KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Oct. 30 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * 'Rising Waters' documentary screening looks at challenges facing one Rhode Island town * KINGSTON, R.I. - Oct. 30, 2026 - The Rhode Island Sea Grant, located at the University of Rhode Island's Graduate School of Oceanography, is hosting a free screening of "Rising Waters: What Climate Change Means for One Small Rhode Island Town," a documentary created by students from Mount Hope High School in Warren, Rhode Island. The program is free and op more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 28 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * AG Davenport Sues to Protect New Jersey From Financial Crimes Trump Administration Changes Rules to Reward Fraudsters and Tax Cheats October 27, 2026 TRENTON -- Attorney General Jennifer Davenport joined a coalition of 20 other states in a lawsuit to stop the Trump Administration from gutting a law that helps police and prosecutors catch money launderers, fraudsters, and tax cheats. "This administration continues to do e more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, Oct. 27 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown sues to block the federal administration's gutting of the Corporate Transparency Act * Attorney General Nick Brown has joined a coalition of 20 states in a lawsuit to stop the federal administration from gutting a law that helps banking regulators and law enforcement investigate shell companies and crack down on financial crime. The law, the Corporate Transparency Act, requires corporations and limited liability co more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 29 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Celebrates Major Victory Blocking Implementation Of Unlawful Medicaid Work Requirements For Medically Frail Individuals * Allie Zuliani, Deputy Press Secretary Boston -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today secured a decision by the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts finding the Trump Administration's implementation of new Medicaid work requirements under the Big Be more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 28 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Challenges Federal Rule Weakening Financial Transparency Requirements * Allie Zuliani, Deputy Press Secretary BOSTON -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell has joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in a lawsuit challenging a Trump Administration rule that effectively guts federal financial transparency requirements designed to help law enforcement investigate money laundering, fraud,  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 29 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Challenges Trump Administration's FinCEN Exemptions Under the Corporate Transparency Act * The Michigan Department of Attorney General (DAG) works tirelessly to protect and serve the people of Michigan. The DAG handles a wide range of legal matters from civil and criminal cases, to providing legal counsel to state agencies and officers, to advocating for crime victims. The Michigan Department of Attorney General utilizes t more PR

SALEM, Oregon, Oct. 27 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * AG Rayfield Challenges Trump Administration's Gift to Fraudsters and Tax Cheats * Attorney General Dan Rayfield is leading a coalition of 21 attorneys general in a lawsuit to stop the Trump administration from gutting a law that helps police and prosecutors catch money launderers, fraudsters, and tax cheats. The law, the Corporate Transparency Act, requires businesses to tell the federal government who actually owns and controls them. Th 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 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * October 29, 2026 Amid High Home Heating Prices, Reed Delivers $23.5M to Help RIers Lower Their Utility Bills Sen. Reed championed efforts to deliver $23.5 Million in Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funding for Rhode Island JOHNSTON, RI - As temperatures drop, families and seniors across Rhode Island are bracing for significant cost increases to heat their homes this winter. About a third of Rhode Island households use home hea more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Amo Celebrates $1.2 Million Federal Investment in Cumberland Stormwater Improvements to Protect Local Businesses and Jobs * Federal funding helped upgrade drainage infrastructure in Cumberland's largest business park, protecting local businesses, workers, and critical infrastructure Cumberland, RI - TODAY, Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI-01) joined local leaders today to celebrate the completion of a $1.2 million stormwater infrastructure project alon more PR

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, Oct. 29 -- Bryant University posted the following news: * * * At the President's Table: The Bryant Senior Advisory Council prepares to make their voice heard * Christina Vitale '26, '27MBA is the first to arrive at Callahan House, home to Bryant University President Ross Gittell, Ph.D., for inaugural first meeting of the 2026-2027 Bryant University Senior Advisory Council (BSAC). But in many ways, she's been preparing for this moment her entire Bryant career. Over the course of her time at Bryant, Vitale has been  more PR

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, Oct. 29 -- Bryant University posted the following news: * * * At the President's Table: The Bryant Senior Advisory Council prepares to make their voices heard * Christina Vitale '26, '27MBA is the first to arrive at Callahan House, home to Bryant University President Ross Gittell, Ph.D., for inaugural first meeting of the 2026-2027 Bryant University Senior Advisory Council (BSAC). But in many ways, she's been preparing for this moment her entire Bryant career. Over the course of her time at Bryant, Vitale has been more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 29 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Defends State Gambling Laws Against Kalshi * OAKLAND -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a bipartisan coalition of 37 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief supporting Utah's right to enforce its state sports gaming and gambling laws against prediction market operator Kalshi. The amicus brief supports Utah gaming authorities in KalshiEX LLC v. Cox, which is pending in the U.S. Court  more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 27 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Sues Trump Administration for Rolling Back Financial Crime Enforcement * OAKLAND -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit challenging rulemaking by the Treasury Department's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) regarding the Corporate Transparency Act. FinCEN's recent rule permanently removes Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 29 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Supports State Laws Ensuring Minors Receive Protection and Medical Care * OAKLAND -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta yesterday joined a coalition of 18 attorneys general in submitting an amicus brief in International Partners for Ethical Care, Inc. v Ferguson, relating to Washington State's laws surrounding runaway minors who seek refuge and care at licensed youth homeless shelters. In the brief, Att more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 28 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta: States Must Have the Ability to Protect Residents from Assault Rifles Commonly Used in Mass Shootings * OAKLAND -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, as part of a coalition of 19 attorneys general, filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Supreme Court in support of laws enacted in Connecticut and Cook County, Illinois, restricting the sale, manufacture, and possession of certain uniquely dangerous ass more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Oct. 28 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Joins Coalition of Attorneys General Defending Assault Weapons Restrictions Before the U.S. Supreme Court * Attorney General Clark joined a multistate amicus brief filed in the U.S. Supreme Court today defending the right of states to protect their citizens from the extraordinary lethality of AR-15 platform and similar semiautomatic rifles. The brief, joined by a coalition of 17 other states and the Distric more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 29 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jackson Wins Court Ruling Protecting Healthcare for More than 60,000 North Carolinians with Serious Illnesses * Federal judge strikes down unlawful Medicaid restriction that threatened patients with cancer and other severe illnesses FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, October 29, 2026 RALEIGH - Today, Attorney General Jeff Jackson won a federal court ruling striking down a new Medicaid restriction that th more PR

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 27 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Sues to Stop Federal Policy Shielding Criminals' Finances * New Treasury Department Rule Illegally Gutted Law Requiring Shell Companies to Disclose Their Owners AG James and 20 Other Attorneys General Sue to Enforce Transparency Law to Combat Money Laundering, Corruption, and Other Crimes NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a coalition of 20 other attorneys general in suing the Tr more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 27 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS LAWSUIT AGAINST TRUMP ADMINISTRATION RULE THAT GUTS CORPORATE TRANSPARENCY ACT * Corporate Transparency Act was Designed to Help Detect Money Laundering, Fraud Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul and Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield co-led a coalition of 21 attorneys general in a lawsuit to stop the Trump administration from gutting the Corporate Transparency Act, which helps police and prosecutor more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 28 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUPPORTS CONSTITUTIONALITY OF ASSAULT WEAPONS RESTRICTIONS BEFORE U.S. SUPREME COURT * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of attorneys general, filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Supreme Court today defending the right of states and local governments to protect their citizens from the extraordinary lethality of AR-15-platform rifles. The brief supports Cook County and the state of Co more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 27 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Weiser sues to stop Trump administration from gutting law that helps uncover financial crimes * Oct. 27, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in a lawsuit challenging a Trump administration rule that exempts nearly all businesses from a federal law designed to help law enforcement investigate money laundering, fraud, and tax evasion. The Corporate Transparency  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

NEWPORT, Rhode Island., Oct. 30 -- Salve Regina University posted the following news: * * * Boo's who? * Happy Halloween, Seahawks! Do you think you could guess these faculty and staff in their costumes? By student writer Ava Ayotte '27 #1 Garden gnome This garden gnome knows his way around a balance sheet better than a flower bed. This cheerful economist teaches a course on international finance and is an expert in Rhode Island economics. Did you know he is the reigning champion of the business department's Halloween costume contest? # more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Oct. 28 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Breakthrough from Brown University engineers could enable energy-efficient microchips for AI * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -- Multiferroics are a promising class of materials for making computer chips and other electronic components that can operate at much lower power than today's devices. The materials have coupled electrical and magnetic properties that can be manipulated simultaneously with a relatively tiny electrical voltage. Engineers are  more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Oct. 29 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Brown physics faculty, students head to Antarctica to assist with NASA exoplanet research mission * With key contributions from a team at Brown University, the EXCITE telescope will fly tethered to a high-altitude balloon to study 'hot Jupiters,' giant exoplanets that orbit surprisingly close to their host stars. The EXCITE telescope, photographed during its assembly at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center. NASA/Scott Wiessinger PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown Un more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Oct. 26 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Brown student maps the hidden global labor powering AI * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -- Most people know by now that artificial intelligence powers much of the online world, sifting social media posts, planning driving routes or helping to choose a movie to watch. But what goes largely unseen is the human labor -- often people working for low wages in the Global South -- that makes this careful algorithmic lifestyle curation possible. Cunyan Ma,  more PR

NEWPORT, Rhode Island., Oct. 29 -- Salve Regina University posted the following news: * * * Building a bridge to careers in dance * Jala Settles '25 earned a full-time role in a professional dance company using Salve's partnership with DJD as a steppingstone. Jala Settles '25 started dancing when she was 3 years old. She loved all of the arts - poetry, music, even martial arts. But when it came time for college, she put her passion on the back burner, choosing to major in biology with an eye on becoming a physical therapist. "My parents h more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the following document as part of its Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (No. 40) on October 15, 2026, entitled "QuickStats: Age-Adjusted Female Breast Cancer Death Rates, by State -- United States, 2024.": Here are excerpts: * * * Rates are defined as the number of deaths per 100,000 females and are age-adjusted to the 2000 U.S. Census Bureau standard population. Top In 2024, the age-adjusted rate of more PR

MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Oct. 30 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary: * * * All that glitters is not gold: Unless it is renewables gold plating Written by Darren Nelson | October 29, 2026 The proverbial saying of "All that glitters is not gold," means "not everything that is shiny and superficially attractive is valuable." This is particularly apt for wind and solar, from the perspectives of electricity end-users, but not th more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert: * * * Name of Product: NTI and HTP residential gas boilers Hazard: The condensate dish inside the boiler can crack during a delayed ignition, allowing unburned gas to build up inside the sealed cabinet. If the gas ignites, the front cover can suddenly detach, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fire, carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning, and impact hazards. Remedy: Repair Recall Date: October 29, 2026 Units: 4,726 (In addition, 2,261 were more PR

WOONSOCKET, Rhode Island, Oct. 30 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- CVS Health posted the following news release: * * * CVS Health unveils redeveloped soccer pitch alongside Alex Morgan Foundation in Secaucus New mini-pitch at Clarendon Elementary School will support student wellness and expand access to soccer for students, families and the broader Secaucus community. - WOONSOCKET, R.I., October 29, 2026 -- CVS Health(R) (NYSE: CVS) today announced the opening of a newly refurbished Mini-Pitch System at Clarendon Elementary School in Se more PR

WOONSOCKET, Rhode Island, Oct. 28 (TNSrep) [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- CVS Health posted the following news release: * * * Aetna Provider Survey shows payer-provider trust remains strong; Providers say reducing fraud can significantly lower health care costs * 6.0 trust score consistent with significant improvement reported in Q2 * Fewer providers single out prior authorization as the main driver of administrative burden, and they reveal their next recommended focus area * Respondents believe that addressing fraud, waste and abuse  more PR

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, Oct. 26 -- Bryant University posted the following news: * * * Day of Understanding 2026 explores the power of research, kindness, global connection * A day of conversation and discovery brings the Bryant community together to build understanding, celebrate differences Bryant University's Day of Understanding (DOU), a university-wide day of learning, connection, and reflection, is based on a simple idea: There can be no community without conversation, and we are at our best when we engage with and value one another more PR

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, Oct. 29 -- Bryant University posted the following news: * * * Day of Understanding 2026 explores the power of research, kindness, global connection * Bryant University's Day of Understanding (DOU), a university-wide day of learning, connection, and reflection, is based on a simple idea: There can be no community without conversation, and we are at our best when we engage with and value one another. Hosted by the Office of Community & Belonging, this year's DOU brought together students, faculty, staff, alumni, and more PR

DOVER, Delaware, Oct. 30 -- Gov. Matt Meyer, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Meyer Takes Fight to Defend Gun Safety Laws to The U.S. Supreme Court October 28, 2026 DOVER, Del. -- Governor Matt Meyer today announced that he has joined governors from across the country in filing an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court urging the Court to uphold state and local laws regulating assault weapons and preserve states' authority to protect their residents from gun violence. The brief, filed through the Governors Ac more PR

NEWPORT, Rhode Island., Oct. 26 -- Salve Regina University posted the following news: * * * Faculty Fellow Spotlight: Dr. Chad Raymond * From a small town in Maine to studying cultures around the world, Dr. Raymond reflects on curiosity, lifelong learning and the common ground that connects people. In this installment of The Pell Center Faculty Fellows Spotlight Series, Dr. Chad Raymond discusses how learning about cultural differences has shaped his life and research in comparative politics. A member of the Salve community since 2008, Ray more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Notice of Regulatory Waiver Requests Granted for the First Quarter of Calendar Year 2026 Section 106 of the Department of Housing and Urban Development Reform Act of 1989 requires HUD to publish quarterly Federal Register notices of all regulatory waivers that HUD has approved. Each notice covers the quarterly period since the previous Federal Register notice. The purpose of this notice is to comply w more PR

BRISTOL, Rhode Island, Oct. 25 -- Roger Williams University posted the following news: * * * From Sea to Pint: RWU's CEED Partners With Tragmar Ale Works on Ferrycliffe Oyster Stout * The collaboration brings together Rhode Island aquaculture, local brewing, and hands-on learning to spotlight the state's blue economy. BRISTOL, R.I. -- Oysters grown at Roger Williams University's Ferrycliffe Shellfish Farm are taking on a new role in a collaboration with award-winning Tragmar Ale Works, where they are a key ingredient in the limited-edition more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Oct. 27 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Gina Raimondo shares economic insights during talk at Brown * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -- Gina Raimondo, who served as the 40th U.S. secretary of commerce from 2021 to 2025 and Rhode Island's governor from 2015 to 2021, spoke at Brown's Watson School of International and Public Affairs about today's most pressing economic challenges, covering everything from inflation to manufacturing to how AI is affecting jobs. Raimondo, a senior fellow at t more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Rep. Jared Golden, D-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Golden presses leaders of Armed Services Committees to preserve NDAA language barring Trump from sending shipbuilding overseas * House approved Golden's amendment protecting domestic shipbuilding in the annual Pentagon budget authorization, but Senate language falls short WASHINGTON -- Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) today sent a letter to the chairmen and ranking members of the House and Senate Armed Services Committees, urging inclusion of his am more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Oct. 30 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Governor McKee, RI Executive Office of Housing Announce $12.7 Million to Expand Homeownership Opportunities Across Rhode Island October 29, 2026 Awards will support ten developments across the state, creating a mix of affordable homeownership opportunities in urban, suburban, and island communities - MIDDLETOWN, RI -- Governor Dan McKee and Secretary of Housing Deborah Goddard today announced $12.7 million in awards through  more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 30 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Spanberger Celebrates Court Ruling Protecting Healthcare Coverage for Virginians With Serious Illnesses * Judge Strikes Down Federal Rules that Would Have Made It More Difficult for Patients with Cancer, Substance Use Disorder, Disabilities & Other Chronic Illnesses to Access Care RICHMOND, VA -- Governor Abigail Spanberger today celebrated Virginia winning a federal court ruling blocking the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Med more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Oct. 28 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Hands-on simulation prepares URI pharmacy students to work in interdisciplinary teams to make healthcare more accessible * KINGSTON, R.I. -- Oct. 28, 2026 -- University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy students joined medical, nursing, and social work students from other local institutions in multidisciplinary teams for a day of collaboration and patient simulation exercises during the biannual Rhode Island Interprofessional Education Day a more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 26 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Hashim Sarkis to step down as dean of the School of Architecture and Planning * Hashim Sarkis will step down as dean of the MIT School of Architecture and Planning (SA+P) at the end of June 2027. During his 12 years as dean, Sarkis elevated the school's role and impact by creating new academic centers, adding more support for students, and, quite visibly, moving into a new home in MIT's renovated Met Warehouse building. To an unu more PR

BRISTOL, Rhode Island, Oct. 26 -- Roger Williams University posted the following news: * * * HousingWorks RI at Roger Williams University Releases 2026 Housing Fact Book * The annual report examines rising housing costs, increased development activity, and the need for consistent investment in affordable housing across Rhode Island. PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Despite an increase in housing development activity, homeownership, and renting remain out of reach for many Rhode Islanders, according to the 2026 Housing Fact Book released Oct. 23 by Housi more PR

SANTA BARBARA, California, Oct. 27 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * How Clinica Esperanza's 'Navegantes' Are Bridging Rhode Island's Healthcare Gap for Latino Patients * Cookies can help enhance your browsing experience and help personalize content by analyzing traffic and usage trends on directrelief.org. By clicking "Accept All", you consent to the use of cookies Privacy Policy Include a byline with the reporter's name and Direct Relief in the following format: "Author Name, Direct Relief." If att 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

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 [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

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Oct. 26 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * JustSpace Alliance founding director to share 'History Rhymes' during Nov. 2 URI Honors Colloquium lecture * KINGSTON, R.I. - Oct. 26, 2026 - Among the many fascinations humans have about the cosmos is the idea of settling on a new world beyond Earth. But what can society learn from its past on Earth to build a better future in space? Erika Nesvold, co-founder and executive director of national nonprofit The JustSpace Alliance, will help answ more PR

MANHATTAN, Kansas, Oct. 27 -- Kansas State University issued the following news: * * * Moving to protect the mind Denver Brown studies how physical activity may protect individuals at genetic risk for depression By Taylor Provine, College of Health and Human Sciences Oct. 26, 2026 Adding physical activity to a daily routine may seem like a simple step for better health, but research from Kansas State University suggests it could be especially beneficial for individuals with a genetic predisposition to depression, potentially helping reduc more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees posted the following news release: * * * Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses New Jersey's Adam Hamawy for Election to Congress * Join the 150,000 AFGE members who have already made the switch to E-Dues. Contact: Tim Kauffman 202-374-6491 tim.kauffman@afge.org BRIDGETON, N.J. -The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of Adam Hamawy for election to the U.S. House representing New Jersey's 12th Congre more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 26 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Leading health groups redefine heart health for girls and women * Highlights: * For the first time, the American Heart Association, American Academy of Pediatrics, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine have come together to release shared guidance to help clinicians identify cardiovascular risk early and take action. * The landmark three-part publication highli more PR

AUGUSTA, Maine, Oct. 30 -- Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Aaron M. Frey, Coalition Sue Trump Administration for Enabling Fraud and Corruption 10/29/2026 AUGUSTA - Attorney Aaron M. Frey has joined a coalition of 20 states and the District of Columbia in filing a lawsuit to stop the Trump Administration from gutting the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) which helps police and prosecutors catch money launderers, fraudsters, and tax cheats. "It is inexplicable that the Trump Administ more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 26 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- McDermott Will and Emery, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * McDermott Will & Schulte advises Everspan Group on sale of Providence Washington Insurance Co. to Falvey Insurance Group * Global law firm McDermott Will & Schulte is advising Everspan Group, a specialty property and casualty insurance platform and wholly owned subsidiary of Octave Specialty Group, Inc. (NYSE: OSG), in connection with its sale of Providence Washington Insurance Company, a Rhode Island admitte more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 29 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins Defense of Assault Weapons Restrictions Before the U.S. Supreme Court 10/28/2026 Critical Public Safety Cases To Be Heard in December - BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a multistate amicus brief filed in the Supreme Court of the United States today defending the right of states to protect their residents from the extraordinary lethality of AR-15 platform and similar semiau more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 28 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Seeks to Protect Corporate Transparency Act Against Trump Administration Rollback 10/27/2026 BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in a lawsuit to stop the Trump administration from gutting a law that helps police and prosecutors catch money launderers, fraudsters, and tax evaders. The law, the Corporate Transparency Act, requires businesses t more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Mortgage Bankers Association posted the following news release: * * * Mortgage Application Payments Increased in September * WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 29, 2026) - Homebuyer affordability declined in September, with the national median payment applied for by purchase applicants increasing to $2,215 from $2,162 in August. This is according to the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) Purchase Applications Payment Index (PAPI), which measures how new monthly mortgage payments vary across more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 30 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Davenport Celebrates Major Victory Blocking Unlawful Implementation of Medicaid Work Requirements for Medically Frail Individuals October 29, 2026 TRENTON -- Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today secured a decision by the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts finding the Trump Administration's implementation of new Medicaid work requirements under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA)  more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 29 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * AG Davenport Co-Leads States in Defense of Assault Weapons Restrictions Before the U.S. Supreme Court Critical Public Safety Cases to be Heard in December October 28, 2026 TRENTON -- Attorney General Jennifer Davenport co-led a multistate amicus brief filed in the U.S. Supreme Court today defending the right of states to protect their citizens from the extraordinary lethality of AR-15 platform and similar semiautomatic ri more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of Insurance Commissioners issued the following news release: * * * NAIC Releases Proposed 2027 Budget to Support State-Based Insurance Regulation * The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) has released its proposed 2027 budget, which supports the shared expertise, data, technology, and services state insurance regulators rely on as they oversee a changing insurance marketplace and protect policyholders. Governed by the chief insu more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Oct. 27 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * New album celebrates Brown's beloved, historic organ and annual Halloween recital * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -- For more than three decades, Mark Steinbach has been the official curator, steward and performer of the historic Hutchings-Votey pipe organ that commands Sayles Hall in the heart of Brown University's campus. Now, following the completion of an extensive, multiyear renovation of the organ, Steinbach has recorded a new album that both more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news: * * * Collaboration with Fishing Industry Contributes to Successful Longfin Squid Assessment October 26, 2026 NOAA Fisheries and the Northeast fishing industry are working together to better understand longfin squid. The data they collected helped build better models to assess the species, showing the value of sustained cooperative research. - Longfin squid is an economically important species that is challengi more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Oct. 29 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Nonprofit Groups, State Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Coalitions Challenge Unlawful Conditions Imposed by HHS * A lawsuit has been filed today by a coalition of organizations to challenge unlawful new grant restrictions from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that are forcing hundreds of nonprofit organizations, domestic violence and sexual assault coalitions, and a county  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Democracy Forward, an organization that says it advances democracy and social progress through litigation, policy and public education and regulatory engagement, issued the following news release: * * * Nonprofit Groups, State Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Coalitions Challenge Unlawful Conditions Imposed by HHS Grant Restrictions Jeopardize Crucial Funding for Critical Services, Support and Healthcare October 29, 2026 Providence, R.I. - A lawsuit has been filed today by a coalition of organizations to challeng more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 26 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Nutter, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Nutter Names Mary E. Connolly Chief Practice Officer * Nutter, McClennen & Fish, LLP today announced that Mary E. Connolly has joined the firm as Chief Practice Officer, a new firmwide leadership role focused on supporting Nutter's continued growth and the development of its professional team. She will report to the firm's Co-Managing Partners and work closely with the Firm's Department and Practice Group chairs, its Chief more PR

NEWPORT, Rhode Island, Oct. 26 -- The Naval War College issued the following news: * * * President's Spotlight: Senior Chief Jeremy Andersen * Through the end of my time here at the U.S. Naval War College, I'm regularly highlighting someone or something that's caught my attention over the previous couple of weeks. It might be a person - student, faculty or staff - who deserves recognition, or it might be an occasion I want to draw more attention to. These short 'President's Spotlight' pieces will be posted about once every two weeks. You c more PR

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, Oct. 26 -- Bryant University posted the following news: * * * Prompting 101: 6 ways to make AI a better thinking partner * This is the second installment of "Prompting 101," a series to help everyday users make the most out of AI applications. To read the first installment, click here. The best AI results often come from an interactive conversation between the human user and the chatbot. Collaboration, fact-checking, role playing, and even using AI to write prompts can all be part of "going deeper" and gaining tru more PR

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, Oct. 26 -- Bryant University posted the following news: * * * Prompting 101: 7 tips for getting started with AI * This is the first installment of "Prompting 101," a series to help everyday users make the most out of AI applications. Prompting AI to answer questions and solve problems is an art as well as an action. A well-crafted prompt can be the difference between a generic answer and one that provides true insights. "The quality of an AI's answer is mostly decided before you hit enter," says Poojan Patel, Ph. more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Oct. 29 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Q&A: Brown University political scientist offers insights ahead of midterm elections * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -- The countdown is on. In less than a week, American voters will decide whether Republicans will retain control of Congress or if Democrats will win it back. This year's midterm elections -- which include races for all 435 seats in the House of Representatives, 35 seats in the Senate, plus 36 state governorships, thousands of state  more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Oct. 30 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Neronha announces final health care proposals of his administration October 29, 2026 Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today announced two health care-related proposals aimed at providing long-term solutions for stabilizing Rhode Island's health care system. The proposals include restructuring state health care oversight agencies and introducing a state-run comprehensive public health insurance option more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Oct. 28 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Neronha, coalition sue Trump Administration for enabling fraud and corruption October 27, 2026 Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today joined a coalition of 21 states in filing a lawsuit to stop the Trump Administration from gutting the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) which helps police and prosecutors catch money launderers, fraudsters, and tax cheats. "In these often politically polarized times, e more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Oct. 26 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * R.I. still progressing out of economic recession, says URI economist * WHAT: Rhode Island's economic performance for August has again exceeded what aggregate numbers indicate, according to University of Rhode Island economist Leonard Lardaro, citing significant, sustained strength in the goods-producing sector. August's Current Conditions Index value of 50 marks the fifth time in the last six months that a monthly CCI showed at least 50, which more PR

NEWPORT, Rhode Island., Oct. 26 -- Salve Regina University posted the following news: * * * SalveVotes gives students a forum to explore law, justice and advocacy * Ahead of Rhode Island's November elections, student leaders are encouraging their peers to get involved, find community and make their voices heard. "If you want to live in a village, you've got to be a villager." For Elodie Chery '28, president of SalveVotes, civic engagement doesn't have to mean running for office, debating politics or even joining a club. Sometimes, it star more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia posted the following news release: * * * Scam Center Strike Force Expands Reach to Target Global Crime Syndicates; Charges Scammers Based in Africa and Tied to China * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro, together with major federal law enforcement and in concert with interagency partners, announced actions taken by the Department of Justice's Scam Center Strike Force to secure America against cyber and cryptocurrency investment scams perp more PR

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, Oct. 30 -- Bryant University posted the following news: * * * Senator Jack Reed '10H, Bryant launch free AI training, consulting program for RI small businesses * SMITHFIELD, RI - At a joint press conference on October 30, U.S. Senator Jack Reed '10H and Bryant University announced $1.6 million in federal funding to provide free applied AI training and consulting services for Rhode Island small businesses and expand the university's AI capabilities to meet the needs of local employers. The initiative will help the  more PR

BRISTOL, Rhode Island, Oct. 27 -- Roger Williams University posted the following news: * * * Senators Reed and Whitehouse Visit RWU to Highlight Federal Investments in Blue Economy Research and Innovation * Federal funding has expanded RWU facilities supporting aquatic animal health, aquaculture research, student learning, and Rhode Island's Blue Economy. BRISTOL, R.I. -- U.S. Senators Jack Reed (D) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D) visited Roger Williams University (RWU) Tuesday to tour new and upgraded research and teaching facilities supported more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 30 -- The Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics issued the following news release: * * * Smithsonian STARS Begins Arizona Rollout with Yuma County 10.29.26 This October, five rural schools across Yuma County partnered with Smithsonian STARS (Scientists Taking Astronomy to Rural Schools) to bring hands-on astronomy learning into their classrooms, marking the first phase of the program's statewide Arizona rollout. The participating schools are Dateland Elementary School in Dateland, Mohawk Valley School i more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Oct. 29 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Staff Spotlight: From cue to curtain call, Becca Kittredge creates welcoming arts experiences at Brown * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -- Long before audiences take their seats at Brown University's Lindemann Performing Arts Center and other venues across the University's Perelman Arts District, work is underway behind the scenes to ensure visitors have a welcoming and enjoyable experience. Cue Becca Kittredge. As audience services manager for the more PR

BRISTOL, Rhode Island, Oct. 29 -- Roger Williams University posted the following news: * * * Summer Research Showcase Puts Undergraduate Discovery on Display at Roger Williams University * Undergraduate students shared research spanning biotechnology, environmental science, marine biology, engineering, and chemistry, showcasing the breadth of hands-on discovery taking place across the university. BRISTOL, R.I. - For 10 weeks this summer, Roger Williams University students traded traditional classrooms for laboratories, field sites, researc more PR

BRISTOL, Rhode Island, Oct. 30 -- Roger Williams University posted the following news: * * * Summer Research Showcase Puts Undergraduate Discovery on Display at Roger Williams University * Undergraduate students shared research spanning biotechnology, environmental science, marine biology, engineering, and chemistry, showcasing the breadth of hands-on discovery taking place across the university. BRISTOL, R.I. - For 10 weeks this summer, Roger Williams University students traded traditional classrooms for laboratories, field sites, researc more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Oct. 26 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * TEDxURI 2027 seeks presenters to share perspective on what the future holds * KINGSTON, R.I. - Oct. 26, 2026 - No one can predict the future. As Doc Brown said in Back to the Future, "Your future hasn't been written yet. No one's has. Your future is whatever you make it. So, make it a good one!" Ask someone 20 years ago, and they couldn't imagine an AI chatbot, or that groceries could be delivered using an App, saving a trip to the store, or  more PR

NEWPORT, Rhode Island, Oct. 27 -- The Naval War College issued the following news: * * * U.S. Naval War College Commemorates 80th Anniversary of USS Missouri Battleship Visit to Istanbul * A delegation from the U.S. Naval War College visited Istanbul, Turkiye, to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the landmark 1946 visit by the battleship USS Missouri - a visit that was held to repatriate the body of the late Turkish ambassador, and would go on to be seen as the launch of a new era of U.S.-Turkiye bilateral relations. On April 5, 1946, th more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Oct. 27 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI researchers transforming language education in Rhode Island * KINGSTON, R.I. - Oct. 27, 2026 - Despite being the smallest U.S. state, Rhode Island is one of the most linguistically diverse, with more than 22% of residents speaking a home language other than English. While some multilingual learners are served by bilingual programs, the vast majority are educated in English-speaking classrooms. To better support these students, a study lau more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Oct. 28 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI to honor veterans with ceremony, events on campus * KINGSTON, R.I. - Oct. 28, 2026 - The University of Rhode Island community will come together to honor the country's veterans and military members with multiple events on campus. A Veterans Day Ceremony recognizing those who have served will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at noon at the Hope Room inside the Robert J. Higgins Welcome Center. This year's ceremony will feature guest speaker Ca more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Oct. 27 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI to launch new Interdisciplinary and Applied AI bachelor's degree * KINGSTON, R.I. - Oct. 27, 2026 - Citing the increasing need for professionals trained in artificial intelligence and the significant push for implementing ethical practices in utilizing the advanced technology, the University of Rhode Island is launching a new Interdisciplinary and Applied AI bachelor's degree program. The new program, which will have a soft launch this sp more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Oct. 26 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI zoologist's study of wild Panamanian bats highlights use of metrics to inform bat conservation * KINGSTON, R.I. - Oct. 26, 2026 - Bats are not only a marvel of myth and imagination but also energy use, working at the height of their energetic ceiling to fly the night skies the world over. They've captured the attention of University of Rhode Island Ph.D. student Travis Bayer, who seems to have an affinity for elusive and mysterious animal more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Oct. 28 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI's Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies program provides different finish line for degree-seeking students * KINGSTON, R.I. - Oct. 28, 2026 - Many aspiring students envision their college experience as walking across campus taking in the open atmosphere, collaborating with fellow classmates and professors, and walking across a stage to receive the well-earned diploma that will jumpstart their careers. In some cases, life changes those pla more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 28 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jones Challenges Trump Administration's Gift to Fraudsters and Tax Cheats RICHMOND, Va. -- Attorney General Jones has joined a coalition in filling a lawsuit to stop the Trump administration from gutting a law that helps police and prosecutors catch fraudsters and tax cheats. The Corporate Transparency Act requires businesses to tell the federal government who actually owns and controls them. That matters because cr more PR

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, Oct. 30 -- Bryant University posted the following news: * * * Walk Down Wall Street takes the bull by the horns * Walk Down Wall Street 2026 saw more than 50 Bryant students stroll through the heart of New York's Financial District, gain entry into offices where billions of dollars in investments are managed, and glimpse possible future careers. Organized by the university's Amica Center for Career Education and enhanced by the enthusiastic participation of Bryant alumni in the finance industry, the two-day trip t more PR

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, Oct. 28 -- Bryant University posted the following news: * * * What cemeteries, burial practices can teach us about the American experience * Around Halloween, cemeteries often appear as symbols of mystery, fear, and the supernatural. But to Assistant Teaching Professor of Sociology Amanda Fontaine, Ph.D., they tell a different story. "Humans have been practicing ritual burial for tens of thousands of years," says Fontaine. "We've seen cemeteries go from a more private space that is religiously connected to more se more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * October 27, 2026 Whitehouse Sends Tip to DOJ After Announcement of New Whistleblower Incentive Program to Combat Fraud Whitehouse asks DOJ to investigate possible fraud by Trump White House Border Czar Tom Homan for accepting a $50,000 cash bribe from undercover FBI agents Washington, D.C. - After the Trump administration launched an ostensible Fraud Whistleblower Incentive Program, U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), a senior membe more PR

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, Oct. 26 -- Bryant University posted the following news: * * * Why is it so difficult for lawmakers to regulate AI? * In early September, a former OpenAI and Anthropic researcher posted to X that AI could kill humanity by the end of the decade. His claim quickly went viral and, according to USA Today, led to Florida U.S. Representative Anna Paulina Luna urging Congress to hold a special session related to AI advancements. While AI has advanced at an unprecedented pace since ChatGPT entered the technological scene i more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * October 27, 2026 With $1.95M Earmark, Reed 'Shellebrates' RWU's New Histology Lab Space to Boost Aquaculture Development BRISTOL, RI - In an effort to ensure Rhode Island has a healthy and growing aquaculture sector, U.S. Senator Jack Reed has spearheaded the effort to deliver federal funds for comprehensive research and diagnostic testing of local shellfish and aquatic ecosystems. Today, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse visited Ro more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Oct. 26 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * With federal Medicaid changes, Brown students aim to help people stay covered on health insurance * A new partnership between Brown's School of Public Health and Rhode Island Medicaid is informing local community members about recent and upcoming Medicaid changes to help them keep their coverage. Medicaid fellows and Brown MPH students (from left) Nina Zhao, Kensie Fosko, Aidan Choi and Raleigh Ford post informational flyers about Medicaid changes at a l more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * WORST OF THE WORST: Over the Weekend, ICE Arrests Murderers, Pedophiles, and Sexual Predators * DHS will always put America first and remove illegal aliens from our streets WASHINGTON - Over the weekend, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested more worst of the worst public safety threats across the country, including those convicted for murder, sexual assault of minors under 14 years old, sexual assault, and other heino more PR