SANTA CRUZ, California, May 4 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * 'The Public's Science' initiative seeks to reimagine the science research ecosystem * How can we chart a new course for research and development in the United States that is genuinely publicly accountable, not just publicly funded?  This question is at the heart of a new initiative that seeks to reimagine the American public science research ecosystem. Seventy-five years after   more

LOS ANGELES, California, May 4 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * 10 Times Faster, 10 Times Less Energy: Solving AI's Memory Bottleneck With Algorithms and Coding Theory * Last week, USC's Ming Hsieh Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering hosted the 20th Viterbi Keynote Lecture, featuring memory and mathematics expert, Paul H. Siegel, an Electrical and Computer Engineering Professor at UC San Diego. Joined by A  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- A coalition of 15 state Attorneys General submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services citing concerns about the agency's recent Request for Information related to Comprehensive Regulations To Uncover Suspicious Healthcare. The letter emphasize their shared commitment to combating Medicaid and healthcare program fraud, while cautioning that recent federal actions risk undermining the longstandi  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- A coalition of 57 housing advocacy organizations submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking titled "Establishing Flexibility for Implementation of Work Requirements and Term Limits." The coalition and partners argue that the proposal would jeopardize housing stability for millions of HUD-assisted residents, exacerbate homelessness, and impose undue burdens on housing providers. According  more

OLYMPIA, Washington, May 4 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown files brief urging Supreme Court to stay restrictions on Mifepristone * Attorney General Nick Brown today joined a coalition of 22 states and the District of Columbia in urging the U.S. Supreme Court to stay a ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit that would restrict access to mifepristone, a safe and effective abortion medication. This morning, the  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 4 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Urges Supreme Court To Block Restrictions On Mifepristone * BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today co-led a coalition of 22 states and the District of Columbia in urging the U.S. Supreme Court to stay a ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit that would restrict access to mifepristone, a safe and effective abortion  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- ALS Network, an advocacy organization serving people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and their families, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding the agency's draft guidance on the Plausible Mechanism Framework. This FDA framework aims to support the development of individualized therapies that target specific genetic conditions with known biological causes, especially in situations where traditional randomized clinical tria  more

BURBANK, California, May 4 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * America's Funniest Home Videos: Dance Disasters, Stumblebums, and Playground Problems (5/24) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/22/26) * SUNDAY, MAY 24 7:00-8:00 p.m. EDT - America's Funniest Home Videos: "Dance Disasters, Stumblebums, and Playground Problems" (3614) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/22/26) Logline: Get ready to laugh out loud! It's a week full of playground problem  more

BURBANK, California, May 4 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * America's Funniest Home Videos: Feline Follies, Bear Encounters, and Wedding Woes (5/17) (Season Finale) * SUNDAY, MAY 17 7:00-8:01 p.m. EDT - America's Funniest Home Videos: "Feline Follies, Bear Encounters, and Wedding Woes" (3622) (Season Finale) Logline: On the season finale of "AFV," the season's top two winners battle it out for a Disney Cruise Line   more

BURBANK, California, May 4 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * American Idol: 916 (Grand Finale) (5/11) * MONDAY, MAY 11 8:00-11:00 p.m. EDT - American Idol: "916 (Grand Finale)" (916) (Season Finale) Logline: The Top 3 finalists give their all for the last chance to earn America's vote. Alicia Keys serves as guest mentor and performer, plus special performances from other music legends and today's top stars. Stream  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, May 5 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Amid Federal Attacks on Medicaid, Governor Walz Shores Up DHS Leadership to Protect Minnesotans As the Trump Administration threatens billions meant for Minnesota's Medicaid program, Governor Tim Walz today announced a restructuring of leadership at the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) to ensure stability and continue to strengthen oversight, improve program delivery, and protect ess  more

CUPERTINO, California, May 4 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, posted the following news: * * * Apple introduces a new Pride Collection * Today, Apple introduced a new Apple Watch Pride Edition Sport Loop, watch face, and iPhone and iPad wallpaper to celebrate LGBTQ+ communities around the world during Pride Month and beyond. Apple is proud to financially support organizations that serve LGBTQ+ communities.  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Arithmedics Inc., a technology company specializing in AI-driven medical coding and claims analytics, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The letter addresses CMS's Request for Information related to its Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare initiative. Arithmedics presented recommendations aimed at modernizing program integrity to reduce fraud, waste, and abuse while maintaining beneficiary access and minim  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, May 5 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on May 4, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Welcomes Supreme Court Stay on Mifepristone Restrictions, Warns Fight for Abortion Access Not Over Attorney General Kris Mayes today joined a coalition of 22 states and the District of Columbia in urging the U.S. Supreme Court to stay a ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit that restricted access to mifepristone, a safe and effective  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Arnold and Porter, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Arnold & Porter Defeats Class Certification in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California Arnold & Porter has secured another victory for Epoch Everlasting Play, LLC in a consumer products lawsuit over its Calico Critters toy line. On May 4, 2026, Judge Wright of the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California denied with prejudice a renewed motion for class certification, e  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Senate Judiciary Committee released the following written testimony by Mark A. Cohen, senior technology fellow at the Asia Society of Northern California and Seattle and Asia Society Policy Institute, from an April 22, 2026, hearing entitled "Stealth Stealing: China's Ongoing Theft of U.S. Innovation": * * * Chairman Grassley, Ranking Member Durbin, thank you for the opportunity to testify today on intellectual property misappropriation involving China. My name is Mar  more

SACRAMENTO, California, May 4 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Urged U.S. Supreme Court to Protect Telehealth Access to Mifepristone, Welcomes Temporary Halt of Fifth Circuit Ruling * U.S. Supreme Court temporarily preserves telehealth access to mifepristone following coalition brief OAKLAND - Co-leading a coalition of 22 attorneys general and the Governor of Pennsylvania, California Attorney General Rob Bonta this mor  more

ALBANY, New York, May 4 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Leads Coalition Urging Supreme Court to Protect Access to Mifepristone * May 4, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a coalition of 21 other states and the District of Columbia in urging the U.S. Supreme Court to stay a ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit that would restrict access to mifepristone, a safe and e  more

LANSING, Michigan, May 4 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Nessel Files Brief Urging Supreme Court to Stay Restrictions on Mifepristone * Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is expressing relief after the U.S. Supreme Court temporarily restored access to Mifepristone, a safe and effective abortion medication. The decision comes after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued a ruling that would have reinstated a   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 4 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES PROPOSED POSTAL SERVICE RULE THAT WOULD ALLOW UNLAWFUL ACCESS TO GUNS BY MAIL Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a multistate coalition of 22 attorneys general, opposed an unlawful proposal by the U.S. Postal Service to allow individuals to send certain firearms by mail, endangering the public and harming state and local budgets. For almost 100 year  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 4 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL: SUPREME COURT ENTERS ADMINISTRATIVE STAY, PREVENTING RESTRICTIONS ON MIFEPRISTONE GOING INTO EFFECT * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today announced the U.S. Supreme Court entered an administrative stay to pause a ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit that would restrict access to mifepristone, a safe and effective abortion medication. T  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, May 4 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Files Brief Urging Supreme Court to Stay Restrictions on Mifepristone Fifth Circuit Decision Arbitrarily and Abruptly Bans Telehealth Prescribing, Forces Patients to Medically Unnecessary In-Person Appointments  * Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 22 states and the District of Columbia in urging the U.S. Supreme Court to stay a rul  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, May 4 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * B-52 Engine Replacement Program Holds Critical Design Review, Paves Way for B-52J Upgrade * TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. - The B-52J Commercial Engine Replacement Program (CERP) recently held its Critical Design Review (CDR), a pivotal milestone that enables the modification of two B-52 aircraft with new engines. The program, managed by the Air Force Life Cycle Management C  more

OXFORD, Ohio, May 4 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Barrett joins Miami as vice president of University Advancement * As a first-generation student at Hamilton College, Scott Barrett saw firsthand how transformational higher education could be. It was at Hamilton, located in Clinton, New York, where Barrett also received his introduction to the world of fundraising with a work-study position in the college's advancement office. That, too, was part of an eye-opening e  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Bejo Seeds Inc., an organic seed supplier, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Organic Program urging clearer regulations on the use of organic seed in organic farming. The letter highlights concerns about the current exceptions allowing the use of conventional seed when organic seed is deemed commercially unavailable, which Bejo Seeds argues undermines organic integrity and risks damaging consumer confidence in the USDA Organic S  more

SACRAMENTO, California, May 5 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on May 4, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom warns insurance companies after major state enforcement against State Farm What you need to know: Governor Newsom urged insurance companies to quickly and fairly process pending claims for LA recovery survivors after the state announced the largest insurance enforcement action in a century against State Farm. * Governor Gavin Newsom today warned insurance  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The California Institute for Regenerative Medicine has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding the agency's draft guidance titled "Considerations for the Use of the Plausible Mechanism Framework to Develop Individualized Therapies that Target Specific Genetic Conditions with Known Biological Cause." CIRM, a state agency funded by California voters to accelerate stem cell and gene therapies for unmet medical needs, outlined both su  more

LOS ANGELES, California, May 4 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * Can dopamine bend time to shape memory? * Key takeaways * Why do we often recall events as lasting longer or shorter than they did? New research by UCLA psychologists shows that dopamine signaling at event beginnings may stretch time in our memory. * A key dopamine-producing area of the brain -the ventral tegmental area -was activated when volunteers participating in an MRI scan dete  more

NEW YORK, May 4 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., posted the following news release: * * * Canadian Trump Critic Sues to Stop Google from Sharing Personal Information with Department of Homeland Security * WASHINGTON - A Canadian critic of the Trump administration today sued Markwayne Mullin, the Secretary of the U.S. Department  more

LA JOLLA, California, May 4 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Cannabis Microdosing More Common Than Psychedelics Among US Adults, National Survey Finds * Key Takeaways * Cannabis is the most commonly microdosed substance in the U.S., with about 9.4% of adults -roughly 24 million people -reporting lifetime use. More people reported microdosing for recreational reasons than for medical reasons. * Cannabis microdosing was nearly twice as co  more

SEASIDE, California, May 5 -- California State University Monterey Bay campus issued the following news: * * * Cannery Row's Ted Balestreri to receive honorary doctorate from CSUMB The CEO and chairman of the Cannery Row Company has been active in community service and a supporter of CSUMB. * Hunger has been a big part of Ted Balestreri's life. He has said he started out as a hungry kid, and from there went on to build a successful business by satisfying the appetites of others. The resta  more

RIVERSIDE, California, May 5 -- California Baptist University issued the following news: * * * CBU's leadership institute expands into workforce training partnerships across the Inland Empire As organizations across the Inland Empire work to strengthen leadership pipelines and workplace culture, California Baptist University is bringing its faculty expertise directly into the field. The Dr. Paul and Annie Kienel Leadership Institute at CBU is expanding its role beyond the classroom by estab  more

BELLEVUE, Washington, May 4 [Category: Political] -- The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms issued the following news release: * * * CCRKBA AMICUS BRIEF SUPPORTS SAILOR CONVICTED OF GUN CRIMES BY BIDEN ATF * BELLEVUE, WA - "The facts of this case are outrageous," says an amicus brief filed with the U.S. Supreme Court by the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms, in support of a decorated Navy veteran convicted of crimes he really didn't commit, but was pr  more

BURBANK, California, May 4 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: Jenna Johnson Chmerkovskiy, Derek Hough and Bruno Tonioli (5/18) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 9/26/25) * MONDAY, MAY 18 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT - Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: " Jenna Johnson Chmerkovskiy, Derek Hough and Bruno Tonioli " (602) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 9/26/25) Logline: "Celebrity Wheel of Fortune" premieres with hosts Ryan Seacrest an  more

BURBANK, California, May 4 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: Joey McIntyre, Retta, Oliver Hudson (5/18) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/3/25) * MONDAY, MAY 18 10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT - Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: " Joey McIntyre, Retta, Oliver Hudson" (604) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/3/25) Logline: "Celebrity Wheel of Fortune," hosted by Ryan Seacrest and Vanna White, welcomes author and actor Retta, singe  more

BURBANK, California, May 4 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: Kathy Hilton, Rick Ross and Riki Lindhome (5/18) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/16/26) * MONDAY, MAY 18 9:00-10:00 p.m. EDT - Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: " Kathy Hilton, Rick Ross and Riki Lindhome" (610) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/16/26) Logline: "Celebrity Wheel of Fortune," hosted by Ryan Seacrest and Vanna White, welcomes Kathy Hilton, Rick  more

EUGENE, Oregon, May 5 -- The Civil Liberties Defense Center issued the following news release on May 4, 2026: * * * Attacks on Privacy: A Tragedy in 3 Acts and Why it Matters to Activists On April 29, 2026, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a three-year reauthorization of FISA (Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act) Section 702, by a vote of 235 to 191, advancing the bill to the Senate. The legislation extends the government's warrantless surveillance authority to collect foreign intel  more

DAVIS, California, May 4 -- The University of California Davis posted the following news: * * * Climate Change Increases Spillover Risk of Rodent-Borne Arenaviruses * Climate change is likely to drive rodent-borne arenaviruses into parts of South America that have never faced these diseases, putting new communities of people at risk, finds a study from the University of California, Davis. For the study, published in the journal npj Viruses, scientists incorporated climate projections, shif  more

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman DeSaulnier to Host Town Hall in Lafayette * Walnut Creek, CA -Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10) announced today that he will host a town hall in Lafayette on Tuesday, May 5 th from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. PT to discuss House Democrats' work in Congress to hold President Trump accountable, end his illegal war in Iran, and lower costs for American families. The Congressman will also take q  more

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Rep. David Valadao, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Valadao Announces the Winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition * WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Valadao (CA-22) released the following statement announcing the winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for high school students in California's 22nd Congressional District. The winning entry, titled July 7, 2012, is a mixed-media piece created by Emily Romero, an 11th-grad  more

NORTHRIDGE, California, May 4 -- California State University Northridge issued the following news release: * * * CSUN to Confer Honorary Degree on Internationally Recognized Community Peace, Violence Prevention Leader Aqeela Sherrills California State University, Northridge (CSUN) will confer an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree upon Aqeela Sherrills in recognition of his decades of leadership advancing community-based public safety, violence prevention and healing for survivors, unive  more

SAN BERNARDINO, California, May 5 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news: * * * CSUSB launches Education Beyond Barriers: BRIDGE Scholars program to expand access for system-impacted youth Students in the program are completing two university-level courses taught by CSUSB faculty, Alexandra Cavallaro and Julie Taylor, using the Inside-Out model of prison education. It will be a significant step forward in expanding access to higher education for system-  more

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- The Defense Contract Management Agency issued the following news: * * * DCMA celebrates teams with 250 years of multi-functional excellence * LOS ANGELES -Leading up to our nation's semiquincentennial, the Defense Contract Management Agency launched a campaign to highlight its team members' dedication and expertise. Today's team of multi-functional experts represents DCMA Southern California: * David Witkowski, quality director, 35 years, quality assurance and leadershi  more

DOVER, Delaware, May 5 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release on May 4, 2026: * * * AG Jennings, coalition secure final approval in $700 million Google Settlement over app store monopoly Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings has announced that a federal court will approve a $700 million settlement in a multistate antitrust lawsuit against Google. The lawsuit, first filed in 2021 by a bipartisan group of 52 Attorneys General, challenged Google's contro  more

SAN JOSE, California, May 4 [Category BizBusiness] -- eBay Inc., a company that says it creates ecommerce experiences for buyers, sellers and developers, issued the following news release: * * * eBay Confirms Receipt of Unsolicited Proposal from GameStop * No Action Required from eBay Shareholders at This Time eBay Inc. (Nasdaq: EBAY), a global commerce leader that connects millions of buyers and sellers around the world, today confirmed that it has received an unsolicited, non-binding acq  more

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- The Export-Import Bank of the U.S. issued the following news release: * * * EXIM Recognizes Exporters of the Year for Advancing U.S. Competitiveness in Global Markets * The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) has named its Exporters of the Year, honoring 10 U.S. companies whose sustained export performance, global reach, and partnership with EXIM have helped strengthen American competitiveness in markets around the world.  The award recognizes exporters acro  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, May 5 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following commentary by partners Bonnie Allyn Barnett Rachael Dettmann Spiegel and associates Amy L. Waite and Amani B. Khoury: * * * Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR): Six State Reports Due May 31 Major Reporting Deadlines on May 31, 2026 At a Glance * Seven states now have active EPR laws for paper and packaging, with six major reporting deadlines on May 31, 2026. * Businesses must determine if   more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, May 5 -- Fairfax County Economic Development Authority issued the following news release on May 4, 2026: * * * TurbineOne Relocates Headquarters to Fairfax County from San Francisco AI-focused defense tech company to establish headquarters, experience center in Chantilly * TurbineOne, a defense technology firm specializing in AI-powered machine learning software solutions, announced today it will relocate its headquarters from San Francisco, California to the Chantilly ar  more

WASHINGTON, May 4 [Category: International] -- The Federation for American Immigration Reform issued the following news release: * * * The Federation for American Immigration Reform Launches New Immigration Council * Top National Experts to Help Advance 'Critical Mission' The Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) is pleased to announce the formation of its new advisory Immigration Council.  FAIR's Immigration Council is a prestigious group of respected and highly accomplished   more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association, Maitland, submitted a public comment letter expressing opposition to a proposal by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service to allow importation of fresh pineapples from Taiwan into all U.S. ports. The FFVA represents the majority of Florida's fruit and vegetable producers and is deeply concerned about the potential introduction of invasive pests, particularly the Oriental fruit fly, through th  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 4 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Spanberger Announces TurbineOne Relocates Headquarters to Fairfax County * Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced that TurbineOne, Inc. -a California-based defense technology firm specializing in AI-powered machine learning software solutions -will establish its headquarters in Fairfax County, Virginia, creating 22 new jobs through a $424,000 investment. As part of this ex  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Guardant Health, a precision oncology company, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services addressing the agency's Request for Information on Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare. The company expressed support for CMS's efforts to combat fraud, waste, and abuse in federal health care programs but emphasized the need for targeted, data-driven approaches that protect patient access to appropriate molecular diagn  more

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Rep. Mike Thompson, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * HABEMATOLEL POMO OF UPPER LAKE TRIBE, CONGRESSMAN THOMPSON SECURE $3.15 MILLION FOR COMMUNITY CENTER PROJECT * Upper Lake, CA - The Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake Tribe announced today that Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-04) secured $3,150,000 for the Tribe's Community Center Project through the Department of Housing and Urban Development as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026. Th  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 5 (TNSjou) -- The Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics issued the following news release: * * * Astronomers Explore the Surface Composition of a Nearby Super-Earth The analysis indicates the planet's surface is likely composed of basalt or mantle rock, ruling out a composition similar to Earth's silicate-rich crust. * A team of researchers led by postdoctoral researcher and NASA Sagan Fellow Sebastian Zieba of the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smit  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- HealthSherpa, a private enrollment platform for the Affordable Care Act Marketplace, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The letter outlines recommendations for improving fraud prevention and consumer protection across the Federally-Facilitated Exchange and State-Based Exchanges. With over 35 million enrollments facilitated since 2014 and coverage of more than half of active FFE enrollments during the 2025 Open Enrollment Perio  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Housing California, a nonprofit advocacy organization dedicated to preventing homelessness and increasing affordable housing, submitted a public comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's proposed rule entitled "Establishing Flexibility for Implementation of Work Requirements and Term Limits." The rule, if implemented, would permit Public Housing Agencies and owners of HUD-assisted housing to remove housing assistance from residents who fa  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 4 [Category: Food/Beverage] -- The Institute of Food Technologists posted the following news release: * * * Institute of Food Technologists to Honor Top Achievements in Food Science at IFT FIRST Annual Event and Expo * CHICAGO - May 4, 2026 - The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), a nonprofit scientific organization committed to advancing the science of food and its application across the global food system, will honor this year's recipients of its prestigious IFT   more

SANTA CLARA, California, May 4 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Intel, an industry that says it creates world-changing technology that enables progress and enriches lives, issued the following news: * * * Intel Announces Leadership Appointments to Advance Client Computing and Enable Future Innovation * NEWS HIGHLIGHTS * Intel appoints Alex Katouzian as executive vice president and general manager of Client Computing & Physical AI * Names Pushkar Ranade chief technology officer S  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The International Pemphigus and Pemphigoid Foundation, Roseville, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration advocating for reforms in the agency's regulatory frameworks for clinical trials involving pemphigus and pemphigoid. The foundation emphasized that current approaches to trial endpoints, study design, and statistical analysis inadequately capture the unique clinical features and patient experiences associated with these   more

LOS ANGELES, California, May 5 -- The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association issued the following news release on May 4, 2026: * * * JOHN WILLIAMS COMPOSES NEW FANFARE "BRAVO GUSTAVO!" FOR THE UPCOMING GUSTAVO DUDAMEL: CELEBRATING THE MUSICIANS OF THE LA PHIL CONCERT ON JUNE 4, 2026 World-renowned composer honors Gustavo Dudamel and the musicians of the Los Angeles Philharmonic with a special new work * The LA Phil today announced a special addition to its June 4 program, Gustavo Dudamel: Ce  more

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * JOINT STATEMENT FROM LEADER JEFFRIES, CONGRESSMAN MORELLE ON NEW YORK REDISTRICTING * (New Haven, C.T.)-Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Congressman Joe Morelle released a statement announcing a redistricting initiative, the New York Democracy Project. "House Republicans have failed and the American people know it," said House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries. "That is why GOP   more

WASHINGTON, May 4 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * JOINT STATEMENT FROM LEADER JEFFRIES, RANKING MEMBER MORELLE ON NEW YORK REDISTRICTING * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Committee on House Administration Ranking Member Joe Morelle released a statement announcing a redistricting initiative, the New York Democracy Project. " House Republicans have failed and the American people know it," said House De  more

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * JOINT STATEMENT FROM LEADER JEFFRIES, RANKING MEMBER MORELLE ON NEW YORK REDISTRICTING * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Committee on House Administration Ranking Member Joe Morelle released a statement announcing a redistricting initiative, the New York Democracy Project. " House Republicans have failed and the American people know it," said House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jef  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, ranking member of the House Administration Committee, and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following statement on May 4, 2026: * * * Joint Statement from Leader Jeffries, Ranking Member Morelle on New York Redistricting Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Committee on House Administration Ranking Member Joe Morelle released a statement announcing a redistricting initiative, the New York Democra  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on May 4, 2026: * * * Justice Department Files Statement of Interest in California Fire Insurance Case Today, the Department of Justice announced that it has filed a Statement of Interest in the case of Ferrier v. State Farm Fire and Casualty Company, which is currently pending in the state Superior Court of Los Angeles County, California. This case was brought by 60 homeowners who lost their homes in the de  more

LOS ANGELES, California, May 4 [Category: BizHospital] -- Cedars-Sinai, a nonprofit academic healthcare organization, posted the following news: * * * LA28: Inside the Medical Playbook * Cedars-Sinai, the Official Medical Provider for the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games, is playing a key role in planning for what will be one of the largest sporting events in the world. Behind the scenes, that preparation includes building a vast, coordinated medical system designed to support not only th  more

WASHINGTON, May 4 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release: * * * Largest federal employee union endorses Sen. Jeff Merkley and Reps. Suzanne Bonamici, Maxine Dexter, Val Hoyle, Janelle Bynum and Andrea Salinas for re-election * Oregon's statewide primary is May 19, and the general election is Nov. 3. The American Federation of Government Employees today endorsed Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., and Reps. Suzanne Bonamici, Maxi  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, a coalition representing over 240 national organizations, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy opposing the department's direct final rule aimed at rescinding regulations related to nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs or activities. The letter criticizes the DOE's move for undermining established civil rights protections and urges the agency to withdraw the rule immediately. The   more

PHOENIX, May 4 -- Paradise Valley Community College issued the following news: * * * A Legacy of Learning: PVCC Celebrates the Retirement of Dr. David Rubi After nearly four decades of dedication to higher education, longtime Paradise Valley Community College faculty and beloved Spanish professor Dr. David Rubi is retiring at the end of the Spring 2026 semester. Rubi's impact has shaped generations of students, colleagues, and the broader college community. At the heart of Dr. Rubi's work ha  more

LA JOLLA, California, May 4 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Live Performance Breaks the Digital Blur -- and Reconnects You * There's something about live theatre that demands your full attention. It could be an emotional monologue that brings tears to your eyes. Or a riveting dance sequence so synchronous that you're hypnotized. Des McAnuff describes the performing arts as both ephemeral and timeless - a uniquely powerful way to bring peopl  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 5 -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * Love Family Gives $2.5M to Advance Sickle Cell Care at UCSF Gift supports youth transition to adult care, research, and new Oakland hospital building. * Ted W. Love, MD, and Joyce Y. Love have given $2.5 million to UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals to expand care for patients with sickle cell disease, a genetic condition that can cause severe pain, organ damage, and  more

NEW YORK, May 2 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on May 1, 2026, by senior fellow Allison Schrager to Bloomberg Opinion: * * * Taxing the Wealthy Won't Reduce Their Power It's happening. California looks likely to put a "one-time" tax of 5% on wealth above $1 billion on the ballot in November, and polls suggest it could pass -- despite opposition from some economists (not so surprising) and Democratic politicians (more so). Meanwhile, calls to tax the r  more

NEW YORK, May 5 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on May 4, 2026, by Gail Heriot, professor of law at the University of San Diego, to Minding the Campus: * * * Will the California Legislature Ever Stop Trying to Overturn Proposition 209? There are a few indications--albeit very tentative ones--that suggest the California Legislature may be getting over its obsession with overturning Proposition 209, the voter initiative that banned state-sponsored prefer  more

ENCINO, California, May 5 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on May 4, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Brokers $14.1M Sale and Financing of 84-Unit Multifamily Property in New Albany, Indiana NEW ALBANY, Ind. - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale and financing of The Villas at Green Valley, an 84-unit multifamily property in Ne  more

ENCINO, California, May 5 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on May 4, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Brokers Sale of 423-Unit Self-Storage Property in Fort Wayne, Ind. FORT WAYNE, Ind.- Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of The Storage Place, a 45,950-square-foot self-store property in Fort Wayne, Indiana. "This transactio  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 5 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on May 4, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Opposes Postal Service Rule Undermining Federal Gun Law Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a multistate comment letter signed by 24 states opposing an unlawful proposal by the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to allow a flood of prohibited weapons across state borders by mail, endangering the public and harming state and local budgets. For al  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Mental Health Advocacy Services, Los Angeles, California, has submitted a public comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Interim Final Rule revoking the 30-day notification requirement prior to lease termination for nonpayment of rent. MHAS warns that rescinding this rule risks devastating consequences for tenants living with mental health disabilities by eliminating critical protections that allow them time to cure rent arrears and avo  more

RAPID CITY, South Dakota, May 4 -- The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology issued the following news release: * * * Mines Names New Provost, CEE Department Head * Two respected leaders at South Dakota Mines are stepping into new roles this spring. Jim Stone, Ph.D., current department head of civil and environmental engineering (CEE), has been appointed the university's next provost and vice president for academic and student affairs. He succeeds Lance Roberts, Ph.D., who is steppin  more

COLUMBIA, Missouri, May 4 -- The University of Missouri School of Journalism issued the following news release: * * * Missouri School of Journalism to recognize 423 graduates at May 2026 Commencement Ceremony * The Missouri School of Journalism will celebrate the achievements of its May and August graduates during its spring commencement ceremony at 7 p.m., Friday, May 15, at Mizzou Arena. The event will recognize students receiving degrees in Bachelor of Journalism, Master of Arts, and Do  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, May 5 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on May 4, 2026: * * * AG Davenport, States Oppose U.S. Postal Service Rule Flouting Federal Gun Law Coalition Opposes Trump Administration Efforts to Allow Guns by Mail, Harming Public Safety * Attorney General Jennifer Davenport led a multistate comment letter today on behalf of 22 states opposing an unlawful proposal by the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to allow a flood of prohibite  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The National Employment Lawyers Association has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) opposing the agency's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking published in the Federal Register concerning reduction in force regulations. NELA, which represents over 4,000 attorneys advocating for workers' rights and equality in the workplace, outlined several concerns about the impact of the proposed rule changes on federal employees, particularly prefer  more

LA JOLLA, California, May 4 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * National Foundations Advance Research at UC San Diego with Philanthropic Support * At the University of California San Diego, scientific and medical discoveries begin with bold ideas. From decoding the complexities of human health to understanding the changing planet, UC San Diego researchers are tackling some of society's most pressing challenges. But behind every breakthrough is a   more

DAVIS, California, May 4 -- The University of California Davis posted the following news: * * * Non-Rotating Early Galaxy Is a Surprise to Astronomers * Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have made a surprising discovery about a galaxy long, long ago and far, far away: It isn't rotating. That's something only seen in the most massive, mature galaxies that are closer to us in space and time, said Ben Forrest, a research scientist in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at t  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, May 4 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news: * * * Nontraditional Students Find Community in a Study Group * It's a Friday afternoon at 2 p.m. and Lisa Dirk, Billy Owensby, and Ryan Sousa are together in their study group at the social work graduate lounge. Owensby reminds the group about presentation deadlines and offers snacks. Their laptops are out, and they're chatting about school as well as their spouses, work, kids, and pets. For t  more

MIDLAND, Michigan, May 4 -- Northwood University posted the following news: * * * Northwood University is Michigan's Highest-Ranked Collegiate Mock Trial Program * Northwood University Mock Trial capped an exceptional 2025-26 season with a strong showing at the American Mock Trial Association's National Championship Tournament, earning a place among the top collegiate mock trial programs in the country. Northwood was one of only 50 teams nationwide invited to compete at the National Champio  more

LOS ANGELES, California, May 5 -- The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) issued the following news release: * * * Ocean State Media Workers Form Union with SAG-AFTRA Majority of OSM Staff Sign Petition to Unionize * Staff at Ocean State Media, Rhode Island's NPR and PBS station, have announced their intention to form a union with SAG-AFTRA. A majority of the unionizing workers -- including hosts, reporters, and digital, audio and video produc  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, May 5 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on May 4, 2026: * * * Drummond urges CFTC to recognize state authority over sports gambling on prediction market platforms Attorney General Gentner Drummond is urging federal regulators to reaffirm that jurisdiction over sports-related prediction markets belongs to States. Drummond and 40 other state attorneys filed a formal comment Thursday with the Commodity Futures Trading Commi  more

RIVERSIDE, California, May 4 -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * Online autism diagnoses found to be effective * When the COVID-19 pandemic shut down clinics and forced face-to-face interactions behind masks, autism diagnoses for many children came to a halt. For Katherine Meltzoff, a professor of education at UC Riverside, the disruption exposed a critical gap and an opportunity. "We were trying to figure out how to adapt autism diagnostics   more

REDWOOD SHORES, California, May 4 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, posted the following news release: * * * Oracle Supports Rural Texas Communities Through ResoureCare Partnership * West Texas is big sky country in the truest sense-vast, ruggedly beautiful, with seemingly endless horizons-but life within these immense geographical distances has its challenges. For many residents, seeing a doctor means a long drive, often taking time  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 5 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on May 4, 2026: * * * Governor Shapiro Takes Legal Action to Protect Abortion Access Amid Federal Court Battle and Confusion Over Mailing of Medication Abortion, Reiterates Commitment to Protecting a Woman's Right to Choose Pennsylvania joins a multistate amicus brief to push back on ruling that blocks mailing of mifepristone and threatens access to safe, widely used reproductive health car  more

PASADENA, California, May 4 [Category: BizConstruction]-- Parsons Corp., an engineering, construction, technical and management services firm, posted the following news release: * * * Parsons Awarded Contract To Support The Boring Company's Innovative Dubai Loop Program * CHANTILLY, Va. -May 4, 2026 -Parsons Corporation (NYSE: PSN) has been awarded a contract by The Boring Company (TBC) to provide professional services in support of the Dubai Loop project, an underground transportation initi  more

ARCATA, California, May 4 -- The California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt posted the following news: * * * Payan, Gonzalez Win CCAA Titles as Humboldt Men's Track & Field Record Best CCAA-Era Team Finish * Humboldt was led by Michael Payan, who claimed the CCAA title in the pole vault for the second year in a row with a winning clearance of 5.20m. Payan was also named the CCAA Men's Field Athlete of the Meet. Teammate Adam Garrison earned bronze in the pole vault at 4.81m, while Just  more

DAVIS, California, May 4 -- The University of California Davis posted the following news: * * * Plants Walk a Fine Line Between Growth and Defense * Salicylic acid, the active molecule in aspirin and some acne medications, is a hormone in plants that is essential for immunity, but it's a double-edged sword: Too much can cause autoimmunity and stunt growth. In a new study published April 20 in Nature Communications, University of California, Davis, researchers discovered that plants use a sur  more

LONG BEACH, California, May 5 -- California State University Long Beach campus issued the following Q&A on May 4, 2026, involving President Loren J. Blanchard: * * * President Loren J. Blanchard on leading CSULB with 'as much heart as I possibly can' By Susan L. Jacobs For President Loren J. Blanchard, taking the helm at Cal State Long Beach was, quite simply, meant to be. "This is my 35th year in higher education, and I believe that all of those 35 years have really prepared me for the op  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 4 -- Vanderbilt Law School posted the following news: * * * Property Insurers Are Inflating Premiums for Consumers and Businesses by $150 Billion, New VPA Reports Show * Property insurance premiums are growing rapidly, now exceeding $1 trillion every year. Climate change is part of that story, increasing the cost of homeowners insurance to cover increasing natural disaster damage. But a new white paper and academic article released by the Vanderbilt Policy Accelerat  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following statement on May 4, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Maxine Waters Statement on CFPB Rollback of Small Business Lending Data Rule Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, released the following statement in response to the Office of Management and Budget Director, Russell Vought, issuing an updated rule to  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-California, ranking member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Ro Khanna Announces Select Committee 'Heartland Tour' to Unveil New Economic Patriotism Agenda and Call for Economic Renewal Representative Ro Khanna, Ranking Member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on May 4, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Robert Garcia Demands Answers from Oversight Republicans About Pam Bondi's Testimony Today, Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform, wrote to Chairman James Comer after Oversight Republicans finally announced that Pam Bondi would testify in a transcribed int  more

SANTA BARBARA, California, May 4 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Yardi, a provider of property management software and investment management solutions for real estate, issued the following news release: * * * REACH by RentCafe debuts REACH 360 at AIM * Multifamily marketing agency launches search innovation alongside all-in-one visual media solution REACH by RentCafe (r) will debut REACH 360 during the Apartment Innovation and Marketing Conference (AIM) in Huntington Beach, California, May 3-  more

LOS ANGELES, California, May 2 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary on May 1, 2026, by transportation policy analyst Neliann Rivera: * * * How states can prioritize needed transportation projects and improve the effectiveness of spending Taxpayers spend billions on infrastructure, but states like Texas allow politics to play a role in determining which projects are chosen. * States invest billions of taxpayers' dollars in transportation projects, but often do not use a c  more

LOS ANGELES, California, May 5 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary on May 4, 2026, by senior transportation policy analyst Marc Scribner: * * * Privacy protections are key to establishing public trust in mileage-based user fees The architecture of a GPS-enabled mileage-based user fee system can be designed to protect privacy. * Proposed mileage-based user fees (MBUF) systems would charge roadway users per mile driven. This model offers advantages over traditional fuel e  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, May 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Reed Smith, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Reed Smith expands private equity footprint in Southern California with addition of partner Bryan Ikegami in Century City * LOS ANGELES - Global law firm Reed Smith today announced the addition of Bryan Ikegami as a partner in its Global Corporate Group, resident in the Century City office. Ikegami's practice focuses on representing private equity funds and their portf  more

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Aguilar Delivers $1 Million to Modernize Redlands Park, Improving Safety and Accessibility * Upgrading the recreational park will benefit the surrounding neighborhoods and the larger community by expanding and improving outdoor resources and facilities REDLANDS, CA - Today, Rep. Pete Aguilar (CA-33) announced that he secured $1,000,000 in community project funding for the City of Redlands' T  more

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Aguilar Requests Nearly $50 Million in Funding for 20 Community Projects in the Inland Empire * The 20 projects help tackle pressing issues like affordable housing, public safety, job training and healthcare WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Pete Aguilar (CA-33) announced 20 Community Project Funding requests for the Inland Empire totaling $49,739,093 that were submitted to the House Committee   more

MENLO PARK, California, May 4 -- The SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * Researchers pioneer method to rapidly design proteins * By Carol Tseng Key takeaways:  * Researchers developed a new way to design proteins. * With the help of SLAC's synchrotron light source, the team uncovered details about a well-known designed protein, then redesigned it to create two new proteins that performed beyond expectations. * This method offers a potentially si  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Resmed, a prominent medical technology manufacturer and digital infrastructure provider for Home Medical Equipment suppliers, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the comprehensive regulations aimed at uncovering suspicious healthcare practices. Addressing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services agency's Request for Information on program integrity in Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Suppli  more

MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, May 4 -- West Virginia University posted the following news: * * * Retired WVU Statler College faculty member establishes chair and professor positions with $3M gift * A retired faculty leader at the West Virginia University Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources is honoring his family's academic legacy with generous planned gifts to advance education, discovery and service. Syd Peng, of Fremont, California, pledged $3 million in his wil  more

LOS ANGELES, California, May 4 -- The University of California at Los Angeles School of Law posted the following news: * * * Rick Hasen is cited in a Supreme Court opinion on voting rights UCLA School of Law professor Rick Hasen 's election law scholarship was recently cited in a U.S. Supreme Court opinion in a landmark voting rights case.  Issued on April 29, the majority opinion in Louisiana v. Callais remade decades of law on the drawing of congressional districts and race that undergird  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, released the following opening statement from an April 29, 2026, hearing on the fiscal 2027 budget request for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: * * * "I want to gavel in, and I want to say good afternoon to the Administrator. Administrator Zeldin, I would have come down to shake your hand, but we're running a little behind. And in consideration of time, I'll  more

BURBANK, California, May 4 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Shark Tank: History Is Made: Allison Ellsworth Returns (5/20) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 11/5/25) * WEDNESDAY, MAY 20 10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT - Shark Tank: "History Is Made: Allison Ellsworth Returns" (1705) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 11/5/25) Logline: The Sharks are presented with business ventures that include on-the-go snacking olives, a line of stylish labor gowns and ma  more

BURBANK, California, May 4 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Shark Tank: Startup Legend Alexis Ohanian Makes His Mark (5/20) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/22/25) * WEDNESDAY, MAY 20 9:00-10:00 p.m. EDT - Shark Tank: "Startup Legend Alexis Ohanian Makes His Mark" (1704) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/22/25) Logline: Business owners present the Sharks with investment opportunities including gear for female fighters, an at-home sprout   more

PLANO, Texas, May 4 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Siemens Digital Industries Software, a subsidiary of Siemens, issued the following news release: * * * Siemens Achieves $1 billion in U.S. Manufacturing Investments, Strengthening American Reindustrialization, Supply Chains and Workforce * Siemens today announced it has reached $1 billion in domestic manufacturing investments to support American industry, infrastructure and transportation over the past five years. These projects, comi  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Siemens USA, a technology company that say it focuses on industry, infrastructure, transport and healthcare, issued the following news release on May 4, 2026: * * * Siemens Achieves $1 billion in U.S. Manufacturing Investments, Strengthening American Reindustrialization, Supply Chains and Workforce * Siemens reaches investment milestone as projects in Pittsburgh, Pa. Buffalo Grove, Ill. and Fort Worth, Texas prepare to come online in 2026 * From critical power equipment   more

EL PASO, Texas, May 5 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas El Paso campus issued the following news release: * * * Significant Rise in Valley Fever Cases in El Paso Linked to Extreme Weather, Dust, UTEP Study Finds Valley fever cases tripled in El Paso between 2013 and 2022 * A new study by researchers at The University of Texas at El Paso has identified a significant rise in Valley fever cases in El Paso over the past decade and found strong connections between the disease and extreme weath  more

BURBANK, California, May 4 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Star Wars: The Force Awakens (5/24) * SUNDAY, MAY 24 8:00-11:00 p.m. EDT - Star Wars: The Force Awakens Logline: Thirty years after the Battle of Endor, a new threat has risen in the form of the First Order and the villainous Kylo Ren. Meanwhile, Rey, a young scavenger, discovers powers that will change her life -and possibly save the galaxy. (TV-PG, V)   more

PORTLAND, Oregon, May 4 -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news: * * * Structural biologist sharpens focus on the tiniest units of life * Meghna Gupta, Ph.D., is fascinated by the smallest units of life. "There is a universe within each cell," she said. "We're still discovering new proteins, and new pathways." A biochemist and structural biologist by training, Gupta is an assistant professor of chemical physiology and biochemistry in the OHSU School of Medicine   more

LOMA LINDA, California, May 4 -- Loma Linda University Health issued the following news: * * * Study: Egg consumption is associated with a lower risk of Alzheimer's Disease * Consumption of eggs is associated with a lower risk of being diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease for those 65 years and older, according to researchers at Loma Linda University Health Eating one egg per day for at least five days a week reduces risk of Alzheimer's by up to 27%, researchers found. "Compared to never e  more

ARGONNE, Illinois, May 5 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Argonne National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * Superconductors by design: Argonne scientists rewrite the rules of discovery Argonne and Northwestern researchers show how swapping elements in a crystal leads to a series of unique compounds with completely different structures * This new strategy enables scientists to systematically design materials with the same chemical formula but different atomic arra  more

SACRAMENTO, California, May 2 -- Sutter Health issued the following news release: * * * Sutter Health Expands Use of Wearable Ultrasound Tech Across Additional Bay Area Hospitals to Advance Sepsis Care Northern California health system expands FloPatch to three additional hospitals, bringing safer fluid resuscitation to more critically ill patients during peak flu and sepsis season * Sutter Health is expanding the use of FloPatch, the first wireless, wearable Doppler ultrasound device, acr  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Sutter Health, a not-for-profit healthcare system serving 3.5 million patients in California, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the agency's Request for Information related to the Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Health Care initiative. The letter expresses support for CMS's goal of strengthening program integrity and protecting Medicare resources from fraud, waste, and abuse but cautions against broad,  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 5 -- California State University San Francisco State University posted the following news: * * * Sutter's CPMC and San Francisco State University Open Pediatric Simulation Room * San Francisco -May 4, 2026 -Sutter's CPMC, part of Sutter Health, and San Francisco State University (SFSU) today announced a milestone in their partnership to advance pediatric nursing education through a $200,000 Sutter Health investment. The funding supports a new, fully equipped pe  more

SACRAMENTO, California, May 5 -- Sutter Health issued the following news release on May 4, 2026: * * * Sutter's CPMC, SF State Open Pediatric Simulation Room Sutter Health's $200,000 investment expands hands-on training to strengthen pediatric nursing workforce in the Bay Area * SAN FRANCISCO - Sutter's CPMC, part of Sutter Health, and San Francisco State University (SFSU) today announced a milestone in their partnership to advance pediatric nursing education through a $200,000 Sutter Healt  more

HOUSTON, Texas, May 4 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * The GLP-1 paradox: Rice study finds weight loss drugs may carry unexpected stigma * Glucagonlike peptide-1 (GLP-1) medications have taken over the national conversation around weight loss. From celebrity headlines to everyday conversations, GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are often framed as breakthroughs and seen as powerful new tools that can help people lose significant weight. But new research from Ri  more

BURBANK, California, May 4 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * The Greatest Average American: I Am Definitely NOT a Game Show Host! (5/20) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/11/26) * WEDNESDAY, MAY 20 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT - The Greatest Average American: "I Am Definitely NOT a Game Show Host!" (107) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/11/26) Logline: Nate Bargatze hosts a new game show where contestants answer trivia about average Americans for a c  more

SANTA BARBARA, California, May 4 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * They Saved Women's Lives after Hurricane Melissa. Now, These Midwives are Preparing for a Future as Disaster Responders. * Hurricane Melissa was bearing down on St. Ann's Parish, Jamaica, but 11 women were still in labor, and the three midwives on duty barely had time to look up from their work. "It was like a conveyor belt" of newborn babies, said Deveree Stewart, president of the Ca  more

LOS ANGELES, California, May 4 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * Thinking Fast and Slow: How to Turn a PhD into a Startup Incubator * The fast-paced and competitive culture of tech startups typically favors execution over reflection. Think you have a good idea? Great - now build, test, iterate and ship as quickly as possible before the window of opportunity closes. Want to know what works? Just get the product out there -   more

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Rep. Mike Thompson, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * THOMPSON ANNOUNCES WINNER OF FOURTH DISTRICT'S 2026 CONGRESSIONAL ART COMPETITION * Woodland, CA - Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) announced that Victoria Wang from Sonoma County was chosen as the overall winner for California's Fourth District 2026 Congressional Art Competition. "I always look forward to the Congressional Art Competition. This is an awesome program and the winning pieces of art are   more

OAKLAND, California, May 4 [Category: Education] -- The Institute for College Access and Success issued the following news release: * * * TICAS Announces Incoming President Jen Mishory * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, The Institute for College Access & Success (TICAS) announced the selection of Jen Mishory as its new President. Jen joins TICAS as a higher education and workforce policy expert and seasoned executive. Among other roles, Jen previously served as the Deputy Under Secretary in the U  more

PLANO, Texas, May 4 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news: * * * Toyota Announces Strategic Collaboration with Hyroad to Deploy Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trucks * One of the largest commercial hydrogen truck deployments in the United States signals a new phase for zero-tailpipe-emission freight LAS VEGAS (May 4, 2026) - Toyota Motor North American today announced a definitive agreement with Hyroad Energy, a pioneer in hydrogen-powered transportation sol  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, May 4 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Two KU juniors to compete for Astronaut Scholarships * LAWRENCE -Two outstanding University of Kansas undergraduates are representing KU in the Astronaut Scholarship program. The six surviving members of the Mercury 7 mission founded the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation in 1984 to encourage students to pursue scientific endeavors to keep the U.S. on the leading edge of technology. Astronauts from the Mercu  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Senate Foreign Relations Committee released the following testimony by William Trachman, President Trump's nominee to be U.S. Ambassador to Tanzania, from an April 28, 2026, confirmation hearing: * * * Chairman Daines, Ranking Member Kaine, and distinguished Members of the Committee. Thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today. I am deeply honored by President Trump's nomination to serve as the U.S. Ambassador to the United Republic of Tanzania, and am gra  more

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Department of Education Celebrates Presidential 1776 Award Regional Semifinals * The U.S. Department of Education (the Department) celebrates the Presidential 1776 Award Regional Semifinals, which took place on Saturday, May 2nd, 2026. 20 finalists, representing the top four students from each region, and one alternate, will advance to the National Finals, to take place on June 9, 2026 at the   more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secret Service issued the following news release on May 4, 2026: * * * U.S. Secret Service-Led Outreach Operation Nets Five Illegal Skimming Devices in Northern California The U.S. Secret Service and multiple law enforcement partners conducted an Electronic Benefit Transfer Fraud and payment card skimming outreach operation in Sacramento and Napa Counties, California April 27-29. Personnel visited 510 businesses and removed five s  more

SALEM, Oregon, May 4 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Supreme Court Issues Temporary Stay on Restrictions on Mifepristone after Attorney General Rayfield and Coalition File Brief * Attorney General Dan Rayfield and a coalition of 21 other states and the District of Columbia successfully urged the U.S. Supreme Court today to stay a ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit that would restrict access to mifepristone, a safe a  more

SANTA CRUZ, California, May 4 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * UC Santa Cruz receives California Department of Fish and Wildlife funding to assess health of state's streams * A $2.2 million grant will scale a pioneering environmental DNA-based index, adding a broad biodiversity assessment tool that benefits statewide management of vital freshwater ecosystems May 4, 2026 By Mike Pena Key takeaways * The project will use environmental   more

BERKELEY, California, May 5 -- The University of California issued the following news release: * * * UC, State Senator Wiener, UAW host rally for California science to urge lawmakers to pass SB 895 SACRAMENTO - UC President James B. Milliken today joined California State Senator Scott Wiener and United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain to rally in support of California science and urge state lawmakers to pass SB 895, bipartisan legislation that would place a $23 billion bond to fund scientifi  more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, May 4 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * UCLA nurses, health care workers, interns, and residents to protest use of tents and hallway beds at Westwood emergency department * Registered nurses, residents, interns, and other health care workers at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles, Calif., will hold a rally on Wednesday, May 6, outside the UC Board of Regents meeting to highlight their patient safety conc  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 5 -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * UCSF Health launches first program on the West Coast dedicated to treating top cause of cancer death under age 50 This Center Aims to Slow Colon Cancer Epidemic in Young Adults * Megan McNair, aged 29, had just given birth to her second child. It should have been a happy time. Instead, it was the worst: she was diagnosed with stage IV colon cancer, the most severe f  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 5 -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * UCSF Health Named to Becker's Top Workplaces in Health Care List Recognition highlights commitment to employee well-being, professional development, and an inclusive, mission-driven culture. * UCSF Health has been recognized by Becker's Hospital Review as one of the nation's top places to work in health care for 2026, citing its employee recognition programs, compre  more

MARINA DEL REY, California, May 5 -- The University of Southern California Information Sciences Institute, a component of the Viterbi School of Engineering, issued the following news: * * * Thinking Fast and Slow: How to Turn a PhD into a Startup Incubator CLASS OF 2026 - Graduating PhD candidate Abel Salinas used his time at USC Information Sciences Institute to develop CommonGround: an AI platform that helps organizations forecast violence and civil unrest, enabling them to proactively prot  more

FULLERTON, California, May 4 -- California State University Fullerton campus issued the following news: * * * US News & World Report Ranks Nursing-Anesthesia Program No. 3 in Nation * Cal State Fullerton's nursing-anesthesia program ranked No. 1 in California and No. 3 in the nation, according to the U.S. News & World Report's 2026 Best Graduate Schools rankings. CSUF held its No. 1 ranking from 2025. Nationally, CSUF's nursing-anesthesia program rose from its previous No. 7 spot on the li  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news: * * * Virginia's Constitution Is Not a Suggestion: ACLJ's Analysis of Unconstitutional Redistricting Scheme By Jordan Sekulow The attempt to shut conservatives out of the midterm elections in Virginia is becoming the most consequential redistricting fight in the country. The newly approved map is devastating to the integrity of the vote - giving 51% of the electorate 91% of the representation in Congress  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 5 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Gap, a retailer of clothing and accessories, posted the following news release on May 4, 2026: * * * Zac Posen Unveils Custom GapStudio Design for Kendall Jenner at the 2026 Met Gala From Icon to Artifact: GapStudio Elevates the White T-Shirt on Fashion's Global Stage * Tonight, Kendall Jenner debuts a custom look by Zac Posen, Executive Vice President and Creative Director of Gap Inc. Designed and constructed in the GapS  more