Public Policy Tipoffs Involving California Newsletter for Tuesday September 09, 2025 ( 64 items ) |
AMD's Lisa Su to Receive Inaugural SEMI Silicon Medal at SEMICON West 2025
MILPITAS, California, Sept. 8 [Category: Electronic Products] -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, posted the following news release:
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AMD's Lisa Su to Receive Inaugural SEMI Silicon Medal at SEMICON West 2025
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Award to Honor Outstanding Semiconductor Industry Leaders and Innovators
MILPITAS, Calif. - September 8, 2025 - SEMI, the industry association serving the global semiconductor and electronics design and manufacturing sup
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Bollywood Like You've Never Seen Before: Netflix Launches Eagerly Anticipated Trailer for 'The Ba***ds Of Bollywood'
LOS GATOS, California, Sept. 9 -- Netflix, an Internet television network provider, issued the following news:
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Bollywood Like You've Never Seen Before: Netflix Launches Eagerly Anticipated Trailer for 'The Ba***ds Of Bollywood'
The trailer for Netflix's highly anticipated series The Ba***ds of Bollywood is out now. On the heels of the first preview last month, fan intrigue has been positively astounding for Aryan Khan's directorial debut. Loud and wickedly entertaining, the seven-episod
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BSA: AB 1018 Amendments Don't Resolve Concerns
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Business Software Alliance (formerly BSA - Software Alliance) issued the following statement on Sept. 8, 2025:
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BSA: AB 1018 Amendments Don't Resolve Concerns
Business Software Alliance Senior Vice President of US Government Relations Craig Albright issued the following statement regarding the recent amendments made to California AB 1018.
"BSA remains opposed to AB 1018. Eleventh-hour changes to the bill do not resolve core concerns that it would sweep many every
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California (Pa.) holds on against Charleston
WACO, Texas, Sept. 8 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news:
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California (Pa.) holds on against Charleston
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Clinging to a 23-19 lead late in the fourth quarter, California (Pa.) defensive back Alexie Sangster Jr. intercepted a pass on 4 th and 23 in the game's final seconds to seal the win for the Vulcans. The season-opening victory moves California (Pa.) up four places to No. 10 in this week's AFCA Division II Coaches Poll, presented
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California Man Sentenced for Role in Global Digital Asset Investment Scam Conspiracy Resulting in Theft of More than $36.9M from Victims
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release:
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California Man Sentenced for Role in Global Digital Asset Investment Scam Conspiracy Resulting in Theft of More than $36.9M from Victims
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A California man was sentenced today to 51 months in federal prison for his role in laundering more than $36.9 million from victims in an international digital asset investment scam conspiracy that was carried out from scam centers in Cambodia. The court also or
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California State Agencies Voice Concerns Over Proposed Changes to Disability Employment Regulations
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The California Department of Rehabilitation, California Health and Human Services Agency and California Labor and Workforce Development Agency has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs regarding proposed modifications to Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The letter raises serious concerns over proposed adjustments to existing regulations that have facilitated disability employment practices across the state and
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Challenge to the Latest Illegal Extension of J.H. Campbell Coal Plant
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 8 [Category: Environment] -- Earthjustice posted the following news release:
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Challenge to the Latest Illegal Extension of J.H. Campbell Coal Plant
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Washington, D.C. --
Today, public interest groups challenged the Department of Energy's (DOE) second illegal emergency order forcing the J.H. Campbell coal-fired power plant in Michigan to operate for an additional 90 days. The request for rehearing was filed with DOE in response to a new order issued on
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Dems let the dogs out
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news:
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Dems let the dogs out
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Prosecutors just blew the whistle on the latest Democrat election disgrace: a California woman registered her dog to vote and even cast ballots twice.
Instead of cleaning up the mess, radical Democrats have rolled over and played dead by voting to let illegal immigrants decide our elections while ignoring the fraud happening in plain sight.
"Elections under Demo
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DOG & PONY SHOW: Adam Gray Shrugs Off Fraud
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news:
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DOG & PONY SHOW: Adam Gray Shrugs Off Fraud
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Prosecutors revealed the latest Democrat election disgrace: a Costa Mesa woman registered her dog to vote and even cast ballots twice.
And while this latest election scandal makes national headlines, out of touch Democrat Adam Gray has stayed completely silent because instead of securing elections, Gray voted to let illegal immigrants decide
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Epic Battle Royale 'Last Samurai Standing' Debuts Teaser Trailer and Additional Cast Members Ahead of November 13 Premiere
LOS GATOS, California, Sept. 9 -- Netflix, an Internet television network provider, issued the following news on Sept. 8, 2025:
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Epic Battle Royale 'Last Samurai Standing' Debuts Teaser Trailer and Additional Cast Members Ahead of November 13 Premiere
Netflix has lifted the curtain on its latest Japanese epic, Last Samurai Standing, releasing its teaser trailer and announcing additional cast members ahead of the series' global premiere on November 13. This deadly battle royale is already
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Extremist Content Online: Active Club Movement Celebrates Recent MMA and Networking Events on Telegram, TikTok, X, Instagram, and YouTube
NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- The Counter Extremism Project issued the following news release on Sept. 8, 2025:
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Extremist Content Online: Active Club Movement Celebrates Recent MMA and Networking Events on Telegram, TikTok, X, Instagram, and YouTube
The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) reports weekly on the methods used by extremists and terrorist groups on the Internet to spread propaganda and incite violence. Last week, the white supremacist Active Club movement celebrated the fourth annual Fro
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FETCHING FRAUD: Min & Tran Let Dogs Decide Elections
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news:
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FETCHING FRAUD: Min & Tran Let Dogs Decide Elections
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Prosecutors revealed the latest Democrat election disgrace: a Costa Mesa woman registered her dog to vote and even cast ballots twice.
And while this latest election scandal makes national headlines, out of touch Democrats Derek Tran and Dave Min have stayed completely silent because instead of securing elections, Tran and Min voted
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GEORGE OF THE FRAUD JUNGLE: Whitesides MIA on Dogs Voting
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news:
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GEORGE OF THE FRAUD JUNGLE: Whitesides MIA on Dogs Voting
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Prosecutors revealed the latest Democrat election disgrace: a Costa Mesa woman registered her dog to vote and even cast ballots twice.
And while this latest election scandal makes national headlines, out of touch Democrat George Whitesides has stayed completely silent because instead of securing elections, Whitesides voted to le
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Get Ready for Flu Season 2025: What to Know
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 8 [Category: BizHospital] -- Cedars-Sinai, a nonprofit academic healthcare organization, posted the following news:
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Get Ready for Flu Season 2025: What to Know
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With school back in session and flu season approaching, it's time to prepare for influenza.
Cedars-Sinai experts recommend getting the flu shot starting in September before flu season begins as early as November.
Jonathan Grein, MD
They say vaccination is the most powerful tool to avoid inf
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Gray Calls Out D.C. Republicans for Stalling Valley Projects
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Gray Calls Out D.C. Republicans for Stalling Valley Projects
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GOP promises to "cut red tape" by revoking California's EPA waivers have left critical transportation projects stuck in limbo. Roads, highways, and freight corridors the Valley depends on are now stalled, stranding families, farmers, and businesses in gridlock.
Congressman Adam Gray is calling out D.C. Republicans for
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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (9/28)
BURBANK, California, Sept. 8 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release:
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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (9/28)
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SUNDAY, SEPT. 28
8:01-11:00 p.m. EDT - Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (Broadcast Television Premiere)
Logline: Peter Quill rallies his team of misfits to embark on a dangerous mission to save Rocket's life.
Stream on Disney+.
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Original text here: https://www.detpress.com/abc/pressrelease/guardians-of-the-ga
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Hanna Mikkola Receives $1M Grant to Develop Safer Treatments for Myeloid Leukemia of Down Syndrome
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 9 -- The UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center issued the following news release:
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Hanna Mikkola receives $1M grant to develop safer treatments for myeloid leukemia of Down syndrome
Dr. Hanna Mikkola, professor of molecular, cell and developmental biology at UCLA and co-director of the Epigenomics, RNA and Gene Regulation Program at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, has received a $1 million grant from The V Foundation for Cance
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High Potential: Checkmate (9/23)
BURBANK, California, Sept. 8 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release:
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High Potential: Checkmate (9/23)
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TUESDAY, SEPT. 23
10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT - High Potential: "Checkmate" (202)
Logline: As the Major Crimes team desperately seeks answers amidst a string of unresolved crimes, Morgan suspects the Game Maker is responsible. Meanwhile, Daphne and Oz set out to find Roman, and Elliot prepares a surprise act for his school's t
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ICE Arrests Criminal Illegal Alien with Rap Sheet of 49 Criminal Arrests in Sanctuary of California
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release:
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ICE Arrests Criminal Illegal Alien with Rap Sheet of 49 Criminal Arrests in Sanctuary of California
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Over the weekend, ICE law enforcement arrested more worst of the worst including pedophiles, sex offenders, drug dealers, and human smugglers across the U.S.
WASHINGTON -- While Americans were enjoying their weekends, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers arrested more
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Intel Announces Key Leadership Appointments to Accelerate Innovation and Strengthen Execution
SANTA CLARA, California, Sept. 8 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Intel, an industry that says it creates world-changing technology that enables progress and enriches lives, issued the following news:
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Intel Announces Key Leadership Appointments to Accelerate Innovation and Strengthen Execution
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SANTA CLARA, Calif., -- September 8, 2025 -- Intel Corporation today announced a series of senior leadership appointments that support the company's strategy to strengthen its core product
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Jamaican National Pleads Guilty to Long Running Fraud Scheme
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release:
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Jamaican National Pleads Guilty to Long Running Fraud Scheme
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A Jamaican national, who was previously extradited to the United States from Jamaica, pleaded guilty on Friday in the U.S. District Court for the District of South Dakota in connection a long running scheme to defraud a California woman.
Dwayne Anderson, 35, of Hannover, Jamaica, pleaded guilty to federal wire fraud charges. Anderson
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JOSH HARDLY CARES: Dogs Vote, Fraud Runs Wild
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news:
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JOSH HARDLY CARES: Dogs Vote, Fraud Runs Wild
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Prosecutors revealed the latest Democrat election disgrace: a Costa Mesa woman registered her dog to vote and even cast ballots twice.
And while this latest election scandal makes national headlines, out of touch Democrat Josh Harder has stayed completely silent because instead of securing elections, Hardervoted to let illegal immigrants de
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Judge orders California roofing contractor, owner to pay nearly $2M in unpaid wages, damages after US Labor Department investigation
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following news release:
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Judge orders California roofing contractor, owner to pay nearly $2M in unpaid wages, damages after US Labor Department investigation
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LIVERMORE, CA - A federal court has ordered a Northern California-based roofing contractor to pay $1,943,685 in back wages and damages to 158 workers after a U.S. Department of Labor investigation found the employer failed to pay required overtime rates to workers.
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Kids' Online Safety and Consumer Groups Urge Senate Passage of AB 1064
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 8 [Category: Media] -- Common Sense Media issued the following news release:
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Kids' Online Safety and Consumer Groups Urge Senate Passage of AB 1064
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SAN FRANCISCO, September 8, 2025 -- Children's advocacy and consumer protection organizations today urged California state senators to vote in favor of Assembly Bill 1064, first-in-the-nation legislation to address the rapid rise of AI companions and the serious risks they pose to kids and families. The bi
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Learning Policy Institute: Redesigning High School: 10 Features for Success
PALO ALTO, California, Sept. 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The Learning Policy Institute issued the following research brief on September 4, 2025, by Linda Darling-Hammond, Matt Alexander, Laura E. Hernandez, and Cheryl Jones-Walker entitled "Redesigning High School: 10 Features for Success."
Here are excerpts:
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Summary
It is increasingly clear that the factory-model secondary schools we inherited from a century ago are not designed to educate the next generation to face today's challenges. Many educa
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LEVIN' IT TO THE DOGS: Mike Silent on Fraud
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news:
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LEVIN' IT TO THE DOGS: Mike Silent on Fraud
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Prosecutors revealed the latest Democrat election disgrace: a Costa Mesa woman registered her dog to vote and even cast ballots twice.
And while this latest election scandal makes national headlines, out of touch Democrat Mike Levin has stayed completely silent because instead of securing elections, Levin voted to let illegal immigrants decid
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LLNL's Open Match Giving Campaign Debuts With Strong Employee Participation
LIVERMORE, California, Sept. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news on Sept. 8, 2025:
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LLNL's Open Match Giving Campaign debuts with strong employee participation
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has concluded its inaugural Open Match Giving Campaign, the first of several new charitable initiatives under the Lab's Giving Pathways program, which operates under the Helping Others More Effectively (HOME) Campaign umbr
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Netflix ISP Speed Index for August 2025
LOS GATOS, California, Sept. 9 -- Netflix, an Internet television network provider, issued the following news on Sept. 8, 2025:
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Netflix ISP Speed Index for August 2025
This month, 0.5% of Internet Service Providers (ISPs) saw an increase of 0.2 Mbps, 18% stayed the same, 81% decreased 0.2 Mbps, and 0.5% went down 0.4 Mbps on the Netflix ISP Speed Index, our monthly update on which ISPs provide the best prime-time Netflix streaming experience.
Five countries and regions were in the top
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Newmark Arranges Nearly $20 Million Sale of Stadium Centre in Anaheim, California
NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- Newmark Group posted the following news release:
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Newmark Arranges Nearly $20 Million Sale of Stadium Centre in Anaheim, California
Newmark announces the Company has arranged the sale of Stadium Centre, a six-story, 123,577-square-foot Class A office building located at 2099 South State College Boulevard in Anaheim, California. The property was acquired by a tenancy-in-common between Baco Realty Corporation and Bowis Investment Realty Corporation for $19.7 million. N
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NEWS: Sen. Schiff Champions American Workers, Introduces Landmark Bill to Provide Striking Workers Unemployment Pay
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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NEWS: Sen. Schiff Champions American Workers, Introduces Landmark Bill to Provide Striking Workers Unemployment Pay
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U.S. Representatives Donald Norcross (D-N.J.-01), Alexandria Ocasio Cortez (D-N.Y-14), and Lateefah Simon (D-Calif.-12) are co-leading the bill in the House.
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) introduced the Empowering Striking Workers Act, legislation
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Northern Arizona University: Salmon Superfood You've Never Heard of
FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, Sept. 9 (TNSjou) -- Northern Arizona University issued the following news:
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The salmon superfood you've never heard of
In northern California, salmon are more than just fish--they're a cornerstone of tribal traditions, a driver of tourism and a sign of healthy rivers. So it may not come as a surprise that NAU and University of California Berkeley scientists working along the region's Eel River have discovered a micro-scale nutrient factory that keeps rivers healthy an
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Parsons Expands Huntsville Footprint With Opening Of New Redstone Gateway Facility
PASADENA, California, Sept. 8 [Category: BizConstruction]-- Parsons Corp., an engineering, construction, technical and management services firm, posted the following news release:
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Parsons Expands Huntsville Footprint With Opening Of New Redstone Gateway Facility
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CHANTILLY, Va., (Sept. 8, 2025) -- Parsons Corporation (NYSE: PSN) has officially opened its newest facility in Redstone Gateway, reinforcing its commitment to national security, mission-focused innovation, and the Huntsville
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Qualcomm and Google Cloud Deepen Collaboration to Bring Agentic AI Experiences to the Auto Industry
SAN DIEGO, California, Sept. 9 -- Qualcomm, a developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies, products and services, issued the following news release:
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Qualcomm and Google Cloud Deepen Collaboration to Bring Agentic AI Experiences to the Auto Industry
Highlights:
* Landmark technical collaboration brings together the strengths of two industry leaders with Google Gemini models and Qualcomm Snapdragon Digital Chassis solutions to help automakers create deeply personalized and
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Qualcomm and Valeo Accelerate Global Shift to Software-Defined Vehicles With Scalable ADAS and Safety-Centric Systems for Automakers Worldwide
SAN DIEGO, California, Sept. 9 -- Qualcomm, a developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies, products and services, issued the following news release on Sept. 8, 2025:
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Qualcomm and Valeo Accelerate Global Shift to Software-Defined Vehicles with Scalable ADAS and Safety-Centric Systems for Automakers Worldwide
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* Builds on a long-standing Qualcomm-Valeo collaboration in automotive technology.
* Combines system expertise and innovation to deliver trusted ADAS and
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Qualcomm's Snapdragon Cockpit Platforms Power Smart, Intuitive AI-Driven Experiences in New All-Electric Mercedes-Benz Vehicles
SAN DIEGO, California, Sept. 9 -- Qualcomm, a developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies, products and services, issued the following news release on Sept. 8, 2025:
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Qualcomm's Snapdragon Cockpit Platforms Power Smart, Intuitive AI-Driven Experiences in New All-Electric Mercedes-Benz Vehicles
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* Snapdragon Digital Chassis powers the next-generation MBUX system in the Mercedes-Benz CLA and all-new electric Mercedes-Benz GLC, delivering immersive, AI-driven in-ca
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Reason Foundation Issues Commentary: Trump's Unchecked Tariff Power is Undermining U.S. Economy and Freight Stability
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 9 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary:
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Trump's unchecked tariff power is undermining U.S. economy and freight stability
The easiest solution to this problem is for Congress to reassert its authority on trade, though it seems unwilling to do so--so far.
By Jay Derr, Transportation Policy Analyst
Thus far, 2025 has seen an uneasy calm for U.S. freight markets, with modest upticks in short- and medium-haul routes and hesitation in flows
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Rep. Takano Urges Education Dept. to Fully Implement Gainful Employment Rule
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Rep. Mark Takano, D-California, sent a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education urging the agency to fully implement the Gainful Employment rule. The lawmaker stated that the rule is critical for protecting students and taxpayers from low-quality, high-debt certificate and career programs. The letter was in response to the department's notice of intent to establish a negotiated rulemaking committee to implement changes to higher education.
The lawmaker ar
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RUFF ELECTIONS: Ruiz Lets Dogs Fetch Ballots
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news:
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RUFF ELECTIONS: Ruiz Lets Dogs Fetch Ballots
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Prosecutors revealed the latest Democrat election disgrace: a Costa Mesa woman registered her dog to vote and even cast ballots twice.
And while this latest election scandal makes national headlines, out of touch Democrat Raul Ruiz has stayed completely silent because instead of securing elections, Ruiz voted to let illegal immigrants decide
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SBA Relief Still Available to California Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by Wildfires and Straight-line Winds
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The Small Business Administration's Office of Disaster Assistance issued the following news release:
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SBA Relief Still Available to California Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by Wildfires and Straight-line Winds
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WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in California of the Oct. 8 deadline to apply for low interest federal disaster loans to offset economic losses caused
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SEMICON Taiwan 2025 Set to Open, Spotlighting Global Collaboration
MILPITAS, California, Sept. 8 [Category: Electronic Products] -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, posted the following news release:
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SEMICON Taiwan 2025 Set to Open, Spotlighting Global Collaboration
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[(Sept. 8th, 2025 - Hsinchu)] SEMICON Taiwan 2025, the region's most influential semiconductor event, opens this week. At today's pre-show press conference, Terry Tsao, Global Chief Marketing Officer and President of Taiwan, SEMI;
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Shark Tank: 1703 (9/24) (Season Premiere)
BURBANK, California, Sept. 8 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release:
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Shark Tank: 1703 (9/24) (Season Premiere)
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WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 24
10:01-11:00 p.m. EDT - Shark Tank: "1703" (1703) (Season Premiere)
Logline: Go-getters enter the Tank for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to strike a deal with the Sharks. In the Season 17 premiere, entrepreneurs pitch expressive eco-friendly socks, shock-absorbing shoes, a high-tech jet sk
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Southern California man facing charges after towing ICE vehicle in failed attempt to obstruct immigration enforcement
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release:
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Southern California man facing charges after towing ICE vehicle in failed attempt to obstruct immigration enforcement
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LOS ANGELES -- A South Los Angeles man and tow truck driver was arrested Sept. 2 on a federal criminal complaint charging him with stealing government property by illegally towing a law enforcement vehicle during an active immigratio
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Stem Cell-Based Embryo Models Reveal Pathway to Understanding Fertility
PASADENA, California, Sept. 8 -- The California Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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Stem Cell-Based Embryo Models Reveal Pathway to Understanding Fertility
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Caltech researchers have developed a powerful new method for creating embryo-like structures from stem cells that could transform how we study fertility.
Using stem cells rather than a traditional fertilized egg, the team has built mouse embryo models called iG4-blastoids that closely mimic natural blastocysts, th
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Students With Overprotective Parents are More Vulnerable to Anxiety During Their Transition to McGill University, Researchers Find
MONTREAL, Quebec, Sept. 4 (TNSjou) -- McGill University issued the following news release:
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Students with overprotective parents are more vulnerable to anxiety during their transition to university, researchers find
Researchers focused on how first-year undergraduates handled stressors and compared students who had been subject to different parenting styles
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First-year undergraduates who grew up with overly cautious or controlling parents tend to experience increased anxiety when face
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Superconducting qubits: Delicate powerhouses
MENLO PARK, California, Sept. 8 -- The SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory issued the following news release:
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Superconducting qubits: Delicate powerhouses
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By Ali Sundermier
Quantum bits, or qubits, are key components in many quantum computers. Unlike classical bits, which can be either 0 or 1, qubits can also exist in a superposition of both states, allowing quantum computers to process information in a way that exceeds classical computers for some problems. Channeling the power o
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THE COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES NOMINEES FOR 'THE 59TH ANNUAL CMA AWARDS'
BURBANK, California, Sept. 8 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release:
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THE COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES NOMINEES FOR 'THE 59TH ANNUAL CMA AWARDS'
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The Country Music Association has announced nominees for "The 59th Annual CMA Awards." Today's announcement officially kicks off CMA Awards season, spotlighting the industry professionals, recording artists, songwriters, producers, musicians, and more whose achievements have sh
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Time Is Running Out for Kim To Extend Affordable Care Act Tax Credits
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Time Is Running Out for Kim To Extend Affordable Care Act Tax Credits
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Young Kim and House Republicans face a looming deadline to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits, which have helped millions of Americans afford their health care.
Millions of Americans will soon receive notice that their premiums will skyrocket - leaving hardworking California families with the burden o
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Two Caltech Graduate Students Named 2025 Quad Fellows
PASADENA, California, Sept. 8 -- The California Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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Two Caltech Graduate Students Named 2025 Quad Fellows
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Caltech graduate students Alice Jeffery and Christopher Yeh have been selected as part of the 2025 cohort of Quad Fellows. Jeffery and Yeh are among 37 students selected in 2025, the third year of the initiative started by the governments of Australia, India, Japan, and the United States.
In the spirit of cooperation between its pa
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U.S. Supreme Court Grants Stay in L.A. Raids Case
KEENE, California, Sept. 8 [Category: Union] -- The United Farm Workers issued the following news release:
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U.S. Supreme Court Grants Stay in L.A. Raids Case
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Decision lifts temporary order barring DHS from unlawful stop practices
LOS ANGELES - Today, the Supreme Court granted the federal government's request for a stay (or pause) of a temporary restraining order (TRO) prohibiting federal agencies-including the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)-from continuing their unlawful acti
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UC San Diego Foundation Announces Incoming Trustees
LA JOLLA, California, Sept. 9 -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news:
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UC San Diego Foundation Announces Incoming Trustees
The trustees include alumni and community members who are leaders in fields ranging from healthcare and biotechnology to energy and finance.
By Jade Griffin - cjgriffin@ucsd.edu
The UC San Diego Foundation Board of Trustees has elected eight incoming trustees, including five new trustees, all of whom are alumni, as well as two re
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UC Santa Cruz Awarded Forest Health Grant to Advance Regional Wildfire Resilience
SANTA CRUZ, California, Sept. 9 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news:
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UC Santa Cruz awarded forest health grant to advance regional wildfire resilience
The grant will support large-scale vegetation management to reduce wildfire risk, improve forest health, and promote restoration of sensitive habitats
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UC Santa Cruz has been awarded $972,000 as part of a $7 million Forest Health Grant awarded to the Santa Cruz County Resource Conservation Distri
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UC-Riverside: Orange Rivers Signal Toxic Shift in Arctic Wilderness
RIVERSIDE, California, Sept. 9 (TNSjou) -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news:
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Orange rivers signal toxic shift in Arctic wilderness
Warming soil unleashes metals deadly to fish and food chains
By Jules Bernstein
In Alaska's Brooks Range, rivers once clear enough to drink now run orange and hazy with toxic metals. As warming thaws formerly frozen ground, it sets off a chemical chain reaction that is poisoning fish and wreaking havoc on ecosystems.
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UC-Riverside: Report - Inland Empire Warehouse Workers Make Gains Through Collective Action
RIVERSIDE, California, Sept. 9 (TNSrpt) -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news:
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Report: Inland Empire warehouse workers make gains through collective action
UCR researchers offer insight into ongoing struggles of low-paid warehouse workers
By Randy Black
Almost one in 15 of the 1.7 million people employed in Riverside and San Bernardino counties is a warehouse worker. Many earn low wages--roughly 75% of what the average worker in the region earns--w
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UC-San Diego: AI Tool Predicts Vision Loss Risk in Astronauts - Before Launch
LA JOLLA, California, Sept. 9 (TNSjou) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news:
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New AI Tool Predicts Vision Loss Risk in Astronauts -- Before Launch
By Carter Lou and Kimberly Mann Bruch - kbruch@ucsd.edu
Since the dawn of human spaceflight, scientists have carefully studied the effects of space and microgravity on astronauts. After decades of observations and examinations, one truth is certain: space is brutal on the human body. Muscles atrophy, bone
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UC-San Diego: Blood Test Could Streamline Early Alzheimer's Detection
LA JOLLA, California, Sept. 9 (TNSjou) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news:
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Blood Test Could Streamline Early Alzheimer's Detection
New study findings could make it easier to diagnose Alzheimer's and related dementias, particularly in underrepresented populations
By Miles Martin - milesmartin@ucsd.edu
In a landmark study of Hispanic and Latino adults, researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine have identified a link betw
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UC-San Diego: Non-hormonal Biomaterial Could Help Combat Vaginal Changes Associated With Menopause
LA JOLLA, California, Sept. 9 (TNSjou) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news:
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Non-hormonal Biomaterial Could Help Combat Vaginal Changes Associated with Menopause
By Ioana Patringenaru - ipatrin@ucsd.edu
A new hydrogel applied directly to vaginal tissues may help alleviate the negative impacts of menopause, according to a new study from scientists at the University of California San Diego. The results, published in Advanced Materials, could pave the
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UCLA Researchers Find How Epilepsy Genes Disrupt Different Brain Regions Using Stem Cell Models
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 9 (TNSjou) -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release:
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UCLA researchers find how epilepsy genes disrupt different brain regions using stem cell models
Key Takeaways
* UCLA researchers used patient-derived stem cells to model how gene variants that cause developmental and epileptic encephalopathy type 13, a rare genetic childhood epilepsy, affect different regions of the brain.
* The team discovered that the same variants drive seizure-like hype
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UCLA Researchers Find How Epilepsy Genes Disrupt Different Brain Regions Using Stem Cell Models
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 9 (TNSjou) -- The University of California issued the following news release:
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UCLA researchers find how epilepsy genes disrupt different brain regions using stem cell models
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* UCLA researchers used patient-derived stem cells to model how gene variants that cause developmental and epileptic encephalopathy type 13, a rare genetic childhood epilepsy, affect different regions of the brain.
* The team discovered that the same variants drive se
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UnidosUS Condemns SCOTUS Ruling to Lift Restrictions on 'Roving' ICE Raids in Los Angeles
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 [Category: Sociological] -- UnidosUS posted the following news release:
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UnidosUS Condemns SCOTUS Ruling to Lift Restrictions on 'Roving' ICE Raids in Los Angeles
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The decision will fuel racial profiling and unjustified stops.
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, the U.S. Supreme Court reversed rulings from a federal district court in California and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals that had barred immigration enforcement agents from using race, ethnicity, language, location
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University of California-Merced: Research Into Hidden Chemistry Shaping Future Air Quality Earns Zhang an NSF Award
MERCED, California, Sept. 9 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news:
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Research into Hidden Chemistry Shaping Future Air Quality Earns Zhang an NSF Award
By Lorena Anderson, UC Merced
As nations cut emissions that once fueled urban smog, scientists are discovering unexpected chemistry taking place in the atmosphere.
UC Merced Professor Xuan Zhang is leading a project to uncover how these chemical shifts could affect the air we breathe and the climate. The projec
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University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering: Language Technologies for American Sign Language
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 9 (TNSrep) -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering issued the following news:
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New Language Technologies for American Sign Language
USC Researchers achieved 91 percent accuracy at computer recognition of signs
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While there is "talk to text," there's no equivalent tool for American Sign Language (ASL) to be automatically recognized and translated into text. New research and language technologies developed by scholars affilia
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VX-31 delivers historic Harriers to Castle, Tillamook museums
PATUXENT RIVER, Maryland, Sept. 8 -- The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command issued the following news release:
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VX-31 delivers historic Harriers to Castle, Tillamook museums
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In a powerful tribute to Marine Corps aviation history, Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 31 delivered two AV-8B Harrier II+ aircraft to aviation museums on the West Coast, in July and August, marking the end of their operational service and the beginning of their legacy as public exhibits.
Castle Air Museum
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Who Wants To Be A Millionaire: In the Hot Seat : Sarah Silverman & Marc Maron / Oscar Nunez & Kate Flannery (9/25) (Season Finale)
BURBANK, California, Sept. 8 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release:
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Who Wants To Be A Millionaire: In the Hot Seat : Sarah Silverman & Marc Maron / Oscar Nunez & Kate Flannery (9/25) (Season Finale)
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THURSDAY, SEPT. 25
8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT - Who Wants To Be A Millionaire: "In the Hot Seat : Sarah Silverman & Marc Maron / Oscar Nunez & Kate Flannery" (408) (Season Finale)
Logline: On a new night, the season finale is packe
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Winter '26 Release: 10 Breakthrough Innovations to Transform Customer Experience and Workflows -- Plus a Few Extras
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 8 [Category: BizHuman Resources/Personnel] -- Salesforce, a customer relationship management company, issued the following news release:
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Winter '26 Release: 10 Breakthrough Innovations to Transform Customer Experience and Workflows -- Plus a Few Extras
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Salesforce today announced the Winter '26 Release, rolling out hundreds of powerful AI, data, and automation advancements, generally available starting October 13. This release is packed with innovation
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