BRISTOL, Connecticut, Oct. 15 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * 'College GameDay' returns to Provo for first time since 2009 as BYU hosts Top-10 clash with Notre Dame * ESPN's College GameDay Built by The Home Depot heads to Provo, Utah, for the first time since 2009, setting up live on the lawn at Heritage Halls on BYU's campus on Saturday, October 17, ahead of the AP Top-10 showdown between the BYU Cougars and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. The show airs from 9 a.m. - noon ET on more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Oct. 15 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * 'Pardon the Interruption' marks 25 years of must-see sports debate with special anniversary celebration on ESPN * * Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon will host back-to-back 30-minute episodes on October 22 to commemorate a quarter century of the iconic daily show * 'PTI - 25th Anniversary Special' will air at 5 p.m. ET on ESPN * More than 5,500 episodes have aired on ESPN since PTI debuted on October 22, 2001 Phot more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Oct. 15 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * 'The Angus of Oysters' * When seafood entrepreneur Keegan Jalbert's startup AccessFlora won the Wolff New Venture Competition on Tuesday night, it took him a few minutes to compose himself. It's not every day that a new entrepreneur gets a $40,000 check and $5,000 in pro bono services. "I had been running on 24 hours of full nerves, and I felt like a tank that is pressure rated. I had surpassed what my body could tolerate,'' says Jalbert '23 (CL more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 15 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * AG Sunday Takes Action to Ensure Sensitive Consumer Information is Protected in Character.AI Bankruptcy, Potential Sale * HARRISBURG - Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that Pennsylvania 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 regards sensitive consume more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 15 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Seeks Consumer Protections in Character.AI Bankruptcy * OAKLAND -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced joining a bipartisan 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 pra more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 15 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Nessel Seeks Consumer Protections in Character.AI Bankruptcy * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel today announced that Michigan is joining a coalition of state attorneys general in filing a notice in the bankruptcy proceedings of Character Technologies, Inc. (PDF), the company behind the popular chatbot company Character.AI. The court filing identifies serious concerns about the company's safety and priv more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 15 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Statement Regarding Eversource Appeal of PURA Storm Cost Decision that Rejected Over $300 Million in Unjustified Carrying Costs * (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today said he will aggressively defend a decision by the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority to reject over $300 million in accumulated interest against an Eversource appeal filed today. On December 15, 2025, Eversource sought  more PR

ORANGE, Connecticut, Oct. 15 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Avangrid, an energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, posted the following news release: * * * Avangrid Foundation Awards $10,000 Grant to the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center to Expand Access and Engage Latino Communities * GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. -- October 15, 2026 -- The Avangrid Foundation, the philanthropic arm of leading energy company Avangrid Inc., a member of the Iberdrola Group, today announced a $10,000 grant to the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center to strengthen the orga more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Oct. 15 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Beyond Weight Loss: New Grant Supports Study on Weight Stability, Black Women's Health * Loneke Blackman Carr, an assistant professor in the Department of Nutritional Sciences in the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources, has received funds from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute to study the effects of a weight-gain prevention program on Black women's health. The project aims to more holistically address Black women's l more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Oct. 15 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Building Community Within the Workforce * UConn Health has a group of employees who have committed to an additional role: that of "ambassador." The Office of Professional Well-Being and Engagement started the Ambassador Program in 2024, and celebrated its ambassadors with a pinning ceremony Oct. 7, midway through Employee Appreciation Week. Ambassadors attend meetings monthly, take part in professional development sessions quarterly, build conne more PR

NEW LONDON, Connecticut, Oct. 15 -- Connecticut College issued the following news: * * * Conn opens Fran Shields Grandstand at Silfen Track & Field The 'Franstand' was dedicated during an Oct. 10 ceremony - As nearly 300 attendees watched under the autumn sunshine, a joyful and sentimental ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at Connecticut College's Silfen Track & Field on Oct. 10 to officially dedicate the new 500-seat Fran Shields Grandstand. A gift from Timothy M. Armstrong '93, Nancy A. Armstrong, and the Men's Lacrosse program, the gran more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Connecticut Congressional Delegation Announces $75.3 Million in LIHEAP Funding to Connecticut * NORWICH, CT -- Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT), Congressman John Larson (CT-01), Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04), and Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) announced over $75.3 million in Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Connecticut House Delegation Statement on President Trump Easing Russian Sanctions * Norwich, CT - Today, U.S. Representatives John Larson (CT-01), Joe Courtney (CT-02), Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), Jim Himes (CT-04), and Jahana Hayes (CT-05) responded to recent news that President Trump is easing sanctions on Russia: "President Trump has now officially sought to ease sanctions on Russia through April 7th following recent troubling reports that he wo more PR

HANOVER, New Hampshire, Oct. 16 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news: * * * Society of Fellows Welcomes New Postdoctoral Scholars Four new fellows will conduct research and teach undergraduates. 10/13/2026 Dartmouth's Society of Fellows has welcomed four new postdoctoral fellows to campus. The two-year fellowship gives early-career scholars time, funding, and intellectual freedom to push their research forward, trade ideas across disciplines, and teach undergraduate courses with support from the Dartmouth Center for the Advancem more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 [Category: Consumer Services] -- The Consumer Choice Center, an independent, non-partisan consumer advocacy group that promotes policies fit for growth, lifestyle choice and technological innovation through research and educational outreach, issued the following news release: * * * Energy Lawfare: The climate lawyers embedded in your state government * The price at the pump has never been a higher priority for Americans and the politicians vying for their votes in the upcoming midterms. Wars in energy-rich regions and t more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Oct. 15 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN delivered its most-watched WNBA Playoffs ever! * ESPN delivered its most-watched WNBA Playoffs ever through the semifinals in 2026, continuing a record-setting year of WNBA viewership across ESPN networks as the league celebrates its 30th season. Across eight games, ESPN networks averaged 1.4M viewers, up 23% compared to coverage through the semifinals last year. A record-setting regular season The postseason  more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Oct. 15 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN unveils industry-leading NBA commentator roster for its milestone 25th consecutive NBA season * ESPN today announced a robust lineup of play-by-play voices, analysts and reporters for its milestone 25th consecutive season of NBA game coverage. The industry-leading roster includes eight NBA Champions and five Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame honorees. Lead NBA Broadcast Team returns Mike Breen, Tim Legler, Richa more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 16 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following Insight: * * * Can They Say That? What Employers Can - and Can't - Do About Employee Speech During Election Season Oct 15, 2026 With election day nearing, it's inevitable that political conversation may slip into workplace conversation. As an employer, nothing is trickier than figuring out how to navigate employee political activity, especially when it becomes an off-hours protest, heated workplace debate, or viral social media post. With laws changing on what ty more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 15 -- Fordham University issued the following news: * * * Should AI Be Used in Schools? Weighing the Benefits and Risks October 14, 2026 By Alex Williamson From AI-powered tutors that help students practice foreign languages to chatbots that offer feedback on writing assignments, artificial intelligence is transforming schools. But as the technology becomes integrated into the classroom, how can educators harness its potential without sacrificing the critical thinking, creativity, and human relationships at the heart of educa more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 15 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Lamont and Acting Commissioner Cimino Statements on Eversource Appeal of PURA's Storm Cost Recovery Decision * (HARTFORD, CT) - Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Acting Commissioner Emma Cimino released the following statements in response to an appeal filed today by Eversource with the Connecticut Superior Court seeking hundreds of millions of dollars from ratepayers that wa more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Hayes, Dingell Introduce Bill to Hold Schools Accountable for Mishandling Reports of Sexual Assault * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) joined Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) to introduce the Title IX Take Responsibility Act, legislation that would hold schools accountable for mishandling reports of sexual assault and provide survivors a stronger path towards justice. The legislation amends Title IX; a U.S. fede more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Jim Himes, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following news release: * * * Himes Statement on U.S. Support for Ukraine October 14, 2026 Washington, DC -- U.S. Representative Jim Himes (D-CT), Ranking Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, today released the following statement: "Over the past several days, Ukraine has once again endured massive strikes conducted by Russia against its population centers and energy grid, strik more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 15 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Holland & Knight Advises Watsco on Acquisition of The Granite Group * MIAMI (October 15, 2026) - Holland & Knight represented Miami-based Watsco Inc. (NYSE: WSO), the largest distributor of air conditioning, heating and refrigeration (HVAC/R) equipment and supplies in North America, in its acquisition of The Granite Group, a diversified distributor of plumbing and HVAC products with approximately $500 million in sales more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Justice Department Files Complaints Against the Cities of St. Paul and Portland Challenging Mask Ban and Identification Requirements for Federal Officers October 15, 2026 Today, the Department of Justice filed two lawsuits against the Cities of St. Paul, Minnesota and Portland, Oregon, challenging their unconstitutional attempts to regulate federal law enforcement officers by prohibiting federal officers from wearing masks and requiring them to pr more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary: * * * Massachusetts Governor Healey Declares an 'Energy Emergency' As Election Day Nears * Massachusetts Governor Healey has declared an "energy emergency" because of high power and heating costs across the state, driven largely by state policies. She has also asked the Trump administration to expedite approval for a natural gas pipeline expansion project, Project RARE, estimated to save consumers $40 million annually with an in-ser more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Oct. 15 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * National Data Show High Rates of Anxiety in Adolescents * Anxiety in teenagers is widespread in the US, and many teens aren't getting adequate mental healthcare for it, reports University of Connecticut psychiatric epidemiologist T. Greg Rhee in the Oct. 12 issue of JAMA Pediatrics. Anxiety is a heavy psychiatric burden in US adolescents. Anecdotes and regional data indicate that many teens show symptoms of anxiety, and it's also known that a gre more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news release: * * * October 15, 2026 NEW: Home Heating Oil Costs Hit Record High Amid Trump's Iran War -- a 39% Hike in Northeastern States WASHINGTON - This winter, families will be forced to spend record amounts on home heating oil amid President Trump's war with Iran, per updated data released today by the Joint Economic Committee - Minority. Home heating oil is most commonly used in Northeastern states, includ more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 16 -- Columbia University issued the following news: * * * Nobel Prize in Economics, Wolf Prize, Blavatnik Awards, and More Accolades for Columbians From science to engineering, writing to social sciences, here are the Columbians who received awards recently. October 15, 2026 Columbia News produces a monthly newsletter (subscribe here! (https://news.columbia.edu/content/enews-subscribe-and-archive#/cu_mailchimp_embed-5753)) and article series featuring a roundup of awards and milestones that Columbia faculty, staff, and stud more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * REP. LAUREN BOEBERT IN THE DAILY CALLER ON SMALL TOWNS DESERVING THEIR OWN ZIP CODES * LONE TREE, CO - Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-04) published an op-ed urging Congress to pass her bipartisan bill that would grant unique ZIP codes to dozens of small communities across Colorado and the nation. "Rural communities are far too often overlooked in Washington; they deserve a voice in Congress, and their local concerns should be turned into prac more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Oct. 15 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Six from UConn Named CT Women of Innovation Finalists * Six leaders and scholars from the University of Connecticut are among the 2026 cohort of CT Women of Innovation finalists. Hosted by the Connecticut Technology Council (CTC), the annual CT Women of Innovation awards recognize Connecticut women for their achievements in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). This year, the Council selected 46 finalists from a pool of 100 nominees: more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Oct. 15 -- Southern Connecticut State University posted the following news: * * * Southern Earns NECHE Recognition for High-Quality Non-Credit Programming * Southern Connecticut State University has received its initial Recognition of High-Quality Non-Credit Programming from the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE), recognizing the quality of the university's growing portfolio of workforce and lifelong learning opportunities. The recognition, effective Sept. 24, 2026, follows NECHE's review of Southern more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Oct. 15 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Super Bowl season success: Bills-Rams thriller propels Monday Night Football to best five-week start of ESPN era * ESPN's Monday Night Football viewership is off to its strongest start of the ESPN era through five weeks, further bolstered by a Bills-Rams overtime thriller in Week 5. The matchup featuring the NFL's two most recent MVPs averaged 19.8 million viewers across ESPN, ABC, ESPN2, NFL Network and ESPN Deportes more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Oct. 15 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Two UConn Professors Named National Academy of Public Administration Fellows * Deneen Hatmaker, professor of public policy, and Jason Jakubowksi '99 CLAS, '01 MPA, adjunct instructor of public policy, have been named fellows of the National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA), one of the highest honors bestowed on scholars and practitioners in the field of public administration and public policy. NAPA is one of two organizations chartered by  more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Oct. 15 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * UConn names Inaugural Chief Transformation Officer * I'm pleased to announce that following a national search, I have appointed Andreas Bohman as UConn's inaugural Chief Transformation Officer (CTO). Owing to his impressive experience and demonstrated record of effectiveness and achievement, Andreas is uniquely positioned to advance our strategic priorities and bring about meaningful change within key aspects of our business operations as we cont more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 15 -- The Georgia Public Policy Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Unraveling the Mystery of Constitutional Amendments * While the U.S. Constitution is well known, not everyone realizes that each state has its own constitution, which is the supreme governing law of that state. Since an ordinary law cannot override the state constitution, Georgians are often asked to vote on constitutional amendments when they enter the ballot box in November. Georgia's constitution is amended far more frequently than more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Oct. 15 -- Yale Law School posted the following news: * * * Yale Law School Giving Day Returns Oct. 22 * Yale Law School will hold its third annual Giving Day on Thursday, Oct. 22, inviting alumni and friends to support the students, faculty, and programs that make the school distinctive. For 24 hours, donors can give to an area of the Law School that matters to them, including financial aid, scholarships, clinics, centers, and academic programs. Gifts can also help unlock challenge funds and matching gifts can incr more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Oct. 16 (TNSjou) -- The Yale University School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Two Types of Recurring Brain Cancer--Radically Different Mutations By Freda Kreier October 14, 2026 Treatment-resistant brain cancers develop different mutations as they become more aggressive, according to new research from Yale School of Medicine. Gliomas are a type of brain cancer that tends to recur in patients after they receive treatment. New tumors are often more aggressive than their predecessors, and most people wit more PR

BOULDER, Colorado, Oct. 15 -- The University of Colorado Boulder campus posted the following news: * * * Young voters fear mass shootings but are divided on gun control * Nearly 50 million Americans ages 18 to 29 are eligible to vote in the upcoming midterm elections, and about 60% say they plan to. If they follow through, it would break midterm turnout records for voters under 30. Gun control is an issue these young voters care about more than the public at large does, and it's easy to understand why: In their lifetime, mass shootings hav more PR