WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, April 8 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * 12 Purdue graduate programs ranked in top 10 in U.S. News & World Report 2026 lists * WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -Purdue University's pursuit of research excellence at scale continues, with 12 academic programs in engineering, agriculture and health ranking in the top 10 overall in the U.S. News & World Report's 2026 edition of Best Graduate Schools. Purdue's College of Engineering jumped to No. 4 over  more

LA JOLLA, California, April 8 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * 2026 Wagner New Play Festival Debuts Three Original Graduate Student Productions * Each spring, UC San Diego's theatre and dance graduate students develop new plays that showcase their storytelling talents. This year's Wagner New Play Festival features an array of whimsical characters - from a teenage Grim Reaper to a caveman named Gor - while tackling topics ranging from the compl  more

WASHINGTON, April 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12766) on April 7, 2026, by telecommunications policy specialist Jill C. Gallagher: * * * 4.9 GHz Public Safety Band: Competing Views on Use During the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, public safety agencies could not communicate effectively with one another, partly because high call volumes exceeded the capacity of local public safety radio systems. The 9/11 Commission  more

BURBANK, California, April 8 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * 9-1-1: Nashville: Spirit of the Games (4/16) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/5/26) * THURSDAY, APRIL 16 9:00-10:00 p.m. EDT - 9-1-1: Nashville: "Spirit of the Games" (116) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/5/26) 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 forc  more

BURBANK, California, April 8 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Abbott Elementary: Night Out (4/15) * WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15 8:30-9:02 p.m. EDT - Abbott Elementary: "Night Out" (520) Logline: Janine and Gregory have a night out. Meanwhile, Melissa, Barbara and Mr. Johnson have a movie night. Stream episodes next day on Hulu. Media Contacts You must be logged in to view this content. Please log in or create an acco  more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The American Action Forum issued the following commentary on April 8, 2026, by labor policy analyst Emmet Bowling: * * * The 2026 State Minimum Wage Increases and Their Potential Costs and Consequences Executive Summary * On January 1, 19 states raised their minimum wage; three more states and the District of Columbia are scheduled to increase theirs later this year. * While these increases will boost pay for some, requiring employers to pay above-market wages can com  more

WASHINGTON, April 8 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The American Action Forum issued the following news release: * * * The 2026 State Minimum Wage Increases and Their Potential Costs and Consequences * At the beginning of every year, a handful of states raise their minimum wages, either automatically to keep up with inflation or because state legislation prompts the increases - and 2026 is no different. In a new insight, Labor Policy Analyst Emmet Bowling lays out this year's state minimum wage inc  more

BURBANK, California, April 8 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * American Idol: 913 (Disney Night) (4/20) * MONDAY, APRIL 20 8:00-10:00 p.m. EDT - American Idol: "913 (Disney Night)" (913) Logline: "Disney Night" is back! The Top 9 bring iconic Disney songs to life as America votes live to decide which seven finalists move one step closer to their dream of becoming the next "American Idol." Stream episodes next day   more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on April 8, 2026, by Isabelle Marchese: * * * Trump Administration Begins Crackdown on Medicaid Provider Tax Scheme Federal law requires states and the federal government to each bear a meaningful share of Medicaid's cost. Unfortunately, that requirement has been little more than a suggestion. For years, a growing number of states have gamed the financing system to dump their share of the bill on federal taxpayers  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 8 [Category: Medical] -- The American Association for Cancer Research posted the following news release: * * * Antoni Ribas, MD, PhD, FAACR, Honored With the 2026 AACR-Margaret Foti Award for Leadership and Extraordinary Achievements in Cancer Research * SAN DIEGO - The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) will present the 2026 AACR-Margaret Foti Award for Leadership and Extraordinary Achievements in Cancer Research to Antoni Ribas, MD, PhD, Fello  more

OAKLAND, California, April 8 -- As You Sow Foundation posted the following news release: * * * As You Sow Urges SEC to Protect Corporate Disclosure Rules Investors Depend On for Informed Decision-making In comment letter to the SEC, shareholder representative warns that weakening Regulation S-K would undermine risk evaluation, reduce corporate accountability, and jeopardize the transparency that makes U.S. capital markets the strongest in the world EL CERRITO, CALIFORNIA - As You Sow today   more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 9 -- The Asia Foundation issued the following news on April 7, 2026: * * * The Asia Foundation President Meets ASEAN Secretary-General JAKARTA, Indonesia - April 7, 2026 - The Asia Foundation's President and CEO, Laurel Miller, met with ASEAN Secretary-General H.E. Dr. Kao Kim Hourn today at the ASEAN Secretariat for a courtesy meeting, marking the first formal leadership-level engagement between the institutions. The meeting focused on shared priorities sh  more

SACRAMENTO, California, April 8 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Leads Multistate Coalition Urging Court to Uphold Constitutional Safeguards Against the Tyranny of the Trump Administration * OAKLAND - California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced that California is leading a multistate coalition in filing an amicus brief that supports affirmance of a district court order that granted the New York Attorney General  more

SACRAMENTO, California, April 8 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Sponsors Legislation Focused on Transparency Around Conditions at Immigration Detention Facilities * SB 1399, authored by Senator Durazo and co-sponsored by Immigrant Defense Advocates, advances out of committee OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced his sponsorship of Senate Bill (SB) 1399, which ensures conditions at immigration   more

SAN JOSE, California, April 8 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Calix, a communications service providers, issued the following news release: * * * BBT Lifts ARPU 20% YoY With Value-Based Offers * SAN JOSE, Calif.-April 8, 2026- Calix, Inc. (NYSE: CALX) today announced BBT opens in a new tab drove 20 percent year-over-year growth in average revenue per user (ARPU) by leading with personalized residential experiences-quickly followed by an expansion to serve small businesses. This revenue   more

RIVERSIDE, California, April 8 -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * Big names, rising stars at Writers Week May 5-8 * UC Riverside's annual festival of prose and poetry kicks off May 5 and runs through May 8, with a diverse slate of presenters, including several of today's most distinguished authors. Writers Week, California's longest-running free literary festival, marks its 49th year with readings by 11 fiction writers, nonfiction writers, and  more

WASHINGTON, April 9 (TNSLrpt) -- State Employment and Unemployment January 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - April 8, 2026 (19 pages) * * * Unemployment rates were higher in January in 1 state and stable in 49 states and the District of Columbia, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Fourteen states and the District had jobless rate increases from a year earlier, 2 states had decreases, and 34 states had little change. The national unemplo  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 9 -- The Blue Shield of California issued the following news release on April 7, 2026: * * * Blue Shield of California Builds on Industry Progress to Make Prior Authorization Easier Health plans across the nation report forward movement in commitment to streamline, simplify, and reduce prior authorizations. * Getting the care you need shouldn't feel complicated. That's why Blue Shield of California is continuing to improve how prior authorization works -- so  more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on April 8, 2026: * * * CAIR-LA Responds to SCOTUS Decision in Landmark FBI v. Fazaga Case, Welcomes Continued Litigation to Hold Government Accountable The Greater Los Angeles Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-LA) today responded to the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS)'s decision to vacate a lower court ruling in FBI v. Fazaga and remand the case back to the district cou  more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on April 8, 2026: * * * CAIR-LA Welcomes Acquittal of Anti-Genocide Activists Charged With Failure to Disperse at Protest The Greater Los Angeles Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-LA) today welcomed the acquittal of two of three men who took part in anti-genocide protests on the University of California, Irvine (UCI) campus nearly two years ago. SEE: 2 of 3 Defendan  more

SACRAMENTO, California, April 9 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on April 8, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom announces $145.4 million in HHAP funding to help eight California regions reduce homelessness What you need to know: After the first drop in statewide unsheltered homelessness in 15 years, Governor Newsom continues to advance effective programs to help local communities reduce homelessness. Eight regions throughout the state received $145.4 million in s  more

SACRAMENTO, California, April 8 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * California Department of Justice Investigating San Diego County Sheriff's Office Officer-Involved Shooting Under AB 1506 * **The information provided below is based on preliminary details regarding an ongoing investigation, which may continue to evolve** SAN DIEGO- California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced that the California Department of Justice (DOJ), pursuant to  more

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Ken Calvert, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Calvert, Quigley Introduce Bill To Advance ALS Research and Keep Treatments Available * This week, Representatives Ken Calvert (CA-41) andMike Quigley (IL-05) introduced the Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Reauthorization Act (ACT for ALS Reauthorization Act) of 2026. The ACT for ALS Reauthorization Act will help people living with ALS continue to access promising treatments and   more

LOS ANGELES, California, April 9 (TNSxrep) -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release: * * * Cancer association honors Dr. Antoni Ribas for achievements and leadership in cancer research Dr. Antoni Ribas, professor of medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and director of the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center's Tumor Immunology & Immunotherapy Program, has been selected as this year's recipient of the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Ma  more

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Carbajal Secures $6 Million in Federal Funding for Santa Barbara Harbor Improvements * Today, U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24) announced he secured $6.15 million for Santa Barbara Harbor's dredging project. The funding was secured through the Fiscal Year 2026 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Work Plan, an annual civil works initiative focused on infrastructure improvements. "The Santa  more

BURBANK, California, April 8 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Celebrity Jeopardy! All Stars: QUARTERFINAL #5: Robin Thede, Patton Oswalt and Margaret Cho (4/17) * FRIDAY, APRIL 17 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT - Celebrity Jeopardy! All Stars: " QUARTERFINAL #5: Robin Thede, Patton Oswalt and Margaret Cho" (405) Logline: Hosted by Ken Jennings and featuring returning celebrity contestants competing for a charity of their choic  more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news: * * * Chairman Cassidy Rebukes Washington State's Liberal Policies Hurting American Workers U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, rebuked the State of Washington for their recent policy that hurts American workers and undermines their rights in the workpla  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, April 8 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * CMU Ranks No. 1 in 2026 U.S. News Graduate Rankings * Carnegie Mellon University secured six No. 1 rankings in the newly released 2026 Best Graduate Schools (opens in new window) rankings from the U.S. News & World Report. Carnegie Mellon ranks first for overall graduate computer science programs, tied with Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Stanford University. Among computer scie  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 8 [Category: Media] -- The Asian American Journalists Association issued the following news release: * * * Congratulations to AAJA's 2026 U.S. Executive Leadership Program Cohort * The Asian American Journalists Association is proud to introduce the 31st cohort of the 2026 U.S. Executive Leadership Program (ELP). This year, 18 participants will engage in a series of virtual and in-person training sessions designed to strengthen their leadership and management  more

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Brad Sherman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Brad Sherman Releases California Tax Returns * Sherman Oaks, CA - Today, Congressman Brad Sherman (CA-32) released his 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 California and federal tax returns. "I have always believed that public service requires openness, accountability and the trust of the people we represent," said Congressman Brad Sherman. "By releasing these returns, I am making clear that  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 8 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America posted the following news release: * * * Construction Jobs Increase In 38 States And D.C. Between January 2025 And January 2026; 40 States Have One-Month Gain In Construction Jobs * Texas and West Virginia Top Lists of 12-Month Increases, While California and Oregon Have the Worst Decreases; Illinois and West Virginia Lead in Monthly Gainers; Idaho Has the Worst Number and Percent of Monthly Lo  more

WASHINGTON, April 8 [Category: Energy] -- The Solar Energy Industries Association issued the following news release: * * * CPUC Wastes a Golden Opportunity to Right Wrongs of Previous Community Solar Decisions that Harm Californians with Lower Incomes * SAN FRANCISCO - Yesterday the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) issued a proposed decision in the Community Solar Proceeding (A.22-05-022) that virtually ensures that no community solar projects will be developed at a time when th  more

NORTHRIDGE, California, April 8 -- California State University Northridge issued the following news release: * * * CSUN Announces Chad Hilligus as The Soraya's New Executive and Artistic Director * California State University, Northridge has appointed Chad Hilligus as the new executive and artistic director of the Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts, known as The Soraya, a nationally recognized performing arts venue. "I'm so pleased that Chad Hilligus will be leading T  more

SAN BERNARDINO, California, April 9 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news: * * * CSUSB graduate programs ranked among best in 2026 U.S. News & World Report lists Prospective graduate students can explore nationally ranked CSUSB programs, with top placements in rehabilitation counseling, education, public affairs, social work, fine arts and public health. * Prospective graduate students seeking nationally ranked programs have multiple options at Calif  more

WASHINGTON, April 8 [Category: Computer Technology] -- The Computer and Communications Industry Association issued the following news release: * * * DC Federal Court Denies Motion to Stay Pentagon's Action Against Anthropic; CCIA Comments on Ruling * Washington - A DC Appeals court has rejected Anthropic's motion to block the Pentagon from designating the company as a supply chain risk following a dispute over how the Pentagon may use its AI technology. Instead, it will expedite a full heari  more

WASHINGTON, April 8 [Category: Political] -- EMILYs List issued the following news release: * * * EMILYs List Names Georgia State Rep. Tanya Miller its 2026 Gabrielle Giffords Rising Star * EMILYs List, the nation's largest resource for women in politics, named Georgia state Rep. Tanya Miller the winner of its 2026 Gabrielle Giffords Rising Star Award. The award recognizes an outstanding woman serving in state or local office, who embodies the determination, civility, and commitment to commu  more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The Government Accountability Office has denied a protest filed by Enviremedial Services Inc., Oceanside, California, challenging the award of a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers contract to BryMak & Associates Inc., Clarksville, Tennessee, for facilities maintenance services across Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina. The dispute arose after the Army selected BryMak for a fixed-price contract covering preventative maintenance and repair work at 18 Army Reserve sites. E  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 9 -- Earthjustice posted the following news release on April 8, 2026: * * * Environmental Groups Sue EPA For Illegal Repeal of Climate Protections Environmental groups and Alaskan tribes challenge the Trump EPA's unlawful repeal of the endangerment finding and elimination of vehicle emissions standards * Washington, D.C. -- Today, environmental groups and Alaskan tribes sued the Trump administration's Environmental Protection Agency for unlawfully repealing   more

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Recognizes Excellence and Innovation in Local Water Infrastructure Projects Across the Nation * Today, at the 2026 Council of Infrastructure Financing Authorities (CIFA) Summit on Water Infrastructure, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Assistant Administrator for Water Jess Kramer helped recognize 48 water infrastructure projects for excellence and innovation. Each project, financ  more

COSTA MESA, California, April 9 -- Experian, an information services company, posted the following news release on April 8, 2026: * * * Experian UK&I strengthens its leading digital verification capabilities with the addition of Konfir Joining forces enhances Experian's employment and income verification at scale, improving speed and quality of customer journeys * London, UK - Experian, the global data and technology company, has today announced the expansion of its verification capabilitie  more

GOLDEN, Colorado, April 8 -- Colorado School of Mines posted the following news: * * * Finding the balance between water and energy for a more sustainable future * By Jen A. Miller, Special to Mines Research Modern society runs on two essential resources: energy and water. Energy powers our homes, industries and infrastructure. Water sustains people, agriculture and ecosystems. Yet, these systems are deeply intertwined, each relying on the other to keep society running. "You need water i  more

WASHINGTON, April 8 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Foreign-Trade Zones Board has received an application requesting subzone status for an Energy Recovery Inc. facility located in San Leandro, California. The City of San Jose, California, the grantee of FTZ 18, submitted the application to expand its existing zone authority. If the proposal is approved, the San Leandro site will function as a subzone under the current activation limits of FTZ 18. The complete application is availabl  more

LA JOLLA, California, April 8 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Funding Fundamentals: 6 Dos and Don'ts from a UC San Diego Grant Writer * It is an unprecedented time in the research funding world. New generative AI tools combined with an overhaul of U.S. federal funding programs have made it easier than ever to apply for grants, while at the same time making the process substantially more competitive. According to official reports, budgets fo  more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The Government Accountability Office has denied a protest filed by Harper Construction Co. Inc., San Diego, California, challenging a U.S. Navy task order awarded to Clark Construction Group - California LP, Irvine, California, for repairs to military housing at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. The U.S. Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command issued the solicitation on July 1, 2025, seeking a fixed-price contractor to repair five bachelor enlisted quarters buildings  more

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Garamendi Housing Bill Included in Bipartisan Senate Package, Funds New Units Across California * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Representative John Garamendi (D-CA-08) issued the following statement after the Senate passage of the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which includes his HOME Investment Partnerships Reauthorization and Improvement Act -a bill to significantly increase the   more

OTTAWA, Ontario, April 8 -- Fisheries and Oceans Canada issued the following news release: * * * Government of Canada expands mass marking of hatchery-origin Pacific Chinook salmon to support conservation and hatchery management * April 8, 2026 Vancouver, B.C. \- Pacific salmon have shaped the identity of British Columbia for millennia. They sustain coastal and inland communities, and are integral to the cultural and spiritual traditions of Indigenous Peoples. The Government of Canada rema  more

NEW YORK, April 9 -- The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation issued the following news on April 8, 2026: * * * Haymarket Books and Mellon Foundation Announce Third Cohort of 'Writing Freedom' Fellows Twenty Writers Impacted by the Carceral System Recognized for Meaningful Contributions to Contemporary Literature * Haymarket Books and the Mellon Foundation today announced the third cohort of the Writing Freedom Fellowship, recognizing twenty emerging, mid-career, and established poets, fiction write  more

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich, Lujan Statement on President Trump's 2027 Budget * Heinrich, Lujan: "Trump's budget is a slap in the face to working families in New Mexico" WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Committee on Finance and Senate Budget Committee, released the following stateme  more

BURBANK, California, April 8 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * High Potential: If You Come For The Queen (4/14) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/10/26) * TUESDAY, APRIL 14 10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT - High Potential: "If You Come For The Queen" (214) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/10/26) Logline: Daphne leads an investigation into the attempted murder of a beloved colleague and mentor, which is further complicated when it intertwines with anot  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 8 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release: * * * Hispanic-Serving Institutions across the nation total 645 * The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities has released an analysis of the 2024-25 Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) enrollment data, which shows an increase in the number of Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs). In 2024-25, there were 645 institutions th  more

LOS ANGELES, California, April 8 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * How an unexpected finding turned into a kidney disease startup * Eunji Chung and her team were working hard to engineer and design tiny drug-carrying particles, called nanoparticles, to deliver medicine to the heart. When the results came back, the specific particles they had developed had another target in mind: They had traveled to the kidneys, where they  more

LA JOLLA, California, April 8 -- The Salk Institute for Biological Studies issued the following news release: * * * How does mitochondrial DNA affect your health? * Highlights * Salk scientists have created a platform to study mitochondrial DNA mutations that lead or contribute to human disease * They generated a library of 155 mitochondrial DNA mutant cells, nearly the human level of mitochondrial DNA mutant diversity * The platform and library will accelerate innovation in the mit  more

SANTA CLARA, California, April 8 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Intel, an industry that says it creates world-changing technology that enables progress and enriches lives, issued the following news: * * * Intel and SambaNova Advance Agentic AI with Xeon 6 As agentic AI moves from experimentation to production, the industry is confronting the limits of GPU only inference architectures. Under its signed agreement, Intel and SambaNova today announced a new blueprint designed for these eme  more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. David Schweikert, R-Arizona, chairman of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news on April 8, 2026: * * * January State Unemployment Remained Unchanged in 20 States, Decreased in 9, Increased in 22 Today, the Joint Economic Committee released its monthly State Employment Update, outlining the employment situation in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. In January, among the 50 states and the District of Columbia unemployment fell in 9, rose in  more

WASHINGTON, April 8 [Category: Law/Legal] -- Judicial Watch issued the following news release: * * * Judicial Watch: 372,000 Inactive Voters Removed from Colorado Voter Rolls after Lawsuit and Settlement * Six Million Inactive Names Removed Nationwide Due to Judicial Watch Judicial Watch announced today that 372,000 ineligible voter names have been removed from Colorado's voter registration lists following a Judicial Watch lawsuit and legal settlement addressing the state's compliance with   more

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Kamlager-Dove Statement on US-Iran Ceasefire * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) released the following statement on the US-Iran ceasefire : "In 12 hours Trump went from threatening to wipe out 90 million Iranians to capitulating to all of Iran's demands. That willingness to commit unspeakable atrocities is not a "negotiating tactic," it demonstrates Trump's s  more

SACRAMENTO, California, April 8 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Pacific Legal Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Kansas law cuts red tape, opens door for more housing * Topeka, Kansas; April 8, 2026: Kansas homebuilders and families priced out of the market won a major victory yesterday as Gov. Laura Kelly signed Senate Bill 418 into law, stripping away bureaucratic barriers that slow housing construction across the state. The new law requires local governments to quickly appro  more

SACRAMENTO, California, April 8 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Pacific Legal Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Kansas reins in nursing board's disciplinary overreach * Topeka, Kansas; April 8, 2026: Yesterday, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly signed into law a crucial reform to the Kansas State Board of Nursing's disciplinary procedures by ending a decades-long practice of citing nurses for "unprofessional conduct" over honest administrative mistakes. House Bill 2528 redefines "un  more

LIVERMORE, California, April 9 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news on April 8, 2026: * * * Livermore Institute for Fusion Technology honored for innovation The East Bay Economic Development Alliance (EDA) honored Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL)'s Livermore Institute for Fusion Technology (LIFT) with a 2026 East Bay Innovation Award. Livermore Mayor John Marchand nominated LIFT for the award in the Catalyst Category. L  more

OAKLAND, California, April 8 [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: * * * Major Indigenous Protest in Brazil Targets Belo Sun Gold Mine Project Xingu leaders raise concerns over land rights violations and exclusion from environmental licensing Brasilia, Brazil - Thousands of Indigenous people marched in Brazil's capital yesterday, durin  more

MIAMI, Florida, April 8 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Mapping Immune Cells in Action, One Step at a Time * Summary * A new single-cell technology reveals what immune cells are actually doing, not just what their genes suggest. * CIPHER-seq captures immune responses with greater accuracy and timing by measuring RNA and proteins simultaneously. * The approach offers a clearer view of cytokine signaling, a critical driver of cance  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 8 -- The Massachusetts Biotechnology Council posted the following commentary on April 7, 2026, by Brianna Budelli, manager for client experience at Weber Shandwick's Health practice: * * * Massachusetts: The State of Possible, The Question of Fragility Massachusetts is the capital of life sciences, but leadership in biotech is never guaranteed - it must be defended. At the 2026 MassBio State of Possible Conference, a critical question emerged: What threatens ou  more

NEW YORK, April 7 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * More than 200 Organizations and Experts Call for an End to Trump's Threats of War Crimes and Call for Accountability * We the undersigned human rights, humanitarian, civil liberties, faith-based and environmental organizations, think tanks and experts are deeply alarmed by President Trump's threat regarding Iran that "a whole civilization will die tonight" if his demands are not met. Such langu  more

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- The Senate Special Committee on Aging released the following testimony by Jason J. Fichtner, senior fellow at the National Academy of Social Insurance, and a senior policy fellow of the Center for Social Development at the Washington University in St. Louis Brown School, from a March 25, 2026, hearing entitled "Experience Matters: Seniors and the Workforce": * * * Good morning, Chairman Scott, Ranking Member Gillibrand, and members of the committee. Thank you for invitin  more

LOS GATOS, California, April 9 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news: * * * Netflix Animation Studios Opens Its New Home in Vancouver Today, we celebrated the grand opening of Netflix Animation Studios (NAS) in Vancouver, British Columbia. The studio was officially unveiled with opening remarks from the Honourable Brenda Bailey, B.C.'s Minister of Finance, followed by a ribbon-cutting ceremony with Netflix Chairman of Film Dan Lin; Netflix Head of Feature Animation and Fam  more

LA JOLLA, California, April 8 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * New Chip Design Could Boost Efficiency of Power Management in Data Centers * In an effort to meet the rising energy demands of data centers, engineers at the University of California San Diego have developed a new chip design that could improve how graphics processing units (GPUs) convert and manage power. The technology demonstrates a more efficient way to perform a critical task   more

LA JOLLA, California, April 8 [Category: Environment] -- The Scripps Research Institute posted the following news: * * * New technique for synthesizing branched molecules could accelerate the development of future medicines Scripps Research chemists solve a longstanding problem in the construction of branched molecular frameworks, unlocking a faster path to the complex structures found in drugs and materials. When chemists design drug candidates, shape matters enormously. Many active pharmac  more

LOS ANGELES, California, April 7 -- The University of Southern California Rossier School of Education posted the following news: * * * New USC STEM Center expanding access and opportunity in science and technology * USC Rossier launches the new USC STEM Center aimed at offering access to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education while strengthening the connection between research, policy and classroom practice. Led by founding co-directors Kendrick Davis and Yasemin  more

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory issued the following news: * * * NRL to Highlight Revolutionary Technologies at Space Symposium 2026 * The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) will highlight cutting-edge space-related programs and technologies during the 41st Space Symposium in exhibit booth #625 at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, April 13-16.  NRL represents the rich history and ongoing innovation of the U.S. Navy in space. From pioneering the technology behin  more

NEWPORT BEACH, California, April 9 -- Pacific Life, an insurance company, issued the following news release on April 7, 2026: * * * Pacific Life Releases 2025 Annual Company Publications Pacific Life announced today the release of its annual company publications, including its 2025 Annual Report and Report to Members. Key business highlights in the 2025 Annual Report include: * $25 billion in benefits payouts * $275 billion in company assets and $1.6 trillion in life insurance in force   more

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla Announces More Than $160 Million for California Ports, Flood Protection, and Water Infrastructure * Funding delivers critical support for supply chains, coastal navigation, and community resilience statewide CALIFORNIA - Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), a member of the Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Fisheries, Water, and Wildlife, announced more than $160 milli  more

PASADENA, California, April 8 [Category: BizConstruction]-- Parsons Corp., an engineering, construction, technical and management services firm, posted the following news release: * * * Parsons Unifies Aviation Units To Enhance Comprehensive Customer Offerings * CHANTILLY, Va., (April 8, 2026) - Parsons Corporation (NYSE: PSN), a leading provider of national security and global infrastructure solutions, today announced the unification of its aviation capabilities into a single, integrated No  more

BUFFALO, New York, April 8 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * Penguin 'toxicologists' find forever chemicals in remote Patagonia * Two Magellanic penguins stand in a nest. Magellanic penguins at nest at in Patagonia. Researchers from the University of California, Davis attached silicone sensors to the penguins' legs, which were later analyzed by University at Buffalo researchers. Photo: Ralph Vanstreels/UC Davis Study from  more

DAVIS, California, April 8 -- The University of California Davis posted the following news: * * * Penguin 'Toxicologists' Find PFAS Chemicals in Remote Patagonia * Penguins living along the Patagonian coast of Argentina can serve as living monitors of their environment by using small, chemical-detecting leg bands, according to a study from the University of California, Davis, and the State University of New York at Buffalo. For the proof-of-concept study, published in the journal Earth: En  more

BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, April 8 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news: * * * Pioneering Neurosurgeon Frances K. Conley '52 Bequests $10M to Bryn Mawr * Bryn Mawr College has received a bequest totaling $10 million from Frances K. Conley '52, a pioneering neurosurgeon, author, and advocate for gender equity in medicine. Her generous unrestricted gift will help Bryn Mawr invest in what matters most: expanding access, supporting transformative learning, and sustaining a vibrant campus  more

MERCED, California, April 8 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: * * * Project Aims to Put AI to Work Reducing its Own Energy Needs * It's no secret that artificial intelligence uses a lot of electricity. A standard ChatGPT query consumes approximately 0.34 watt-hours - roughly 10 times more than a Google search. According to the Pew Research Center, U.S. data centers consumed 183 terawatt-hours of electricity in 2024 - more than 4% of the country's total elect  more

BURBANK, California, April 8 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * R.J. Decker: Brenner's Back (4/16) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 4/7/26) * THURSDAY, APRIL 16 10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT - R.J. Decker: "Brenner's Back" (106) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 4/7/26) Logline : R.J. helps a young woman uncover the truth behind her boyfriend's sudden death. Meanwhile, a dangerous figure from R.J.'s past resurfaces, bent on revenge. Stream episodes nex  more

BURBANK, California, April 8 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * R.J. Decker: You've Got Bale (4/14) * TUESDAY, APRIL 14 9:00-10:00 p.m. EDT - R.J. Decker: "You've Got Bale" (107) Logline : R.J. takes on a strange case following a grocery store robbery gone wrong. Meanwhile, Emi's loyalty is tested when her father's misdeeds come to light. Stream episodes next day on Hulu. Media Contacts You must be logged in to  more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on April 8, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Maxine Waters Demands Answers from SEC Chairman Atkins Following Abrupt Resignation of Enforcement Director Amid Concerns of Political Interference Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, sent a letter to Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)   more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following statement on April 8, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Robert Garcia Statement on Pam Bondi Refusing to Appear for Deposition Before Oversight Committee, Defying Lawful Subpoena Today, Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform, released the following statement after former Attorney General Pam Bondi refused to ap  more

WASHINGTON, April 7 -- Rep. Laura Friedman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: Rep. Friedman Joins Shadow Hearing on Protecting American Democracy * Above: Rep. Friedman seated at shadow hearing on protecting democracy. LOS ANGELES, CA -Today, April 7, 2026, U.S. Congresswoman Laura Friedman (CA-30) joined a shadow field hearing on protecting American democracy at the Tateuchi Democracy Forum at the Japanese American National Museum in downtown Los Angeles. The  more

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Laura Friedman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: Rep. Friedman Unveils Bipartisan Next Gen Road Safety Act to Give Law Enforcement Modern Tools to De-Escalate High-Speed Pursuits * Above: Congresswoman Friedman announces the Next Gen Road Safety Act alongside law enforcement leaders and road safety advocates at McCambridge Park in Burbank. BURBANK, CA -Today, April 8, 2026, U.S. Congresswoman Laura Friedman (CA-30) announced the bi  more

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Aguilar Delivers $2 Million to Strengthen San Bernardino County Transportation Infrastructure and Safety * Improving transportation infrastructure between the Cities of Highlands and Redlands will boost the economy and make it easier for residents, workers, and businesses to get around with faster, more reliable routes SAN BERNARDINO, CA - Rep. Pete Aguilar (CA-33) announced that he secure  more

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Garamendi Statement on Trump's Statement to 'Kill A Whole Civilization' * WASHINGTON, DC -Today, Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08), a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement in response to President Trump's unhinged and dangerous threat to wipe out Iran: "The President is unhinged and completely out of control. Trump's Easter evening threat t  more

WASHINGTON, April 7 -- Rep. Sam Liccardo, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Liccardo Comment on Cease-Fire with Iran, 25th Amendment * SAN JOSE, CA -Upon today's news that the U.S. and Iran have reached a two-week cease-fire, Congressman Sam Liccardo (CA-16) said, "Didn't have it on my bingo card that Pakistan would persuade an American president to stand down from threats to commit war crimes. Dismissing this pause in fighting as another episode of "TACO Trump" doe  more

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Derek Tran, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Representative Derek Tran Returns Over $5 Million Directly to Constituents * Orange County, CA - Representative Derek Tran (CA-45) announced that his congressional casework operation has successfully recovered more than $5 million in federal benefits for constituents across Orange and LA Counties. Representative Tran's casework team has worked directly with constituents to cut through bureaucrati  more

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Panetta, Franklin Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve Timely Access to Veteran Care * Monterey, CA - United States Representatives Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) and Scott Franklin (FL-18) introduced the bipartisan Scheduling for Community Health and Easy Data to Understand for Legislators to Evaluate Services (SCHEDULES) Act to ensure timely treatment for veterans seeking specialty care at the De  more

SUNNYVALE, California, April 9 (TNSxrep) -- NetApp, a provider of software, systems and services to manage and store data, issued the following news release on April 8, 2026: * * * New Research Finds AI Is Now Foundational to Modern Marketing AI's Impact on Marketing Doubles as Teams Move from Experimentation to Embedded Use * SAN JOSE, Calif. and SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - NetApp(R) (NASDAQ: NTAP), the Intelligent Data Infrastructure company, today announced its participation in a new marketi  more

IRVING, Texas, April 9 -- Scouting America (formerly the Boy Scouts of America) issued the following news release on April 8, 2026: * * * Scouting America Teams Up with AB Motorsports to Deliver STEM-Focused Experiences for Youth Through NHRA Partnership Partnership will Inspire the Next Generation with World-class Racing Experiences * IRVING, TX, and BROWNSBURG, IN -- Scouting America and AB Motorsports announced today a season-long partnership for the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing S  more

LOS ANGELES, California, April 9 (TNSjou) -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release: * * * Self-employed Hispanic women may be at lower risk for cardiovascular disease compared with their salaried counterparts Self-employed Hispanic women report less high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes, poor health and binge drinking compared to Hispanic women working for salary or wages, new research suggests. The findings, published in the peer-reviewed journal Ethnicity & Disease (https://d  more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History issued the following news release on April 8, 2026: * * * Smithsonian To Mark Nation's 250th With Exhibition Presenting America's Shared Natural and Cultural Heritage Including Objects From All 50 States Visitors Invited To Celebrate and Reflect on Connections Spanning US Represented in the National Museum of Natural History's 148 Million Object Collection * The Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History will op  more

LOS ANGELES, California, April 8 [Category: BizHospital] -- Cedars-Sinai, a nonprofit academic healthcare organization, posted the following news: * * * Some Common IBS Treatments Linked to Higher Risk of Death * A large, long-term study led by Cedars-Sinai Health Sciences University investigators suggests that some medications commonly prescribed to treat irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) -including antidepressants-may be associated with a small but measurable increase in the risk of death.   more

STANFORD, California, April 7 -- Stanford University School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Stanford Medicine opens new facility offering proton therapy for pediatric and adult cancer patients * Stanford Medicine is opening a first-of-its-kind facility to deliver a form of radiation therapy that has been difficult for cancer patients to access. The treatment, called proton therapy, enables oncologists to deliver cancer-killing radiation precisely to a tumor with minimal damage  more

SANTA FE, New Mexico, April 8 -- The New Mexico Department of Tourism issued the following news release: * * * State visitor centers welcome travelers from 108 countries in 2025 * Visitor information centers operated by the New Mexico Tourism Department welcomed travelers from all 50 states and 108 countries in 2025.  An estimated 337,498 travelers visited one of the Tourism Department's four visitor information centers in 2025, with about 4 percent of those travelers being international.   more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 8 (TNSjou) -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * Can Pregnancy Risks Be Telegraphed in the Cellular Mom-Baby Link? The most detailed map yet of the maternal-fetal connection identifies new cell types, including one that responds to cannabis. * The biological connection between a pregnant woman and her developing baby has been mapped in unprecedented detail by UC San Francisco scientists, revealing new c  more

LOS ANGELES, California, April 9 (TNSjou) -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release: * * * Unions play key role in keeping direct care workers in the workforce, UCLA-led research suggests Unionization and working for a public employer are associated with significantly lower turnover among direct care workers (DCW), a group that provides daily care for older adults and those who are disabled and unable to care for themselves, UCLA-led research suggests. The findings on the role of  more

MARINA DEL REY, California, April 9 -- The University of Southern California Information Sciences Institute, a component of the Viterbi School of Engineering, issued the following news: * * * California DREAMS Showcases Semiconductor Impact on the National Stage The USC-led semiconductor superhub highlighted its innovation and workforce development leadership at the 2026 Microelectronics Commons Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. By Greta Harrison The California Defense Ready Electronics an  more

LOS ANGELES, California, April 9 (TNSjou) -- The University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine issued the following news release: * * * A "stemness checkpoint" helps control stem cell identity Building on the concept that blocking differentiation into specialized cell types maintains stem cells, USC and NIH scientists identify GSK3a as a checkpoint across diverse stem cell types. A study published in Cell Research advances a central idea in stem cell biology by identifying a chec  more

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, April 8 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI nursing dean to deliver keynote address at national Ethics of Caring conference * KINGSTON, R.I. -April 8, 2026 -Focusing on the practice of "well-becoming"-the process of flourishing and striving toward well-being-from a health care standpoint, University of Rhode Island College of Nursing Dean Danny Willis will deliver the keynote address at the Ethics of Caring national conference April   more

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency issued the following news release: * * * USDA Announces 2026 Marketing Assistance Loan Rates for Wheat, Feed Grains, Oilseeds and Rice * (Washington, D.C., April 8, 2026) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) today announced the 2026 Marketing Assistance Loan rates. The 2026 Marketing Assistance Loan rates are available on the Farm Service Agency (FSA) website and below:   more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, April 8 -- The University of Tennessee posted the following news: * * * UT Names New Governor's Chair for Quantum Devices * The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, welcomes Deep Jariwala, a leading scholar in quantum materials and next-generation electronic devices, as the UT-Oak Ridge National Laboratory Governor's Chair for Quantum Devices. Jariwala, who will hold a joint appointment in UT's Tickle College of Engineering and at ORNL, will officially join both institut  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, April 9 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Sinking land drives coastal flood risk on densely populated Java Island By Kelly Izlar A new study published in Science Advances reveals that sinking land -- not just rising oceans alone -- will be the main cause of future coastal flooding along Indonesia's densely populated Java Island, putting millions at risk sooner than expected. "We often frame sea-level rise hazards as a climate-driven process, b  more

TORONTO, Ontario, April 8 [Category: TravelBiz] -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts posted the following news release: * * * Wellness Meets Wonder - Lighter-Touch Desserts On The Menu At Sensei Lanai, A Four Seasons Resort * The dessert menu at Sensei Lanai, A Four Seasons Resort presents an inspired approach to blending unique flavours with culinary knowledge. Designed to delight the senses without compromise, these offerings reflect the resort's commitment to nourishing the whole person, en  more

LOMA LINDA, California, April 8 -- Loma Linda University Health issued the following news: * * * Where Abraham Ochoa is, there is light * In hospitals and at home, Abraham Ochoa reminds others that care is deeply personal. Abraham Ochoa has a presence that fills a room. He smiles easily. He notices people. He asks how they are. "Abraham is sweet," his mom, Mara Ochoa, says. "Abraham is funny. Really, funny." He has a way of disarming even the most rushed moments, especially in places like   more

BUFFALO, New York, April 8 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * Why doesn't the U.S. recycle more plastic? New study points to lack of access. * From left to right, UB researchers and study authors Janet Z. Yang, John D. Atkinson, Monica Miles and Aditya Vedantam. Credit: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki, University at Buffalo. Recycling infrastructure inequities in the South, sparsely populated states tied to lower income, less-coll  more

LA JOLLA, California, April 8 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Why is the Artemis II Mission Landing off the Coast of San Diego? * Artemis II - the first crewed mission to orbit the moon since 1972 - is set to splash down off the coast of San Diego tomorrow, April 10, around 5 p.m. local time. The four-person crew returns to earth in the Orion capsule, which they have named Integrity. We asked Aaron Rosengren, a faculty member in the UC San Di  more

SANTA CRUZ, California, April 8 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * With expertise spanning media, health, AI, and energy, new leaders join UC Santa Cruz Foundation Board of Trustees * The UC Santa Cruz Foundation has elected three new trustees whose experience spans the entertainment industry, health technology and artificial intelligence, and energy consulting. The UC Santa Cruz Foundation Board of Trustees works in partnership with universi  more

MONROVIA, California, April 9 -- World Vision International issued the following news release: * * * Three Years of Agony: Sudan's Children Trapped and Carry the Deepest Scars * 17.3 million Children in Need: Mass hunger has gripped the nation, with acute food insecurity across the country. * 4.2 million children are suffering from acute malnutrition; 800,000 are in a state of physical wasting so severe that it is irreversible without specialised therapeutic feeding. * The collapse of socia  more

SANTA BARBARA, California, April 8 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Yardi, a provider of property management software and investment management solutions for real estate, issued the following news release: * * * Yardi Matrix reports modest U.S. multifamily rent growth in Q1 2026 * Performance trailed historical levels as headwinds continue to subdue economic activity SANTA BARBARA, CALIF., April 8, 2026 - U.S. multifamily rents rose in March 2026 for the sector's first monthly gain since last  more