CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 20 [Category: Insurance] -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association posted the following news release: * * * "CONSUMER WATCHDOG" RAKED IN $1.4 MILLION+ IN STATE FEES IN 2025 * Controversial Group Reaps 96.8% of Funds from Program It Wrote into Prop 103, Adding to Tens of Millions It Has Pocketed Since Program's Inception SACRAMENTO - Data released today from the California Department of Insurance (CDI) shows that "Consumer Watchdog," a controversial Sant  more

LOS GATOS, California, Jan. 21 -- Netflix, an Internet television network provider, issued the following news: * * * 'Straight to Hell' Sets April 27 Premiere: Teaser Trailer, Art, and Additional Cast Revealed Was Kazuko Hosoki a savior or a devil? Premiering worldwide on April 27, Straight to Hell examines the untold life of one of modern Japan's most influential and controversial figures. Today, we unveiled the teaser trailer, art, and introduced the additional cast members starring in the   more

REDWOOD CITY, California, Jan. 20 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- (TNSrep) Dell'Oro Group, a provider of market information about the networking and telecommunications industries, issued the following news release: * * * 5G Mobile Core Network Market Revised up to 12 Percent CAGR as 5G SA Reaches Inflection Point, According to Dell'Oro Group * According to a recently published report from Dell'Oro Group, the trusted source for market information on the telecommunications, security, netw  more

SAN JOSE, California, Jan. 21 -- Adobe Inc., a computer software company, issued the following news on Jan. 20, 2026: * * * 85% of Sundance Filmmakers Choose Adobe as Company Releases New AI Video Innovations and $10M in Creator Grants * Adobe Premiere now seamlessly connected with Adobe Firefly app, delivering latest AI models from Adobe, Google, OpenAI, Runway and more to power video teams' collaborative ideation and brainstorming processes * New AI video innovations in Premiere and major   more

LOS ANGELES, California, Jan. 20 [Category: BizEngineering] -- AECOM, an infrastructure firm, issued the following news release: * * * AECOM's 3D Digital Ecosystem and 3D Digital Map Win Multiple Smart City Awards, Showcasing Hong Kong's Leadership in Urban Innovation * HONG KONG (January 20, 2026) - AECOM, the trusted global infrastructure leader, is proud to announce that its 3D Digital Ecosystem and 3D Digital Map -developed in partnership with Hong Kong's Lands Department (LandsD) and AE  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 20 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Leads Effort To Uphold Court Order Blocking Trump Administration From Unlawfully Banning International Students From Attending Harvard * Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today led a coalition of 21 attorneys general today in filing an amicus brief urging the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit to affirm the prelim  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 19 [Category: BizTravel] -- Airbnb, a community-driven hospitality company, issued the following news: * * * 2026 travel predictions revealed * Travel is constantly evolving, and 2026 will be no exception. Airbnb forecasts that travelers will seek to make the most of their time away, rooted in authentic and immersive experiences: * Gen Z is leading the shift toward short, international escapes. * Outdoor lovers are heading to national parks for restorative adventure  more

MOUNTAIN VIEW, California, Jan. 20 -- Alphabet Inc. a provider of internet services (Google), issued the following commentary: * * * Building a community-led future for AI in film with Sundance Institute By Mira Lane, Vice President, Envisioning Studio, Technology & Society The future of filmmaking is being defined by a new kind of creative partnership: artists experimenting with AI, iterating, and bringing ambitious visions to life. For the past year, Google has worked side-by-side with f  more

SANTA CRUZ, California, Jan. 20 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * American Film Institute tapped UC Santa Cruz scholar to determine the top television programs for 2025 * As an associate professor in UC Santa Cruz's Film and Digital Media Department, L.S. Kim's interest in strategic and informed media-making is what she teaches in classes on television, Asian Americans and the media, feminism, and racial representation. She also is the author   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Another Broken Promise: Groceries Cost More Under Darrell Issa * New analysis finds American families are spending hundreds of dollars more on their groceries with no relief in sight Groceries keep on getting more expensive, straining already tight budgets for Southern California families struggling to get by - but Darrell Issa can't be bothered to do a thing about it. A new a  more

OAKLAND, California, Jan. 20 [Category: Education] -- The Institute for College Access and Success issued the following news release: * * * Appropriators Reject White House Cuts to Higher Education in FY 2026 Proposal * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, appropriators released a bipartisan, bicameral compromise for fiscal year (FY) 2026 that maintains funding for essential financial aid and student support programs, including the Pell Grant program, TRIO, and the Postsecondary Student Success Grant (  more

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Jan. 20 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * Army Reserve expands partnership with Sourcewell through 10-year renewable IGSA * Building on the success of the U.S. Army Reserve's first-ever Intergovernmental Support Agreement (IGSA) at 63rd Readiness Division (RD), Mountain View, California headquarters, the Army Reserve has signed a new 10-year renewable enterprise-wide IGSA with Sourcewell, a Minnesota local unit of government. This l  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 21 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * At World Economic Forum, Governor Newsom announces California shattered clean car goal, surpassing 2.5M ZEV sales despite Trump's chaos What you need to know: At the World Economic Forum, Governor Newsom is showcasing California as proof that stable climate policy drives economic results. The Golden State shattered its clean cars goal. During the fourth quarter of 2025, Californians pu  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 20 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Joins Amicus Brief Challenging Trump Administration's Efforts to Unlawfully Bar International Students from Attending Harvard University * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, as part of a coalition of 21 attorneys general, filed an amicus brief in support of Harvard University's lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration's unjustified an  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 20 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Marks One Year of Holding Trump Accountable * Through 54 lawsuits, Attorney General Bonta is standing up for California families and businesses, defending constitutional rights, and protecting approximately $188 billion in funding SAN FRANCISCO -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today marked the end of the first year of President Trump's term and one   more

SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 20 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes Further Attempts by U.S. DOJ to Subpoena Hospital Records on Gender-Affirming Care * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta on Friday joined 17 other attorneys general and one governor in filing an amicus brief in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania. The brief opposes the U.S. Department of Justice (U.S. DOJ)'s s  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Jan. 21 -- Boyd Gaming issued the following news release on Jan. 20, 2026: * * * Boyd Gaming Rolls Out a High-Energy Mix of Live Entertainment and One-of-a-Kind Events this February Boyd Gaming's Las Vegas properties set the stage for a vibrant showcase of performers and entertainers this February. Live entertainment will also be available at select lounges and restaurants. Access Showroom inside Aliante Casino + Hotel + Spa Bee Gees Fever Saturday, February 14 Bee Gee  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- Rep. Julia Brownley, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Brownley Applauds House Passage of Legislation to Reduce Backlog of Veterans Benefits Claims * Washington, DC - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Veterans Law Judge Experience Act, a bill authored by Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA) to give hiring preference to Veterans Law Judges who have three or more years of experience. Hiring judges with experience in veterans' law wil  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 21 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Newsom announces first-in-the-nation privacy tool allowing Californians to block the sale of their data What you need to know: As of January 1, Californians can tell data brokers to stop selling their personal information through a simple online platform--DROP * Governor Newsom and the California Privacy Protection Agency are unveiling a new tool that enables Californians to  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * California Families Are Paying $2,300+ More Due to Inflation Under Darrell Issa * Darrell Issa promised to lower costs in Congress After a full year of Republican rule in Washington, prices are rising across the board due to their reckless policies backed by Darell Issa. A new study from the Joint Economic Committee released today shows the average family in California is spen  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * California Families Are Paying $2,300+ More Due to Inflation Under David Valadao * David Valadao promised to lower costs in Congress After a full year of Republican rule in Washington, prices are rising across the board due to their reckless policies backed by David Valadao. A new study from the Joint Economic Committee released today shows the average family in California is   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- The Capital Research Center posted the following commentary on Jan. 19, 2026: * * * Making the AFL-CIO great again: labor policy in 2026 Big Labor had big worries about a second Trump administration. But big donors on the left and curious allies on the right are helping the union bosses survive and thrive. By Michael Watson After the election in 2024, the AFL-CIO--America's largest federation of labor unions and a major player in Democratic politics--feared an aggress  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- The Capital Research Center posted the following commentary on Jan. 19, 2026: * * * Suspicious immigration NGO rakes in tax dollars in Columbus The UNIK Foundation has received more than $1 million in federal, state, and local tax dollars despite a remarkably opaque management structure. Authorities ought to take a closer look. By Parker Thayer Following the recent outcry over apparent fraud at daycares in the Somali community of Minnesota, Vice President J.D. Vance a  more

LOS GATOS, California, Jan. 21 -- Netflix, an Internet television network provider, issued the following news: * * * Case, Darker Secrets: Garundi Answers to a Different Boss in Season 2 of Netflix's 'Kohrra' Leaving Jagrana behind, Assistant Sub-Inspector Amarpal Garundi (Barun Sobti) is posted to Dalerpura Police Station, where he now works under his new commanding officer, Dhanwant Kaur (Mona Singh). Different as they may seem, both share the same passion to throw themselves into a case- e  more

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Jan. 21 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on Jan. 20, 2026: * * * Fraud never sleeps By Bill Glahn Recent events may have pushed the Minnesota fraud story out of the national headlines, but the work goes on. The next big event in the calendar will occur on Wednesday, January 21, at 9 am CST. The U.S. House of Representatives, Judiciary Committee  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Committee Democrats Uncover Potential Abuse of Power Scheme by High-Ranking Trump Official, Demand Independent Investigation * Evidence suggests third-highest ranking Interior official's family received $3.5 million windfall tied to lithium mine her office helped approve Washington, D.C. -Today, House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) and Oversight and Investi  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, ranking member of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 20, 2026: * * * Committee Democrats Uncover Potential Abuse of Power Scheme by High-Ranking Trump Official, Demand Independent Investigation Evidence suggests third-highest ranking Interior official's family received $3.5 million windfall tied to lithium mine her office helped approve * Today, House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Me  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- Rep. Dave Taylor, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Taylor's Pro-Family Abortion Notification Bill Becomes Bicameral Push * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Dave Taylor (OH-02) today applauded the introduction of a Senate companion bill to his Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act by Senator Ashley Moody (R-FL). This bill will protect children and uphold parental rights by prohibiting the transportation of minors across state lines for the  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Williams Celebrates House Passage of the Main Street Parity Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Main Street Parity Act (H.R. 5763), advancing bipartisan legislation to expand access to capital for America's small businesses. This bill, introduced by Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25), ensures fair and equal treatment for all industries participati  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- Rep. Jim Costa, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Costa Celebrates California's Return to Drought-Free Conditions, Calls for Strong Water Allocations for Valley Agriculture * FRESNO, CA -Following a report from the U.S. Drought Monitor confirming that California is no longer experiencing drought conditions statewide for the first time since 2000, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) released the following statement: " While I am pleased to hear that Ca  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 [Category: Financial Services] -- America's Credit Unions posted the following news: * * * Credit unions stand united against credit card mandate bill * The credit union movement stands united in opposition to the Credit Card Competition Act (CCCA), and America's Credit Unions, the American Association of Credit Union Leagues (AACUL), and all state leagues wrote to House and Senate members Friday. The CCCA- reintroduced last week in both chambers -would bring harmful new   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on Jan. 20, 2026: * * * AI and Global Food Security: A Focus on Early Warning Systems By Emma Dodd, Zane Swanson and Caitlin Welsh In December 2025, the CSIS Global Food and Water Security Program convened the second in a series of roundtable discussions to better understand the emerging benefits--and potential risks--of artificial intelligence (AI) applications for global food security.  more

DOVER, Delaware, Jan. 21 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jennings sues HHS for discriminating against transgender Delawareans Attorney General Kathy Jennings last week joined 11 other attorneys general in suing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for unlawfully conditioning hundreds of billions of dollars in federal funding on states' agreement to discriminate against transgender people. Under a new HHS p  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Texas Couple Pleads Guilty for Operating Website Selling Smuggled Pesticides and Veterinary Drugs Thao Duong of Garland, Texas, pleaded guilty today for conspiring to smuggle and sell unregistered pesticides and misbranded veterinary drugs. Duong's husband, Lam Mai, also pleaded guilty for conspiring to sell unregistered pesticides and misbranded veterinary drugs. The couple operated a website selli  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Jan. 20, 2026: * * * Two Plead Guilty to Drug-Involved Murder Two individuals connected to a drug trafficking organization (DTO) pleaded guilty last week to charges stemming from a 2022 murder in Miami. Tsvia Kol, 37, of Hallandale, Florida, and Jimmy Sanchez, 37, of Spring Valley, California, face up to life imprisonment for their crimes. "This case illustrates that drugs and violence go hand in hand,  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * DHS Sets the Stage for Another Historic, Record-Breaking Year Under President Trump Secretary Noem Keeps America Safe, Transforms DHS * On November 5, 2024, the American people gave President Donald Trump a clear mandate to secure our borders, end illegal immigration, take criminal aliens off our streets, protect the American taxpayer, and Make America Safe Again. Since taking office on  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 20 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Dirty (Baker's) Dozen: 13 Harmful Trump 2.0 Administration Immigration, Citizenship, and Refugee Policies, as of January 20, 2026 * From the day it took office, January 20, 2025, the second Trump administration has spawned new immigration policies at a dizzying pace. Some obliterated with the stroke of a pen programs that had been built over decades to enable avenues to safety for people fleein  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Jan. 20, 2026: * * * ICYMI: On Trump's One Year Anniversary in Office, It's Clear Democrats Have the Momentum Ahead of the 2026 Midterms This month, Democrats win crucial special elections; Last week, Virginia Democrats advanced four constitutional amendments and Cook Political Report shifted 18 House races in Democrats' favor * Following Democrats' commanding double-digit overperformances througho  more

SAN DIEGO, California, Jan. 20 -- The San Diego Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Dr. Seuss Foundation and San Diego Foundation Offer $2 Million in Early Literacy Grants Through New Common Application * January 20, 2026 - San Diego, CA - San Diego Foundation and the Dr. Seuss Foundation today released a new common application that gives local nonprofits access to two early childhood grant opportunities totaling $2 million. The coordinated approach makes it easier for organi  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Blasts Kristi Noem On Targeting, Racial Profiling Of American Citizens By ICE Agents SPRINGFIELD - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, called out U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem on her department's threats to American citizens, as well as missta  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Delivers 500 Environmental Wins During President Trump's First Year Back in the White House * WASHINGTON - Today, marking exactly one year since President Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th President, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin shared 500 top environmental accomplishments EPA has achieved to fulfill the agency ' s statutory obligations and core m  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Jan. 20 [Category: Sociological] -- Equality California posted the following news release: * * * Equality California on Rady Children's Hospital Decision to Halt Healthcare for Transgender Youth * January 20, 2026 CONTACT: Jorge Reyes Salinas, Equality California PHONE: (213) 355-3057 / MOBILE: (213) 355-3057 / EMAIL: press@eqca.org SAN DIEGO, Calif. -Equality California, the nation's largest statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights organization, strongly condemns the d  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 21 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN men's college basketball schedule showcases six days of conference matchups and ranked showdowns, Jan. 20-25 * Three ranked matchups across ESPN network * College GameDay Covered by State Farm (r) returns Saturday, live from Texas Tech * Dick Vitale makes 2026 debut Saturday, Jan. 24 for UNC-Virginia * ESPN's men's college basketball coverage continues with   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- The Federation for American Immigration Reform issued the following news release: * * * FAIR Sues D.C. for Failing to Disclose Safeguards Against Illegal Alien Voting Advances Election Integrity Investigation with Legal Action * The Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) has filed a lawsuit against the District of Columbia to compel the release of public records showing whether, and to what extent, it is guarding against voting by illegal aliens. The suit,   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Fearless Since 1962: How the SEALs Became the Navy's Most Elite Force * For decades, the Navy SEALs have been among the most recognized names of the U.S. military's elite warfighters. This month marks 64 years since the establishment of this storied force, which traces its roots back to the amphibious scouts, raiders and demolition units of World War II. The SEALs -an acronym for sea, air and land -are the N  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 21 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Florida State University expert provides analysis on surging energy costs from artificial intelligence * The global demand for artificial intelligence (AI) has driven billions of dollars into new data centers, sharply increasing energy use and costs for consumers. Built to handle the massive computational power of AI workloads, these data centers are creating wholesale electricity costs as much as 26  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 21 -- The Ford Foundation issued the following news on Jan. 20, 2026: * * * Ford Foundation Gallery presents Humid Traces The Ford Foundation Gallery is pleased to present Humid Traces, an exhibition exploring the ways in which bodies of water are turned into borders in the context of rising temperatures and extreme weather events. Curated by Federico Perez Villoro, the show brings together a group of artists from around the globe whose work addresses the tactical use of water   more

SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 21 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of California posted the following news release on Jan. 20, 2026: * * * Former Madera County Welfare Benefits Employee Pleads Guilty to Stealing Identities and Benefits in Years-Long Scheme Former Madera County benefits eligibility worker Leticia Mariscal, 55, of Madera, pleaded guilty today to aggravated identity theft for stealing identities and fraudulently obtaining CalFresh benefits in their names  more

LA JOLLA, California, Jan. 20 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * From Chatbots to Dice Rolls: Researchers Use D&D to Test AI's Long-term Decision-making Abilities * Researchers first required all three LLMs to simulate a D&D game. To make the simulation accurate, the models were paired with a game engine based on the rules of D&D, which provided maps and resources for players and acted as a guardrail to minimize hallucinations. Players have been  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Jan. 20 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following news: * * * Funding Education Opportunity: How states fund K-12 open enrollment programs * States are increasingly allowing public school students to find the right school for them. Since 2020, eight states have adopted strong K-12 cross-district open-enrollment laws, allowing students to transfer to public schools other than their assigned schools when open seats are available. Twenty-three states now have robust  more

SAN DIEGO, California, Jan. 21 [Category: BizNational Defense] -- General Atomics Aeronautical Systems issued the following news release: * * * GA-ASI and Calidus Sign MOU To Collaborate on Co-Production of MQ-9B and Gambit Collaborative Combat Aircraft * ABU DHABI, UAE - General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), the world leader in unmanned aircraft systems, and Calidus Aerospace, one of the leading defense and manufacturing companies, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (M  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- The Government Accountability Office has denied a bid protest from Island Creek Associates LLC, Saint Leonard, Maryland, upholding the U.S. Navy's decision to award a $110 million program management task order to StraCon Services Group LLC, California, Maryland. The dispute involved a high-stakes contract for program management support for the Navy's multi-mission helicopter program office. Island Creek, an incumbent subcontractor on the previous contract, argued that Str  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- The Government Accountability Office has sustained a protest in part and denied it in part regarding a Defense Logistics Agency procurement for natural gas supply. The protest was filed by Tiger Natural Gas Inc., Tulsa, Oklahoma, challenging the award of contracts to Penn Oak Services LLC, Coatesville, Pennsylvania, and NRG Business Marketing LLC, Houston, Texas. The contracts cover the supply of natural gas to federal installations across California. The most significant  more

SAN JOSE, California, Jan. 21 -- Cisco Systems issued the following news release on Jan. 20, 2026: * * * Georgetown University Selects Cisco to Transform Campus Connectivity Cisco to Support the University in Launching One of the Largest Wi-Fi 7 Initiatives in Higher Education * Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) today announced a multi-year partnership with Georgetown University to modernize the campus network, delivering advanced connectivity and new digital experiences powered by Cisco's latest netwo  more

SANTA BARBARA, California, Jan. 21 -- Direct Relief issued the following news: * * * Georgia Health Clinic Meets Growing Demand for Care, Medications Mosaic Health Center, bolstered by support from Direct Relief and other organizations, is filling a gap for uninsured patients needing medications and health services. * The phones at Mosaic Health Center have been ringing more than usual. Residents who tried to purchase health insurance through the public marketplace in November and December  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 [Category: Political] (TNSrep) -- Giffords, an organization dedicated to saving lives from gun violence, posted the following news release: * * * Trump spends first year making communities less safe GIFFORDS, the national gun violence prevention organization led by former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, released the following statement as President Trump marks his first year of his second term in office. Throughout the past year, the president has systematically undermin  more

SANTA FE, New Mexico, Jan. 20 -- Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, D-New Mexico, posted the following news release: * * * Governor delivers 2026 State of the State address * SANTA FE - Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham today delivered her eighth and final State of the State address, presenting legislative priorities for 2026 that include universal child care, health care access reform, public safety, improvements to the state K-12 education system, economic development and more. "Over the past se  more

MILPITAS, California, Jan. 20 -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, posted the following news release from its member company Greene Tweed: * * * Greene Tweed Highlights Dedicated PFAS-Free Product Portfolio for the Evolving Fluoropolymers Landscape Lansdale, PA - Greene Tweed, a global leader in advanced materials and high-performance solutions, is supporting customers who have ambitions to transition away from per- and polyfluoroalkyl s  more

LONDON, England, Jan. 21 -- GSK (formerly GlaxoSmithKline), a biopharmaceutical company, issued the following news release on Jan. 20, 2026: * * * GSK enters agreement to acquire RAPT Therapeutics * Acquisition includes ozureprubart, a potentially best-in-class anti-IgE antibody, in development for prophylactic protection against food allergens * Ozureprubart offers potential to protect against food allergy reactions with less frequent dosing compared to existing standard-of-care therapy *   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Jan. 20, 2026: * * * Homeland Security Democrats Call on Chairman Paul to Conduct Urgent Oversight of ICE and CBP Excessive Use of Force & Improper Actions U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, led his Democratic committee colleagues in calling on Chairman Rand Paul to conduct desperately needed oversight of the Department of Homeland  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Jan. 21 -- Houlihan Lokey, an investment bank, issued the following news release on Jan. 20, 2026: * * * Houlihan Lokey Announces Two Transactions That Significantly Expand European Capabilities Controlling Interest in Audere Partners Establishes Houlihan Lokey as a Leading Advisor in France Mellum Capital Transaction Expands Capital Solutions Into Real Estate Capital Advisory * Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE:HLI), the global investment bank, today announced two strate  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Jan. 21 -- Houlihan Lokey, an investment bank, issued the following news release on Jan. 20, 2026: * * * Houlihan Lokey Significantly Expands French Operations Through Controlling Interest in Audere Partners Establishes Houlihan Lokey as a Leading Advisor in France * Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE:HLI), the global investment bank, today announced that it has signed an agreement to secure a controlling interest in Audere Partners, a prominent French corporate finance fir  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- Rep. Ken Calvert, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * House Passes Calvert Bill to Protect Veterans from Scams and Fraud * Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1663, the Veterans Scam and Fraud Evasion (VSAFE) Act, which was introduced by Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-41) last year. The bill will establish a Veterans Scam and Fraud Evasion Officer at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). "We owe it to our veterans to protect them from s  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * ICE Arrests Worst of Worst Criminal Illegal Alien Pedophiles, Domestic Abusers, and Drug Traffickers * In one year, DHS has removed more than 670,000 illegal aliens including murderers, rapists, pedophiles, gang members, and terrorists WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today announced U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested more worst of the wor  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Jan. 20 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Icons of American art arrive at the OSU Museum of Art * Media Contact: Ashton Miller | OSU Museum of Art Marketing Specialist | 405-744-2783 | ashton.miller11@okstate.edu "Guild Hall: An Adventure in the Arts" opened Jan. 20 at the Oklahoma State University Museum of Art. This exhibition, showcasing works borrowed from the Guild Hall Museum in East Hampton, New York, brings with it household names  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Hawley Chairs Judiciary Hearing Uncovering Biden Administration's Failure in Afghan Vetting Process * WASHINGTON -U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) chaired a hearing on the Biden Administration's failure to properly vet Afghan nationals, leading to the shooting of two national guardsmen in Washington, D.C. in November. During the hearing, Senator Hawley exposed that millions of taxpayer dollar  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Jan. 21 -- The Immigrant Legal Resource Center issued the following statement on Jan. 20, 2026: * * * Immigrant Legal Resource Center: We Will Never Let Trump's White Supremacist Agenda Be Accepted as Normal Since Trump's inauguration one year ago today, the Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) has worked tirelessly in fighting back against his administration's horrific policies of attempting to end immigration to the United States and tearing apart families withi  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission announced that it has instituted an investigation into the importation of certain wireless communication devices and components. The probe follows a December 16, 2025, complaint from Active Wireless Technologies LLC, Marshall, Texas, which alleges several major technology firms are infringing on six of its patents. The investigation focuses specifically on mobile phones and tablet computers equipped with wireless communication ca  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Jan. 21 -- The J. Paul Getty Trust issued the following news release: * * * Bryson Family Expands Endowment for Conservation Efforts New Gift to the John E. and Louise Bryson Fund will support all aspects of the Getty Conservation Institute's work * The J. Paul Getty Trust has announced an additional $5 million gift from Louise Bryson to the John E. and Louise Bryson Fund, an endowment established to further the work of the Getty Conservation Institute. The fund wa  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Jan. 16 (TNSjou) -- Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health issued the following news release: * * * New Study Finds Majority of Older Dually Eligible Medicaid-Medicare Recipients in Six States Opt for Hiring and Paying Caregivers of Their Choosing By Lindsey Culli A study from researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health finds that a majority of older adults dually enrolled in Medicaid and Medicare in six states are opting to hir  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Kennedy, Moody, colleagues introduce pro-life bill to protect victims, support parental rights * WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, joined Sen. Ashley Moody (R-Fla.) and seven colleagues in introducing the Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act, which would protect victims and bolster parental rights in cases where minors cross state lines to re  more

SANTA ROSA, California, Jan. 21 -- Keysight Technologies, a global electronic measurement technology and market solutions provider, issued the following news release: * * * Keysight Collaborates on Airbus UpNext SpaceRAN Demonstrator to Advance 5G NTN Innovation Keysight provides advanced emulation solutions to support ground testing of 5G non-terrestrial network capabilities for future in-orbit demonstration aboard an Airbus Low Earth Orbit satellite * Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KE  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Khanna, Welch Lead 74 Bicameral Lawmakers in Urging Stronger Response from Trump Admin on Israel's Efforts to Annex the West Bank * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) and U.S. Representative Ro Khanna (D-CA-17) led 74 bicameral colleagues in urging the Trump Administration to push back against Prime Minister Netanyahu and the Israeli Government's efforts to annex the West Bank, whic  more

LIVERMORE, California, Jan. 21 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * Next-generation materials for additive manufacturing Next-generation technology requires next-generation materials that can be tailored to exact mission requirements. Additive manufacturing, or 3D printing, has already revolutionized industries like aerospace engineering by enabling previously unthinkable component designs. However, this technique ha  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Jan. 21 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Jan. 20, 2026: * * * Project Labor Agreements Expanded to More Public Construction in New Jersey By Russell McEwan and Francis Kenny In one of his final official acts, on January 20, 2026, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation amending the state's Project Labor Agreement (PLA) statute, N.J.S.A. 52:38 1 et seq. The amendment allows municipalities, counties, school districts, and fire dis  more

LOMA LINDA, California, Jan. 21 -- Loma Linda University Health issued the following news: * * * Thyroid hormone disorders explained: what your body is trying to tell you By Alyssa Hunt The thyroid -- a small, butterfly-shaped gland in the neck that helps keep the body in balance -- is an important part of the body that produces hormones that regulate metabolism, heart rate, body temperature, and energy levels. When the thyroid is not functioning correctly, it can lead to various symptoms,  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Jan. 21 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Jan. 20, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Leads Effort to Uphold Court Order Blocking Trump Administration from Unlawfully Banning International Students from Attending Harvard Coalition Argues the Trump Administration's Attacks on International Students and Universities Threatens States' Economic Prosperity and Global Competitiveness * Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and a   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- The Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus issued the following news release: * * * Meng, Chu, and Liccardo Mark Three Years Since Monterey Park and Half Moon Bay Shootings * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Rep. Grace Meng (NY-06), Chair Emerita Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28), and CAPAC member Rep. Sam Liccardo (CA-16) issued a joint statement to mark three years since the Monterey Park and Half Moon Bay mass shootings.   more

NEW YORK, Jan. 21 -- Morgan Stanley, a multinational financial services corporation, issued the following news release: * * * Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing Acquires San Francisco Bay Area Advanced Manufacturing Facility for $110 Million Morgan Stanley Investment Management, through funds managed by Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing (MSREI), announced today the acquisition of a premier advanced manufacturing property in Fremont, California, for $110 million, which is subject to a lon  more

PASADENA, California, Jan. 21 (TNSres) -- NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory issued the following news: * * * NASA's SunRISE SmallSats Ace Tests, Moving Closer to Launch The small satellites passed a crucible of tests, ending with a simulation of the intense vibrations of launch. * When the six tiny spacecraft of NASA's SunRISE (Sun Radio Interferometer Space Experiment) mission settle into their orbits high above Earth after launching later this year, they'll function as one giant radio dish t  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- The National Archives and Records Administration issued the following news release: * * * National Archives "Freedom Plane National Tour" to Take Original Founding-Era Documents Across the Country for America's 250th Anniversary Documents to travel the country on Boeing 737 "Freedom Plane" for display at major museums for the first time in history * On January 20, 2026, the National Archives and Records Administration, in partnership with the National Archives Foundat  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 16 -- The National Taxpayers Union issued the following news release: * * * Taxpayer, Free-Market Groups Urge Congress to Prioritize Debt Reduction A coalition of 17 taxpayer, free-market, and limited-government organizations on Friday sent a letter to Congress urging lawmakers to advance a second budget reconciliation bill aimed directly at reducing the $38 trillion national debt. The letter argues that, while last year's One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) deliver  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living issued the following news: * * * NCSC Webinar: Advancing Family Caregiver Financial and Workplace Security * Wednesday, February 4, 2026 | 2:00-3:00 p.m. ET Register for the webinar (link is external) Join ACL's National Caregiver Support Collaborative (NCSC) for a webinar highlighting innovative practices to support family caregivers in maintaining financial stability and workpla  more

LOS GATOS, California, Jan. 21 -- Netflix, an Internet television network provider, issued the following news: * * * Netflix and MAPPA Strengthens Strategic Partnership, Aiming to Co-Create a World-Class Animation Studio Model Netflix has announced a strategic partnership with MAPPA Co., Ltd. (MAPPA), the acclaimed studio behind hits such as Chainsaw Man and Jujutsu Kaisen. Through this collaboration, the two companies will work together on new projects with a global perspective -- from story  more

LOS GATOS, California, Jan. 21 -- Netflix, an Internet television network provider, issued the following news: * * * Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery Amend Agreement to All-Cash Transaction All-Cash Structure Increases Value Certainty for WBD Stockholders, Accelerates WBD Stockholder Vote and Underscores Netflix's Financial Strength WBD Files Preliminary Proxy Statement for Transaction Approval * Netflix, Inc. ("Netflix") and Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. ("WBD" or "Warner Bros. Discovery  more

LOS GATOS, California, Jan. 21 (TNSrep) -- Netflix, an Internet television network provider, issued the following statement: * * * What We Watched the Second Half of 2025 Today, we released our newest Engagement Report with what members watched on Netflix from July to December 2025. This report measures engagement by views (total hours viewed divided by runtime) and captures all viewing in the second half of 2025, representing 96B hours watched on Netflix. For the second half of 2025 we fo  more

ROCHESTER, Minnesota, Jan. 20 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Mayo Clinic issued the following news release: * * * New CT imaging oral contrast agent improves visualization of bowel anatomy, clinical trial data show * ROCHESTER, Minn. -In a new pilot feasibility study, researchers from Mayo Clinic, the University of Washington School of Medicine, the University of California San Francisco, and Nextrast Inc. found that a new imaging oral agent, also known as a "contrast agent," helps radiologi  more

PASADENA, California, Jan. 20 -- The California Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * New Study Examines Gender Differences in Perceptions of Artificial Intelligence Risk * A new study, which draws on survey data from approximately 3,000 respondents in the United States and Canada, finds that women, on average, exhibit greater skepticism toward artificial intelligence (AI) technologies than men. Analysis suggests that differences in risk orientation and exposure help expla  more

CANTON, Ohio, Jan. 21 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Chargers plan to hire ex-Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel as offensive coordinator By Grant Gordon, Digital Content Editor Mike McDaniel is heading back out west and back to a role as offensive coordinator. The Los Angeles Chargers are planning to hire the former Miami Dolphins head coach as their new offensive coordinator, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported Tuesday evening. No deal has been sig  more

CANTON, Ohio, Jan. 21 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Super Bowl LX officiating crew: Referee Shawn Smith to make Super Bowl debut By Jeremy Bergman, Digital Content Editor The NFL has revealed the officiating crew for Super Bowl LX. Shawn Smith will be the referee for the final game of the NFL season, which will kick off on Sunday, Feb. 8 from Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. This will be Smith's first on-field Super Bowl assignment (11th in play  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * ICYMI: Campa-Najjar Calls to Weaken ICE Amid Crime Threats In case you missed it, Ammar Campa-Najjar was caught on video saying the quiet part out loud, declaring that if elected to Congress, he would look at ICE and the Department of Homeland Security and push to "pare it down, not pare it up." Read more here or see excerpts below: Campa-Najjar Caught on Video: 'Pare Down' ICE Enforcemen  more

CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 21 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * Penguins honor outstanding principals * Four PennWest California alumni have been selected as 2026 Pittsburgh Penguins Most Valuable Principal (MVP) honorees, a regional recognition celebrating outstanding leadership and commitment to student success. The Penguins Most Valuable Principal program, a partnership of the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation, Allegheny Intermediate Unit, and The Grable Foundation, honors p  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued report number PNNL-30946, 'Highly Efficient Magnetocaloric Natural Gas Liquefaction Final Report,' authored by Jamie Holladay, John Barclay, Corey Archipley, Kerry Meinhardt, Greg Whyatt, and Edwin Thomsen. The document details a year-long project funded by the U.S. Department of Energy's Technology Commercialization Fund, submitted on March 11, 2020, with the report dated March 2020. Researchers demonstrated the first  more

STANFORD, California, Jan. 21 -- Stanford University Law School issued the following news: * * * Professor-Student Team from Stanford Law School's Rhode Center Wins 2026 Civil Justice Scholarship Award By Monica Schreiber Until the #MeToo movement catalyzed change, many civil cases involving sexual harassment or abuse ended in settlements that required confidentiality. A recent award-winning paper by a professor-student research team from Stanford Law School's Deborah L. Rhode Center on th  more

SANTA MONICA, California, Jan. 21 (TNSrep) -- Rand issued the following news release: * * * Millions of U.S. Adults Microdosing Psychedelics An estimated 10 million U.S. adults reported microdosing psilocybin, LSD, or MDMA in 2025, according to a new RAND study (https://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RRA4334-1.html). Drawing on a first-of-its-kind survey, researchers found that microdosing, taking a very small dose without the intention of producing an altered state of consciousness, is   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 20, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Robert Garcia Releases Damning New Report Highlighting Trump Family Corruption, Launches Trump Digital Grift Tracker Oversight Democrats find that by utilizing the American presidency, President Trump and his family have generated nearly $2.25 billion in risk-free profits from foreign payments,   more

LONDON, England, Jan. 20 -- His Majesty's Treasury issued the following news: * * * Reeves tells Davos: Britain is the best place in the world to invest * * Chancellor and Business Secretary arrive at World Economic Forum Annual Meetings today (20 January) to showcase Britain's strengths to investors and CEOs * UK to reimburse certain visa fees, while creating fast track processing for select international companies growing their UK footprint Britain is a haven of stability in an uncer  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Cisneros Introduces Bill to Streamline Small Business Contracts * Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Gil Cisneros introduced the Streamlining Small Business Contracts Act, a bill that would simplify and streamline single-source contracts across SBA programs by implementing a $10 million threshold. Current thresholds for contracts awarded to small businesses do not reflect realities of cost  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Kelly's impeachment against Secretary Noem reaches 100 cosponsors * WASHINGTON - U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly's (IL-02) impeachment resolution (link is external) against Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has now reached 100 cosponsors in just seven days. "Secretary Noem and her rogue agency have caused destruction and devastation across the country. One hundred House Democrats from California   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- Rep. Derek Tran, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Representative Tran Passes Bipartisan Bill Supporting Small Businesses * Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Derek Tran (D-CA-45) announced passage of his bipartisan legislation with Representative Jimmy Patronis (R-FL-01) to provide much-needed support to small businesses. H.R. 5788, the 504 Program Risk Oversight Act (link is external), supports small businesses' access to 504 loans to ex  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Lee, Khanna, Takano, and Tokuda Reintroduce the Stop Wall Street Landlords Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - JANUARY 20, 2026 -Today, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12) alongside Representatives Ro Khanna (CA-17), Mark Takano (CA-39), and Jill Tokuda (HI-02), reintroduced the Stop Wall Street Landlords Act, legislation aimed at ending large institutional investors' ability to use taxpayer dollars t  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Jan. 20 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following news: * * * Restoring the Florida Retirement System's COLA would increase pension costs, risk * In 2011, facing overwhelming growth in annual public pension costs, the state legislature chose to suspend the Florida Retirement System's (FRS) cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for state workers who retire after that date. This cost-saving measure was a significant component of the state's strategy to manage skyrocketi  more

REDWOOD SHORES, California, Jan. 20 [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

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 20 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice bioengineers explore new gene delivery systems with Keck Foundation support * Gene-based therapies such as genome editing hold promise for treating a wide range of diseases, from inherited blood disorders to conditions affecting the heart, lungs and brain. However, delivering large DNA constructs to specific cells in the body continues to be a challenge both because the right tools are lacking and due to  more

LA JOLLA, California, Jan. 20 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Scripps Scientists in Antarctica Studying Retreating Glaciers, Cancer-Fighting Microbes and More Seals resting on sea ice floes in the west side of the Antarctic Peninsula near Marguerite Bay, 68degS, in 2023. Credit: Allison Cusick * Scientists from UC San Diego's Scripps Institution of Oceanography and the Scripps Polar Center are at the bottom of the world conducting field rese  more

MILPITAS, California, Jan. 20 -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, posted the following news release: * * * SEMI Foundation Approved by the U.S. Department of Labor as a National Apprenticeship Sponsor to Expand Semiconductor Workforce Pathways SEMI Member Companies Will Have Priority Access and Support for Apprenticeship Programs * The SEMI Foundation today announced it has been officially approved by the U.S. Department of Labor (USD  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Jan. 20, 2026: * * * Senator Moody Introduces Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act to Empower Parents and Strengthen Accountability Ahead of March for Life on Friday, Senator Ashley Moody is working to protect children and empower parents by introducing the Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act. This legislation would make it a federal offense to knowingly transport a minor across state  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Jan. 20 [Category: BizEngineering] -- AECOM, an infrastructure firm, issued the following news release: * * * Stantec and AECOM Joint Venture awarded US$150 million single award contract to support US Navy Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program * BURLINGTON, MA (January 20, 2026) - Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, together with AECOM has been selected been selected by Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) to lead m  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Tri-Union Seafoods Identifies Additional Quantities of Recalled Genova(R) Tuna at Limited Retailers Due to Inadvertent Distribution of Previously Recalled Product Summary Company Announcement Date: January 16, 2026 FDA Publish Date: January 19, 2026 Product Type: Food & Beverages Foodborne Illness Reason for Announcement: Potential contamination w  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Jan. 20 -- Tulane University issued the following news release: * * * Exposure to wildfire smoke late in pregnancy may raise autism risk in children * Exposure to wildfire smoke during the final months of pregnancy may raise the risk that a child is later diagnosed with autism, according to a new study led by Tulane University researchers. The study, published in Environmental Science & Technology, analyzed more than 200,000 births in Southern California from 2006 t  more

MERCED, California, Jan. 21 (TNSrpt) -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: * * * UC Merced Injects Over $1 Billion in Economic Vitality into San Joaquin Valley, State * UC Merced, a beacon of academic achievement in the San Joaquin Valley, is also a powerful driver of economic growth and prosperity in the region it was created to serve. UC Merced generates $1.12 billion in economic production per year in the Valley, according to an independent analysis commissio  more

LA JOLLA, California, Jan. 20 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * The Sky is Full of Secrets: Glaring Vulnerabilities Discovered in Satellite Communications * Communications from specific satellites There are 590 geosynchronous satellites orbiting the earth, with a wide variety of uses, including residential television and Internet services, and in-flight WiFi. These satellites also carry traffic on private networks for sensitive, remote comme  more

BIRMINGHAM, England, Jan. 20 -- The University of Birmingham posted the following news: * * * University of Birmingham appoints globally renowned life sciences experts * The University of Birmingham has appointed two internationally renowned experts in life sciences under the UK Government's Global Talent Fund and the University's 125 th Anniversary Fellows and Chairs initiative. Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience George R. 'Ron' Mangun joins Birmingham from University of California, Davi  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Jan. 21 (TNSjou) -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * Trauma or Toxic? A Deep Dive into the Impact of Stress on Kids' Health UCSF review is the largest to distill how stress affects all areas of a child's health, starting in the womb through adolescence. By Jared Marsh Most research on the health effects of stress focuses on adults, but a new review looks at how stress uniquely affects children. In the most  more

STORRS, Connecticut, Jan. 20 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * A Legacy of Impact The Goldenson Center for Actuarial Research was established in 2008 with a $1 million endowment from the Goldenson family -whose commitment to the success of UConn's actuarial science students continues with their recent transformational $11 million gift. The Center strives to provide high-quality actuarial research projects and services to support the insurance and financial serv  more

ATHENS, Georgia, Jan. 21 (TNSjou) -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * Pan-fungal vaccine proves effective against Candida auris in mice Previous studies show efficacy against three most common fungal infections and more By Leigh Hataway A vaccine created by University of Georgia researchers to battle multiple life-threatening fungal infections is also effective against Candida auris in mice, according to a new study from researchers in the UGA Center for Vaccines a  more

MACAU, China, Jan. 19 -- The University of Macau posted the following news: * * * A lifelong inquiry: Thomas Sargent, Nobel laureate and UM honorary doctor * 'If I had believed that the results of my IQ test would define my life, I wouldn't have become who I am today,' says Thomas J. Sargent, a Nobel laureate in Economic Sciences who recently received a Doctor of Business Administration honoris causa from the University of Macau (UM). Although his teachers once questioned his future because   more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Jan. 21 -- USA Softball issued the following news on Jan. 19, 2026: * * * USA Softball names U.S. Men's National Team roster for 2026 Pan Am Championship USA Softball has announced the U.S. Men's National Team (MNT) roster set to compete at the 2026 Pan American Championship, scheduled for February 21-28 in Monteria, Colombia. Team USA will take the field against opponents from across the Americas with qualification to the 2028 World Baseball Softball Confederation (W  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Jan. 21 -- The University of Southern California's Schaeffer Center for Health Policy and Economics issued the following news: * * * USC Initiative Awards Funding to Test AI-Driven Strategies to Accelerate Alzheimer's Clinical Trials By Jason Millman The USC Clinical Trial Recruitment Lab (CTRL), an initiative dedicated to accelerating and improving Alzheimer's disease clinical trials, will fund four projects testing how artificial intelligence and other digital appr  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service has released Sugar and Sweeteners Outlook: January 2026 (SSS-M-449), coordinated by Vidalina Abadam, projecting fiscal year 2025/26 U.S. sugar supply at 14.125 million short tons raw value--up 5,400 tons from December--as beet output rises 4,000 tons to 5.102 million (a 5-year low) and cane hits a record 4.279 million tons. Issued January 16, 2026, and approved by USDA's World Agricultural Outlook Boa  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service has issued Rice Outlook: January 2026 (RCS-26A), coordinated by Vida Abadam with contributions from Andrew Sowell and Jennifer Bond and approved by USDA's World Agricultural Outlook Board, lowering 2025/26 all-rice production 0.6 million hundredweight to 206.7 million cwt as reduced harvested area to 2.740 million acres offsets a 38 pounds-per-acre yield rise to 7,544 pounds. Released January 14, 2026  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Geological Survey has released Scientific Investigations Report 2025-5105, titled 'Evaluation of Water Quality in the Langford Valley-Irwin Groundwater Subbasin, Fort Irwin National Training Center, California, 1993-2019,' by Jill N. Densmore, John A. Izbicki, Meghan C. Dick, and Sandra Bond, detailing how groundwater chemistry has evolved under intensive military use and changing water-management practices at the U.S. Army's Fort Irwin National Training  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- Rep. David Valadao, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Valadao, Gottheimer Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Fight Discrimination Against Sikh Community * WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) joined Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05) in introducing the Sikh American Anti-Discrimination Act. This bipartisan bill would create a Department of Justice (DOJ) Task Force on Anti-Sikh Discrimination, which would be required to collaborate with   more

LOS GATOS, California, Jan. 21 -- Netflix, an Internet television network provider, issued the following news: * * * What's Next on Netflix Korea: Every Emotion, One Bold 2026 Slate As Netflix steps into 2026 with a new array of stories, our Korean line-up for the year ahead is no exception. K-Content remains the most-watched non-English content on Netflix, and we're unveiling an ambitious slate curated around five emotional experiences rooted in everyday life and the many ways audiences conn  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 20 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Zeke the Wonderdog: A Legacy That Endures * For nearly five decades, the sight of Zeke the Wonderdog charging across Spartan Stadium has united generations of Spartans and continues to bring fans to their feet. What began as a student's halftime stunt in 1977 has grown into one of Michigan State University's most enduring and beloved symbols. Zeke isn't just a dog, he is a piece of MSU history.   more