SOUTH BEND, Indiana, Jan. 30 -- The University of Notre Dame Law School posted the following news: * * * 2026 Galilee Immersion Program: Exposing First-Year Law Students to the Impact of Public Interest Law * In 1981, Notre Dame Law School launched the Galilee Immersion Program to give students a unique opportunity to learn from practicing lawyers, reflect on their future legal careers, and live out what it means to be a "different kind of lawyer." What began as an experimental program-bring  more

COUPVRAY, France, Jan. 31 -- Disneyland Paris, an entertainment resort, issued the following news: * * * A new boutique inspired by historic florists opens at World Premiere Plaza On Saturday, 31 January 2026, a brand-new shopping experience will open its doors just a few steps from The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror(TM) attraction. Designed by Walt Disney Imagineering Paris in collaboration with the Design & Delivery teams, this location will create a seamless link between the glamorous atmos  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Jan. 30 [Category: Media] -- The Asian American Journalists Association issued the following news release: * * * AAJA condemns threats to press freedom after the arrests of Don Lemon and Georgia Fort * The Asian American Journalists Association joins the National Association of Black Journalists to condemn the arrest of independent journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort in connection with their reporting on the anti-ICE protest in a Minnesota church. The arrests   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- The Senate Special Committee on Aging released the following testimony by Kathy Stokes, senior director of fraud prevention programs for the AARP Fraud Watch Network, from a Jan. 14, 2026, hearing entitled "Made in China, Paid by Seniors: Stopping the Surge of International Scams": * * * My name is Kathy Stokes, and I am Senior Director of Fraud Prevention Programs for the AARP Fraud Watch Network. I am honored to be here to testify on behalf of AARP, which advocates on   more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 30 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Opposes Trump Administration's Attempt To Prolong The Immigration Detention Of Children * BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell joined a multistate coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief opposing the Trump Administration's efforts to terminate the Flores Settlement Agreement, which provides crucial protections agai  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 [Category: Political] -- America First Legal, a civil rights organization, posted the following news release: * * * America First Legal Reveals States Lack Evidence in Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Ban on Taxpayer-Funded Chemical and Surgical Mutilation of Children * America First Legal (AFL) has uncovered that multiple states suing the Trump Administration over President Trump's Executive Order 14187, "Protecting Children From Chemical and Surgical Mutilatio  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 31 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on Jan. 30, 2026: * * * Attorney General Kris Mayes' Announces Indicted Fugitive Returned to Cochise County to Face Charges COCHISE COUNTY -- Today, Attorney General Kris Mayes announced that Brent Thomas Kusama, also known as Brent Thomas Tadasi Kusama, has returned to Cochise County to face charges. Kusama was originally indicted by a State Grand Jury in April of 2023 for criminal charges of  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * As Trump Tries to Come for RIers' Voter Data, Reed & Whitehouse Push to Protect It * WASHINGTON, DC - The Constitution specifies that Congress and the states -not the president -can set the rules for our elections. But that has not stopped President Trump from seeking to seize voter rolls, control how Americans vote ahead of the 2026 congressional midterm elections, and to try and tilt the elector  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 30 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes Rules That Would Weaken State Consumer Financial Protection Laws * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined a bipartisan coalition of 23 attorneys general and a group of state-level bank regulators, including the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation, in opposing a pair of rules proposed by the Office of the Compt  more

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 30 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Nessel Joins Multistate Coalition Condemning DOJ Threats Against Minnesota * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 21 other attorneys general in denouncing the Department of Justice's (DOJ) latest attempt to coerce the State of Minnesota. In a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem (  more

MONROVIA, California, Jan. 27 -- AeroVironment issued the following news release: * * * AV, Inc. to Present at TD Cowen's Annual Aerospace & Defense Conference AeroVironment, Inc. ("AV") (NASDAQ: AVAV) will participate in TD Cowen's upcoming Annual Aerospace & Defense Conference in Arlington, Virginia. AV's executive vice president and MacCready Works Group General Manager, Jeffrey Rodrian and AV's Head of Investor Relations, Denise Pacioni, will take part in a fireside chat on February 11, 2  more

LA JOLLA, California, Jan. 30 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Before Crisis Strikes -- Smartwatch Tracks Triggers For Opioid Misuse * The team built a system that uses a wearable device to collect inter-beat interval data, the tiny timing differences between heartbeats. From these signals, the system estimates heart rate variability (HRV), a measure that often shifts when the body is under strain. In simple terms, HRV provides a window into h  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Jan. 26 -- Bitwise Asset Management, a crypto index fund manager, issued the following news: * * * Bitwise Expands Onchain Solutions With Introduction of Non-Custodial Vault Curation on Morpho Bitwise's first vault strategy with Morpho will aim to generate up to 6% APY(1) on stablecoins, with plans to expand into several other strategies. * Bitwise Asset Management, a global crypto asset manager with more than $15 billion in client assets, today announced a new on  more

LONDON, England, Jan. 29 (TNSjou) -- BMJ Group issued the following news release about their journal "Tobacco Control": * * * Major US tobacco brands flouting platform + federal policies to restrict young people's access to their content on Instagram Violations include lax/missing age verification, sponsorship disclosure, and health warnings * Leading US tobacco brands are flouting platform and federal marketing policies designed to restrict young people's access to their content on the pop  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Jan. 26 -- BNSF Railway, a freight transportation company, issued the following news release: * * * BNSF Announces $3.6 Billion Capital Investment Plan for 2026 BNSF Railway (BNSF), one of North America's leading freight transportation providers, announced its $3.6 billion capital investment plan for 2026. The Class I railroad's capital investments demonstrate a continued dedication to operating a safe and reliable network that's prepared to handle the anticipated needs of   more

ARCATA, California, Jan. 30 -- The California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt posted the following news: * * * Cal Poly Humboldt Launches McKinleyville Economic Development Study * The interdisciplinary project brings together students and faculty from Business, Recreation Administration, Economics, Psychology, Environmental Resources Engineering, and Geography. Together, the team is examining economic conditions, infrastructure, community amenities, and quality-of-life factors to bett  more

SAN BERNARDINO, California, Jan. 31 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following Faculty In the News wrap up: * * * Faculty in the News, Jan. 30 Ahlam Muhtaseb (media studies) was interviewed about her documentary, "1948: Creation and Catastrophe," and Brian Levin (criminal justice, emeritus) was interviewed about fatal shootings by federal agents of two protestors in Minneapolis recently and hate group activity in San Diego County. * * * In Conversation with Dr  more

SAN BERNARDINO, California, Jan. 31 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news: * * * Modern China Lecture Series resumes on Feb. 11 with author Stephen J. Harnett Stephen J. Harnett, author of "The Lost Chance in China and the Rise of Cold War Populism," and a professor of communication at the University of Colorado, Denver, will present his talk in-person and on Zoom. The Modern China Lecture Series is free and open to the public. * A talk by Stephen J.  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 31 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Jan. 30, 2026: * * * California-Mexico military partnership strengthens with visit to the Golden State What you need to know: California and Mexico military leaders join efforts in Sacramento to continue sharing military expertise and help protect our regions. * As part of a new partnership between the California and Mexico military departments, Governor Gavin Newsom today thanked Mexico  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- The Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus issued the following news release: * * * CAPAC Chair Meng, Japanese American Members of Congress Issue Joint Statement on Fred Korematsu Day * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Rep. Grace Meng (NY-06), First Vice Chair Rep. Mark Takano (CA-39), Second Vice Chair Rep. Jill Tokuda (HI-02), and Executive Board Members Senator Mazie Hirono (HI) and Rep. Doris Matsui (CA-  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following InfluenceWatch wrapup on Jan. 30, 2026: * * * By Jonathan Harsh InfluenceWatch, a project of Capital Research Center, is a comprehensive and ever-evolving compilation of our research into the numerous advocacy groups, foundations, and donors working to influence the public policy process. The website offers transparency into these influencers' funding, motives, and connections while providing insight often neglected by ot  more

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 25 -- Southwest Airlines issued the following news release: * * * Choose Your Seat to the Big Game on Southwest The matchup has been assigned and now it's time to pick a seat to the biggest football game of the season on Sunday, Feb. 8 in Santa Clara, California. Increased service to the San Francisco Bay Area on Southwest Airlines(R) for the days surrounding the game is available for purchase at Southwest.com. A total of 34 flights on seven routes have been added for fan  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman DeSaulnier to Host Town Hall in Pleasant Hill * Walnut Creek, CA - Today, Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10) announced he will host a town hall in Pleasant Hill on Saturday, February 7 th from 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. PT. At this event, the Congressman will speak to his efforts to rein in illegal actions by the Trump Administration, including his support for impeaching Secretary of Home  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 30 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * COWGIRL honors Texas A&M University faculty member, former students * Four Texas A&M University former students and a current faculty member are listed among COWGIRL magazine's 30 Under 30 Class of 2026 standouts. For the seventh year, the magazine is recognizing innovators, leaders and trailblazers who open doors for others, sh  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on Jan. 30, 2026: * * * Why Golden Dome for America: The Case the Administration Should Make By Kari A. Bingen This week marks one year since President Trump announced his ambitious vision for the "Iron Dome for America" (now referred to as the "Golden Dome for America"). He described it as a "cutting-edge missile defense shield to protect our homeland from the threat of foreign missile   more

LOS GATOS, California, Jan. 31 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news on Jan. 30, 2026: * * * Danish Crime Series 'The Asset' Returns for a Second Season * Today, Netflix announced the renewal of the Danish crime series The Asset following the work of a young agent who goes undercover to befriend a drug smuggler's wife. * The first season premiered on October 27, 2025 and quickly became popular worldwide. In its first week, it reached No. 1 in 52 countries and top 10 in 9  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 30 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN heads to San Francisco for Super Bowl LX, bringing extensive studio programming and coverage to the Bay Area ahead of Seahawks-Patriots * * Super Bowl Sunday at Levi's Stadium: Postseason NFL Countdown expands to four-hours; NFL Primetime with Chris Berman follows the final whistle * "The Handoff," a special one-time, 24-hour, multi-platform initiative, conclu  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations released the following testimony by Ed Newcomer, former special agent for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Gardena, California, from a Jan. 21, 2026, hearing entitled "America First: U.S. Leadership & National Security in International Conservation": * * * My name is Ed Newcomer and I was a special agent for the US Fish and Wildlife Service for more than 20 years. I worked primarily on internatio  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- The Federal Election Commission issued the following weekly digest: * * * Commission meetings and hearings No open meetings or executive sessions were scheduled this week. * * * Litigation Bernegger v. FEC (Case No. 25-4072) On January 29, the Commission filed a Notice of Lack of Quorum in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. Bernegger v. FEC (Case No. 25-4559) On January 29, the Commission filed a Notice of Lack of Quorum in the U.S. District Court  more

MACON, Georgia, Jan. 27 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Georgia posted the following news release: * * * Federal Authorities Warn of Fraudsters Impersonating Prosecutors Scammers Posing as Prosecutors or Law Enforcement Demand Money, Personal Information * Federal authorities are warning citizens of a scammer or group of scammers--potentially outside of the United States--contacting American citizens around the country, posing as prosecutors or federal law enfo  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration announced that the California Department of Transportation has approved final actions for a pavement preservation project on State Route 33. The work spans from south of Parkview Drive to north of Foothill Trail, passing through Casitas Springs and Ojai in Ventura County, California. The decision follows an environmental review process where Caltrans assumed responsibilities under federal law. Do  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration announced that the California Department of Transportation has reached a final decision to move forward with safety and operational improvements on the Arroyo Seco Parkway, also known as State Route 110. The project area spans the cities of Los Angeles and South Pasadena within Los Angeles County, California. Under the approved plan, the agency will replace the N110-N5 Connector Sidehill Viaduct.  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration announced that the California Department of Transportation has approved final actions for a major infrastructure project in Los Angeles County, California. The initiative focuses on reconstructing and widening the Old Road from Henry Mayo Drive to Magic Mountain Parkway, along with improvements to Rye Canyon Road and Sky View Lane. Key components of the project include replacing two bridges and r  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration announced that the California Department of Transportation has reached a final decision regarding the Interstate 15 Express Lanes Project Southern Extension. This initiative involves constructing four express lanes within the highway median, spanning 15.8 miles from Lake Elsinore through Temescal Valley to El Cerrito Road in Corona, California. The decision grants necessary licenses and approvals  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Jan. 31 (TNSxrep) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis issued the following analysis: * * * Public or private? For tribes, access to bond markets carries cost considerations Tribes can face higher expenses for public bond offerings than they face for private placements Article Highlights * Tribes must register public bond offerings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) * SEC registration can make public bond offerings more costly for tribes than pr  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Jan. 30, 2026: * * * Fetterman, Colleagues Reintroduce Bill to Reduce Barriers to Organic Agriculture This week, U.S Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) joined 14 bicameral lawmakers in reintroducing the Opportunities in Organic Act to help farmers and other agricultural producers transition to organic practices, and build successful and sustainable businesses. This legislation would help eliminate stee  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Rep. Brad Sherman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Former USAID Chief Samantha Power Backs Sherman, Meeks Bill Seeking Investigation of Deaths from Trump's USAID Dismantling * Washington, D.C. - Former U.S. Agency for International Development Administrator Samantha Power voiced support for legislation introduced by Congressman Brad Sherman (CA-32) and House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Gregory Meeks (D-NY) that would direct the Gover  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- The Senate Special Committee on Aging released the following testimony by Nathan Picarsic, a senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, from a Jan. 14, 2026, hearing entitled "Made in China, Paid by Seniors: Stopping the Surge of International Scams": * * * I would like to thank Chairman Scott, Ranking Member Gillibrand, and committee members for the opportunity to join today's hearing and offer testimony alongside my esteemed co-witnesses. I would also  more

TORONTO, Ontario, Jan. 30 [Category: TravelBiz] -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts posted the following news release: * * * Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village Debuts a Weekend of Romance, Wellness, and Indulgence Just in Time for Valentine's Day 2026 * This Valentine's Weekend, Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village invites guests to celebrate love in all its forms through a curated collection of luxurious dining, spa and workshop experiences. Nestled between Malibu's beaches and Santa Barba  more

BERKELEY, California, Jan. 31 -- Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives issued the following statement on Jan. 30, 2026: * * * GAIA Denounces the Ongoing Violence and Deaths at the Hands of ICE and CBP In response to ongoing violence, deaths, and repression caused by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA) issued the following statement: GAIA stands in solidarity with the people  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand, Colleagues Introduce Legislation To Support Farmers, Reduce Barriers To Organic Agriculture * Legislation would help more producers transition to and maintain organic practices Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) joined 14 lawmakers in reintroducing the Opportunities in Organic Act, legislation designed to help farmers and other agricultural producers transition to org  more

DENVER, Colorado, Jan. 30 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Polis Attends Colorado River Discussions with Interior Secretary and Western Governors * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Governor Jared Polis joined in a historic meeting between the U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary, Doug Burgam, and fellow Upper Basin Governors Spencer Cox (R-Utah), Mark Gordon (R-Wyo.), Michelle Lujan Grisham (D-N.M.), along with the Governors or representatives o  more

MIAMI, Florida, Jan. 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Named a Leading Trademark Firm in WTR 1000 2026 Edition * NEW YORK - Jan. 30, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has been nationally and regionally recognized by the World Trademark Review (WTR) in the 16th edition of the WTR 1000. In addition to the firmwide rankings, WTR recommended 30 attorneys in Greenberg Traurig's Trademark & Brand Man  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Jan. 26 -- HackerOne, a human-powered security, issued the following news release: * * * HackerOne Introduces Agentic PTaaS to Deliver Continuous, Expert-Verified Pentesting at Enterprise Scale Delivers continuous risk reduction by combining agentic execution with elite security expertise * HackerOne, a global leader in Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM), today announced Agentic Pentest as a Service (Agentic PTaaS), a new approach to pentesting designed   more

BURBANK, California, Jan. 29 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * High Potential: The Faust and the Furious (2/3) * Oz faces a deeply personal struggle when he discovers his late father's headstone was never ordered. Elsewhere, the team investigates the murder of a tech founder obsessed with life extension. Media Contacts You must be logged in to view this content. Please log in or create an account. *** Original text  more

SANTA CLARA, California, Jan. 27 (TNSrep) -- Hitachi Vantara, a subsidiary of Hitachi, issued the following news release: * * * Legacy Data Infrastructure Is Driving $108 Billion in Annual Wasted AI Investment, New Survey Finds New Hitachi Vantara report finds 84% of organizations across the U.S. and Canada say data complexity is rising rapidly or too quickly to manage, driven by growth in data, platforms and AI, straining governance and security * As enterprises race to adopt AI, weak data  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Rep. 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. 29, 2026, regarding Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, R-Florida: * * * Pursuant to Committee Rule 7, the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Committee on Ethics (Committee) determined to release the following statement: On January 21, 2026, in accordance with Clause 3 of House Rule XI and Committee Ru  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Rep. Ami Bera, D-California, issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Rep. Bera Joins Sacramento County Supervisor Rich Desmond to Present National Day of Play Resolution SACRAMENTO COUNTY, CA -- On Tuesday, U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) joined Sacramento County Supervisor Rich Desmond (District 3) at the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors meeting to help present Supervisor Desmond's National Day of Play resolution. National Day  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resource released the following testimony by Oliver Gunasekara, CEO and co-founder of Impossible Metals Inc., San Jose, California, from a Jan. 22, 2026, hearing entitled "Deep Dive: Examining the Regulatory and Statutory Barriers to Deep Sea Mining": * * * My name is Oliver Gunasekara, and I am the CEO and Co-Founder of Impossible Metals. I came to this country 20 years ago and, as a proud naturalized citize  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Inaugural Marine Corps AI Fellowship Advances Workforce, Applications * As the Department of the Navy continues to operationalize artificial intelligence across the Navy and Marine Corps, high-profile systems such as unmanned platforms or large-scale information tools grab most of the headlines. But the power of AI extends well beyond these examples, supporting data analysis for complex problem-solving, proces  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- The Institute for Energy Research issued the following commentary on Jan. 29, 2026: * * * Washington State's Climate Change Program Benefits Were Inflated by a Factor of 28 The Washington State Climate Commitment Act (CCA) was supposed to reduce 8.6 million tons of greenhouse gas emissions over its lifetime. However, due to a clerical error, the state corrected the estimate to 308,000 tons of emissions, or less than 4% of the original number, and less than one-half of 1  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission announced its decision not to review an initial determination finding four companies in default for violating existing trade orders. The ruling stems from an enforcement proceeding involving the unauthorized importation and sale of chocolate milk powder. The case involves the "Bournvita" label and U.S. Trademark Registration No. 4,206,026. Meenaxi Enterprise Inc., Edison, New Jersey, filed the original complaint on December 1, 20  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Jan. 30, 2026: * * * Justice Department Requires Reddy Ice to Divest Assets to Proceed with Proposed Acquisition of Arctic Glacier The Proposed Settlement Requires a Substantial Divestiture that will Preserve Competition for Packaged Ice Sold to Retail Chain, Airlines, Airline Caterers in Multiple States * The Justice Department's Antitrust Division announced today that it will require Stone Canyon In  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 (TNSFR) -- The Kalamazoo Valley Museum, Michigan, has announced its intention to return five sacred cultural items to the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, California. This decision follows the requirements of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act regarding the return of objects with cultural importance. The items consist of five baskets originally donated by the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts. Records show the baskets were previously part of a collec  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Jan. 30 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU awarded grant for Sawyer Seminars on academic freedom and democracy * LAWRENCE -The University of Kansas has received support from the Mellon Foundation to fund a two-year seminar series on concepts of democracy and academic freedom. Titled "Navigating Academic Freedom and Democracy on a Public University Campus in America's Heartland," the project was selected by a panel of distinguished scholars fro  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- The Library of Congress issued the following news: * * * Library Names 25 Films to the National Film Registry for Preservation * The Library of Congress has selected 25 films for the National Film Registry due to their cultural, historic or aesthetic importance to preserve the nation's film heritage, the Library announced today. The selections for 2025 date back to the silent film era with six silent films dating from 1896 to 1926 - a significant number of films in th  more

SUNNYVALE, California, Jan. 26 -- LinkedIn, a professional networking tool, issued the following news: * * * LinkedIn Gives Professionals the Edge with Verified Skills and Tools to Navigate the Job Search Show Proficiency of AI Tools such as Descript, Lovable, Relay.app, and Replit on Your LinkedIn Profile * Today, LinkedIn is rolling out updates that help members validate their AI proficiency skills, as well as new ways to manage their job search while unlocking the value of their network.  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Jan. 31 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Jan. 30, 2026: * * * 9th Circuit Finds DHS Overstepped in Terminating TPS By Tasneem Zaman, Shin-I Lowe, and George Michael Thompson On January 28, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit affirmed the lower court's decision in National TPS Alliance v. Noem, that Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem overstepped her authority by vacating the previously granted Temp  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Jan. 31 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Policy Week in Review - January 30, 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. NLRB Division of Advice Recommends Dismissal of Expansive Charges By Shannon Meade, Jim Paretti, Alex MacDonald, and Maury Baskin The National Labor Relations Boar  more

ENCINO, California, Jan. 31 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Brokers $5.9M Sale of Net-Leased Retail Property in Miami MIAMI, Jan. 29, 2026 - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the $5.9 million sale of a single-tenant sale-leaseback asset at 11035 SW 40th St. in Miami, Florida. The site is occupied by Pinch  more

ENCINO, California, Jan. 31 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Closes $41 Million Net-Lease Portfolio in the Midwest NORWALK, Iowa, Jan. 29, 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 the Yellow Brick Road Portfolio: 18 triple-net-leased early childhood development centers in Iowa, Minnesota, and N  more

BURBANK, California, Jan. 30 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * MILO VENTIMIGLIA, TED DANSON, KATE HUDSON, ODESSA A'ZION AND MORE GUESTS ON ABC'S 'JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE,' FEB. 2-6 * 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, comedians and human-interest subjects, along wi  more

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Jan. 31 -- Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway issued the following news release: * * * Missouri Attorney General Hanaway Files Suit Against U.S. Department of Commerce, Census Bureau To Cease Counting Illegal Aliens, Requests Census Recount To defend our fundamental right to representation in government, Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway filed the most significant election lawsuit in a generation. This first-in-the-nation suit was filed against the  more

PASADENA, California, Jan. 31 (TNSres) -- NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory issued the following news: * * * NASA's Perseverance Rover Completes First AI-Planned Drive on Mars The team for the six-wheeled scientist used a vision-capable AI to create a safe route over the Red Planet's surface without the input of human route planners. NASA's Perseverance Mars rover has completed the first drives on another world that were planned by artificial intelligence. Executed on Dec. 8 and 10, and led by   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: Schiff, Blackburn, Grassley Introduce Legislation to Improve Access to Care for Veterans with Hearing Loss * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) introduced the Veterans Hearing Aid Improvement Act to improve access to over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids for eligible veterans through the U.S. Department of Veterans A  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics issued the following news: * * * North American Transborder Freight decreased 4.7% in November 2025 from November 2024 * BTS 26-11 This release is published on a fixed schedule as required by the Office of Management and Budget, and statistics in this release may be revised when inputs to the statistics are corrected or updated. Data on the program page of this website are the most up-to-date a  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: * * * NUWC Division, Keyport welcomes LCDR Kristen Curtis as Detachment San Diego's officer in charge * KEYPORT, WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES - Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Keyport recently welcomed Lt. Cmdr. Kristen "Xena" Curtis as Detachment San Diego's new officer in charge. An Akron, Ohio native, Curtis graduated from the University of Akron with a double major in marketing and entrepreneurship,   more

NEWPORT BEACH, California, Jan. 27 -- Pacific Life, an insurance company, issued the following news release: * * * Pacific Life Announces Record $10 Million Charitable Giving Program for 2026 Focused funding to support education, vulnerable seniors and ocean conservation * Pacific Life, together with the Pacific Life Foundation, has announced a record-breaking $10 million charitable giving program for 2026, marking the largest annual philanthropic commitment in the company's history. Delive  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla Blasts New Republican Anti-Voter Bill That Would Implement Extreme Restrictions on the Right to Vote * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration and California's former Secretary of State, issued the following statement after Republicans in Congress announced the Make Elections Great Again (MEGA) Act,   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla Statement on "No" Vote Against Funding ICE and CBP's Cruelty * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Immigration Subcommittee, issued the following statement after voting against a bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP): "  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla Warns Secretaries of State of Trump's Threats to Elections, Urges Them to Defend the Right to Vote * Address follows Padilla letter demanding DOJ cease voter roll pressure campaign in response to AG Bondi's letter to Minnesota Governor Walz linking ICE and CBP deployment to the state's voter rolls WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Commi  more

CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 30 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * PennWest Center for Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies announces spring AI speaker series * The PennWest Center for Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies will offer a spring 2026 series of artificial intelligence-focused speaker sessions and professional development opportunities for PennWest faculty, staff and students. The series will explore the growing role of artificial intelligen  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The National Consumer Law Center posted the following news release: * * * Proposal Would Allow Banks to Charge Homeowners Hidden Fees and Override State Laws * Bank Regulator Should Abandon Plan to Let Banks Keep Interest on Homeowners' Escrow Accounts  This week, in a filing with the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), the National Consumer Law Center (NCLC) urged the regulator of national banks to abandon a plan to override state laws that requ  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 30, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Maxine Waters Blasts Trump's Federal Reserve Chair Nomination of Kevin Warsh, Urges Senate to Block Nomination and Defend Fed Independence Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following statement in response to Donald Trump's nomina  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 30, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Robert Garcia Statement As Epstein White House Cover-Up Continues, DOJ Releases Only Half of Epstein Files After Months of Defying Oversight Committee Subpoena and Epstein Files Transparency Act Today, Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, releas  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Jan. 31 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary on Jan. 30, 2026, by technology policy fellow Richard Sill and Marc Scribner, senior transportation policy analyst: * * * Congress introduces bipartisan push to fix FCC satellite delays and bolster commercial space The Satellite and Telecommunications Streamlining Act would modernize the Federal Communications Commission's satellite licensing procedures. * Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Aguilar Delivers Over $1 Million to Fight Crime & Improve Public Safety in San Bernardino * The grant funding will allow the City of San Bernardino to fight crime and improve safety by purchasing unmarked mobile surveillance vehicles, surveillance cameras and license plate readers Rep. Pete Aguilar (CA-33) announced that he secured $1,031,000 in funding for the City of San Bernardino's Mob  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Aguilar Delivers Over $1 Million to Strengthen Public Safety and Security in Rialto * The community project funding will help the City of Rialto improve public safety by purchasing essential surveillance technology and software for emergency response and crime prevention Rep. Pete Aguilar (CA-33) announced that he secured $1,031,000 in community project funding for the City of Rialto's Pol  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Rep. Ami Bera, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Bera Demands Kristi Noem's Resignation as DHS Secretary SACRAMENTO COUNTY, CA -- Today, Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) issued a statement demanding the resignation of Kristi Noem as Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary. This follows the reassignment of Greg Bovino from his position as Customs and Border Protection commander-at-large. "Greg Bovino's exit from Minneapolis is not  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Rep. Ami Bera, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Bera Signs Impeachment Articles Against DHS Secretary Kristi Noem SACRAMENTO COUNTY, CA -- Today, U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) released a statement after cosponsoring articles of impeachment against Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem: "Under Secretary Noem's watch, we have witnessed federal agents carry out warrantless raids, detain U.S. citizens without c  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Scott Peters, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Peters Congratulates 2025 Congressional App Challenge Winners * San Diego, CA - Today, Rep. Scott Peters (CA-50) announced the winners of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge for middle and high school students in California's 50th Congressional District. The competition aims to engage students' creativity and encourage youth participation in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM)  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Representative Ro Khanna's Statement on DOJ's Release of Additional Epstein Files Representative Ro Khanna (CA-17), author of the Epstein Files Transparency Act, released the following statement: "The DOJ said it identified over 6 million potentially responsive pages but is releasing only about 3.5 million after review and redactions. This raises questions as to why the rest are being withheld. I w  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Derek Tran, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Representative Tran Cosponsors Articles of Impeachment Against Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem * Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Derek Tran (CA-45) announced his co-sponsorship of H. Res.996 (link is external), a Congressional resolution to impeach Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem for high crimes and misdemeanors in response to the pattern of escalatin  more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Jan. 30 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * RNs at Community Hospital of Monterey Peninsula vote in a landslide to join California Nurses Association * Registered nurses at Community Hospital of Monterey Peninsula (CHOMP), in Monterey, Calif., voted overwhelmingly this week to join California Nurses Association (CNA), an affiliate of National Nurses United (NNU), the nation's largest and fastest-growing registered nurs  more

THOUSAND OAKS, California, Jan. 30 -- SAGE Publishing issued the following news release: * * * Sage and TISS launch CSR-funded research scholarships Sage is partnering with the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) to support postgraduate student research in the social sciences through the launch of a research scholarship programme. Rooted in Sage's vision of building bridges to knowledge, the initiative seeks to connect underrepresented students with the resources and opportunities needed  more

THOUSAND OAKS, California, Jan. 26 -- SAGE Publishing issued the following news release: * * * Sage Policy Profiles adds new free feature connecting researchers to policy opportunities Powered by Overton Engage, the update delivers tailored opportunities so researchers can share their expertise where it matters. * Sage has added a new feature to Sage Policy Profiles--the free, browser-based policy impact tool--that matches researchers with live policy engagement opportunities based on their  more

SAN DIEGO, California, Jan. 30 -- The San Diego Foundation posted the following news release: * * * SDF Statement on Minnesota * San Diego Foundation is deeply saddened and profoundly troubled by the recent deaths of two Minnesota residents - Renee Nicole Good and Alex Pretti - during federal immigration enforcement operations. These were Americans whose lives were cut short amid actions by federal agents that have sparked nationwide concern, protest and calls for accountability. These tra  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 (TNSFR) -- The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, California, has announced plans to return approximately 46,656 cultural objects to the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Mission Indians, California. This notice follows the mandates of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act regarding unassociated funerary objects. The collection, contained within 14 trays, includes a vast array of items such as stone bowls, shell beads, fish hooks, and projectile points. O  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following news release: * * * SEC Appoints New Chairman and Board Members to PCAOB * The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced the appointment of Demetrios (Jim) Logothetis, as Chairman, and Mark Calabria, Kyle Hauptman, and Steven Laughton, as Board members, of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB). George Botic will continue his service as a Board member and will remain as Acting Chairman   more

LOGAN, Utah, Jan. 30 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Shingo Academy & Rising Star Recipients Named for 2026 * The Shingo Institute, a program in the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University, has announced the 2026 inductees into the Shingo Academy and recipients of the Shingo Rising Star Award. The Shingo Academy is a community of professionals who have dedicated their careers to advancing organizational excellence. Honored for their leadership   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * STATEMENT: Sen. Schiff Condemns Dr. Oz's Targeting of Armenian Americans * Schiff vows Senate oversight of targeting of community he has represented in Congress for more than two decades Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) released the following statement today in response to Administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Dr. Mehmet Oz's indiscriminate targetin  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * SWALWELL, GOLDMAN INTRODUCE NEW LEGISLATION TO HOLD ICE AGENTS ACCOUNTABLE FOR EXCESSIVE FORCE * Washington, D.C. \- Today, U.S. Representatives Eric Swalwell (CA-14) and Dan Goldman (NY-10) introduced the ICE OUT (Oversight of Unchecked Tactics) Act, legislation which would strip qualified immunity from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents who  more

LAREDO, Texas, Jan. 31 -- Texas A&M International University, a member of the Texas A&M University System, issued the following news release: * * * TAMIU's IBC Bank and Commerce Bank 2025-2026 Keynote Speaker Series to Feature Dr. James Gerber Texas A&M International University's (TAMIU) IBC Bank and Commerce Bank 2025-2026 Keynote Speaker Series presentation, "Swimming Against the Current: The Evolution and Challenges of the U.S.-Mexico Border Economy," will feature remarks by Dr. James Gerb  more

BURBANK, California, Jan. 29 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * The Rookie: Burn 4 Love (2/9) * It's Valentine's Day, and the team is on the hunt for someone who is setting more than hearts on fire. Meanwhile, Celina thinks Miles' recent string of bad luck is the result of a curse, and she's determined to break it. Media Contacts You must be logged in to view this content. Please log in or create an account. *** Ori  more

RIVERSIDE, California, Jan. 29 -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * The Science Behind a Great Guacamole * Every year, the Super Bowl gathers millions of people around big screens and an even bigger lineup of delicious dishes. Guacamole is a game-day favorite, but what does it take to perfect it? Researchers at UC Riverside are peeling back the science of what makes a great avocado and how to turn it into a winning bowl of guacamole. When it com  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 30 [Category: Business] -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news: * * * Thoma Bravo's RealPage reaches settlement with DOJ * As 2025 came to a close, there were several key developments in legal cases regarding the Thoma Bravo-owned property management software RealPage. On November 24, 2025, the US Department of Justice announced that it had settled its lawsuit against the corporation. The settlement has be en disappointing to housing adv  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Mike Thompson, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Thompson Slams Arrest of Journalists: "If we lose our free press, we lose our democracy" * Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) released the following statement in response to the Trump Administration's arrest of two journalists over their coverage of an anti-immigration enforcement protest in Minnesota: "This is dangerous. If we lose our free press, we lose our democracy," sa  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 30 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * Top-Tier Pastry Chefs From Across the Country Battle for Elite Title in The Ultimate Baking Championship * Sixteen elite pastry chefs push their innovation and execution skills to the limit in the new series T he Ultimate Baking Championship, premiering Monday, March 9 th at 9pm ET/PT on Food Network and streaming the next day on HBO Max and discovery+  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Tuesday: Blumenthal & Robert Garcia to Hold Forum to Receive Testimony on Violent Use of Force by DHS Agents * [WASHINGTON, DC] - On Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 3 PM ET, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, and U.S. Representative Robert Garcia (D-CA), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Governmen  more

SANTA CRUZ, California, Jan. 30 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * A pregnant pause to changes in abnormal breast cells tied to cancer risk * Key takeaways * Early pregnancy may "reset" how breast tissue ages, reducing cell changes that are linked to higher breast cancer risk later in life. * A small but potentially risky group of breast cells builds up with age in women who have never been pregnant-but is sharply reduced in those who had  more

RENO, Nevada, Jan. 31 -- The University of Nevada issued the following news: * * * Nevada Unmanned Aircraft Systems Test Site and Eagle Field Airport form strategic partnership Collaboration to accelerate UAS and Advanced Air Mobility testing across the western U.S. Natalie Fry Eagle Field Airport LLC and the Nevada Center for Applied Research (NCAR) at the University of Nevada, Reno have formed a strategic partnership to advance research, development and flight testing of Unmanned Aircraf  more

RICHARDSON, Texas, Jan. 31 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news: * * * Mechanical Engineers' Wood-Based Material Could Cut Energy Costs By Kim Horner University of Texas at Dallas researchers and their collaborators have developed and patented a wood-based material that can store and discharge heat to help make building temperatures more comfortable without using electricity. "Our material acts as a thermal battery that charges as it absorbs heat," sai  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Foreign Agricultural Service issued the following news release: * * * USDA Trade Mission Expands Opportunities for U.S. Agricultural Exports to Indonesia The U.S. Department of Agriculture will lead a trade mission to Jakarta, Indonesia next week to expand market access, boost American agricultural exports, and take advantage of the new opportunities created by the U.S.-Indonesia Agreement on Reciprocal Trade. Led by Under Secretar  more

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, Jan. 31 -- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley issued the following news: * * * UTRGV Memory and Aging Center's "Memory and Heart Connections" strengthens culture and community Free, bilingual conference connects international expertise in science, environment and community By Karen Villarreal Returning to her former high school brought back memories of the 1960s, said Lori Marquez, 78, who attended the third annual Memory and Heart Connections event held in the Br  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Jan. 31 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on Jan. 30, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jones Joins Multistate Coalition Condemning DOJ Threats Against Minnesota Attorney General Jay Jones today joined a coalition of 21 other attorneys general in denouncing the Department of Justice's (DOJ) latest attempt to coerce the State of Minnesota. In a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, the coa  more

SANTA FE, New Mexico, Jan. 30 -- Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, D-New Mexico, posted the following news release: * * * Western governors issue statement on Colorado River meeting * SANTA FE - Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham attended a historic meeting today in Washington, D.C. with governors and representatives of seven Western states to discuss the Colorado River Compact. The governors of New Mexico, California, Colorado, Arizona, Utah, Wyoming and Nevada were convened by U.S. Interior Secr  more