WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * "Cyanide Bombs" Killed Dramatically Less Wildlife in 2025, Data Shows * WASHINGTON-- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Wildlife Services poisoned 202 animals using M-44 cyanide bombs last year, according to data recently released by the program. That reflects a 20-fold decrease from 2024, when the program used the devices to kill 4,664 animals. The federal wildlife-killing program targets wild animals like coyotes and  more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 19 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser, FTC and states sue to stop playground equipment monopoly * Oct. 19, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser joined with the Federal Trade Commission and a bipartisan group of state attorneys general in filing a lawsuit to block the proposed merger between PlayPower and Burke, two of the largest manufacturers of outdoor playground equipment. The proposed transaction between the two private equity back more PR

AURORA, Colorado, Oct. 19 -- The University of Colorado School of Public Health posted the following news release: * * * CU Anschutz Celebrates Four Faculty Elected to National Academy of Medicine * Four faculty members from the University of Colorado Anschutz have been elected to the National Academy of Medicine, one of the highest honors in medicine and science. The academy recognizes individuals for exceptional professional achievements and contributions to advancing science, improving health and shaping the future of healthcare. The ac more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * FTC Sues to Block PlayPower's Acquisition of Rival Playground Manufacturer Burke * Today, the Federal Trade Commission sued to block Platinum Equity and its portfolio company PlayPower's acquisition of BCI Burke, alleging the deal to combine two of the largest commercial outdoor playground equipment makers will drive up prices and decrease innovation and quality for equipment bought by schools, churches, parks and recreation departments and other or more PR

WACO, Texas, Oct. 19 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Harding Dominates Henderson State In Top 15 Matchup * Harding's Malik Young rushed for a single-game school record of 214 yards by a quarterback and added two touchdowns to help lead the Bisons to a 46-16 win over then-No. 15 Henderson State. Harding totaled 433 yards rushing on the day and extended its conference winning streak to 22 games. The Bisons remain No. 2 in this week's AFCA Division II Coaches Poll, presented by G more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 19 -- The University of Colorado posted the following news: * * * How Simi Femi-Kayode Landed a Dream Job in NYC * How I Did It is a series that explores the stories of CU Denver students, employees, and alumni who have met their moment and achieved incredible things--through their own words. Simi Femi-Kayode, BS '26, had one goal when he transferred to CU Denver: launch a career in advertising strategy. It's what he dreamed of while growing up in Nigeria, Namibia, and South Africa. Now, the recent alum is a strategy more PR

LOVELAND, Colorado, Oct. 19 [Category: BizConsulting] -- HVS, a consulting, valuation and research firm, posted the following news release: * * * HVS Advises Ownership on Strategic Disposition of Holiday Inn Express & Suites Katy * The property, built in 2010, was purchased by Nabli Hospitality LLC, based in Granite City, Illinois, from 21010 Katy Freeway LLC, based in Houston, Texas. After previous marketing efforts by multiple brokerage firms failed to generate a transaction, ownership engaged HVS to execute a targeted disposition strate more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * ICE Arrests More Than 100 Gang Members in Less Than a Week * Among those arrested were members of MS-13 and Tren de Aragua WASHINGTON - The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the following statement announcing that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested more than 100 gang members in less than a week, including members of gangs such as MS-13 and Tren de Aragua (TDA). From October 4 to Octob more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- The National Academy of Medicine issued the following news: * * * NAM Announces 100 New Members for 2026 * The National Academy of Medicine (NAM) today announced the election of 90 regular members and 10 international members during its annual meeting. Election to the Academy is considered one of the highest honors in the fields of health and medicine and recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding professional achievement and commitment to service. "I am thrilled to welcome these outstanding health and  more PR

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Oct. 19 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga campus posted the following news: * * * Plant your roots during UTC Transfer Student Week * For some students, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga isn't the first stop on their collegiate academic journey. National Transfer Student Week--taking place Oct. 19-23--aims to help students find their place on campus. This year's University theme is "Rooted at UTC." "We want people to plant roots here, transfer students or otherwise," said Melissa Laseter, director 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

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- Rep. Joseph Neguse, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Neguse Issues Statement on Suspicious Mail Received at District Office * Lafayette, CO -- Today a suspicious letter containing white powder was delivered to Colorado Congressman Joe Neguse's district office in Boulder County. The matter is now being investigated by Federal authorities, including the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, FBI, and U.S. Capitol Police. Rep. Neguse is the latest elected official to have received a letter containing a more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 (TNSletter) -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following letter with co-signers to Michael Boren, under secretary for Natural Resources and Environment at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz: * * * Here is the text of the letter: October 7, 2026 The Honorable Michael Boren Under Secretary, Natural Resources and Environment U.S. Department of Agriculture 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20250 - The Honorable Tom Schultz Chief of the U.S. Forest Se more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 19 [Category: Business] -- Southwest Research Institute posted the following news release: * * * SwRI staff contribute to new ideas about origins of Uranus, Neptune * October 19, 2026 -- Uranus and Neptune are often considered planetary twins due to their many similar characteristics, such as size, mass and atmospheric conditions. They have also long been thought to have taken from the same cosmic reservoir of materials when forming. New research by an international team of scientists, including Southwest Research I more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 19 [Category: Business] -- Southwest Research Institute posted the following news release: * * * SwRI-led Lucy mission marks five years of discoveries * October 19, 2026 -- On Oct. 16, 2021, NASA's Lucy spacecraft began its journey to the never-before-explored Jupiter Trojan asteroids with a picturesque early morning launch. Now less than a year away from the first-ever closeup of a Trojan, the Southwest Research Institute-led mission has already made several remarkable findings during its first five years. "Lucy i more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 (TNSLrpt) -- The Veterans Affairs Inspector General issued the following report (No. 26-00178-281) entitled "Review of Care Coordination for a Patient with Breast Disease at the VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System in Aurora." Here are excerpts: * * * The VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) initiated an inspection on December 4, 2025, to evaluate concerns identified during a hotline inspection regarding the coordination of care for a patient with breast disease at the VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System (facility) i more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 19 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * With focus on barracks, dining, childcare, Army taking decisive action to improve quality-of-life * Upgrades to HVAC systems and dining facilities, along with childcare access and spouse employment challenges, were among the main topics at an Association of the United States Army family forum held Oct. 12 in Washington. The Army established an HVAC Task Force to improve the quality and condition of heating, more PR