MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, May 18 -- West Virginia University posted the following news: * * * $1M gift to WVU Chambers College advances student work to improve communities via Data Driven WV * A $1 million gift to the West Virginia University John Chambers College of Business and Economics from an alum's family bridges experiential learning and community outreach by expanding support for Data Driven WV. Housed within the Chambers College Department of Management Information Systems and Su  more

LOS GATOS, California, May 19 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news on May 18, 2026: * * * 'Oasis' Premieres on Netflix June 19 Summer, sunshine, the beach, parties. The place where you'd want to stay forever... until everything disappears. * Netflix has announced the premiere date and unveiled the first images from Oasis, the new original series created by Ramon Campos, Jon de la Cuesta Olaizola, Javier Chacartegui Horrach, David Orea Arribas, and Ricardo Jornet Galleg  more

AALTO, Finland, May 18 (TNSjou) -- Aalto University issued the following news release: * * * Growing pains: Structural strategies that neglect emotions block corporate innovation, says study Emotional impulses can have broad-reaching consequences. Amid unpredictable global conditions, leaders who work to overcome emotional tensions will pave a clearer path to innovation and growth. Why do so many corporate renewal efforts fail, despite following current best practices? Research from Aalt  more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, May 19 -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news: * * * Access to NOAA's world-renowned Mauna Loa Observatory restored Science activities to resume and site renovations planned More than three years after lava from Hawaii's erupting Mauna Loa volcano buried a mile of the road leading to NOAA's Mauna Loa Atmospheric Baseline Observatory (MLO), road crews have carved a temporary road restoring access to the site. NOAA technician  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 [Category: International] -- The Federation for American Immigration Reform issued the following news release: * * * Activists Attack Secure Elections * FAIR shows challenges to President's executive order must fail The Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) has filed a brief in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts showing why challenges to President Trump's executive order helping to ensure that only citizens vote in federal elections must  more

LA JOLLA, California, May 18 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * AI-Powered CPR Coach Outperforms 911 Dispatchers in Guiding Bystander Resuscitation * Key Takeaways * ChatCPR beat human dispatchers in every head-to-head test using real 911 call recordings. * It scored 100% on CPR checklists in simulations and 99-100% in real-call comparisons. * The open-source tool is designed to support, not replace, dispatchers and responders. * Re  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 19 -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Amy Jane Longo and Torrey McClary Named "Women of Influence: Attorneys" by Los Angeles Business Journal Litigation & enforcement partner and managing partner of our Los Angeles office Amy Jane Longo and health care partner Torrey McClary were recognized in the Los Angeles Business Journal's 2026 "Women of Influence: Attorneys" list. This prestigious recognition highlights exceptional leadership, expe  more

CUPERTINO, California, May 18 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, posted the following news: * * * Apple kicks off Worldwide Developers Conference on June 8 * Apple today unveiled an exciting lineup for its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), taking place June 8-12. The conference brings together developers from around the world to explore the tools, frameworks, and technologies that will empower t  more

SANTA CRUZ, California, May 18 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * Art, research, and Night at the Museum: The flourishing partnership between UC Santa Cruz Humanities and the Museum of Art and History * In April, the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History (MAH) marked its 30th anniversary with a gala Red Ball, replete with cocktails, dancing, light installations, live magic, and aura photography. As part of this celebration, the MAH also launched "  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 (TNSLrpt) -- The Government Accountability Office issued the following report: * * * Border Security: Additional Information Could Inform Enforcement Decisions for Noncitizens Paroled at the Southwest Border * Fast Facts Customs and Border Protection can grant parole to noncitizens, giving them temporary permission to stay in the United States. CBP granted roughly 2.4 million paroles at the southwest border from late 2018 through May 2025. Once parole is granted, Immig  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence issued the following news release on May 18, 2026: * * * Brady Responds to Shooting at Islamic Center of San Diego Today, authorities confirmed there was an active shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego in California. A security guard and two staff members from the Islamic school on the center's grounds were murdered by gunshot wounds, and the two suspected teenaged shooters are dead from self-inflicted wounds. Authorities   more

PASADENA, California, May 18 -- The California Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Caltech Announces Eight Recipients of the 2026 National Brown Investigator Award * Each investigator, recognized for curiosity-driven research in chemistry or physics, will receive up to $2 million over five years The Brown Institute for Basic Sciences at Caltech today announced the 2026 class of Brown Investigators. The cohort, the third to be selected through the Brown Institute for Ba  more

BUFFALO, New York, May 18 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * Can AI help spot 'healthy' viruses in our bodies? UB researchers probe the human virome * Dental, pharmacy and engineering faculty to engage in 4-year, $1.6 million study as part of Human Virome Program By Laurie Kaiser When it comes to viruses, it's long been the case of the naughty kid getting all the attention. For decades, scientists have focused primarily on t  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. S. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, issued the following news: * * * Chairman Guthrie Op-Ed - Fraud in Federal Health Programs * Bowling Green, KY - In a new op-ed in the Bowling Green Daily News, Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Brett Guthrie (KY-02), outlined how he and his Committee have led the charge to expose fraud being committed in federal health programs like Medicaid and Medicare. Chairman Guthrie: Fraud in Federal Health Programs Bo  more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, May 18 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * Chicago nurses win historic union vote to join National Nurses Organizing Committee * Registered nurses at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, voted overwhelmingly in favor (77 percent) of joining National Nurses Organizing Committee, an affiliate of National Nurses United (NNU), the nation's largest and fastest-growing registered nurse (RN) union. "We are p  more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 19 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Colorado silica dust trial could change the way industry does business Bloomberg Law speaks with UC Law professor By Cedric Ricks, 260/415-8554, cedric.ricks@uc.edu Bloomberg Law spoke with Betsy Malloy, Andrew Katsanis Professor of Law, at the University of Cincinnati, about an ongoing Colorado trial involving a seriously ill worker suing the manufacturers of engineered stone used in kitchen counterto  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Committee Cliff Notes: Weekly Preview - Week of May 18, 2026 * Here's what to watch for from House Republican committees during the week: Appropriations On Tuesday, May 19, the Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies will hold an oversight hearing on the "Department of Justice." On Wednesday, May 20, the Committee on Appropriations will hold a full  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Constangy, Brooks, Smith and Prophete, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Constangy Recognized Among Top 125 Law Firms in Los Angeles County by LA Times Studios * Constangy is pleased to announce that the firm has been recognized among the Top 125 Law Firms in Los Angeles County by LA Times Studios Business in its 2026 rankings publication. The annual list highlights the largest and most prominent law firms with offices  more

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, May 18 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Counting the overlooked 'hidden homeless' * KINGSTON, R.I. - May 18, 2026 - A person asking for change on the corner or living in a makeshift dwelling outside is easy to identify as homeless or unhoused. But there's a segment of the population without permanent housing that goes unnoticed. Molly Richard, assistant professor of public health in the University of Rhode Island's College of Health  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies released the following testimony by Army Lt. Gen. Michelle Donahue, deputy chief of staff for Army logistics, from a May 14, 2026, hearing on the fiscal 2027 budget request: * * * Chairman Boozman, Ranking Member Ossoff, and distinguished members of the subcommittee, thank you for this opportunity to discuss the Army's Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) budget request for military   more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * New MatterChat Model Helps AI to 'See' the Language of Science By Linda Vu Berkeley Lab researchers developed MatterChat, a versatile AI "bridge model" that translates between specialized physics models and conversational Large Language Models. This provides a powerful new blueprint for integrating complex scientific data directly into LLMs, and was used to accelerate ma  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 19 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release on May 18, 2026: * * * Trump Administration's EPA Rejects Hawaii's Clean Air Plan The agency decision disregards Hawaiian Electric's own promises to retire aging oil-burning plants * Honolulu, HI -- The Trump administration's Environmental Protection Agency finalized its rejection of Hawaii's Regional Haze State Implementation Plan on Friday, illegally overriding the state's plan to clean up haze-causing pol  more

SANTA BARBARA, California, May 18 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * Ebola Declared Public Health Emergency, Direct Relief Mobilizes Aid * The World Health Organization has declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern as the number of suspected cases and deaths continues to rise across eastern Congo. Regional health authorities have reported 393 cases and 105 deaths in Itur  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * EEOC Issues Federal Sector Appellate Decision Finding Unlawful Discrimination in Agency's Denial of Religious Accommodation to COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate * The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Education violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, by unlawfully discriminating against three federal employees, according to an appellate decision issued toda  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 18 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts posted the following news release: * * * Eighteen Charged in Multi-State Drug and Money Laundering Conspiracy * BOSTON - Eighteen individuals in Massachusetts, New Jersey, Florida, Texas, Oklahoma, California and Hawaii have been arrested in connection with an alleged drug trafficking and money laundering scheme centered in Gardner, Mass. The following defendants have been charged with conspi  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Advances Comprehensive PFAS Strategy with Legally Defensible, Practical, Scientifically Sound Drinking Water Protections * Holistic approach tackles PFAS across its full lifecycle to Make America Healthy Again U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is reaffirming its commitment to Make America Healthy Again at a PFAS destruction event alongside U.S. Department of Health and Human Servi  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, May 18 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Excellence in military medicine: 'Your work saves lives and personifies readiness' * FALLS CHURCH, Virginia - Military medical leaders, professionals, and civilians who advance warfighter health were recognized at the Henry M. Jackson Foundation's Heroes of Military Medicine Awards for "laying the next foundation stones and reinforcing the very groundwork of  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies released the following testimony by FBI Director Kashyap Patel from a May 12, 2026, hearing on the fiscal 2027 budget request: * * * Chairman Moran, Ranking Member Van Hollen, and distinguished Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for inviting me to appear before you today to discuss the Federal Bureau of Investigation's (FBI) budget request for Fiscal Year (FY) 2027. Each day, the  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, May 18 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * FCPS Students Win Special and Category Awards at the 2026 International Science and Engineering Fair * Nine students from Fairfax County Public Schools won awards at the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) that took place last week in Phoenix, Ariz. Bennett Huang and Jason Pan of Langley High School were the recipients of the European Union Contest for Young Scientists Award, whic  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 19 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on May 18, 2026: * * * Big Win for Agricultural Employers: Court Maintains DOL's Game-Changer Rule for H-2A Farmworker Wages Despite UFW Challenge A federal court in California just delivered a major win to H-2A agricultural employers across the country. After the Department of Labor (DOL) issued an interim final rule in October that significantly changed how the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) is calculated  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 19 -- Gap, a retailer of clothing and accessories, posted the following news release: * * * Gap Launches Two Limited-Edition, Football-Inspired Collections Designed in Collaboration with Ouigi Theodore The limited-edition collections celebrate football culture and community through a global design lens * Gap kicks off Summer 2026 with the launch of two exclusive collections rooted in football fandom, with designs and creative direction by Ouigi Theodore, longt  more

LOS ANGELES, California, May 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Gibson Dunn Expands Real Estate and Investment Funds Capabilities With Partner Chris Slack * Gibson Dunn announced today that Chris Slack has joined the firm's London office as a partner in its Real Estate Practice Group, where he will work closely with the Investment Funds Practice Group. Chris's expertise will deepen the firm's cross-practice capabilities, s  more

LOS ANGELES, California, May 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Gibson Dunn to Expand Premier Restructuring Practice With Matthew Roose in New York * Gibson Dunn announced today that Matthew Roose will join the firm's New York office as a partner in its Business Restructuring and Reorganization Practice Group. A leading restructuring lawyer, Matt brings extensive experience representing ad hoc groups of creditors in Chapter   more

LANSING, Michigan, May 18 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Whitmer Announces 144 New Jobs, $4 Million Investment in Wayne, Oakland Counties * LANSING, Mich. - Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced two business expansion projects in southeast Michigan creating over $4 million in capital investment and 144 good-paying jobs, contributing to the growth of Michigan's economy. "Michigan is on the move and open for business, competing for and  more

DALLAS, Texas, May 18 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Harnessing technology to strengthen cardiac, stroke emergency response * DALLAS, May 18, 2026 -When someone experiences cardiac arrest, a heart attack or a stroke, reliable communication between dispatch, EMS crews and receiving hospitals can mean the difference between life and death. Yet as mobile technologies -from telehealth platforms to mobile stroke units -rapidly tr  more

HONOLULU, Hawaii, May 19 -- Gov. Josh Green, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release on May 18, 2026: * * * OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR MAKANA MCCLELLAN RECEIVES NATIONAL COMMUNICATOR OF THE YEAR HONOR Governor Josh Green today announced and congratulated his Director of Communications, Makana McClellan, on being named the 2026 Communicator of the Year by the National Association of Government Communicators (NAGC). She is the first person from Hawaii to receive the nati  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The Military Officers Association of America issued the following news: * * * Health Experts: VA Could Learn Lessons From TRICARE Challenges By: Kevin Lilley VA officials considering expansion of community care services should be well aware of struggles faced by the TRICARE civilian-care system, experts from MOAA and other groups said during a recent RAND-sponsored panel discussion. "Many of the lessons TRICARE learned, VA needs to pay attention to," said Dr. Ken Kizer  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The Television Academy issued the following news release on May 18, 2026: * * * Hollywood Celebrities Smash at 'Emmys Pickleball Slam' to Drive Funds for Television Academy Foundation Jason George and Phil Keoghan Led All-Star Teams with Paddle Power to Benefit Nonprofit's Education Programs * Today, the Television Academy Foundation announced it held its second annual Emmys Pickleball Slam fundraiser on Sunday, May 17, at the Calabasas Pickleball Club in Calabasas, Ca  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Norma J. Torres, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Housing, Infrastructure, and Transportation Working Group Chair Norma Torres on Updated Housing for the 21st Century Act * Washington, D.C. -Today, New Democrat Coalition Housing, Infrastructure, and Transportation Working Group Chair Norma Torres (CA-35) issued a statement in support of the bipartisan agreement to pass an improved version of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. As laid out in  more

SANTA BARBARA, California, May 18 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * How Dallas Clinics Overcome Mental Health Stigma * Counselors passed out art supplies at a Dallas mental health workshop last month, encouraging participants to express their emotions. One woman held up a collage with an image of a bare tree, without leaves or flowers. She told the group, "This is how I felt when I lost my husband. I felt like someone shook me," and all her leaves an  more

NEW YORK, May 19 -- Hughes Hubbard and Reed, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Hughes Hubbard Forces Dismissal of Consumer Fraud Class Action for Compostic Highlights * Plaintiff's counsel voluntarily dismisses major consumer fraud class action in California federal court. * The Hughes Hubbard team leveraged scientific and technical evidence to support their position. * Leveraged California statutory safe harbor for "home compostable" claims and recent federal legal authorities   more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 18 -- Northeastern University issued the following news: * * * I'll take Northeastern for $400. Rose Sloan takes on 'Jeopardy!' * I'll take Northeastern professors for $400. Rose Sloan takes on 'Jeopardy!' Rose Sloan, who teaches computer science at Northeastern University, will appear on an upcoming episode of the legendary game show. by Cody Mello-Klein May 18, 2026 As a professor, Rose Sloan is used to being in front of an audience. But on Tuesday, Sloan w  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Moore, Sanders, Omar, McGovern Lead More Than 100 Colleagues in Helping End Child Hunger Through Universal School Meals * Rep. Gwen Moore, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Rep. Ilhan Omar and Rep. McGovern introduced legislation to end child hunger in the United States. The Universal School Meals Program Act of 2026 would offer free breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a snack to every student in America  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 19 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release: * * * San Francisco Retiree Fights Against the IRS's Excessive Fine that Will Drain His Life Savings SAN FRANCISCO--The IRS wants to take most of the life savings of Tuncay Saydam, an 88-year-old retired professor. More than $400,000. Not because Tuncay did not pay his taxes, but because he did not fill out a one-page form. A form he didn't even know about. This past winter, a district court in Califor  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies released the following testimony by Robert Cekada, director of the U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, from a May 12, 2026, hearing on the fiscal 2027 budget request: * * * Chairman Moran, Ranking Member Van Hollen, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the invitation to appear before you to discuss the President's FY 2027 budget r  more

SAN DIEGO, California, May 18 -- California State University San Diego State University posted the following news: * * * LA Clippers player Kobe Sanders provides heartfelt donations to the SDSU Children's Center * More than two decades ago, Kobe Sanders of the Los Angeles Clippers sat inside the Pandas classroom at the SDSU Children's Center, an Associated Students program that provides childcare for SDSU families. Viewing the familiar classroom from his current 6'8" perspective, Sanders r  more

DALLAS, Texas, May 19 -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * LA Times Studios Honors Two Hunton Partners as 2026 Law Firm Visionaries Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is pleased to announce that partners Ann Marie Mortimer and Roland M. Juarez were selected to an elite group of 2026 Law Firm Visionaries honored in the May issue of Business by LA Times Studios magazine. Mortimer has been named to the list every year since its inaugural publication in 2021, and this recog  more

LONDON, England, May 18 -- The British Cabinet Office issued the following news: * * * Largest ever UK business delegation to the US launches Greater Together Los Angeles * * Following King Charles's historic address to Congress, the UK Government's GREAT Britain & Northern Ireland Campaign is holding a major expo in Los Angeles, California, from 18th - 22nd May, 2026. * 250+ of the UK's financial, tech and cultural leaders are heading to LA to drive growth and transatlantic cooperation   more

LONDON, England, May 19 -- The British Department for Business and Trade issued the following news release: * * * Largest ever UK business delegation to the US launches Greater Together Los Angeles From: Cabinet Office, Department for Culture, Media and Sport, Department for Business and Trade, Blair McDougall MP and The Rt Hon Lisa Nandy MP The Secretary of State for Culture, Lisa Nandy and Minister for Economic Transformation, Blair McDougall, will today lead a delegation of 250+ strong bu  more

LONDON, England, May 19 -- The British Department for Culture, Media and Sport issued the following news release: * * * Largest ever UK business delegation to the US launches Greater Together Los Angeles From: Cabinet Office, Department for Culture, Media and Sport, Department for Business and Trade, Blair McDougall MP and The Rt Hon Lisa Nandy MP The Secretary of State for Culture, Lisa Nandy and Minister for Economic Transformation, Blair McDougall, will today lead a delegation of 250+ str  more

BETHLEHEM, Pennsylania, May 19 -- Lehigh University issued the following news: * * * Class of 2026: Redefining the Future Lehigh University saluted the achievements of graduates at its 158th Commencement. * During Lehigh University's undergraduate Commencement on Sunday, May 17, former New York Stock Exchange President Stacey Cunningham encouraged graduates to think like investors--not only in finance, but in life. Drawing from her experiences as a Lehigh industrial engineering student and  more

LA JOLLA, California, May 18 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Leucovorin Prescriptions for Children with Autism Surged After Public Attention * Key Takeaways * Leucovorin prescriptions for children with autism rose more than 2,000% by late 2025. * Researchers analyzed more than 11.9 million outpatient visits nationwide. * Prescribing increases began after major media coverage and accelerated following White House announcements. Res  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 19 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on May 18, 2026, by shareholders Eli Freedberg and Kathryn E. Siegel and associates Andrew Klaben-Finegold and David Kruger: * * * Chicago Implements Changes to Fair Workweek Rules, Which Take Effect June 1, 2026 The Chicago Office of Labor Standards (OLS) has adopted and published changes to the rules implementing the city's Fair Workweek Ordinance. Final rules implementing this ordinance were origina  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 19 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on May 18, 2026, by shareholder David J. Goldstein: * * * EEOC Filing Signals Likely End to EEO-1 Reporting Since 1966, employers with 100 or more employees have been required to file the Standard Form 100, popularly known as the EEO-1 Report, annually. This form collects information on all of an employer's work locations and the number of employees at each location by job category, sex, and race or ethn  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 19 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news on May 18, 2026: * * * Littler Scales AI-Powered Deposition Training with Adoption of AltaClaro's DepoSim New Simulation Technology Elevates Deposition Preparation * KANSAS CITY -Littler, the world's largest employment and labor law practice representing management, today announced the firmwide adoption of AltaClaro's DepoSim, an AI-powered deposition simulation tool developed to enhance litigation readiness  more

LIVERMORE, California, May 19 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * LLNL optics system set to fly to the moon with Firefly Aerospace for Ocula imaging service A team of scientists at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) recently delivered a high-resolution optics system to Firefly Aerospace in support of Firefly's Ocula commercial lunar imaging service. The payload is scheduled to fly onboard Firefly's Elytra spacecr  more

LIVERMORE, California, May 19 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news on May 18, 2026: * * * LLNL showcases AI-enabled science, national security and energy innovation at AI+ Expo Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) leaders, scientists and engineers joined national voices at the Special Competitive Studies Project's (SCSP) AI+ Expo May 7-9 in Washington, D.C., highlighting how AI is reshaping science, security and energy inno  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Morgan Luttrell, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Luttrell, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Prevent Deactivation of ECABs * WASHINGTON - Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX), alongside Reps. Jeff Crank (R-CO) and Derek Tran (D-CA), introduced the Prohibit Deactivation of the ECABs Act of 2026. This legislation would limit the use of certain funds for the deactivation of U.S. Army Reserve Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigades (ECABs), which provi  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 19 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Mayer Brown partner Paul de Bernier named to LA Times Studios 2026 "Legal Visionaries" list LOS ANGELES - Mayer Brown partner Paul de Bernier has been named to LA Times Studios' 2026 list of "Legal Visionaries," which spotlights the "best and brightest in a large and highly competitive world of Southern California professionals" who demonstrate outstanding commitment to their practi  more

SANTA BARBARA, California, May 18 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * Medical Aid Arrives in Gaza to Support Patient Care * Direct Relief has provided a further 15.9 tons of medicines and medical supplies for patients in Gaza, where field hospitals and primary health care sites are treating thousands of people with urgent and ongoing medical needs. Medications include treatments for chronic diseases, bacterial and parasitic infections, and maternal and  more

MONTEREY, California, May 19 -- The Middlebury Institute of International Studies issued the following news: * * * Spring Commencement Celebrates the Power of Human Connection By Jason Warburg In a ceremony honoring 222 Middlebury Institute graduates from 27 countries, speakers highlighted the global community embodied by the "MIIS family" of students, alumni, faculty, and staff. Students, family, faculty, staff, and alumni celebrated the achievements of the Middlebury Institute of Internat  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: * * * Navy's Directed Energy Systems Integration Lab to Train Sailors on Laser Weapons * PORT HUENEME, Calif. - Sailors can now get certified in operating and maintaining the fleet's most prevalent directed energy system through a new training program at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD)'s Directed Energy Systems Integration Laboratory (DESIL), with the first course completed in late  more

BETHESDA, Maryland, May 19 (TNSjou) -- The National Eye Institute issued the following news: * * * NEI-supported project expands access to care for children with amblyopia Open-access tool guides eye doctors without specific pediatric eye care training in amblyopia diagnosis and management * Amblyopia (Lazy Eye) Clinical Research NEI A group of pediatric eye disease researchers supported by the National Eye Institute (NEI) has launched an open-access tool designed to help manage pediatric   more

LOS GATOS, California, May 19 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news: * * * Netflix K-Romcom 'My Royal Nemesis' Debuts at Global No. 1, Turning a Joseon Villainess, a Chaebol Heir, and Enemies-to-Lovers Chaos Into a Worldwide Hit My Royal Nemesis has surged to Global No. 1 on Netflix in its first week, winning over audiences with its genre-savvy blend of rom-com sparks, fish-out-of-water comedy, and a delightfully unruly clash between Joseon sensibilities and modern capital  more

NEW YORK, May 18 -- Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health posted the following news: * * * New Leaders, Shared Mission: Alumni Event Spotlights Columbia Mailman-NYC Health Department Partnership * New York City Health Commissioner Alister Martin and Columbia Mailman School Dean Jonathan Mermin each began their leadership roles earlier this year. Almost immediately, they connected, extending a long tradition of partnership between the School and the City's Department of Health a  more

SAN DIEGO, California, May 18 -- The San Diego Foundation posted the following news release: * * * New Public Art to Inspire Connection at Escondido's Kit Carson Park * Escondido, CA - Visitors to Kit Carson Park can now experience Threshold Five, a large-scale public art installation recently unveiled on May 15 by Escondido Community Foundation (ECF), a regional affiliate of San Diego Foundation (SDF).  The sculpture is part of Escondido Community Foundation's ongoing Art Speaks initiativ  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: Sen. Schiff Unveils Major Legislation to Ensure Fair and Affordable Energy Costs for Americans Amid Data Center Buildouts * Schiff's Energy Cost Fairness and Reliability Act would protect Americans from rising energy costs while strengthening grid reliability Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) announced new major legislation, the Energy Cost Fairness and Reliabili  more

EVANSTON, Illinois, May 19 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Northwestern legal expert on jury ruling in OpenAI's favor in Musk v. Altman court battle 'In no other country would we see two of the biggest corporate heads having to testify at a trial, having to explain their behavior. It shows that they are not above the law,' expert says * CHICAGO -- In less than two hours, a nine-person jury ruled in favor of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman in a trial in which cofoun  more

TOKYO, Japan, May 18 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- NTT (formerly Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corp.) posted the following news release: * * * NTT DATA Announces Intent to Acquire WinWire to Scale Enterprise AI Adoption and Accelerate Industry Transformation with Microsoft * * Accelerates AI driven transformation through expanded agentic AI and data engineering capabilities that underpin NTT DATA's AI strategy  * Adds 1,000 Azure engineers and AI specialists to scale cloud and AI d  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 19 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release on May 18, 2026: * * * Ocean Conservancy, Earthjustice File Amicus Brief to Prevent Red Snapper Overfishing in South Atlantic In Florida alone, so-called new "exempted" fishing permits could allow fishing to exceed the annual catch limit by 20 times - threatening ongoing efforts to rebuild fish stocks * Washington, D.C. -- Today, Ocean Conservancy, represented by Earthjustice, filed an amicus brief in Southe  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Pacific Heat Wave Triggers Legal Requirement to Protect Loggerhead Sea Turtles * SAN FRANCISCO-The Center for Biological Diversity notified NOAA Fisheries today of its legal responsibility to close a large area off the Pacific coast to swordfish drift gillnets to protect endangered loggerhead sea turtles, due to unusually warm waters off southern California. The agency must   more

LA JOLLA, California, May 18 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Poor Sleep Tied to Alzheimer's Risk in Older Women * Key Takeaways * Sleep complaints may represent both an early warning sign and a potential intervention target for Alzheimer's disease in older women. * Poor sleep was linked to worse memory and greater tau buildup in brain regions affected early in Alzheimer's disease, but only in women with elevated genetic risk. * Asse  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement on May 18, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Raskin's Opening Statement at Spotlight Forum on Live Nation-Ticketmaster Monopoly Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, delivered opening remarks at a bicameral spotlight forum examining the Live Nation-Ticketmaster monopoly and a controversial Department of Justice (DOJ) sweetheart deal  more

LOS ANGELES, California, May 19 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary by Eliza Terziev, housing and land use policy analyst: * * * The BUILD housing package is a step forward for Illinois While the BUILD Act's proposed spending could harm the state budget, its deregulatory reforms are necessary to ease housing pressure across lllinois. * Illinois is facing a severe and ongoing housing shortage. Current estimates suggest the state is short 142,000 housing units, with all 2  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Derek Tran, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Representative Tran Backs Bipartisan Effort to Prevent Crime * Washington, DC - U.S. Representative Derek Tran is backing a bipartisan effort to invest in community-based crime prevention strategies that keep our neighborhoods safe. Representative Tran joined Representatives Josh Harder (D-CA-09), John Rutherford (R-FL-04), and George Whitesides (D-CA-27) as a cosponsor of the COPS Reauthorization A  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Derek Tran, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Representative Tran Issues Statement in Response to Reported Shooting at Islamic Center of San Diego * Orange County, CA - U.S. Representative Derek Tran released a statement following reports of an active shooter at the Islamic Center of San Diego in Clairemont Mesa, California: "I am disgusted by the violent, Islamophobic attack at the Islamic Center of San Diego. I am praying for the families t  more

NEW YORK, May 19 (TNSrep) -- The Rockefeller Foundation posted the following news release on May 17, 2026: * * * Rockefeller Foundation Awarded US$350M+ to Reach 731 Million People Amid 2025's Historic Decline in Global Aid 2025 Impact Report, "Big Bets, Real Results," highlights $32 billion in total capital mobilized into solutions for millions of people in Africa, Asia, Latin America & the Caribbean, Europe, the United States, and more * The Rockefeller Foundation today released its 2025   more

ARCATA, California, May 18 -- The California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt posted the following news: * * * Rooted in Community: Alum's Path from Humboldt to Arcata Mayor * "My time at Humboldt profoundly influenced my identity and my approach to public service and community engagement. Early experiences in environmental stewardship and social justice instilled in me a sense of duty to serve others and prioritize the needs of marginalized voices," White says. Growing up in Burney,   more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Bradley Schneider, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * SCHNEIDER, FITZPATRICK REINTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO EXPAND STUDY ABROAD OPPORTUNTIES * WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10), a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, and Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) reintroduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation to encourage institutions of higher education to expand study abroad opportunities to nontraditional locations for America  more

LA JOLLA, California, May 18 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Scientists uncover centuries of climate chaos -- and human resilience * The climate of the ancient Eastern Mediterranean was far more turbulent than previously thought -and a new study suggests that people adapted anyway. An international team of scientists, spearheaded by UC San Diego's Center for Cyber-Archaeology and Sustainability (CCAS) and the University of Haifa's Recanati I  more

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, May 18 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Seton Hall Graduates 2,325 of the Class of 2026 * Seton Hall University celebrated its 170th Baccalaureate Commencement on Monday, May 18, at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, with the keynote delivered by best-selling author Arthur Brooks, Ph.D., professor at the Harvard Kennedy School and the Harvard Business School. The University conferred baccalaureate degrees on 1,451 students, inclu  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 18 -- California State University San Francisco State University posted the following news: * * * SFSU announces winners of its first-ever student AI awards * San Francisco State University recently recognized the winners and participants of its first Student AI Awards, which showcased student projects that explored the possibilities and implications of artificial intelligence across disciplines. The awards, presented May 5, celebrate original student work th  more

NEW YORK, May 19 -- Skanska, a construction and development company, issued the following news release: * * * Skanska USA Building names Lew Guerrette as REO for West region, Don Kowalchuk as new EVP and GM for Washington Promoted from within, pair of 30-year company Veterans take the reins to drive business strategy, people development, and both local and regional growth * SEATTLE, WA - Skanska, a leading global construction and development firm, today named Lew Guerrette as the new region  more

FULLERTON, California, May 18 -- California State University Fullerton campus issued the following news: * * * Sociology, Philosophy Grad Named One of the 'Most Influential People in OC' * Cal State Fullerton Class of 2026 grad Nichole Gideon is a dedicated advocate for the unhoused. For her advocacy work, Gideon garnered recognition in 2025 as one of the "125 Most Influential People in Orange County" by the Orange County Register. The single mother of two, who has a disability, spent ti  more

SAN JOSE, California, May 19 -- Splunk, a Cisco company, issued the following commentary on May 18, 2026, by senior product marketing manager Dan Holloran: * * * How Cisco Uses Splunk To Mitigate Major Incidents and Network Outages Key takeaways 1. Cisco IT used Splunk's unified observability platform to eliminate major network outages and reduce major incidents by 25% over 18 months. 2. By connecting data across networks, applications, and infrastructure, Cisco IT shifted from reacting to  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Sugar Foods Issues Recall of Specific Lots of Kroger Homestyle Cheese Garlic Croutons Due to Possible Health Risk Summary Company Announcement Date: May 15, 2026 FDA Publish Date: May 18, 2026 Product Type: Food & Beverages Foodborne Illness Reason for Announcement: Due to potential for Salmonella contamination. Company Name: Sugar Foods, LLC. Br  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Mark Takano, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Takano, Adams, Sanders Reintroduce Restoring Overtime Pay Act * May 18, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representative Mark Takano (CA-39), Representative Alma Adams (NC-12) and Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) reintroduced the Restoring Overtime Pay Act to expand and strengthen overtime protections for workers, legislation that is especially vital as President Donald Trump's policies drive up costs   more

LOS ANGLES, California, May 19 -- TikTok, a destination for a short-form mobile video, issued the following news: * * * TikTok launches Behind The Breakthrough with SIENNA SPIRO TikTok is excited to unveil the latest campaign in its Behind the Breakthrough series with SIENNA SPIRO and her smash hit 'Die On This Hill'. SIENNA SPIRO first started to use TikTok to build her audience in 2024 when she released 'MAYBE.', which generated over a million creations. She followed this up in 2025 with '  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, May 18 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news: * * * UA Little Rock Students Win National Startup Competition for Cancer Research Venture * What started as undergraduate research in a laboratory at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock has grown into an award-winning startup with the potential to improve cancer treatment for patients around the world. UA Little Rock students Zane Austin and Nistha Neupane are bringing national   more

LOS ANGELES, California, May 19 (TNSjou) -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release: * * * New drug target identified for Fragile X syndrome Preclinical study in mice finds blocking specific brain protein can improve brain function and behavior * UCLA Health researchers have identified a potential drug target for treating Fragile X syndrome, the most common genetic cause of intellectual disability and autism that affects roughly 1 in 2,000 boys. Fragile X syndrome is caused by a   more

WASHINGTON, May 18 [Category: Sociological] -- UnidosUS posted the following news release: * * * UnidosUS Lauds Ongoing Core Investments in State Budget, Urges Stronger Action on Housing, Health Care, and Early-Childhood Supports * The organization has issued the following statement urging Governor Newsom and the Legislature to address missed opportunities and act boldly on affordability and access. UnidosUS deeply appreciates Governor Newsom's efforts to protect essential services for Cal  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, May 19 (TNSjou) -- The University of Utah issued the following news release: * * * HCI team reveals new signal pathway in cells that could advance cancer research A clearer map of "Hedgehog" pathway may help scientists design more precise therapies and understand why some treatments stop working. * Huntsman Cancer Institute researchers have uncovered a previously unrecognized molecular mechanism by which cells send signals to one another--insight that could help resear  more

SEATTLE, Washington, May 19 (TNSjou) -- The University of Washington School of Medicine posted the following news release: * * * Study ties states' birth outcomes to workforce support States that prioritize maternal and child health workforces had better results in those domains of care. * A pregnant woman cradles her belly. A new study found supportive work policies for midwives and doulas may improve childbirth outcomes and attrition rates. Brie Thumm, a certified nurse-midwife for 25 ye  more

LOS ANGELES, California, May 18 -- The University of Southern California Gould School of Law posted the following news: * * * USC Gould launches new specialized LLM degrees in AI, sports, entertainment law * The USC Gould School of Law is building on its commitment to innovation in legal education with the launch of three new Master of Laws (LLM) degree programs: LLM in Artificial Intelligence and Technology Law, LLM in Sports Law and Negotiation and an Online LLM in Media and Entertainment   more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Valadao's Vote for Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill' Puts Him in Danger of Losing his Seat [CNN] * "As a constituent...I feel he betrayed us" "[Dr. Bains] knows what the patients need here, and the needs are great." A new CNN report details the mounting political backlash facing David Valadao after his deciding vote to rip health care from tens of thousands of Central Valley familie  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 19 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * A video game is helping improve Marine Corps training Researchers collaborate to develop a video game-based education module for Marine Corps University. By Kim Norris A 19-year-old video game is helping better educate Marines through a Virginia Tech-led project. Researchers from the Center for Human-Computer Interaction at Virginia Tech and the University of Memphis recently deployed a program that leverages a   more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Ways and Means Democrats lay out priorities in upcoming USMCA review * WASHINGTON - Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee Ranking Member Linda T. Sanchez (D-Calif.), along with all Ways and Means Committee Democrats, today called on the Trump administration to prioritize American workers, stronger environmental protections and economic security in the upcoming review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agre  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D-California, ranking member of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Trade, issued the following news release on May 18, 2026: * * * Ways and Means Democrats Lay Out Priorities in Upcoming USMCA Review Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee Ranking Member Linda T. Sanchez (D-Calif.), along with all Ways and Means Committee Democrats, today called on the Trump administration to prioritize American workers, stronger environmental protections and natio  more

LOMA LINDA, California, May 18 -- Loma Linda University Health issued the following news: * * * When is it more than just stress? How to recognize depression during cancer * At Loma Linda University Cancer Center, patients can connect with social workers like Desandra Gonzalez, as well as counseling services, support groups, and other resources, often the same day. A cancer diagnosis brings fear, uncertainty, and emotional ups and downs. But how do patients and families know when those fee  more

MONROVIA, California, May 19 -- World Vision International issued the following news release: * * * World Vision Australia Secures Green Climate Fund Accreditation, Expanding Access to Global Climate Finance London - World Vision Australia has achieved accreditation with the Green Climate Fund (GCF), marking a major milestone in the organisation's ability to deliver large-scale climate action for the most vulnerable children and communities. The accreditation enables World Vision Australia t  more