| News Tipoffs - California Editors Newsletter for Thursday April 30, 2026 ( 165 items ) |
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'Arrest Hegseth For War Crimes!' CODEPINK Confronts Secretary of War Pete Hegseth Ahead of His House Armed Services Committee Testimony
LOS ANGELES, California, April 30 -- CodePink, a grassroots peace and social justice movement working to end U.S.-funded wars and occupations, to challenge militarism globally, posted the following news release:
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"ARREST HEGSETH FOR WAR CRIMES!" CODEPINK Confronts Secretary of War (Crimes) Pete Hegseth Ahead of His House Armed Services Committee Testimony
WASHINGTON - CODEPINK "greeted" Secretary of War Pete Hegseth while he was entering the House Armed Services Committee Hearing on the
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'SUPERNOVA: GENESIS' Reached a Peak Audience of More Than 6.5 Million Viewers on Netflix
LOS GATOS, California, April 30 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news:
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'SUPERNOVA: GENESIS' Reached a Peak Audience of More Than 6.5 Million Viewers on Netflix
* SUPERNOVA: GENESIS, the sports and entertainment event broadcast live and exclusively on Netflix, made history by reaching a peak audience of more than 6.5 million viewers on Netflix.
* The event held the attention of more than 5.5 million viewers (Live+1) throughout its more than four-hour runtime on Netfl
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60,000 People Urge Gov. Newsom to Protect Redwoods From Destructive Caltrans Project
WASHINGTON, April 29 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release:
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60,000 People Urge Gov. Newsom to Protect Redwoods From Destructive Caltrans Project
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SAN FRANCISCO - Letters signed by more than 60,000 people urging a stop to the Richardson Grove Project are being delivered this week to Gov. Gavin Newsom. The Highway 101 realignment project would accommodate oversized commercial trucks while cutting into the sensitive root networks of
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Ad Hoc Latino Leaders Group Releases the 2026 Health, Wealth, and Dignity Agenda for California
NEW YORK, April 29 [Category: Political] -- The Hispanic Federation, an organization that supports and strengthens Latino institutions through education, health, immigration, civic engagement, economic empowerment and the environment, issued the following news release:
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Ad Hoc Latino Leaders Group Releases the 2026 Health, Wealth, and Dignity Agenda for California
The agenda outlines policy priorities critical to California's future and elevates the concerns of communities too often excl
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AluHouse Debuts North American Steel Modular Solution at 2026 World of Modular, Securing Four Industry Awards
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, April 30 -- The Modular Building Institute posted the following news release from its affiliate AluHouse:
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AluHouse Debuts North American Steel Modular Solution at 2026 World of Modular, Securing Four Industry Awards
AluHouse Group, a Hong Kong-based modular manufacturer, made its North American debut from April 20-23 at the Modular Building Institute (MBI)'s 2026 World of Modular held in Las Vegas, Nevada, where the company presented a seven-story steel modula
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America First Policy Institute: El Cajon Sues California Attorney General Over Illegal Immigration Law
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following news release on April 29, 2026:
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El Cajon Sues California Attorney General Over Illegal Immigration Law
EL CAJON, CA-- The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) filed suit against California Attorney General Rob Bonta on behalf of the City of El Cajon, challenging California's Sanctuary State Policy in federal court. The charge: Sacramento has turned a blind eye to criminal illegal aliens, handcuffed local la
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American College of Surgeons: Optimizing Exercise, Nutrition Before Surgery Boosts Patient Outcomes
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 30 (TNSjou) -- The American College of Surgeons issued the following news release:
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Optimizing Exercise, Nutrition Before Surgery Boosts Patient Outcomes
Programs that support patients' health before surgery reduce length of hospital stays and complications, review shows
Key Takeaways
* Prehabilitation is an emerging approach in medicine that provides patients with exercise, nutrition, and other support before surgery to improve their health.
* Prehabilitation
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ASAM Weekly for April 28, 2026
ROCKVILLE, Maryland, April 29 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Society of Addiction Medicine posted the following news wrap up:
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The ASAM Weekly for April 28, 2026
Guest Editorial - New Standards for Adolescent Substance Use Disorder Care
By Corey Waller, MD, MS, FACEP, DFASAM; Sandra Gomez-Luna, MD, FAPA, DFASAM; Lisa R. Fortuna, MD, MPH, MDiv; Scott E. Hadland, MD, MPH, FASAM; Peter Metz, MD, DLFAACAP, LFAPA
If we hope to improve our response to the addiction and overdose cr
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Association of American Medical Colleges Issues Commentary: Adoption Medicine Clinics Give Children a Healthy Start
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Association of American Medical Colleges issued the following commentary on April 29, 2026, by senior writer Beth Howard:
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Adoption medicine clinics give children a healthy start
Embedded in academic health systems, these clinics evaluate children for possible physical and mental health challenges and connect families with appropriate resources.
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When a family recently received the medical records of a child from India that they were considering adopting, t
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Attorney General Bonta Responds to U.S. Supreme Court Decision in Louisiana v. Callais
SACRAMENTO, California, April 29 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Responds to U.S. Supreme Court Decision in Louisiana v. Callais
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued the following statement on the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Louisiana v. Callais, a case addressing whether intentionally establishing a second majority-minority congressional district to remedy a Voting Rights Act violation con
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Pushes for Changes to Lower Prescription Drug Costs
RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 29 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Pushes for Changes to Lower Prescription Drug Costs
Attorney General Jeff Jackson and a bipartisan group of attorneys general are pushing the U.S. Department of Labor to help lower prescription drug costs by requiring more transparency from pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs).
"People should be able to afford their medications, and they can't
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Barbie Takes on Role as Creative Director to Launch "Barbie by Edikted," a First-Of-Its-Kind Fashion Collection
EL SEGUNDO, California, April 30 -- Mattel, a toy manufacturing company, issued the following news:
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Barbie Takes on Role as Creative Director to Launch "Barbie by Edikted," a First-of-its-Kind Fashion Collection
Barbie(R), the iconic fashion doll by Mattel, Inc., and Edikted, the style-led contemporary fashion brand, today introduce Barbie by Edikted(TM), a first-of-its-kind collection imagined and designed by Barbie. Stepping into a Creative Director role for the very first time, Barbi
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Blumenthal & Colleagues Renew Push to Support Survivors of Disasters as the Trump Administration Abandons Disaster-Stricken Communities
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Blumenthal & Colleagues Renew Push to Support Survivors of Disasters as the Trump Administration Abandons Disaster-Stricken Communities
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[Hartford, CT] -Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), a member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, joined 12 of his colleagues in reintroducing the Housing Survivors of Major Disasters Act. This legislation comes as the
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Boehringer Ingelheim and Eko Health Inc. Launch New AI-based Solution That Detects Heart Murmurs in Dogs
INGELHEIM AM RHEIN, Germany, April 30 -- Boehringer Ingelheim, a pharmaceutical company, issued the following news release:
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Boehringer Ingelheim and Eko Health Inc. launch new AI-based solution that detects heart murmurs in dogs
* Eko Vet+TM | CANINEBEAT(R) AI helps veterinarians detect, visualize, and grade heart murmurs in dogs that can otherwise go undetected
* The CANINEBEAT(R) AI algorithm detects heart murmurs associated with structural heart disease in dogs with more than 95% s
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Bunch of Goofy Misfits Out to Save the World: Netflix Releases Main Trailer for 'The WONDERfools'
LOS GATOS, California, April 30 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news:
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A Bunch of Goofy Misfits Out to Save the World: Netflix Releases Main Trailer for 'The WONDERfools'
Netflix has unveiled the main trailer and poster for The WONDERfools, a 1999-set superpower comedy adventure series about a group of neighborhood misfits who unexpectedly gain powers and find themselves, against all odds, trying to save their city -- and maybe the world.
The main trailer opens with
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CAIR-LA Commends OC Board of Supervisors for Speaking in Support of Muslim Community Following Islamophobic Remarks at Board Meeting
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on April 29, 2026:
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CAIR-LA Commends OC Board of Supervisors for Speaking in Support of Muslim Community Following Islamophobic Remarks at Board Meeting
The Greater Los Angeles Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-LA) today commended Orange County Board of Supervisors Chairman Doug Chaffee and Supervisor Vicente Sarmiento for speaking in support of the Muslim comm
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Cal. State-San Bernardino: Randall W. Lewis Center for Entrepreneurship Celebrates $1B Milestone While Charting Region's Future of Innovation
SAN BERNARDINO, California, April 30 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news:
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Randall W. Lewis Center for Entrepreneurship celebrates $1B milestone while charting region's future of innovation
The center celebrated a $1 billion economic impact milestone with an immersive evening at the Mission Inn, honoring the people and partnerships behind the achievement, and looking ahead to new initiatives to expand opportunity and drive continued growth acros
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Calif. Gov. Newsom Announces Appointments on April 29, 2026
SACRAMENTO, California, April 30 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on April 29, 2026:
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Governor Newsom announces appointments
Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:
Christopher "Chris" Given, of Sacramento has been appointed Director of the California Department of Technology. Given has been Deputy Secretary for Technology and Innovation at the California Government Operations Agency since 2025. He was the Direct File Produc
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Calif. Gov. Newsom Announces the Completion of First-of-its-Kind Solar-Covered Canal in the Central Valley - Piloting a New Way to Save Water and Reduce Costs
SACRAMENTO, California, April 30 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on April 29, 2026:
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Governor Newsom announces the completion of first-of-its-kind solar-covered canal in the Central Valley -- piloting a new way to save water and reduce costs
Pilot project will explore a new approach to water conservation and renewable energy in the Central Valley
What you need to know: With construction complete, California is now testing a new approach to water con
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Caltech Hosts Quantum Benchmarking Symposium
PASADENA, California, April 29 -- The California Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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Caltech Hosts Quantum Benchmarking Symposium
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Quantum computers and other devices hold incredible promise for enabling new types of sensors and communications, improving simulations of physical and chemical systems, and ushering in new levels of secure cryptography. While dangling such possibilities, quantum advances also pose something of a conundrum: Once quantum systems are big enoug
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Can humanity ever attain a shared 'green' future?
WORCESTER, Massachusetts, April 29 -- Clark University posted the following news:
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Can humanity ever attain a shared 'green' future?
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NYT columnist Thomas Friedman moderates Clark climate panel
Our shared climate future, and the imperative to improve its prospects for all of us, brought together a panel of thought leaders and an audience eager to hear their perspectives at the Climate Forum in Tilton Hall on April 13.
The panelists, Thomas Friedman, the Pulitzer Prize-winning New Yor
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Capital Research Center Issues Commentary: Southern Poverty Law Center Suddenly Shoves Lesson Plans for School Children Down the Memory Hole
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary on April 29, 2026, by senior fellow Kali Fontanilla:
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Southern Poverty Law Center suddenly shoves lesson plans for school children down the memory hole
The supposed charity has been criminally accused of using illegal means to fund the very hate they are supposed to be fighting. Now a public school teacher has discovered that they're also hiding what they used to promote as K-12 education.
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One of the
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CBO Senior Analyst for Naval Forces & Weapons Labs Testifies Before House Armed Services Subcommittee, House Transportation Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The House Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces released the following testimony by Eric J. Labs, senior analyst for naval forces and weapons at the Congressional Budget Office, from an April 22, 2026, joint hearing with the House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation entitled "Revitalizing Shipbuilding and the Maritime Industrial Base":
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Chairman Ezell, Chairman Kelly, Ranking Member Carba
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Chairman Capito Opening Statement at Hearing to Examine Proposed EPA FY2027 Budget
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, chairwoman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following statement on April 29, 2026:
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Chairman Capito Opening Statement at Hearing to Examine Proposed EPA FY2027 Budget
Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, led a hearing examining the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposed budget for fiscal year
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Chairman Cassidy, Risch, Republican Colleagues Lead Legislation Protecting American Workers From Harmful Biden Heat Standards, Saving Louisiana Jobs
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news on April 29, 2026:
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Chairman Cassidy, Risch, Republican Colleagues Lead Legislation Protecting American Workers from Harmful Biden Heat Standards, Saving Louisiana Jobs
U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, Jim Risch (R-ID), and six Republican senato
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Chemistry Grad Student Awarded Future Leaders Award
PASADENA, California, April 29 -- The California Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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Chemistry Grad Student Awarded Future Leaders Award
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Every year, the Future Leaders Program of the Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) chooses 31 distinguished graduate students and postdoctoral fellows specializing in chemistry or related fields to participate in an all-expenses-paid development program. Since its founding in 2010, the Future Leaders has selected over 400 recipients world
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cityLAB-UCLA initiative to design, develop and build starter homes expands to privately owned lots
LOS ANGELES, California, April 29 -- The University of California posted the following news release:
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cityLAB-UCLA initiative to design, develop and build starter homes expands to privately owned lots
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* cityLAB-UCLA is expanding its "Small Lots, Big Impacts" initiative by partnering with Genesis LA to build new starter home projects on small parcels of privately owned land.
* Up to three development teams will be selected to acquire private parcels of land and buil
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Closing the Loop - Integrated Waste Gas & Water Treatment Solutions at SEMICON Southeast Asia 2026
MILPITAS, California, April 28 [Category: Electronic Products] -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, posted the following news release:
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Closing the Loop - Integrated Waste Gas & Water Treatment Solutions at SEMICON Southeast Asia 2026
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - DAS Environmental Experts presents its latest sustainable technologies at SEMICON SEA 2026 (May 5-7, MITEC, Booth 1174). The focus is on closing resource loops in semiconductor
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CMA Endorses Xavier Becerra for Governor
SACRAMENTO, California, April 30 -- The California Medical Association issued the following news release on April 29, 2026:
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CMA endorses Xavier Becerra for Governor
The California Medical Association (CMA), representing more than 50,000 physicians and medical students across the state, today announced its endorsement of Xavier Becerra for Governor of California.
"Xavier Becerra has demonstrated a deep and sustained commitment to improving access to care, protecting patients and support
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Coastal Resilience Methodology
ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 29 [Category: Environment] -- The Nature Conservancy issued the following news:
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Coastal Resilience Methodology
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At the Nature Conservancy, we believe in proactive protection - an ecosystem shouldn't have to be damaged in order to understand its value.
We have launched the Coastal Resilience Asset Methodology : a first-of-its-kind protocol that quantifies, in US dollars, the flood-protection value that mangroves and tidal marshes deliver to coastal property
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Congressman Sam Liccardo Responds to SCOTUS Ruling on Voting Rights
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Sam Liccardo, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Sam Liccardo Responds to SCOTUS Ruling on Voting Rights
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, in a devastating 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court rolled back critical Voting Rights Act protections. Justice Samuel Alito authored the majority opinion giving free reign to partisan gerrymandering and silencing Black voters across the country-primarily the South.
Congressman Sam Liccardo (CA-16) rel
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Congresswoman Friedman Response to Trump Administration Forcing Early License Renewal for Disney/ABC
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Laura Friedman, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Friedman Response to Trump Administration Forcing Early License Renewal for Disney/ABC
Today, April 29, 2026 U.S. Congresswoman Laura Friedman (CA-30) released the following statement on the FCC's decision to force an early renewal of broadcasting licenses for Disney/ABC, a blatant attempt at government retaliation. Rep. Friedman said:
"The Trump Administration forcing Disney/ABC
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Congresswoman Luz Rivas' Statement on Supreme Court Decision to Undermine Voting Rights Act
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Luz Rivas, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Luz Rivas' Statement on Supreme Court Decision to Undermine Voting Rights Act
Congresswoman Luz Rivas (CA-29) released the following statement following the Supreme Court's ruling to void two majority Black congressional districts in Louisiana and weaken Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, a critical provision that prohibits racial discrimination in voting policies and district
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Constangy Adds Two Attorneys, Strengthening Employment Litigation Practice in Los Angeles
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Constangy, Brooks, Smith and Prophete, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Constangy Adds Two Attorneys, Strengthening Employment Litigation Practice in Los Angeles
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Constangy is pleased to announce that Aaron Carpenter has joined the firm as senior counsel and Alex Valle has joined as an associate attorney, bolstering the firm's Employment Litigation practice in Los Angeles.
Meet the Attorneys
Aaron Carpenter
Aa
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Cornell Atkinson announces $1.24M in joint EDF grants
ITHACA, New York, April 28 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news:
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Cornell Atkinson announces $1.24M in joint EDF grants
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By Krisy Gashler
Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability
The Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability and Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) will distribute $1.24 million to 12 projects co-led by Cornell and EDF scientists for research addressing topics including strategies to protect ocean ecosystems, impr
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Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine: Tiny Tech Tracks Overheating Risk in Sporting Dogs
ITHACA, New York, April 30 (TNSjou) -- Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine issued the following news:
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Tiny tech tracks overheating risk in sporting dogs
Some dogs can get so focused on a task that they ignore the world around them. This is especially true for canine athletes like hunting and working dogs. A new study from the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine is the first to investigate what may be early signs that a hunting dog will overheat while it's zer
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CORREA OPPOSES FISA OVER THREAT TO CIVIL LIBERTIES
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. J. Luis Correa, D-California, issued the following news release:
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CORREA OPPOSES FISA OVER THREAT TO CIVIL LIBERTIES
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WASHINGTON -Today, U.S. Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) gave this statement after voting NO on S. 1318, the three-year extension of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) that outlines how U.S. intelligence agencies collect and search records on communications of foreign agents or suspected terrorists outside the United States:
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Cotton to Mullin: Investigate "De Facto Amnesty" Fraud Scheme
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release:
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Cotton to Mullin: Investigate "De Facto Amnesty" Fraud Scheme
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Washington, D.C. -Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) yesterday sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Mullin urging an investigation into illegal migrant exploitation of the U visa program. Originally intended to assist law enforcement investigations, fraudsters now target the U visa program due to the benefits illegal
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CSIS Issues Critical Questions Q&A: Iranian Cyber Threat to U.S. Critical Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following Critical Questions Q&A on April 27, 2026, involving Nikita Shah, senior fellow with the Intelligence, National Security, and Technology Program:
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The Iranian Cyber Threat to U.S. Critical Infrastructure
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and other U.S. agencies recently published a cyber advisory notice warning of the cyber threat posed by Iranian hackers to U.S.
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Curtis, Colleagues Introduce Bill Giving Parents Control Over Kids' AI Chatbot Use
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. John Curtis, R-Utah, issued the following news release:
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Curtis, Colleagues Introduce Bill Giving Parents Control Over Kids' AI Chatbot Use
U.S. Senator John Curtis (R-UT), member of the Senate Commerce Committee, along with Senators Ted Cruz (R-TX), Committee Chairman; Brian Schatz (D-HI); and Adam Schiff (D-CA), introduced the Children's Health, Advancement, Trust, Boundaries, and Oversight in Technology Act (CHATBOT Act). The bipartisan legislation would r
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Direct Relief Deploys Emergency Funds, Opens Medical Inventory in Response to Georgia Wildfires
SANTA BARBARA, California, April 29 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news:
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Direct Relief Deploys Emergency Funds, Opens Medical Inventory in Response to Georgia Wildfires
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In response to devastating wildfires in Georgia, Direct Relief today committed $25,000 in emergency financial support and mobilized additional medical aid, including N95 respirators, to support health organizations in fire-impacted communities.
An estimated 120 homes have been destroye
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eBay Inc. Reports First Quarter 2026 Results
SAN JOSE, California, April 29 [Category BizBusiness] -- eBay Inc., a company that says it creates ecommerce experiences for buyers, sellers and developers, issued the following news release:
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eBay Inc. Reports First Quarter 2026 Results
* Revenue of $3.1 billion, up 19% on an as-reported basis and up 17% on an FX-Neutral basis
* Gross Merchandise Volume ("GMV") of $22.2 billion, up 18% on an as-reported basis and up 14% on an FX-Neutral basis
* GAAP and Non-GAAP earnings per diluted
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Elizabeth Ising Testifies Before Subcommittee on Capital Markets of the U.S. House Committee on Financial Services
LOS ANGELES, California, April 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Elizabeth Ising Testifies Before Subcommittee on Capital Markets of the U.S. House Committee on Financial Services
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Partner Elizabeth Ising testified before the Subcommittee on Capital Markets of the U.S. House Committee on Financial Services during its April 29, 2025 hearing on Exposing the Proxy Advisory Cartel: How ISS & Glass Lewis Influence Markets.
El
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Emory joins landmark $21 million NIH study of psychedelics for chronic pain in older adults
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 29 -- Emory University posted the following news release:
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Emory joins landmark $21 million NIH study of psychedelics for chronic pain in older adults
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Emory University has been named a national research site in a landmark $21 million National Institutes of Health-funded initiative-among the largest federal investments to date in psychedelic research-to evaluate the safety and therapeutic potential of psychedelics for older adults. The project, known as the INSP
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EPA Announces $80 Million in Funding to Protect Waterways from Sewage Overflows
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA Announces $80 Million in Funding to Protect Waterways from Sewage Overflows
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of approximately $80 million through the Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grant program to help communities address stormwater and sewer infrastructure needs. These grants will strengthen systems that safely capture and manage sto
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EPA Takes Action Against Two Northern California Landfills for Clean Air Act Violations, Minimizing Harmful Emissions
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA Takes Action Against Two Northern California Landfills for Clean Air Act Violations, Minimizing Harmful Emissions
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SAN FRANCISCO (April 29, 2026) - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing two settlements in the counties of Alameda and Sacramento, California to resolve claims of Clean Air Act (CAA) violations at the Altamont Landfill and Kiefer Landfill. Under the
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Faculty and Staff Honored at Star-Studded University Awards Program
FULLERTON, California, April 29 -- California State University Fullerton campus issued the following news:
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Faculty and Staff Honored at Star-Studded University Awards Program
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Cal State Fullerton rolled out the red carpet at the 2026 University Awards Program to spotlight its dedicated faculty and staff.
The April 23 program, themed "Titans Take the Stage: Celebrating Those Who Make Our Campus Shine," invited campus community members to the Titan Gym for a Hollywood-inspired celebra
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FFRF Calls Out Trump's Lies About Shooter Being 'Anti-Christian'
MADISON, Wisconsin, April 30 -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release on April 28, 2026:
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FFRF calls out Trump's lies about shooter being 'anti-Christian'
The Freedom From Religion Foundation is denouncing President Trump's lie that the suspect in custody for attacking the White House Correspondents' Dinner is "anti-Christian."
"He had a lot of hatred in his heart for quite a while," the president said during an appearance on Fox News' "The Sunday Briefi
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First Exhibition to Explore Photography's Relationship With Resource Extraction Opening at the National Gallery of Art
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The National Gallery of Art issued the following news release:
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First Exhibition to Explore Photography's Relationship with Resource Extraction Opening at the National Gallery of Art
Beneath the Surface to feature some 150 photographs by 100 artists spanning 185 years of society and industry in the United States
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The National Gallery of Art presents Beneath the Surface: Mining and American Photography, the first exhibition to exclusively examine the relationshi
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First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom and Statewide Leaders Convene to Address Perinatal Mental Health Crisis
SACRAMENTO, California, April 30 -- First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom issued the following news release on April 29, 2026:
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First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom and statewide leaders convene to address perinatal mental health crisis
What you need to know: Mental health during and after pregnancy shapes outcomes not only for mothers, but for infants, families, and communities across generations. First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom alongside statewide leaders brings awareness to this i
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Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: In-House Counsel Asks California Appeals Court To Resolve CIPA Privacy Questions Amid Digital Wiretapping Litigation Flood
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 30 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on April 29, 2026:
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In-House Counsel Asks California Appeals Court To Resolve CIPA Privacy Questions Amid Digital Wiretapping Litigation Flood
The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) is urging the California Court of Appeal to resolve growing questions around whether the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA) should be applied to commonplace technologies like cookies and tracking pixels. The dec
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Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: Many Restaurant Chains Must Comply With California's New Allergen Disclosure Law - Here's Your 8-Step Plan
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 30 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on April 29, 2026:
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Many Restaurant Chains Must Comply with California's New Allergen Disclosure Law: Here's Your 8-Step Plan
If you operate a restaurant chain with 20 or more locations, including at least one in California, you'll likely be covered by a new state law requiring you to disclose certain allergen information on your menus. Here's what you need to know about the new law that takes effect
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Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas Named to Travel + Leisure 500, Celebrating the World's Most Exceptional Hotels
TORONTO, Ontario, April 29 [Category: TravelBiz] -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts posted the following news release:
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Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas Named to Travel + Leisure 500, Celebrating the World's Most Exceptional Hotels
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Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas has been named among the world's finest properties in the prestigious T+L 500, an annual recognition of the hotels that define exceptional travel, as voted by readers of Travel + Leisure.
Located on the south end of the Las Vegas
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Four Yalies Receive 2026 Soros Fellowships for 'New Americans'
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, April 29 -- Yale University issued the following news:
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Four Yalies receive 2026 Soros fellowships for 'New Americans'
Three Yale students and a recent Yale College alumnus are among 30 individuals to receive Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans, which support graduate studies for immigrants or children of immigrants.
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Three current Yale students and a member of the Yale College Class of 2023 are among the 30 individuals to receive 2026 Paul & Dais
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From deep space to democracy: Trio of UCLA professors elected to National Academy of Sciences
LOS ANGELES, California, April 29 -- The University of California posted the following news release:
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From deep space to democracy: Trio of UCLA professors elected to National Academy of Sciences
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UCLA's Eric Becklin, Martin Gilens and Craig Manning have been elected to the National Academy of Sciences in recognition of their achievements in original research and their impact in advancing knowledge within their fields.
The three professors, whose areas of expertise range from astronom
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From First-Gen Engineer to PwC: A Four-Year Yes Strategy
LOS ANGELES, California, April 29 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news:
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From First-Gen Engineer to PwC: A Four-Year Yes Strategy
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Alexa Garcia grew up in Covina, about an hour east of USC, raised on 90s rock and a strong work ethic. Nobody in her family had ever gone into engineering. When Alexa told her parents she was heading to USC Viterbi for computer science, they were excited and a little worried. They had heard the sam
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Gibson Dunn Represented BTG Pactual Timberland Investment Group in Formation of The Reforestation Fund I
LOS ANGELES, California, April 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Gibson Dunn Represented BTG Pactual Timberland Investment Group in Formation of The Reforestation Fund I
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Gibson Dunn represented BTG Pactual Timberland Investment Group, one of the world's largest timberland managers, in the formation of the largest reforestation fund closed to date, The Reforestation Fund I, investing in Latin American timberland assets, se
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Goldman Calls on REI to Return to Bargaining Table, Reach Fair Agreement With Unionized Workers
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Goldman Calls on REI to Return to Bargaining Table, Reach Fair Agreement With Unionized Workers
Representative Dan Goldman (NY-10) led 40 of his House colleagues in calling on REI Co-op to return to the bargaining table and negotiate in good faith, as required by federal law, to reach a fair collective bargaining agreement with unionized workers at stores across the country, including those at th
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Governor Of Sinaloa And Nine Other Current And Former Mexican Officials Charged With Drug Trafficking And Weapons Offenses
NEW YORK, April 29 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release:
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Governor Of Sinaloa And Nine Other Current And Former Mexican Officials Charged With Drug Trafficking And Weapons Offenses
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United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, and Administrator of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration ("DEA"), Terrance C. Cole, announced today the unsealing of an indictment charging RUBEN ROCHA MOYA,
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GreenLatinos Highlights Global Momentum at Santa Marta Conference, Critiques Lack of U.S. Leadership and Binding Commitments
WASHINGTON, April 29 [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:
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GreenLatinos Highlights Global Momentum at Santa Marta Conference, Critiques Lack of U.S. Leadership and Binding Commitments
Following the conclusion of the Santa
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Groundbreaking instrument back online, marking a key milestone in high-energy upgrade to SLAC's X-ray laser
MENLO PARK, California, April 29 -- The SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory issued the following news release:
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Groundbreaking instrument back online, marking a key milestone in high-energy upgrade to SLAC's X-ray laser
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By Erin Woodward
Key takeaways:
* XPP, an instrument at SLAC's X-ray laser that has enabled groundbreaking science, is returning to normal operations this spring after a year-long rebuild.
* The overhaul is a key milestone for the ongoing high-energy upgrade to t
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Home price growth continues to slow in February
IRVINE, California, April 29 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) issued the following news release:
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Home price growth continues to slow in February
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The S&P Cotality Case-Shiller Home Price Index, formerly known as the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Home Price Index, is a leading measure of U.S. residential real estate prices.
The U.S. housing market is finding a new equilibrium dominated by slower home price growth. The rapid appreciation of years past has faded,
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Hooper, Lundy and Bookman Issues Commentary: FDA and CMS Coordinate to Streamline Medicare Coverage for Certain New Medical Devices
LOS ANGELES, California, April 30 -- Hooper, Lundy and Bookman, a law firm, issued the following commentary on April 29, 2026, by associate Caitlin Callahan:
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FDA and CMS coordinate to streamline Medicare coverage for certain new medical devices
Last week, the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the creation of the Regulatory Alignment for Predictable and Immediate Device (RAPID) coverage pathway, a new initiative intended to
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How one researcher took on Chicago's school dropout crisis
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 29 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news:
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How one researcher took on Chicago's school dropout crisis
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Editor's note: This story is part of Meet a UChicagoan, a regular series focusing on the people who make UChicago a distinct intellectual community.
In the early 2000s, around half of students enrolled in Chicago Public Schools (CPS) graduated from high school. While investigating the problem, University of Chicago Prof. Melissa Roderick dis
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Huffman, Pappas, Quigley Introduce Legislation to Improve Active Transportation Systems
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Huffman, Pappas, Quigley Introduce Legislation to Improve Active Transportation Systems
Today, U.S. Representatives Jared Huffman (CA-02), Chris Pappas (NH-01), and Congressman Mike Quigley (IL-05) introduced legislation to reauthorize and improve the Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program (ATIIP). This federal grant program helps build connected active-transportation routes, in
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Huffman, Raskin Launch Investigation into Trump's Billion-Dollar Taxpayer-Funded Settlement to TotalEnergies
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Huffman, Raskin Launch Investigation into Trump's Billion-Dollar Taxpayer-Funded Settlement to TotalEnergies
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Huffman to TotalEnergies: "Consider Yourself on Notice."
Washington, D.C. -Today, House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) and House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) sent a letter to TotalEnergies CEO Patrick Pouyanne announcing
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Huffman, Raskin Launch Investigation Into Trump's Billion-Dollar Taxpayer-Funded Settlement to TotalEnergies
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, ranking member of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on April 29, 2026:
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Huffman, Raskin Launch Investigation into Trump's Billion-Dollar Taxpayer-Funded Settlement to TotalEnergies
Today, House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) and House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) sent a letter to TotalEnergies CEO Patrick Pouyanne announcing a fo
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International Marine Mammal Project of Earth Island Institute Issues Commentary: Trump's Offshore Drilling Plan Puts Marine Mammals at Risk
BERKELEY, California, April 30 -- The International Marine Mammal Project of Earth Island Institute issued the following commentary on April 29, 2026, by intern Abigail Wadkins-Daub:
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Trump's Offshore Drilling Plan Puts Marine Mammals at Risk
The Trump administration's proposed offshore drilling plan, which calls to open up vast areas of U.S. coastal waters to oil and gas leasing, is a significant escalation in an already destructive industry. Offshore drilling poses serious, well-docume
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Iraq Combat Veteran Testifies Before House Homeland Security Committee
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The House Homeland Security Committee released the following testimony by Iraq combat veteran George Retes, who was wrongfully detained by federal agents during an immigration raid, from an April 22, 2026, hearing entitled "Funding Lapse and Security Gaps: Assessing the Harmful Impacts of the DHS Shutdown on Americans, Part II." DHS is the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
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Chairman Garbarino, Ranking Member Thompson, and distinguished members of the Committee
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Joel Gora Combines Passion for Politics and Government With Joy of Teaching
BROOKLYN, New York, April 29 -- Brooklyn Law School posted the following news:
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Joel Gora Combines Passion for Politics and Government With Joy of Teaching
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Professor Joel Gora is one of five professors retiring after this spring semester. To share a memory of or send greetings to Professor Gora, please send an email to communications@brooklaw.edu with the subject line "Professor Gora Retirement."
Fascinated with government and politics since he was a teenager, Professor Joel Gora kne
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Johns Hopkins: Americans Support Cannabis Rescheduling, Study Finds
BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 30 (TNSjou) -- Johns Hopkins University issued the following news:
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Americans support cannabis rescheduling, study finds
Researchers at Johns Hopkins and the UC San Diego used artificial intelligence to analyze comments in the public record
Jill Rosen
Most people strongly support the federal government's reclassification of cannabis, according to a new study that used artificial intelligence to analyze more than 40,000 comments in the public record.
The find
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Judicial Watch Lawsuit Settlement Causes Review and Removal of 800,000 Ineligible Voters from Oregon Voter Rolls
WASHINGTON, April 29 [Category: Law/Legal] -- Judicial Watch issued the following news release:
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Judicial Watch Lawsuit Settlement Causes Review and Removal of 800,000 Ineligible Voters from Oregon Voter Rolls
Judicial Watch announced a settlement in its federal lawsuit against Oregon election officials, which confirms 800,000 ineligible voter names are slated for review and removal from voter registration lists. The settlement requires state officials to produce detailed data and enforc
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Justice Department Sues New Jersey Over Attempt to Regulate Federal Law Enforcement
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on April 29, 2026:
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Justice Department Sues New Jersey Over Attempt to Regulate Federal Law Enforcement
Today, the Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against New Jersey, Governor Mikie Sherrill, and Attorney General Jennifer Davenport challenging their unconstitutional attempt to regulate federal law enforcement officers through the so-called "Law Enforcement Officer Protection Act."
"The Departm
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Kamlager-Dove Introduces Criminal Justice Package to Support Reentry and Second Chances during National Reentry Week
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Kamlager-Dove Introduces Criminal Justice Package to Support Reentry and Second Chances during National Reentry Week
Today, during National Reentry Week, Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) introduced a legislative package to support formerly incarcerated people upon reentry and beyond, while promoting second chances for incarcerated individuals and directly impacted children. This
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Kamlager-Dove Statement on SCOTUS Callais Decision
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Kamlager-Dove Statement on SCOTUS Callais Decision
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WASHINGTON, D.C. \-Today, Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37), Whip of the Congressional Black Caucus, released the following statement on the Supreme Court's decision to weaken Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act:
" The Supreme Court just eroded one of our last lines of defense against racial discrimination in redistricting.
Today it
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Kennedy thanks law enforcement for quick response to Trump assassination attempt: "This guy never got close"
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Kennedy thanks law enforcement for quick response to Trump assassination attempt: "This guy never got close"
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Watch Kennedy's comments here.
WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) commended the law enforcement officers at the White House Correspondents' Dinner for their heroic efforts to halt the attempted assassination of President Trump in a speech on the U.S. Senate floor.
Key excerpts of
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Landmark Exhibition at the Smithsonian American Art Museum Unites U.S. Bicentennial Photography Surveys for the First Time
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Smithsonian Institution American Art Museum issued the following news release:
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Landmark Exhibition at the Smithsonian American Art Museum Unites U.S. Bicentennial Photography Surveys for the First Time
"Much Here Is Beautiful: Photography Surveys of the U.S. Bicentennial" Captures a Portrait of the Nation a Half-Century Ago
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"Much Here Is Beautiful: Photography Surveys of the U.S. Bicentennial" at the Smithsonian American Art Museum brings together, for th
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Legal Teams React to SCOTUS Arguments on Cases Challenging Termination of TPS for Haiti and Syria
NEW YORK, April 30 -- The International Refugee Assistance Project posted the following news release on April 29, 2026:
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LEGAL TEAMS REACT TO SCOTUS ARGUMENTS ON CASES CHALLENGING TERMINATION OF TPS FOR HAITI AND SYRIA
(Washington, D.C.) -- Today, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Mullin v. Dahlia Doe and Trump v. Miot, two class action lawsuits challenging the Trump administration's attempts to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for hundreds of thousands of people from S
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LinkedIn Top Companies 2026: Where Career Growth Is Happening Now
SUNNYVALE, California, April 30 -- LinkedIn, a professional networking tool, issued the following news:
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LinkedIn Top Companies 2026: Where Career Growth Is Happening Now
Key Insights
* Internal mobility is becoming a primary path to career growth. Companies like Bank of America are filling thousands of roles internally, creating growth opportunities for their employees
* AI is being deployed at scale. JPMorgan Chase and Microsoft are embedding AI into daily work and training their
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Littler Issues Commentary: Federal Court Approves Landmark Title IX Settlement
SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 30 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on April 29, 2026, by associate Colleen O. Munoz:
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Federal Court Approves Landmark Title IX Settlement
A federal judge in the Southern District of California has approved a class action settlement resolving Title IX claims against a state university brought by current and former female student athletes alleging inequities in athletic financial aid. The lawsuit, originally filed in 2022, asserted t
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Littler Issues Commentary: Florida Law Prohibits Government Funding for DEI Initiatives
SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 30 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on April 29, 2026, by shareholders Kelly M. Pena and Sherril M. Colombo:
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Florida Law Prohibits Government Funding for DEI Initiatives
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed legislation, Florida Senate Bill 1134, furthering the state government's efforts to distance itself from so-called "woke" politics. In doing so, the Florida State Legislature is aligning itself with one of the current EEOC's
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Littler Issues Commentary: Virginia Enacts Paid Family and Medical Leave Program to Apply to Most Private Employers
SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 30 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on April 29, 2026, by associate Lauren M. Bridenbaugh and shareholders G. Bethany Ingle and Yvette V. Gatling:
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Virginia Enacts Paid Family and Medical Leave Program to Apply to Most Private Employers
At a Glance
* Virginia is the latest state to enact a paid family and medical leave insurance program.
* Benefits will be funded by employers and employees via payroll contributions beginning on Ap
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MAGNOLIA NETWORK PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS: MAY/ JUNE 2026
NEW YORK, April 29 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release:
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MAGNOLIA NETWORK PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS: MAY/ JUNE 2026
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NEW YORK - April 29, 2026 - Magnolia Network 's May and June schedule brings a fresh slate of new episodes, season finales, and season premieres from returning series. The slate begins with new episodes of Storied Spaces on Saturdays at 1 and 1:30 p.m. ET/PT. Catch the season finale on May 16 a
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Mattel Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results
EL SEGUNDO, California, April 30 -- Mattel, a toy manufacturing company, issued the following news on April 29, 2026:
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Mattel Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results
First Quarter 2026 Highlights Versus Prior Year
* Net Sales of $862 million, up 4% as reported, and 1% in constant currency
* Gross Margin of 44.9%, a decrease of 450 basis points; Adjusted Gross Margin1 of 45.1%, a decrease of 450 basis points
* Operating Loss of $103 million, as compared to a loss of $53 million; A
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Media Tip Sheet: Elon's Testimony Against OpenAI
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- George Washington University posted the following news:
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Media Tip Sheet: Elon's Testimony Against OpenAI
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A high stakes trial may reshape how AI companies are governed. In a federal courthouse in Oakland, California, Elon Musk testified against Sam Altman, Greg Brockman, and OpenAI accusing OpenAI of stealing a charity by shifting to a profit-driven model.
Mary Anne Franks, Eugene L. and Barbara A. Bernard Professor in Intellectual Property, Technology, and
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Methamphetamine use linked to 1 in 6 heart attacks in California study
DALLAS, Texas, April 29 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release:
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Methamphetamine use linked to 1 in 6 heart attacks in California study
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Research Highlights:
* Methamphetamine (meth) use accounted for about 1 in 6 heart attacks among adults treated at one Northern California hospital over a 10-year period.
* Meth users who had a heart attack were often younger adults or males. Their heart attacks were less likely to be caused by tr
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MGMA Urges Strengthened Oversight of No Surprises Act Implementation
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The Medical Group Management Association issued the following letter on April 27, 2026:
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The Honorable Scott Bessent, Secretary, Department of the Treasury, 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20220
The Honorable Keith Sonderling, Acting Secretary, Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20201
The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20201
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Morgan Stanley Investment Management Provides $875 Million Debt Financing to Bridgepointe Technologies
NEW YORK, April 30 -- Morgan Stanley, a multinational financial services corporation, issued the following news release on April 29, 2026:
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Morgan Stanley Investment Management Provides $875 Million Debt Financing to Bridgepointe Technologies
Morgan Stanley Investment Management announced today that funds managed by Morgan Stanley Private Credit have led an $875 million senior debt financing package for Bridgepointe Technologies (Bridgepointe or the Company), a leading technology advisor
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MSU Libraries elected to the Association of Research Libraries membership
STARKVILLE, Mississippi, April 29 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news:
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MSU Libraries elected to the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) membership
Mississippi State University President Mark E. Keenum today [April 29] congratulated the MSU Libraries' faculty and staff on their election to membership in the prestigious Association of Research Libraries (ARL).
The ARL membership voted at its Spring 2026 Association Meeting to invite the MSU Libraries to join ARL
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NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory: U.S.-Indian Space Mission Maps Extreme Subsidence in Mexico City
PASADENA, California, April 30 (TNSres) -- NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory issued the following news:
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US-Indian Space Mission Maps Extreme Subsidence in Mexico City
The NISAR satellite pinpointed areas of the city that are sinking by more than half an inch per month due in large part to groundwater pumping.
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One of the most powerful radar systems ever launched into space has mapped the ground moving beneath one of fastest subsiding capitals in the world: Mexico City. The findings show
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National Academy of Sciences Elects UC Davis Maize Geneticist Jeffrey Ross-Ibarra
DAVIS, California, April 29 -- The University of California Davis posted the following news:
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National Academy of Sciences Elects UC Davis Maize Geneticist Jeffrey Ross-Ibarra
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The National Academy of Sciences has elected Jeffrey Ross-Ibarra, professor in the Department of Evolution and Ecology at University of California, Davis, as a member. His election was announced April 28.
Ross-Ibarra is one of 120 members and 25 international members elected this year in recognition of disting
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National University and South Orange County Community College District Announce New Transfer Partnership Expanding Educational Pathways
SAN DIEGO, California, April 29 -- National University issued the following news release:
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National University and South Orange County Community College District Announce New Transfer Partnership Expanding Educational Pathways
Local agreement builds on a growing statewide effort to strengthen transfer and degree completion across California
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IRVINE, CA (April 29, 2026) -- National University (NU), a nonprofit, Veteran founded institution serving more than 130,000 working, military, an
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National University: California Community Colleges Team Up With State's Second-Largest Private University to Launch Groundbreaking Statewide Transfer Pathway
SAN DIEGO, California, April 29 -- National University issued the following news release:
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California Community Colleges Team Up with State's Second-Largest Private University to Launch Groundbreaking Statewide Transfer Pathway
Statewide agreement between California Community Colleges and National University guarantees admission, honoring academic credit and creating a pathway to bachelor's degree for thousands of California learners
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National University--a nonprofit, Veteran-founded
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New study details changing U.S. irrigated agriculture, viability strategies
LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 29 (TNSjou) -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news:
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New study details changing U.S. irrigated agriculture, viability strategies
A new study by researchers at the Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute at the University of Nebraska offers a comprehensive national-scale assessment of irrigated agriculture in the United States in recent years. Published in Agricultural Water Management, the findings carry important implications for the future of
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New Study Finds Urban Parks in Less Privileged Neighborhoods Are Smaller, Hotter and More Polluted
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- George Washington University posted the following news:
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New Study Finds Urban Parks in Less Privileged Neighborhoods Are Smaller, Hotter and More Polluted
A new study from researchers at George Washington University Milken Institute of Public Health reveals that not all urban parks provide equal health benefits. Parks in less privileged neighborhoods across the United States tend to be smaller, hotter, and more polluted than those in wealthier areas - highlightin
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NEWS: U.S. House of Representatives Passes Sens. Schiff and Scott's Doug LaMalfa Federal Disaster Tax Relief Certainty Act
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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NEWS: U.S. House of Representatives Passes Sens. Schiff and Scott's Doug LaMalfa Federal Disaster Tax Relief Certainty Act
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Washington, D.C. - On Monday, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Senator Rick Scott's (R-Fla.) bipartisan Doug LaMalfa Federal Disaster Tax Relief Certainty Act unanimously passed the U.S. House of Representatives by voice vote.
Senator Adam Schiff is co-leading the
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Northwestern University: Gift of Photos Bears Witness to the World's Most Vulnerable Communities
EVANSTON, Illinois, April 30 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release:
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Gift of photos bears witness to the world's most vulnerable communities
The Block Museum of Art announces a gift of works by Fazal Sheikh in honor of Henry and Leigh Bienen
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The Mary and Leigh Block Museum of Art at Northwestern University has received a major gift of 14 photographs by internationally acclaimed artist Fazal Sheikh, given by the artist in honor of Interim President and President
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Office of Advocacy Appoints Steve Owen as Region 9 Advocate
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Small Business Administration's Office of Advocacy issued the following news release:
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Office of Advocacy Appoints Steve Owen as Region 9 Advocate
The Office of Advocacy (Advocacy), the independent voice for small businesses within the executive branch, is pleased to announce Steve Owen has been named Region 9 Advocate. As the Region 9 Advocate, a role that has been vacant since 2021, Owen serves as the voice in Washington, D.C. for over 5 million small busine
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Offshore Wind - Status & Issues for the 119th Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13034) on April 28, 2026.
The white paper is written by naturaL resources policy specialist Laura B. Comay, energy policy specialist Corrie E. Clark and public finance specialist Donald J. Marples:
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Offshore Wind: Status and Issues for the 119th Congress
The Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, as amended (OCSLA, 43 U.S.C. Sec.1337(p)), authorizes the Secretary of the Inte
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Oklahoma State University Spears School of Business: Chakraborty's Remarkable Story Shapes MS BAnDS Program From Founding to His Retirement
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, April 30 -- Oklahoma State University Spears School of Business issued the following news:
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Chakraborty's remarkable story shapes MS BAnDS program from founding to his retirement
Dr. Goutam Chakraborty remembers the soft glow of the kerosene lamp in his childhood home.
His father studied. Without sunlight or electricity, the lantern illuminated his handwritten notes.
A survivor of the refugee crisis catalyzed by the 1947 Partition of India, Chakraborty's father ha
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Oversight Committee Passes Sweeping Legislation to Stop Fraud in Federal Programs
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on April 29, 2026:
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Oversight Committee Passes Sweeping Legislation to Stop Fraud in Federal Programs
Today, the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform held a markup and advanced nine bills aimed at protecting taxpayer funds and combating rampant fraud and improper payments in federal programs. The Government Accountability O
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Oversight Democrats' Statement on DOJ Lies Surrounding Pam Bondi Deposition After Successfully Introducing Civil Contempt Resolution
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on April 29, 2026:
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Oversight Democrats' Statement on DOJ Lies Surrounding Pam Bondi Deposition After Successfully Introducing Civil Contempt Resolution
Today, a spokesperson for Oversight Democrats released the following statement after Department of Justice (DOJ) officials lied by stating that former Attorney General Pam Bond
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Padilla Statement on Supreme Court Ruling Demolishing Another Pillar of Voting Rights Act
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Padilla Statement on Supreme Court Ruling Demolishing Another Pillar of Voting Rights Act
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, issued the following statement after the Supreme Court ruled in a 6-3 opinion authored by Justice Alito in Louisiana v. Callais that a minority-opportunity district in Louisia
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Pelosi Statement on Supreme Court Ruling to Weaken Fair Representation
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Pelosi Statement on Supreme Court Ruling to Weaken Fair Representation
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Washington D.C. - Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement on the Supreme Court's ruling in Louisiana v. Callais:
"Today, the Supreme Court has dealt a devastating new blow to the Voting Rights Act and against the sacred right to vote.
"The consequences will be felt across the country: fewer voices he
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Pomona College: How Human Intelligence Can Succeed in the AI Era
CLAREMONT, California, April 29 -- Pomona College issued the following Q&A on April 28, 2026, involving President G. Gabrielle Starr:
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How Human Intelligence Can Succeed in the AI Era
California has long been a leader in technological innovation, including the recent development of artificial intelligence (AI) and large language models (LLMs). But California residents are wondering how this new technology will impact their futures.
As Pomona College prepares to host a gubernatorial deba
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Proud parents of grads say Northeastern delivered on co-ops and jobs
BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 29 -- Northeastern University issued the following news:
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Proud parents of grads say Northeastern delivered on co-ops and jobs
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Thousands of moms, dads, sisters and brothers, spouses, children and best friends came to celebrate their graduates' academic milestone
By Cesareo Contreras
Ebie Burgett considered about 20 colleges and universities throughout the country as she deliberated her future.
But out of all schools she reviewed, Northeastern Universit
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Qualcomm Announces Second Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results
SAN DIEGO, California, April 30 -- Qualcomm, a developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies, products and services, issued the following news release on April 29, 2026:
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Qualcomm Announces Second Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results
Revenues: $10.6 billion
GAAP EPS: $6.88, Non-GAAP EPS: $2.65
--Record Quarterly QCT Automotive Revenues--
--Diversification: Combined QCT Automotive and IoT Revenues Grew 20% Year-Over-Year--
--Completed $5.4B of Share Repurchases in First Half of Fis
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Ralph, Schlom elected to National Academy of Sciences
ITHACA, New York, April 29 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Ralph, Schlom elected to National Academy of Sciences
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A physicist and a materials scientist are Cornell's 2026 electees to the National Academy of Sciences (NAS), the academy announced April 28.
The newly elected members are Daniel Ralph, Ph.D. '93, the F.R. Newman Professor of Physics in the College of Arts and Sciences; and Darrell Schlom, the Tisch University Professor in the Department of Materials Scie
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Rand: Hoosiers Spend an Estimated $1.8 Billion a Year on Cannabis
SANTA MONICA, California, April 30 (TNSrep) -- Rand issued the following news release on April 29, 2026:
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Hoosiers Spend an Estimated $1.8 Billion a Year on Cannabis
New RAND Studies Examine Cannabis Landscape and Policy Options for Indiana
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Indiana residents spend an estimated $1.8 billion per year on cannabis, despite the state maintaining some of the strictest cannabis laws in the country, according to new RAND research that maps Indiana's cannabis landscape and policies.
The rese
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Ranking Member Robert Garcia Leads Oversight Democrats in Filing Pam Bondi Civil Contempt Resolution
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on April 29, 2026:
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Ranking Member Robert Garcia Leads Oversight Democrats in Filing Pam Bondi Civil Contempt Resolution
Today, Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform, and all Democratic Members of the Committee filed a resolution to hold former Attorney General Pam Bondi in civil cont
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Reason Foundation Issues Commentary: Congress Doesn't Need to Abandon the "Actual Knowledge" Standard to Keep Kids Safe Online
LOS ANGELES, California, April 30 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary on April 29, 2026, by technology policy analyst Nicole Shekhovtsova:
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Congress doesn't need to abandon the "actual knowledge" standard to keep kids safe online
Broadening COPPA's "actual knowledge" standard would create legal uncertainty that pushes companies to increase privacy risks for everyone.
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As Congress debates new legislation intended to protect kids online, it is considering changing a
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Reason Foundation Issues Commentary: Federal Agencies' Next Moves to Accelerate the Availability of Psychedelic Therapies
LOS ANGELES, California, April 30 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary on April 29, 2026, by Research Director Geoffrey Lawrence:
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Federal agencies' next moves to accelerate the availability of psychedelic therapies
Federal agencies have responded to Trump's executive order on psychedelic therapies with a series of related announcements.
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In the wake of President Donald Trump's historic executive order on April 18 to accelerate access to psychedelic therapies, fed
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RECORDING ACADEMY AND CBS PRESENT 'FOREVER YOUNG: A GRAMMY SALUTE TO ROD STEWART LIVE,' AIRING TUESDAY, MAY 19, ON CBS AND PARAMOUNT+
SANTA MONICA, California, April 29 -- The Recording Academy issued the following news release with CBS:
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THE RECORDING ACADEMY AND CBS PRESENT "FOREVER YOUNG: A GRAMMY SALUTE TO ROD STEWART LIVE," AIRING TUESDAY, MAY 19, ON CBS AND PARAMOUNT+
The Recording Academy and CBS present "FOREVER YOUNG: A GRAMMY SALUTE TO ROD STEWART LIVE," airing Tuesday, May 19, (8:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network and streaming on Paramount+.^
This electrifying, once-in-a-lifetime television
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Rep. Calvert Introduces Resolution Slamming California's Energy Policies
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Ken Calvert, R-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Calvert Introduces Resolution Slamming California's Energy Policies
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Today, Congressman Ken Calvert introduced a resolution condemning California and other states for enacting policies that restrict domestic oil production, increase gasoline prices, and undermine American energy security and national defense. The resolution calls out the California policies that restrict energy supplies and
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Rep. Garamendi Votes NO on FISA Section 702 Extension
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Garamendi Votes NO on FISA Section 702 Extension
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08) released the following statement after voting NO on a five-year extension of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA):
"While Section 702 of FISA is an important tool for national security, this authority also opens a backdoor for warrantless surveillanc
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Rep. Mullin Responds to Supreme Court Gutting Voting Rights
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Kevin Mullin, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Mullin Responds to Supreme Court Gutting Voting Rights
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Washington, D.C. - Congressman Kevin Mullin (CA-15) issued the following in response to the Supreme Court's decision on Louisiana v. Callais :
"President Trump's rogue conservative majority of the Supreme Court just delivered one of the absolutely WORST decisions in America's history.
The Court just gutted a critical part of the V
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Report: New York Heat Pump Customers Overpay for Electricity Delivery Rates; Here's How Utilities Can Fix the Discrepancy
SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 29 (TNSrep) -- Earthjustice issued the following news release on April 28, 2026, with Alliance for a Green Economy:
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New Report: New York Heat Pump Customers Overpay for Electricity Delivery Rates; Here's How Utilities Can Fix the Discrepancy
Utilities overcharge heat pump customers $855 per year, on average, for electric delivery rates; Utilities must create fair rates for heat pump customers
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Albany, NY -- Today, Alliance for a Green Economy (AGREE)
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Representative Tran Issues Statement Following Supreme Court Decision Gutting Voting Rights Act
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Derek Tran, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Representative Tran Issues Statement Following Supreme Court Decision Gutting Voting Rights Act
U.S. Representative Derek Tran (CA-45) released a statement following a Supreme Court decision in Louisiana v. Callais that will erode the voting power of minority racial groups across the country.
In a 6-3 ruling, the Supreme Court struck down Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, making the use of racia
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Representatives Tran, Garcia Demand Probe of Private Equity's Impact on Rising Fire Truck Costs
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Derek Tran, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Representatives Tran, Garcia Demand Probe of Private Equity's Impact on Rising Fire Truck Costs
U.S. Representatives Derek Tran (CA-45) and Robert Garcia (CA-42) sent a letter urging Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Andrew Ferguson to investigate the effects of consolidation and private equity ownership of the fire truck manufacturing industry. The investigation is critical given reports of loc
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Reproductive Freedom for All Endorses Slate of Candidates for Key California Primary Races
WASHINGTON, April 29 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release:
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Reproductive Freedom for All Endorses Slate of Candidates for Key California Primary Races
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Contact: media@reproductivefreedomforall.org
Washington, DC - Today, Reproductive Freedom for All announced its endorsement of four reproductive freedom champions for key California offices ahead of the state's primary elections on June 2. Cali
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Reps. Garamendi, Thompson, Sen. Schiff Secure $9M for Peach Farmers
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Reps. Garamendi, Thompson, Sen. Schiff Secure $9M for Peach Farmers
Today, Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA-08), Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA-04), Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA), and Congressman David Valadao (R-CA-22) announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has granted their request for aid and will make up to $9 million available to fund a clingstone peach tree removal program
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Rutgers: MRI Scans Link Eye Microvascular Health to Early Signs of Cognitive Decline
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, April 30 -- Rutgers University issued the following news:
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MRI Scans Link Eye Microvascular Health to Early Signs of Cognitive Decline
Rutgers researchers use advanced neuroimaging to explore how abnormalities in the eye's blood vessels may indicate early brain changes linked to dementia
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What if the eye was a window to the brain?
A Rutgers study led by Gina Roslan, a doctoral candidate, and Joshua W. Miller, professor and chair of the Department of Nutrit
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Salesforce Launches Agentforce Operations to End Back-Office Bottlenecks
SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 29 [Category: BizHuman Resources/Personnel] -- Salesforce, a customer relationship management company, issued the following news release:
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Salesforce Launches Agentforce Operations to End Back-Office Bottlenecks
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Slow, manual back-office processes break customer experiences and hold companies back. Agentforce Operations solves this problem by making every process fast, accurate, and automated.
Specialized back-office agents autonomously perform work a
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Schatz, Cruz Introduce New Bill To Protect Kids On AI Chatbot Platforms
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release:
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Schatz, Cruz Introduce New Bill To Protect Kids On AI Chatbot Platforms
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai'i) today introduced the CHATBOT Act, legislation that would put parents, not Big Tech, in charge of how children interact with AI chatbots and require higher safety safeguards for young users.
While AI chatbots can suppo
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Schiff, Thompson, Valadao Secure Federal Relief for Peach Farmers
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Schiff, Thompson, Valadao Secure Federal Relief for Peach Farmers
Farmers to be provided USDA assistance following peach processing plant closure
California - Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Representatives Mike Thompson (D-Calif.-04) and David Valadao (R-Calif.-22) announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has granted their request for aid and will make up to $9 m
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Scripps Research ranks third in 2026 Cure Innovation Index
LA JOLLA, California, April 29 [Category: Environment] -- The Scripps Research Institute posted the following news:
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Scripps Research ranks third in 2026 Cure Innovation Index
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Scripps Research ranked third in the inaugural 2026 Cure Innovation Index recognizing the top-performing institutes and centers across the United States. The Index, release by the healthcare innovation ecosystem Cure, measures how effectively U.S. biomedical institutions translate scientific discovery into real-
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SEC Files Settled Charges Against Ex-CEO for Misappropriating Corporate Assets
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 2:26-cv-04554; C.D. Cal. filed April 29, 2026) involving an ex-CEO for misappropriating corporate assets:
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On April 29, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission filed a settled action against Anthony J. Cataldo, former Chairman and CEO of a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company (the Company), for allegedly misappropriating approximately $3.2 million from the Company and engag
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Securing the ultimate high ground: how the Space Force is revolutionizing airborne target tracking
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 29 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news:
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Securing the ultimate high ground: how the Space Force is revolutionizing airborne target tracking
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EL SEGUNDO, California - In the modern era of emerging and pacing threats, the ability to clearly see the battlespace is no longer a given. As adversaries develop increasingly sophisticated ways to deny and contest traditional airspace, the U.S. military is l
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SEMI Reports Worldwide Silicon Wafer Shipments Increase 13% Year-on-Year in Q1 2026
MILPITAS, California, April 29 [Category: Electronic Products] -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, posted the following news release:
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SEMI Reports Worldwide Silicon Wafer Shipments Increase 13% Year-on-Year in Q1 2026
AI-driven Demand and Signs of Broad-based Recovery Boost Global Silicon Wafer Shipments, Despite Mixed Market Conditions
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The SEMI Silicon Manufacturers Group (SMG) reported today, in its quarterly analysis of the
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SEMI Reports Worldwide Silicon Wafer Shipments Increase 13% Year-on-Year in Q1 2026
MILPITAS, California, April 30 -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, posted the following news release on April 29, 2026:
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SEMI Reports Worldwide Silicon Wafer Shipments Increase 13% Year-on-Year in Q1 2026
AI-driven Demand and Signs of Broad-based Recovery Boost Global Silicon Wafer Shipments, Despite Mixed Market Conditions
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The SEMI Silicon Manufacturers Group (SMG) reported today, in its quarterly analysis of the silicon wafer
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Sen. Rick Scott's Doug LaMalfa Federal Disaster Tax Relief Certainty Act Passes the House of Representatives
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Sen. Rick Scott's Doug LaMalfa Federal Disaster Tax Relief Certainty Act Passes the House of Representatives
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, Senator Rick Scott's bipartisan Doug LaMalfa Federal Disaster Tax Relief Certainty Act (H.R. 5366) unanimously passed the House of Representatives by voice vote.
Sen. Scott is co-leading the bill in the Senate with Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.). U.S. Represen
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Seven Former Aggies Joining NFL Teams
LOGAN, Utah, April 29 -- Utah State University issued the following news:
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Seven Former Aggies Joining NFL Teams
Following the conclusion of the NFL Draft on Saturday, Utah State had two of its former football players sign free agent contracts, while five more have been invited to rookie mini camps.
Noah Avinger and Brady Boyd both signed free agent contracts with NFL teams as Avinger will join the Los Angeles Chargers and Boyd will join the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Bryson Barnes, Miles D
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Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Disneyland Park - Fun Facts
ANAHEIM, California, April 30 -- Disneyland issued the following news release:
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Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Disneyland Park - Fun Facts
From a climactic battle between the Resistance and the First Order, to an authentic Star Wars cantina on the Outer Rim of the galaxy, to exotic creatures and daring missions aboard the Millennium Falcon, guests find plenty of stories to explore as they live their own adventures inside Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Disneyland Park in California.
As of Ap
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State's First Solar Canal Project Moves from UC Merced Lab to Real World
MERCED, California, April 29 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news:
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State's First Solar Canal Project Moves from UC Merced Lab to Real World
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What started as a premise in a UC Merced lab culminated with a commemoration of Project Nexus, California's first solar canal project.
On Wednesday, state leaders gathered at the Project Nexus sites in Hickman and Keyes to celebrate the completion of the construction pilot, which demonstrates how covering operational
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Stealthing survivors grapple with a "gray area" of sexual violation
CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, April 29 -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus issued the following news:
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Stealthing survivors grapple with a "gray area" of sexual violation
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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -Nonconsensual condom removal by an intimate partner falls into a gray area of sexual violence, a traumatic experience that exposes survivors to health risks but one they often are expected to manage alone without medical assistance or legal recourse, a new study says. Study author Shaimaa Kh
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Summer of Weather Extremes Expected Across America: Heat Waves, Drought, Severe Storms, Flooding and Wildfires
STATE COLLEGE, Pennsylvania, April 30 -- AccuWeather, a provider of commercial weather forecasting services, issued the following news release:
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Summer of Weather Extremes Expected Across America: Heat Waves, Drought, Severe Storms, Flooding and Wildfires
AccuWeather Global Weather Center - AccuWeather long-range experts predict a wide range of weather extremes across the United States this summer, from dangerous heat waves to worsening drought, repeated flash flooding and an elevated ri
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The cancer young men don't see coming and shouldn't ignore
LOMA LINDA, California, April 29 -- Loma Linda University Health issued the following news:
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The cancer young men don't see coming and shouldn't ignore
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Unlike many cancers that affect older adults, testicular cancer primarily impacts younger men, often at a time when they are otherwise healthy and not thinking about serious illness.
Testicular cancer is the most common cancer among men ages 15 to 35, yet many delay getting checked, often due to stigma, discomfort, or not knowing wha
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THOMPSON, SCHIFF, VALADAO SECURE FEDERAL RELIEF FOR PEACH FARMERS
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. Mike Thompson, D-California, issued the following news release:
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THOMPSON, SCHIFF, VALADAO SECURE FEDERAL RELIEF FOR PEACH FARMERS
Farmers to be Provided USDA Assistance Following Peach Processing Plant Closure
California - Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA-04 ), Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA), and Rep. David Valadao (R-CA-22) announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has granted their request for aid and will make up to $9 million available to fu
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THOMPSON, STEUBE'S BIPARTISAN DISASTER TAX RELIEF BILL PASSES U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Mike Thompson, D-California, issued the following news release:
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THOMPSON, STEUBE'S BIPARTISAN DISASTER TAX RELIEF BILL PASSES U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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Washington - Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA) and Rep. Greg Steube's (R-FL) Doug LaMalfa Federal Disaster Tax Relief Certainty Act (H.R. 5366) passed the U.S. House of Representatives by a voice vote. This bill extends Thompson and Steube's landmark 2024 law providing tax relief for individuals impacte
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Three UCSF Faculty Honored for Advancing Science and Society
SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 30 -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release:
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Three UCSF Faculty Honored for Advancing Science and Society
AAAS Fellows are among the world's most distinguished scientists, engineers, and innovators.
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Three UC San Francisco faculty members have been elected fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), one of the world's largest general scientific societies and publisher of the
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Three UT Southwestern faculty members elected to National Academy of Sciences
DALLAS, Texas, April 28 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center posted the following news release:
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Three UT Southwestern faculty members elected to National Academy of Sciences
The National Academy of Sciences (NAS) today elected three UT Southwestern Medical Center scientists into its membership. Election to the NAS is one of the highest honors in the United States for American scientists.
Elizabeth Chen, Ph.D., Ralph DeBerardinis, M.D., Ph.D., and Joel Elmquist, D.V.M.
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TICAS Applauds Michigan Legislature's Continued Commitment to College Affordability
OAKLAND, California, April 29 [Category: Education] -- The Institute for College Access and Success issued the following news release:
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TICAS Applauds Michigan Legislature's Continued Commitment to College Affordability
LANSING, M.I. - This week, the Michigan House and Senate revealed their proposals for the 2026-27 state budget. Both budgets are aligned in making critical investments in affordable higher education pathways by proposing to spend just under $700 million, an increase from
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Two LLNL Teams Attend DOE's Energy I-Corps Cohort 22
LIVERMORE, California, April 30 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news:
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Two LLNL teams attend DOE's Energy I-Corps Cohort 22
Continuing a decade of entrepreneurial training and commercializing mission innovation, two teams of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) researchers attended the Department of Energy's (DOE) Energy I-Corps (EIC) Cohort 22 in Colorado this spring.
The EIC is a key initiative of the DOE's Office o
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U.S. Department of Education Initiates Investigation into Stanford for Allegedly Discriminating Against Students on the Basis of Race
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release:
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U.S. Department of Education Initiates Investigation into Stanford for Allegedly Discriminating Against Students on the Basis of Race
Today, the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) opened an investigation into Stanford University (Stanford) to determine whether Stanford violated Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI) by discriminating on the basis of race in
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U.S. Soccer Announces California Storm and Sporting CT Will Meet in the Inaugural Chastain Cup Final
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 30 -- The U.S. Soccer Federation issued the following news on April 29, 2026:
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U.S. Soccer Announces California Storm and Sporting CT Will Meet in the Inaugural Chastain Cup Final
U.S. Soccer's premier women's amateur championship honors the legacy of Brandi Chastain
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ATLANTA (April 29, 2026) - U.S. Soccer today announced that California Storm and Sporting CT will meet in the 2026 Chastain Cup Final, the inaugural championship match of the federation's premier
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UAH Researcher Helps Uncover 'Burn Scar Heat Islands,' Advancing Understanding of Wildfire Impacts on Weather
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, April 30 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news:
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UAH researcher helps uncover "burn scar heat islands," advancing understanding of wildfire impacts on weather
Russ Nelson
New research headed by a University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) scientist working in collaboration with NASA reveals that wildfires can leave behind more than scorched Earth - they can create persistent "heat islands" that reshape local weather patterns long after the flames are
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UC Leaders, Faculty and Students Urge Lawmakers to Fully Fund the University
BERKELEY, California, April 30 -- The University of California issued the following news release:
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UC leaders, faculty and students urge lawmakers to fully fund the University
UC Day delegation at the UC Student and Policy Center
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Over 100 University of California leaders, faculty and students met with Sacramento lawmakers today to advocate for UC priorities that advance the state's economic edge and expand opportunities for more Californians.
This year, UC is urging state lawmakers
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UC Merced Opens Flexible Routes from STEM Degrees to Teaching and Beyond
MERCED, California, April 29 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news:
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UC Merced Opens Flexible Routes from STEM Degrees to Teaching and Beyond
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Students who arrive at UC Merced planning on specific careers often discover along the way that their interests -and strengths -are broader than they first imagined.
A new initiative called Education Tracks, or EdTracks, is designed to give students a flexible, low-risk way to explore careers in education without del
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UC San Diego Debate Team Dominates with National and International Wins
LA JOLLA, California, April 29 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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UC San Diego Debate Team Dominates with National and International Wins
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Key Takeaways
* UC San Diego's Speech & Debate team turned years of regional success into a breakout season on national and international stages.
* University support helped students travel farther, compete more broadly and earn major wins.
* The team has grown into a large, diverse and close-knit
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UC-San Francisco: Portable TB Test Matches Lab Accuracy in Just Minutes
SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 30 (TNSjou) -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release:
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Portable TB Test Matches Lab Accuracy in Just Minutes
Drugs to treat tuberculosis have been around for more than 75 years, yet it remains the world's top infectious disease killer. A big obstacle has been testing. It's either inaccurate -- missing up to half of all cases -- or requires expensive laboratories that are not widely available in the countries w
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University of Michigan: Identity Emerges as a Powerful Shield for Black LGBTQ+ Teens
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 30 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news:
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Identity emerges as a powerful shield for Black LGBTQ+ teens
A strong sense of identity and supportive relationships can make a life-changing difference in the mental health of Black sexual minority male adolescents, according to new research led by scholars at the University of Michigan, Ohio State University and University of Southern California.
Drawing on survey data from 383 Midwestern
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University of Michigan: Just a Few Species Can Drive a Plant Community's Response to Warming Temperatures
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 30 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news:
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Just a few species can drive a plant community's response to warming temperatures
Analyses led by the University of Michigan can help land managers and conservationists help nature prepare for a warmer future
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A new analysis of experimental data led by the University of Michigan has unveiled insights into why and how plant communities are changing their makeup to survive in warmer temperat
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University of Southern California Pullias Center for Higher Education: 'What Works in Peer Mentoring - Evidence-Based Strategies to Support Low-Income College Student Transitions'
LOS ANGELES, California, April 30 -- University of Southern California Pullias Center for Higher Education issued the following news:
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"What Works in Peer Mentoring: Evidence-Based Strategies to Support Low-Income College Student Transitions" webinar set for Wednesday, June 17, 9am PT
In this joint Pullias Center-National Resource Center for First Year Experience and Students in Transition webinar, discover how thoughtfully designed peer mentoring can be a game-changer for low-income st
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University of Utah Health: Landmark Study Reveals Century-long Cycles in U.S. Suicide Rates and a Long-term Crisis Among Youth
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, April 30 -- The University of Utah Health issued the following news release:
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Landmark study reveals century-long cycles in U.S. suicide rates and a long-term crisis among youth
Suicide rates in the United States follow striking, decades-long cycles likely shaped by broad social forces, according to a major new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS). But beneath that long-term rise-and-fall pattern, researchers uncovered a deep
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University of Washington Veterans Clinic Director Goldberg Testifies Before Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee released the following testimony by Rose Carmen Goldberg, director of the Veterans Clinic and associate teaching professor at the University of Washington School of Law, from an April 15, 2026, hearing entitled "Programs for Justice-Involved Veterans":
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Chairman Moran, Ranking Member Blumenthal, and members of the Committee, I thank you for the opportunity to testify today on the pressing topic of how we can better serve justi
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USC Schaeffer Center for Health Policy: Experts Highlight How Technology Is Transforming Alzheimer's Clinical Trial Recruitment
LOS ANGELES, California, April 30 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Southern California Schaeffer Center for Health Policy and Economics issued the following news:
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Experts Highlight How Technology Is Transforming Alzheimer's Clinical Trial Recruitment
Slow and uneven clinical trial recruitment is one of the greatest obstacles to developing treatments for Alzheimer's disease. Limited evidence on effective recruitment strategies has made it difficult to identify opportunities for improvement.
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USC Viterbi's Karmel S. Shehadeh Lands Prestigious AFOSR Grant
LOS ANGELES, California, April 29 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news:
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USC Viterbi's Karmel S. Shehadeh Lands Prestigious AFOSR Grant
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Karmel S. Shehadeh, WiSE Gabilan assistant professor at USC Viterbi School of Engineering 's Daniel J. Epstein Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, has received a highly competitive grant from the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR).
The three-year, nearly $400,000 a
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ViaSat-3 F3 Satellite Successfully Launches from Kennedy Space Center
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 29 -- Boeing, an aerospace company and a manufacturer of commercial jetliners and defense, space and security systems, posted the following news release:
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ViaSat-3 F3 Satellite Successfully Launches from Kennedy Space Center
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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla., Apr. 29, 2026 - Boeing [NYSE: BA] mission controllers confirmed that the ViaSat-3 F3 (VS-3 F3) satellite is healthy in orbit following its successful launch aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket at 10:13 a.m. ET f
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VIDEO: Carbajal Questions Defense Secretary Hegseth at Committee Hearing
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-California, issued the following news release:
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VIDEO: Carbajal Questions Defense Secretary Hegseth at Committee Hearing
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During today's House Armed Services Committee hearing on the Department of Defense FY27 Budget Request, U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24) questioned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on a wide range of topics: the cost of the ongoing war in Iran, the Administration lifting sanctions on Russian oil, and the new D
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Waters, Warren, Call Out Fed For Gutting Wall Street Stress Tests, Including Giving Banks the Answer Key
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on April 29, 2026:
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Waters, Warren, Call Out Fed For Gutting Wall Street Stress Tests, Including Giving Banks the Answer Key
"In Trump's second term, the Fed has once again taken an axe to the stress testing framework."
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Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), Ranking Member of the House Financial Services Committee, and U.S. Senator Elizabe
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Will Trent: Be of Service (5/5)
BURBANK, California, April 29 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release:
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Will Trent: Be of Service (5/5)
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TUESDAY, MAY 5
8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT - Will Trent: "Be of Service" (418) (Season Finale)
Logline: A missing college student ignites a frantic search that quickly reveals something far more dangerous than a simple abduction. As the team races to uncover the truth, Angie, on the brink of motherhood, heads to the hospital wit
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WITH FIERCE WORDS AND JOYFUL SONGS AT THE SUPREME COURT,TPS HOLDERS FIGHT FOR THEIR LIVES AND FUTURES
WASHINGTON, April 29 [Category: Law/Legal -- Haitian Bridge Alliance, a grassroots community organization that advocates for fair and humane immigration policies and provides migrants and immigrants with humanitarian, legal and social services, issued the following news release:
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WITH FIERCE WORDS AND JOYFUL SONGS AT THE SUPREME COURT,TPS HOLDERS FIGHT FOR THEIR LIVES AND FUTURES
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Contact :
Palmira Figueroa, NDLON, pfigueroa@ndlon.org
Martin Pineda, Carecen-LA, MPineda@carecen-la.o
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WKU, City of Bowling Green and Commonwealth of Kentucky proclaim "Bike4Alz Day" in honor of student-led Alzheimer's awareness effort
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, April 29 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news:
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WKU, City of Bowling Green and Commonwealth of Kentucky proclaim "Bike4Alz Day" in honor of student-led Alzheimer's awareness effort
Western Kentucky University (WKU), the city of Bowling Green and the Commonwealth of Kentucky came together on Tuesday, April 28, to officially recognize Bike4Alz Team XIV with a proclamation declaring April 28 as "Bike4Alz Day" in Kentucky.
Bike4Alz is a student
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Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Reports Strong First Quarter Results
PARSIPPANY, New Jersey, April 29 [Category: BizTravel] -- Wyndham Hotels and Resorts issued the following news release:
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Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Reports Strong First Quarter Results
Company Grows System Size by 4% and Development Pipeline to Record 2,200 Hotels
U.S. RevPAR Recovery Ahead of Expectations
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Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: WH) today announced results for the three months ended March 31, 2026. Highlights include:
* System-wide rooms grew 4% year-over-year.
* Awarde
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Yale University: Choosing Safer Diabetes Medications for Older Adults
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, April 29 (TNSjou) -- Yale University issued the following news:
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Choosing Safer Diabetes Medications for Older Adults
By Avi Patel
Older adults with type 2 diabetes face a difficult trade-off: they are among the most vulnerable to medication-related harms yet are often underrepresented in the clinical trials that guide treatment decisions. A new study led by Yuan Lu, ScD, helps address this gap by providing large-scale, real-world evidence about the safety of co
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