WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- AARP issued the following news release: * * * New AARP New Hampshire Poll: Older Voters Will Play Key Role in Senate, Governor Races Affordability tops the list of voting issues for older Granite Staters, with more than half worried about their own financial situation. October 06, 2026 WASHINGTON - Today, AARP released new polling highlighting the decisive role older voters will play in New Hampshire's upcoming Senate and gubernatorial races, and the top issues that will be deciding their vote - from rising prices for more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 7 (TNSletter) -- American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall issued the following letter to President Trump on federal action on diesel prices: * * * Here is the text of the letter: October 1, 2026 The Honorable Donald J. Trump President of the United States The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20500 Dear Mr. President, We appreciate your continued attention to the challenges facing America's farmers and ranchers and thank you for your administration's efforts to lower costs more PR

MANILA, Philippines, Oct. 6 -- The Asian Development Bank issued the following news release: * * * ADB, Credo Sign Local Currency Loan to Boost Financial Inclusion for MSMEs in Georgia TBILISI, GEORGIA (5 October 2026) -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed a GEL120 million (approximately $46 million) local currency loan with JSC Credo Bank to help expand financing for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), including women MSMEs, operating in regions outside Tbilisi. The loan will address existing local currency financin more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives issued the following news release: * * * October 6, 2026 ATF-led, HSTF operation results in recovery of over 1,500 firearms Twenty charged with firearms and drug trafficking in massive gun heists tied to GoodFellas gang - WASHINGTON - A Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives led Homeland Security Task Force investigation has resulted in federal indictments against 20 individuals, including five members of the GoodFellas cr more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the following document as part of its Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (No. 37) on September 24, 2026, entitled "Environmental Investigation of a Campylobacteriosis Outbreak Among Wedding Attendees -- York County, Pennsylvania, 2025.": Here are excerpts: * * * Summary What is already known about this topic? Unregulated private springs are a known risk factor for gastrointestinal illness, including ca more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the following document as part of its Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (No. 37) on September 24, 2026, entitled "Hepatitis A Outbreak Associated with Cuba -- Florida, June 2024-February 2026.": Here are excerpts: * * * Summary What is already known about this topic? Cuban news media have reported increased numbers of hepatitis A cases since 2024; however, official government reports about hepatitis A more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the following document as part of its Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (No. 38) on October 1, 2026, entitled "Notes from the Field: Fatal Pneumonic Plague -- Coconino County, Arizona, July 2025.": Here are excerpts: * * * Summary What is already known about this topic? Pneumonic plague is a rare and often fatal disease that can be transmitted by respiratory droplets from animals or persons infected w more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the following document as part of its Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (No. 36) on September 17, 2026, entitled "Notes from the Field: Heat-Related Emergency Department Visits -- June 28-July 7, 2026.": Here are excerpts: * * * Summary What is already known about this topic? Sustained periods of extreme heat are associated with increased heat-related emergency department (ED) visits and deaths; certa more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the following document as part of its Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (No. 37) on September 24, 2026, entitled "Notes from the Field: The First 100 Days of Five Ebola Outbreaks -- Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, and West Africa, 2007-2026.": Here are excerpts: * * * Summary What is already known about this topic? The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is experiencing its largest and de more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the following document as part of its Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (No. 37) on September 24, 2026, entitled "QuickStats: Death Rates from Unintentional Falls Among Adults Aged 65 Years, by Sex and Age Group -- United States, 2024.": Here are excerpts: * * * In 2024, the death rates from unintentional falls among adults aged 65 years were 74.8 per 100,000 population for men and 66.6 for women. Withi more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the following document as part of its Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (No. 36) on September 17, 2026, entitled "Syphilis Screening in Correctional Facilities -- Alaska, October 2023-September 2025.": Here are excerpts: * * * Summary What is already known about this topic? Since 2017, syphilis cases have increased substantially in the United States, including in Alaska. Historically, syphilis prevale more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the following document as part of its Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (No. 38) on October 1, 2026, entitled "Unannounced Drills Using Patient Actors to Evaluate Health Care Facility Readiness for Infectious Disease Outbreaks -- New Jersey, New York, and U.S. Virgin Islands, January-June 2026.": Here are excerpts: * * * Summary What is already known about this topic? Unannounced drills using patient  more PR

FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Oct. 7 -- Children's Health Defense, an organization that says it restores and protects the health of children by eliminating exposures to environmental toxins, issued the following commentary by Brenda Baletti, senior reporter for The Defender: * * * New York Declares Measles State of Emergency -- Reports 108 Cases So Far This Year Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday declared a statewide disaster emergency, citing 108 cases so far this year in a state with a population of about 20 million. The order gives state health of more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 7 -- Coca-Cola issued the following news release: * * * smartwater Brings the Bubbles With New smartwater sparkling 6 October 2026 * smartwater is bringing its signature hydration experience to a sparkling format with new smartwater sparkling, a carbonated vapor-distilled water with added electrolytes for taste. * The unflavored offering pairs the pure, crisp taste consumers know and love from smartwater with refreshing bubbles for a fresh take on everyday hydration. * smartwater sparkling will hit Walmart stores na more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- Rep. Rich McCormick, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman McCormick Calls on Trump Administration to Investigate Suspected H-1B Visa Fraud in North Metro Atlanta * Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Rich McCormick (GA-07) sent a letter to Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling, and Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin calling on the Trump Administration to investigate suspected H-1B visa fraud and abuse in and around Georgia's 7th  more PR

DECATUR, Georgia, Oct. 7 -- Agnes Scott College posted the following news release: * * * The Delta Air Lines Foundation commits $1 million grant to Agnes Scott College * The grant will support the college's Summit program of universal experiences, including a global learning experience for every undergraduate student in their first year. DECATUR, Ga. -- In a surprise announcement Tuesday, Oct. 6, during Agnes Scott College's seventh annual Women's Global Leadership Conference, Gail Grimmett, president and CEO of the Delta Flight Museum, aw more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- The Senate Indian Affairs Committee released the following testimony by Michell Hicks, principal chief of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, from a Sept. 23, 2026, hearing on the Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act (H.R. 226): * * * Siyo. Chairman Murkowski and Ranking Member Schatz, thank you for the opportunity to provide this testimony of behalf of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians on H.R. 226, the "Eastern Band Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act." It is an honor for me to appear bef more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 6 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Engineering student awarded highly competitive STEM Scholarship * MACON, Ga. -- Mercer University's Robert Delgado, EGR '27, was awarded the highly competitive Science, Mathematics and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship to support him in pursuing his engineering degree and career. SMART is a Department of War (DoW) Scholarship Program for STEM students that provides merit-based scholarships to bachelor's, master's and doctoral students pursuing STEM more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 6 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Engineering student develops test rig for bike manufacturer * A professional project that Ayrton Ortega, EGR '29, has been working on since the summer combines his passions for engineering and cycling. The mechanical engineering major is building a testing mechanism for PNW Components, a major manufacturer of bicycle parts. Ortega, a Sacramento, California, native and avid gravel biker, made connections with PNW in high school while working at a local bike shop. more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Oversight released the following testimony by Stephen Richer, former recorder of Maricopa County (Arizona), from a Sept. 15, 2026, hearing entitled "Restoring Election Integrity: Oversight of Voter Fraud in New Jersey": * * * Chairman Jordan, Ranking Member Raskin, Chairman Van Drew, Ranking Member Crockett, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to speak with you today. I served as the elected, Republican, Maricopa County Recorder from January, 2021 until Janu more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 26-276): * * * Unless otherwise specified, the following procedures and dates apply to the application(s) (the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s)) listed in the Appendix. The Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau), upon initial review, has found the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s) listed herein to be acceptable for filing and subject to the procedures set forth in Section 63.71 of the Comm more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- The Federal Election Commission issued the following news: * * * FEC to host post-election webinar for candidates (2026) * On Wednesday, November 18, the Commission will host a webinar to help candidate committees prepare to wind down the campaign cycle and file their 30 Day Post-General Reports, due December 3. During the Winding Down the Campaign & Post-General Reporting Webinar, staff from the FEC's Reports Analysis and Information Divisions will help campaigns prepare to file their Post-General Reports, complete t more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 7 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following Insight: * * * 5 Things Employers Should Watch as the 2026 Midterms Approach Oct 6, 2026 Employers need to prepare for the November 3 midterm elections given that the results could shift the balance of power in Washington and reshape workplace policy in states across the country. Voters will cast ballots to decide control of Congress, not to mention the outcome of dozens of governors' races, state legislative contests, and ballot measures from coast to coast. Whil more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 7 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following Insight: * * * A Buyer's Guide to Sports Club Acquisitions: Key Workplace Law Issues During Due Diligence, Deal Structuring, and Workforce Integration Oct 6, 2026 Sports club acquisitions are picking up pace across the country, whether it's youth organizations expanding through acquisition, ownership groups taking over local franchises, or other similar deals. And acquiring a workforce and everything that comes with it involves special considerations, especially i more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 7 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following Insight: * * * San Francisco Expands Fair Chance Ordinance Requirements: 3 Steps for Employers to Take Now Oct 6, 2026 Businesses with employees or job applicants in San Francisco should review their job applications and background screening procedures to ensure compliance with new local rules. Amendments to the City and County of San Francisco's Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) recently went into effect, placing additional restrictions on employers regarding the use o more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 7 -- Gov. Brian P. Kemp, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * October 06, 2026 Gov. Kemp Suspends Penalties for Off-Road "Dyed" Diesel Use, Provides Further Relief for Truckers and Farmers ATLANTA - Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that, in consultation with Lt. Governor Burt Jones, Speaker of the House Jon Burns, and Commissioner of Agriculture Tyler Harper, he has amended the State of Emergency Order issued last week to include waiving penalties for the use of off-road "dyed" diesel, providing f more PR

HEMPSTEAD, New York, Oct. 7 -- Hofstra University issued the following news: * * * Professor James Sample Co-Authors Supreme Court Commentary, Provides Media Analysis October 6, 2026 Professor James Sample of the Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University recently co-authored a blog post with Professor Eric Segall, executive director of Georgia State University's Emmet Bondurant Center for Constitutional Law, Practice, and Democracy. Professor Sample serves on the Center's Board of Advisors. Published on Dorf on Law, "The Biggest more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Smith Opening Statement: Tennessee Field Hearing on the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Delivering for Small Business, Manufacturing, and Working Families October 06, 2026 COLLIERVILLE, TN - Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) delivered the following opening statement at a field hearing in Collierville, Tennessee, on how the One, Big, Beautiful Bill is delivering for small businesse more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 (TNSida) -- Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Congresswoman Nikema Williams Urges HUD to Implement Whole Home Repairs Law Oct 06, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) joined U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) and U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) in a letter to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner urging an establishment of a Whole Home Repairs program through the Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Hom more PR

AUGUSTA, Georgia, Oct. 7 -- Augusta University posted the following news release: * * * IMMCG researcher awarded prestigious NIH Director's Award * Marco Orecchioni, PhD, a researcher with Immunology Center of Georgia, part of the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, has been awarded the prestigious NIH Director's New Innovator Award by the National Cancer Institute, part of the National Institutes of Health. The grant, which is classified as high-risk, high-reward, is for nearly $3.66 million over the next five years, and wil more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 5 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news: * * * Iraq: Dire Prospects for Alleged ISIS-Linked Men, Boys * * Nearly 5,700 men and boys held as alleged Islamic State (ISIS) members and transferred to Iraq in early 2026 are at risk of abuse including imminent prosecution for adults in unfair trials, followed by execution. * Dozens of countries are stalling on repatriating and providing aid to their nationals detained in Iraq amid allegations of torture, as well as grave illnesses and several de more PR

WATERLOO, Ontario, Oct. 6 -- Wilfrid Laurier University issued the following news release: * * * Kate Harris chosen as Laurier's winter 2027 Edna Staebler Writer-in-Residence Oct. 5, 2026 Creative nonfiction writer Kate Harris has been chosen as Wilfrid Laurier University's Edna Staebler Writer-in-Residence for the winter 2027 term. Harris will be the first author who has won the Edna Staebler Creative Nonfiction Prize (2018) and returned to Laurier as Writer-in-Residence. Harris, a former Rhodes scholar, is the award-winning author of Lan more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 7 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging Supreme Court to Hear 9/11 Victims' Case for Frozen Taliban Funds 10/5/2026 BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a bipartisan group of 31 state attorneys general in filing an amicus brief at the Supreme Court of the United States supporting victims and families of victims of September 11, 2001, in their effort to collect on court judgments agains more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 7 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * MIT announces the MIT for America initiative, to strengthen STEM education across the country The effort aims to help U.S. learners from kindergarten to community college, with an emphasis on math, making, and the constructive use of AI. - MIT is launching a new strategic initiative today: MIT for America, which seeks to strengthen STEM education nationally, at many levels of learning. Addressing a critical national need, the in more PR

MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, Oct. 6 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * MTSU lands multiple national, regional rankings by U.S. News & World Report for 2027 * MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -- Middle Tennessee State University's academic undergraduate programs in applied engineering, business, nursing, computer science and psychology gained national rankings in U.S. News & World Report's 2027 list of the nation's best colleges and universities. MTSU tied with Louisiana State University for the magazine's No. 6 spot for T more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Oct. 7 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release: * * * October 05, 2026 Attorney General Formella, Bipartisan Coalition Support 9/11 Victims' Efforts to Recover Frozen Taliban Funds Concord, NH - Attorney General John M. Formella announces that the New Hampshire Department of Justice has joined a bipartisan coalition of 31 state attorneys general in filing a friend-of-the-court brief with the United States Supreme Court supporting victims and families of victims of the Septemb more PR

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 7 (TNSletter) -- The New York State Senate (majority) issued the following letter by Liz Krueger, D-New York, with co-signers to Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, New York State Public Service Commission Chair and CEO Rory M. Christian, Secretary to the Commission Michelle L. Phillips, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority President and CEO Doreen M. Harris: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 24, 2026 Kathy Hochul Governor of New York State Capitol Building Albany, NY 12224 - Rory M.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- The Senate Indian Affairs Committee released the following testimony by Stephanie Bryan, chair and CEO of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, from a Sept. 23, 2026, hearing on the Poarch Band of Creek Indians Parity Act (S. 1750): * * * Good afternoon, Chair Murkowski, Vice Chair Schatz, and Members of the Committee. My name is Stephanie Bryan, and I am honored to serve as the Chair and CEO of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians. Thank you for this opportunity to testify today about S.1750, the Poarch Band of Creek Indians Pa more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, Oct. 6 -- The University of Iowa posted the following health care news: * * * Q&A: Keith Michael * Spine surgeon among a new group of faculty joining the UI Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation Anyone familiar with the film Field of Dreams can finish the iconic "If you build it..." line. For spine surgeon Keith Michael, MD, the phrase now may carry special meaning. Since the spring 2025 opening of University of Iowa Health Care's North Liberty campus, Michael is one of several faculty members to join the Departme more PR

LONDON, England, Oct. 7 -- The Royal Town Planning Institute, an organization that says it engages with governments, experts, advocates and international bodies to promote good planning, lead on policy development and research, issued the following news: * * * Recognising excellence The people helping shape the future of planning - Becoming chartered is a significant milestone in a planner's career. RTPI assessors play an important role in that journey, giving their time and expertise to support future Chartered Planners and uphold profess more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, Oct. 7 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jackley Joins Bi-Partisan Coalition Demanding 9/11 Victims and Families Receive Frozen Taliban Funds Oct. 5, 2026 PIERRE, S.D. - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces he has joined 29 other State Attorneys General in filing a friend of the court brief at the United States Supreme Court on behalf of the victims and families of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks demanding they be awarded f more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Oct. 7 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release: * * * October 6, 2026 SELC statement on Alabama PSC's new data center contract rules MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Today the Alabama Public Service Commission (PSC) voted to approve new procedures for reviewing contracts between Alabama Power and data centers that use 150 megawatts of energy or more. Originally, staff recommended that commissioners vote to approve or disapprove each contract. During today's meeting, commissioners amended that more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 7 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release: * * * Senate Committee Approves Pennycuick Bill to Require Insurance Coverage for Fertility Preservation for Patients Undergoing Cancer Treatment October 6, 2026 HARRISBURG - Sen. Tracy Pennycuick's (R-24) legislation to require insurance coverage in Pennsylvania for standard fertility preservation services for cancer patients who must undergo medical treatment that results in infertility passed the Senate Banking and Insurance Committ more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release: * * * October 06, 2026 Ranking Member Shaheen Condemns Unprecedented Move to Block International Observers from U.S. Midterm Elections WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released the following statement after the Trump Administration refused to invite international election observers to monitor the 2026 U.S. midt more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senators Katie Britt, Raphael Warnock Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Level the Playing Field for Atlanta Braves, Other Publicly Traded Sports Teams * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) introduced bipartisan legislation to address disparities in the tax treatment of publicly traded and privately owned sports teams. The legislation would update the tax code to ensure publicly traded professional more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, Oct. 7 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Oct 6, 2026 Signia Hilton Indianapolis Unveils Signature Culinary and Bar Concepts Ahead of Hotel's December Debut Acclaimed Executive Chef Dwayne Krisko and Director of Food & Beverage Kyle Wright to lead Signia Hilton Indianapolis' destination dining program inspired by the creativity, culture and energy of Indianapolis * Signia Hilton Indianapolis unveiled its signature culinary and beverage experiences ahead of the hotel's December opening, i more PR

VALDOSTA, Georgia, Oct. 7 -- Valdosta State University issued the following news: * * * October 6, 2026 Robbyn DeSpain, Director of Strategic Communications Small Business Development Center Director Named Georgia's State Star VALDOSTA, Ga. - America's Small Business Development Center's (SBDC) 2026 State Star for Georgia calls Valdosta State University home. Alyssa Foskey is the director of the University of Georgia's Small Business Development Center at Valdosta State University (VSU). She was recognized as a State Star during America's more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 7 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Maxwell Advisory Board Welcomes Six Accomplished Alumni Their expertise spans a range of fields, and they play a vital role in advising the dean and school leadership. Oct. 6, 2026 The Maxwell School is pleased to welcome six accomplished alumni to its advisory board: John R. Bass, Dr. Evelyn C. Granieri, Phil Porter, Ian Schuman, Hailey Williams and Dan Zhang. They represent a range of fields across sectors and join a distinguished group of entrepreneurs, more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Department of Education Launches Multiple Investigations Based on Reports of Staff-on-Student Sexual Misconduct * As part of its nationwide initiative to crack down on "Pass the Trash" practices, the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) today opened investigations into various school districts based on allegations of staff-on-student sexual misconduct. OCR will determine whether the districts' handling of alleged sexu more PR

ASHEVILLE, North Carolina, Oct. 7 -- The University of North Carolina-Asheville issued the following news: * * * UNC Asheville Covers Tuition+Fees for Families Earning up to $100K in NC, GA, SC, TN, and VA Demonstrating its long-standing commitment to access and affordability, UNC Asheville announced today that it is raising the income eligibility threshold for Access Asheville, its tuition and fees guarantee for North Carolina families, from $90,000 to $100,000 in adjusted gross income (AGI). - ASHEVILLE, N.C. -- October 6, 2026 -- Demons more PR

ATHENS, Georgia, Oct. 7 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * October 6, 2026 From discovery to art: Bringing a prehistoric whale mandible to life By Olivia Randall Last spring, Scott Noakes approached student Grace Maavere with a special project. Maavere, an undergraduate majoring in marine science, had earned a fine arts degree from the Savannah College of Art and Design before coming to UGA. Noakes thought she was a perfect fit to realistically paint a cast of a 36,000-year-old gray whale mandible at the Univers more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 7 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Polarized America obsesses over small voting problems--or sweeps issues under rug October 6, 2026 Alex Halderman knows the vulnerabilities in election technology and has advice for voters to minimize their personal risk. But why aren't we better securing our elections? Key takeaways * Election systems are not supposed to be connected to the internet, but testing has revealed that some are. * The slowness of patching election systems is on a collisi more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service projects smaller apple, peach and pear crops but larger table-grape and cranberry harvests in 'Fruit and Tree Nuts Outlook: September 2026,' Report No. FTS-386, authored by Catharine Weber, Helen Wakefield, Skyler Simnitt and Seth Wechsler. The outlook describes uneven growing conditions and regional supply shortfalls as consumers face higher fresh-fruit prices. The report, issued Sept. 24, 2026, forecasts U.S. apple production at 10.4 billion pounds more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Warnock Calls on Georgia Department of Community Health to Preserve and Expand Health Coverage for Hardworking Georgians * In a letter to the Georgia Department of Community Health, Senator Reverend Warnock pressed the state to preserve and expand access to health care coverage for low-income Georgians Senator Warnock slammed the Kemp administration's threat to eliminate Georgia Pathways unless the state receives a 90 percent federal match S more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The World Bank issued the following working paper (No. WPS11460) entitled "Barriers to Market Access: Experimental Tests of Supply- and Demand-Side Strategies." Here is the abstract: * * * Expanding market access via digital technologies is seen as a key pathway for growth, yet adoption remains low among small enterprises. This paper investigates barriers to entry through two randomized experiments in the country of Georgia. The findings show that a "supply-side" training intervention failed to increase digi more PR