| Public Policy Tipoffs Involving California Newsletter for Tuesday February 10, 2026 ( 111 items ) |
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'New Year New Me' No Longer Just for January as Everyday Wellness Drives Health Spending Growth
COSTA MESA, California, Feb. 10 (TNSxrep) [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Experian, an information services company, posted the following news release:
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'New Year New Me' no longer just for January as everyday wellness drives health spending growth
New analysis from Experian and Reward shows health spending now a year-round priority as wellbeing becomes a protected budget
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UK: New insights from global data and technology company, Experian, and Reward, global leader in customer en
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'Now is Not the Time to Walk Back the Progress That We Have Made,' ABA President Michelle A. Behnke Says at Midyear Meeting
CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 10 -- The American Bar Association issued the following news:
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'Now is not the time to walk back the progress that we have made,' ABA President Michelle A. Behnke says at Midyear Meeting
The ability to manage change in tumultuous times while staying true to the core principles of the legal profession is as essential today as it ever has been. In this 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, lawyers must rise to the occasion.
These were
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9-1-1: Going Once, Going Twice (2/26)
BURBANK, California, Feb. 9 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release:
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9-1-1: Going Once, Going Twice (2/26)
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THURSDAY, FEB. 26
8:00-9:00 p.m. EST - 9-1-1: "Going Once, Going Twice" (911)
Logline: When a medical examiner becomes entangled in a dangerous situation during an autopsy, the 118 is called in to assist. Meanwhile, the 118 hosts an LAFD charity bachelor auction.
Stream episodes next day on Hulu.
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ABA House of Delegates Adopts Nearly 30 Policies on Wide-Ranging Legal Issues
CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 10 -- The American Bar Association issued the following news:
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ABA House of Delegates adopts nearly 30 policies on wide-ranging legal issues
The American Bar Association House of Delegates adopted almost 30 policy matters on a wide variety of issues including judicial independence and safety, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, the independence of the Department of Justice, Medicaid funding, immigration law enforcement, and the use of National Guard and military forc
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Acting A.G. Davenport Secures Settlement With Trump Administration That Will Protect $1 Billion in Education Funding for New Jersey
TRENTON, New Jersey, Feb. 10 -- New Jersey Acting Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Feb. 9, 2026:
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Acting AG Davenport Secures Settlement with Trump Administration That Will Protect $1 Billion in Education Funding for New Jersey
Acting Attorney General Jennifer Davenport announced today that a coalition of 19 attorneys general has secured an agreement with the Trump Administration that will prevent the federal government from unlawfully withholding
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Adults Overwhelmingly Believe Children Need Age-Based Online Protections, Common Sense Media Research Finds
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 10 (TNSrpt) -- Common Sense Media issued the following news release on Feb. 9, 2026:
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Adults Overwhelmingly Believe Children Need Age-Based Online Protections, Common Sense Media Research Finds
"Age Assurance Attitudes Among Adults" finds that with support for age assurance comes concerns regarding privacy, data security, and whether age verification systems can be effective.
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Common Sense Media today released a new survey revealing that an overwhelming
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AG Nessel Secures Agreement with Trump Administration to Protect Millions in Education Funding
LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 9 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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AG Nessel Secures Agreement with Trump Administration to Protect Millions in Education Funding
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LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in securing an agreement (PDF) with the Trump administration to prevent it from withholding federal funding from state and local education agencies that refuse to abandon lawful programs and polic
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American Enterprise Institute Housing Center Senior Fellow Pinto Testifies Before House Oversight & Government Reform Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy and Regulatory Affairs released the following written testimony by Edward Pinto, a senior fellow and co-director of the American Enterprise Institute Housing Center, from a Jan. 22, 2026, hearing entitled "Housing Affordability: Saving the American Dream":
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Thank you Chairman Burlison, Ranking Member Frost, and members of the subcommittee for the opportunity to testify.
The cur
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American Idol: 905 (Hollywood Week in Music City - Part 1) (2/23)
BURBANK, California, Feb. 9 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release:
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American Idol: 905 (Hollywood Week in Music City - Part 1) (2/23)
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8:00-10:00 p.m. EST - American Idol: "905 (Hollywood Week in Music City - Part 1)" (905)
Logline: For the first time, Idol is bringing Hollywood Week to Music City as hopefuls take the stage for a make-or-break performance and face the biggest Hollywood Week cut in Idol hi
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Astronomers Determine How "Super Jupiters" Around Remote Star Took Shape
PASADENA, California, Feb. 9 -- The California Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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Astronomers Determine How "Super Jupiters" Around Remote Star Took Shape
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The planets in our solar system grew out of a disk of material that swirled around our Sun. Inner rocky planets formed as tiny grains stuck together, becoming pebbles, then boulders, and, ultimately, full-grown planets. The outer gas and ice giant planets also accumulated cores of rocky material, which then attracte
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Attorney General Bonta Continues to Oppose Proposal to Undo Reporting Requirements That Help Address Race-Based Disparities in Special Education
SACRAMENTO, California, Feb. 9 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Continues to Oppose Proposal to Undo Reporting Requirements That Help Address Race-Based Disparities in Special Education
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today co-led a coalition of 16 attorneys general in filing a comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Education (U.S. ED)'s proposal to remove certain reporting requirements that help
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Attorney General Bonta: Transparency and Accountability Are the Foundation of Good Law Enforcement
SACRAMENTO, California, Feb. 9 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta: Transparency and Accountability Are the Foundation of Good Law Enforcement
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Bonta today issued the following statement in response to a ruling from the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California denying in part and upholding in part a preliminary injunction sought by the Trump Administration to enjoin th
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Award-winning writer, documentarian to headline Presidential Lecture Series event, kicking off Purdue's celebration of America's 250th
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Feb. 9 -- Purdue University issued the following news release:
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Award-winning writer, documentarian to headline Presidential Lecture Series event, kicking off Purdue's celebration of America's 250th
Bestselling writer, documentarian and television producer Timothy Ferris will kick off the spring semester's Presidential Lecture Series on Feb. 26 with a conversation with Purdue University President Mung Chiang addressing the pivotal role of science in advancing dem
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Beetles Go Stealth Mode to Infiltrate Ant Societies
PASADENA, California, Feb. 9 -- The California Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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Beetles Go Stealth Mode to Infiltrate Ant Societies
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Earth's biosphere is brimming with symbiotic relationships: from bacteria that became our cells' mitochondria, to mycorrhizal fungi that help plants grow, to the myriad mites, wasps, worms, and flies that make a living by parasitizing other animals.
Symbiosis often appears to be a one-way street: When it evolves, there is no going bac
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Blumenthal, Takano, Jacobs Reintroduce Commission on Equity & Reconciliation in the Uniformed Services Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Blumenthal, Takano, Jacobs Reintroduce Commission on Equity & Reconciliation in the Uniformed Services Act
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[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) along with House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Ranking Member Mark Takano (D-CA) and U.S. Representative Sara Jacobs (D-CA) reintroduced the Commission on Equity and Reconciliation in th
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Cal Poly Humboldt Celebrates 4th Annual Fiesta Folkorica
ARCATA, California, Feb. 9 -- The California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt posted the following news:
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Cal Poly Humboldt Celebrates 4th Annual Fiesta Folkorica
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The event includes performances by dancers of Fiesta Folklorica, Danza Azteca, and Folklorico Ensemble, along with Mariachi de Humboldt.
Directed by Jacqueline Silva, Fiesta Folklorica is "A celebration of Mexican culture and an opportunity to bring our community together."
Silva elaborates on the performance, "Fies
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Calif. Gov. Newsom Statement on Court Win to Identify Federal Agents
SACRAMENTO, California, Feb. 10 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following statement on Feb. 9, 2026:
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Governor Newsom statement on court win to identify federal agents
What you need to know: A federal judge ruled that California's law requiring federal agents to identify themselves is lawful.
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Governor Gavin Newsom today issued the following statement in response to a federal court ruling today affirming California's law that requires federal agents to show their identi
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California Baptist University: CAVAD Hosts Lecture About AI and Creativity
RIVERSIDE, California, Feb. 10 -- California Baptist University issued the following news:
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CAVAD hosts lecture about AI and creativity
In the 2025-26 academic year, the College of Architecture, Visual Arts and Design is hosting a lecture series in which guest speakers cover various topics relating to CAVAD's creative fields.
The most recent lecture on Jan. 29 focused on the issue of artificial intelligence.
"We wanted an expert to come in and share their perspective of how they thin
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California Department of Justice Investigating Alameda County Sheriff's Officer-Involved Shooting Under AB 1506
SACRAMENTO, California, Feb. 9 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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California Department of Justice Investigating Alameda County Sheriff's Officer-Involved Shooting Under AB 1506
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**The information provided below is based on preliminary details regarding an ongoing investigation, which may continue to evolve**
OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced that the California Department of Justice (DOJ), pursuant to Assembly Bi
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CalState Poly-Pomona: 2026 Office of Academic Innovation Winter Institute Highlights Cross-Campus Collaboration for Inclusive Academic Excellence
POMONA, California, Feb. 10 -- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona issued the following news:
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2026 Office of Academic Innovation Winter Institute Highlights Cross-Campus Collaboration for Inclusive Academic Excellence
Caitlyn Kubulan
The 2026 Office of Academic Innovation Winter Institute brought together faculty and staff across campus for a two-day interactive experience focused on advancing inclusive academic excellence through collaboration and mentorship.
Hosted by the
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CBP Officers seize 42 pounds of Marijuana, California man arrested at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release:
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CBP Officers seize 42 pounds of Marijuana, California man arrested at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
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ATLANTA -U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers intercepted an alleged drug smuggler at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Jan. 14 after discovering 42 pounds of marijuana in his checked baggage bound for France.
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Celebrity Jeopardy! All Stars
BURBANK, California, Feb. 9 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release:
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Celebrity Jeopardy! All Stars
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* The previouslyannounced premiere date for "" will be shifting two weeks and now premieres Friday, March 13 (8:00 p.m. ET/PT), on ABC, streaming next day on Hulu.
* Hosted by Ken Jennings, "" features the brightest stars putting their best brain forward for a chance to win $1 million for a charity of their The series will hi
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Century Foundation President Morgan Testifies Before House Education & Workforce Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development released the following written testimony by Century Foundation President Julie Margetta Morgan from a Feb. 4, 2026, hearing entitled "Runaway College Spending Meets the Working Families Tax Cuts":
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My name is Julie Margetta Morgan, and I am the President of The Century Foundation, a nonprofit public policy organization that conducts research and analysis on a number of issue
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Class Action Plaintiffs and Brookside, Alabama, Submit Settlement Proposing $1.5 Million in Compensation, Plus Reforms to Town's Towing and Ticketing Practices
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 10 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release:
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Class Action Plaintiffs and Brookside, Alabama, Submit Settlement Proposing $1.5 Million in Compensation, Plus Reforms to Town's Towing and Ticketing Practices
Small town that netted cash by policing for profit agrees to settle federal lawsuit from Institute for Justice
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In early 2022, the town of Brookside, Alabama made national headlines for running a relentless policing-for-profit scheme t
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Colombian Leader of International Drug Money Laundering Organization Convicted
ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 10 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia posted the following news release on Feb. 9, 2026:
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Colombian leader of international drug money laundering organization convicted
Valentina Forero Alvarez has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit money laundering. Forero Alvarez led a sophisticated transnational criminal organization responsible for laundering more than $31 million in illegal narcotics proceeds through the United States f
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Congressman Fong Introduces Legislation to Strengthen DEA Hiring and Combat Drug Trafficking
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- Rep. Vince Fong, R-California, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Fong Introduces Legislation to Strengthen DEA Hiring and Combat Drug Trafficking
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) introduced the Hiring Improvement and Recruitment Empowerment (HIRE) for Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Act, legislation co-led by Congressman Brad Knott (NC-13), to help the DEA more efficiently hire critical personnel needed to combat drug tr
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Congresswoman Pou Introduces Ban on ICE Vehicle Abuses
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- Rep. Nellie Pou, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Pou Introduces Ban on ICE Vehicle Abuses
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WASHINGTON, DC - Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09) today introduced legislation that would prohibit Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents from obscuring or removing their license plates. The Protecting License-plate Access for Transparency and Enforcement Act, or PLATE Act, responds to pervasive behavior by masked ICE agents manipu
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Cotality: Strong Start to the 2026 Auction Season
IRVINE, California, Feb. 10 (TNSrpt) -- Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) issued the following news release:
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Strong start to the 2026 auction season
The start of the 2026 auction season has been surprisingly strong, with the preliminary clearance rate rebounding from the low 60% range in mid-December to last week's result of 73.7%, the highest preliminary clearance rate since the week ending October 19 last year. The bounce back was stronger than the previous week, where the preliminary cle
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CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Aroeve Brand Air Purifiers
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Feb. 9, 2026:
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Name of Product: Aroeve brand air purifiers
Hazard: The air purifiers can overheat and ignite, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Remedy: Replace
Recall Date: February 09, 2026
Units: About 191,390
Consumer Contact: Email at Aroeve-airpure-recall@outlook.com, or online at https://aroeve.com/pages/product-recall-information or https://aroeve.com/ and click "Product
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Cracking the Brain's Code: Unlocking Neuron Memory to Advance AI
LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 9 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news:
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Cracking the Brain's Code: Unlocking Neuron Memory to Advance AI
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Today's most powerful artificial intelligence (AI) systems are still far less capable than even the brains of fruit flies, which can learn and adapt using just a fraction of the energy AI requires.
Fruit flies are what USC researchers call a "generalization machine," despite having only 1 mi
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CSUSB's College Corps Initiative Receives Three-year State Renewal
SAN BERNARDINO, California, Feb. 9 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news:
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CSUSB's College Corps initiative receives three-year state renewal
CSUSB College Corps fellows are part of the California Service Corps, the largest service force in the nation, which includes four paid service programs: #CaliforniansForAll College Corps, Youth Service Corps, California Climate Action Corps, and AmeriCorps California.
California State University, San Berna
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Data Center Physical Infrastructure Market to Surpass $80 Billion by 2030, According to Dell'Oro Group
REDWOOD CITY, California, Feb. 9 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Dell'Oro Group, a provider of market information about the networking and telecommunications industries, issued the following news release:
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Data Center Physical Infrastructure Market to Surpass $80 Billion by 2030, According to Dell'Oro Group
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REDWOOD CITY, Calif. - February 10, 2026 - According to a recently published report from Dell'Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the telecommunications
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Derek Tran Leads the Fight to Bring Down Child Care Costs
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Derek Tran Leads the Fight to Bring Down Child Care Costs
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Congressman Derek Tran is leading the fight to make life more affordable for California families and hold Republicans accountable for driving up costs.
As a father of three, Tran understands the affordability crisis firsthand and has made lowering costs a top priority in Congress. Tran noted in a recent interview with NOT
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ERIC Files Amicus Brief to Stop Abuse of No Surprises Act Arbitration Process
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- The ERISA Industry Committee issued the following news release on Feb. 9, 2026:
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ERIC Files Amicus Brief to Stop Abuse of No Surprises Act Arbitration Process
On Friday, The ERISA Industry Committee (ERIC) filed an amicus brief with the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California in Anthem Blue Cross Life and Health Insurance Company v. HaloMD LLC (Anthem). The brief urges the Court to allow the plaintiff's case to proceed by rejecting the defendant'
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Experian Makes Saving Even Smarter With New High Yield Digital Savings Account
COSTA MESA, California, Feb. 10 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Experian, an information services company, posted the following news release:
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Experian makes saving even smarter with new high yield digital savings account
The new Experian Smart Money(TM) Digital Savings Account/* offers variable APYs up to 4.00%/** , no minimum deposit and an easy way to earn more
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Expanding its resources to empower consumers to save and manage their financial health, Experian announces the launc
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Explore the Faces of Ancient Roman Egypt in Getty's New Volume on Mummy Portraits
LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 10 -- The J. Paul Getty Trust issued the following news release:
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Explore the Faces of Ancient Roman Egypt in Getty's New Volume on Mummy Portraits
This open-access publication brings together global expertise and groundbreaking research to scholars and the public worldwide
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Nearly a thousand funerary portraits from Roman Egypt, once interred with mummified remains, survive in museums around the world.
These fascinating paintings offer the unpara
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Former California State Correctional Lieutenant Arrested On Charges Of Smuggling Contraband Into Prison
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 10 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of California posted the following news release on Feb. 9, 2026:
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Former California State Correctional Lieutenant Arrested On Charges Of Smuggling Contraband Into Prison
SAN JOSE - A former California state correctional lieutenant was arrested today on charges of conspiring to smuggle contraband into state prison in exchange for approximately $100,000 in payments from an inmate.
Matthew L. Ma
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Fresno Man Pleads Guilty to Running $9 Million Real Estate Ponzi Scheme
SACRAMENTO, California, Feb. 10 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of California posted the following news release on Feb. 9, 2026:
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Fresno Man Pleads Guilty to Running $9 Million Real Estate Ponzi Scheme
Matthew Campbell, 43, of Fresno, pleaded guilty today to wire fraud in connection with a $9 million real estate investment fraud scheme, U.S. Attorney Eric Grant announced.
According to court documents, since 2012, Campbell operated two real estate investment c
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Genentech's Fenebrutinib Is the First Investigational Medicine in Over a Decade That Reduces Disability Progression in Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 7 -- Genentech, a member of Roche Group, issued the following news release:
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Genentech's Fenebrutinib Is the First Investigational Medicine in Over a Decade That Reduces Disability Progression in Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis (PPMS)
Late-breaking Phase III FENtrepid results presented at ACTRIMS show investigational fenebrutinib met its primary endpoint of non-inferiority compared to the current standard of care, Ocrevus, in reducing disabili
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Governor Mills: CMS Letter Is Pretense to Send Weaponized Federal Agents to Maine
AUGUSTA, Maine, Feb. 9 -- Gov. Janet Mills, D-Maine, issued the following news:
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Governor Mills: CMS Letter Is Pretense to Send Weaponized Federal Agents to Maine
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Letter to Mills Administration mimics recent actions taken against other Democratic-led states, including California and Minnesota
Governor Janet Mills and Commissioner of the Maine Department of Health and Human Services Sara Gagne-Holmes issued the following statements in response to a letter and social media video relea
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Grey's Anatomy: (If You Want It) Do It Yourself (2/26)
BURBANK, California, Feb. 9 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release:
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Grey's Anatomy: (If You Want It) Do It Yourself (2/26)
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THURSDAY, FEB. 26
10:00-11:00 p.m. EST - Grey's Anatomy: "(If You Want It) Do It Yourself" (2211)
Logline : Teddy and Winston clash over a case, while Owen and Jules treat a urologist. Lucas struggles with prioritizing patients.
(TV-14, D) Stream episodes next day on Hulu.
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Groups Call on California to Ensure Insurance Industry Discloses Carbon Emissions
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release:
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Groups Call on California to Ensure Insurance Industry Discloses Carbon Emissions
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WASHINGTON -As the California Air Resources Board (CARB) considers binding carbon emissions disclosure measures for large companies doing business in California, a coalition of 40 organizations today called on the board to close a loophole that would allow insurance companies across the state to skirt the requi
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GW Milken Institute School of Public Health Recognizes 14 Emerging Leaders in Community Health
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- George Washington University posted the following news:
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GW Milken Institute School of Public Health Recognizes 14 Emerging Leaders in Community Health
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Each year, the Geiger Gibson Program in Community Health at the George Washington University's Milken Institute School of Public Health, in partnership with the National Association of Community Health Centers, honors young leaders whose dedication and work advance the health center mission of providing care and i
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Home for World-Class Filipino Entertainment: Journey and What's Next on Netflix Philippines in 2026
LOS GATOS, California, Feb. 10 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news:
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Home for World-Class Filipino Entertainment: The Journey and What's Next on Netflix Philippines in 2026
After 10 years of being part of Filipino entertainment culture, Netflix Philippines enters 2026 with a slate that marks a striking new chapter -- bigger in ambition, deeper in creative partnerships, and unmistakably Filipino at its core.
What began as a home for global entertainment has evolved
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How Big Can a Planet Be? With Very Large Gas Giants, It Can Be Hard to Tell
LA JOLLA, California, Feb. 9 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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How Big Can a Planet Be? With Very Large Gas Giants, It Can Be Hard to Tell
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The extreme distances at which these planets orbit around their star and their large masses made astronomers question if this system could have formed through core accretion. Indeed, original models of planet formation based on our solar system predicted that planets would not have time to grow to such lar
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How Much Does Chatbot Bias Influence Users? A Lot, It Turns Out
LA JOLLA, California, Feb. 9 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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How Much Does Chatbot Bias Influence Users? A Lot, It Turns Out
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summarize, leaving out the nuances that appear further down. LLMs also become less reliable when confronted with data outside of their training model.
To test how the LLMs' biases influenced user decisions, researchers chose examples with extreme framing changes (e.g., negative to positive) and recruited 70 people t
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Imanoli Writers Conference encourages aspiring and seasoned writers alike
ADA, Oklahoma, Feb. 9 -- The Chickasaw Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release:
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Imanoli Writers Conference encourages aspiring and seasoned writers alike
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Chickasaw citizen Meg Gardiner, author of 17 novels and keynote speaker for this year's Imanoli Writers Conference, stressed persistence as a key step to getting published.
More than 70 aspiring and seasoned writers listened to Gardiner and other speakers as a way of honing their ski
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In the Spotlight: Feb. 9-13, 2026
FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, Feb. 9 -- Northern Arizona University posted the following news:
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In the Spotlight: Feb. 9-13, 2026
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Kudos to these faculty, staff and programs.
Do you have a spotlight item to share with the NAU community?
E-mail your announcements to Inside@nau.edu, or use our online submission form.
* Six students from the Sports and Adventure Media certificate program-seniors Bryan Adams, Reese Clarke and Connor Emery and juniors Jessalyn Garcia, Alyssa Munoz and Adriana
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Independent Women Center for Economic Opportunity Director Onwuka Testifies Before House Oversight & Government Reform Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy and Regulatory Affairs released the following written testimony by Patrice Onwuka, director of the Center for Economic Opportunity at Independent Women, from a Jan. 22, 2026, hearing entitled "Housing Affordability: Saving the American Dream":
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Chairman Burlison, Ranking Member Frost, and Members of the Committee, thank you for inviting me to appear today.
My name is Patrice On
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ITC Clears Motive Technologies in Samsara Patent Dispute
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission announced that it has terminated an investigation into Motive Technologies Inc., San Francisco, California, with a finding of no violation.
Samsara Inc., San Francisco, California, filed the complaint on March 18, 2024, alleging that Motive infringed upon three patents related to video-based safety and fleet tracking devices. The case involved the importation and sale of these components within the United States. Following an evi
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IU Anchors Decades of Academic Leadership in Washington, DC, With Permanent Hub
BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Feb. 10 -- Indiana University issued the following news:
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IU anchors decades of academic leadership in Washington, DC, with permanent hub
Indiana University's presence in Washington, D.C., spans nearly half a century due to its academic leadership in public policy and international affairs. Now, with the advent of the new Capital Campus, IU not only anchors its history but paves the way for future scholarship and experiential learning.
Multiple schools across the u
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IU Anchors Decades of Academic Leadership in Washington, DC, With Permanent Hub
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 10 -- The Indiana University Indianapolis campus issued the following news:
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IU anchors decades of academic leadership in Washington, DC, with permanent hub
Indiana University's presence in Washington, D.C., spans nearly half a century due to its academic leadership in public policy and international affairs. Now, with the advent of the new Capital Campus, IU not only anchors its history but paves the way for future scholarship and experiential learning.
Mult
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J. Paul Getty Trust: Discover Eight Millennia of Nubian Art and Architecture
LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 10 -- The J. Paul Getty Trust issued the following news release:
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Discover Eight Millennia of Nubian Art and Architecture
Rita E. Freed's new book redefines Nubia's legacy--revealing its creative brilliance and cultural power beyond Egypt's shadow
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At the height of the empire's power, Nubian royalty reigned over one of the largest empires in the ancient world and had contacts extending north to Greece and Rome, south to sub-Saharan Africa, east to the Red
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Judicial Watch Senior Attorney T. Russell Nobile to Testify before Congress on Restoring 'Trust and Integrity in Federal Elections
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 [Category: Law/Legal] -- Judicial Watch issued the following news release:
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Judicial Watch Senior Attorney T. Russell Nobile to Testify before Congress on Restoring 'Trust and Integrity in Federal Elections
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(Washington, DC) - Judicial Watch announced that T. Russell Nobile, a senior Judicial Watch attorney and election law expert, will provide testimony on Tuesday, February 10, before the House Committee on House Administration at a hearing titled: "Make Elections G
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Kansas restores fairness in courtrooms with new law ending agency deference
SACRAMENTO, California, Feb. 9 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Pacific Legal Foundation issued the following news release:
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Kansas restores fairness in courtrooms with new law ending agency deference
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Topeka, Kansas; February 9, 2026: Kansas took a major step to ensure balance in the justice system by enacting House Bill 2183, a new law requiring courts and administrative hearing officers to independently interpret laws and regulations without deferring to government agencies. Gov. Laura
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Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory: Fentanyl or Phony? Machine-learning Algorithm Learns to Pick Out Opioid Signatures
LIVERMORE, California, Feb. 10 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news:
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Fentanyl or phony? Machine-learning algorithm learns to pick out opioid signatures
New forms of fentanyl are created every day. For law enforcement, that poses a challenge: how do you identify a chemical you've never seen before?
Researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) aim to answer that question with a machine-learning model th
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Loma Linda University Health: Preventable Cancer That Still Affects Women Today
LOMA LINDA, California, Feb. 10 -- Loma Linda University Health issued the following news:
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The preventable cancer that still affects women today
By Elena Aguirre
Cervical cancer is one of the few cancers that doctors say can often be prevented entirely. Yet each year, women are still diagnosed with advanced disease, often after years without screening or missed follow-up care.
According to Loma Linda University Cancer Center, prevention hinges on two critical tools: vaccination agains
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Lujan, Booker, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Prevent Politicization of Public Safety Grants
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Lujan, Booker, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Prevent Politicization of Public Safety Grants
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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), and Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) introduced the Federal Grant Neutrality Act, legislation designed to stop the politicization of Department of Justice (DOJ) federal grants and preven
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Marcus & Millichap Arranges $2.98M Sale of Retail Strip Center in Mount Prospect, Ill.
ENCINO, California, Feb. 10 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on Feb. 9, 2026:
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Marcus & Millichap Arranges $2.98M Sale of Retail Strip Center in Mount Prospect, Ill.
MOUNT PROSPECT, 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 1776 Algonquin Road, a 22,910-square-foot retail strip center in Mount Prospect, Illinois. Th
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Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of 466-Unit Self-Storage Property in Crowley, Texas
ENCINO, California, Feb. 10 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on Feb. 9, 2026:
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Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of 466-Unit Self-Storage Property in Crowley, Texas
CROWLEY, Texas - 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 Dry Dock & Lock, a 466-unit self-storage property in Crowley, Texas.
"The sale originated from a pr
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Md. A.G. Brown Opposes Proposal to Undo Reporting Requirements That Help Address Race-Based Disparities in Special Education
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Feb. 10 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Feb. 9, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Opposes Proposal to Undo Reporting Requirements that Help Address Race-Based Disparities in Special Education
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined 15 other attorneys general in filing a comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Education's (Department) proposal to remove certain reporting requirements that help the Department
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Medal of Honor Monday: Navy Lt. Carlton Hutchins
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news:
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Medal of Honor Monday: Navy Lt. Carlton Hutchins
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Navy Lt. Carlton Barmore Hutchins was a skilled aviator who did his best to save his crew during one of the worst naval air disasters before World War II. He kept his damaged plane in the air long enough for a few crewmates to parachute out. Hutchins went down with his aircraft, but his bravery and selflessness earned him the Medal of Honor.
Hutchins was born
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Mother of Special Needs Student Criminally Assaulted on the Playground by a Tulsa Public School Teaching Assistant Files Federal Lawsuit
LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 9 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Mother of Special Needs Student Criminally Assaulted on the Playground by a Tulsa Public School Teaching Assistant Files Federal Lawsuit
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Gibson Dunn and SolomonSimmonsLaw today filed suit, on behalf of Shanta Isom, the mother of J.I., a Tulsa Public Schools ("TPS" or the "District") student who was violently attacked by a teaching assistant at a TPS elementary
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National PTA Honors Outstanding Advocacy Efforts
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 9 [Category: Education] -- The National Parent Teacher Association issued the following news release:
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National PTA Honors Outstanding Advocacy Efforts
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ALEXANDRIA, Va., (Feb. 9, 2026)-National PTA is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2026 Outstanding Advocacy Awards, which honor PTAs and PTA advocates for taking action to improve the education, health, safety and well-being of every child.
The 2026 Outstanding Advocacy Award recipients are:
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NOAA: Three-Dimensional Acoustic Tracking Sheds Light on Beaked Whale Dive Behavior and Acoustic Detection
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news:
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Three-Dimensional Acoustic Tracking Sheds Light on Beaked Whale Dive Behavior and Acoustic Detection
Tracking whales using sound helps scientists better understand the dive behavior of these elusive animals.
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A new peer-reviewed study in PLOS One (https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0340398) sheds light on why some beaked whale species are more d
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NUWC Division Newport discusses building partnerships with RI commerce officials, industry representatives
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news:
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NUWC Division Newport discusses building partnerships with RI commerce officials, industry representatives
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As the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport looks to expand on its "Mastery of the Seas at All Depths" strategic vision, collaborating with industry partners will be a vital piece to success. To that end, the command hosted Rhode Island Secretary of Commerce Stefan P
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NYU Langone Perlmutter Cancer Center Names Leading Clinician-Researcher as New Chair of Radiation Oncology
NEW YORK, Feb. 9 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release:
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NYU Langone Perlmutter Cancer Center Names Leading Clinician-Researcher as New Chair of Radiation Oncology
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D aniel R. Gomez, MD, MBA, has been named chair of the Department of Radiation Oncology (link is external) at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. Dr. Gomez joins NYU Langone from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, wh
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Office of Administrative Law Approves DOJ Card Room Regulations
SACRAMENTO, California, Feb. 9 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Office of Administrative Law Approves DOJ Card Room Regulations
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SACRAMENTO -Two sets of California Department of Justice (DOJ) regulations governing cardrooms, one concerning Rotation of the Player-Dealer Position and the other concerning Blackjack-Style games, were approved by the Office of Administrative Law (OAL) late on Friday. OAL approved the regulations without substantiv
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Pallone Introduces Resolution Calling for Ban on Racist Mascots in School Settings
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Pallone Introduces Resolution Calling for Ban on Racist Mascots in School Settings
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NJ 6th District Congressman's Resolution Calls for Ending Racist School Mascots Amid Trump Administration's Efforts to Reverse State Bans
WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today introduced a resolution calling for an end to unsanctioned Native American mascots and imagery in schools,
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Pandemic Hurt Children's Social Skills Leading to Unhealthy Habits, CSUN Prof Says
NORTHRIDGE, California, Feb. 10 -- California State University Northridge (CSUN) issued the following news release:
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Pandemic Hurt Children's Social Skills Leading to Unhealthy Habits, CSUN Prof says
Human connection is a key ingredient to one's well-being. Yet increasingly, our society's connections are coming undone, especially for young people.
This loss of face-to-face communication dramatically accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic, which meant children lost the rhythm of everyd
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Parks California and California State Parks Announce Up to $2.5 Million Available Through Grants Programs for Nonprofit, Community and Tribal Organizations
SACRAMENTO, California, Feb. 10 -- The California Department of Parks and Recreation's State Parks unit issued the following news release on Feb. 9, 2026:
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Parks California and California State Parks Announce up to $2.5 Million Available through Grants Programs for Nonprofit, Community and Tribal Organizations
California State Parks and Parks California today announce the opening of two grant programs designed to support nonprofit, community and tribal organizations in strengthening conn
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Parsons Secures $91 Million Contract Extension For U.S. Diplomatic Mission Security Worldwide
PASADENA, California, Feb. 9 [Category: BizConstruction]-- Parsons Corp., an engineering, construction, technical and management services firm, posted the following news release:
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Parsons Secures $91 Million Contract Extension For U.S. Diplomatic Mission Security Worldwide
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CHANTILLY, VA. (February 9, 2026) -Parsons Corporation (NYSE: PSN) announced the company secured a $91 million contract extension for the Overseas Security Installation Services (OSIS II) contract administered by th
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Preserving a Legacy: Inside Baylor University's Black Gospel Archive
WACO, Texas, Feb. 7 -- Baylor University issued the following Q&A on Feb. 5, 2026, by Shelby Cefaratti-Bertin with Stephen Newby, Lev H. Prichard III Endowed Chair in the Study of Black Worship, Darryl Stuhr, director of the Black Gospel Archive, and digital project curator Hannah Engstrom:
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Preserving a Legacy: Inside Baylor University's Black Gospel Archive
BGA team discusses the legacy, significance and future of safeguarding Black sacred music
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From its humble beginnings in a libr
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Press Release: Groups Call on California to Ensure Insurance Industry Discloses Carbon Emissions
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 [Category: Financial Services] -- Americans for Financial Reform, which describes itself as a nonpartisan and nonprofit coalition of more than 200 civil rights, consumer, labor, business, investor, faith-based and civic and community groups, posted the following news release:
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Press Release: Groups Call on California to Ensure Insurance Industry Discloses Carbon Emissions
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February 9, 2026
CONTACT: Jarice Thompson, jarice@ourfinancialsecurity.org
Patrick Davis,
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Rand Corp. Report Shows Employer Partnerships Improve Adult Learner Outcomes
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 (TNSLrpt) -- Employers as Partners in the Success of Working Adult Learners - A report from Rand Corp., Santa Monica, California - January 2026 (57 pages) - Authored by Megan Andrew, Kristin J. Leuschner, Tiffany Berglund, Lucas Greer and Kami Ehrich
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Rand Corp. issued a report evaluating how employer-community college partnerships affect the success of working adult learners, focusing on the Achieve Your Degree (AYD) program implemented within a statewide community co
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Ranking Member Maxine Waters Applauds House Passage of the Bipartisan "Housing for the 21st Century Act" to Confront the Nation's Housing Crisis
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 9, 2026:
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Ranking Member Maxine Waters Applauds House Passage of the Bipartisan "Housing for the 21st Century Act" to Confront the Nation's Housing Crisis
Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives pass
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Ranking Member Robert Garcia Statement on Ghislaine Maxwell Refusing to Answer Questions After Months of Defying Congress
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 9, 2026:
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Ranking Member Robert Garcia Statement on Ghislaine Maxwell Refusing to Answer Questions After Months of Defying Congress
Today, Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, released the following statement after Jeffrey Epstein's convicted co-conspirator Ghislaine Max
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Ranking Member Takano's Statement on Annual Veterans Suicide Report
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Mark Takano, D-California, ranking member of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 9, 2026:
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Ranking Member Takano's Statement on Annual Veterans Suicide Report
Today, House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Ranking Member Mark Takano released the following statement after the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) released the 2025 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report.
"After months of delay, VA has finally r
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Reason Foundation: Frequently Asked Questions About Public Pensions Investing in Bitcoin and Other Digital Assets
LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 10 (TNSrpt) -- The Reason Foundation issued the following news:
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Frequently asked questions about public pensions investing in Bitcoin and other digital assets
Are public pension systems investing in digital assets effectively gambling with taxpayer-backed retirement assets?
By Leonard Gilroy and Mariana Trujillo
Public pension systems have shown increased interest in investing in digital assets such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other cryptocurrencies as they
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Reason Foundation: U.S. Public Pension and Trust Fund Investment in Digital Assets
LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 10 (TNSrpt) -- The Reason Foundation issued the following news:
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U.S. public pension and trust fund investment in digital assets
Policy considerations for public sector investment in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.
By Leonard Gilroy and Mariana Trujillo
Executive summary
As Bitcoin, regulated stablecoins, and crypto-linked equities have gained legitimacy in institutional finance through recent federal actions, a handful of public pension funds have be
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Rep. Bera Secures Over $14 Million in Community Project Funding for Sacramento County
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- Rep. Ami Bera, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Bera Secures Over $14 Million in Community Project Funding for Sacramento County
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SACRAMENTO COUNTY, CA - Today, Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) announced $14,046,000 in Community Project Funding to support 14 projects across California's Sixth Congressional District.
"I'm proud to secure more than $14 million in federal funding to support fourteen projects across our district that stren
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Rep. Panetta's Bipartisan Legislation to Reduce Ghost Networks and Increase Health Care Transparency Signed into Law
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Panetta's Bipartisan Legislation to Reduce Ghost Networks and Increase Health Care Transparency Signed into Law
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Washington, DC - U.S. Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) announced that bipartisan legislation he authored to better empower patients with up-to-date information on healthcare providers covered by their insurance plans, was signed into law as part of the most recent government
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Rep. Steube Introduces EXILE Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- Rep. W. Greg Steube, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Steube Introduces EXILE Act
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) introduced today the Ending Exploitative Imported Labor Exemptions Act or EXILE Act. This bill would amend the Immigration and Nationality Act by ending the H-1B visa program.
"Prioritizing foreign labor over the well-being and prosperity of American citizens undermines our values and national interests," sai
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Representative Ro Khanna Sends Letter to Oversight Chairman Comer Ahead of Maxwell's Deposition Tomorrow
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Representative Ro Khanna Sends Letter to Oversight Chairman Comer Ahead of Maxwell's Deposition Tomorrow
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Washington, DC -Today, Representative Ro Khanna (CA-17) sent the following letter to Chairman Comer ahead of Ghislaine Maxwell's deposition in the House Oversight Committee tomorrow. In the letter, Rep. Khanna outlines the specific questions he intends to ask Maxwell and requests confirmation as
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Roche's Fenebrutinib is the First Investigational Medicine in Over a Decade That Reduces Disability Progression in Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis
BASEL, Switzerland, Feb. 7 (TNSxrep) -- Roche, a biotech company, issued the following news release:
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Roche's fenebrutinib is the first investigational medicine in over a decade that reduces disability progression in primary progressive multiple sclerosis (PPMS)
* Late-breaking Phase III FENtrepid results presented at ACTRIMS show investigational fenebrutinib met its primary endpoint of non-inferiority compared to the current standard of care, OCREVUS, in reducing disability progression
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SAG-AFTRA National Board Approves TV/Theatrical/Streaming Negotiations Package
LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 7 -- The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) issued the following news release:
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SAG-AFTRA National Board Approves TV/Theatrical/Streaming Negotiations Package
The SAG-AFTRA National Board unanimously approved a TV/Theatrical/Streaming negotiations package during its scheduled one-day video plenary today. Bargaining with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers for successor agreements to the TV/
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Salesforce Named a Leader in IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Application and Platform Marketplaces
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 9 [Category: BizHuman Resources/Personnel] -- Salesforce, a customer relationship management company, issued the following news release:
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Salesforce Named a Leader in IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Application and Platform Marketplaces
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Enterprise technology marketplaces are rapidly transforming from simple catalogs into operational centers for AI and automation. Yet many organizations are struggling with fragmented marketplace discovery, complex integrat
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Scrubs: My 2nd First Day (2/25) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 2/25/26)
BURBANK, California, Feb. 9 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release:
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Scrubs: My 2nd First Day (2/25) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 2/25/26)
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WEDNESDAY, FEB. 25
10:31-11:00 p.m. EST - Scrubs: "My 2nd First Day" (102) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 2/25/26)
Logline: J.D. navigates a new normal, while Elliot and Turk clash over the budget.
Stream episodes next day on Hulu.
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Senate Energy & Natural Resources Subcommittee Sets Feb. 12 Legislative Hearing
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining issued the following information for a legislative hearing at 10 a.m. on Feb. 12, 2026, at 366 Dirksen Senate Office Building:
The purpose of the hearing is to receive testimony on the following bills:
* S. 462, to provide for economic development and conservation in Washoe County, Nevada, and for other purposes (Rosen);
* S. 1349, to withdraw the National Forest System land in the
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Stanford University School of Medicine: Math Learning Disability Affects How the Brain Tackles Problems
STANFORD, California, Feb. 10 (TNSjou) -- Stanford University School of Medicine issued the following news:
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Math learning disability affects how the brain tackles problems
On simple math problems, even if they're getting correct answers, kids with a math learning disability aren't using their brains the same way as their peers, Stanford Medicine study shows.
By Erin Digitale
On a simple math task -- indicating which of two amounts is greater -- kids with math learning disability get t
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Stanford University: Affordable Microscope Speeds Up Malaria Diagnosis With AI
STANFORD, California, Feb. 10 -- Stanford University issued the following news:
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Affordable microscope speeds up malaria diagnosis with AI
The Octopi microscope autonomously analyzes blood samples in minutes, detecting malaria-infected cells among millions. Its creators hope it will accelerate the fight against malaria.
In brief
* In order to make malaria diagnosis faster, more accurate, and more accessible, researchers in Prakash lab have developed a robotic device, called Octopi, tha
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Stanford University: Method Measures Energy Dissipation in the Smallest Devices
STANFORD, California, Feb. 10 (TNSjou) -- Stanford University issued the following news:
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New method measures energy dissipation in the smallest devices
Researchers have developed a breakthrough technique that quantifies energy dissipation in complex, small systems, offering insights into energy use, efficiency, and speed in computers and other devices.
In brief
* Researchers have devised a way to measure energy dissipation directly in non-equilibrium systems - which represent many sys
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State University System of Florida Chancellor Rodrigues Testifies Before House Education & Workforce Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development released the following written testimony by Raymond Rodrigues, chancellor of the State University System of Florida, from a Feb. 4, 2026, hearing entitled "Runaway College Spending Meets the Working Families Tax Cuts":
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In October 2025, the Pew Research Center surveyed Americans regarding their thoughts on higher education. Respondents were asked to gauge whether Americans t
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STATEMENT: Sen. Schiff Calls for Secretary Howard Lutnick to Resign After Lying About His Business Ties to Epstein
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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STATEMENT: Sen. Schiff Calls for Secretary Howard Lutnick to Resign After Lying About His Business Ties to Epstein
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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) released the following statement following the release of files revealing that Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick was in business with Jeffrey Epstein, in addition to being in communication with him over many years, after repeated
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Teamsters Attorneys Win Just Cause Protections
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:
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Teamsters Attorneys Win Just Cause Protections
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Press Contact: Maura Drumm Phone: (215) 510-3735 Email: mdrumm@teamster.org
(SAN FRANCISCO) -For the first time, hundreds of attorneys with the San Francisco Municipal Attorneys Association (MAA) and members of Teamsters Local 856 have won just cause job protections through arbitration.
"This is a huge win for our mem
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The biggest hits of Bad Bunny's Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show
CUPERTINO, California, Feb. 8 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, posted the following news:
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The biggest hits of Bad Bunny's Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show
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Earlier today, Bad Bunny took center stage at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, for the Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show. The historic performance featuring Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin generated unprecedented engagement from
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The Rookie: Grand Theft Aircraft (2/23)
BURBANK, California, Feb. 9 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release:
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The Rookie: Grand Theft Aircraft (2/23)
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10:00-11:00 p.m. EST - The Rookie: "Grand Theft Aircraft" (808)
Logline: Nolan and Garza lead a high-stakes operation that quickly goes south. Lucy and Tim navigate their relationship when an unexpected visitor shows up. Meanwhile, the team conducts a citywide search for a suspect.
(TV-14, LV) St
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Trace gases play unseen role in cloud droplet formation
RIVERSIDE, California, Feb. 9 -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news:
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Trace gases play unseen role in cloud droplet formation
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Tiny, invisible gases long thought to be irrelevant in cloud formation may actually play a major role in determining whether clouds form-and possibly whether it rains.
That's the surprising finding from a new UC Riverside-led study, which runs counter to more than a century of assumptions about the physics behind cloud drop
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Troutman Pepper Locke Continues Growth of Energy Transactional Practice With Addition of Allison Perlman in Los Angeles
CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 9 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper Locke, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Troutman Pepper Locke Continues Growth of Energy Transactional Practice With Addition of Allison Perlman in Los Angeles
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Arrival Boosts Firm's West Coast Energy and Infrastructure Capabilities
LOS ANGELES - Allison Perlman has joined Troutman Pepper Locke's Energy Transactional Practice Group as a partner in the firm's Los Angeles office. She joins from McDermott Will
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U.S. Geological Survey: Geochronologic Data Reveal Late Pleistocene to Holocene Debris-Flow History and Wildfire Association Within Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, Klamath Mountains, Northern California
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Geological Survey issued the following abstract of an article:
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Geochronologic data reveal Late Pleistocene to Holocene debris-flow history and wildfire association within Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, Klamath Mountains, northern California
Understanding the local to regional history of extreme events such as debris flows and floods provides context to plan for and mitigate these hazards to life, property, and infrastructu
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UC Irvine Scientists Create Powerful Enzyme That Quickly, Accurately Synthesizes RNA
IRVINE, California, Feb. 10 (TNSjou) -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release:
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UC Irvine scientists create powerful enzyme that quickly, accurately synthesizes RNA
Identified via directed evolution, versatile polymerase can also perform reverse transcription
* UC Irvine scientists used directed evolution to engineer a DNA polymerase that can quickly and accurately produce RNA, overcoming a fundamental limitation of natural enzymes.
* The new enzy
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UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center: Study Shows Advanced PET/CT Imaging Can Help Improve Long-Term Outcomes for Men With Recurrent Prostate Cancer
LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 10 (TNSjou) -- The UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center issued the following news release:
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Study shows advanced PET/CT imaging can help improve long-term outcomes for men with recurrent prostate cancer
PSMA PET/CT scans help physicians better tailor radiation and hormone therapy
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A five-year retrospective study led by investigators at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center and published in the Journal of the National Comprehensive
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UCLA School of Law Williams Institute: Black Americans Disproportionately Affected by HIV Criminalization
LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 7 (TNSrep) -- The UCLA School of Law Williams Institute issued the following news release:
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Black Americans disproportionately affected by HIV criminalization
February 7 is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. Research shows that Black Americans are more likely to be diagnosed with and live with HIV, while facing barriers to accessing HIV prevention and treatment. At the same time, Black communities are subject to heightened police surveillance and more se
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United States: TotalEnergies to Provide 1 GW of Solar Capacity to Power Google's Data Centers in Texas for 15 Years
PARIS, France, Feb. 10 -- TotalEnergies, a multinational integrated oil and gas company, issued the following news release:
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United States: TotalEnergies to Provide 1 GW of Solar Capacity to Power Google's Data Centers in Texas for 15 Years
TotalEnergies has signed two new long-term Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) to deliver 1 GW of solar capacity - equivalent to 28 TWh of renewable electricity over 15 years - to supply Google's data centers in Texas. The power will be generated from Tot
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University of Michigan: Top-down or Bottom-up? Researchers Discover How a Distant Solar System Made Its Gas Giants
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Feb. 9 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news:
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Top-down or bottom-up? Researchers discover how a distant solar system made its gas giants
The discovery provides new insights into the question, 'how large can a planet be?'
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The University of Michigan was part of a research team that used the world's most powerful space telescope to provide new insights into a longstanding question in astronomy.
Namely, how do gas giants like Jupiter form
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University of Southern California Pullias Center for Higher Education: Creative Learning in Practice - Organizational Learning, Art & Intergenerational Care
LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 10 -- University of Southern California Pullias Center for Higher Education issued the following news:
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Creative Learning in Practice: Organizational Learning, Art & Intergenerational Care
By Dwuana Bradley and Naheemah McMicheaux McCallop
The same arts-based approach to collective sense-making carries forward in My Crown My Way(TM) and Hair-etage Conversations LIVE(TM) where creative practice becomes an intentional site of inter-generational learning and
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Virginia Tech: Drone Maker's Flights Over People Accelerated by Virginia Tech Experts
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 9 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Drone maker's flights over people accelerated by Virginia Tech experts
Researchers recently helped Skydio, the leading U.S. drone manufacturer, demonstrate compliance to the Federal Aviation Administration's rules for safe flights over people and vehicles.
By Travis Williams
Operators using a drone from the leading manufacturer in the U.S. can now conduct missions over people and vehicles much easier and with ev
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Washington University in St. Louis: Guaranteed Income Improves Food Security for Black Households in Georgia, Study Finds
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Feb. 10 (TNSjou) -- Washington University in St. Louis issued the following news:
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Guaranteed income improves food security for Black households in Georgia, study finds
By Myra Lopez and Neil Schoenherr
Guaranteed income programs may reduce food insecurity and improve nutrition among low-income Black households in the state of Georgia, according to a new study led by the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis.
The study evaluated the "In Her Hands" pil
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What They're Saying: Strong Support for Calif. Gov. Newsom's $200M ZEV Program
SACRAMENTO, California, Feb. 10 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release:
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What they're saying: strong support for Governor Newsom's $200M ZEV program
What you need to know: Governor Newsom's proposed $200 million ZEV incentive program--which includes a dollar-for-dollar manufacturer match--is receiving strong support from clean energy industry leaders, auto sector organizations, and environmental advocates.
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Last week, Governor Gavin Newsom released his
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Will Trent: We're Looking for a Vampire (2/24)
BURBANK, California, Feb. 9 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release:
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Will Trent: We're Looking for a Vampire (2/24)
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8:00-9:00 p.m. EST - Will Trent: "We're Looking for a Vampire" (408)
Logline: A woman found drained of her blood pulls Will and Caleb into a chilling case, leading to a suspect who mirrors Will's pain. Meanwhile, Amanda is forced to confront her lingering trauma.
(TV-14, LV) Stream episod
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Workshop Fellow Goldman Testifies Before House Education & Workforce Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions released the following testimony by Tanya L. Goldman, a fellow with Workshop, from a Feb. 3, 2026, hearing entitled "Building an AI-Ready America: Adopting AI at Work":
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Thank you, Chairman Allen, Ranking Member DeSaulnier, and members of the Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee, for the opportunity to testify on the impacts of artificial intelligence (AI) for wor
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