WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * 9th Circuit to Hear Wolf Protections Arguments * MISSOULA, Mont.-- The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments on Tuesday, Oct. 13, in three cases involving wolf protections under the federal Endangered Species Act. In two of the cases, wildlife and animal advocates, including the Center for Biological Diversity and Humane World for Animals (formerly called Humane Society of the United States), will defen more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary: * * * Americans for Tax Reform Supports The Taxpayer Assistance and Service Act Rachel Loren 10/06/2026 Last week, the U.S. Senate unanimously approved S. 5441, the Taxpayer Assistance and Service Act, advancing a package of 65 commonsense reforms aimed at improving Internal Revenue Service (IRS) operations and taxpayer services. The legislation, led by Senate Finance Chair Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Ranking member Ron Wyden (D-Oregon), also gained support from  more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Oct. 9 -- Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Hanaway Leads 35-State Coalition To Protect Victims of Crime * JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Today, Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway, alongside Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill, led 34 other states in a letter to the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary supporting the passage of H.R. 909, the "Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act of 2025," which is critical to supporting victims of crime across more PR

PORTLAND, Oregon, Oct. 8 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Tonkon Torp, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Betsy Judd Rejoins Tonkon Torp as Of Counsel * PORTLAND, Ore. -- Tonkon Torp is pleased to welcome Betsy Judd back to the firm as Of Counsel in its Business Department. Judd rejoins Tonkon Torp after spending four years as in-house counsel at Dutch Bros Inc. At Dutch Bros, Judd gained valuable in-house perspective advising a newly public company during a period of rapid growth. She returns to Tonkon Torp with an enhanced understan more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Oct. 8 -- Tulane University Law School posted the following news: * * * Dean Marcilynn Burke Named 2026 Leader in Law * Tulane Law Dean Marcilynn A. Burke has been named a 2026 Leadership in Law honoree by New Orleans CityBusiness. The annual Leadership in Law program recognizes legal professionals in the New Orleans area for their professional achievements and community involvement. Honorees are selected across four categories: court-associated, educators, firm-associated and in-house counsel. Burke is the only ed more PR

WACO, Texas, Oct. 11 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Georgia Beats Alabama In Top 10 Showdown * Georgia earned its first win at Alabama since 2007 with a hard fought 20-17 victory. The defense was the key as the Bulldogs held the Crimson Tide to just 3 points in the second half and no points in the fourth quarter. With the win, coupled with Texas' loss to Oklahoma, Georgia moves to No. 1 in this week's US LBM Coaches Poll while Alabama drops to No. 7. Tate Sandell's walk-off  more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 8 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Identifying Solutions and National Themes: Regional Farm to Institution Networks Network! * Farm to institution networks create a space for groups of different types of organizations to gather, brainstorm, and align towards solutions. In 2026, members of these networks from across the country connected to brainstorm solutions. Farm to institution networks are not a new concept. These networks have been a more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws posted the following news release: * * * Illinois: Police Data Affirm Licensed Cannabis Businesses Strictly Enforce Minimum Age Requirements * Springfield, IL: Licensed cannabis retailers in Illinois are in strict compliance with the state's minimum age requirements and nearly always deny access to minors, according to data published by the state's Cannabis Regulation Oversight Office. According to the office's 2026 annual report, Illi more PR

PARIS, France, Oct. 8 [Category: Media] -- Reporters Without Borders issued the following news: * * * Interview : How Chinese propaganda invades Western chatbots * Xi Jinping's narratives on China extend beyond national borders and have found their way into the latest versions of certain Western chatbots, such as ChatGPT or Claude. Reporters Without Borders (RSF) spoke to American researcher Hannah Waight, from the University of Oregon, who led a study on the subject. Hannah Waight is an Assistant Professor of Sociology at the University o more PR

PORTLAND, Oregon, Oct. 9 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Tonkon Torp, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Lauren Bernton Named Associate Fellow of Litigation Counsel of America * Tonkon Torp litigator Lauren Bernton has been selected as an Associate Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America. Bernton is a partner in Tonkon Torp's Litigation Department and Co-Chair of the firm's Real Estate Disputes Practice Group. The Litigation Counsel of America(opens in new tab) is a trial lawyer honorary society composed of less than one-half of  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * New Federal Rules Fall Short on Protecting West Coast Whales From Entanglements * WASHINGTON-- The National Marine Fisheries Service published new rules today for the U.S. West Coast sablefish pot fishery that are unlikely to reduce life-threatening whale entanglements, despite that being the rules' aim. This fishery has entangled three whales so far this year. Overall, entanglements remain at elevated levels on the West Co more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 [Category: BizMedia] -- NPR [National Public Radio] posted the following news release: * * * NPR and WBUR's new series 'Your Turn with Allison Aubrey' wants to make midlife the best era yet * October 8, 2026 -- WASHINGTON, D.C.: Launching October 15, Your Turn with Allison Aubrey is here to help listeners embrace life's many twists and turns through a blend of inspiring stories, evidence-backed tools and earned wisdom. The new 10-episode series is hosted by NPR's award-winning health and science correspondent Allison Aubr more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 9 -- Oklahoma State University Spears School of Business posted the following news: * * * OSU Alumni Association names 58 Seniors of Significance * The Oklahoma State University Alumni Association has named 58 students as OSU Seniors of Significance for the 2026-2027 academic year. The OSU Seniors of Significance Award recognizes students who truly exemplify and embody the Cowboy Code, which honors the University's land-grant mission and commends academic achievements, character and personal impact. The 58 stude more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Oct. 8 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Record ratings, record matchup: 'College GameDay' takes a historic trip to Tuscaloosa * ESPN's College GameDay Built by The Home Depot will air live from the University of Alabama on Saturday, Oct. 10 ahead of a showdown between SEC heavyweights No. 2 Georgia and No. 6 Alabama. Due to expected inclement weather, the show will originate from inside the Coleman Coliseum on the University of Alabama's campus. The show air more PR

SALEM, Oregon, Oct. 8 [Category: Education] -- The Oregon School Boards Association posted the following news: * * * Sherwood cultivates good eating habits with farmers market for students * Third grader Oliver Chriss was equal parts adventurer and experienced consumer at the Ridges Elementary Farmers Market. Pre-K to fifth grade students had five "dollars" to spend Wednesday, Oct. 7, on samples of fruits and veggies arranged on tables in the school's covered play area. Chriss remembered he liked the frozen blueberries from the school farm more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts, Oct. 9 -- Springfield College issued the following news: * * * Springfield College Submitted Obituaries * Listed below are submitted obituaries from September 15, 2026 to October 13, 2026. Dixon A. McCool '51 - Full Obituary... Lawrence G. Coulter '53 - Full Obituary... William W. Edwards Jr. '57 - Full Obituary... Donald D. DeLorenzo '59, G'64 - Full Obituary... Caroline Field Roosa '59 - Full Obituary... J. Douglas Alt '66 - Full Obituary... Donald V. Knapman '66 - Full Obituary... Walter R. Boynton '69 more PR

NAPLES, Italy, Oct. 11 -- The U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa - U.S. 6th Fleet issued the following news: * * * USS Oregon arrives in Norway * Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Oregon (SSN 793) arrived at the Port of Grotsund near Tromso for a scheduled port visit Oct. 6. The port call is part of standard, routine operations conducted by U.S. and allied undersea forces across northern Europe and the Arctic. Grotsund serves as an established logistics hub supporting regular replenishment, routine maintenance and crew rest for allied  more PR