SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Feb. 3 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * "Reforms" to ICE are not enough. Abolish ICE Now. * National Nurses United, the nation's largest union of registered nurses, provided the following response ahead of the House vote on H.R. 7148, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, which includes a two-week Continuing Resolution for the Department of Homeland Security: "National Nurses United remains clear and unwaveri  more

BURBANK, California, Feb. 3 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * 'American Idol' Blasts Off With Biggest Season Debut in Four Years * Series photos are available here. * "American Idol" returned for a new season jumping to 8.27 million Total Viewers and a 1.04 rating among Adults 18-49 after three days of viewing on ABC, Hulu, Hulu on Disney+ and digital platforms. * In multiplatform viewing, the show rose +20% among T  more

BURBANK, California, Feb. 3 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * 'AMERICAN IDOL' EXPANDS ITS LIVE VIEWING EXPERIENCE TO DISNEY+ * * Beginning March 30, "American Idol" will stream live on Disney+, alongside its traditional broadcast on ABC, expanding the reach of the franchise and connecting with new audiences. * The "'American Idol' Official Podcast" also debuts on Disney+ and Hulu, coinciding with the start of the "Ame  more

REDWOOD CITY, California, Feb. 3 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Dell'Oro Group, a provider of market information about the networking and telecommunications industries, issued the following news release: * * * 5-Year SASE Forecast Reaches $97B as Spending Nearly Triples, According to Dell'Oro Group * REDWOOD CITY, Calif. - February 3, 2026 - According to a recently published forecast report from Dell'Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the telecommunications, sec  more

LA JOLLA, California, Feb. 3 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * A First for Birch Aquarium: Little Blue Penguin Chick Reared by Its Parents * Penguin Parents The incubation period lasted about five weeks, with both parents taking turns caring for the eggs. They used the warmth of their bodies to incubate the eggs, regularly checking and turning them to ensure proper development. During this time, the Penguin Care Team inspected the breeding  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 3 [Category: Insurance] -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association posted the following news release: * * * AB 1680 Would Balloon the California FAIR Plan, Undercutting the State's Efforts to Reduce Reliance on It * SACTO, Calif. -The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) issued the following statement today in response to introduction of AB 1680, a bill that will require the California FAIR Plan to expand its coverage to provide a comp  more

STATE COLLEGE, Pennsylvania, Feb. 4 -- AccuWeather, a provider of commercial weather forecasting services, issued the following news release: * * * Florida freeze causes citrus damage and burst pipes, contributing to costly impacts and losses from extreme cold * 8% to 10% of Florida's citrus crop on the trees may have been damaged by recent freezing conditions * Record-shattering cold led to pipes freezing and bursting across Florida, contributing to an AccuWeather preliminary estimate of t  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 3 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., posted the following news release: * * * ACLU Moves to Quash Abusive Subpoena Aimed at Tracking Down Man Who Criticized Department of Homeland Security * SAN FRANCISCO - A Philadelphia-area man, identified in court filings as Jon Doe, is challenging an administrative subpoena is  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 3 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Secures $17.85 Million Settlements With Pharmaceutical Companies Lannett And Bausch Over Widespread Price Manipulation Scheme; Announces New Complaint Against Novartis And Sandoz * BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell joined a coalition of 48 states and territories in securing two settlements totaling $17.85 million against pharmaceuti  more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 3 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Announces Settlements with Lannett and Bausch Totaling $17.85 Million Over Conspiracies to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition, Announces New Complaint Against Novartis AG, Sandoz AG, and Sandoz Group AG * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 50 states and territories announcing two additional settlements (PDF) in the long-running generic  more

SANTA CLARA, California, Feb. 3 [Category: BizLaboratory Sciences] -- Agilent Technologies, a company that specializes in life sciences, diagnostics and applied chemical markets, issued the following news release: * * * Agilent Technologies and Virscidian Announce Collaboration to Streamline Access to OpenLab CDS Data in Analytical Studio * Agilent Technologies, Inc. and Virscidian, LLC today announced an expanded collaboration to enhance interoperability between Agilent OpenLab CDS and Virs  more

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Feb. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Sandia National Laboratories issued the following news release: * * * Aiming to protect, with pinpoint precision * LIVERMORE, Calif. -A new wearable patch to help protect cancer patients and American warfighters from harmful radiation has been developed by a small team of Sandia National Laboratories researchers. The disposable sensor is designed to be worn on the skin or clothes and produced at scale. Sandia researchers Patr  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- The Alliance for Automotive Innovation issued the following news release: * * * Alliance for Automotive Innovation Reports New U.S. Electric Vehicle Data 155 electric models now available for sale in U.S. EVs: 12.6 percent of new U.S. light-duty vehicle sales in Q3 2025 - highest market share and volume on record; up 3.1 percentage points from Q2 2025 EVs: 2.4 percent of vehicles in operation Gas-powered vehicle market share down 4.6 points in Q3 2025 from prior year;  more

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Feb. 3 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * Anderson School of Management launches experiential learning plan to grow accounting enrollment According to the Journal of Accountancy, enrollment for undergraduate students in U.S. college accounting programs has increased 7.3% from the fall 2024 semester. The UNM Anderson School of Management aims to build on this momentum while addressing New Mexico's shortage of accounting professionals throu  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 4 -- Earthjustice posted the following news release on Feb. 3, 2026: * * * Approval Of New Hotel On O'ahu's North Shore Sparks Lawsuit To Protect Wildlife County pushed to assess new information on ecologically sensitive area * Honolulu, HI -- Environmental and community groups filed a lawsuit today challenging the City and County of Honolulu Department of Planning and Permitting's approval of a new Ritz-Carlton resort at Kuilima on Oahu's North Shore. The la  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 4 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Blasts Federal Government for Endangering Seniors Today, Attorney General Kris Mayes announced she has joined a coalition of attorneys general in filing a comment letter challenging the federal government's Interim Final Rule, intended to eliminate minimum staffing standards and other comprehensive regulations for long-term health care facilities. Or  more

RESTON, Virginia, Feb. 3 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The American Society of Civil Engineers issued the following news release: * * * ASCE Announces 2026 Nominees for Outstanding Civil Engineering Achievement Award | ASCE * RESTON, Va. -The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) announced today the 2026 recipients of its Outstanding Civil Engineering Achievement (OCEA) Award nominations, which recognize exemplary civil engineering projects. The award honors projects t  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Feb. 3 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes EPA's Backtracking on Formaldehyde Risk * Proposed risk calculation underestimates cancer risk and abandons longstanding science-based method for evaluating chemicals OAKLAND - California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a multistate comment letter opposing the United States Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) updated draft risk calculat  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 3 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Reaches $17.85 Million Settlement with Lannett and Bausch Over Generic Drug Price Fixing; Sues Novartis and Sandoz * If you bought certain generic prescription drugs in the United States between May 1, 2009, and December 31, 2019, you could be eligible for money. RALEIGH -Attorney General Jeff Jackson reached two settlements totaling $17.85   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * BREAKING: Valadao's Health Care Record Will Cost Him His Seat * A stunning new report makes clear what Central Valley families already know: David Valadao's health care betrayal is catching up with him - and it will cost him his job. CalMatters reports that nearly two-thirds of Valadao's constituents rely on Medi-Cal, " the highest Medicaid enrollment rate of any Republican seat i  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Feb. 4 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom announces major high-speed rail milestone, track installation to begin New railhead marks critical step in track installation phase for the nation's only high-speed rail system under construction What you need to know: Governor Gavin Newsom joined community leaders and construction workers to celebrate the completion of the Southern Railhead Facility in   more

SACRAMENTO, California, Feb. 4 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom's statewide Jobs First investments created more than 61,000 jobs, trained more than 142,000 workers in 2025 What you need to know: Governor Newsom is driving historic, locally-informed economic growth through the California Jobs First initiative, investing nearly $1.6 billion in 2025 across all 13 economic regions and creating tens of thousands of new job  more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Feb. 3 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * California Nurses Association endorses Tom Steyer for governor of California * California Nurses Association (CNA), the largest union of registered nurses in the state, with more than 100,000 members, today endorsed Tom Steyer for governor of California. Nurses say their endorsement is fueled by Steyer's unequivocal support for a national and state single-payer health care sys  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 (TNSFR) -- The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has completed an inventory of 354 associated funerary objects and determined a cultural affiliation with the Cachil DeHe Band of Wintun Indians of Colusa Indian Community, Kletsel Dehe Wintun Nation and Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation. The objects, which include lithics, baked clay, battered stone, a stone bead and fire-affected rock, were excavated between 1999 and 2001 during work along Highway 29 in Napa City. Alth  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary on Feb. 3, 2026: * * * NEA and AFT Instruct members to wear blue in solidarity with anti-Ice movements Left-leaning teachers are leading the charge to normalize far-left activism in schools as virtue and obedience to federal law as oppression, so it isn't surprising to see students treat the disruption of learning as a civic duty. By Kali Fontanilla Over the past several weeks, educators across the country hav  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 (TNSFR) -- The City of Pomona, California, intends to repatriate nine lots of unassociated funerary objects to the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation. This notice follows determinations made under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act regarding items recovered from Ganesha Park. The cultural items include three lots of bone, one lot of lithics, two lots of ceramics, two lots of shells, and one lot of glass beads. These objects were recovered in 1968 after c  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Vince Fong, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Community Applauds Congressman Fong for Securing $104 Million for District in FY26 Funding * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) voted in favor of the government funding agreement passed by the Senate last week, ending the partial government shutdown and continuing to deliver results for the Central Valley. The legislation enacts five full-year FY26 appropriations bills previousl  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, chairwoman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2026: * * * Congress Approves FY 2026 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Bill The bill now heads to the President to be signed into law * Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD) Appropriations Act by a vote of   more

OAKLAND, California, Feb. 3 [Category: Education] -- The Institute for College Access and Success issued the following news release: * * * Congress Passes LHHS Budget, Rejecting White House's Proposed Higher Ed Cuts * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, with bipartisan support, Congress passed a delayed FY26 spending package that includes funding for the Education Department (ED). The bill rejects the president's FY26 budget proposals that would have gutted numerous programs that support higher educat  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Jim Costa, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Costa Issues Statement on Ongoing Threat of Illegal Biological Laboratories * WASHINGTON -Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) released the following statement regarding the recent federal and local law enforcement action in Las Vegas involving a suspected biological laboratory and ongoing concerns about illegal lab operations: " The announcement of the recent federal and local law enforcemen  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Luz Rivas, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Luz Rivas Votes "Hell No" - Again - on Short-Term Funding for ICE, DHS * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Luz Rivas, the first Latina to represent California's 29 th Congressional District, once again voted against additional funding for President Trump's U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Krisit Noem's actions: "Just as   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Lateefah Simon, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Simon Introduces RIDER Safety Act, Legislation to Support Transit Ambassadors and Public Safety on Transit * OAKLAND, CA - On January 30, Congresswoman Lateefah Simon (D-CA-12) announced her new legislation, H.R. 6069, the Rapid Intervention and Deterrence for Enhanced Rider Safety Act, or the RIDER Safety Act. This legislation would support transit ambassador, or transit support s  more

YONKERS, New York, Feb. 4 -- Consumer Reports posted the following news release on Feb. 3, 2026: * * * Consumer Reports applauds Virginia Senate for advancing key location privacy bill Richmond, VA - The Virginia Senate voted unanimously today to pass SB 338, legislation to amend the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act to ban the sale of consumers' precise geolocation data. Consumer Reports recently led a coalition of privacy and consumer groups in support of the bill. "Consumer Reports a  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. J. Luis Correa, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * CORREA VOTES AGAINST FUNDING ICE AND DHS IN FEDERAL SPENDING BILL * WASHINGTON - Today, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) voted against federal funding legislation that included a two-week continuing resolution to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and released the following statement: "Today, the House voted on government funding legis  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council for Responsible Nutrition posted the following news release: * * * CRN Warns Proposed Hawaii Legislation Would Restrict Consumer Access to Safe, FDA-Regulated Supplements * Washington, D.C. -The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the leading trade association for the dietary supplement and functional food industry, today reiterated its opposition to Hawaii Senate Bill 2106 (SB 2106), legislation that would prohibit the sale of   more

SAN BERNARDINO, California, Feb. 4 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news: * * * CSUSB's 60th Anniversary, Reflections, Decade by Decade: The 1990s This month looks at the university during the 1990s, when the university celebrated its 25th anniversary with a new alma mater and fight song, as well as saw tremendous growth in both enrollment and buildings on campus. * Academic year 2025-26 marks the 60th anniversary of the first classes held on the cam  more

SANTA CLARA, California, Feb. 3 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NVIDIA, a designer of graphics processing units for the gaming, cryptocurrency and professional markets, issued the following news release: * * * Dassault Systemes and NVIDIA Partner to Build Industrial AI Platform Powering Virtual Twins * News Summary: * Shared industrial AI architecture combines Virtual Twins and AI infrastructure deployable at scale. * Science-validated world models position industrial AI as a mis  more

DOVER, Delaware, Feb. 4 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2026: * * * AG Jennings secures $17.85 million settlement with Lannett and Bausch over conspiracies to inflate prices Attorney General Kathy Jennings today joined a coalition of 48 states and territories announcing two settlements with Lannett Company, Inc. ("Lannett") and Bausch Health US, LLC and Bausch Health Americas, Inc. ("Bausch"), totaling $17.85 million to resolve allegati  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * DHS Law Enforcement Experienced More Than 180 Vehicle Attacks Since President Trump Took Office * ICE law enforcement is facing a 3,300% increase in vehicle attacks as they put their lives on the line to arrest murderers, pedophiles, rapists, gang members, and terrorists WASHINGTON -Today, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released new data that U.S. Immigration and Customs   more

LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 3 [Category: Sociological] -- Equality California posted the following news release: * * * Equality California Launches 2026 Organizational Messaging: Rise Up * February 3, 2026 CONTACT: Jorge Reyes Salinas, Equality California PHONE: (213) 355-3057 / MOBILE: (213) 355-3057 / EMAIL: press@eqca.org LOS ANGELES - Equality California, the nation's largest statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights organization announced the launch of its 2026 organizational message: Ris  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Feb. 3 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN men's college basketball schedule delivers six days of conference showdowns and ranked matchups, Feb. 3-8 * * Tobacco Road takes center stage as No. 4 Duke visits No. 14 North Carolina Saturday night, with College GameDay live from Chapel Hill that morning * ESPN Saturday night tripleheader features Duke-UNC, No. 25 Tennessee at Kentucky and No. 8 Houston at No  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 3 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Faculty and Staff Briefs December 2025 and January 2026 * Florida State University's distinguished faculty are central to the mission of the university. Faculty excellence in scholarship, research, and creative activity is critical to the quality of student learning and makes a difference in the lives of others. Throughout the year, honors and recognitions are awarded to individual faculty and staff m  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 4 -- Florida A&M University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FAMU Positions Students and Faculty at the Forefront of AI and Data Science By Ashley Flete and Nevaeh Jackson From classrooms to research labs, artificial intelligence is redefining how knowledge is created, taught and applied. At Florida A&M University, that transformation is being met with strategic investment and campus-wide collaboration throug  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- The Federal Communications Commission Media Bureau issued the following letter (Docket No. DA 26-108) on Feb. 3, 2026: * * * To: Sinclair, Inc., c/o Miles S. Mason, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, 1200 Seventeenth Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036 Cunningham Broadcasting Corporation and KMTR Television, LLC, c/o Scott R. Flick, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, 1200 Seventeenth Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036 DIRECTV, LLC, c/o Michael Nilsson, HWG LLP, 1919 M St  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- The National Gallery of Art issued the following news release: * * * First Exhibition to Explore Photography's Relationship with Resource Extraction Opening at the National Gallery of Art Beneath the Surface to feature some 150 photographs by 100 artists spanning 185 years of society and industry in the United States * The National Gallery of Art presents Beneath the Surface: Mining and American Photography, the first exhibition to exclusively examine the relationship   more

TORONTO, Ontario, Feb. 3 [Category: TravelBiz] -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts posted the following news release: * * * Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas Debuts With Heart, a February Celebration of Love and Connection * This February, Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas invites guests to celebrate Valentine's season With Heart, a joyful collection of culinary, wellness, and in-room experiences designed to honour love in all its forms. Set on the south end of the Las Vegas Boulevard, the non-gaming  more

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, Feb. 3 -- Bryant University issued the following news: * * * Game on: How Bryant undergrads prepped for Radio Row ahead of Super Bowl LX * Only a handful of colleges and universities go to Radio Row, and this year Bryant is among them. Since the start of the 2025-26 academic year, 10 undergrads have been advancing their sports broadcasting skills in preparation for their trip to Radio Row, a massive, week-long media event held during Super Bowl week. The event ser  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Garamendi Pens Article on Nuclear Weapons Oversight in Harvard Law School Journal on Legislation * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Ahead of the expiration of the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) on Thursday, February 5th, the last nuclear weapons treaty between the U.S. and Russia, Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08) published an article (link is external) in Harvard Law School's Journal on Leg  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Feb. 4 -- G.E. Vernova, an energy company, posted the following news release on Feb. 3, 2026: * * * GE Vernova Launches GridOS for Distribution, the Industry's First Unified Solution for Grid Orchestration * Comprehensive software platform enables utilities to operate the distribution grid as one intelligent system, accelerating the transition to ultra-resilient power networks. * Alabama Power among leading utilities adopting GridOS portfolio to advance grid orchest  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 4 -- The J. Paul Getty Trust issued the following news release: * * * Getty Shows Some Love with Valentine's Day Weekend Activities at Both Locations Offerings include musical comedy at the Getty Villa and a Guerrilla Girls valentine workshop and themed food and drink menu at the Getty Center * Whether spending Valentine's Day with a partner, exploring solo, or enjoying with family and friends, visitors to the Getty Center and Getty Villa have several options f  more

ORANGE, California, Feb. 4 -- Chapman University issued the following news: * * * A Gift Rooted in Critical Thinking, Curiosity, and a Life Changed at Chapman Mark Chapin Johnson's $1M gift honors mentorship and applied critical thinking Jeffrey Howard What began as a casual lunch invitation at Chapman University ultimately transformed a life, and now, through a philanthropic gift from Chapman Trustee and Professor Mark Chapin Johnson, Ph.D., will shape generations of Chapman students to com  more

LA JOLLA, California, Feb. 3 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Giving Voice to the Human Experience of Organ Transplantation * Every 17 minutes, a patient dies while waiting for an organ transplant with an annual shortfall of more than 25,000 organs. Behind these numbers lies an urgent call to rethink how we tell the story of organ donation -and how we inspire change. Now, the Center for Research, Education, Innovation and Transformation in Or  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 3 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * Going global: UCLA honored as a top producer of student Fulbright winners for 2025-26 * Key takeaways * With 12 students and recent alumni selected for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, UCLA is among the top 31 universities in the nation in the number of awardees. * Fulbright grants provide funding for students and graduates to teach and conduct research in more than 140 countries  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Hawley Urges DOJ to Investigate Left-Wing Dark Money Groups Funding Anti-ICE Protests * WASHINGTON -Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi, urging the Department of Justice to investigate radical left-wing organizations and individuals funding anti-ICE protests-including those with possible ties to the Chinese Communist Party. "I write to request that th  more

SAN BERNARDINO, California, Feb. 4 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news: * * * Hospitality management students from CSUSB Palm Desert Campus receive scholarships from Greater Palm Springs Tourism Foundation The Greater Palm Springs Tourism Foundation has awarded CSUSB Palm Desert Campus students more than $100,000 in scholarships over the past five years. * Eight hospitality management students from the CSUSB Palm Desert Campus each received a $5,00  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Ken Calvert, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * House Approved Funding Package Signed into Law by President Trump * Today, Congressman Ken Calvert voted along with a bipartisan majority (217 to 214) of the House of Representatives to approve a package of appropriation bills that included funding for Defense; Labor, Health and Human Services, Education; and Transportation, Housing and Urban Development. It also included a short-term extension of   more

ARCATA, California, Feb. 3 -- The California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt posted the following news: * * * How an Ancient Seafloor Turned Arkansas into "Sharkansas," a Shark Fossil Hotspot * But in northwestern Arkansas, a series of geological sites known as the Fayetteville Shale has preserved dozens of rare, three-dimensional shark skeletons dating back more than 300 million years. In a new study published in Geobios, researchers reveal why: these fossils formed on a low-oxygen, h  more

SANTA BARBARA, California, Feb. 4 -- Direct Relief issued the following news: * * * Hurricane Melissa Recovery: Direct Relief Delivers $11.5 Million in Aid to Caribbean Nations Three months have passed since the Category 5 storm ripped through Jamaica and caused damage in neighboring countries. Direct Relief has provided Jamaica's Ministry of Health and Wellness and other groups with essential medicines and supplies to support health services. * Three months ago, Hurricane Melissa made ini  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 [Category: Political] -- The Independent Women's Forum posted issued the following news release: * * * Independent Women Announces 2026 Ambassador Class * WASHINGTON D.C. -For too long, conservatives have lacked the connective tissue needed to translate lived experience into lasting policy wins. Independent Women is changing that-by building the national infrastructure that equips real people to carry their stories from their communities to statehouses, courtrooms, newsroo  more

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Feb. 4 -- The Kellogg Institute for International Studies, a part of the Keough School of Global Affairs at Notre Dame, issued the following news: * * * Writing the History of Mexico's "Dirty War" with Gladys McCormick Global Stage Podcast * About the Episode: In this episode, Gladys McCormick joins Kellogg Institute PhD Fellows Victoria Basulto (history) and Leon Heitler (political science) for a conversation about writing the history of Mexico's "Dirty War." McCormic  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Feb. 4 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan posted the following news release on Feb. 2, 2026: * * * Last of Eight Defendants Sentenced in $7.7 Million Pandemic Fraud Scheme Timothy Boyle, the last of eight defendants in a $7.7 million pandemic fraud scheme targeting the Small Business Administration and numerous state unemployment programs, was sentenced today, United States Attorney Jerome F. Gorgon Jr. announced. Gorgon was joined in   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Lawsuit Launched to Secure Protection for Clear Lake Hitch * LAKEPORT, Calif. -The Center for Biological Diversity notified the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today that it intends to sue the agency for failing to finalize Endangered Species Act protection for the Clear Lake hitch -a rare fish found only in Lake County, California. "It's appalling that the Trump administra  more

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Feb. 4 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of South Dakota posted the following news release on Feb. 2, 2026: * * * Lennox Woman Sentenced to 7 Years in Federal Prison for Conspiring to Distribute Methamphetamine in the Sioux Falls Area United States Attorney Ron Parsons announced today that Chief Judge Roberto A. Lange, U.S. District Court, has sentenced a Lennox, South Dakota woman convicted of Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance. The s  more

PLEASANTON, California, Feb. 3 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Rimini Street, a provider of independent enterprise software support services, issued the following news release: * * * LF Chooses Rimini Street to Optimize ERP Support, Drive Innovation and Transform the Business * Leading South Korean lifestyle brand turns to Rimini Support(tm) for its Oracle and SAP enterprise systems to achieve cost savings, improve quality and responsiveness and fund innovation LAS VEGAS - February 3  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Sam Liccardo, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Liccardo Rallies Alongside Fellow Congressmembers for DHS Secretary's Impeachment * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, at ICE Headquarters, Congressman Sam Liccardo (CA-16), who has been calling for Noem's resignation for months, and signed onto articles for her impeachment weeks ago, joined other members of Congress in forcefully and collectively denouncing ICE, and calling for Kristi Noem's ouster. Rep.  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Sam Liccardo, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Liccardo Votes NO on ICE Funding * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Sam Liccardo (CA-16) voted against an extension of funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Before the vote, DHS Secretary Noem said ICE officers in Minneapolis will begin wearing body cameras. Liccardo released the following statement: "Kristi Noem asserted that  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 3 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Feb. 2, 2026, by senior counsel Bruce Buchanan and associate Arien Koorn: * * * California Workplace Know Your Rights Notice Requirement Is in Effect California's Workplace - Know Your Rights Act (SB 294), requires employers to provide employees with annual written notice of key workplace rights. The law seeks to "equip California workers with knowledge of their rights that they can also use to protec  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Livestream Today: 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 G  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 [Category: Science] -- The Carnegie Institution for Science posted the following news: * * * Lori Willhite brings EPL's mass spec lab into the future * It's no secret that technological advancements drive scientific discovery. So, when the opportunity for innovation knocks, it's best to answer the door. That's certainly the case for Lori Willhite, who just completed her first year as a Mass Spectrometry Lab Manager at Carnegie Science's Earth and Planets Laboratory and a  more

ITHACA, New York, Feb. 3 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Maps offer neighborhood-level insight into American migration * California's most devastating wildfire - the 2018 Camp Fire, which killed 85 and destroyed nearly 19,000 structures - forced nearly half of all residents living within designated fire perimeters to relocate within a year. That local exodus is documented by Cornell-led research that mapped annual moves between U.S. neighborhoods from 2010 to 2019 in  more

ENCINO, California, Feb. 4 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on Feb. 2, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale and Financing of 66-Room Super 8 Near Yellowstone National Park GARDINER, Mont. - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of a 66-room Super 8 hotel property located in Gardiner, Montana. Marcus & Millichap Capital  more

ENCINO, California, Feb. 4 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on Feb. 2, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of 226-Unit Multifamily Property in Richton Park, Ill. RICHTON PARK, Ill. - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of Carriage Creek Apartments, a 226-unit multifamily property located in Richton Park, Illinois.   more

ENCINO, California, Feb. 4 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on Feb. 2, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Brokers Central Broward County Multifamily Asset Sale SUNRISE, Fla. - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced the sale of Lakeside Villas, a 116-unit multifamily property located at 9404 NW 49th Place in Sunrise, Florida. The asset traded for   more

ENCINO, California, Feb. 4 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on Feb. 2, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Closes Three-Property Multifamily Portfolio Sale in Auburn Alabama AUBURN, Ala. - 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 Auburn 187 Portfolio, a three-property, 187-unit multifamily portfolio in Auburn, Alabama. The port  more

EL SEGUNDO, California, Feb. 4 -- Mattel, a toy manufacturing company, issued the following news on Feb. 3, 2026: * * * Matchbox: The Movie Premieres October 9 on Apple TV * Apple Original Films, Skydance Media, and Mattel Studios have revealed the premiere date and first-look images for Matchbox: The Movie, an upcoming live-action feature inspired by Mattel's iconic die-cast vehicle brand. The film will debut October 9, 2026 on Apple TV. * Directed by Sam Hargrave (Extraction, Extraction II  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Doris O. Matsui, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * MATSUI & COLLEAGUES INTRODUCE WHALE CHARTS ACT, MODERNIZING WHALE HABITAT MAPPING AND DETECTION TOOLS TO PREVENT COLLISIONS * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Representatives Doris Matsui (D-CA-07), Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY-11), Maxine Dexter (D-OR-03), Vern Buchanan (R-FL-16), Sarah Elfreth (D-MD-03 ), and Buddy Carter (R-GA-01) introduced the Whale CHARTS Act, bipartisan legislation that will direct   more

EL SEGUNDO, California, Feb. 4 -- Mattel, a toy manufacturing company, issued the following news on Feb. 3, 2026: * * * Mattel's American Girl(R) and Disney Consumer Products Renew Multi-Year Licensing Agreement for Disney Princess and Disney Frozen Franchises The Brand is Expanding the Collection with American Girl Disney Princess Jasmine 18-inch Doll, Launching Today * Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT), a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic bra  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Feb. 4 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Announces Settlements with Lannett and Bausch Totaling $17.85 Million Over Conspiracies to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition, Announces New Complaint Against Novartis, Sandoz AG, and Sandoz Group AG Consumers Could Be Eligible for Compensation if They Purchased Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States Between May 1, 2009, and December 31,   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: The Trial That Could Redefine Tech's Responsibility for Youth Mental Health * WASHINGTON (February 3, 2026) - A landmark social media addiction trial is underway in Los Angeles Superior Court, where a 19-year-old California woman alleges social media platforms contributed to her depression and suicidal ideation after addictive use beginning in her youth. TikTok and Snapchat have reached settl  more

MONTEREY, California, Feb. 4 (TNSrpt) -- The Middlebury Institute of International Studies issued the following news: * * * Seeds of Extremism: Ecofascism and Militant Accelerationism in a Warming World By Isabela Bernardo Climate change and violent extremism represent two of the most significant challenges confronting contemporary global security. Yet their intersection, and particularly the specific mechanisms through which extremist ideologies exploit environmental crises for recruitment,  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 3 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * Mineral sunscreen that reduces white cast developed by UCLA researchers * Key takeaways * Mineral sunscreen formulas with zinc oxide often leave a white, chalky cast. * The new study, led by UCLA researchers, found that a simple change in the shape of zinc oxide particles could address this drawback. * Instead of producing a stark white or gray cast, they appeared warmer and clos  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Feb. 4 -- New Jersey Acting Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2026: * * * Acting AG Davenport Files Multistate Complaint Against Novartis and Sandoz Alleging Prescription Drug Price Fixing Complaint Alleges Conspiracy to Fix Prices for Generic Drugs, Driving up Costs for Patients * Acting Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and the Division of Consumer Affairs (DCA) announced today that New Jersey filed a multistate complai  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of Insurance Commissioners issued the following news release: * * * NAIC Announces 2026 Consumer Liaison Representatives * The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) recently named 43 consumer liaison representatives for 2026. NAIC Members have long valued the voices of consumer representatives, who provide unique perspectives and insights in the NAIC's proceedings. Regulatory policy w  more

SAN JOSE, California, Feb. 3 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Cisco Systems issued the following news release: * * * NBC Sports Selects Cisco as Networking Provider * STAMFORD, CONN. - February 3, 2026 - NBC Sports has selected Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) to provide AI networking technology for its all-IP production of the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics and Paralympics, Feb. 6-22, and March 6-15, respectively. With Milan and Cortina, Italy, in the same time zone as Paris, France, the pro  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Feb. 3 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Nebraska in the national news: January 2026 * University of Nebraska-Lincoln faculty offered expertise on California's drought recovery and U.S. trade policy for national news stories in January. The stories were among 30-plus featuring Husker faculty, staff, administrators, students, centers and programs during the month. * Brian Fuchs, a climatologist with the university's National Drought Mitigatio  more

LOS GATOS, California, Feb. 4 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news on Feb. 3, 2026: * * * Netflix Unveils the Official Trailer for 'Firebreak' Netflix unveils the trailer and new images from Firebreak, the new film by David Victori (Sky Rojo, Cross the Line), a high-tension psychological thriller with characters trapped in an unsolvable moral dilemma, which will premiere on February 20. Starring Belen Cuesta (The Endless Trench, Money Heist), Enric Auquer (A House on Fir  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 3 [Category: Medical] -- The American Association for Cancer Research posted the following news release: * * * New Coalition of Leading Cancer Research Organizations Launched to Accelerate Early Detection of Deadly Cancers * $12 million awarded to six collaborative teams developing new approaches to the earlier detection and diagnosis of pancreatic, ovarian, and esophageal cancers NEW YORK-The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research today announced the launch o  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: Sen. Schiff, Rep. Chu Lead California Delegation Members in Calling on Major Insurance Companies to Ensure Los Angeles Fire Victims Receive Fair Compensation * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and U.S. Representative Judy Chu (D-Calif-28) led 14 members of the California congressional delegation in urging nine of the largest insurance companies in the state to provide an  more

NIAGARA FALLS, New York, Feb. 3 -- Niagara University posted the following news: * * * Nine Niagara University Students Score Super Bowl Experience * Nine students from Niagara University's College of Hospitality, Sport, and Tourism Management are headed to Santa Clara, California, to see what goes into organizing the National Football League's showcase event as they work behind the scenes at Super Bowl LX for a one-of-a-kind experiential learning opportunity. The students depart on Tuesda  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Feb. 4 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2026: * * * Drummond: Operation Blunt Force dismantles criminal enterprise Attorney General Gentner Drummond announced today that his Organized Crime Task Force, working alongside 27 law enforcement partners nationwide, arrested 20 individuals linked to a sophisticated criminal enterprise. The Hao Chen Organization was responsible for approximately one million pounds of m  more

REDWOOD SHORES, California, Feb. 3 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, posted the following news release: * * * Oracle Reimagines Banking for the AI Era with New Agentic Platform * Oracle Financial Services is transforming banking with an enterprise-class suite of AI-infused applications, design tools, frameworks and pre-built AI agents. With these advancements, banks can benefit from intelligent, conversational interfaces and autonomo  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla Statement on Republicans' Latest Attempt to Pass SAVE Act to Suppress the Right to Vote for Millions of Americans * 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 as Republicans in Congress introduced the SAVE America Act, an updated   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Joshua Harder, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * PERMITTING REFORM: Harder Announces Bipartisan Introduction of Tech-Neutral Permitting Certainty Legislation * FREEDOM Act delivers faster review, new permit protections, and enforcement mechanisms to unleash American energy WASHINGTON - Today, Rep. Josh Harder (CA-09) led the bipartisan introduction of tech-neutral legislation to deliver permitting certainty across the energy industry. Led wi  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Scott Peters, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Peters Votes to Open Government and Continue Negotiations on ICE Funding * Washington, D.C. - Today, Representative Scott Peters (CA-50) released the following statement after voting to pass the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026. This bill includes five agencies' full-year FY26 appropriations bills and a two-week continuing resolution through February 13 for Homeland Security. "ICE has bec  more

CLAREMONT, California, Feb. 4 -- Pomona College issued the following news: * * * Pomona Named a Top Producer of Fulbright U.S. Students The Fulbright Program has recognized Pomona College as one of the colleges and universities with the highest number of students and recent alumni selected for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. Established in 1946 and administered by the U.S. Department of State, the program provides participants with the opportunity to study, teach and conduct research abr  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 3 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * Pregnancy, breastfeeding associated with higher levels of cognitive function for postmenopausal women * Key Takeaways * Pregnancy and breastfeeding may improve long-term cognitive function in women. * The study found that an increase in cumulative time spent pregnant and time spent breastfeeding correlated with greater cognition, verbal memory and visual memory later in life. * T  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- President Trump issued the following statement on Feb. 2, 2026, on the anniversary of the U.S. victory in the Mexican-American War: * * * Today marks the 178th anniversary of our Nation's triumph in the Mexican-American War--a legendary victory that secured the American Southwest, reasserted American sovereignty, and expanded the promise of American independence across our majestic continent. Guided by the steadfast belief that our Nation was destined by divine providenc  more

MONROVIA, California, Feb. 4 -- World Vision International issued the following news release: * * * Psychosocial Care and Cash Assistance Bring Relief to Internally Displaced Families Affected by the Cambodia-Thailand Border Conflict Preah Vihear and Oddar Meanchey, Cambodia -- In response to the humanitarian impacts of the Cambodia-Thailand border conflict, the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), in partnership with World Vision International in Cambodia, has delivered life-s  more

SANTA MONICA, California, Feb. 4 -- Rand issued the following commentary on Feb. 3, 2026: * * * Tipping the Cyber Balance: How AI Benchmarks Could Make Software Safer By Gopal Sarma and Kathleen Fisher In February 2024, a ransomware attack on Change Healthcare disrupted medical claims processing for nearly half of all U.S. healthcare transactions. The breach cost UnitedHealth Group over $2.8 billion, exposed the personal data of 190 million Americans, and forced hospitals nationwide to delay  more

SANTA MONICA, California, Feb. 4 -- Rand issued the following commentary on Feb. 3, 2026: * * * Venezuela After Maduro: Q&A with RAND Experts By Tahina Montoya, Marie Jones and Kelly Piazza Today marks one month since the dramatic U.S. operation in Venezuela that captured Nicolas Maduro, the country's president, and brought him to New York City to face federal drug trafficking charges. While many details about the operation are clearer now than they were in the immediate aftermath, it remai  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Robert Garcia Releases Report on Killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti; Finds Trump Administration's Extreme Policies and Violent Tactics Led to Deaths Today, Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, released a new report highlighting Oversight Democ  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 4 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary on Feb. 3, 2026, by Jude Schwalbach, senior education policy analyst: * * * Mississippi's open enrollment proposals would be a step in the right direction for students Mississippi's K-12 students should be able to more easily transfer to public schools other than the ones they are residentially assigned to. * Mississippi's K-12 students should be able to more easily transfer to public schools other than  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Chu and Sen. Schiff Lead California Delegation Members in Calling on Major Insurance Companies to Ensure Los Angeles Fire Victims Receive Fair Compensation * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Representative Judy Chu (CA-28) and Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA) led 14 members of the California congressional delegation in demanding answers from nine of the state's largest insurance companies about the barriers de  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gomez Votes NO on DHS Bill That Continues Funding for ICE and CBP * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) voted NO today on both the Department of Homeland Security Continuing Resolution, which funds ICE and CBP, and the five-bill appropriations package. The DHS Continuing Resolution keeps pouring money into ICE and CBP even as immigration enforcement grows more aggressive and d  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Mike Levin, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Mike Levin Votes No on 2026 Government Funding Package Over Failure to Rein in ICE * February 03, 2026 Washington, D.C.- Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) voted against the Fiscal Year 2026 government funding package considered on the House floor due to the exclusion of commonsense accountability measures and guardrail policies for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Rep. Levin released t  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Jay Obernolte, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Obernolte Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen U.S. Leadership in Robotics * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Rep. Jay Obernolte (CA-23), alongside Rep. Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) and Rep. Bob Latta (OH-05), introduced the National Commission on Robotics Act, bipartisan legislation to establish a national commission tasked with evaluating the United States' competitiveness in robotics and  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Sara Jacobs Secures Over $14 Million for 14 San Diego Projects * Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51) secured $14,184,000 in federal funds for 14 local community projects in San Diego in an appropriations package passed by Congress. These projects were submitted by local governments and non-profits across California's 51st district, from Lemon Grove to Linda Vista to Miramar. The Congresswoman's office pr  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Derek Tran, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Representative Tran Opposes Funding for ICE, Demands Reforms to Protect U.S. Citizens * Washington, DC - U.S. Representative Derek Tran (CA-45) issued a statement following his vote against the Senate-amended version of H.R. 7148, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026, which provides full-year funding for certain agencies and a two-week continuing resolution for the Department of Homeland Secu  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 (TNSFR) -- The San Bernardino County Museum, Redlands, California, intends to repatriate 18 cultural items affiliated with the Big Sandy Rancheria of Western Mono Indians, California. The items as objects of cultural patrimony that hold central importance to the Native American group. The collection consists of 18 baskets that were donated to the museum by several individuals, including Gerald Smith, Anna Oakey, Sam Canady, Marian Nelson, and Calvin Hoechiln. Under the Native  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 3 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * Scientists uncover why some brain cells resist Alzheimer's disease * Key takeaways * Tau is the most common protein that aggregates in neurodegeneration diseases. However, researchers had not determined why some types of neurons are affected more than others. * The work identified a protein complex called CRL5SOCS4 that marks tau for degradation. The findings suggest that strengthen  more

IRVING, Texas, Feb. 3 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * The CW Network and Mountain West Forge Broadcast Partnership Through 2030-31 Season * Network Adds 13 Football Games Per Year to its Growing College Sports Portfolio 20 Men's Basketball Games and 15 Women's Basketball Games Per Year to Get National Broadcast Reach The CW to Be the Exclusive Home of Nearly 800 Hours of Live Sports Per Year BURBAN  more

LA JOLLA, California, Feb. 3 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * The Game-Day Playlist Powering Triton Women in Sports * The result is a game-day soundtrack shaped by many sports and personalities, reflecting the different ways athletes prepare to compete. Whether you're heading to the gym, gearing up for a big moment or just need a boost, these are songs worth pressing play on. "Black Swan" by BTS Katherine Kim | Fencing Second year | So  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 3 [Category: Media] -- The Paley Center for Media issued the following news release: * * * THE PALEY MUSEUM ANNOUNCES ITS LATEST EVENT CELEBRATING INFLUENTIAL CULINARY VOICES: CHEF'S NIGHT: A CULINARY TRIBUTE TO BLACK HISTORY * A Black History Month Experience Presented by Citi(r) Will Take Place at The Paley Museum in Midtown Manhattan on Tuesday, February 17 The Event Will Feature A Conversation with Acclaimed Chefs Including Kardea Brown, JJ Johnson, Charlie Mitchell, Al  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Senate Minority Leader John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Thune: Working Families Tax Cuts Puts More Money in Americans' Pockets * Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON -U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune's remarks below (as delivered): "Mr. President, with tax filing season underway, the American people are beginning to feel the impact of the Workin  more

DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 3 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Top recognition awarded to 11 stroke researchers for science, brain health contributions * NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 3, 2026 - Eleven top scientists in stroke and brain health will be recognized for their individual exceptional professional achievements and contributions to stroke and brain health care and research during the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conf  more

EL SEGUNDO, California, Feb. 4 -- Mattel, a toy manufacturing company, issued the following news on Feb. 3, 2026: * * * Tracie Laymon to Write and Direct Live-Action Tony the Tattooed Man Feature Film from Mattel Studios * Mattel, Inc. today announced that screenwriter, producer and director Tracie Laymon (Bob Trevino Likes It) will write and direct the Tony the Tattooed Man live-action feature film for Mattel Studios. * She aims to reimagine the cult-favorite action figure as the centerpie  more

IRVINE, California, Feb. 4 (TNSjou) -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release: * * * High estrogen levels in brain may increase women's risk of stress-related memory issues Findings of UC Irvine-led study could lead to new ways of addressing PTSD, dementia * Severe stress, as experienced in natural disasters and mass shootings, can cause long-lasting memory problems, and high levels of estrogen in the brain can make women particularly vulnerable. * Diff  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 3 (TNSjou) -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * New Therapy Could Make Life Better for Kidney Transplant Patients Monthly infusion could replace daily drug regimen with a less toxic treatment that improves renal function. By Suzanne Leigh A new study offers hope that kidney transplant patients could one day have a monthly treatment instead of multiple pills every day. The new treatment also may reduce s  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 4 (TNSjou) -- The UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * UCLA researchers develop mineral sunscreen that reduces white cast A novel shape of zinc oxide helps reduce chalkiness in mineral sunscreen and makes it easier to wear, especially for people with darker skin tones Key takeaways * Mineral sunscreen formulas with zinc oxide often leave a white, chalky cast. * The new study, led by UCLA researchers, found t  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 3 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * UCLA scientists identify optimal design for off-the-shelf immunotherapy targeting solid tumors * Findings A UCLA research team has identified the best design for a promising new type of immunotherapy that could be mass-produced to treat multiple solid tumors. The study focused on engineered invariant natural killer T cells, or NKT cells -powerful immune cells with a unique ability to in  more

BOULDER, Colorado, Feb. 4 (TNSjou) -- The University of Colorado Boulder Leeds School of Business issued the following news: * * * Why we love watching the Super Bowl live By Katy Marquardt Hill More than 100 million people in the U.S. tune in to the Super Bowl every year. In 2025, Super Bowl LIX hit a record, averaging about 127.7 million viewers, with numbers spiking even higher for the big plays and halftime show. Factor in streaming and social platforms, and recent Super Bowls have reach  more

BURBANK, California, Feb. 2 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * UPDATE: DON LEMON, TED DANSON, KATE HUDSON, MILO VENTIMIGLIA 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  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Valadao's Health Care Posturing Slammed as "Performative" * A new report exposes David Valadao's health care cleanup tour for what it is: too little too late, and entirely performative. After voting for the largest Medicaid cuts in history, Valadao is stuck trying to justify a record already hurting Central Valley families - more than 68,000 robbed of their health care, around 18,  more

PASADENA, California, Feb. 3 -- The California Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Watson Lecture: Kimberly See Explores the Future of Sustainable Battery Chemistries * Can we reimagine the way we power modern life? On Wednesday, February 25, 2026, Kimberly See, professor of chemistry, will discuss her group's research on next-generation battery chemistry that may lead to more efficient and sustainable ways of energizing the world. In a public talk titled "Chasing Sust  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 4 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2026: * * * What Pennsylvanians Are Saying About Governor Shapiro's 2026-27 Proposed Budget to Cut Costs, Create Opportunity, Strengthen Public Safety, Fund Education, and Get Stuff Done Today, Governor Josh Shapiro delivered his 2026-27 proposed budget address - a commonsense, fiscally responsible plan that focuses on driving economic growth, strengthening public education, enh  more

LOS GATOS, California, Feb. 4 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following statement on Feb. 3, 2026, by Vice President Monika Shergill: * * * What's Next on Netflix 2026: Celebrating, Saluting, and Entertaining India Ten years of Netflix in India isn't a milestone we mark alone. It's a story we've written together with creators who took bold risks, actors and technicians who brought those visions to life, partners who built with passion, teams who kept raising the bar, and above all,  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Steve Womack, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Womack Votes to Pass Amended Full-Year Spending Package * WASHINGTON, D.C. -February 3, 2026... Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today voted in support of the Senate amendment to H.R. 7148, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026. The package includes the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD), and Related Agencies Appropriations Act-legislation led by House Appropri  more

MONROVIA, California, Feb. 4 -- World Vision International issued the following news release: * * * World Vision Calls For Urgent Protection of Children Following Deadly Mining Landslide In Eastern DR Congo Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo - World Vision is deeply saddened by news of a deadly landslide at the Rubaya artisanal mining site in Masisi Territory, North Kivu, eastern DRC, which has claimed the lives of more than 200 people following heavy rainfall. An estimated 70 of them are chi  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release: * * * WTAS: Secretary Kennedy Announces $100 Million Investment in Great American Recovery * On February 2, 2026, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. announced a comprehensive plan to strengthen prevention, expand treatment, and carry out the executive order President Trump signed last week to ignite the Great American Recovery. The centerpiece of this plan i  more

CUPERTINO, California, Feb. 3 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, posted the following news: * * * Xcode 26.3 unlocks the power of agentic coding * Xcode 26.3 introduces support for agentic coding, a new way in Xcode for developers to build apps using coding agents such as Anthropic's Claude Agent and OpenAI's Codex. With agentic coding, Xcode can work with greater autonomy toward a developer's goals -from br  more