CULLOWHEE, North Carolina, Oct. 6 -- Western Carolina University issued the following news: * * * October 5, 2026 2 WCU grad students attend forensic genetics conference in Montreal Just about anyone's going to be starstruck when they meet their favorite celebrities. Natalie May's idols, however, are a bit different than most. They're scientists, whose research she's read since she started graduate school at Western Carolina University. Recently, she had the opportunity to present her research to them on a worldwide stage. May, fellow WCU more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- AARP issued the following news release: * * * AARP The Magazine: Wynonna Judd on Grief and Growth, Kyle MacLachlan on Staying Curious, Plus Stories on Housing, Music and Community The October/November issue highlights personal reinvention, housing security and the power of music, creativity and community later in life. - WASHINGTON --The October/November 2026 issue of AARP The Magazine (ATM) features candid conversations with country icon Wynonna Judd and actor Kyle MacLachlan, alongside stories about housing security more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 5 [Category: Medical] -- The American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases posted the following news: * * * AASLD Lifts Press Embargo for The Liver Meeting(r) 2026 Abstracts * Alexandria, Va. (Oct. 5, 2026) Today the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) lifted the press embargo on abstracts submitted for The Liver Meeting(r) (TLM), Denver. Over 2,900 abstracts have been submitted to date. Within the submissions, topics cover 24 different topic areas including MASLD, Liver Transplanta more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 5 [Category: Energy] -- The American Gas Association issued the following news release: * * * AGA CFO Terri Oliva Named a DCA Live 2026 Nonprofit CFO Star * WASHINGTON - The American Gas Association is proud to announce that Chief Financial Officer Terri Oliva has been named one of DCA Live's 2026 Nonprofit CFO Stars. The award recognizes leading CFOs in the Washington D.C. area for their efforts in driving growth, operational health and success of their organizations. The 2026 list recognizes 30 CFOs from prominent more PR

LYNCHBURG, Virginia, Oct. 5 -- The University of Lynchburg posted the following news: * * * Alumna's $300K gift to benefit programs, initiatives across the University * A $300,000 gift from Hanna Burruss '79, '96 will benefit several programs and initiatives at the University of Lynchburg. Burruss, longtime nurse, artist, and well-known philanthropist, earned bachelor's degrees in health sciences and art from what was then Lynchburg College. A Lynchburg native, Burruss is the daughter of Margaret Burruss, a commercial artist, and Robert Bu more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 6 -- The American Society for Radiation Oncology issued the following news release: * * * ASTRO celebrates contributions to radiation oncology with awards for research, mentorship, service and patient advocacy October 5, 2026 The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) recognized the recipients of its 2026 Gold Medal awards and other high-profile honors at a ceremony during the ASTRO Annual Meeting in Boston. Photos of the awardees are available online. ASTRO Gold Medal ASTRO's Gold Medal is the highest h more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 5 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * ATA Chairman Hosts Congressman Hern for Trucking Roundtable in Oklahoma * South Tulsa, OK -- Today, American Trucking Associations Chairman Greg Hodgen and his team at Groendyke Transport welcomed Congressman Kevin Hern (R-OK) to one of the company's newest truck terminals in South Tulsa, Oklahoma, for an in-depth discussion of the challenges and opportunities facing the trucking industry. The visit included  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 5 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International issued the following news release: * * * AUVSI Applauds Appointment of Inaugural DRPM-UxS Team * AUVSI congratulates Owen West and Max Strasiser on being named the Department of War's leadership team for the office of the Direct Reporting Portfolio Manager for Unmanned Systems (DRPM-UxS). Their appointment ensures dedicated, senior-level leadership for uncrewed and autonomous systems at a pivotal moment for U.S. military re more PR

HARRISONBURG, Virginia, Oct. 6 -- James Madison University issued the following news: * * * Biology, engineering staff members honored as JMU Game Changers Joey Powers of the College of Science and Mathematics and Megan Holland of the College of Integrated Science and Engineering were recognized as JMU Game Changers during the second quarter of Saturday's football game against Marshall University. The Game Changer program recognizes faculty and staff members whose contributions make a meaningful impact on students, colleagues and the univer more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Oct. 5 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Conference clashes take center stage in Week 6, highlighted by No. 2 Georgia and No. 6 Alabama; 13 Top 25 teams set for ESPN networks * Week 6 of the college football season rolls on with a five-day, 70-game slate from Tuesday, Oct. 6 through Saturday, Oct. 10 across ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, SEC Network, ACC Network, ESPN Radio and ESPN+. The headliner is a top 10 SEC showdown as No. 2 Georgia visits No. 6 Alabama on A more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 5 [Category: Pharmaceuticals] -- The National Community Pharmacists Association issued the following news release: * * * Danny Cottrell Awarded Dargavel Medal by NCPA Foundation * KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Oct. 5, 2026) - Charles Daniel "Danny" Cottrell has spent more than four decades building a career defined by pharmacy leadership, political advocacy, and hometown generosity -- a body of work now recognized with the Dargavel Medal. The McKesson Corporation sponsors the annual award that honors an individual whose contr more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 6 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Data breach victims face significant increase in loan denials, Virginia Tech study finds Companies recover from data breaches within weeks, but new Pamplin research shows the financial consequences for consumers can persist for years. By Jacob Levin 5 Oct 2026 Beyond the immediate headache for consumers impacted by a data breach, new Virginia Tech research has found they can also trigger years of financial repercussions such as mortgage refinancing an more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 3 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * DEMOCRATIC BLACK CAUCUS OF VIRGINIA CALL TO REORGANIZATION * #DEMOCRATIC BLACK CAUCUS OF VIRGINIA CALL TO REORGANIZATION ISSUED OCTOBER 2, 2026 Pursuant to the authority provided by the Party Plan of the Democratic Party of Virginia and the resolution of the Steering Committee adopted October 2, 2026, the Democratic Black Caucus of Virginia will reorganize through a Virtual Process with a Zoom Call at 10:00 AM on Saturday, October 24, 20 more PR

BLOOMINGTON, Illinois, Oct. 5 -- Illinois Wesleyan University posted the following news release: * * * Distinguished Nursing Alum Honored at Homecoming * BLOOMINGTON, Ill. -- Michael Luttrell '93 was honored as the 2026 Distinguished Alumnus at the Illinois Wesleyan School of Nursing and Health Sciences Distinguished Alumni Ceremony during Homecoming on Oct. 2. Luttrell serves as a Deputy Chief of Staff of Naval Medical Forces Atlantic, where he directs regional operations for a 26,000-person Navy medical enterprise of 12 hospitals and nin more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Progressive Policy Institute posted the following news release: * * * The District of Columbia Has the Nation's Lowest Carbon Emissions but Pays the Highest Price to Cut Them, PPI Finds * Washington, D.C., emits less carbon per person than any state in the country, yet energy costs in the District have climbed more than 93% over the past five years, the steepest increase in the nation, according to a new report from the Progressive Policy Institute (PPI). The report finds that D.C.'s aggressiv more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document from Economics Daily: * * * The District of Columbia had the highest unemployment rate, 5.7 percent, in August 2026 October 05, 2026 In August 2026, the District of Columbia had the highest unemployment rate, 5.7 percent. South Dakota had the lowest jobless rate in August, 2.0 percent, followed by North Dakota, 2.2 percent. The rate in Ohio (3.3 percent) set a new series low. (All state series begin in 1976.) In total, 19 states had u more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued the following news release: * * * FAA Funds Drone Research to Support Safe Integration * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced it awarded $12 million to 19 companies for drone research and testing projects that will help safely expand drone operations in the National Airspace System. These awards were made through the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) Program. The program f more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release: * * * Fall Events at Appomattox Court House NHP October 5, 2026 Appomattox, Va.-- Appomattox Court House National Historical Park continues its commemoration of 250 years of American Independence with a series of special events this fall. These programs connect the history of Appomattox Court House with broader stories of American history. All programs are free and open to the public. October 17, 2026- Tales and Tunes: Campfir more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Oct. 5 -- University of Virginia Health posted the following news release: * * * Focused Ultrasound to Transform Brain Disease Treatment, Experts Say * The fast-evolving field of focused ultrasound is rapidly nearing an "inflection point" that would radically change how we treat brain tumors, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and other neurological diseases, leading UVA Health experts report in a series of new scientific papers. Focused ultrasound is being explored for a wide variety of medical applications, including del more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 5 [Category: Travel] -- The Global Business Travel Association posted the following news release: * * * GBTA Foundation Announces 2026 WINiT Top 50 Honorees in Business Travel * Global industry professionals from 16 countries recognized for leadership, innovation and advancing women across the business travel industry The GBTA Foundation, the cause-led arm of the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), has named its 2026 WINiT Top 50 which recognizes leaders who are corporate champions elevating and celebratin more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * George Washington University and First Line Technology Partner to Advance CBRNE Workforce Education * Four new micro-credentials launching in November will provide healthcare professionals and first responders with flexible, industry-informed education in CBRNE preparedness and response WASHINGTON, D.C. -- October 5 -- The George Washington University College of Professional Studies (CPS) and First Line Technology today announced a new partnership to develo more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 5 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Spanberger Celebrates Virginia Ranked No. 1 in Nation for Workforce Training Program by Area Development * Virginia Talent Accelerator Program Now Holds the Top Spot in Both Major National Workforce Training Rankings RICHMOND, VA -- Governor Abigail Spanberger today celebrated that Virginia has been ranked No. 1 in the nation for its workforce training program in Area Development's 2026 Top States for Doing Business report - more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 5 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Hegseth speaks to AFA cadets ahead of Air Force, Navy football game * Secretary of War Pete Hegseth traveled to the U.S. Air Force Academy near Colorado Springs, Colorado, on Oct. 3, where he addressed roughly 3,500 members of the school's cadet wing ahead of the annual Air Force vs. Naval Academy collegiate football game. The visit was part of Hegseth's Send Me Tour, a military outreach and recruitment init more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Hirono Leads Bipartisan, Bicameral Resolution Recognizing Filipino American History Month * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) led her colleagues in introducing a bipartisan, bicameral resolution commemorating October as Filipino American History Month. The resolution celebrates Filipino Americans' rich history and the many contributions they have made to the United States, including as members of the U.S. Armed Forces, officia more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Oct. 5 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * How political, cultural, and economic forces can shape the risk of zoonotic disease * In eastern Ethiopia, pressures like conflict and displacement are changing how people and their camels travel, shifting livestock into new environments and potentially influencing the risk of zoonotic diseases spreading between animals and humans. A new study co-led by George Mason University infectious disease expert Amira Roess explores these connections as part of a b more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Oct. 5 -- The George Mason University College of Public Health posted the following news: * * * How political, cultural, and economic forces can shape the risk of zoonotic disease * In eastern Ethiopia, pressures like conflict and displacement are changing how people and their camels travel, shifting livestock into new environments and potentially influencing the risk of zoonotic diseases spreading between animals and humans. A new study co-led by George Mason University infectious disease expert Amira Roess explores the more PR

GLOUCESTER POINT, Virginia, Oct. 5 -- William and Mary Virginia Institute of Marine Science posted the following news: * * * How Small Dollar Donations Make a Critical Difference for Scientists and Students at W&M's VIMS & Batten School * Every penny counts. It's a common enough phrase, but in a world where large, multi-million-dollar donations make headlines, the impact of giving $500, $100 or even $25 can be overshadowed. However, at William & Mary's VIMS & Batten School, faculty, staff and students all agree on one thing: a little goes  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 5 [Category: Sociological] -- LIBRE Initiative issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Rep. Pat Harrigan Joins The LIBRE Initiative to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month * CONCORD, NC -- The LIBRE Initiative, a center-right grassroots Latino organization, celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month and its 15th national anniversary on October 2 at the Speedway Club in Concord, bringing together Hispanic community leaders, grassroots activists, elected officials and policymakers from all across North Carolina. The ce more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 [Category: Food/Beverage] -- The International Dairy Foods Association posted the following news release: * * * IDFA Foundation, Dairy Industry Partners Donate Nutritious Dairy Products to Help Provide 67,000 Meals Across Greater Washington D.C. Area * Feeding America CEO Denis McDonough joined IDFA board members and staff for service event highlighting dairy industry efforts to fight hunger and expand access to nutritious foods WASHINGTON, Oct. 5, 2026-- The IDFA Foundation today brought together dairy industry leaders  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 6 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release: * * * October 5, 2026 Supreme Court Declines to Hear Denver Man's Case to Revive Fourth Amendment's Warrant Requirements WASHINGTON--Today, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear the case of a Denver man who challenged the constitutionality of a warrant that led to his wrongful arrest. Michael Mendenhall's townhome was searched and his property seized after the police used thirdhand information to get a search warrant. He was also forced to spend a  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Justice Department Moves to Strip Citizenship from 40 Criminals in Largest Single-Period Filing Under the Trump Administration October 5, 2026 The Department of Justice announced today that it has filed denaturalization actions in multiple U.S. district courts against 40 individuals accused of serious offenses, including acting as an agent for a foreign government, committing voluntary manslaughter, and aggravated sodomy against a special needs man more PR

HAMPDEN-SYDNEY, Virginia, Oct. 5 -- Hampden-Sydney College posted the following news: * * * Leadership in the Idaho Wilderness * While hiking in Idaho's Sawtooth Range as part of an expeditionary leadership course from July 13 to 23, 10 H-SC students displayed incredible leadership when faced with a surprising challenge. Ten days of sweat, grit, and teamwork had carried a 10-student leadership expedition, part of Interdisciplinary Studies 270: Expeditionary Leadership (INDS 270), deep into Idaho's Sawtooth Range. On the final afternoon, wi more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 6 -- Leonardo DRS, a company that says it provides advanced defense technology to U.S. national security customers and allies around the world, issued the following news release: * * * Leonardo DRS Completes Training and Delivery of INOD Block III Thermal Weapon Sights for the Australian Army October 5, 2026 Final delivery and training under LAND 159 Tranche 1 supports Australian Army sniper capability - ARLINGTON, Va. -- Leonardo DRS, Inc. (Nasdaq: DRS) has completed final training and delivery for the Improved  more PR

FARMVILLE, Virginia, Oct. 6 -- Longwood University issued the following news release: * * * Longwood senior gets front-row seat to state government as Governor's Fellow October 5, 2026 Naiya Casimiro '27 spent her summer asking big questions: How can government make energy more affordable? How can policy better serve rural communities? And, perhaps most importantly, how can she play a role in making those things happen? As a Governor's Fellow in the administration of Gov. Abigail Spanberger, Casimiro got a behind-the-scenes look at how th more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Mortgage Bankers Association posted the following news release: * * * MBA Announces Promotion of Five Employees to Associate Vice President Positions * WASHINGTON D.C. (October 5, 2026) - The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) today announced the promotion of five employees across several association departments to Associate Vice President, among a broader group of employees who assumed new roles across the organization. The following employees assumed their new roles on October 1:  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * McClellan, Morelle and Virginia Democrats Fight Trump Administration's Attacks on Voting, Pledge to Protect Every Vote * Fairfax, VA - Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04), House Administration Committee Ranking Member Joe Morelle (NY-25) and members of Virginia's Democratic Congressional delegation held a public shadow hearing on Thursday in Fairfax to confront the Trump Administration's attacks on voting and detail efforts to defend eve more PR

STUTTGART, Germany, Oct. 6 -- Mercedes-Benz Group, a company that says it offers a high-end passenger cars and premium vans, issued the following news release: * * * Mercedes-AMG Motorsport secures GTD title hat-trick in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Braselton, October 04, 2026 Philip Ellis (SUI), Russell Ward (USA), Winward Racing and Mercedes-AMG Motorsport have won the GTD drivers', team and manufacturers' championships for the third year running at the 29th Motul Petit Le Mans at the Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta - a feat  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release: * * * Molson Coors Workers Join Teamsters (ELKTON, Va.) - Over 400 workers at the Molson Coors facility in the Shenandoah Valley have voted to join Teamsters Local 29. The packaging, warehouse, brewing, interplant distribution, utilities, and maintenance workers organized for increased wages, improved benefits, and a voice on the job. "These workers remained determined and refused to let management's union-busting tactics st more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 6 -- The National Alliance for Care at Home issued the following news release: * * * National Alliance for Care at Home Welcomes Jennifer Stewart as Vice President of Strategic Engagement & Experience 10.05.2026 (Alexandria, VA)- The National Alliance for Care at Home (the Alliance) today announced that long-time care at home executive Jennifer Stewart will be joining as Vice President of Strategic Engagement & Experience. Stewart joins the Alliance with over 20 years of experience bringing together the leaders more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Navy Commissions USS Ted Stevens, Honoring Senator's Defense Advocacy * The Navy commissioned its newest destroyer, the USS Ted Stevens, into active service during a formal ceremony in Whittier, Alaska, Oct. 3. The commissioning marks an immediate, decisive leap in naval warfighting readiness and surface fleet lethality. As the second Flight III destroyer, the ship provides combatant commanders with unmatched integrated air and missile defense capabilities, d more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 5 [Category: Pharmaceuticals] -- The National Community Pharmacists Association issued the following news release: * * * NCPA Presents Rep. Buddy Carter With Spirit of Independence Award * KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Oct. 5, 2026) - Rep. Buddy Carter (R-Ga.) has been named the National Community Pharmacists Association's 2026 Spirit of Independence Award recipient. The award, which has been presented periodically since 2004, is given to individuals who have shown a significant and sustained contribution to the future of ind more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 4 [Category: Pharmaceuticals] -- The National Community Pharmacists Association issued the following news release: * * * NCPA Releases 2026 Digest Report * KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Oct. 4, 2026) - The 2026 NCPA Digest, sponsored by Cardinal Health, was released today as part of the National Community Pharmacists Association's Annual Convention, being held Oct. 3-6 in Kansas City. The NCPA Digest, which provides an annual overview of independent community pharmacy, found that the industry represents nearly 37 percent of a more PR

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 5 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * Operations research program prepares students to solve real-world challenges * The following story originally appeared on the website for the William & Mary College of Arts & Sciences. - Ed. "When they say, 'Houston, we have a problem' in movies, they are hailing mission control. However, when mission control has problems, they contact us," said Elisa Leal Acevedo M.S. '25, an engineer in NASA's Mission Evaluation Room (MER) during the Artemis II mission.  more PR

SALEM, Oregon, Oct. 6 (TNSletter) -- Gov. Tina Kotek, D-Oregon, issued the following letter with co-signers to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: * * * Here is the text of the letter: October 1, 2026 The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Secretary U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20201 Dear Secretary Kennedy: As Governors responsible for administering our states' Medicaid programs, we write with serious concerns about the implementation of the new Medica more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, Oct. 5 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Port Worker Files Brief at U.S. Court of Appeals Defending Labor Board Victory Over Years-Long Union Boss Discrimination * Brief: Labor Board correctly found that ILA union bosses violated dissenter's rights and should be held to a "heightened" standard for abuse of power Wilmington, DE, Philadelphia, PA (October 5, 2026) - National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation staff attorneys filed a brief in the U.S. Thi more PR

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Oct. 6 -- Princeton University issued the following news: * * * Princeton pre-meds pursue careers in pediatrics and family medicine through new national fellowship By Emily Aronson, Office of Communications Oct. 5, 2026 As the United States faces a critical shortage of primary care and family medicine doctors, Princeton undergraduates are committing to help fill the gap. Princeton is among a select group of universities across the country partnering with the Coleman Family Ventures foundation to give pre-medical stu more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Oct. 6 -- The University of Virginia issued the following news: * * * Q&A: Who is UVA's resident 'Wikipedian'? By Zeina Mohammed, spr2jm@virginia.edu October 5, 2026 Lane Rasberry has spent more than two decades helping make information more accessible online. As the University of Virginia's Wikipedian-in-Residence since 2018, Rasberry works at the School of Data Science on projects related to the online encyclopedia and expanding public access to information. UVA Today spoke with Rasberry about his work, how  more PR

RESTON, Virginia, Oct. 5 [Category: Medical] -- The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging issued the following news release: * * * Radiating Hope: SNMMI Celebrates the 40th Nuclear Medicine Week * In 2026, Nuclear Medicine Week turns 40, and we celebrate nearly eight decades of innovation in the field, from the discovery of new radioisotopes to groundbreaking research to successful theranostic treatments. This year's theme, "Radiating Hope," is a fitting tribute to a field that is transforming the diagnosis and treatment of some more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Oct. 6 -- Dorsey and Whitney, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Regulatory Affairs Partner Randy Dann Joins Dorsey October 5, 2026 Randy Dann has joined Dorsey & Whitney LLP as a Partner in the Firm's Regulatory Affairs group, the international law firm announced today. With more than a decade of experience representing energy, industrial, and agricultural clients across the Rocky Mountain region and the Midwest, Randy counsels clients on Clean Air Act (CAA) permitting, compliance, and enforcemen more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Jim Himes, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, vice chairman of the Senate Select Intelligence Committee, issued the following letter to National Intelligence Director Walter 'Jay' Clayton III: * * * Here is the text of the letter: October 2, 2026 The Honorable Walter "Jay" Clayton III Director of National Intelligence 1500 Tysons McLean Drive McLean, VA 22102 Dear Director Clayton: Congratulations on your confirm more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- Rep. Mary Miller, R-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Mary Miller Takes Action to Protect Families from Radical Gender Policies * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congresswoman Mary Miller (IL-15) introduced theYaeli Martinez Child Protection Act to protect parents from being punished by state child-welfare systems for affirming their child's biological sex or shielding them from irreversible medical procedures. "Raising your son as a boy or your daughter as a girl is fundamental to parenthood, not chi more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 5 [Category: Business] -- The Retail Industry Leaders Association issued the following news release: * * * Retail Litigation Center Urges Supreme Court to Hear Class Certification Case with Significant Implications for Retailers * RLC argues uninjured individuals cannot be included in a certified damages class. The Retail Litigation Center (RLC) has filed an amicus brief in The Kroger Co. v. Solano, urging the U.S. Supreme Court to review whether federal courts may certify damages class actions that include member more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 5 [Category: Business] -- The Retail Industry Leaders Association issued the following news release: * * * RILA Welcomes Sophia Gonzalez to Government Affairs Team * Experienced Capitol Hill and private-sector government affairs professional joins RILA to advocate on issues affecting leading retailers. The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) today announced that Sophia Gonzalez has joined the association as director of government affairs, where she will help lobby on the issues facing the nation's largest r more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 5 [Category: Environment] -- The Nature Conservancy issued the following news: * * * Rising Energy Costs, Climate and Clean Air Among Top Concerns for Arizonans, New Poll Finds * As Arizonans face higher energy costs, a new statewide poll shows that energy affordability is now a leading concern for Arizona families, with residents expressing overwhelming support for programs that help lower their monthly utility bills. According to the poll, nearly 80% of Arizonans say their electric bill has increased in the past more PR

SALEM, Virginia, Oct. 6 -- Roanoke College issued the following news: * * * President Shushok elected chair of the Council of Independent Colleges in Virginia October 05, 2026 Roanoke College President Frank Shushok Jr. has been selected to serve as the new chair of the Council of Independent Colleges in Virginia, Inc. (CICV). The CICV Board of Directors consists of 28 members that represent Virginia's accredited nonprofit private colleges and universities. Shushok was elected during the council's annual meeting, held at the end of Septem more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 (TNSletter) -- Sen. James Lankford, R-Oklahoma, issued the following letter with co-signers to Health and Human Services Inspector General T. March Bell: * * * Here is the text of the letter: October 1, 2026 The Honorable T. March Bell Office of Inspector General U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 330 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20201 Dear Inspector General Bell, We write to request that the Office of Inspector General (OIG) review and, if appropriate, initiate an investigation into the activiti more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, Oct. 5 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sentara Healthcare posted the following news: * * * Sentara begins transition planning for affected patients as Anthem fails to accept fair and reasonable agreement on Medicare Advantage, Medicaid and ACA Exchange plans * For nearly a year, Sentara has been working to negotiate contract extensions with Anthem for its various insurance lines reflective of the true cost of delivering high-quality care. Anthem would not agree to Sentara's modest proposal for Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, and more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Oct. 6 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release: * * * October 5, 2026 Settlement bans data center development in most of Colleton County's ACE Basin areas "Data Center Exclusion Area" would apply to original Eagle Rock proposal - CHARLESTON, S.C. -- The Southern Environmental Law Center has reached an agreement with Colleton County to resolve a lawsuit filed in January on behalf of two landowners, Jennifer Singleton and Miles Crosby. That lawsuit challenged changes to the count more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Oct. 5 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Superintendent's Weekly Reflections * Sign up to receive Weekly Reflections by email. Hello Team FCPS, Well, it has certainly been an eventful time to start this October month off... we continue to have exciting classroom projects, extracurricular events, and family events all across our school division. I repeatedly hear from parents and community members about the amazing work, performances, and presentations provided. I want you to know how more PR

NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia, Oct. 6 -- The Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility Jefferson Lab issued the following news release: * * * Physics to Fusion: Collab Brings Lab-Developed Sensor Tech to Future Energy Markets Jefferson Lab partners with startup to turn particle detector technology into safety solutions for fusion industry - NEWPORT NEWS, VA - A technology rooted in fundamental physics research is making its way to the emerging fusion energy market, offering safety solutions as companies develop pilot power plants designed to more PR

LYNCHBURG, Virginia, Oct. 5 -- The University of Lynchburg posted the following news: * * * University of Lynchburg ranked by U.S. News & World Report, The Princeton Review * U.S. News & World Report and The Princeton Review have ranked the University of Lynchburg among the nation's best colleges and universities. In its 2027 edition of "Best Colleges," U.S. News ranked Lynchburg 332nd among National Universities and 154th in the Top Private Schools category. Lynchburg's nursing program ranked 557th, and the University ranked 329th in Top  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 5 [Category: Agriculture] -- USA Rice Federation posted the following news: * * * USA Rice Brings the Flavor to Chilean Food Show * SANTIAGO, CHILE -- Last week, USA Rice exhibited at Espacio Food Service (EF&S), Chile's premier food industry trade show, as part of the USA Pavilion. The three-day event brought together more than 50,000 visitors and provided an important opportunity for USA Rice to showcase the quality and variety of U.S.-origin rice to Chilean and food industry professionals of the Andean region an more PR

WACO, Texas, Oct. 5 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * UTPB Back In Top 25 After Upset of Northeastern State * UT Permian Basin took a 17-14 lead into halftime against then-No. 21t Northeastern State and never looked back, winning 38-27. The Falcon defense was the difference in the game as they recorded five interceptions, including four straight on four NSU drives, and held the RiverHawks to just 13 points over the final 43 minutes of the game. With the win, UT Permian Basin ret more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Oct. 6 -- The University of Virginia School of Law issued the following news: * * * Amanda Huang '24 Heads to Permanent Court of Arbitration Law School Funding Will Support Yearlong Fellowship at the Peace Palace in The Hague October 5, 2026 Melissa Castro Wyatt Amanda Huang '24 will spend a year working on international law disputes as an assistant legal counsel at the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague, through a fellowship funded by the University of Virginia School of Law. Beginning in mid-October, more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 6 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Oct. 5, 2026 Why don't pain treatments work? Naomi Carter hopes to find out The VCU M.D.-Ph.D. student has advanced from the Wright Center's T32 training grant to her own NIH fellowship, developing new ways to measure pain that could help close the gap between the lab and the clinic. By Christopher Richmond Naomi Carter has a mission, and she'll tell you exactly what it is. "My mission is to improve how we treat patients. That is why I wake up more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 6 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Oct. 5, 2026 VCUarts professor Michelle Yee explores Asian American art through Smithsonian fellowship Her research focuses on photography, cultural history and the American landscape in the early 20th century. By Sophie Tran and Leila Ugincius When Michelle Yee arrived at the Smithsonian Institution this summer, it was a homecoming of sorts. Yee had once interned at the Smithsonian American Art Museum. Now, two decades later as an assistant p more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Vindman, Subramanyam, Warren Warn Utility Merger May Increase Prices, Urge Federal Regulator to Scrutinize Deal * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Eugene Vindman (D-Va.-07) joined Congressman Suhas Subramanyam (D-Va.-10) and Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) in a letter warning the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) about the potential consequences of the proposed merger between NextEra Energy, Inc. ("NextEra") and Dominion Energy ("Domin more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 6 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Brain's response to a stroke may advance tumor's progression A study co-led by Virginia Tech researcher Qi Ye of the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute Cancer Research Center in Washington, D.C., reveals how changes in the brain after injury can create conditions that support tumor growth. By John Pastor 5 Oct 2026 After a stroke, the brain gets to work repairing damaged tissue. But new research suggests some of the same biological processes that ai more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 6 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Disease ecologist on the emergence of the new world screwworm and how to stop it By Jenise L. Jacques 5 Oct 2026 As a new parasite with flesh-eating larvae threatens the nation's livestock industry, a team of Virginia Tech researchers will be on the frontlines of defense. Led by Luis Escobar, an associate professor of fish and wildlife conservation, the team is working on one of 40 breakthrough projects funded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)  more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 6 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Food processing influences metabolism and brain activity In healthy adults, meals matched for calories and nutrients, but otherwise prepared differently, led to unexpectedly different metabolic responses and activity in the brain's reward system. By Leigh Anne Kelley 5 Oct 2026 Most nutrition science suggests that meals with the same basic nutritional profile will have the same impact on a person's blood sugar. But is there something about food proce more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 6 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Measuring what your brain is telling itself Virginia Tech neuroscientist Matt Howe joins the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC to better understand how signaling molecules in the brain influence cognition and symptoms of human disease. By Lena Ayuk 5 Oct 2026 Matt Howe has long been curious about how people see the world. What interests him most is the idea that we can make up our minds about reality and use words to get other people to see reality  more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 6 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Q&A: Why consumer confidence is falling, and who pays the price 5 Oct 2026 U.S. consumer confidence sank to a 12-year low in September, according to the U.S. Consumer Confidence Survey. With households cutting back and businesses raising prices, Virginia Tech marketing expert Shreyans Goenka explains what the decline means for shoppers, brands, and policymakers amid inflation and job anxiety. How do we define consumer confidence, and why is it dropping? "At its more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, Oct. 6 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Oct 4, 2026 Waldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur Introduces an Integrated Urban Wellness Sanctuary Ahead of 30 October 2026 Opening From restorative spa rituals by La Prairie, to personalised wellbeing and longevity experiences powered by Technogym, Waldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur introduces an integrated wellness sanctuary designed to inspire renewal in the heart of the city * Waldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur introduces one of Malaysia's most comprehensive lux more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Walkinshaw, Morelle and Virginia Democrats Fight Trump Administration's Attacks on Voting, Pledge to Protect Every Vote * With voting underway, lawmakers and voting rights experts gathered in Fairfax to defend mail-in voting, combat intimidation and protect election integrity Washington, D.C., October 5, 2026 FAIRFAX, VA -- Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11), House Administration Committee Ranking Member Joe Morelle (NY-25) and members o more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * October 5th, 2026 Warner Statement on the Appointment of Jay Clayton to Coordinate Federal AI Policy WASHINGTON - U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, released the following statement after President Trump named Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton to serve in an additional role overseeing the administration's artificial intelligence policy: "Artificial intelligence is one of the de more PR