MOSCOW, Idaho, Oct. 19 -- The University of Idaho posted the following news release: * * * Akhil Reed Amar to discuss constitutional equality at U of I * Yale constitutional law scholar Akhil Reed Amar to deliver Bellwood lecture in Moscow Oct. 26 Amar will explore the evolution of American constitutional equality October 19, 2026 MOSCOW, Idaho -- Akhil Reed Amar, Sterling Professor of Law and Political Science at Yale University, will deliver the 2026 Sherman J. Bellwood Memorial Lecture for the University of Idaho College of Law on Mon more PR

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Oct. 21 -- Alabama Attorney General Steve T. Marshall issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Marshall Joins U.S. Supreme Court Brief in Support of Parents' Religious Rights October 19, 2026 (Montgomery, Ala) - Attorney General Steve Marshall joined an amicus brief in the United States Supreme Court supporting the religious rights of parents to object to vaccination requirements for their daughter who attends an online-only public school. Krystal and Anthony Perry believe that vaccinations developed fr more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 21 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- American Express posted the following news release: * * * Albertsons Companies(r) Introduces New Albertsons forU(tm) American Express(r) Card * New credit card offers enhanced rewards on groceries, gas, dining and everyday purchases BOISE, IDAHO -- Albertsons(r) Companies, Inc. (NYSE: ACI), American Express (NYSE: AXP) and Imprint today announced the launch of the Albertsons forU(tm) American Express(r) Card, giving customers more ways to earn rewards on their everyday purchases. Avail more PR

BOISE, Idaho, Oct. 20 -- Gov. Brad Little, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Arco to host Governor Little's 'Capital for a Day' event Thursday * Boise, Idaho - Governor Brad Little's next "Capital for a Day" event will be held in Arco on Thursday, Oct. 22 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lost Rivers Community and Senior Center, located at 555 S. Water St. in Arco. Officials joining Governor Little include: * Idaho Lt. Governor Scott Bedke * Idaho State Controller Brandon Woolf * Idaho Secretary of State Phil McGrane * Idah 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

EUGENE, Oregon, Oct. 21 -- Bushnell University posted the following news: * * * Beacons Beat Corban for First Tourney Win in Five Years * BLUE RIVER, Ore. - Trailing Corban University by three shots after a rough first round at the Eugene Country Club, the Bushnell men's golf team roared back at Tokatee Golf Club on Tuesday, shooting even par to take the Tall Timber Invitational championship by 12 strokes. It was the first tournament victory for the Beacons since April 2021. "Words cannot express how happy I am for our entire group of ath more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- The Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management issued the following news release: * * * Idaho Citizens Advisory Board Members View Cleanup in Action Members of the Idaho Cleanup Project Citizens Advisory Board recently participated in a tour of major cleanup areas at the Idaho National Laboratory Site. October 20, 2026 IDAHO FALLS, Idaho -- Members of the Idaho Cleanup Project (ICP) Citizens Advisory Board recently participated in a tour of major cleanup areas at the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) Site. more PR

MOSCOW, Idaho, Oct. 20 -- The University of Idaho posted the following news release: * * * Exploring transportation safety and technology * Kevin Chang discusses transportation research, bicycle safety, school transportation and how engineers are adapting to new technology BY Leigh Cooper and Danae Lenz Photos by Melissa Hartley October 20, 2026 Every morning, school buses stop traffic and parents circle the school drop-off line. And there are engineering experts who specialize in moving people and products safely, efficiently, reliably more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 [Category: Food/Beverage] -- The International Dairy Foods Association posted the following news release: * * * IDFA Executive Council Names Matt Herrick Next President and CEO * Veteran food and agriculture executive returns to IDFA to build on association's strong momentum and lead next chapter of growth and advocacy for U.S. dairy WASHINGTON, Oct. 21, 2026--The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today announced that its Executive Council has selected Matt Herrick to serve as the association's next president more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 (TNSdock) -- The Internal Revenue Service issued the following notice (No. 2026-60) entitled "2026-2027 Special Per Diem Rates". * * * SECTION 1. PURPOSE This annual notice provides the 2026-2027 special per diem rates for taxpayers to use in substantiating the amount of ordinary and necessary business expenses incurred while traveling away from home, specifically (1) the special transportation industry meal and incidental expenses (M&IE) rates, (2) the rate for the incidental expenses only deduction, and (3) the rates an more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 [Category: Environment] -- The Wilderness Society posted the following news release: * * * Map: 62% of national forests within 1/2 mile of backcountry roads * WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 20, 2026) - A new map created by The Wilderness Society illustrates how much national forest land is within 1/2 mile of a road or other route intended for motor vehicles. The Forest Service manages 310,860 miles of public, mapped roads and motorized trail routes* across the country's 150+ million acres** of national forest lands. That's more PR

BOZEMAN, Montana, Oct. 21 -- Montana State University posted the following news: * * * Montana medical students to present statewide research on Oct. 30 * BOZEMAN -- Thirty Montana WWAMI medical students will present their research addressing healthcare challenges across Montana and beyond at an open house on Friday, Oct. 30. The event, which is free and open to the public, will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. in Bozeman Health Deaconess Regional Medical Center's Entrance 1 lobby. Attendees can RSVP online or by contacting Montana WWAMI at wwami@ 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

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service issued the following news release: * * * Prescribed Burn Planned for at Grays Lake National Wildlife Refuge * POCATELLO, Idaho -- The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the U.S. Wildland Fire Service will conduct a planned 279-acre prescribed fire at Grays Lake National Wildlife Refuge on October 19, conditions and weather permitting. The burn will reduce hazardous fuels buildup and help maintain defensible space for nearby structures, private property, wat more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Risch, Crapo Join Forest Service to Announce Salmon Student Selected to Help Light U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree * Fourth-grader Grace Benson wins statewide essay contest to participate in annual tree-lighting ceremony in Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C.-U.S. Senators Jim Risch and Mike Crapo (both R-Idaho) announced Grace Benson, a fourth-grade student and the daughter of Jake and Tara Benson from Salmon, Idaho, has been selected as the winner of the more PR

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Missouri, Oct. 22 -- Southeast Missouri State University issued the following news: * * * October 20, 2026 SEMO Names McEldowney FM Director Douglas McEldowney has been named director of Facilities Management (FM) at Southeast Missouri State University. The FM director leads a comprehensive organization responsible for engineering, maintenance, utilities, capital project support, and ensuring campus facilities and infrastructure support the University's mission, strategic priorities, and long-term goals. "Doug brings a bro more PR

EDMONTON, Alberta, Oct. 21 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Stantec, a design and consulting company, posted the following news: * * * Stantec and GFT joint venture awarded $249 million NAVFAC Northwest architect-engineer contract * Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, and GFT (formerly TranSystems), a privately held architecture, engineering, and construction firm, have been selected as a joint venture for the U.S. Navy's Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Northwest US$249 million Architect-Enginee more PR

MOSCOW, Idaho, Oct. 19 -- The University of Idaho posted the following news release: * * * U of I enrollment dips slightly, retention holds steady * U of I highlighted as a Best Value School for In-State Students among National Universities by U.S. News & World Report October 19, 2026 MOSCOW, Idaho -- University of Idaho Fall 2026 overall student enrollment is 12,275 students, down 0.9% from the Fall 2025 enrollment of 12,383 students. * Undergraduate enrollment is down 3.4% to 7,704, from last fall's 7,978. * Continuing undergraduate s more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Oct. 22 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW-Led Project Selected to Advance AI-Driven Nuclear Fuel Research October 21, 2026 Researchers at the University of Wyoming and Idaho National Laboratory (INL) have been selected to receive $906,382 in federal research funding to develop artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled models aimed at improving heat transport predictions in nuclear fuel. The research project, titled "AI-Enabled Multiscale Modeling of Phonon-Mediated Thermal Transport at Nuclear Fu more PR

PULLMAN, Washington, Oct. 22 (TNSjou) -- Washington State University issued the following news release: * * * WSU researchers discover way to 'crank up' antiviral defenses October 20, 2026 By Devin Rokyta, College of Veterinary Medicine PULLMAN, Wash. - Washington State University researchers have discovered how to "crank up" a natural defense system in the body to combat viral infection, potentially opening a new door for treating virus infections, cancer, neurological disorders and other diseases. Published in Cell Communication and Si more PR