces that New Hampshire has joined 44 attorneys general in a letter urging Congress to fully fund the U.S. Supreme Court's Fiscal Year 2027 security request, warning that threats against the Justices and their families have become a serious and escalating danger.  more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Oct. 2 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release: * * * October 01, 2026 New Hampshire Secures Final Multistate Settlement with Sandoz over Alleged Generic Drug Price-Fixing Concord, NH - Attorney General John M. Formella announces that New Hampshire has joined a coalition of 43 states and territories in securing a final settlement with Sandoz Inc. and Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. resolving allegations that the companies participated in a widespread, long-running conspiracy to  more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 2 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * AG Davenport Challenges EPA's Rollback of Power Plant Pollution Limits October 1, 2026 TRENTON -- Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined a coalition of 25 states, counties, and cities in suing the Trump Administration for dismantling federal greenhouse gas pollution limits for many of the nation's dirtiest power plants. Communities in New Jersey and across the country rely on these regulations to protect the air  more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 2 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Davenport Statement on DOJ Attack on Minnesota Federal Judges 'A desperate and dangerous attack on American judicial independence' October 1, 2026 TRENTON -- Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined a coalition of eight attorneys general in issuing the following statement in response to the complaint that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed yesterday against nearly all federal district court more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * National laboratory and industry leaders to discuss the future of fusion at Fermilab October 1, 2026 Leaders from U.S. national laboratories and industry will come together at Fermilab on October 13 to participate in a special public evening focused on the future of fusion energy. Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Dr. Kim Budil will present, "Fusion: The Promise, the Progress and the Path Ahead." She will  more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 2 -- The National Urban League issued the following news release: * * * National Urban League & Other NonProfits File Suit Against HUD for Withholding of Grants The Department Of Housing And Urban Development Abruptly Cut Approximately $56 Million In Funding And Illegally Altered Its Policies, Putting Thousands Of Families At Risk Of Foreclosure - WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 29, 2026) -- Today, Democracy Defenders Fund and Jacobson Lawyers Group filed a federal lawsuit against the Department of Housing and Urban Development more PR

CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, Oct. 1 -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus issued the following news: * * * New book explores how political polarization affects close relationships * CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -As Americans prepare for another high-stakes election cycle and the 2026 midterms, a new book reveals how political polarization is reshaping family life. Drawing on interviews with 125 people in politically divided relationships and a national survey of nearly 1,000 Americans, the book explores how some couples develop strategies for na more PR

BOTHELL, Washington, Oct. 1 -- The University of Washington Bothell campus posted the following news: * * * New faculty at UW Bothell 2026 * Please join us in welcoming a new cohort of faculty members this academic year. They bring expertise across a range of disciplines and will add different perspectives and experiences, which will help us expand opportunities for our students and community partners. #School of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences Dr. Nagham Abouzeid Assistant Professor Abouzeid comes to UW Bothell from the University o more PR

IRVING, Texas, Oct. 1 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * Nexstar Media Group and DAZN Announce Agreement To Televise and Live Stream 15 Indiana Pacers Games for Fans Across Central Indiana * Games Will Stream for Free on DAZN and Be Broadcast Over-The-Air on Nexstar's Local TV Stations in Indianapolis, Evansville, and Champaign, Illinois First Over-the-air Broadcast Will Be October 23 When the Pacers Take on the Dallas Mavericks INDIANAPOLIS, IN - Nexsta more PR

EVANSTON, Illinois, Oct. 1 (TNSjou) -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Researchers unlock new level of precision in supramolecular materials Giant 'giga' assemblies of different molecules enable novel materials, supercharge neurons October 1, 2026 * Self-assembling molecules form thread-like supramolecular polymers that easily reach or exceed the dimensions of cells * Scientists can precisely control thread length and their chemical segments to create structurally stable assemblies containing domains with  more PR

KENT, Ohio, Oct. 1 -- Wright State University posted the following news: * * * Ohio Medical Education Day brings aspiring physicians from across the state to Wright State University * Ohio Medical Education Day serves as an entry point into Ohio's medical education pipeline, connecting undergraduate students with medical schools and helping them prepare for medical school and a career in medicine. Ohio's medical community will converge at Wright State University on Oct. 3 when the Boonshoft School of Medicine hosts Ohio Medical Education D more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Schiff, Durbin, Duckworth Introduce Legislation to Protect Regional National Archives Facilities from Closure * The Senators introduced the legislation following the announced closure of Regional National Archives and Federal Records Centers in San Bruno, California and Chicago, Illinois WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff (both D-Calif.), Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), and Senator Tammy D more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Paralyzed Veterans of America issued the following news: * * * Paralyzed Veterans of America's Access to the Skies Summit Co-presented by All Wheels Up Charts the Future of Accessible Air Travel October 2, 2026 Event marks 40 years of the Air Carrier Access Act and PVA's continued fight for accessible air travel - Colorado Springs, CO (Oct. 1, 2026) -- Paralyzed Veterans of America today is bringing together leading aviation experts, policymakers, and members of the veterans and disability communities for its second  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 2 -- The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering issued the following news: * * * Postdocs help power discovery at UChicago PME By: Paul Dailing 2026 National Postdoc Appreciation Week honors postdocs, marks 150th anniversary of the first postdoctoral researcher in the U.S. October 1, 2026 Immunoengineer Zhi Geng's research aims to create vaccines that offer better protection with fewer side effects. After he obtained his PhD, Geng decided to pursue his work and "make patients' lives better more PR

BASEL, Switzerland, Oct. 2 (TNSjou) -- Roche, a biotech company, issued the following news release: * * * Roche's giredestrant combination significantly improved progression-free survival in ER-positive advanced breast cancer in phase III evERA data published in The New England Journal of Medicine * Giredestrant plus everolimus reduced the risk of disease progression or death by 44% and 62% in ITT and ESR1-mutated populations, respectively, versus standard endocrine therapy plus everolimus/1 * By targeting resistance to endocrine treatments more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, Oct. 2 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jackley Requests Court Approval Of South Dakota Settlement with Sandoz Inc. Oct. 1, 2026 PIERRE. S.D. - Attorney General Marty Jackley announces South Dakota has joined 42 other states and territories in seeking preliminary federal court approval of a $400 million settlement with Sandoz Inc. and Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. that will result in eligible South Dakotans receiving a portion of the settlement fund more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, Sept. 29 (TNSida) -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jackley Urges Congress to Fully Fund Security Request for U.S. Supreme Court Sept. 29, 2026 PIERRE, S.D. - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined 44 other Attorneys General in urging Congress to fully fund the U.S. Supreme Court's Fiscal Year 2027 security request, citing an increase in threats against federal judges and their families. "Security of U.S. Supreme Court Justices and  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Schakowsky, Castor Introduce Legislation to Modernize FTC and Strengthen Consumer Protections * Full Text of FTC Autonomy (PDF) | Full Text of 21st Century FTC Act (PDF) WASHINGTON - As new technologies, business practices, and online marketplaces create new ways for companies to take advantage of consumers, U.S. Representatives Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) and Kathy Castor (FL-14) are introducing legislation to ensure the Federal Trade Commission (FT more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Sidley Advises on US$220 Million Elevate Campuses IPO -- India's First Student Housing Company Listing * Sidley advised the book-running lead managers JM Financial, IIFL Capital, and Morgan Stanley on the approximately US$220 million initial public offering (IPO) of equity shares of Elevate Campuses Limited, marking the first public listing of a student housing company in India. Elevate Campuses owns, operates, and mana more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Sidley Celebrates 160 Years * In 1866, a postage stamp cost three cents, milk was four cents a quart, and Norman Williams and John Leverett Thompson met in an office in the Marine Bank building at the corner of Lake and LaSalle Streets in Chicago to establish a law firm together. One hundred sixty years later, we celebrate the anniversary of that meeting and the global firm that grew from it. Today Sidley is one of the  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Sidley Recognized in Legal 500 United Kingdom 2027 * Sidley has attained 24 practice area rankings and 30 lawyer rankings in Legal 500 United Kingdom 2027\. The annual Legal 500 United Kingdom guide celebrates "the practice area teams who are providing the most cutting edge and innovative advice to corporate counsel." Significantly, eight Sidley lawyers have been included in the "Hall of Fame" for their respective pract more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Sidley Represents Jiangsu Hengrui in Connection With US$2.6 Billion Licensing Agreement With Novo Nordisk * Sidley represented Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. in connection with a license agreement with Novo Nordisk for HRS-1596, Hengrui Pharma's phase 1-ready GLP-1/GIP dual receptor agonist designed for potential once-weekly oral dosing. Under the terms of the agreement, Novo will obtain exclusive rights to de more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Sidley Represents Pyxis Oncology in an up to US$282.6 Million Public Offering * Sidley represented Pyxis Oncology, Inc. (Nasdaq: PYXS), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing next-generation therapeutics for difficult-to-treat cancers, in its underwritten public offering of common stock, pre-funded warrants, and accompanying common warrants. The offering is expected to generate approximately US$110 million in  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Sidley Secures Confirmation of AHUSCO's Chapter 11 Plan * On September 30, 2026, the Chapter 11 plan of Alea Holdings US Company (AHUSCO) and its debtor affiliates became effective. Sidley successfully obtained confirmation of the plan on September 10, 2026, from Judge Christopher M. Lopez of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas. AHUSCO -together with affiliates FIN Alea LLC and Alea Group Holdin more PR

CARBONDALE, Illinois, Oct. 1 -- Southern Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * September 30, 2026 SIU researchers use AI to speed up, improve bacteria detection CARBONDALE, Ill. -- A doctor scribbles an order for antibiotics on a prescription slip and reminds the patient to take the full dosage, even if they start to feel better before the medication is gone. Sound familiar? It probably does for anyone who has been diagnosed with strep throat, an ear or tooth infection, or even a sinus infection from those pesky aller more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 1 [Category: Insurance] -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association posted the following news release: * * * Texans are losing $2.2 billion each year due to mega-verdicts, new study estimates * AUSTIN, Texas -October 1, 2026 -Texas households lose an estimated $2.2 billion in personal income every year because of "nuclear verdicts," according to a new study by economic research firm The Perryman Group. Nuclear verdicts are tort awards of $10 million or more, typically driven by large awards for noneconomi more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 1 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * The AMA to FAA: Don't wing it on in-flight medical kits * The American Medical Association (AMA) is urging the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to reverse course on its proposed changes to the requirements for commercial airline emergency medical kits, warning that allowing individual airlines to determine their own medical supplies could compromise passenger safety during in-flight emergencies. In a comment lette more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper Locke, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Troutman Pepper Locke Announces 2027 Legal 500 UK Rankings * LONDON - Troutman Pepper Locke earned two practice rankings and eight attorney recognitions in the Legal 500 United Kingdom 2027, an independent ranking authority of law firms around the world. Troutman Pepper Locke was ranked in the following nationwide practice areas: * Commercial Litigation: Mid-Market * Equity Capital Markets: Small-Mid Cap In additi more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 1 [Category: Sports] -- The U.S. Soccer Federation posted the following news: * * * U.S. Soccer's Kang Women's Institute Launches herLENS Research Consortium to Close Critical Research Gaps in Women's Soccer * Atlanta, GA (October 1, 2026) -As women's soccer continues to grow at an unprecedented pace, the research and systems designed specifically to support female players have not kept pace. U.S. Soccer's Kang Women's Institute (KWI) today announced the launch of the herLENS Research Consortium, a new initiative des more PR

NORTHBROOK, Illinois, Oct. 1 [Category: BizLaboratory Sciences] -- UL Solutions, a company that says it delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, issued the following news release: * * * UL Solutions Inc. Completes Acquisition of Eurofins Scientific's Electrical & Electronics Business * NORTHBROOK, Ill. -Oct. 1, 2026 -UL Solutions Inc. (NYSE: ULS), a global leader in applied safety science, today announced it has completed the acquisition of the electrical and electronic more PR

NORTHBROOK, Illinois, Oct. 1 [Category: BizLaboratory Sciences] -- UL Solutions, a company that says it delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, issued the following news release: * * * UL Solutions Names Executive Vice President and Chief AI & Digital Trust Officer * NORTHBROOK, Ill. -Oct. 1, 2026 -UL Solutions Inc. (NYSE: ULS), a global leader in applied safety science, today announced that Kelly Manthey will join the company as Executive Vice President, Chief AI & Di more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 2 -- The University of Chicago Energy Policy Institute issued the following news: * * * Oct 1, 2026 Tomoki Nishiyama Awarded Inaugural Brandt Research Fellowship The new fellowship, funded by a gift from EPIC Advisory Group Member Ted Brandt, supports EPIC pre-doctoral researchers. - EPIC pre-doctoral fellow Tomoki Nishiyama has been awarded the inaugural Brandt Research Fellowship. The new fellowship supports exemplary EPIC pre-doctoral fellows, early career researchers working with faculty on projects in energy a 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

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

OLYMPIA, Washington, Oct. 1 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * Washington challenges EPA rollback of power plant pollution limits * Attorney General Nick Brown today joined a coalition suing the Trump administration for dismantling federal greenhouse gas pollution limits for many of the nation's largest power plants. In September, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) repealed safeguards that required coal- and gas-fired power plants to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, the pr more PR

MACOMB, Illinois, Oct. 1 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * Western Emergency Alert System (WEAS) Test Scheduled for Oct. 2 * MACOMB/MOLINE, IL - - A systemwide test of the WIU Emergency Alert System (WEAS) will be initiated between 11:30 a.m.-noon Friday, Oct. 2 to test system functionality. Individuals receiving a test call, e-mail or text do not need to take any action. The test message will be delivered to every phone number and email address in the WEAS emergency contact database. The message, w more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 1 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * What goes on in your brain when you're trying to multitask * Multitasking feels like a required skill in modern life, but as anyone who has tried keeping track of multiple chat windows, an email inbox and a stream of phone notifications during a video call can tell you, figuring out which messages are important comes at a cost. New research by neuroscientists at the University of Chicago looked at what happens in the brain when it tries to complete mult more PR

BETHESDA, Maryland, Oct. 2 -- The Wildlife Society, a wildlife conservation organization, posted the following news: * * * Wild Cam: Gray foxes are declining in Indiana Disease and habitat fragmentation are likely pushing down numbers of the mesocarnivores October 1, 2026 Gray foxes are declining across Indiana, likely due to disease and the highly fragmented landscape in most of the state. "Trappers were the first to sound the alarm," said TWS member Tim Hiller, executive director and founder of the Wildlife Ecology Institute, a nonprofi more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 2 -- Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce issued the following news release: * * * October 1, 2026 New Ad Sounds Alarm on Wisconsin's Healthcare Affordability Crisis MADISON - Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce, through its affiliate, the WMC Issues Mobilization Council, is sounding the alarm on Wisconsin's rapidly rising healthcare costs and the growing affordability crisis facing hard-working families across the state with a new ad campaign. The new 30-second ad, which is running statewide on digital platforms, h more PR

MACOMB, Illinois, Oct. 1 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * WIU Alumnus Issues $10,000 Challenge to Name Final 50 Seats in Goldfarb Center for Performing Arts * MACOMB, IL - - With the Western Illinois University Goldfarb Center for Performing Arts (GCPA) officially opened, a final push is underway to finish naming all of the seats in the Great Hall, the main performance facility in the new center. WIU alumnus Ernest (Ernie) J. Codilis, Jr. `73 has committed to extending the previous seat-naming goal t more PR