| Public Policy Tipoffs Involving California Newsletter for Tuesday February 24, 2026 ( 110 items ) |
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#CaliforniansForAll College Corps Expands Partnership to 17 CSUs
LONG BEACH, California, Feb. 24 -- California State University issued the following news:
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#CaliforniansForAll College Corps Expands Partnership to 17 CSUs
By Alex Beall
With the announcement of the next three years of funding, the College Corps program will now operate at CSUN for the first time.
The Office of the Governor's California Volunteers recently announced the next round of funding for #CaliforniansForAll College Corps, covering the next three academic years (2026-29). In add
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Abbott Elementary: Safety Day (3/11)
BURBANK, California, Feb. 23 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release:
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Abbott Elementary: Safety Day (3/11)
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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11
8:30-9:02 p.m. EDT - Abbott Elementary: "Safety Day" (515)
Logline: An antidrug campaign visits the school, and Jacob is outraged by an unfair district election.
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AG Nessel Supports Lawsuit Challenging IRS Rule That Threatens Wind and Solar Projects and Could Drive Up Energy Bills
LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 23 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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AG Nessel Supports Lawsuit Challenging IRS Rule That Threatens Wind and Solar Projects and Could Drive Up Energy Bills
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LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and a coalition of 13 other attorneys general supported a lawsuit challenging a new Internal Revenue Service (IRS) rule (PDF) that makes it harder for wind and solar energy projects to qualify for long-standing federal
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Agilent to Participate in TD Cowen's 46th Annual Health Care Conference
SANTA CLARA, California, Feb. 23 [Category: BizLaboratory Sciences] -- Agilent Technologies, a company that specializes in life sciences, diagnostics and applied chemical markets, issued the following news release:
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Agilent to Participate in TD Cowen's 46th Annual Health Care Conference
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Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today announced that Chief Financial Officer Adam Elinoff and Head of Investor Relations Tejas Savant will participate in a fireside chat at TD Cowen's 46th Annual H
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America First Policy Institute Issues Commentary to California Globe: America First Year of Results for California
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on Feb. 22, 2026, by Chairman Mike Garcia to California Globe:
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An America First Year of Results for California
As President Donald Trump prepares to deliver the 2026 State of the Union address on February 24, Americans will look to this annual moment for a clear accounting of the nation's progress, its remaining challenges, and the path forward. For Californians, that reflection carri
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American Idol: 907 ('Ohana Round) (3/9)
BURBANK, California, Feb. 23 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release:
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American Idol: 907 ('Ohana Round) (3/9)
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MONDAY, MARCH 9
8:00-10:00 p.m. EDT - American Idol: "907 ('Ohana Round)" (907)
Logline: At Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa in Ko Olina, Hawai'i, hopefuls take the stage in an all-new round to perform for their own families, industry tastemakers, and their fellow hopefuls. In the end, only 20 will move forward.
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Andrew Whittaker elected to National Academy of Engineering
BUFFALO, New York, Feb. 23 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release:
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Andrew Whittaker elected to National Academy of Engineering
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An earthquake engineer, Whittaker's work has made 'countless communities and structures safer and more resilient'
By Peter Murphy
BUFFALO, N.Y. - Andrew S. Whittaker, a SUNY Distinguished Professor at the University at Buffalo and an internationally renowned scholar and engineer, has been elected a me
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Aston University: Support to SPARK Aston University Anti-cancer Collaboration
BIRMINGHAM, England, Feb. 23 -- Aston University issued the following news:
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New support to SPARK Aston University anti-cancer collaboration
* Collaboration with the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (ROH) secures a place on the SPARK THE MIDLANDS programme
* Will support development of minimally invasive anti-cancer and bone regenerative injectable paste
* If proved effective through clinical trials, the paste could be used to treat patients with primary and metastatic b
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Attorney General Bonta Celebrates U.S. Supreme Court's Denial of Huntington Beach's Challenge to State Housing Laws
SACRAMENTO, California, Feb. 23 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Celebrates U.S. Supreme Court's Denial of Huntington Beach's Challenge to State Housing Laws
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Governor Gavin Newsom today issued the following statements after the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear the City of Huntington Beach's federal lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of certain California hous
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Attorney General Bonta Rejects Trump Administration's Tax Policy Limiting Clean Energy Projects and Increasing Costs
SACRAMENTO, California, Feb. 23 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Rejects Trump Administration's Tax Policy Limiting Clean Energy Projects and Increasing Costs
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia opposing an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) notice (Notice 2025-42) that limits the eligibil
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Attorney General Bonta Unveils Hate Crime Guidance and Know Your Rights Documents in Somali
SACRAMENTO, California, Feb. 23 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Unveils Hate Crime Guidance and Know Your Rights Documents in Somali
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced that hate crime guidance and resources are now available in Somali ( Know Your Rights and Protections Under Hate Crimes Laws, How to Report Hate Crimes and Incidents and Get Help ). Earlier this month, in response to reports
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUPPORTS LAWSUIT CHALLENGING IRS RULE THAT THREATENS WIND, SOLAR PROJECT DRIVING UP ENERGY BILLS
CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 23 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUPPORTS LAWSUIT CHALLENGING IRS RULE THAT THREATENS WIND, SOLAR PROJECT DRIVING UP ENERGY BILLS
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined a coalition of 14 attorneys general supporting a lawsuit challenging a new Internal Revenue Service (IRS) notice that makes it harder for wind and solar energy projects to qualify for long-standing federal tax credits.
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BAE Systems to Install Joint Strike Fighter Capability Aboard USS Iwo Jima
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 24 -- BAE Systems issued the following news release:
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BAE Systems to install joint strike fighter capability aboard USS Iwo Jima
BAE Systems' Norfolk shipyard has received a $204.1 million U.S. Navy contract to provide maintenance services aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7).
Under the selected restricted availability (SRA) contract awarded, BAE Systems will upgrade shipboard systems to accommodate Joint Strike Fighter flight oper
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Bourns Latest RF Inductors Deliver High Reliability from Advanced Multilayer Technology and Monolithic Construction
RIVERSIDE, California, Feb. 23 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Bourns, a manufacturer and supplier of electronic components, issued the following news release:
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Bourns Latest RF Inductors Deliver High Reliability from Advanced Multilayer Technology and Monolithic Construction
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RIVERSIDE, Calif., February 23, 2026 - Bourns, Inc., a leading manufacturer and supplier of electronic components for power, protection, and sensing solutions, today introduced four Multilayer Chip Inductor
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Cadence Completes Acquisition of Hexagon's Design and Engineering Business, Advancing Leadership in Physical AI and Multiphysics
SAN JOSE, California, Feb. 24 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Cadence Design Systems, a provider of electronic design automation and semiconductor intellectual property, issued the following news release on Feb. 23, 2026:
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Cadence Completes Acquisition of Hexagon's Design and Engineering Business, Advancing Leadership in Physical AI and Multiphysics
Complementary leading technologies combine to deliver comprehensive physical system design and AI-driven analysis solutions
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Cadenc
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Cal Poly's College Corps Funded For Three More Years Through State Grant
SAN LUIS OBISPO, California, Feb. 23 -- California State University's California Polytechnic State University issued the following news:
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Cal Poly's College Corps Funded For Three More Years Through State Grant
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Cal Poly has been awarded up to $20 million over three years from California Volunteers, Office of the Governor, to continue the impactful #CaliforniansForAll College Corps program, which engages students to solve problems in their communities while helping to create debt-free
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California State University Monterey Bay: President's Speaker Series Focuses on Food and Health
SEASIDE, California, Feb. 24 -- California State University Monterey Bay campus issued the following news:
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President's Speaker Series focuses on food and health
Food expert Erin O'Dwyer will discuss how agricultural practices impact the qualtiy of what we eat.
By Mark Muckenfuss
The health impacts of state-of-the-art sustainable agricultural practices will be the focus of Erin O'Dwyer's keynote address at the next installment of the President's Speaker Series on March 18, from 5:30-7:
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Carbajal Completes Central Coast Affordability Tour
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Carbajal Completes Central Coast Affordability Tour
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Last week, U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24) traveled across San Luis Obispo, Ventura, and Santa Barbara counties as part of his "Central Coast Affordability Tour" to hear directly from students, small business owners, families, and more on how the cost-of-living crisis is personally impacting them.
"Last week, I visited college
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Celebration Shows Off CSUMB Research
SEASIDE, California, Feb. 24 -- California State University Monterey Bay campus issued the following news:
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Celebration shows off CSUMB research
The annual event featured a broad spectrum of studies being done at the university.
By Mark Muckenfuss
A crowd of about 40 researchers and their supporters gathered on Thursday, Feb. 19, for the annual Celebration of Research on the third floor of the Tanimura & Antle Family Memorial Library. Seven Cal State Monterey Bay researchers presented
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Celebration Shows Off CSUMB Research
SEASIDE, California, Feb. 24 -- California State University Monterey Bay campus issued the following news:
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Celebration shows off CSUMB research
The annual event featured a broad spectrum of studies being done at the university.
By Mark Muckenfuss
A crowd of about 40 researchers and their supporters gathered on Thursday, Feb. 19, for the annual Celebration of Research on the third floor of the Tanimura & Antle Family Memorial Library. Seven Cal State Monterey Bay researchers presented
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Chemists thought phosphorus had shown all its cards. It surprised them with a new move
LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 23 -- The University of California posted the following news release:
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Chemists thought phosphorus had shown all its cards. It surprised them with a new move
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Key takeaways
* Precious transition metals like platinum and palladium are used as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions that produce carbon-nitrogen bonds.
* UCLA organic chemists have figured out how to make inexpensive phosphine act like a transition-metal catalyst by using a light-reacti
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Congresswoman Norma Torres Statement on Ongoing ICE Abuses
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- Rep. Norma J. Torres, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Norma Torres Statement on Ongoing ICE Abuses
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Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Norma Torres (CA-35) released a statement in opposition to ICE Abuses:
"I believe that the ongoing broad enforcement actions by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and Customs and Border Protection, are abusive, illegal, and unconstitutional. They deny the humanity of our immigrant communiti
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Congresswoman Simon Leads Colleagues in Demanding Trump Administration Restore Public Health Grants
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- Rep. Lateefah Simon, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Simon Leads Colleagues in Demanding Trump Administration Restore Public Health Grants
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Recently, Congresswoman Lateefah Simon (CA-12) co-led 77 of her colleagues, including every Democratic Representative of the California, Colorado, Illinois, and Minnesota delegations in demanding the Trump Administration to immediately restore public health grant funding to t
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Congresswoman Torres Secures $5.2 Million in Federal Funding for the City of Ontario
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- Rep. Norma J. Torres, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Torres Secures $5.2 Million in Federal Funding for the City of Ontario
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Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Norma Torres and the City of Ontario announced a federal spending bill that includes $2 million in Community Project Funding (CPF) and $3.2 million water project through the US Army Corps for Ontario, projects secured by Congresswoman Torres, has been signed into law.
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Democratic Women's Caucus Caregiving Task Force Co-Chairs Simon, Dingell, and Pettersen and Rep. Bonamici Demand HHS Secretary Kennedy Withdraw Rule that Undermines Child Care Access
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- Rep. Lateefah Simon, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Democratic Women's Caucus Caregiving Task Force Co-Chairs Simon, Dingell, and Pettersen and Rep. Bonamici Demand HHS Secretary Kennedy Withdraw Rule that Undermines Child Care Access
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Last week, Democratic Women's Caucus (DWC) Caregiving Task Force Co-Chair Congresswoman Lateefah Simon (CA-12) joined fellow Caregiving Task Force Co-Chairs Debbie Dingell (MI-06), and Brittany
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FCC Denies Siskiyou Telephone Waiver Request in Connect America Fund Order
WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- The Federal Communications Commission denied a petition from Siskiyou Telephone Co., Etna, California, to exceed federal limits on monthly per-line support, according to an order released Feb. 20, 2026. The decision addresses the "Connect America Fund: A National Broadband Plan for our Future High-Cost Universal Service Support" (WC Docket No. 10-90) and maintains a strict $200 per-line monthly cap on universal service funding.
Siskiyou Telephone Company, which serves app
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FCC Proposes Reforms to the Agency's Federal Lifeline Program
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following statement on Feb. 23, 2026, by Chairman Brendan Carr:
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STATEMENT OF CHAIRMAN BRENDAN CARR
Re: Lifeline and Link Up Reform and Modernization; Bridging the Digital Divide for Low-Income Consumers; Telecommunications Carriers Eligible for Universal Service Support; Affordable Connectivity Program; Emergency Broadband Benefit Program, WC Docket Nos. 11-42, 17-287, 09-197, 21-450, 20-445, Notice of Proposed Rule
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Federal Lawsuit Challenges Interior Family Separation of Immigrant Children
OAKLAND, California, Feb. 24 -- The National Center for Youth Law issued the following news release on Feb. 23, 2026:
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Federal lawsuit challenges interior family separation of immigrant children
New litigation, filed by NCYL and Democracy Forward Foundation, seeks to stop the government practice of separating children from previously approved family sponsors without explanation or due process
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The National Center for Youth Law (NCYL) and Democracy Forward Foundation (DF) filed a feder
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Fordham Political Review Posts Commentary: Post-Storm Look at New York City Homelessness Efforts
BRONX, New York, Feb. 18 -- The Fordham Political Review issued the following commentary by Jorja Mulvihill:
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A Post-Storm Look at New York City Homelessness Efforts
There was much ado about the recent snowstorm that affected New York City (NYC) and the tri-state area. It brought 10 inches of snow to Central Park and dangerously low temperatures, making it the biggest storm NYC has experienced in 5 years. As some New Yorkers frantically stocked up on food and prepared to hunker down at h
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Foreign-Trade Zones Board Receives Production Notification From Ultra Clean Technology
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 (TNSFR) -- The Foreign-Trade Zones Board received a notification of proposed production activity from Ultra Clean Technology Systems and Service Inc., Hayward, California, for its facility located in Manor, Texas. The facility operates within FTZ 183 and specializes in manufacturing components for semiconductor devices and industrial applications.
The proposed finished products encompass a wide range of industrial equipment, including plastic tubing, stainless steel fittings
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From Rett and Pitt-Hopkins to ALS: 5 Rare Diseases UC San Diego Researchers are Tackling in the Lab
LA JOLLA, California, Feb. 23 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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From Rett and Pitt-Hopkins to ALS: 5 Rare Diseases UC San Diego Researchers are Tackling in the Lab
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Researchers at SSCI have taken the fight against rare diseases to the lab, to patients' bedsides and even to outer space. Their goal: improve the health span -and even lengthen life span -for adults and children with uncommon disorders, for whom treatment options are few or nonexis
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GA-ASI and USAF Demonstrate Manned-Unmanned Teaming With F-22 and MQ-20 In Joint Autonomy Exercise
SAN DIEGO, California, Feb. 23 [Category: BizNational Defense] -- General Atomics Aeronautical Systems issued the following news release:
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GA-ASI and USAF Demonstrate Manned-Unmanned Teaming With F-22 and MQ-20 In Joint Autonomy Exercise
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SAN DIEGO - 23 February 2026 - In collaboration with the U.S. Air Force, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) conducted its latest demonstration performing an autonomous mission out of Edwards Air Force Base in Southern California using
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GA-ASI Announces YFQ-42A Dark Merlin
SAN DIEGO, California, Feb. 23 [Category: BizNational Defense] -- General Atomics Aeronautical Systems issued the following news release:
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GA-ASI Announces YFQ-42A Dark Merlin
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Uncrewed Fighter Jet Takes Inspiration From Nimble Predator
SAN DIEGO - 23 February 2026 - General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is giving its U.S. Air Force Collaborative Combat Aircraft a new name: YFQ-42A Dark Merlin.
Dark merlins, deadly falcons known for their black feathers and devouring
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GA-ASI Develops Long-Range Weapons Capabilities for MQ-9B
SAN DIEGO, California, Feb. 23 [Category: BizNational Defense] -- General Atomics Aeronautical Systems issued the following news release:
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GA-ASI Develops Long-Range Weapons Capabilities for MQ-9B
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Industry Leading UAS Expands Mission Roles To Include Naval Strike
SAN DIEGO - 23 February 2026 - General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is developing the addition of long-range standoff weapons to its top-of-the-line MQ-9B SkyGuardian (r) and SeaGuardian (r).
Demand continu
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Getty's Egyptian Book of the Dead Lives Again
LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 24 -- The J. Paul Getty Trust issued the following news release:
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Getty's Egyptian Book of the Dead Lives Again
The exhibition, previously shown in 2023, features Getty's Book of the Dead manuscripts
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Getty announces the return of "The Egyptian Book of the Dead" an exhibition that showcases the J. Paul Getty Museum's collection of ancient Egyptian manuscripts inscribed with spells and illustrated scenes from the Book of the Dead, which were intended to gu
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Governor Abbott Urges Texans To Heed Federal Travel Warnings Amid Escalating Violence In Parts Of Mexico
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 22 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Governor Abbott Urges Texans To Heed Federal Travel Warnings Amid Escalating Violence In Parts Of Mexico
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Texas Department Of Public Safety Is Coordinating With U.S. Department Of State And FBI
Texas Governor Greg Abbott today urged Texans currently in Mexico, as well as those with family members or friends traveling there, to closely follow warnings from the U.S. Department of State amid ongoing
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Grey's Anatomy: Love the Way You Lie (3/12)
BURBANK, California, Feb. 23 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release:
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Grey's Anatomy: Love the Way You Lie (3/12)
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THURSDAY, MARCH 12
10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT - Grey's Anatomy: "Love the Way You Lie" (2213)
Logline : Richard tackles a shocking case on his first day back, while Kavita and Jules prepare for a high-stakes presentation. Bailey must have a difficult conversation with a beloved patient, and Jo works to baby-proof t
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HBCU Attendance May Provide Late-Life Cognitive Benefits for Black Adults
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 20 -- The Boston University School of Public Health issued the following news:
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HBCU Attendance May Provide Late-Life Cognitive Benefits for Black Adults
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A new study found that Black adults who attended an historically black college or university scored higher in memory, language, and overall cognition later in life than Black adults who attended a predominantly White institution.
Attending a historically black college or university (HBCU) could provide
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Health Resources & Services Administration Publishes Vaccine Injury Petitions For January 2026
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration has published a list of petitions received under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program from Jan. 1, 2026, through Jan. 31, 2026.
This notice identifies individuals seeking compensation for injuries or conditions related to vaccines listed in the Vaccine Injury Table.
While the Secretary of Health and Human Services is named as the respondent, the United States
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Here's How Many Medals Californians Have Brought Home From Milano Cortina 2026 for Team USA
SACRAMENTO, California, Feb. 24 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Here's how many medals Californians have brought home from Milano Cortina 2026 for Team USA
All over the Golden State, from Tahoe and Mammoth to Oakland and Redondo Beach, Californians are representing Team USA on Winter Sport's biggest stage, the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Milano Cortina Italy. Join Governor Newsom in rooting for Team USA and the Californians as they skate,
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Hickenlooper, Bennet, Colleagues Demand Trump Reverse Political Termination of $600M in Public Health Grants
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Hickenlooper, Bennet, Colleagues Demand Trump Reverse Political Termination of $600M in Public Health Grants
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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper and Michael Bennet, along with nine of their Senate colleagues, are demanding the Trump administration immediately reverse its recent politically-motivated termination of $600 million of public health grants for Colorado, California,
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High Potential: If You Come For The Queen (3/10)
BURBANK, California, Feb. 23 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release:
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High Potential: If You Come For The Queen (3/10)
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TUESDAY, MARCH 10
9:00-10:00 p.m. EDT - High Potential: "If You Come For The Queen" (214)
Logline: Daphne leads an investigation into the attempted murder of a beloved colleague and mentor, which is further complicated when it intertwines with another case. Later on, Ava comes to Daphne for advice and su
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House Energy & Commerce Committee Issues Report on Energy Choice Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-482) on the Energy Choice Act (H.R. 3699). The report was advanced by Rep. S. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, on Feb. 4, 2026.
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PURPOSE AND SUMMARY
H.R. 3699, the Energy Choice Act, was introduced by Representative Langworthy (R-NY) on June 4, 2025, and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce on June 4, 2025. H.R. 3699 prohibits state or local governments from implementing,
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House Oversight & Government Reform Committee Issues Report on Reorganizing Government Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-464) on the Reorganizing Government Act (H.R. 1295). The report was advanced by Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, on Jan. 27, 2026.
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Summary and Purpose of Legislation
H.R. 1295 amends the Reorganization Act Amendments of 1984 (chapter 9 of title 5, U.S.C.) to renew and extend through December 2026 the long-lapsed authority of the President to propose a government reorga
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How Urinary Tract Infections Can Trigger Delirium and Worsen Dementia
LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 23 [Category: BizHospital] -- Cedars-Sinai, a nonprofit academic healthcare organization, posted the following news:
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How Urinary Tract Infections Can Trigger Delirium and Worsen Dementia
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Although urinary tract infections (UTIs) are typically minor-albeit painful-health issues for most people, they can pose serious risks for older adults, particularly those with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. In older patients, a common UTI can trigger d
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ICYMI: CRES President and CEO Exclusive Interview with Rep. Celeste Maloy
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 [Category: Energy] -- Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions, an organization that engages Republican policymakers and the public in solutions to address the nation's energy, economic and environmental security, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: CRES President and CEO Exclusive Interview with Rep. Celeste Maloy
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WASHINGTON - ICYMI, Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) named Rep. Celeste Maloy (R-Utah.) CRESponsible leader for the month of Jan
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ICYMI: Families of Flight 5342 Urge Swift House Passage of ROTOR Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Families of Flight 5342 Urge Swift House Passage of ROTOR Act
Amy Hunter, a member of Families of Flight 5342, whose loved ones were killed in last year's fatal midair collision near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, published an op-ed in The Hill today urging swift House passage of the Rotorcraft Operations Transparency
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Indigenous Resistance Forces Brazil To Revoke Amazon Waterway Decree
OAKLAND, California, Feb. 23 [Category: Environment] -- Amazon Watch, an organization that says it protects the rainforest and advances the rights of indigenous peoples in the Amazon Basin, issued the following news release:
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Indigenous Resistance Forces Brazil To Revoke Amazon Waterway Decree
Santarem, Para, Brazil - On Monday, February 23, Brazil's government announced the revocation of Decree 12,600/2025, which opened the door to the privatizing the Tapajos, Madeira, and Tocantins riv
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Inventions Then and Now: Cristiano Zanetti Researches and Teaches the History of Technology
PASADENA, California, Feb. 23 -- The California Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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Inventions Then and Now: Cristiano Zanetti Researches and Teaches the History of Technology
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Caltech is filled with inventors, people who create everything from scientific instruments to medical devices, from powerful new algorithms to heretofore unknown materials at the quantum scale. But nearly every advancement that is made today has a scientific lineage that dates back decades or eve
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Kamlager-Dove Announces Jena-Lisa Jones as State of the Union Guest
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Kamlager-Dove Announces Jena-Lisa Jones as State of the Union Guest
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Today, Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) announced Jena-Lisa Jones, who is a survivor of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse, as her State of the Union guest. She has transformed her pain and trauma into advocacy, campaigning for the full release of the Epstein files, demanding accountability for those responsible, and fig
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Kate Hudson and Team USA Athletes Star in "LA28 Dreamin'" to Promote NBCUniversal's Coverage of the Olympic Games Los Angeles
NEW YORK, Feb. 23 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news:
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Kate Hudson and Team USA Athletes Star in "LA28 Dreamin'" to Promote NBCUniversal's Coverage of the Olympic Games Los Angeles
Two-Minute Promo Debuted Today During Live Coverage of the Closing Ceremony of the Milan Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games
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Golden Globe-winning and Academy Award-nominated actress, singer/songwriter, and producer Kate Hudson performs and stars alongside
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Kellogg Institute for International Studies: Virtual Women's Police Station Boosts Gender-based Violence Reporting in Pakistan, Notre Dame Analysis Finds
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Feb. 20 -- The Kellogg Institute for International Studies, a part of the Keough School of Global Affairs at Notre Dame, issued the following news:
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Virtual Women's Police Station Boosts Gender-based Violence Reporting in Pakistan, Notre Dame Analysis Finds
Author: Renee LaReau
Some 28 percent of women in Pakistan aged 15 to 49 have experienced physical violence, yet 55 percent of these victims never seek help, according to the United Nations Population Fund. This l
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Littler Issues Commentary: Australia - AI Assisted Claims Are Here
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 24 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Feb. 13, 2026, by counsel Michael Whitbread:
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Australia: AI Assisted Claims Are Here
In a recent address, the President of Australia's Fair Work Commission (FWC) described a sharp, AI driven surge in applications, highlighting how large language models (LLMs) can produce ready to file claims within minutes, including at times with invented facts. Near zero drafting costs, polished legal tone and
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Littler Issues Commentary: Dear Littler - How Do We Avoid Getting Trapped by Trapped at Work Laws?
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 24 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Feb. 23, 2026, by shareholder Christina G. Cordoza and counsel Michael Paglialonga:
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Dear Littler: How do we avoid getting trapped by trapped at work laws?
Dear Littler: I'm hearing all this chatter about employees being "trapped" at work and I don't understand it. We are a multistate employer that provides relocation benefits and sign-on bonuses to new hires. We also pay for educational opportu
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Littler Issues Commentary: New York Enacts Opioid Antagonist Requirements for Employers
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 24 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Feb. 23, 2026, by associate Rene Louis Macioce and counsels Michael Paglialonga and Maayan Deker:
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New York Enacts Opioid Antagonist Requirements for Employers
New York recently enacted legislation that will soon require employers that are federally mandated to maintain workplace first aid supplies to include an opioid antagonist, such as Naloxone or Narcan. The original bill, Senate Bill S5922
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Longtime Imperial Valley professor emeritus, former library director are honored for their legacies
SAN DIEGO, California, Feb. 23 -- California State University's San Diego State University posted the following news:
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Longtime Imperial Valley professor emeritus, former library director are honored for their legacies
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A mural for the SDSU Imperial Valley library, composed of mosaic tiles and devoted to themes of learning and nature, and a new endowed fund for the university will honor the life and lasting legacy of renowned educator Reynaldo Ayala, and his wife Marta Stiefel Ayala, f
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Lubrizol Expands West Coast Distribution Through Partnership With Commerce Hose & Industrial Products
WICKLIFFE, Ohio, Feb. 24 -- Lubrizol Corp., a Berkshire Hathaway company, issued the following news:
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Lubrizol Expands West Coast Distribution Through Partnership with Commerce Hose & Industrial Products
New agreement strengthens Lubrizol's ability to deliver Paratherm(TM) heat transfer fluids and Industrial Fluids across California and Nevada
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Lubrizol is pleased to announce Commerce Hose & Industrial Products as an authorized distributor for Lubrizol's Paratherm(TM) heat transfer fl
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MAGNOLIA NETWORK PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS: MARCH/ APRIL 2026
NEW YORK, Feb. 23 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release:
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MAGNOLIA NETWORK PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS: MARCH/ APRIL 2026
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Download Images and Press Release Word Document HERE
NEW YORK - February 23, 2026 - Magnolia Network is warming up for spring with an inspiring lineup of new and returning series. The slate kicks off with a new season of Storied Spaces, premiering with back-to-back episodes each week beginn
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Mapping Language: CSULB Researchers Seek California's 'Coolest' Spanish
LONG BEACH, California, Feb. 24 (TNSxrep) -- California State University Long Beach campus issued the following news:
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Mapping language: CSULB researchers seek California's 'coolest' Spanish
By Andrew Edwards
Survey says: Los Angeles area Spanish speakers proclaim they converse in the Golden State's coolest version of the language.
"Everyone associates the city's Spanish with coolness," graduate student Alejandra Rivas '24 said.
Rivas is among the Cal State Long Beach students contri
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Marcus & Millichap Arranges $2.65M Sale of 12-Unit Multifamily Property in Grand Rapids, Michigan
ENCINO, California, Feb. 24 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on Feb. 23, 2026:
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Marcus & Millichap Arranges $2.65M Sale of 12-Unit Multifamily Property in Grand Rapids, Michigan
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - 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 Midtown Place, a 12-unit multifamily property in Grand Rapids, Michigan, for $2.65
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Marcus & Millichap Brokers Sale of 80-Room Four Points Hotel in Appleton, Wisconsin
ENCINO, California, Feb. 24 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on Feb. 23, 2026:
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Marcus & Millichap Brokers Sale of 80-Room Four Points Hotel in Appleton, Wisconsin
APPLETON, Wis. - 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 an 80-room Four Points by Sheraton hotel property in Appleton, Wisconsin.
"The buyer is acquiring a
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Members of Jacksonville Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced to Prison for Role in Drive-By Shooting on I-95
TAMPA, Florida, Feb. 23 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release:
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Members of Jacksonville Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced to Prison for Role in Drive-By Shooting on I-95
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Jacksonville, Florida - James Toney (20, Jacksonville) has been sentenced by U.S. District Judge Harvey Schlesinger to 16 years in federal prison for conspiring to distribute and possess with the intent to distribute marijuana, committing a drive-
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Missouri Historical Society Completes Inventory of Human Remains, Funerary Objects That Show Affiliation With Native American Tribes
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 (TNSFR) -- The Missouri Historical Society, St. Louis, has completed an inventory of human remains identifying a cultural affiliation with one of six Indian Tribes. The inventory includes two individuals and 34 associated funerary objects removed from multiple burial sites in Sacramento County, California.
The objects identified include baked clay bird effigies, bone whistles, shell beads and stone projectile points. Records indicate an unknown person disinterred the ancesto
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NASA's Curiosity Rover Sees Martian 'Spiderwebs' Up Close
PASADENA, California, Feb. 24 (TNSres) -- NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory issued the following news:
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NASA's Curiosity Rover Sees Martian 'Spiderwebs' Up Close
A hilly landscape that looks like spiderwebs when viewed from orbit holds clues to the history of water on ancient Mars.
For about six months, NASA's Curiosity Mars rover has been exploring a region full of geologic formations called boxwork, low ridges standing roughly 3 to 6 feet (1 to 2 meters) tall with sandy hollows in betwee
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National Employment Law Project Senior Advisor Parker Testifies Before House Education & Workforce Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Feb. 22 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Workforce Protections released the following testimony by Douglas L. Parker, senior advisor for the National Employment Law Project and former chief of the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health, from a Feb. 11, 2026, hearing entitled "Building an AI-Ready America: Safer Workplaces Through Smarter Technology":
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Thank you, Chairman MacKenzie, Ranking Member Omar, and members of the Subcommittee on Workf
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Netflix Announces pound sterling1 Million Donation To National Film And Television School
LOS GATOS, California, Feb. 24 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news on Feb. 23, 2026:
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Netflix Announces pound sterling1 Million Donation To National Film And Television School
Netflix today announced a pound sterling1 million donation to the National Film and Television School (NFTS) to fund the launch of a new creativity hub at its Beaconsfield campus.
The donation forms part of Netflix's Generation N commitment to UK skills and talent, which includes all of Netf
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Netflix Greenlights New Romcom Film 'Messily Ever After', A Decade-Long Relationship on a Wild Emotional Ride
LOS GATOS, California, Feb. 24 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news:
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Netflix Greenlights New Romcom Film 'Messily Ever After' (WT), A Decade-Long Relationship on a Wild Emotional Ride
Netflix is set to awaken the romantic in everyone once again with its newly greenlit, relatable romcom, Messily Ever After (WT), starring Kim Min-ha (Pachinko, Typhoon Family, Way Back Love) and Noh Sang-hyun (Pachinko, Love in the Big City) as a couple whose ten-year relationship swin
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New Flood Insurance Program Aims to Close Coverage Gap for Homeowners
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 23 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Nationwide Mutual Insurance issued the following news:
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New Flood Insurance Program Aims to Close Coverage Gap for Homeowners
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Nearly 96% of U.S. households lack flood insurance 1, despite flood being one of the most frequent and costly natural disasters in the country. A new flood insurance program is working to change that.
Titan Flood, an AI-enabled flood insurance platform is now offering private residential flood coverage in pa
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NWLC and Student Advocacy Groups Demand Department of Education Action on Student Sexual Violence Complaints Under Title IX
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The National Women's Law Center posted the following news release:
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NWLC and Student Advocacy Groups Demand Department of Education Action on Student Sexual Violence Complaints Under Title IX
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Today the National Women's Law Center (NWLC), with nine survivor advocacy organizations, delivered a letter to Secretary of Education Linda McMahon and Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Kim Richey, demanding that the Department of Education fulfill
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Padilla Denied Entry to Otay Mesa Detention Center by ICE
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release:
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WATCH: Padilla Denied Entry to Otay Mesa Detention Center by ICE
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SAN DIEGO, CA -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Immigration Subcommittee, was denied entry to Otay Mesa Detention Center in San Diego while he attempted to exercise his Congressional oversight role amid reports of inhumane conditions individuals detained at the facility are facing
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Pelosi Announces Rev. Devon Jerome Crawford as Guest for the State of the Union Address
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Pelosi Announces Rev. Devon Jerome Crawford as Guest for the State of the Union Address
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San Francisco - Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi announced today that Rev. Devon Jerome Crawford, Senior Pastor of Historic Third Baptist Church of San Francisco, will be her guest for tomorrow's State of the Union address.
Rev. Crawford is a nationally respected faith leader and organizer whose work sits at t
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Pelosi Statement on the Retirement of Jean Fraser
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Pelosi Statement on the Retirement of Jean Fraser
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San Francisco - Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement after the retirement announcement of Presidio Trust CEO, Jean Fraser:
"Congratulations to Jean Fraser on the extraordinary leadership she has provided to the Presidio. I learned of her retirement with mixed feelings as I have long admired her leadership, even before sh
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Pension Reform News: Rules on How Public Pensions Should Invest in Crypto
LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 24 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following news:
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Pension Reform News: Rules on how public pensions should invest in crypto
Plus: Alaska could take on billions in extra costs by rolling back reforms, unfunded public pension liabilities are a debt, and more.
In This Issue:
Articles, Research & Spotlights
* Rules on How Public Pensions Should Invest in Crypto
* Alaska Could Take on Billions by Rolling Back Reforms
* Florida Lawmakers Should Avoid A
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Private Equity Stakeholder Project Says Carlyle, Quantum Pursue Lukoil Overseas Oil and Gas Assets
CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 23 [Category: Business] -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news:
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Private equity firms vying for Russian oil and gas assets
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Major U.S. private equity firms are jockeying to pick up Russian oil major Lukoil's overseas fossil fuel assets. Under pressure to sell due to Western sanctions, The Carlyle Group has reached a tentative deal to purchase most of Lukoil's international oil and gas assets, which include oil fields in multiple coun
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Questions that Matter: Lessons on the good life from a Star Trek opera-in-progress
SANTA CRUZ, California, Feb. 22 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news:
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Questions that Matter: Lessons on the good life from a Star Trek opera-in-progress
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For the past decade, an eclectic group of professors, staff members, and show-business professionals has been working hard to bring a Star Trek opera to vibrant life. Now, they are inviting the public to delve more deeply into the philosophical heart of their interstellar project.
Their talk,
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Ranking Member Maxine Waters and Congresswoman Joyce Beatty, Encourage IMF to Redouble Efforts to Bolster Anti-Corruption Safeguards Through Its Lending Programs
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 23, 2026:
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Ranking Member Maxine Waters and Congresswoman Joyce Beatty, Encourage IMF to Redouble Efforts to Bolster Anti-Corruption Safeguards Through Its Lending Programs
Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), Ranking Member of the House Financial Services Committee, and Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (D-OH), Ranking Member on the
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Ranking Member Robert Garcia Announces Epstein Survivor Annie Farmer as State of the Union Guest
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 23, 2026:
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Ranking Member Robert Garcia Announces Epstein Survivor Annie Farmer as State of the Union Guest
Today, Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, announced that he has invited Epstein survivor and victim advocate Annie Farmer to attend the State of the Union.
"Ann
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Ranking Member Robert Garcia Expands Investigation Into Venezuelan Oil Deal; Demands Answers From Trump Administration
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 23, 2026:
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Ranking Member Robert Garcia Expands Investigation into Venezuelan Oil Deal; Demands Answers from Trump Administration
Today, Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, demanded answers from the Departments of Treasury, State, and Energy regarding their roles in man
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Rep. Aguilar Sits Down with Martin Daniel Rascon, U.S. Citizen Shot at by Masked Federal Immigration Agents in San Bernardino
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Aguilar Sits Down with Martin Daniel Rascon, U.S. Citizen Shot at by Masked Federal Immigration Agents in San Bernardino
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Video of the August 2025 incident taken by Daniel Rascon from inside his family's car shows CBP officers shattering windows and firing multiple gunshots into the vehicle
SAN BERNARDINO, CA - Rep. Pete Aguilar (CA-33) recently sat down with Martin Daniel Rascon, a U.S.
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Rep. Garamendi Statement on Supreme Court Striking Down Trump's Tariffs After Filing Amicus Brief
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Garamendi Statement on Supreme Court Striking Down Trump's Tariffs After Filing Amicus Brief
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08) issued the following statement after the Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump's tariffs, ruling that President Trump violated federal law by exceeding his authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA
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Rep. Mann, FFA Caucus Honors National FFA Week
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- Rep. Tracey Mann, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Mann, FFA Caucus Honors National FFA Week
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representatives Tracey Mann (KS-01) and Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), co-chairs of the Congressional FFA Caucus, led 58 of their colleagues in introducing a resolution to designate February 21-28 as National FFA Week. U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-IN) and Chris Coons (D-DE) introduced companion legislation in the U.S. Senate.
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Rep. Norma Torres to Host Nurse and Labor Leader Linda Hippolyte as State of the Union Guest
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- Rep. Norma J. Torres, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Norma Torres to Host Nurse and Labor Leader Linda Hippolyte as State of the Union Guest
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congresswoman Norma Torres (CA-35) will welcome Linda Hippolyte, a registered nurse and labor leader with United Nurses Associations of California/Union of Health Care Professionals (UNAC/UHCP), as her guest to the State of the Union Address on Tuesday, February 24th. More than 31,0
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Rep. Takano Invites ICE-Detained U.S. Citizen & Combat Veteran George Retes to State of the Union
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- Rep. Mark Takano, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Takano Invites ICE-Detained U.S. Citizen & Combat Veteran George Retes to State of the Union
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February 23, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Ranking Member Mark Takano (CA-39 ) announced that he is inviting George Retes to be his guest at the State of the Union.
George Retes is a 26-year-old U.S. citizen and disabled U.S. Army veteran whose service inclu
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Rice and Lehigh partner with global industry leaders to revolutionize catastrophe modeling
HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 23 -- Rice University posted the following news release:
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Rice and Lehigh partner with global industry leaders to revolutionize catastrophe modeling
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By Raji Natarajan
Special to Rice News
The Consortium for Enhancing Resilience and Catastrophe Modeling (CERCat) -a landmark partnership between Lehigh University and Rice University -convened at Rice Feb. 5-6 for its semiannual meeting.
Established in April 2025, CERCat is a dynamic research hub uniting academ
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RJ Decker: Twenty Pounds of Clem in a Ten-Pound Bag (3/10)
BURBANK, California, Feb. 23 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release:
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RJ Decker: Twenty Pounds of Clem in a Ten-Pound Bag (3/10)
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TUESDAY, MARCH 10
10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT - RJ Decker: "Twenty Pounds of Clem in a Ten-Pound Bag" (102)
Logline : Wish enlists RJ's help on a bizarre case when his late cellmate's son is wrongly accused of murder.
(TV-14, DV) Stream episodes next day on Hulu.
Media Contacts
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Scrubs: My Poker Face (3/11)
BURBANK, California, Feb. 23 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release:
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Scrubs: My Poker Face (3/11)
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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11
8:00-8:30 p.m. EDT - Scrubs: "My Poker Face" (104)
Logline: To relive their glory days, J.D. plans a poker night with Turk. Elsewhere, competition brews between the medical and surgical interns, while Elliot decides how to handle a social media-obsessed patient.
(TV-14, D) Stream episodes next day on H
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Sharon AI & Cisco Launch Cisco Secure AI Factory with NVIDIA
SAN JOSE, California, Feb. 22 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Cisco Systems issued the following news release:
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Sharon AI & Cisco Launch Cisco Secure AI Factory with NVIDIA
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* Cisco and Sharon AI launch Australia's first Cisco Secure AI Factory with NVIDIA, providing secure, high-performance AI infrastructure with all data processing remaining in the country.
* Powered by 1024 NVIDIA Blackwell Ultra GPUs, Cisco's UCS servers and Nexus Hyperfabric technology, it
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Sierra Club Reports On PFAS Contamination And Urgent Public Health Concerns
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 (TNSLrpt) -- Testing Shows Toxic PFAS Chemicals in Tributaries and Rivers across Alabama - A report from Sierra Club, Oakland, California - February 2026 (33 pages)
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Sierra Club issued a report documenting widespread contamination of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly known as PFAS, across water sources, soil and consumer products in Alabama, underscoring risks to public health, the environment and community wellbeing. The analysis highlights how historicall
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Sinaloa Cartel Leader Charged in Massive Drug Trafficking Scheme
MIAMI, Florida, Feb. 24 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida posted the following news release on Feb. 23, 2026:
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Sinaloa Cartel Leader Charged in Massive Drug Trafficking Scheme
An alleged leader of the Sinaloa Cartel made his initial appearance in federal court today to face charges for leading a large-scale drug trafficking operation responsible for moving fentanyl and other narcotics into the United States.
According to court records, Fidel Felix-O
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Suspended Los Angeles Lawyer Sentenced to More Than 7 Years in Federal Prison for Receiving $2.1 Million Bribe Payment From Oil Company
LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 24 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for Central District of California posted the following news release on Feb. 23, 2026:
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Suspended Los Angeles Lawyer Sentenced to More Than 7 Years in Federal Prison for Receiving $2.1 Million Bribe Payment from Oil Company
A Los Angeles-area lawyer was sentenced today to 87 months in federal prison for receiving a $2.1 million bribe while serving as an officer of Nigeria's state-owned oil company in connection with nego
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The Bachelorette: Before the First Rose (3/15)
BURBANK, California, Feb. 23 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release:
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The Bachelorette: Before the First Rose (3/15)
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SUNDAY, MARCH 15
10:32-11:02 p.m. EDT - The Bachelorette: "Before the First Rose"
Logline: A special preview follows the live telecast of "The Oscars(r)." Eighteen former Bachelorettes look back on their unforgettable journeys, share juicy behind-the-scenes stories, and offer heartfelt advice to the newest
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THE BOOK OF MORE-MEN IS OFFICIALLY OPEN
BURBANK, California, Feb. 23 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release:
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THE BOOK OF MORE-MEN IS OFFICIALLY OPEN
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HEADSHOTS AND BIOS AVAILABLE HERE.
Additional show photos available here.
Twenty-two men will answer the call for Taylor Frankie Paul when the 22nd season of "The Bachelorette" premieres, SUNDAY, MARCH 22 (8:00-10:01 p.m. EDT), on ABC and streams next day on Hulu.
The 22 men who will vie for Taylor's heart are th
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The Rookie: His Name Was Martin (3/9)
BURBANK, California, Feb. 23 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release:
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The Rookie: His Name Was Martin (3/9)
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MONDAY, MARCH 9
10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT - The Rookie: "His Name Was Martin" (810)
Logline: Nolan, Harper and Miles face a dangerous situation when a routine check takes a sudden turn. Meanwhile, Bailey conducts a covert investigation at the Pentagon at the request of Lt. Grey.
(TV-14, V) Stream episodes next day on
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The science of Ramadan fasting
RIVERSIDE, California, Feb. 24 -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news:
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The science of Ramadan fasting
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The month of Ramadan, which began last week, is when many Muslims around the world fast from dawn to sunset, refraining from food, drink, and other physical needs as an act of worship and self-discipline.
Does Ramadan fasting come with medical benefits? How does it compare to intermittent fasting and what happens in the body during 12-16+ hours w
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THOMPSON CALLS OUT PRESIDENT'S UNLAWFUL ACTIONS, ANNOUNCES SELECTION AS DESIGNATED SURVIVOR FOR 2026 STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- Rep. Mike Thompson, D-California, issued the following news release:
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THOMPSON CALLS OUT PRESIDENT'S UNLAWFUL ACTIONS, ANNOUNCES SELECTION AS DESIGNATED SURVIVOR FOR 2026 STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS
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Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) announced he was selected by Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries as designated survivor for tomorrow's State of the Union address. Thompson will watch the speech from a secure, undisclosed location off campus. Thompso
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Thousands of early modern Japanese books from UCLA, Berkeley, UCSF to be digitized in Yanai Initiative project
LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 23 -- The University of California posted the following news release:
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Thousands of early modern Japanese books from UCLA, Berkeley, UCSF to be digitized in Yanai Initiative project
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Key takeaways
* Thousands of early modern Japanese books and manuscripts from the libraries of UCLA, UC Berkeley and UC San Francisco are being digitized to create a resource that will be accessible to scholars around the world.
* The digital archive, which could ultimat
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Toyota and Lexus Introduce Treehouse to Simplify Customers' Home EV Charger Installation
PLANO, Texas, Feb. 23 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news:
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Toyota and Lexus Introduce Treehouse to Simplify Customers' Home EV Charger Installation
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Saving the Hassle of Buying a Level 2 Electric Vehicle Charger, Getting Quotes, Scheduling an Electrician and Even Filing Permits... Treehouse Handles all of that for Toyota and Lexus Drivers
PLANO, Texas, and SAN FRANCISCO (Feb. 23, 2026) - The moment you sign the paperwork on your 2026 Toy
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Tuberville, Scott Introduce Bill to Stop SNAP Fraud and Abuse
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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Tuberville, Scott Introduce Bill to Stop SNAP Fraud and Abuse
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined U.S. Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) in introducing the SNAP Data Transparency and Oversight Act. This legislation will ensure the U.S. Department of Agriculture has timely access, upon request from the Secretary of Agriculture to state-administered Supplemental Nutrition Assistance
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U.S. Adds 58 GWh of New Energy Storage Capacity in 2025, Largest Single Year of New Battery Capacity on Record
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 [Category: Energy] -- The Solar Energy Industries Association issued the following news release:
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NEW REPORT: U.S. Adds 58 GWh of New Energy Storage Capacity in 2025, Largest Single Year of New Battery Capacity on Record
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -The U.S. energy storage industry installed a record-shattering 57.6 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of new capacity in 2025, the largest single year of new battery capacity additions on record. Despite actions in Washington targeting clean e
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U.S. House Unanimously Passes Congressman Fong's ACERO Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- Rep. Vince Fong, R-California, issued the following news release:
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U.S. House Unanimously Passes Congressman Fong's ACERO Act
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed Congressman Vince Fong's (CA-20) H.R. 390: The Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response Operations (ACERO) Act. This bipartisan legislation, which now heads to the Senate for consideration, would help develop the use of advanced, unmanned aircraft technolog
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U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Launches Mountain West Community Engagement Office at University of Utah
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- John A. Squires, Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, signed an agreement to launch the Mountain West Community Engagement Office during remarks at the University of Utah campus on Feb. 20, 2026.
Squires said the office will expand the agency's community engagement model by providing regional support for inventors, entrepreneurs and students seeking patent and trademark protection, and by strengthenin
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UCLA Fowler Museum Completes Inventory of Funerary Objects, Finds Cultural Affiliation With Santa Rosa Indian Community, Tejon Indian Tribe
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 (TNSFR) -- The University of California Los Angeles campus Fowler Museum has completed an inventory of 47 lots of associated funerary objects, establishing a cultural affiliation with the Santa Rosa Indian Community and Tejon Indian Tribe.
This notice, published by the U.S. Department of Commerce National Park Service, marks a critical step toward returning these items under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act.
The inventory includes 46 lots consistin
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UCLA Health: Depression Treatment That Once Took Eight Weeks May Work Just as Well in One
LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 24 (TNSjou) -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release:
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A depression treatment that once took eight weeks may work just as well in one
Researchers find a condensed brain stimulation therapy may offer comparable relief for patients whose medication hasn't worked
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For the many patients with depression who haven't found relief through medication, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) -- a noninvasive therapy that uses magnetic pulses to stimulat
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UCLA Health: Dry Powder Inhalers Show Promise for COPD and the Environment
LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 24 (TNSjou) -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release:
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Dry powder inhalers show promise for COPD and the environment
UCLA researchers found that dry powder inhalers can improve patient outcomes and lower environmental impact
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New research from UCLA Health suggests that certain inhalers used to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are not only less harmful to the environment but can also lead to slightly better patient outcomes.
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University of California-Davis: Adolescent Social Health May Foretell Loneliness, Aggressive Behavior, Study Suggests
DAVIS, California, Feb. 23 (TNSjou) -- The University of California Davis issued the following news:
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Adolescent Social Health May Foretell Loneliness, Aggressive Behavior, Study Suggests
Looking at Patterns, Predictors
By Alex Russell
Teens who are lonely and those who experience conflict in their home life are more likely to act aggressively toward peers or become victims themselves. These are some of the findings in a new University of California, Davis, study that creates a detaile
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University of California-Davis: Bird Flight Research Advances Drone Technology and Wild Raptor Care
DAVIS, California, Feb. 23 -- The University of California Davis issued the following news:
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Bird Flight Research Advances Drone Technology and Wild Raptor Care
New UC Davis Research Facility Unites Veterinary Medicine, Aerospace Engineering
By Andy Fell
An unassuming metal barn erected recently at the southern edge of the University of California, Davis campus houses some advanced video technology for a uniquely UC Davis project.
Leveraging UC Davis' historic strengths in veterinary
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US Department of Labor report to Congress shows continued growth of employee ownership, details initiative to promote worker-owned businesses
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following news release:
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US Department of Labor report to Congress shows continued growth of employee ownership, details initiative to promote worker-owned businesses
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WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Labor today announced that its Employee Benefits Security Administration issued a report to Congress providing updates on its initiative to promote employee ownership, increase workers' financial security, and enhance their
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Will Trent: You're Only as Sick as Your Secrets (3/10)
BURBANK, California, Feb. 23 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release:
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Will Trent: You're Only as Sick as Your Secrets (3/10)
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TUESDAY, MARCH 10
8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT - Will Trent: "You're Only as Sick as Your Secrets" (410)
Logline: When a fraternity golden boy and his friend are found dead, Will, Faith, Angie and the team work to unravel the case. Meanwhile, Angie juggles parenting class; Seth faces new-dad anxiety; and Fai
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Wyden, Merkley Announce Nearly $49 Million in Retroactive Secure Rural Schools Funds for Oregon Counties
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Wyden, Merkley Announce Nearly $49 Million in Retroactive Secure Rural Schools Funds for Oregon Counties
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Funding comes after passage of Wyden/Merkley/Crapo/Risch bill to reauthorize Secure Rural Schools Program
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today announced that nearly $49 million in retroactive federal funding from the U.S. Forest Service for fiscal year 2024 will be
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Wyden, Merkley Announce Nearly $49 Million in Retroactive Secure Rural Schools Funds for Oregon Counties
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Wyden, Merkley Announce Nearly $49 Million in Retroactive Secure Rural Schools Funds for Oregon Counties
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Funding comes after passage of Wyden/Merkley/Crapo/Risch bill to reauthorize Secure Rural Schools Program
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today announced that nearly $49 million in retroactive federal funding from the U.S. Forest Service for fiscal year 2024 will be com
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