HARTFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 8 -- Trinity College issued the following news: * * * 'A Unicorn' in the Archives: Trinity College's Watkinson Library Makes a Rare Discovery A page of text from the 15th century with connections to famed printer Johannes Gutenberg--hidden for more than 100 years in an uncatalogued scrapbook in the Watkinson's archives--may represent one of the earliest generations of European printing. October 7, 2026 By Andrew J. Concatelli and Andrea Cuevas As soon as his well-trained eyes alighted on the bold, Gothic lett more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 [Category: Agriculture] -- The American Farmland Trust posted the following news release: * * * American Farmland Trust Announces Winners of the 18th Annual America's Farmers Market Celebration(tm) * (Washington, D.C.) American Farmland Trust (AFT) announces the winners of the 18th annual America's Farmers Market Celebration(tm), a national event honoring the role of farmers markets, which ran between August 1, 2026, and September 30, 2026. Ten markets receiving the most public votes are declared the national winners. A  more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 6 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Co-Leads Coalition in Opposing Trump Administration's Cruel Gutting of Head Start Standards * OAKLAND -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta yesterday co-led a multistate coalition in submitting a comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) proposal to dramatically cut regulations governing the Head Start program. Head Start is an early childhood education program desig more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 7 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Defends Cornerstone of U.S. Forest Conservation * OAKLAND -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta co-led a coalition of 17 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter opposing the Trump Administration's proposed rule to rescind the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule (Roadless Rule) and the accompanying draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). If adopted, the United States Forest Service's (USFS)  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 7 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ATTEMPT TO GUT HEAD START STANDARDS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 23 attorneys general, submitted a comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) proposal to dramatically cut regulations governing the Head Start program. Raoul and the coalition explain in their letter that the proposed rule would gut long-stan more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 7 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Weiser opposes Trump administration proposal to gut Head Start standards * Oct. 7, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser has joined a multistate coalition in submitting a comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' proposal to dramatically cut regulations governing the Head Start program. Head Start is an early childhood education program that helps children from low-income familie more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 5, 2026 Black Warrior RIVERKEEPER(R) 712 37th Street South Birmingham, AL 35222 Tel: (205) 458-0095 Fax: (205) 458-0094 edillard@blackwarriorriver.org www.BlackWarriorRiver.org Lee Zeldin, Administrator U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, EPA Docket Center, WJC West Building, Room 3334 1301 Constitution Avenue NW Washington, DC 20004 Re: Draft Guidanc more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Children's Funding Project October 6th, 2026 1717 Pennsylvania Ave NW Suite 1025 Washington, D.C. 20006 Comment on ACF-2026-0595 / 0970-AD30: Proposed Rule: Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs Children's Funding Project is a national nonprofit social impact organization that helps communities, states, and Tribal Nations expand equitable opportunities for c more ST

STORRS, Connecticut, Oct. 7 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Connecticut Foodshare, UConn Release Report Highlighting Food Pantry Experiences * A new report from Connecticut Foodshare and UConn's Health Equity Lab for the People (HELP) provides a closer look at the experiences of Connecticut residents who access food pantries. Findings from the report, released Oct. 5, show many residents rely on food assistance regularly while facing difficult choices between food and other basic needs. The report, "Experi more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Comments on proposed action to rescind the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule Submitted by: Hana Watanabe, Sandy Breslin Conservation Fellow October 6, 2026 The Connecticut Land Conservation Council (CLCC) is the umbrella organization for Connecticut's land conservation community, including its 100+ land trusts. CLCC is a 501(c)(3) organization operating statewide.  more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * DeLauro's Urgent Message to CT Farmers: Don't Miss Out; Apply Today! * Today, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro urged Connecticut's farmers to apply for disaster relief funding she secured for their recovery: "I wrote the Farm Recovery and Support Block Grant for farmers who too often get left behind when disaster strikes. Today, I am urging every one of them to apply. Round One closes tonight at 11:59 PM. The earlier you apply, the faster you'll g more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Oct. 7 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Disney+ to stream Super Bowl LXI, joining ESPN and ABC to give fans more ways to watch * Disney+ and ESPN, in collaboration with the NFL, today announced that Disney+ will livestream Super Bowl LXI on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2027, providing another platform for fans to watch ESPN's first-ever Super Bowl production. All Disney+ subscribers in the United States can stream the traditional game presentation airing on ESPN and ABC more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 [Category: Political] -- EMILYs List issued the following news release: * * * EMILYs List Endorses Five Democratic Women for Lieutenant Governor in Key Democratic Holds * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today EMILYs List, the nation's largest resource for women in politics, endorsed Lesley Dahlkemper for Colorado lieutenant governor, Susan Bysiewicz for Connecticut lieutenant governor, Kim Driscoll for Massachusetts lieutenant governor, Aruna Miller for Maryland lieutenant governor, and Sabina Matos for Rhode Island lieutenant governo more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Oct. 7 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN and SEC announce 2026-27 men's college basketball schedule with more than 230 games across ESPN networks * No. 16 Alabama at Ole Miss Wed, Oct 28 6 p.m. Exhibition SEC Network UCF at No. 22 Kentucky Mon, Nov 2 6 p.m. Orion180 Tipoff Classic (Tampa, Fla.) ESPN2 No. 18 Miami vs. No. 1 Florida 9 p.m. Chicago State at Texas SEC Network Tue, Nov 3 6 p.m. Wofford at No. 7 Tennessee SEC Network Thu, Nov 5 6 p.m. W more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Oct. 6 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN reveals slam dunk ACC Women's Basketball Schedule * ESPN and the ACC have announced the 2026-27 women's television basketball schedule, with more than 120 linear games across ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU and ACC Network. All games are also available on the ESPN App via an applicable subscription. Additionally, all ACC women's basketball games distributed by the CW will also stream live on the ESPN App with an ESPN Unl more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Oct. 7 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN studio shows continue record run with strong September audiences * * Get Up, The Pat McAfee Show, NBA Today and 6 p.m. SportsCenter deliver best Septembers ever * NFL Live and PTI post their best September audiences in a decade; new Big Day with Peter Schrager and Bussin' & Pate on Campus start strong * Younger viewers boost viewership for 10 shows ESPN's studio lineup continued its year-long viewership momentu more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Oct. 7 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN unveils stellar SEC women's basketball schedule * As the 2026-27 women's college basketball season draws near, ESPN and the SEC have announced the network designations, with more than 130 linear games across ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU and SEC Network. Additionally, games will be available on the ESPN App via an applicable subscription. ESPN tips off its premier coverage of SEC women's college basketball Monday, Nov more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Statutorily Mandated Designation of Difficult Development Areas and Qualified Census Tracts for 2027 This document designates "Difficult Development Areas" (DDAs) and "Qualified Census Tracts" (QCTs) for purposes of the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) makes new DDA and QCT designations annually. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. T more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Oct. 8 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * From Campus to a Capsule: UConn Undergrad Launching African-Inspired Fashion Line Supporting Women in Ghana * There isn't just one thing that Jenevera Abena Addai Mensah '29 (ACES) is passionate about. There's many. She loves color and art - choosing to wear bright reds, orange, and yellow - and bold patterns, a celebration of her African culture, she says. "I feel like color makes everything more fun," says Mensah, who was born and raised in Gh more PR

STAMFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 8 -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release: * * * Gartner HR Symposium/Xpo, London: Day 2 Highlights LONDON, U.K., October 7, 2026 Overview We are bringing you news and highlights from the Gartner HR Symposium/Xpo taking place today through tomorrow, Thursday, October 8 in London, U.K. Below is a collection of the key announcements and insights coming out of the conference. You can read the highlights from Day 1 here. On Day 2 from the conference, we more PR

STAMFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 8 (TNSrep) -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release: * * * Gartner Marketing Survey Finds 34% of U.S. Consumers Are Willing to Use GenAI for Holiday Gift Recommendations STAMFORD, Conn., OCTOBER 7, 2026 Marketers Should Prepare for More Fragmented Discovery Journeys - More than one-third, or 34%, of U.S. consumers report being very or extremely willing to use Gen AI-backed tools or chatbots for holiday gift recommendations, according to a survey by G more PR

STAMFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 8 (TNSrep) -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release: * * * Gartner Says Global Quantum Computing Revenue Will Reach Over $1 Billion in 2027 STAMFORD, Conn., October 8, 2026 CIOs Should Treat their Quantum Journey as a Multiyear Endeavour - Worldwide quantum computing revenue is projected to total $1.1 billion in 2027, according to Gartner, Inc., a business and technology insights company. "Nations and businesses have scaled spending in quantum liter more PR

STAMFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 8 (TNSxrep) -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release: * * * Gartner Survey Finds Only 38% of CHROs and CIOs Share an Understanding of How AI Impacts the Future of Work LONDON, U.K., October 7, 2026 Analysts Highlight Four Things CHROs Should Know About CIOs to Drive AI Transformation Together During Gartner HR Symposium/Xpo 2026 in London - Just 38% of CHROs and CIOs have a shared understanding on how AI impacts the future of work, highlighting the n more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Oct. 8 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Help on the Way for Kids in Child Welfare System, Caregivers * Child and adolescent psychiatry experts at UConn Health will use a $3 million federal grant to strengthen the network of care for Connecticut's foster and adoptive families. The five-year award from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration will position UConn Health to leverage its Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Outpatient Clinic to expand access to trauma-informe more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 7 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release: * * * Leader Of $55 Million Check Fraud Ring Sentenced To Eight Years In Prison * Press Release United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jamie McDonald, announced today that MICHAEL EDWARDS, a/k/a "Only1Giela," was sentenced today to eight years in prison by U.S. District Judge John G. Koeltl for orchestrating an expansive scheme to steal and fraudulently alter millions of dollars in checks befor more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 7 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Massachusetts Ranked #1 State in the Nation for Women's and Children's Health * * Department of Public Health Media Contact Jacqueline Manning, Press Secretary BOSTON -- Massachusetts has been ranked the number one state in the nation for the health of women and children, according to the America's Health Rankings 2026 Health of Women and Children Report, released today by the United Health Foundation. This year marks the 10th co more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Non-Partisan Watchdog Once Again Finds Trump Administration Violated the Law October 7, 2026 WASHINGTON - Today, the non-partisan Government Accountability Office (GAO) issued multiple decisions reaffirming Congress's constitutional power of the purse and concluding that the President cannot unilaterally withhold appropriated funds. House Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Rosa DeLaur more PR

HAMDEN, Connecticut, Oct. 8 -- Quinnipiac University Poll posted the following news: * * * PA Governor's Race: Shapiro 59%, Garrity 34%, Quinnipiac University Pennsylvania Poll Finds; Voters Favor Dems To Win Control Of U.S. House By 15 Points * In the final weeks of Pennsylvania's gubernatorial race, 59 percent of likely voters support incumbent Governor Josh Shapiro, 34 percent support Republican challenger Stacy Garrity, 2 percent support Libertarian Party candidate Ken Krawchuk, and 5 percent did not choose a candidate, according to a Q more PR

HIGH POINT, North Carolina, Oct. 8 -- High Point University issued the following news release: * * * Retired Dallas Mavericks CEO Mentors HPU Students on Being Better Leaders * HIGH POINT, N.C., Oct. 7, 2026 - Retired Dallas Mavericks' CEO Cynt Marshall returned to High Point University's campus and encouraged students to tap into their leadership skills, do their best work and achieve their career goals through caring for more people. Marshall, who serves as HPU's Sports Executive in Residence, shared her management style with students wh more PR

WESTPORT, Connecticut, Oct. 8 -- Save the Children, an organization that says it is giving children a healthy start in life, opportunity to learn and protection from harm, issued the following news release: * * * Save the Children Urges HHS to Preserve the Core Promise of Head Start While Modernizing Program Standards WASHINGTON (Oct. 7, 2026) -- Save the Children has submitted detailed comments to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on proposed changes to Head Start, urging the agency to preserve the national quality stan more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Oct. 8 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Transformational UConn Initiative to Integrate Student-to-Workforce Services Earns Federal Grant * UConn plans to assemble an integrated student-to-workforce pathway by connecting a range of University services, academic programs, and supports to prepare students for the in-demand careers that fuel Connecticut's growing economy. The wide-ranging initiative - to be known as ASCEND (Advancing Students and Community through Education, Networks, and W more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Oct. 8 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * UConn Alumni Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of HCOP * Alumni of the Schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine celebrated the 40th anniversary of the Health Career Opportunity Programs of UConn Health on Oct. 3 and 4. Several current and former professors were honored for leading four decades of the organization, nurturing Connecticut youth with dreams as they grow into healthcare professionals. The Health Career Opportunity Programs (HCOP) provide e more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Oct. 8 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * UConn to Present Progress, Seek Feedback on its Work to Overhaul Budgeting Process * UConn will provide an early look next week at its progress toward a new budgeting process, seeking community input and further advancing its work toward more transparent, intuitive allocation of resources. The University announced its initiative in 2025 to create a new budget model, which is now called BLUE (Budget Linked to University Excellence). It is driven by more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Oct. 6 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * WWE Money in the Bank streams Saturday, October 10 exclusively on the ESPN App with ESPN Unlimited plan * WWE Money in the Bank will stream in the U.S. exclusively on the ESPN App on Saturday, October 10, at 6 p.m. ET from Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Premium Live Event is available to fans with an ESPN Unlimited plan, either directly or through a traditional pay TV package. One of WWE's most an more PR