WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 (TNSida) -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * 10.07.26 190 Members of Congress Slam HHS Effort to Dismantle Head Start WASHINGTON -One hundred ninety Members of Congress demanded that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) withdraw its proposal to remove more than 90 percent of Head Start's standards that ensure children receive a high-quality early education. Under the proposed rule, nearly one in ten childr more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 7 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-MI: John James Showed Michigan Families He Understands the Cost-of-Living Crisis While Benson Offered More of the Same * LANSING, MI -- Americans for Prosperity-Michigan (AFP-MI) responded to last night's first gubernatorial debate in Grand Rapids. Jocelyn Benson made clear that she would carry on the Whitmer-era agenda that has driven up costs for Michigan families, while John James, by contrast, laid out a case for more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 8 -- The city of Alexandria issued the following news release: * * * Alexandria Mails 2026 Second Half Real Estate Tax Bills Due November 16 October 7 The City of Alexandria has mailed the bills for the second half of 2026 Real Estate tax, Refuse fee, and Stormwater Utility fee to all property owners and/or mortgage companies. Second half Real Estate tax and fee payments are due on Monday, November 16. All Real Estate taxes and fees not paid or postmarked by November 16 will be charged a late payment penalty and more PR

OXFORD, Mississippi, Oct. 8 -- The University of Mississippi posted the following news: * * * Alumni Honorees are Forever Red and Blue * OXFORD, Miss. - The Ole Miss Alumni Association will celebrate seven exceptional alumni whose leadership, service and accomplishments reflect the very best of the University of Mississippi. This year's Alumni Hall of Fame inductees will be honored during the sold out 2026 Alumni Awards Gala on Oct. 15 at The Inn at Ole Miss. The recipients are: * Dr. Bryan Barksdale (BS 69, MD 72), of Ridgeland * Victor more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 7 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * AMA STEPS Forward(r) Innovation Academy past events * Enjoy this vast collection of past events from the AMA STEPS Forward Innovation Academy, all open-access and categorized by year. Select webinar recordings are also eligible for CME. * ## 2026 events * * ## Moral Injury and the Trust Gap * What happens when clinicians are asked to practice in ways that conflict with their professional values? Join us for a conve more PR

FRONT ROYAL, Virginia, Oct. 8 -- Christendom College posted the following news: * * * Annual Majors Expo Helps Christendom Students Discern Academic Future * Christendom College students explored their academic futures this past week at the annual Majors Expo, meeting with faculty and upperclassmen to learn more about the College's liberal arts majors ahead of declaring their majors. Held in the College's Old Chapel Hall, the Expo featured each of Christendom's nine undergraduate majors, with faculty and upperclassmen available to explain  more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 8 -- ARAMARK, a provider of food, facilities, refreshments, hospitality and supply chain services, issued the following news release: * * * Aramark Collegiate Hospitality 2026-2027 Council of Student Advisors Share their Vision for the Future of Campus Dining October 7, 2026 Aramark Collegiate Hospitality has named 12 students from colleges and universities across the country to serve on its Council of Student Advisors (CSA), reinforcing Aramark's commitment to student-driven insights in campus hospitality.  more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 7 [Category: Sociological] -- Argentum, an association that operates senior living communities, posted the following news release: * * * Argentum Champions Active Aging Week with Nationwide Celebration of Purpose, Wellness, and Connection * Annual Observance Spotlights the Energy, Purpose, and Ageless Spirit of Older Adults Through the "I Love Senior Living" Movement WASHINGTON, D.C. -- October 7, 2026 -- Today, Argentum, the leading national association representing senior living communities, announced its parti more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 7 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * ATA Driver Compensation Study * The Data-Backed Foundation for Retaining and Attracting Top Talent ATA's Driver Compensation Study is a benchmarking tool that can be used to inform carriers exactly where they stand in terms of driver pay and benefits. This study is a comprehensive evaluation that assesses how fleets compensate their drivers, including detailed data ranging from base pay packages and bonuses  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

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. 7 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Consumer Bankers Association posted the following news release: * * * CBA Announces U.S. Bank's Arijit Roy as New Board Chair * WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Consumer Bankers Association's (CBA) Board of Directors today announced U.S. Bank's Senior Executive Vice President, Consumer and Business Banking Products Arijit Roy as 2027 Board Chair. Roy assumed the position following the successful tenure of Atlantic Union Bank President and Chief Operating Officer Maria Tedesco who will remain on more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 8 -- Coppin State University issued the following news: * * * Oct 7 2026 Coppin State President Anthony L. Jenkins Named Among HCF's Ten Most Dominant HBCU Leaders of 2027 National recognition marks Jenkins' second selection and highlights Coppin State's growth in enrollment, student success, fundraising and institutional visibility - BALTIMORE -- Coppin State University President Anthony L. Jenkins, Ph.D., has been selected by the HBCU Campaign Fund (HCF) as one of its Ten Most Dominant HBCU Leaders of 2027, re more PR

RESTON, Virginia, Oct. 7 [Category: BizNational Defense] -- General Dynamics issued the following news release: * * * Deep Elected CEO of General Dynamics, Novakovic to Executive Chairman * RESTON, Virginia -- General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) announced today that its board of directors has elected Danny Deep, who currently serves as president of the company, to be CEO, effective January 1, 2027. Deep will succeed Phebe Novakovic, who will transition to executive chairman after serving as CEO since 2013. "Danny is a highly skilled executive with  more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 7 [Category: Education] -- The National Association of State Boards of Education posted the following news release: * * * Delaware's Kathleen Smith Honored with NASBE Award * Alexandria, VA--The National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) is pleased to present its 2026 David A. Kysilko Award to Kathleen Smith for her dedication and excellent service as executive director of the Delaware State Board of Education. Smith became executive director in 2022 after three years as the board's administrative  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 7 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * Driver Pay Continues to Rise as Trucking Emerges From a Tough Four Years * Majority of surveyed carriers planned additional pay increases in 2026 Washington--Professional truck driver pay continued to climb in 2025, even as motor carriers navigated the final stages of a prolonged period of soft freight, falling rates, and rising costs, according to new data from the American Trucking Associations. ATA's 202 more PR

ASHBURN, Virginia, Oct. 7 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- DXC Technology, an information technology services company, posted the following news release: * * * DXC Advances Intelligent Insurance Through Platform Innovation, Workflow Modernization and London Market Investment * * DXC expands Assure Platform with new capabilities designed to accelerate insurance modernization and innovation * AI-enabled Smart Apps are delivering measurable results across critical insurance workflows, with Assure Platform adoption now exceeding 275 custo more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 (TNSletter) -- Education Secretary Linda E. McMahon issued the following Dear Colleague on the history and dangers of communism and socialism: * * * Here is the text of the Dear Colleague: September 30, 2026 A National Call to Action in Observance of the 10th U.S. National Day for the Victims of Communism Subject: Strengthening Education on the History and Dangers of Communism and Socialism Dear Colleague: On November 7, 2026, our nation will observe the 10th U.S. National Day for the Victims of Communism. First establ 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

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Oct. 8 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * ETSU team opens Saltville fossil excavation to public * If you have ever wanted to see a fossil dig in action, now is your chance. East Tennessee State University paleontologists and students will be in Saltville, Virginia, this month, conducting fieldwork at a site well known for its Ice Age fossils - and the public is encouraged to attend and learn more about the site's history. ETSU's Dr. Blaine Schubert, director of the Gray Fossil Site more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 6 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release: * * * Everytown, House Majority PAC Launch Initial $10 Million Paid Media Campaign to Elect Moms Demand Action Volunteers in 8 Key Battleground Districts and Flip the House * WASHINGTON -- Today, Everytown for Gun Safety Victory Fund and House Majority PAC announced an initial $10 million paid media campaign to elect former Moms Demand Action volunteers in eight key battleground House districts across Arizona, Florida, Iowa, Michigan, an more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 7 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * FDA Finalizes Oral Fluid Drug Testing Following ATA Advocacy * Agency action also opens the door to acceptance of hair testing Washington--Today, the American Trucking Associations applauded the Trump Administration in taking a major step towards unlocking advanced drug testing methodologies in safety-sensitive industries. ATA helped spearhead the coalition dedicated to expanding and enhancing the nation's d more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce International Trade Administration issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology et.al, Notice of Decision on Application for Duty-Free Entry of Scientific Instruments This is a decision pursuant to Section 6(c) of the Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Materials Importation Act of 1966 (Pub. L. 89-651, as amended by Pub. L. 106-36; 80 Stat. 897; 15 CFR part 301). On August 25, 2026, the Department of Commerce published more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration issued the following information collection: * * * In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announces its plan to submit the Information Collection Request (ICR) described below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval and invites public comment. This notice invites comments on a proposed information collection titled Hours of Servic more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 7 -- The Health and Fitness Association (formerly the International Health Racquet and Sportsclub Association) issued the following news release: * * * HFA, American Cancer Society Announce 10 Grants That Will Expand Exercise Programs for People Affected by Cancer The grants will help fitness facilities train more than 30 professionals and expand access to specialized exercise programs for people during and after cancer treatment. - Washington, DC-October 6, 2026-Ten fitness organizations across the United State more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 8 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Oct. 7, 2026 How a small NIH pilot at VCU helped launch a precision medicine company A seed grant through the Wright Center offered crucial support for TACIT -- an AI tool for reading human tissue cell by cell -- and catalyzed a spinout that has since expanded to build virtual tissues for precision medicine. By Christopher Richmond The human body is not flat. It is a crowded, three-dimensional world, built from trillions of cells that live side more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 6 [Category: Business] -- The Hearth, Patio and Barbecue Association posted the following news: * * * HPBA Women's Industry Network Virtual Event * Date & Time: Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 2:00 - 3:15 PM ET Last month, HPBA President & CEO Jill McClure, CAE, led us through practical tools for navigating teams, leadership, communication, and the workplace. This month, we're taking those tools and putting them into practice. We'll start with a brief overview of the tools from September, both as a refresher for t more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, Oct. 8 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Hundreds of Nurses at Henry Ford Genesys Hospital File Petition Demanding Election to Oust Teamsters * Nearly 70% of currently working nurses sign petition asking for decertification vote Grand Blanc, MI (October 6, 2026) - Hundreds of registered nurses at Henry Ford Genesys Hospital backed a petition filed with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) seeking a vote to remove Teamsters Local 332 officials from the more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 6 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Hunton Promotes Two Attorneys to Counsel * Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is pleased to announce the promotion of Sevren Gourley and Forrest Murphy to counsel. The firm proudly recognizes these talented individuals for their accomplishments and client service. Sevren R. Gourley (Energy and Infrastructure, Richmond) advises clients on market-leading energy and infrastructure projects and cross-border investment transactions. He adv more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 6 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Husch Blackwell, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Husch Blackwell Announces 2027 Partner Class, Elevating 17 Attorneys * National law firm Husch Blackwell is pleased to announce it has elected 17 attorneys to the firm's partnership, effective January 1, 2027. "Each of these attorneys has demonstrated a relentless commitment to their clients and to raising the bar for what great legal service looks like," said Jamie Lawless, Husch Blackwell's Chief Executive. "The more PR

NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia, Oct. 8 -- The Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility Jefferson Lab issued the following news release: * * * Jefferson Lab Onboards New Chief Information Officer Anthony Fasulo joins the lab as its new Chief Information Officer - NEWPORT NEWS, VA - Anthony Fasulo has been appointed director of information technology and chief information officer for the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE's) Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility. In this role, he will lead Jefferson Lab's Information Technology (Cyberse more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- The Library of Congress issued the following news: * * * Library Celebrates Back-to-School Season, Hosting Two Albert Einstein Fellows 07 Oct 2026 Fellows Will Identify and Share Primary Sources for STEM Educators - The Library of Congress has announced it is hosting two Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellows for the 2026-2027 school year. Fellows work closely with the Library's Professional Learning and Outreach Initiatives Office and Informal Learning Office to make primary sources from the Library's collec more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 7 [Category: Sociological] -- LIBRE Initiative issued the following news release: * * * LIBRE Endorses John James for Governor of Michigan * The LIBRE Initiative, the nation's largest center-right Latino organization, today reaffirmed its endorsement of John James for Governor of Michigan, citing his commitment to lowering costs, expanding opportunity, and removing barriers that prevent Michigan families from achieving the American Dream. As families across Michigan continue to face rising costs for housing, energ more PR

FARMVILLE, Virginia, Oct. 8 -- Longwood University issued the following news release: * * * A grand gesture: Vice Rector David Rose honors grandparents with new endowed professorship of chemistry October 7, 2026 To understand the transformative power of a college diploma, look no further than Longwood University Vice Rector David Rose. The grandson of, in his own words, a "solidly middle-class" family, and the son of a first-generation college graduate, Rose is the direct beneficiary of the generational impact of higher education. While n more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 8 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * McGuireWoods London Earns Nationwide Rankings in Legal 500 UK October 7, 2026 The Legal 500 UK rated McGuireWoods as a leading law firm in five practice areas in its 2027 guide to top firms in the United Kingdom. McGuireWoods earned nationwide rankings in the following categories: * M&A: Smaller Deals, up to pound sterling50m * Commercial Litigation: Mid-Market * Commercial Property: Corporate Occupiers * Banking Lending: Investment Grade  more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 8 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * McGuireWoods Partner Jeffrey Hanna Receives Benjamin R. Lacy, IV Award From Justice Allies for Pro Bono Service October 7, 2026 Justice Allies, formerly known as The Greater Richmond Bar Foundation (GRBF), held its annual Pro Bono Awards celebration at McGuireWoods' Richmond office on Oct. 1, 2026. Among the honorees was Richmond partner Jeffrey Hanna, who was presented with the Benjamin R. Lacy, IV Volunteer of the Year Award, which recognizes  more PR

GENEVA, Switzerland, Oct. 8 -- The International Publishers Association issued the following news: * * * Media Coalition wins Inaugural IPA Freedom of Expression Defenders Award October 7, 2026 USA based Media Coalition wins new prize recognising initiatives defending freedom of expression, freedom to publish and the freedom to read at ceremony at Frankfurt Book Fair during Banned Books Week. Gvantsa Jobava, President of the International Publishers Association said: The freedom of expression, the freedom to publish and the freedom to read more PR

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, Oct. 7 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * Methane Rollback Serves Oil, Gas Interests at the Expense of Public Health, Wildlife * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The EPA's proposal to weaken the current methane rule will harm Americans' health and exacerbate climate change. The proposal waters down the standards that curtail methane emissions from oil and gas infrastructure. "The EPA is capitulating to the oil and gas industry's requests at the expense of Americans' more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor issued a performance audit report on Sept. 8, 2026, entitled "North Carolina Education Lottery Factors Affecting Transfers to Education": Here are excerpts: * * * Executive Summary Between fiscal year (FY) 2023 and FY 2025, the North Carolina Education Lottery's (NCEL) reported gross sales increased from $4.3 billion to $6.6 billion, an increase of 51% over just two years. Over that same period, annual transfers to the State's Education Lottery Fund more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 8 (TNSjou) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: * * * Feather Star-inspired Underwater Robot Gets 3D Maneuverability From Only Two Actuators October 7, 2026 Researchers have created an aquatic soft robot inspired by marine invertebrates called feather stars. The feather star robot is able to move through the water in all three dimensions, powered by only two actuators. "One exciting aspect of this work is that it demonstrates how we can create robotic devices with an incredible more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 8 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Najwan Nayef Elected to McGuireWoods Partnership, Bringing Global Perspective to Firm's Energy Practice October 7, 2026 McGuireWoods elevated Houston counsel Najwan Nayef to the firm's partnership, effective Oct. 1, 2026. Nayef brings more than 20 years of experience in domestic and international transactions to the firm's Energy M&A and Finance Practice Group. Nayef advises regulated electric utilities, project developers, technology companies more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 7 [Category: Education] -- The National Association of State Boards of Education posted the following news release: * * * NASBE Honors Hawai'i's Mia Nishiguchi and Tennessee's Britain Sapp with Distinguished Student Service Awards * Alexandria, Va.--The National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) is pleased to present the Distinguished Student Service Award to Mia Nishiguchi, former student member on the Hawai'i State Board of Education, and Britain Sapp, former student member on the Tennessee State  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 7 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- The National Electrical Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * NEMA Welcomes Four New Members, Growing its Footprint in Grid, Building and Manufacturing Electrification * ARLINGTON, Va. - The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) today announced that four manufacturing companies have joined the association, expanding NEMA's membership to address critical infrastructure deployment challenges across the industrial manufacturing, electric more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Oct. 8 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * New educational wind tunnel gives George Mason's aerospace program wings * "And that's Aeronautics 101." Robert Gallo, adjunct professor of aeronautics in the College of Engineering and Computing, clicks the cap back on the whiteboard marker. He opens a box of various objects: golf balls, plastic models, and airfoils. With an airfoil in hand, he prepares the tabletop Matrix wind tunnel. This, he says, is the fun part. "Now, let's fire up the fan and see wh more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Oct. 8 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * One mission, many paths: George Mason senior advances youth mental health through research and outreach * George Mason University senior Mehmood Shajih has built his college experience around one goal: creating better mental health outcomes for young people. That mission has shaped both his academic path as a psychology major in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences and his long-running internship with Prince William County (Virginia) Schools (PWC more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * PASSED THE SENATE: Senator Hassan's Legislation to Strengthen Cybersecurity * WASHINGTON - Legislation led by U.S. Senators Maggie Hassan, Bill Cassidy (R-LA), John Cornyn (R-TX), and Mark Warner (D-VA) to protect Americans' health data by strengthening cybersecurity recently passed the U.S. Senate by unanimous consent. The Health Care Cybersecurity and Resiliency Act is a product of the senators' bipartisan health care cybersecurity working  more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Oct. 8 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: * * * REIGNING CHAMPIONS WINSTON-SALEM STATE AND FAYETTEVILLE STATE TOP CIAA BASKETBALL PRESEASON PREDICTED ORDER OF FINISH CIAA Announces 2026-27 Preseason All-Conference Teams at Basketball Media Day and Introduces New Tournament Logo and "The Legacy Continues" Theme - BALTIMORE, Md. - The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA(r)) officially tipped off the 2026-27 basketball season during CIAA B more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Oct. 8 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release: * * * October 7, 2026 SELC releases toolkit to help Virginia communities become more EV ready CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. -- Today the Southern Environmental Law Center released a new guide to help Virginia localities provide sufficient charging infrastructure to support growing demand for electric vehicles (EVs). EVs continue to grow in popularity because they are a cleaner and increasingly more affordable choice, but access to convenient more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Oct. 8 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release: * * * October 7, 2026 Duke Energy proposal fails to hold data centers accountable in Large Load Tariff settlement Clean energy groups advocate for better consumer protections to track costs and ensure data centers pay their share - CHAPEL HILL, N.C.-- A settlement just filed by Duke Energy and other parties in a North Carolina Utilities Commission rate case proceeding ultimately fails to hold data centers accountable for the co more PR

STANFORD, California, Oct. 8 -- The Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence issued the following news: * * * Want Employees to Embrace AI? Stop Selling It as a Productivity Tool October 07, 2026 How managers introduce and support AI determines whether workers engage with or resist the technology. Adoption of generative AI tools has been swift. In 2023, 55% of organizations worldwide reported using AI. Two years later, that figure hit 88%. Yet despite this rapid growth -- and the sizable investment it represents -- emp more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 7 [Category: Education] -- The National Association of State Boards of Education posted the following news release: * * * Texas State Board Member Keven Ellis Honored with a National Distinguished Service Award * Alexandria, Va.--The National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) is pleased to present Keven Ellis of Texas with the 2026 Distinguished Service Award. This national award honors state board of education members who have made exceptional contributions to education. It is the highest award NAS more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * * * Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Announces $90 Million Loan to Eliminate Traffic Bottlenecks, Accident Hotspots on I-81 in Virginia * Upgrades will cut travel delays, add truck climbing lanes, replace aging bridges, and enhance freight flow along major Mid-Atlantic commerce corridor WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced Virginia's Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) will receive two more PR

LYNCHBURG, Virginia, Oct. 8 -- The University of Lynchburg posted the following news: * * * University of Lynchburg to launch online Master of Science in Counseling programs * Building upon the success of its in-person counselor education programming, in January of 2027, the University of Lynchburg will launch the online Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Master of Science in School Counseling programs. With the expansion, the two programs will be the first of the University's academic programs to be offered both fu more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Oct. 8 (TNSjou) -- The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Common Epilepsy Medication and Birth Control Combinations May Reduce Contraceptive Effectiveness Pitt-led analysis finds potentially concerning medication overlap among nearly one-third of Medicaid beneficiaries studied - Nearly one-third of people with epilepsy who were prescribed certain hormonal contraceptives also received antiseizure medications that may make those contraceptives less effective, according to a more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Oct. 7 -- The University of Virginia issued the following research news: * * * How treatable is postpartum depression? By Alice Berry, aberry@virginia.edu October 7, 2026 After the birth of her first child, the actor and "High School Musical" star Ashley Tisdale said she "felt robbed of the joy I'd been hoping to experience." She was describing postpartum depression. Colloquially known as "the baby blues," the condition is the most common birth complication, affecting about 15% of women who give birth, accordin more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 7 [Category: Agriculture] -- USA Rice Federation posted the following news: * * * USA Rice to Sponsor Great American Beer Festival's Rice Lager Competition * DENVER, CO - USA Rice will serve as a competition category sponsor for the rice lager contest at the Great American Beer Festival, held here on October 10-11. The annual event has been running since 1982 and is the largest ticketed beer festival in the U.S. The beer and cider competition is a cornerstone of the event. Professional judges evaluate beverages in more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 7 [Category: Agriculture] -- USA Rice Federation posted the following news: * * * USA Rice, Philippine Rice Industry Sign MOU * MANILA, PHILIPPINES - USA Rice and the Philippine Rice Industry Stakeholders Movement (PRISM) signed a Memorandum of Understanding here this week to potentially bring U.S. rice back to the number one rice importing country in the world in 2027. The signing took place on the sidelines of the 2026 International World Rice Conference (IWRC), hosted by The Rice Trader and facilitated by USA Ri more PR

TAMPA, Florida, Oct. 7 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news: * * * USF names new vice president and chief people officer * The University of South Florida has selected Ericka Smith as its new vice president and chief people officer, bringing more than 20 years of executive human resources experience to the role. Smith will lead Human Resources and help shape how USF attracts, develops and supports its employees as the university continues to advance as a leading public research university and member of the Associati more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 8 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Oct. 7, 2026 Professor Kendall Buster unveils a botanical-inspired sculpture in South Africa Set in the open landscapes of South Africa, 'Calcyes,' the latest project from the recent inductee of the National Academy of Design, invites visitors to step inside a cloud-like, 30-foot form. By Kim Catley The video opens with three mysterious figures slowly moving in the open space of a field. As the camera pans skyward, a cloud-like hourglass struct more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Vindman, Krishnamoorthi Introduce Legislation to Strengthen U.S. Military Readiness Through Lessons from Ukraine * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07), a 25-year Army veteran, and Raja Krishnamoorthi (Ill.-08), a senior member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, introduced legislation that would require the Pentagon to study and apply lessons from Ukraine's battlefield innovations to U.S. military doctrine  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 8 -- The Arlington Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Virginia DoE Releases Final Accreditation Results for APS Schools October 7, 2026 Last month, we reported that preliminary accreditation results showing that all APS schools remain fully accredited. The Virginia Department of Education has now released its final accountability results, and the results provide a snapshot of how schools are doing in meeting the state's expectations. More than 90% of our accredited schools, 33 of 35, earned framework more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 8 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Building a more precise approach to psychiatric treatment Experts from academia and industry gather at Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC to explore how emerging science could better match patients with personalized effective treatments. By John Pastor 7 Oct 2026 Virginia Tech physician-scientist Michael Halassa was struck by the scale of psychiatric drug development being discussed at an industry summit a few years ago. The room was packed with pharm more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 8 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Despite national headwinds, Virginia Tech's enrollment growth continues By Jimmy Robertson 7 Oct 2026 Virginia Tech met its 2026 incoming class goals according to the latest fall enrollment census released by the university, despite the national trend of a shrinking traditional college-aged population and the resulting enrollment cliff facing other institutions. The 2026 first-year class of 7,495 students came from a record 58,052 applications, with Virginia T more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 8 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Helmet Lab receives Kellogg Community Engagement Scholarship Award By Diane Deffenbaugh 7 Oct 2026 Last year, Virginia Tech biomedical engineering student Asha Patel helped test construction helmets in the Virginia Tech Helmet Lab. Months later, during an internship in a manufacturing setting, she found herself watching co-workers and contractors wearing the same kind of protective equipment she had studied. "Every time I watched a co-worker or contractor wear more PR

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 8 -- William and Mary posted the following news: * * * W&M School of Education receives national leadership recognition for educator preparation * The following story originally appeared on the website for the William & Mary School of Education. - Ed. The William & Mary School of Education received the 2026 Frank Murray Leadership Recognition for Continuous Improvement from the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). This prestigious award highlighting leadership, service and innovation wa more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, Oct. 8 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Oct 7, 2026 Waldorf Astoria London - Admiralty Arch Announces OSKIA as Spa Partner * Award-winning British skincare brand OSKIA will become the exclusive spa partner at Waldorf Astoria London - Admiralty Arch * OSKIA will create a collection of treatments exclusively for the landmark London hotel * The intimate Waldorf Astoria Spa will combine exclusive OSKIA treatments with personalised care and advanced wellness facilities - LONDON - Waldorf more PR

LEXINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 8 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news: * * * Meet a Colleague: Bethany Ozorak Bethany Ozorak serves as associate director of Community-Based Learning. October 7, 2026 Q. How long have you worked at W&L? I have worked at W&L for almost five and a half years! Q. What is the favorite aspect of your job at W&L? I enjoy working with the students. I find it rewarding to help them engage with the local community while supporting their personal and professional growth. Q. If you chose a differen more PR

LEXINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 8 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news: * * * Stephanie Sandberg Publishes Journal Article and Co-Edits Latest Issue The associate professor of theater proposes a new model for theater production. By Lily Caldwell October 7, 2026 Stephanie Sandberg, associate professor of theater at Washington and Lee University, recently published an article and co-edited the most recent issue of the Journal of Adaptation in Film & Performance, a peer-reviewed journal focusing on theater, film and other med more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Progressive Policy Institute posted the following news release: * * * Workforce Pell Could Reach Nearly 200,000 Students, but Schools Can't Deliver It Alone * The success of the new Workforce Pell Grant program, which for the first time lets federal Pell Grants pay for short-term job training, will largely depend on whether colleges and training providers can partner with the private sector to stand up new programs quickly, according to a new report from the Progressive Policy Institute (PPI). more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * WORST OF THE WORST: ICE Arrests Pedophiles, Animal Abusers, and Drug Traffickers * Under the leadership of President Trump, our DHS patriots have delivered the MOST SECURE border in American history WASHINGTON -- Yesterday, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested criminal illegal aliens convicted for sexual conduct against a child, sexual abuse of an animal, manufacture or delivery of a controlled substance, and other hor more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 6 [Category: Environment] -- The Nature Conservancy issued the following news: * * * Yes on Prop 137 Issues Comprehensive Fact Check--Here's What the Measure Does and Does Not Call For * Email: media@yesonprop137.com Today, the coalition supporting Proposition 137 is releasing fact-check materials designed to offer journalists, lawmakers and the public a thorough, transparent breakdown of the ballot measure's forest management protocols and fiscal structure. As coverage of Prop 137 expands ahead of Election Day,  more PR