LOS GATOS, California, May 6 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news on May 5, 2026: * * * 'Rhythm + Flow Italy 3' - From June 22, Every Monday on Netflix RHYTHM + FLOW ITALY 3 FROM JUNE 22, EVERY MONDAY THE THIRD SEASON OF THE RAP SHOW IS BACK WITH FABRI FIBRA, GEOLIER, ROSE VILLAIN AND GUE * RHYTHM + FLOW ITALY, the rap show produced by Fremantle, is back only on Netflix with its third season, every Monday starting June 22. The new season includes nine episo  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- A coalition of 114 state legislators submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor opposing its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on employee versus independent contractor status under several federal labor laws. The letter argues that the proposed rule, which would replace the current federal test with a modified 2021 standard, threatens the fiscal integrity of state programs reliant on accurate worker classification. The legislators, representing states wi  more

PASADENA, California, May 6 -- CALSTART, an organization that says it works with member companies to build a clean transportation industry, issued the following news release: * * * 65% More Truck Charging and Refueling Sites: CALSTART Adds 64 New Sites and Features to Its Medium- and Heavy-Duty Zero-Emission Infrastructure Map This dynamic interactive tool is the most accurate depiction of approximately 1,500 ports at 162 total public, semi-public, and shared electric vehicle (EV) charging an  more

LOS ANGELES, California, May 5 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * A broad-spectrum antiviral just got a multimillion dollar shot in the arm * Key takeaways * A nasal spray developed by UCLA virologists works by disabling molecules on the surface of viruses that help them infect cells and does not require the body to mount an immune response like vaccines do. * The spray has been highly effective at preventing or minimizing the severity of COVID in   more

NEW YORK, May 5 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * Abdullah Mason Returns Home for Lightweight World Title Defense against Joe Cordina July 4 at Cleveland's Wolstein Center * Boxing's youngest world champion is set to make his first defense in front of a hometown crowd on the 250th anniversary of American independence as part of TNT Sports and DAZN's inaugural The Fight event, a new monthly live boxing s  more

LANSING, Michigan, May 5 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel and Bipartisan Coalition to Secure Final Approval in $700 Million Google Settlement over App Store Monopoly * The United States District Court for the Northern District of California stated last week that it will approve a $700 million settlement in a multistate antitrust lawsuit against Google. In 2021, Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a bipartisan group of 53 attorneys ge  more

MERCED, California, May 5 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: * * * AHA Career Award, UC Merced's First, Funds Project Aimed at Improving Heart Interventions * Left ventricular devices, or LVADs, are life saving for patients with advanced heart failure, a condition that affects more than 6 million Americans each year. A UC Merced researcher has earned an American Heart Association Career Development Award to fund his work on improving how these mechanical pump  more

REDWOOD CITY, California, May 5 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Dell'Oro Group, a provider of market information about the networking and telecommunications industries, issued the following news release: * * * AI Systems Security Market to Rise from Zero to Nearly $8 B by 2030, According to Dell'Oro Group * REDWOOD CITY, Calif. - May 5, 2026 - According to a recently published report from Dell'Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the telecommunications, security, n  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * All Gas, No Brakes: Red to Blue Candidates Will Lead Democrats to the House Majority * This week, the DCCC announced eight new top-tier candidates added to its highly competitive 'Red to Blue' program for the 2026 cycle. This is the first expansion of the group since the announcement of the first round of 'Red to Blue' candidates in February. DCCC Spokesperson Liam Buckley: "Dem  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education released the following testimony by Daniel Buck, research fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, from an April 28, 2026, hearing entitled "Leveling Down: How Equity Policies Undermine Excellence and Harm Students": * * * Good morning, Mr. Chairman, Ranking Member Bonamici, and distinguished members of the committee. During my time as a teacher in Title I schools, I   more

CUPERTINO, California, May 5 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, posted the following news: * * * Apple Manufacturing Academy brings together hundreds of U.S. manufacturers to accelerate Al use in American supply chains * The Apple Manufacturing Academy hosted hundreds of manufacturers at its inaugural Spring Forum in East Lansing, Michigan. The academy's largest event to date brought together U.S. manufactur  more

SACRAMENTO, California, May 5 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta and Secretary of State Weber in Sacramento: Vote Early in June Primary Election and Know Your Voting Rights Californians urged to vote early especially after reporting finds increase in ballots arriving too late to count  OAKLAND -With the June 2, 2026, Primary Election less than a month away, California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Secretary of State Shir  more

SACRAMENTO, California, May 5 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Applauds DOJ Analyst for Cracking 30-Year-Old Homicide Case, Killer Arrested * LOS ANGELES -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced that, after nearly 30 years, a California Department of Justice (DOJ) crime analyst's discovery of a buried clue led to Manuel Banuelos' location and subsequent sentencing after decades of evading law enforcement fo  more

SACRAMENTO, California, May 5 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Rebukes Trump Administration for Proposal to End a Nearly Century-Old Restriction on the Shipping of Handguns Through USPS * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta, as part of a coalition of 22 attorneys general, today submitted a comment letter opposing an unlawful proposal by the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to allow anyone to ship a handgun -without   more

SAN BERNARDINO, California, May 6 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news: * * * Banker, adjunct professor and dedicated alumnus to receive honorary doctorate at CSUSB Spring Commencement Cal State San Bernardino will award an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters to alumnus William M. Stevenson during its Spring Commencement ceremonies on May 15-16. A longtime banking professional, educator and supporter of the university, Stevenson is being recognized for   more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Barrett: Redistricting Wars Weaken the American People's Voice * In case you missed it, Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) wrote an op-ed in The Detroit News today, describing how the current trend of redrawing congressional districts years before the next Census weakens American voters' representation in Congress. Barrett urges passage of his Make It Count Act, which would ban mid-decade redistricting a  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Bay Area Legal Aid submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing an Interim Final Rule that revokes the 30-day notification requirement prior to lease termination for nonpayment of rent. The letter urges HUD to maintain the rule, which mandates that public housing and project-based rental assistance providers give tenants 30 days' notice before filing eviction proceedings for nonpayment. The organization states that the 3  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 5 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Biologist Joey Davis explores how cells build complex structures * Ribosomes, the cellular machines that assemble proteins, are made from dozens of proteins and RNA molecules. Putting all of those pieces together is a complex puzzle -one that MIT Associate Professor Joey Davis PhD '10 revels in trying to solve. Understanding how these structures form and later break down could help  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 6 (TNSLrpt) -- Changing Compensation Costs in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area March 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Western Region - May 5, 2026 * * * Compensation costs for private industry workers increased 3.5 percent in the Los Angeles-Long Beach, CA Combined Statistical Area (CSA) for the year ending in March 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Chris Rosenlund noted that o  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 6 (TNSLrpt) -- Changing Compensation Costs in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area March 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Western Region - May 5, 2026 * * * Compensation costs for private industry workers increased 4.3 percent in the Phoenix-Mesa, AZ Combined Statistical Area (CSA) for the year ending in March 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Chris Rosenlund noted that one year ago, P  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 6 (TNSLrpt) -- Changing Compensation Costs in the San Jose Metropolitan Area March 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Western Region - May 5, 2026 * * * Compensation costs for private industry workers increased 3.8 percent in the San Jose-San Francisco-Oakland, CA Combined Statistical Area (CSA) for the year ended March 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Chris Rosenlund noted that   more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 5 (TNSLrpt) -- Changing Compensation Costs in the Seattle Metropolitan Area March 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Western Region - May 5, 2026 * * * Compensation costs for private industry workers increased 3.3 percent in the Seattle-Tacoma, WA Combined Statistical Area (CSA) for the year ended March 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Chris Rosenlund noted that one year ago, Sea  more

SACRAMENTO, California, May 6 -- Born Free USA issued the following commentary: * * * Saving Ivory Coast's Elephants, One Community at a Time By Alice Stroud in Blog, Coexisting with Wildlife, West Africa on May 04, 2026 In western Ivory Coast a quiet crisis is unfolding, but so is a powerful opportunity for impact. Once home to thousands of elephants, only 500 remain in the country, a dramatic 83% decline in recent years. This is a human issue as much as it is a conservation issue because f  more

RIVERSIDE, California, May 5 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Bourns, a manufacturer and supplier of electronic components, issued the following news release: * * * Bourns' Takeover of Rakon to Proceed to Completion * May 5, 2026 \- Bourns, Inc. ("Bourns") confirms that its all-cash takeover offer under the New Zealand Takeovers Code to acquire all of the equity securities of Rakon Limited ("Rakon") at NZ$1.55 per share or share right ("Offer") is now in the process of being completed f  more

LOS ANGELES, California, May 5 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * Built Different: How a Lima Factory Girl Earned Her Viterbi Degree * Maria Minaya Astola was four years old the first time a machine drew blood. She had been pretending to be one of the workers -the way she always did when the plastic bag factory fell quiet. Her parents, immigrants from the small Andean town of Cajatambo in Peru, had a New Year's tradition   more

SACRAMENTO, California, May 6 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on May 5, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom announces new projects helping expand mental health care capacity and treatment statewide What you need to know: As Mental Health Awareness Month begins, California remains committed to its transformation of the behavioral health care system, highlighting new projects opening and on the way to help create more beds and treatment to get people the care and s  more

POMONA, California, May 6 -- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona issued the following news: * * * Designing Legacy: A Landscape Architecture Professor Keeps Culture Alive Sofia Perez Keiji Uesugi shares a profession with family members stretching back 15 generations--a lineage rooted in shaping the land itself. Uesugi is the interim chair and professor in the Department of Landscape Architecture, who is also a landscape architect professionally, specializing in Japanese garden d  more

POMONA, California, May 6 -- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona issued the following news: * * * Model UN Delegation Prevails Over Global Teams to Earn Fourth Straight Top Prize Jonathan Kwok For the fourth year in a row, Cal Poly Pomona's Model United Nations team captured top honors, earning Outstanding Delegation at the National Model United Nations (NMUN) Conference April 6-10 in New York City. More than 2,600 students from colleges and universities around the globe attended  more

POMONA, California, May 6 -- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona issued the following news: * * * Poli Sci Professor Neil Chaturvedi Selected Editor-in-Chief of Political Research Quarterly Cynthia Peters Neil Chaturvedi, professor of political science, has been named editor-in-chief of Political Research Quarterly, the official journal of the Western Political Science Association. The association announced its new nine-member editorial board in late April. The PRQ is a peer-rev  more

TURLOCK, California, May 6 -- California State University Stanislaus issued the following news: * * * Business Forecast Points to Prolonged Economic Uncertainty as Rebound Remains Delayed California's Central Valley Faces Bearish Outlook as Delayed Rate Cuts, Inflation Pressures and Global Instability Weigh on Growth * California's Central Valley continues to display slowing economic activity as delayed interest rate cuts, rising oil-driven inflation and global instability weigh on business  more

ORANGE, California, May 6 -- Chapman University issued the following news: * * * Antony Page to Lead Fowler School of Law as Dean Page brings global perspective and commitment to teaching * After a national search, Provost Mike Ibba announced Antony Page as the next dean of the Dale E. Fowler School of Law. Page most recently served as dean of the Florida International University College of Law in Miami and is an internationally recognized scholar on corporate law and social enterprise.   more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education released the following written testimony by Wai Wah Chin, president of the Chinese American Citizens Alliance of Greater New York, from an April 28, 2026, hearing entitled "Leveling Down: How Equity Policies Undermine Excellence and Harm Students": * * * I. Introduction Chairman Kevin Kiley, Ranking Member Suzanne Bonamici, and Distinguished Members of the Subcommittee:   more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman DeSaulnier Names Dublin Student Winner of CA-10 2026 Congressional Art Competition * Walnut Creek, CA - Today, Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10) announced Claire Lu, a 10 th grade student who lives in Dublin and attends Dublin High School, as the winner of CA-10's 2026 Congressional Art Competition for her digital artwork, A Red Tapestry, which will be displayed in the United Stat  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Rep. David Valadao, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Valadao Joins Bipartisan Delegation to Raise Awareness for Suicide Prevention Resources * WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) joined Reps. Erin Houchin (IN-09), Lori Trahan (MA-03), and Mark Pocan (WI-02) to introduce the Campus Lifeline Act of 2026. This bipartisan bill would mandate the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline be printed on new driver's licenses and student ID  more

SAN JOSE, California, May 5 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Calix, a communications service providers, issued the following news release: * * * Connexion Drives 20%+ New Subscriber Adoption With Calix * SAN JOSE, Calif.-May 5, 2026- Today, Calix, Inc. (NYSE: CALX) announced Connexion opens in a new tab is proving how municipalities can compete and win by leveraging the C alix On e (tm) platform to rapidly deliver differentiated experiences across residential and business markets. The ci  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, May 6 -- The Christian Theological Seminary issued the following news: * * * CTS is Proud Partner of Hispanic Scholars Program CTS Partnership with Hispanic Scholars Program is a Reflection of the Seminary's Deepest Commitments * Nuestra historia apenas comienza - our history is just beginning. This is an apt sentiment for the Hispanic Scholars Program (HSP) which offers theological education, mentorship, and professional development to the next general of Latine/His  more

LOS ANGELES, California, May 5 (TNSrpt) -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * Deportations may loom but the future is still Latino as their GDP hits fourth largest in the world * Key takeaways * With the Latino population in the United States exceeding 68 million in 2024, researchers find Latinos generated $4.4 trillion for the economy. * Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Latino GDP is the single fastest growing among major economies, grow  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund and Disability Rights California have submitted a public comment letter to the Department of Energy opposing a proposed amendments to its regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The letter addresses a DOE "direct final rule" proposal that would rescind certain nondiscrimination requirements related to race, ethnicity, and national origin in federally assisted programs or activities. DREDF, a nationa  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, May 5 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * Elderberry and bell pepper study offers new model for resilient farming * Kentucky State research examines pollinator support, adoption barriers, and climate-resilient production FRANKFORT, Ky. -A two-year alley-cropping study that paired bell peppers with American elderberry shrubs could help farmers improve resilience, diversify income, and make better midseason production decisions, with mature sys  more

SANTA CRUZ, California, May 5 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * Engineer to develop secure data center hardware for the public cloud with NSF CAREER award * Press Inquiries Press Contact Emily Cerf ecerf@ucsc.edu AI and other modern, data-intensive computing tasks are run on the public cloud, which are powered by an already massive and growing data center infrastructure. But how can we ensure that these systems are secure? A new pro  more

LOS ANGELES, California, May 5 [Category: Sociological] -- Equality California posted the following news release: * * * Equality California to Honor SF Board of Supervisors President Rafael Mandelman, Golden State Valkyries at San Francisco Equality Awards on Saturday, May 9, 2026 * SAN FRANCISCO - Equality California, the nation's largest statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights organization, will host the 2026 San Francisco Equality Awards on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at The Conservatory at One Sansome f  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following warning letter to Min Jiang Food Store Inc dba Koi Koi Trading from its Human Foods Program: * * * Recipient: Renfen Qiu, President/Owner, Min Jiang Food Store Inc dba Koi Koi Trading, 2710 Yates Avenue, Commerce, CA 90040-2624, United States, bobby@koikoitrading.com Issuing Office: Human Foods Program, United States WARNING LETTER Re: CMS Case # 718312 Dear Mr. Qiu: The  more

MIDLAND, Michigan, May 5 [Category: Government/Public Administration] (TNSrpt) -- The Mackinac Center for Public Policy posted the following news release: * * * Film Subsidies are an Expensive Flop * State film incentive programs fail to deliver economic benefits, harm state budgets and leave taxpayers on the hook for Hollywood finances, the Mackinac Center for Public Policy reports in a new policy brief " The False Promise of Film Incentives." These programs cost taxpayers billions of dol  more

SAN JOSE, California, May 6 (TNSrep) -- FICO, an analytics software company, issued the following news: * * * First-of-Its-Kind Independent Study Finds FICO(R) Score 10T the Most Predictive Credit Score for Mortgage Lending New white paper by Milliman shows FICO Score 10T outperforms VantageScore 4.0 on all mortgage types, including GSE and FHA loans * Global analytics software leader FICO (NYSE: FICO) is elevating findings from a newly released white paper by independent actuarial firm Mil  more

KENNESAW, Georgia, May 5 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * For President's Award of Distinction recipient, KSU was a match made in Marietta * KENNESAW, Ga. | May 5, 2026 As Ella Goode walks across the commencement stage this month, she will do so as the Kennesaw State University President's Award of Distinction honoree -the university's highest undergraduate honor. The award is given at spring and fall commencements to a graduate "who serves as an insp  more

BRONX, New York, May 6 -- The Fordham Political Review posted the following commentary by Javeer Khan: * * * The Steam Challenge "Some trees flourish, others die. Some cattle grow strong, others are taken by wolves. Some men are born rich enough and dumb enough to enjoy their lives. Ain't nothing fair." A profound quote, but who said it? The answer is John Marston from Red Dead Redemption in 2010. A homage to gamers which has grown to an increasingly debated issue, especially due to lawsuit  more

RENO, Nevada, May 5 -- The University of Nevada posted the following news: * * * From recovery to research: How Emma de la Torre is using public health to address global burn inequities * For Emma de la Torre, public health research is not abstract. It is personal. During her first year working at a summer camp in Southern Colorado, de la Torre survived a traumatic accident that would shape her academic path and career goals. Six weeks into the job, she was run over by a van, sustaining a   more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 5 -- California State University San Francisco State University posted the following news: * * * Genentech scientist brings cutting-edge AI course to SFSU * After hearing the positive things colleagues had to say about San Francisco State University's Promoting Inclusivity in Computing (PINC) program, Genentech scientist Will Thrift reached out to PINC Director Anagha Kulkarni with a proposal: collaborate on a course focused on protein artificial intelligence (  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, May 5 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * Global outbreaks may fuel violence against women -- but most cases go unmeasured * Violence against women and girls may increase during infectious disease outbreaks -as economic strain, isolation and disrupted services reshape daily life -yet those impacts remain largely unmeasured, according to researchers at Washington University in St. Louis School of Public Health. A new study, "A Systemat  more

WOODS HOLE, Massachusetts, May 5 [Category: Biology] -- The Marine Biological Laboratory, an affiliate of the University of Chicago, posted the following news: * * * Global Scientists, Woods Hole Bound: 23 Named MBL Whitman Fellows * Twenty-three scientists from around the world will converge at the Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) as the 2026 cohort of Whitman Fellows. Selected for their outstanding work, these investigators range from early-career to veteran scientists. Each will carry o  more

SANTA CLARA, California, May 6 -- GlobalFoundries, a manufacturer of semiconductors, issued the following news release on May 4, 2026: * * * GlobalFoundries accelerates adoption of co-packaged optics for advanced AI data centers with SCALE optical module solution SCALE CPO solution is the industry's first OCI MSA capable platform and built with GF's proven silicon photonics technology * MALTA, N.Y. - GlobalFoundries (Nasdaq: GFS) (GF) today announced the introduction of its SCALE(TM) opti  more

MIAMI, Florida, May 5 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Secures Appellate Victory for Texas Radiologist in California Income Tax Dispute * SAN FRANCISCO - May 5, 2026 - A Greenberg Traurig, LLP team led by State & Local Tax (SALT) Shareholder Bradley R. Marsh and Associate Jennifer A. Vincent prevailed in a tax dispute against the California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) on appeal May 1. The decision reverses a t  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 [Category: Health Care] -- The National Health Law Program issued the following news: * * * Health Consumer Organizations Release Principles for "Medi-Cal 2030: Person-Centered, Accountable, Sustainable" * CA Budget Decisions Made in Next 45 Days Will Shape Medi-Cal for Years: Will they make 15 million Californians healthier or sicker? Improve or worsen inequitable health outcomes? Interview Opportunities: Ahead of the May Revision, experts available to provide insi  more

BURBANK, California, May 5 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * High Potential: Second Sunday (5/12) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/31/26) * TUESDAY, MAY 12 10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT - High Potential: "Second Sunday" (217) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/31/26) Logline: Wagner joins Morgan and the team on a hunt for the crew behind a series of heists ripping through elite private vaults -only to uncover a far more dangerous endgame: a looming c  more

HEMPSTEAD, New York, May 6 -- Hofstra University issued the following news: * * * 1World Radio Celebrates 100 Episodes of Global Storytelling and Collaboration Ginny Greenberg A unique international radio partnership recently marked a major milestone. 1World Radio, a collaborative program between WRHU-88.7 FM at Hofstra University's Lawrence Herbert School of Communication and Bush Radio 89.5 FM in Cape Town, South Africa, celebrated 100 episodes of socially relevant topics through in-depth  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Homeless Action Center, Berkeley, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing the proposed rulemaking titled "Establishing Flexibility for Implementation of Work Requirements and Term Limits." The organization urges HUD to withdraw the proposal, which would permit Public Housing Authorities and owners of HUD-assisted housing to impose strict work requirements and time limits on rental assistance recipient  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Rep. Erin Houchin, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Houchin, Trahan, Valadao, Pocan Introduce Bipartisan Campus Lifeline Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09) introduced the Campus Lifeline Act of 2026 alongside Representatives Lori Trahan (D-MA), David Valadao (R-CA), and Mark Pocan (D-WI). This bipartisan legislation aims to expand awareness and access to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for students and young adults  more

LA JOLLA, California, May 5 [Category: Environment] -- The Scripps Research Institute posted the following news: * * * How changes to proteins can alter drug interactions for new precision therapies * Scripps Research team maps how chemical modifications to proteins affect drug binding across the human proteome. Inside every human cell, proteins are constantly being tagged with small chemical modifications after they're produced. Known as post-translational modifications, or PTMs, these can  more

LOS ANGELES, California, May 6 -- University of Southern California Pullias Center for Higher Education issued the following commentary on May 5, 2026, by Amy Goodburn, senior associate vice chancellor and dean of undergraduate education and professor of English: * * * How Research-Practitioner Partnerships Catalyze Institutional Change: Reflections from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln As the Senior Associate Vice Chancellor and Dean of Undergraduate Education at the University of Nebrask  more

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Pelosi Urges Graduates to Be "Patriots of Our Time" in Bay Area Commencement Address * Redwood City, Calif. - On Saturday, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi delivered the commencement address at Notre Dame de Namur University in Belmont, calling on graduates to defend democracy and embrace their role in shaping the nation's future. In remarks highlighted by the San Francisco Chronicle, Pelosi w  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia posted the following news release: * * * Indictment Charges Cole Tomas Allen with Attempt to Assassinate the President and Assault on a Federal Officer with a Deadly Weapon A four-count Indictment was issued in U.S. District Court today charging Cole Tomas Allen, 31, with Attempt to Assassinate the President of the United States, Donald J. Trump, in connection with the April 25 shooting during the White House Co  more

LOS ANGELES, California, May 5 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * Indigenous Andeans have a digestive superpower; researchers think it may be linked to potatoes * Key takeaways * A new study by researchers at UCLA and the University at Buffalo shows that Indigenous Andean populations carry unusually high numbers of a gene involved in starch digestion, an adaptation shaped by natural selection during the transition to high-altitude living and major die  more

SANTA CLARA, California, May 5 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Intel, an industry that says it creates world-changing technology that enables progress and enriches lives, issued the following news: * * * Intel at Computex 2026: Advancing the Next Era of AI-Driven Computing * SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 5, 2026 - At Computex 2026, Intel will share its vision for the next era of AI-driven computing and spotlight the ecosystem progress powering it. Intel's presence - anchored by a keynote   more

SANTA CLARA, California, May 5 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Intel, an industry that says it creates world-changing technology that enables progress and enriches lives, issued the following news: * * * Intel Corporation to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences * SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 5, 2026 - Intel Corporation today announced that company executives will participate in the following investor events: * On May 19 at 9:55 a.m. PDT, Lip-Bu Tan, Intel CEO, will participate i  more

SANTA ROSA, California, May 6 -- Keysight Technologies, a global electronic measurement technology and market solutions provider, issued the following news release: * * * Keysight and CATARC New Energy Vehicle Inspection Center Expand Strategic Collaboration to Advance Charging Test Technologies Joint Innovation Laboratory strengthens charging validation, standards development, and global compliance for new energy vehicles * Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) announced an expanded str  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries released the following testimony by Elizabeth Nielsen, executive director of the Klamath Water Users Association, from an April 29, 2026, hearing on the Reclamation Project Consultation Improvement Act (H.R. 8259): * * * Chair Hageman, Ranking Member Hoyle, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for holding this important hearing and for allowing me the honor of providing testimony before this Su  more

LIVERMORE, California, May 6 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * 3D-printed interlocking electrodes demonstrate optimization potential for energy storage Good electrochemical energy storage (EES) devices such as rechargeable batteries and supercapacitors can store a lot of energy and release it quickly, but these design goals are often at odds with each other. Using design optimization and 3D printing, a team led by  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, representing more than 240 national organizations, together with 59 undersigned groups, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy opposing a direct final rule titled "Rescinding New Construction Requirements Related to Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted Programs or Activities." The coalition expressed concerns that this rule, published in the Federal Register on May 16, 2025, undermines civil   more

LOS GATOS, California, May 6 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news: * * * Limited Series About the Greatest Soccer Team of All Time: Netflix Releases the Trailer and Poster For 'Brazil '70: The Third Star' Sao Paulo -- It's time for the kickoff! Netflix has just released the trailer and poster for Brazil '70: The Third Star, a drama miniseries premiering on May 29 that follows the Brazilian national team's journey to its third World Cup title at the 1970 tournament in Mexi  more

LOMA LINDA, California, May 5 -- Loma Linda University Health issued the following news: * * * Loma Linda University Dean honored for excellence in social work education * Craig R. Jackson, MSW, JD, Dean of the School of Allied Health Professions at Loma Linda University, has been named the recipient of the 2026 Frances Lomas Feldman Excellence in Education award from the California Social Welfare Archives. Jackson received the award, which honors educators and researchers who demonstrate ou  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The Los Angeles Department on Disability, California, has submitted a public comment letter opposing proposed direct final rules issued by the U.S. Department of Energy related to nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs or activities. The letter addresses concerns which propose rescinding sections of the agency's regulations that implement Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. The Department's proposals would remove 10 C.F.R. Sec. 1040.73, which mandates full acce  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The False Promise of Film Incentives - A policy brief from Mackinac Center for Public Policy - April 2026 (8 pages) - Authored by Michael Thom * * * The Mackinac Center for Public Policy issued a report analyzing the economic impact of state film incentive programs with a focus on whether subsidies and tax credits generate sustainable employment, industry growth, and fiscal benefits. The report evaluates evidence from academic studies, government analyses, and st  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 6 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on May 5, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Files Brief Urging Supreme Court to Stay Restrictions on Mifepristone Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of 22 states and the District Columbia in urging the Supreme Court of the United States 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 a  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Merkley, Wyden, Hoyle Concerned About Eugene's PeaceHealth Transitioning Emergency Medical Providers * Lawmakers Urge Partnership with Physicians, Community to Best Serve Lane County Eugene, OR - Oregon's U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, along with Congresswoman Val Hoyle (OR-04), expressed concerns about PeaceHealth's decision to end its contract with local Eugene Emergency Physicians in favor  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Rep. Val Hoyle, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * MERKLEY, WYDEN, HOYLE CONCERNED ABOUT EUGENE'S PEACEHEALTH TRANSITIONING EMERGENCY MEDICAL PROVIDERS * Lawmakers Urge Partnership with Physicians, Community to Best Serve Lane County Eugene, OR - Oregon's U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, along with Congresswoman Val Hoyle (OR-04), expressed concerns about PeaceHealth's decision to end its contract with local Eugene Emergency Physicians in favor  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Los Angeles, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy opposing a Direct Final Rule. The rule proposes to rescind regulations related to nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs or activities, specifically targeting provisions that ensure language access and prohibit discriminatory effects, commonly known as disparate impact, under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. In i  more

PASADENA, California, May 6 (TNSres) -- NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory issued the following news: * * * NASA's Next-Gen Near-Earth Asteroid Space Telescope Takes Shape A team of engineers and scientists are building NEO Surveyor to seek out the hardest-to-find asteroids and comets that could impact Earth. * The Near-Earth Object (NEO) Surveyor -- NASA's first infrared space telescope purposely designed to discover potentially hazardous asteroids and comets -- is undergoing integration and t  more

SAN BERNARDINO, California, May 6 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news: * * * National higher education leader and renowned anthropologist to receive honorary doctorate at CSUSB Spring Commencement Cal State San Bernardino will award an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters to distinguished alumna Yolanda T. Moses during its Spring Commencement ceremonies on May 15-16. Moses is being honored for her decades of scholarship, leadership and advocacy for equi  more

LOS GATOS, California, May 6 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news on May 5, 2026: * * * Netflix Teases Its Biggest South African Telenovela Yet: 'The Polygamist' Johannesburg - Today, Netflix unveiled the teaser for its new supernovela, The Polygamist, adapted from Sue Nyathi's acclaimed novel. Produced by award-winning Stained Glass Productions, the 22-episode series premieres on 12 June, led by standout performances from Gugu Gumede and Sdumo Mtshali as Joyce and Jonasi  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 5 [Category: Education] -- The National Association of State Boards of Education posted the following news release: * * * New Issue of NASBE Standard Reimagines the Roles of Teachers and Leaders * Amid national discussions of ways to recruit and keep teachers and leaders in a demanding profession, the May edition of NASBE's State Education Standard highlights the many ways states are restructuring staffing and instruction to make teaching more manageable and rewardi  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * New Photos, Videos Show Border Wall Construction Damage to Ancient Archeological Site in Arizona * AJO, Ariz. -The Center for Biological Diversity released new video footage and photographs today documenting recent damage from border wall construction to the Las Playas Intaglio, an ancient fish-shaped geoglyph in Arizona's Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge. Contractors  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 [Category: ThinkTank] (TNSrpt) -- Groundwork Collaborative, a think tank and progressive advocacy group, posted the following news release: * * * New Report Reveals Coordinated Corporate Campaign Against Life-Saving Federal Heat Standard for Workers A national heat rule could save up to 1,500 lives each year, but a patchwork of state standards and corporate resistance to stronger protections leave workers exposed As record heat waves threaten workers from report sites and   more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 5 (TNSrpt) -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * New Report Shows Massachusetts as Global Leader in Climatetech With 16 of Top 20 Energy Companies Governor Maura Healey today highlighted Massachusetts' continued leadership in the global climatetech economy following the release of a new report identifying the top 20 global companies leading the energy transition worldwide. The report finds that 16 of those 20 companies have   more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 6 -- Earthjustice posted the following news release on May 5, 2026: * * * New York Coalition Urges Regulators to Modernize Electric Rates to Unlock Clean Heat Affordability Coalition flags $170M in overpayments, says rate reform could save households ~$250-600 annually and speed heat pump adoption * Albany, NY -- A coalition of environmental groups today filed a petition calling on the New York Public Service Commission to fix electric rate designs that unfair  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news: * * * New System Maps and Charts West Coast Fisheries Data to Inform Decisions on Ocean Uses Researchers integrate state and federal fisheries statistics for the first time. * A new system combines decades of fisheries data and statistics to visualize West Coast fisheries and how they have changed over time. The Pacific Fishing Effort Mapping Project was led by re  more

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, May 5 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news: * * * Notre Dame elects new University Trustees, Fellows * Claire Babineaux-Fontenot and Admiral Christopher W. Grady were elected Trustees of the University of Notre Dame at the Board of Trustees' Spring Meeting. In addition, the Most Rev. Patrick M. Neary, C.S.C., was elected to the Board of Fellows, and as such will serve as an ex officio Trustee. Trustee Paulita A. Pike was also elected to the Board of   more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Ocinet, Inc., Recalls "...And Kimchi" Branded Sliced Kimchi Because the Product Contains Undeclared Fish (Anchovies) Summary Company Announcement Date: May 04, 2026 FDA Publish Date: May 05, 2026 Product Type: Food & Beverages Allergens Reason for Announcement: Product contains undeclared fish (anchovies) Company Name: Ocinet, Inc. Brand Name: And  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, May 5 -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news: * * * OHSU scientist targets bacteria with precision * When Jonathon Baker, Ph.D., describes his lab's approach to stopping disease-causing microbes in the mouth, he resists sweeping solutions. "Two of the most prevalent human diseases -cavities and periodontal disease -are caused by bacteria," he said. "Our goal is to prevent and treat them with targeted strategies that spare the microbes that actua  more

REDWOOD SHORES, California, May 5 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, posted the following news release: * * * Oracle Supports Africa Clinical Research Network (ACRN) to Advance a New Era of Clinical Research, Launches First Trial * The Africa Clinical Research Network (ACRN) has launched its first clinical trial with Oracle in Africa, which commenced in February 2026. The PROgnostic Testing to Enhance Clinical Triage of Pre-eclampsia   more

SANTA CRUZ, California, May 5 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * Over 5,000 biodiversity observations across more than 1,300 species equals first place in national competition The campus chapter of the Ecological Society of America's flagship education program SEEDS blew away all other competing chapters around the country, thanks to Santa Cruz's thriving natural habitats By Mike Pena It's not hard to find a nature lover or researcher among   more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Crack Down on Oil Market Manipulation and Protect Consumers As Gas Prices Climb * California gas prices are up more than $1.50 per gallon since the start of Trump's war with Iran WASHINGTON, D.C. - As Californians face rising gas prices driven by the Trump Administration's ongoing war in Iran, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) joined Senators Maria Cantwel  more

PASADENA, California, May 5 [Category: BizConstruction]-- Parsons Corp., an engineering, construction, technical and management services firm, posted the following news release: * * * Parsons Awarded Position on $2B Military Energy Resilience Program * CHANTILLY, VA. (May 5, 2026) -Parsons Corporation (NYSE: PSN) announced today that the company was awarded a position on a $2 billion multiple award task order contract (MATOC) by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to deliver energy resi  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Pelosi Joins Over 250 Congressional Democrats To Protect Mifepristone Access * Washington, D.C. - Yesterday, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi joined more than 250 Senate and House Democrats-led by Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY); Senators Patty Murray (D-WA), Dick Durbin (D-IL), and Ron Wyden (D-OR); House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY); and Representatives Katherine Clark (D-MA  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 6 -- Pennsylvania State University College of Education issued the following news: * * * Penn State World Campus Doctor of Education program graduates first student Amanda Peterson received her D.Ed. in program offered entirely through World Campus By Brian D. Cox The Penn State College of Education's World Campus Doctor of Education program has reached a key milestone -- the celebration of its first graduate. Amanda Peterson, who identifies as a Black an  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * PHOTOS: Sen. Schiff Visits Joshua Basin Water District, Pushes Greater Investments in Water Infrastructure * Joshua Tree, CA - U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) toured the Joshua Basin Water District, which delivers 600 million gallons of high-quality water each year from the groundwater basin to Californians and industries in the region. As Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate's Environment and Pu  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * PHOTOS: Sen. Schiff Visits San Bernardino Valley College, Joins Student Roundtable and Highlights Federal Investments Secured for California * San Bernardino, CA - In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) attended a student roundtable at San Bernardino Valley College, where students from local colleges shared the main issues at the forefront of their minds. During the roundtable, S  more

CLAREMONT, California, May 6 -- Pomona College issued the following news: * * * Stephanie Granobles '27 Awarded Truman Scholarship Stephanie Granobles '27 has been named a 2026 Truman Scholar, one of 55 college juniors across the country selected for the premier graduate scholarship for aspiring public service leaders. Awardees are chosen for their outstanding leadership potential, a commitment to a career in government or the nonprofit sector, and academic excellence. Granobles, a public p  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Pork King Good Issues Voluntary Recall of Certain Sour Cream & Onion Pork Rinds and Seasoning Due to Potential Salmonella Risk Summary Company Announcement Date: April 29, 2026 FDA Publish Date: May 05, 2026 Product Type: Food & Beverages Foodborne Illness Reason for Announcement: Potential Foodborne Illness - Salmonella Company Name: Pork King Goo  more

ARCATA, California, May 5 -- The California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt posted the following news: * * * Preparing the Next Generation of STEM Educators * To help meet that need and inspire curiosity and confidence in students, Cal Poly Humboldt is launching its Master of Arts in STEM Education this fall. The new program is a flexible, two-year hybrid program that allows candidates to earn both a master's degree and a teaching credential simultaneously. Designed to prepare the ne  more

LA JOLLA, California, May 6 -- Sanford Burnham Prebys issued the following news release on may 5, 2026: * * * Qualcomm co-founder Andrew Viterbi gives $5 million to Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute to advance AI-powered research Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute today announced that Andrew Viterbi, a visionary communications pioneer and co-founder of Qualcomm Inc., has made a $5 million gift to endow the Andrew and Erna Viterbi Distinguished Chair in the Cen  more

LOS ANGELES, California, May 6 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary by technology policy analyst Richard Sill: * * * Our privacy laws need upgrades to address the spread of facial recognition tools Law enforcement agencies are increasingly using facial recognition to identify people in images captured by officers' body-worn cameras (also known as bodycams) and other networked camera systems. Together, these tools enable federal, state, and local agencies to track and ident  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Panetta, Democratic Veterans Introduce War Powers Resolution to End War With Iran * Monterey, CA - U.S. Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) joined Representatives Seth Moulton (MA-06), Jason Crow (CO-06), and several Democratic Veterans to introduce a War Powers Resolution designed to end the President's unauthorized, prolonged war in Iran and ensure the Administration remains answerable to   more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Garamendi and Thompson Introduce Bill Protecting Critical Infrastructure, Joined by MTC * VALLEJO, CA - Today, Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08) and Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-04) announced the introduction of the ADAPT Assets Act ( H.R.8653 ). The bill accelerates projects that protect vital infrastructure from natural disasters across the country, such as the much-needed flood protec  more

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Panetta, Steube, Thompson Announce House Passage of Disaster Tax Relief Bill * Monterey, CA -U.S. Representatives Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), Greg Steube (FL-17), and Mike Thompson (CA-04) announced that the House of Representatives has passed the Doug LaMalfa Federal Disaster Tax Relief Certainty Act. The legislation would extend current law to deliver critical tax relief to Americans impacted b  more

ARCATA, California, May 5 -- The California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt posted the following news: * * * River Otters at the Arcata Marsh: They Eat More Than Fish (VIDEO) * Now, marking the 27th and final year of this long-term research effort, Black is sharing new observations at the Arcata Marsh & Wildlife Sanctuary-a place where wastewater treatment, wildlife habitat, and public access intersect. Based on two years of intensive study, the latest findings, published in the Nort  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise Touts GOP Wins for Small Businesses, Farmers, and Working Families * NEW ORLEANS, La. -Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) appeared on Fox Business Network's Mornings with Maria to discuss Republicans' aggressive legislative push last week, including House passage of the Farm Bill for the first time since 2018 and advancing DHS funding, while highlighting President Trump's ef  more

BURBANK, California, May 4 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * SEASON FINALE - America's Funniest Home Videos: Feline Follies, Bear Encounters, and Wedding Woes (5/17) * 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 vaca  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 2:25-cv-08610; C.D. Cal. filed Sept. 11, 2025): * * * Securities and Exchange Commission v. David P. Ortiz and DaveGlo Investment Group, Inc., No. 2:25-cv-08610 (C.D. Cal. filed Sept. 11, 2025) On April 27, 2026, the United States District Court for the Central District of California entered final judgments as to David P. Ortiz and his entity DaveGlo Investment Group, Inc. (DaveGlo), whom   more

WASHINGTON, May 6 (TNSbrep) -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on May 5, 2026: * * * Grassley Releases GAO Report Exposing Inadequacies in Federal Prisons' Approach to Sexual Abuse BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA - U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) today released a Government Accountability Office (GAO) report he requested examining the ongoing issue of sexual abuse in federal prisons. Per the   more

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, May 5 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Seton Hall Welcomes Matthew Brown, Visiting Scholar * The School of Diplomacy and International Relations is honored to welcome Matthew Brown, Ph.D., as its next Sergio Vieira de Mello Visiting Chair in the Practice of Post-Conflict Diplomacy. Professor Brown recently served in the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Global Health Security and Diplomacy (GHSD), in the Office of Health Diplomacy. He led  more

OAKLAND, California, May 5 -- As You Sow Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Shareholders Applaud California's Extended Producer Responsibility Law Following 15 Years of Plastic Pollution Advocacy Binding 2032 targets, $50,000-per-day penalties, and a May 31 reporting deadline put real teeth behind producer responsibility -vindicating shareholder proposals long dismissed by Fortune 500 producers as "ordinary business." * EL CERRITO, CALIFORNIA - As You Sow, the nation's lea  more

LOMA LINDA, California, May 5 -- Loma Linda University Health issued the following news: * * * Sleep's impact on youth mental health * A good night's sleep can influence everything from your mood to overall health During adolescence, the brain is still developing and requires plenty of sleep. But for many teens, sleep is often sacrificed in favor of schoolwork, social media, or busy schedules. Additionally, poor sleep hygiene or no nighttime routine can interrupt brain development and emot  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release: * * * State Farm Faces Loss of California License After Mishandling Wildfire Claims * The California Department of Insurance yesterday announced it would seek to suspend State Farm Insurance's license to operate in the state for up to a year and would fine the company. The sanctions follow an investigation that looked into 220 sample claims submitted to State Farm, where investigators found 398 viola  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The Stellar Development Foundation, a U.S.-based non-profit organization focused on equitable access to the global financial system, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. The letter addresses the OCC's Proposed Rule Implementing the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act, known as the GENIUS Act, and underscores key considerations for the regulatory framework governin  more

LOS ANGELES, California, May 6 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * Stuart Soroka named 2026 Andrew Carnegie Fellow Key takeaways * Stuart Soroka, a UCLA professor of communication and political science (by courtesy), has been named a 2026 Carnegie Fellow. * He is among 24 fellows selected to receive a $200,000 research stipend from the Carnegie Corporation for their work exploring the causes of political polarization and to identify possible solutions.  more

SAN LUIS OBISPO, California, May 5 -- California Polytechnic State University issued the following news: * * * Students Build Cal Poly's First Laser: 'A Rare and Valuable Skill' Cal Poly students have built the first solid-state laser in the university's 125-year history. Undergraduate students collaborated with Isinsu Toker, an assistant professor of physics in Bailey College, to construct a titanium-sapphire laser from scratch. The tunable laser, which emits red and near-infrared light, w  more

DOVER, Delaware, May 6 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release on May 5, 2026: * * * Supreme Court issues stay of restrictions on mifepristone following advocacy by AG Jennings, coalition Attorney General Kathy Jennings yesterday 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 ab  more

LOS ANGELES, California, May 5 [Category: Political] -- The Simon Wiesenthal Center posted the following news: * * * SWC Thanks NY Political Leaders for Show of Support in Face of Antisemitic Vandalism * Statement from Madison Mounty, Director of Government Relations and Advocacy, Simon Wiesenthal Center.  The Simon Wiesenthal Center strongly condemns the latest acts of vandalism targeting synagogues and homes in Queens with swastikas. These symbols carry a long and painful history of hatr  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 5 [Category: BizHuman Resources/Personnel] -- Salesforce, a customer relationship management company, issued the following news release: * * * Tableau Unveils the Agentic Analytics Platform: Built on Trusted Knowledge * For over 20 years, Tableau has defined how the world sees and understands data. Now, as organizations shift from viewing data to asking AI to act on it, raw data, on its own, is no longer enough.  In the traditional world of analytics, humans   more

SANTA BARBARA, California, May 5 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * Thousands Displaced, Seeking Medical Aid Following Torrential Rain, Flooding in Dominican Republic * Over 30,000 residents were asked to evacuate northwest Dominican Republic after the Caribbean nation endured torrential rains in early April. Since the first storms, rains continued into May, creating dangerous conditions in Haiti and the Dominican Republic. At least 19 people have die  more

PLANO, Texas, May 5 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news: * * * Toyota Advances Hydrogen Ecosystem with Class 8 Truck Deployments, Certified Stationary Power, and Plans for New Infrastructure * From cars and commercial trucks to the infrastructure that fuels them, Toyota is investing in the growth of the hydrogen economy LAS VEGAS (May 5, 2026) - Toyota Motor North America's long-term commitment to hydrogen is on full display at the 2026 Advance  more

DAVIS, California, May 4 -- The University of California Davis posted the following monthly column by Chancellor Gary S. May: * * * CHANCELL-ING: Growing Our Agricultural Partnerships * Finding better ways to feed a growing planet has been a core part of UC Davis for more than a century. What began as the University Farm is now a global powerhouse in agricultural science and forestry, home to programs ranked first in the nation and second worldwide. This legacy continues today through the gr  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * UC Names Katherine Yelick to Head Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Yelick is a distinguished academic and national lab leader with deep expertise in artificial intelligence and high-performance computing. * The University of California Board of Regents today (May 5) approved Katherine Yelick as the next director of Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 6 (TNSjou) -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * One Dose of Psilocybin Changes the Human Brain The primary psychedelic ingredient in magic mushrooms appears to promote insight by temporarily creating more disorder in the brain. * Researchers at UC San Francisco and Imperial College London have shown that a single dose of psilocybin, the psychedelic compound found in magic mushrooms, causes likely anatomi  more

BERKELEY, California, May 6 -- The University of California issued the following news release: * * * Katherine Yelick named director of Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory The University of California Board of Regents today (May 5) approved UC President James B. Milliken's recommendation of the appointment of Katherine "Kathy" Yelick as the ninth director of Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab). An internationally recognized leader in high-performance computing and large-sca  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 5 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * To settle harsh environments, early humans needed friends Findings suggest need for cooperation among human ancestors * Archaeologists have identified the earliest sustained human occupation in Highland Southern Africa, and suggest it could not have existed without considerable collaboration at a time when we were becoming humans. Researchers from the University of Michigan and California Sta  more

RICHARDSON, Texas, May 6 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news: * * * New Piper Professor Constructs Avenues for Connection Dr. Salena Brody was selected as a 2026 Piper Professor, an award that honors 10 Texas college or university educators annually for their dedication to their profession and their outstanding academic, scientific and scholarly achievements. By: Stephen Fontenot "I can't write you a letter; I don't know who you are." Those words, in response  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service issued 'Vegetables and Pulses Outlook April 2026', by Wilma V. Davis, Catharine Weber, and Helen Wakefield; the report number is VGS-378, and it was released on April 30, 2026. The outlook says U.S. vegetable availability continues to depend heavily on imports for some crops, even as reliance varies sharply by commodity. ERS estimates that imports accounted for about one-third of U.S. vegetable availab  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 6 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on May 5, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jones Joins Multistate Effort to Oppose Postal Service Rule Undermining Federal Gun Law Attorney General Jay Jones joined a multistate comment letter signed by 22 states opposing an unlawful proposal by the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to allow a flood of prohibited weapons to move across state borders by mail, endangering the public and further straining sta  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Rep. David Valadao, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Valadao, Dingell Reaffirm Support for Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month * WASHINGTON - Today, on World Asthma Day, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06), co-chairs of the House Asthma and Allergy Caucus, reaffirmed support for their bipartisan resolution designating the month of May as National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month. "In the Central Valley, more  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Rep. Beth Van Duyne, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Van Duyne Leads Request to Trump Administration Cabinet Officials to Initiate Investigations into North Texas H-1B Visa Fraud * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Beth Van Duyne (R-TX-24), U.S. Representative Pat Fallon (R-TX-04), U.S. Representative Ronny Jackson (R-TX-13), and U.S. Representative Brandon Gill (R-TX-26) sent a letter to urge Vice President Vance, Secretary Rubio, Acting Secretary  more

SACRAMENTO, California, May 5 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * What's There to Hide? Attorney General Bonta Urges Transparency in Federal Spending of Taxpayer Dollars * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington v. Office of Management and Budget challenging the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) deactivat  more

WALLA WALLA, Washington, May 6 -- Whitman College issued the following news: * * * Whitman Debate & Forensics Win at National Championships By Baker Weilert-Pekar, Director of Debate & Forensics For the second year in a row, Whitman Debate and Forensics has won a championship in National Parliamentary Debate Association (NPDA) debate. Oliver Kaufman '26 (an English major from Eugene, Oregon) and Grace Hardy '27 (an Ethics and Society and Rhetoric, Writing, and Public Discourse double major  more

MONROVIA, California, May 6 (TNSrpt) -- World Vision International issued the following news release: * * * World Vision annual report shows 43.9 million children reached in 2025 amid deepening global crises London - As conflict, hunger, climate shocks, and economic pressure continue to upend children's lives, World Vision International's 2025 annual report shows the organisation reached nearly 44 million children globally through relief and development programming, including 19 million child  more