WASHINGTON, July 10 (TNSFR) -- Antelope Valley College has completed an inventory of human remains and associated funerary objects, determining a cultural affiliation with the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation, previously listed as San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, California. This action is in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. Human remains representing at least eight individuals have been identified, along with two lots of associated funerary objects  more

WASHINGTON, July 9 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary: * * * Bloomberg Philanthropies Tracks Only "Petrochemical Incidents": Green Energy Accidents, July-December * Bloomberg Philanthropies Tracks "Petrochemical Incidents" but Not Wind and Solar Accidents (full series) Beyond Petrochemicals | Basic Physics Accidents in January-June 2024 | Accidents in July-December 2024 Accidents in July-December 2024 July 9. California : Ninety-thr  more

RIVERSIDE, California, July 10 -- Bourns, a manufacturer and supplier of electronic components, issued the following news release: * * * Bourns Expands AEC-Q200 Compliant, Automotive Grade Current Sense Resistor Line Offering Higher Power Rating, Wider Resistance Range Extension of Bourns wide-terminal CRK Series delivers up to 3 W of power dissipation in a small 1225 footprint, supporting the needs in today's higher current applications * RIVERSIDE, Calif., July 9, 2025 - Bourns, Inc., a l  more

LOS ANGELES, California, July 9 [Category: BizHospital] -- Cedars-Sinai, a nonprofit academic healthcare organization, posted the following news: * * * Bride Says, 'I Do,' After Lifesaving Surgery to Remove 40-Pound Tumor * When Ariana Pulido was on her way to Las Vegas to celebrate her boyfriend's birthday in April 2023, she felt a deep stomach cramp. She brushed it off. But two days later, on her way back home to Oxnard, California, the pain became unbearable. A CT scan at Pulido's commun  more

WASHINGTON, July 9 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR-CA Welcomes Delay of Controversial Anti-Education Bill AB 715, Calls on Senate to Reject Bill Entirely * The California chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CA), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed the pulling of Assembly Bill 715 (AB 715)--a deeply troubling bill that threatens academic fre  more

PASADENA, California, July 8 -- The California Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Calculating the Electron's Magnetic Moment * Quantum mechanics has a reputation that precedes it. Virtually everyone who has bumped up against the quantum realm, whether in a physics class, in the lab, or in popular science writing, is left thinking something like, "Now, that is really weird." For some, this translates to weird and wonderful. For others it is more like weird and disturbing  more

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- The California Society of Enrolled Agents, Rancho Cordova, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury, articulating concerns regarding the transition to electronic payments for all federal disbursements mandated by Executive Order 14247. The CSEA, representing tax practitioners authorized by the U.S. Treasury, highlighted the significant challenges presented by the accelerated timeline for implementation set to occur by September 30, 2025.   more

WASHINGTON, July 10 (TNSFR) -- California State University, Northridge Campus, plans to return cultural items to the Morongo Band of Mission Indians, California, and the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation. This action is in accordance with federal law regarding the protection and repatriation of cultural items to their culturally affiliated indian Tribes or native Hawaiian organizations. The university's efforts highlight its commitment to respecting the heritage and traditions of indigenous peopl  more

WASHINGTON, July 10 (TNSFR) -- California State University, Sacramento Campus, intends to return cultural items defined as objects of cultural patrimony. These items hold a cultural affiliation with the Wilton Rancheria as outlined by the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. This action reflects the university's determination regarding the items' importance to the native American group. A total of four cultural items, described as flaked stones, have been requested for return  more

WASHINGTON, July 10 [Category: Political] -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary: * * * Communicators Should Not Mislead The Public On Vapor Products By Byron Pelton A recent study from researchers at the University of California, Davis (UCD) took four vaping devices, representing three out of "nearly 100 disposable e-cigarette brands on the market," and found an elevated presence of certain toxic substances in them. Notably, none of these products were legally approved   more

LONG BEACH, California, July 9 -- California State University issued the following news: * * * CSU Announces Winners of Artificial Intelligence Educational Innovations Challenge 63 faculty-led projects highlight the potential of AI to transform education in and out of the classroom. * The California State University (CSU) today announced the winners of its first-ever Artificial Intelligence Educational Innovations Challenge (AIEIC). Sixty-three faculty-led projects were selected for their p  more

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Disability Rights California (DRC) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), vehemently opposing the proposed rescission of the Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing (AFHM) rules. The organization, dedicated to protecting the rights of individuals with disabilities, emphasized that equal access to housing remains a critical priority for them. In the letter, DRC argues that the AFHM rules play a vital role in ensuring   more

LOS ANGELES, California, July 10 -- The UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * Dr. Arjan Gower receives grant to study targeted therapy for early-stage lung cancer * Dr. Arjan Gower, a hematologist/oncologist at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, has received a research grant from the National Comprehensive Cancer Network to study a promising new targeted therapy for early-stage non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with rare E  more

LOS ANGELES, California, July 10 -- Equality California issued the following news release: * * * Equality California Condemns Trump Administration Lawsuit Attacking Transgender Youth in California Schools LOS ANGELES -- Equality California, the nation's largest statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights organization, released the following statement from Executive Director Tony Hoang in response to the Trump administration's lawsuit challenging California policies that protect the rights of transgender st  more

MILPITAS, California, July 9 [Category: Electronic Products] -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, posted the following news release: * * * European Semiconductor Industry Rallies for Support in European Union Long-Term Budget * Multi-Annual Financial Framework Builds on European Chips Act to Strengthen Europe's Competitiveness and Advance Innovation BRUSSELS, Belgium - July 9, 2025 - Seeking to explore semiconductor policy measures t  more

ZURICH, Switzerland, July 10 -- The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) issued the following news: * * * Fantasy Focus: Ruiz runs riot On an evening where a galaxy of PSG stars lit up MetLife Stadium, eight Paris players plundered seven or more fantasy points, led by Fabian Ruiz's 17-point haul. There's something about Fabian Ruiz ($6.5m), the FIFA Club World Cup(TM) and teams from the Spanish capital. Having started Paris Saint Germain's scoring explosion with their open  more

SANTA CLARA, California, July 10 -- GlobalFoundries, a manufacturer of semiconductors, issued the following news release: * * * GlobalFoundries to Acquire MIPS to Accelerate AI and Compute Capabilities Acquisition will expand GF portfolio with cutting-edge RISC-V processor IP and software tools for real-time computing in autonomous mobility, industrial automation, datacenter and intelligent edge applications * MALTA, N.Y., and San Jose, Calif., July 8, 2025 - GlobalFoundries (Nasdaq: GFS)  more

MERCED, California, July 10 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: * * * Imagination the Only Limitation at UC Merced's Makerspace By Patty Guerra UC Merced's Makerspace lab has been living up to its name recently. The School of Engineering's lab, housed in the Sustainability Research and Engineering building, has been increasingly busy. The Makerspace offers services to courses, research and campus clubs. Last year, Makerspace staff came to the rescue of Dining   more

WASHINGTON, July 9 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission has issued a notice entitled "Active Electrical Cables and Components; Commission Decision Not To Review an Initial Determination Amending the Complaint and Investigation." This notice concerns an investigation initiated by ITC based on a complaint filed by Credo Semiconductor Inc. of San Jose, California, and Credo Technology Group Ltd. of the Cayman Islands. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 19  more

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Justice Department Challenges Unconstitutional California Laws Driving Up National Egg Prices * WASHINGTON - Today, the Department of Justice filed a lawsuit Links to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the "external link" icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. against the State of California, Governor Gavin N  more

LOS ANGELES, California, July 10 -- The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association issued the following news release: * * * LA PHIL ANNOUNCES RAPHAEL SAADIQ TO BRING HIS ONE MAN SHOW "NO BANDWIDTH: ONE MAN, ONE NIGHT, THREE DECADES OF HITS" NATIONAL TOUR TO THE FORD'S 2025 SEASON The LA Phil is proud to announce the addition of Raphael Saadiq to The Ford's 2025 summer season on September 10. Following a smash sold-out run this summer, the Grammy-award-winning legend is thrilled to announce the expa  more

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Live Nation Entertainment, Inc., Beverly Hills, California, has submitted a public comment letter urging federal authorities to take decisive action against the rampant scalping and profit-driven practices in the live entertainment ticketing market. The correspondence emphasizes the frustration fans face when trying to purchase tickets, attributing it largely to a "parallel economy built on resale." "Our proposal is simple: give artists full control over resale," stated Li  more

WASHINGTON, July 10 (TNSFR) -- Merced College has completed an inventory of human remains and associated funerary objects, establishing cultural affiliation with the Picayune Rancheria of Chukchansi Indians of California, Santa Rosa Indian Community of the Santa Rosa Rancheria, Table Mountain Rancheria, Tejon Indian Tribe and the Tule River Indian Tribe of the Tule River Reservation. This action, in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, prepares for the retu  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 9 [Category: Environment] -- Earthjustice posted the following news release: * * * Moneen Nasmith To Serve as Earthjustice's New Director of National Climate, Fossil Fuel Infrastructure * New York -- Earthjustice announced today that Moneen Nasmith will serve as Director of National Climate, Fossil Fuel Infrastructure.  In this role, Nasmith will bring her expertise in the Natural Gas Act and other federal laws before agencies like the Department of Energy   more

SAN DIEGO, California, July 10 -- Qualcomm Technologies, a subsidiary of Qualcomm, issued the following news release on July 9, 2025: * * * Most Powerful Snapdragon Mobile Platform Fuels Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 Globally Highlights: * Qualcomm Technologies and Samsung expand their collaboration: the Galaxy Z Fold7 is now powered by Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy, joining the S25 series. * Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy is the most powerful and world's fastest mobile system-on-a-chip1. * Snap  more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Environmental Working Group posted the following news release: * * * National, state environmental groups urge California Senate to halt anti-solar AB 942 Advocates seek to protect state's solar program as "beacon of hope" for clean energy * SACRAMENTO - A coalition of 14 California-based and national environmental organizations is calling on state Sen. Josh Becker (D-Menlo Park), chair of the state Senate Energy, Utilities and Communications Committee, to block A  more

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: Sen. Schiff Introduces Bill to Install Inspector General in the Executive Office of the President * Washington, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) introduced the Bringing Executive Accountability, Clarity, and Oversight Now (BEACON) Act, legislation to establish an Office of the Inspector General (OIG) in the Executive Office of the President (EOP). The bill would require th  more

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- The Non-Profit Housing Association of Northern California (NPH) submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) expressing strong opposition to the proposed rescission of Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing (AFHM) regulations. The organization, founded in 1979, emphasizes that these rules are crucial for preventing discrimination in housing access. NPH argues that the AFHM rules are essential in fulfilling the goals of the Fai  more

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Schiff Announce Over $81 Million to Upgrade California Airport Infrastructure * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff (both D-Calif.) announced that 18 California airports were awarded a combined $81.3 million in grant funding from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to bolster aviation infrastructure. The funding comes through the Airport Improvement  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, July 10 -- George Mason University issued the following campus news: * * * Partnership between George Mason's Carter School and Shinnyo-en Foundation evolves to reach more students For the past 10 years, the Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution at George Mason has partnered with Shinnyo-en Foundation in their shared mission of developing young people as peacebuilders. The Carter School and the California-based Shinnyo-en Foundation seek to bring different groups   more

STANFORD, California, July 10 (TNSjou) -- Stanford University School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * People with 'young brains' outlive 'old-brained' peers, Stanford Medicine scientists find A blood-test analysis developed at Stanford Medicine can determine the "biological ages" of 11 separate organ systems in individuals' bodies and predict the health consequences. By Bruce Goldman The candles on your birthday cake don't tell the whole story. As anyone who ever attended a high  more

SAN DIEGO, California, July 9 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Public Health Association posted the following news release: * * * Public health leaders urge court to protect Medicaid beneficiaries from harmful waivers in Indiana * The brief urges the court to affirm a lower court ruling that found federal approvals of Indiana's Medicaid waiver extensions unlawful The American Public Health Association, along with 67 leading deans and scholars in public health and health law, has file  more

SAN DIEGO, California, July 10 -- Qualcomm Technologies, a subsidiary of Qualcomm, issued the following news release: * * * Qualcomm and Two-time Major Champion Bryson DeChambeau with Crushers GC Announce Multi-Year Collaboration Qualcomm to Activate LIV Golf Team Sponsorship with Player Apparel, Event Branding and Digital Storytelling * Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a global leader in advanced technology solutions, and two-time Major Champion Bryson DeChambeau, along with his LIV Golf team   more

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Rancho Mission Viejo (RMV), San Juan Capistrano, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) advocating for enhancements to the Section 10(a) program under the Endangered Species Act. The letter outlines RMV's 25 years of experience in habitat conservation and emphasizes the importance of clearer guidelines for private landowners involved in conservation efforts. In the letter, Laura Coley Eisenberg, Senior Vice President f  more

SANTA MONICA, California, July 9 [Category: Media] -- The Recording Academy issued the following news release: * * * RECORDING ACADEMY(r) INVITES NEARLY 3,600 MUSIC CREATORS AND INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS TO JOIN ITS MEMBERSHIP * Santa Monica, Calif. (JULY 9, 2025) -- Today the Recording Academy(r) extended its annual membership invitations to nearly 3,600 established music professionals spanning diverse backgrounds, genres and disciplines, underscoring the Academy's commitment to recruiting qua  more

RIVERSIDE, California, July 10 -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * Riverside Free Clinic: A health resource for the community UCR medical students gain valuable experience attending to patients and medical issues By Iqbal Pittalwala Four years ago, a friend recommended the Riverside Free Clinic to John Ciulla. A resident of Rialto, Ciulla, 65, has been a dedicated patient of the downtown Riverside clinic ever since. He returns to it periodically  more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, July 9 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * RNs at HCA's Good Samaritan Hospital ratify new contract with strong measures to improve patient safety and nurse retention * Registered nurses at HCA's Good Samaritan Hospital in San Jose, Calif., voted overwhelmingly this week in favor of ratifying a new five-year contract. This contract includes significant wins including protections to improve patient safety and nurse rete  more

OAKLAND, California, July 10 -- The California Nurses Association issued the following news release: * * * RNs at HCA's Good Samaritan Hospital ratify new contract with strong measures to improve patient safety and nurse retention Registered nurses at HCA's Good Samaritan Hospital in San Jose, Calif., voted overwhelmingly this week in favor of ratifying a new five-year contract. This contract includes significant wins including protections to improve patient safety and nurse retention announc  more

THOUSAND OAKS, California, July 10 -- SAGE Publishing issued the following news release on July 9, 2025: * * * Sage inspires over 200 attendees to speak out against censorship at the ALA Annual Conference More than 200 attendees visited the Sage-sponsored "Banned Books from the Big Chair" at the ALA Annual Conference. Sage and ALA's Office for Intellectual Freedom partner for "Banned Books from the Big Chair" exhibit * At the 2025 American Library Association (ALA) Annual Conference, more  more

LA JOLLA, California, July 10 (TNSjou) -- The Salk Institute for Biological Studies issued the following news release: * * * From injury to agony: Scientists discover brain pathway that turns pain into suffering Salk scientists uncover a key neural circuit in mice that gives pain its emotional punch, opening new doors for treating fibromyalgia, migraine, and PTSD * Pain isn't just a physical sensation--it also carries emotional weight. That distress, anguish, and anxiety can turn a fleeting  more

WASHINGTON, July 10 (TNSFR) -- San Diego State University intends to return cultural items defined as objects of cultural patrimony. These items hold a cultural affiliation with the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation, previously listed as San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, California, as outlined by the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. This action reflects the university's determination regarding the items' importance to the native American group. A total of 15 lots of cul  more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 5:24-cv-06602; N.D. Cal. filed Sept. 20, 2024): * * * Securities and Exchange Commission v. Nicholas A. Palazzo, 4TA Sports, Inc., NP Ventures Holdings, LLC and Play Caller Sports Gaming LLC, No. 5:24-cv-06602 (N.D. Cal. filed Sept. 20, 2024) On June 30, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California entered final judgment against defendants Nicholas A. Palazzo and  more

SACRAMENTO, California, July 10 -- The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals issued the following news release: * * * Second California Adopt-a-Pet Day Finds Homes for Nearly 5,000 Pets After another successful year with thousands of animals adopted into loving homes, the statewide event will return to California in June 2026 * The California Animal Welfare Association (CalAnimals), the San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SF SPCA), and the ASP  more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee issued the following information for a nominations hearing at 10 a.m. on July 16, 2025, at 253 Russell Senate Office Building: Nominees: * Mr. Derek Barrs, of Florida, to be Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration * Mr. Jonathan Morrison, of California, to be Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration * Mr. Paul Roberti, of Rhode Island, to be Administrator of th  more

TURLOCK, California, July 9 -- California State University Stanislaus issued the following news: * * * Stanislaus State Among CSU Leaders in AI Instructional Innovation Four Faculty-Led Projects Selected in Inaugural Systemwide Challenge * Stanislaus State faculty are leading the way in responsible and creative uses of artificial intelligence in higher education. Four projects from across disciplines have been selected for funding through the California State University's first-ever Artific  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 10 -- Dolby Laboratories Inc. issued the following news release: * * * Tata Motors & Dolby Bring Dolby Atmos to Harrier.ev, Redefining In-Car Entertainment Experience * Maharashtra - July 9, 2025 - Tata Motors and Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: DLB), a leader in immersive entertainment experiences, announced that Tata Motors will bring the Dolby Atmos experience to Harrier.ev -- India's most powerful Homegrown SUV. This collaboration expands Dolby Atmos' reac  more

COLUMBIA, Missouri, July 9 [Category: Media] -- The Association of Health Care Journalists posted the following news: * * * The broken promises of ghost networks * Chasing ghosts: Reporting on a hidden insurance practice hindering access to mental health care * Moderator: Max Blau, reporter, ProPublica * Sara Haviva Mark, founder and principal attorney, Mark Health Law * Wendell Potter, editor-in-chief, HEALTH CARE un-covered * Sarah Soroken, licensed marriage and family therapis  more

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Tran Calls GOP Out For Largest Rollback of Health Care Coverage in American History * Last week, House Republicans plowed through their Tax Scam, stripping health care away from 17 million Americans and threatening millions of Americans' SNAP benefits - representing the largest and cruelest cut to health care in American history. Congressman Derek Tran fought back against and firm  more

BERKELEY, California, July 10 -- The University of California issued the following news release: * * * UC and UAW Begin Contract Negotiations for New Student Services Professionals Bargaining Unit The University of California and the United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW) Local Union 4811 began negotiations today for the first student services and advising professionals bargaining unit contract. Recognized by UC in April, the new unit means that UAW   more

LA JOLLA, California, July 10 (TNSjou) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: * * * The Robot Will See You Now Humanoid robots could be a game changer in the operating room By Ioana Patringenaru As waiting rooms fill up, doctors get increasingly burnt out, and surgeries take longer to schedule and more get cancelled, humanoid surgical robots offer a solution. That's the argument that UC San Diego robotics expert Michael Yip makes in a perspective piece o  more

LA VERNE, California, July 10 -- The University of La Verne issued the following news: * * * ULV Professor Co-Edits International Special Issue on Vector-Pathogen Interactions and Biodiversity Conservation Dr. Victor D. Carmona-Galindo, Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of La Verne, is co-editing a new international special issue in the open-access journal Conservation (MDPI), in collaboration with his sister, Dr. Anna M. Groat-Carmona, a Fulbright alumna and Ass  more

LOS ANGELES, California, July 10 -- The University of California issued the following news release: * * * Inaugural Bruin Giving Day rallies UCLA donors Around the world and around the clock, fundraising challenge nets more than $2.2 million in essential support Key takeaways * Students, alumni and staff served as peer-to-peer ambassadors to get the word out to prospective donors. * From trivia games to giving challenges and friendly competitions, a sense of play underscored donating as a   more

LOS ANGELES, California, July 10 (TNSjou) -- The University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Cancer-fighting herpes virus shown to be an effective treatment for some advanced melanoma A genetically engineered herpes simplex virus, when combined with immunotherapy, reduces or eliminates tumors in one-third of clinical trial patients, according to new study * The herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), which affects almost two-thirds of the world's   more

LOS ANGELES, California, July 10 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * AI Unlocks Earth's Subsurface Mysteries for Smart Energy Applications By Greg Hardesty As global energy challenges continue to escalate, a pioneering AI-driven study by USC Viterbi researchers offers timely solutions to CO2 storage and resource management. Environmental scientists have amassed reams of data about the Earth's surface and the vastness of its  more

BERKELEY, California, July 10 -- The University of California issued the following news release: * * * UPTE Rejects UC's Proposal for Increased Wages, Medical Insurance Premium Discounts The University Professional and Technical Employees CWA Local 9119 union today rejected a new package of UC proposals that included wage increases up to 20% over the three-year contract. Today's bargaining session was held at UPTE's request to return to the negotiation table, though the union did not prese  more

LOS ANGELES, California, July 10 -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release: * * * Verbal Response Time Reveals Hidden Sleepiness in Older Adults A new study finds that verbal reaction time can detect sleepiness, a common, often overlooked safety risk in older adults * A new study led by UCLA investigators shows that Verbal Reaction Time (VRT), the amount of time it takes a person to respond verbally, can be a marker of sleepiness in older adults. The study, which measured partici  more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The White House sent to the Senate on July 9, 2025, the nominations of four individuals for positions in the federal government: * * * Nicholas Adams, of Florida, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Malaysia. Eric Meyer, of California, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. Sean O'Neill, of Virginia, to be Ambassador Extraordi  more

BURBANK, California, July 9 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Who Wants To Be A Millionaire: (SEASON PREMIERE) In the Hot Seat: Drew Carey & Aisha Tyler / Matt Damon & Ken Jennings (7/23) * WEDNESDAY, JULY 23 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT - Who Wants To Be A Millionaire: "In the Hot Seat: Drew Carey & Aisha Tyler / Matt Damon & Ken Jennings" (401) (Season Premiere) Logline: Drew Carey and Aisha Tyler take the hot seat; then--f  more

WASHINGTON, July 9 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * World Heritage Committee Reaffirms Vaquita Protections, Demands Binational Border Wall Restoration Plan * PARIS -- The UNESCO World Heritage Committee approved several decisions today aligned with longstanding Center for Biological Diversity petitions to protect some of the planet's most imperiled natural treasures. The actions cover the critically endangered vaquita's Gul  more