WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- AccessAbility, in collaboration with 62 undersigned organizations advocating for gender justice and the rights of survivors of gender-based violence, has voiced opposition to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) proposed rule to rescind the existing disparate impact standards under the Fair Housing Act. The public comment letter highlights concerns that the proposed rule would undermine critical protections against discriminatory housing practices t  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 16 [Category: BizHospital] -- Cedars-Sinai, a nonprofit academic healthcare organization, posted the following news: * * * Advanced Knee Surgery at Cedars-Sinai Leads to Faster Recovery * Mohan Makkar's right knee pain had become so debilitating that he struggled to walk, withdrew from friends and found himself constantly irritable. Conventional treatments like corticosteroid injections weren't helping. "I had tried many treatment options, but the pain was sti  more

CUPERTINO, California, Feb. 16 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, posted the following news: * * * Apple introduces a new video podcast experience on Apple Podcasts * Apple today announced a transformative update coming to Apple Podcasts this spring that will bring advanced video podcast capabilities to the app. This enhanced video podcast experience uses Apple's industry-leading HTTP Live Streaming (HLS) te  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Feb. 16 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson joins effort to block abortion drugs sent through the mail * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has joined 21 other states in filing a brief in support of Louisiana's lawsuit challenging a Biden-era rule that expanded access to abortion drugs through mail and telehealth, despite contrary state laws. "This is about protect  more

NORTHRIDGE, California, Feb. 17 -- California State University Northridge (CSUN) issued the following news release: * * * Building Trust, Sharing Best Practices: CSUN Convenes Southern California's Wildfire Prevention Leaders As wildfires continue to reshape life across California, CSUN's Institute for Sustainability has stepped into a critical leadership role -- bringing leaders in firefighting and fire-prevention efforts together to build trust and share knowledge. The overall goal: to stre  more

SAN BERNARDINO, California, Feb. 16 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news: * * * Finding her voice: Alumna and educator Maria Gadsden selected as California Education Policy Fellow CSUSB alumna Maria Gadsden is taking her passion for teaching beyond the classroom and into California's education policy arena. With 35 years of experience, she is amplifying her voice to advance equity and opportunity for Black students statewide. * As Maria Gadsden, M.A  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- The California Civil Rights Department (CRD) has voiced strong opposition to a proposed rule by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that seeks to eliminate the agency's regulations regarding disparate impact liability under the Fair Housing Act. In a public comment letter, CRD emphasized that this decision could severely undermine efforts to combat housing discrimination, both at a state level in California and across the nation. According to CRD, t  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Feb. 17 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Feb. 16, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom launches UK climate partnership, welcomes nearly $1 billion Octopus Energy clean tech commitment What you need to know: As long-standing alliances are tested, California and the United Kingdom have expanded cooperation on climate action and innovation. Governor Newsom and UK Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, Ed Miliband, signed a Memo  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- The California Product Stewardship Council and the Rural County Representatives of California submitted a public comment letter to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) voicing strong opposition to a federal preemption claim proposed by Worthington Enterprises. The claim pertains to California Senate Bill 1280, which aims to restrict the sale of single-use one-pound propane cylinders starting January 1, 2028. In the letter, the organizations a  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- Chime Financial Inc., a financial technology company, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regarding regulations for the Trump Accounts under Section 530A of the Internal Revenue Code. The letter has expressed support for efforts to expand access to tax-advantaged investing aimed at assisting families in establishing long-term financial security. The company highlighted its experience serving m  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- The City of Capitola (California) Mayor Margaux Morgan has issued a public comment letter to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management expressing opposition to the proposed 11th National Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Oil & Gas Leasing Draft Proposed Program. The letter highlights concerns specific to California's central coast, warning that oil lease sales scheduled to begin in 2027 pose imminent risks to both the local environment and economy. The Capitola City Council relea  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- The City of Encinitas, California, Mayor Bruce Ehlers has expressed its strong opposition to the proposed 11th National Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Oil and Gas Leasing Draft Proposed Program in a public comment letter submitted to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management. The proposed initiative could lead to up to 34 offshore lease sales, including six in Southern California, between 2027 and 2030. In its letter, the city emphasized that while recognizing the federal gove  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- The City of Marina, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management expressing its firm opposition to any proposals permitting offshore oil and gas drilling or deep seabed mining within California's coastal waters and adjacent federal territories. The letter emphasizes the potential environmental and economic repercussions these activities could impose on the region. In its letter, the City of Marina highlighted the interconnecte  more

CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 16 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * Clarion alumni, faculty, friends to be honored at 60th awards ceremony * Many Clarion graduates have made exceptional contributions to their profession, community and/or the university. The Clarion University Alumni Association Distinguished Awards were established by the Clarion University Alumni Association in 1966 to recognize exceptional alumni and university friends. The Alumni Association will present its   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- The County of Alameda, California, has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development voicing opposition to a proposed rule that seeks to eliminate the disparate impact standard under the Fair Housing Act. The county argues that the proposed changes would lead to increased discrimination against marginalized groups and undermine decades of legal precedent aimed at ensuring fair housing practices for all residents. In its letter, Ala  more

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Feb. 17 -- The University of Rhode Island issued the following news: * * * Courtney Cox to discuss gender, media, politics within basketball at upcoming URI humanities lecture Former ESPN staffer will talk about her 'Double Crossover' book at URI on Feb. 26 * Courtney M. Cox follows athletes, coaches, journalists and advocates of women's basketball as they pursue careers within the sport. She also explores the intersection of race and gender against the backdrop of   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- The Crab Boat Owners Association has submitted a public comment letter to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management expressing opposition to proposed oil and gas leasing off the U.S. West Coast. The association is particularly concerned about the impact of such leasing on fishing-dependent communities and vital marine ecosystems. The CBOA highlighted the importance of preserving the California Current Ecosystem (CCE) and ensuring that vital habitats remain unharmed. With memb  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- Earthjustice submitted a public comment letter to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration expressing strong opposition to Exxon Mobil Corporation's application for an administrative determination regarding common law tort claims associated with gasoline exposure. This decision could severely impact the rights of truck drivers to pursue legal recourse under state law for health-related injuries linked to hazardous materials. The organization, which repre  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- Environment America has submitted a public comment letter to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management opposing the proposed expansion of offshore drilling laid out in the Draft Proposed Program for the 11th National Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Oil and Gas Leasing Program. The organization argues that expanding drilling poses significant risks to marine ecosystems and coastal communities. Environment America's letter highlights the potential for catastrophic oil spills as a  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is facing growing opposition from community residents of Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties regarding its Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and potential Resource Management Plan (RMP) Amendment related to oil and gas leasing and development in the region. As concerns mount among the nearly 700,000 residents, local groups highlight health, environmental, and economic implications of such developments. Residents of the area  more

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 17 -- Genentech, a member of Roche Group, issued the following news release on Feb. 15, 2026: * * * Genentech Announces Positive Phase III Results for Gazyva in Primary Membranous Nephropathy, Marking a Significant Milestone in This Autoimmune Disease MAJESTY, the first global Phase III study in primary membranous nephropathy, met its primary endpoint of complete remission at two years Up to 30% of people with membranous nephropathy progress to kidney fa  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- Heal the Ocean has submitted a public comment letter to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) urging the agency to remove proposed offshore oil leases from its Draft Proposed Program for the 11th National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program. The organization cites the economic dependence of the Santa Barbara Channel region on tourism and fishing, along with concerns about environmental impacts, as key reasons for its opposition. In its letter, Heal   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- A coalition of housing and civil rights groups submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing opposition to the proposed rule that seeks to eliminate its disparate impact regulations under the Fair Housing Act. The coalition raises concerns regarding the decision to deprioritize the enforcement of discrimination claims based on disparate impact, a principle they argue is essential for combating housing discrimination.   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- The Humboldt Bay Harbor, Recreation and Conservation District has submitted a public comment letter to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management voicing opposition to the Draft Proposed Program for the 11th National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program. The district highlighted environmental concerns associated with offshore oil operations and the potential risks these activities pose to the region's coastline and ecosystems. In their letter, the district argue  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- Humboldt Waterkeeper has submitted a public comment letter to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) opposing the Draft Proposed Program (DPP) for the 11th National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program. The organization argued that expanded offshore oil and gas development poses unacceptable risks to the ecological and economic vitality of California's coastal regions. In the letter, Humboldt Waterkeeper highlighted a lack of issued leases in the Paci  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- Rep. Ami Bera, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI - Rep. Ami Bera in Meidas Touch: I'm Skipping the State of the Union. Here's Why. * SACRAMENTO COUNTY, CA - Today, Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) released an op-ed in MeidasTouch explaining why he will not attend President Trump's State of the Union address. In the op-ed, Bera urges his colleagues on both sides of the aisle not to legitimize Trump's political theater and calls on Democra  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- The Marin Audubon Society has expressed its opposition to the U.S. Department of the Interior's proposed National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program in a public comment letter. The organization argues that the initiative would lead to significant environmental damage with minimal benefits for America's energy independence. The proposed leasing program targets offshore waters in North-Central California, areas recognized as some of the most biologically ri  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- The Marin County Board of Supervisors has submitted a public comment letter to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) expressing opposition to any oil and gas lease sales in the Pacific Region as part of the 11th National Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Oil and Gas Leasing Program. The letter outlines the community's commitment to protecting marine ecosystems, public safety and coastal economies amid increasing concerns over offshore oil drilling. In the letter, the B  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- The Marin County Board of Supervisors, San Rafael, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing opposition to the proposal to eliminate the discriminatory effects regulations under the Fair Housing Act. The Board emphasizes its commitment to promoting fair housing and ensuring that all residents have access to stable housing without unlawful discrimination. Concerns are raised regarding the potential   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- The Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF) submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) addressing the proposed changes regarding the Fair Housing Act's disparate impact standard. The response aims to rescind specific regulations under Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968. Founded in 1968, MALDEF is recognized as the leading Latino legal civil rights organization in the nation, promoting social  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- The Monterey Bay Aquarium, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) opposing lease sales in the Draft Proposed 11th National Oil & Gas Leasing Program. The organization expressed concern over the inclusion of leases in federal waters, warning that offshore oil and gas drilling poses grave risks to coastal ecosystems, public health, and the economy. In its letter, the Aquarium highlighted the immeasurable value of a   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- Monterey Waterkeeper has submitted a public comment letter to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management expressing opposition to any proposals from the federal government related to the expansion of offshore oil and gas drilling along the California coast. The group emphasized that such proposals pose significant legal and environmental risks and are inconsistent with the preservation of public trust resources. The letter highlights the historical context surrounding offshore  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Feb. 16 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Multinational corporations weigh 'de-risking' strategies for navigating political unpredictability in China * LAWRENCE -Globalization has blurred the lines between politics and business. Now multinational corporations must navigate all manner of diplomatic disruptions. This has become a major source of tension when doing business with China in particular. "If political relations between the U.S. and Ch  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Feb. 14 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Munich Security Conference: Governor Newsom reinforces climate partnerships as Donald Trump abandons long-standing American allies What you need to know: On Day 2 of the Munich Security Conference, Governor Newsom deepened long-standing transatlantic partnerships with leaders from Ukraine, Germany, and Spain--reinforcing California as a reliable and stable international partner. * MU  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- The National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) has submitted a public comment letter to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration advocating for the preemption of California's law mandating that all propane cylinders sold in the state must be reusable or refillable. This determination is sought in response to PHMSA's Jan. 9, 2026, notice regarding Docket No. PHMSA-2025-0776. NPGA, which represents the U.S. propane industry, emphasizes the importance of a uni  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- The National Wildlife Federation has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior expressing opposition to the proposed expansion of offshore oil and gas drilling in the 11th National Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Leasing Draft Proposed Program. The organization argues that the proposal to open up approximately 1.27 billion acres of the nation's waters for drilling poses significant environmental threats to sensitive ecosystems and coastal communit  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- A public comment letter submitted by a concerned homeowner from Santa Cruz County, California, has voiced strong opposition against the proposed Central California Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Lease Sales as part of the 11th National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program. The letter has been addressed to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, highlighting severe concerns about environmental, economic, and social risks associated with offshore drilling   more

LOS GATOS, California, Feb. 17 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news on Feb. 16, 2026: * * * Netflix Releases the Second Season of 'Gangs of Galicia' on April 3 Netflix has revealed today the premiere date of the second season of Gangs of Galicia, the hit series produced by Vaca Films and starring Clara Lago and Tamar Novas, which will be released next April 3. Luis Zahera (Old dog, new tricks , The Beasts) joins the new episodes of the series, once again led by Clara Lag  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Feb. 16 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * NIH Director Fireside Chat * WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -Purdue University on Wednesday (Feb. 18) will welcome Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, director of the National Institutes of Health, for a fireside chat presented in conjunction with the university's yearlong America250 celebration. Christopher Yeomans, the Justin S. Morrill Dean of Purdue's College of Liberal Arts, will moderate the talk with Bhattacharya  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- A public comment letter submitted to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has voiced strong opposition to the Draft Proposed Program (DPP) for the 11th National Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Oil and Gas Leasing Program. The letter, authored by a San Diego resident, raises grave concerns about the economic and environmental impacts of proposed offshore drilling in California's coastal waters. The DPP outlines plans for 34 lease sales across various planning areas,   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- Patagonia has submitted a public comment letter to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management. The letter expresses opposition to the proposed oil and gas lease sales outlined in the Draft Proposed 5-Year Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program. In its letter, Patagonia emphasized the importance of protecting the Pacific Outer Continental Shelf region and all U.S. waters from potential oil and gas development. The company raised concerns over environmental degradat  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 17 -- The Asia Foundation issued the following news: * * * Pathways to Justice: Learning from the past, charting the future in Asia, Nepal (1991-2024) By Suswopna Rimal, Ojashwi KC, Preeti Thapa and Parshuram Upadhyaya The third publication in the Pathways to Justice series traces more than three decades of The Asia Foundation's engagement in Nepal's law and justice sector, set against a backdrop of political transition, social change, and evolving governance   more

LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 16 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Paul Hastings Adds Premier Tax Partner From Band 1 Practice in London * LONDON - Paul Hastings LLP announced today that Alicia Osei has joined as a tax partner in London, further strengthening the firm's London and global tax platform and expanding its capabilities to guide clients through complex strategic M&A, private equity, funds and private capital investments, capita  more

CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 16 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * PennWest exceeds enrollment targets, dual enrollment surges * PennWest University surpassed its spring enrollment projections, with total headcount reaching 10,121 students -2.43% above the institutional target of 9,881. University officials noted that outperforming expectations in a challenging demographic environment reinforces the university's strong enrollment position and signals continued positive momentum  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- PolicyLink has submitted a public comment letter addressing the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's proposed rule related to the disparate impact standard under the Fair Housing Act (FHA). The letter argues that the proposed changes could dismantle essential protections against discrimination in housing access. In its letter, PolicyLink contends that the rule reflects a shift away from established legal tests towards a more ambiguous, case-by-case interpret  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, along with Sens. Thom Tillis, R-North Carolina, and Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, and Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-California, issued the following readout of their meeting with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Greenlandic Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference: * * * READOUT: Ranking Member Shaheen, Senators Tillis, Kelly, Represent  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, along with Sen. Thom Tillis, R-North Carolina, and Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-California, issued the following readout of their meeting with Finnish President Alexander Stubb on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference: * * * READOUT: Ranking Member Shaheen, Senator Tillis, Representative Jacobs Meeting with Finnish President Alexander Stubb MUNICH, GERMANY - Today, U.S. Sena  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 16 [Category: Insurance] (TNSrep) -- The Insurance Information Institute issued the following news release: * * * Record 2025 US Flooding Highlights Urgent Need for Flood Insurance and Resilience Measures, Triple-I's New Issues Brief Explains * MALVERN, Pa. - Deadly floods swept across the United States in 2025 at an unprecedented pace, underscoring the growing risk of inland and flash flooding and the critical importance of adequate flood insurance, according to the Insurance  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- The Sacred Places Institute for Indigenous Peoples (SPI) has submitted a public comment letter to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management articulating opposition to the draft proposed 11th National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program. This initiative has sparked significant concerns regarding its potential impact on Indigenous communities and marine ecosystems. In the letter, SPI outlines the adverse effects the leasing program could impose on at least 42 Tr  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors has submitted a public comment letter to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) expressing opposition to the inclusion of pacific federal waters in the National Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Oil and Gas Leasing Program. The letter specifically targets the Southern California and Central California OCS Planning Areas as sites that should remain protected from future oil and gas leasing. The Board's opposition is rooted in  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- The Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior expressing opposition to the Draft Proposed Program for the 11th National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program. The organization is focused on conserving natural environments and connecting communities to nature. In the letter, the Open Space Authority emphasized that the proposed offshore drilling program could pose severe risks to both   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- The Santa Cruz Area Chamber of Commerce has submitted a public comment letter to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management expressing opposition to any proposals for offshore drilling or deep-sea mining along the Pacific Coast. The Chamber highlighted the significant risks these activities pose to the local economy, marine ecosystems and the community's identity. In the letter, the Chamber emphasized that Santa Cruz County and the greater Monterey Bay Area rely heavily on a h  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Feb. 16 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Study finds emphasis on conversation facilitation helps journalists re-engage communities * LAWRENCE -The profession of journalism is facing dual challenges of lost trust and relevance. A research project among educators, students, journalists and communities in six states has found that pairing student journalists with communities through structured conversation can help to rebuild trust while also teachi  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- Styskal, Wiese and Melchione LLP submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA). The firm expressed its support for the NCUA's efforts to streamline its regulatory framework, but voiced concerns about the potential impacts of removing Appendix B to part 748 from the Code of Federal Regulations. The firm highlighted that all 50 states and the District of Columbia have established some level of data breach notification law. Most of thes  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- The Surf Industry Members Association has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Ocean Energy Management opposing proposed offshore oil and gas lease sales in the draft 11th National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program. SIMA urges the cancellation of plans for new leasing off California, the Gulf of Mexico, Alaska, and the Arctic Ocean. The organization highlights the dependence of the surf industry on a clean an  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- The Surfrider Foundation Santa Cruz Chapter has submitted a public comment letter to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management opposing any offshore oil and gas lease sales in the Central and Southern California regions. In their letter, the Santa Cruz Chapter emphasized the ecological significance of the area, particularly in relation to the adjacent Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. This region is noted for its rich biodiversity, including numerous marine mammals, sea  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Feb. 16 -- Texas A&M University posted the following news: * * * The giant fire tornado that could save our oceans * First large-scale experiment shows fire whirls burn oil spills faster and cleaner than fire pools, proving their game-changing potential for ocean cleanups. Media Credit: Texas A&M University College of Engineering Share this Video * * * * In the frantic hours following an offshore oil spill, emergency responders face a destructive decision: l  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 16 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * The Human Cost of Unregulated AI Tools * On December 24, Elon Musk, CEO of xAI, encouraged people to try the Grok chatbot's new image editing feature. Users quickly began using this tool to sexualize images, mostly of women and in some cases children. Following Musk's December 31 posts showcasing Grok-edited images of himself in a bikini and a SpaceX rocket with a woman's undressed body super  more

PLANO, Texas, Feb. 16 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news: * * * Tyler Reddick Wins the Daytona 500 * Reddick Claims Fourth Daytona 500 Crown for Toyota DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Feb. 16, 2026) - For the first time since 2020, Toyota is celebrating a victory in the Daytona 500 with Tyler Reddick. The California-native drove a masterful final few turns, dodging multiple incidents to pick up his first win in the Great American Race. It is the first Da  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- UMass Global University has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education opposing the proposed rule that would exclude marriage and family therapy from the definition of a professional degree. The university urged to revise the rule to ensure that marriage and family therapy master's programs remain eligible under the professional degree category for federal student loan purposes. In its letter, the university stated that a master's degree in marr  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- The University of California Berkeley has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Cultural Property Advisory Committee advocating for the renewal of bilateral agreements aimed at safeguarding cultural objects from illegal importation into the United States.  In the letter, the organization highlights the essential need to support Bolivia's efforts to protect its rich archaeological heritage, which spans over 10,000 years of human history. The institute, which consi  more

SAN DIEGO, California, Feb. 17 -- The University of San Diego issued the following news release: * * * Sarah McCormack Studies Sea Anemones to Understand the Human Gut Microbiome Sarah McCormack's college journey was supposed to be straightforward -- earn a Naval ROTC scholarship and enter her career as a physician in the Navy. The Massachusetts native had it all mapped out when she arrived as a first-year at the University of San Diego (USD). Then everything changed. McCormack received a m  more

LOS GATOS, California, Feb. 17 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news: * * * Unscripted Content Producer MEGUMI Signs Exclusive Partnership with Netflix Netflix is excited to announce a multi-year exclusive agreement with Japanese creator MEGUMI. Under this partnership, MEGUMI will produce multiple new unscripted series to be exclusively distributed on Netflix. Her first-ever unscripted project, Badly in Love, is a series built around the unlikely pairing of Japan's yankii  more

LOS GATOS, California, Feb. 17 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news: * * * Unveiling What's Next on Netflix for Australia and New Zealand in 2026 Netflix today unveiled its upcoming 2026 slate across Australia and New Zealand, bringing together local stories and major global productions made with Australian and New Zealand talent, crews and creative expertise. Spanning scripted series, feature films, unscripted entertainment and animation, the slate reflects Netflix's co  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * War, Energy Departments Team up to Advance Future of Nuclear Power, Military Base Energy Security * At March Air Reserve Base, California, today, a next-generation nuclear reactor was loaded aboard a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft for transport to Hill Air Force Base, Utah. The reactor will eventually head to the Utah San Rafael Energy Lab for testing and evaluation. The Ward 250 is a 5 megawatt nuclear react  more

ITHACA, New York, Feb. 16 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Widespread 'enhanced rock weathering' could slow global warming * It's one of the latest technologies for sequestering carbon: Crush silicate rocks, add to crop soil, and let the rock dust naturally react with carbon dioxide. The reactions bind carbon into stable mineral forms that can persist for millennia, while also enriching the soil with nutrients, boosting crop yields and increasing farmer profits. But t  more

MONROVIA, California, Feb. 13 (TNSrpt) -- World Vision International issued the following news release: * * * Ukrainian Children Face Worsening Learning Loss in Fourth Winter of War, World Vision Warns KYIV, Ukraine - As Ukraine endures its fourth winter of full-scale war, new findings from a rapid survey conducted by World Vision reveal that more than half of families report disruptions to their children's education due to harsh winter conditions, ongoing insecurity, and widespread power out  more