BURBANK, California, May 14 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release on May 13, 2024: * * * TUESDAY, MAY 28 10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT - The $100,000 Pyramid: "Jason Alexander vs Rosie O'Donnell and Oscar Nunez vs Lauren Ash" (702) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/4/23) Logline: Former "Seinfeld" star Jason Alexander takes on comedian Rosie O'Donnell before actors Oscar Nunez ("The Office") and Lauren Ash (ABC's "Not Dead Yet") go head-to-head. (TV-PG, D) Watch episodes next day   more

BURBANK, California, May 14 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release on May 13, 2024: * * * SUNDAY, JUNE 2 7:00-8:00 p.m. EDT - America's Funniest Home Videos: "3412" (3412) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 2/25/24) Logline: Prepare for a laugh riot with magic gone wrong; people blissfully unaware of the obvious, and weddings with a comedic twist--like a bride whose makeup leaves her own mother in disbelief. (TV-PG) Watch episodes next day on Hulu. * * * Original text here:   more

BURBANK, California, May 14 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release on May 13, 2024: * * * SUNDAY, MAY 19 8:00-11:00 p.m. EDT - American Idol: "718 (Grand Finale)" (718) (Season Finale) Logline: Who will become the next American Idol? The Top 3 finalists give their all for the last chance to earn America's vote. Jon Bon Jovi serves as guest mentor and performer, plus special performances from other music legends and today's top stars. (TV-PG, L) Watch episodes n  more

BURBANK, California, May 14 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release on May 13, 2024: * * * MONDAY, MAY 27 9:00-10:00 p.m. EDT - Celebrity Jeopardy!: "Quarterfinal #1: Mark Duplass, Emily Hampshire and Utkarsh Ambudkar" (201) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 9/27/23) Logline: Stars Mark Duplass ("The Morning Show"), Emily Hampshire ("Schitt's Creek") and Utkarsh Ambudkar ("Ghosts") compete for the chance to win the grand prize of $1 million for the charity of their choice. (TV  more

BURBANK, California, May 14 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release on May 13, 2024: * * * TUESDAY, MAY 28 9:00-10:00 p.m. EDT - Celebrity Jeopardy!: "Quarterfinal #2: Brian Baumgartner, Lisa Ann Walter and Timothy Simons" (202) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/4/23) Logline: Actors Brian Baumgartner ("The Office"), Timothy Simons ("Veep") and ABC's "Abbott Elementary" star Lisa Ann Walter face off for the chance to move on to the semifinal round. (TV-PG, L) Watch episodes  more

BURBANK, California, May 14 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release on May 13, 2024: * * * TUESDAY, MAY 28 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT - Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: "Gabriel Iglesias, Noah Mills, and Danielle Pinnock" (402) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/25/23) Logline: Celebrity contestants Gabriel Iglesias (California Community Foundation.), Noah Mills (The Innocence Project) and Danielle Pinnock (Boston Children's Hospital) spin to win for their charities. Pat Sajak and Vanna W  more

BURBANK, California, May 14 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release on May 13, 2024: * * * MONDAY, MAY 27 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT - Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: "Lauren Lapkus, Ego Nwodim and Jeff Ross" (409) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 12/6/23) Logline: Celebrity contestants spin to win for charity with Lauren Lapkus (Crohn's & Colitis Foundation), Ego Nwodim (Seen&Heard) and Jeff Ross (Meals on Wheels America). Pat Sajak and Vanna White host. (TV-PG) Watch episodes next day   more

BURBANK, California, May 14 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release on May 13, 2024: * * * THURSDAY, MAY 30 9:00-10:01 p.m. EDT - Grey's Anatomy: "Burn It Down" (2010) (Season Finale) Logline: Wildfires threaten the Seattle region, leading to a flood of patients and emergency procedures. The doctors juggle overcapacity in the ER, complex surgeries and personal stress. Meanwhile, Meredith makes a rash decision that can't be undone. (TV-14, L) Watch episodes next   more

BURBANK, California, May 14 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release on May 13, 2024: * * * SUNDAY, JUNE 2 10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT - Press Your Luck: "Press My L-U-C-K!" (509) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 2/1/24) Logline: Hosted by Elizabeth Banks, the contestants are in for the ride of their lives as they try to avoid the WHAMMY and take home the big bucks. (TV-PG) Watch episodes next day on Hulu. * * * Original text here: https://www.dgepress.com/abc/pressrelease/press-yo  more

BURBANK, California, May 14 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release on May 13, 2024: * * * MONDAY, MAY 27 10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT - Press Your Luck: "The Whammy Strikes Back" (507) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/18/24) Logline: Hosted by Elizabeth Banks, the WHAMMY is ready to spoil all the fun when our contestants snag the big bucks. (TV-PG, L) Watch episodes next day on Hulu. * * * Original text here: https://www.dgepress.com/abc/pressrelease/press-your-luck-the-whammy-s  more

BURBANK, California, May 14 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release on May 13, 2024: * * * WEDNESDAY, MAY 29 10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT - Shark Tank: "1506" (1506) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/27/23) Logline: The Tank takes a horrific turn when Blumhouse CEO and Founder Jason Blum joins the panel as guest Shark for the first-ever Shark-O-Ween. Entrepreneurs present spellbinding, spine-tingling businesses opportunities for Sharks to sink their fangs into. (TV-PG) Watch episod  more

BURBANK, California, May 14 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release on May 13, 2024: * * * FRIDAY, MAY 31 8:00-9:01 p.m. EDT - Shark Tank: "1507" (1507) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 11/3/23) Logline: Entrepreneurs enter the Tank to present a handy accessory for using the bathroom outdoors, a collection of tiny building materials for hobbyists, a stickable guitar pick and a line of customizable children's clothing. (TV-PG, D) Watch episodes next day on Hulu. Extended Logl  more

BURBANK, California, May 14 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release on May 13, 2024: * * * THURSDAY, MAY 30 10:01-11:00 p.m. EDT - Station 19: "One Last Time" (710) (Series Finale) Logline: As Station 19 continues to battle an existential wildfire, the team grapples with the possibility of a future that will be changed forever. Watch episodes next day on Hulu. * * * Original text here: https://www.dgepress.com/abc/pressrelease/station-19-season-finale-one-last  more

BURBANK, California, May 14 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release on May 13, 2024: * * * WEDNESDAY, MAY 29 9:00-9:30 p.m. EDT - The Conners: "Moms and Rats" (602) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 2/21/24) Logline: Bev experiences moments of clarity and reflection and asks Jackie to spend the day together in Chicago. Elsewhere, Darlene finds a rat in her home but refuses to let Ben kill it. (TV-PG) Watch episodes next day on Hulu. * * * Original text here: https://www.dgep  more

BURBANK, California, May 14 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release on May 13, 2024: * * * WEDNESDAY, MAY 29 9:30-10:00 p.m. EDT - The Conners: "Shrinks Don't Talk and Kids Don't Sing" (604) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 2/28/24) Logline: Mark adjusts to his first day of college as a commuter student; meanwhile, Becky gets into a disagreement with Beverly Rose's music teacher over a song. (TV-PG, L) Watch episodes next day on Hulu. * * * Original text here: https://www.d  more

BURBANK, California, May 14 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release on May 13, 2024: * * * WEDNESDAY, MAY 29 8:00-8:30 p.m. EDT - The Conners: "The Publisher Cops Show Pilot" (603) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 2/7/24) Logline: Jackie faces problems at the Lunch Box and must take advice from an unexpected guest. Elsewhere, Dan and Darlene take a trip to Chicago. (TV-PG, L) Watch episodes next day on Hulu. * * * Original text here: https://www.dgepress.com/abc/pressreleas  more

BURBANK, California, May 14 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release on May 13, 2024: * * * WEDNESDAY, MAY 29 8:30-9:00 p.m. EDT - The Conners: "Valentine's Day Treats and Credit Card Cheats" (601) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 2/14/24) Logline: Becky decides it's time to introduce Tyler to Beverly Rose, but she is skeptical of Tyler's bonding approach. Elsewhere, Jackie believes someone has hacked Bev's credit card when several frivolous charges show up on the bank statemen  more

SACRAMENTO, California, May 14 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following statement on May 13, 2024: * * * Governor Gavin Newsom today issued the following statement regarding the death of San Quentin Rehabilitation Center Correctional Officer Frank Salas: "As we remember Correctional Officer Frank Salas for his passionate and professional demeanor, Jennifer and I offer our deepest sympathies to his family, friends and co-workers during this time. We are grateful for his years o  more

BAKERSFIELD, California, May 14 -- California State University-Bakersfield issued the following news: Students in the California State University, Bakersfield chapter of the Financial Management Association (FMA) had the opportunity earlier this month to learn about finance at the center of the industry -- New York City's Financial District. Twenty-two students and adviser Dr. Mahdy Elhusseiny visited iconic institutions such as the New York Stock Exchange, IEX, the Federal Reserve, Bloomberg   more

PASADENA, California, May 13 -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news: Nicole DeRuiter Cho, social media manager in the Office of Strategic Communications, passed away on April 29, 2024. She was 41 years old. Cho joined Caltech in 2018, and for nearly six years delivered news of Caltech's research and campus life to a global audience. Cho brought to Caltech sophistication and mastery across the digital communications spectrum: from brand awareness to content strategy  more

LONG BEACH, California, May 14 -- California State University issued the following news: More than 16,000 Cal State Long Beach undergraduate and graduate students are eligible to participate in this year's Commencement ceremonies May 19-23 at Angel Stadium. With commencement just around the corner, soon-to-be CSULB alumni have been celebrating their accomplishments with motivational posts on Instagram. Here's a sampling of some of them: "Over the past three years, I have prioritized my educ  more

LOS GATOS, California, May 14 -- Netflix, an Internet television network provider, issued the following news: Cast: Fala Chen (Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire) joins the previously announced Colin Farrell (The Banshees of Inisherin) and Tilda Swinton (The Killer) Director: Edward Berger (All Quiet On The Western Front) Writer: Rowan Joffe, based on the 2014 novel of the same name by Lawrence Osborne Producers: Mike Goodridge for Good Chaos, Edward Berger for Nine Hours, Matthew James Wilki  more

PASADENA, California, May 13 -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news: Though over 8 million babies have been born through in vitro fertilization (IVF), 70 percent of IVF implantations fail. As IVF is becoming a more common route to pregnancy in cases of infertility, there is a need for better understanding of embryonic development at this early stage. Researchers in the laboratory of Caltech's Magdalena Zernicka-Goetz, Bren Professor of Biology and Biological Engine  more

PASADENA, California, May 12 -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news: In 2016, Caltech planetary scientists Konstantin Batygin (PhD '12) and Mike Brown proposed evidence for a new planet five to 10 times the size of Earth and lurking over 20 billion miles from the Sun (10 times farther than Neptune's orbit). The duo called the unseen body "Planet 9." On May 17 and 18, the public can hear a symphony inspired by the Planet 9 hypothesis. Composed by Miami Symphony cond  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, May 14 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release on May 13, 2024: Attorney General Hilgers is leading multi-state coalitions in two lawsuits to stop both the Biden Administration and the State of California from imposing electric-vehicle mandates on truck owners and operators throughout the country. Today, a coalition of 24 states filed a petition for review in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit to challenge the Biden Administrat  more

LOS GATOS, California, May 14 -- Netflix, an Internet television network provider, issued the following news: Ninety-two percent of Internet Service Providers (ISPs) stayed at the same speed this month on the Netflix ISP Speed Index, our monthly update on which ISPs provide the best prime-time Netflix streaming experience. Thirty-four countries and regions were in the top performance tier for April - Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, I  more

LOS GATOS, California, May 14 -- Netflix, an Internet television network provider, issued the following news: The highly anticipated cast for Season 2 of the hit Korean series Zombieverse has been revealed, following its groundbreaking success in Season 1, which entertained audiences with its unique mix of zombie-themed action and humor. The upcoming season promises an expanded universe and even more thrilling escapades, featuring both new and returning talent ready to navigate the zombie apoca  more

LOS GATOS, California, May 14 -- Netflix, an Internet television network provider, issued the following news: What would you do if you knew your love story had a deadline? This is the poignant reality for Akito (Ren Nagase) and Haruna (Natsuki Deguchi) in Drawing Closer. The newly released trailer not only dives deeper into the lives of the young couple but also hints at a secret left behind by Haruna. With just a year left for Akito and six months for Haruna, the young couple are determined   more

LOS ANGELES, California, May 14 -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: Paul Hastings LLP advised Blue Owl Credit Advisors LP, Blackstone Alternative Credit Advisors LLC, and Ares Capital Management LLC in Permira's $6.9 billion all-cash acquisition of website design platform Squarespace, Inc. (NYSE: SQSP). With the completion of the transaction, Squarespace will become a privately held company. This is the latest multi-billion dollar tech deal the Paul Hastings finance practi  more

PALO ALTO, California, May 14 -- Reed Smith, a law firm, issued the following news release on May 13, 2024: Reed Smith announced today that Mitesh Patel, a Silicon Valley-based associate in the firm's Emerging Technologies practice, was named a Trailblazer in IP 2024 by World IP Review (WIPR). Patel also is included on WIPR's annual global list of Diversity's Top 100 for 2024, which, based on survey results and market research, recognizes and celebrates "those who drive positive change in the I  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 13 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: The Colorado River is a lifeline for many cities and farms in the Southwest United States. It flows for about 1,448 miles before reaching the Gulf of California in Mexico and supplies water to numerous cities and farms along the way. However, over the past 60 years, the amount of water in the Colorado River has been shrinking. In fact, in some years, the river's water has been used up completely before it reaches the gul  more

SAN DIEGO, California, May 14 (TNSres) -- San Diego State University issued the following news: As part of the San Diego State University's ongoing efforts to prevent sexual harassment, the university is now a National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) Action Collaborative member, joining institutions in addressing gender-based violence nationwide. NASEM's Action Collaborative membership comes following a competitive application process, and current members include Bost  more

LA JOLLA, California, May 14 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: Story by: Ioana Patringenaru From improving tools for robot-assisted surgery to studying how humans prefer to interact with robots, collaborations across different departments at the Jacobs School of Engineering are in the spotlight in this year's accepted papers for the 2024 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation. The interdisciplinary collaborations were parti  more

LA JOLLA, California, May 14 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: Story by: Liezel Labios An experimental treatment made from a plant virus is effective at protecting against a broad range of metastatic cancers in mice, shows a new study from the University of California San Diego. The treatment, composed of nanoparticles fashioned from the cowpea mosaic virus--a virus that infects black-eyed pea plants--showed remarkable success in improving su  more

LOS ANGELES, California, May 14 (TNSres) -- The University of Southern California's Viterbi School of Engineering issued the following news: By Leila Okahata Scientists are calculating earthquake risk using an ISI-created system that automates and manages data- and compute-intensive research. No one can precisely predict when an earthquake is to happen. Since the 1994 6.7-magnitude Northridge earthquake in Los Angeles County that caused 72 deaths, 9,000 injuries and $25 billion in damages, So  more