BURBANK, California, May 22 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * 'CELEBRITY WHEEL OF FORTUNE' IS TAKING A BIG SUMMER SPIN! * This summer, "Celebrity Wheel of Fortune" brings 10 all-new episodes exclusively to Disney+ and Hulu beginning Friday, June 12. Ryan Seacrest and Vanna White welcome celebrity contestants as they SPIN television's most famous wheel for the chance to win up to $1 MILLION for a charity of their choice.   more

LOS ANGELES, California, May 22 [Category: BizEngineering] -- AECOM, an infrastructure firm, issued the following news release: * * * AECOM awarded two architecture and engineering contracts by USACE Europe District for projects across Italy * DALLAS (May 22, 2026) -AECOM, the trusted global infrastructure leader, today announced it has been awarded two contracts by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Europe District to provide architecture and engineering services for military infrastr  more

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- The American Land Title Association issued the following news release: * * * ALTA Reports 2025 Market Share and Title Insurance Premium Volume The American Land Title Association (ALTA), the national trade association of the land title insurance industry, announced that the title insurance industry generated $18.5 billion in title insurance premiums during 2025, according to ALTA's latest Market Share Analysis. This represents a 13.8% increase compared to 2024. "While  more

WASHINGTON, May 23 [Category: Animals] -- The Animal Welfare Institute issued the following news release: * * * Animal Welfare Groups Celebrate Committee Passage of the Van Drew-Titus Amendment to Ban Horse Slaughter The amendment, approved as part of the BUILD America 250 Act, would ban the transportation of horses for slaughter for human consumption in the US and abroad * By a vote of 34-30, the US House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee passed its five-year surface transportati  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 23 -- The Asia Foundation issued the following news: * * * The Asia Foundation Co-Convenes Asia Symposium in Wellington on Regional Transition and Cooperation Wellington, May 21, 2026 - The Asia Foundation partnered with the Asia New Zealand Foundation Te Whitau Tuhono to convene Asia in Transition: The Middle Power Moment, a full-day symposium examining the forces shaping Asia and the growing role of small and middle powers in advancing regional stability, econ  more

SANTA CRUZ, California, May 22 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * Astronomers clarify exoplanet atmospheres with new cloud-detection technique Key takeaways * Using the James Webb Space Telescope, researchers found that a planet 700 light-years away has a daily cycle where mineral clouds form in the cool morning and completely evaporate by the scorching evening. * Instead of blurring the cloudy and clear sides of the planet together like o  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * At 96, Former Army Tank Driver Reflects on the Korean War Army Staff Sgt. Stanley Martinez was the last man to step off the truck. It was autumn of 1951, somewhere north of Busan, South Korea, the deuce-and-a-half tactical vehicle he had ridden in from the country's southern tip had been dropping replacements all day: a soldier here, two there, each stepping into a slot another had just vacated. Martinez waited  more

SACRAMENTO, California, May 21 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Asks Court to Break Up Live Nation/Ticketmaster * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 34 attorneys general, today filed a remedies proposal seeking an order from the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York that would require Live Nation to divest Ticketmaster. In order to terminate the illega  more

SACRAMENTO, California, May 22 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Raises Concerns Over Donor-Advised Fund Restrictions Affecting Southern Poverty Law Center * OAKLAND - California Attorney General Rob Bonta, as part of a coalition of 16 attorneys general, urged several large donor-advised fund sponsors to carefully evaluate their decision to stop payments to the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) following a heavily critic  more

SACRAMENTO, California, May 21 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Secures Strong Foundation, Settlement in California Concrete Merger Settlement preserves competition and secures protection for over 700 jobs in California's concrete industry OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta and the U.S. Department of Justice (U.S. DOJ) today announced securing a merger settlement between two concrete companies in California,  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 22 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL URGES FUNDS TO REEVALUATE DECISION TO CUT OFF DONATIONS TO SOUTHERN POVERTY LAW CENTER Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 15 attorneys general, urged several large donor-advised charitable fund sponsors to carefully evaluate their decisions to stop payments to the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) following the Department of Justice's (DOJ) h  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Babin, McCormick Request NOAA Briefing on Marine Cloud Brightening and Geoengineering Oversight Today, House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chairman Brian Babin and Investigations and Oversight Subcommittee Chairman Rich McCormick sent a letter to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Administrator Neil Jacobs reque  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Sam Liccardo, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Bipartisan Coalition Urges Administration to Preserve International Student Visa Framework Critical to U.S. Innovation * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representatives Sam Liccardo (D-CA), ) Jay Obernolte (R-CA), Maria Salazar (R-FL), and Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) urged Secretary Mullin and Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought to preserve the current Duration of Status framework for  more

WASHINGTON, May 23 (TNSLrpt) -- State Employment and Unemployment April 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - May 22, 2026 (18 pages) * * * Unemployment rates were lower in April in 3 states, higher in 2 states, and stable in 45 states and the District of Columbia, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Nineteen states had jobless rate increases from a year earlier, 6 states had decreases, and 25 states and the District had little change. The n  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 23 (TNSLrpt) -- Business Employment Dynamics in Hawaii Third Quarter 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Western Region - May 21, 2026 * * * From June 2025 to September 2025, gross job gains from opening and expanding private-sector establishments in Hawaii were 26,510, while gross job losses from closing and contracting private-sector establishments were 24,980, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Com  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 23 (TNSLrpt) -- Business Employment Dynamics in Idaho Third Quarter 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Western Region - May 21, 2026 * * * From June 2025 to September 2025, gross job losses from closing and contracting private-sector establishments in Idaho were 56,370, while gross job gains from opening and expanding private-sector establishments were 49,570, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commi  more

OAKLAND, California, May 22 [Category: Environment] -- Amazon Watch, an organization that says it protects the rainforest and advances the rights of indigenous peoples in the Amazon Basin, issued the following news release: * * * Brazil's Supreme Court Approves Reduction of Amazonian Park, Paving the Way for Megarailroad Brasilia, Brazil - Yesterday, Brazil's Supreme Court (STF) upheld a law reducing the size of the Jamanxim National Park, allowing the polemic Ferrograo railway project to mov  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Vince Fong, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Build America 250 Act Passes Committee; Fong Celebrates Wins * WASHINGTON, D.C. - This morning, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee passed H.R. 8870, the BUILD America 250 Act with Rep. Vince Fong's (CA-20) support. The BUILD America 250 Act is a five-year surface transportation reauthorization bill that invests in American roads, bridges, rail transportation, and infrastructure.  more

POMONA, California, May 22 -- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona issued the following news: * * * Cal Poly Pomona to Participate in NASPA Career Advising Community of Practice Zoe Lance Cal Poly Pomona has been selected to participate in an "On-Ramps to Holistic Career Advising for Student Success" collaborative community of practice, led by the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) Advising Success Network and funded by Lumina Foundation. Through this  more

SAN BERNARDINO, California, May 22 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following Faculty In the News wrap up: * * * Faculty in the News, May 22 Stuart Sumida (biology), as president of the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology, was the lead signatory in a letter calling for the protection of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument; Meredith Conroy (political science) discussed and wrote on the cancellation of the "Late Show with Stephen Colbert;" a book co-aut  more

SACRAMENTO, California, May 23 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on May 22, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom announces appointments Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: Danny Yost, of Sacramento has been appointed the Deputy Secretary of Legislation of the California State Transportation Agency. Yost has been the Assistant Deputy Director of Legislation for the Department of Transportation since 2018, where he was also a Legislative  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, May 22 -- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints issued the following news release: * * * President Christofferson Will Dedicate the Yorba Linda California Temple The dedication will take place on Sunday, June 7 * President D. Todd Christofferson, Second Counselor in the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, will dedicate the Yorba Linda California Temple on Sunday, June 7, 2026. He will be accompanied by Elder Steven R. Bangerte  more

DUARTE, California, May 22 -- City of Hope issued the following news release: * * * City of Hope Researchers Present Advances in Targeted Therapies, Microbiome Science and Blood Cancers at ASCO 2026 New findings in kidney, liver and prostate cancers reflect the shift toward more personalized, biology-driven treatment. * LOS ANGELES -- Researchers from City of Hope(R), one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the United States with its National Medi  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. David Valadao, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Valadao Introduces Bill to Identify Unclaimed Deceased Veterans * WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) introduced the Locating Our Unclaimed Veterans Act, a bill which would help Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) locate and collect the unclaimed remains of veterans to ensure they are properly laid to rest. "All veterans deserve to receive a military burial and rec  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Norma J. Torres, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Torres Warns FY27 Transportation and Housing Funding Bill Falls Short for Inland Empire's Working Families * Washington, D.C. - This week, Congresswoman Norma Torres criticized proposed Republican cuts in the Fiscal Year 2027 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD) Appropriations funding bill during a House Appropriations Subcommittee markup, whe  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 22 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America posted the following news release: * * * Construction Employment Increases In 32 States And D.C. Between April 2025 And April 2026; 32 States Add Construction Jobs From March To April Texas and Louisiana Have the Largest Number and Percent of 12-Month Increases, While California and Alaska Lag; Florida and New Mexico Lead in Monthly Gains, While New Jersey and Maine Have the Biggest and Steepest   more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Jim Costa, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Costa Announces More Than $131 Million for Central Valley Water Infrastructure Projects * WASHINGTON -Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) announced today that more than $131 million in federal funding is being awarded for major water infrastructure improvements across the San Joaquin Valley, including upgrades to the Friant-Kern Canal and O'Neill Pumping Plant, two critical components of California's water  more

IRVINE, California, May 21 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) issued the following news release: * * * Cotality Broker Listing Exchange (Cotality BLX) Launches to Give Brokerages Options and Control Over How They Market Their Listings Keller Williams and HomeServices of America to implement Cotality BLX to streamline listings from pre-market to close and support industry standards right from the start.  * Cotality(tm), a leading global property information, analyti  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Derek Tran, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Dan Bieu Derek Tran Theo Doi Sat Vu Ro Ri Hoa Chat Tai Garden Grove * GARDEN GROVE, CALIFORNIA - Dan Bieu Lien Bang Derek Tran cho biet ong dang theo doi sat tinh hinh sau vu ro ri hoa chat nguy hiem tai mot nha may san xuat hang khong vu tru o Garden Grove vao chieu Thu Nam. "Toi dang theo doi chat che vu ro ri hoa chat tai GKN Aerospace o Garden Grove," Dan Bieu Derek Tran noi. "Van phong cua ch  more

LOS ANGELES, California, May 22 [Category: Sociological] -- Equality California posted the following news release: * * * Equality California Announces Final Round of Endorsements Ahead of June 2, 2026 California Primary Election * SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Equality California, the nation's largest statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights organization, today announced the endorsements of thirteen candidates -including twelve who are openly LGBTQ+ -running for state and local offices, the organization's last   more

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 26-123): * * * The Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) seeks comment on a petition filed by AT&T Services, Inc./1 AT&T requests full forbearance from the eligible telecommunications carrier requirements set forth in Section 214(e) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, within its California service territory./2 Pursuant to section 1.55 of the Com  more

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 26-125): * * * The Wireline Competition Bureau seeks comment on a Petition for Preemption and Declaratory Ruling filed by AT&T Services, Inc. (AT&T)./1 In its Petition, AT&T requests that the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) declare that "any California law or regulation that interferes with or otherwise conditions AT&T's ability to discontin  more

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- The Federal Election Commission issued the following weekly digest: * * * Commission meetings and hearings No open meetings or executive sessions were scheduled this week. * * * Litigation Seegers v. FEC (Case No. 26-276) On May 18, Plaintiff filed a Declaration in Support of Request for Clerk's Entry of Default Under Fed R. Civ. P. 55(a) in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. SMP v. FEC (Case No. 26-336) On April 8, Plaintiff filed an Affidavit in   more

ORLANDO, Florida, May 16 -- The African American Alliance of CDFI CEOs issued the following statement by President & CEO Amber Banks: * * * First 100 Days as President & CEO: Leading with Purpose, Building with Intention When I stepped into the role of President & CEO of the African American Alliance of CDFI CEOs on January 1, I did so with a clear conviction: that this organization has both the mandate and the momentum to reshape what economic opportunity looks like in Black communities acr  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Following Padilla Push, Bureau of Reclamation Announces $52 Million To Protect Hoover Dam Hydropower in California * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Following pressure from U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) announced Thursday it will invest approximately $52 million from the Hoover Dam Post Retirement Benefit fund  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Vince Fong, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Fong Autonomous Trucking Framework Provisions Pass Committee * WASHINGTON, D.C. -This morning, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee passed the BUILD America 250 Act with Congressman Vince Fong's (CA-20) autonomous vehicle trucking framework. Originally introduced as the AMERICA DRIVES Act, the inclusion of these provisions marks a historic step forward in modernizing America's suppl  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich Joins Lujan & Leger Fernandez to Reintroduce Legislation to Address Educator Shortages, Expand Federal Loan Forgiveness for Educators * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) joined U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representative Teresa Leger Fernandez (D-N.M.) to reintroduce the Loan Forgiveness for Educators Act, legislation that will expand and moderniz  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Mike Levin, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * House Republicans Make Themselves Eligible for Trump's $1.8 Billion Slush Fund, Reject Levin Amendment to Block Payouts to Elected Officials * May 21, 2026 Watch Rep. Levin's Remarks Here Washington, D.C.- During a House Appropriations Committee markup, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) introduced an amendment to prevent federal elected officials from receiving any money from the U.S. Treasury Judgment Fu  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Passes 8 DeSaulnier-Authored Provisions to Reduce Traffic Congestion, Improve Commutes, and Protect Environment * Washington, D.C. - Today, 8 provisions authored by Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10) to reduce congestion, improve commutes, and protect the environment were passed by the House Committee on Transportation and Infrasutructure as p  more

BROWNWOOD, Texas, May 22 -- Howard Payne University posted the following news: * * * Howard Payne University's School of Nursing recognizes first CNA cohort * BROWNWOOD - May 21, 2026 - Howard Payne University's (HPU) School of Nursing recently held its first Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) completion ceremony. This event recognized the completion of HPU's first CNA cohort through the Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program (NATCEP). The students successfully completed the   more

BURBANK, California, May 22 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * JON CRYER, ANDREW RANNELS, WANDA SYKES, BRENDAN FRASER, LAURIE METCALF AND KEVIN JONAS HEADLINE GUEST LINEUP FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 25-29 ON 'LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK' * Nationally syndicated morning talk show "Live with Kelly and Mark" announces the lineup of guests appearing on the show the week of May 25-29. Monday, May 25 -JON CRYER swings by the studio to c  more

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology and the Law released the following written testimony by Rachel Lanier, managing attorney at the Lanier Law Firm, Los Angeles, California, from a May 13, 2026, hearing entitled "From the Courtroom to Congress: Why Landmark Social Media Verdicts Demand Federal Action to Protect Kids Online ": * * * I. Introduction Chairwoman Blackburn, Ranking Member Klobuchar, and distinguished Members of the Committee: thank you fo  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: "REPUBLICANS IN THE HOUSE AND THE SENATE ARE IN FREE FALL" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW's All In with Chris Hayes, where he emphasized that while Republicans are scattered as they prioritize the corrupt interests of the Trump administration, House Democrats remain committed to making life better for the Am  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: "REPUBLICANS IN THE HOUSE AND THE SENATE ARE IN FREE FALL" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW's All In with Chris Hayes, where he emphasized that while Republicans are scattered as they prioritize the corrupt interests of the Trump administration, House Democrats remain committed to making life better for the American people. CHRIS HAY  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Leger Fernandez, Hayes Reintroduce Legislation to Address Educator Shortages and Expand Federal Loan Forgiveness for Educators * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), U.S. Representative Teresa Leger Fernandez (D-N.M.), and U.S. Representative Jahana Hayes (D-Conn.) reintroduced the Loan Forgiveness for Educators Act, legislation that would expand and modernize the  more

SAN BERNARDINO, California, May 22 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news: * * * Matthew Markin recognized for excellence in academic advising at CSUSB Two-time alumnus Matthew Markin, an academic advisor in the Academic Success and Undergraduate Advising Office, is the recipient of the 2026 Outstanding Professional Academic Advisor Award for his dedication to supporting and empowering students. * Two-time alumnus Matthew Markin, an academic advisor   more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The Conference of State Bank Supervisors issued the following news release: * * * Mississippi's Rhoshunda Kelly Elected CSBS Chair The Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS) today announced the election of Mississippi Department of Banking and Consumer Finance Commissioner Rhoshunda G. Kelly to serve as the new chair of the CSBS Board of Directors. The election took place during the CSBS annual meeting, where new officers for 2026-27 were also installed. Chair Kel  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 [Category: Political] -- The Human Rights Campaign posted the following news release: * * * More Than 40 Organizations File Comment with the FCC Opposing Content Ratings for LGBTQ Characters and Stories on TV Advocates for Trans Equality, GLAAD, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the National Women's Law Center Action Fund, and PFLAG National today filed a public comment to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on behalf of more than 40 organizations. The comment respo  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: Schiff Joins Baldwin and Colleagues in Urging Trump Administration to Keep American Workers at Center of U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Negotiations * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) and 13 of their Senate colleagues in urging the Trump Administration to prioritize American workers and stand up to China during the review of the U.S.-Mexic  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: Schiff Joins Bipartisan Senators in Introducing FARM AI Act to Expand Access to Technology for American Farmers * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined a bipartisan group of his Senate colleagues, including U.S. Senators Ted Budd (R-N.C.), Jim Banks (R-Ind.), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), and Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), in introducing  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: Schiff, Padilla, Thompson Announce More than $110 Million Grant Awarded for California Veterans Home in Yountville * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla (both D-Calif.) and U.S. Representative Mike Thompson (D-Calif.-04) announced more than $110 million in federal funding from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to support updates at Veterans Home in Yount  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, May 22 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Oakton Seniors Turn Passion Into Purpose Through STEM, Service, and Storytelling * As graduation approaches at Oakton High School, seniors Jovina Arulandu (above, left) and Victoria Yu (above, right) have already made a lasting impression in Fairfax County and beyond. Through their nonprofit organization, ImagineHere, the longtime friends have combined their passions for medicine, engineering,   more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Tillis Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen and Enhance Suicide Prevention Efforts Through 9-8-8 Lifeline * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, as part of Mental Health Awareness Month, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), co-chairs of the bipartisan Senate Mental Health Caucus, introduced legislation to improve and expand access to the 9-8-8 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline  more

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology and the Law released the following testimony by Joann Bogard, founding member of Parents for Safe Online Spaces, Wadesville, Indiana, from a May 13, 2026, hearing entitled "From the Courtroom to Congress: Why Landmark Social Media Verdicts Demand Federal Action to Protect Kids Online ": * * * Dear Chairwoman Blackburn, Ranking Member Klobuchar and Subcommittee Members, Thank you for inviting me to share our story.   more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, ranking member of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following news release on May 21, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Lofgren Calls Out Trump Admin for Illegal Use of CHIPS and Science Funds Today, the Department of Commerce announced letters of intent totaling $2 billion in awards to seven U.S. quantum companies. A single company, IBM, will receive $1 billion. The funds were appropriated through the CHIPS and Scienc  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following statement on May 20, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Maxine Waters Statement on the Passing of Former Congressman and House Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following statement after the passing of former Congressman and Chairman of th  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on May 21, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Robert Garcia Demands Answers on DHS $70+ Million Luxury Jet as First Lady and Admin Officials Use for Personal Transportation Today, Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, wrote to Fertitta Enterprises seeking information on the ultraluxury jet tha  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Mark Takano, D-California, ranking member of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on May 21, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Takano Files Major Richard Star Act Discharge Petition Today, House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Ranking Member Mark Takano announced that he filed a discharge petition for the Major Richard Star Act with cosponsor, Congressman Raul Ruiz (CA-25). This legislation will end the "wounded veteran tax", or the offse  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * NEW: Rep. Barrett claimed enough campaign driving to circle Earth once -- and then some [Detroit Metro Times] * New reporting from the Detroit Metro Times exposed how Tom Barrett paid himself nearly $22,000 in campaign cash for mileage: meaning per the standard IRS mileage, Barrett claims to have driven " about 32,350 miles." Barrett's payments to himself over a span of just over   more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Garamendi Secures Critical Infrastructure Wins for Californians in BUILD America 250 Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08), a senior member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, secured critical wins for California in the Building Unrivaled Infrastructure and Long-term Development for America's 250th Act (BUILD America 250 Act) ( H.R.8870 ).  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Kevin Mullin, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Mullin Advances Transit-Oriented Housing and Pedestrian Safety Bills in Congress * Washington, D.C. - Congressman Kevin Mullin (CA-15) secured committee approval yesterday for three pieces of legislation focused on helping communities build more transit-oriented housing and increasing driver and pedestrian safety on our roadways. The bills were advanced as part of the Surface Transportation R  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Kevin Mullin, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Mullin's Community Project Funding Clears Key Hurdle in FY27 Appropriations Process * Washington, D.C. - Congressman Kevin Mullin (CA-15) advocated for funding for 19 local projects across California's 15th Congressional District, all of which are moving forward as part of the 2027 federal budget process. These projects would deliver critical investments directly to communities by improving w  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Derek Tran, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Representative Derek Tran on Garden Grove Hazardous Materials Incident * Garden Grove, CA - U.S. Representative Derek Tran (CA-45) issued a statement following reports of a toxic chemical leak at an aerospace facility in Garden Grove: "I am closely monitoring the toxic leak at the GKN Aerospace facility in Garden Grove. My office is in close contact with local police, fire, and emergency response   more

BURBANK, California, May 22 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * RUPAUL, EMILY BLUNT, JENNIFER LOPEZ, DAN LEVY AND MORE GUESTS ON ABC'S 'JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE,' MAY 25-29 * ABC's Emmy(r) Award-winning late-night talk show, "Jimmy Kimmel Live," airs every weeknight at 11:35 p.m. EDT and features a diverse lineup of guests that includes celebrities, athletes, musical acts, comedians and human-interest subjects, along with comedy b  more

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, May 22 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * SDSU's Wingman tops NASA's Blue Skies contest * AI-enabled safety glasses designed by a group of South Dakota State University engineering students so impressed judges at a NASA contest that State students repeated as champions at the Gateways to Blue Skies competition at Langley Research Center, Hampton, Virginia. The glasses are designed to assist aircraft mechanics, but they could be applie  more

DIAMOND BAR, California, May 22 -- The Specialty Equipment Market Association issued the following news release: * * * SEMA'S LANDMARK RIGHT-TO-MODIFY BILL ADVANCES TO HOUSE FLOOR ADAS Functionality and Integrity Act's inclusion in automotive safety package sets stage for key vote on access to critical calibration information to keep roads safe * WASHINGTON, D.C. - In a groundbreaking first, legislation endorsed by the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) to protect vehicle owners  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 (TNSjou) -- The Smithsonian Institution National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute issued the following news release: * * * When Human Movement Changes, Different Animal Species Respond in Their Own Ways Tracking Animal Adaptations During the COVID-19 Lockdown, Scientists Show How Human Presence and Habitat Modifications Affect the Way Animals Behave * A new analysis of GPS tracking data from 37 animal species, paired with cellphone location data from across the Unit  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * STATEMENT: Senator Schiff Statement on Tulsi Gabbard Resignation * Schiff: "Tulsi Gabbard's only positive contribution to our nation's national security is her resignation" Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) issued the following statement after Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard announced her resignation: "My thoughts go out to Tulsi Gabbard and her famil  more

OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, May 19 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education issued the following news: * * * Students from California and Massachusetts win DOE's 36th Annual National Science Bowl(R) ORISE provides logistical and technical support for the event * On May 4, 2026, students from Mission San Jose High School in Fremont, Calif., won the high school competition for the 2026 DOE National Science Bowl(R) (NSB). In the middle school competition, stud  more

LOMA LINDA, California, May 22 -- Loma Linda University Health issued the following news: * * * Think you're protected from the sun? These common myths say otherwise * Many people underestimate how much cumulative sun exposure they receive during normal daily life. As summer approaches and more people spend time outdoors, skin experts at Loma Linda University Health say many common misconceptions about sunscreen and sun protection may be putting people at greater risk for skin cancer. Du  more

LOMA LINDA, California, May 22 -- Loma Linda University Health issued the following news: * * * Three years later: A PICU story of recovery, resilience, and love * A birthday no one expected -and the 12 days that changed everything In the fall of 2022, parents Brittany and Donovan Hall were celebrating their son Stetson's first birthday surrounded by family and friends. "It was a beautiful day," Brittany recalled. "Stetson was in a good mood, enjoying the day, and he was especially excit  more

LOS ANGELES, California, May 22 [Category: BizEngineering] -- AECOM, an infrastructure firm, issued the following news release: * * * Thrive, an AECOM-Aurecon joint venture appointed as strategic five-year partner to Greater Western Water to shape future water infrastructure investments * MELBOURNE (May 22, 2026) -AECOM, the trusted global infrastructure leader, announced today that Greater Western Water has appointed its Thrive joint venture with Aurecon as planning partner for the utility'  more

PASADENA, California, May 22 -- The California Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Tuning Into Quantum Sounds * When a singer belts out a tune while a guitar player strums along, sound waves travel through the air, driving collective oscillations of the molecules within. Meanwhile, at the quantum level, something similar is going on. Atoms inside materials, everything from our bodies to metals and more, naturally jiggle around, creating tiny vibrational waves that ripple  more

MISSOULA, Montana, May 22 -- The University of Montana posted the following news release: * * * UM Researcher Uncovers How Atmospheric Rivers Recharge the Arid West * The new science was conducted by Matthew Swarr, a UM geosciences doctoral student, who worked with faculty researchers Payton Gardner, Zachary Hoylman and Hilary Martens. Their work was published in the journal Water Resources Research. "Drought and inconsistent snow accumulation in recent winters have resulted in significant   more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 22 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Complexity isn't subjective. The right amount results in new nanomaterial properties Graph theory can quantify complexity, defined as a mix of order and disorder. Nanoparticle structures with the optimal ratio have new or enhanced capabilities. Key takeaways * Nanomaterials can manifest new material properties when clusters of nanoparticle crystals are connected by more randomly distributed p  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The report is 'Distribution, Abundance, Breeding Activities, and Restoration Efforts for the Southwestern Willow Flycatcher at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California: 2025 Annual Report', authored by Suellen Lynn, Scarlett L. Howell, and Barbara E. Kus; it is USGS Open-File Report 20261016. It was prepared in cooperation with Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton and summarizes the 2025 field season. The report's main purpose is to track the endangered Southwest  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Geological Survey issued 'Status and Understanding of Groundwater Quality in the San Joaquin Valley Kern County Subbasin Domestic-Supply Aquifer Study Unit, 2022 California GAMA Priority Basin Project' by Jennifer S. Harkness, Kirsten E. Faulkner, and Bryant C. Jurgens, Scientific Investigations Report 20265012, in 2026. The report assesses groundwater used by domestic wells in Kern County, California, and finds that water quality varies sharply across t  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Warnock Speaks to Atlanta Press Club on Voting Rights, Gerrymandering, Affordability * Senator Reverend Warnock spoke to Atlanta journalists and business leaders about a wide range of issues facing Georgians as part of The Atlanta Press Club's 2026 Newsmaker Leadership Series The conversation was moderated by 11Alive's Political Reporter and Anchor Zach Merchant Senator Warnock: "I will wor  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ways and Means-Approved Policies Fight Fraud In Critical Safety Net Programs New anti-fraud guardrails prevent theft of taxpayer-funded benefits in Medicare, TANF, and unemployment insurance. * Ways and Means Republicans advanced anti-fraud legislation after months of hearings that revealed the extent of fraud and mismanagement in vital programs like   more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Daniel Webster, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Webster-Backed BUILD America 250 Act Advances Out of Committee * Washington, D.C. - Today, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee passed the BUILD America 250 Act, comprehensive surface transportation reauthorization legislation co-introduced by Congressman Daniel Webster R-Clermont, that modernizes America's infrastructure systems, strengthens supply chains, and improves accountabil  more