BURBANK, California, Jan. 16 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * 9-1-1: Fighting Back (1/22) * THURSDAY, JAN. 22 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST - 9-1-1: "Fighting Back" (909) Logline: As Hen continues to seek out a diagnosis for her mysterious symptoms, her friends and family rally behind her. Meanwhile, Harry hits a wall in his attempts to complete the academy firefighting exam and looks for some much-needed motivation. Stream  more

BURBANK, California, Jan. 16 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * 9-1-1: Nashville: Pipe Dreams (1/22) * THURSDAY, JAN. 22 9:00-10:00 p.m. EST - 9-1-1: Nashville: "Pipe Dreams" (109) Logline: Dixie's worsening polyps push her to take matters into her own hands. Don and Blythe's marriage is put to the test, while Ryan and Samantha reconnect. Stream episodes next day on Hulu. Media Contacts You must be logged in to  more

LA JOLLA, California, Jan. 16 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * A Conversation with 'Invincible' Animation Producer and Alumna Marge Dean * "The goal of the memorial lecture is to introduce our students to nationally recognized scholars and filmmakers who demonstrate a diverse range of excellence in the field," said Michael Trigilio, director of the Suraj Israni Center for Cinematic Arts and faculty director of the Cinematic Arts and Film Studi  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 16 -- The American Farm Bureau Federation posted the following news release: * * * Agricultural Groups Sound Alarm about Farmers' Future Agriculture groups sound an alarm about the economic crisis in rural America in a letter sent today to Congress. 56 organizations representing a cross-section of agriculture signed the letter, sending a strong message to Congress. The letter describes an existential threat looming over many farms, stating, "America's farmers, ranc  more

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 17 -- Albany Law School issued the following news: * * * The Honorable Rowan Wilson, NY's Chief Judge, to Speak at 2026 Commencement Albany Law School is proud to announce the Honorable Rowan D. Wilson, Chief Judge of the State of New York and the New York Court of Appeals, as the Commencement keynote speaker for the law school's 175th Commencement on Friday, May 15 at 10 a.m. at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center. Judge Wilson is the first Chief Judge of color to ser  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on Jan. 15, 2026: * * * California Wealth Tax Is Already Driving People Out of the State By Sean Rowen California's threatened wealth tax is already causing residents to flee. On December 26, 2025, the California Secretary of State approved a proposed initiative titled "Imposes One-Time Tax on Certain Individuals and Trusts" to enter circulation. The full ballot language can be found here. The measure is a const  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary: * * * Nationwide Tax Competition Heats Up as Missouri Governor Calls for Zero Income Tax While blue states like California and New York look to impose tax hikes, red states pursue tax cuts By John Kartch There are eight no-income-tax states, and Missouri is in the race to become the ninth. Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe today called for an elimination of the state income tax. In his State of the State address today  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corp.) issued the following news: * * * Amtrak Offers $250 USA Rail Passes for a Limited Time * Enjoy ten trip segments over 30 days across most destinations nationwide WASHINGTON - Adventure awaits! Amtrak invites travelers to explore our country's culture and history on America's Railroad, journeying through the charming towns, iconic cities, and distinct landscapes that have shaped our nation for generations. To coincide with th  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Jan. 13 -- Bechtel issued the following news release: * * * Arabelle Solutions Turbine and Generator Selected for Poland's First Nuclear Power Plant Bechtel and Westinghouse tap Arabelle Solutions to supply steam turbine and key auxiliary components * Bechtel and Westinghouse Electric Company have chosen Arabelle Solutions to supply three half-speed Arabelle steam turbine and generator sets for the AP1000(R) nuclear project in Poland. The selection was confirmed b  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 17 -- The Arizona House Republicans issued the following news release: * * * Arizona Republican Leaders Warn Hobbs Budget Relies on Hidden Tax Hikes and Fake Revenues Arizona House and Senate Republican leaders today responded to Governor Katie Hobbs' budget proposal, raising serious concerns about unrealistic revenue assumptions, hidden tax increases, and policies that would raise costs for Arizona families while creating long-term tax confusion. "Governor Hobbs' budg  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 16 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Announces $3.35 Million Settlement with Plastic Bag Manufacturers * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced settlements totaling $3.35 million with three major plastic bag producers, Novolex Holdings, LLC (Novolex), Inteplast Group Corporation (Interplast), and Mettler Packaging LLC (Mettler), resolving allegations that the companies   more

SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 16 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Files Motion for Preliminary Injunction to Continue Blocking Trump Administration's Unlawful Freeze of $10 Billion in Child Care and Family Assistance Funding * Temporary restraining order remains in effect; Attorney General Bonta urges court to continue blocking funding freeze OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced filing a motion  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 16 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration's Proposal to Remove Anti-Discrimination Protections for Individuals With Gender Dysphoria * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today co-led a coalition of 18 other attorneys general in submitting a comment letter on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)' proposed rule that would reverse HHS regulati  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 16 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Sends Cease and Desist Letter to xAI, Demands It Halt Illegal Actions Immediately * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today sent xAI a cease and desist letter, demanding the company take immediate action to stop the creation and distribution of deepfake, nonconsensual, intimate images and child sexual abuse material (CSAM). The creation, distri  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 16 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Supports Legal Challenge to Trump Administration's Unlawful 100K Fee for H-1B Visa * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a multistate amicus brief in support of the plaintiffs in Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America v. United States Department of Homeland Security, which are challenging the Trump Administration's unlaw  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 17 -- Banner Health issued the following news release on Jan. 16, 2026: * * * Banner Health marks opening of dedicated pediatric emergency department Offering more treatment rooms, sensory-friendly spaces and specialized care Banner Health on Friday marked the opening of the new pediatric emergency department at Banner Children's at Diamond Children's Medical Center. The expansion delivers faster care, shorter wait times and specialized spaces designed specifically for  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Jan. 12 -- Bechtel issued the following news release: * * * Bechtel Celebrates Another Opened Section of Serbia's Morava Motorway Opening of Section 6 Highlights Progress on Serbia's Largest Infrastructure Program * Bechtel and joint venture partner ENKA today marked a major milestone on Serbia's Morava Corridor Motorway with the opening of Section 6. The project, one of Serbia's largest infrastructure investments, has now opened 71 kilometers of roadway. The new  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Jan. 16 -- Bitwise Asset Management, a crypto index fund manager, issued the following news on Jan. 14, 2026: * * * Bitwise Chainlink ETF (CLNK) Launches on NYSE Arca, Providing Exposure to the Leading Platform Connecting Blockchains to Real-World Data Bitwise Asset Management, the global crypto asset manager with over $15 billion in client assets, today announced the launch of the Bitwise Chainlink ETF (NYSE: CLNK). CLNK provides investors with spot exposure to Cha  more

DENVER, Colorado, Jan. 16 -- The History Colorado issued the following news release: * * * Black History Story Ideas & Resources at History Colorado From Black frontiersmen to entrepreneurs, cowboys, doctors, philanthropists, artists and so much more, African American communities have helped shape the West in the face of adversity. For History Colorado museums and historic sites across the state, understanding American history calls for digging deep into the rich stories of the Black experien  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Rep. Julia Brownley, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Brownley Statement in Support of Articles of Impeachment Against DHS Secretary Kristi Noem * Washington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (CA-26) released the following statement in support of Articles of Impeachment filed against U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. The articles of impeachment were introduced earlier this week by Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02)  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Midwest Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Business Employment Dynamics in Minnesota -- First Quarter 2025 * From December 2024 to March 2025, gross job losses from closing and contracting private-sector establishments in Minnesota were 139,190, while gross job gains from opening and expanding private-sector establishments were 129,481, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Stat  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Midwest Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Business Employment Dynamics in Wisconsin -- First Quarter 2025 * From December 2024 to March 2025, gross job gains from opening and expanding private-sector establishments in Wisconsin were 128,770, while gross job losses from closing and contracting private-sector establishments were 124,907, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Stat  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR, CAIR-CA Condemn Political Grandstanding, Scapegoating of Afghan Nationals and Muslim-Serving Groups at Joint Subcommittee Hearing * The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, along with its California chapter (CAIR-CA), today condemned the political grandstanding and scapegoating of   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR-CA, CPHB Welcome USDA Approval of CDE's Ramadan Waiver for To-Go Meals for Fasting Students During Ramadan * The California chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CA), along with its Center for the Prevention of Hate and Bullying (CPHB), today welcomed the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)'s approval of the California Department of Ed  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR-NJ Urges Gov. Murphy to Sign Immigrant Protection Bill Package into Law * The New Jersey chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NJ), a chapter of the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today urged Gov. Phil Murphy to sign a bill package into law, which would cement long overdue protections for immigrants and a  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 17 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Jan. 16, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom announces appointments SACRAMENTO - Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: Luis Portillo, of Glendora, has been appointed to the Medical Board of California. Portillo has been President and Chief Executive Officer at the San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership since 2021. He was Director of Public Policy at the Inland Empire   more

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Jan. 14 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of South Dakota posted the following news release: * * * California Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison for Participating in Large-Scale Drug Distribution Conspiracy in Sioux Falls United States Attorney Ron Parsons announced today that U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier has sentenced a man from California City, California, convicted of Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance. The sentenc  more

TAMPA, Florida, Jan. 16 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * California Man Sentenced To More Than 20 Years In Prison For Child Exploitation Offenses * Jacksonville, Florida - Gyasi Wallace (33, California) has been sentenced by U.S. District Judge Wendy W. Berger to 20 years and 10 months in prison for producing of child sexual abuse material. He pleaded guilty on August 26, 2025. Wallace is also required to serve 25   more

SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 17 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Jan. 16, 2026: * * * California reduces theft of food and cash benefits by 83% with state-of-the-art technology What you need to know: New innovative fraud-fighting technologies employed by the state have reduced reported theft of cash and food benefits by approximately 83% since January 2024. These efforts include launching chip-and-tap-enabled EBT cards, a national first. * Through Gov  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Jan. 16 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following news: * * * Canada banned flavored vapes. Cigarette sales surged. * New research has added to the already substantial body of evidence showing that banning flavored e-cigarettes increases traditional combustible cigarette sales. Policymakers should reconsider flavor restrictions in light of mounting evidence that such policies generate unintended consequences that undermine their public health objectives. A Nove  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Rep. Earl L. Carter, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Carter successfully pushes for investigation into woke California community colleges * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) last November authored a letter to the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Department of Education (DOE) successfully urging them to investigate the California Community College Athletic Association's (CCCAA) Transgender Participation Policy, which allows bio  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Jan. 12 -- The Center for Excellence in Education issued the following news release: * * * CEE Program Alumni Among Top Scholars in Science Competition The Center for Excellence in Education (CEE) is pleased to announce that 17 alumni of CEE's Research Science Institute (RSI) and USA Biolympiad (USABO) are among the top 300 scholars in the Regeneron Science Talent Search 2026, an annual science competition for high school seniors. "I am so proud of these students, who are   more

SAN JOSE, California, Jan. 17 -- Cisco Systems issued the following news release on Jan. 15, 2026: * * * Cisco Announces its Second Annual AI Summit Featuring the Builders of the AI Economy Full programing to be livestreamed, ungated and accessible globally * Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) today announced its second annual AI Summit, taking place February 3, 2026 in San Francisco and online, and a program lineup featuring leaders who are shaping the trillion-dollar AI economy. The event, hosted by  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Rep. David Valadao, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Valadao Reintroduces Bill to Support Hospitals in Underserved Communities * WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) joined Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) to reintroduce the Reinforcing Essential Health Systems for Communities Act. This bipartisan bill would create an "essential health system" designation in federal law to make it easier for hospitals in underserved c  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Rep. Luz Rivas, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Luz Rivas Participates in Field Hearing in Minnesota to Hold ICE Accountable * ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA -Congresswoman Luz Rivas (CA-29) participated in a field hearing in Minnesota with over two dozen of her House Democratic Caucus colleagues on the Trump Administration's assault on the Minneapolis-St. Paul community in the wake of the murder of Renee Nicole Good by Immigration and Customs  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Rep. Lateefah Simon, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Simon's Statement on Trump Administration's Decision to Reinstate Billions in Mental Health and Addiction Grants After Abrupt Cancellation * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Lateefah Simon (D-CA-12) issued the following statement after Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. reinstated nearly $2 billion (link is external) in grants to the Substance Abuse an  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Jan. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - Western Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Consumer Expenditures for the Los Angeles Area -- 2023-24 * Households in the Los Angeles, CA, metropolitan area spent an average of $90,594 per year in 2023-24, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Chris Rosenlund noted that food, housing, and transportation expenditures together   more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Jan. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - Western Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Consumer Expenditures in the Anchorage Metropolitan Area -- 2023-24 * Households in the Anchorage, AK, metropolitan area spent an average of $90,483 per year in 2023-24, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Chris Rosenlund noted that food, housing, and transportation expenditures t  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn, Kim, Wicker, Padilla Lead Bill to Drive Innovation and Partnerships between NASA and Space Industry * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Andy Kim (D-NJ), Roger Wicker (R-MS), and Alex Padilla (D-CA) introduced legislation to drive space innovation in America through fostering collaboration between NASA and the commercial space industry. By creating the Public Private Talent Exchange   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto, Blackburn Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Keep Postal Operations Local * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) introduced legislation to bolster protections for rural mail services across the country. For example, the Protect Postal Performance Act would put safeguards in place to keep the United States Postal Servi  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Rep. Jim Costa, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Costa Supports Farm and Family Relief Act to Help Central Valley Communities * WASHINGTON \- This week, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) announced his support for the of the Farm and Family Relief Act framework which was rolled out by Democratic members of the House Agriculture Committee at a press conference on Capitol Hill. Watch the press conference here (link is external). The Farm and Family Rel  more

BAKERSFIELD, California, Jan. 17 -- California State University Bakersfield campus issued the following news: * * * CSUB breaks ground on Energy Innovation Building Three-story, 56,000-square-foot facility expected to open in 2027 * A new facility that will serve as the hub for energy research at California State University, Bakersfield has moved a large step closer to becoming a reality. The university held a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday to celebrate the start of construction on th  more

SANTA BARBARA, California, Jan. 17 -- Direct Relief issued the following news: * * * Direct Relief Support Departs for 14 Countries, 44 U.S. States and Territories Direct Relief's Humanitarian Activity for the week of 01/09/2026 - 01/16/2026 * Over the past week, Direct Relief has delivered 500 shipments of requested medical aid to 44 U.S. states and territories and 14 countries worldwide. The shipments contained 6.9 million defined daily doses of medication Medications and supplies shippe  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 17 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release: * * * Federal Judge Grants Early Win in Challenge to Texas Ban on Cultivated Meat Judge Albright denies Texas' motion to dismiss dormant Commerce Clause claim; lawsuit now heads into discovery * AUSTIN, Texas--At a hearing this afternoon, a federal judge denied the State of Texas's motion to dismiss the Institute for Justice's lawsuit challenging Texas's ban on the sale of cultivated meat. Ruling f  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco issued the following Beige Book on Jan. 14, 2026: * * * Summary of Economic Activity Economic activity in the Twelfth District expanded modestly during the mid-November through December reporting period. Employment levels were largely stable, although some contacts reported recent and planned layoffs. Wages grew somewhat, and the rate of price increases intensified in recent weeks from a modest to moderate pace. Retail sales gre  more

SANTA CRUZ, California, Jan. 16 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * Five student projects funded by 2025-26 CITRIS Tech for Social Good Program * The Center for Information Technology Research in the Interest of Society (CITRIS) at UC Santa Cruz has selected five student projects for funding through the 2025-26 CITRIS Tech for Social Good Program. This program supports cross-disciplinary student projects and events aiming to address significant   more

SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 17 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Jan. 16, 2026: * * * Following 9% drop in unsheltered homelessness, Governor Newsom announces new investments to create more shelter and services -- with stronger accountability What you need to know: California is driving the first statewide drop in unsheltered homelessness in over 15 years. Today, Governor Newsom is announcing $419 million in HHAP funding to expand housing and services a  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 [Category: Science] -- The Food and Water Watch posted the following news release on Jan. 14, 2026: * * * 30+ Orgs Urge USDA to Limit Federal Support for Manure Digesters Hundreds of millions of dollars intended to cut energy costs have been funneled to costly manure digesters, benefitting industrial-scale livestock operations. * Today, a coalition of 34 organizations filed a rulemaking petition urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business-Cooperative Servi  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 16 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU expert available for interviews on housing affordability * Housing affordability has been a hot topic marked by soaring prices since 2019. In a recent survey conducted by YouGov, nearly 3 in 4 Americans felt housing affordability had worsened in their communities. Nearly half of the 1,400 respondents (46.7%) reported being moderately or extremely concerned about their own ability to afford housin  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 17 -- Gov. Brian P. Kemp, R-Georgia, issued the following state of the state address on Jan. 15, 2026: * * * Governor Kemp's 2026 State of the State Address Lt. Governor Jones, Speaker Burns, President Pro Tem Walker, Speaker Pro Tem Jones, members of the General Assembly, my fellow Constitutional Officers, Mayor Dickens, members of the judiciary, members of the consular corps, and my fellow Georgians: As we begin a new year, there are many reasons to be optimistic abo  more

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 15 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Whitmer Makes Appointments to Boards and Commissions * January 15, 2026 Contact: press@michigan.gov LANSING, Mich. - Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced appointments to the following boards and commissions: Natural Resources Commission; Michigan Civil Rights Commission; Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention (Children Trust Michigan) Board of Directors; Michigan Board of   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Hirono, Case, Tokuda Introduce Legislation to Establish New National Veterans Cemetery in Hawaii * ~ Hawaii's only national cemetery has been functionally closed for in-ground burials since 1991 and is expected to stop accepting cremated remains by 2036 ~ WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) and Representatives Ed Case (D-HI) and Jill Tokuda (D-HI) led the introduction of the H  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- RRep. Michael Guest, R-Mississippi, and Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, D-California, chairman and ranking member, of the House Ethics Committee, issued the following statement on Jan. 16, 2026, regarding Rep. Nancy Mace, R-South Carolina: * * * Pursuant to House Rule XI, clause 3(b)(8)(A), and Committee Rules 17A(b)(1)(A) and 17A(c)(1), the Committee on Ethics has extended the matter regarding Representative Nancy Mace, which was transmitted to the Committee by the Office of Cong  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Huffman, Colleagues Unveil PARK Act to Block Trump's Plan to Force Nation to Celebrate His Birthday * President Donald Trump recently cancelled free admission to national parks on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and Juneteenth, instead instituting free admission on his birthday Washington, D.C. - Ahead of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Congressman Jared Huffman (CA-02), unveiled the Preventing Autho  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Huffman, Dingell, Beyer Lead Over 80 Congressional Democrats Demanding Trump Withdraw Attack on Endangered Species Act * Washington, D.C. - Today, 87 Congressional Democrats demanded the Trump administration withdraw four proposed rules that would blow massive holes in the Endangered Species Act -the law that has saved 99 percent of listed species from extinction. In a letter to Interior Secre  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, ranking member of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 16, 2026: * * * Huffman, Dingell, Beyer Lead Over 80 Congressional Democrats Demanding Trump Withdraw Attack on Endangered Species Act Today, 87 Congressional Democrats demanded the Trump administration withdraw four proposed rules that would blow massive holes in the Endangered Species Act -- the law that has saved 99 percent of listed sp  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * ICE Arrests Worst of Worst Criminal Illegal Aliens Including Pedophiles, Sexual Deviants, and Violent Assailants * 70% of ICE arrests are of criminals charged with or convicted of a crime in the U.S. WASHINGTON -U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the arrest of more worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens from across the country including those convicted of conti  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Jan. 16 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU nominates 5 students for Goldwater Scholarship * LAWRENCE -Five University of Kansas students who have been actively involved in undergraduate research during their university careers are competing for Barry M. Goldwater Scholarships, regarded as the premier undergraduate award to encourage excellence in science, engineering and mathematics. The students' applications are coordinated by the Center for  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Jan. 13 -- The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association issued the following news release: * * * LA PHIL, LIQUID MUSIC, AND USC THORNTON SCHOOL OF MUSIC ANNOUNCE DETAILS FOR "CROSSING OPEN GROUND" The LA Phil, Liquid Music and the USC Thornton School of Music today confirmed program details for the final program of its 2025/26 Body and Sound festival-John Luther Adams' Crossing Open Ground. The performance will take place in and around historic Elysian Park on Saturday, A  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 [Category: Energy] -- The Renewable Fuels Association posted the following letter on Jan. 7, 2026, with 72 farm and biofuel groups: * * * The Honorable John Thune, Majority Leader, United States Senate, Washington, D.C. 20510 The Honorable Charles Schumer, Minority Leader, United States Senate, Washington, D.C. 20510 The Honorable Mike Johnson, Speaker, United States House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 The Honorable Hakeem Jeffries, Minority Leader, United St  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Jan. 17 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Policy Week in Review - January 16, 2026 Congressional and Administrative News At a Glance The Policy Week in Review, prepared by Littler's Workplace Policy Institute (WPI), sets forth WPI's updates on federal, state, and local matters. By Shannon Meade, Jim Paretti, Alex MacDonald, and Maury Baskin NLRB Issues Decision on Regional Directors' Authority; Makes Staff Selections The National Labor R  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 17 -- The Liberty Justice Center issued the following news release: * * * LJC Files Amicus Brief to Defend Church from an Over One Million Dollar COVID-Era Related Fine (Washington, D.C.)--COVID-19 restrictions generated tremendous legal violations, many of which were overturned and ultimately deemed unconstitutional. In the case of Calvary Chapel San Jose v. California, the county imposed heavy fines for holding religious services, despite the fact that those restrict  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- LULAC, the League of United Latin American Citizens, issued the following news release: * * * LULAC CELEBRATES FEDERAL COURT DECISION CLEARING THE WAY FOR CALIFORNIA REDISTRICTING The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) commended a decision by a three-judge federal panel that cleared the way for Proposition 50 to go into effect for the 2026 elections. The decision comes amid a wave of redistricting litigation nationwide and follows recent Supreme Court ruli  more

ENCINO, California, Jan. 17 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Arranges $3.64M Sale of 33-Unit Multifamily Property in Edina, Minnesota EDINA, Minn,, Jan. 15, 2026 - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of Heritage Kourt, a 33-unit multifamily property located in Edina, Minnesota, for $3,642,350. "Th  more

ENCINO, California, Jan. 13 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Arranges $3M Sale of Net-Leased Restaurant Property in Romeoville, Illinois ROMEOVILLE, Ill. - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of a net-leased restaurant property, occupied by Fat Ricky's and Franconi's Events, in Romeoville, Illinois,  more

ENCINO, California, Jan. 13 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of Boutique Hotel in Restored Candy Factory in La Crosse, Wis. LA CROSSE, Wis. - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of The Charmont Hotel, a 67-room hotel property in La Crosse, Wisconsin. "The closing process was seamless  more

ENCINO, California, Jan. 17 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Brokers Sale of 121-Room Residence Inn in Texarkana, Texas TEXARKANA, Texas, Jan. 15, 2026 - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of a 121-room Residence Inn hotel property in Texarkana, Texas. "Both the buyer and seller are repeat client  more

ENCINO, California, Jan. 17 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Facilitates Sale of Five-Suite Retail Strip in the Austin MSA LEANDER, Texas, Jan. 15, 2026 - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of a five-suite retail strip located in the Austin, Texas MSA. "We ran a strong marketing campaign that gen  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R44339) on Jan. 15, 2026, entitled "Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Speech Resources: Fact Sheet" by senior knowledge management librarian Devon Galena: * * * Introduction Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is a federal holiday observed annually on the third Monday in January. It celebrates the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. in honor of his birthday and achievements, and was established "to b  more

EL SEGUNDO, California, Jan. 17 -- Mattel, a toy manufacturing company, issued the following news on Jan. 15, 2026: * * * Mattel Press to Publish First Ever Original Barbie Young Adult Novel by #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Alex Aster Barbie: Dreamscape to Release July 28, 2026 * Mattel, Inc. (Nasdaq: MAT), a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world, today announced that it will publish Barbie: Dreamscape, a  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Jan. 17 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Jan. 16, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Opposes Trump Administration's Proposal to Remove Anti-Discrimination Protections for Individuals with Gender Dysphoria Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today led a coalition of 18 other attorneys general in submitting a comment letter on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) proposed rule that would reverse HHS regulati  more

BURBANK, California, Jan. 16 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * MICHAEL B. JORDAN, RACHEL MCADAMS, MARTIN SHORT, LUKE BRYAN, LIONEL RICHIE AND CARRIE UNDERWOOD AND MORE GUESTS ON ABC'S 'JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE,' JAN. 19-23 * ABC's Emmy(r) Award-winning late-night talk show, "Jimmy Kimmel Live," airs every weeknight at 11:35 p.m. EST and features a diverse lineup of guests that includes celebrities, athletes, musical acts, comedi  more

MONROVIA, California, Jan. 13 -- AeroVironment issued the following news release: * * * Mission Specialist Wraith Signals AeroVironment's Next Step in Compact Unmanned Underwater Systems Capability POTTSTOWN, PA -- AeroVironment Inc. ("AV") (NASDAQ: AVAV), a leading provider of all domain autonomous systems, today announced the launch of the Mission Specialist Wraith, the newest addition to the Mission Specialist Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUV) series developed by its wholly owned subsidiar  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Jan. 15 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * NASA-funded wildfire digital twin could save assets and lives with pollution prediction, burn forecasting * One year ago, the Palisades and Eaton Fires ravaged the coast of Southern California. Combined, the fires killed 28 people, destroyed more than 16,000 structures, and displaced tens of thousands of residents. Wildfires are notoriously difficult to predict due to the multitude of factors that affect  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Norma J. Torres, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * New Dems Host Stakeholder Roundtable on Affordable Housing Solutions * Washington, D.C. -This week, New Dem Members hosted a roundtable with housing policy experts and industry representatives for a robust conversation about what Congress can do to help build more homes and address the national housing affordability crisis. New Dems hosted the roundtable with Housing, Infrastructure, & Transpo  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Jan. 15 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following news: * * * New Hampshire House Bill 1589 contains problematic interoperability mandates * A version of the following written comment was submitted to the New Hampshire House Committee on Commerce and Consumer Affairs on January 15, 2026. The Technology Policy Project at Reason Foundation has provided pro bono consulting to public officials and stakeholders to help them design and implement technology policy ref  more

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Jan. 14 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut posted the following news release: * * * New Haven Man Sentenced to More Than 23 Years in Prison for Drug Trafficking and Firearm Possession Offenses David X. Sullivan, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that WILLIE FRANCO, 37, of New Haven, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Victor A. Bolden in New Haven to 280 months of imprisonment and 10 years of superv  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: Sen. Schiff Joins Sen. Blunt Rochester, Colleagues to Demand the Removal of Sexualized, AI-Generated Images in Letter to Tech Companies * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), joined Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) and six of their colleagues in sending a letter to some of America's largest tech and social media companies addressing the rise of non-consensual, sexualiz  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news on Jan. 14, 2026: * * * NRCC Launches Ad Hitting Gray's Radical Immigration Votes The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) launched a paid advertising campaign exposing Democrat Adam Gray for putting criminal illegal immigrants in our country over the safety of Californians. As a state assemblyman, Adam Gray voted to give illegal immigrants driver's licenses. In Congress, Gray doub  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Min's 3 D's: Deflect, Distract, Defend Newsom Vulnerable, out of touch Democrat Dave Min would rather hide behind identity politics than answer for the massive fraud exposed in Minnesota while covering up the corruption Gavin Newsom allowed to fester in his own backyard. Even Radical Democrat Ro Khanna has admitted California is drowning in $72 billion in fraud, and here are the receipts:   more

SEBASTOPOL, California, Jan. 12 -- O'Reilly issued the following news release: * * * O'Reilly Launches Verifiable Skills for Targeted Competency-Based Learning New Solution Enables Skill Development and Focused Verification Across Organizations * BOSTON--O'Reilly, the premier learning platform for technology professionals, today announced the launch of verifiable skills, a competency-based skill development solution that maps specific capabilities in certain technologies and delivers target  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Durbin, Klobuchar, Whitehouse Continue Pressing DOJ to Reject Taxpayer Payouts for January 6 Insurrectionists * Amid new January 6-related lawsuits, Senators demand answers following previous letters urging Attorney General Bondi to oppose refunds or rewards for rioters Senators: "It is clear that these insurrectionists and their attorneys are trying every possible avenue to enrich the  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Kim, Wicker, Cornyn Lead Bipartisan Bill to Drive Innovation and Strengthen Partnerships Between NASA and Space Industry * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Andy Kim (D-N.J.), Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), and John Cornyn (R-Texas) introduced bipartisan legislation to drive space innovation in America through fostering collaboration between NASA and the commercial space   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * PASSED: Cortez Masto, Lee Legislation to Recover Millions in Unused Funding for Hoover Dam * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Congresswoman Susie Lee's (D-Nev.-03) bipartisan, bicameral Help Hoover Dam Act passed the Senate as part of the most recent appropriations package. This legislation will allow the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) to access about  more

BEVERLY HILLS, California, Jan. 12 -- Platinum Equity, an investment firm, issued the following news release: * * * Platinum Equity Invests in Norton Packaging Platinum Equity announced today a significant investment in Norton Packaging, a provider of plastic pails and packaging solutions. Founded in 1901 and headquartered in Hayward, Calif., Norton is a provider of high-performance rigid packaging solutions for a range of categories including paints and coatings, chemicals and cleansers, fo  more

CLAREMONT, California, Jan. 16 -- Pomona College issued the following Q&A on Jan. 15, 2026, with Miguel Tinker Salas, emeritus professor of history and Chicana/o-Latina/o studies: * * * The U.S. and Venezuela: Unpacking a Complicated Relationship When news broke recently that the American military had captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and had brought him to the U.S. to face trial on drug charges, it raised major questions about what comes next. Miguel Tinker Salas, emeritus profes  more

TULSA, Oklahoma, Jan. 14 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Oklahoma posted the following news release: * * * Prior Felon Sentenced for Possessing Stolen Firearm and Drug Conspiracy A Tulsa man was sentenced today for being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition and Drug Conspiracy, announced U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson. U.S. District Judge Sara E. Hill sentenced Kenneth Wayne Toney, 41, to 120 months imprisonment, followed by five years of supervised   more

SANTA MONICA, California, Jan. 15 -- Rand issued the following Q&A on Jan. 14, 2026, with its seven experts: * * * Protests in Iran: Q&A with RAND Experts Antigovernment protests in Iran that began in late December have escalated into the most serious challenge in decades to its clerical leadership. Demonstrations spread to all 31 provinces, and news reports indicate that thousands of protesters have been killed. Since Jan. 8, there's also been a near-total internet blackout in Iran. The unr  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * RATINGS CHANGE: Cook Political Report Shifts CA-13 Toward Overperformer Adam Gray * Non-partisan race rater: "Gray's ability to overperform...should give him the edge in 2026" Cook Political Report shifted California's 13th Congressional District towards Democrats -the latest proof that Adam Gray is a proven overperformer who wins because he delivers results for the Central Vall  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation issued the following news release: * * * Reclamation Announces Public Comment Period for Long-Term Warren Act Contract With San Juan Water District FOLSOM, Calif. - The Bureau of Reclamation and San Juan Water District have completed negotiation of a long-term Warren Act contract for conveyance of non-Central Valley Project Water through federal facilities. The contract was negotiated and is available for publi  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee released the following testimony by Rep. Jim Costa, D-California, from a Jan. 14, 2026, member day hearing on transportation and infrastructure priorities of the San Joaquin Valley and the Water Resources Development Act: * * * Good morning, Chairman Graves and Ranking Member Larsen, thank you for holding this important Member's Day Hearing and providing me the opportunity to share the transportation and infrastructur  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Panetta Statement Calling for Resignation, Removal, and Impeachment of Homeland Security Advisor Stephen Miller and DHS leadership * Washington, DC - Rep. Panetta released the following statement: "The deadly shootings of people in communities across the country by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers reveal a failure in leadership at   more

REDWOOD SHORES, California, Jan. 16 [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

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen, Young Lead Introduction of Bipartisan "American Decade of Sports Act" to Promote U.S. Hosting Sporting Events For Years to Come * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Todd Young (R-IN), along with Senators Alex Padilla (D-CA) and John Curtis (R-UT), introduced a bill to boost American sports diplomacy as the U.S. kicks off a decade of hosting large worldwide sporting eve  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 17 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of California posted the following news release on Jan. 16, 2026: * * * Sacramento Drug Dealer Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison Michael William Hutchison III, 24, of Sacramento, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Dena M. Coggins to 15 years in prison for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, U.S. Attorney Eric Grant announced. Accordi  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 17 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of California posted the following news release on Jan. 15, 2026: * * * Sacramento Man Pleads Guilty to Defrauding an Investor of $777,470 Jaswant Singh Gill, 57, of Sacramento, pleaded guilty today to one count of wire fraud for orchestrating an investment fraud scheme, U.S. Attorney Eric Grant announced. According to court documents, between May 2024 and June 2025, Gill was the Chief Executive Offic  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, ranking member of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 16, 2026: * * * Science Democrats Slam Musk for Grok's Creation of Illicit Images Today, Ranking Member Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) and Science Committee Democrats sent a letter to Elon Musk demanding answers as to why Musk permitted Grok, a generative AI tool created and controlled by Musk, to create and disseminate nonconsensual sexuali  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Advances Padilla, Banks Bipartisan Tyler's Law to Fight Fentanyl Crisis * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions advanced bipartisan legislation led by U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Jim Banks (R-Ind.) to help combat the fentanyl crisis. Tyler's Law would direct the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to provide hos  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Marshall & Bennet Reintroduce Bill to Strengthen Advanced Agriculture Research * Washington - This week, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) and Senator Michael Bennet (D-Colorado), alongside Congressman Randy Feenstra (R-Iowa) and Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-California), reintroduced the Advancing Cutting Edge (ACE) Agriculture Act, legislation to strengthen American leadership   more

MENLO PARK, California, Jan. 16 -- The SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * SLAC-Stanford team develops a better method to create superlattices with a twist * By Emily Ayshford Subscribe to SLAC Breaking News (external link) Key takeaways: * Stanford Chemistry Professor Fang Liu developed a new method to create moire superlattices made of stacked 2D materials on much larger scales than possible before. * These twisted materials have previous  more

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Jan. 14 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of South Dakota posted the following news release: * * * Spearfish Woman Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison for Conspiring to Distribute Methamphetamine in Western South Dakota RAPID CITY - United States Attorney Ron Parsons announced today that U.S. District Judge Camela C. Theeler has sentenced a woman from Spearfish, South Dakota, for Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance. The sentencing t  more

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Jan. 17 (TNSjou) -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Building the World's First Graviton Detector With support from the W. M. Keck Foundation, a Stevens-Yale collaboration is now transforming graviton detection from a long-standing impossibility into a first-of-its-kind experimental program * Modern physics has a problem. Its two main pillars are quantum theory and Einstein's theory of general relativity, yet these two frameworks are seem  more

OAKLAND, California, Jan. 16 -- As You Sow Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Sunrun, Nation's Largest Residential Solar Provider, Joins Business Moratorium Against Deep Sea Mining * MEDIA CONTACT: Ryon Harms, Ryon@asyousow.org, 310.730.9407 EL CERRITO, CA - January 16, 2025 -This week, Sunrun Inc., the nation's largest residential solar and storage company, was formally added to the growing number of businesses calling for a moratorium on deep seabed mining. The commitmen  more

CUPERTINO, California, Jan. 16 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, posted the following news: * * * The new Apple Sainte-Catherine opens today in Montreal * Today, the new Apple Sainte-Catherine opens its doors for customers in a reimagined space. Situated in a historic building on the vibrant corner of Sainte-Catherine Street West and Rue de la Montagne, Apple Sainte-Catherine more than doubles the size of t  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Jan. 15 [Category: Environment] -- The Trust for Public Land posted the following news release: * * * Trust for Public Land Announces Nine Artists Selected for Buchanan Street Mall Memory Walk * Trust for Public Land (TPL), with the San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department (Rec and Parks) and Citizen Film, today announced the selection of nine artists to create the Phase 1 Foundational Art for the Buchanan Street Mall Memory Walk, a community-led public art an  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Jan. 16 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Twelve Gibson Dunn Lawyers Were Lead Counsel in Billion-Dollar M&A Transactions in 2025 * The Texas Lawbook The Texas Lawbook (subscription required) reported that 12 Gibson Dunn lawyers were among the 135 in the state who were lead counsel on billion-dollar M&A transactions in 2025. These 12 deals totaled $54.1 billion in deal value, second among all firms.   more

LOS ANGELES, California, Jan. 17 -- The UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * UCLA Health launches novel clinical trial for recurrent prostate cancer Study combines highly focused radiation with targeted radioactive therapy drug designed to seek out and destroy cancer cells with minimal damage to healthy tissue * Investigators at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center have opened a clinical trial that will look at whether combi  more

DAVIS, California, Jan. 17 -- The University of California Davis issued the following statement on Jan. 16, 2026, by Chancellor Gary S. May: * * * Chancellor May's Letter on Martin Luther King Jr. Day Dear Members of the UC Davis Community: As I reflect on the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday and all that his life has meant to our society, I cannot help but acknowledge that we live in a time of profound national and global division. Many in our community -- including me -- are feeling unsettle  more

DAVIS, California, Jan. 17 (TNSjou) -- The University of California Davis issued the following news: * * * Research Suggests Nationwide Racial Bias in Media Reporting on Gun Violence By Alex Russell Mass shootings in white-majority neighborhoods received roughly twice the news coverage of mass shootings in neighborhoods where a majority of residents were people of color, while coverage of police-involved shootings was disproportionately high in majority-minority communities, according to new  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Jan. 17 (TNSjou) -- The University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine issued the following news release: * * * New 3D imaging system could address limitations of MRI, CT and ultrasound Keck School of Medicine of USC researchers, working with a team of engineers from Caltech, developed an innovative medical imaging technique that maps both blood vessels and tissue. * In a proof-of-concept study funded by the National Institutes of Health, researchers from  more

MIAMI, Florida, Jan. 13 -- Akerman, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * USC Gould School of Law and Akerman LLP launch flagship Law+AI Initiative to bridge legal scholarship and commercial innovation New partnership unites top legal scholars and nationally recognized practicing lawyers to facilitate global knowledge sharing and influence cross-market standards for AI adoption. * The nationally recognized University of Southern California Gould School of Law and Am Law 100 l  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 16 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Goldwater Institute posted the following news: * * * Week in Review: 'No' to Illegal DEI Mandates * Idaho led the nation last year by banning political indoctrination in higher education, but several state colleges and universities just won't take "No" for an answer. That's why the Goldwater Institute sent a letter to Idaho Attorney General Raul Labrador urging him to enforce the law and close the loopholes the schools are using to conti  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11060) on Jan. 15, 2026, by natural resources policy specialist Carol Hardy Vincent. Here are excerpts: * * * Wild Horse and Burro Management: Overview of Costs Background The Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act of 1971 (1971 Act, 16 U.S.C. Sec.Sec.1331 et seq.) provides for management and protection of wild horses and burros by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), within  more

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Jan. 16 -- Yale University issued the following Q&A on Jan. 14, 2026, by Mike Cummings with archaeologist Piphal Heng: * * * Getting to know... Piphal Heng In a Q&A, Yale archaeologist Piphal Heng discusses his investigation into everyday life in Cambodia's City of Angkor, using material evidence and spatial analysis to understand the way the city evolved. * Yale archaeologist Piphal Heng grew up in Cambodia's Siem Reap, a city about five miles south of Angkor, the r  more