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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Massachusetts Newsletter for 2026-10-10 ( 59 items )  
54 Lingnan Scholars in Stanford University's World's Top 2% Scientists 6 Scholars are First in China or Hong Kong SAR (10)
TUEN MUN, Hong Kong, Oct. 10 -- Lingnan University posted the following news release: * * * 54 Lingnan scholars in Stanford University's World's Top 2% Scientists Six scholars are first in China or the Hong Kong SAR in their respective disciplines, 21 in the world's top 100 9 Oct 2026 Lingnan University has achieved remarkable results in the 2026 edition of the World's Top 2% Scientists list published by Stanford University. The 54 Lingnan scholars named represent an increase of about 26 per cent over last year's 43. Among them, 21 are rank more PR

Acting Alaska Attorney General Cori Mills Seeks Court Approval for Settlements With Ascend, Citron and Mayne Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition (10)
JUNEAU, Alaska, Oct. 10 -- The Alaska Department of Law issued the following news release: * * * Acting Alaska Attorney General Cori Mills Seeks Court Approval for Settlements with Ascend, Citron and Mayne Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition October 9, 2026 (Juneau, AK) - Acting Alaska Attorney General Cori Mills 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 manufacturers more PR

AI Data Center Companies Reveal to Warren, Blumenthal, Van Hollen They Are Not Paying Their Full Costs, Will Continue Using NDAs and Seeking Tax Breaks (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 (TNSrpt) -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * AI Data Center Companies Reveal to Warren, Blumenthal, Van Hollen They Are Not Paying Their Full Costs, Will Continue Using NDAs and Seeking Tax Breaks Amid increasing concerns over utility costs and other data center problems, the report finds that the "data center industry is bulldozing local communities... leaving ordinary citizens stuck with the bills." - Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Chris Van  more PR

AI-assisted scoping review of code sharing in clinical prediction model research (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 9 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute issued the following news release: * * * AI-assisted scoping review of code sharing in clinical prediction model research * Study Title: AI-assisted scoping review of code sharing in clinical prediction model research Publication: Nature Medicine Dana-Farber Cancer Institute authors: Thomas Sounack, Charlotta Lindvall, MD, PhD Summary: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute researchers in collaboration with colleagues at MIT are publishing results of a new st more PR

Alfa Laval Urges Exclusion of Heat Exchange Unit Parts From Section 232 Duties to Support U S Infrastructure and Technology Development (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Classified by Alfa Laval as: Business Bureau of Industry and Security Mr. Stephen Astle Director, Defense Industrial Base Division Office of Strategic Industries and Economic Security U.S. Department of Commerce Alfa Laval Inc. 5400 International Trade Drive Richmond, Virginia 23231 https://www.alfalaval.us Date 08/27/2026 Your ref BIS-2026-0331 Re: Request fo more ST

American Iron & Steel Institute Urges Expansion of Section 232 Tariffs to Curb Derivative Product Circumvention (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 25 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Suite 800 Washington, D.C. 20001 Phone 202.452.7100 Fax 202.452.1039 www.steel.org Kevin M. Dempsey President and CEO August 27, 2026 The Honorable Howard Lutnick Secretary United States Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Ave, NW Washington, DC 20230 RE: Request for Public Comments on the Proposed Implementation of Duties  more ST

Attorney General Bonta Rebukes Trump Administration's Revised Attempt to Loosen National Clean Water Protections (10)
SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 9 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Rebukes Trump Administration's Revised Attempt to Loosen National Clean Water Protections * OAKLAND -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta today co-led a coalition of 19 attorneys general and one city in submitting a comment letter opposing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' (Army Corps) supplemental proposed rule that would significantly reduce federal  more PR

Attorney General Brown Defends Head Start Standards Against Trump Administration's Proposed Cuts (10)
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 9 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Defends Head Start Standards Against Trump Administration's Proposed Cuts 10/7/2026 BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general and the governor of Kentucky 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 childho more PR

Attorney General Brown Seeks Court Approval for Multistate Settlements With Ascend, Citron and Mayne Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition (10)
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 9 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Seeks Court Approval for Multistate Settlements with Ascend, Citron and Mayne Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition 10/9/2026 BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown 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 engag more PR

Attorney General Ford Joins Coalition Pushing Back Against Federal Effort to Gut Head Start Programs (10)
CARSON CITY, Nevada, Oct. 8 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ford Joins Coalition Pushing Back Against Federal Effort to Gut Head Start Programs * Carson City, NV - Today, Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced that he has joined a multistate coalition in opposing a proposed federal rule that would weaken Head Start programs and threaten access to critical early childhood education and support services for children and families across Nevada and the nation. In a comm more PR

BIDMC Researchers Conduct First Real-World Study of Safety and Quality of Patient-Facing AI in Primary Care (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 10 (TNSjou) -- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center issued the following news: * * * BIDMC Researchers Conduct First Real-World Study of Safety and Quality of Patient-Facing AI in Primary Care October 09, 2026 AI Chatbot Shows Promise for Safe, Effective Primary Care Support - BOSTON -- The aging population, workforce changes, and patients' increasingly complex medical needs are all factors straining primary care systems around the world. Artificial intelligence tools have emerged as a potential means of extend more PR

Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development: New Center for Mathematics Education Launched (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 10 -- The Boston University Wheelock College of Education and Human Development issued the following news: * * * New Center for Mathematics Education Launched Initiative to transform mathematics teaching and learning is a collaboration between BU Wheelock and CPM Educational Program October 9, 2026 By Stephanies Vang A new center led by BU Wheelock and CPM Educational Program aims to transform mathematics teaching and learning through research, professional learning, and community engagement. The Teaching Equi more PR

Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development: Scholarly Accomplishments, October 2026 (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 10 -- The Boston University Wheelock College of Education and Human Development issued the following news: * * * Scholarly Accomplishments, October 2026 October 9, 2026 By Stephanies Vang BU Wheelock presents the following faculty publications, presentations, and research grant awards for October 2026. Articles Amelia Becker and Naomi Caselli Becker, A. A., Pyers, J. E., & Caselli, N. E. (2026). Mechanisms of vocabulary acquisition persist under variable language experience. Developmental Science, 29(3), e7 more PR

CCS Early Learning: Head Start Program Stability and Standards Concerns Highlighted in CCS Early Learning Comments (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- 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 Office of Head Start, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Re: Comments on "Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs," Docket ACF-2026-0595, RIN 0970-AD30, 91 Fed. Reg. 51,248 (Aug. 7, 2026) To the Office of Head Start: CCS Early Learning submits these comments on the proposed rule. CCS Early Learn more ST

Clark University: Cartography as dialogue (10)
WORCESTER, Massachusetts, Oct. 9 -- Clark University posted the following news: * * * Cartography as dialogue * Cartographer Margaret Wickens Pearce, M.A. '95, Ph.D. '98, runs in the morning. The rhythmic cycle of feet hitting the ground is essential to clearing busy thoughts and making way for epiphanies. "The run is extremely important to my mental and emotional health as well as my creative understanding of my work because all this stuff comes up," Pearce says. "Running is essential to getting out of a rut because something about the st more PR

Court Rules in Favor of Monterey Bay Aquarium's Free Speech (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 9 -- Conservation Law Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Court Rules in Favor of Monterey Bay Aquarium's Free Speech * October 9, 2026 (Boston, MA) - The First U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has found that Monterey Bay Aquarium has the right to speak freely about issues of public concern, including sustainable food choices. Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) filed a friend-of-the-court brief in support of the Monterey Bay Aquarium after a small group of businesses and associations working within th more PR

DGA Statement: Gov. Maura Healey Wins Massachusetts Gubernatorial Debate (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * DGA Statement: Gov. Maura Healey Wins Massachusetts Gubernatorial Debate Oct 08, 2026 DGA spokesperson Kevin Donohoe released the following statement on the Massachusetts gubernatorial debate: "Governor Maura Healey dominated tonight's debate, demolishing Mike Minogue and making clear she is the only candidate in this race who will stand up for Massachusetts. The contrast onstage could not have been clearer. "Governor Healey laid out the fights s more PR

DNC: In the States - In the Final Stretch to Midterms, Republicans Scramble and Point Fingers Amid Tanking Approvals and Bleeding Support (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * October 9, 2026 IN THE STATES: In the Final Stretch to Midterms, Republicans Scramble and Point Fingers Amid Tanking Approvals and Bleeding Support With just 25 days until the midterm elections, Republicans are scrambling as Democrats continue to expand the map. After pushing a failed agenda that left Americans worse off and paying more, Donald Trump and JD Vance are desperately campaigning in ruby red states to beg voters to "'give [them] anot more PR

Family, friends and UTC community honor Chancellor Emeritus Fred Obear (10)
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Oct. 9 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus posted the following news: * * * Family, friends and UTC community honor Chancellor Emeritus Fred Obear * The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga campus community joined the family of Chancellor Emeritus Fred Obear on Friday, Oct. 9, for a celebration of life reception in the Wolford Family Athletic Center.Obear, who served as UTC chancellor from 1981-97 and interim chancellor from 2004-05, died July 24 at age 91. During his 16 years as chancellor, Obear he more PR

FDA Recall Notice: Krasnyi Oktyabr Recalls Starfish Seafood Trio Because of Possible Health Risk (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Krasnyi Oktyabr Inc. Recalls Starfish Seafood Trio Because of Possible Health Risk Summary Company Announcement Date: October 09, 2026 FDA Publish Date: October 09, 2026 Product Type: Food & Beverages Foodborne Illness Reason for Announcement: Potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes Company Name: Krasnyi Oktyabr Inc. Brand Name: Starfish Seafood Product Description: Cold Smoke more PR

Federal Register: DEA Revokes Maui Clinic Pharmacy Controlled Substance Registration Following Unregistered Dispensing, Missing Inventory (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * L Krenk DBA Maui Clinic Pharmacy; Decision and Order On November 19, 2025, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA or Government) issued an Order to Show Cause (OSC) to L Krenk DBA Maui Clinic Pharmacy of Kahului, Hawaii (Registrant). Request for Final Agency Action (RFAA), Exhibit (RFAAX) 1, at 1, 6. The OSC proposed the revocation of Registrant's DEA registration, No. BL3161178, alleging t more PR

Federal Register: DEA Revokes Registrations of New York Physician Assistant for Prescribing Without Evaluations or Supervision (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Vladimir Romaniv, P.A.; Decision and Order On November 10, 2025, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA or Government) issued an Order to Show Cause and Immediate Suspension of Registration (OSC/ISO) to Vladimir Romaniv, P.A., of Yonkers, N.Y. (Registrant). Request for Final Agency Action dated February 13, 2026 [1] (Public Interest (PI) RFAA), Exhibit (PI RFAAX) 1, at 1, 6. The OSC/ISO inf more PR

First Partner Siebel Newsom Co-hosts Summit Elevating Social Connection as an Urgent Public Health Priority at the Vatican (10)
SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 9 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Oct 8, 2026 First Partner Siebel Newsom co-hosts summit elevating social connection as an urgent public health priority at the Vatican What you need to know: First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom and Chancellor Marcelo Suarez-Orozco, in patronage of the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences, convened global scientists, academicians, doctors, faith leaders, state officials, and advocates for a two-day summit exploring opportunities to a more PR

Governor Healey Calls for Girls Flag Football to Become Official MIAA Varsity Sport (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 9 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Healey Calls for Girls Flag Football to Become Official MIAA Varsity Sport * BOSTON -- Governor Maura Healey called for girls flag football to become an official Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) varsity sport, citing its rapid growth across Massachusetts and the opportunities it is creating for young women to compete, lead and represent their schools. "The question is not whether young women in Mas more PR

Healthy Families Tax Credits Coalition Opposes IRS Proposal to Restrict Access to Refundable Tax Credits for Lawful Immigrants (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- 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 Internal Revenue Service Office of Associate Counsel (Income Tax & Accounting) RE: Application of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 to the Refunded Portion of Certain Federal Refundable Tax Credits (REG-119882-25) Thank you for the opportunity to submit comments on the Department of Treasury (Treasury) and In more ST

Late-night eating may be bad for your liver, study suggests (10)
PORTLAND, Oregon, Oct. 9 -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news: * * * Late-night eating may be bad for your liver, study suggests * New research led by Oregon Health & Science University suggests you should think twice about indulging in a late-night snack if you'd like to preserve liver health. The study, to be published in the journal Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, documents an increase in the correlation between people who reported late-night eating -- defined as eating after dinner or after bedtim more PR

Leaders from Microsoft and OpenAI Weigh in on Why Trust in AI is a New Competitive Advantage (10)
WALTHAM, Massachusetts, Oct. 9 -- Bentley University posted the following news: * * * Leaders from Microsoft and OpenAI Weigh in on Why Trust in AI is a New Competitive Advantage * Many Americans are familiar with AI -- but that doesn't mean they trust businesses to use it responsibly. In fact, just 27% of Americans said they do, according to a newly released Bentley-Gallup survey. On October 8, Bentley asked some of the biggest players in the industry, including Microsoft and OpenAI, about the factors influencing mistrust, and what busines more PR

Maine Organic Farmers & Gardeners Association Urges EPA to Withdraw Voluntary Guidance on PFAS in Biosolids (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 1, 2026 Administrator Lee Zeldin Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20460 RE: Docket No. EPA-HQ-OW-2026-2509; Draft Guidance for Reducing Risk From Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) and Perfluorooctane Sulfonic Acid (PFOS) in Biosolids Dear Administrator Zeldin, The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association  more ST

Massachusetts Water Resources Authority Urges EPA to Strengthen Guidance on PFAS Source Reduction and Biosolids Management (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- 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 Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OW-2026-2509 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency EPA Docket Center, Office of Water Docket Mail Code 28221T 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20460 Re: Draft Guidance for Reducing Risk from Perfluorooctanoic Acid and Perfluorooctane Sulfonic Acid in Biosolids The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority ("MWRA")  more ST

MemChurch Prison Ministry: Lessons Beyond the Walls (10)
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 9 -- Harvard University posted the following news: * * * MemChurch Prison Ministry: Lessons Beyond the Walls * The Massachusetts Correctional Institution at Shirley is a medium-security prison housing over a thousand inmates behind tall fences topped with razor wire. There, Megumi Abe and other Memorial Church volunteers mentor people society often overlooks, including Carlos, 26, who has served more than five years of a lengthy prison sentence. "I've been so impressed with his resilience and his ability to a more PR

Mercury Systems Celebrates Expansion of Production Facility in Phoenix (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 9 -- The Arizona Commerce Authority posted the following news from Mercury Systems Inc.: * * * Mercury Systems Celebrates Expansion Of Production Facility In Phoenix PHOENIX, AZ (October 8, 2026) - Mercury Systems, Inc., a global leader in aerospace and defense electronics, today celebrated the expansion of its Phoenix production facility, adding 50,000-square-feet of manufacturing space that allows the company to increase production capacity and accelerate delivery timelines through vertical integration to support cri more PR

MHC leaders named among Washington's most powerful women (10)
SOUTH HADLEY, Massachusetts, Oct. 9 -- Mount Holyoke College issued the following news: * * * MHC leaders named among Washington's most powerful women * Three members of the Mount Holyoke College community were named to Washingtonian's 2026 list of the 300 most powerful women in Washington, recognizing their leadership in philanthropy, government affairs and education. Mount Holyoke College alums Adrienne Arsht '63 and Candida Wolff '86 and trustee Roberta "Bobbi" Cordano were named to Washingtonian's 2026 list of the 300 most powerful wom more PR

Minn. A.G. Ellison Urges EPA to Maintain Power Plant Greenhouse Gas Regulations to Protect State From Climate Disasters (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Docket EPA-HQ-OAR-2025-0124 Public Hearing on Proposed Rescission of the Greenhouse Gas Findings for Fossil Fuel-Fired Power Plants and Repeal of Regulations for Power Plant Greenhouse Gas Emissions Under Clean Air Act Section 111, 91 Fed. Reg. 59002 (Sept. 17, 2026) Written Testimony of Attorney General Keith Ellison Office of t more ST

National Taxpayers Union: Ballot Guide - Taxpayers in 24 States to Weigh Tax, Spending Measures (10)
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 10 -- The National Taxpayers Union issued the following news release: * * * Ballot Guide: Taxpayers in 24 States to Weigh Tax, Spending Measures October 08, 2026 Taxpayers in 24 states will consider ballot measures in this year's general election that have implications for billions worth of annual tax changes, government budgeting, and other policies, according to a new nationwide Ballot Guide released Thursday by National Taxpayers Union. In total, there are 59 different statewide measures that directly impact more PR

Neal Slams Trump's Latest Fed Stunt (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Neal Slams Trump's Latest Fed Stunt October 9, 2026 SPRINGFIELD, MA-- Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after President Trump announced he'd create a committee to search for pretext to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook: "The Trump Administration should be focused on bringing diesel back from record highs, lowering pric more PR

New York State Health Commissioner Receives COVID and Influenza Seasonal Immunizations, Urges New Yorkers to Do the Same (10)
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 10 -- The New York State Department of Health issued the following news release: * * * New York State Health Commissioner Receives COVID and Influenza Seasonal Immunizations, Urges New Yorkers to Do the Same State Health Commissioner Encourages New Yorkers to Prepare for Respiratory Illness Season Governor Hochul Also Received Her Season Flu Shot and Urges All New Yorkers To Put their Health First and Do the Same - ALBANY, N.Y. (October 9, 2026) - State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald rolled up his sleeves to more PR

NIH: Deep Learning Model Using ECGs During Sleep Studies Can Predict Cardiovascular Outcomes (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health issued the following news release: * * * October 9, 2026 Deep learning model using ECGs during sleep studies can predict cardiovascular outcomes Integrating ECGs into sleep disorder screening could enhance detection and guide clinical decision-making. - A research team supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has found that electrocardiograms (ECGs) administered during sleep and paired with sleep stage information can more PR

Northwell Health: Feinstein Institutes' Seventh Annual Bioelectronic Medicine Summit Explores New Therapeutic Frontiers (10)
NEW HYDE PARK, New York, Oct. 10 -- Northwell Health issued the following news release: * * * Feinstein Institutes' seventh annual Bioelectronic Medicine Summit explores new therapeutic frontiers October 9th, 2026 The event brought together global leaders in science, policy and medicine and put the patients transforming the field front and center - The life-altering power of bioelectronic medicine took center stage this week as Northwell Health's Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research hosted its seventh Bioelectronic Medicine Summit on more PR

Ropes & Gray Advised Audax Private Equity in Sale of Rensa Filtration to AEA Investors and BCI (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 10 -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Ropes & Gray Advised Audax Private Equity in Sale of Rensa Filtration to AEA Investors and BCI October 9, 2026 Ropes & Gray represented Audax Private Equity in its sale of Rensa Filtration, a manufacturer of consumable air filtration solutions, to AEA Investors' Middle Market Private Equity team and British Columbia Investment Management Corporation. The transaction closed on Oct. 8. Headquartered in Boston, with offices in San Francisco, New Y more PR

Ropes & Gray Advised Stride Consumer Partners in Acquiring Greek Yogurt Brand Clio Snacks (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 10 -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Ropes & Gray Advised Stride Consumer Partners in Acquiring Greek Yogurt Brand Clio Snacks October 9, 2026 Ropes & Gray represented Stride Consumer Partners, a growth-equity investment firm focused on consumer passion brands, in the acquisition of Clio Snacks, the first and only refrigerated Greek yogurt bar. The transaction was announced on October 6 and financial terms were not disclosed. The partnership with Stride will drive continued invest more PR

Ropes and Gray: In Anti-Corruption Report, Emerson Siegle Examines Which Companies Are at Risk Under U.S. Trade Controls (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 10 (TNSrep) -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * In Anti-Corruption Report, Emerson Siegle Examines Which Companies Are at Risk Under U.S. Trade Controls October 9, 2026 In "A Primer on Trade Controls for Compliance Professionals: Which Companies Are at Risk?", an article in the Anti-Corruption Report, litigation & enforcement partner Emerson Siegle discusses how broadly U.S. trade laws and regulations apply, including sanctions, export controls and customs requirements, and which compa more PR

S.D. A.G. Jackley Settles With Three Additional Generic Drug Companies on Price Fixing (10)
PIERRE, South Dakota, Oct. 10 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jackley Settles with Three Additional Generic Drug Companies on Price Fixing Oct. 8, 2026 PIERRE, S.D. - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined 45 states and territories in 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 artificial more PR

Sen. Warren Issues Letter to Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Pulte (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following letter to Federal Housing Finance Agency Director William J. Pulte: * * * Here is the text of the letter: October 6, 2026 The Honorable William J. Pulte Director Federal Housing Finance Agency Constitution Center 400 7th Street SW Washington, DC 20219 Dear Director Pulte: I write to remind you of your statutory responsibility to provide information to the Governmen more PR

Sen. Warren Issues Letter to NCUA Acting IG Erceg (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following letter to National Credit Union Administration Acting Inspector General Marta Erceg: * * * Here is the text of the letter: October 7, 2026 Marta Erceg Acting Inspector General National Credit Union Administration 1775 Duke Street Alexandria, VA 22314 Dear Ms. Erceg, I am writing to request information regarding the apparent two-week lapse of leadership on the Nationa more PR

Seth Karp, MD, and Gavin Dunn MD, PhD, join Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 9 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute issued the following news release: * * * Seth Karp, MD, and Gavin Dunn MD, PhD, join Dana-Farber Cancer Institute * This week, two distinguished leaders joined Dana-Farber Cancer Institute: Seth Karp, MD, began his new role as Chair of Surgery, and Gavin P. Dunn, MD, PhD, is now Neurosurgeon-in-Chief at the Institute. Dr. Karp also serves as Chair of the Roberta and Stephen R. Weiner Department of Surgery at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC more PR

Sub Sea Sonics: Fishermen Support Proven Ropeless Gear Technology for Environmental and Operational Benefits (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Sub Sea Sonics | Response to NMFS RFI on Ropeless Fishing Gear | Page 1 Response to NMFS Request for Information Ropeless Fishing Gear: Program Design, Utility, Limitations, and Technical Capability Submitted by: Bart Chadwick, Sub Sea Sonics Date: 10/4/26 Contact: 4741 Orchard Ave, San Diego, CA 92107; (619) 324-3263; bart.chadwick@subseasonics.com Introduction and S more ST

Surface Transportation Board Issues Decision Involving First Student, Autumn Transportation, Ambassador Wheelchair Services (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Surface Transportation Board issued the following decision (Docket No. MCF 21154) entitled "First Student Inc. - Acquisition of Control - Autumn Transportation Inc. and Ambassador Wheelchair Services Inc.": * * * ACTION: Notice Tentatively Approving and Authorizing Finance Transaction. SUMMARY: On August 4, 2026, First Student, Inc. (First Student), a noncarrier, filed an application seeking Board approval to acquire control of Autumn Transportation Inc. (Autumn) and Ambassador Whe more PR

Takeda Agrees to Pay $13.6M to Resolve False Claims Allegations Relating to Improper Payments to Physicians (10)
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 9 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Takeda Agrees to Pay $13.6M to Resolve False Claims Allegations Relating to Improper Payments to Physicians * (Hartford, CT)-- Attorney General William Tong today announced that Connecticut joined a coalition of states and the federal government to settle allegations against Takeda Pharmaceuticals, U.S.A., Inc. The settlement resolves allegations that the pharmaceutical company knowingly caused the submission of false claims t more PR

This is MCPHS: 'I Can Do Something with my Business Skills in the Healthcare Industry' (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 8 -- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences posted the following news: * * * This is MCPHS: 'I Can Do Something with my Business Skills in the Healthcare Industry' * An MBA in Health Technology student is combining her background in business with her passion for improving healthcare. Name: Hang Bui Degree: MBA in Health Technology '27 Hometown: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam A Different Path into Healthcare Hang Bui likes to say she's a combination of her parents. Her father is a hematologist. Her more PR

Tufts Joins Leading Association of Research Libraries (10)
SOMERVILLE, Massachusetts, Oct. 10 -- Tufts University issued the following news release: * * * Tufts Joins Leading Association of Research Libraries Membership in the Association of Research Libraries recognizes Tufts' strength in scholarship and research--and gives the university a greater voice in shaping the future of academic libraries October 9, 2026 Tufts University Libraries have been invited to join the Association of Research Libraries (ARL), the member organization for the leading research libraries in the United States and Cana more PR

Two Fugitives Arrested in the Brutal Stabbing of NYPD Detective (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Marshals Service issued the following news release: * * * Two Fugitives Arrested in the Brutal Stabbing of NYPD Detective October 07, 2026 New York, NY -- The U.S. Marshals Service for the Southern District of New York and the District of Massachusetts announced the arrest of two fugitives wanted for the stabbing of a New York City Police Department (NYPD) detective this past Friday. The fugitives were taken into custody in Massachusetts following an intensive, non-stop multi-jurisdictio more PR

UD Researchers Team Up With U.S. Department of Agriculture, MIT to Understand the Crop's Roots (10)
DOVER, Delaware, Oct. 10 -- The University of Delaware issued the following research news: * * * Kickstarting Mid-Atlantic Kernza Article by Katie Peikes October 09, 2026 UD researchers team up with U.S. Department of Agriculture, MIT to understand the crop's roots The University of Delaware College of Agriculture and Natural Resources' Newark Farm hosts a smorgasbord of crops Alexandra Huddell studies: a couple plots of corn, an alfalfa plot and one unplanted plot. But the star of the show is her plot of Kernza, the nutty, earthy grain co more PR

UMass Chan Scientists Named Recipients of Prestigious Young Investigators Award (10)
WORCESTER, Massachusetts, Oct. 10 -- The University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School issued the following news: * * * UMass Chan scientists named recipients of prestigious Young Investigators Award By Pat Sargent October 09, 2026 At a glance * The $70,000, two-year Brain & Behavior Research Foundation (BBRF) Young Investigator Grant is designed to assist talented young investigators as they extend their research training or begin careers as independent research faculty. * Caitlyn Edwards, PhD, a postdoctoral fellow in the Winder lab more PR

UMass Computer Scientists Help Researchers Connect Veterans' PTSD, Unmet Social Needs to Cognitive Impairment and Dementia (10)
AMHERST, Massachusetts, Oct. 9 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * UMass Computer Scientists Help Researchers Connect Veterans' PTSD, Unmet Social Needs to Cognitive Impairment and Dementia * A multi-institution research team recently reported that veterans with both PTSD and unmet social needs appear to have higher rates of dementia or cognitive impairment years later. The study involved 3,817,970 veterans--and, therefore, millions of data points--so the team relied on support from researchers in the Manning more PR

UMass Professor Co-creates Toy to Help Students Grasp Quantum Computing Without Years of Math (10)
AMHERST, Massachusetts, Oct. 9 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * UMass Professor Co-creates Toy to Help Students Grasp Quantum Computing Without Years of Math * Quantum computing can be a complicated area of study. "The building blocks of computing machines, especially future machines like quantum computers, are frequently not particularly intuitive," said Stefan Krastanov, assistant professor in the Manning College of Information and Computer Sciences at UMass Amherst. "Understanding linear algebra, proba more PR

Using AI to mitigate the growing environmental threat of data centers (10)
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 8 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Using AI to mitigate the growing environmental threat of data centers * The global building boom of power-hungry data centers is straining electrical grids, causing greater reliance on energy from polluting fossil fuels. Christina Delimitrou, a newly tenured associate professor at MIT, is fighting this environmental threat by rethinking how the computer servers and networking equipment inside those data centers operate. She and h more PR

USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Vertical Power Delivery Systems, Components Thereof, and Computing Systems Containing the Same (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- The U.S. International Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Vertical Power Delivery Systems, Components Thereof, and Computing Systems Containing the Same October 9, 2026 The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain vertical power delivery systems, components thereof, and computing systems containing the same. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the USITC's notice of inve more PR

What Is Web3? WNE Students Get Answers From Global Fintech Leader Helen Liu (10)
SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts, Oct. 10 -- Western New England University issued the following news: * * * What Is Web3? WNE Students Get Answers from Global Fintech Leader Helen Liu October 09, 2026 What exactly is Web3, and what role will artificial intelligence play in the future of work? Those were among the questions explored during a recent fireside chat hosted by Western New England University's FinTech & AI Incubator featuring Helen Liu, former co-CEO of cryptocurrency exchange Bybit and founder of the Web3 talent development platform more PR

Yale School of Medicine: Study Helps Explain Why Changing Your Diet is Hard (10)
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Oct. 10 (TNSjou) -- The Yale University School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Study Helps Explain Why Changing Your Diet is Hard By Freda Kreier October 09, 2026 Learning new eating habits isn't simple. Our pre-existing feelings around food--whether it's a distaste for olives or a love of pastries--could make it harder to learn new eating habits, according to new research from Yale School of Medicine. Changing how we eat can have a big impact on health, both for managing conditions like diabetes and f more PR