BURBANK, California, April 22 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * 'High Potential' Shoots to Six-Week High With Season Two Finale * Series photos are available here. * "High Potential" shot to a six-week high with its suspenseful Season 2 finale, scoring huge, triple-digit multiplatform growth with 69 million Total Viewers (+137%; vs. 5.36 million in Live+Same Day) and a 2.04 rating among Adults 18-49 (+716%; vs. 0.25 ra  more

LOS ANGELES, California, April 22 -- The University of California at Los Angeles School of Law posted the following news: * * * 'Lessons for a Warming Planet': Alejandro Camacho on the history of U.S. environmental law * This Earth Day, environmental advocates are looking backward as well as forward. With the U.S. federal government so dramatically overhauling environmental policy, history shows how American social movements of the 19th and 20th centuries overcame seemingly insurmountable od  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * 'We Need to Get This Done': Reps. Garamendi, Kelly & Maritime, Labor Leaders Call for SHIPS Act to Revitalize Maritime Industry * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA-08), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Readiness Subcommittee; Congressman Trent Kelly (R-MS-01), Chairman of the House Armed Services Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, Matt Paxton, Presid  more

STATE COLLEGE, Pennsylvania, April 23 -- AccuWeather, a provider of commercial weather forecasting services, issued the following news release: * * * Larger wildfires fueled by drought and heat expected across the U.S. in 2026 AccuWeather long-range experts say the total number of wildfires in the United States may dip slightly lower this year compared to last year. However, AccuWeather experts warn the fires that do ignite are more likely to grow rapidly and burn more land, increasing the ri  more

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Ahead of Earth Day, Senator Markey Introduces Package of Legislation to Protect and Mobilize All Ages Against Climate Change * Statements of Support (PDF) Washington (April 21, 2026) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, the Environment and Public Works Committee, and the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committ  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 [Category: Union] -- The Transport Workers Union of America issued the following news release: * * * Air Ambulance Crews in Nevada and California Unionize with the TWU * Flight nurses and flight paramedics who carry out dramatic high-risk rescues in northern Nevada and California voted overwhelmingly today, April 22, 2026, to join the Transport Workers Union of America. (photo attached) The air ambulance crews - who respond by helicopter and small plane to medical emer  more

SAN DIEGO, California, April 22 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Public Health Association posted the following news release: * * * AJPH Supplement Spotlighting Special Olympics Health Programming Demonstrates How Inclusive Public Health Spaces Improve the Health of People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities * Implementing strategies to improve health outcomes in all communities requires public health spaces to include people with intellectual and developmental disabilit  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 22 -- The National Alliance for Care at Home issued the following news release on April 21, 2026: * * * Alliance Statement on the Ways & Means Hearing Examining Fraud, Waste, and Abuse in Medicare The National Alliance for Care at Home (the Alliance) continues to support efforts by policymakers and regulators to combat fraud, waste, and abuse in the Medicare program. On April 21, the House Committee on Ways and Means hosted a hearing titled "Protecting Patients and  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 [Category: Political] -- America First Legal, a civil rights organization, posted the following news release: * * * America First Legal Partners with Coalition of States to Defend President Trump's Election Integrity Executive Order * America First Legal (AFL) is partnering with a coalition of 12 states to intervene in two federal lawsuits challenging President Trump's recent executive order aimed at strengthening election integrity, verifying citizenship in federal elec  more

BURBANK, California, April 22 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * American Idol: 914 (Celebrating Taylor Swift on American Idol) (4/27) * MONDAY, APRIL 27 8:00-10:00 p.m. EDT - American Idol: "914 (Celebrating Taylor Swift on American Idol)" (914) Logline: The Top 7 celebrate Taylor Swift's chart-topping hits and defining eras as America votes live to reveal the Top 5. Plus, a salute to California's biggest artists.   more

BURBANK, California, April 22 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * American Idol: 915 (Class of 2006: Reunion / Idol X DWTS) (5/4) * MONDAY, MAY 4 8:00-10:00 p.m. EDT - American Idol: "915 (Class of 2006: Reunion / Idol X DWTS)" (915) Logline: At the "American Idol" 20th high school reunion, fan-favorite Idols from the class of 2006, along with special guests, return as "Dancing with the Stars" pros bring some ballroom  more

BURBANK, California, April 22 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * ANNE HATHAWAY, EMILY BLUNT, WILMER VALDERRAMA, STANLEY TUCCI AND MATTHEW RHYS HEADLINE GUEST LINEUP FOR THE WEEK OF APRIL 27-MAY 1 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 April 2-May 1. Monday, April 27 - ANNE HATHAWAY chats about 20th  more

SACRAMENTO, California, April 22 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Reminds School Districts of Legal Responsibility to Keep All Students Safe by Preventing and Responding to Sexual Harassment, Assault, and Abuse * Students and parents have a right -and school districts have a legal obligation -to address sexual harassment, assault, and abuse in schools LOS ANGELES -As part of the California Department of Justice's ongoi  more

LOS ANGELES, California, April 22 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * Barbara Bates-Jensen named interim dean of UCLA Joe C. Wen School of Nursing * UCLA Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Darnell Hunt today sent the following message to the campus community. Dear Colleagues: I am pleased to announce that Barbara M. Bates-Jensen -professor of nursing and medicine and associate dean of academic affairs -has agreed to serve as interim dean of the UCL  more

LYNDHURST, New Jersey, April 22 [Category: BizMedia] -- Barnes and Noble, a retailer of content, digital media and educational products, posted the following news release: * * * Barnes & Noble Opens New Store in Clovis, CA * Author Monica Murphy to Host Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony and Book Signing at the Grand Opening at 9AM on Wednesday, April 29 th, 2026 Barnes & Noble is thrilled to announce the opening of its new Clovis, CA bookstore on Wednesday, April 29 th. The new store will offer 1  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Beyer, Buchanan, Lofgren, and Fitzpatrick Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Support Wildlife Migration and Protect Biodiversity * U.S. Representatives Don Beyer (D-VA), Vern Buchanan (R-FL), Zoe Lofgren (D-FL), and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) today, on Earth Day, introduced the Wildlife Corridors and Habitat Connectivity Conservation Act. This legislation would support planning for and identification   more

WASHINGTON, April 23 (TNSLrpt) -- State Employment and Unemployment February 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - April 22, 2026 (18 pages) * * * Unemployment rates were higher in Febraury in 1 state and stable in 49 states and the District of Columbia, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Thirteen states and the District had jobless rate increases from a year earlier, 2 states had decreases, and 35 states had little change. The national une  more

NEW YORK, April 22 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release: * * * Brain Support Cells Form Previously Unknown Network * C ells long thought to play a secondary role in brain function build their own far-reaching connections, a new study in mice showed. These pathways appear to connect distant regions in ways that have not been mapped before. Experts usually describe the brain as a netwo  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Buchanan Beyer, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support Wildlife Migration and Protect Biodiversity * "Earth Day Is the Perfect Opportunity to Advance Commonsense Solutions That Ensure the Future of Our Nation's Wildlife." Earth Day Legislation Establishes a National Wildlife Corridor System to Safeguard Florida Panthers, Manatees, And Other Treasured Species WASHINGTON -Today,   more

AMHERST, Massachusetts, April 22 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * Burcu Baykurt Publishes New Book on 'Smart City' Initiatives * A panel discussion on Monday, April 27 will mark the launch of " Smart as a City: The Politics of Test-Bed Urbanism," a new book by Burcu Baykurt, assistant professor of communication. The event, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. on the third floor of the Integrative Learning Center Hub, will explore so-called "smart city" initiatives and their  more

SAN JOSE, California, April 23 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Cadence Design Systems, a provider of electronic design automation and semiconductor intellectual property, issued the following news release on April 22, 2026: * * * Cadence Collaborates with TSMC to Accelerate Design of Next-Generation AI Silicon Expanding partnership enables Cadence's Design for AI and AI for Design strategy across TSMC's N3, N2, A16 and A14 process nodes * Developing "agent ready" digital and analog flo  more

SAN BERNARDINO, California, April 23 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news: * * * Stacey Fraser awarded National Endowment for the Arts Grant for Arts Projects CSUSB music professor and acclaimed soprano Stacey Fraser has received a $30,263 National Endowment for the Arts grant to commission, perform and record a new song cycle marking the nation's 250th anniversary. The project will premiere at CSUSB and include performances, educational programming a  more

SACRAMENTO, California, April 23 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on April 22, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom announces appointments Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: Nicole Elliott, of San Francisco, has been appointed to the California Water Commission. Elliott was Director of the California Department of Cannabis Control from 2021 to 2025. She was Senior Advisor on Cannabis in the Office of Governor Gavin Newsom from 2019 t  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 [Category: Environment] -- GreenLatinos, an organization that says it convenes a coalition of Latino leaders committed to addressing national, regional and local environmental, natural resources and conservation that affect the health and welfare of the Latino community, issued the following news release: * * * California Advances Landmark Protections for the San Joaquin Valley, Expanding Access and Safeguarding Nature-Deprived Communities * MEDIA CONTACT: Edder Diaz Mar  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * California Agency Urged to Protect Public Health, Environment From Data Center Diesel Generators * SAN FRANCISCO-Environmental justice and community groups filed a petition with the Bay Area Air Quality Management District today seeking stronger protections against diesel generator operations at data centers throughout the region. Thousands of the highly polluting diesel g  more

YONKERS, New York, April 23 -- Consumer Reports posted the following news release on April 22, 2026: * * * California Bill Requiring Protein Powder Makers to Test Products For Heavy Metals and Disclose Results OKed by Senate Environmental Quality Committee Consumer Reports Survey Finds Strong Public Support For Mandating Testing and Reporting of Toxic Elements in Protein Powders and Shakes * SACRAMENTO, CA - The California Senate Environment Quality Committee approved a bill today introduce  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, ranking member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on April 22, 2026: * * * Cantwell, Cruz Introduce Resolution Honoring the Exceptional Success of the Artemis II Mission Resolution honors the four astronauts who traveled farther from Earth than any human before, and the people and suppliers who made the mission's success possible * U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), R  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Carbajal Leads Bipartisan Effort to Address Rising Homeowner Insurance Costs * U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal (D-CA), along with U.S. Representatives Gabe Evans (R-CO), Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA), and Mike Ezell (R-MS), introduced the bipartisan Commission on Natural Disaster Risk Management and Insurance Act, a bill to create a nonpartisan commission to study natural disaster insurance af  more

NORTHRIDGE, California, April 22 -- California State University Northridge issued the following news release: * * * CIPHER Symposium Returns to CSUN in Celebration of Hip-Hop * Media Contact: Nicole Diaz, nicole.diaz.545@my.csun.edu, or Carmen Ramos Chandler, carmen.chandler@csun.edu, (818) 677-2130 California State University, Northridge's Center for the Interdisciplinary Pursuit of Hip-Hop Elevation & Research (CIPHER) Symposium is returning to showcase live hip-hop performances, DJ's,   more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, April 22 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * CommonSpirit Health named to 'Dirty Dozen' list of employers that put profits over safety * Today CommonSpirit Health has been named to the " Dirty Dozen 2026 " list by the National Council for Occupational Safety and Health (NCOSH), a national organization dedicated to strengthening workplace health and safety. The annual list from NCOSH names 12 companies whose disturbing   more

ORLANDO, Florida, April 23 -- The African American Alliance of CDFI CEOs issued the following news release: * * * Community Housing Development Corporation Expands Access to Clean Mobility For many, climate change can feel distant and is often perceived as something unlikely to impact our daily lives or immediate future. Growing evidence makes clear that taking action now is essential to slowing its effects and preserving the health of our environment. Environmental changes are already impac  more

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Rep. Brad Sherman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Brad Sherman Holds 5th Town Hall of the Year to Address War with Iran, Economic Pressures, and Threats to Democracy * SHERMAN OAKS, CA -On April 21, residents from across the San Fernando Valley and parts of the Westside of Los Angeles joined Congressman Brad Sherman's (CA-32) fifth Telephone Town Hall of the year to discuss pressing national and local issues, including the ongoing U  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Norma J. Torres, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Torres Condemns ICE for Leaving Released Detainee Without Support, Calls for Basic Human Dignity * Washington, D.C - Congresswoman Norma Torres (CA-35) issued the following statement after Maykel Andree Fonseca Cabrera was released from the Adelanto Detention Center by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and left without assistance to reach his family in South Carolin  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 22 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America posted the following news release: * * * Construction Jobs Increase In 30 States And D.C. Between February 2025 And February 2026; 22 States Have One-Month Gain In Construction Jobs * Texas and Montana Have the Largest Number and Percent of 12-Month Increases, While California and Alaska Trail; Florida and Montana Lead in Monthly Gains, While New Jersey and Delaware Have the Biggest and Steepe  more

YONKERS, New York, April 23 -- Consumer Reports posted the following statement on April 22, 2026: * * * Consumer Reports statement on the introduction of the SECURE Data Act Consumer Reports issued the following statement on the introduction of the Securing and Establishing Consumer Uniform Rights and Enforcement (SECURE) over Data Act, a comprehensive privacy bill introduced in the House Energy and Commerce Committee today. "We appreciate efforts to restart consideration of comprehensive pr  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Jim Costa, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Costa Honors Family Healing Center at 2026 Crime Survivors and Justice Caucus Awards Ceremony * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) honored Family Healing Center as his honoree at the 2026 Crime Survivors and Justice Caucus Awards, held at the Library of Congress during National Crime Victims' Rights Week. Each year, Members of Congress nominate individuals from their communities who   more

LONG BEACH, California, April 23 -- California State University issued the following news: * * * CSU Delegation Shares University Priorities in Washington, D.C. By Jeanne Fratello University partners came together during Hill Week to raise awareness of federal issues relating to the Pell Grant, Emerging Research Institutions and AI. A delegation of 115 California State University advocates came together in Washington, D.C., for Hill Week April 13-16, impressing upon members of Congress the   more

BURBANK, California, April 22 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * DANCING WITH THE STARS' EXPANDS HIT FRANCHISE WITH A NEW COMPETITION SERIES, 'DANCING WITH THE STARS: THE NEXT PRO,' COMING TO ABC AND HULU * * Dancing with the Stars" expands its hit franchise with a new competition series, "Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro," coming to ABC and Hulu. * The series will premiere July 13, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC, wi  more

NEWPORT, Rhode Island, April 23 -- The Naval War College issued the following news: * * * DARPA Director Addresses U.S. Naval War College, Naval Postgraduate School Alumni and Faculty at Capital Area Event Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Director Stephen Winchell addressed graduates, faculty and leadership from the U.S. Naval War College (NWC) and Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) during a jointly hosted event on April 20, 2026, in National Harbor, Maryland. The reception too  more

HANOVER, New Hampshire, April 23 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news: * * * Two Scholars Named to American Academy of Arts & Sciences Mary Lou Guerinot is a molecular geneticist; Reiko Ohnuma is an expert on Buddhism. * Two members of the Dartmouth faculty have been elected to the American Academy of Arts & Sciences, the oldest and among the most prestigious scholarly honor societies in the United States. The academy recognized molecular geneticist Mary Lou Guerinot, the Ronald   more

NEW YORK, April 22 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * Every Vote Counts Campaign Gains Legislator Support at State Capitol for Crucial Voting Rights Bills * Yesterday, the Legal Defense Fund, as part of the ACLU of Delaware's Every Vote Counts (EVC) campaign and the Delaware Voting Rights Coalition (DVRC), gathered with community members from across Delaware at Legislative Hall to advocate for voting rights legislation, incl  more

COSTA MESA, California, April 23 -- Experian, an information services company, posted the following news release on April 22, 2026: * * * Experian launches AI-powered 'Transaction Forensics' to bolster fraud prevention across UK financial services Market first uniquely combines Experian leading datasets and transaction and behavioural analytics in real time * London - Experian today announces the go-live of 'Transaction Forensics', a pioneering AI-powered fraud and anti-money laundering sol  more

COSTA MESA, California, April 23 -- Experian, an information services company, posted the following news release: * * * Experian supports industry readiness following FHFA and FHA move toward VantageScore 4.0 in mortgage origination Following the Federal Housing and Finance Agency (FHFA) and the Federal Housing Administration's (FHA) move to support the expanded use of VantageScore 4.0 in mortgage origination, Experian today reaffirmed its readiness to help lenders, investors and industry sta  more

SEOUL, South Korea, April 22 -- Samsung, a manufacturer of mobile devices and wearable tech to intelligent home appliances, issued the following news: * * * Experience the Latest Foldable Innovations with Samsung Certified Re-Newed Galaxy Z Fold7 and Galaxy Z Flip7 Samsung is now offering Galaxy Z Fold7 and Galaxy Z Flip7 -- the latest in Galaxy Z series innovations -- as part of its Samsung Certified Re-Newed program. Exclusively available on Samsung.com, certified Galaxy Z Fold7 and Galaxy   more

LA JOLLA, California, April 22 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * First Large-scale Survey Estimates that 2.8% of U.S. Population Used Psilocybin in the Past Year * Key Takeaways * About 2.8 % of U.S. residents 12 years and older reported using psilocybin in the past year * White, male young adults had the highest odds of using the drug * Clinicians should routinely inquire about patients' psilocybin use and be prepared to discuss moti  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 23 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on April 22, 2026: * * * AI Company's Acquisition of Genetic Testing Firm Sparks Landmark Privacy Lawsuit - What Employers and MedTech Should Know A recent Illinois federal class action lawsuit alleges an AI healthcare company obtained health data during a corporate acquisition and shared that data with biotech and pharmaceutical companies in violation of key privacy laws. MedTech companies and their busin  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 23 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on April 22, 2026: * * * DOL to Scale Back Joint Employer Liability for Businesses: What You Need to Know About the New Proposal Businesses that utilize contractors or franchise out their brand may soon get some clarity about when those arrangements make them "joint employers" under federal minimum wage, family medical leave, and migrant worker laws. The US Department of Labor just released a proposal toda  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 23 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on April 22, 2026: * * * OSHA Updates its Heat Emphasis Program: How to Protect Your Staff From the Summer Heat and Comply with OSHA in 6 Practical Steps The federal workplace safety watchdog agency recently announced on April 10 it was renewing its special enforcement focus on heat risks to workers via an updated National Emphasis Program (NEP) ahead of the summer season, ramping up the urgency for employ  more

PASADENA, California, April 22 -- The California Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Fixed or Flexible? Study Shows Vision-Related Neurons Can Rapidly Switch Codes * For many years, a dominant view in neuroscience was that neurons in the inferotemporal (IT) cortex-a critical center in the brain for the recognition of objects-represent the world through fixed tuning functions. Doris Tsao (BS '96), who has been studying how the brain processes visual information for her en  more

BRONX, New York, April 23 -- Fordham University School of Law issued the following Q&A on April 21, 2026, by Anna Currell with environmental law professor Adam Orford: * * * AI's Environmental Impact: An Earth Day Q&A with Environmental Law Professor Adam Orford As AI takes on an increasingly prominent role in business and society, the technology's demand for energy and water is predicted to double by 2030. In recognition of Earth Day, Fordham Law News spoke with Fordham Law Professor Adam O  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 22 -- California State University San Francisco State University posted the following news: * * * Gator Delroy Lindo to deliver keynote address at 2026 Commencement * Delroy Lindo is an English-American actor who discovered his passion for acting at a young age while playing one of the three kings in a school nativity play. Since then, he's starred in dozens of films, plays and television shows, receiving award recognition, including an Academy Award nominati  more

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 23 -- Genentech, a member of Roche Group, issued the following news release on April 21, 2026: * * * Genentech's Enspryng (Satralizumab) Reduces Risk of Relapses by 68% Demonstrating Potential to Become First Treatment for MOGAD Genentech, a member of the Roche Group (SIX: RO, ROP; OTCQX: RHHBY), announced today new data from the Phase III METEOROID study demonstrating that Enspryng(R) (satralizumab) reduced the risk of a new relapse by 68% compared to p  more

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, April 22 -- Yale Law School posted the following news: * * * Gideon Yaffe Elected to American Academy of Arts & Sciences * Gideon Yaffe 4, the Wesley Newcomb Hohfeld Professor of Jurisprudence, has been elected to the 2026 class of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences 5.  Announced on April 22 6, the 252 members elected to the Academy in 2026 are distinguished leaders in academia, the arts, industry, journalism, philanthropy, policy, research, and science. "We c  more

BURBANK, California, April 22 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Grey's Anatomy: Bridge over Troubled Water (5/7) (Season Finale) * THURSDAY, MAY 7 10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT - Grey's Anatomy: "Bridge over Troubled Water" (2218) (Season Finale) Logline : After a catastrophic bridge collapse sends dozens of victims to Grey Sloan, the hospital activates its full disaster response as they race to treat a surge of critically i  more

BURBANK, California, April 22 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Grey's Anatomy: Through the Fire (4/30) * THURSDAY, APRIL 30 10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT - Grey's Anatomy: "Through the Fire" (2217) Logline : A Station 19 firefighter lands in the ER for severe burn treatment, and the team treats an elderly patient impaled by an art structure. A Fox Foundation innovation competition reunites Meredith and Bailey. (TV-14, S)   more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 22 -- Harvard University issued the following news: * * * Global Health Forward: Navigating Scarcity in a Fractured World Through Solidarity, Equity, and Shared Responsibility At the 2026 Global Health Symposium, hosted by the Harvard Global Health Institute (HGHI) on April 16, policymakers, practitioners, academics, and students gathered around a central idea: achieving global health equity in an age of scarcity requires moving from fragmented systems to share  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich Presses Secretary Wright on Out-of-Control Gas Prices and disagreement with President Trump, Questions DOE's Actions that Prop Up Aging Coal Plants * WASHINGTON - During a U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing to examine the Trump administration's budget request for the Department of Energy (DOE) Fiscal Year 2027 (FY 27), U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ra  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on April 22, 2026: * * * Heinrich Presses Secretary Wright on Out-of-Control Gas Prices and disagreement with President Trump, Questions DOE's Actions that Prop Up Aging Coal Plants During a U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing to examine the Trump administration's budget request for the Department of Energy (D  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, R-Pennsylvania, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, released the following opening statement from an April 15, 2026, hearing entitled "Building an AI-Ready America: Understanding AI's Economic Impact on Workers and Employers": * * * In the three years since the launch of ChatGPT, artificial intelligence (AI) has already begun reshaping the economy and redefining work. Across every major industry, AI-  more

LA JOLLA, California, April 22 -- The Salk Institute for Biological Studies issued the following news release: * * * How can scientists visualize cellular life with greater precision? * Highlights  * Salk researchers collaborated with scientists at Albert Einstein College of Medicine to develop a new class of probes for imaging living cells * The probes, called visible-spectrum antigen-stabilizable fluorescent nanobodies (VIS-Fbs), generate high-contrast images with minimal disruption to   more

HIGH POINT, North Carolina, April 22 -- High Point University issued the following news release: * * * HPU Students Present Original Research and Creative Works at 14th Annual Symposium * High Point University shared the results of their original research projects at the university's 14 th annual Undergraduate Research and Creativity Symposium, known as High-PURCS. The day-long event took place on April 14 in the Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena and Conference Center.  More than 410 undergrad  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Huffman Celebrates Earth Day Win as Republican Leadership Pulls Anti-Wildlife Bill from Floor * Washington, D.C. - Today, House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) released the following statement after Republican leadership pulled the ESA Amendments Act (H.R. 1897) from the House floor schedule: "Republican leadership is badly out of step with the American peo  more

SACRAMENTO, California, April 23 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on April 22, 2026: * * * In celebration of Earth Day, Governor Newsom and First Partner Siebel Newsom announce plan to create three new state parks In the face of federal threats, California is advancing conservation and expanding access to the outdoors What you need to know: Governor Newsom today announced State Parks Forward, adding three new state parks in the Central Valley -- pushing t  more

NEW YORK, April 22 -- The City University of New York Graduate Center posted the following news: * * * In Memoriam: Ali Jimale Ahmed * The Graduate Center community mourns the passing of Professor Ali Jimale Ahmed, a longtime member of the Comparative Literature program and an admired poet, writer, and scholar. He died on March 31. He was 71. Ahmed joined the Graduate Center's Comparative Literature program in 1991 and served as a professor of comparative literature at Queens College, wher  more

SANTA MONICA, California, April 22 -- The Recording Academy issued the following news release: * * * JOSH GROBAN AND TEDDY SWIMS TO PERFORM A WARNER RECORDS TRIBUTE AT THE GRAMMY HALL OF FAME GALA ON MAY 8 IN LOS ANGELES AT THE BEVERLY HILTON WARNER RECORDS RECEIVES THE RECORDING ACADEMY AND GRAMMY MUSEUM'S VISIONARY OF MUSIC AWARD PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED PERFORMERS INCLUDE GEORGE CLINTON, HEART'S ANN AND NANCY WILSON, LUCINDA WILLIAMS, NORAH JONES, AND TAKE 6, WITH MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON *   more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on April 22, 2026: * * * Justice Department Seeks to Forfeit Beverly Hills Mansion Purchased with Proceeds of Scheme to Defraud U.S. Military and Bribe an Iraqi Official The Justice Department filed a civil forfeiture complaint today in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California seeking the forfeiture of a mansion located in Beverly Hills, California, alleged to have been purchased and  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, April 23 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release on April 22, 2026: * * * K-9 Shot in Fort Lauderdale Prompts PETA Plea For Dog's Retirement and Department Overhaul Fort Lauderdale, Fla. - Following reports that a K-9 named Appie was shot by a burglary suspect on Saturday, PETA sent a letter today to Fort Lauderdale Police Chief William Schultz, urging him to retire Appie--and for the use of police dogs to be phased out altogether. I  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Kamlager-Dove, Meeks Issue Statement on Trump's Plan to Send Afghan Allies to the Congo * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Representatives Sydney Kamlager-Dove, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on South and Central Asia, and Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee issued the following statement condemning President Trump's plans to send Afghan allies at Camp As   more

ITHACA, New York, April 22 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Kotlikoff among four faculty elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences * President Michael I. Kotlikoff and professors Olga Boudker, Cathy Caruth and Francesca Molinari have been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the academy announced April 22. They are among the 252 new members of the academy who were recognized for their excellence and leadership. Founded in 1780 by John Adams, Jo  more

NEW YORK, April 22 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * Landmark State Voting Rights Laws Move Forward in CA Senate * Two-Thirds Of Voters Say Democracy is Under Attack Democracy advocates celebrated this week as the Senate Standing Committee on Elections and Constitutional Amendments passed Senate Bills 1164 and 1360 by Senator Sabrina Cervantes (D-Riverside). The timely legislative action, sponsored by the California Democ  more

LIVERMORE, California, April 23 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * New protein-screening platform accelerates rare-earth separation for U.S. supply chain To ensure a robust domestic supply chain in the U.S., Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) scientists are using bacterial proteins to separate the rare-earth elements that are ubiquitous in magnets, batteries and electronics. These proteins, called lanm  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Sam Liccardo, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Liccardo Introduces "Save Willy Act" to Protect Bay Area Whales * Washington, D.C. \- Today, on Earth Day, Congressman Sam Liccardo (CA-16), along with cosponsors Representatives Panetta (CA-19), Garamendi (CA-8), Lofgren (CA-18), Khanna (CA-17), Mullin (CA15), Garcia (CA-42), Hernandez (PR-At Large), Levin (CA-49), Lieu (CA-36), introduced the Save Willy Act to prevent whale deaths in the San F  more

LOS ANGELES, California, April 23 -- The University of Southern California Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism issued the following news: * * * Lindsey Vonn headlines USC Annenberg's 2026 commencement ceremony Olympic gold medalist, best-selling author, philanthropist and investor Lindsey Vonn will deliver the keynote address at the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism's 2026 commencement ceremony on May 15. As part of the program, Vonn will be introduced by USC  more

LIVERMORE, California, April 23 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * LLNL named 2026 Manufacturer of the Year by AMBayArea Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has been named the 2026 Manufacturer of the Year in the large manufacturer category by the Association of Manufacturers Bay Area (AMBayArea), recognizing the Lab's leadership in advanced manufacturing, engineering and national security innovation. The award w  more

LOS ANGELES, California, April 23 -- The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association issued the following news release on April 21, 2026: * * * DAVID BYRNE'S WHO IS THE SKY? COMES TO THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL AUGUST 28 & 29 Single-Show Tickets for Hollywood Bowl 2026 Summer Season on Sale Tuesday, May 5, at 10AM * The LA Phil today announces an addition to the Hollywood Bowl 2026 season: David Byrne: Who Is The Sky? for two nights only, Friday and Saturday, August 28 and 29, at 8PM. The Hollywood Bowl sh  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11755) on April 21, 2026, by military ground forces specialist Andrew Feickert. Here are excerpts: * * * The Marine Corps' Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) Background The Marine Corps describes the Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) as a 'next-generation, eight-wheeled vehicle designed to move Marines from ship to shore. The vehicle will be the primary means of tactical mobilit  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Doris O. Matsui, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * MATSUI, NEGUSE, COHEN, MCCLELLAN LEAD RESOLUTION TO COMMEMORATE EARTH DAY 2026 * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07), co-chair of the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC), Assistant Democratic Leader Joe Neguse (CO-02), and Reps. Steve Cohen (TN-09), and Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) led a group of 56 total lawmakers in introducing a resolution that   more

SANTA CRUZ, California, April 22 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * Mother's diet and environment may disrupt children's metabolism * A mother's exposure to factors like high-fat diets and environmental contaminants can impact her offspring's metabolism, according to new research using lab mice at the University of California, Santa Cruz. In the lab of microbiology and environmental toxicology professor Raquel Chamorro-Garcia, her team researc  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 (TNSLrpt) -- National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Argonne National Laboratory, and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued Technical Report ANL/ESIA-237, NREL/TP-5100-87099, PNNL-35604, titled 'Economic, Greenhouse Gas, and Resource Assessment for Fuel and Protein Production from Microalgae: 2022 Algae Harmonization Update,' coordinated by Ryan Davis and Troy R. Hawkins with contributions from Andre Coleman, Song Gao, Bruno Klein, Matthew Wiatrowski, Yunhua Zhu, Yiling  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: * * * NAVSEA Announces 2025 Active and Reserve Sailors of the Year * WASHINGTON -Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) announced the active and reserve 2025 Sailors of the Year during a ceremony held at its headquarters April 17. Navy Diver First Class Andrew D. Turner, representing the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division, Keyport, was named the Active-Duty Sailor of the Year. Electronics Technician F  more

SUNNYVALE, California, April 23 -- NetApp, a provider of software, systems and services to manage and store data, issued the following news release on April 22, 2026: * * * NetApp Partners with Google Cloud to Adopt AI-Driven Operations Google Gemini Enterprise drives productivity for NetApp sales and product development * NetApp(R) (NASDAQ: NTAP), the Intelligent Data Infrastructure company, today announced a strategic evolution in its partnership with Google Cloud, which has enabled enter  more

SUNNYVALE, California, April 23 -- NetApp, a provider of software, systems and services to manage and store data, issued the following news release on April 22, 2026: * * * NetApp Strengthens its Collaboration with Google Cloud on Unified Google Cloud Storage for File and Block Announced at Next '26, Flex Unified service for Google Cloud NetApp Volumes is now generally available * NetApp(R) (NASDAQ: NTAP), the Intelligent Data Infrastructure company, today shared new innovations that help c  more

LOS GATOS, California, April 23 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news on April 22, 2026: * * * Netflix Reveals the Official Trailer for 'My Dearest Senorita,' by Fernando Gonzalez Molina THE FILM WILL BE AVAILABLE ON NETFLIX FROM MAY 1, FOLLOWING ITS THEATRICAL RELEASE ON APRIL 17 Elisabeth Martinez, Anna Castillo, Paco Leon, Nagore Aranburu, Manu Rios, Eneko Sagardoy, Lola Rodriguez, Maria Galiana, and Delphina Bianco star in this film written by Alana S. Portero and p  more

NEW YORK, April 22 [Category: Sociological] (TNSrpt) -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release: * * * New CalDOJ Report Shows Historic Drop in Gun Deaths; Urges Action on Emerging Threats * While California Achieves Record Progress in Reducing Gun Violence, Officials Emphasize the Critical Need for Continued Community Investment and Further Effort to Combat Gun Trafficking and 3D-Printed Firearms SACRAMENTO, Calif. -Following the release of the California Office of Gun   more

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, April 22 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * New cyber battalion bolsters Army Reserve's digital defense * DUBLIN, Calif. - The digital battlefield has a new defender. On April 11th, the 304th Cyber Battalion unveiled its new battalion colors and stood up in Dublin, California. This activation ceremony marks the deliberate evolution in how the Army Reserve organizes its cyber fight. An activation ceremony is a formal military event t  more

NEWARK, New Jersey, April 23 (TNSjou) -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Measuring How Stressed Rocks 'Sigh' Before Breaking Could Help Predict Geohazards Written by: Mindy Weisberger Too much stress can make even a rock crack. But before rocks reach their breaking point, they "sigh" a chemical warning by releasing nuclides, a type of atom defined by the number of neutrons as well as protons in the nucleus. Scientists have studied these naturally occur  more

WASHINGTON, April 21 [Category: Health Care] (TNSrep) -- The American Lung Association posted the following news release: * * * New Report: Half of U.S. Kids Are Breathing Dangerous Air Pollution * Today, the American Lung Association released its 27th annual "State of the Air" report (https://www.lung.org/research/sota), which finds that nearly half of the children in the U.S. are breathing unhealthy levels of air pollution. While there has been significant progress in improving air quality  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: Schiff, Padilla Move to Finalize Historic Agua Caliente Water Rights Settlement, Advancing Tribal Sovereignty and Water Security * Washington, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senators Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla (both D-Calif.) today introduced legislation to ratify a historic agreement between the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, the United States government, the Coachella Valley Water District,  more

LOMA LINDA, California, April 21 -- Loma Linda University Health issued the following news: * * * Newsweek names Children's Hospital an America's Best Maternity Hospitals 2026 * Newsweek has listed Loma Linda University Children's Hospital (LLUCH) as one of America's Best Maternity Hospitals 2026, recognizing the facility for its excellence in providing care to mothers, newborns, and their families. The recognition was based on a national review of hospital quality metrics, patient survey re  more

LOS ANGELES, California, April 23 -- The National Immigration Law Center issued the following statement on April 21, 2026: * * * NILC Denounces DOJ's Indictment of Southern Poverty Law Center WASHINGTON --Kica Matos, president of the National Immigration Law Center (NILC), issued the following statement after the Department of Justice announced an indictment against the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC): "NILC stands in solidarity with our friends at SPLC who today are under attack from a  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics issued the following news: * * * North American Transborder Freight decreased 0.7% February 2026 from February 2025 * This release is published on a fixed schedule as required by the Office of Management and Budget, and statistics in this release may be revised when inputs to the statistics are corrected or updated. Data on the program page of this website are the most up-to-date and complete.So  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 (TNSLrpt) -- National Renewable Energy Laboratory released report NREL/TP-5000-88215 (also PNNL-35708), titled 'Causes of and Solutions to Wind Speed Bias in NREL's 2020 Offshore Wind Resource Assessment for the California Pacific Outer Continental Shelf,' in February 2024. Lead author Nicola Bodini and collaborators from NREL, PNNL, Veer Renewables, and universities prepared it under DOE Contract DE-AC36-08GO28308. The analysis addresses high wind speed bias in the 2020 CA  more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, April 22 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * Nurses put Oroville Hospital on 'RED ALERT' status * April 25 community event with free food and wellness checks will focus on nurses' Vision for a Healthy Society Oroville Hospital registered nurses, who are members of California Nurses Association (CNA) and its parent union National Nurses United (NNU), will hold a rally and community event on Saturday, April 25 to dema  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Peters, Durbin Lead Bill to Kill Trump's Executive Order Restricting Vote By Mail, Presses USPS on Unconstitutional EO * WASHINGTON, D.C. -After leading the fight to defeat the SAVE Act in the Senate, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) is pressing forward to protect our elections by introducing the Absentee and Mail Voter Protection Act (Absentee MVP Act) with Senators Gary Peters (D-  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Schiff Move to Finalize Historic Agua Caliente Water Rights Settlement, Advancing Tribal Sovereignty and Water Security * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff (both D-Calif.) today introduced legislation to ratify a historic agreement between the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, the United States government, the Coachella Valley Water District, and the Des  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Pappas, Levin, Jacobs, Dexter Reintroduce Legislation to Guarantee VA Benefits for LGBTQ+ Veterans, Address Harmful Impact of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" * Pappas's SERVE Act would guarantee and protect VA benefits for LGBTQ+ veterans discharged from the Armed Forces due to their sexual orientation or gender identity Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), member of the House Veterans' Affairs Commit  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Pelosi Statement on the Passing of Chairman David Scott * Washington D.C. - Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement on the passing of Chairman David Scott. "It was with deep sadness that I learned of the passing of our dear colleague David Scott. Personally, I knew him as a man of faith and family. Officially, I knew him as proud to serve in the Congress where he gave it hi  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12669) on April 21, 2026, by Kelley M. Sayler, advanced technology and global security specialist: * * * Pentagon-Anthropic Dispute over Autonomous Weapon Systems: Potential Issues for Congress On February 27, 2026, President Donald J. Trump directed federal agencies to "IMMEDIATELY CEASE all use of [American AI company] Anthropic's technology." Secretary of Defense Pete Hegset  more

SANTA BARBARA, California, April 22 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * Protecting Health in a Changing Climate * Subscribe on LinkedIn This story first appeared in Amy Weaver's LinkedIn newsletter, Direct Relief: Hope Ahead. The inextricable link between climate and health has perhaps never been more evident. Record-setting hurricanes. Wildfire seasons that now stretch nearly year-round. Extreme heat, flooding, and instability don't just disrup  more

LOS ANGELES, California, April 22 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary on April 21, 2026, by Vice President of Government reform Leonard Gilroy and Research Director Geoffrey Lawrence: * * * How Trump's executive order could accelerate widespread access to psychedelic therapies Trump's new executive order comes as states have begun taking significant action on psychedelic policy reform, positioning the federal government as a partner. * On Saturday, April 18, President   more

ITHACA, New York, April 22 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Reminiscing may ease grief when caring for people with dementia * Caring for a family member with dementia can feel like losing a loved one who is still alive, but a new study suggests that revisiting memories together through a simple digital tool can help ease that grief and even strengthen the patient-caregiver bond. Weill Cornell Medicine and University of Southern California investigators have developed   more

SINGAPORE, April 22 -- Nanyang Technological University posted the following news: * * * Renowned energy storage scientist to join NTU as Vice President for Industry * Image: Renowned energy storage scientist Professor Shirley Meng (left) succeeds Professor Lam Khin Yong (right) as NTU's next Vice President (Industry). Renowned energy storage scientist Professor Shirley Meng will join NTU Singapore as its next Vice President (Industry) She will also be appointed Distinguished University  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Ted Lieu, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * REP LIEU STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF DAVID SCOTT * WASHINGTON \- Today, Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D-Los Angeles County) issued the following statement on the passing of Congressman David Scott (D-GA). "Today, we mourn the loss of Congressman David Scott, who faithfully served the people of Georgia for more than 50 years. Congressman Scott was a tireless advocate for his constituents, especially the  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Washington, issued the following news release on April 22, 2026: * * * Gluesenkamp Perez Amendment to Support Veterans' Housing Options and Veterans' Healthcare Passes Committee Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez announced today significant progress in her fight to support veterans living in RVs and mobile homes and rural veterans traveling long distances for medical appointments. The amendments were adopted unanimously and passed as part of  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, ranking member of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following statement on April 22, 2026: * * * Huffman Celebrates Earth Day Win as Republican Leadership Pulls Anti-Wildlife Bill from Floor Today, House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) released the following statement after Republican leadership pulled the ESA Amendments Act (H.R. 1897) from the House floor schedule: "Republican lead  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Laurel Lee, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Laurel Lee Introduces Federal Diversity Jurisdiction Modernization Act to Reduce Court Backlogs and Improve Access to Justice * Washington, D.C. -Congresswoman Laurel Lee (FL-15) today introduced the Federal Diversity Jurisdiction Modernization Act, legislation to modernize federal court jurisdiction by raising the amount-in-controversy threshold for diversity cases from $75,000 to $500,000. T  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar Joins Bipartisan Lawmakers and Real Voices from Across America to Demand Action on the Dignity Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - This morning, U.S. Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) joined bipartisan lawmakers, veterans, families, farmers, faith leaders, employers, and the American Business Immigration Coalition (ABIC) for a press conference at the U.S. Capitol urging passage of th  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Tom McClintock, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. McClintock Introduces H.R. 8380 to Restore Fiscal Order and End Appropriations Gridlock * Washington, D.C. - Rep. Tom McClintock has introduced H.R. 8380, legislation to reform the congressional budget process by ensuring timely consideration of annual appropriations bills and reducing the risk of government shutdowns. Under current law, discretionary spending is determined through the   more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Norma J. Torres, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Norma Torres Fights to Keep January 6 Rioters Off Federal Payroll * GOP Blocks Accountability, Sides with Criminal Pardoned Insurrectionists Washington, D.C - Today, Congresswoman Norma Torres (CA-35), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, introduced an amendment to the FY27 Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) Appropriations bill to block the federal government f  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Jay Obernolte, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Obernolte Issues Statement Following Release of the SECURE Data Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Obernolte has issued the following statement following the release of the SECURE Data Act: "The Energy and Commerce Data Privacy Working Group brought together a broad coalition of industry leaders, consumer advocates, and policy experts to develop a clear, consistent, and durable framework for   more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Young Kim, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Young Kim Introduces Stop DEI Act to Protect Equal Opportunity in Higher Education * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congresswoman Young Kim (CA-40) introduced the Stop DEI Act to ensure that institutions of higher education receiving federal funding comply with U.S. civil rights laws and uphold equal treatment for all students. Over the past several decades, voters and courts have consistently aff  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on April 22, 2026, with Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-California, ranking member of the Subcommittee on South and Central Asia: * * * Meeks, Kamlager-Dove Issue Statement on Trump's Plan to Send Afghan Allies to the Congo Representatives Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Sydney Kamlager-Dove, Ranking Member o  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on April 22, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Maxine Waters Joins Ranking Member Huffman and Reps. Beatty and Leger Fernandez to Urge Treasury to Review Resolution Copper Land Transfer Over National Security Risks and China Ties Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the Ranking Member on the House Financial Services Committee, Representatives Joy  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. George T. Whitesides, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Whitesides, Houlahan Demand Pentagon Explain Cybersecurity Capability Gap Created by Anthropic Supply Chain Designation * Members urge DoD to re-engage with Anthropic, establish access to AI-powered cybersecurity tools as adversaries close the gap WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. George Whitesides and Rep. Chrissy Houlahan sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth demandi  more

ROCHESTER, New York, April 22 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * Freshman Imaging Project brings historic artifacts to new dimension First-year students create interactive 3D and 2D replicas of a cuneiform tablet and papyrus * For first-year imaging science and motion picture science students, the Freshman Imaging Project gives immediate hands-on, collaborative experience as they start their college careers at RIT. The class is tasked every year w  more

NEW YORK, April 22 -- The Rockefeller Foundation posted the following news release on April 21, 2026: * * * Rockefeller Foundation Accelerates U.S. Economic Solutions at "Big Bets for America: Baltimore" More than 250 U.S. leaders from across philanthropy, policy, the private sector, and nonprofits to surface and scale bold solutions to the country's most pressing economic challenges. * BALTIMORE | April 21, 2026 -- The Rockefeller Foundation today hosted Big Bets for America: Baltimore, br  more

NEW YORK, April 22 -- The Rockefeller Foundation posted the following news release on April 21, 2026: * * * Rockefeller Foundation Announces Second Class of U.S. Big Bets Fellows at Baltimore Convening 10 bold innovators from across the United States named to The Rockefeller Foundation fellowship dedicated to driving economic opportunity and helping their communities thrive. Fellows focusing on distinct projects to help their communities realize economic opportunities, including: expanding w  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 22 [Category: BizHuman Resources/Personnel] -- Salesforce, a customer relationship management company, issued the following news release: * * * Salesforce and Google Cloud Enable AI Agents to Act Across Both Platforms with Deep Context and End-to-End Workflows * LAS VEGAS, Cloud Next '26 -April 22, 2026 - Google Cloud and Salesforce (NYSE: CRM) today announced an expanded partnership that will enable AI agents to execute end-to-end workflows across both platf  more

LOS ANGELES, California, April 23 -- The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) issued the following news release on April 22, 2026: * * * OPB and KMHD Content Creators Unanimously Ratify their First Union Contract The content creators at Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB) and KMHD Jazz Radio, represented by SAG-AFTRA, have reached a tentative agreement with OPB, the non-profit public media organization, after nearly two years of negotiation. With cl  more

DIAMOND BAR, California, April 23 -- The Specialty Equipment Market Association issued the following news release on April 22, 2026: * * * SEMA NEWS ENHANCES MEDIA STRATEGY WITH LAUNCH OF NEW DIGITAL RESOURCE HUB AND OPTIMIZED CONTENT MIX Strategic expansion to semanews.com pairs real-time digital news with high-value magazine features to keep the industry informed and competitive * SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) today announced a strategic optimization of its media resources  more

MILPITAS, California, April 22 [Category: Electronic Products] -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, posted the following news release: * * * SEMI's ASMC Event Spotlights Practical Strategies for Overcoming Today's Biggest Semiconductor Manufacturing Challenges * MILPITAS, Calif. -April 22, 2026 - SEMI, the industry association serving the global semiconductor and electronics design and manufacturing supply chain, today announced the pro  more

MILPITAS, California, April 23 -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, posted the following news release on April 21, 2026: * * * SEMICON Southeast Asia 2026 to Convene Leaders in Malaysia to Drive Next Phase of Semiconductor Growth Exposition In Strategic Partnership with the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) and the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) * KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - SEMICON Southeast Asia (SEMIC  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on April 22, 2026: * * * Senator Murray Blasts Trump's Pitch to Gut Cost Saving Energy Programs, Slams Wright for Shortchanging Hanford ICYMI: Senator Murray on President Trump's FY27 Budget Request * Today--during a Senate Appropriations Energy and Water Development Subcommittee hearing on President Trump's fiscal year 2027 budget request for the Dep  more

PASADENA, California, April 22 -- The California Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Shan Elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences * Shu-ou Shan, Caltech's Altair Professor of Chemistry, has been elected as a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, one of the nation's oldest honorary societies. She joins 251 other new members this year who have distinguished themselves in academia, the arts, industry, journalism, philanthropy, policy, research, and s  more

IRVINE, California, April 23 -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release: * * * 6 UC Irvine professors are elected to American Academy of Arts & Sciences Faculty from engineering, education and social sciences lauded for scholarly excellence * Six University of California, Irvine professors - representing areas as diverse as biomedical engineering, social sciences and education - have been elected to the American Academy of Arts & Sciences. This newest cl  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, April 21 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * SpaceX team wins Purdue's first Neil Armstrong Space Prize for its reusable rocket system * * Info for journalists WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -The 2026 Neil Armstrong Space Prize was announced Tuesday (April 21) at Purdue University, heralding the Falcon 9 Booster Landing Team as the inaugural laureate of the Neil Armstrong Space Prize, for their cutting-edge work on the Falcon 9 reusable two-stage r  more

NEW YORK, April 21 (TNSjou) -- Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health posted the following news: * * * Standard Treatment Falls Short for Privately Insured Pregnant Women with Opioid Use Disorder * Opioid use disorder during pregnancy remains a critical yet under-addressed public health issue in the U.S., according to a new study at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. Although effective, evidence-based treatments exist, many pregnant individuals face barriers to  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 23 -- The State Bar of California issued the following news: * * * State Bar Seizes Illegal Livermore Law Office That Put a Family's Legal Status in Jeopardy The State Bar of California seized the illegal business of Irene Carlota Raygoza of Livermore after a couple filed a complaint that her mishandling of their immigration case left one of their sons at risk of having to leave the United States for up to 22 years, the Office of Chief Trial Counsel (OCTC) ann  more

NORTHRIDGE, California, April 22 -- California State University Northridge issued the following news release: * * * Student Wins Hackathon with AI-Enhanced Robot for Health Care Settings * Computer science senior Jose Flores didn't just walk away from a weekend hackathon with first prize -he left with an artificial intelligence-equipped solution he hopes could streamline how hospitals handle blood samples. The California State University and IBM hosted the CSU AI Hackathon at Cal State L.A  more

SELINSGROVE, Pennsylvania, April 22 -- Susquehanna University posted the following news: * * * Students present research, music, art at Senior Scholars Day * From patient to researcher Emma Dickinson '26, an earth & environmental sciences major from Palmyra, Pennsylvania, drew inspiration for their research from a personal encounter with Lyme disease. "I was in treatment for Lyme disease for five years and spent a good deal of time in a wheelchair because of it," Dickinson said. "I want to  more

LOS ANGLES, California, April 23 -- TikTok, a destination for a short-form mobile video, issued the following news: * * * TikTok and Noah Kahan Team Up for Exclusive Preview of The Great Divide Album TikTok hosts a surprise NYC fan event, with @KahanHQ personally inviting fans from the platform. * In partnership with TikTok, Noah hosted an exclusive fan event at the Whitby Hotel in New York City, bringing a handpicked group of fans together for an exclusive screening of his new documentary   more

WASHINGTON, April 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Geological Survey, under the U.S. Department of the Interior, issued 'Southwestern Willow Flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus) Surveys at the City of Carlsbad Preserve, San Diego County, California--2025 Data Summary,' Data Report 1223, authored by Lisa D. Allen and Barbara E. Kus through the Ecosystems Mission Area--Species Management Research Program. Surveys covered five riparian areas in the City of Carlsbad Preserve from May 16 to June 30, 2025.  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 23 -- The Trust for Public Land issued the following news release on April 21, 2026: * * * Trust for Public Land Launches 2026 "On the Ground" Event Series with Program Honoring New Philadelphia's Freedom Legacy CHICAGO -- Trust for Public Land (TPL), in partnership with the New Philadelphia Association, kicked off its 2026 On the Ground event series with a powerful program titled Land Holds the Truth: Free Frank McWorter and the Freedom Story of New Philadelp  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 23 -- The Trust for Public Land issued the following news release on April 21, 2026: * * * Trust for Public Land Project Garfield Heights Grows Awarded USDA Farm to School Grant Cleveland, OH - Trust for Public Land (TPL) today announced that its Ohio-based project, Garfield Heights Grows, has been selected as one of 52 projects nationwide to receive funding through the USDA Food and Nutrition Service's Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grant Program. The highly   more

SANTA BARBARA, California, April 22 [Category: BizReal Estate] (TNSrep) -- Yardi, a provider of property management software and investment management solutions for real estate, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. self storage advertised rates fall again, Yardi Matrix reports * Soft demand, ongoing development drive annual growth decline across top metros SANTA BARBARA, Calif., April 22, 2026 - Subdued advertised rate growth in U.S. self storage reflects ongoing demand softness a  more

MERCED, California, April 22 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: * * * UC Merced Researchers Explain How Mechanical Force Can Trigger Chemical Reactions * Mechanical force can do more than just push things around - it can also trigger chemical reactions. A new review by researchers at UC Merced and Penn State brings together decades of work to explain how these reactions occur and why they matter for technologies ranging from pharmaceuticals to the materials in   more

LOS ANGELES, California, April 22 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * UCLA Emmett Institute cites largest methane emissions from landfills around the world * Key takeaways * UCLA's STOP Methane Project, run by the Emmett Institute at UCLA Law, has identified 25 waste facilities in 18 countries that were responsible for the most acute hourly emission rates seen by the instruments worldwide * Emission rates range from 3.6 to 7.5 tonnes of methane per   more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 22 [Category: Environment] -- The Union of Concerned Scientists posted the following news release: * * * UCS Experts Available to Discuss Shareholder Meetings of Fossil Fuel Corporations and Financiers * The season of annual general meetings (AGMs) is kicking off with BP tomorrow following annual reports from ExxonMobil, Chevron, Shell and BP dominated by AI, walking back climate commitments, and concern about price volatility due to U.S. military aggression a  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Government Operations released the following testimony by Jason Owen-Smith, executive director of the University of Michigan Institute for Research on Innovation and Science, from an April 15, 2026, hearing entitled "Fraud Prevention: Understanding Fraud in Federally Funded Programs Run by the States": * * * Chairman McCormick, Ranking Member Sykes, Distinguished Committee Members, thank you for inviting me here   more

SAN DIEGO, California, April 23 -- The University of San Diego issued the following news release: * * * Mechanical Engineering Student Grace Morgan Awarded Prestigious SMART Scholarship Grace Morgan '27, a mechanical engineering student at the University of San Diego (USD), has been named a recipient of the Science, Mathematics and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship. The SMART Scholarship-for-Service is a highly competitive U.S. government program that funds students in STEM fie  more

LOS ANGELES, California, April 22 -- The University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine issued the following news release: * * * USC-led team receives funding to build next-generation medical device that uses tears to monitor health Researchers from USC and the California Institute of Technology aim to develop a tiny sensor and drug delivery system, implanted near the eye, with dry eye disease as its first target. * A team of researchers from USC in collaboration with the Califor  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Geological Survey issued 'Opportunities and Challenges in Using Solid Phase Adsorption Toxin Tracking (SPATT) Samplers for Monitoring Cyanotoxins in Freshwater and Estuarine Environments,' Scientific Investigations Report 20255093, authored by Andrea C. Jaegge, Keith Bouma-Gregson, Thomas D. Byl, Kurt D. Carpenter, Victoria G. Christensen, Rebecca M. Gorney, Jennifer L. Graham, Heather A. Heckathorn, Hayley T. Olds, Pamela A. Reilly, Joshua J. Rosen, an  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior U.S. Geological Survey issued 'Distribution and Abundance of Least Bell's Vireos (Vireo bellii pusillus) and Southwestern Willow Flycatchers (Empidonax traillii extimus) at the Mojave River Dam, San Bernardino County, California--2025 Data Summary,' authored by Scarlett L. Howell and Barbara E. Kus, as Data Report 1218. Funded by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the report covers surveys under Federal 10(a)1(A) Recovery Permi  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior U.S. Geological Survey issued 'Ungulate Migrations of the Western United States, Volume 6,' led by authors Matthew Kauffman, Blake Lowrey, and Jennifer L. McKee among dozens of contributors, as Scientific Investigations Report 20265123. Produced by the Corridor Mapping Team--a partnership of State agencies, Tribes, and Federal entities--the volume follows Secretarial Order 3362 to track big game movements. Released in 2026, it  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 (TNSLrpt) -- USGS biologists surveyed endangered Least Bell's Vireos and Southwestern Willow Flycatchers along Big Tujunga Creek in the Hansen Dam Basin, Los Angeles County, California, during 2025. The Data Report 1222 by Suellen Lynn and Barbara Kus summarizes findings from four vireo surveys from April 17 to July 2 and three flycatcher surveys from May 20 to July 2. Funded by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the work supports maintenance activities under endangered speci  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Geological Survey issued 'Distribution and Abundance of Least Bell's Vireos (Vireo bellii pusillus), Southwestern Willow Flycatchers (Empidonax traillii extimus), and Coastal California Gnatcatchers (Polioptila californica californica) at the Carbon Canyon Dam, Orange County, California--2025 Data Summary,' Data Report 1221, authored by Scarlett L. Howell and Barbara E. Kus. Funded by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers under Ecosystems Mission Area--Speci  more

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Padilla Slams Energy Secretary Wright on Cuts to Science Funding in Proposed Budget, Political Cancellation of California Hydrogen Hub Funding * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, questioned Energy Secretary Chris Wright about President Trump's Fiscal Year 2027 proposed budget for the Department of   more

LOS ANGELES, California, April 28 -- The University of California at Los Angeles School of Law posted the following news: * * * What a year of data tells us about tariffs * A year ago, Kimberly Clausing, the Eric M. Zolt Chair in Tax Law and Policy at UCLA School of Law, sat down with us to explain what tariffs are, how they work, and why their broad use was cause for concern. Since then, the trade landscape has shifted dramatically -with sweeping new tariffs, a landmark Supreme Court ruling  more

SACRAMENTO, California, April 23 (TNSrep) -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on April 22, 2026: * * * What Fox News won't report: California's fast food minimum wage increase helped 730K workers with ZERO job loss What you need to know: The longest-running study on California's minimum wage increases recently reported that the state's worker-friendly wage increases result in no job loss, minimal price increases, and is a win-win policy for workers and the ec  more

LOS ANGELES, California, April 22 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * When "Probably" Isn't Enough: USC Researchers Find AI and Humans Speak Different Languages of Uncertainty * A doctor finishes a long day and turns to a familiar shortcut. Instead of drafting an email from scratch, she feeds a few notes into an AI assistant. One line stands out: Serious side effects are unlikely with this vaccine. She means it to reassure.   more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, April 22 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * Wichita nurses announce plan to picket on May 1 for patient safety and safe staffing * Nurses at Ascension Via Christi St Francis and St Joseph in Wichita, Kan., gave notice to their employer on April 21 that they will hold an informational picket on May 1 to protest the administration's refusal to address RNs' deep concerns about patient care and safe staffing, announced Na  more

DAVIS, California, April 22 -- The University of California Davis posted the following news: * * * Wildfire-Driven Deforestation Rates in California Among Highest in World * California has one of the highest rates of wildfire-driven deforestation in the world, and the trend has accelerated over the past three decades, according to a study from the University of California, Davis. The study, published in the journal Frontiers in Forests and Global Change, assessed the state's wildfire-drive  more

BURBANK, California, April 22 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Will Trent: Where'd You Come From, Little Angel? (4/28) * TUESDAY, APRIL 28 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT - Will Trent: "Where'd You Come From, Little Angel?" (417) Logline: Will and the team investigate a string of murders, uncovering a case far from ordinary. Alone and grieving, Will faces a peril that leaves every breath a race against time. Stream episodes n  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Energy released the following testimony by Joel Edwards, chief technology officer and co-founder of Zanskar Geothermal and Minerals Inc., Salt Lake City, Utah, from an April 16, 2026, hearing entitled "Subsurface Science and Technology: American Energy and Mineral Dominance": * * * Chairman Weber, Ranking Member Ross, and distinguished Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to appear before you   more