Public Policy Tipoffs Involving California Newsletter for Tuesday August 05, 2025 ( 38 items ) |
72 pounds of Hashish found on travelers at O'Hare
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release:
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72 pounds of Hashish found on travelers at O'Hare
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Chicago CBP officers find a lot of drugs on two passengers
CHICAGO- On July 24, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Chicago O'Hare International Airport detained two U.S. Citizens on their way to Sao Paulo, Brazil.
The couple arrived from Los Angeles, California and were catching their connecti
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AFV: So Many Laughs, So Little Time: 3201A (8/24) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 8/11/24)
BURBANK, California, Aug. 4 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release:
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AFV: So Many Laughs, So Little Time: 3201A (8/24) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 8/11/24)
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SUNDAY, AUG. 24
8:02-8:33 p.m. EDT - AFV: So Many Laughs, So Little Time: "3201A" (3201A) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 8/11/24)
Logline: Don't miss mischievous animals, including a squirrel that destroys outdoor patio furniture, a mask-stealing giraffe and a musical tribute to cats, as
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Agilent Expands the Dako Omnis Family with Three New Models to Meet Evolving Pathology Lab Needs
SANTA CLARA, California, Aug. 4 [Category: BizLaboratory Sciences] -- Agilent Technologies, a company that specializes in life sciences, diagnostics and applied chemical markets, issued the following news release:
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Agilent Expands the Dako Omnis Family with Three New Models to Meet Evolving Pathology Lab Needs
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Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today announced the introduction of its Dako Omnis family of instruments with three new models-- Agilent Dako Omnis 110, 165, and 165 Duo --d
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AJPH OSHA Workplace Injury Data Insight
SAN DIEGO, California, Aug. 4 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Public Health Association posted the following news release:
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AJPH OSHA Workplace Injury Data Insight
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Contact: Media Relations
Although US workers face considerable risks of job-related injuries, reliable estimates remain elusive due to longstanding data limitations. A recent article suggests that publicly available data from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) could significantly enhance res
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America's Funniest Home Videos: 3506 (8/24) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 11/10/24)
BURBANK, California, Aug. 4 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release:
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America's Funniest Home Videos: 3506 (8/24) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 11/10/24)
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SUNDAY, AUG. 24
7:00-8:02 p.m. EDT - America's Funniest Home Videos: "3506" (3506) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 11/10/24)
Logline: It's an episode of sassy kids, pets baffled by mirrors, chaotic moments among couples and funny sleepers.
Stream episodes next day on Hulu.
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APCIA Opposes Reintroduction of Federal Natural Catastrophe Backstop Bill
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 4 [Category: Insurance] -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association posted the following news release:
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APCIA Opposes Reintroduction of Federal Natural Catastrophe Backstop Bill
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WASHINGTON - The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) released the following statement in response to the reintroduction of the Incorporating National Support for Unprecedented Risks and Emergencies (INSURE) Act. This statement may be attributed to Sam Wh
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Autry Museum Prepares to Return Artifacts to California Tribe
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSFR) -- The Autry Museum of the American West, Los Angeles, California, is preparing to return dozens of cultural objects to the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Mission Indians.
The items, which include tools, ornaments and ceremonial artifacts, were collected from various sites in California, primarily in the Channel Islands and San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties. The museum is acting in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA
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Bourns Announces New Micro Encoders Offering High Reliability in a Compact Design
RIVERSIDE, California, Aug. 4 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Bourns, a manufacturer and supplier of electronic components, issued the following news release:
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Bourns Announces New Micro Encoders Offering High Reliability in a Compact Design
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RIVERSIDE, Calif., August 4, 2025 \- Bourns, Inc., a leading manufacturer and supplier of electronic components for power, protection, and sensing solutions, today announced its PEC04 Series 4 mm Incremental Micro Encoder, its PEC05 Series 5
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California Department of Parks Completes Inventory, Reaffirms Affiliation With Ione Band of Miwok Indians, Wilton Rancheria
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSFR) -- The California Department of Parks and Recreation has completed an inventory of human remains and associated funerary objects, affirming a cultural connection between these items and the Ione Band of Miwok Indians and the Wilton Rancheria. This action, taken under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), makes the remains and objects eligible for repatriation.
The collection includes the remains of at least four individuals and 14 lots o
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CDC Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report: Baylisascariasis (Raccoon Roundworm Infection) in Two Unrelated Children -- Los Angeles County, California, 2024
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the following document as part of its Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (No. 28) on July 31, 2025, entitled "Baylisascariasis (Raccoon Roundworm Infection) in Two Unrelated Children -- Los Angeles County, California, 2024.":
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Baylisascaris procyonis (raccoon roundworm), a parasite commonly found in raccoons (Procyon loto
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CDC Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report: Evaluation of a Combined Text Messaging and Online Survey Protocol for Giardiasis Case Investigation -- Colorado, September 2023-May 2024
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the following document as part of its Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (No. 27) on July 24, 2025, entitled "Outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium Infections Linked to Commercially Distributed Raw Milk -- California and Four Other States, September 2023-March 2024.":
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Unpasteurized (raw) milk has been linked to foodborne il
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CDC Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report: Foodborne Botulism Outbreak After Consumption of Home-Canned Cactus (Nopales) -- Fresno County, California, June 2024
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the following document as part of its Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (No. 24) on July 3, 2025, entitled "Foodborne Botulism Outbreak After Consumption of Home-Canned
Cactus (Nopales) -- Fresno County, California, June 2024.":
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Foodborne botulism is a rare and potentially fatal illness caused by ingestion of food cont
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Celebrity Family Feud: Normani vs Michelle Buteau and Andy Richter vs Jason Ritter (8/21)
BURBANK, California, Aug. 4 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release:
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Celebrity Family Feud: Normani vs Michelle Buteau and Andy Richter vs Jason Ritter (8/21)
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THURSDAY, AUG. 21
8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT - Celebrity Family Feud: "Normani vs Michelle Buteau and Andy Richter vs Jason Ritter" (1107)
Logline: Hosted by Steve Harvey, singer Normani competes with actress-comedian Michelle Buteau. Then, actor-comedian Andy Richter batt
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Cisco Schedules Conference Call for Q4 Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results
SAN JOSE, California, Aug. 5 -- Cisco Systems issued the following news release:
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Cisco Schedules Conference Call for Q4 Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results
SAN JOSE, Calif., August 4, 2025 - Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) has scheduled a conference call for Wednesday, Aug 13, 2025, at 1:30 PM (PT); 4:30 PM (ET) to announce its fourth quarter fiscal year 2025 financial results for the period ending Saturday, July 26, 2025.
Financial results will be released over [Text omitted] via US National and
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Command Culture in Action: Presence, Partnership, and Purpose in AFRC
ROBINS AFB, Georgia, Aug. 4 -- The U.S. Air Force Reserve Command issued the following news:
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Command Culture in Action: Presence, Partnership, and Purpose in AFRC
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* Air Force Reserve Command
MARCH AIR RESERVE BASE, Calif. --
Inside the storied Hap Arnold Club at March Air Reserve Base, California, Air Force Reserve Command leaders gathered for a closed-door leadership conference hosted by Lt. Gen. John Healy, ch
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Daily Journal Selects April Sun as a Top Labor & Employment Lawyer for 2025
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Goodwin, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Daily Journal Selects April Sun as a Top Labor & Employment Lawyer for 2025
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Daily Journal has named partner April Sun one of California's Top Labor & Employment Lawyers. The annual list honors lawyers in California who have made significant contributions to labor and employment law through notable wins, career achievements, and thought leadership.
Based in Goodwin's San
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DNC: ICYMI - Democrats Launch 'Organizing Summer' Blitz to Press Republicans on Trump's Billionaire-First Budget
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Democrats Launch "Organizing Summer" Blitz to Press Republicans on Trump's Billionaire-First Budget
Key Point: "Democrats are launching a nationwide summer blitz designed to force vulnerable Republicans to defend President Donald Trump's big tax breaks and spending cuts bill -- especially Medicaid cuts that will leave millions of Americans without health care coverage. ... The Democratic Na
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Energy Secretary Wright Denies Well-Established Connection Between Climate Change and Extreme Weather
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club posted the following news release:
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Energy Secretary Wright Denies Well-Established Connection Between Climate Change and Extreme Weather
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Washington, DC - This morning, Energy Secretary and former fracking executive Chris Wright posted on X that claims that climate change is making weather more dangerous and severe are "just nonsense."
The connection between climate change and increasingly frequent and intense extreme wea
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Groups Urge Washington State to Eliminate Avoided Methane Credits in Clean Fuel Standard
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Friends of the Earth issued the following news release:
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Groups Urge Washington State to Eliminate Avoided Methane Credits in Clean Fuel Standard
Advocates push Department of Ecology to stop incentives for factory farm gas that harm frontline communities
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Olympia, WA -- Today, a coalition of organizations submitted a joint comment to the Washington State Department of Ecology urging the agency to eliminate avoided methane credits from the proposed Clean Fuel Stan
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High Potential: The RAMs (8/19) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/14/25)
BURBANK, California, Aug. 4 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release:
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High Potential: The RAMs (8/19) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/14/25)
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TUESDAY, AUG. 19
8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT - High Potential: "The RAMs" (Episode Nine) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/14/25)
Logline: A famous baseball newscaster is murdered, and the team is on the case. Meanwhile, Soto and Morgan meet with a potential lead to discuss Roman's disappearance, and Tom has some pe
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ITC: Final Settlement Halts Trade Case Against Dermatological Device Maker
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission has concluded its investigation into the alleged patent infringement of dermatological treatment devices, ending a legal battle between a California-based firm and a collection of global companies. The case, initiated by Serendia LLC, alleged that various entities were improperly importing and selling products that violated several of its patents.
The proceedings narrowed over time, focusing on EndyMed Medical Ltd. of Israel. An a
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LLNL Pushes Frontier of Fusion Target Design With AI
LIVERMORE, California, Aug. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news:
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LLNL pushes frontier of fusion target design with AI
Researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) have reached a milestone in combining AI with fusion target design by deploying AI agents on two of the world's most powerful supercomputers to automate and accelerate inertial confinement fusion (ICF) experiments.
Part of an AI framework called t
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Mailing At-Home Test Kits Most Effective in Getting People Ages 45 to 49 to Screen for Colorectal Cancer, UCLA Study Finds
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 5 (TNSjou) -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release:
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Mailing at-home test kits most effective in getting people ages 45 to 49 to screen for colorectal cancer, UCLA study finds
New research shows automatically sending at-home screening tests may be the key to encouraging timely screening
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In a new study aimed at identifying the best approach to promote colorectal cancer screening in adults ages 45 to 49, UCLA researchers found that simply mail
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Marcus & Millichap Arranges $2.95M Sale of Four-Suite Strip Center in Libertyville, Ill.
ENCINO, California, Aug. 5 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release:
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Marcus & Millichap Arranges $2.95M Sale of Four-Suite Strip Center in Libertyville, Ill.
LIBERTYVILLE, Ill., Aug. 4, 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 The Shops of Northwind, a 20,416-square-foot, four-suite strip center in Libertyville, Illinois.
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Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of Wisconsin Mixed-Use Property for $7.25 Million
ENCINO, California, Aug. 5 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release:
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Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of Wisconsin Mixed-Use Property for $7.25 Million
MARINETTE, Wis., Aug. 4, 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 Dunlap Square, a 97-unit multifamily and office property in Marinette, Wisconsin, for $7.25 million.
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Marking 13 Years on Mars, NASA's Curiosity Picks Up New Skills
PASADENA, California, Aug. 5 (TNSres) -- NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory issued the following news:
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Marking 13 Years on Mars, NASA's Curiosity Picks Up New Skills
New capabilities allow the rover to do science with less energy from its batteries.
Thirteen years since Curiosity landed on Mars, engineers are finding ways to make the NASA rover even more productive. The six-wheeled robot has been given more autonomy and the ability to multitask -- improvements designed to make the most of
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Match Game: Joel McHale, Amy Sedaris, Lamorne Morris, Annie Murphy, Kevin Nealon, Ziwe (8/20)
BURBANK, California, Aug. 4 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release:
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Match Game: Joel McHale, Amy Sedaris, Lamorne Morris, Annie Murphy, Kevin Nealon, Ziwe (8/20)
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WEDNESDAY, AUG. 20
9:00-10:00 p.m. EDT - Match Game: " Joel McHale, Amy Sedaris, Lamorne Morris, Annie Murphy, Kevin Nealon, Ziwe " (605)
Logline: Martin Short and six stars go full BLANK on a new episode of "Match Game," where contestants play for laughs and t
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NASA's Lunar Trailblazer Moon Mission Ends
PASADENA, California, Aug. 5 (TNSres) -- NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory issued the following news on Aug. 4, 2025:
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NASA's Lunar Trailblazer Moon Mission Ends
The small satellite was to map lunar water, but operators lost contact with the spacecraft the day after launch and were unable to recover the mission.
NASA's Lunar Trailblazer ended its mission to the Moon on July 31. Despite extensive efforts, mission operators were unable to establish two-way communications after losing contact
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New positions, clear mission: AFRC leaders gain tools to empower Airmen
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 4 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news:
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New positions, clear mission: AFRC leaders gain tools to empower Airmen
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MARCH AIR RESERVE BASE, California -
The 2025 Wing Commander and Command Chief Leadership Conference united senior leaders from across Air Force Reserve Command to align on policy, address challenges, and share mission successes.
The event served as a critical forum to exchange ideas
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Padilla, Ernst, Valadao, Pingree Announce Bipartisan, Bicameral Resolution to Recognize National Farmers Market Week
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Padilla, Ernst, Valadao, Pingree Announce Bipartisan, Bicameral Resolution to Recognize National Farmers Market Week
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) announced the adoption of a bipartisan resolution to celebrate National Farmers Market Week from August 3 through August 9, 2025. The resolution recognizes the vital role that farmers markets
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Press Your Luck: I'm Not Crying, You're Crying (8/21) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 5/31/20)
BURBANK, California, Aug. 4 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release:
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Press Your Luck: I'm Not Crying, You're Crying (8/21) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 5/31/20)
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THURSDAY, AUG. 21
9:00-10:00 p.m. EDT - Press Your Luck: "I'm Not Crying, You're Crying" (205) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 5/31/20)
Logline: The stakes have never been higher as contestants try to avoid the iconic and devilish WHAMMY for a chance at life-changing cash and prizes. H
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Press Your Luck: I'm Not Crying, You're Crying Part II (8/21) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 7/14/22)
BURBANK, California, Aug. 4 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release:
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Press Your Luck: I'm Not Crying, You're Crying Part II (8/21) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 7/14/22)
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THURSDAY, AUG. 21
10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT - Press Your Luck: "I'm Not Crying, You're Crying Part II" (404) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 7/14/22)
Logline: Host Elizabeth Banks is back to help contestants try to win those BIG BUCKS and avoid the iconic and devilish WHAMMY for a c
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Shark Tank: 1613 (8/20) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/14/25)
BURBANK, California, Aug. 4 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release:
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Shark Tank: 1613 (8/20) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/14/25)
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WEDNESDAY, AUG. 20
10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT - Shark Tank: "1613" (1613) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/14/25)
Logline: Founders present their most innovative ideas, featuring a one-of-a-kind icebreaker game, a practical hat storage solution, a no-mess chicken feeder and a construction-themed park for families.
Str
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SLAC researchers forge unprecedented gold compound at extreme heat and pressure
MENLO PARK, California, Aug. 4 -- The SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory issued the following news release:
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SLAC researchers forge unprecedented gold compound at extreme heat and pressure
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Serendipitously and for the first time, an international research team led by scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory formed solid binary gold hydride, a compound made exclusively of gold and hydrogen atoms.
The researchers were study
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USDA Economic Research Service: 'Fruit and Tree Nuts Outlook - July 2025'
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- A report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service, 'Fruit and Tree Nuts Outlook: July 2025,' forecasts a near-record almond crop and offers a varied outlook for other fruit and nut production. The document (FTS-382), authored by Catharine Weber, Helen Wakefield, and Seth Wechsler, was approved by the World Agricultural Outlook Board and issued on July 24, 2025.
The 2025 California almond crop is predicted to reach approximately 3.0 bill
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Western Digital Validates Real-World AI Storage Performance With MLPerf Storage V2 Results
IRVINE, California, Aug. 5 -- Western Digital, a developer and manufacturer of storage solutions that enable people to create, manage, experience and preserve digital content, issued the following news release:
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Western Digital Validates Real-World AI Storage Performance with MLPerf Storage V2 Results
The company's OpenFlex Data24 4000 Series NVMe-oF Storage Platform, utilizing KIOXIA CM7-V Series NVMe SSDs and PEAK:AIO AI Data Server, demonstrates exceptional AI storage scalability, sim
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Will Trent: A Funeral Fit for a Quartermaine (8/19) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 4/15/25)
BURBANK, California, Aug. 4 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release:
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Will Trent: A Funeral Fit for a Quartermaine (8/19) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 4/15/25)
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TUESDAY, AUG. 19
9:00-10:00 p.m. EDT - Will Trent: "A Funeral Fit for a Quartermaine" (314) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 4/15/25)
Logline: When Rafael turns to Will after his grandmother's sudden death, they're forced to confront their painful pasts while navigating present life-threa
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Will Trent: The Most Beautiful, Fierce, Smart, Powerful Creature in the Entire World (8/19) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 4/22/25)
BURBANK, California, Aug. 4 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release:
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Will Trent: The Most Beautiful, Fierce, Smart, Powerful Creature in the Entire World (8/19) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 4/22/25)
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TUESDAY, AUG. 19
10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT - Will Trent: "The Most Beautiful, Fierce, Smart, Powerful Creature in the Entire World" (315) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 4/22/25)
Logline: Amanda and Evelyn Mitchell's idyllic getaway takes a dark turn wh
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