SANTA FE, New Mexico, Oct. 22 -- The Georgia O'Keeffe Museum issued the following news release: * * * 'Spaces of Becoming' and 'Georgia O'Keeffe & Sam Scott' Set to Open this November Museum Plans Public Celebration of Gallery Changes on December 4, 2026. - October 21, 2026-(Santa Fe, NM)-The Georgia O'Keeffe Museum is proud to present Spaces of Becoming, an exhibition exploring Georgia O'Keeffe's evolving home in Abiquiu alongside Georgia O'Keeffe & Sam Scott, a unique installation showcasing 99 watercolors by contemporary painter Sam Sco more PR

BONN, Germany, Oct. 20 -- The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change issued the following news: * * * 2026 Adaptation Forum highlights practical approaches to scaling adaptation implementation * UN Climate Change News, 20 October 2026 - Countries are moving from adaptation planning towards implementation, while strengthening systems to track results, learn from experience and respond to changing climate risks. These trends were highlighted at the 2026 Adaptation Forum, convened by the UNFCCC Adaptation Committee on 9-10 Septe more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following news release: * * * AFPI Releases State Elections Certification Toolkits to Equip Local Election Officials to Hold the Line on Election Integrity October 21, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) released a series of State Elections Certification Toolkits for local election officials in Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Minnesota, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. Each toolki more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Ahead of Midterms, New Warnock Report Finds Election Officials Across Georgia Confident in Election Security * Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock released a new report examining Georgia's election preparedness ahead of the November elections The report features testimony from election administrators across 10 Georgia counties, all of whom say they are prepared and confident in the security of the state's midterm elections Senator Warnock is c more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 21 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brenna Bird Leads Coalition in $664M Settlement with Snap Finance * DES MOINES--Attorney General Brenna Bird announced today she is leading a coalition of 17 attorneys general in a nearly $664 million settlement with Snap Finance. As part of the settlement, Snap Finance will automatically cancel $2,367,148 in lease payments owed by Iowans who entered into lease-to-own agreements from 2017-2022, and those Iowans will be ab more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Oct. 21 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Announces $18.4M in Lease Forgiveness from Snap Finance Settlement * Griffin: 'This settlement provides meaningful financial relief to more than 9,300 Arkansans and holds Snap Finance accountable for its deceptive business practices' LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin has joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general in a nearly $664 million settlement with Snap Finance. As part of the settlement, S more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 21 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Hilgers Leads $664 Million Multistate Settlement Against Snap Finance * Lincoln - Attorney General Mike Hilgers announced today that he joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general in a nearly $664 million settlement with Snap Finance. As part of the settlement, Snap Finance will automatically cancel $2,652,091 in lease payments owed by 1,349 Nebraska consumers who entered into lease-to-own agreements from 2017-2022.  more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 20 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Asks Court to Protect Kids' Data in A.I. Company Bankruptcy * Says users should have the right to delete their data before any sale FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, October 20, 2026 RALEIGH - Character.AI is an artificial intelligence chatbot powered by "characters" designed to mimic human conversation and relationships. Some of these bots presented themselves as psychologists, therapists,  more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Oct. 20 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General McCuskey Joins Coalition in $664M Settlement with Snap Finance, Consumers to get Immediate Relief * Attorney General JB McCuskey announced today he has joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general in a nearly $664 million settlement with Snap Finance. As part of the settlement, Snap Finance will automatically cancel $4,442,388 in lease payments owed by West Virginians who entered into lease-to-own agr more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Oct. 21 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General McCuskey Joins Coalition in $664M Settlement with Snap Finance, Consumers to get Immediate Relief * Attorney General JB McCuskey announced today he has joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general in a nearly $664 million settlement with Snap Finance. As part of the settlement, Snap Finance will automatically cancel $4,442,388 in lease payments owed by West Virginians who entered into lease-to-own agr more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law issued the following news release: * * * "DON'T TALK TO HIM. HE IS A ZIONIST.": MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS FAILED TO RESPOND TO ANTI-SEMITIC DEATH THREATS, HARASSMENT AGAINST A JEWISH STUDENT, ACCORDING TO NEW BRANDEIS CENTER COMPLAINT As Supreme Court takes up racial discrimination case against Montgomery County Public Schools, Brandeis Center files separate civil rights complaint alleging district failed to protect Jewish student from anti-Semitic threats  more PR

MACON, Georgia, Oct. 21 -- Central Georgia Technical College posted the following news: * * * CGTC Faculty Selected for National Global Workforce Initiative * Nursing student, Akira Lawrence, shares her success in global education with faculty selected for the national global workforce initiative. Warner Robins, Ga. - Eleven Central Georgia Technical College faculty members have been selected to participate in the 2026 Global Workforce Initiative (GWI), a nationally recognized faculty development program designed to strengthen career and t more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 20 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Composing America's Air Force Band of the West * Few musical groups in the world have the ability to reach 6 million listeners, conduct 500 live and televised performances and travel over 125,000 miles in their lifetimes, much less annually. These metrics might sound like those of a mainstream ensemble; however they belong to none other than the U.S. Air Force Band of the West. A team of Airmen who serve th more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia posted the following news release: * * * D.C. Man Charged in Shootout that Left a Georgia National Guardsman Injured * WASHINGTON - Jerrell Lamont Jackson, 41, of the District of Columbia, was charged by complaint today in connection with the October 18 shootout in the Barracks Row neighborhood in Southeast Washington D.C. that left a National Guardsman injured, announced U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro. "This brazen attack on the National Guard by a rep more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Oct. 21 -- The European Policy Centre issued the following commentary on Oct. 20, 2026, by Chief Executive and chief economist Fabian Zuleeg: * * * Back in the eye of the storm: A Trump-Putin deal would require much more to protect Ukraine and EUrope It is currently being reported that Putin, Trump and Xi Jinping will meet in November to attempt to end the conflict in Ukraine, now in its fourth year, without involving Ukrainian President Zelensky. In the light of these claims, Fabian Zuleeg revisits and updates his Februar more PR

VALDOSTA, Georgia, Oct. 21 -- Valdosta State University issued the following news: * * * October 21, 2026 Robbyn DeSpain, Director of Strategic Communications Experiential Learning Expo Highlights the Value of a VSU Degree VALDOSTA, Ga. - Students at Valdosta State University (VSU) learn by doing in many ways including internships, undergraduate research, study abroad, community engagement, practicums, field placements, and more. The Third Annual Fall Experiential Learning Exposition is a celebration of that real world experience. The exp more PR

BOCA RATON, Florida, Oct. 22 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FAU Receives $1.3M NOAA Grant to Address Harmful Algal Blooms By Gisele Galoustian | 10/21/2026 Grant Snapshot: Florida Atlantic University's Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute has received a $1.3 million grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science to investigate the environmental and biological drivers of recurring and prolonge more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 22 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following Insight: * * * PAGA Reform Changed the Defense Equation for California Retailers: Does Your Business Know How to Mitigate Risks? Oct 21, 2026 For decades, California's Private Attorneys' General Act (PAGA) proved to be one of the largest litigation threats to retailers operating in the state, creating massive penalty exposure for what had been routine storewide retail pay practices. Thanks to legislative reforms in 2024, PAGA now offers employers various opportun more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 22 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following Insight: * * * Why Every Employer Needs an Environmental Safety Plan + Where to Start Oct 21, 2026 Many businesses fail to realize that everyday materials like cleaning products, refrigerants, or even trash can present environmental health and safety risks for your staff and the community where you operate. Environmental safety and health compliance is not just a concern for factories with smokestacks or businesses handling large quantities of hazardous chemicals more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 21 [Category: BizTravel] -- Delta Air Lines posted the following news: * * * From curiosity to career: Delta's DREAM Flight continues to build the aviation talent pipeline * About 160 students from across metro Atlanta took part in Delta's 26th annual DREAM Flight, traveling to Airbus' Mobile, Alabama manufacturing facility for hands-on aviation experiences, career exploration and mentorship from Delta and Airbus leaders. * Delta's DREAM Flight is part of its commitment to exposing students to aviation, opening doors more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 22 -- Gov. Brian P. Kemp, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * October 21, 2026 Gov. Kemp: Blue Bird Invests $300 Million in Peach County ATLANTA - Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Blue Bird Corporation (Blue Bird), a technology leader and innovator of school buses, is expanding its existing footprint in Peach County. The company plans to invest an estimated $300 million in a new manufacturing facility in Fort Valley, creating 375 new jobs over the next three years. "For nearly 100 years, Bl more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 20 -- Emory University Rollins School of Public Health posted the following news release: * * * Heavy Menstrual Bleeding Is a Global Issue That Goes Beyond the Clinical * Heavy menstrual bleeding is a common but seldom discussed issue affecting about 20% of American women and up to 50% of women globally. It can impact almost every part of someone's daily life--keeping them from school or work and impacting physical health, mental health, and relationships. And while certain medical conditions, like endometriosis or u more PR

COLUMBUS, Georgia, Oct. 21 -- Columbus State University posted the following news: * * * Immersive Aflac co-op unlocks corporate career potential for Columbus State students * Columbus State University and Columbus-based Aflac launched an innovative corporate-academic partnership last summer that provides students with an immersive, multiyear professional pathway and supports regional workforce development. The new Aflac Claims Co-op program is helping students build career-ready skills relevant to their degrees by integrating professional  more PR

BRUNSWICK, Georgia, Oct. 21 -- The College of Coastal Georgia posted the following news: * * * Inaugural Okefenokee Science Symposium Showcases Research, Conservation, and Collaboration * More than 100 attendees, including researchers, undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, staff, conservation professionals, and community members, gathered at the Center for the Arts for the inaugural Biennial Okefenokee Science Symposium on Oct. 16. Discussions and presentations covered a wide range of topics, not only related to the Okefenokee Swamp more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 21 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Independence Blue Cross, a subsidiary of Independence Health Group, posted the following news release: * * * Independence Blue Cross takes steps to help members affected by Hurricane Isaias * Independence Blue Cross (IBX) is taking the following measures to help its members affected by Hurricane Isaias. For members impacted, IBX is revising some policies in Alabama, Florida, and Georgia: * Alabama - through November 6, 2026 * Florida - through November 5, 2026 * Georgia - t more PR

KENNESAW, Georgia, Oct. 21 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * Kennesaw State researcher receives $250,000 NSF grant to enhance construction education * Kennesaw State University researcher Minsoo Baek has received a $250,000 National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to develop technology that could help construction management students navigate real-world challenges before entering the workforce. The three-year project, which began Oct. 1, will combine generative artificial intelligence (AI) and virtual rea more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees posted the following news release: * * * Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses 3 South Carolina Candidates Ahead of Nov. 3 Election * Join the 150,000 AFGE members who have already made the switch to E-Dues. Contact: Tim Kauffman 202-374-6491 tim.kauffman@afge.org RIVERDALE, Ga. -- The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of three candidates running to represent South Carolina in the midterm election more PR

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Oct. 20 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * Last jump: 404th Civil Affairs Battalion celebrates legacy as it closes airborne chapter * An airborne jump is never supposed to feel like a goodbye. But for U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers of the 404th Civil Affairs Battalion, their jump Aug. 13, 2026, was just that, a final farewell to the battalion's airborne status, marking the end of an era. Current and former members of the 404th Civil Affairs Bn. gathered at Coyle Field in Chatsworth, Ne more PR

GENEVA, Switzerland, Oct. 21 [Category: Religion] -- The World Council of Churches posted the following news: * * * Male clergy in US lead discussion on sexual violence * "Our silence is violence," said Rev. Jack Perkins Davidson, Spring Glen Church (United Church of Christ), in Hamden, Connecticut. "When people gather, sexual violence happens," said Rev. Kent Siladi, who works in the Yale Chaplain's Office and is also from the United Church of Christ. "It is awkward for people who may not have ever addressed this topic with their communi more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 21 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Mercer Opera brings classic novel to life in latest production * The latest production from Mercer University Opera brings a beloved Gothic novel to the stage. "Jane Eyre: The Musical" will be presented in Fickling Hall in the McCorkle Music Building at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 22-24 and 3 p.m. Oct. 25. Tickets are free for students and $20 for all others and can be purchased online or at the door. The show, written by John Caird and Paul Gordon, is based on the 1847 no more PR

TAMPA, Florida, Oct. 21 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Middle District of Florida Joins DOJ Fraud Division, USDA, and USDA OIG in Uncovering Nearly $42 Million in SNAP Benefit Fraud During Nationwide Enforcement Surge * Tampa, FL - The United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Florida (MDFL) joins the Justice Department's National Fraud Enforcement Division (Fraud Division), the Department of Agriculture (USDA), and the USDA Office of Inspector  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 [Category: Environment] -- The League of Conservation Voters posted the following news release: * * * New Poll: Ahead of Midterms, Black and Latino Battleground Voters Rate Climate a High Priority When Tied to Affordability and Pollution * Nearly 9 in 10 prioritize lower energy costs and less pollution, signaling that candidates should make these issues central to their closing pitches With the midterm elections two weeks away, a new poll of Black and Latino voters in seven battleground states finds that overwhelming ma more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 [Category: Environment] -- Environment America posted the following news release: * * * NEW REPORT: PFAS contamination in Georgia's rivers and lakes * Groups urge officials to turn off the tap of toxic 'forever chemicals' ATLANTA -- PFAS chemicals are contaminating waterways across the United States, putting fish, wildlife and drinking water at risk, and Georgia is no exception. That's the conclusion of a new report from Environment Georgia Research & Policy Center and Frontier Group. The study, PFAS in America's Rivers more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 22 -- Newmark Group, a commercial real estate company that says they offer comprehensive suite of services and products, posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Launches Multifamily Bridge Program with Inaugural Financing for Independence Place in Hinesville, GA October 21, 2026 New program expands the firm's debt and structured finance capabilities, providing a pathway to permanent agency lending. - Newmark announces the Company has provided a $35 million bridge loan to MFP Capital (the "Sponsor") for Independence more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 19 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Norfolk Southern posted the following news release: * * * Norfolk Southern awards $100,000 grant to Atlanta Community Food Bank * * Emergencies (800) 453-2530 * Crossing gates, signals & rough crossings (800) 453-2530 * Environmental Spills (800) 453-2530 Norfolk Southern awards $100,000 grant to Atlanta Community Food Bank Funding will help provide nutritious food to children and families across metro Atlanta and north Georgia. ATLANTA, Ga., October 19, 2026 - Norfolk South more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 21 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Norfolk Southern posted the following news release: * * * Norfolk Southern Declares Quarterly Dividend * * Emergencies (800) 453-2530 * Crossing gates, signals & rough crossings (800) 453-2530 * Environmental Spills (800) 453-2530 Norfolk Southern Declares Quarterly Dividend ATLANTA - Oct. 21, 2026 - Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) announced today a quarterly dividend of $1.35 per share on its common stock. The dividend is payable November 20, 2026, to shareholders  more PR

SANTA CLARA, California, Oct. 21 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NVIDIA, a designer of graphics processing units for the gaming, cryptocurrency and professional markets, posted the following news release: * * * NVIDIA, Nokia and Leading Telecom Operators Turn Networks Into Distributed Intelligence Platforms * News Summary: * Leading global telecom operators are expanding NVIDIA-powered computing across their networks to deliver advanced services closer to people and businesses, improve wireless experience and automate network operati more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Oct. 22 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release: * * * Drummond reaches multimillion-dollar settlement with Snap Finance OKLAHOMA CITY (Oct. 21, 2026) - Attorney General Gentner Drummond announced today that he and a coalition of 17 attorneys general have reached a settlement with Snap Finance that nears $664 million. As part of the settlement, Snap Finance will automatically cancel more than $18 million in lease payments owed by Oklahomans who entered into lease-to-own agreem more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 21 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Paul "Bear" Bryant Awards announce 2026 Coach of the Year Award watch list * HOUSTON, Oct. 21, 2026 - Twenty-eight football coaches make up the American Heart Association's 2026 Paul "Bear" Bryant Coach of the Year Award watch list, a list of current coaches in consideration for the annual top honor. The award is given each January to a college football coach for contributions that make the sport better for athletes and  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 21 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society posted the following news release: * * * Physical Activity After Cancer Diagnosis Linked to Lower Healthcare Costs Among Older Survivors, New Study Finds * Key takeaways: * Staying physically active after a cancer diagnosis may help lower healthcare costs for older cancer survivors. * Cancer survivors who were inactive faced higher healthcare costs, particularly those diagnosed with early-stage cancers. * Survivors who were active before diagnosis but reduced th more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Oct. 21 -- Purdue University posted the following news release: * * * Researchers in various studies looking for participants * Here is a list of research studies that currently are looking for participants. Subjects needed for sound quality research project Researchers are seeking participants for a study on evaluating washing machine noise. Eligible participants need to be ages 18-65 and have normal hearing without the use of a hearing aid. All volunteers' hearing will be tested before the study begins. Partic more PR

ATHENS, Georgia, Oct. 21 -- The University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences posted the following news: * * * Safeguarding America's food supply: Preserving what we produce * During the summer of 2026, the vulnerability of food was top-of-mind for many Americans, as thousands of people across the United States reported symptoms of a Cyclospora infection that eventually was linked to iceberg lettuce. It was a compelling reminder of how a contaminant can affect food supplies and threaten public health. It's not a more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following letter with co-signers to Attorney General Todd Blanche and FBI Director Kash Patel: * * * Here is the text of the letter: October 15, 2026 The Honorable Todd Blanche Attorney General U.S. Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20530 - The Honorable Kash Patel Director Federal Bureau of Investigation 935 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20535 - Dear Attorney more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 22 -- Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * Texas A&M Prepares Future Veterinarians To Navigate Artificial Intelligence In Clinical Practice Oct. 20, 2026 As artificial intelligence tools begin appearing in veterinary clinics, the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) is preparing future veterinarians not just to use them but to understand how they work, evaluate their limitations, and apply them respon more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 20 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts posted the following news release: * * * Texas Man to Plead Guilty to Role in $1.5 Million Deed Fraud and Money Laundering Schemes * Conduct allegedly involved impersonating out of state homeowners in order to list and sell their properties to unsuspecting buyers BOSTON - A Texas man has agreed to plead guilty to allegedly impersonating property owners, selling their land and then laundering the proceeds of the deed fraud scheme. The scheme  more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 21 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Things to Do at Penn State: Oct. 22-29 * Here's a look at some of the cultural events -- both in-person and virtual -- open to the University and local community: Performances "The Wiz" - 7 p.m., Oct. 22, Eisenhower Auditorium, University Park campus. The Tony Award-winning Best Musical that took the world by storm is back and coming to Happy Valley. The Wiz returns "home" to stages across America in an all-new tour, direct from Broadw more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 21 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Three Sidley Deals Win at the GBM Awards: CEE, Central Asia & Turkiye 2026 * Global Banking & Markets has listed three Sidley deals as winners at its GBM Awards: CEE, Central Asia & Turkiye 2026. The awards celebrate the "most innovative and ground-breaking deals from Sovereign, Corporate and Financial Institution issuers and borrowers." Sidley deals have been named winners in three categories: * Armenia Deal of the Y more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 21 -- The Trust for Public Land issued the following news release: * * * Trust for Public Land Announces David Poppe as New Chair of National Board of Directors October 20th, 2026 SEATTLE - At its annual meeting this week, Trust for Public Land (TPL) today announced David Poppe (New York) as the new Chair of its National Board of Directors. Poppe previously served as Vice Chair and Chair of the Audit Committee and succeeds Lucas St. Clair (Falmouth, Maine), who had served as Chair since 2021. Happy Haynes (De more PR

ATHENS, Georgia, Oct. 22 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * UGA signs partnership agreement with University of Leeds Oct 21, 2026 By Angel Bhardwaj The international partnership will provide medical and nursing research and teaching collaboration - The University of Georgia and the University of Leeds recently signed a five-year collaboration agreement, following a two-day program in England in which representatives from UGA's School of Medicine and Victoria Kay Ivester School of Nursing sought research and tea more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Oct. 21 -- The European Investment Bank posted the following news release: * * * Ugandan financial sector to strengthen climate resilience under EIB Global partnership with Bank of Uganda * * EIB Advisory will support Bank of Uganda in strengthening climate-risk supervision and reporting. * Support is provided through the EIB Global's Greening Financial Systems Programme, financed by Germany and Luxembourg in coordination with the NDC Partnership. * Partnership supports Uganda's drive to mobilise private and internation more PR

ATHENS, Georgia, Oct. 22 (TNSjou) -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * Is all screen time bad for children? Maybe not, new review suggests Oct 21, 2026 By Juleah Carl What kids watch -- and parental involvement -- may matter as much as time spent on screens - The effects of screen time on young children may depend on more than just how long they spend in front of a device, according to a new publication from the University of Georgia. What children watch, how old they are and whether a parent watches with them c more PR

ATHENS, Georgia, Oct. 22 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * October 20, 2026 Safeguarding America's food supply: Preserving what we produce By Emily Halnon During the summer of 2026, the vulnerability of food was top-of-mind for many Americans, as thousands of people across the United States reported symptoms of a Cyclospora infection that eventually was linked to iceberg lettuce. It was a compelling reminder of how a contaminant can affect food supplies and threaten public health. It's not as simple as loadin more PR

TOCCOA FALLS, Georgia, Oct. 21 -- The University of Toccoa Falls posted the following news: * * * UTF Reflects on Homecoming 2026 * Toccoa Falls, Ga. (October 21, 2026) - This past weekend the University of Toccoa Falls welcomed alumni, families and students to Homecoming. Graduates from eight decades spanning Toccoa Falls Elementary, High School, the former Commercial Department, the Institute, and the College were represented by more than 400 attendees. Packed with activities, Homecoming 2026 featured museum tours, women's volleyball an more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Oct. 21 -- West Virginia State Treasurer Larry Pack issued the following news release: * * * Treasurer Pack Calls for State Tax Relief on Dyed Off-Road Diesel 10/20/2026 Proposal Would Help Ease Rising Fuel Costs for West Virginia Farmers, Loggers and Timber Haulers - State Treasurer Larry Pack is urging state leaders to temporarily suspend state diesel fuel taxes and authorize the use of dyed off-road diesel on public highways, providing much-needed relief to West Virginia farmers, loggers and timber haulers s more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 22 -- The Infectious Diseases Society of America issued the following news release: * * * Wendy S. Armstrong, MD, FIDSA, named IDSA president October 21, 2026 The Infectious Diseases Society of America is pleased to announce Wendy S. Armstrong, MD, FIDSA, as the Society's new president beginning Oct. 25. In addition, a new vice president and three new directors were elected to serve with Dr. Armstrong. The Board of Directors will work to advance the Society's overall strategic priorities, including building and sus more PR

CULLOWHEE, North Carolina, Oct. 22 -- Western Carolina University issued the following news: * * * October 20, 2026 Chancellor Brown champions student artists Chancellor Kelli R. Brown is always astonished by the talent of her students at Western Carolina University. They're bright, creative, innovative and an assortment of other adjectives that only scratch the surface of her Catamounts' prowess. But over the course of her tenure in Cullowhee, Brown has particularly been in awe of the way some of her students can brush paint on a canvas.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Washington Legal Foundation issued the following news release: * * * WLF Asks Eleventh Circuit to Grant Review of Class Certification That Misapplies Basic Presumption * "Making the Basic presumption essentially irrebuttable multiplies settlement pressure and imposes unnecessary costs on American businesses." --Cory Andrews, WLF General Counsel & Vice President of Litigation WASHINGTON, DC--Washington Legal Foundation (WLF) today urged the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit to g more PR