COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 19 [Category: BizEnergy] -- American Electric Power Corp. posted the following news release: * * * AEP Partners with Amazon and X-energy to Explore Advanced Nuclear Energy in Indiana * COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 19, 2026 - As energy demand grows, American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) is exploring new ways to bring reliable power to the grid while prioritizing affordability for Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) customers and mitigating business risk. AEP today announced a joint development agreement with X-energy (Nasdaq: XE) to ev more PR

NORMAN, Oklahoma, Oct. 19 -- The University of Oklahoma posted the following news: * * * Art at the Airport celebrates Oklahoma artists * NORMAN, OKLA. - Plane spotters who photograph aircraft at the University of Oklahoma's Max Westheimer Airport will bring their photography into its lobby this November as part of a growing program showcasing Oklahoma artists. The exhibit is part of Art at the Airport, a program inspired by airport property manager Kim Fairbanks' travels through larger airports, where she noticed how art welcomed visitors more PR

RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, Oct. 19 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: * * * ATU Band Member for a Day Set for November 7 * All high school and junior high band students are invited to join "Arkansas' Band of Distinction" for Arkansas Tech University Band Member for a Day 2026 on Saturday, Nov. 7. The event will begin with check-in at Simmons Bank Field at Thone Stadium from 8-9 a.m. There will be a rehearsal at the stadium from 9-10:30 a.m. Visiting students should wear casual athletic attire that is appropriate for the we more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following report: * * * Ballot Measures Restricting State Revenues and Citizen Initiatives Would Impede Needed Investments and Supports October 19, 2026 | Clara Wilson Voters across the country will decide state ballot measures in the November elections that would reduce state lawmakers' ability to raise revenue, restrict local governments' agency to set their own tax policies, and limit voters' ability to enact policies directly through citizen initiatives. Though more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Oct. 19 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN NBA Full Court Press: ESPN tips off its coverage of the 2026-27 season with back-to-back doubleheaders on Wednesday and Thursday * ESPN tips off Opening Week presented by Wendy's for the 2026-27 NBA regular season with back-to-back nights of doubleheaders presented by State Farm on Wednesday, October 21 and Thursday, October 22. On Wednesday,the Minnesota Timberwolves, led by Anthony Edwards and newly-acquired L more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- Sen. James Lankford, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * Lankford, Rosen Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Expand Child Care Options on Military Bases * OKLAHOMA CITY, OK -- US Senators James Lankford (R-OK) and Jacky Rosen (D-NV) recently introduced a bipartisan bill to expand access to child care on military bases for servicemembers and their families. The Best Practices for Military Child Care Homes Actwould direct the Department of War (DoW) to develop a best practices guide for military families hopin more PR

TULSA, Oklahoma, Oct. 19 -- The University of Tulsa College of Engineering and Computer Science posted the following news: * * * NSF-funded program brings undergraduate researchers to UTulsa for energy transition research * For many undergraduate students, access to meaningful research opportunities can be limited, particularly at smaller institutions and community colleges where hands-on research is not always part of the undergraduate experience. Through a National Science Foundation (NSF) Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) awa more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Oct. 19 -- The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation posted the following news: * * * OMRF's biggest annual fundraiser tops $1 million for biomedical research * The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation raised more than $1 million this week from a golf tournament and a concert. Proceeds will support medical research at the Oklahoma City nonprofit. A wine and food festival accompanied Sunday's performance by the Spinners as the first part of the foundation's annual "241" fundraiser - two events for one great cause. Th more PR

NORMAN, Oklahoma, Oct. 19 -- The University of Oklahoma posted the following news: * * * OU diabetes researcher identifies potential new target for type 2 diabetes * OKLAHOMA CITY - A protein called Miro1 found at elevated levels in the skeletal muscle of people with type 2 diabetes may contribute to insulin resistance, potentially making it a target for future treatments that help the body regulate blood sugar, according to a study published today in Nature Communications. Researchers found that removing Miro1 restored the muscles' respons more PR

NORMAN, Oklahoma, Oct. 19 -- The University of Oklahoma posted the following news: * * * OU researcher to study CAR T-Cell and opaganib combination in clinical trials for ultra-high-risk multiple myeloma * OKLAHOMA CITY - Patients with ultra-high-risk multiple myeloma, an aggressive form of blood cancer, often respond poorly to standard treatments, including bone marrow transplant. A University of Oklahoma physician-researcher recently received $2.9 million in funding from the National Cancer Institute to study whether RedHill Biopharma's d more PR

NORMAN, Oklahoma, Oct. 19 -- The University of Oklahoma posted the following news: * * * OU researcher transforms scorpion venom peptides into nonaddictive solution for chronic pain relief * NORMAN, Okla. - As many people struggle with chronic pain and seek relief, opioid misuse has also risen as a serious pain-related issue. To address physical suffering while preventing addictive outcomes, University of Oklahoma researcher Ashlee Rowe is advancing biotherapeutics by studying how certain species of mice are able to resist pain from venomou more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 (TNSida) -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * 10.19.2026 Peters Demands Answers on Wasteful Spending, Lack of Oversight of $260 Billion in DHS Funding WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin demanding answers about wasteful spending, questionable contracting decisions, and a lack of oversight of more than $260 billion i more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Oct. 19 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Religious Preschools Want Public Funding, but Exemptions from Non-Discrimination Rules. Now the Supreme Court Will Decide If That's Constitutional * When Colorado launched its Universal Preschool Program in 2023, the goal was simple: Give every 4-year-old in the state access to free, publicly funded education. To deliver on that promise, the state allowed both public and private providers - including faith-based preschools - to participate, provid more PR