NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 27 -- Vanderbilt University School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * $3.4 million NIH grant supports AI-driven approach to studying human emotion * Ruogu Fang, a renowned AI researcher and the Flowers Family Dean's Faculty Fellow in Engineering at Vanderbilt University, has received a $3.4 million R01 grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to develop a new way to study human emotion using artificial intelligence, with the goal of eventually creating emotional stimuli tailored to individua more PR

HOLLYWOOD, Florida, Oct. 27 -- Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, issued the following news: * * * 'An Evening With Goose' is Coming to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood on April, 13, 2027 * Tickets On Sale Friday, Oct. 30 at 10 a.m. "An Evening With Goose" is coming to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood Tuesday, April 13, 2027, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, Oct. 30 at 10 a.m. and start at $39.50. Tickets are available at w more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 27 -- Florida State University posted the following news: * * * 2026 FSU Discovery Days: Florida State University hosts fourth annual celebration of research and creativity * From pioneering new approaches to health and artificial intelligence to supporting entrepreneurs, showcasing student research and exploring the connections between physics and art, Florida State University's fourth annual Discovery Days celebrated the breadth and promise of the university's research and creative enterprise. Held Oct. 17-24,  more PR

BURBANK, California, Oct. 27 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * ABC DECKS THE HALLS WITH FESTIVE HOLIDAY PROGRAMMING FOR 2026 * 'CMA Country Christmas,' 'The Year: 2026,' 'Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest' and More Plus, Special Episodes of 'Abbott Elementary' and 'Scrubs' and the Broadcast Debuts of 'Fantastic Four: First Steps' and 'Mufasa: The Lion King' Air This Holiday Season 'Tis the season for ABC, with holiday specials, must-see films and more PR

DECATUR, Georgia, Oct. 27 -- Agnes Scott College posted the following news release: * * * Agnes Scott's Inaugural White Coat Ceremony: A new chapter in the college's health care education * Thirty students in the Mary Lou Cornwall Hawkes '65 and James B. Hawkes Physician Assistant Program bring a combined 84,060 hours of patient care experience to their graduate training. DECATUR, Ga. -- Before receiving their white coats, the 30 students in Agnes Scott's inaugural physician assistant (PA) cohort had logged a combined 84,060 hours of patie more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 28 -- Akerman, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Akerman Represented Iconic Brand Nathan's Famous in Its Acquisition by Smithfield Foods Which Was Completed on October 26, 2026 October 27, 2026 Akerman announced the closing of the acquisition of its client Nathan's Famous, Inc. (Nasdaq: NATH) by Smithfield Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: SFD), for $102 in cash per outstanding share, representing an enterprise value of approximately $450 million. As previously announced, Akerman represented Nathan's Famous, Inc.  more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 28 -- Akerman, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Akerman Represents Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments) in Co-Investment in Datavant October 27, 2026 Akerman represented a subsidiary of Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments), in its co-investment alongside KKR & Co. Inc. in Datavant, the largest connector of identified and de-identified health data in the world. PSP Investments is a Canadian Crown corporation and one of Canada's largest pension investment manag more PR

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Oct. 28 -- Alabama Attorney General Steve T. Marshall issued the following news release: * * * Alabama joins FTC in Suing Dollar General for Charging Consumers More than Advertised for Many Products Suit alleges Dollar General has generated millions of dollars by regularly and repeatedly charging more at the register than advertised October 27, 2026 (Montgomery, Ala) - Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall joined the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 19 states in filing a lawsuit against Dollar General Corporation f more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 27 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release: * * * Alon, Oren, And Tal Alexander Sentenced To 30 Years In Prison For Decade-Long Sex Trafficking And Sexual Abuse Scheme * United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jamie McDonald, Assistant Director in Charge of the New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation ("FBI"), James C. Barnacle, Jr., and Commissioner of the New York City Police Department ("NYPD"), Jessica S. Tisch, an more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 [Category: Political] -- America First Legal, a civil rights organization, posted the following news release: * * * America First Legal Responds to Attempts to Shield Census from Judicial Review * Today, America First Legal (AFL), in partnership with Christopher Mills of Spero Law LLC, has filed a response urging the U.S. Supreme Court to reject the federal government's and intervenors' requests that the Court affirm the dismissal of AFL's landmark challenge to the 2020 Census. AFL argues that the lower court's decision, more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release: * * * Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola earns multiple Healthgrades clinical excellence honors * Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola has earned multiple distinctions in Healthgrades' 2027 hospital ratings, including a No. 2 ranking in Florida for spine surgery, recognition among America's 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Care, and placement among America's 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery and Spine Surgery.  more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 27 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues Dollar General for Illegally Overcharging Customers * Dollar General is often using higher prices at the register than listed on the shelf FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, October 27, 2026 Download Attorney General Jackson's video here. RALEIGH - North Carolina has the second-highest number of Dollar General stores in the country - over 1,000 stores, at least one in nearly every town. more PR

BLOOMINGTON, Illinois, Oct. 27 -- Illinois Wesleyan University posted the following news release: * * * Author, Lawyer and IWU Alumna Renee Fehr to Speak About Domestic Violence * BLOOMINGTON, Ill. - Renee Fehr '86 will speak about her book "The Wheels of Justice: The True Story of a 27-Year Battle to Convict My Sister's Killer," at Illinois Wesleyan University this week in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Fehr is a Farmer City native who earned her degree in Business Administration from IWU in 1986 and went on to graduate from  more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 27 -- Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF) a non-profit dedicated to funding type 1 diabetes research, posted the following news release: * * * Breakthrough T1D Celebrates Research Award Winners and Recognizes Type 1 Diabetes Research Leaders * New York, Oct. 27, 2026--Breakthrough T1D, the leading global type 1 diabetes (T1D) research and advocacy organization, proudly presented awards to four outstanding leaders in T1D research whose impact has pushed Breakthrough T1D's mission forward. Award recipients include: * Carla Greenb more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 27 -- Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF) a non-profit dedicated to funding type 1 diabetes research, posted the following news release: * * * Breakthrough T1D Presents Dr. Roy Beck with the 2026 Mary Tyler Moore and S. Robert Levine, M.D., Excellence in Clinical Research Award * Award recognizes outstanding efforts in type 1 diabetes research New York, Oct. 27, 2026--Breakthrough T1D, the leading global type 1 diabetes (T1D) research and advocacy organization, proudly announces Dr. Roy Beck as the recipient of the 2026 Mary Ty more PR

TAMPA, Florida, Oct. 25 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Shriners Hospitals for Children posted the following news: * * * Built by a Patient, for Patients: 3D-Printed Halo Walkers Help Kids Prepare for Treatment * When Marissa was recovering from spine surgery at Shriners Children's Portland, she noticed something missing: a way for kids facing halo traction to visualize, and even play with, the device used for their treatment. So she designed one. "I was talking to Kim Baker (certified child life specialist) after my surgery and telling her more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 28 -- The Americas Society/Council of the Americas issued the following news release: * * * Business Leaders to Convene at COA Symposium to Discuss Latin America's Next Chapter The November 19 event in Miami will explore growth, artificial intelligence, investment, and the forces reshaping the region's business landscape. - MIAMI, October 27, 2026--More than 500 CEOs, company founders, industry pioneers, government officials, and regional leaders will gather in Miami on November 19 for the 2026 COA Symposium and 31st BRAVO B more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 28 -- The Americas Society/Council of the Americas issued the following news release: * * * Business leaders to discuss Latin America's course at COA Symposium The November 19 event will explore the growth, artificial intelligence and dynamics that transform the region's business landscape. - MIAMI, Oct. 27, 2026 -- More than 500 CEOs, company founders, industry pioneers, government officials and other regional leaders will meet in Miami on November 19 for the 2026 COA Symposium and the 31st edition of the BRAVO Business Awa more PR

FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Oct. 28 -- 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, an investigative reporter for The Defender: * * * Bitcoin Data Center Pushes Kids at Montessori Outdoor Learning Center Indoors Noise from a cryptocurrency mining facility has forced students at a Michigan Montessori school indoors, prompting a lawsuit and ongoing debate about children's health and le more PR

LONDON, England, Oct. 27 -- London Business School posted the following news: * * * Clear Admit shines a spotlight on LBS MBA students * Six students from LBS's latest MBA intake reveal what drew them to LBS and their hopes for the future London Business School MBA Class of 2028 students Ellen Ehrnrooth, Sofia Castillo Guerrero, Charles Jennison, Nicolas Lozano Landinez, Eva Stewart and Karan Vir Malhotra have been profiled by Clear Admit in its Real Humans: MBA Students series. Ellen, a dual citizen of Finland and the USA, who was born a more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 27 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Clinical Trial Tests Epidural Stimulation for Low Blood Pressure After Spinal Cord Injury * A multicenter clinical trial including researchers from the University of Miami of Medicine is testing whether an implanted epidural stimulation system can help people with spinal cord injury maintain blood pressure while sitting or standing. Key Takeaways * The Empower BP study is testing whether epidural electrical stimulation can help pe more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 27 -- Florida State University posted the following news: * * * Collaborative Collision: FSU researchers explore the future of artificial intelligence * * Florida State University brought researchers from across disciplines together to explore how artificial intelligence can advance research and address complex challenges, encouraging new ideas and collaborations spanning areas such as health, smart cities, robotics and the societal impacts of AI. * FSU's Collaborative Collision LaunchPad Funding is offering team more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 (TNSida) -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Oct 23, 2026 Comer Investigates PBMs for Retaliatory Audits of Independent Pharmacies Seeks documents, communications, and briefings from CVS Caremark, Express Scripts, and Optum Rx - WASHINGTON--House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) is investigating whether pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) targeted independent pharmacies with punit more PR

PARSIPPANY, New Jersey, Oct. 27 [Category: BizTravel] -- Wyndham Hotels and Resorts posted the following news release: * * * Dazzler Select by Wyndham Surpasses a Dozen Open Hotels in First Year, Building Momentum Across the U.S. * Boutique-inspired, value-centric lifestyle brand draws independent owners seeking greater distribution, technology and loyalty reach without sacrificing their hotel's identity HIGHLIGHTS: Dazzler Select by Wyndham has surpassed more than a dozen hotels in its first year, with 14 hotels now open across the Unite more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Oct 26, 2026 NEW: Roger Marshall's "Closing Pitch Leans Heavily on Discounting His Own Constituents' Concerns" As Kansans Face Skyrocketing Prices - New York Times: "'Our small businesses can't sit and wait on a promise for things to happen because we're feeling the crunch right now,' Mr. Surritt told the senator. Mr. Marshall begged to differ" As floundering, corrupt GOP Sen. Roger Marshall faces an "unexpectedly steep re-election more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * DHS Highlights Most Barbaric Illegal Aliens Deported to Third Countries Because Their Home Countries Wouldn't Take Them Back * The worst criminals have been removed to third countries, including murderers, pedophiles, rapists, and drug traffickers WASHINGTON - The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the following statement highlighting examples of the worst illegal aliens who have been deported from the United S more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Defense has published Federal Register notices detailing proposed defence equipment upgrades for Spain and the Netherlands, including mine-hunting sonar systems, additional equipment for MH-60R naval helicopters and expanded air-to-air missile capabilities. Published on October 16, 2026, the notifications cover a new $75 million sonar upgrade proposal for Spain, a $250 million increase to Spain's previously notified helicopter programme, and a $295 million expansion of the Netherlands' AIM-9 more PR

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Oct. 27 -- Eckerd College posted the following news: * * * Eckerd College Hosts Dine and Discuss with Melissa Seixas '92, State President of Duke Energy, emphasizes the importance of a liberal arts degree * Melissa Seixas '92, Duke Energy's state president in Florida, speaks to Eckerd students, ASPEC members, and faculty at the College's Dine & Discuss program. Photos by Lilly Tallen '27 When Melissa Seixas '92 was a child, she inherited a profound interest in history from her father. As an adult, she learned to wo more PR

COCOA, Florida, Oct. 27 -- Eastern Florida State College posted the following news release: * * * EFSC to Host Virtual Dual Enrollment Information Sessions * 2027-28 FAFSA Open: Complete your FAFSA application today to explore financial aid opportunities. Apply Now! Eastern Florida State College will host two virtual information sessions this fall for students and families interested in learning how dual enrollment can help high school students earn free college credit while accelerating their educational and career goals. The online sess more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11340) by legislative attorney Madeline W. Donley: * * * Environmental Justice and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 During the Biden Administration, both the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) sought to advance "environmental justice" goals using Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), which prohibits recipients of federal funds from discriminating on the basis  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Regional Administrator Kevin McOmber and U.S. Representative Brian Mast Highlight Significant Water Infrastructure Investment in Fort Pierce * Fort Pierce, Florida (October 27, 2026) - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regional Administrator Kevin McOmber and U.S. Representative Brian Mast (R-FL-21) joined state and local leaders in celebrating $1 million in Community Project Funding for water infrastructure improvements a more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Oct. 27 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news: * * * Exceeding Expectations in Medical Education * Tucked behind the glass facade of the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV's medical education building, away from classrooms and clusters of students, Dr. Robert Hernandez, Jr., sits in his office thinking about the best part of his job. As vice dean and chair of medical education, he oversees a team of educators, administrators, and professionals he describes as exceptional. "The very more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 27 -- Florida A&M University, a component of the public university system in Florida, posted the following news: * * * FAMU College of Law in Collaboration with CrossMarc Capital to Examine Downtown Orlando Revitalization at Nov. 5 Panel * ORLANDO -- Can Downtown Orlando continue to grow, attract investment and remain a vibrant place to live, work and visit? That question will be at the center of a panel discussion Nov. 5 when Florida A&M University (FAMU) College of Law and CrossMarc Capital present the second in more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 26 -- Florida A&M University, a component of the public university system in Florida, posted the following news: * * * FAMU Homecoming Convocation Celebrates Rattler Legacy, Alumni Impact and Future Generations * TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Florida A&M University (FAMU) alumnus and entrepreneur Thomas 'Tommy' Duncan announced a $1 million commitment to FAMU and an additional $100,000 for student scholarships during the 2026 Homecoming Convocation on Friday, Oct. 23. Longtime supporters Bernard and Shirley Kinsey also ple more PR

BOCA RATON, Florida, Oct. 28 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FAU Poll: Hispanic Confidence Slips Despite 50% Seeing Better Finances By Amber Bonefont | 10/26/2026 Hispanic consumer confidence edged down in the third quarter of the year as fewer Hispanic consumers anticipated good business conditions over the next 12 months, according to a poll from Florida Atlantic University's Business and Economic Polling Initiative (BEPI). The Hispanic Consumer Senti more PR

BOCA RATON, Florida, Oct. 28 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FAU's Kelly/Strul Emerging Scholars Program Receives $2M Gift By Kristine Gobbo | 10/27/2026 Florida Atlantic University received a $2 million gift from the Gary Peters Family Foundation Inc., establishing the Cecilia's Heart First-Generation Enrichment Endowment Fund for the Kelly/Strul Emerging Scholars Program. The endowment will support mentorship and professional development opportunities  more PR

BOCA RATON, Florida, Oct. 28 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * New VR Experience Brings Fort Lauderdale's Flooding Future to Life By Gisele Galoustian | 10/27/2026 Virtual Reality Snapshot: "Flooding Explorer: Fort Lauderdale" is an immersive virtual reality experience developed by Florida Atlantic University and its partners to demonstrate how king tides, heavy rainfall, storms and sea level rise can affect coastal and inland communities. Users explore a  more PR

TAMPA, Florida, Oct. 26 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Florida CPA Sentenced for Tax Evasion * Evaded Payment of More Than $2 Million Fort Myers, FL -- A Florida Certified Public Accountant (CPA) was sentenced today to 18 months in prison for evading the payment of more than $2.2 million in income taxes. According to court documents and statements made in court, Ronald St. Clair attempted to hide his assets from the IRS after accumulating tax debts for 2011 th more PR

TAMPA, Florida, Oct. 27 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Florida Inmate Sentenced to Almost Six Additional Years in Prison for Mailing Threatening Communications to a Federal Courthouse * Jacksonville, Florida - Alvin Martin Few (age 62) has been sentenced by U.S. District Judge Wendy W. Berger to five years and eleven months in federal prison for mailing threatening communications. He pleaded guilty on July 14, 2026. U.S. Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe made the announ more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Common Cause posted the following news release: * * * Floridians have a Right to Vote Free From Intimidation and Common Cause is Defending It We demand that federal agents respect the law and stay away from voting locations, after their presence was observed at two polling locations during early voting. Mandatory early voting begins tomorrow in Florida. Oct 26, 2026 Common Cause is defending the right of Floridians to vote free from fear and intimidation, both in federal court and on the ground  more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 27 -- Florida State University posted the following news: * * * FSU Health informatics researcher named fellow of American College of Medical Informatics * * Zhe He has been elected a fellow of the American College of Medical Informatics (ACMI). * He is a professor in FSU's School of Information and director of the university's Institute for Successful Longevity, a multidisciplinary research institute dedicated to helping people live longer, healthier and more fulfilling lives. He also directs the eHealth Lab, wh more PR

TAMPA, Florida, Oct. 27 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Gainesville Woman Convicted in $8.6M Medicare Fraud Scheme * Ocala, FL -- A federal jury in the Middle District of Florida convicted a Florida woman who owned a durable medical equipment (DME) company and managed several other DME companies for her role in a fraud scheme that took advantage of the elderly and disabled and caused the submission of over $8.6 million in fraudulent claims to Medicare. According more PR

STAMFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 28 (TNSxrep) -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release: * * * Gartner Says C-Suite Capability Gaps Are Every Organization's Biggest Risk and CHROs Are the Best Positioned to Address It ORLANDO, Fla., October 27, 2026 Analysts Highlight Three Emerging Capabilities to Future-Proof the C-Suite at Gartner HR Symposium/Xpo in Orlando - C-Suite capability gaps are every organization's biggest risk, and the CHRO is the leader best equipped to mitigate it, ac more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 27 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig's Cinda Raila Brejt Named to VOLS Pro Bono Dean's List * NEW YORK - Oct. 27, 2026 - Cinda Raila Brejt, an associate in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's New York office, was named to the Volunteers of Legal Service (VOLS) 2026 Pro Bono Dean's List. She and the other recipients were honored at an event earlier this month in New York. The list recognizes "exceptional and committed individuals" w more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Hickenlooper Demands Answers About ICE's Secretive Domestic Air Transfer Network * ICE's domestic air network has exploded to over 18,000 flights since Trump took office, with zero transparency or accountability into operations and costs Repeated transfers can disrupt access to counsel, medical care, and pressure individuals to self-deport, with some detainees being transferred 15+ times WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper demanded  more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 27 -- Florida State University posted the following news: * * * How a Florida State University researcher uses AI to track hidden health risks from red tide * * Florida State University Assistant Professor Bingqing Liu was part of a research team that conducted a recent study published in Scientific Reports explaining how extreme weather events, such as Hurricane Milton in 2024, can cause rapid intensification of Karenia brevis red tides. * Bingqing Liu is available to discuss how advanced satellite data can serv more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Agricultural Leaders and Market Participants Join CFTC Chairman Selig in Overland Park, Kansas for AgCon 2026 October 27, 2026 WASHINGTON -- Last week, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the Risk Management Center at Kansas State University co-hosted the 2026 Agricultural Commodity Futures Conference (AgCon) in Overland Park, Kansas. The two-day conference brought together industry leaders, policymakers, and market parti more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 [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

LONDON, England, Oct. 27 -- Imperial College-London issued the following news: * * * Imperial and AMPERA join forces to develop digital twin platform for advanced nuclear energy systems By David Silverman 27 October 2026 Imperial College London researchers have started a pound sterling7 million partnership with AMPERA to develop a digital twin platform for energy systems. The advanced energy company, based in Florida, US, specialises in developing highly innovative small modular nuclear reactors, or microreactors, designed to power indivi more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 27 -- Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health posted the following news: * * * Initial Treatment for Lower Back Pain Is Associated with Subsequent Risk of Opioid Use Disorder and Overdose * First month treatment with opioids above 50 mme/day can result in 147% higher risk for OUD Adults on Medicaid who began treatment for a new bout of low back pain with a higher-dose opioid prescription were about two and a half times as likely to later show signs of opioid use disorder or overdose, according to a study conducte more PR

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Oct. 27 -- Louisiana State University posted the following news release: * * * LSU System President Rousse Announces Four Finalists for New LSUNO Chancellor * BATON ROUGE - LSU System President Dr. Wade Rousse announced four finalists for the position of Chancellor of Louisiana State University of New Orleans (LSUNO), following a national search to identify the university's next leader. The selected finalists will be invited to campus on November 3 and 4. "LSU New Orleans has tremendous potential, and selecting the  more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 28 -- Miami-Dade County Public Schools issued the following news release: * * * October 27, 2026 M-DCPS Leads Florida with 160 Schools of Excellence in 2025-2026 Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) leads Florida in Schools of Excellence, with 160 schools earning the designation for the 2025-26 school year. M-DCPS schools account for 21% of all Schools of Excellence statewide. In addition, among Florida's large urban school districts, M-DCPS has the highest percentage of Schools of Excellence and more than doubles more PR

MARYVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 27 -- Maryville College posted the following news: * * * Maryville College Board signs President Coker to 6-year extension * Maryville College Board of Directors announces 6-year contract extension for President Bryan Coker Oct. 27, 2026 Key Takeaways * Maryville College President Coker receives a 6-year contract extension through 2032, demonstrating the Board's confidence in his leadership. * The extension follows a comprehensive evaluation that highlighted Coker's successes in fundraising and institutional a more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 28 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Charges Two Men for COVID-19 Unemployment Insurance Identity Fraud Scheme 10/27/2026 BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today announced that a Baltimore City grand jury has indicted Agustin Garcias Frias, 40, of Baltimore, Maryland, and Juan Ascota Fermin, 41, of Doral, Florida, on charges arising from a large-scale unemployment insurance fraud scheme conducted during the COVID 19 pandemic more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release: * * * MEMO: How Democrats Are Using Abortion in Their Closing Pitch * RE: How Democrats Are Using Abortion in Their Closing Pitch DATE: October 27, 2026 With one week until Election Day, Democrats in races up and down the ticket are making reproductive freedom a central closing argument. Across ads, debate stages, and campaign events, candidates are exposing Republicans' support for abortion  more PR

MACON, Georgia, Oct. 27 -- Middle Georgia State University posted the following news: * * * MGA Foundation Honors John And Grace Phillips For Leadership, Names Dr. Andrew Ollikainen Outstanding Alumnus * Macon, GA The Middle Georgia State University (MGA) Foundation honored John and Grace Phillips with the Legacy of Leadership award, recognizing their longstanding service to education and the community, and named Dr. Andrew Ollikainen, an aerospace engineer who credits his time at the school with helping launch his career, as Outstanding A more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 28 -- Miami International Airport issued the following news: * * * Miami, October 27, 2026 MIA becomes the world's largest cargo airport to launch an AI-powered digital platform The centralized system is designed to accelerate communication, decrease congestion, and reduce carbon emissions - Miami International Airport is now the busiest cargo hub in the world to launch an AI-powered communications platform, designed to streamline supply chain logistics, decrease traffic, and reduce carbon emissions. The new Airport C more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 28 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * October 27, 2026 NEW: Mike Rogers' SNAP Cuts Kick 167,000 Michiganders Off Food Assistance LANSING -- According to new data, more than 167,000 Michigan residents are no longer receiving food assistance benefits after Trump's so-called "Big Beautiful Bill," which Mike Rogers supports and called a "monumental victory" for working families, gutted SNAP to give out tax breaks to billionaires. According to MLive, policy experts and anti-hunger  more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, Oct. 27 [Category: TravelBiz] -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts posted the following news release: * * * Naples Beach Club, A Four Seasons Resort Debuts Building Eva at Market Square, A New Retreat Ideal for Extended Stays and Family Getaways on Florida's Gulf Coast * Naples Beach Club, A Four Seasons Resort expands its Gulf Coast experience with the opening of Building Eva at Market Square, introducing spacious new residential-style accommodations alongside a collection of dedicated spaces for children, teens and familie more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- The National Republican Senatorial Committee issued the following news release: * * * October 27, 2026 Socialist Angie Nixon Refuses to Say if Cuba is a Dictatorship In case you missed it, Angie Nixon--the socialist running for U.S. Senate in Florida-- refused to say if Cuba is a dictatorship. "Angie Nixon is a socialist, so it's no surprise Nixon is appeasing Cuba's communist regime--a national security threat sitting less than 100 miles off Florida's shores. Freedom-loving Floridians and Cubans alike cannot trust  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 [Category: Business] -- NetChoice, a coalition of trade associations that says it makes the internet safe for free enterprise and expression, posted the following news release: * * * NetChoice/Echelon Insights Poll: Voters Rank AI Regulation Far Behind Cost of Living, Want One National AI Standard * Echelon Insights survey of 3,644 likely voters also finds broad, bipartisan support for consumer-focused antitrust. WASHINGTON - Heading into the final week of the midterms, voters place regulating artificial intelligence (A more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 28 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * New Jersey Sues Dollar General with FTC and Bipartisan State Coalition for Exacerbating the Affordability Crisis with Bait and Switch Pricing Practices Suit Alleges Dollar General Has Generated Millions of Dollars in Revenue by Repeatedly Overcharging Cash-Strapped Consumers in Stores Nationwide October 27, 2026 TRENTON - Advancing efforts to drive down costs for New Jersey families, Attorney General Jennifer Davenport to more PR

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Oct. 27 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * New Student Success leaders strengthen support and engagement at Kentucky State * Myiah Clemons (L) and Jasmine Prince (R) bring experience in advising, retention, and student leadership Helping students stay on track toward graduation and find their place on campus is the shared focus of two new leaders in Kentucky State University's Student Success team. Myiah Clemons serves as director of student success and retention. Jasmine Prince is director  more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Oct. 28 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release: * * * Drummond sues Dollar General for charging consumers more than advertised OKLAHOMA CITY (Oct. 27, 2026) - Attorney General Gentner Drummond has sued Dollar General Corporation for engaging in deceptive pricing practices that routinely charged customers more at the register than the prices displayed on shelves, price tags and advertisements. Drummond, the Federal Trade Commission and a coalition of 19 other state attorneys g more PR

MEDFORD, Massachusetts, Oct. 27 -- Tufts University Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement posted the following research: * * * One Week Away: Registrations Surge Among Newly Eligible Voters * With one week to go before the 2026 midterm elections, there are now 3% more youth (ages 18-29) registered to vote than there were at a similar time before the 2022 midterms. And among newly eligible voters ages 18-19, there is an even larger increase: +8%. These estimates of changes in youth voter registration are based more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 27 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Florida issued the following news release: * * * Palmetto Bay Pays $80,000 to Settle First Amendment Lawsuit Over Councilman's Charlie Kirk Social Media Post * MIAMI, FL (October 27, 2026) -- The ACLU of Florida announced today that Cody v. Village of Palmetto Bay, the federal First Amendment lawsuit filed on behalf of Palmetto Bay Village Councilman Steve Cody, has concluded in an $80,000 settlement over the Village's retaliation against Cody for posting more PR

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, Oct. 28 -- Palm Beach Atlantic University issued the following news: * * * October 26, 2026 PBA's Chemistry Program Advances Energy Research with Student Involvement Palm Beach Atlantic University's (PBA) chemistry program was invited to publish its research in the Journal of the American Chemical Society, widely regarded as the leading journal in the chemistry field. "If we publish there, with God's favor, it will be the first contribution from PBA as far as I know," said PBA Assistant Professor of Chemistry Dr. more PR

LAKELAND, Florida, Oct. 27 -- Florida Polytechnic University posted the following news release: * * * President Stephenson earns third Florida 500 recognition * Dr. Devin Stephenson, president of Florida Polytechnic University, has been named to Florida Trend magazine's prestigious Florida 500 list for the third straight year, recognizing his leadership and growing influence in advancing STEM education and economic development. The annual recognition honors Florida's 500 most influential business leaders whose vision, accomplishments and c more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- Protect Our Care issued the following news: * * * STATEMENT: Trump Administration Lies to Floridians After Gutting Rural Health Care October 26, 2026 Washington, D.C. -- The Trump administration recently announced misleading "rural health investments" in Florida, conveniently leaving out any mention of the catastrophic health care cuts Donald Trump and Republicans made that have ravaged Florida's health care system and left rural communities in the dust. Last year, Donald Trump and Republicans rammed through $1 trilli more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11494) by legislative attorneys April J. Anderson and Abigail A. Graber: * * * Recent Changes to DOJ's Interpretation of Olmstead v. L.C. ex rel. Zimring In 1999, the Supreme Court decided the landmark disability discrimination case Olmstead v. L.C. ex rel. Zimring, which established that "unjustified institutional isolation of persons with disabilities is a form of discrimination." Olmstead applied Title II of the Ameri more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- The U.S. Department of State issued the daily public schedule for Oct. 27, 2026: * * * SECRETARY MARCO RUBIO Secretary Rubio joins President Trump on travel to Texas on October 27, 2026. DEPUTY SECRETARY CHRISTOPHER LANDAU 2:00 p.m. Deputy Secretary Landau meets with Tongan Prime Minister Lord Fakafanua at the Department of State. (CLOSED PRESS COVERAGE) UNDER SECRETARY FOR POLITICAL AFFAIRS ALLISON M. HOOKER Under Secretary Hooker attends meetings and briefings at the Department of State. UNDER SECRETARY FOR PUB more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 27 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center Scientists Uncover How Brain Tumors Change When They Return * An international study of tumors collected before and after recurrence found that two related forms of IDH-mutant glioma evolve through different genetic changes, offering researchers a clearer road map for future treatment strategies. Key Takeaways * An international team of researchers, including scientist Antonio Iavarone, M.D.,  more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 28 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Syracuse Law Review Symposium Examines American Law at 250 Judges McKee and D'Agostino keynote the Nov. 6 event in Dineen Hall, with scholars probing law's promise and practice at the nation's 250th. - Syracuse Law Review will host the Volume 77 Symposium, "American Law at 250: The Unfinished Undertaking," 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 6, in the Melanie Gray Ceremonial Courtroom in Dineen Hall. The event is free and open to the public. Registration is r more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Tampa Bay Times Ranks FL-14 as Less Vulnerable as Kathy Castor Overcomes Republicans' Dummymander * The Tampa Bay Times just shifted Congresswoman Kathy Castor down on their vulnerability list -- the latest sign that Republicans' Florida Dummymander is going to backfire in seven days. The Tampa Bay Times writes in part that "Castor has often overperformed the Democratic baseline and has strong name identification; she's exceeded  more PR

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Oct. 27 -- The University of North Florida posted the following news: * * * The business of happiness: UNF course connects marketing and mindfulness * In a society that places great value on individualism, competition and material possessions, a unique University of North Florida course is helping students slow down, disconnect from the "rat race" and discover what makes a meaningful and fulfilling life. The popular Happiness and Consumerism course, offered as both a general education and marketing elective, has beco more PR

TAMPA, Florida, Oct. 25 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Shriners Hospitals for Children posted the following news: * * * Tracking Movement Without Markers: Advancing Pediatric Motion Analysis * Understanding how a child moves can provide valuable insight into their mobility and care. The motion analysis center (MAC) at Shriners Hospitals for Children Canada uses advanced motion analysis technology to assess how children and adolescents walk, run and perform everyday movements. The center was recently accredited by the Commission for Motion L more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * * * Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Invests Half a Billion into Modernizing America's Ports, Bolstering Supply Chains * 35 port projects across 19 states will receive investments to bolster America's supply chains WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced a $498 million investment to modernize America's ports and help secure America's maritime dominance. From coastal seaports and Great Lakes  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * TWO NEW RATING SHIFTS: Anna Paulina Luna is More Vulnerable Than Ever * With one week until Election Day, two new rating shifts confirm that Florida's 13th Congressional District is squarely in play, and Retired Army Brigadier General Leela Gray is closing the gap to beat Anna Paulina Luna in the final stretch. This morning, the Tampa Bay Times moved Anna Paulina Luna up to the fifth most vulnerable Member of Congress from Florid more PR

HOLLYWOOD, Florida, Oct. 27 -- Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, issued the following news: * * * Tyler Henry's 'An Evening Of Hope and Healing' is Coming to Seminole Hard Rock Live Hollywood on Jan. 24, 2027 * Tickets On Sale Friday, Oct. 30 at 10 a.m. Tyler Henry's "An Evening Of Hope and Healing" is coming to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2027, at 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, Oct. 30 at 10 a.m. and start at $45. Tickets are ava more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon Announces New Members and Reappoints Chair of the National Assessment Governing Board * Today, U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon announced appointments to the National Assessment Governing Board (NAGB). Secretary McMahon reappointed Tennessee Representative Mark White to serve as Chair of the Board. Secretary McMahon also appointed several new members, including Arkansas Secretary of Education Ja more PR

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 28 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * UAlbany to Lead Northeast Hub of $1.5 Million Cybersecurity Initiative By Michael Parker ALBANY, N.Y. (Oct. 27, 2026) -- As rapidly evolving technology creates new security risks, the University at Albany is helping strengthen the cybersecurity workforce through a $1.5 million national initiative examining how effectively colleges and universities prepare students to confront emerging threats. The new Economic Assessment National Center (EANC) is a nati more PR

ORLANDO, Florida, Oct. 27 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * UCF Alum 'Returns to Earth' After 378-Day Mars Mission * * Two-time UCF electrical engineering graduate Matthew Montgomery '08 '09MS is one of four crew members selected for NASA's Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog (CHAPEA) -- a series of analog missions that simulate long-duration stays on the surface of Mars. * From Oct. 19, 2025, through Oct. 31, 2026, the crew is living in a 1,700-square-foot, 3D-printed habitat to test how peop more PR

TAMPA, Florida, Oct. 27 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Ukrainian National Sentenced for Role in Hacking Hospitals, Businesses, and Governments as Part of Ransomware Conspiracies Causing Over $100 Million in Losses * Press Release Artem Stryzhak, 36, a Ukrainian national, was sentenced today to 70 months in prison for conspiracy to commit computer fraud in connection with a series of ransomware attacks that targeted hospitals, government entities, law firms, and more PR

DEARBORN, Michigan, Oct. 28 -- The University of Michigan Dearborn Campus issued the following news: * * * A student organization earns national recognition for local impact October 26, 2026 UM-Dearborn's Biomedical Engineering Society earns a top national honor for bringing hands-on STEM experiments into Dearborn schools and teaching nearly 500 K-12 students about biomedical engineering. - Over the past academic year, the Biomedical Engineering Society engaged nearly 500 K-12 students across Dearborn through high-energy, interactive scie more PR

ATHENS, Georgia, Oct. 28 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * University of Pittsburgh chancellor and alumna Joan Gabel to deliver Commencement address Oct 27, 2026 By Halleigh Manibusan Charles Davis, dean of the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication, to deliver graduate address - Joan Gabel, University of Pittsburgh chancellor and graduate of the University of Georgia School of Law, will deliver the fall undergraduate Commencement address at UGA on Dec. 11 in Stegeman Coliseum. The ceremony will be more PR

TAMPA, Florida, Oct. 28 -- The University of Tampa issued the following news: * * * How one Psychology Professor Puts AI to Work in the Classroom Oct. 27, 2026 By Katelyn Ferral Stephen Blessing, professor of psychology at the University of Tampa, has spent more than 30 years studying how humans learn and developing computer models to help them do it more efficiently. He sees today's generative AI tools, including ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini, as an extension of that work and has integrated them into his classroom along with his research. Bl more PR

PENSACOLA, Florida, Oct. 27 -- The University of West Florida, a component of public state university system in Florida, issued the following news release: * * * UWF to host Leadership in the Age of AI conference with special Veterans Day observance Oct. 27, 2026 The University of West Florida's Office of Military Services, in partnership with the Aylstock, Witkin, Kreis & Overholtz Center for Leadership and the Center for Cybersecurity and AI, will host the second annual Leadership in the Age of AI conference followed by a UWF Veterans Day more PR

BENTONVILLE, Arkansas, Oct. 28 -- Walmart issued the following news: * * * Walmart and Care Access Plan Three Additional Clinical Trial Centers to Expand Access to Medical Research Oct. 27, 2026 Building on four initial locations in Texas, Georgia and Florida, planned expansion into additional communities across three states aims to bring research opportunities closer to where people live and shop. - HOUSTON, Oct. 27, 2026 -- The Walmart Healthcare Research Institute (WHRI) and Care Access, a health and research company, today announced p more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 27 -- The City University of New York Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy posted the following news release: * * * When it comes to drug use and sex, language matters * In a new commentary, Distinguished Professor Christian Grov, doctoral alumna Alexa D'Angelo, and Florida International University Professor Adam W. Carrico call for greater precision in how researchers describe drug use in sexual settings, particularly in the United States. The term "Chemsex" is widely used in research to describe these behavio more PR