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

YUMA, Arizona, Oct. 15 -- Arizona Western College issued the following news: * * * A mission of second chances: AWC brings associate degrees to incarcerated students Partnership with the ADCRR and ASPC-Yuma emphasizes access to education and community reintegration - Yuma, Ariz. (October 15, 2026) - Arizona Western College has expanded its programming at the Arizona State Prison Complex-Yuma through a partnership with the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry. The expansion of the Prison Education Program (PEP) crea more PR

SCOTTSDALE, Arizona, Oct. 15 -- The Alliance Defending Freedom, an organization advancing every person's right to live and speak the truth, issued the following news release: * * * ADF commends OCC, Trump admin for guaranteeing fair banking for all Americans October 14, 2026 The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Counsel and Senior Vice President of the Counter Censorship Task Force Jeremy Tedesco regarding a report the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency released Wednesday called "Debanked: Guarant more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Oct. 16 -- Albuquerque Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Hoover Middle Shines as State Spotlight School October 14, 2026 APS school earns statewide recognition for math growth and an innovative approach to middle school learning. The cheers were loud, the music was lively and the school pride was unmistakable Wednesday morning as Hoover Middle School students and educators gathered to celebrate an achievement years in the making. Hoover has been named a Spotlight school by the New Mexico Public Educa more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Arizona State University McCain Institute issued the following news: * * * Amb. Cindy McCain Returns to McCain Institute Board as Co-Chair WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 15, 2026) - Amb. Cindy McCain will return to the McCain Institute at Arizona State University's Board of Trustees as co-chairman after a unanimous vote from the board. Amb. McCain previously stepped down as board chair following her appointment as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Agencies for Food and Agriculture in 2021. Amb. McCain subsequently serv more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Yassamin Ansari, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Ansari Introduces Bipartisan IRAN Act to Expand Internet Freedom for the Iranian People * WASHINGTON -- Today, Representatives Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) and Claudia Tenney (NY-24) introduced the bipartisan Internet Reach and Access Now (IRAN) Act to strengthen U.S. efforts to help the Iranian people access the open internet, communicate securely, and overcome the Iranian regime's censorship, surveillance, and internet shutdowns. "Freedom of expre more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 16 -- The Arizona Corporation Commission issued the following news release: * * * October 7, 2026 Open Meeting Highlights Oct 15, 2026, by Nicole Garcia Phoenix, Ariz. - The Arizona Corporation Commission voted on 21 matters, including water, securities and electric items. Highlights from the meeting include: Utilities * Eagl, LLC (L-21323A-26-0244-00263) * Picacho Water Company (W-03528A-26-0239) * Picacho Sewer Company (SW-03709A-26-0240) * Arizona Public Service Company Securities * Paul Marascalco et al.  more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 16 -- The Arizona Department of Transportation issued the following news: * * * ADOT to hold public meetings on potential improvements to I-10 through central Phoenix October 15, 2026 Input needed on design alternatives - PHOENIX - The Arizona Department of Transportation invites the public to attend two public meetings to provide input on options to address traffic operations, safety and regional travel growth along Interstate 10 between the Deck Park Tunnel and the I-10/I-17 Split interchange in Central Phoenix.  more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 16 -- The Arizona Supreme Court issued the following news release: * * * Oct. 15, 2026 Arizona Supreme Court Appoints Superior Court Presiding Judges in Three Counties PHOENIX - The Arizona Supreme Court has appointed Hon. Jason R. Holmberg as the new Presiding Judge for the Superior Court in Pinal County and Hon. Liliana Ortega as the new Presiding Judge for the Superior Court in Santa Cruz County. Hon. Ted Reed has also been reappointed as Presiding Judge for the Superior Court in Coconino County. All three appointm more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 15 -- Grand Canyon University issued the following news release: * * * Arizona Supreme Court grants historic approval for Grand Canyon University's new College of Law First-of-its-kind authorization allows GCU to pioneer new regulatory framework for legal education and establishes pathway for graduates to pursue licensure in Arizona - (Oct. 15, 2026) - Grand Canyon University has received unanimous approval from the Arizona Supreme Court for its new College of Law, marking a historic milestone in Arizona legal educat more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 16 -- The Arizona Supreme Court issued the following news release: * * * Oct. 15, 2026 Court's New Standards for Admission to the Practice of Law Allows for Expansion of Legal Education at Newly Approved Law School at Grand Canyon University PHOENIX - The Arizona Supreme Court announced its groundbreaking decision to approve a Grand Canyon University (GCU) proposal to establish and operate an Arizona-approved college of law. The GCU College of Law will help address the Court's growing concern for the state's shortage  more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 15 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta: We Demand Justice for Epstein Survivors * OAKLAND -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta, alongside a coalition of 17 attorneys general, today joined a comment letter urging Congress to swiftly pass the Epstein Files Transparency Act II (EFTA II). "The systemic cover-up of this global pedophilic sex trafficking ring is a glaring stain on our nation, and it is time to clean house. For too long, those in more PR

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 15 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Calls on Congress to Pass Second Epstein Files Transparency Act * NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a coalition of 16 other attorneys general in urging Congress to pass the Epstein Files Transparency Act II (EFTA II), legislation that would give state attorneys general and survivors the power to enforce accountability and transparency into the federal government's records on Jeffr more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management issued the following news release: * * * BLM Announces December Sale of Oil and Gas Leases in Arizona * PHOENIX - The Bureau of Land Management today announced an oil and gas lease sale scheduled for Dec. 15, to offer 40 oil and gas parcels totaling 78,708 acres in Arizona. The BLM completed scoping on these parcels in June and held a public comment period that closed in September on the parcels and the related environmental analysis. A 30-day public prote more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following commentary on Oct. 14, 2026, by Joseph Llobrera, senior director of research for the Food Assistance Team, and research analyst Catlin Nchako: * * * SNAP Participation Has Dropped to Its Lowest Point in 17 Years, Even Though Economic Conditions Haven't Improved SNAP is our most effective tool in reducing food insecurity and hunger. In each of the last four recessions over the past three decades, it has expanded rapidly to meet increased need for assistance more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Ciscomani Touts $900,000 for Pima Community College STEM Education * "As Arizona's sole Appropriator, I'm fighting to deliver $900,000 for Project Catalyst to modernize facilities, expand access to STEM and business programs to better prepare students for the jobs that will drive Arizona's economy forward" TUCSON -- Representative Juan Ciscomani returned to his alma mater, Pima Community College, today to spotlight his leadership in preliminaril 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

PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 16 [Category: Health Care] -- Banner Health posted the following news release: * * * Girl Scouts and Banner Partner for Girls' Health * TUCSON, Ariz. (Oct. 16, 2026) -- Starting this fall, Banner - University Medicine will be the first Official Health Partner of the Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona, bringing together two trusted community organizations with a shared commitment to helping girls grow into healthy, confident and resilient young women. Through the new partnership, Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona and Banne more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 15 -- Gov. Katie Hobbs, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Katie Hobbs Announces Appointment of Dawn R. Walton and Nicole P. Savel to Pima County Superior Court * Phoenix, AZ - Today, Governor Katie Hobbs announced the appointment of Dawn R. Walton and Nicole P. Savel to the Pima County Superior Court. Judge Walton has served as a court commissioner on the Pima County Superior Court since 2024. She was a court commissioner for the Maricopa County Superior Court from 2021 to 2024. Prior to jo more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 15 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Goldwater Institute posted the following news: * * * How Taxpayers Fund Political Activism in Higher Education * Americans already know that college professors lean left. What they do not realize is how lopsided the professoriate has become. In a recent survey by the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, Americans estimated that liberal professors outnumber conservatives by roughly two to one. FIRE's national benchmark puts the actual ratio closer to five to one. At elite un more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * ICE turns over criminal illegal alien charged in newlyweds' deaths to Oregon state officials for prosecution after county ignored detainer * BEND, Or. -- ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Seattle transferred Rajinder Kumar, a 32-year-old criminal illegal alien from India to Oregon state custody to face prosecution in connection with the deaths of two newlywed Americans. Kumar has been indicted in more PR

RENO, Nevada, Oct. 15 -- The University of Nevada posted the following news: * * * Luisa Lucero brings a people-first approach to School of Public Health operations * Luisa M. Lucero, Ph.D., has built a career around helping organizations and the people within them succeed. Whether leading complex operations for a national health insurance company or strengthening organizational processes, she finds satisfaction in creating systems that help people work more effectively. "To me, a well-functioning organization starts with culture," Lucero  more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 15 [Category: Health Care] -- Banner Health posted the following news release: * * * Major Alzheimer's prevention trial testing single and combo therapy assigns first participant * PHOENIX (Oct. 15, 2026) - A new Alzheimer's disease prevention study has randomly assigned its first participant to a treatment group -- a critical step known as randomization -- helping researchers see if Alzheimer's can be prevented in a population at the highest risk for developing the disease. Researchers from Banner Alzheimer's Institu more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 15 [Category: Business] -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news: * * * Manufactured home park residents are at extreme risk of heat deaths * Will Brookfield end YES! Communities' window A/C ban? A 2-year investigation by National Public Radio (NPR), tracking deaths from heat, found that residents manufactured home parks are among the most at risk. The Knowledge Exchange for Resilience at Arizona State University found that manufactured home residents in Maricopa County, Arizona, are six  more PR

ENCINO, California, Oct. 16 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of Walgreens Property in Temple, Texas TEMPLE, Texas, Oct. 15, 2026 -- Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of a 13,573-square-foot Walgreens property in Temple, Texas. "This Walgreens moved to contract well ahead of the average marketing time for comparable Texas locations more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Arizona State University McCain Institute issued the following news: * * * McCain Institute Joins Bipartisan Calls to Stand with Ukraine & End Russia Diesel Deal WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 15, 2026) - Following the Warsaw Security Forum, McCain Institute Executive Director Dr. Evelyn Farkas issued the following statement regarding recent developments between the U.S., Russia, and Ukraine. "John McCain stood with Ukraine because he understood the necessity of countering Russian imperialism, and standing up for Ukrainian more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Arizona State University McCain Institute issued the following news: * * * Impact Fund Feature: Dr. Zyh Akumawah, Mama's Lifeline Project October 14, 2026 For many young women in Cameroon, one of the greatest barriers to safe motherhood is not just the availability of healthcare but the cost of accessing it. Through support from the McCain Global Leaders Impact Fund, 2022 McCain Global Leader Dr. Zyh Akumawah launched the Mama's Lifeline Project through her organization EasyHealth Cameroon to remove that barrier for 1 more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 [Category: Real Estate] -- The National Fair Housing Alliance posted the following news release: * * * 10/14/2026 Despite the CRA Requiring Fair Credit Access, New Proposal Would Let Banks Continue to Underserve Redlined Communities WASHINGTON--The National Fair Housing Alliance (NFHA), joined by 51 other national, state, and community-based organizations, filed a comment Tuesday urging the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) to withdraw a harmful proposa more PR

SEATTLE, Washington, Oct. 15 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Amazon posted the following news: * * * New Whole Foods Market in Scottsdale, Arizona, to Open November 12 * Scottsdale, Ariz. (October 15, 2026) - Whole Foods Market will open a new 38,158-square-foot store, located at 7628 E Indian School Road in Scottsdale, on November 12, 2026. The store will open at 8:00 a.m. on opening day, and regular store hours will be 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. daily. This will be the 11th Whole Foods Market store in Arizona. The new location's product  more PR

WORCESTER, Massachusetts, Oct. 15 -- Assumption University posted the following news: * * * Passion for Professional Sports: Alumni Turn Dreams into Careers * Pitcher Perfect: John Davis '24, Pitching Analyst for the Toronto Blue Jays John Davis '24 has dedicated much of his life to one of his greatest passions: baseball. When injuries sidelined his Assumption pitching career, Davis took the opportunity to merge his academic and extracurricular passions. "I spent that sideline time learning a lot about the mathematics and computer science more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 15 [Category: BizMedia] -- PBS posted the following news release: * * * PBS HONORS NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH 2026 WITH POWERFUL STORIES PAST AND PRESENT * Featured Programming Includes New Episodes of PATI JINICH EXPLORES PANAMERICANA, and New Documentaries COMING HOME: FROM SHADOWLAND TO SPIRITWORLD and MEDICINE BALL ARLINGTON, VA; Oct. 15, 2026 - This November, PBS will celebrate Native American Heritage Month with programming that brings Indigenous voices, histories and experiences to audiences across the  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Protect Our Care issued the following news: * * * STATEMENT: Trump Rallies in Arizona in Last-Ditch Effort to Salvage Republicans' Disastrous Health Care Record October 14, 2026 Washington D.C. -- With just weeks left until the midterm elections, Donald Trump is headed to Bullhead City, Arizona, in a last-ditch effort to win back voters' support. But no campaign rally can erase the damage that his health care record has imposed on Arizonans. While Trump and Republicans try to change the subject, Arizona families are s more PR

PHOENIX, Oct. 15 -- Paradise Valley Community College issued the following news: * * * PVCC Education Program Director Recognized with Educator Spotlight Award October 15, 2026 Paradise Valley Community College's Education Program Director Meggin Kirk is one of the latest teacher superstars to be recognized with the Educator Spotlight Award from The Delta Kappa Gamma (DKG) Society, an international society of key women educators. The Educational Excellence Committee for the Arizona State Organization of DKG recognized Kirk in June at their  more PR

BELLEVUE, Washington, Oct. 15 [Category: Sociological] -- MomsRising, an online and on-the-ground organization of more than one million mothers and their families, posted the following news release: * * * Rep. Adelita Grijalva, Care Advocates, Tucson Families Hold Roundtable to Demand Affordable Care; Urges Rep. Ciscomani to Stop Voting to Raise Care Costs * TUCSON - On Friday, October 16th at 2:00 PM, Rep. Adelita Grijalva, care advocates, and Tucson families and caregivers will hold a roundtable to discuss the urgent need for commonsense  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Castro, Ciscomani, Espaillat Renew Push to Honor Hispanic-Serving Institutions * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Reps. Joaquin Castro (TX-20), Congressional Hispanic Caucus Vice Chair of Diversity and Inclusion, Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06), and Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, re-introduced a bipartisan resolution to honor Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) and uplift their important work shaping the landscape of more PR

TEMPE, Arizona, Oct. 15 -- Rio Salado College issued the following news: * * * Rio Salado College, Maricopa Community Colleges Explore the ASU Trusted Learner Network Model for Learner Mobility October 15, 2026 For many, education does not follow a single, linear path. Students may take courses from multiple institutions, earn badges or certificates alongside degrees and build skills through work and other experiences. The challenge is making all of that learning visible in a way that allows learners to share their story. At Rio Salado Co more PR

ROCKLAND, New York, Oct. 15 -- Rockland Community College posted the following news release: * * * Rockland Community College to Inaugurate Dr. William P. Mullaney as Ninth President in November Celebration * ROCKLAND COUNTY, NY Rockland Community College (RCC) will host the inauguration of Dr. William P. Mullaney as the college's ninth president on Monday, November 9, at 11 a.m. at the Cultural Arts Center on RCC's Suffern campus. The Rockland Community College Board of Trustees and the RCC community invite alumni, partners, and the publ more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- The Small Business Administration Office of Disaster Assistance issued the following news release: * * * SBA Offers Relief to Arizona Small Businesses, Private Nonprofits Affected by Flash Flooding at Grand Canyon National Park * WASHINGTON -- TheU.S. Small Business Administration announced low-interest federal disaster loans are now available to small businesses and private nonprofit organizations in Arizona to offset economic losses caused by flash flooding at the Grand Canyon National Park occurring Aug. 29 - Sept. more PR

SANTA BARBARA, California, Oct. 15 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * Southern California Braces for Peak Fire Risk as Santa Ana Winds Arrive * Cookies can help enhance your browsing experience and help personalize content by analyzing traffic and usage trends on directrelief.org. By clicking "Accept All", you consent to the use of cookies Privacy Policy Include a byline with the reporter's name and Direct Relief in the following format: "Author Name, Direct Relief." If attribution in that format is n more PR

YUMA, Arizona, Oct. 15 -- Arizona Western College issued the following news: * * * Spouses of military veterans may qualify for tuition assistance at AWC Yuma, Ariz. (October 14, 2026) - Spouses of military veterans attending Arizona Western College are eligible for financial assistance through the Arizona Board of Regents' (ABOR) Spouses of Military Veterans Tuition Scholarship. "Military spouses make tremendous sacrifices in support of their families and our nation's veterans," said Jeff Kleinwachter, Military & Veteran Services Academic more PR

STANFORD, California, Oct. 15 (TNSjou) -- The Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability issued the following news: * * * Satellites accurately detect methane emissions in large-scale test Researchers analyzed spaceborne instrument observations of controlled methane releases in a yearlong experiment led by Stanford scientists. The results can inform efforts to identify major methane sources, eliminate leaks, and reduce emissions of the potent greenhouse gas. 10-14-2026 By Adam Hadhazy In brief * Researchers conducted a yearlong blind test o more PR

IRVING, Texas, Oct. 15 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * The CW Network Sets Broadcast Schedule for 2026-27 Men's and Women's College Basketball * Network to Broadcast 130 Men's and Women's Games Across the ACC, Mountain West and Pac-12 Conferences Men's Basketball Coverage Includes the Inaugural Caesars Lake Tahoe Tipoff Classic on Sunday, November 8, Featuring Houston vs. California and USC vs. Wichita State "CW Courtside Wednesday" Brings Men's Colle more PR

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Oct. 15 -- The University of Kentucky posted the following news: * * * UK to host 3rd annual One Health Symposium Nov. 3 * The University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment (CAFE) and the One Health Initiative invite the UK campus community, along with local and state stakeholders, to the 2026 One Health Symposium Tuesday, Nov. 3, in concert with celebrating International One Health Day. The One Health Symposium is 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. on campus in the Gatton Student Center's Harris Ballr more PR

TEMPE, Arizona, Oct. 16 -- Arizona State University issued the following news: * * * Understanding people in a changing world: ASU's Sanford School turns 20 Since 2006, the school has combined the study of individuals and relationships with the study of society By Jennifer Martin | October 15, 2026 Phoenix was changing rapidly when sociologist Albert Mayer arrived at ASU in 1968. New homes and neighborhoods were spreading across the desert as the metropolitan area's population soared. Mayer made the region his living laboratory, studying more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Oct. 16 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Oct. 15, 2026 Every Halloween fear has a shape: the ghost, the monster, the shadow on the stairs. The newest one lives on your phone and writes back. On Wednesday, Oct. 28, seven U of A faculty members will spend an evening asking why artificial intelligence, which now writes, draws, composes and carries on a conversation, scares so many people. "Fear tells you something," said Nadia Issa, teaching assistant professor of graphic design at the Sc more PR

SANTA FE, New Mexico, Oct. 15 -- WildEarth Guardians issued the following news release: * * * Federal Court Hears Arguments Whether Wild Lobos are "Essential" Conservationists argue that the only wild population of lobos is essential to the species' survival October 14, 2026 MISSOULA, Mont.- In Montana yesterday the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments whether endangered Mexican wolves ("lobos") living in the wild in Arizona and New Mexico are considered "essential" to the survival of the species. Conservationists are contestin more PR

BETHESDA, Maryland, Oct. 15 (TNSjou) -- The Wildlife Society, a wildlife conservation organization, posted the following news: * * * African oryx may spread through much of Southwest Gemsbok were introduced to the New Mexico beginning in the 1960s October 14, 2026 African antelopes introduced to New Mexico in the 1960s and 1970s as a game species will likely spread through much of the U.S. Southwest by the end of the century. Gemsbok (Oryx gazella) are originally native to southern Africa. Accustomed to arid conditions in their home conti more PR