LOS ANGELES, California, Nov. 27 -- AECOM, an infrastructure firm, issued the following news release: GRAND RAPIDS, MI - AECOM Hunt is proud to announce its role as construction manager for the Amway Soccer Stadium project, partnering with Rockford Construction in a joint venture named Rockford/Hunt. The two companies bring a combined wealth of experience and expertise to deliver a state-of-the-art venue that will become a focal point for both the community and the region. AECOM Hunt, a divisi  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Nov. 27 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Nov. 26, 2024: Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the California Highway Patrol's (CHP) Organized Retail Crime Task Force (ORCTF) will conduct proactive law enforcement operations during the busy holiday season. The Governor also announced new data showing the task force has made over 1,200 arrests, conducted 677 investigations, and recovered over $9.3 million worth of stolen items since   more

LOS GATOS, California, Nov. 27 -- Netflix, an Internet television network provider, issued the following news: Setting yet another milestone for Netflix Thailand, HUNGER -- the film that took global audiences into a fierce battleground of culinary masterminds -- continues to make history. Released in 2023, HUNGER soared to #1 on Netflix's Global Top 10 Non-English Films chart, claiming the top spot in 51 countries and breaking into the Top 10 in an additional 91 countries. The film also spark  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Nov. 27 -- Arizona State University's Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law issued the following news: * * * Lawyers, academics and industry professionals gather at ASU's California Center to explore the legal impact of AI, other technologies on the entertainment industry * * * By Dolores Tropiano What protections do writers, actors, producers and others have from AI? Will changing laws around name, image and likeness (NIL) eliminate less lucrative college sports? And what  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Nov. 27 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Nov. 26, 2024: Continuing the state's commitment to creating more housing and providing support faster, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that local communities now have access to new streamlining tools to expedite the development of new supportive housing with simplified permitting and approval processes. These projects will help to get people off the streets and give them access to th  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Nov. 27 -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news: Gibson Dunn advised GIC on its investment in Septeo, a prominent French software group serving the notaries, legal, hospitality, and real estate markets. The transaction values Septeo at more than Euros3 billion and includes an investment from Tethys Invest, the investment holding company of the Bettencourt-Meyers family. Closing is subject to customary regulatory approvals. The Gibson Dunn te  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Nov. 27 -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news: Gibson Dunn has advised Strategic Value Partners (SVP) on the signing of its acquisition and financing of Blanchardstown Shopping Centre, a prime retail and leisure destination in Ireland. Blanchardstown Centre is a major retail complex in north-west Dublin, covering 1.2 million square feet and housing over 180 shops and restaurants. With an annual footfall of approximately 17 million visitors  more

BURBANK, California, Nov. 26 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release: TUESDAY, DEC. 3 10:00-11:00 p.m. EST High Potential: "Dancers in the Dark" (Episode Two) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 9/24/24) Logline: As Morgan and the detectives adjust to her new role as a consultant, they investigate the attempted murder of a tap dancer and discover things are not quite as they seem. Meanwhile, Ava learns more about her father, and Morgan surprises her kids. (TV-14, V) Watch episode  more

BURBANK, California, Nov. 26 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release: TUESDAY, DEC. 10 10:00-11:00 p.m. EST High Potential: "Dirty Rotten Scoundrel" (Episode Three) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/8/24) Logline: Morgan's intellect and cleaning experience prove useful when the detectives are called to a hotel room murder scene, eventually uncovering the victim's many cons. Morgan navigates Ava's dating while Soto reveals details about Roman's disappearance. (TV-14, DV) Watc  more

SANTA CLARA, California, Nov. 27 -- Intel, an industry that says it creates world-changing technology that enables progress and enriches lives, issued the following news on Nov. 26, 2024: * * * Award to support Intel's $100 billion investment plans to expand American semiconductor manufacturing and technology leadership. Download a full set of images from Intel's Ohio One construction project (ZIP, 88 MB) (https://download.intel.com/newsroom/2024/manufacturing/ohio-fab-construction-images-202  more

BURBANK, California, Nov. 26 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release: Nationally syndicated morning talk show "Live with Kelly and Mark" announces the lineup of guests appearing on the show the week of Dec. 2-6. Monday, Dec. 2 LIN-MANUEL MIRANDA stops by to discuss Disney's "Mufasa: The Lion King," JANELLE JAMES returns to "Live" to talk about the new season of ABC's hit show "Abbott Elementary," plus it's the start of "Live"'s Gift Bargains Week. Tuesday, Dec. 3   more

LOS GATOS, California, Nov. 27 -- Netflix, an Internet television network provider, issued the following news: Netflix is set to premiere 10DANCE, a live-action film that captures the intense world of competitive dance where pride, passion, and romance collide. Directed by Keishi Otomo, known for his work on the live-action Rurouni Kenshin movies, this adaptation stars Ryoma Takeuchi (Roppongi Class, Black Pean) and Keita Machida (Yu Yu Hakusho, Glass Heart) as two rival dancers whose journey o  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Nov. 27 -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: Paul Hastings LLP advised FACT II Acquisition Corp. on the pricing of its initial public offering. The units will be listed for trading on the Nasdaq Global Market under the ticker symbol "FACTU." Once the securities comprising the units begin trading separately, the Company expects that its Class A ordinary shares and warrants will be listed on the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbols "FACT" and "FACTW  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Nov. 27 -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: Paul Hastings LLP advised HIG Capital Management, a leading private equity firm, on its acquisition of Northwest Pump & Equipment Co., a leading distributor in the pacific northwest of industrial equipment, headquartered in Portland, Oregon. Global Co-Chair of the Corporate Department Amit Mehta led the Paul Hastings team, which also included partners Gregory Spitzer, Aaron Charfoos, Jason Ertel, Rachel G  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Nov. 27 -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: Paul Hastings LLP advised Omnam Investment Group, European strategic partner to Mohari Hospitality, in connection with the acquisition of the Bauer Hotel in Venice, Italy. The property is set to undergo extensive redevelopment under its ownership, with Rosewood Hotels & Resorts contributing to the hotel's redevelopment, restoration, and operations. The Paul Hastings team advised on the sale and purchase   more

PALO ALTO, California, Nov. 27 -- Cooley, a law firm, issued the following news release: San Diego - November 26, 2024 - Cooley advised Poseida Therapeutics, a clinical-stage allogeneic cell therapy and genetic medicines company advancing differentiated nonviral treatments for patients with cancer, autoimmune and rare diseases, on its merger agreement to be acquired by Roche at a price of $9 per share in cash at closing, plus a non-tradable contingent value right to receive up to an aggregate o  more

SAN DIEGO, California, Nov. 26 (TNSres) -- San Diego State University issued the following news: * * * Study indicates that the Valle de Guadalupe region of Mexico has the potential to become a model for resilience in the face of climate change challenges. * * * By Suzanne Finch As a participant in the San Diego State University Undergraduate Research Program, Fowler College of Business student Cesar Lopez embarked on a research project that examined how climate change impacts the northern   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 26 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Causality the relationship between cause and effect plays a crucial role in social science, business, and applied economics, shaping the path of advancements in machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI). The Kohl Centre at Virginia Tech hosted a workshop in November to explore the vital connections between causality and machine learning/AI technologies. The daylong event attracted presenters and participants from  more

LA JOLLA, California, Nov. 27 -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: Eddy Keming Chen, associate professor of philosophy at the University of California San Diego School of Arts and Humanities, has been awarded a $325,000 grant to explore the nature of quantum foundations. He will explore big questions about the smallest parts of our universe, like whether atoms and particles can exist simultaneously in different states within the physical realm. Chen's awa  more