WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- Rep. Tom McClintock, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * "Consequences for Social Security Fraud Act" Folded into HR 1958 and Passed by the House Judiciary Committee * Washington, D.C. - The House Judiciary Committee today passed HR 1958 (Taylor) with Rep. McClintock's legislation "Consequences for Social Security Fraud Act" folded into the bill. Rep. McClintock's " Consequences for Social Security Fraud Act" makes specific acts related to Social S  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 14 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Celebrates Trump Administration's Decision to Drop Appeal of Court Order Blocking Illegal Conditions on Transportation Grant Funding * BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of Justice filed a motion to dismiss its appeal of the final judgment permanently blocking the Trump Admini  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Jan. 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - Western Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Alaska Job Openings and Labor Turnover -- October 2025 * Alaska had 35,000 job openings in October 2025, compared to 21,000 openings in September, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See table 1.) Regional Commissioner Chris Rosenlund noted that the job openings rate in Alaska was 9.4 percent in Octob  more

MOUNTAIN VIEW, California, Jan. 15 -- Alphabet Inc. a provider of internet services (Google), issued the following news: * * * An easier way to explore Search trends with Gemini The new Trends Explore page makes it simpler for journalists, creators and researchers to dive deep into Search trends with Gemini. By Nir Kalush Google Trends has always been a place where people can learn more about what's happening in the world through Search trends. We've reimagined the Trends Explore page to m  more

MOUNTAIN VIEW, California, Jan. 15 -- Alphabet Inc. a provider of internet services (Google), issued the following commentary on Jan. 14, 2026: * * * Gemini introduces Personal Intelligence By Josh Woodward, VP, Google Labs, Gemini & AI Studio The best assistants don't just know the world; they know you and help you navigate it. Today, we're answering a top user request: you can now personalize Gemini by connecting Google apps with a single tap. Launching as a beta in the U.S., this marks ou  more

MOUNTAIN VIEW, California, Jan. 15 -- Alphabet Inc. a provider of internet services (Google), issued the following news: * * * Introducing Community Benchmarks on Kaggle By Michael Aaron, Software Engineer at Kaggle, and Meg Risdal, Product Lead at Kaggle Today, Kaggle is launching Community Benchmarks, which lets the global AI community design, run and share their own custom benchmarks for evaluating AI models. This is the next step after we launched Kaggle Benchmarks last year, to provide   more

MOUNTAIN VIEW, California, Jan. 15 -- Alphabet Inc. a provider of internet services (Google), issued the following commentary: * * * Veo 3.1 Ingredients to Video: More consistency, creativity and control By Ricky Wong, Lead Product Manager, Google DeepMind Today, Veo is getting more expressive, with improvements that help you create more fun, creative, high-quality videos based on ingredient images, built directly for the mobile format. We're excited to bring new creative possibilities for e  more

BURBANK, California, Jan. 14 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * America's Funniest Home Videos: The Joy of Parenting, Up to Snow Good, and Meow Mix (1/25) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 9/29/24) * SUNDAY, JAN. 25 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST - America's Funniest Home Videos: "The Joy of Parenting, Up to Snow Good, and Meow Mix" (3501) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 9/29/24) Logline: Celebrating 35 years of laughs! A teen's "promposal" goes wrong with  more

BURBANK, California, Jan. 14 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * America's Funniest Home Videos: Twice on Ice, Messes, and Animal House (1/25) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 11/2/25) * SUNDAY, JAN. 25 7:00-8:00 p.m. EST - America's Funniest Home Videos: "Twice on Ice, Messes, and Animal House" (3605) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 11/2/25) Logline: It's a chuckle-filled episode, from kids' messy mishaps to winter woes on icy porches, and une  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Center for Global Sustainability at the University of Maryland has released the report 'Toward 2035: Forging a High-Ambition U.S. Climate Pathway,' authored by Alicia Zhao and 17 co authors, with modeling support from University of Maryland supercomputing resources and funding from Bloomberg Philanthropies. Issued in September 2024 as PNNL 36589 in the Department of Energy's distribution system, the 68 page study outlines how an "all of society" strategy coul  more

LA JOLLA, California, Jan. 14 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * ARPA-H Project Awarded at UC San Diego Aims to End Liver Transplant Shortage with 3D Bioprinting * The goals of this project represent the culmination of more than two decades of 3D bioprinting innovation by Chen and his lab. Together, the team has developed a technology capable of rapidly fabricating high-resolution biological tissues with complex, multi-cellular structures in jus  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 14 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Launches Investigation into xAI, Grok Over Undressed, Sexual AI Images of Women and Children Potential victims of xAI can file a complaint at oag.ca.gov/report *  OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced opening an investigation into the proliferation of nonconsensual sexually explicit material produced using Grok, an AI model develo  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 15 -- Banner Health issued the following news release: * * * Banner Health strengthens surgical care across Northern Colorado GREELEY, Colo. (Jan. 14, 2026) - Banner Health strengthens patient access to minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgery across Northern Colorado by adding three new general surgeons: Charles Marriott, MD; Nicole Blythe Moore Rieger, MD; and David Lundy, MD. With their arrival, patients will have expanded availability to abdominal and digesti  more

LONG BEACH, California, Jan. 14 -- California State University issued the following news: * * * Boeing Awards CSU Grant to Support Veterans Resource Center Efforts The partnership aims to prepare more military-connected students for careers in STEM. By Alisia Ruble To encourage veterans and other military-connected college students to pursue STEM educational pathways, The Boeing Company has awarded a $100,000 grant to the California State University. The funds have been distributed to veter  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 15 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom announces appointments Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: Anthony Pham, of Winnetka, has been appointed Skilled Nursing Facility Administrator of the Barstow Veterans Home of California. Pham was Skilled Nursing Facility and Subacute Administrator at Greenfield Care Center of Filmore from 2023 to 2024. He was Skilled Nurs  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 15 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom announces early reopening of Highway 1 through Big Sur Reopening at Regent's Slide restores vital economic corridor for communities and businesses What you need to know: Months ahead of schedule, Governor Newsom announced that Highway 1 from Carmel to Cambria in Big Sur has reopened after a landslide damaged the iconic and vital roadway. * BIG SUR -   more

SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 15 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Newsom announces funding for construction workforce training program to help support Los Angeles recovery efforts What you need to know: A workforce development program funded through Governor Newsom's LA Rises initiative,the Walter Family Foundation and state workforce recovery funding will help train construction workers and speed up rebuilding and recovery in Los Angeles.   more

SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 15 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following statement on Jan. 14, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom on Republicans' failed attempt to silence voters Governor Gavin Newsom today issued the following statement in response to the three-judge panel of the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California ruling against California Republicans. The group of California Republicans attempted to nullify a congressional map California voters approved last  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 15 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom rejects Louisiana's attempt to extradite California doctor for providing abortion care Governor Gavin Newsom today rejected the State of Louisiana's request to extradite a California physician for providing medication abortion that is legal in California, citing his legal authority to deny the request. * * * "Louisiana's request is denied. My positio  more

PASADENA, California, Jan. 14 -- CALSTART, an organization that says it works with member companies to build a clean transportation industry, issued the following news release on Jan. 13, 2026: * * * CALIFORNIA'S 2026-27 BUDGET PUTS THE STATE'S CLEAN TRANSPORTATION LEADERSHIP AT A CROSSROADS On Friday, January 9, the Newsom administration released its 2026-2027 budget summary for the state of California. Following our own organizational budget analysis of how the administration intends to jug  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 [Category: Business] -- NetChoice, a coalition of trade associations that says it makes the internet safe for free enterprise and expression, posted the following news release: * * * California's Online Speech Code Heads to the Ninth Circuit * PASADENA, Calif.-Today, NetChoice again faces off against California as we continue the fight to defend free expression from its overbearing online speech code. This law, misleadingly branded as an "AADC," is the state's original, s  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary on Jan. 14, 2026: * * * "Charitable" political advice from the Century Foundation? Private charitable foundations on the left and right use "issue polling" to promote their agenda to friendly politicians. Is this what Americans believe charities should be doing? By Michael Watson Officially, charitable organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code are forbidden from "directly or indirectl  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Castro, Jacobs, Stanton Introduce No Unauthorized War in Mexico Act * Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee's Western Hemisphere Subcommittee, Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (CA-51), and Congressman Greg Stanton (AZ-04) introduced the No Unauthorized War in Mexico Act, legislation that would prohibit taxpayer funds from being used for an unauth  more

BURBANK, California, Jan. 14 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: Big Sean, Tori Kelly and 2 Chainz (1/30) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 11/7/25) * FRIDAY, JAN. 30 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT - Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: " Big Sean, Tori Kelly and 2 Chainz" (606) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 11/7/25) Logline: Take a note! "Celebrity Wheel of Fortune," hosted by Ryan Seacrest and Vanna White, gets in good rhythm, welcomi  more

BURBANK, California, Jan. 14 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: Candace Parker, Dwight Howard and Rich Eisen (1/23) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/31/25) * FRIDAY, JAN. 23 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT - Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: " Candace Parker, Dwight Howard and Rich Eisen" (605) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/31/25) Logline: "Celebrity Wheel of Fortune," hosted by Ryan Seacrest and Vanna White, welcomes WNBA cha  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Jan. 14 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Center for CO2 storage begins 2026 with interdisciplinary momentum * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -The Center for CO2 Storage Modeling, Analytics, and Risk Reduction Technologies (CO2-SMART) -a partnership with the University of Southern California (USC) focused on the development of practical strategies for underground carbon dioxide storage -has grown to involve faculty researchers across Penn   more

SANTA CRUZ, California, Jan. 14 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * Centering nourishment at The Humanities Institute * The Humanities Institute (THI) at UC Santa Cruz is exploring the theme of nourishment this year, inviting the campus and community to reflect on what sustains life, fosters connection, and makes flourishing possible. "What does it mean to be nourished in our bodies, our minds and our communities at a moment of profound social  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Bob Latta, R-Ohio, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy, issued the following news release on Jan. 13, 2026: * * * Chairman Latta Delivers Opening Statement at Subcommittee on Energy Hearing on Legislation to Protect America's Energy Infrastructure Congressman Bob Latta (OH-05), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy, delivered the following opening statement at today's hearing titled Protecting America's Energy Infrastructure in Today's Cy  more

ORANGE, California, Jan. 15 -- Chapman University issued the following news: * * * What Can You Do With an Environmental Science Degree? Environmental Science Careers, Salaries, and Job Outlook Explained By Arturo Gomez Molina Environmental science is one of the most versatile and future-focused degree paths available today. Combining biology, chemistry, policy, data analysis, and sustainability, an environmental science degree prepares students for careers that protect ecosystems, support   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Vince Fong, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Fong Joins Secretary of War for Arsenal of Freedom Tour in California * LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Last week, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) joined Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on his nationwide " Arsenal of Freedom (link is external) " Industry Tour, underscoring America's renewed commitment to strengthening the defense industrial base to give our Armed Forces the capabilities they need to  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Vince Fong, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Fong Votes to Advance FY2026 Appropriations Bills to Strengthen National Security, Rein in Spending * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) voted to pass H.R. 7006 - the Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act of 2026 (link is external), a comprehensive funding package that strengthen  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. David Valadao, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Valadao Leads Charge to Create Industry Standards for U.S. Olive Oil Production * WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) joined Congressman Josh Harder (CA-09) to introduce the Olive Oil Standards Act. California is the nation's leading producer of olive oil, and the United States remains one of the largest olive oil markets in the world. Yet despite the growing domest  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Luz Rivas, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Luz Rivas Calls for Impeachment of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congresswoman Luz Rivas (CA-29), the first Latina to represent California's 29 th Congressional District in the San Fernando Valley, signed onto Congresswoman Robin Kelly's (IL-02) articles of impeachment against Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem. "Under Secretary Kristi Noem's   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. J. Luis Correa, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * CORREA VOTES FOR MINIBUS FEDERAL FUNDING LEGISLATION, PROTECTS MAIN STREET FROM FUNDING CUTS * WASHINGTON - Today, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) voted in favor of H.R. 7006 - The Appropriations Minibus for Financial Services and General Government & National Security and Department of State and released the following statement: "This legislation funds key government operations without inf  more

LONG BEACH, California, Jan. 15 -- California State University Long Beach campus issued the following Q&A on Jan. 14, 2026, by Andrew Edwards with Mohamed Abdelhamid, director of the Master of Science in Information Systems program in the College of Business: * * * CSULB's Mohamed Abdelhamid places people at the center of AI Artificial intelligence can prompt, depending on the individual, feelings of excitement, anxiety or confusion. As more businesses deploy the technology, CSULB's Mohamed A  more

SEASIDE, California, Jan. 14 -- California State University Monterey Bay campus issued the following news: * * * CSUMB recognized by Carnegie for community engagement The campus is one of only a few to maintain the designation during the program's 20-year history. * Cal State Monterey Bay has received the 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification, one of only 237 colleges and universities nationally to be so honored. The designation is awarded to institutions that meet a standard of  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * DCCC Statement on Federal Court Ruling on California Congressional Map * Today, DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene released the following statement after a federal court upheld California's new congressional map: "Today's decision is a victory for the millions of Californians who voted to stand up in the face of Republican efforts to gerrymander their way into the House majority next year.  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin, Murphy Call On Appropriations Leadership To Protect Funding For Amtrak & Rail Projects In Illinois * January 14, 2026 In their letter, the Senators made clear that federal investment is critical in improving and expanding passenger rail services in Illinois WASHINGTON-U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, joined U.S. Senato  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Jan. 14 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release on Jan. 13, 2026: * * * Trump EPA Undercuts State and Tribal Authority Under Clean Water Act EPA's proposal creates confusion for state and tribal nations to protect water quality * Washington, D.C. -- Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed a rule interpreting Section 401 of the Clean Water Act that undercuts and states' authority to protect their water quality. In response, Moneen N  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Ken Calvert, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Eastvale Postal Frustrations Addressed in Funding Package * Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-41) voted with a bipartisan majority (341 to 79) of the House of Representatives to pass H.R. 7006, the Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act. "As a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, I was proud t  more

SAN JOSE, California, Jan. 14 [Category BizBusiness] -- eBay Inc., a company that says it creates ecommerce experiences for buyers, sellers and developers, issued the following news release: * * * eBay Expands Circular Fashion Fund Across Europe and North America * January 14, 2026 : eBay is expanding its Circular Fashion Fund in 2026, opening applications to businesses and startups across the EU, Switzerland, and Canada for the first time. Eight selected businesses will each receive $50,000  more

SAN JOSE, California, Jan. 14 [Category BizBusiness] -- eBay Inc., a company that says it creates ecommerce experiences for buyers, sellers and developers, issued the following news release: * * * eBay Introduces its Inaugural Climate Transition Plan to Advance Sustainable Commerce * eBay Inc. (Nasdaq: EBAY), a global commerce leader that connects millions of buyers and sellers around the world, today released its inaugural Climate Transition Plan. This plan serves as a comprehensive roadmap  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed to determine that the Riverside County portion of the Coachella Valley in California attained the 1997 ozone national ambient air quality standards by its June 15, 2025, deadline. This proposal follows a review of air quality monitoring data from 2022 through 2024. The data, collected from stations in Joshua Tree National Park, Palm Springs, and Indio, indicates that the area's ozone levels are now within the f  more

SANTA CRUZ, California, Jan. 14 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * Erica Simpkins is honored for quietly transforming student systems * For most UC Santa Cruz students, the systems that support their academic lives simply work. They enroll in classes, accept financial aid, track degree progress, and complete essential requests without needing to think much about what happens behind the scenes. That quiet reliability is by design. Erica Simpki  more

MILPITAS, California, Jan. 15 -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, posted the following news release from its member ESD Alliance: * * * ESD Alliance Reports Electronic System Design Industry Posts $5.6 Billion in Revenue in Q3 2025 APAC Region Reported Double-Digit Year-over-Year Revenue Increase * Electronic System Design (ESD) industry revenue increased 8.8% to $5,566.4 million in the third quarter of 2025 from the $5,114.5 million   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued a final rule to amend existing jet routes and establish satellite-based navigation paths to ensure the continued flow of air traffic through the Great Lakes region. These changes are necessary due to the decommissioning of the Chardon, Ohio, very high frequency omnidirectional range (VOR) station. The Chardon VOR is being removed as part of the VOR Minimum Operational Network program, an   more

LOS GATOS, California, Jan. 15 -- Netflix, an Internet television network provider, issued the following news: * * * Firebreak premieres on Netflix February 20 Netflix today unveils the launch date, teaser trailer and first look images for Firebreak, the new film from David Victori (Sky Rojo, Cross the Line), a high tension psychological thriller about characters trapped in an impossible moral dilemma, which will premiere on Netflix on February 20. The film stars Belen Cuesta (The Endless Tr  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Jan. 14 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Fractured family relationships increase susceptibility for polydrug use, study finds * LAWRENCE -Patterns of drug use remain inseparably linked to social status and access to resources, according to a University of Kansas researcher. "Drugs are a way to cope with stress," said Jarron Saint Onge, professor of sociology. "It's not the healthiest way, but it is one way. Different classes of people in differ  more

REDWOOD CITY, California, Jan. 14 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Dell'Oro Group, a provider of market information about the networking and telecommunications industries, issued the following news release: * * * FWA Infrastructure and CPE Spending Will Remain Above $10 Billion Annually Through 2029, According to Dell'Oro Group * REDWOOD CITY, Calif. - January 14, 2026 - According to a recently published report from Dell'Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the tele  more

SANTA CLARA, California, Jan. 15 -- GlobalFoundries, a manufacturer of semiconductors, issued the following news release: * * * GlobalFoundries to Acquire Synopsys' Processor IP Solutions Business, Expanding Capabilities to Accelerate Physical AI Applications Acquisition will strengthen GF's leadership in Physical AI, enhances compute capabilities, expands company's RISC-V and AI portfolio and software tools and accelerates custom silicon development * MALTA, N.Y., January 14, 2026 - Glob  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Jan. 14 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Glenn Youngkin Delivers the State of the Commonwealth Address * RICHMOND, VA - Governor Glenn Youngkin today delivered the 2026 State of the Commonwealth Address. The State of the Commonwealth As Prepared for Delivery Mister Speaker, Lieutenant Governor Earle-Sears, Madame President, Attorney General Miyares, Members of the General Assembly, Chief Justice of the Supreme Co  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley Presses for Answers Amid Widening Minnesota Fraud Scandal * WASHINGTON - Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) is calling on federal agencies to provide answers in the wake of widespread government fraud and whistleblower retaliation allegations in Minnesota. In a letter to the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Grassley reques  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Jan. 14 -- Earthjustice posted the following news release on Jan. 13, 2026: * * * Groups Challenge Arctic Refuge Leases and Drilling Plan Updated complaint restarts paused litigation to protect the 1.56 million-acre Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge from oil and gas leasing * Anchorage, AK -- Conservation groups today filed an amended and supplemented complaint in the U.S. District Court for the District of Alaska challenging the Interior Depart  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Jan. 14 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release: * * * HACU announces Call for Presentations for its 40th Annual Conference * The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities has announced the Call for Presentations for its 40th Annual Conference, Oct. 31- Nov. 2, 2026, at the Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center in Chula Vista, California. Speaker proposals under the conference theme, "  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Jan. 14 -- The University of Southern California Rossier School of Education posted the following news: * * * Huriya Jabbar promoted to Professor of Education * Today, USC Rossier is proud to announce the promotion of Huriya Jabbar to the rank of Professor of Education. Her promotion was approved by the President of the University following the recommendation of the University Committee on Appointments, Promotions and Tenure. "I am honored to be part of USC Rossier  more

MERCED, California, Jan. 14 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: * * * Innovative Research Secures Coveted Fellowships for Ph.D. Students * The ARCS Foundation Northern California awarded five UC Merced graduate students with 2025-26 fellowships. ARCS advances science and technology in the United States by providing financial awards to exceptional graduate-level scholars in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields. In total, the ARCS Foundation N  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- The Jamestown Foundation posted the following commentary on Jan. 14, 2026, in its China Brief Notes: * * * United Front Presence in Mexico Expands into United States By Cheryl Yu Executive Summary: * The Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) united front network in Mexico contains at least 81 organizations, often led by powerful businessmen who leverage their commercial success in critical sectors like green energy to build ties with Mexican officials while maintaining form  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Judicial Watch issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2026: * * * Judicial Watch Statement on Supreme Court Victory Affirming Broad Candidate Standing to Bring Election Court Challenges Judicial Watch President Tom Fitton responded today to the Supreme Court of the United States 7-2 decision in favor of granting standing in a historic case filed on behalf of Congressman Mike Bost and two presidential electors, who were before the court to vindicate their standing  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Environment and Natural Resources Division issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2026: * * * Justice Department Files Complaint Against California Over Unconstitutional State Regulation of Federal Lands Today, the Justice Department's Environment and Natural Resources Division (ENRD) filed a complaint in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California challenging California Senate Bill 1137 (SB 1137), which prevents oil   more

DENVER, Colorado, Jan. 15 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Colorado posted the following news release on Jan. 14, 2026: * * * Kaiser Permanente Affiliates Pay $556M to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations Affiliates of Kaiser Permanente, an integrated healthcare consortium headquartered in Oakland, California, have agreed to pay $556 million to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims Act by submitting invalid diagnosis codes for their Medicare Advantage P  more

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 14 [Category: Medical] -- Susan G. Komen, an organization that says it addresses breast cancer on fronts such as research, community health, global outreach and public policy initiatives, posted the following news: * * * Legislation Eliminates Financial Barriers to Critical Breast Imaging, Would Help Thousands Across California Afford Care They Require * Susan G. Komen (r) Applauds Bill Introduction, Urges Quick Passage Susan G. Komen (r), the world's leading breast can  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Sam Liccardo, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Liccardo Pushes for Oversight in Paramount's Hostile Takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery * WASHINGTON, DC -Today, Congressman Sam Liccardo sent a letter to Paramount Chairman and Chief Executive Officer David Ellison raising unanswered questions about Middle East foreign involvement in the hostile takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD). Paramount's original offer included $24 billion in financin  more

LOMA LINDA, California, Jan. 15 -- Loma Linda University Health issued the following news: * * * LLU awarded $810,000 state grant to study effects of vaping products and cannabis on gum disease By Ansel Oliver Loma Linda University recently received a state grant of $810,000 to study how the use of e-cigarettes, vaping products, and cannabis smoke affect gum disease in adults. This research will fill in a gap in scientific understanding on whether these new and newly legal products cause gum  more

SANTA BARBARA, California, Jan. 14 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Yardi, a provider of property management software and investment management solutions for real estate, issued the following news release: * * * Location shapes affordable housing focus in 2026, Yardi Matrix reports * Expanded tax incentives aim to spur investment in areas of scarce development SANTA BARBARA, CALIF., Jan. 14, 2026 - Tax incentives targeted at underserved and high-cost environments comprise the centerpiece of t  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Jan. 13 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * Military hospitals and clinics recognized with 5-star Care Transitions ratings * Fifteen Defense Health Agency facilities earned top marks from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for how well they prepare patients to leave the hospital, according to an analysis by Becker's Hospital Review. The report identified 15 military hospitals and clinics that received a five-star rating for "Care   more

SAN DIEGO, California, Jan. 14 -- The San Diego Foundation posted the following news release: * * * More Than $5.5 Million in Scholarships Now Available to San Diego County Students * At a time when inflation and rising everyday costs -including the cost of higher education -are placing increased financial pressure on students and families across the region, San Diego Foundation (SDF) has opened its annual Common Scholarship Application. The program offers more than $5.5 million in donor-fun  more

LOS GATOS, California, Jan. 15 -- Netflix, an Internet television network provider, issued the following news: * * * Nah Yung-suk Presents 'Take a Hike!' -- Snowy Reality Adventure Coming to Netflix Korea's top-tier producer Nah Yung-suk (New Journey to the West, Jinny's Kitchen, Earth Arcade) teams up with Netflix for an epic midwinter journey through the snowy peaks. Take a Hike! is a brand-new reality adventure that follows four non-voluntary hikers -- stars with zero interest in hiking -  more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Jan. 14 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * National Nurses United endorses Mike McGuire for California's 1st District * National Nurses United (NNU), the largest union of registered nurses in the United States with more than 225,000 members, today announced its endorsement of Mike McGuire for California's 1st Congressional District. As the democratic leader of the California Senate, McGuire has proven that he is ready  more

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 13 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * New Ranking Puts Michigan in Top 5 in Country for Workforce * January 13, 2026 Contact: press@michigan.gov Michigan Beats California, Texas, and Florida in Workforce Companies Need to Succeed LANSING, Mich.- Today, Governor Whitmer highlighted Site Selection Magazine's new workforce report, which ranks Michigan No. 4 in the nation and second in the East North Central region. The ra  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: Schiff, Blumenthal, Dingell and Fitzpatrick Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Enhance Disaster Preparedness and Response for Seniors & People with Disabilities * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) introduced the Real Emergency Access for Aging and Disability Inclusion (REAADI) for Disasters Act, bipartisan legislation to address the nee  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: Sen. Schiff Introduces Legislation to Expand Plant-Based Meal Options for Students * Washington, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), a member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, introduced the Plant Powered School Meals Pilot Act, legislation that would create a new grant program for school districts to increase plant-based meal offerings to students  more

LOS GATOS, California, Jan. 15 -- Netflix, an Internet television network provider, issued the following news: * * * Nick Cave & Warren Ellis to Compose Original Score for 'Jo Nesbo's Detective Hole' Netflix is thrilled to announce that acclaimed musicians and composers Nick Cave and Warren Ellis will create the original score for the highly anticipated new series Jo Nesbo's Detective Hole (Norwegian title: Jo Nesbos Harry Hole), produced by Working Title, based on Jo Nesbo's global bestselli  more

NEWARK, New Jersey, Jan. 15 (TNSjou) -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * NJIT Researchers Discover Long-Hidden Source of Gamma Rays Unleashed by Solar Flares By Jesse Jenkins Solar physicists say they have found a key source of intense gamma rays unleashed when Earth's nearest star produces its most violent eruptions. In findings published in Nature Astronomy, scientists at NJIT's Center for Solar-Terrestrial Research (NJIT-CSTR) have pinpointed a prev  more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Jan. 14 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * NNU celebrates reinstatement of NIOSH staff * National Nurses United (NNU), the largest union of registered nurses in the United States with more than 225,000 members, released the following statement in response to the Department of Health and Human Services' reinstatement of National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) staff: "Nurses celebrate the reinsta  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * One Year After Her Confirmation, Reps. Pallone, Stanton, Wasserman Schultz, Carter Lead Democrats Calling for DHS Secretary Noem's Removal Over FEMA Mismanagement * Washington, DC -One year after Kristi Noem was confirmed as Donald Trump's Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, Representatives Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06), Greg Stanton (AZ-04), Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25), and   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * One Year After Her Confirmation, Reps. Stanton, Pallone, Wasserman Schultz, Carter Lead Democrats Calling for DHS Secretary Noem's Removal Over FEMA Mismanagement * WASHINGTON, D.C. - One year after Kristi Noem was confirmed as Donald Trump's Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, Representatives Greg Stanton (AZ-04), Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06), Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25), and Troy   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is facing strong opposition regarding plans for deep-sea mining in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. A public comment letter has been submitted to BOEM, highlighting significant environmental and economic concerns surrounding the proposed operations. In the letter, the organization argues that deep-sea mining poses a risk of irreversible damage to fragile ocean ecosystems, urging the agency to reconsider its pla  more

SALEM, Oregon, Jan. 14 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield Hosts Federal Oversight and Accountability Town Hall with Multistate AG Coalition * 5 Attorneys General Will Speak at Revolution Hall Next Wednesday On the one-year anniversary of Oregon's first multistate lawsuit challenging federal overreach, Attorney General Dan Rayfield will host a Federal Oversight and Accountability Town Hall with visiting state  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 [Category: Food/Beverage] -- The Center for Food Safety issued the following news release: * * * Over 30 Organizations Urge USDA to Limit Federal Support for Manure Digesters * WASHINGTON -Today, a coalition of 34 organizations filed a rulemaking petition urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBCS) to deem anaerobic digesters that are located at industrial livestock operations or use livestock manure ineligible for grants and loan  more

PASADENA, California, Jan. 14 [Category: BizConstruction]-- Parsons Corp., an engineering, construction, technical and management services firm, posted the following news release: * * * Parsons Opens New Doha Office To Support Regional Growth * CHANTILLY, Va. (January 14, 2026) - Parsons Corporation celebrated the opening of its new regional office in Doha, Qatar, officially inaugurated by Parsons' Chair, President, and CEO Carey Smith in a ribbon cutting ceremony attended by senior represen  more

CUPERTINO, California, Jan. 14 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, posted the following news: * * * Popular PC franchise Civilization comes to Apple Arcade on February 5 * Build the greatest empire the world has ever known. On February 5, the award-winning strategy franchise by legendary game designer Sid Meier comes to Apple Arcade with the launch of Sid Meier's Civilization VII Arcade Edition. Players can n  more

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 14 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Pregnancy-related high blood pressure varied among Asian, Pacific Islander subgroups * Research Highlights: * The risk of pregnancy-related high blood pressure varied markedly among people of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander descent, according to an analysis of California health records. * Pacific Islander and Filipino individuals were at two to   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Protect Our Care issued the following news: * * * Public Health Watch Newsletter: RFK Jr. Busy Doing Anything But Addressing Measles Outbreak Welcome to Public Health Watch, a weekly newsletter from Protect Our Care tracking harmful activity as part of Donald Trump and RFK Jr.'s sweeping assault on public health. Trump health secretary RFK Jr. is certainly keeping himself occupied-- just not with addressing the raging public health crisis before him. Instead, he'd rath  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Maxine Waters: "This Committee, With Its Clear Authority Over the Fed, Must Take a Bigger Role In Defending the Fed's Independence" Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, delivered the following statement during a Monetary Policy, Treasury Marke  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Raskin's Opening Statement at Hearing on Republicans' Effort to Prevent Injured Workers from Seeking Justice in Court Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, delivered opening remarks at the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence, and the Internet hearin  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- Rep. Dave Min, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Dave Min Honors the 123rd Korean American Day and the Enduring Contributions of Korean Americans * Washington, D.C -Today, Representative Dave Min celebrates the 123rd anniversary of the arrival of the first Korean immigrants to the United States on January 13, 1903. "As the 6th Korean American to serve in Congress, I am proud to honor the extraordinary contributions of our community and to ce  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Kelly introduces articles of impeachment against Secretary Noem * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) formally introduced articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. So far, 70 Members of Congress have cosponsored Rep. Kelly's impeachment resolution. "Secretary Noem has brought her reign of terror to Chicago, LA, Minneapolis, and communities from nor  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Kevin Kiley, R-California, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education, issued the following news release on Jan. 13, 2026: * * * Kiley Holds Hearing on Child Care Today, Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Subcommittee Chairman Kevin Kiley (R-CA) delivered the following statement, as prepared for delivery, at a hearing titled "Who's Watching the Kids? How Employers, Innovators,   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Mike Levin, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Mike Levin Introduces New Bill to Stop Data Centers from Driving Up Electricity Prices for Consumers * January 14, 2026 Washington, D.C.- Today, Reps. Mike Levin (CA-49) and Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) introduced the Stopping Hikes In Electricity from Large Load Demands (SHIELD) Act, a new bill to protect families and small businesses from rising electricity bills driven by the explosive growt  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Kevin Mullin, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Mullin Seeks Impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Noem Following ICE Killing Unarmed Mother * Washington, D.C. - Congressman Kevin Mullin (CA-15) has joined 70 Members of Congress in formally introducing articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. "I've been hearing from many neighbors who are horrified by recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Norma J. Torres, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Norma Torres Offers Amendment to Close Stock Trading Loophole for Members of Congress * Torres Opposes Flawed, Inadequate Bill Washington, D.C. - Today, during the committee markup in the Committee on House Administration, Congresswoman Norma Torres offered an amendment to strengthen the Stop Insider Trading Act by eliminating a major loophole that still allows Members of Congress to ma  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Scott Peters, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Peters Helps Pass Funding Bill: Rejects Trump Cuts, Strengthens Democracy & Diplomacy, Delivers for San Diego * Includes $158 million to help cross-border sewage crisi s Washington, D.C.? - Today, Congressman Scott Peters (CA-50) released the following statement after the House passed a package of two funding bills for Fiscal Year 2026; the Financial Services and General Government and Nat  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Summer Lee Joins Rep. Robin Kelly, Colleagues in Introducing Articles of Impeachment Against DHS Secretary Kristi Noem * WASHINGTON, D.C.- JANUARY 14, 2026 -Today, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12) joined Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02) and 69 of their colleagues in formally introducing articles of impeachment against Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. "Right now, t  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Dave Min, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Dave Min & Claudia Tenney Lead Letter Urging the Trump Administration to Immediately Work to Expand Internet Freedom in Iran * Washington, D.C. - In response to the regime's escalating communications blackout and violent retaliation against widespread protests in Iran, Representatives Dave Min (D-CA-47) and Claudia Tenney (R-NY-24) led 16 members of Congress in urging President Trump to immedia  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Panetta & Feenstra and Sens. Marshall & Bennet Reintroduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Bolster Agricultural Innovation * Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Representatives Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) and Randy Feenstra (IA-04), along with Senators Roger Marshall (R-KS) and Michael Bennet (D-CO), reintroduced the Advancing Cutting Edge (ACE) Agriculture Act to better foster innovative agricult  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 15 (TNSjou) -- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center issued the following news: * * * Research in Brief: BIDMC Investigators Lead Inaugural Report on State of US Cardiovascular Health JACC Report Highlights National Trends, Persistent Disparities, and Opportunities To Improve US Heart Health * After decades of progress, cardiovascular health in the United States has been sliding backward, and younger adults are bearing the brunt. A new national effort now aims to   more

REDWOOD SHORES, California, Jan. 14 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, posted the following news release: * * * Retailers Help Mitigate Risk with Oracle's AI-Driven Supply Chain Collaboration * Oracle today unveiled Oracle Retail Supply Chain Collaboration. The new cloud solution enables retailers to more easily navigate an increasingly unpredictable and complex supplier landscape to enhance operational oversight, efficiency, vendor c  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Jan. 14 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Rocks and rolls: The computational infrastructure of earthquakes and physics of planetary science WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -Sometimes to truly study something up close, you have to take a step back. That's what Andrea Donnellan does. An expert in earth sciences and seismology, she gets much of her data from a bird's-eye view, studying the planet's surface from the air and space, using the data to ma  more

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, Jan. 14 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Sacramento St. Hope Educators Ask Federal Labor Board to Hold Vote to Eject SCTA Union Officials * Majority of St. Hope teachers support union decertification vote, petition submitted to National Labor Relations Board Sacramento, CA (January 14, 2026) - A majority of educators for charter school operator St. HOPE Public Schools are requesting a vote to end Sacrame  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Jan. 14 [Category: BizHuman Resources/Personnel] -- Salesforce, a customer relationship management company, issued the following news release: * * * Salesforce Announces Support for Google's Universal Commerce Protocol to Bring Product Discovery and Checkout into Conversational AI * Empowering Agentforce Commerce merchants with a standardized framework for intelligent, conversational shopping Commerce is no longer a destination; it's an intelligent conversation.   more

LA JOLLA, California, Jan. 14 [Category: Environment] -- The Scripps Research Institute posted the following news: * * * Scientists measure cellular membrane thickness inside cells for the first time * Measuring membrane thickness was previously only possible in artificial membranes-now scientists can do it inside intact cells, providing crucial context for understanding how cells work. January 14, 2026 LA JOLLA, CA- Scientists have long known that cellular membranes vary in thickness, b  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11388) on Jan. 13, 2026, by legislative attorney Adam Vann: * * * The Scope of Offshore Energy Withdrawals The Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA) is the federal statute that governs development of natural resources on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf (OCS), defined in statute as "all submerged lands lying seaward and outside of" areas subject to state control "and   more

BURBANK, California, Jan. 14 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * SCOTT SPEEDMAN-LED SERIES 'RJ DECKER' TO PREMIERE ON ABC TUESDAY, MARCH 3, STREAMING NEXT DAY ON HULU * * New drama series " RJ Decker " will premiere Tuesday, March 3, at 10 p.m. on ABC, joining the Tuesday night powerhouse lineup alongside "Will Trent" and "High Potential." All series stream next day on Hulu. * About "RJ Decker": * Scott Speedman sta  more

CLAREMONT, California, Jan. 15 -- Pomona College issued the following news: * * * Seabird Research Shapes Biology Careers for Pomona Students and Alumni By Jacob Ligorria '23 "Mothers are mothers everywhere," Kay Garlick-Ott '18 discovered. "I'm holding a common tern chick in my hand," she recalls, "and there's an adult standing on my head watching, watching, watching over the chick to make sure I'm not doing anything suspicious with it." A biology major, Garlick-Ott was spending the summe  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley Presses for Answers Amid Widening Minnesota Fraud Scandal Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) is calling on federal agencies to provide answers in the wake of widespread government fraud and whistleblower retaliation allegations in Minnesota. In a letter to the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Bureau of Investiga  more

BURBANK, California, Jan. 14 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Shifting Gears: Dog (1/25) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/7/26) * SUNDAY, JAN. 25 9:00-9:30 p.m. EST - Shifting Gears: "Dog" (209) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/7/26) Logline: When Matt refuses to let Carter bring a dog into "his" house, Riley starts to wonder if it's time for her and the kids to find their own place. Meanwhile, Gabe seeks Riley's advice amid second though  more

BURBANK, California, Jan. 14 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Shifting Gears: Friend (1/25) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/14/26) * SUNDAY, JAN. 25 9:30-10:00 p.m. EST - Shifting Gears: "Friend" (210) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/14/26) Logline: Matt's reunion with a high school friend stirs up more than nostalgia when he meets their equally opinionated spouse. Meanwhile, Riley spirals when Klatch gets a negative Yelp review. Tuc Wa  more

BURBANK, California, Jan. 14 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Shifting Gears: License (1/25) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 12/3/25) * SUNDAY, JAN. 25 10:00-10:30 p.m. EST - Shifting Gears: "License" (207) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 12/3/25) Logline: When he finds out Carter's getting driving lessons, Matt's plan to prove he's the better teacher hits a snag when he learns his license is expired. Meanwhile, Riley's two worlds collide a  more

BURBANK, California, Jan. 14 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Shifting Gears: Loyalty (1/25) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 11/5/25) * SUNDAY, JAN. 25 10:30-11:00 p.m. EST - Shifting Gears: "Loyalty" (206) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 11/5/25) Logline: Matt's dream build turns into a nightmare when controversy between Stitch and the client threatens to derail everything. Meanwhile, Riley hires Carter at her coffee business and quickly l  more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Jan. 14 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * South Florida nurses ratify new union contracts at three HSA hospitals * Registered nurses at three South Florida hospitals owned by Healthcare Systems of America (HSA) voted overwhelmingly in favor of ratifying new union contracts this week, winning protections to improve patient safety and nurse retention. The new contracts are for nurses at three facilities: Florida Medica  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Jan. 15 -- The State Bar of California issued the following news on Jan. 14, 2026: * * * State Bar Seizes Business of Upland Woman Engaged in the Unauthorized Practice of Law The State Bar of California announced today that it seized the illegal business of Teresita Garcia of Upland on Friday, January 9, 2026, after receiving complaints--confirmed by Garcia's former employee--that Garcia represented herself as an attorney when she has never been licensed to practice  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Governors Association issued the following news release: * * * States Sound Alarm over Ongoing SNAP Threats * Governors and coalition of local, county, state organizations urge Congressional fix Washington, D.C. - Changes in funding policies for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programs (SNAP), combined with disruptions caused by the 2025 federal government shutdown, could put SNAP in jeopardy across the  more

LOS GATOS, California, Jan. 15 -- Netflix, an Internet television network provider, issued the following news: * * * Variety, Voices, and Vision Shaping What's Next on Netflix Indonesia in 2026 Indonesia is home to some of the region's most inventive storytellers in film and television -- directors, producers, and writers unafraid to experiment across form, style, and emotion. Over the past decade, Netflix has grown alongside Indonesia's creative spirit, becoming a space where Indonesian st  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Mike Thompson, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * THOMPSON BACKS IMPEACHMENT OF KRISTI NOEM: "SECRETARY NOEM ISN'T JUST INCOMPETENT -- SHE'S VIOLATING THE LAW" * Washington, D.C - Following the death of Renee Good at the hands of an ICE agent in Minneapolis, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) has joined Rep. Robin Kelly and 68 other Democratic colleagues to introduce articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. "Like so ma  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Mike Thompson, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * THOMPSON JOINS BIPARTISAN EFFORT TO BLOCK PRESIDENT FROM ESCALATING HOSTILITIES TOWARD VENEZUELA * Washington, D.C. - In the aftermath of the Trump administration's military strike against Venezuela, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) joined Ranking Member of the House Rules Committee Rep. Jim McGovern (D-MA) and Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) to support a bipartisan bill blocking the President from engaging  more

SANTA CRUZ, California, Jan. 14 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * Three UC Santa Cruz professors and one student recognized as Santa Cruz Works 'Titans' * This recognition celebrates their contributions to the region's technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship ecosystem. January 14, 2026 By Emily Cerf Four University of California, Santa Cruz, community members have been named 'Titans' by Santa Cruz Works in recognition of their impac  more

MENLO PARK, California, Jan. 14 -- The SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * Tightening the focus of subcellular snapshots * By Chris Patrick Subscribe to SLAC Breaking News (external link) Key takeaways * Cryogenic-electron tomography (cryoET) is a powerful method to reconstruct the internal architecture of a cell in 3D with near-atomic resolution. * Now, SLAC scientists have developed an approach to better guide the preparation of cell slic  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 14 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * TLC'S '90 DAY: THE SINGLE LIFE' RETURNS WITH SECOND CHANCES, SHOCKING SECRETS, AND NEW ROMANCES * Check Out Photos HERE & Watch the Trailer HERE (Los Angeles) - Fan-favorite cast from 90 Day Fiance returns in search of love once again, as they try to leave their past baggage behind. The new season of 90 DAY: THE SINGLE LIFE follows singles on their j  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Jan. 15 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio posted the following news release on Jan. 14, 2026: * * * Trumbull County Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison on Drug Charges A Trumbull County man has been sentenced to prison in connection with a cross-country drug trafficking operation that transported controlled substances from California to Ohio. Andre L. Bowers, 55, of Warren, Ohio, was sentenced to 128 months (10 years, 6 months) in prison by  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum Co-Sponsors Articles of Impeachment Against Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem * WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Wednesday afternoon, Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D, MN-04) became an original co-sponsor of Congresswoman Robin Kelly's (D, IL-02) articles of impeachment against Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. This announcement follows Congresswoman McCol  more

IRVINE, California, Jan. 15 (TNSjou) -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release: * * * UC Irvine scientists discover how fast the world's deltas are sinking The work reveals which human-driven activities are the main drivers * The sinking is placing more than 236 million people at increased flooding risk in the near future. * The findings could help communities residing in deltas better prioritize immediate local interventions alongside climate adaptatio  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 14 -- The University of Pennsylvania issued the following news: * * * Bridging urban studies and psychology to tackle housing instability Building on his working helping psychology professor Sara Jaffee evaluate PHLHousing+, Philadelphia's monthly cash assistance pilot program, fourth-year Stefan Hatch has focused on housing instability in two senior research projects for his majors, urban studies and psychology. * Working in Philadelphia Landlord Tenant Co  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Jan. 15 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus issued the following news: * * * Mind the Gap: How the Gender Imbalance Contributes to Nevada's Health and Education Shortages UNLV researchers offer solutions for bringing more men into healthcare, social services, and early-grade teaching fields. Author: Beth DeBouck Most will recognize Rosie the Riveter from the iconic poster to recruit women into male-dominated fields during World War II. When men were draf  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- The U.S. International Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Dental Burs and Kits Thereof * News Release 26-008 Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1479 Contact: Claire Huber, 202-205-1819 The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain dental burs and kits thereof. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission's noti  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- The U.S. International Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Wearable Devices * News Release 26-007 Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1478 Contact: Claire Huber, 202-205-1819 The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain wearable devices. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission's notice of investigation. T  more

TUCKER, Georgia, Jan. 15 -- The USPOULTRY Foundation issued the following news release: * * * USPOULTRY Foundation Sponsors National FFA Poultry Evaluation and Food Science and Technology Career Development Event Students to 2026 IPPE The top 10 teams from the National FFA Poultry Evaluation and Food Science and Technology Career Development Events (CDEs) have been invited to attend the International Poultry Expo, which is part of the 2026 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE). Th  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Valadao Plays Dumb on Health Care Crisis While His Constituents Suffer * Valadao repeatedly lies to constituents about GOP-caused health care crisis WHAT VALADAO SAID: Valadao claimed that "[Republicans] haven't got an exact answer from anyone in the administration...to tell us, 'Here's the reason why your [ACA premiums are] so bad.'" THE TRUTH: Valadao is directly to blame fo  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Jan. 14 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Major river deltas are sinking faster than sea-level rise A new study published in Nature finds human-driven land sinking now outpaces sea-level rise in many of the world's major delta systems, threatening more than 236 million people. By Kelly Izlar A study published on Jan. 14 in Nature shows that many of the world's major river deltas are sinking faster than sea levels are rising, potentially affect  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Padilla Joins Immigration Advocates at "ICE Out for Good" Rally to Demand ICE Stop Violence in American Cities * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Immigration Subcommittee, joined Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), and Representative Maxwell Frost (D-Fla.-1  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Jan. 14 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * Widely used pesticide linked to more than doubled Parkinson's risk * A new study from UCLA Health has found that long-term residential exposure to the pesticide chlorpyrifos is associated with more than a 2.5-fold increased risk of developing Parkinson's disease. The research, published in the journal Molecular Neurodegeneration, combines human population data with laboratory experiments  more

BURBANK, California, Jan. 14 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Will Trent:... Speaking of Sharks (1/19) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/6/26) * MONDAY, JAN. 19 8:00-9:01 p.m. EST - Will Trent: "... Speaking of Sharks" (401) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/6/26) Logline: Five months after the attack on the GBI, a figure from Will's past escapes prison, forcing him to defy orders and launch a search that rips open old wounds and threatens   more

BURBANK, California, Jan. 14 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Will Trent: Love Takes Time (1/19) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/13/26) * MONDAY, JAN. 19 9:01-10:02 p.m. EST - Will Trent: "Love Takes Time" (402) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/13/26) Logline: When Will disappears and is presumed dead, the team scrambles for answers. As Angie questions the evidence, it becomes clear something isn't adding up, while Will, trapped and woun  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Jan. 15 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * Young people ages 10-24 rank safety as most important value for second year in a row, study finds * Key takeaways * Safety, kindness and self-acceptance ranked among the top values for young people ages 10-24. * Fame and popularity ranked low on the list, suggesting that rather than chasing attention, today's young people are prioritizing stability, connection and emotional well-be  more