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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving California Newsletter for Tuesday July 16, 2024 ( 6 items )  

"Stop Deep Sea Mining" Screened on Times Square Billboard in New York
WASHINGTON, July 16 (TNsres) -- Greenpeace USA, an organization that says it uses protest and confrontation to expose environmental problems and promote solutions, issued the following news release: * * * Hawaii joins California, Oregon, and Washington in banning deep sea mining * * * New York City, NY (July 15, 2024)-- On July 13, a "Stop Deep Sea Mining" LED display commissioned by Greenpeace USA appeared on a towering billboard in the heart of New York's Times Square. The display, which s  more

JWST Unveils Stunning Ejecta and CO Structures in Cassiopeia A's Young Supernova
MOUNTAIN VIEW, California, July 16 (TNSres) -- SETI Institute, a research and education organization whose mission is to lead humanity's quest to understand the origins and prevalence of life and intelligence in the Universe, issued the following news release: The SETI Institute announced the latest findings from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) of the supernova remnant, Cassiopeia A (Cas A). These observations of the youngest known core collapse supernova in the Milky Way provide insights  more

Peace Activists Protest Democrats Baldwin and Booker During RNC Protest
LOS ANGELES, California, July 16 -- CodePink, a grassroots peace and social justice movement working to end U.S.-funded wars and occupations, to challenge militarism globally, issued the following news release on July 15, 2024: * * * CODEPINK and Milwaukee4Palestine Holds Demonstration Outside Fundraiser for Senator Tammy Baldwin Featuring Senator Cory Booker * * * Milwaukee, WI - In a continued effort to protest the ongoing genocide in Gaza, CODEPINK, Milwaukee4Palestine, and the Party for   more

SWC Commends Argentina's Designation of Hamas as a Terrorist Organization
LOS ANGELES, California, July 16 -- The Simon Wiesenthal Center issued the following news: Days before the 30th anniversary of the attack against the headquarters of the Jewish Mutual Aid Association (AMIA) in Buenos Aires, which left 85 dead and more than 300 injured, the Argentine Government has designated Hamas as a terrorist organization. Although the political decision was taken months ago, the necessary legal steps for this designation were officially completed this week. Dr. Ariel Gelb  more

SWC Highlights Alarming Rise in Anti-Semitism in Belgium Since October 7th
LOS ANGELES, California, July 16 -- The Simon Wiesenthal Center issued the following news: The Simon Wiesenthal Center (SWC) has noted a significant rise in anti-Semitic incidents in Belgium since Hamas attacked Israel on October 7th. The Jewish community in Belgium has reported a fivefold increase in anti-Semitic incidents, heightening fears and insecurity. The SWC has noted several particularly egregious incidents: 1. Belgium National TV Broadcaster Interrupts Eurovision Semi-Final: In May   more

The Ad Council Research Institute and Hearst Magazines Release Findings From Mental Health in Brand Communications Study
BEVERLY HILLS, California, July 16 (TNSres) -- The Ad Council issued the following news release: New York, NY - July 15, 2024 - Hearst Magazines, in partnership with the Ad Council Research Institute (ACRI), today announced the findings of "Time to Talk," a first of its kind comprehensive study on mental health in the commercial space. The research, which includes qualitative interviews and a survey of more than 4,000 consumers, was designed to help brand marketers better understand how to effe  more