WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 (TNSrpt) -- AARP issued the following news release: * * * AARP: Family Caregivers' Out-of-Pocket Costs Jump Almost 60% in Five Years to More Than $11,500 Annually New findings underscore the need for tax credits and other financial relief for America's 63 million family caregivers October 28, 2026 WASHINGTON - Family caregivers are spending significantly more of their own money than five years ago to care for older parents, spouses and other loved ones. According to a new AARP report released today, family caregivers sp more PR

JUNEAU, Alaska, Oct. 30 -- The Alaska Department of Law issued the following news release: * * * Acting Attorney General Cori Mills Announces that GM Will Pay Alaska $2.5 Million for Selling Drivers' Private Data October 29, 2026 (Anchorage, AK) - Acting Attorney General Cori Mills announced today that Alaska, as part of a coalition of 36 attorneys general, settled with General Motors to resolve allegations that it illegally sold consumers' private driver behavior data and location information to third parties, including data brokers who th more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 29 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Secures $5.7 Million For Massachusetts In Settlement With General Motors Over Alleged Data Privacy Violations * Allie Zuliani, Deputy Press Secretary Boston -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell and 35 other attorneys general today announced General Motors (GM) will pay $220 million to settle allegations that it unlawfully sold consumers' private driver behavior data and location informat more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 29 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel, Coalition Reach $220 Million Settlement with General Motors for Sharing Drivers' Private Data * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 36 attorneys general in a settlement with General Motors (GM) in which the company will pay $220 million to settle allegations that it sold consumers' private driver behavior data and location information without their consent to third parties, including d more PR

NORTHBROOK, Illinois, Oct. 29 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Allstate, a property and casualty insurance company, posted the following news release: * * * Allstate says impersonation scams lead top 2026 scam cases: How to spot the warning signs * Allstate helps customers prevent, detect and recover from scams and identity theft through employee benefit plans and eligible insurance policies. Key takeaways: * Impersonation scams accounted for nearly 60% of scam cases handled by Allstate from January through September 2026. * Nearly 75% of cas more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary: * * * Talarico Wants to Ban Right to Work in Texas and Nationwide John Kartch 10/28/2026 All 26 Right to Work states would become forced unionism states under the PRO Act endorsed by Talarico - If Democrat James Talarico has his way, Right to Work will be abolished in Texas and nationwide. Texas has been a Right to Work state since 1947, providing a key competitive advantage over forced-unionism blue states. Talarico has endorsed the PRO Act, federal legis more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 30 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Mayes Announces Settlement with GM, Company to Pay $220 Million for Sharing Drivers' Private Data October 29, 2026 PHOENIX--Attorney General Kris Mayes today announced that General Motors will pay $220 million to settle allegations that it illegally sold consumers' private driver behavior data and location information to third parties, including data brokers who then sold the data to insurance companies. For many consum more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Oct. 29 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Announces $4.5M Settlement With General Motors for Sharing Drivers' Private Data * Attorney General Charity Clark and a bipartisan coalition of 35 other attorneys general today announced General Motors (GM) will pay a total of $220 million to settle allegations that the company illegally sold consumers' private driver behavior data and location information to third parties. The third parties included data br more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Oct. 30 -- Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Hanaway Leads 22 States Supporting Rule Excluding Illegal Immigrants from Congressional Apportionment * JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Today, Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced that, alongside Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach, she is leading a coalition of 22 states in support of the United States Department of Commerce's and the United States Census Bureau's proposed reforms to stop illegal more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Oct. 28 -- Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Hanaway Secures $6.9 Million in Forgiveness for Thousands of Missourians Misled by Snap Finance * JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced today that she 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 $6,979,354 in lease payments owed by 3,707 Missourians who ente more PR

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 29 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Secures $220 Million from General Motors for Selling Drivers' Private Data * NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a bipartisan coalition of 35 other attorneys general in securing $220 million from General Motors (GM) for illegally selling drivers' private driving and location data to data brokers who then sold the information to insurance companies. Following an investigation by Atto more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 30 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Reaches $220 Million Settlement with General Motors Over Secret OnStar Data Sharing * Friday, October 30, 2026 RALEIGH -- Attorney General Jeff Jackson and a bipartisan coalition of 36 states have reached a $220 million settlement with General Motors to resolve allegations that the company illegally collected and sold data its OnStar Smart Driver program collected about its drivers. "Gener more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 29 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ANNOUNCES $220 MILLION GENERAL MOTORS SETTLEMENT FOR SHARING DRIVERS' PRIVATE DATA * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 36 attorneys general, today announced General Motors (GM) will pay $220 million to settle allegations that it illegally sold consumers' private driver behavior data and location information to third parties, including data brokers who then sold the dat more PR

SALEM, Oregon, Oct. 29 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Leads States in $220M Settlement With GM Over Sale of Drivers' Private Data * Oregon will receive more than $10.4 million, and GM must now get drivers' clear permission before collecting or sharing their driving and location data Attorney General Dan Rayfield today announced that General Motors will pay $220 million to settle allegations that it sold drivers' private driving behavior and location data to data br more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 29 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Sunday Secures $220 Million National Settlement over Allegations that General Motors Shared Drivers' Private Data * HARRISBURG - Attorney General Dave Sunday joined a coalition of 36 attorneys general in reaching a $220 million settlement with General Motors regarding consumer data-sharing. The settlement resolves allegations that General Motors illegally sold consumers' private driver behavior data and locati more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 29 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Announces GM to Pay $220m For Selling Drivers' Private Data * (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today announced General Motors will pay $220 million to settle allegations that it illegally sold consumers' private driver behavior data and location information to third parties, including data brokers who then sold the data to insurance companies. For many consumers, this data was used by insur more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Oct. 28 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release: * * * Bank of America Opens First Financial Centers in Wisconsin, Sets 2027 Entry into Alabama and Louisiana * Expansion extends the bank's in-person reach to approximately eighty-three percent of Americans New centers are part of the bank's five billion dollars investment in its network since 2016 CHARLOTTE, North Carolina - Bank of America continues to expand and modernize its financial cen more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Oct. 27 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Bismarck helps stroke survivors reach recovery milestones * Contact: Chelsey Kralicek Sanford Health Media Relations 701-516-4903 / Chelsey.Kralicek@SanfordHealth.org BISMARCK, N.D. - Recovery from a stroke does not end when a patient leaves the hospital. To help stroke survivors continue making progress and address challenges that can arise long after treatment, Sanford Bismarck offers its Stroke Comprehensive Treatment more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Oct. 28 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Bismarck to host Doc Talk on cholesterol and heart health * Contact: Chelsey Kralicek Sanford Health Media Relations 701-516-4903 / Chelsey.Kralicek@SanfordHealth.org Event is free, but registration is required BISMARCK, N.D. - Experts from Sanford Bismarck will host a Doc Talk Nov. 10 focused on cholesterol management and emerging treatment options to reduce cardiovascular risk. Nayan Desai, M.D., interventional cardi more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management issued the following news release: * * * BLM Oil and Gas Lease Sale in Montana and North Dakota Generates Over $21 Million in Revenue * BILLINGS, Mont. - The Bureau of Land Management leased 20 parcels totaling 3,388 acres in Montana and North Dakota for $21,339,550 in total receipts during a quarterly oil and gas lease sale. Combined lease bonus bids and rentals are distributed between the federal government and state where parcels are located. This lease more PR

FARGO, North Dakota, Oct. 27 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * Blue Key awards honorary membership to Landon's Light * NDSU's Blue Key Honor Society awarded an honorary membership to Landon's Light, in honor of Landon Solberg during the Blue Key Homecoming Show this fall. Landon's Light is a non-profit organization that directly supports children battling medical conditions such as cancer. It was developed in honor of Landon Solberg, who was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2017 and passed away in 2019. This  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48033) on Oct. 19, 2026, entitled "Class VI Carbon Sequestration Wells: Permitting and State Program Primacy" by environmental policy specialist Angela C. Jones. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulates wells used for underground injection of carbon dioxide, known as Class VI wells. The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), administered by EPA, prohibits underground injection of fluids without a pe more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 28 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Digging Deeper: LTAR Collaboration Brings Soil Health Workshops to Michigan * One might assume that understanding soil health requires taking a sample and sending it to a laboratory for testing. However, using just a shovel and a careful eye, you can learn a lot about the health of your soil. During two Soil Health Connections Workshops hosted by KBS-LTAR in September, agricultural and conservation prof more PR

STONY BROOK, New York, Oct. 28 -- The State University of New York Stony Brook University posted the following news: * * * Dinosaur Discovery Reveals a Specialized Fruit Eater * Stony Brook paleontologist leads research identifying first such species of the Cretaceous STONY BROOK, NY, October 28, 2026 - A new dinosaur discovery by an international team of paleontologists from Stony Brook University, Royal Ontario Museum (ROM), and the North Dakota Geological Survey reveals a new species, Infernogallus jamesi - a type of small bird-like, bi more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document from Economics Daily: * * * Unemployment rates in the Dakotas among the lowest in September 2026 October 26, 2026 In September 2026, unemployment rates in North Dakota and South Dakota were among the lowest, at 2.2 percent and 2.0 percent, respectively. Nebraska, Hawaii, New Hampshire and Vermont each also had unemployment rates below 3.0 percent. In total, 20 states had unemployment rates lower than the national rate of 4.2 percent more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R46565) on Oct. 19, 2026, entitled "Federal Election Results: Frequently Asked Questions." The report is written by American national government specialists Sarah J. Eckman, R. Sam Garrett and Karen L. Shanton: * * * SUMMARY States, territories, and the District of Columbia (DC) administer federal elections. Each of these jurisdictions has its own process for counting votes and declaring election winners, though all follow similar steps. The more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Fedorchak welcomes EPA Proposal to roll back burdensome methane rule, strengthen North Dakota energy production * Fargo, ND -- Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) welcomed the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposal to revise the Biden administration's oil and natural gas methane regulations, restoring flexibility for producers and addressing mandates that threatened to shut down wells and discourage new development. EPA estimates more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 30 -- The Boston University School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Fewer Convenience Stores Are Accepting SNAP Benefits Due to New Restrictions * Stores in waiver states may need to update their checkout systems and train employees to prevent purchases that are no longer allowed with SNAP benefits--potentially a big burden for retailers. This article originally published in The Conversation. After 10 states began to add new restrictions to what people could buy with Supplemental Nutrition Assi more PR

BISMARCK, North Dakota, Oct. 29 -- Gov. Kelly Armstrong, R-North Dakota, issued the following news: * * * First Lady invites public to submit ornaments for State Christmas Tree; lighting ceremony scheduled for Nov. 29 * BISMARCK, N.D. - The Office of the First Lady is inviting members of the public to submit handmade ornaments for the North Dakota State Christmas Tree, which will be displayed in Memorial Hall at the state Capitol starting with a tree lighting ceremony on Sunday, Nov. 29. First Lady Kjersti Armstrong has selected "Kindness" more PR

SAN DIEGO, California, Oct. 30 [Category: BizNational Defense] -- General Atomics Aeronautical Systems posted the following news release: * * * GA-ASI Opening New Remote Split Operation in North Dakota * SAN DIEGO -- 30 October 2026 -- General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) held a ribbon cutting ceremony on October 30 at its Flight Test & Training Center (FTTC) to announce the opening of a new Remote Split Operation (RSO) facility. GA-ASI will use the new RSO facility to continue executing the Contractor-Owned, Contractor Opera more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 29 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * General Motors will pay $220M in nationwide settlement for illegally sharing drivers' private data, Weiser announces * Oct. 29, 2026 (DENVER) - General Motors will pay $220 million to settle allegations that it illegally sold consumers' private driver behavior data and location information to third parties, including data brokers who then sold the data to insurance companies. For many consumers, this data was used by insurance compani more PR

GETTYSBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 27 -- Gettysburg College issued the following news: * * * Faculty Spotlight: Psychology Prof. Brian Meier Oct 26, 2026 Psychology Prof. Brian Meier has taught and conducted research at Gettysburg College since fall 2005. Meier received a bachelor's degree and a Ph.D. in social and health psychology from North Dakota State University ("Go Bison!" Meier said). His research focuses on the social and cognitive mechanisms of behavior and personality and includes topics such as health decision-making, mindfulness,  more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, Oct. 29 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * GM to pay $220M for sharing drivers' private data in case co-led by Washington * General Motors will pay $220 million to settle allegations that it illegally sold consumers' private driver behavior data and location information to third parties, including data brokers, who then sold the data to insurance companies. For many consumers, this data was used by insurance companies in part to set insurance rates. Washington co-le more PR

AUGUSTA, Maine, Oct. 30 -- Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey issued the following news release: * * * GM to Pay $220M for Sharing Drivers' Private Data in Case Joined by Attorney General Aaron M. Frey 10/29/2026 AUGUSTA - General Motors will pay $220 million to settle allegations that it illegally sold consumers' private driver behavior data and location information to third parties, including data brokers who then sold the data to insurance companies. For many consumers, this data was used by insurance companies in part to set insurance ra more PR

BISMARCK, North Dakota, Oct. 27 -- Gov. Kelly Armstrong, R-North Dakota, issued the following news: * * * Governor, First Lady to welcome Halloween trick-or-treaters at Governor's Residence * An official website of the State of North Dakota. Here's how you know The.gov means it's official. Official North Dakota websites will end in.gov. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you're on a government site. The site is secure. The https:// ensures that you're connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following commentary: * * * Oct 29, 2026 Energy Security Is Built Before the Crisis Brigham A. McCown Last month's drone attack on Saudi Arabia's oil pipeline highlights how quickly aging infrastructure is becoming the Achilles' heel of energy security, both because of age and vulnerability. The United States, once a leader in funding and building, now struggles to do so within reasonable ti more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Murkowski Addresses Alaska Federation of Natives Convention * Anchorage, Alaska-- U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, addressed the Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) at their annual convention in Anchorage, Alaska. The AFN Convention serves as the principal forum and voice for the Alaska Native community in addressing critical issues of public policy and government. This year's theme is " more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior issued the following news release: * * * Interior Delivers Second-Largest Energy Revenue Disbursement * WASHINGTON -- Today, the Department of the Interior announced more than $21.8 billion in fiscal year 2026 revenue disbursements from energy and mineral production on federal and tribal onshore lands and federal offshore areas. The Office of Natural Resources Revenue says it's the second-largest annual disbursement in the Department of the Interior's history, providing billions of more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 26 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Landscape architecture alums involved in two new presidential libraries * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Matt McMahon and Matthew Bird, both Penn State landscape architecture alumni from the College of Arts and Architecture's Stuckeman School, have woven some blue and white into the two newest presidential libraries honoring Theodore Roosevelt and Barack Obama. McMahon and Bird were heavily involved in the construction of the libraries, demonst more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 30 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Announces $220M Multistate Settlement with General Motors for Sharing Drivers' Private Data 10/29/2026 BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today announced that General Motors (GM) will pay $220 million to settle allegations that it unlawfully sold consumers' private driver behavior data and location information to third parties, including data brokers who then sold the data to insurance com more PR

FARGO, North Dakota, Oct. 29 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * Meet the 2026-2027 College of Business Ambassadors * The NDSU College of Business is excited to introduce its 2026-2027 Business Ambassador team. These student leaders represent the college at events, help current students connect and introduce future Business Bison to life at NDSU. "Our Business Ambassadors are the people who make a college visit feel more personal," said Angelica Pfremmer, College of Business recruitment coordinator and Busines more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Oct. 28 -- The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * Minnesota DNR accepting comments on environmental documents for Hill Annex Historic Properties Removal, Scram Mining Project October 27, 2026 The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is accepting comments until Nov. 30 on an Environmental Assessment Worksheet for a proposed scram mining project and associated removal of historic properties at the former Hill Annex Mine in Itasca County. Calumet Reclamation Company pro more PR

JACKSON, Mississippi, Oct. 30 -- Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch issued the following news release: * * * October 29, 2026 AG Fitch Announces $220 Million Settlement with GM GM convinced consumers that their Smart Driver program was designed to promote safe driving. Instead, the company sold sensitive location and driving data to third-party data brokers without consumers' consent. We will hold companies accountable when they mislead consumers and violate their trust. I'm proud to stand alongside my colleagues in this settlement. - more PR

ROLLA, Missouri, Oct. 29 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology posted the following news: * * * New faculty feature: Willis K. "Rick" Samson Author By Ehrhard, Peter October 28, 2026 The following was submitted as part of the CASE Dean's Newsletter for October 2026. - Willis K. "Rick" Samson, Ph.D., D.Sc., FAPS, FAHA, has joined biological sciences as professor of practice in physiology, bringing more than four decades of distinguished experience in research, teaching, academic leadership and graduate student mentorship. Sams more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Oct. 30 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release: * * * October 29, 2026 Attorney General Formella Announces $220 Million Settlement with General Motors for Sharing Drivers' Private Data Concord, NH - Attorney General John M. Formella announces that General Motors (GM) will pay $220 million to settle allegations that it improperly sold consumers' driving behavior and location data to third parties, including data brokers that provided the information to insurance companies. In more PR

FARGO, North Dakota, Oct. 28 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * NDSU community comes together for record-building Giving Day * Alumni, friends, faculty, staff, and supporters came together on Oct. 27 to make a difference during NDSU Giving Day. Preliminary results show $1,930,846 through 1,723 donors in support of North Dakota State University. The 24-hour event united the Bison community around a shared commitment to student success, academic excellence, research, athletics, and programs across campus. Gifts more PR

FARGO, North Dakota, Oct. 30 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * NDSU earns 2026 Seal of Prevention for commitment to student well-being * NDSU has recently earned the 2026 Campus Prevention Network (CPN) Seal of Prevention from Vector, recognizing the university's commitment to creating a safer, more welcoming campus community where students can thrive. The Seal of Prevention represents the highest standard for digital prevention and well-being programming and recognizes institutions that make meaningful cont more PR

FARGO, North Dakota, Oct. 27 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * NDSU's Chad Ulven to explore bringing innovation to market at next Knowledge on Tap * In the third Knowledge on Tap event on Tuesday, Nov. 10, NDSU University Distinguished Professor Chad Ulven will explore the impact of AI on bringing innovation to market and what is needed in the region to move research and new ideas to industry. This is the third of four monthly sessions held at Junkyard Brewing in West Fargo, and hosted by NDSU and The Study, more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 30 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * New Jersey to Receive $8.9 Million from Multistate Settlement Resolving Allegations that General Motors Illegally Sold Consumers' Private Data Insurance Companies Used Information to Raise Rates for Many Drivers October 29, 2026 TRENTON -- Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that New Jersey will receive $8.9 million from a multistate settlement resolving allegations tha more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 29 -- Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson issued the following news release: * * * Ohio to Get $8 Million From General Motors for Sharing Data on Drivers * (COLUMBUS, Ohio) -- Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson joined a coalition of 36 attorneys general in announcing an agreement requiring General Motors to pay $220 million over allegations that it illegally sold consumers' driving behavior and location data to third parties. Ohio will receive $8,076,105 from the settlement, which requires GM to obtain express consent fro more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, Oct. 30 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jackley Announces South Dakota to Receive $2.6 Million In Private Data Protections with General Motors PIERRE, S.D. - Attorney General Marty Jackley announces South Dakota will receive $2,600,792 from General Motors to settle allegations that it illegally sold consumers' private driver behavior data and location information to third parties, including data brokers who then sold the data to insurance companies more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Oct. 26 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford stands up for patients in negotiations with Wellmark * Contact: Paul Heinert Sanford Health Media Relations 605-312-4312 / Paul.Heinert@SanfordHealth.org SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - After months of engaging in good faith negotiations and extensive discussions with Wellmark on important terms impacting patients in South Dakota, Sanford Health has issued Wellmark a notice of contract termination, effective July 1, 2027. Sa more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Oct. 30 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford TRF named to Quietist Hospitals list * Contact: Nathan Aamodt Sanford Health Media Relations (701) 200-6080/nathan.aamodt@sanfordhealth.org THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn. - Sanford Health Thief River Falls was named to Becker's Hospital Review's 2026 337 Quietest Hospitals List. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) patient survey database listed hospital ratings based on the Hospital Consumer Assessmen more PR

WACO, Texas, Oct. 26 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * SFA Off To Best Start In Program History * Leading No. 24 Southeastern Louisiana 21-17 early in the third quarter, Stephen F. Austin scored three straight touchdowns and never looked back, winning a runaway, 45-24. The win moved the Lumberjacks record to 8-0, their best start to a season in program history. SFA still sits No. 2 in this week's AFCA FCS Coaches Poll while the Lions dropped out of the top 25 with the loss. Tar more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 30 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Study pinpoints states with steepest warming trends since 1980 * Global warming, the observed increase in the Earth's average global surface temperature since preindustrial (1850-1900) times, currently stands at around 1.63 degrees Celsius. While this number is expected to continue to rise, local temperatures will not go up uniformly around the world. In regions where warming trends are most pronounced, local adaptation and resili more PR

FARGO, North Dakota, Oct. 28 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * Teagan Erbele elected National FFA Officer * Community, leadership and agricultural opportunities do not have to be left behind after coming to North Dakota State University. NDSU prioritizes creating a personal and professional environment with opportunities for mentorship and leadership within many different agricultural pathways. Teagan Erbele is a junior studying agricultural education at NDSU's College of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Natur more PR

GRAND FORKS, North Dakota, Oct. 28 -- The University of North Dakota posted the following news release: * * * UND archives provide new leads in search for missing service members * Special Collections project sends more than 6,400 pages to nonprofit searching for missing service members Among the thousands of documents preserved in UND's Chester Fritz Library are records of Americans who went missing during the Korean and Vietnam wars. Some contain details about where and when they disappeared, others include reports of possible sightings  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 (TNSLrpt) -- U.S. feed grain supplies are projected to reach 476.4 million metric tons in 2026/27, up 10.1 million from the previous month, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service report 'Feed Outlook: October 2026,' Report No. FDS-26j. Coordinated by Steven M. Ramsey, with contributions from Joshua Huang and Jennifer Bond, the report attributes most of the increase to larger corn stocks and production, raising projected inventories and lowering the expected corn price. Issued Oct. 14, 20 more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 (TNSLrpt) -- U.S. soybean production is forecast to reach 4.56 billion bushels in 2026/27, up 27 million from the previous month, while drought reduces Indonesia's palm oil outlook, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service report 'Oil Crops Outlook: October 2026.' Written by Maria Bukowski and Bryn Swearingen, Report No. OCS-26j projects larger U.S. soybean supplies and exports, record canola production and continued demand for vegetable oils used in biofuels. Issued Oct. 14, 2026, and app more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 (TNSLrpt) -- U.S. sugar supplies are projected to increase as larger beginning inventories outweigh reductions in production and imports, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service report 'Sugar and Sweeteners Outlook: October 2026,' Report No. SSS-M-458. Coordinated by Vidalina Abadam, with Joshua Huang contributing, the report raises projected 2026/27 supply by 119,000 short tons, raw value, to 14.387 million and reduces expected use, lifting the forecast for ending stocks. Issued Oct. 16, more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Oct. 31 -- Utah Attorney General Derek Brown issued the following news: * * * Utah and other states reach $220 million settlement with GM over driver data SALT LAKE CITY, Utah -- Utah Attorney General Derek Brown, the Utah Department of Commerce's Division of Consumer Protection, and 35 other attorneys general reached a $220 million settlement with General Motors (GM) over allegations that the automaker sold drivers' driving behavior and location data without their consent. Utah will receive $6,938,619 from the settleme more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 30 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jones Secures $6.5 Million for the Commonwealth in General Motors Data Privacy Settlement Settlement marks first announced under the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act - RICHMOND, Va. -- General Motors will pay $220 million to settle allegations that it illegally sold consumers' private driver behavior data and location information to third parties, including data brokers who then sold the data to insurance compa more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Oct. 27 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release: * * * Xcel Energy advances plan to build the Upper Midwest's largest battery storage portfolio * SHAKOPEE, Minn. (Oct. 27, 2026) -- Xcel Energy advanced its battery storage strategy Monday with the arrival of battery units at its Blue Lake site, a significant construction achievement that supports the company's efforts to build a more flexible, resilient energy system for customers across Minnesota. The Blue Lake project is part of a bro more PR