SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Oct. 19 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * 'The Lord of the Rings' and Papal Encyclicals * Inside the Core: 'The Lord of the Rings' and Papal Encyclicals Monday, October 19, 2026 Inside the Core this week we are hosting the first of three events involving papal encyclicals. The first event is part one of the screenings of The Lord of the Rings: the Return of the King, the film version of the third book in J.R.R. Tolkien's classic trilogy from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, October 20, in the Campus  more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 20 -- Northeastern University posted the following news: * * * A visit to a cow farm led her to the top of Scottish politics * How hairy Highland cows led this Northeastern student to the frontlines of Scottish politics A conversation about Brexit on a farm outside Inverness sparked a Northeastern student's co-op in the office of Scottish Labour deputy leader Jackie Baillie. LONDON - For Northeastern political science major Kayla Ruggiero, inspiration for her "dream" co-op placement arrived on a cattle farm in  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 20 [Category: Energy] -- The American Gas Association issued the following news release: * * * AGA announces Blue Jenkins as next board chair * WASHINGTON - The American Gas Association board of directors has elected Blue Jenkins, President and Chief Executive Officer of South Jersey Industries, to serve as chair of the AGA Board Directors for 2027. South Jersey Industries is headquartered in Folsom, New Jersey and provides natural gas distribution services to more than 750,000 customers. "With energy demand reachin more PR

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Oct. 19 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * An Unusual Path to International Law: Shanks-Dumont * An Unconventional Path to International Law: Meet Professor Shanks-Dumont Monday, October 19, 2026 The School of Diplomacy and International Relations is pleased to welcome Daimeon Shanks-Dumont J.D., Ph.D. to its community. He holds a joint appointment as assistant professor at the School of Diplomacy and the School of Law. A first-generation college student, Shanks-Dumont has pursued an intell more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 19 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Supports Litigation Challenging Unlawful Immigration Arrests * OAKLAND -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta today co-led a multistate coalition in filing an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit in support of litigation challenging the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) policy and practice of conducting unlawful warrantless civil immigration arrests. Under federal law more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 20 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL FILES BRIEF OPPOSING UNLAWFUL IMMIGRATION ARRESTS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 22 attorneys general, filed an amicus brief in support of litigation challenging the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) policy and practice of conducting unlawful warrantless civil immigration arrests. In an amicus brief filed in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia  more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 20 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Supports Litigation Challenging Unlawful Immigration Arrests * (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong, as part of a coalition of 22 attorneys general filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit in support of litigation challenging the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) policy and practice of conducting unlawful warrantless civil immigration arrests. Under fe more PR

FLORHAM PARK, New Jersey, Oct. 19 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- BASF Corp. issued the following news release: * * * BASF announces EPA approval of Ridivex herbicide, a new all-in-one standard for post-emerge weed control in corn * RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC, October 19, 2026 - Ridivex(tm) herbicide has received U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registration and is planned to be available in 2027. Ridivex herbicide is currently not for sale and BASF is not accepting orders at this time. Corn growers today are facing unprecede more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 (TNSLrpt) -- State Employment and Unemployment September 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - Oct. 20, 2026 (18 pages) * * * Unemployment rates were lower in September in 5 states and stable in 45 states and the District of Columbia, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Twenty states and the District had jobless rate decreases from a year earlier, 7 states had increases, and 23 states had little change. The national unemployment rate, 4.2 percent, changed little both ove more PR

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Oct. 20 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Brave New Purpose * In the Lead magazine seeks to inform future leaders, generate global dialogue on leadership and build a community that sees more effective leadership as a prerequisite to building a better world. It is published by the Buccino Leadership Institute, developing leaders at Seton Hall for over 30 years. This edition reaffirms Seton Hall's commitment to fostering innovative, ethical and impactful leadership. Stay ahead of the curve -- more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary: * * * The pipeline: Immigration NGOs and Medicaid fraud There are charities that claim to be helping new immigrants join the American Dream. So why does there seem to be such a suspicious correlation between this "help" and schemes to rip off taxpayers? by Parker Thayer October 20, 2026 Between the Feeding Our Future scandal, the Romanian SNAP fraud rings, the Nigerian Medicaid chieftain, the Somali homecare ghost towns, the Bhutanese homecare kingpins, th more PR

SEWELL, New Jersey, Oct. 20 -- The Rowan College of South Jersey posted the following news: * * * Center for Displaced Homemakers Celebrates New Chapter with Ribbon Cutting & Resource Fair * Rowan College of South Jersey (RCSJ) celebrated the official launch of the Center for Displaced Homemakers (CDH) with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and community resource fair on Thursday, October 15, at the College Center on the Gloucester Campus. Rowan College of South Jersey (RCSJ) celebrated the official launch of the Center for Displaced Homemakers (C more PR

FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Oct. 20 -- Children's Health Defense, an organization that says it restores and protects the health of children by eliminating exposures to environmental toxins, issued the following commentary by Henrick Karoliszyn, investigative reporter for The Defender: * * * Nearly 1,900 U.S. Schools Are Within 1 Mile of an AI Data Center, Prompting Health Concerns for Children Researchers warn that air pollution, industrial noise and 24/7 artificial light emitted by AI data centers could threaten children's health and contri more PR

FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Oct. 20 -- Children's Health Defense, an organization that says it restores and protects the health of children by eliminating exposures to environmental toxins, issued the following commentary by Brenda Baletti, senior reporter for The Defender: * * * Prosecutors Seek Death Penalty for Mom Accused of Murdering Twins Who Died 8 Days After Vaccines Idaho prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for Andrea Shaw, accused of murdering her twin toddlers eight days after they received routine vaccinations. Shaw denies  more PR

FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Oct. 20 -- Children's Health Defense, an organization that says it restores and protects the health of children by eliminating exposures to environmental toxins, issued the following commentary by Michael Nevradakis, senior reporter for The Defender and host of the Defender In-Depth on CHD.TV.: * * * Woman Injured by COVID Vaccine Not 'Disabled Enough' to Qualify for Compensation Marie-Claire Hoyle, now 44 and a mother of three, worked for Royal Liverpool University Hospital in 2020, when she volunteered for Astra more PR

FLORHAM PARK, New Jersey, Oct. 20 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Conduent, a business process services and solutions company, issued the following news release: * * * Conduent Teams with New Jersey to Roll Out Chip-Enabled SNAP Cards to Prevent EBT Theft * New Jersey becomes the third Conduent-supported state to introduce EBT chip cards to help protect benefits and the first to include tap-to-pay Conduent Incorporated (Nasdaq: CNDT), a global technology-driven business solutions and services company, today announced its collaboratio more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Rep. Jefferson Van Drew, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Van Drew Calls for Independent Audit of Atlantic City Electric Digital Meters * Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew called on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to help secure an independent audit of Atlantic City Electric's (ACE) digital smart meters after multiple South Jersey residents reported that their meters continued registering electricity usage even after they turned off their homes' main breaker more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 20 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America posted the following news release: * * * Construction Employment Increases in September From a Year Ago in 34 States; But Only 25 States Add Jobs From August to September Amid Price and Funding Questions * Louisiana Has Largest Number and Percentage of Gains from September 2025 to September 2026, While Georgia and Alaska Trail; Oregon and Rhode Island Top Monthly Gainers, While Wisconsin and Alaska Experience the Worst Losses Construction emp more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- The Food and Water Watch posted the following news release: * * * As 110+ New Jersey Municipalities Block AI Data Centers, Advocates Call For Statewide Moratorium Polling shows 72% of NJ residents oppose data centers in their communities Oct 20, 2026 Trenton, NJ - In a milestone achievement for community members and advocates, at least 112 New Jersey municipalities have passed zoning ordinances prohibiting large-scale data centers within their borders. Tonight, Millburn, Lawrence, and Linden may also vote for municip more PR

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Oct. 21 -- 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

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Oct. 19 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Industry Professionals Gather for Healthcare Compliance * Seton Hall Law's U.S. Healthcare Compliance Certificate Program brought together industry leaders, government attorneys and professionals from as far away as Japan, South Korea, and Poland for four days of sessions on the legal and practical challenges facing health care compliance. Held Oct. 5-8, the Program covered topics ranging from the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act to artificial intellige more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Oct. 20 [Category: BizHealth & Beauty] -- Johnson and Johnson posted the following news release: * * * Johnson & Johnson Launches Next-Generation Shockwave(tm) C2 Aero Fly Coronary IVL Catheter, Cutting IVL Treatment Time in Half * SANTA CLARA, Calif. - October 20, 2026 - Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) announced today the U.S. launch of its Shockwave C2 Aero Fly Coronary IVL Catheter designed to treat a broad range of calcified coronary artery lesions in half the time as previous coronary IVL devices.1 Leveraging S more PR

LAWRENCE, Massachusetts, Oct. 20 -- Northern Essex Community College posted the following news: * * * Marketing Department Recognized with Six Awards * Haverhill, MA (October 20, 2026) -- The Northern Essex Community College Marketing Communications department is proud to share that six projects from last year were honored with awards from the National Council of Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR). The professional society just wrapped up its District 1 regional conference in Buffalo, NY. There, NECC received six medallion awards, recog more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 21 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Supports Litigation Challenging Unlawful Immigration Arrests 10/20/2026 BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown, as part of a coalition of 22 attorneys general, filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit in support of litigation challenging the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) policy and practice of conducting unlawful warrantless civil immigration arres more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Rep. Rob Menendez, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Menendez Introduces Bill to Expand Access to Plug-In Solar and Lower Electric Bills * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Rob Menendez (NJ-08) introduced the Socket Full of Sunshine Act, legislation that expands access to plug-in solar panels and helps families lower their utility bills The legislation would support rebates for eligible households, protect renters' access, and require states to consider removing unnecessary regulatory hurdles. In New more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 21 -- Morgan Stanley, a multinational financial services corporation, issued the following news release: * * * Morgan Stanley Capital Partners Acquires The Rapid Group Oct 20, 2026 New York -- Investment funds managed by Morgan Stanley Capital Partners (MSCP), the middle market private equity buyout team within Morgan Stanley Investment Management, announced today the acquisition of The Rapid Group (TRG), a leading provider of inspection, repair and maintenance services for rotating equipment across municipal, commercial and  more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 21 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Davenport Announces Safeguards to Protect the Right to Vote During the 2026 General Election October 19, 2026 TRENTON -- Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today announced measures the Department of Law and Public Safety (LPS) is taking during the 2026 general election to help ensure a fair and smooth-running election, to protect the right to vote, and to assist voters, election officials, and law enforce more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 21 -- The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement Announces September 2026 Total Gaming Revenue Results October 19, 2026 ATLANTIC CITY -- Today the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement announced the September 2026 total gaming revenue results. Casino Win: Casino Win for the nine casino hotels was $227.8 million for September 2026, reflecting a decrease of 1.3% when compared to $230.7 million reported for September 2025. Year more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 21 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * New Jersey Is the First State in the Nation to Impose Mandatory Data-Driven Responsible Gaming Requirements AG Davenport, DGE Launch Partnership with RecoverMe App October 20, 2026 TRENTON -- Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and the Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) today announced sweeping data-driven responsible gaming requirements for gambling operators, which now have been codified into state regulations with th more PR

GALLOWAY, New Jersey, Oct. 20 -- Stockton University posted the following news: * * * New Stockton-ACIT Partnership Creates Buzz About Bees * Mays Landing, N.J. -- Every spring, thousands of bees descend on South Jersey's blueberry farms to help pollinate one of the state's most important crops. But once those bees leave their hives, how do farmers know they're actually pollinating the blueberry bushes on their farm and not flying off to another field? That's a question students and researchers from Stockton University and the Atlantic Co more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Oct. 20 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The New Jersey State Bar Association issued the following news release: * * * NJICLE Presents: Advanced Strategies for Criminal Trial Practice - Oct. 28 * Join a panel of experienced New Jersey criminal trial attorneys, including New Jersey Public Defender Jennifer N. Sellitti, for this brand-new program offering practical strategies to sharpen your courtroom advocacy. Through engaging discussions, the panel will share valuable insights and proven techniques for every stage of a cr more PR

WALTHAM, Massachusetts, Oct. 20 -- Bentley University posted the following news: * * * Owning Type I Diabetes, and What My 11-Year-Old Self Would Want Me to Share * It took about eight and a half years after my Type I diabetes (T1D) diagnosis for me to feel comfortable talking about it. It was my sophomore basketball season at Bentley. Joel Goddett -- who also lives with Type 1 and is director of strategic communications and digital media for the Northeast 10 Conference -- reached out and asked if I would do an interview to share on social  more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 21 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following news: * * * The successes and failures of New York City's cordon pricing The evidence to date suggests that congestion pricing has reduced vehicle entries and improved travel speeds in and around Manhattan's central business district. Raine Cox Transportation Policy Analyst October 21, 2026 Despite opposition to tolling and fears that cordon pricing may push traffic onto neighborhood streets, New York City's pricing program shows that charging for road space  more PR

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Oct. 21 -- 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

JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Oct. 19 -- Saint Peter's University posted the following news release: * * * Saint Peter's University Expands International Academic Engagement Through Visit to Korea and Vietnam * President Dr. Hubert Benitez and Trustee Jerry Taufield explore new university partnerships, student and faculty exchanges, and the role of institutional mission in the age of artificial intelligence JERSEY CITY, N.J. - October 19, 2026 - Saint Peter's University is advancing its international academic engagement through new partnership more PR

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Oct. 20 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Seton Hall Experts Shape National Headlines In September * Throughout September, Seton Hall University faculty members continued to lead critical conversations across law, public policy, national security, higher education and digital privacy across local, national and international news. As major stories unfolded throughout the month, University scholars provided essential analysis to premier media outlets including FOX News, USA Today, NJ.com, TRT  more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 21 -- The New Jersey Attorney General Office issued the following news release: * * * State Grand Jury Declines to Criminally Charge Law Enforcement Officer in Connection with August 12, 2024, Non-Fatal Police-Involved Shooting in Newark, N.J. October 20, 2026 TRENTON -- A state grand jury has voted not to file any criminal charges against Newark Police Officer Alexander Ferreira at the conclusion of its deliberations regarding the non-fatal police-involved shooting of an adult male during an encounter with police  more PR

GALLOWAY, New Jersey, Oct. 19 -- Stockton University posted the following news: * * * Stockton Open House Draws About 1,500 Attendees * Galloway, N.J. -- Stockton University welcomed about 1,500 prospective students and their families to its fall Open House on Oct. 17, offering an opportunity to explore academic programs, tour campus and experience life as an Osprey. Prospective first-year and transfer students met with President Joe Bertolino and Admissions staff to learn more about the university and the application process. Throughout  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * Trump EPA Celebrates One Year of the Office of Applied Science and Environmental Solutions with 100 Gold Standard Science Wins * In Just One Year, OASES Turned Rigorous Science into Action to Combat PFAS Contamination, Make Sound Policy Decisions, Support American Businesses, and More WASHINGTON -- This week, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) marks the one-year anniversary of the Office of Applied Science and Environmental Solutions more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 19 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- American Express posted the following news release: * * * Why American Express has always loved New York * Earlier this year, American Express broke ground on a new global headquarters at 2 World Trade Center. It's the latest chapter in a relationship with Lower Manhattan that began more than 175 years ago. We asked Ira, Amex's resident historian, how downtown New York City became home and how our headquarters have evolved alongside the neighborhood. What first drew the company's foun more PR

WAYNE, New Jersey, Oct. 20 -- William Paterson University posted the following news: * * * William Paterson Business Alumni Share Advice on Launching and Building Successful Careers * Panelists offer insights on navigating today's job market, building professional networks, leveraging AI, navigating career growth, and pursuing graduate education Cotsakos College of Business alumni who took part in the event are, from left: Tasha Forrester '16, MBA '18; Maria Rollins '91; Matthew Prail '05; and Justin Black '03. How can college students st more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Oct. 20 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The New Jersey State Bar Association issued the following news release: * * * Women in the Profession Wine Tasting is Nov. 4 * Join the NJSBA's Women in the Profession Section for an evening celebrating the connections and community of women in the legal profession. Enjoy a guided wine tasting and educational experience led by a certified sommelier while networking with colleagues and raising a glass to another year of building a strong and supportive professional network. Register more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * WORST OF THE WORST: ICE Arrests Pedophiles, Violent Assailants, and Other Public Safety Threats * We will not rest until every one of these criminal invaders has been removed from our homeland WASHINGTON - Yesterday, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested more worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens convicted for horrific crimes across the country, including continuous sexual abuse of a child under 16 years old, enda more PR