BRISTOL, Connecticut, Oct. 12 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * 'Being Ben': 'E60' and Andscape explore Ben Simmons' road back to the NBA * * Former No. 1 pick opens up about highs, lows and his attempt to reclaim his place in basketball * Being Ben debuts Sunday, Oct. 18, at 4 p.m. ET on ESPN With his NBA career getting a restart this season with the Sacramento Kings, former No. 1 draft pick Ben Simmons opens up in a new ESPN E60 documentary about the highs and lows of his extr more PR

COCOA, Florida, Oct. 12 -- Eastern Florida State College posted the following news release: * * * 12 EFSC Employees Honored with STARS Awards for Performance Excellence * Eastern Florida State College recognized 12 outstanding employees as STARS Award recipients during Monday's Board of Trustees meeting, celebrating their exemplary performance throughout the past academic year. The STARS Awards - representing Superlative, Teamwork, Attitude, Responsibility, and Service - honor EFSC staff members who go above and beyond in their roles. Nomi more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * 56 Greenberg Traurig Lawyers Recognised Across 20 Practices in The Legal 500 UK 2027 Guide * LONDON - Oct. 12, 2026 - Fifty-six lawyers and 20 practices from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP are recognised in The Legal 500 UK 2027 Guide. Key achievements for the firm include: * Five shareholders ranked in TheLegal 500 UK Hall of Fame: Fiona Adams, Kathryn Garbett, Jason Hambury, John Houghton, and Paul Maher.  more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 12 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release: * * * A Rejection of Extremism: Months After Florida Lawmakers Passed Law Allowing Staff to Act as Armed Guards for College and University Campuses, Zero Florida Higher Education Institutions Have Opted In * Despite Lawmakers Forcing HB 757 Through the Legislature, Colleges and Universities Across Florida Reject Arming Campus Faculty and Staff, Highlighting a Massive Disconnect Between State Lawmakers and the Communities They Represent  more PR

NORTHBROOK, Illinois, Oct. 12 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Allstate, a property and casualty insurance company, posted the following news release: * * * Allstate supports customers after Hurricane Isaias * Allstate helps customers file claims and navigate recovery, with additional in-person support at five mobile claims centers in Alabama and Florida Key takeaways: * File a claim anytime: Customers can file online, through the Allstate app, by calling 1-800-54-STORM (1-800-547-8676) or by contacting an Allstate agent. * Get help in person more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 12 [Category: Insurance] -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association posted the following news release: * * * APCIA: Homeowners Urged to Work Closely with their Insurer on the Claims Process and Watch Out for Post-Storm Scammers After Hurricane Isaias * DESTIN, Fla. - As communities continue to focus on recovery following Hurricane Isaias, insurers are deploying all available resources to help their policyholders and to process and pay covered claims as quickly as possible, says the American Property Casu more PR

LAFAYETTE, Louisiana, Oct. 12 -- The University of Louisiana Lafayette campus posted the following news: * * * Biologist's latest space research tests the waters for lunar gardening * The University of Louisiana at Lafayette's Dr. Karl Hasenstein has spent more than three decades researching ways to grow plants and vegetables in space, producing a body of work that's informing longstanding efforts to colonize the moon and Mars. As part of NASA-funded research, Hasenstein, a distinguished professor emeritus of biology in the Ray P. Authemen more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 12 -- Florida State University posted the following news: * * * Building resilient coastal communities: FAMU-FSU College of Engineering professor honored by National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine * * Associate Professor Nasrin Alamdari received the Gulf Research Program Early-Career Research Fellowship from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. * Alamdari's research helps communities develop infrastructure plans to manage water resources. The National Academies of Scien more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 12 [Category: Agriculture] -- The American Sugar Alliance posted the following news release: * * * Celebrating the Sweetest Farmers in America * This National Farmer's Day, we celebrate all the sugarbeet and sugarcane farmers who work tirelessly to produce America's sugar. October marks not only spooky season, but it's also harvest season for both sugarbeet and sugarcane farmers. While families across the country prepare for a Halloween filled with sweet treats, our family farmers are hard at work producing the ke 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

KEY WEST, Florida, Oct. 12 -- The College of the Florida Keys issued the following news: * * * CFK Foundation: gift for Aquatics Center from longtime swimmer and supporter sustains programs serving thousands KEY WEST, FL, October 12, 2026-- The College of the Florida Keys (CFK) Foundation received a significant gift from Dr. Robert Douville as a lasting tribute to his mother, Marjorie Douville. The gift is the latest in Dr. Douville's long time support of the CFK Aquatics Center, which serves students and community members of all ages throug more PR

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Oct. 12 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United posted the following news release: * * * CNA/NNOC welcomes new Council of Presidents following convention * California Nurses Association/National Nurses Organizing Committee (CNA/NNOC) has officially seated a newly elected Council of Presidents to serve a three-year term from 2026-2029. The new leaders took office on Oct. 1, 2026 at the CNA/NNOC convention in San Francisco, California, where nearly 1,500 nurses from around the country convened. The new Council of more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 12 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * Donie O'Sullivan Reports in "MAGA Ever After?" for the Whole Story with Anderson Cooper * NEW YORK, NY - (October 12, 2026) - The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper, a seven-time Emmy(r) Award-winning CNN Original, returns with an examination of how, a decade after MAGA remade the right, President Trump's second term has tested the movement's faithful, from the Iran war and the Epstein files to the aftermath of Charlie Kirk's death. "MAGA Ever After?" with  more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Duane Morris, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Duane Morris Partner Julian A. Jackson-Fannin Honored with Circle of Excellence Award by Miami-Dade Bar * MIAMI, October 12, 2026--Duane Morris LLP partner Julian A. Jackson-Fannin has been honored with the Miami-Dade Bar Association's 2026 Circle of Excellence Award. The award recognizes attorneys and paralegals who demonstrate exceptional performance within Florida's legal profession. Jackson-Fannin has been r more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 [Category: Real Estate] -- The Central Florida Development Council posted the following news: * * * Emery Smith, Ben Hill Griffin, Inc., Reflects on Year of Leadership as CFDC Board Chair * Smith's decades of experience with Ben Hill Griffin, Inc. (BHG), coupled with his years of service on the CFDC Board of Directors, grounded his year as Chair in a steadfast commitment to the Polk County community. Smith concluded his year as Chair of the organization with the change of the fiscal year in October. "Emery's steady han more PR

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Oct. 12 [Category: BizScience] -- Redwire, a space infrastructure and innovation company enabling civil, commercial and national security programs, posted the following news release: * * * Final Pair of Redwire ROSA Wings Launch to the ISS, Completing Historic Power Modernization Effort * JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (October 12, 2026) - Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW), a leader in space infrastructure for the next generation space economy, announced today that the fourth and final pair of its Roll-Out Solar Array (ROSA) wings  more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following report (No. 2027-026) on Oct. 1, 2026, entitled "Highlands County District School Board." Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY This operational audit of the Highlands County School District (District) focused on selected District processes and administrative activities and included a follow-up on the finding noted in our report No. 2024-005. Our operational audit disclosed the following: Finding 1: District records did not always demonstrate complianc more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following report (No. 2027-029) on Oct. 7, 2026, entitled "Hillsborough College." Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY This operational audit of Hillsborough College focused on selected College processes and administrative activities and included a follow-up on findings noted in our report No. 2024-035. Our operational audit disclosed the following: Finding 1: Contrary to State law, the College distance learning course fee revenue exceeded the additional costs  more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following report (No. 2027-025) on Sept. 22, 2026, entitled "Lake County District School Board." Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY This operational audit of the Lake County School District (District) focused on selected District processes and administrative activities and included a follow-up on findings noted in our report No. 2024-010. Our operational audit disclosed the following: Finding 1: District school safety procedures need improvement to ensure tha more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following report (No. 2027-028) on Oct. 2, 2026, entitled "Okeechobee County District School Board." Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY This operational audit of the Okeechobee County School District (District) focused on selected District processes and administrative activities and included a follow-up on findings noted in our report No. 2024-060. Our operational audit disclosed the following: Finding 1: District controls over vendor information changes need more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following report (No. 2027-027) on Oct. 2, 2026, entitled "Taylor County District School Board." Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY This operational audit of the Taylor County School District (District) focused on selected District processes and administrative activities and included a follow-up on findings noted in our report No. 2024-004. Our operational audit disclosed the following: Finding 1: Contrary to State law, the District did not properly implement more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 12 -- Florida State University posted the following news: * * * FSU computer scientist appointed National Science Foundation program director * A Florida State University researcher is helping guide national research priorities in artificial intelligence, advanced computing and data systems in his new role as a program director within the Office of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure at the National Science Foundation (NSF). Professor of Computer Science Weikuan Yu will serve as an NSF program director for at least one  more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 12 -- Florida State University posted the following news: * * * FSU Discovery Days: IGNITE Tallahassee Open House welcome visitors for behind-the-scenes look at high-tech business incubator * IGNITE Tallahassee will showcase how it supports high-tech and deep-technology ventures in Florida's Capital Region during FSU Discovery Days. The IGNITE Tallahassee Open House + Innovation Expo will give visitors a front-row seat to the resources, success stories and investment strategies available at this business incubato more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 12 -- Florida State University posted the following news: * * * FSU names Keithen Mathis interim director of Civil Rights Institute * Florida State University has appointed Keithen Mathis as interim director of the FSU Civil Rights Institute (CRI). Mathis will lead the institute's academic and public-facing initiatives and its work to advance civil rights research, dialogue and engagement. A respected scholar and educator, Mathis brings extensive experience in research, teaching and community engagement to the ro more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 12 -- Florida State University posted the following news: * * * FSU School of Theatre brings 'Bring It On: The Musical' to the stage Oct. 16-25 * The Florida State University School of Theatre will present "Bring It On: The Musical," a high-energy production featuring music by Lin-Manuel Miranda and Tom Kitt, beginning Friday, Oct. 16, at the Richard G. Fallon Theatre. Inspired by the 2000 film "Bring It On," the musical follows the competitive world of high school cheerleading, exploring friendship, rivalry and  more PR

GAINESVILLE, Florida, Oct. 12 -- The University of Florida posted the following news: * * * Gators go backstage at New York Fashion Week * This fall, 12 University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications students traded Gainesville for the runways of New York Fashion Week, or NYFW, where brands and designers from across the globe unveil their latest creations. Over six days, the students networked with professionals and alumni and worked behind the scenes at exhibits, shows and presentations. The study-away experience was part  more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 12 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, posted the following news release: * * * Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on State Response and Recovery Efforts for Hurricane Isaias * PENSACOLA, Fla.-- Today, Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by Florida Department of Commerce Secretary Alex Kelly at a Walmart in Pensacola to provide updates on Florida's ongoing recovery efforts following Hurricane Isaias and highlight additional resources available to impacted Floridians. The Governor highlighted Walmart and the Walmart F more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 12 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Whitmer Makes Appointments to Boards and Commissions * LANSING, Mich. -- Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced appointments to the following boards and commissions: Child Lead Exposure Elimination Commission; Autism Council; Michigan Citizen-Community Emergency Response Coordinating Council (MCCERCC); Michigan Public Schools Employee Retirement Systems (MPSERS) Board; Michigan Workforce Development Board; Public Health Adv more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Adds M&A, Projects Shareholder Hannah Roscoe to London Energy Practice * LONDON - Oct. 12, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP continues to grow its London Energy & Natural Resources Practice with the addition of Hannah Roscoe as a shareholder. Roscoe advises clients across the energy and infrastructure sectors on mergers and acquisitions (M&A), joint ventures, commercial arrangements, restr more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Minneapolis Named Law Firm of the Year by Tubman * MINNEAPOLIS - Oct. 12, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig LLP's Minneapolis office has been named Law Firm of the Year by Tubman. The firm was recognized at the organization's Pro Bono Celebration Oct. 8. The recognition reflects Greenberg Traurig's longstanding relationship with Tubman and its commitment to providing pro bono legal services to more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 12 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * How Team Science at Sylvester is Changing Brain Cancer Care * At Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, specialists across surgery, neuro-oncology, radiation oncology, pathology and data science collaborate to personalize brain cancer care and move research discoveries into clinical evaluation. Key Takeaways * Multidisciplinary teams at Sylvester integrate care, research and data science to improve outcomes in complex brain cancer more PR

SANTA BARBARA, California, Oct. 10 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * Isaias Leaves Massive Power Outages in Path as Storm Tracks Through U.S. Southeast Hurricane Isaias made landfall on Friday night as a Category 2 hurricane, causing at least two fatalities in multiple states and causing widespread power outages across the U.S. Southeast. More than 750,000 customers were impacted by outages in the region on Saturday, according to Poweroutage.us. More than half of that number was located in Florida, wi more PR

HARRISONBURG, Virginia, Oct. 13 -- James Madison University issued the following news: * * * JMU Makes Historic Move to Join the American Conference Dear faculty, staff and students, Today is a significant day in JMU's history, and I want you to hear it from me directly. James Madison University is joining the American Conference. Our Board of Visitors voted unanimously to apply for and accept an invitation to the conference, effective no later than July 1, 2028. The conference's 13 member institutions, including schools like Temple, East 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

MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 12 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * New UHealth Clinic Helps Ensure Incidental Lung Nodules Receive Proper Follow-Up * The Incidental Lung Nodule Clinic uses AI-assisted technology, nurse navigation and multidisciplinary expertise to identify unexpected lung findings and connect patients with appropriate follow-up care. Key Takeaways * The Incidental Lung Nodule Clinic reviews radiology reports to identify incidental lung nodules that may need follow-up. * A nurse  more PR

NEWARK, New Jersey, Oct. 13 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * NJIT Spinout OppyAI Takes Private Hybrid AI to the Global Stage October 12, 2026 What if organizations could use powerful cloud AI without handing over readable prompts, confidential context, or generated responses? OppyAI, an NJIT spinout led by Associate Professor Hai Phan in the Department of Data Science, is tackling that challenge with Neural Crypto, a technology designed to combine cloud-scale intelligence with customer-controlled pr more PR

WACO, Texas, Oct. 12 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Northern Arizona Wins Shootout Over Montana * Behind six touchdowns from quarterback Ty Pennington, Northern Arizona held Montana scoreless in the third quarter to take an 11-point lead and survived a shootout, 49-44. It was the Lumberjacks first win over a top five opponent since 2015 and the most points they have ever scored against Montana. The win moved NAU up to No. 10 in this week's AFCA FCS Coaches Poll while Montana  more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 12 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release: * * * NYU Langone Health Opens State-of-the-Art Imaging Center on the Upper West Side * A28,000-square-foot imaging facility opened today at 1980 Broadway in Manhattan. NYU Langone Radiology--Upper West Side offers advanced imaging technologies to support a broad range of clinical needs, including breast, neurological, cardiovascular, and cancer care. "This new location advances more PR

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Oct. 8 -- 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 * 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 Command's (AFSOC) newest combat platform, the OA-1K  more PR

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, Oct. 13 -- Palm Beach Atlantic University issued the following news: * * * October 12, 2026 PBA to honor Jack Nicklaus and Grant Horvat at 42nd annual American Free Enterprise Day Golf icon and entrepreneur Jack Nicklaus named 2026 lead medalist; golf content creator and entrepreneur Grant Horvat named companion medalist (West Palm Beach, Fla. - October 12, 2026)- Palm Beach Atlantic University (PBA) is teeing up another memorable American Free Enterprise Day, with two generations of golf excellence set to take  more PR

WINTER HAVEN, Florida, Oct. 12 -- Polk State College posted the following news: * * * Polk State to the Panhandle: Ways for students and employees to help Hurricane Isaias victims * For Polk State College students, faculty, and staff looking to donate or help those affected by Hurricane Isaias, there are ways to get involved. Isaias made landfall on Friday night near Destin as a Category 2 hurricane. Student leaders were quickly compelled to help, compiling a list of resources and organizations involved in providing relief. Polk State's St more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 13 -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Public notice of proposed tuition increase for FIU's Online MSEM program Campus & Community October 12, 2026 The following message was sent to FIU students on October 12, 2026: This is a public notice that The Florida International University Board of Trustees will consider a proposal to increase the market tuition rate of the online Master of Science in Engineering Management (MSEM) at its more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 12 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Q&A: Dr. Brian Muntean on Brain Signaling, KCTD Proteins and the Future of Neuroscience * The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine's Brian Muntean, Ph.D., discusses how his laboratory studies KCTD proteins, visualizes signaling inside neurons and explores new ways to understand the molecular control of brain communication. Key Takeaways * Neuronal signaling allows brain cells to communicate and coordinate brain function.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The American Enterprise Institute released an education policy report titled 'Good News! Students with Disabilities Are Overrepresented in Private School Choice Programs.', authored by Patrick J. Wolf, John Kristof, Alex Wolf, and Alli Aldis. The publication examines national enrollment patterns across private school choice initiatives, evaluating whether children requiring special education services participate in voucher, scholarship, and education savings account mechanisms. Issued on October 08, 2026, the p more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 (TNSletter) -- SAFE, an organization that says it unites military and business leaders to develop and advocate for policies that improve America's energy security by curtailing dependence on oil and promoting responsible use of domestic energy resources, issued the following letter with co-signers to Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Mississippi, chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Ranking Member Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Alabama, chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, and Ranking Member Adam Sm more PR

TAMPA, Florida, Oct. 12 -- The University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Seeing what others can't: Dr. Pedram Hamrah's quest to transform chronic eye pain treatment * By the time patients reach Dr. Pedram Hamrah's clinic, they have usually spent years searching for an explanation for debilitating eye pain that no one can see. They describe pain that burns, stabs and throbs. Some compare it to having shards of glass lodged in their eye. Others are so sensitive to light that even ordinary daylig more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott Tours Hurricane Isaias Damage with Local Officials * DESTIN, Fla. - Today, U.S. Senator Rick Scott held a press conference in Destin after touring damage left by Hurricane Isaias and receiving a briefing at the Okaloosa County Emergency Operations Center on recovery efforts from local officials. Earlier this week, Senator Scott spoke with President Trump and Homeland Security Secretary Mullin about delivering federal assistance to imp more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Oct. 12 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Seven top 10 teams set for ESPN networks in Week 7, led by No. 2 Notre Dame at No. 8 BYU on 'ABC Saturday Night Football' * Week 7 of the 2026-27 season is one of the most anticipated lineups thus far as college football reaches the midpoint of the regular season. ESPN networks boast a five-day, 84-game slate from Tuesday, Oct. 13 through Saturday, Oct. 17, across ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, SEC Network, ACC Network, ESP more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 12 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Sowing sensors, harvesting solutions * * The Penn-led Internet of Things for Precision Agriculture center unites four universities to build sensing, communication, and response systems for agriculture. * The center's biodegradable soil and leaf sensors are designed to cost as little as a cent and work with equipment farmers already own. * Researcher Akhila Mallavarapu is spinning the leaf-sensor technology into a startup, Vividence Labs. more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 12 [Category: Media] -- The Society of Professional Journalists posted the following news: * * * SPJ Foundation awards $100,000 in grants to support press freedom, media literacy and journalist advocacy * The Society of Professional Journalists Foundation Board of Directors voted during its meeting at SPJ26 in Columbus, Ohio, to award $100,000 in grants to 12 journalism organizations and SPJ chapters across the country. The 2026 grant cycle drew a record 104 applications seeking $2.1 million in funding. The Foun 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

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 12 [Category: Sports] -- The U.S. Soccer Federation posted the following news: * * * U.S. Soccer Introduces R90+ Nationwide to Transform the Referee Development Pathway * ATLANTA (October 12, 2026) - U.S. Soccer today announced the national rollout of R90+, a new referee development program designed to change what is possible for officials who have the talent and ambition to reach the next level. The inaugural U.S. Soccer R90+ cohort brings together 60 officials from 13 State Associations across the South Region. De more PR

ATHENS, Georgia, Oct. 13 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * Increasing woody vegetation may boost populations of Georgia's gamebird Oct 12, 2026 By Juleah Carl Northern bobwhite quail have dropped by almost 90%. Changing landscapes may be why. - Georgia has been a destination for quail hunters for more than a century. But recent declines in its bobwhite population have researchers searching for answers to boost the popular gamebird's numbers. A new study from the University of Georgia suggests the birds' survi more PR

ARLINGTON, Texas, Oct. 12 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus posted the following news release: * * * UTA Athletics, 44 Farms, and McClaren Farms Announce Landmark Partnership * ARLINGTON, Texas -- UTA Athletics, 44 Farms, and McClaren Farms today announced a landmark partnership that unites Texas institutions while expanding the reach and impact of both organizations. As part of the agreement, McClaren Farms will become the inaugural jersey patch sponsor for UTA Basketball, with its logo appearing on all men's and women's basketb more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 13 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Oct. 12, 2026 'No one right answer:' Exploring medicine's toughest ethical questions After a summer program at Yale University, Megan Castle returned to VCU School of Medicine eager to help her peers learn about bioethics. By Grace McOmber, School of Medicine Weeks after finishing her first year of medical school at Virginia Commonwealth University, Megan Castle moved into a Yale dorm suite with total strangers: a prelaw student from Florida,  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 [Category: Real Estate] -- The Central Florida Development Council posted the following news: * * * Voss Construction Management is Building a Legacy in Central Florida * Based in Winter Haven, Voss Construction Management is a general contractor serving several market sectors, including industrial, medical, education, hospitality, themed entertainment, retail, and public projects. With deep roots in Polk County as its primary market, Voss Construction Management leverages the area's central location and connectivity to  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- The House Homeland Security Committee released the following testimony by John A. Donnelly Sr., chief of the Washington D.C. Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department, from a Sept. 16, 2026, hearing entitled "25 Years Later: Evolutions in Federal, State, and Local Counterterrorism Efforts Since 9/11": * * * Chairman Garbarino, Ranking Member Thompson, and Members of the Committee: Thank you for the opportunity to submit this testimony for the record. I am honored to represent Mayor Muriel Bowser, the Government of more PR