WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12766) by telecommunications policy specialist Jill C. Gallagher: * * * 4.9 GHz Public Safety Band: Competing Views on Use During the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, public safety agencies could not communicate, partly because the high volume of calls exceeded the capacity of their radio systems. The 9/11 Commission, which investigated the attacks, called for more spectrum for public safety use. In 2002, the Federal Co more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 8 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Seeks Court Approval For Settlements With Generic Drug Manufacturers Over Conspiracy To Inflate Prices And Limit Competition * Sydney Weiser, Deputy Communications Director BOSTON -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell today joined a coalition of 45 states and territories seeking court approval of settlements with Ascend Laboratories, Citron Pharma and Mayne Pharma to resolve allegations that t more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 8 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * AG Sunday's Antitrust Section Seeks Court Approval for Settlements with 3 Generic Drug Makers Regarding Price Inflation * HARRISBURG -- Attorney General Dave Sunday joined a coalition of 45 states and territories seeking court approval of three settlements with Ascend Laboratories, Citron Pharma, and Mayne Pharma to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturers engaged in a widespread, long-running conspiracy to incre more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 9 -- Akerman, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Akerman Advises Ondas Inc. as U.S. Counsel on Acquisition of GATE Technologies and Bron Technologies October 8, 2026 Akerman served as U.S. counsel for Ondas Inc. (Nasdaq:ONDS), a leading provider of advanced autonomous systems and next-generation defense and security technologies and services, in its acquisition of GATE Technologies Ltd., an Israeli-based defense technology company specializing in Electronic Safe & Arm Devices ("ESADs") and advanced ele more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 9 [Category: Media] -- PEN America, an organization that says it stands at the intersection of literature and human rights to protect free expression, posted the following news release: * * * Alabama Law Restricting Use of "Gulf of Mexico" Raises Serious Free Speech and Press Concerns October 7, 2026 (NEW YORK)-PEN America today condemns an Alabama law (HB 2) that took effect last week, mandating public entities -- including public schools, colleges, universities, and their employees -- refer to the "Gulf of Mexico" as the "G more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary: * * * How the Working Families Tax Cut is Helping Local Restaurants and Coffee Shops Evan Honore and John Kartch 10/07/2026 Restaurants and coffee shops across America are benefiting from the Working Families Tax Cut enacted by House and Senate Republicans and President Trump. In their own words, Americans note the tax cut provided them with across-the-board protection from tax rate increases, immediate and permanent expensing of new equipment, No Tax on Tips  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- The U.S. Army News Service issued the following news: * * * Army exceeds recruiting projections, revamps approach, harnesses AI By Joe Lacdan, War Media Activity October 8, 2026 WASHINGTON -- For the first time in 15 years, the Army has met its recruiting goals for its most elite force. The Army successfully fulfilled its recruiting mission for Army Special Forces military occupational specialties on Aug. 24. The service signed 2,963 for its combined active duty and accessions mission, exceeding its Special Forces mis more PR

CARSON CITY, Nevada, Oct. 6 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ford Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices * Attorney General Ford, along with the attorneys general of 47 other states and territories, announce preliminary approval of their plan to distribute funds to consumers following multiple settlements with drug manufacturers accused of conspiring to inflate prices of generic drugs Oct. 6, 2026 Carson City, NV - Today, Attorney General Aar more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Oct. 9 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release: * * * October 08, 2026 Attorney General Formella Seeks Court Approval for Generic Drug Price-Fixing Settlements to Benefit New Hampshire Consumers Concord, NH - Attorney General John M. Formella announces that New Hampshire has joined a coalition of 45 states and territories seeking court approval of three settlements with Ascend Laboratories, Citron Pharma and Mayne Pharma to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufactur more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 8 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Hilgers Seeks Court Approval for Settlements with Ascend, Citron, and Mayne Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition * Lincoln - Attorney General Mike Hilgers today joined a coalition of 45 states and territories seeking court approval of three settlements with Ascend Laboratories, Citron Pharma and Mayne Pharma to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturers engaged in a widespread, long-ru more PR

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 8 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Secures Over $1 Million from Ascend Laboratories and Mayne Pharma for Illegal Scheme to Inflate Drug Prices * AG James Urges New Yorkers to Check Eligibility and Claim Compensation NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a bipartisan coalition of 47 other attorneys general in securing $1 million from Ascend Laboratories (Ascend) and Mayne Pharma (Mayne) for their role in a long-running, more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 8 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SEEKS COURT APPROVAL FOR NATIONWIDE SETTLEMENTS WITH ASCEND, CITRON AND MAYNE OVER CONSPIRACY TO RAISE GENERIC DRUG PRICES AND LIMIT COMPETITION * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today, as part of a coalition of 45 states and territories, sought court approval of a settlement with Ascend Laboratories (Ascend), Citron Pharma (Citron) and Mayne Pharma (Mayne). The settlements will resolve allegations that t more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 8 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Seeks Court Approval for Settlements with Ascend, Citron and Mayne Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition * If You Bought Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States Between May 2009 and December 2019, You Could be Eligible for Money (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today led a coalition of 45 states and territories seeking court approval for three settlements w more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. 95-1013) on Sept. 23, 2026, entitled "Bahrain: Issues for U.S. Policy" by Middle Eastern affairs specialist Jeremy M. Sharp. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY The Kingdom of Bahrain is a small island nation connected by a causeway to Saudi Arabia (15.5 miles away) and once claimed by Iran (124 miles away). Wedged between these two larger regional powers, Bahrain has hosted a U.S. naval command headquarters since 1948. For decades, Bahrain has  more PR

AMES, Iowa, Oct. 8 -- Iowa State University posted the following news release: * * * By simulating a savanna without elephants, ISU ecologist shows their importance * AMES, Iowa -- Jake Goheen first traveled to a Kenyan savanna about 25 years ago, but part of him never left. The jaw-dropping sight of iconic large mammals struck him intensely, permanently recalibrating his career trajectory. "I couldn't help but be utterly astounded. It's everything you've seen on Animal Planet that you were never sure you'd witness with your own eyes. It t more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 8 [Category: BizEnergy] -- CenterPoint Energy posted the following news release: * * * CenterPoint Energy Monitors Gulf Weather Conditions and Maintains Readiness as Hurricane Isaias Strengthens and Tracks Away from Texas * Customers urged to sign up for Power Alert Service(r) to get latest updates about their service and review safety plans HOUSTON -- October 8, 2026 -- While Hurricane Isaias is not expected to impact the Texas Gulf Coast, CenterPoint Energy continues taking precautionary safety and readiness actions  more PR

KEY WEST, Florida, Oct. 9 -- The College of the Florida Keys issued the following news: * * * CFK introduces "Affordability Week" October 19-23 KEY WEST, FL, October 8, 2026-- The College of the Florida Keys (CFK) will host "Affordability Week" from October 19 through 23 to make college real for more students of all ages. Throughout the week, prospective students and families can meet with faculty, staff and financial aid advisors for personalized guidance for programs, scholarships, and completing the 2027-28 Free Application for Federal St more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 8 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., posted the following news release: * * * Civil Rights Groups Demand the Shut Down of the Baker Correctional Institution Citing Reports of Medical Neglect and Abusive Conditions * Letter sent to state and federal authorities details pervasive conditions that deprive people of human dignity, medical care, and their constitutional more PR

TAMPA, Florida, Oct. 8 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Clermont Woman Pleads Guilty to $3.9 Million Embezzlement Scheme * Orlando, Florida - Colleen Kieran (57, Clermont) has pleaded guilty to three counts of wire fraud in connection with a long-running embezzlement scheme. She faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in federal prison for each count. The court ordered forfeiture money judgment of approximately $3.9 million against Kieran and ordered her to pay restit more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Jimmy Patronis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Patronis Warns Floridians About EV, Scooter Fire Risks Ahead of Hurricane Isaias * NAVARRE BEACH, FL - Today, Congressman Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) is urging Floridians to take precautions with electric vehicles, scooters and other battery powered devices ahead of Hurricane Isais. "Many Floridians don't realize that electric vehicles and scooters exposed to saltwater storm surge can pose a serious fire risk if their batteries are damaged, more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Democracy Forward, an organization that says it advances democracy and social progress through litigation, policy and public education and regulatory engagement, issued the following news release: * * * Democracy Forward Obtains Groundbreaking Records Detailing ICE's Attempts to Silence Voters Government's Response to FOIA Request Also Outlines Role Played by Heather Honey, 2020 Election Denier - Washington, D.C. -- Following a request filed under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Democracy Forward has obtained r more PR

DAYTONA BEACH, Florida, Oct. 9 -- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University posted the following news: * * * Embry Riddle Prepares Students for AI-Driven Aerospace Careers Through NASA-Funded Initiative Author: Keaton S. Ziem October 8, 2026 A NASA program to build a skilled aerospace workforce has selected an Arizona initiative that will provide $300,000 in funding to Embry Riddle Aeronautical University to create curricula and project-based learning experiences that prepare students for aerospace careers in the era of artificial intelligence. more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Oct. 8 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Entergy Mississippi monitoring Hurricane Isaias * Learn more about how to make an emergency kit, get important severe weather safety tips and prepare for medical needs on the company's Storm Center website. Entergy Mississippi is closely monitoring Hurricane Isaias, which is forecast to make landfall near the Alabama/Florida border Friday evening. Our crews are preparing for severe weather the storm could bring to the eastern portion of more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 8 -- Florida A&M University, a component of the public university system in Florida, posted the following news: * * * FAMU Announces November Recruitment Tour Schedule * With the anticipated impact of Hurricane Isaias, Florida A&M University is adjusting operations to support the safety of our students, faculty and staff. FAMU will operate under a modified schedule on Friday, October 9. Read More... TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Florida A&M University is expanding its recruitment efforts across Florida and beyond as FAMU more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 8 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * FastTrack ALS Clinic Accelerates Diagnosis and Personalized UHealth Care * The UHealth--University of Miami Health System's FastTrack ALS Diagnosis Clinic evaluates referred patients within two weeks, helping those diagnosed with ALS connect sooner with specialized care, support and potential treatment opportunities. Key Takeaways * The average time from the onset of ALS symptoms to diagnosis is 12 months, according to Michael Bena more PR

BOCA RATON, Florida, Oct. 9 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FAU Leads $5.7M Initiative to Boost Literacy, Prepare Educators for AI By Joshua Glanzer | 10/8/2026 The Florida Department of Education (FDOE) is partnering with Florida Atlantic as it leads a three-year, $5.7 million effort to raise literacy and numeracy outcomes in high-need schools and prepare teachers and principals to effectively use artificial intelligence (AI). "Great teachers and stron more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 9 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following Insight: * * * Florida's New Limits on Local Wage Rules Take Effect: Key Points for Employers Oct 8, 2026 Florida employers that do business with local governments should be aware of a big change impacting contract provisions. As of September 30, county and city governments can no longer use their contracting power to require companies to pay higher wages or better benefits to their employees, and they can no longer give preferential treatment to companies that pa more PR

MELBOURNE, Florida, Oct. 9 -- Florida Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Florida Tech Earns Top 10 Rankings for Business, Computer Science Programs from Research.com Josh Mearig October 8, 2026 Three programs at Florida Tech were ranked among the top 10 in Research.com's 2027 rankings of Florida-based schools and programs. The bachelor's in computer science received the No. 5 rank on the top 20 list of computer science programs in Florida, including graduate programs. It is the second-highest ranked bachelor program more PR

DAYTONA BEACH, Florida, Oct. 9 -- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University posted the following news: * * * Forging Nerves of Steel: Trailblazing Fighter Pilot and Heroic Captain Tammie Jo Shults Joins Embry Riddle's Safer Skies Podcast with Robert Sumwalt Author: Caroline Duda October 7, 2026 In the second episode of the Safer Skies video podcast, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University's Boeing Center for Aviation and Aerospace Safety (BCAAS) takes listeners into the flight deck with former U.S. Navy fighter pilot and airline captain Tammie Jo  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * FTC Secures Settlement with Auto Dealership Group in Price Transparency Win for Consumers * The Federal Trade Commission today announced Greenway Auto Group has agreed that its price advertisements will prominently include the actual price a consumer must pay for a vehicle, excluding only charges the government requires consumers to pay, to settle the Commission's lawsuit alleging the company advertised prices that were thousands of dollars below wha more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service issued the following news release: * * * Get Outdoors and Celebrate Nature During National Wildlife Refuge Week * The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service invites you to spend time in the natural world during National Wildlife Refuge Week, October 10-17, 2026. Celebrate your access to a wide range of outdoor recreation opportunities in the nation's largest network of public lands dedicated to wildlife conservation, the National Wildlife Refuge System. "National w more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 7 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Advised Liebrecht & wooD and BBI Development on AKIPIA's Investment in the Landmark Roma Tower Project in Warsaw * WARSAW - 7 October 2026 - Greenberg Traurig advised Liebrecht & wooD and BBI Development in connection with the entry of AKIPIA, a Czech investment group, into the Roma Tower project, one of the most significant ultra-luxury residential developments currently planned in Central and Eastern more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 7 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Advises Inseego on Acquisition of Nokia's FWA Business * NEW YORK - Oct. 7, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP advised Inseego Corp. (NASDAQ: INSG) (Inseego) on the completion of its acquisition of Nokia's Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) business, first announced April 30. The acquisition is expected to approximately double Inseego's revenue and position the company as a global wireless broadban more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 7 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Discuss Branded Residences at IHIF Asia 2026 * TOKYO - Oct. 8, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP sponsored and participated in the International Hospitality Investment Forum (IHIF) Asia 2026, held Sept. 16-18 in Hong Kong, where attorneys from the firm's offices across Asia and the Middle East came together to share insights on one of the hospitality industry's fastest-growing sec more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 6 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Represents Opifex-Synergy in Acquisition of ECCO Equipment * FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - Oct. 5, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A. advised Opifex-Synergy, one of the largest general equipment rental providers in the United States, on its acquisition of ECCO Equipment Company, LLC from an affiliate of Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. The acquisition marks Opifex-Synergy's entry into th more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 8 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Washington, D.C., Broadens Life Sciences, Complex Litigation Capabilities with Addition of Jonathan Janow * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Oct. 8, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has expanded its complex litigation, life sciences, and antitrust capabilities with the addition of Jonathan D. Janow as a shareholder in its Litigation Practice in the Washington, D.C., office. Janow, who joins from Steptoe more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 8 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release: * * * Human Milk Offers a Window Into Mammary Gland Function--and Its Links to Infant Growth * A study led by researchers at NYU Grossman School of Medicine identified shared molecular patterns in human milk that link maternal nutrition, mammary gland biology, and infant growth. Researchers analyzed thousands of molecular measurements from human milk collected across three geogra more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Buchanan, Tonko Make Bipartisan Case for Early Alzheimer's Detection in The Hill Op-Ed * WASHINGTON -- Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan, Vice Chairman of the Ways & Means Committee and Chairman of the Health Subcommittee, penned an op-ed in The Hill with Congressman Paul Tonko (D-N.Y.), highlighting the momentum behind their Alzheimer's Screening and Prevention (ASAP) Act and the bipartisan need for broader access to Alzheimer's screening to more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 9 -- The Florida Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Florida Department of Education and FAU Partner to Boost Literacy and Prepare Educators for AI Tallahassee, Fla., October 8, 2026 - The Florida Department of Education (FDOE) is pleased to partner with Florida Atlantic University (FAU) as it leads a three-year, $5.7 million effort to raise literacy and numeracy outcomes in high-need schools and prepare teachers and principals to effectively use artificial intelligence (AI). "G more PR

SANTA BARBARA, California, Oct. 7 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * Isaias Gathers Strength, Likely to Become Hurricane Before Landfall This Week * Tropical Storm Isaias is building momentum in the Gulf of Mexico, and climatologists say the late-season storm could become a Category 3 hurricane with winds of up to 111 miles per hour. The storm could make landfall on Friday, and if the storm continues to pick up momentum, it will be the latest arriving initial hurricane of the Atlantic hurricane season more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 8 -- Miami Dade College posted the following news release: * * * Jess Gibson and Margaret Atwood to Discuss Their Books Together at Miami Book Fair * Gibson and Atwood will appear Nov. 21 for a ticketed conversation, with Friends of the Fair members receiving advance access Media Kit: Access high-res photos, b-roll and press releases. MIAMI (Oct. 8, 2026) - Writer and art historian Jess Gibson will present her debut short story collection, "The Good Eye," with Margaret Atwood at Miami Dade College's (MDC) Miami Book F more PR

TAMPA, Florida, Oct. 8 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Jury Convicts Trio for Conspiracy to Commit Murder-for-Hire * Fort Myers, Florida - A federal jury has found Jesus Pujol Hernandez (Naples, 42), Miguel Marquez Romero (Naples, 30), and Paulo Sabon Montero (Naples, 55) guilty of conspiracy to commit murder-for-hire and use of interstate facilities for murder-for-hire. Each faces up to 20 years in federal prison. The sentencing hearings will be held on January  more PR

LYNCHBURG, Virginia, Oct. 9 -- Liberty University issued the following news release: * * * Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, bestselling author Eric Metaxas headline 2026 CEO Summit October 7, 2026 : By Christian Shields - Office of Communications & Public Engagement As a keynote speaker at Liberty University's 2026 CEO Summit on Wednesday night, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis encouraged business executives and LU students and staff to find "true north" and hold fast to their convictions regardless of the consequences. Liberty's annual CEO Summit pro more PR

AUGUSTA, Maine, Oct. 9 -- Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Aaron M. Frey Seeks Court Approval for Settlements with Ascend, Citron, and Mayne Pharma Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition 10/08/2026 If You Bought Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States Between May 2009 and December 2019, You Could be Eligible for Money - AUGUSTA - Attorney General Aaron M. Frey today joined a coalition of 45 states and territories seeking court approval of three set more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 8 -- Miami Dade College posted the following news release: * * * MIAMI FILM FESTIVAL GEMS ANNOUNCES FULL LINEUP * "La Bola Negra" directors Javier Calvo & Javier Ambrossi & star Guitarricadelafuente to receive the Variety Virtuoso Award; John Turturro to receive Variety Creative Vanguard Award Festival also set to honor Kyle MacLachlan, John Cameron Mitchell, and "Mouse" directors Kelly O'Sullivan & Alex Thompson Miami, FL (Oct. 8, 2026) Miami Dade College's (MDC) renowned Miami Film Festival (MFF) today unveiled the  more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, Oct. 8 [Category: TravelBiz] -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts posted the following news release: * * * Naples Beach Club, A Four Seasons Resort Named Among the Top Resorts in Florida in Conde Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards 2026 * Naples Beach Club, A Four Seasons Resort has been recognized in the Conde Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards 2026, earning No. 8 among the Top 15 Resorts in Florida. This comes on the heels of the resort being named to the Conde Nast Traveler 2026 Hot List earlier this year. Achieving bo more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service is seeking public comments on the significance of properties nominated for listing or related actions in the National Register of Historic Places. The nominations cover 13 properties in Florida, Kansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Virginia. They include Georgette's Tea Room and Bosque Bello Cemetery in Florida, the T.W. Whiting Residence in Kansas, Marion Rosenwald School in Louisiana, Poteau Park and Community Building in Oklahoma, the Coca-Cola Bot more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 9 [Category: Media] -- PEN America, an organization that says it stands at the intersection of literature and human rights to protect free expression, posted the following news release: * * * Nearly 12,000 School Book Bans Nationwide in 2025-2026--Biggest Number in a Single Year Sold, the Award-Winning Novel about a Teenage Trafficking Victim, Was the Top Banned Book October 5, 2026 (NEW YORK)-- PEN America today reported nearly 12,000 book bans in public schools nationwide during the 2025-2026 school year--the largest numbe more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Oct. 8 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Nearly one in three new nurse practitioners educated at for-profit schools, study finds * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -- For-profit schools appear to be playing an outsize role in training the nation's expanding nurse practitioner workforce. That's according to a study that found nearly one-third of newly licensed nurse practitioners in four states were educated at for-profit programs in 2024, up from just 2.4% in 2010. "That is enormous growth, e more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news release: * * * October 8, 2026 NEW: Senator Hassan Presses Trump Mobile for Answers on User Privacy, Scam Prevention, and FCC Compliance Following Reports of Data Breach Request Includes New Committee Findings on Potential Lack of FCC-Required Protections for Consumers and National Security at Trump Mobile - WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Joint Economic Committee, today more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 8 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release: * * * Nicolas Maduro Moros And Cilia Adela Flores De Maduro Charged With Torture * Attorney General of the United States, Todd Blanche, United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jamie McDonald, Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration ("DEA"), Terrance C. Cole, Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security ("DHS"), Markwayne Mullin, and Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- The National League for Nursing issued the following news release: * * * NLN Elects New Treasurer & Governors-at-Large to National Leadership Nominations Committee & NLN Certification Commission Also Welcome New Members - Washington, DC -- The National League for Nursing announces the election of a new treasurer and two new members of the NLN Board of Governors. Annual elections and installation took place at the NLN Education Summit this year in Washington, DC. Colleen Marzilli, PhD, DNP, MBA, APRN, FNP-BC, CNE, NEA more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- No Labels, a political organization that advocates for centrism and bipartisanship, issued the following news: * * * October 7, 2026 Could Democrats Win a Majority of Governorships in 2026? Peyton Lofton Democrats have a strong chance to take control of a majority of governorships for the first time in years. And the map looks very different from the usual red-state, blue-state divide. Top Three Takeaways * Democrats have a strong chance of winning a majority of governorships this year. * The map is unusually sc more PR

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Oct. 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * OA-1K Skyraider II Lands at Wright-Patterson for Hands-On Acquisition Review Oct. 8, 2026 By AFLCMC, AFSOC, USSOCOM Public Affairs WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFLCMC) -- On September 10th, the Wright-Patterson flight line welcomed a tailwheel turboprop aircraft with a wingspan broader than that of an A-10 Thunderbolt II and equipped with twice as many radios as an F-15E Strike Eagle. Air Force Special Operations more PR

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, Oct. 9 -- Palm Beach Atlantic University issued the following news: * * * October 8, 2026 McDermott Encourages Audience to Say "Yes" to God's Call at Founders Day Chapel Founders Day Chapel is one of the featured events at Palm Beach Atlantic University's (PBA) annual Homecoming and Family Weekend. It brings students, families, alumni, faculty and staff to worship together and honor the Alumnus of the Year. This year's honoree, Ryan McDermott, is a teaching pastor and the senior executive director of family minist more PR

ADELPHI, Maryland, Oct. 8 -- The University of Maryland Global Campus posted the following news: * * * Pillars of Strength: Caregivers Pursue New Possibilities * University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) has awarded 2026 Pillars of Strength scholarships to eight caregivers of wounded, ill, or injured military servicemembers. "[The scholarship] is about the caregivers, who we call hidden heroes," said Nate James, an advanced military education coordinator at UMGC. "We're constantly looking for what best serves them, given their unique sit more PR

WINTER HAVEN, Florida, Oct. 8 -- Polk State College posted the following news: * * * Polk State SGA leader remembered for passion and perseverance * As a student leader at Polk State College, friends and peers remember Aalayah Jones for her uplifting personality and drive to help others, even as she battled sickle cell disease. A former student worker, Student Government Association President for the Lakeland Campus, and a part-time employee of the College, Jones passed away on September 20 at just 27 years old. Friends and family gathered more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 9 -- The Pool and Hot Tub Alliance (formerly the Association of Pool and Spa Professionals) issued the following news release: * * * October 7, 2026 Pool & Hot Tub Alliance Reveals the 2026 International Awards of Excellence Winners (Alexandria, Va.) -- The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA), the trade association representing the swimming pool, hot tub, and spa industry, is proud to announce this year's winners of the PHTA International Awards of Excellence, sponsored by AQUA Magazine. PHTA's International Awards of  more PR

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Oct. 9 [Category: Media] -- The Poynter Institute posted the following news release: * * * New Poynter course helps journalists master vertical video Poynter's new on-demand course helps journalists build practical vertical video skills and earn a certificate of completion - ST. PETERSBURG, Florida (October 6, 2026) -- News audiences are increasingly turning to social media and short-form video for news. But converting your reporting into a TikTok, Instagram Reel or YouTube Short can be challenging, especially if y more PR

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Oct. 9 [Category: Media] -- The Poynter Institute posted the following news release: * * * Poynter wins national 'Hero Award' for work to preserve news archives The award from the Internet Archive is shared with IRE for joint project to train newsrooms to retain vital digital archives over time - ST. PETERSBURG, Florida (October 5, 2026) -- The Poynter Institute and Investigative Reporters and Editors have been named the recipients of the 2026 Internet Archive Hero Award, for their work on preserving news organizat more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 8 -- Florida State University posted the following news: * * * Renowned political scientist James L. Gibson to speak at FSU on sociological legitimacy * Florida State University's Department of Political Science will present a talk by James L. Gibson, titled "Legitimacy: The Theory of the Century" on Tuesday, Oct. 13. Drawing on decades of research, Gibson will explain the theory of sociological legitimacy and its application across the social sciences. He will present evidence on how institutions can lose legiti more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Oct. 8 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Renowned Ukulele Virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro Returns to Jorgensen * Shimabukuro's groundbreaking artistry has redefined the instrument for the 21st century. Hailed as the "Jimi Hendrix of the ukulele," he has captivated audiences across the globe with his masterful technique, innovative spirit, and deeply expressive performances that seamlessly blend elements of jazz, rock, classical, blues, folk, and traditional Hawaiian music. Over the course of h more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- Rep. Mike Haridopolos, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Haridopolos Joins FRA and FDOT to Celebrate Future Cocoa Multimodal Station * Cocoa, FL -- Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Haridopolos (FL-08) joined Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Administrator David Fink, Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Secretary Jared W. Perdue, P.E., and local leaders in Cocoa to underscore major investments in rail safety and infrastructure across Florida and the Space Coast. The event, held at the sit more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. W. Greg Steube, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Steube Backs Punta Gorda's Trabue Park Redevelopment Grant Application * WASHINGTON--U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) sent a letter to the National Park Service supporting the City of Punta Gorda's Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program application to redevelop Trabue Park. "Punta Gorda has worked hard to rebuild and strengthen its community following Hurricane Milton, and this project would give residents more opportunities t more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Madeleine Dean, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Dean, Raskin Demand DOJ Investigate Former Bard College President's Ties to Epstein, History of Sex Abuse Coverup at Bard * Washington, D.C. -- Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04) and Congressman Jamie Raskin (MD-08), Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, demanded a federal investigation into former Bard College President Leon Botstein after reviewing an email in which Botstein asked Jeffrey Epstein about a young woman Epste more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 (TNSida) -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Raskin, Rep. Dean Demand DOJ Investigate Former Bard College President After Uncovering His Email Asking Whether Young Woman Was "for Me" or Epstein Himself, Reveal History of Sex Abuse Coverup at Bard Evidence Contradicts DOJ Insistence That Epstein Trafficked Only to "Himself," and Clearly Meets the Standard for Launching a Criminal Investigation; DOJ and FBI's Inaction Left  more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 8 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Researcher in immune cell activation, hypertension and CVD to receive the 2026 Joseph A. Vita Award * Please note: this news release updates and replaces the version issued on Sept. 30, 2026. DALLAS, Oct. 8, 2026 -- A leading scientist whose discoveries elucidated novel cell activations related to hypertension, including antigen-presenting-cell, isolevuglandin and sodium-sensing mechanisms, will be recognized by the Amer more PR

WESTPORT, Connecticut, Oct. 9 -- 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 Stands Ready to Help Kids and Families as Strengthening Hurricane Isaias Threatens Gulf Coast Ahead of the Storm, Global Humanitarian Organization Providing Cash Assistance to Help Families with Disabilities Prepare, Evacuate Safely - FAIRFIELD, Conn. (Oct. 8, 2026) -- As Hurricane Isaias barrels toward the north more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following news release: * * * Secretary of State Marco Rubio And Icelandic Foreign Minister Dorgerour Katrin Gunnarsdottir At a Joint Press Availability Remarks Marco Rubio, Secretary of State Safnahusio Reykjavik, Iceland October 6, 2026 FOREIGN MINISTER GUNNARSDOTTIR: (In Icelandic.) Thank you all for being here. I will not continue in Icelandic, my dear Marco, and thank you especially for visiting Iceland. I think that demonstrates also very well our close connections and goo more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott Urges Floridians to Make a Plan, Prepare for Life-Threatening Storm Surge Following Hurricane Isaias Briefing * PENSACOLA, Fla. - Today, U.S. Senator Rick Scott received a briefing at the Port of Pensacola from local and state leaders, law enforcement, and emergency management officials in Pensacola ahead of Hurricane Isaias's expected landfall along the northern Gulf Coast tomorrow evening. Following the briefing, Senator Scott urged  more PR

TAMPA, Florida, Oct. 8 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Spring Hill Men Indicted For 2018 Murder in Hernando County * Tampa, Florida - A federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging Arthur Williams (34), a/k/a "Snow," a/k/a "Art," and Timothy Colon (42), both of Spring Hill, with discharging a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence, specifically the murder of A.S. Additionally, Williams is charged with making false statements to agents wit more PR

SLIPPERY ROCK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 8 -- Slippery Rock University posted the following news: * * * SRU honoring five 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients * Slippery Rock University will honor five distinguished alumni whose professional accomplishments, community service and continued commitment to The Rock have made a lasting impact. The 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients represent the high standards of achievement, character and service that have defined the award since it was established by the SRU Alumni Association in 1968. more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 9 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * October 8, 2026 STATEMENT: MDP Chair Curtis Hertel Congratulates Abdul El-Sayed On His Debate Victory LANSING -- Tonight, following the first U.S. Senate debate of the general election, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel released the following statement: "Abdul El-Sayed delivered a decisive debate victory tonight, demonstrating why he is the clear choice to be Michigan's next U.S. Senator. A proud son of Michigan, Abdul showed up  more PR

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Oct. 8 -- Nemours Foundation posted the following news release: * * * The Ginsburg Institute Child Health Symposium Convenes State and Local Advocates with a Focus on Closing the Literacy Gap Among Children * Literacy in early childhood is a researched and reliable predictor of many health, achievement, and quality of life benchmarks as children reach adolescence and adulthood. The Child Health Symposium is a critical convening space that enables us as a community to collectively leverage our expertise, resources, and more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 8 -- Miami Dade College posted the following news release: * * * Tony Shalhoub, Colson Whitehead, Elena Armas and Jeff Garlin Headline Miami Book Fair's 2026 Evenings With Series * Friends of the Fair members receive early ticket access, priority seating and complimentary tickets to select programsFriends of the Fair members receive early ticket access, priority seating and complimentary tickets to select programs Media Kit: Access high-res photos, b-roll and press releases. MIAMI (October, 8 2026) -- Miami Dade Colle more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 8 [Category: Insurance] -- The Insurance Information Institute issued the following news release: * * * Triple-I Offers Preparedness Tips for Impacts of Hurricane Isaias * MALVERN, Pa., Oct. 8, 2026 - Residents along the northern Gulf Coast from Louisiana to Florida should finalize preparations for significant impacts of Hurricane Isaias, which is forecast to make landfall either late Friday or early Saturday, according to the Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I). Isaias will be the first landfalling U.S. hurricane sin more PR

WINTER HAVEN, Florida, Oct. 8 -- Polk State College posted the following news: * * * Tuition-free night classes now available for Polk State's Computer Numeric Control (CNC) Production Specialist Program * For those interested in completing Polk State College's Computer Numeric Control (CNC) Production Specialist Program, finding the time has never been easier. Thanks to funding from the Florida Job Growth Grant and Gene Haas Foundation, the program is now available in the evening - and at no cost. The part-time evening program begins Octo more PR

MONROE, Louisiana, Oct. 8 -- The University of Louisiana Monroe campus posted the following news: * * * ULM welcomes new enrollment and marketing leaders to advance student recruitment and institutional growth * MONROE, La. -- The University of Louisiana Monroe welcomes Jessica Zagorski and Meagan Morris to its leadership team, bringing together extensive experience in enrollment management, recruitment, marketing, and communications to strengthen the university's efforts to attract, engage, and enroll students. Zagorski joins ULM as Chief more PR

DULUTH, Minnesota, Oct. 9 -- The University of Minnesota Duluth Campus issued the following news: * * * Ensuring equitable services Social work grad students lead regional dialogue on supporting refugee and immigrant families. - Five Master of Social Work students from the University of Minnesota Duluth brought their child welfare expertise to an important conversation about supporting refugee and immigrant families this week in Duluth. Caitlen Christensen, Andrea Larson, Ashley Maki, Cory Mooney, and Julie Svatos facilitated "Child Welf more PR

COLUMBUS, Georgia, Oct. 8 -- Columbus State University posted the following news: * * * Upcoming Columbus State-Library of Congress partnership to further collect, preserve oral military histories * On Oct. 20-21, Columbus State University is partnering with the Library of Congress' Veterans History Project to train and guide volunteers in interviewing veterans and helping to preserve their precious military artifacts. The initiative reaffirms the university's commitment to preserving, teaching and commemorating the rich military heritage f more PR

TAMPA, Florida, Oct. 7 -- The University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine posted the following news: * * * USF Health launches new institute to speed path from eye research to patient care * The USF Health Morsani College of Medicine Department of Ophthalmology has launched a new research institute to more quickly translate scientific discoveries into new treatments for patients with chronic eye diseases. Known as the USF Health Institute for Sight Innovation and Translational Research, or INSIGHT, the integrated research cente more PR

TAMPA, Florida, Oct. 8 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news: * * * USF welcomes the Tampa Bay community to Homecoming events Oct. 12-17 * The University of South Florida will celebrate Homecoming Oct. 12-17, as Bulls past and present come together for a weeklong celebration of USF pride. Homecoming, one of USF's oldest and most treasured traditions, coincides this year with the university's 70th anniversary. The theme, Forever Green and Gold, honors the enduring connection generations of Bulls share with the universi more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Oct. 9 -- The Utah Attorney General Office issued the following news: * * * Utah urges consumers to claim compensation for inflated generic drug prices Court gives preliminary approval to plan returning settlement money to consumers who overpaid for generic drugs - Salt Lake City, Utah--Utahns who paid for certain generic drugs between May 2009 and December 2019 may be eligible for compensation. On September 8, the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut gave preliminary approval to a plan to distribute ap more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 8 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio posted the following news: * * * UTSA Athletics to host ESPN 'SportsCenter on Campus' at Alamodome Oct. 8 * For the second year in a row, UTSA Athletics will host ESPN 'SportsCenter on Campus' ahead of a game with the show airing from Rowdy Town Live at the Alamodome's H-E-B Plaza prior to UTSA's nationally televised football game against South Florida on Thursday, Oct. 8, from 4-4:30 p.m. Hosted by anchor Matt Barrie, 'SportsCenter on Campus' brings ESPN's flagship program  more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 8 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio posted the following news: * * * UTSA Football hosts South Florida in a Thursday night showdown on ESPN * One might say it's ironic that the UTSA football team will be wearing its popular "Lights Out" black uniforms for Thursday's game against South Florida. After all, the lights will be shining brighter than ever on the Roadrunners that evening. UTSA Athletics will host ESPN's 'SportsCenter on Campus' in the hours leading up to the network's nationally-televised showdown be more PR

LYNDHURST, New Jersey, Oct. 7 [Category: BizMedia] -- Barnes and Noble, a retailer of content, digital media and educational products, posted the following news release: * * * With New Midtown Bookstore, the Renaissance of Barnes & Noble Gathers Pace in Miami * Author LJ Shen to Host Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony and Book Signing at the Grand Opening at 10AM on Wednesday, October 14th, 2026 Miami, FL - October 7th, 2026 -Barnes & Noble is very pleased to announce the opening of a new bookstore in Midtown Miami on Wednesday, October 14th 2026. Th more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * WORST OF THE WORST: ICE Arrests Murderers, Sexual Predators, and Kidnappers * The Trump Administration will always put the safety of the American people first and remove every illegal alien we encounter from our country WASHINGTON - Yesterday, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested more worst of the worst illegal aliens, convicted of heinous crimes such as murder, statutory rape, and abduction. "Yesterday, the brave pat more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Oct. 9 -- Xavier University of Louisiana issued the following news: * * * Xavier IBCS Alumnus Bishop Brendan Cahill Appointed to Lead Diocese of Joliet 05 October 2026 Xavier University of Louisiana celebrates Bishop Brendan J. Cahill '94, an alumnus of Xavier's Institute for Black Catholic Studies (IBCS), following his appointment by Pope Leo XIV as the seventh bishop of the Diocese of Joliet in Illinois. The appointment, announced September 17, marks a new chapter in Bishop Cahill's ministry and continues a journe more PR