PASADENA, California, Feb. 12 -- The California Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * AI Program Plays the Long Game to Solve Decades-Old Math Problems A game of chess requires its players to think several moves ahead, a skill that computer programs have mastered over the years. Back in 1996, an IBM supercomputer famously beat the then world chess champion Garry Kasparov. Later, in 2017, an artificial intelligence (AI) program developed by Google DeepMind, called AlphaZero,  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, Feb. 12 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * California American Water Completes $560,000 Water Tank Rehabilitation in Monterey PACIFIC GROVE, CA - February 12, 2025 - California American Water announced the completion of a $560,000 water storage tank rehabilitation project in Monterey. This investment in critical infrastructure, a tank with 80,000-gallon capacity, will help ensure continued safe,   more

ITHACA, New York, Feb. 12 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Cancer's ripple effect may promote blood clots in lungs Blood clots form in response to signals from the lungs of cancer patients - not from other organ sites, as previously thought - according to a preclinical study by Weill Cornell Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and University of California San Diego Health. Clots are the second-leading cause of death among cancer patients with advanced dise  more

PALO ALTO, California, Feb. 13 -- Cooley, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Cooley Achieves Top Marks in US, Global Capital Markets Rankings New York - February 11, 2025 - Cooley's global capital markets practice was recognized based on its leading capital markets activity on year-end league tables from Bloomberg, LSEG Data & Analytics, and Deal Point Data. The recognitions were based on Cooley's role in advising on 158 deals globally announced in 2024, comprising more tha  more

PALO ALTO, California, Feb. 13 -- Cooley, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Cooley Launches IPO GO San Francisco - February 12, 2025 - Cooley has launched IPO GO, an interactive resource designed specifically for executives, legal teams and finance professionals preparing to go public via an initial public offering (IPO). Accessible from anywhere, including phones, tablets and desktops, IPO GO is a site where companies can find critical resources, practical legal tips and d  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Feb. 12 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Newsom announces appointments 2.12.25 Kate Hoit, of Sacramento, has been appointed Deputy Secretary of Communications at the California Department of Veterans Affairs. Hoit has been the PACT Act Enterprise Program Management Office Communications and Outreach Lead at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs since 2023. She was a Communications Lead in the Veteran Experience Off  more

PALO ALTO, California, Feb. 13 -- Cooley, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Harvey Announces $300 Million Series D San Francisco - February 12, 2025 - Cooley advised Harvey, a domain-specific artificial intelligence (AI) platform for legal and professional services, on its $300 million Series D financing at a $3 billion valuation. Harvey's products streamline workflows in areas including contract analysis, due diligence, compliance and litigation to drive efficiency and va  more

ENCINO, California, Feb. 13 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Arranges The Sale Of A 2,842-Square-Foot Net-Leased Property in Washington SUMNER, WA, February 12, 2025 - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of Valvoline, a 2,842-square foot net-leased property located in Sumner, Washington, according t  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: Fremont's Homeless Camp Ban Sparks Legal and Ethical Concerns WASHINGTON (February 12, 2025) - Fremont, California, has passed a first-of-its-kind ordinance that bans homeless encampments and makes it a crime to "aid" or "abet" them. Critics argue the vague language could penalize charity workers and service providers, raising constitutional concerns. Supporters say the law protects public   more

LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 13 -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Paul Hastings Advises Credit Agricole CIB, Deutsche Bank and Goldman Sachs on Banijay Entertainment's New Euros400 Million Term Loan Facility and Repricing of Its Existing Euros555 Million and $500 Million Term Loan Facilities Paul Hastings LLP advised Credit Agricole CIB, Deutsche Bank and Goldman Sachs on the establishment by Banijay Entertainment, a television production and distribution company  more

SAN DIEGO, California, Feb. 13 -- Qualcomm, a developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies, products and services, issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2025: * * * Remarkable Performance and Enhanced Gaming Experiences: Qualcomm Introduces the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 Mobile Platform Highlights: * The Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 Mobile Platform brings powerful performance, extended battery life, and ultra-fast 5G connectivity, enhancing everything from gaming to productivity and every  more

PASADENA, California, Feb. 12 -- The California Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Zhen-Gang Wang Elected to the National Academy of Engineering Zhen-Gang Wang, Caltech's Dick and Barbara Dickinson Professor of Chemical Engineering and executive officer for chemical engineering, has been elected to membership in the National Academy of Engineering (NAE). The 2025 class, which includes 128 new members and 22 international members, was announced on February 11. According  more