TUEN MUN, Hong Kong, Oct. 9 -- 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 * 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 ranked in the  more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 12 [Category BizComputer Technology] -- Akamai Technologies, a provider of content delivery network services, posted the following news release: * * * Akamai Recognized as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Web Application and API Protection (WAAP) Platforms 2026 Vendor Assessment * Today, Akamai (Nasdaq: AKAM) announced that it has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Web Application and API Protection (WAAP) Platforms 2026 Vendor Assessment (Doc #US54130626, September 2026). The IDC  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- American University issued the following news: * * * Ambassadors Up Close: Studying International Affairs Near Embassy Row in Washington, DC By Morgan Desfosses | October 12, 2026 On October 1, over 100 students gathered in the SIS Founder's room to hear from Ireland's ambassador to the United States, H.E. Geraldine Byrne Nason. "The difference between sitting in a classroom, learning the important theory about international affairs and diplomacy and meeting someone like me, is that you get to see under the covers,"  more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Goodwin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Anu Balasubramanian Named to Financial News' FN100 Women in Finance 2026 * Goodwin partner and European Private Equity chair Anu Balasubramanian has been recognized in Financial News' FN100 Women in Finance 2026. The list recognizes women making a significant impact through their leadership and serving as visible role models for the next generation of female talent. Financial News highlighted Anu's extensive experience a more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 12 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Opposes Unlawful Changes to Head Start * RALEIGH -- Attorney General Jeff Jackson and a coalition of 24 other states opposed proposed harmful and unlawful changes to the Head Start program that could gut early childhood education in North Carolina. Head Start is a federally funded preschool program that helps address the childcare gap for children aged 3 to 5. It provides early education, h more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following InfluenceWatch wrap up on Oct. 9, 2026: * * * InfluenceWatch, a project of Capital Research Center, is a comprehensive and ever-evolving compilation of our research into the numerous advocacy groups, foundations, and donors working to influence the public policy process. The website offers transparency into these influencers' funding, motives, and connections while providing insight often neglected by other watchdog groups. The information compiled in InfluenceWatch give more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the issued the following working paper paper (No. 2026-19) in September 2026 entitled "State Tax Liability and Post-Tax Income Estimates by State using the Current Population Survey Annual Social and Economic Supplement Tax Model." The paper was written by Kathryn Shantz and Elizabeth Pelletier. Here are excerpts: * * * Abstract State and federal tax policies have a substantial effect on the economic wellbeing of U.S. households. Taxes owed and tax credits received vary widely  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 11 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * Courts Grapple With Problem of People Betting on the Outcome of Jury Cases * During the summer murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, bettors wagered more than $100,000 on the verdict. Since a deadlocked jury forced a mistrial in early September, more than $500,000 in additional bets have been placed on whether the Massachusetts woman accused of killing her children will eventually be convicted. In Utah, a trial date hasn't been set yet for Tyler Robinson, wh more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 12 -- Northeastern University issued the following news: * * * Data-based art serves as novel teaching tool for Oakland students * Physicalized data art serves as novel teaching tool for Oakland students The exhibit's physicalized representations of natural science concepts are attracting professors to use them in the classroom, and teaching students about El Nino's hidden effects. OAKLAND - Forecasters predict that this year's El Nino could be the strongest on record, causing higher sea levels, coastal floodin more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 12 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Economists Robert E. Hall PhD '67 and Michael Woodford PhD '83 share Nobel prize The MIT alumni are honored for work that illuminates how government policy can spur growth in response to economic downturns. - Robert Hall PhD '67 and Michael Woodford PhD '83, scholars who both earned their doctorates at MIT, have been awarded the 2026 Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel. Hall, a professor at St more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 12 -- Northeastern University issued the following news: * * * For most, El Nino's wrath conjures fear. For some, it inspires art * OAKLAND - Forecasters predict that this year's El Nino could be the strongest on record, causing higher sea levels, coastal flooding and torrential rain across parts of the western coast of the United States. For the many low-lying waterfront communities in the San Francisco Bay Area, these predictions only add to preexisting concerns about the flooding and erosion that occur during more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Haynes Boone Opens San Diego Office, Expanding California Presence in Leading Life Sciences Market * Haynes Boone has opened its 21st global office with the launch of a new San Diego location at 12730 High Bluff Drive Ste. 260, strengthening the firm's California presence and enhancing its ability to serve life sciences, healthcare and technology-driven clients in one of the world's leading research and innovation hubs. The San Die more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Oct. 12 -- La Roche University posted the following news release: * * * La Roche University Announces 2026 Distinguished Alumni Circle Honorees * PITTSBURGH, Oct. 12, 2026 - La Roche University has named four graduates to its 2026 Distinguished Alumni Circle, recognizing their professional achievements, leadership, and contributions to their communities. This year's honorees represent the fields of interior design, arts education, science and technology, and higher education. The recipients will be recognized duri more PR

WATERTOWN, Massachusetts, Oct. 20 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc., a provider of transportation planning, engineering, design, land development and environmental services, posted the following news: * * * Lee Farmer to Chair APTA Planning and Program Development Committee * Director of Transit & Environmental Planning for Metro DC, Lee Farmer, AICP, has been elected chair of the American Public Transportation Association's (APTA) Planning and Program Development (PPD) Committee, further expanding her leadership wi more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Oct. 12 -- Yale Law School posted the following news: * * * Michael Woodford '80 Awarded Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences * Michael Woodford '80, the John Bates Clark Professor of Political Economy at Columbia University, was awarded the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences on Oct. 12. Woodford shared the prize with Robert E. Hall, the Robert and Carol McNeil Endowed Professor in Economics at Stanford University. Woodford and Hall received the prize "for microeconomic foundations of macroeconomic stabi more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 12 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * Michael Woodford, UChicago alum and former faculty member, shares Nobel Prize * Michael Woodford, AB'77, a University of Chicago alum and former faculty member, won a share of the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel 2026 for his work developing new frameworks to address fluctuations in the economy. During the announcement on Oct. 12, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences cited Woodford and Prof. Robert E. Hall of Stan more PR

BOZEMAN, Montana, Oct. 12 -- Montana State University posted the following news: * * * Montana State doctoral student uses drones to identify ailing plants * BOZEMAN -- Shehzore Hashmi is considering a career in academia. Or perhaps he'll pursue a career in industry. Either is a possibility. But first, the second-year doctoral student at Montana State University needs to get his drone pilot's license. Hashmi, who came to MSU in 2025, is studying electrical and computer engineering in MSU's Norm Asbjornson College of Engineering. "One of m more PR

MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, Oct. 12 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * MTSU library exhibit explores how women created 'home' through objects and everyday life * MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -- Middle Tennessee State University's James E. Walker Library is inviting visitors to step into another era this semester with a free new exhibit by Special Collections that explores the many ways women shaped life inside -- and eventually beyond -- the home. Curated by Special Collections librarian Susan Martin, curator Susan H more PR

WACO, Texas, Oct. 12 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * No. 2 Wheaton Takes Down No. 1 North Central * In the second 1 vs. 2 matchup of the 2026 season, it was No. 2 who prevailed this time. No. 2 Wheaton used a tough defense to hold No. 1 North Central to just 165 yards of total offense and came back from a 10-2 late fourth quarter deficit to win 13-10. This was Wheaton's first win over the Cardinals since 2019 and ended North Central's 53-game win streak in College Conference o more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 12 -- Northeastern University issued the following news: * * * Northeastern grad now steers the finances at the Peabody Essex Museum * SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS - Call him the maestro of numbers. It was around two decades ago that Daniel Draper decided that he wanted a change from his day job as an elementary school music teacher where he helped children turn a racket of drums, clarinets and trumpets into melodies. He was good at this work. He loved having art in his life. But it wasn't his calling. As a classicall more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 12 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Novel material's magnetism could improve electronics' speed, efficiency * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- A material thinner than a human hair may foster faster computing devices that demand less energy and store more data, according to a multi-institutional team led by researchers in the Penn State College of Earth and Mineral Sciences and supported by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF). Published in the journal Advanced Materials, the more PR

STANFORD, California, Oct. 12 -- Stanford University issued the following news: * * * October 12th, 2026 Robert E. Hall wins Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences The professor of economics and senior fellow at the Hoover Institution, emeritus, developed models that help governments and central banks respond to economic volatility. Robert E. Hall, the Robert and Carole McNeil Endowed Professor in Economics and Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, Emeritus, and professor emeritus of economics in the School of Humanities and Sciences more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 [Category: Environment] -- The League of Conservation Voters posted the following news release: * * * THIS WEEK IN CLIMATE ACTION - OCTOBER 9, 2026 * Your weekly resource to learn what the environmental movement is saying about the news of the day and the political fight of our generation. This week, commonsense climate protections and industry accountability are in the spotlight as LCV Victory Fund named the State Dirty Dozen, and we're following the fight to hold Big Polluters accountable before the Supreme Court. Be s more PR

WATERTOWN, Massachusetts, Oct. 12 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc., a provider of transportation planning, engineering, design, land development and environmental services, posted the following news: * * * VHB's Tampa Office Earns Bronze Bicycle Friendly Business Designation * The League of American Bicyclists recognized VHB's Tampa office with a Bronze Bicycle Friendly Business designation, acknowledging the office's commitment to supporting active transportation and sustainable workplace practices. These practice more PR