BUFFALO, New York, April 19 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center posted the following news release: * * * AACR 2026: Real-World Data Show Targeted Therapy Extends Survival in Aggressive Form of Colorectal Cancer * BUFFALO, N.Y. and SAN DIEGO -HER2-positive, metastatic colorectal cancer is an aggressive disease that often shows limited response to standard chemotherapy. A new study from Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, highlighted today at the 2026   more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 19 [Category: Medical] -- The American Association for Cancer Research posted the following news release: * * * AACR Announces Recipients of AACR Trailblazer Cancer Research Grants * AACR's largest-ever grant program will award 15 early-stage and mid-career investigators with $1 million each over 3 years SAN DIEGO - The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) today announced the recipients of the AACR Trailblazer Cancer Research Grants during the O  more

BURBANK, California, April 17 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * AFV: So Many Laughs, So Little Time: Nincompooptastic, Messes, and Matrimonial Mayhem (5/3) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/5/25) * SUNDAY, MAY 3 8:01-8:30 p.m. EDT - AFV: So Many Laughs, So Little Time: "Nincompooptastic, Messes, and Matrimonial Mayhem" (3309A) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/5/25) Logline: This week, it's wedding disasters and kids getting into their mom  more

BURBANK, California, April 17 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * America's Funniest Home Videos: Oblivious, Busted, and That's an Unusual Problem (4/26) * SUNDAY, APRIL 26 7:00-8:01 p.m. EDT - America's Funniest Home Videos: "Oblivious, Busted, and That's an Unusual Problem" (3619) Logline: This week, the giggles don't stop with oblivious blunders, mischievous kids and unusual problems. Stream episodes next day on   more

BURBANK, California, April 17 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * America's Funniest Home Videos: Siblings, Karma, and It's Just Not Your Day (5/3) * SUNDAY, MAY 3 7:00-8:01 p.m. EDT - America's Funniest Home Videos: "Siblings, Karma, and It's Just Not Your Day" (3620) Logline: It's an episode full of laughs, featuring sibling rivalries, tough days and karmic retribution. Stream episodes next day on Hulu. Media Co  more

WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Arc San Francisco, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in support of Zoox's petition. The letter (Docket No.: NHTSA-2025-0523) expresses backing for the exemption request that would allow Zoox to commercially deploy their automated vehicles under federal safety oversight. Representing adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) across San  more

ALBANY, New York, April 17 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Wins Court Order Halting Nexstar-Tegna Merger * April 17, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James and a coalition of seven other attorneys general today secured a court order halting the merger of Nexstar Media Group (Nexstar) and Tegna, Inc. (Tegna). Attorney General James and the coalition filed a lawsuit on March 19 to block the merger, al  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of Attorneys General issued the following news release: * * * Bipartisan Coalition of 45 Attorneys General Backs Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) Transparency Rule * INQUIRIES: media@naag.org Washington, D.C. - April 15, 2026 -Today, the National Association of Attorneys General sent a letter on behalf of a bipartisan coalition of 45 state and territory attorneys general submitted a comment letter t  more

WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Breakthrough Institute, Berkeley, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission regarding the agency's proposed fee schedules and fee recovery for fiscal year 2026. BTI's letter voiced concerns about the NRC's proposed fixed fee cap regime under Section 170.33, cautioning that these project-level fee caps represent a fundamental change to NRC's fee structure with unclear benefits and significant legal and administrative risks.  more

SACRAMENTO, California, April 18 -- The California Department of Civil Rights issued the following news release on April 17, 2026: * * * Sacramento Museum Agrees to Reform After Civil Rights Investigation into Keffiyeh Ban Former employee to receive $255,000 in compensation over harassment and retaliation * The California Civil Rights Department (CRD) today announced a $255,000 settlement with the SMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity (MOSAC) to resolve an individual complaint of employment   more

WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Emergency Management Agency expressing concerns about the practicality and burden of the Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment and Stakeholder Preparedness Review (SPR) unified reporting tool. Cal OES challenges the usefulness and applicability of the current data collection process, particularly for large and diverse states like California. In its l  more

BURBANK, California, April 17 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: Candace Parker, Dwight Howard and Rich Eisen (4/29) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/31/25) * WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT - Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: " Candace Parker, Dwight Howard and Rich Eisen" (605) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/31/25) Logline: "Celebrity Wheel of Fortune," hosted by Ryan Seacrest and Vanna White, welcomes WNB  more

WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The Central American Resource Center of Northern California, San Francisco, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice Executive Office for Immigration Review opposing the interim final rule that reforms appellate procedures for the Board of Immigration Appeals. The organization calls for the department to rescind the rule entirely, citing concerns that it undermines due process and restricts access to counsel for noncitizens nationwide. CARECEN   more

WASHINGTON, April 19 -- Clergy and Laity United for Economic Justice - Santa Barbara, California, an organization representing faith groups, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing the agency's proposed rule titled "Housing and Community Development Act of 1980: Verification of Eligible Status." The letter addresses the potential impact of the rule on intergenerational and mixed status households benefiting from federal housing assistanc  more

WASHINGTON, April 20 -- Community Health System, a nonprofit health system operating several hospitals and healthcare facilities in California's Central Valley, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration opposing the agency's proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. CHS expressed concern that transitioning from the current up-front discount program to a rebate model would impose substantial administrative burdens and divert critical resources from pati  more

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Rep. J. Luis Correa, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * CORREA APPLAUDS TRUMP'S EXECUTIVE ORDER ON PSYCHEDELIC THERAPY RESEARCH * SANTA ANA, CA -Today, U.S. Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) celebrated President Donald Trump's executive order to increase research into psychedelic-assisted therapy, which has been a top priority of the Congressman. " President Trump and I agree on this one. This is good for our veterans. Psychedelics promise to cur  more

HANOVER, New Hampshire, April 18 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news: * * * Benjamin Singer '27 Awarded Goldwater Scholarship The federal program helps train the next generation in STEM. Written by Nicola Smith Benjamin Singer '27 has been awarded a Goldwater Scholarship to study algebraic geometry and number theory, one of 454 sophomores and juniors nationwide to earn the scholarship for the 2026-2027 academic year. Named in honor of the late U.S. Sen. Barry Goldwater, R-Arizon  more

WASHINGTON, April 18 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12610) on April 17, 2026, by defense policy analysts Jennifer DiMascio and Hannah D. Dennis. Here are excerpts: * * * Defense Primer: U.S. Space Force The U.S. Space Force is the sixth branch of the Armed Forces, established under the Department of the Air Force (DAF) with the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (FY2020 NDAA; P.L. 116-92).  more

WASHINGTON, April 20 -- East Valley Community Health Center, Pomona, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration concerning the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. EVCHC cautions that the shift in responsibility from drug manufacturers to safety-net providers through a rebate model threatens to destabilize pharmacy operations at community health centers nationwide, undermining the 340B Drug Pricing Program's original purpose of enab  more

WASHINGTON, April 20 -- El Dorado County Community Health Center, Placerville, California, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The letter outlines concerns about the pilot's devastating impact on community health centers (CHCs) and the vulnerable patients they serve, emphasizing that the program threatens the original intent of the 340B Drug Pricing Program. The 340B program,  more

LOS ANGELES, California, April 18 [Category: Sociological] -- Equality California posted the following news release: * * * Equality California on Federal Court Ruling Striking Down 'Kennedy Declaration' Targeting Transgender Health Care * WASHINGTON- Equality California, the nation's largest statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights organization, released the following statement from Executive Director Tony Hoang in response to a federal court ruling granting summary judgment, vacating the U.S. Departme  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 13 -- Dolby Laboratories Inc. issued the following news release: * * * EVO Entertainment to Bring Dolby Vision+Atmos Across Its EVX Auditoriums Integration would cover 17 screens across Texas, New Mexico and Florida * LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- Dolby Laboratories, a leader in immersive entertainment experiences, today announced at CinemaCon that EVO Entertainment plans to equip its EVX Premium Large Format auditoriums with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos. The rollout w  more

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The Federal Election Commission issued the following weekly digest: * * * Commission meetings and hearings No open meetings or executive sessions were scheduled this week. * * * Website Initiatives The Commission has launched a new rulemaking search system on the FEC's website, which is replacing the Searchable Electronic Rulemaking System (SERS). The new system provides fast, comprehensive access to FEC rulemaking documents and is easily accessible via mobile devic  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 18 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on April 17, 2026: * * * Alabama Enacts Sweeping Consumer Privacy Law: 7 Steps Your Business Should Consider to Prepare Alabama just joined 20 others states by enacting a comprehensive consumer privacy law, and businesses must get ready to comply with sweeping new obligations that will kick in next year. The state's new Alabama Personal Data Protection Act (APDPA), signed into effect yesterday by Governor   more

WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The Food Packaging Forum Foundation, an independent scientific organization based in Zurich, Switzerland, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding the agency's post-market assessment of butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) as a food contact substance. The FPF urged the FDA to reevaluate the safety of BHA under its current conditions of use in food contact materials, citing recent scientific evidence on its prevalence and potenti  more

DALLAS, Texas, April 14 -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * GlobeSt. Real Estate Forum Honors Two Hunton Attorneys in 2026 Women of Influence Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is pleased to announce that partners Jane Hinton and Johanna Orleski were recognized as 2026 Women of Influence by GlobeSt. Real Estate Forum. Hinton was honored in the CRE Legal Counsel category, and Orleski was named a Rising Star. This annual list, spanning the entire commercial real estate s  more

WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The Hayward Chamber of Commerce, California, submitted a public comment letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration expressing support for Zoox's petition to obtain an exemption allowing the commercial deployment of its automated vehicles under federal safety oversight. The chamber highlights Zoox's role as a driving force for economic growth and innovation in Hayward, California. According to the Chamber of Commerce, Zoox operates a 220,000-square-foot   more

BURBANK, California, April 17 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * High Potential: Turn, Up the Heat (4/28) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/24/26) * TUESDAY, APRIL 28 10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT - High Potential: "Turn, Up the Heat" (216) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/24/26) Logline: Morgan relies on old friends to help with a case involving street artists, while Karadec leans on the women in his life during a time of need. Stream episodes nex  more

WASHINGTON, April 19 -- Human Agenda, a San Jose, California-based non-profit immigration legal services organization, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice Executive Office for Immigration Review expressing opposition to the Interim Final Rule (IFR) on appellate procedures for the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA). The organization urges DOJ to rescind the rule, citing concerns over due process protections and access to counsel for noncitizens nationwide. Human A  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * In Win for Election Integrity, Federal Court Shuts Down Trump's 'fishing expedition' for Sensitive RI Voter Records * PROVIDENCE, RI - In a win for voter privacy, data security, and election integrity, Rhode Island became the fifth state to defeat the Trump Administration in court after a federal judge ruled against the U.S. Department of Justice's (DOJ) Civil Rights Division's demand for sensiti  more

MANHATTAN, Kansas, April 18 [Category: Media] -- The Journalism Education Association issued the following news: * * * JEA honors Logan Day of Texas as 2026 Journalist of the Year * Perhaps he was propelled by a personal loss and then grief. Perhaps it was in Colorado's KRDO Channel 13 newsroom where he'd watch his uncle edit broadcasts live from his lap. Perhaps it's just who he is. It was in a time of change and instability that Logan Day found journalism in Room 3415 at Caney Creek High  more

WASHINGTON, April 19 -- Kaiser Permanente, Oakland, California, has submitted a public comment letter urging the U.S. Department of Labor to withdraw its proposed rule aimed at improving transparency into pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) fee disclosure. The health care organization, which serves 12.6 million members across nine states and D.C. and operates an extensive internal pharmacy system, expressed significant concerns about the rule's scope, timing, and potential impact on integrated health  more

WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Latino Community Foundation, San Francisco, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing opposition to HUD's proposed rule titled "Housing and Community Development Act of 1980: Verification of Eligible Status." The proposal aims to tighten verification requirements for federal housing assistance eligibility, which LCF warns could severely disrupt housing access for thousands of families. The foundat  more

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Warren, Escobar, Underwood Lead 32 Lawmakers in Pressing Homeland Security Watchdog to Investigate Detainee Locator System Failures * "Without a functional locator system, DHS is effectively creating 'disappearances' on U.S. soil, and we urge the DHS Office of Inspector General to investigate this matter" Santa Fe, N.M. - U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mas  more

WASHINGTON, April 19 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Warren, Escobar, Underwood Lead 32 Lawmakers in Pressing Homeland Security Watchdog to Investigate Detainee Locator System Failures * "Without a functional locator system, DHS is effectively creating 'disappearances' on U.S. soil, and we urge the DHS Office of Inspector General to investigate this matter" Santa Fe, N.M. - U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mas  more

WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The National Retail Federation, representing diverse retail sectors, submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission addressing the Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Negative Option Marketing Practices. The letter expressed concern that amending the FTC's longstanding Negative Option Rule would complicate compliance without yielding consumer benefits, emphasizing the robust existing legal framework and significant growth in subscription-based comm  more

BURBANK, California, April 17 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * RINGO STARR, JON FAVREAU, ADAM SCOTT, RAY ROMANO AND MORE GUESTS ON ABC'S 'JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE,' APRIL 20-24 * ABC's Emmy(r) Award-winning late-night talk show, "Jimmy Kimmel Live," airs every weeknight at 11:35 p.m. EDT and features a diverse lineup of guests that includes celebrities, athletes, musical acts, comedians and human-interest subjects, along with c  more

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 26-cv-03203; N.D. Cal. filed April 15, 2026) involving San Francisco Bay area trader and investment adviser in alleged multimillion dollar Ponzi-like scheme and offering fraud: * * * On April 15, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission charged Milpitas, California resident Sudheesh Nambiar, alleging that he defrauded hundreds of investors of approximately $44 million. According to   more

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 8:25-cv-02057; C.D. Cal. filed Sept. 11, 2025) involving an investment adviser in alleged unregistered oil and gas offerings: * * * On April 7, 2026, the United States District Court for the Central District of California entered a final judgment as to Kevin N. Richards, whom the SEC previously charged with selling securities in unregistered oil and gas offerings, acting as an unregister  more

DIAMOND BAR, California, April 18 -- The Specialty Equipment Market Association issued the following news release: * * * SEMA SHOWCASES AFTERMARKET INNOVATION IN ONE-OFF ACURA MDX TYPE S CONCEPT Overland Concept from the SEMA Garage to debut at the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach * The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), in collaboration with Acura, today revealed a one-of-one 2026 Acura MDX Type S Overland Concept, showcasing how modern OEM platforms can be thoughtfully reimagine  more

WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Service Employees International Union submitted a public comment letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration regarding Zoox, Inc.'s petition for a temporary exemption from certain Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. The letter expressed strong reservations about granting Zoox, an Amazon-owned company, permission to deploy up to 2,500 robotaxis nationwide under relaxed safety regulations. SEIU emphasized its representation of over two million work  more

BURBANK, California, April 17 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Shark Tank: Pop or Fizzle? Will Guest Shark, Beverage Billionaire Allison Ellsworth Take a Chance on a Soda Newbie? (4/29) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/11/26) * WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29 10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT - Shark Tank: "Pop or Fizzle? Will Guest Shark, Beverage Billionaire Allison Ellsworth Take a Chance on a Soda Newbie?" (1712) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/11/26) Loglin  more

BURBANK, California, April 17 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Shark Tank: Snooze You Lose: Do the Sharks Wake Up to this Ingenious New Dorm Bed? Chip & Joanna Gaines Return to the Tank (4/29) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/28/26) * WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29 9:00-10:00 p.m. EDT - Shark Tank: "Snooze You Lose: Do the Sharks Wake Up to this Ingenious New Dorm Bed? Chip & Joanna Gaines Return to the Tank" (1713) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/28/  more

WASHINGTON, April 20 -- Sierra View Medical Center, Porterville, California, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, expressing strong opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The letter outlined concerns regarding the potential replacement of the longstanding upfront discount model with a rebate mechanism under the 340B drug pricing program. Sierra View Medical Cen  more

WASHINGTON, April 19 -- Trek Health, a healthcare data analytics company serving over 140 health systems, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor regarding its proposed rule on pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) compensation disclosures under ERISA. The company, based in San Mateo, California, focused on provisions related to the machine-readable file (MRF) disclosure framework, advising that specific clarifications would enhance the rule's analytical utility and enable pla  more

WASHINGTON, April 19 -- Turquoise Health, San Diego, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor Employee Benefits Security Administration on a proposed rule aimed at improving transparency in pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) fee disclosure. The company, which serves over 300 healthcare stakeholders including employers, brokers, and life sciences companies, emphasized the necessity of clearer drug pricing information for both employers managing health plans and pa  more

BERKELEY, California, April 13 (TNSjou) -- The University of California Berkeley campus issued the following news release: * * * Sunbirds suck, scientists find. Hummingbirds don't. Two unrelated groups of nectar eaters, hummingbirds and sunbirds, evolved different techniques to slurp the sweet liquid from flowers. The tongue suctioning employed by sunbirds is unique among vertebrates. By Robert Sanders While we often think of hummingbirds as sucking nectar from flowers, they're not sucking   more

MARINA DEL REY, California, April 17 -- The University of Southern California Information Sciences Institute, a component of the Viterbi School of Engineering, issued the following news: * * * Older Americans and Veterans Wait Longer for Financial Justice A new study by USC Viterbi examining over 1.27 million federal complaints finds that older Americans and veterans are consistently receiving slower responses from financial companies, and the gap is getting worse right as the watchdog agency  more

WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Vietnamese American Community Center of the East Bay, San Leandro, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security opposing the agency's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking titled Employment Authorization Reform for Asylum Applicants (Docket No. USCIS-2025-0370). VACCEB urges DHS to rescind the NPRM, asserting that the proposed changes would severely restrict asylum applicants' ability to obtain Employment Authorization Documents, o  more

MANHATTAN, Kansas, April 18 [Category: Media] -- The Journalism Education Association issued the following news: * * * West Linn High captures second National Journalism Quiz Bowl win in Minneapolis * Students from West Linn High School in Oregon were named JEA National Journalism Quiz Bowl champions on April 18 at the Spring JEA/NSPA National High School Journalism Convention in Minneapolis. The winning team featured four students representing West Linn High, seniors Garrett Arendt, Iris   more

WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Western Center on Law and Poverty, Los Angeles, submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission supporting regulatory action on unfair or deceptive rental housing fee practices. The advocacy group highlighted the detrimental impact of so-called "junk fees" on renters, particularly low-income individuals and communities of color, urging the FTC to implement substantive limits and enforceable rules to protect tenants nationwide. The Western Center, Ca  more