BURBANK, California, Feb. 27 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * 'Live with Kelly and Mark' Soars to Season High With Best Audience in Over a Year * Series photos are available here. * "Live with Kelly and Mark" kept things warm during the week of Jan. 26, rising by double digits over the previous week among Total Viewers (+11% - 2.753 million vs. 2.478 million) and Households (+13% - 1.86 rating vs. 1.64 rating), hittin  more

BURBANK, California, Feb. 27 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * 9-1-1: Dads and Cads (3/5) * THURSDAY, MARCH 5 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST - 9-1-1: "Dads and Cads" (912) Logline: Maddie and Buck are blindsided by some unexpected news that turns their world upside down. Meanwhile, Buck and Eddie head to Nashville when they are selected to participate in the national firefighting games. (TV-14, DV) Stream episodes next day on  more

BURBANK, California, Feb. 27 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * 9-1-1: Nashville: Spirit of the Games (3/5) * THURSDAY, MARCH 5 9:00-10:00 p.m. EST - 9-1-1: Nashville: "Spirit of the Games" (116) Logline: Buck and Eddie head to Nashville for the firefighter games. Tensions rise as Ryan and Don show their competitive sides. When Don injures his hand, Blue is forced to step into the competition for him. (TV-14, LV) S  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 27 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Secures Second Order Blocking Trump Administration From Cutting Off SNAP Funding Because of States' Refusal to Turn Over Personal Data of SNAP Applicants and Recipients * BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today celebrated a decision from the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California blocking the Trump Administrati  more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 27 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Reaches $100 Million Settlement with Walmart for Deceiving Drivers and Customers Over Delivery * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and a bipartisan group of attorneys general and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reached a $100 million multistate settlement with Walmart yesterday over allegations that the company deceived customers and drivers who participated  more

SAN RAMON, California, Feb. 23 -- The Wireless Broadband Alliance issued the following news release: * * * AIDA Cruises Deploys Wireless Broadband Alliance OpenRoaming to Power Instant, Secure Wi-Fi Connectivity Across Its 11 Cruise Ships Built for 24/7 cruise operations, safety, guest services and entertainment, WBA OpenRoaming enables seamless, secure and reliable connectivity for staff and 1.5 million passengers a year * London, UK -- The Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA), the global ind  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on Feb. 26, 2026, by Rachel Loren: * * * Gavin Newsom's Toddler Tax Will Raid Kids' Trump Accounts The California Franchise Tax Board announced that it will refuse to treat newly created Trump Accounts as tax-deferred accounts for state tax purposes. In doing so, California is purposefully making it difficult for families to fully utilize Trump accounts. As the San Francisco Chronicle notes, this is a major brea  more

SAN DIEGO, California, Feb. 27 -- California State University's San Diego State University posted the following news: * * * ARC achieves elite LEED Double Platinum status for sustainability * With points for its high water efficiency, carbon offsets and 100% use of renewable energy, San Diego State University's Aztec Recreation Center (ARC) has earned LEED Double Platinum status, an award bestowed upon fewer than one in a hundred facilities evaluated by the green building rating system. SD  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Feb. 26 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration's Proposal to Remove Procedures that Increase Transparency to Environmental Justice Communities * OAKLAND - California Attorney General Bonta today joined a coalition of 10 attorneys general in filing a comment letter opposing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposed rule to remove provisions from its Freedom of  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 27 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SECURES SECOND COURT ORDER BLOCKING FEDERAL GOVERNMENT'S DEMANDS FOR SNAP APPLICANTS', RECIPIENTS' PERSONAL DATA * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today highlighted a decision from the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California that once again recognized that the federal government cannot demand states turn over personal and sensitive inf  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- beIN Media Group LLC, Doha, Qatar and Miramax LLC, Los Angeles, California, have submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative emphasizing the need for enhanced protection of intellectual property (IP) rights in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region as part of the USTR's 2026 Special 301 Review. The letter outlines concerns regarding rampant piracy that significantly impacts the ability of businesses to operate effectively in M  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Beyer Joins Warren, Sherman, Lawmakers to Introduce Direct File Act to Guarantee Free, Easy Tax Filing for Americans * U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Chris Coons (D-De.), and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee, and Representatives Brad Sherman (D-Calif.), Don Beyer (D-Va.), Judy Chu (D-Calif.), Steny Hoyer (D-Md.), and Mark Pocan (D-Wisc.) led over 150 lawmak  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 24 -- Bitwise Asset Management, a crypto index fund manager, issued the following news: * * * Bitwise Acquires Staking Infrastructure Pioneer Chorus One, Expanding Bitwise Onchain Solutions' Multichain Capabilities Bitwise Asset Management, the global crypto asset manager with over $15 billion in client assets, today announced the acquisition of Chorus One, a leading institutional staking provider with over $2.2 billion in staked assets. Chorus One has joined   more

ALFRED, New York, Feb. 27 -- Alfred University issued the following news release: * * * Black Glass Artist Series welcomes two artists in March, April * Alfred University's Black Glass Artist series will welcome artists Sam Drumgoole and Lyncia Berry to campus in March, as the series founded by then-undergraduate Adeye Jean-Baptiste enters its fifth season. The series hosts artists from the African diaspora for residencies, workshops, and public talks and highlights Black artists in the gl  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Feb. 28 -- Boyd Gaming issued the following news release on Feb. 27, 2026: * * * Boyd Gaming Introduces an Action-Packed Lineup of Live Entertainment and Events this March Boyd Gaming's Las Vegas properties will spotlight an exciting lineup of performers and entertainers this March. Live entertainment will also be available at select lounges and restaurants. Access Showroom inside Aliante Casino + Hotel + Spa Najee Friday and Saturday, March 13-14 Najee, the Billboard c  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 27 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts posted the following news release: * * * Brazilian National Sentenced for Involvement in Large-Scale Human Smuggling Ring * BOSTON - A Brazilian national illegally residing in Worcester, Mass., has been sentenced for his involvement in a conspiracy to smuggle aliens into the United States, money laundering conspiracy and illegal reentry. Case is part of significant international law enforcemen  more

MILPITAS, California, Feb. 27 -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, posted the following news release from its member Breker Verification Systems: * * * Breker Verification Systems and Moores Lab AI Partner to Create First AI-Driven SoC Verification Solution * Test Suite Synthesis, agentic AI integration will enable automated specification test generation across range of SoC designs on varied verification platforms * AI-driven synthesis   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Cadence has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) emphasizing the need for regulatory support to enhance the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in clinical care. The organization seeks to share its insights from the implementation of AI tools that promote personalized healthcare solutions for nearly 90,000 patients, primarily in rural and underserved areas. In its letter, Cadence noted a pressing opportunity f  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Feb. 28 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Feb. 27, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom announces appointments Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: Christine Ciccotti, of Davis, has been appointed Chief Counsel at the California High Speed Rail Authority. Ciccotti has been Chief Counsel at the California Department of General Services since 2022. She was Chief Counsel at the California Department of State Hosp  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Feb. 28 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Feb. 27, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom releases 2025 judicial appointment data Governor Gavin Newsom today released judicial applicant and appointee data for the administration's judicial appointments. Since taking office in 2019 through 2025, Governor Newsom made 695 judicial appointments - including 118 in 2025 - from a pool of 2,303 Applicants. More than half of the Governor's judicial a  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Feb. 28 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Feb. 27, 2026: * * * California approves $60 million for biodiversity projects and public access to nature What you need to know: Almost $60 million in grants was approved for 27 projects across the state, including projects supporting the California Salmon Strategy for a Hotter, Drier Future, and investing in wildlife corridors, biodiversity, and expanding public access to nature. * Tod  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 27 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * California Assembly Committee Chair Introduces Key Golden Mussel Boating Access Bill * California Assembly Member Diane Papan, Chair of the Committee on Water, Parks, and Wildlife, and 10 bipartisan coauthors, recently introduced AB-1772 a bill that would help reduce the risk of spreading aquatic invasive species - particularly the Golden Mussel - and impr  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Feb. 27 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * California Department of Justice Releases Report on Officer-Involved Shooting of Jaime Valdez * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta, pursuant to Assembly Bill 1506 (AB 1506), today released a report on Jaime Valdez's death from an officer-involved shooting in Fontana, California on November 11, 2023. The incident involved an officer from the Fontana Police Department (  more

TAMPA, Florida, Feb. 27 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * California Man Sentenced To Over 24 Years For Transporting 132 Pounds Of Methamphetamine To Tampa International Airport * Tampa, Florida - Jacob Paul Arjona (32, Bakersfield, CA) has been sentenced to 24 years and 6 months in federal prison for conspiring to distribute and possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine. This sentence is to be served concur  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law issued the following news release: * * * CALIFORNIA SUED: New Lawsuit Alleges Jewish Students Severely Harassed, Teachers Permitted to Teach Dangerous, Inaccurate Anti-Israel Propaganda On February 26, the Louis D. Brandeis Center For Human Rights Under Law and StandWithUs, in coordination with outside counsel, including veteran California plaintiffs' attorney Michael A. Sherman, sued the State of California, the C  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 27 -- The Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights, an organization that defends the right of Catholics to participate in American public life without defamation or discrimination, issued the following commentary on Feb. 26, 2026, by President Bill Donohue: * * * WHO ARE THESE LGBTQ+ PEOPLE ANYWAY? They really are different. They are not like the rest of us. A recent Gallup poll sheds some light on this phenomenon. In 2012, only 3.5 percent of Americans identified as le  more

FRONT ROYAL, Virginia, Feb. 27 -- Christendom College posted the following news: * * * Christendom Welcomes Leading Historians for "Eternity in Time" Conference * Christendom College welcomed historians from across the United States to campus February 20-21 for its history conference, centered on the theme "Eternity in Time: Thinking with the Church Through History." The event invited participants to reflect more deeply on the study of history, better understand the Church's past, and consid  more

SAN JOSE, California, Feb. 28 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Cisco Systems issued the following news release: * * * Cisco to Participate in March Events with the Financial Community Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) will participate in the following events with the financial community in March. No new financial information will be discussed at these events. Mobile World Congress, Barcelona Tuesday, March 3 and Wednesday, March 4, 2026 Financial Analyst/Investor Meetings * * * Cisco Repre  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman DeSaulnier to Host Town Hall on Advancing Women's Equality * Walnut Creek, CA - Today, Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10) announced he will host a Town Hall on Advancing Women's Equality in Orinda on Thursday, March 12 th from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. The Congressman will be joined by expert special guests for a wide-ranging conversation on issues that impact women and families includi  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Brad Sherman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Sherman Commemorates the 1988 Sumgait Pogroms Against Armenians * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Brad Sherman (CA-32), senior Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and Vice Chair of the Congressional Armenia Caucus, issued the following statement marking the anniversary of the 1988 Sumgait Pogroms: "Today we stand in solidarity with the Armenian American community in commemo  more

COLLEGEVILLE, Pennsylvania, Feb. 27 -- Ursinus College issued the following news: * * * Crafting the Future while Honoring the Past * For Sam Stortz '13, leadership runs in the family. In 1847, his great-great-grandfather John Stortz left his home of Tuttlingen, Germany, and voyaged towards America, hoping to join the California Gold Rush. Instead, he docked in Philadelphia and stayed. Over the next six years, he opened a machine shop at 210 Vine Street, unknowingly laying the foundation f  more

SAN BERNARDINO, California, Feb. 28 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news: * * * CSUSB Libraries joins HathiTrust, expanding global access to research and scholarship CSUSB Libraries' membership gives library users the ability to browse, search and view materials online from a range of disciplines, including African history, economics, French literature, solar energy and public health. The collection includes works published in more than 400 languages.  more

BURBANK, California, Feb. 27 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * EARVIN "MAGIC" JOHNSON, GOV. GAVIN NEWSOM, WAGNER MOURA, ZACH BRAFF, DONALD FAISON AND MORE GUESTS ON ABC'S 'JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE,' MARCH 2-6 * ABC's Emmy(r) Award-winning late-night talk show, "Jimmy Kimmel Live," airs every weeknight at 11:35 p.m. EST and features a diverse lineup of guests that includes celebrities, athletes, musical acts, comedians and human-  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 27 -- CodePink, a grassroots peace and social justice movement working to end U.S.-funded wars and occupations, to challenge militarism globally, posted the following news release: * * * Entertainment Labor for Palestine, CODEPINK LA, and Jewish Voice for Peace-LA Protest Scream 7 Premiere Dozens of protesters marched outside the Scream 7 premiere at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles on February 26. Led by Entertainment Labor for Palestine, CODEPINK LA, and Jewis  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 27 [Category: Sociological] -- Equality California posted the following news release: * * * Equality California Unveils 2026 Legislative Package to Strengthen Protections for LGBTQ+ Californians Amid Federal Threats * SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Equality California, the nation's largest statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights organization, today unveiled its 2026 legislative priorities to strengthen protections for LGBTQ+ Californians and ensure the state remains a national lead  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The Federal Election Commission issued the following weekly digest: * * * Commission meetings and hearings No open meetings or executive sessions were scheduled this week. * * * Litigation Giffords v. FEC (Case No. 25-5188) On February 26, Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington filed a Brief of Amicus Curiae in Support of Appellees and Dismissal or Affirmance in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. Seegers v. FEC (Case No. 26  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Feb. 27, 2026: * * * Fetterman, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect SNAP Benefits Against Theft Yesterday, U.S. Senators John Fetterman (D-PA), Ron Wyden (D-OR), Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and U.S. Representatives Dan Goldman (D-NY-10) and Mike Lawler (R-NY-17) introduced their bipartisan, bicameral Enhanced Cybersecurity for SNAP Act to boost security of electronic Supplemental Nutrition Ass  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Feb. 28 -- First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom issued the following news release on Feb. 27, 2026: * * * First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom launches California Love, California Strong to fight loneliness across the state What you need to know: First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom is launching a statewide initiative, California Love, California Strong, to combat loneliness and strengthen social connection across the state. * FREMONT - First Partner Jennifer Siebel   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 [Category: Political] -- Defending Rights and Dissent issued the following news: * * * Gaza First Amendment Alert (2/26/26) * Wisconsin State Assembly Steps Closer to Codifying IHRA Antisemitism Definition  Last week, the Wisconsin State Assembly voted to adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) Working Definition of Antisemitism into state statute. The definition would be used to evaluate discriminatory intent and enhanced criminal penalties. The W  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 27 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Goldwater Institute posted the following news: * * * Week in Review: Fighting a Pinot Power Grab * California is well known for its world-class wine industry. Unfortunately, it's also known for its burdensome business regulations. Now, officials in Santa Barbara County are forcing local wineries to join a marketing collective and to pay for its speech-even if they disagree with it. That's unconstitutional, which is why the Goldwater Inst  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on Disaster Management, District of Columbia and Census released the following written testimony by Seamus Bruner, vice president of the Government Accountability Institute, from a Feb. 10, 2026, hearing entitled "Examining Fraud and Foreign Influence in State and Federal Programs": * * * Chairman Hawley, Ranking Member Kim, and Members of the Subcommittee -- thank you for the opportunity to testify today  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Feb. 27 -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news: * * * Governor Stitt Stands Firm on Immigration Enforcement, Election Security * OKLAHOMA CITY (February 27, 2026) - In a letter responding to the Oklahoma Freedom Caucus today, Governor Kevin Stitt outlined his conservative record and views on immigration and election security: To the Members of the Oklahoma Freedom Caucus, I write to you as a fellow conservative, a fellow Oklahoman, and as yo  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Grounded Solutions Network has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) regarding the proposed strategic plan guidance for community banks. The organization is concerned that the guidelines might hinder community development efforts across the nation. In their public comment letter, Grounded Solutions Network emphasized the need for clarity in how the OCC arrived at its proposed elective goals for community development finan  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The General Services Administration issued the following news release: * * * GSA to Dispose of Surplus Federal Property in Laguna Niguel, CA * Sale of the iconic former Chet Holifield Federal Building supports civic and commercial reinvestment LOS ANGELES -Today, the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) announced the public sale of the former Chet Holifield Federal Building in Laguna Niguel, California. This strategic disposition of surplus federal property und  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 28 -- Hooper, Lundy and Bookman, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * HLB Lawyers Author AHLA's The Stark Law: Comprehensive Analysis and Practical Guide, Eighth Edition Charles Oppenheim, Alicia Macklin, and Stephanie Gross authored the American Health Law Association (AHLA)'s The Stark Law: Comprehensive Analysis and Practical Guide, Eighth Edition. Available now for order to AHLA members and non-members. The Stark Law: Comprehensive Analysis and Pract  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-494) on the Direct Seller and Real Estate Agent Harmonization Act (H.R. 3495). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on Feb. 11, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA) to clarify the definition of employee as it relates to direct sellers and qualified real estate agents. Committee Action 118TH CONGRESS First Session--Hearing  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 --The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-495) on the Territorial Student Access to Higher Education Act (H.R. 6472). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on Feb. 11, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose H.R. 6472 amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA) to provide for in-state tuition rates for eligible students from Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), American Samoa, and the United Sta  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The House Natural Resources Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-511) on the Wintergreen Emergency Egress Act (H.R. 6365). The report was advanced by Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, on Feb. 23, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose of the Legislation The purpose of H.R. 6365 is to require the Secretary of the Interior to issue a right-of-way for an emergency exit on certain National Park Service land in the State of Virginia, and for other purposes. Background and  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 27 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * How this Bruin alum is working to end health disparities in Los Angeles * From world-class medical schools to bustling private clinics, many Angelenos enjoy access to the best medical care available. But within this lush landscape are health care deserts, leaving some historically disadvantaged communities without affordable doctors nearby. Since 1981, the David Geffen School of Medicine  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: "A Big Win for Southern Nevada's Infrastructure": Congresswoman Lee Celebrates Help Hoover Dam Act Being Signed into Law * BOULDER CITY, NV - Last week, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) joined Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) and Puoy Premsrirut, Colorado River Commission Chairwoman, to discuss her bipartisan, bicameral Help Hoover Dam Act, which was recently signed into law, that will free a  more

SANTA CRUZ, California, Feb. 27 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * In Crown College's innovation lab, students work on industry-driven challenges * In their final year at UC Santa Cruz, Evan Rantala and Julien Howard enrolled in CRWN 102: Corporate Innovation Laboratory at Crown College, looking for a class where they could work on a project that would matter beyond the quarter. "We wanted to be in a class where we could build something," sai  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- The Institute for Free Speech issued the following news release: * * * Federal Court Blocks Enforcement of California's Mandatory DEIA and "Anti-Racist" Ideology against Bakersfield College Professor Requiring professors to "reflect DEIA and anti-racist principles" in their teaching, and be DEIA-proficient to "teach, work, or lead within California community colleges," likely violates the First Amendment * Bakersfield, CA -- Bakersfield College History Professor Daymo  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Judge Upholds Preliminary Injunction Barring Immediate Restart of Santa Barbara Oil Pipeline * SANTA BARBARA, Calif. -A Santa Barbara Superior Court today upheld its July preliminary injunction prohibiting the restart of an onshore oil pipeline system that ruptured in 2015 until certain conditions are met. Under the injunction, Sable Offshore Corp. must notify the court a  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division announced that America's DataHub Consortium filed notifications to disclose changes to its membership. The purpose of these notifications is to invoke provisions of the Act that limit the recovery of antitrust plaintiffs to actual damages. By disclosing membership updates, the venture maintains protections while engaging in group research projects. The following entities have joined the venture: * 5side Strategy L  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Kamlager-Dove Secures $11.5 Million to Strengthen Housing, Transportation, and Health Across CA-37 * LOS ANGELES, CA - Earlier this month, Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) secured $11,560,000 in Community Project Funding for California's 37th Congressional District through the Fiscal Year 2026 government funding process. "I am proud to deliver $11.5 million for fifteen communi  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on Disaster Management, District of Columbia and Census released the following testimony by LexisNexis Risk Solutions CEO Haywood Talcove from a Feb. 10, 2026, hearing entitled "Examining Fraud and Foreign Influence in State and Federal Programs": * * * Chairman Hawley, Ranking Member Kim, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify on an issue that strikes at the heart of pu  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 28 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Feb. 27, 2026, by shareholder Alexander T. MacDonald and associate Dinora Orozco: * * * NLRB Reinstates 2020 Joint Employer Standard: A Return to Direct Control On February 26, 2026, the National Labor Relations Board formally reinstated its 2020 joint-employer standard. This action officially withdraws a Biden-era 2023 rule and restores a narrower framework for determining when two businesses share   more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 28 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Feb. 27, 2026, by partner Laura Lobb: * * * UK: TUPE, Harmonisation and Indirect Discrimination Risk At a Glance A recent EAT decision emphasizes that while TUPE protects terms upon transfer, it does not shield an employer from claims post-transfer. * For many businesses, outsourced services are part of the landscape, helping companies to manage costs and focus on key business areas. However, TUPE  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 28 -- The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association issued the following news release on Feb. 27, 2026: * * * PAJAROS MAGICOS This new album from the Los Angeles Philharmonic and Music & Artistic Director Gustavo Dudamel brings together two early-20th-century ballets inspired by mythical birds: Igor Stravinsky's The Firebird and Heitor Villa-Lobos's Uirapuru. Written within a decade of each other, both works use folklore and avian myth to explore enchantment, transfor  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Kevin Mullin, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Mullin, Levin, Welch, Van Hollen Introduce Bicameral Bill to Improve Access to Energy Consumption Data, Lower Utility Bills * Washington, D.C. - Representatives Kevin Mullin (CA-15), Mike Levin (CA-49), and U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), joined U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Subcommittee on Rural Development, Energy, and Credit, in introducing t  more

SAN JOSE, California, Feb. 24 -- FICO, an analytics software company, issued the following news: * * * myFICO Launches New Mortgage Score Simulator to Help Consumers Prepare for Homeownership Simulator provides insight into how everyday actions could influence FICO(R) Scores most widely used in mortgage lending * myFICO, the consumer division of global analytics software leader FICO (NYSE: FICO), today announced the launch of a new FICO(R) Mortgage Score Simulator designed to help consumers  more

LA JOLLA, California, Feb. 27 [Category: Environment] -- The Scripps Research Institute posted the following news: * * * New way to intentionally discover molecular glues could expand drug discovery * LA JOLLA, CA- Though many drugs are designed to block the activity of proteins involved in disease, some compounds, called degraders, can go a step further by removing problematic proteins from a cell altogether. "Molecular glue" degraders do this by binding to a target protein and then forcing  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: Sens. Kaine, Schumer, and Schiff Push for Vote on Iran War Powers Resolution * Washington, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined Senator Tim Kaine (D-Va.) and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) in announcing that they will force a vote in the coming days on their War Powers Resolution to ensure any U.S. participation in hostilities against Iran is explicitly authorized   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health issued the following news release: * * * Study measuring changes in protein structure establishes new class of Alzheimer's biomarkers NIH-funded insights into Alzheimer's biology could help with early diagnosis, future clinical trials * In a study supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), researchers have identified a new type of blood-based biomarker test for Alzheime  more

MANOA, Hawaii, Feb. 28 -- The University of Hawaii Manoa campus issued the following news release: * * * Notice of UH Cancer Center cyberattack affecting personal information The University of Hawaii Cancer Center's Epidemiology Division was the victim of a cyberattack that possibly exposed records containing Social Security numbers (SSNs) and driver's license (DL) numbers, mostly from Hawaii DL records collected in 2000 from the State Department of Transportation (when identifiers were usual  more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Feb. 27 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * Nurses Call on Trump administration, Congress to end blockade on Cuban people * National Nurses United (NNU), the nation's largest union of registered nurses, today condemned the Trump administration's blockade on Cuba, which has created a humanitarian crisis on the island. The nurses called on the administration and Congress to end the blockade and allow full delivery of oil  more

SEBASTOPOL, California, Feb. 23 -- O'Reilly issued the following news release: * * * O'Reilly Offers Its Renowned Live Events for Individual Purchase, Along with Curated Bundles Covering the Latest Technical Skills The Bundles Include MCP for Developers, Agents for Everyone, and Agentic Coding for Software Developers * O'Reilly, the premier learning platform for technology professionals, today announced that its renowned live events are now available for individual purchase and in bundled s  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 27 -- The University of California at Los Angeles School of Law posted the following news: * * * One couple's journey from law school classmates in Colombia to LLM students at UCLA Law * Mariana Viviescas Maldonado LLM '26 and Maria Paula Herrera Duque LLM '26 first met as law school classmates at the Universidad Nacional de Colombia 11 years ago. "We started as classmates, became close friends, and then we started dating. We've been together ever since," says H  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 27 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Paul Hastings Acts as Counsel on ESG Advisory Work for TPG's The Rise Funds in Their Majority Investment in Trustwell * Paul Hastings (Europe) LLP acted as counsel on ESG advisory work for TPG's The Rise Funds in their majority investment in Trustwell, a leading provider of SaaS-based regulatory, compliance ~~,~~ and traceability solutions for the food industry. ESG & Su  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 28 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Policy Week in Review - February 27, 2026 At a Glance The Policy Week in Review, prepared by Littler's Workplace Policy Institute (WPI), sets forth WPI's updates on federal legislation, regulations, and congressional activity affecting the workplace. By Shannon Meade, Jim Paretti, Alex MacDonald, and Maury Baskin NLRB Formally Reinstates First Trump Joint Employer Rule The National Labor Relations  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 27 [Category: Business] -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news: * * * Private Equity Health Care Acquisitions - January 2026 In light of continued investor interest in healthcare and the risks associated with private equity ownership of healthcare companies, the Private Equity Stakeholder Project is tracking private equity-backed healthcare acquisitions. Below is a list of private equity healthcare buyouts, growth investments, and add-on ac  more

OXFORD, Ohio, Feb. 27 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Promotion and tenure granted to 35 * Miami University's board of trustees approved the promotion and/or tenure of 32 faculty members and three librarians at its Feb. 27 meeting. The actions take effect July 1. " It is a privilege to recognize these outstanding educators and scholars for their achievements and commitment to their disciplines," said Chris Makaroff, interim provost and executive vice president of acade  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Feb. 28 -- The University of Virginia Karsh Institute of Democracy issued the following news: * * * Public opinion is the strongest political force, Pelosi tells UVA audience By Bryan McKenzie, bkm4s@virginia.edu Public opinion, from the local level to the state and national scene, is the most critical force in politics and can ensure the 250-year experiment of American democracy survives turbulent times, U.S. Rep. Nancy Pelosi told an audience at the University o  more

SANTA MONICA, California, Feb. 28 -- Rand issued the following commentary on Feb. 27, 2026, by Director Nick Fahy, research leader Sarah Parkinson and senior research leader Sana Zakaria: * * * Europe Is Betting on Biotech--But Success Depends on Demand Biotechnology is fast becoming a key tool in building economic power, health security, and geopolitical resilience. The ability to develop, manufacture, and deploy innovations shapes how societies create new therapies for patients, manage chro  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, ranking member of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 27, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Lofgren Appalled by Trump Administration's Attacks on Anthropic Today, the Trump administration ordered federal agencies to stop using technology from the artificial intelligence company Anthropic immediately. Anthropic's Claude AI model has been heavily integrated into the Pentagon's operations. Wh  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Feb. 27 -- The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation posted the following news: * * * Rare Disease Day has special meaning for OMRF scientist * Rare diseases affect an estimated 300 million people worldwide - so many that the last day of February is set aside each year to recognize them. For Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation scientist Wan Hee Yoon, Ph.D., this year's Rare Disease Day carries more significance than usual. It comes the same week that The American J  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 28 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary on Feb. 27, 2026, by transportation policy analyst Jay Derr: * * * Airports need far better data and more transparency Airport information reported to Federal Aviation Administration is often incomplete, inaccurate, or missing. * U.S. airports are the centerpiece of the commercial aviation industry that generates $1.45 trillion in economic activity. These airports enabled approximately 980 million trip  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 28 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary on Feb. 27, 2026, by policy analyst Jen Sidorova: * * * Let the good hackers help: Why states need a white hat safe harbor now We simply don't have the cybersecurity professionals to staff every agency and utility at the level the threat demands. * Cyberattacks are hitting state and city systems hard enough to become civic emergencies. In late January, a ransomware attack disrupted New Britain, Connect  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 (TNSLrpt) -- FROM PRISON TO PAPERWORK: A 50-STATE SURVEY OF POLICIES ON REENTRY IDENTIFICATION DOCUMENTS - A report from Reason Foundation, Los Angeles, California - February 2026 (56 pages) * * * The Reason Foundation issued a report surveying how all 50 U.S. states approach providing essential identification documents to people preparing to reenter society after incarceration, a step seen as critical to successful reentry and lower rates of recidivism. The report assesses  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Laura Friedman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: Rep. Laura Friedman Reacts to Arrest of Individual Responsible for Hate-Motivated Graffiti in Burbank * LOS ANGELES, CA -Today, February 27, 2026, Representative Laura Friedman (CA-30) issued a statement in response to reports (link is external) that the Burbank Police Department had made an arrest in connection to hate-motivated graffiti vandalism at Temple Emanu El in Burbank. "Tem  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Chu Joins Sen. Warren, Rep. Sherman, 160+ Lawmakers in Introducing the Direct File Act Guaranteeing Free, Easy Tax Filing * The Direct File Act would reverse Trump administration decision to cancel Direct File, building on widely successful pilot If fully implemented, Direct File is projected to save families up to $23 billion annually in fees, time, and tax credits Bill One-Pager (PDF) (lin  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Garamendi Statement on Trump's State of the Union * WASHINGTON, DC- Today, Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA-08) released the following statement after President Trump's State of the Union address: "In lie after lie, Trump told the American people that the economy is better, our streets are safer, and he's strengthened America's footing on the global stage, but this couldn't be further fr  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Garamendi, Sen. Warren Join 160 Lawmakers to Introduce the Direct File Act to Guarantee Free, Easy Tax Filing for Americans * Bill One-Pager (PDF) (link is external) | Bill Text (PDF) (link is external) WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08), U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Chris Coons (D-De.), and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Ranking Member of the Senate Finance C  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. George T. Whitesides, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. George Whitesides Urges Safeguards and Oversight Following Reports of Pentagon AI Ultimatum * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congressman George Whitesides (CA-27), a member of the House Armed Services Committee,sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth following reports that the Pentagon issued an ultimatum to Anthropic demanding "unrestricted" military access to its artificial in  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Mike Levin, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Mike Levin Opposes Trump Administration's Moves to Open California's Coast to Offshore Drilling * February 27, 2026 Washington, D.C.-Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) released the following statement after the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) declared its intent to offer oil and gas leasing in California: "We won't tolerate the Trump Administration's intent to auction off California's  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Derek Tran, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Representative Tran Celebrates Restoration of Disabled Veterans' Access to Affordable Health Care * Washington, DC - U.S. Representative Derek Tran (CA-45) joined over 60 House colleagues in a letter to the Trump Administration's Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) decrying a proposed rule change which would make it more difficult for disabled Veterans to access essential health care. At the urgin  more

LA JOLLA, California, Feb. 27 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * San Diego Supercomputer Center Powers AI Model to Improve Prostate Cancer Care * Article Content Key Takeaways * New AI tool from UC San Diego and collaborators precisely maps the urethra on MRI to make prostate cancer radiation safer and reduce urinary side effects. * Running on SDSC's Expanse supercomputer, the AI tool matched or outperformed human experts, typically wit  more

SUNNYVALE, California, Feb. 24 -- LinkedIn, a professional networking tool, issued the following news: * * * Skills on the Rise: The Fastest-Growing Skills in 2026 * LinkedIn's Skills on the Rise list identifies the fastest-growing skills across 12 markets, spotlighting where professionals should invest to get ahead. * The list is based on year-over-year growth in two areas: skill acquisition (skills added to member profiles) and hiring success (skills possessed by members who were hired ov  more

SAN DIEGO, California, Feb. 28 -- Adam Gordon, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of California, issued the following remarks on Feb. 26, 2026, at the La Rana News Conference: * * * My name is Adam Gordon, and I'm the United States Attorney for the Southern District of California. Joining me are: * The lead prosecutors on this case, Assistant U.S. Attorneys Joshua Mellor and Matthew Sutton; * James M. Nunnallee, Special Agent in Charge, DEA San Diego; * TJ Holland, Acting Special Agent  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, ranking member of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following news release: * * * SST Committee Leaders Urge FCC to Narrow "Space Modernization" Proposal Today, House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chairman Brian Babin and Ranking Member Zoe Lofgren sent a letter to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) raising concerns about the agency's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) titled "Space Modern  more

STANFORD, California, Feb. 26 -- Stanford University School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Stanford Medicine magazine shows how research discoveries lead to better health * Developing a lifesaving drug for heart disease was nowhere on the horizon for Jim Spudich, PhD, as he spent his days parsing the molecular mechanisms powering the movements of slime mold. Likewise, inventing a device to remove clots from blood vessels was not on the agenda for Renee Zhao, PhD, as she enginee  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 28 -- The State Bar of California issued the following news: * * * Board of Trustees Approves Final 2026 State Bar Budget At its February 26-27, 2026, meeting, the Board of Trustees approved the final 2026 State Bar budget (https://calbar.primegov.com/api/compilemeetingattachmenthistory/historyattachment/?historyId=bd532029-859c-4d8e-80e7-49e8db528446). The 2026 budget includes total projected revenue of $374.5 million and total expenses of $463.5 million, res  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following statement on Feb. 26, 2026, by Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott: * * * Up to $10 Million in Reward Offers for Information Leading to Arrests and/or Convictions of Alleged Mexican Sinaloa Cartel Plaza Bosses Today, the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs is announcing reward offers under the Narcotics Rewards Program (NRP) of up to $5 million each for information  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * STATEMENT: Sen. Schiff Statement on Paramount's Proposed Warner Bros. Discovery Acquisition * Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) released the following statement on Paramount Skydance Corporation's proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. "What was true for Netflix is still true now for Paramount. The merger of two of Hollywood's biggest studios must be subject to  more

SANTA CRUZ, California, Feb. 27 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * Supposedly harmless peptide may be linked to Alzheimer's disease * Key takeaways * A new culprit: While billions of dollars have been spent targeting Amyloid beta (Ab) in Alzheimer's patients, a newly reevaluated, shorter peptide known as P3 forms toxic clumps faster than Ab and may also contribute to the disease. * Explaining stalled progress: The overwhelming focus on Ab, an  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Feb. 28 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Retired pilot's philanthropic pursuits Storied explorer establishes aerospace engineering scholarship for Texas A&M students, charting a course for future Aggies in a seamless process. By David Holt, Texas A&M Engineering James Nowlin, whose path took him from the valleys of California to the cockpits of passenger jets, has always felt at home behind the yoke of an airplane.   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Mike Thompson, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * THOMPSON HELPS SECURE NEARLY $2.5 MILLION FOR SONOMA CREEK FLOODPLAIN RESTORATION PROJECT * Sonoma, CA - Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) announced that he has helped secure $2,496,686.63 in federal grant funding from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation for the Sonoma Ecology Center to advance their floodplain restoration project in Sonoma Creek. This investment will support work at three  more

IRVINE, California, Feb. 28 (TNSjou) -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release: * * * UC Irvine scientists uncover cellular mechanism behind muscle repair Metabolic target could help combat effects of aging, injury and weight-loss drugs * Scientists at the University of California, Irvine's School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences have discovered how muscle stem cells "flip a switch" to rebuild damaged muscle - a finding that could help address musc  more

BERKELEY, California, Feb. 28 -- The University of California issued the following news release: * * * UC Proposes 32% Total Pay Increase for AFSCME-Represented Patient Care and Service Employees The University of California has put forward a new contract offer to AFSCME-represented employees that includes a pay raise of more than 32% over five years. Lea este comunicado de prensa en espanol. The offer follows recent bargaining sessions with the American Federation of State, County and Munic  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 28 (TNSjou) -- The University of California Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center issued the following news: * * * Protect Your Skin from UV Damage for as Little as $40 a Year UCSF researchers calculated the annual cost of using sunscreens and found huge variations, depending on product price and how much skin a person exposes to the sun. * Consumers can protect their skin from damaging ultraviolet (UV) light rays for as little as $40 a year -- or   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 [Category: Education] -- The American Council on Education issued the following news release: * * * University of Pittsburgh Chancellor Joan Gabel Named 2026 Council of Fellows Mentor Award Recipient * ACE awarded Joan Gabel, chancellor of the University of Pittsburgh (Pitt), with the 2026 ACE Council of Fellows/Fidelity Investments Mentor Award today at the ACE Council of Fellows Gathering, part of the ACE Experience 2026. The Council of Fellows/Fidelity Investments Me  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 28 (TNSjou) -- The University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine issued the following news release: * * * New treatment may dramatically improve survival for those with deadly brain cancer High-grade astrocytoma, which includes glioblastoma, is a fast-growing, aggressive brain cancer that often returns after the tumor is removed, making it difficult to treat. Patients with recurrent high-grade astrocytoma typically only survive for four to five months  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 27 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * USC Engineers Prepare to Listen as Orion Heads for the Moon * When NASA's Orion spacecraft begins its journey toward the Moon in March as part of the Artemis II mission, a dish antenna located on a rooftop at USC Viterbi will be tracking its signal. The USC Department of Astronautical Engineering (ASTE) and the USC Space Engineering Research Center (SERC)  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 26 -- The University of Southern California Rossier School of Education posted the following news: * * * USC Rossier faculty Tracy Poon Tambascia and Ruth Chung promoted to Professor with Distinction * USC Rossier faculty members Tracy Poon Tambascia EdD and Ruth Chung PhD have been promoted to the rank of Professor of Clinical Education with Distinction, with continuing appointment. Their promotions are effective immediately. The designation of "with distinct  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The U.S. International Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Magnetoresistive Random Access Memory (MRAM) Devices, Products Containing Same and Components Thereof * News Release 27-033 Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1487 Contact: Claire Huber, 202-205-1819 The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain magnetoresistive random access memory   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Kaine Introduce Direct File Act to Guarantee Free, Easy Tax Filing for Americans * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) joined over 150 lawmakers in introducing the Direct File Act, new legislation that would reverse the Trump administration's decision to end the highly successful Direct File program -which allowed taxpayers to file their taxes online, for   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Kaine Introduce Direct File Act to Guarantee Free, Easy Tax Filing for Americans * WASHINGTON - U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) joined over 150 lawmakers in introducing the Direct File Act, new legislation that would reverse the Trump administration's decision to end the highly successful Direct File program -which allowed taxpayers to file their taxes online, for free, a  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Sen. Schiff Sounds the Alarm on DHS's $140+ Million in Spending for Deadly Weapons * "We wanted to go through DHS's contracting records and document just how much they're spending to militarize this new police force, this palace guard of the president's that is wreaking such havoc in our cities. And we found dramatic increases in spending on weapons." Washington, DC - Last night, U.S. Sen  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Wayve, London, England, has submitted a public comment letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration regarding a proposed Global Technical Regulation (GTR) for Automated Driving Systems. This regulation aims to create uniform technical standards that would catalyze the growth and safety of automated vehicles across international markets. In its letter, Wayve emphasizes the critical need for the federal agency to adopt regulations that pave the way for a coh  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch Urges Action Against Trump's Threats to Undermine 2026 Elections * Welch joins Senate Rules Committee Democrats for a forum exposing President Trump's attempts to "take over" federal elections WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), a member of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, joined Senate Rules Committee Ranking Member Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Senate Rules C  more

BURBANK, California, Feb. 26 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Will Trent: We're Looking for a Vampire (3/1) * TUESDAY, MARCH 1 10:00-11:00 p.m. EST - Will Trent: "We're Looking for a Vampire" (408B) Logline: A woman found drained of her blood pulls Will and Caleb into a chilling case, leading to a suspect who mirrors Will's pain. Meanwhile, Amanda is forced to confront her lingering trauma. Stream episodes next d  more

SAN RAMON, California, Feb. 27 (TNSrep) -- The Wireless Broadband Alliance issued the following news release on Feb. 26, 2026: * * * Wireless Broadband Alliance Validate Wi-Fi 7 MLO as the New Benchmark for Residential Reliability in Latest Field Trials Phase 2 residential trials led by CableLabs and Intel demonstrate Multi-Link Operation (MLO) delivers wired-like determinism, doubling throughput under interference and slashing latency by nearly 50%. * London, UK -- The Wireless Broadband A  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * WOW.DHS.GOV: ICE Arrests Gang Members, Rapists, and Kidnappers * Under the leadership of President Trump and Secretary Noem, DHS is delivering the most secure border ever, removing dangerous illegal aliens and making America safer for generations to come WASHINGTON -U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the arrest of more public safety threats including gang members,   more

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Feb. 28 (TNSjou) -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * A study in stardust: Massive binary stars emit tiny carbon particles Yale junior Donglin Wu leads a new study showing that some of the biggest stars in the universe shed some of the smallest dust particles. By Jim Shelton It's fitting that Yale junior Donglin Wu's first major scientific journal article as lead author focuses on stardust -- tiny solid grains that form from stellar winds, drift into  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Young Introduces Bill to Protect American Roads and Supply Chains * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.), Chairman of the Senate Subcommittee on Surface Transportation, Freight, Pipelines, and Safety,introduced the Securing American Freight, Enforcement, and Reliability in (SAFER) Transport Act, or the SAFER Transport Act, comprehensive legislation to address ongoing issues negatively   more