CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 14 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * Academic coaching in medical education * Live virtual training The American Medical Association ChangeMedEd(r) initiative is pleased to introduce a new program to foster a coaching culture across the medical education continuum. The AMA Essentials of Coaching Training Program prepares faculty and educators to use coaching skills in everyday educational interactions and conduct structured coaching sessions that support more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, Oct. 14 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown seeks consumer protections in Character.AI bankruptcy * Washington Attorney General Nick Brown and a bipartisan group of states have filed a notice in the bankruptcy proceedings of Character.AI raising concerns about harms to children who engage with the company's AI chatbots and the handling of sensitive consumer information. The court filing identifies serious concerns about the company's safety and privacy pract more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 14 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Seeks Consumer Protections In Character.AI Bankruptcy * Allie Zuliani, Deputy Press Secretary Boston -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined a coalition of state attorneys general in filing a notice in the bankruptcy proceedings of Character Technologies, Inc., the company behind the popular chatbot company Character.AI, identifying serious concerns about the company's safety a more PR

JACKSON, Mississippi, Oct. 15 -- Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch issued the following news release: * * * October 13, 2026 AG Fitch Secures Settlement with 3 More Generic Drug Companies (Jackson, Mississippi) Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced settlements with three more generic drug companies in litigation brought by a coalition of 45 states and territories alleging a widespread, long-running conspiracy to artificially inflate and manipulate prices, reduce competition, and unreasonably restrain trade with regard to numerous gene more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 14 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Seeks Settlements with Drug Manufacturers Ascend, Citron and Mayne * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel 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 engaged in a widespread, long-running conspiracy to artificially inflate and manipulate prices, re more PR

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Maryland, Oct. 14 -- The U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command issued the following news: * * * Assumption of Responsibility for Command Sergeant Major Peter R. Dallas * DUGWAY PROVING GROUND, Utah - On October 7th, 2026, Command Sergeant Major Peter R. Dallas became Dugway Proving Ground's Command Sergeant Major during the Assumption of Responsibility with the passing of the regimental colors. A military unit is symbolized by its colors, they represent the lineage and honors of the unit. Dugway Proving Ground colo more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Oct. 14 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Seeks Consumer Protections in Character.AI Bankruptcy * Attorney General Charity Clark today announced that Vermont is joining a coalition of state attorneys general in filing a notice in the bankruptcy proceedings of Character Technologies, Inc., the company behind the controversial chatbot Character.AI. The court filing identifies serious concerns about the company's safety and privacy practices and calls  more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Oct. 15 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release: * * * October 14, 2026 Attorney General Formella Seeks Consumer Protections in Character AI Bankruptcy Concord, NH - Attorney General John M. Formella announces that New Hampshire is joining a bipartisan coalition of 40 attorneys general in filing a notice in the bankruptcy proceedings of Character Technologies, Inc., the company behind the popular chatbot company Character.AI. The court filing identifies serious concerns about more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Oct. 14 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Sues OpenAI for Misleading Arkansans over Safety of ChatGPT * Griffin: 'OpenAI assures us that ChatGPT is safe. The consequences of that assurance are lives lost and people harmed' LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Griffin issued the following statement after filing a lawsuit against tech giant OpenAI: "We're in the midst of a technological revolution. Whether you call it artificial intelligence or super i more PR

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 14 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Urges Court to Protect Children and Consumers in Character.AI Bankruptcy * Chatbots Engaged in Sexual Role-Play with Children, Urged Them to Hide Conversations from Parents, and Encouraged Violence NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James and a bipartisan coalition of 39 other attorneys general today warned that Character.AI should not be sold without strong protections for the millions of people wh more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 14 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SEEKS CONSUMER PROTECTIONS IN CHARACTER.AI BANKRUPTCY * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 40 attorneys general, filed a notice in the bankruptcy proceedings of Character Technologies, Inc., the company behind the popular chatbot company Character.AI. Raoul's court filing identifies serious concerns about the company's safety and privacy practices and calls for pr more PR

SALEM, Oregon, Oct. 14 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Takes Action to Protect Kids and Consumers in Character.AI Bankruptcy * Attorney General Dan Rayfield took legal action today to protect consumers in the bankruptcy proceedings of Character Technologies, Inc., the company behind the popular chatbot company Character.AI. Oregon and a bipartisan coalition of states have filed a notice identifying serious concerns about the company's safety and privacy practices and more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 14 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong and Connecticut Foodshare Announce Start of Distribution of 1.5 Million Free Eggs After Attorneys General Stop Illegal Cartel * (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong and Connecticut Foodshare President and CEO Jason Jakubowski today announced the start of distribution of 1.5 million free eggs following a legal settlement that ended a long-running illegal scheme to manipulate egg prices. Attorne more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 14 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Discloses Investigation Into Character.AI, Seeks Consumer Protections in Bankruptcy Filing * (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today announced that Connecticut is joining a coalition of state attorneys general in filing a notice in the bankruptcy proceedings of Character Technologies, Inc., the company behind the popular chatbot company Character.AI. The court filing identifies serious conce more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 14 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Weiser seeks consumer protections in Character.AI bankruptcy * Oct. 14, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today led a coalition of state attorneys general in filing a notice in the bankruptcy proceedings of Character Technologies, Inc., the company behind the popular chatbot company Character.AI. The court filing identifies serious concerns about the company's safety and privacy practices and calls for prot more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, West Region September 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Western Region - Oct. 14, 2026 * * * Area prices were up 0.5 percent over the past month, up 3.4 percent from a year ago - The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the West Region increased 0.5 percent in September, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The all items less food and energy index increased 0.3 percent. The food index rose 0.1  more PR

GENEVA, Switzerland, Oct. 14 -- The Group on Earth Observations issued the following news: * * * 13 Oct 2026 Bridging the gaps: Earth Observations for improved flood resilience Improving flood resilience means strengthening a community's ability to anticipate, withstand and recover from floods. The theme of this year's International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, "Resilience Starts at Home", reminds us of the importance of making flood risk information accessible. At the GEO-associated Global Flood Partnership (GFP) Conference in August, more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document from Economics Daily: * * * Nonfarm payroll employment increased in 9 metropolitan areas over the year ending August 2026 October 14, 2026 From August 2025 to August 2026, nonfarm payroll employment increased over the year in 9 metropolitan areas, decreased in 5 areas, and was essentially unchanged in 373 areas. The largest statistically significant over-the-year percentage gains in employment occurred in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and  more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Oct. 14 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN Events' Sprouts Farmers Market Collegiate Quad matchups, times & networks set for 2027 edition in Greenville * ESPN Events has announced the matchups, start times and networks for the fourth annual Sprouts Farmers Market Collegiate Quad, set for Jan. 9-10, 2027, at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina. The premier early-season gymnastics event will feature eight of the nation's top programs co more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following Daily Digest (Vol. 45, No. 197) on Oct. 14, 2026: * * * NEWS RELEASES FCC TO VOTE ON MAKING $162 MILLION AVAILABLE FOR EXPANDED MOBILE BROADBAND IN ALASKA. In an Order circulated for a Commission vote, Chairman Carr proposes providing an additional $162 million for the Alaska Connect Fund. . by News Release. News Media Contact: MediaRelations@fcc.gov. OMR OCHBC. DOC-425841A1.docx (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-425841A1.docx) DOC-425841A1.pdf (http more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- The Federal Communications Commission Enforcement Bureau has entered into a consent decree with FIF Utah LLC dba Utah Broadband, settling an inquiry into statements made within the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Reimbursement Program (File No.: EB-FD-26-00041141). According to the order adopted on Oct. 14, 2026, the company faced scrutiny regarding compliance with section 1.17(a) of the Commission rules. The investigation examined final certifications submitted by the company concerning the disposal of covere more PR

LOGAN, Utah, Oct. 14 -- Utah State University posted the following news: * * * First Utah Navajo Weather Station to Bring Local Data to Monument Valley * Monument Valley is getting a new source of local weather data. The first Utah Navajo weather monitoring station will provide locally collected information to help ranchers, community leaders, emergency responders, and others navigate drought, changing weather patterns, and other challenges in the region. The installation will be celebrated from 10:30 a.m. to noon Oct. 15 at Goulding's Ai more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 15 -- Leonardo DRS, a company that says it provides advanced defense technology to U.S. national security customers and allies around the world, issued the following news release: * * * Leonardo DRS STAG-5 EO/IR Gimbal with Laser Target Designator Supports Precision Fires Demonstration During Iron Sting Event October 14, 2026 Precision fires validation highlights how DRS' STAG-5 gimbal can help operators improve targeting accuracy, extend standoff and enable precision fires in contested environments - ARLINGTON,  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 14 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Ogletree Deakins, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Ogletree Deakins Adds Six Labor and Employment Shareholders in Denver and Houston * DENVER - October 14, 2026 - Ogletree Deakins, one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is pleased to welcome six new shareholders to the firm's Denver and Houston offices from Fisher Phillips LLP. Tami Essis Culkar, Micah Dawson, Janet Himmel, Kimberley Dempster, and Sarah Bennett arrive in Denver, whi more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Postal Service Inspector General issued the following audit report (No. 26-101-R26) on September 30, 2026, entitled "Mail Theft Mitigation and Response: Las Vegas, NV." Here are excerpts: * * * This report presents the results of our audit of Mail Theft Mitigation and Response at the Meadow Mesa and Westridge Post Offices in the Las Vegas, NV, area. These sites are in the Nevada-Utah (NV-UT) District of the Retail and Delivery Operations, WestPac Area. Our objective was to assess the U.S. Postal Serv more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Oct. 14 -- The University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law posted the following news: * * * Professor Matthew Tokson receives Faculty Research Excellence in Responsible AI Award * Professor Matthew Tokson, a Fourth Amendment law expert, received the University of Utah's 2026 Faculty Research Excellence in Responsible AI Award. Presented by the One-U Responsible Artificial Intelligence Initiative, the award recognizes faculty and students who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to advancing responsible AI. "Pro more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Oct. 13 -- The University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law posted the following news: * * * Research Professor John Ruple files amicus brief in Sixth Circuit case involving the Congressional Review Act * Research Professor John Ruple, an environmental law expert, filed an amicus brief in Ohio Telecom Ass'n v. Federal Communications Commission, a case pending before an en banc panel of the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. "The case involves the Congressional Review Act (CRA), which gives Congress and the President an more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Cruz, Lee File Amicus Brief Challenging Disbarment of Attorney John Eastman * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Federal Courts, Oversight, Agency Action, and Federal Rights, and Mike Lee (R-Utah), Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy, and Consumer Rights, filed an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to review the disbarment of Dr. John  more PR

LOGAN, Utah, Oct. 14 -- Utah State University posted the following news: * * * Space Dynamics Laboratory's Pat Patterson Selected as AIAA Associate Fellow * NORTH LOGAN, Utah -- The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics has selected Utah State University's Space Dynamics Laboratory Director of Advanced Concepts Pat Patterson as a member of the Class of 2027 AIAA Associate Fellows, recognizing a nearly four-decade career advancing space systems for national and scientific missions. The grade of AIAA Associate Fellow is reserved more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Oct. 14 -- The University of Utah posted the following news release: * * * The surprising relationship between sickle cell genes and malaria * Reposted from U of U Health. Malaria is one of the deadliest infectious diseases on the planet, afflicting people for the entirety of recorded history. In places where malaria is most common, it has shaped human evolution by driving higher rates of a paradoxically protective genetic change. Two copies of the genetic change cause sickle cell disease, but one copy helps protect p more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- The Senate Foreign Relations Committee released the following testimony by Justin Bytheway, President Trump's nominee to be U.S. Ambassador to Tonga, from a Sept. 30, 2026, confirmation hearing: * * * Chairman Risch, Ranking Member Shaheen, and distinguished Members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today. I'm grateful to President Trump and Secretary Rubio for the confidence they've shown in nominating me to serve as United States Ambassador to the Kingdom of Tonga. I'm here alone to more PR

CROOKSTON, Minnesota, Oct. 15 -- The University of Minnesota Crookston campus issued the following news: * * * Seven alumni honored at 2026 Homecoming Awards Ceremony and Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet Written by Jess Bengtson - October 14, 2026 Seven individuals were honored by the University of Minnesota Crookston during Homecoming 2026 as this year's alumni award winners and athletic hall of fame inductees. Parker Hanson 2019 received the Abbey [Promise] Award, Katie (Weyenberg) Brucks 2005 and Kelly Boldan 1977 were recognized with the  more PR

LOGAN, Utah, Oct. 14 -- Utah State University posted the following news: * * * USU Teams Up With Utah Startup Company to Advance Retinal Disease Research * A local biotechnology startup built on research from Utah State University has received federal funding for a new biomaterial that could help scientists better study age-related macular degeneration and other eye diseases. MyxTek Bio, a Cache Valley biotechnology company, received a $305,000 award from the National Science Foundation to further develop the material, which is made from e more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, Oct. 14 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * Washington settles generic drug cases with Ascend Laboratories, Citron Pharma, and Mayne Pharma * Washington, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 45 states and territories, has reached settlements with Ascend Laboratories, Citron Pharma and Mayne Pharma to resolve allegations the generic drug manufacturers engaged in a long-running conspiracy to artificially inflate and manipulate prices and reduce competition. Ascend will more PR