LIVERMORE, California, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * A hot topic: How temperature fuels energy loss in fuel cells By splitting water molecules, fuel cells can turn electricity into hydrogen fuel. Running in the opposite direction, they consume hydrogen fuel to cleanly power multiple sectors. Typically, heat is a key ingredient for achieving high energy conversion efficiencies that can beat out combustion-based en  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 9 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Western Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 8, 2025, entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Anchorage - May 2024": * * * Workers in the Anchorage, AK Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $35.55 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner C  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 9 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Western Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 8, 2025, entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Boise City - May 2024": * * * Workers in the Boise City, ID Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $29.65 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 9 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Western Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 8, 2025, entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Carson City - May 2024": * * * Workers in the Carson City, NV Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $31.05 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commission  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 9 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Western Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 8, 2025, entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Coeur d'Alene - May 2024": * * * Workers in the Coeur d'Alene, ID Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $27.20 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commis  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 9 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Western Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 8, 2025, entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Fairbanks-College - May 2024": * * * Workers in the Fairbanks-College, AK Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $33.61 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regiona  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 9 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Western Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 8, 2025, entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Flagstaff - May 2024": * * * Workers in the Flagstaff, AZ Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $28.02 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner C  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 9 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Western Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 8, 2025, entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Idaho Falls - May 2024": * * * Workers in the Idaho Falls, ID Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $28.05 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commission  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 9 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Western Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 8, 2025, entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Kahului-Wailuku - May 2024": * * * Workers in the Kahului-Wailuku, HI Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $31.83 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Co  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 9 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Western Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 8, 2025, entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Lake Havasu City-Kingman - May 2024": * * * Workers in the Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $25.89 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported   more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 9 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Western Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 8, 2025, entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas - May 2024": * * * Workers in the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $28.43 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labo  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 9 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Western Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 8, 2025, entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Lewiston - May 2024": * * * Workers in the Lewiston, ID-WA Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $28.04 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner   more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 9 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Western Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 8, 2025, entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler - May 2024": * * * Workers in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $32.47 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today.  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 9 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Western Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 8, 2025, entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Pocatello - May 2024": * * * Workers in the Pocatello, ID Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $25.21 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner C  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 9 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Western Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 8, 2025, entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Prescott Valley-Prescott - May 2024": * * * Workers in the Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $27.85 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported   more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 9 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Western Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 8, 2025, entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Reno - May 2024": * * * Workers in the Reno, NV Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $30.25 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Chris Rosen  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 9 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Western Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 8, 2025, entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Sierra Vista-Douglas - May 2024": * * * Workers in the Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $29.46 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. R  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 9 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Western Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 8, 2025, entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Tucson - May 2024": * * * Workers in the Tucson, AZ Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $29.91 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Chris R  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 9 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Western Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 8, 2025, entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Twin Falls - May 2024": * * * Occupational Employment and Wages in Twin Falls -- May 2024 Workers in the Twin Falls, ID Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $25.10 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bur  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 9 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Western Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 8, 2025, entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Urban Honolulu - May 2024": * * * Workers in the Urban Honolulu, HI Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $33.74 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Comm  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 9 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Western Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 8, 2025, entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Yuma - May 2024": * * * Workers in the Yuma, AZ Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $25.74 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Chris Rosen  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * CBP's San Diego Field Office ends April with a $29 million narcotics knockout SAN DIEGO -- CBP officers from the San Diego Field Office ended the month of April with major figures, successfully seizing more than 7,570 pounds of narcotics worth millions of dollars in 106 separate occasions. As traffickers evolve their methods, CBP officers remain one step ahead.   more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for May 8, 2025 NAVY Aptim Federal Services LLC, Baton Rouge, Louisiana (N62473-25-D-2211); ECC Expeditionary Constructors LLC,* Burlingame, California (N62473-25-D-2212); Energy Solutions Federal Support LLC, Salt Lake City, Utah (N62473-25-D-2213); Insight Tidewater LLC,* Brea, California (N62473-25-D-2214); ITP America LLC, Brea, California (N62473-25-D-2215); and Perma-Fix ERRG Services,* Oak   more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on May 8, 2025: * * * Name of Product: Stainless steel cable railing kits Hazard: The bottom hole on the cable support posts is over four inches from the bottom of the base plate, posing an entrapment hazard to consumers. Remedy: Refund Recall Date: May 08, 2025 Units: About 800 Consumer Contact: Sanven Technology Ltd. toll-free at 855-599-6320 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or e  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on May 8, 2025: * * * Name of Product: YAMAHA PA-300C AC Power Adaptors Hazard: The AC power adaptors can overheat and ignite, posing burn and fire hazards. Remedy: Replace/ Repair Recall Date: May 08, 2025 Units: About 37,400 Consumer Contact: Yamaha toll-free at 844-703-5446 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at PA300CRECALL@yamaha.com, or online at www.yamaha.com/us/support  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- NASA issued the following article: * * * NASA Enables SPHEREx Data Return Through Commercial Partnership By Korine Powers, Lead Writer and Communications Strategist NASA is partnering with commercial industry to expand our knowledge of Earth, our solar system, and beyond. Recently, NASA collaborated with Kongsberg Satellite Services (KSAT) to support data transfer for the agency's SPHEREx (Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionization and Ice  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- NASA issued the following article: * * * Quantum Sensing via Matter-Wave Interferometry Aboard the International Space Station Future space missions could use quantum technologies to help us understand the physical laws that govern the universe, explore the composition of other planets and their moons, gain insights into unexplained cosmological phenomena, or monitor ice sheet thickness and the amount of water in underground aquafers on Earth. NASA's Cold Atom Lab (CAL),  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The National Endowment for the Humanities issued the following news release: * * * NEH Announces $9.55 Million for 68 Humanities Projects Grant awards support expanded access to historical collections, exhibitions, curriculum development, and scholarly research in the humanities. Washington, DC (May 8, 2025) - The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) today announced $9.55 million in grants for 68 humanities projects across the country. The grants will underwrite  more

POINT MUGU NAWC, California, May 9 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news story: * * * Ramjet Test Proves Game-Changing Potential Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division successfully air-launched a Solid Fuel Integral Rocket Ramjet (SFIRR) from an unmanned vehicle for the first time, one step toward modernizing missile technology. The test also integrated the use of a fire control system on a BQM-34 unmanned target vehicle for live firing, demonstrating advancements in high-speed, long  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Department of Education Opens Foreign Funding Investigation into University of Pennsylvania After Discovering Inaccurate and Untimely Foreign Financial Disclosures Today, the U.S. Department of Education's Office of the General Counsel (OGC) opened a foreign funding investigation and sent a records request to the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) after a review of the university's foreign repo  more