JACKSON, Mississippi, Oct. 17 -- Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch issued the following news release: * * * October 16, 2026 AG Fitch Urges Court to Protect Children Online in Character.AI Bankruptcy Filing (Jackson, Mississippi) Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced that Mississippi 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 filing puts potential purchasers of Character.AI's te more PR

DOVER, Delaware, Oct. 17 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release: * * * AG Jennings seeks consumer protections in Character.AI bankruptcy October 15, 2026 Attorney General Kathy Jennings today announced that Delaware has 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. The court filing identifies serious concerns about the company's safety and privacy practices and  more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 17 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins Letter Supporting Internet for Schools and Libraries as FCC Considers Cuts 10/16/2026 BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general in filing a comment letter with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) advocating that it maintains the E-Rate program, which was approved by Congress in 1996 and provides over $3 billion a year to discount the cost o more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 17 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Davenport Seeks Consumer Protections in Character.AI Bankruptcy October 15, 2026 Notice of States' Interest and Reservation of Rights - TRENTON -- Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and the Division of Consumer Affairs today announced that New Jersey is joining a coalition of state attorneys general in filing a notice in the bankruptcy proceedings of Character Technologies, Inc., the company behind the  more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, Oct. 17 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release: Attorney General Jackley Seeks Consumer Protections in Character.AI bankruptcy Oct. 15, 2026 PIERRE, S.D. - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces he has joined a bi-partisan group of 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 more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 17 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jones Puts Character.AI on Notice with Bankruptcy Court Filing Emphasizes Protections for Virginia Consumers After Engaging in a Yearslong Investigation - RICHMOND, Va. - Attorney General Jay Jones announced that Virginia 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 more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker Introduces Bill to Combat Trump's Pardons for Sale Scheme * WASHINGTON, D.C.-U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, introduced the Presidential Pardon Integrity Act, a bill to combat the abuse of the pardon power to reward political allies and campaign donors at the expense of crime victims and American taxpayers. The legislation would deter the corrupt practice of "pardons for sale" by requiring those more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker, Warren Urge FTC to Investigate Anticompetitive, Deceptive Practices in Online Home-Buying Marketplace * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy, and Consumer Rights, and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, sent a letter to Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Oct. 16 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The New Jersey State Bar Association issued the following news release: * * * Capitol Report: NJSBA-Supported Bill Regarding Termination of Alternate Names Becomes Law * Read this week's Capitol Report for updates on a new law, supported by the NJSBA, that allows certain limited liability companies to terminate alternate names before the end of a five-year registration period. The report also highlights the NJSBA's testimony in support of legislation aimed at reducing recidivism an more PR

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Oct. 16 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * CHDCM Expands its Commitment to Spanish-Language Media * CHDCM Expands its Commitment to Spanish-Language Media During Hispanic Heritage Month Friday, October 16, 2026 In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Seton Hall University's College of Human Development, Culture, and Media (CHDCM) is highlighting its growing commitment to Spanish-language media through innovative programming, industry partnerships and experiential learning opportunities d more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Oct. 16 [Category: BizHealth & Beauty] -- Johnson and Johnson posted the following news release: * * * CHMP recommends approval of Johnson & Johnson's TALVEY(r)V (talquetamab) plus daratumumab in earlier line treatment of relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma * BEERSE, BELGIUM (16 October, 2026) - Johnson & Johnson, a worldwide leader in multiple myeloma, today announced that the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) recommends the approval of an indication ext more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 17 -- Consolidated Edison, a provider of energy-related products and services, issued the following news: * * * Con Edison Declares Common Stock Dividend New York - October 15, 2026 Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con Edison) (NYSE: ED) declared a quarterly dividend of 88.75 cents a share on its common stock, payable December 15, 2026 to stockholders of record as of November 18, 2026. * * * Consolidated Edison, Inc. is a holding company that provides a wide range of energy-related products and services to its customers through t more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Democracy Forward, an organization that says it advances democracy and social progress through litigation, policy and public education and regulatory engagement, issued the following news release: * * * Democracy Forward Director for State Litigation and Emerging Issues Earns Place in Prestigious Harvard Law Program Victoria Nugent Recognized with Wasserstein Public Interest Fellows Program - Washington, D.C. - A key staff member working for the nation's leading pro-democracy nonprofit organization, Democracy Forward more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * October 16, 2026 IN THE STATES: Ahead of Election Day, Republicans are Desperately Abandoning Trump As Their Midterm Prospects Crumble As Donald Trump bounces across ruby-red areas in an attempt to boost support for failing candidates -- even asking voters to pretend he is on the ballot -- his own supporters are catching a serious case of buyer's remorse. On the campaign trail, Trump promised to lower costs, but all he's done is double down on  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Krasnyi Oktyabr Inc. Recalls Starfish Seafood Premium Cold Smoked Norwegian Salmon Sliced (227g/8oz) Because of Possible Health Risk Summary Company Announcement Date: October 09, 2026 FDA Publish Date: October 16, 2026 Product Type: Food & Beverages Foodborne Illness Reason for Announcement: Potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes Company Name: Krasnyi Oktyabr Inc. Brand Name: more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration issued the following information collection: * * * The FHWA has forwarded the information collection request described in this notice to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve a new information collection. We are required to publish this notice in the Federal Register by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: We published a Federal Register Notice with a 60-day public comment period on this information more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 16 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * Having insurance doesn't mean you can get a mental health appointment * Study uncovers widespread problems with provider directories Americans with commercial insurance are generally told they have access to a strong network of mental health providers. But when researchers called providers listed in those networks, securing an appointment was usually difficult or impossible, according to a new study. Researchers, posed as "secret shoppers" looking for appoin more PR

GALLOWAY, New Jersey, Oct. 16 -- Stockton University posted the following news: * * * High School Students Get Creative at Inaugural Stockton Arts Day * Galloway, N.J. -- Syenna Nguyen thought she wanted to study cosmetology after graduating from Cedar Creek High School. But the inaugural Stockton University Arts Day on Oct. 15 may have changed the junior's plans. "I had a lot of fun. I really enjoyed going to the radio station and seeing all the physical media at WLFR. Just being there was just so cool and immersive," said the Egg Harbor more PR

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Oct. 16 -- The High Meadows Environmental Institute at Princeton University posted the following news: * * * HMEI to Open Environmental Exhibition by Artist Maya Lin * This month, High Meadows Environmental Institute will open the inaugural exhibition in our new Environmental Gallery in Briger Hall with an installation of artist Maya Lin's What Is Missing? Lin's memorial to the planet uses immersive, science-based artworks to raise awareness about the present sixth mass extinction, emphasizing that, through conservat more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- Club for Growth, an advocacy organization, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Blue State Taxpayers Are Funding Red State Scholarships -- And Their Governors Don't Care Will Mitola | October 12, 2026 Washington, D.C. - In case you missed it, Club for Growth President David McIntosh published an op-ed in the Washington Examiner calling out Democratic governors who have refused to opt into President Trump's federal school freedom program. The program establishes a dollar-for-dollar federal tax credit up to $ more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 [Category: Engineering] -- The International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers posted the following news: * * * IFPTE Backs Pro-Worker Candidates for 2026 U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate Elections * The 2026 Congressional elections come at a pivotal moment in American history and will have a monumental impact on working people and union members throughout the United States. All 435 seats in House of Representatives, plus 6 nonvoting delegate seats, and 33 of the 100 Senate seats are up for  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Thomas Kean Jr., R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Kean Delivers $365,000 for Mountainside Borough Emergency Operations Center * (October 16, 2026) MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ - Yesterday, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) presented $365,000 to Mountainside Borough to establish a new emergency operations center. The funding will be used to convert the second floor of the former Department of Public Works garage into an emergency operations center. The project will enhance lifesaving services to the res more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 17 -- The New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance issued the following news release: * * * October 15, 2026 NJ Department of Banking and Insurance Releases Final Health Insurance Rates for the Individual Market, Including Get Covered New Jersey, for Plan Year 2027 Federal Changes Continue to Drive Up Rates - TRENTON -- The New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance today published final plan year 2027 rate changes for health insurance carriers operating in the individual market, which includes Get Cove more PR

NEWARK, New Jersey, Oct. 17 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Nick Fuentes-Zuluaga '19 and Daniel Vargas '15 Named to 'Latinos 40 Under 40' October 16, 2026 Written by: Nayib Moran NJIT alumni Nick Fuentes-Zuluaga '19 and Daniel Vargas '15 have been named to Negocios Now's NYC Tri-State Latinos 40 Under 40 Class of 2026, joining a group of emerging Latino leaders making an impact across the region. Both serve as co-chairs of NJIT's Hispanic and Latinx Leadership Council (HLLC). The 2026 class inclu more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * NEW WHYY REPORT: "A Curious Source For U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick's Attack Ads: A Convicted Turtle Trafficker" * Republican Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick is facing mounting scrutiny in the closing weeks before election day. New reporting from local NPR affiliate WHYY is the latest to detail how "attack ads from U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick's reelection campaign cite articles written by a self-described far-right writer with longs more PR

NEWARK, New Jersey, Oct. 17 (TNSjou) -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * NJIT Professor Selected for DOE Early Career Award to Advance Research on Metal Failure Nutth Tuchinda's work seeks to reveal how atomic-scale interactions influence the strength and durability of metals and alloys. October 16, 2026 Nutth Tuchinda, an assistant professor of chemical and materials engineering at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), has been selected for the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) 2026 Early Career more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * WOW: Rebecca Bennett Proudly Campaigned With an Antisemite October 16, 2026 Radical Democrat Rebecca Bennett has spent the campaign lying to voters and telling them she is pro-Israel. Over the weekend, her true beliefs were on full display as she proudly campaigned with Linden Mayor Derek Armstead, who has been accused of blatant antisemitism and discrimination. Read the full story here or see excerpts below: Top N.J. Dem recruit campa more PR

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Oct. 16 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Oxford's Andrew Davison to Explore Life Beyond Earth * Oxford Theologian-Scientist Andrew Davison to Speak on Life Beyond Earth and the Doctrine of Creation Friday, October 16, 2026 The Stanley Jaki Academy for Theology and Science and the Seton Hall University chapter of the Society of Catholic Scientists are delighted to welcome Reverend Professor Andrew Davison, one of the leading scholars in the dialogue between science and religion. The Academ more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 16 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Plant science graduate student committed to improving food security * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- When Sarah Flanagan looks back on her college career in plant science and food security, she credits one organization as being the most influential. "I always credit the World Food Prize as my inspiration for where I am today," said Flanagan, a doctoral student in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences. "I loved my undergraduate experien more PR

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Oct. 16 (TNSjou) -- Princeton University School of Public and International Affairs issued the following news: * * * October 15, 2026 Changes to Medicaid Eligibility in H.R.1 By David Pavlak The findings originated from a policy workshop that Varcie, Bhat, and Knox participated in during the fall 2025 semester. The Details * Authors: Heather Howard (Princeton University), Joshua Varcie MPA '25 (Princeton University), Shamik Bhat MPA '25 (Princeton University/Yale University), and Teddy Knox MPA '25 (Princeton Unive more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Oct. 16 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The New Jersey State Bar Association issued the following news release: * * * Raise a Glass with Young Attorneys at Oct. 28 Wine Mixer * Join the Young Lawyers Division at Hopewell Valley Vineyards in Pennington for a curated selection of exquisite wines and delicious appetizers in a relaxed, elegant setting. This is the perfect opportunity to expand your professional network, meet fellow young lawyers and unwind after a busy week. Register here. Contact: NJSBA Communications Depa more PR

EAST STROUDSBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 17 -- East Stroudsburg University issued the following news release: * * * Raymond Hamlin '86 to be Keynote Speaker at 2027 ESU MLK Celebration Breakfast East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania has selected Raymond Hamlin '86, a founding partner of the law firm of Hunt, Hamlin, and Ridley, to be the keynote speaker for the 2027 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Breakfast. The 30th annual celebration honoring Dr. King is scheduled for Monday, January 18, 2027, at 8 a.m. in the ballroom of the Univ more PR

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Oct. 16 -- The High Meadows Environmental Institute at Princeton University posted the following news: * * * Researchers Develop First High-Resolution Map of Groundwater Across Brazil * Princeton researchers used machine learning to construct a map of groundwater levels across the entire 3.29-million-square-mile (8.5 million km2) expanse of Brazil, from its rainforests to its alternately dry and rainy savanna. It is the first national-scale high resolution overview of groundwater depth and could help scientists study  more PR

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, Oct. 17 -- Rowan University posted the following news: * * * Rowan University partners with Union Plus to expand higher education access for millions of families October 15, 2026 Rowan University and Union Plus have formed a national partnership that expands access to affordable, flexible higher education opportunities for approximately 15 million union members and their families across the United States. The agreement, signed by Rowan and Union Plus representatives alongside New Jersey leaders, connects Union Plus p more PR

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, Oct. 17 -- Rowan University posted the following news: * * * History professor receives prestigious fellowship to study integrity, resilience of Chinese historian October 15, 2026 For a second time in his academic career, Q. Edward Wang, Ph.D., has been awarded a fellowship at the Institute for Advanced Study (IAS), a prestigious membership facilitating theoretical research and intellectual inquiry. A Rowan University professor of history who specializes in historiography or how history is written, Wang is spending th more PR

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, Oct. 17 -- Rowan University posted the following news: * * * Tracking sea-level rise over thousands of years October 15, 2026 Using sediment records, Jennifer Walker, Ph.D., looks into the past--as far back as 5,000 years--to study sea-level change in salt marshes and coastal environments. Walker, an assistant professor of environmental science in Rowan University's School of Earth & Environment, produces detailed high-resolution records that show how the different processes driving sea-level change vary by location a more PR

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Oct. 16 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Sadia Cheema Examines Student Water Preferences * Sadia Cheema Examines Student Water Preferences and Sustainability Friday, October 16, 2026 Sadia Cheema, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Department of Communication, Media and the Arts at Seton Hall University, recently co-authored a study examining college students' preferences for bottled, tap and filtered water, offering new insights into how universities can encourage more sustainable drinkin more PR

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, Oct. 17 -- Rowan University posted the following news: * * * Teaching critical thinkers: How Rowan prepares veterinarians to care for species they've never seen before October 15, 2026 A rabbit arrives for a wellness exam. A bearded dragon needs care. A bird owner has questions about an unusual symptom. At Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine, Peter DiGeronimo, VMD, clinical associate professor and service chief of the Zoo & Exotics Service, cares for everything from family pets to animals from zoos and aquariums w more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 16 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * The cosmic microwave background, explained * The cosmic microwave background is the faint residual light from the very beginnings of the universe. It's often referred to as the afterglow of the Big Bang. At over 13 billion years old, it is the oldest light in the universe--which makes it a tantalizing object of study for scientists seeking clues about our origins. What is the cosmic microwave background? The cosmic microwave background is the faint r more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 [Category: Environment] -- The League of Conservation Voters posted the following news release: * * * THIS WEEK IN CLIMATE ACTION - OCTOBER 16, 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, communities across the country are raising the alarm about data centers. The Trump administration is continuing its attacks on offshore wind, and we're looking out for who's putting people over polluters in the upcoming ele more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 15 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release: * * * Two New York Men Indicted For Fentanyl Distribution Conspiracy That Involved The On-Campus Rape And Death Of One College Student And Near-Death Of Another * Press Release United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jamie McDonald, Special Agent in Charge of the New York Task Force Division of the Drug Enforcement Administration ("DEA"), Christopher Roberts, and Commissioner of the New York Ci more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 16 -- Cornell University - Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences posted the following news: * * * Gale and Ira Drukier Prize in Children's Health Research Awarded to Harvard Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist October 15, 2026 Dr. Robbie Majzner, an esteemed physician-scientist whose research focuses on children with intractable cancers, has been awarded the 11th annual Gale and Ira Drukier Prize in Children's Health Research by Weill Cornell Medicine. The Drukier Prize recognizes an early-career pediatrician whose more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * WORST OF THE WORST: ICE Arrests Murderers, Pedophiles, and Drug Traffickers * Thanks to President Trump, our border is secure and ICE has been unleashed to target, arrest, and deport all illegal aliens WASHINGTON - Yesterday, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested more worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens across the country, convicted for first-degree murder, endangering the welfare of a child - child pornography, more PR