CUPERTINO, California, March 11 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, posted the following news: * * * "Friday Night Baseball" returns to Apple TV on March 27 for its fifth season * "Friday Night Baseball" -a weekly Major League Baseball (MLB) doubleheader on Apple TV -returns for its fifth season on Friday, March 27. Fans across 60 countries and regions can enjoy two marquee matchups each week throughout the 2  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 10 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators posted the following news: * * * AAMVA Shares Mobile Driver License Insights at Secure Technology Alliance Summit * Lori Daigle, Program Manager for Outreach & Education on AAMVA's Identity Management Team, attended the Secure Technology Alliance Identity and Payments Summit in Houston, Texas, on March 2-4. Lori provided a session on the state of the mobile d  more

WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Democracy Forward, an organization that says it advances democracy and social progress through litigation, policy and public education and regulatory engagement, posted the following news release: * * * AFSCME Sues to Stop Politically Motivated Termination of Public Health Grants Trump-Vance Administration's Abrupt Termination of the Grants Would Disrupt Those Programs and Put Hundreds of Public Health Jobs at Risk * Chicago, Ill. -- The American Federation of State  more

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Afterschool Alliance issued the following news release on March 11, 2026: * * * New Study Finds Tremendous Demand for Afterschool Programs in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County Parents of Students Who Are Enrolled Give Programs High Marks * LOS ANGELES, CA -- Hundreds of thousands of students in L.A. and L.A. County are missing out on the afterschool programs their parents want for them. The parents of 574,848 L.A. children want afterschool programs for them, but just 2  more

OLYMPIA, Washington, March 11 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown sues Department of Education for unlawful data demand to colleges and universities * The U.S. Department of Education's demand for data on admissions and outcomes of college and university students, broken out by race and sex, violates the law and puts student privacy at risk, according to a new lawsuit filed by Attorney General Nick Brown and a coalition of 16 othe  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 11 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Sues Trump Administration To Stop Unlawful Data Demand To Colleges And Universities * Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today co-led a coalition of 17 attorneys general in challenging the Trump Administration's demand that higher education institutions provide new data via a recently added component to the Integrated Postsecondary  more

SANTA CLARA, California, March 11 [Category: BizLaboratory Sciences] -- Agilent Technologies, a company that specializes in life sciences, diagnostics and applied chemical markets, issued the following news release: * * * Agilent Launches Agilent Advanced Therapeutics, Unifying CDMO Capabilities Across Canada and United States * Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today announced the launch of Agilent Advanced Therapeutics, a unified Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO)  more

SACRAMENTO, California, March 12 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on March 11, 2026: * * * Ahead of schedule: Governor Newsom's Prop 1 is exceeding goals to expand capacity and treatment statewide, helping 5M+ Californians Communities receive an additional $1.18 billion in funding What you need to know: Building on the first drop in unsheltered homelessness in nearly two decades, Governor Newsom is announcing the next round of mental health and substance   more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, March 12 -- The American Academy of Neurology issued the following news release on March 11, 2026: * * * American Academy of Neurology Awards Over $4.6 Million in Research Grants The American Academy of Neurology (AAN), the world's largest association of neurologists and neuroscience professionals, is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2026 AAN Research Program. This year, the AAN has awarded more than $4.6 million toward neuroscience research and training throu  more

WASHINGTON, March 11 [Category: Consumer Services] (TNSrpt) -- The Consumer Federation of America posted the following news release: * * * Americans Estimated to Lose $119 Billion Annually to Online Scams * WASHINGTON, D.C. -A new report from the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) projects that Americans are losing an estimated $119 billion every year to online scams. This "true" cost of scams is over seven times higher than what was reported to the FBI in 2024, and comes as Americans repo  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 11 [Category: Media] -- The Asian American Journalists Association issued the following news release: * * * Announcing AAJA's 2026 Spring Scholarship, Internship, Grant, and Fellowship Recipients The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) is proud to announce the spring 2026 recipients of our scholarships, internships, grants, and fellowships. Thank you to our judges, partners, guardians, and sponsors who contribute in various ways to make these opportu  more

WASHINGTON, March 11 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service issued the following program update: * * * APHIS Expands the Sweet Orange Scab Quarantined Area in California * Subject: To: State, Tribal, and Territory Agricultural Regulatory Officials Effective immediately, USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), in cooperation with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), is expanding the area quarantined for swe  more

CUPERTINO, California, March 11 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, posted the following news: * * * Apple Arcade adds award-winning hits DREDGE+, Unpacking+, and My Very Hungry Caterpillar+ to its growing catalog in April * Apple Arcade continues to expand its curated collection of over 200 family-friendly games, offering players uninterrupted gameplay with no ads and no in-app purchases. On April 2, three f  more

LOS ANGLES, California, March 12 -- TikTok, a destination for a short-form mobile video, issued the following news on March 11, 2026: * * * Apple Music and TikTok Introduce New 'Play Full Song' Experience, Bringing Seamless Music Discovery and Listening Together Exclusive partnership now allows Apple Music subscribers to listen to full music playback without leaving TikTok * Apple Music and TikTok today announce 'Play Full Song', a new music discovery experience which will make it easier t  more

BUFFALO, New York, March 11 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * As wildfires intensify, UB researchers test if AI can improve fire spread prediction By Keith Page  With wildfires growing more destructive both in the United States and around the world, University at Buffalo researchers have conducted one of the most extensive evaluations to date of artificial intelligence-based deep learning models for predicting wildfire spre  more

ITASCA, Illinois, March 12 -- The American Supply Association issued the following news release: * * * ASA Advocacy Update: Farm Bill Progress, Workforce Legislation, Tariffs, and 2026 Election Developments If it's March, it's appropriations season in DC. Last week, at a critical point in the legislative calendar, ASA Advocacy engaged Capitol Hill lawmakers on key industry issues while closely following emerging developments. On Tuesday night, the House Agriculture Committee reported the long  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 11 -- The American Telemedicine Association issued the following news release on March 10, 2026: * * * ATA ACTION MEMBERS ADVANCING TELEHEALTH IN CALIFORNIA DURING STATE FLY-IN DAY, PLAYING KEY ROLE IN ADVANCING INNOVATION IN CARE DELIVERY SACRAMENTO, CA, and WASHINGTON, DC, MARCH 10, 2026 -- Today, ATA Action, the affiliated policy and legislative advocacy arm of the American Telemedicine Association, is meeting with over a dozen legislative offices and key committ  more

SACRAMENTO, California, March 11 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Defends State Law Requiring Reusable Propane Cylinders * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta submitted a comment letter to the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), opposing a request by Worthington Enterprises, Inc. (Worthington), a propane cylinder manufacturer, for PHMSA to make an administrative determination t  more

SACRAMENTO, California, March 11 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Sues Trump Administration over "Fishing Expedition" into Colleges and Universities * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today co-led a multistate coalition in filing a lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration's burdensome new requirements that colleges and universities submit data linking race to admissions, financial aid, and student perfo  more

MONTPELIER, Vermont, March 10 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Joins Coalition Standing Up to Trump Administration Attacks on Professional Medical Organizations * Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 19 state attorneys general in support of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), which is being targeted by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over recommendations that run counter to the Trump admin  more

MONTPELIER, Vermont, March 11 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Sues Trump Administration to Stop Unlawful Data Demand to Colleges and Universities * New Department of Education Data Reporting Requirements Jeopardize Student Privacy and Threaten Baseless Investigations of Colleges and Universities Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general in challenging the Trump Administration's d  more

ALBANY, New York, March 11 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Sues Trump Administration Over Unlawful Data Demands Targeting Colleges * March 11, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James and 16 other attorneys general today sued the Trump administration over a sweeping new federal data collection mandate targeting colleges and universities. The lawsuit challenges the U.S. Department of Education's new "A  more

DENVER, Colorado, March 11 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser sues to stop Education Department's unlawful data demand to colleges and universities * March 11, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition of state attorneys general in challenging the Trump administration's demand that higher education institutions provide new data to the U.S. Department of Education supposedly to track compli  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 11 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES PROPOSAL UNDERMINING PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN U.S. FOREST SERVICE DECISION-MAKING * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined eight other attorneys general in sending a comment letter to the U.S. Forest Service opposing its proposal to dilute the pre-decisional administrative review process that applies to a broad range of Forest Service projects tha  more

SALEM, Oregon, March 11 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Sues Trump Administration to Stop Unlawful Data Demand to Colleges and Universities * New Department of Education Data Reporting Requirements Jeopardize Student Privacy and Threaten Baseless Investigations of Colleges and Universities Attorney General Dan Rayfield and a coalition of 16 other attorneys general today challenged the Trump Administration's demand t  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, March 11 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Sues Trump Administration to Stop Unlawful Data Demand to Colleges and Universities * New Department of Education Data Reporting Requirements Jeopardize Student Privacy and Threaten Baseless Investigations of Colleges and Universities (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general in challenging the Trum  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 12 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Anchorage Area February 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Western Region - March 11, 2026 * * * Area prices were up 0.3 percent over the past two months, up 1.5 percent from a year ago * The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for Urban Alaska advanced 0.3 percent for the two months ending in February 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. Re  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 12 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Los Angeles Area February 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Western Region - March 11, 2026 * * * Area prices were up 0.2 percent over the past month, up 2.9 percent from a year ago * The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim advanced 0.2 percent in February, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. Regional Commissio  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 12 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Phoenix Area February 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Western Region - March 11, 2026 * * * Area prices were up 0.4 percent over the past two months, up 1.7 percent from a year ago * The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale advanced 0.4 percent for the two months ending in February 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported   more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 12 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, San Francisco Area February 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Western Region - March 11, 2026 * * * Area prices were up 1.3 percent over the past two months, up 2.5 percent from a year ago * The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward advanced 1.3 percent for the two months ending in February 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BL  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 12 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Seattle Area February 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Western Region - March 11, 2026 * * * Area prices were up 1.8 percent over the past two months, up 3.9 percent from a year ago * The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue advanced 1.8 percent for the two months ending in February 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported   more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 12 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, West Region February 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Western Region - March 11, 2026 * * * Area prices were up 0.5 percent over the past month, up 2.7 percent from a year ago * The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the West region advanced 0.5 percent in February, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The all items less food and energy inde  more

WASHINGTON, March 11 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Blue Angels Mark 80 Years, Certified for 2026 Airshow Season * The U.S. Navy flight demonstration squadron, the Blue Angels, successfully completed its annual certification for the 2026 airshow season Feb. 23, marking the squadron's 80th anniversary. The "airshow-ready" designation was granted after the team completed its demanding winter training, ensuring it meets the highest safety and performance standard  more

LA JOLLA, California, March 11 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Brain-inspired Device Could Lead to Faster, More Energy-efficient AI Hardware A team led by engineers at the University of California San Diego has developed a new brain-inspired hardware platform that could help computer hardware keep pace with the explosive growth of artificial intelligence. By combining memory and computation on the same chip -- and allowing its components to in  more

REDWOOD CITY, California, March 11 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Dell'Oro Group, a provider of market information about the networking and telecommunications industries, issued the following news release: * * * Broadband Access Equipment to Return to Growth in 2026, According to Dell'Oro Group * [wp_tech_share] REDWOOD CITY, Calif. - March 11, 2026 - According to a recently published report from Dell'Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the telecommunications,   more

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- C-SPAN, a public affairs network providing Americans with unfiltered access to congressional proceedings, issued the following news release on March 11, 2026: * * * C-SPAN Announces 2026 StudentCam Documentary Competition Winners Students explore the American story through the Declaration of Independence Awarding $100,000 in Cash Prizes to students and teachers * As the United States commemorates its historic 250th anniversary this year, C-SPAN today proudly announc  more

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on March 11, 2026: * * * CAIR-LA Condemns Anti-Black Hate Crime Targeting Student at UC Irvine The Greater Los Angeles Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-LA) today condemned a reported anti-Black hate crime targeting a student at the University of California, Irvine, and called on authorities to fully investigate the incident and ensure accountability. SEE: Teens   more

SACRAMENTO, California, March 12 -- The California Department of Public Health issued the following news release on March 11, 2026: * * * CDPH Finalizes Population-Based Prevention Strategy for California's Behavioral Health Transformation Effort CDPH to lead and coordinate statewide prevention work * The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today announced the release of the Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA) Population Based Prevention Final Plan. This plan is a comprehensive   more

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- The Center for a Humane Economy posted the following news release: * * * Center for a Humane Economy and Partners Demand Immediate Redress for Lethal Neglect of Military Working Dogs on American Bases Former Colonel and Past Leader of the U.S. Army Veterinary Command says DOD sheds light on inadequate living conditions, neglect, and even deaths of military dogs * Animal Wellness Action, the Center for a Humane Economy, and Animal Wellness Foundation call for immediat  more

ORANGE, California, March 12 -- Chapman University issued the following news: * * * Annual Grand Challenges Initiative Postdoctoral Showcase Unveils New Global Research Insights Postdoctoral fellows seek creative solutions to real-world problems through innovative research. Sienna Dilling A warm afternoon at Argyros Forum welcomed the Postdoctoral Fellows of Chapman's Grand Challenges Initiative (GCI) teams, who gathered to showcase their research projects to faculty and students at the ann  more

NEW YORK, March 11 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., posted the following news release: * * * Civil Rights Groups File FOIA Request Seeking Records on Politically and Racially Motivated Child Care Funding Restrictions Today, civil rights groups filed a request under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) seeking transparency from   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 12 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois issued the following news release on March 11, 2026: * * * Civil Rights Groups File FOIA Request Seeking Records on Politically and Racially Motivated Child Care Funding Restrictions Request demands transparency into the nationwide new "Defend the Spend" policy affecting billions in child care funding * Today, civil rights groups filed a request under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) seeking transparency from  more

WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Robert Garcia Announces $3.7 Million for Community Projects Across Long Beach * LONG BEACH, CA - Today, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) announced $3.7 million in federal funding for community projects across Long Beach. The funding will support public safety, education, parks, recreational spaces, environmental upgrades, and downtown revitalization, improving daily life for reside  more

WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Rep. Lateefah Simon, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Simon Leads Colleagues in Demanding the Department of Transportation Stop Effort to Eliminate Civil Rights Regulations at the Agency * OAKLAND, CA - Congresswoman Lateefah Simon (D-CA-12) led 12 colleagues in calling for the withdrawal of a Department of Transportation (DOT) final rule that would eliminate regulations that provide essential civil rights protections and ensure org  more

WASHINGTON, March 11 (TNSFR) -- The Library of Congress Copyright Royalty Board issued a final rule governing the royalty rates and terms for digital performance of sound recordings by Educational Media Foundation, Rocklin, California. The rule covers the period from Jan. 1, 2026, through Dec. 31, 2030. The agency adopted the terms following a settlement between Educational Media Foundation, NRB Music Licensing Committee Inc., and SoundExchange Inc. The regulations apply to the digital perform  more

ITHACA, New York, March 11 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Cornell Atkinson: Financing the future of agriculture * The Dust Bowl of the 1930s stemmed from a catastrophic combination of economic and climate disasters, which led poor farmers in the south central U.S. to till up marginal land and forgo regenerative practices that protect long-term soil health. Recognizing the crisis, government agencies responded, supported by scientists, non-profit organizations and priv  more

WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Rep. J. Luis Correa, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * CORREA RE-LAUNCHES BIPARTISAN FAMILY BUSINESS CAUCUS * WASHINGTON -Today, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) joined Representative Claudia Tenney (NY-24) to re-launch the Bipartisan Congressional Family Business Caucus, which aims to educate Members of Congress of the contribution of family-run businesses to local and the national economy. Family businesses include a wide array of businesses-sm  more

SAN BERNARDINO, California, March 12 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news: * * * CSUSB alumnus Robert Grey to share global innovation insights at April's Defining the Future Conference CSUSB alumnus Robert Grey has built a global career in innovation, entrepreneurship and sustainability. In April, he returns to his alma mater as a panelist at the Defining the Future Conference to share insights with the next generation of students. * When Robert Gre  more

SANTA CRUZ, California, March 11 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * Does sexual harassment behavior matter for ecosystems? * Press Inquiries Press Contact Mike Pena mivpena@ucsc.edu (831) 459-4352 Key takeaways * Researchers discovered that mating behaviors, specifically the intensity of male harassment toward females, can be just as powerful as physical traits or eating habits in shaping an ecosystem. * When male harassment re  more

LOS ANGELES, California, March 12 -- Hooper, Lundy and Bookman, a law firm, issued the following news on March 11, 2026: * * * Emily Brinkman & Stephanie Thompson To Speak at CAMSS Desert Chapter Annual Legal Conference Emily Brinkman and Stephanie Thompson will present "Legal Updates," on March 20, 2026, for California Association of Medical Staff Services (CAMSS)'s 2026 Desert Chapter Annual Legal Conference. This session will provide an overview of recent legal developments that affect me  more

STANFORD, California, March 11 -- Stanford University School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Enhancing gut-brain communication reversed cognitive decline, improved memory formation in aging mice * The sight of a delectable plate of lasagna or the aroma of a holiday ham are sure to get hungry bellies rumbling in anticipation of a feast to come. But although we've all experienced the sensation of "eating" with our eyes and noses before food meets mouth, much less is known about th  more

WASHINGTON, March 11 -- The Environmental Working Group issued the following news release on March 10, 2026: * * * New California bill would require diaper manufacturers to fully disclose chemical ingredients AB 1901 would inform parents about chemicals linked to environmental, health risks * SACRAMENTO - A bill introduced today aims to give parents and caregivers a clearer picture of what's in the diapers they trust for their infants and toddlers every day. Assembly Bill 1901 would, if e  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 11 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FAMU-FSU College of Engineering research offers path forward for integrating flood modeling methods * Before rain begins to fall, scientists and engineers can predict where a storm might cause flooding thanks to advanced modeling and digital simulations that help guide billion-dollar decisions involving infrastructure design, emergency response, land-use planning, insurance, agriculture, water quality  more

WASHINGTON, March 11 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following news release: * * * Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by FirstSun Capital Bancorp * The Federal Reserve Board on Wednesday announced its approval of the application by FirstSun Capital Bancorp, of Denver, Colorado, to merge with First Foundation Inc., of Irving, Texas, and thereby indirectly acquire First Foundation Bank, of Irvine, California. For media inquiries, please email media@frb.gov or call (202  more

WASHINGTON, March 12 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network issued a geographic targeting order to combat illicit finance involving drug cartels and other actors along the southwest border of the U.S. This mandate requires money services businesses in specific regions to report and retain records for currency transactions between $1,000 and $10,000. The order applies to various jurisdictions across Arizona, California, New Mexico and Texas. The repor  more

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Committee released the following testimony by Richard J. Fetro, national president of the Fleet Reserve Association, from a March 3, 2026, joint hearing with the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee entitled "Legislative Presentation of Veterans of Foreign Wars & Multi VSO: Student Veterans of America, Jewish War Veterans, Blinded Veterans Association, Fleet Reserve Association, Minority Veterans of America, National Association of County Veteran  more

WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Rep. Vince Fong, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Fong Slams Newsom on CARB's Cap-and-Invest Proposal * BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - Today, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) urgently called on Governor Gavin Newsom, California Air Resources Board (CARB) Chair Lauren Sanchez, and California Energy Commission Vice Chair Siva Gunda to reconsider the implementation of CARB's Cap-and-Invest proposal. Calling the proposal "nothing short of an existential threat   more

ROANOKE, Virginia, March 11 -- The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * A nicotine-free add-on can make it harder to quit smoking * Cigarette smoking remains the leading preventable cause of death in the United States, accounting for nearly 30 percent of all cancer deaths. Of the more than 28 million American adults who smoke daily, 35 percent use menthol-flavored cigarettes. Prohibiting the sale of menthol-flavored cigarettes may seem like   more

PASADENA, California, March 11 -- The California Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * From Earth to Orbit: A Q&A with Astronaut Candidate Lauren Edgar (PhD '13) * Alumna Lauren Edgar (PhD '13) has been selected by NASA as one of 10 new astronaut candidates following a competitive selection process involving more than 8,000 applicants from across the United States. Edgar and her colleagues will now complete nearly two years of training before becoming eligible for flight a  more

LOS ANGELES, California, March 12 -- The J. Paul Getty Trust issued the following news release on March 11, 2026: * * * Getty's Annual "College Night" Returns to the Getty Center Students can explore art after dark through guided tours, interactive art stations, music and a full lineup of free activities * Getty's annual College Night will once again welcome students from across the Los Angeles area on Monday, April 13. This year's event will be at the Getty Center, with extended hours from  more

WASHINGTON, March 11 [Category: Political] -- Giffords, an organization dedicated to saving lives from gun violence, posted the following news release: * * * GIFFORDS announces Vanita Gupta, Sari Horwitz and Ismail Ramsey to join board of directors * WASHINGTON -Today, GIFFORDS Law Center, the national gun violence prevention organization led by former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, released the following statement welcoming three new members of the GIFFORDS board of directors: Vanita Gup  more

SANTA CLARA, California, March 12 -- GlobalFoundries, a manufacturer of semiconductors, issued the following news release on March 11, 2026: * * * GlobalFoundries Announces Launch of Public Secondary Offering and Concurrent Share Repurchase GlobalFoundries (Nasdaq: GFS) (GF) today announced the launch of a secondary public offering of 20,000,000 ordinary shares to the public and approximately $300 million of ordinary shares to be repurchased by GF, as described below. All of the shares in the  more

SANTA CLARA, California, March 12 -- GlobalFoundries, a manufacturer of semiconductors, issued the following news release on March 11, 2026: * * * GlobalFoundries Announces Pricing of Public Secondary Offering and Concurrent Share Repurchase GlobalFoundries (Nasdaq: GFS) (GF) today announced the pricing of a secondary public offering of 20,000,000 ordinary shares to the public at a price to the public of $42.00 per share and $300 million of ordinary shares to be repurchased by GF, as describe  more

ALBANY, New York, March 11 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Participates in a Fireside Chat at Politico Summit in Albany * Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul sat down with Politico's Albany Bureau Chief Nick Reisman for a fireside Q&A at the Politico New York Agenda: Albany Summit to discuss the work that is being done in Albany, how the 2026 agenda is taking shape and what's to come for New Y  more

WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley Delivers Fervent Call to Action on E15, Pushes for Speedy End to Biden Phosphate Duties * WASHINGTON - Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), a lifelong family farmer and a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, spoke in strong support of E15 at a committee hearing today, urging Congress to quickly pass legislation allowing for year-round, nationwide E15 sales. Grassley also pressed the Tr  more

LOS ANGELES, California, March 11 -- The University of Southern California Rossier School of Education posted the following news: * * * Higher education institutions can meet moments of crisis with clarity and purpose * The higher education landscape has been marked by evolving policy priorities and mounting financial pressures lately. From February 25-27, enrollment and admissions professionals, senior higher education leaders, researchers, legal experts and campus innovators gathered for t  more

TORONTO, Ontario, March 11 [Category: TravelBiz] -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts posted the following news release: * * * Hop on Over to THE Blvd Inside Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel for Easter * Located in the heart of Beverly Hills overlooking Rodeo Drive, THE Blvd Restaurant will offer an egg-cellent Easter prix fixe menu from 12:00 noon to 9:00 pm on Sunday, April 5, 2026. Set at the front of the legendary Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel, guests are invited to welcom  more

HIGH POINT, North Carolina, March 11 -- High Point University issued the following news release: * * * HPU Research and Innovation: March 2026 * Anna Venditti, a sophomore biology major on the pre-med track, was awarded a George Barthalmus Undergraduate Research Grant Award to advance her research about effective ways for students to learn in a chemistry laboratory. She is pictured in the Wanek School of Natural Sciences. HIGH POINT, N.C., March 11, 2026 - High Point University students, f  more

SANTA CRUZ, California, March 11 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * Humanities EXPLORE Fellows bridge history, culture, and community * This year's Humanities EXPLORE Program fellows are adventurous and ambitious, transcribing 300-year-old texts, helping to revitalize forgotten languages, exploring archives, and learning from faculty mentors. This winter, two fellows were given film cameras to preserve and share their experiences of connectio  more

LOS ANGELES, California, March 12 -- Hooper, Lundy and Bookman, a law firm, issued the following news on March 11, 2026: * * * Ian Tapu To Speak at CAMSS Desert Chapter Annual Legal Conference Ian Tapu will present "Navigating Responsible Use in Social Media & AI Technology," on March 20, 2026, for California Association of Medical Staff Services (CAMSS)'s 2026 Desert Chapter Annual Legal Conference. This session will explore the legal and professional challenges created by social media and   more

WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: In New Video, Senator Murray Shines Spotlight on Horrific ICE and Border Patrol Shootings Across the Country * Senator Murray: "The painful reality is that in addition to the tragic killings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good which-rightfully-got national attention, there are other cases where ICE and Border Patrol shot people, with no clear cause, and lied about it afterwards. We have to put   more

WASHINGTON, March 11 [Category: Political] -- The Independent Women's Forum posted issued the following news release: * * * Independent Women Responds to Inflation Report as Wages Outpace Price Growth * Oil reserve releases should mitigate rising energy prices amid actions to stop Iranian terrorism. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the Bureau of Labor Statistics announced that inflation, as measured by the consumer price index (CPI) on all items, increased by 2.4% for the 12 months ending in Febr  more

OAKLAND, California, March 11 [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: * * * Indigenous Women Occupy Federal Agency to Demand Suspension of Belo Sun Mining's License Belem, Brazil - Since February 23, more than 140 Indigenous people, led by the Middle Xingu Indigenous Women's Movement (MMIMX), have occupied the Brazilian federal Indigenous   more

SANTA CLARA, California, March 11 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Intel, an industry that says it creates world-changing technology that enables progress and enriches lives, issued the following news: * * * Intel Announces New Intel Core Ultra 200S Plus Series Desktop Processors * What's New: Intel today unveiled its new Intel Core Ultra 200S Plus series desktop processors - the 270K 1,2 and 250K Plus - bringing new features and architectural refinements that will provide desktop users  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 12 -- The Center for Gender and Refugee Studies issued the following news release on March 11, 2026: * * * Inter-American Commission on Human Rights Holds Public Hearing on the Impact of the United States's Forced Deportations to Third Countries A coalition of 22 immigrants' rights organizations participated today in a public hearing held by the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR), as part of the IACHR's 195th session held in Guatemala City, Guat  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, March 12 -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog on March 11, 2026, by Azya Thornton: * * * Investors Sue Administration Over TikTok Joint Venture President Donald Trump and his attorney general were sued Thursday by retail investors in two social media rivals of TikTok. They are seeking to reverse approval of a deal by the app's owner, ByteDance, to form a majority American-owned joint venture. According to Reuters, the lawsuit argues that  more

LOS ANGELES, California, March 12 -- Hooper, Lundy and Bookman, a law firm, issued the following news on March 11, 2026: * * * Jennifer Hansen & Stephanie Gross To Speak at CAMSS Desert Chapter Annual Legal Conference Jennifer Hansen and Stephanie Gross will present "Contracted Group vs. Medical Staff Membership & Privileging/Responsibility of Termination & Timing," on March 20, 2026, for California Association of Medical Staff Services (CAMSS)'s 2026 Desert Chapter Annual Legal Conference.   more

WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Kamlager-Dove Pushes FIFA to Lower World Cup Ticket Prices * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) led 69 Members of Congress in urging the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) to reduce the cost of tickets for the 2026 World Cup, which have soared () in part due to the use of dynamic pricing. The letter also highlights FIFA's lack of financial su  more

SANTA ROSA, California, March 12 -- Keysight Technologies, a global electronic measurement technology and market solutions provider, issued the following news release on March 11, 2026: * * * Keysight Expands Digital Layer Error Performance Validation for High Speed 1.6T Interconnects in AI Data Centers Real world error performance validation across the full interconnect lifecycle to reduce risk, lower-costs, and ensure reliable components, sub assemblies, and complete cable assemblies * Ke  more

BURBANK, California, March 11 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * LEANNE MORGAN, ELISABETH MOSS, LINDA CARDELLINI, KATE MARA, ROSE BYRNE AND ROBIN ROBERTS HEADLINE GUEST LINEUP FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 16-20 ON 'LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK' * Nationally syndicated morning talk show "Live with Kelly and Mark" announces the lineup of guests appearing on the show the week of March 16-20. Monday, March 16 - It's "Live"'s After the   more

LIVERMORE, California, March 12 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * LLNL-led study uses machine learning, veterans' health records to identify ALS drug-repurposing candidate A Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL)-led team of scientists and computational engineers has identified several existing medications that may be associated with longer survival in people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), using   more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Democracy Forward, an organization that says it advances democracy and social progress through litigation, policy and public education and regulatory engagement, issued the following news release: * * * Local Governments Urge Court to Halt Trump-Vance Administration Rule That Would Strip Commercial Drivers' Licenses from Thousands Friend-Of-The-Court Brief Warns Rule Would Disrupt Public Services, Undermine Road Safety, and Worsen Driver Shortages * A broad coalition   more

CUPERTINO, California, March 11 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, posted the following news: * * * MacBook Neo, iPhone 17e, iPad Air with M4, MacBook Air with M5, MacBook Pro with M5 Pro and M5 Max, and a new Studio Display family are available today * Starting today, customers can discover and shop for the all-new MacBook Neo, available at a breakthrough price; iPhone 17e, the powerful and more affordable   more

ENCINO, California, March 12 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on March 11, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Closes Sale and Arranges Financing for Retail Condominium in New York City Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale and financing of 156-168 Bleecker St., a 27,541-square-foot retail condominium with one residential unit in t  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, March 12 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on March 11, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Sues Trump Administration to Stop Unlawful Data Demand to Colleges and Universities New Department of Education Data Reporting Requirements Jeopardize Student Privacy and Threaten Baseless Investigations of Colleges and Universities * Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general in challenging the  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 12 -- The State Bar of California issued the following news on March 11, 2026: * * * Meazure Learning Documents Prompt State Bar to Amend Lawsuit Against February 2025 Bar Exam Administration Vendor The State Bar of California filed an amended complaint Wednesday against ProctorU, dba Meazure Learning (Meazure Learning), the vendor it contracted with to facilitate the remote and in-person administration of the February 2025 California Bar Exam, the Office of G  more

WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Rep. Joshua Harder, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * MEGAFIRES: Harder Secures $2 Million for First-Ever Regional Fire Training Facility * First training facility inside SSJCFA's nearly 200 square mile service areaVIDEO from the tour is available here () TRACY - Today, Rep. Josh Harder (CA-09) announced that he secured $2 million in federal funding for the South San Joaquin County Fire Authority (SSJCFA) for the first-ever Regional Fire Traini  more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, March 11 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * National Nurses United endorses Patty Garcia for Illinois' 4th District * National Nurses United (NNU), the largest union of registered nurses in the United States with more than 225,000 members, today announced its endorsement of Patty Garcia for Illinois' 4th Congressional District. Born and raised in Chicago, Patty has spent decades fighting for health care justice, immig  more

WASHINGTON, March 11 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Lung Association posted the following news release: * * * New Report Reveals How Community Air Monitoring is Reshaping How Nation Understands, Addresses Air Pollution * Today, the American Lung Association released a new report, " Something in the Air: How Communities Are Tracking the Air They Breathe." This report examines six communities impacted by distinct pollution sources - wildfire smoke, heavy-duty traffic, and emissions fr  more

EVANSTON, Illinois, March 11 (TNSrpt) -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * New report: 20% of California's domestic workers experience wage theft * EVANSTON, Ill. -- More than 2 million California households rely on domestic workers to care for their loved ones and keep their living space clean and safe, but new research reveals that many of these vital workers are systematically deprived of basic wage protections. A report by the Workplace Justice Lab, a mul  more

WOODS HOLE, Massachusetts, March 11 [Category: Biology] -- The Marine Biological Laboratory, an affiliate of the University of Chicago, posted the following news: * * * Newly Discovered Stentor Species Can Learn - and May Know What Time it Is On a beautiful summer day in 2023, Daniel Cortes went mucking around in the "really, really gross water" of an Atlantic white cedar swamp in Falmouth partly because "I don't get to spend a lot of time outdoors," and partly because he was hunting for Sten  more

WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: Sen. Schiff, Rep. Min Urge DOJ Independent Watchdog to Launch Investigation into Pam Bondi's Potential Improper Influence Over Cases Involving Brother, Brad Bondi * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), member of the Senate Committee on the Judiciary, and Representative Dave Min (D-Calif.-47), member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, urged t  more

ALBANY, New York, March 12 -- Nixon Peabody, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Nixon Peabody welcomes six lateral counsel across departments Nixon Peabody LLP has further strengthened its counsel ranks with the addition of six new counsel within the firm's three departments. "Our counsel program remains central to our professional development initiatives and lateral talent pipeline, continually expanding our firm's capabilities and strengthening our client service," said   more

WASHINGTON, March 12 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has received an application for a scientific research permit aimed at improving the conservation of species protected under the Endangered Species Act. This application proposes a study to evaluate how invasive devilweed and kelp influence the performance and preference of black and red abalone. Jeremy Long of San Diego State University submitted the application. The research is inten  more

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news: * * * Cold Water Signals Along West Coast Could Help Assess Whale Entanglement Risk Early warning for fisheries could help avoid riskiest times and places. * NOAA Fisheries scientists have found telltale changes in cool, highly productive water upwelling along the West Coast. These changes can provide "an early warning system" signaling greater risk of humpback   more

SANTA CLARA, California, March 11 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NVIDIA, a designer of graphics processing units for the gaming, cryptocurrency and professional markets, issued the following news release: * * * NVIDIA and Nebius Partner to Scale Full-Stack AI Cloud * NVIDIA and Nebius Group N.V. (NASDAQ: NBIS) today announced a strategic partnership to develop and deploy the next generation of hyperscale cloud for the AI market, from AI natives to enterprises. NVIDIA will invest $2   more

WASHINGTON, March 11 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The National Women's Law Center posted the following news release: * * * NWLC Joins Civil Rights Groups in Filing FOIA Request Seeking Records on Trump's Racially Motivated and Unfounded Claims of Fraud in Child Care * Washington, DC -the National Women's Law Center (NWLC) joined the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and other civil rights groups in filing a request under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) seeking transparency from the U.S  more

LOS GATOS, California, March 12 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news: * * * Objection Overruled! Netflix Rests Its Case With an Impressive 'Maamla Legal Hai' Season 2 Trailer Justice may be blind, but it definitely has a sense of humour at Patparganj District Court. After the first season of Maamla Legal Hai proved that courtrooms can be just as hilarious as they are dramatic, Season 2 expands this world with even more ajab (peculiar) cases, but with the gajab (amazing) t  more

REDWOOD SHORES, California, March 11 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, posted the following news release: * * * Oracle Health Clinical AI Agent Helps Emergency and Inpatient Doctors Spend More Time on Patient Care * Oracle Health Clinical AI Agent note generation is now available in the U.S. for inpatient and emergency department settings. Designed to address the complex documentation needs of these environments, the solution automat  more

CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, March 11 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * PennWest faculty lead national roundtable honoring influential criminologist Stanton Samenow * Faculty from PennWest University helped lead a national conversation on the enduring impact of pioneering criminologist and psychologist Stanton E. Samenow (1941-2023) during a roundtable discussion at the annual conference of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences in Philadelphia. The March 4 event brought together  more

CLAREMONT, California, March 12 -- Pomona College issued the following news: * * * New Data Science Minor Helps Students Learn Skills to Solve Wide-Ranging Problems When Wendy Zhang '26 graduates from Pomona College this spring, she will not only have completed a cognitive science major. She will also be one of the first Pomona students to fulfill requirements for the College's new data science minor. "I am interested in pursuing cognitive neuroscience, and data science is a necessary compon  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, March 11 -- Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Basic Sciences posted the following news: * * * Prashant Donthamsetti to deliver Kairos Lecture on Thursday, March 26 * Prashant Donthamsetti, assistant professor of pharmacology at the School of Medicine Basic Sciences, will deliver an upcoming Kairos Lecture on Thursday, March 26, at 3:00 p.m. in 1220 Medical Research Building III. The title of his talk is "Non-Canonical GRK2 Recruitment Shapes GPCR Function and Sig  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, March 12 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release on March 11, 2026: * * * Attorney General Neronha, coalition sue to stop unlawful data demand to colleges and universities Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general in challenging the Trump Administration's demand that higher education institutions provide new data via a recently added component to the Integrated Postsecondary Educatio  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, March 9 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Neronha, coalition vow to continue case against Live Nation for illegally monopolizing live entertainment industry Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today joined the following multistate statement regarding the ongoing antitrust case against Live Nation, which owns Ticketmaster, for illegally monopolizing the live entertainment industry and concert tick  more

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Mark Takano, D-California, ranking member of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on March 11, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Takano Slams VA Effort to Take Away Veteran Autonomy Today, House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Ranking Member Mark Takano released the following statement following VA's announcement that it signed a memorandum of understanding with the Department of Justice. This memorandum gives VA attorneys the authority  more

WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Garamendi, Sen. Warren Agree with Trump: Defense Contractors Must be Held Accountable For "Failures to Meet Our Warfighters' National Security Needs" * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08) a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), along with Rep. Chris Deluzio (D-PA) wrote to Sec  more

WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Panetta, City of Monterey Officials Announce $1.92 Million in Federal Funding for Critical Repairs to the Monterey Municipal Wharf * Monterey, CA \- United States Representative Jimmy Panetta was joined by City of Monterey Mayor Tyller Williamson, Vice Mayor Ed Smith, and Interim City Manager Lew Bauman to announce $1.92 million in federal funding for the City of Monterey to make critical   more

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Adelita S. Grijalva, D-Arizona, issued the following news release on March 11, 2026: * * * Reps. Grijalva, Ansari, and Stanton Demand Investigation into Death of Haitian Asylum Seeker Emmanuel Damas Held in ICE Custody Representatives Adelita S. Grijalva (AZ-07), Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03), and Greg Stanton (AZ-04) sent a letter to outgoing U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem demanding a full investigation into the death of Emmanuel Damas  more

NEW YORK, March 12 (TNSrpt) -- The Rockefeller Foundation posted the following news release: * * * New Rockefeller Foundation Research Finds 'Food is Medicine' Could Unlock $45 Billion for States Food is Medicine (FIM) programs, which provide produce prescriptions and medically tailored meals and groceries to people with diet-related conditions, could generate more than $45 billion in state economic activity, create 316,000 jobs nationwide, and generate $5.6 billion for America's small and mi  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 11 [Category: BizHuman Resources/Personnel] -- Salesforce, a customer relationship management company, issued the following news release: * * * Salesforce Prices Public Offering of Senior Notes * SAN FRANCISCO-March 11, 2026- Salesforce (NYSE: CRM), the world's #1 AI CRM, today announced that it has priced an underwritten offering (the "offering") in aggregate principal amount of $25 billion in senior notes (the "notes"). The offering is expected to close on   more

LA JOLLA, California, March 11 -- The Salk Institute for Biological Studies issued the following news release: * * * What changes happen in the aging brain? * Highlights  * Salk researchers create epigenetic atlas of cell type-specific changes in the aging mouse brain * The atlas represents eight different brain regions and 36 different cell types, and shows clear epigenetic differences associated with different ages * The new resource-available publicly on Amazon Web services-can be used  more

SEOUL, South Korea, March 12 -- Samsung, a manufacturer of mobile devices and wearable tech to intelligent home appliances, issued the following news on March 11, 2026: * * * Samsung Announces 10 Finalist Classrooms Advancing in National Solve for Tomorrow STEM Competition Competing for $2 Million in Total Prizes, Students in Grades 6-12 Will Pitch Community-Driven STEM Solutions Live at Washington, D.C. Finalist Event * Spotlighting the next generation of innovators applying AI, design thi  more

WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott Urges VP Vance's Anti-Fraud Task Force to Investigate California's Use of Federal Funds for Wildfires * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Rick Scott sent a letter urging Vice President JD Vance to use the administration's new anti-fraud task force to investigate California's use of federal taxpayer dollars intended for wildfire prevention and recovery. Senator Scott has championed t  more

STANFORD, California, March 11 -- Stanford University School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * New hope for treating a rare genetic disease before birth * Stanford Medicine pediatric hematologist Agnieszka Czechowicz, MD, PhD, has devoted her research career to improving treatments for rare blood disorders. She's an expert in Fanconi anemia, a genetic disease that interferes with DNA repair and blood cell production. By age 12, most people with the disease experience a life-threat  more

CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, March 11 -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus issued the following news: * * * Still standing but mostly dead: Recovery of dying coral reef in Moorea stalls * CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -In April 2019, a marine heat wave struck a coral reef on the island of Moorea in French Polynesia, killing much of the coral and the beneficial algae that colonized it. This "bleaching" event reduced live coral populations on the reef from about 75% beforehand to less than 17% a ye  more

STORRS, Connecticut, March 11 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Student-Run Finance Society's NYC Conference Delivers Exceptional Returns * The student-run UConn Finance Society hosted its 10th annual Finance Conference on Friday at Morgan Stanley headquarters in Manhattan, an event which, by all accounts, was a tremendous success. Nearly 100 UConn finance students attended the day-long event, as did 60 alumni Wall Street professionals, double the attendance  more

BURBANK, California, March 11 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * The Greatest Average American: Armchair Legend (3/18) * WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18 9:02-10:02 p.m. EDT - The Greatest Average American: "Armchair Legend" (102) Logline: Contestants answer trivia about everyday Americans for a chance to win the average U.S. salary of $67,920. Players deliberate the most iconic Disney film moment and predict how many footballs h  more

BURBANK, California, March 11 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * The Rookie: Spy Games (3/23) * MONDAY, MARCH 23 10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT - The Rookie: "Spy Games" (812) Logline: The FBI and LAPD join forces on a covert sting operation to protect Bailey, while Wesley and Angela face tensions in their marriage when his campaign is threatened by a public scandal. Stream episodes next day on Hulu. Media Contacts You m  more

MERCED, California, March 11 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: * * * UC Merced Receives $1 Million Award to Support Postdoctoral Fellows * UC Merced has received a $1 million grant from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation to strengthen postdoctoral fellowships and expand research in the natural sciences. Awarded through the foundation's Postdoctoral Fellowship Commitment, this distinction places UC Merced among just 30 leading research universities nationwid  more

LA JOLLA, California, March 11 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Data, Fire and the Fight to Keep California Insurable On February 12, the University of California San Diego Qualcomm Institute (QI) hosted the CalIT2 "Symposium on Disaster Resilience: Data-Driven Insurability." The full-day event brought together leading disaster and fire professionals, the insurance and risk modeling industry, government agencies, regulators, researchers and aca  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 12 -- The University of California Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center issued the following news: * * * Drug Discovery, Biomarkers, and more at Prostate Cancer Symposium Feng Symposium on Prostate Cancer Revolutions Inspires Collaboration By Karen Gehrman and Nicholas Laroque In late February, the Feng Symposium on Prostate Cancer Revolutions in San Francisco brought together a community of researchers, clinicians, and innovators committed to acc  more

RIVERSIDE, California, March 12 -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * Overlooked brainstem pathway controls human hands Researchers have identified a network of connections linking the brainstem and spinal cord that helps control hand and arm movements, revealing an unexpected layer of the nervous system enabling people to grasp, hold, and manipulate objects. The UC Riverside-led research, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sci  more

RENO, Nevada, March 11 -- The University of Nevada issued the following Q&A on March 10, 2026, by Kylie Papson with Baker Perry, state climatologist, a professor of climatology in the College of Science and faculty in the Tahoe Institute for Global Sustainability: * * * Ask the professor: what makes Tahoe snow so unique? State Climatologist and Professor Baker Perry answers questions about the science of snow in the Sierras, and how different weather patterns affect local snowpacks * * * La  more

LOS ANGELES, California, March 11 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * USC Study Finds AI Agents Can Autonomously Coordinate Propaganda Campaigns Without Human Direction * Imagine it is two weeks before a major election in a closely contested state. A controversial ballot measure is on the line. Suddenly, a wave of posts floods X, Reddit, and Facebook, all pushing the same narrative, all amplifying each other, all generating   more

MARINA DEL REY, California, March 12 -- The University of Southern California Information Sciences Institute, a component of the Viterbi School of Engineering, issued the following news: * * * USC Study Finds AI Agents Can Autonomously Coordinate Propaganda Campaigns Without Human Direction The findings carry stark implications for elections, public health, and anyone who relies on social media for information By Marc Ballon Imagine it is two weeks before a major election in a closely conte  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, March 12 -- Utah Attorney General Derek Brown issued the following news on March 11, 2026: * * * Attorney General Derek Brown to continue case against Live Nation/Ticketmaster for illegally monopolizing the live entertainment industry Attorney General Derek Brown confirmed that Utah will continue to pursue litigation over Live Nation and Ticketmaster monopoly despite the settlement announced by the U.S. Department of Justice on Monday. Utah is part of a bipartisan coali  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 12 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * A nicotine-free add-on can make it harder to quit smoking People who smoke menthol cigarettes face higher mortality rates than non-menthol smokers. Virginia Tech researcher Carol Bovo will use a Postdoctoral Excellence Award to study the factors that may inform the decision of whether to quit following a regulatory menthol ban. By Lena Ayuk Cigarette smoking remains the leading preventable cause of death in th  more

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on March 11, 2026: * * * Warren, Waters Press Fed Vice Chair Bowman on Failure to Hold Bank Execs Accountable on 3rd Anniversary of Silicon Valley Bank Collapse "Your inaction signals to all current big bank executives that they too are above the law and will not face consequences for putting the stability of the banking s  more

WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: At Punchbowl News Conference, Sen. Schiff Talks Iran War, Tackling AI in Congress, and Democrats' 2026 Agenda * Washington, D.C. - In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined Anna Palmer and Jake Sherman for a wide-ranging conversation at Punchbowl News' 2026 Conference. The discussion included the latest on the war in Iran, including Schiff's call for public hearin  more

WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Padilla Defends Constitutional Right to Birthright Citizenship, Slams Detainment of Orange County Father of Three Marines * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Immigration Subcommittee, condemned President Trump and Republicans' un-American efforts to end the constitutional right to birthright citizenship. As the son of Mex  more

WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Sen. Schiff Continues Push to Hold Trump Administration Responsible for Illegal Iran War on MS NOW * "The big winner so far of the Iran war is not the United States. It's not Iran. It's not our Gulf allies that are seeing their urban, suburban facilities being bombed in retaliation. It's the Russians." Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined MS NOW's The Briefing wi  more

WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden, Merkley Join Colleagues in Introducing Bipartisan Bill to Update, Expand Lifeline Benefits for Seniors, Americans with Disabilities * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today joined their colleagues in introducing a bipartisan bill that would strengthen critical Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits that support nearly 8 million seniors and people with disabilit  more

WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden, Merkley Join Colleagues in Introducing Bipartisan Bill to Update, Expand Lifeline Benefits for Seniors, Americans with Disabilities * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today joined their colleagues in introducing a bipartisan bill that would strengthen critical Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits that support nearly 8 million seniors and people with disabilities  more