| News Tipoffs - California Editors Newsletter for Wednesday May 27, 2026 ( 123 items ) |
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'MED,' Production Begins on Netflix's First Medical Drama From Brazil, Starring Clara Moneke
LOS GATOS, California, May 27 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news on May 26, 2026:
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'MED,' Production Begins on Netflix's First Medical Drama From Brazil, Starring Clara Moneke
Sao Paulo -- On Monday, 25 May, Netflix announced MED, its first original Brazilian medical series.
Starring Clara Moneke and set in a university hospital, the series immerses viewers in the intense world of young doctors in training, exploring the emotional, ethical and deeply human challe
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4Life Research: North America Regional Events
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, May 27 -- 4Life Research issued the following news release:
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North America Regional Events
4Life North America 2026 Regional meetings included Miami, Florida; Los Angeles, California; San Juan, Puerto Rico; and Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
Event topics included Affiliate growth strategies, motivation, and the science of 4Life Transfer Factor--with an emphasis on the company's latest discovery of transfer factors in plants.
4Life's East Coast Travel Team: Sen
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AANHPI Communities Are Suffering From Trump's Sky-High Costs
WASHINGTON, May 26 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release:
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AANHPI Communities Are Suffering from Trump's Sky-High Costs
Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities are suffering because of Trump's reckless economic agenda, with skyrocketing costs putting the American dream out of reach. And while AANHPI working families are struggling to make ends meet, Trump admitted: "I don't think about Americans' financial situations, I don't th
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AARP The Magazine: Ziggy Marley Reflects on the Healing Power of Music, World Cup Guide for All Ages, and Smart Tech Habits for a Healthier Lifestyle
WASHINGTON, May 27 -- AARP issued the following news release on May 26, 2026:
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AARP The Magazine: Ziggy Marley Reflects on the Healing Power of Music, World Cup Guide for All Ages, and Smart Tech Habits for a Healthier Lifestyle
The June/July 2026 issue of AARP The Magazine delivers exclusive conversations with visionaries, compelling reporting on money and relationships, and inspiring stories that explore how Americans are redefining aging through travel, wellness, connection, and purpo
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ADC: AB 715 Lawsuit Continues Despite State's Dismissal Bid
WASHINGTON, May 26 [Category: Sociological] -- The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee issued the following news release:
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ADC: AB 715 Lawsuit Continues Despite State's Dismissal Bid
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May 26, 2026
media@adc.org
Washington, D.C. - Last Friday, the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) filed Plaintiffs' Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss the Second Amended Complaint in Prichett, et al. v. Newsom, et al., urging the Court to deny dismissal and permit Plai
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After the Fires: Protecting LA's Trees While Learning Lessons for the Future
DAVIS, California, May 26 -- The University of California Davis posted the following news:
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After the Fires: Protecting LA's Trees While Learning Lessons for the Future
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Southern California is emerging from yet another round of wildfires just as the wildfire season gets underway. It's been less than 18 months since catastrophic wildfires hit the communities of Altadena and Pacific Palisades.
The lessons from those twin 2025 fires are still being learned as researchers from University
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AG Brown joins coalition opposing KIDS Act, supports stronger online protections for children
OLYMPIA, Washington, May 26 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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AG Brown joins coalition opposing KIDS Act, supports stronger online protections for children
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Attorney General Nick Brown and a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general have sent a letter to congressional leadership opposing the so-called Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act (KIDS Act), H.R. 7757, which in reality would weaken states' ability to protect children online whil
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AI Model Links Tumor Mutations to Treatment Response
LA JOLLA, California, May 26 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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AI Model Links Tumor Mutations to Treatment Response
Key Takeaways
* Cancer tumors often contain many mutations, but doctors still have limited tools for interpreting them to select treatments
* A new AI tool discovered by UC San Diego improved prediction of how multiple cancers may respond to treatment
* Approach could help make tumor DNA testing more clinically actionable
Res
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American Medical Association, 97 Co-Signers Issue Letter to 8 Members of Congress
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 24 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association issued the following letter with 97 co-signers to eight members of Congress:
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Here is the text of the letter:
May 11, 2026
The Honorable Roger Marshall, MD U.S. Senate, 479A Russell Senate Building, Washington, DC 20510
The Honorable Greg Murphy, MD, U.S. House of Representatives, 407 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515
The Honorable John Joyce, MD, U.S. House of Representatives, 2102 Ray
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Americans for Tax Reform, 24 Co-Signers Issue Letter to House Energy & Commerce Committee
WASHINGTON, May 26 (TNSletter) -- Americans for Tax Reform with 24 co-signers issued the following letter to the House Energy and Commerce Committee:
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Here is the text of the letter:
May 12, 2026
The Honorable Brett Guthrie
Chairman
Committee on Energy and Commerce
U.S. House of Representatives
2125 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
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The Honorable Gus Bilirakis
Chairman
Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade
Committee on Energy and Commerce
U.S
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Anu Narayanan Appointed to Lead RAND's National Security Research Division
SANTA MONICA, California, May 27 -- Rand issued the following news release on May 26, 2026:
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Anu Narayanan Appointed to Lead RAND's National Security Research Division
Anu Narayanan, a national security expert whose work focuses on critical infrastructure, resilience and defense planning, has been appointed vice president and director of RAND's National Security Research Division (NSRD), effective immediately.
In her new role, Narayanan will lead one of RAND's largest research divisions
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Ariz. A.G. Mayes Joins Coalition Opposing KIDS Act, Supports Stronger Online Protections for Children
PHOENIX, Arizona, May 27 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on May 26, 2026:
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Attorney General Mayes Joins Coalition Opposing KIDS Act, Supports Stronger Online Protections for Children
Today, Attorney General Kris Mayes announced Arizona has joined a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general opposing the federal Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act ("KIDS Act"), H.R. 7757, arguing the bill would weaken states' ability to protect children online whil
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Asia Foundation President's Visit to Mongolia Kindergarten Spotlights Early Literacy and Foundational Learning
SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 27 -- The Asia Foundation issued the following news:
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The Asia Foundation President's Visit to Mongolia Kindergarten Spotlights Early Literacy and Foundational Learning
Ulaanbaatar--The Asia Foundation President and CEO Laurel E. Miller recently visited a public kindergarten in Mongolia to see firsthand how early literacy initiatives are helping strengthen the foundational language, cognitive, and socio-emotional skills critical to children's early learnin
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Astrolab Selected to Provide Lunar Rover Advancing Lunar Exploration
HOUSTON, Texas, May 27 -- Axiom Space Inc., a provider of human spaceflight services and developer of human-rated space infrastructure, issued the following news release:
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Astrolab Selected to Provide Lunar Rover Advancing Lunar Exploration
Astrolab, together with teammates Axiom Space, Interlune and Odyssey Space Research, were selected by NASA as one of two providers of a crewed lunar rover for the Artemis program, advancing the agency's plans to establish sustained surface mobility a
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Attorney General James Joins Bipartisan Coalition Opposing Federal Legislation that Would Weaken State Protections for Children Online
ALBANY, New York, May 26 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Joins Bipartisan Coalition Opposing Federal Legislation that Would Weaken State Protections for Children Online
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New York Attorney General Letitia James joined a bipartisan coalition of 44 other attorneys general in urging Congress to reject the Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act (KIDS Act), arguing the bill would weaken states' ability to protect children on
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Attorney General Phil Weiser joins coalition opposing KIDS Act, supports stronger online protections for children
DENVER, Colorado, May 26 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Phil Weiser joins coalition opposing KIDS Act, supports stronger online protections for children
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Attorney General Phil Weiser announced he has joined a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general opposing the federal Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act (KIDS Act), H.R. 7757, arguing the bill would weaken states' ability to protect children online while insulating Big T
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUPPORTS STRONGER ONLINE PROTECTIONS
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 26 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUPPORTS STRONGER ONLINE PROTECTIONS
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Raoul and Coalition Oppose KIDS Act; Bill Weakens Ability to Protect Children Online
Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general opposing the federal Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act ("KIDS Act"), arguing the bill would weaken states' ability to protect children online while insulat
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL URGES COURT TO UPHOLD BLOCK ON UNLAWFUL NATIONAL GUARD DEPLOYMENT IN WASHINGTON, D.C.
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 26 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL URGES COURT TO UPHOLD BLOCK ON UNLAWFUL NATIONAL GUARD DEPLOYMENT IN WASHINGTON, D.C.
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Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 26 states, urged the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit to uphold a lower court's ruling blocking the unlawful deployment of National Guard troops to Washington, D.C.
In their amicus br
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BASF and Arva announce strategic collaboration to deliver a pathway for farmers and biofuel producers to benefit from the 45Z biofuel tax credit
FLORHAM PARK, New Jersey, May 26 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- BASF Corp. issued the following news release:
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BASF and Arva announce strategic collaboration to deliver a pathway for farmers and biofuel producers to benefit from the 45Z biofuel tax credit
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RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC, May 26, 2026 - BASF and Arva today announced a strategic collaboration to help biofuel producers and farmers capture the full value of the Clean Fuel Production Credit (Section 45Z) once the implement
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Blacks, Hispanics and Asians Use Asthma Inhalers Less Than Whites, UCLA-Led Research Finds
LOS ANGELES, California, May 22 (TNSjou) -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release:
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Blacks, Hispanics and Asians use asthma inhalers less than whites, UCLA-led research finds
The findings suggest the gap stems from socioeconomic factors and lack of access to care
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Despite guidelines recommending daily controller inhalers as the best treatment for asthma, new UCLA-led research finds that Blacks, Hispanics and Asians use them less than whites, suggesting that socioeconomic f
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BLS: Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro Metro Area Employment Down 32,600 From March 2025 to March 2026
WASHINGTON, May 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document on May 26, 2026, from Economics Daily:
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Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro metro area employment down 32,600 from March 2025 to March 2026
From March 2025 to March 2026, nonfarm payroll employment increased in 8 metropolitan areas, decreased in 8 areas, and was essentially unchanged in 371 areas.
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Chart: Over-the-year percent change in total nonfarm employment for metrop
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Bourns to Present Inductive Steering Sensor Technologies at ATC Shanghai 2026
RIVERSIDE, California, May 26 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Bourns, a manufacturer and supplier of electronic components, issued the following news release:
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Bourns to Present Inductive Steering Sensor Technologies at ATC Shanghai 2026
As electric power steering systems and steer-by-wire architectures place tighter demands on position and torque measurement, Bourns will exhibit its inductive sensing solutions for automotive steering applications at the 2026 ATC Shanghai Internati
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CAIR-CA Calls on Gov. Newsom to Investigate Inequitable Distribution of Nonprofit Security Grants, Ensure Adequate Funding for Muslim Organizations
WASHINGTON, May 27 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on May 26, 2026:
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CAIR-CA Calls on Gov. Newsom to Investigate Inequitable Distribution of Nonprofit Security Grants, Ensure Adequate Funding for Muslim Organizations
The California chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CA) today called on Governor Gavin Newsom and the California Office of Emergency Services (CAL-OES) to investigate and address the underrepresentation of
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Calif. A.G. Bonta Issues Letter to FIFA
SACRAMENTO, California, May 26 (TNSletter) -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following letter to FIFA:
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Here is the text of the letter:
May 13, 2026
Emilio Garcia Silvero
Chief Legal & Compliance Officer
FIFA Legal & Compliance Division
396 Alhambra Circle, 6th Floor
Miami, FL 33134
RE: World Cup 2026 Ticketing Practices
Dear Mr. Garcia Silvero:
California, along with the rest of the country, eagerly awaits this summer's historic edition of the World Cup. Howeve
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Calif. Gov. Newsom Secures Presidential Emergency Declaration Approval for Orange County Hazmat Response
SACRAMENTO, California, May 27 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on May 25, 2026:
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Governor Newsom secures Presidential Emergency Declaration approval for Orange County hazmat response
What you need to know: Governor Newsom has secured federal assistance to support ongoing response operations in Orange County, where more than 785 state and local emergency personnel continue working around the clock to protect impacted communities following the Garden G
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Calif. Gov. Newsom Submits Request to President Trump for Emergency Declaration to Support Response Efforts in Orange County
SACRAMENTO, California, May 24 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Governor Newsom submits request to President Trump for emergency declaration to support response efforts in Orange County
ORANGE COUNTY - Governor Gavin Newsom today announced a request submitted last night for an Emergency Declaration to President Donald Trump to support ongoing response operations in Orange County, where state and local officials are actively managing an ongoing incid
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California mall owners ask U.S. Supreme Court to strike down state's compelled speech requirement
SACRAMENTO, California, May 26 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Pacific Legal Foundation issued the following news release:
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California mall owners ask U.S. Supreme Court to strike down state's compelled speech requirement
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Washington, DC; May 26, 2026: Today, California mall owners filed a petition asking the U.S. Supreme Court to strike down a lower court ruling forcing them to support third-party speech on their property against their will. The owners of Majestic Realty Company argue th
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California Mobilizes 785+ Emergency Personnel in Orange County Hazmat Response
SACRAMENTO, California, May 24 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release:
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California mobilizes 785+ emergency personnel in Orange County hazmat response
What you need to know: California has mobilized more than 785 state and local first responders and emergency personnel working around the clock -- including highly specialized hazardous materials experts -- to support Orange County communities impacted by the chemical incident in Garden Grove.
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Can AI Help Predict and Manage Drought? UC Merced Researchers Explain in New Book
MERCED, California, May 26 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news:
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Can AI Help Predict and Manage Drought? UC Merced Researchers Explain in New Book
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After a couple of years of sufficient water, much of California is showing "abnormally dry" conditions in spring 2026, according to the state drought monitor.
And as climate change adds more swings between wet and dry conditions, researchers are working on ways to better identify, predict and manage drought.
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Center for American Progress: 70,000 Massachusetts Drivers Could Transform Worker Organizing in the Gig Economy
WASHINGTON, May 27 (TNSrep) -- The Center for American Progress issued the following news release on May 26, 2026:
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70,000 Massachusetts Drivers Could Transform Worker Organizing in the Gig Economy
Following the certification of the App Drivers Union as the bargaining representative for approximately 70,000 Massachusetts rideshare drivers, a new Center for American Progress analysis (https://www.americanprogress.org/article/fast-facts-about-massachusetts-rideshare-sectoral-bargaining/) e
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Center for Biological Diversity, 178 Co-Signers Issue Letter to House Natural Resources Committee
WASHINGTON, May 26 (TNSletter) -- The Center for Biological Diversity with 178 co-signers issued the following letter to the House Natural Resources Committee:
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Here is the text of the letter:
May 12, 2026
The Honorable Bruce Westerman
Chair
House Natural Resources Committee
1324 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
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The Honorable Jared Huffman
Ranking Member
House Natural Resources Committee
1332 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear
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Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: How Student Achievement Was Broken Before COVID Got the Blame
MINNETONKA, Minnesota, May 27 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on May 26, 2026, by policy fellow Catrin Wigfall:
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How student achievement was broken before COVID got the blame
More news outlets are reporting what many of us have been pointing out for years -- the COVID-19 pandemic wasn't actually what caused academic achievement to plummet; it was occurring long befo
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Comer, Gill, Burchett Investigate California's Taxpayer-Funded Prisoner Digital Tablet Program
WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on May 26, 2026:
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Comer, Gill, Burchett Investigate California's Taxpayer-Funded Prisoner Digital Tablet Program
Recent reporting exposes how prisoners have used tablets to sexually exploit women and minors
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House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.), Task Force on Defending Constitutional Rights and
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Congressman Cohen Leads a Letter Urging Treasury Department to Halt Efforts to Produce a Gold Coin with Trump's Likeness
WASHINGTON, May 26 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Cohen Leads a Letter Urging Treasury Department to Halt Efforts to Produce a Gold Coin with Trump's Likeness
Plan conflicts with federal law, precedent and tradition
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WASHINGTON - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today led a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urging him to rescind any consideration of producing a gold coin with the likeness of President Donald J. Trump, noting t
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Conn. AG Tong Announces Investigation Into Roblox Over Harm to Children
HARTFORD, Connecticut, May 26 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Leads Bipartisan Multistate Letter to Congress Supporting Stronger Online Protections for Children
Attorney General William Tong today announced the State of Connecticut has opened an investigation into online gaming and chat platform Roblox following widespread reports of child exploitation and harm.
"Roblox built an online pedophile playground. Our i
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Consumer Bankers Association President Johnson Issues Letter to House Financial Services Chairman Hill, Ranking Member Waters
WASHINGTON, May 24 -- Lindsey D. Johnson, president and CEO of Consumer Bankers Association issued the following letter to Chairman French Hill, R-Arkansas, and Ranking Member Maxine Waters, D-California, both of the House Financial Services Committee:
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Here is the text of the letter:
May 13, 2026
The Honorable French Hill, Chairman, House Committee on Financial Services, 2129 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515
The Honorable Maxine Waters, Ranking Member, House Comm
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Crapo, Lankford, Hassan Team Up to End Government Shutdowns and Hold Congress Accountable
WASHINGTON, May 26 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release:
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Crapo, Lankford, Hassan Team Up to End Government Shutdowns and Hold Congress Accountable
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Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) signed onto legislation aimed at keeping Congress in Washington during a government shutdown until a resolution is reached. Crapo is a co-sponsor of the bipartisan Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2026, introduced by Senators James Lankford (R-Oklahoma) and Ma
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Creativity and community: Student Rebecca Oregel shares impact of scholarship support on her UCSC journey
SANTA CRUZ, California, May 26 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news:
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Creativity and community: Student Rebecca Oregel shares impact of scholarship support on her UCSC journey
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Rebecca Oregel (Merrill '26, global and community health) grew up in Southern California. Looking for a path to step outside of the familiar, she chose to attend UC Santa Cruz. During her time at the university, Oregel mentored high school students, contributed to student-l
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CSIS Issues Commentary to Blue Blaze Substack: Many Faces of Antisemitic Terrorism in the U.S.
WASHINGTON, May 24 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary by Daniel Byman, director of the Warfare, Irregular Threats, and Terrorism Program, to the Blue Blaze Substack:
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The Many Faces of Antisemitic Terrorism in the United States
In May 2026, the Department of Justice announced the arrest of a leader of Kataib Hezbollah, an Iraqi group with close ties to Iran. The U.S. government claims that the man, Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood al-Saadi, pl
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DCMA commander addresses military enlistee seniors
WASHINGTON, May 26 -- The Defense Contract Management Agency issued the following news:
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DCMA commander addresses military enlistee seniors
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MADISON, N.J. - More than 90 high school seniors were recognized for their commitment to enlist in military service after graduation during the 10th Annual Our Community Salutes (OCS) of North Jersey Enlistee Recognition Ceremony at Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU), Florham Campus on May 6.
The students, all from northern New Jersey, received
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Dechert's Russell Cohen and Jay Jurata Named "Litigators of the Week" by Law.com for Microsoft Defense in Landmark OpenAI Trial
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 27 -- Dechert, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Dechert's Russell Cohen and Jay Jurata Named "Litigators of the Week" by Law.com for Microsoft Defense in Landmark OpenAI Trial
Dechert partners Russell Cohen and Jay Jurata have been recognized as Law.com's "Litigators of the Week" for their successful defense of Microsoft in the high-profile federal trial Elon Musk v. Samuel Altman, decided in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Cali
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Dog Daycare Leptospirosis Outbreak in Los Angeles Reveals Broader Public Health Risks
DAVIS, California, May 26 -- The University of California Davis posted the following news:
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Dog Daycare Leptospirosis Outbreak in Los Angeles Reveals Broader Public Health Risks
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A 2021 outbreak of leptospirosis that sickened more than 200 dogs in Los Angeles County reveals critical gaps in vaccination practices and raises broader concerns about the spread of the disease between animals and people, according to new research led by the University of California, Davis.
Leptospirosis is
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Don't Call It Kids' Safety if Kids Aren't Safe: Attorney General Bonta Joins Bipartisan Coalition in Opposing KIDS Act
SACRAMENTO, California, May 26 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Don't Call It Kids' Safety if Kids Aren't Safe: Attorney General Bonta Joins Bipartisan Coalition in Opposing KIDS Act
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Federal law to protect kids online should set a floor, not a ceiling
OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a bipartisan coalition of 44 attorneys general in sending a letter to Congress opposing the passage of the Kids Internet and Digita
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Experimental Gene Therapy Shields Brain from Toxic Protein Damage
LA JOLLA, California, May 26 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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Experimental Gene Therapy Shields Brain from Toxic Protein Damage
Key Takeaways
* A harmful protein called TDP-43 plays a major role in brain diseases like frontotemporal dementia and is also found in many people with Alzheimer's disease
* An experimental gene therapy developed by UC San Diego researchers helped protect brain cells from that damage, preserving memory and keeping ke
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Facing a New Ebola Threat, A Goma Clinic Steps Up
SANTA BARBARA, California, May 26 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news:
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Facing a New Ebola Threat, A Goma Clinic Steps Up
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Since an outbreak of Ebola was announced in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Jericho Road Wellness Clinic in Goma, in the country's east, has seen an influx of frightened patients.
"They don't come to test for Ebola" at this point, said director Chantal Mandro. "They come to be sure that they are doing well."
Hundreds of
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Federal Register: DEA Issues Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to Place Diphenidine in Schedule I
WASHINGTON, May 26 (TNSFR) -- The Drug Enforcement Administration proposes placing diphenidine, including its salts, isomers, and salts of isomers whenever the existence of such salts, isomers, and salts of isomers is possible, in schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. This action is being taken, in part, to enable the United States to meet its obligations under the 1971 Convention on Psychotropic Substances. If finalized, this action would impose the regulatory controls and administrative
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FEMA: President Trump Approves California Emergency Declaration
WASHINGTON, May 26 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release on May 25, 2026:
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President Donald J. Trump Approves California Emergency Declaration
FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance is available to the State of California to supplement response efforts due to emergency conditions resulting from a chemical release beginning May 21, 2026, and continuing.
The President's action authorizes FEMA to coo
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Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: California Governor Aims to Soften AI's Impact on Workers Through New Executive Order - What Employers Need to Know
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 27 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on May 26, 2026:
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California Governor Aims to Soften AI's Impact on Workers Through New Executive Order: What Employers Need to Know
Governor Gavin Newsom just signed a sweeping executive order right before the holiday weekend directing California state agencies to study potential workforce disruptions caused by AI so they can protect displaced workers through new policy recommendations. The May 21 orde
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Foundation for Economic Education Issues Commentary: Hollywood's Golden State
DETROIT, Michigan, May 24 -- The Foundation for Economic Education issued the following commentary by Editorial Director Katrina Gulliver:
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Hollywood's Golden State
A new merger could revitalize California's economy.
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The California Policy Center has a new report analyzing what's going on in Hollywood and how it can affect the California economy. In "Lights, Camera, Growth," they see signs for optimism in a proposed merger, calling it a "bold, audacious attempt to meet the structural
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From Salk Institute discovery to patient care: Vitamin D analog shuts down pancreatic cancer's shield in clinical trial
LA JOLLA, California, May 26 -- The Salk Institute for Biological Studies issued the following news release:
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From Salk Institute discovery to patient care: Vitamin D analog shuts down pancreatic cancer's shield in clinical trial
Highlights
* Preclinical studies at the Salk Institute laid the foundation for a question now being tested in patients: Can a vitamin D-based therapy "reprogram" a pancreatic tumor's protective microenvironment, making tumors more vulnerable to therapeutic trea
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Genome Biologist and Department Chair Named New Biological Sciences Dean
DAVIS, California, May 26 -- The University of California Davis posted the following news:
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Genome Biologist and Department Chair Named New Biological Sciences Dean
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Frederic Chedin, a professor and chair of the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology and a renowned expert in genome biology, will be the next dean of the UC Davis College of Biological Sciences, or CBS. Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Mary Croughan selected Chedin to lead the college following a nationwide sea
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Gibson Dunn Expands Premier Restructuring Practice With Matthew Roose in New York
LOS ANGELES, California, May 26 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Gibson Dunn Expands Premier Restructuring Practice With Matthew Roose in New York
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Gibson Dunn announced today that Matthew Roose has joined 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 1
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Graphic design caps award-winning year with national recognition
SELINSGROVE, Pennsylvania, May 26 -- Susquehanna University posted the following news:
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Graphic design caps award-winning year with national recognition
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GD USA's annual list recognizes graphic design programs that excel in cultivating critical thinking, adaptability and a passion for innovation. The list is diverse, featuring 100 art and design schools, university departments and online or hybrid programs. Susquehanna is named among such esteemed programs as the California Institute o
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Heart disease kills more women than any other disease, but symptoms aren't always obvious
LOMA LINDA, California, May 26 -- Loma Linda University Health issued the following news:
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Heart disease kills more women than any other disease, but symptoms aren't always obvious
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Dr. Purvi Parwani encourages women that if something feels different or keeps recurring in their body, it's worth getting evaluated rather than assuming it's stress or exhaustion.
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death for women in the United States according to U.S. Centers for Disease Control
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How Pregnant Women Can Protect Their Hearts
LOS ANGELES, California, May 26 [Category: BizHospital] -- Cedars-Sinai, a nonprofit academic healthcare organization, posted the following news:
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How Pregnant Women Can Protect Their Hearts
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Pregnancy is a window into a woman's cardiovascular future, a new report shows.
Smidt Heart Institute cardiologist Janet Wei, MD, is one of the authors of a maternal health report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, a nonprofit organization that reviews published r
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Huffman, Meeks Demand Answers on Trump Admin Using U.S. Embassies to Pressure Foreign Companies for Cash Tied to Presidential Access
WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, ranking member of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on May 26, 2026:
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Huffman, Meeks Demand Answers on Trump Admin Using U.S. Embassies to Pressure Foreign Companies for Cash Tied to Presidential Access
Today, House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) and House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Gregory W. Meeks (D-N.Y.) sent a letter to Secretary of State
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Humanities students are rethinking incarceration through VAST and EXCEL programs
SANTA CRUZ, California, May 26 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news:
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Humanities students are rethinking incarceration through VAST and EXCEL programs
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Humanities students at UC Santa Cruz are finding new ways to think about incarceration through art, literature, journalism, and community internships.
The Humanities Division's Visualizing Abolition Studies certificate program, known as VAST, offers an interdisciplinary, cross-departmental framew
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Independent Women's Law Center and Broad Coalition File Brief Defending Parents' Right to Know
WASHINGTON, May 26 [Category: Political] -- The Independent Women's Forum posted issued the following news release:
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Independent Women's Law Center and Broad Coalition File Brief Defending Parents' Right to Know
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WASHINGTON D.C. - Independent Women's Law Center joined an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to hear Rocklin Unified School District v. Public Employment Relations Board, a case challenging a California labor board decision that blocked a school district's parental no
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Jones Day's Randy Kay and Edward Reines Named Top Intellectual Property Lawyers by the Daily Journal
CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 22 -- Jones Day, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Jones Day's Randy Kay and Edward Reines named Top Intellectual Property Lawyers by the Daily Journal
Jones Day partners Randy Kay and Edward Reines have been named to the Daily Journal's list of Top Intellectual Property Lawyers in California for 2026. Attorneys are selected for their impact on patent, trademark, and trade secret litigation.
Mr. Kay appears on the Daily Journal's Top IP Lawyer list for the twe
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Justice Department Sues University of California for Antisemitic Hostile Educational Environment
WASHINGTON, May 27 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on May 26, 2026:
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Justice Department Sues University of California for Antisemitic Hostile Educational Environment
Today, the Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division filed a lawsuit against the University of California for its deliberate indifference to race and national origin discrimination against Jewish and Israeli students at its University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) campus, in violati
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Keysight Enables End-To-End Electrical-Optical-Electrical Simulation for Data Center and Ethernet Design
SANTA ROSA, California, May 21 -- Keysight Technologies, a global electronic measurement technology and market solutions provider, issued the following news release:
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Keysight Enables End-to-End Electrical-Optical-Electrical Simulation for Data Center and Ethernet Design
Engineering teams can now catch cross-domain design issues before committing to silicon
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Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) today introduced an Electrical-Optical-Electrical (EOE) simulation solution in ADS 2026
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Littler: Policy Week in Review - May 22, 2026
SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 22 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Policy Week in Review - May 22, 2026
Congressional and Administrative News
At a Glance
The Policy Week in Review, prepared by Littler's Workplace Policy Institute (WPI), sets forth WPI's updates on federal legislation, regulations, and congressional activity affecting the workplace.
By Shannon Meade, Jim Paretti, Alex MacDonald, and Maury Baskin
House Discharge Petition on "Faster Labor Contracts Ac
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Made In New Mexico: Building 'The Boroughs' From the Ground Up
LOS GATOS, California, May 27 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news:
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Made In New Mexico: Building 'The Boroughs' From the Ground Up
Welcome to The Boroughs, where you'll have the time of your life. (If you survive the night.)
The new mystery-adventure series from executive producers The Duffer Brothers centers on a picturesque New Mexico retirement community of the same name. When a terrifying nighttime encounter reveals that something monstrous is stalking the mani
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Marcus & Millichap Brokers $3.14M Sale of Net-Leased Verizon Property in Atlanta MSA
ENCINO, California, May 27 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on May 26, 2026:
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Marcus & Millichap Brokers $3.14M Sale of Net-Leased Verizon Property in Atlanta MSA
HIRAM, Ga. - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of a net-leased Verizon property located in Hiram, Georgia, for $3.14 million.
"Verizon's early lease exten
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Marcus & Millichap Brokers Sale of 100-Room Comfort Suites in Johnson Creek, Wis.
ENCINO, California, May 27 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on May 26, 2026:
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Marcus & Millichap Brokers Sale of 100-Room Comfort Suites in Johnson Creek, Wis.
JOHNSON CREEK, Wis.,- Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of a 100-room Comfort Suites hotel property in Johnson Creek, Wisconsin.
"Buyer and seller collaborat
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McDermott Will & Schulte strengthens employment litigation offering with MiRi Song arrival in Los Angeles
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 26 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- McDermott Will and Emery, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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McDermott Will & Schulte strengthens employment litigation offering with MiRi Song arrival in Los Angeles
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As employers face heightened exposure from class and collective actions, retaliation and whistleblower claims, and executive restrictive covenant disputes, global law firm McDermott Will & Schulte continues to strategically expand its Employment Practice
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Md. A.G. Brown Leads Multistate Coalition Urging Court to Uphold Block on Unlawful National Guard Deployment in Washington, D.C.
BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 27 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on May 26, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Leads Multistate Coalition Urging Court to Uphold Block on Unlawful National Guard Deployment in Washington, D.C.
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today led a coalition of 23 attorneys general and 3 governors in filing an amicus brief in the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, urging the court to deny the Tr
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Michael May, Visionary LLNL Director and Arms Control Leader, Dies at 100
LIVERMORE, California, May 21 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news:
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Michael May, visionary LLNL director and arms control leader, dies at 100
Michael M. May, the fifth director of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) and a pioneering physicist who shaped the nation's nuclear deterrence strategy and arms control policy for more than half a century, died on May 17. He was 100.
A World War II veteran, theoretical physic
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N.J. A.G. Davenport Urges Congress Not to Weaken Online Safeguards for Children
TRENTON, New Jersey, May 27 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on May 26, 2026:
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Attorney General Davenport Urges Congress Not to Weaken Online Safeguards for Children
Bipartisan Coalition: Proposed Legislation Gives Tech Firms Too Much Power
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Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and a multistate bipartisan coalition of 43 other attorneys general announced that they are opposing the federal Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act (KIDS Act)
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Navy Shore Leaders Synchronize Efforts to Advance Sailor Quality of Life
WASHINGTON, May 26 -- The Navy Installations Command issued the following news:
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Navy Shore Leaders Synchronize Efforts to Advance Sailor Quality of Life
SAN DIEGO - Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) leadership concluded a three-day symposium at Naval Air Station North Island this week emerging with a unified approach and reinforced commitment to elevate Sailor quality of life.
The CNIC Commander Training Symposium is held annually and offers leaders an opportunity to align
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Netflix Announces Five New Brazilian Productions and Expands Its Presence at Rio2C 2026
LOS GATOS, California, May 27 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news:
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Netflix Announces Five New Brazilian Productions and Expands Its Presence at Rio2C 2026
With new announcements and participation in discussions on the future of the audiovisual industry, Netflix reinforces its ongoing investment in stories produced in Brazil.
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Netflix is coming to Rio2C 2026 with an agenda dedicated to the future of audiovisual storytelling and the celebration of Brazilian stor
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Netflix Celebrates the Release of the New Animated Series 'Due Spicci' With a Major Event at Circo Massimo in Rome
LOS GATOS, California, May 27 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news on may 26, 2026:
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Netflix Celebrates the Release of the New Animated Series 'Due Spicci' With a Major Event at Circo Massimo in Rome
More Than 10,000 Fans Played Together to Unlock the Preview of the First 3 Episodes and the Special Performances by Coez and Giancane
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On May 24, "INSERT DUE SPICCI" was held at Circo Massimo in Rome - an event for all fans of the Zerocalcare universe to celebrate DU
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Netflix Releases Official Trailer and Poster for 'The Root Of The Game,' A Documentary Series Premiering June 20
LOS GATOS, California, May 27 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news on May 26, 2026:
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Netflix Releases Official Trailer and Poster for 'The Root Of The Game,' A Documentary Series Premiering June 20
Sao Paulo - Today, Netflix released the official trailer and poster for The Root of the Game, a documentary series premiering June 20. It explores Sao Paulo's grassroots soccer scene, where dreams and talent are born, and where some of Brazilian soccer's biggest names firs
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New data shows there is a nurse retention crisis, not a nurse shortage
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, May 26 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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New data shows there is a nurse retention crisis, not a nurse shortage
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Nearly 1.15 million registered nurses (RNs) with active licenses are not working as nurses, announced National Nurses United (NNU), the nation's largest union of registered nurses. NNU reached this number by comparing the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics data, released on May 15, with data covering the s
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Ohio State University Professor Hill Testifies Before Senate Small Business & Entrepreneurship Committee
WASHINGTON, May 27 -- The Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee released the following written testimony by Edward 'Ned' Hill, professor emeritus of economic development at the Ohio State University John Glenn College of Public Affairs, and a senior research associate at the Ohio Manufacturing Institute, from a May 13, 2026, hearing entitled "America 250: Industrialization and the Rise of Small Manufacturers":
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I. INTRODUCTION
Chair Ernst, Ranking Member Markey, and Member
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Padilla, Schiff, Thompson Announce More than $110 Million Grant Awarded for California Veterans Home in Yountville
WASHINGTON, May 26 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Padilla, Schiff, Thompson Announce More than $110 Million Grant Awarded for California Veterans Home in Yountville
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff (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 Yountville - whic
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Padilla, Schiff, Tran Urge President Trump to Approve Federal Emergency Declaration for Garden Grove Western Incident
WASHINGTON, May 25 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Padilla, Schiff, Tran Urge President Trump to Approve Federal Emergency Declaration for Garden Grove Western Incident
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Editorial note: In response to this letter, President Trump signed the request for a Federal Emergency Declaration submitted by the State of California. A Federal Emergency Declaration activates additional federal resources to support life-saving activities. These resources inclu
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PennWest Edinboro graduates earn national recognition in student design competition
CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, May 26 -- PennWest posted the following news:
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PennWest Edinboro graduates earn national recognition in student design competition
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Two recent PennWest Edinboro graduates earned national honors for their creative work in The Real Show 26, a prestigious national student design competition featuring top talent from universities across the United States.
Morgan Price, of Coraopolis, Pennsylvania, received a Silver Award in Branding, while Aniyah Sanders, of Pit
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PennWest to host gaming disorder training
CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, May 26 -- PennWest posted the following news:
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PennWest to host gaming disorder training
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PennWest University will host a two-day virtual continuing education training this summer focused on gaming disorder, gambling addiction, digital behavior and behavioral health treatment.
The training, "International Gaming Disorder Training: Bridging Clinical Practice and Behavioral Health in Digital Environments," will be held from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. June 22-23 via Z
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Photos: Commencement at Loma Linda University
LOMA LINDA, California, May 26 -- Loma Linda University Health issued the following news:
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Photos: Commencement at Loma Linda University
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Loma Linda University held commencement ceremonies on Sunday, May 24 for three schools: Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmacy.
Click through the photos below to see commencement highlights!
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Original text here: https://news.llu.edu/academics/photos-commencement-loma-linda-university-3
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Ranking Member Robert Garcia Appoints Congresswoman Lateefah Simon as Lead Democrat on Task Force to Defend Constitutional Rights and Expose Institutional Abuses
WASHINGTON, May 26 -- Rep. Lateefah Simon, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Ranking Member Robert Garcia Appoints Congresswoman Lateefah Simon as Lead Democrat on Task Force to Defend Constitutional Rights and Expose Institutional Abuses
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Representative Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform, announced the appointment of Congresswoman Lateefah Simon as the top Democrat of the newly established so-called "Oversight Task Force on Def
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Rep. Bera, 13 Co-Signers Issue Letter to State Dept.
WASHINGTON, May 27 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Ami Bera, D-California, with 13 co-signers issued the following letter to the U.S. Department of State:
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May 11, 2026
The Honorable Jason Evans
Under Secretary of State for Management and Resources
U.S. Department of State
2201 C Street NW
Washington, DC 20520
Dear Under Secretary Evans,
Thank you for your testimony at the House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing on March 18 entitled Restoring Mission Focus at t
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Rep. Chu Introduces Resolution Recognizing the 1885 Rock Springs Chinese Massacre
WASHINGTON, May 26 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Chu Introduces Resolution Recognizing the 1885 Rock Springs Chinese Massacre
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28), Chair Emerita of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), introduced a resolution recognizing the 1885 Rock Springs Chinese Massacre, one of the deadliest acts of anti-Chinese violence in United States history.
On September 2, 1885 in Rock Springs, Wyom
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Rep. Costa, 22 Co-Signers Issue Letter to Agriculture Dept.
WASHINGTON, May 27 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Jim Costa, D-California, with 22 co-signers issued the following letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture:
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Here is the text of the letter:
May 15, 2026
The Honorable Brooke Rollins
Secretary
U.S. Department of Agriculture
1400 Independence Avenue, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20250
Dear Secretary Rollins:
As Members representing rural communities, we write with serious concern regarding the February 10, 2026, revisions issued by the U.S. Depart
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Rep. Liccardo, 10 Co-Signers Issue Letter to House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
WASHINGTON, May 27 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Sam Liccardo, D-California, with 10 co-signers issued the following letter to the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee:
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Here is the text of the letter:
May 13, 2026
The Honorable Sam Graves
Chairman
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515
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The Honorable Rick Larsen
Ranking Member
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
U.S. House of Representatives
Washingto
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Rep. Sherman, 19 Co-Signers Issue Letter to British Home State Secretary Mahmood
WASHINGTON, May 26 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Brad Sherman, D-California, with 19 co-signers issued the following letter to British Home State Secretary Shabana Mahmood:
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Here is the text of the letter:
May 12, 2026
The Honorable Shabana Mahmood
Secretary of State for the Home Department Home Office
c/o Embassy of the United Kingdom
3100 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20008
Dear Secretary of State Mahmood:
We write to urge you to fast-track legislation proscribing the Iranian
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Representative Derek Tran Announces Portions of Evacuation Order Lifted in Garden Grove Hazardous Materials "Western Incident"
WASHINGTON, May 25 -- Rep. Derek Tran, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Representative Derek Tran Announces Portions of Evacuation Order Lifted in Garden Grove Hazardous Materials "Western Incident"
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Garden Grove, CA - U.S. Representative Derek Tran (CA-45) has been briefed by the Orange County Fire Authority that the imminent threat of a catastrophic explosion at the GKN Aerospace plant, known as the "Western Incident," has been lifted. While there is still a potentia
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Reps. Chu, Tokuda, Goldman and Sen. Gillibrand Introduce Military Hazing Reform Bill in Honor of Harry Lew and Danny Chen
WASHINGTON, May 26 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Reps. Chu, Tokuda, Goldman and Sen. Gillibrand Introduce Military Hazing Reform Bill in Honor of Harry Lew and Danny Chen
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28), Rep. Jill Tokuda (HI-02), and Rep. Dan Goldman (NY-10), introduced the Harry Lew and Danny Chen Military Justice Reform Act, which would initiate the process for criminalizing military hazing in the Military Code of Justice. Senato
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Reps. Jordan, McClintock Issue Letter to Colorado State Court
WASHINGTON, May 26 (TNSletter) -- Reps. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, and Tom McClintock, R-California, chairman of the Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement, issued the following letter to Colorado State Court:
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April 13, 2026
Mr. Steven Vasconcellos
Colorado State Court Administrator
Ralph L. Carr Judicial Center
2 East 14th Avenue
Denver, CO 80203
Dear Mr. Vasconcellos:
The Committee on
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Reps. Larsen, Carbajal Issue Letter to President Trump
WASHINGTON, May 27 (TNSletter) -- Reps. Rick Larsen, D-Washington, ranking member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, and Salud Carbajal, D-California, ranking member of the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, issued the following letter to President Trump:
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Here is the text of the letter:
May 15, 2026
The Honorable Donald J. Trump
President
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue N.W.
Washington, DC 20500
Dear President Trump:
We receiv
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Resilient' Class of 2026 Celebrated at Sonoma State
ROHNERT PARK, California, May 23 -- California State University Sonoma State University issued the following news:
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'Resilient' Class of 2026 celebrated at Sonoma State
Sonoma State's Class of 2026 is perhaps "the most resilient collection of students this university - any university - has ever had," the university's president told graduates on Saturday, May 23.
During the first of five Commencement ceremonies scheduled this weekend on the university's Rohnert Park campus, SSU President
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RFA Leadership and Expertise on Display at 2026 FEW
WASHINGTON, May 26 [Category: Energy] -- The Renewable Fuels Association posted the following news release:
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RFA Leadership and Expertise on Display at 2026 FEW
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The Renewable Fuels Association will provide attendees at this year's International Fuel Ethanol Workshop and Expo (FEW) with many opportunities to learn and connect, both onstage and off. The event takes place June 2-4 at the America's Center in downtown St. Louis.
"With this year's FEW being in RFA's backyard, we're excite
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Rick Hasen leads publication of a major new restatement on the law of torts remedies
LOS ANGELES, California, May 26 -- The University of California at Los Angeles School of Law posted the following news:
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Rick Hasen leads publication of a major new restatement on the law of torts remedies
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UCLA School of Law professor Rick Hasen has been uncommonly busy lately. At a time when his agenda has been full of successful projects and honors, Hasen traveled to Philadelphia for the annual meeting of the American Law Institute. There, on May 18, members voted to approve the Res
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Risk or Reward: What's the First Thing People Want to Know When a Decision Is Uncertain?
LA JOLLA, California, May 26 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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Risk or Reward: What's the First Thing People Want to Know When a Decision Is Uncertain?
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From online shopping to AI-powered recommendations, people increasingly make decisions in environments where they can shape - or are guided through - the order in which they encounter information.
Uma Karmarkar, a behavioral scientist and neuroeconomist at the University of California San Die
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Roll the Tape: LLNL Captures Inception of Hydrogen-uranium Reaction for the First Time
LIVERMORE, California, May 27 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news:
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Roll the tape: LLNL captures inception of hydrogen-uranium reaction for the first time
When hydrogen gas interacts with uranium metal, the combination creates a chemically reactive powder and a runaway reaction that is difficult to stop. The result can impact the safety and lifespan of technology critical for fusion energy, hydrogen storage and nuclea
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Salesforce Quarterly Highlights: FY27 Q1 Product Releases and Corporate Announcements
SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 26 [Category: BizHuman Resources/Personnel] -- Salesforce, a customer relationship management company, issued the following news release:
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Salesforce Quarterly Highlights: FY27 Q1 Product Releases and Corporate Announcements
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Something fundamental is shifting in how enterprises operate. "Forty percent of enterprise applications will be integrated with task-specific AI agents by the end of 2026, up from less than 5% in 2025, according to Gartner (r)." 1 As
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Sanford Burnham Prebys: Cholesterol-Craving Cancers Need Lipid Enzymes to Use Metabolites for Growth
LA JOLLA, California, May 26 (TNSjou) -- Sanford Burnham Prebys issued the following news release:
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Cholesterol-craving cancers need lipid enzymes to use metabolites for growth
Study finds kinases move cholesterol in the cell to where it can activate a growth pathway in many aggressive cancers
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While many American adults are trying to reduce cholesterol levels, certain cancerous tumors have a relentless appetite for the metabolite. Some tumor cells use as much cholesterol as they can
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School of Business, CLAS, and College of Engineering Host MIP 2026 Research Conference at UConn Stamford
STORRS, Connecticut, May 26 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news:
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School of Business, CLAS, and College of Engineering Host MIP 2026 Research Conference at UConn Stamford
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UConn Stamford recently hosted a four-day, invitation-only research conference on mixed-integer programming, a major area of mathematical optimization, known as MIP 2026.
The workshop brought leading academic researchers together with representatives from some of the world's top technology an
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School of Management: Value of extending the Diablo Canyon nuclear plant's operating life
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 26 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology Sloan School of Management issued the following news release:
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The value of extending the Diablo Canyon nuclear plant's operating life
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As California legislators weigh whether to extend the operating life of the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant (DCPP) beyond 2030, new research from the MIT Sloan School of Management finds that keeping the plant running through 2045 could save state ratepayers more than $7.6
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SEMI Americas, 23 Co-Signers Issue Letter to Congressional Leadership
MILPITAS, California, May 27 (TNSletter) -- SEMI Americas with 23 co-signers issued the following letter to Congressional leadership:
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May 13, 2026
The Honorable Mike Johnson
Speaker
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, DC 20515
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The Honorable John Thune
Majority Leader
U.S. Senate
Washington, DC 20510
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The Honorable Hakeem Jeffries
Democratic Leader
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, DC 20515
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The Honorable Charles Schumer
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SEMI Foundation, National Science Foundation Launch First Four Regional Nodes of the National Network for Microelectronics Education
MILPITAS, California, May 26 [Category: Electronic Products] -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, posted the following news release:
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SEMI Foundation and the U.S. National Science Foundation Launch First Four Regional Nodes of the National Network for Microelectronics Education (NNME)
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National Workforce Infrastructure Initiative Activates More Than 325 Organizations Across the United States to Accelerate America's Microelectroni
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Single Tissue Snapshot Reveals Biological Processes Unfolding Over Time
PASADENA, California, May 26 -- The California Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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Single Tissue Snapshot Reveals Biological Processes Unfolding Over Time
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A core challenge in biology is understanding how processes in the body, such as cellular development and regeneration, unfold over long stretches of time, making them notoriously difficult to view at the molecular level. Now, a team led by researchers at Caltech has shown that a single snapshot of a mouse testis is e
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SKS Copack Recalls Various Specialty Beverages Because of Possible Health Risk
WASHINGTON, May 23 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice:
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SKS Copack Recalls Various Specialty Beverages Because of Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date: May 22, 2026
FDA Publish Date: May 23, 2026
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Foodborne Illness
Reason for Announcement: Due to contamination of Salmonella
Company Name: SKS Copack
Brand Name: Angel Specialty Products, Royal Gold, Boba T
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Spring starts with sluggish home price growth
IRVINE, California, May 26 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) issued the following news release:
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Spring starts with sluggish home price growth
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The S&P Cotality Case-Shiller Home Price Index, formerly known as the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Home Price Index, is a leading measure of U.S. residential real estate prices.
IRVINE, Calif., May 26, 2026 - The American housing market strolled into the spring season. Annual national home price growth slipped to 0.66%
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Stanford Law School Launches Private Capital Initiative
STANFORD, California, May 27 -- Stanford University Law School issued the following news:
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Stanford Law School Launches Private Capital Initiative
Scott James joins the law school to serve as executive director of the new program focused on private capital's growing role in innovation, markets, and corporate governance.
By Monica Schreiber
As companies stay private longer and private capital plays an ever-larger role in financing our innovation economy, some of the most consequential
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Stanislaus State Opens 66th Commencement Celebrating the Class of 2026
TURLOCK, California, May 27 -- California State University Stanislaus issued the following news:
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Stanislaus State Opens 66th Commencement Celebrating the Class of 2026
College of the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Ceremony Featured Honorary Doctorate Recipient and Alumnus Jacque Wilson and Student Speaker Cheyanne Gaines
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Under a cool morning sky, Stanislaus State opened its 66th Commencement ceremonies Tuesday, May 26, by celebrating graduates of the College of the Arts, Human
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Statement by CODEPINK's Medea Benjamin Regarding an Alleged Government Investigation Into March Cuba Trip
LOS ANGELES, California, May 24 -- CodePink, a grassroots peace and social justice movement working to end U.S.-funded wars and occupations, to challenge militarism globally, posted the following statement:
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Statement by CODEPINK's Medea Benjamin Regarding an Alleged Government Investigation Into March Cuba Trip
Contrary to rumors, I have not received any subpoena from the U.S. government. Perhaps one is on the way. But let me be clear: we did nothing wrong during our March 2026 trip to
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These California Wildflowers Could Save Other Plants
DAVIS, California, May 26 -- The University of California Davis posted the following news:
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These California Wildflowers Could Save Other Plants
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As wildflowers go, the mountain jewelflower is demure, clever and quietly unbreakable. It has spread across many of California's iconic landscapes, from Sonoma wine country to the oak-dotted foothills, even over the Sierra Crest, where snow covers the ground during winter.
"It seems at first glance like it could grow just about anywhere," s
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Torres, Valadao, Obernolte, Hirono, and Barrasso Reintroduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Resolution to Strengthen Wildfire Preparedness and Protect Communities Nationwide
WASHINGTON, May 26 -- Rep. Norma J. Torres, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Torres, Valadao, Obernolte, Hirono, and Barrasso Reintroduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Resolution to Strengthen Wildfire Preparedness and Protect Communities Nationwide
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Washington, D.C - Today, Congresswoman Norma Torres, Congressman David Valadao, Congressman Jay Obernolte, Senator Mazie Hirono, and Senator John Barrasso reintroduced a bipartisan, bicameral resolution designating May 2026 as Nat
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Transformative gift advances biomedical ethics at Stanford Medicine
STANFORD, California, May 26 -- Stanford University School of Medicine posted the following news:
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Transformative gift advances biomedical ethics at Stanford Medicine
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The Stanford Center for Biomedical Ethics has been renamed the Laurie J. Girand Center for Biomedical Ethics at Stanford in recognition of a foundational gift made to the School of Medicine by Laurie J. Girand and her husband, Scott A. McGregor.
The center was established more than 25 years ago to navigate the complex
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U-M Alum Gabriela Lena Frank Wins 2026 Pulitzer Prize for Music
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 27 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news:
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U-M alum Gabriela Lena Frank wins 2026 Pulitzer Prize for music
Gabriela Lena Frank, the 2026 winner of the Pulitzer Prize for music, credits her mentors at the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance with cultivating the passion that fuels her creative sense of adventure.
The renowned pianist's Pulitzer-winning work, "Picaflor: A Future Myth," premiered March 13, 2025. The piece is a m
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UC San Diego Awarded $4.85M to Grow NEMAR into HPC Hub for Neuro-AI
LA JOLLA, California, May 26 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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UC San Diego Awarded $4.85M to Grow NEMAR into HPC Hub for Neuro-AI
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The University of California San Diego has received $4.85 million from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to bolster a platform that makes available large-scale neuroscience data together with high-performance computing (HPC) resources, providing new possibilities for neuroelectromagnetic brain and body resea
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UC Santa Cruz partners with NASA's Ames Research Center to create opportunities for students and research collaborations
SANTA CRUZ, California, May 26 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news:
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UC Santa Cruz partners with NASA's Ames Research Center to create opportunities for students and research collaborations
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* UC Santa Cruz and NASA have teamed up through 2028 to facilitate new research collaborations. Campus members have expressed widespread interest in topics ranging from artificial intelligence to climate resilience and space biosciences.
* The p
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UCLA Studies Point to New Way to Fight Potentially Deadly Valley Fever
LOS ANGELES, California, May 27 (TNSjou) -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release:
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UCLA studies point to new way to fight potentially deadly Valley Fever
Two new UCLA studies describe how immune modulation can effectively combat Valley Fever
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Valley Fever, technically known as Coccidioidomycosis, is a dust-borne fungal infection that occurs in dry regions like the southwestern US and is proliferating in California and Arizona. California alone spends $1 billion a year on
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University of Michigan: Southwest's Drought is Shrinking Wildlife's Suitable Habitat
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 27 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news:
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The Southwest's drought is shrinking wildlife's suitable habitat
As people in the United States are coping with historic drought conditions, the country's wildlife is also facing problems because of the extreme aridity.
Herbivores, omnivores and carnivores in the southwestern U.S. have all seen the extent of their suitable habitat shrink due to drought, according to a new study led by the Univ
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Venable Features Global Business Leaders Amid Rapid AI Transformation in the New Season of AI and IP: Legal Frontier Podcast
WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Venable, a law firm, issued the following news release on May 26, 2026:
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Venable Features Global Business Leaders Amid Rapid AI Transformation in the New Season of AI and IP: The Legal Frontier Podcast
As companies across industries accelerate investment in artificial intelligence technologies, Venable LLP announced today's launch of Season 2 of the AI and IP: The Legal Frontierpodcast, a nine-episode series examining the legal, commercial, and intellectual property
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VICTORY FOR GUN SAFETY: Maryland Becomes Second State in the Nation to Stop the Sale of DIY Machine Guns as Governor Moore Signs Landmark Legislation
NEW YORK, May 26 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release:
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VICTORY FOR GUN SAFETY: Maryland Becomes Second State in the Nation to Stop the Sale of DIY Machine Guns as Governor Moore Signs Landmark Legislation
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ANNAPOLIS, MD - Today, the Maryland chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety's grassroots network, released the following statements after Governor Wes Moore signed SB 334 into
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Virginia Tech: Kidney Stone Treatment Powered by Biomedical Engineering Research Receives FDA Approval
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 27 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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New kidney stone treatment powered by biomedical engineering research receives FDA approval
By Michelle Darby
For the one in 10 people who suffer from kidney stones, a noninvasive treatment called shock-wave lithotripsy can provide much-needed relief.
Now, a technology developed by Virginia Tech researchers has received Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for a new approach to lithotripsy that's even saf
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Wearable Ultrasound Patch Could Improve Care for High-Risk Pregnancies
LA JOLLA, California, May 26 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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Wearable Ultrasound Patch Could Improve Care for High-Risk Pregnancies
Engineers at the University of California San Diego have created a soft, wearable ultrasound patch that can continuously monitor a fetus for hours at a time -and it can do so consistently even as the fetus and umbilical cord constantly move during pregnancy.
The technology could help doctors detect complication
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Wearable ultrasound patch monitors fetal blood flow, detects pregnancy complications in real time
STANFORD, California, May 26 -- Stanford University School of Medicine posted the following news:
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Wearable ultrasound patch monitors fetal blood flow, detects pregnancy complications in real time
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Current fetal monitoring tools for physicians to closely follow high-risk pregnancies are inadequate, so researchers at Stanford Medicine, the University of California San Diego and Oxford University developed a wearable ultrasound patch to monitor such pregnancies. The patch adheres to a pa
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Winery Sues Santa Barbara Over Unconstitutional Mandate
PHOENIX, Arizona, May 26 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Goldwater Institute posted the following news:
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Winery Sues Santa Barbara Over Unconstitutional Mandate
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It's a bedrock constitutional principle: the government can't compel a private business to fund speech it disagrees with-but that's exactly what's happened to Flying Goat Cellars, a small Santa Barbara, Calif., winery. Now, with the help of the Goldwater Institute, Flying Goat is fighting back and suing the Santa Barbara County B
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Yardi expands RentCafe Renter Essentials in Canada with Zenbase partnership
SANTA BARBARA, California, May 26 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Yardi, a provider of property management software and investment management solutions for real estate, issued the following news release:
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Yardi expands RentCafe Renter Essentials in Canada with Zenbase partnership
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Flexible rent payments and automated credit reporting give Canadian residents greater financial flexibility through the RentCafe resident portal
TORONTO, ON, May 26, 2026 - Yardi (r) today announced the expan
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Yu installed as Art Krieg Professor
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, May 26 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news:
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Yu installed as Art Krieg Professor
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Yan Yu, a scientist trained in both chemistry and engineering whose research focuses on developing nanotechnologies to detect and treat immune-related diseases, is the inaugural Art Krieg Professor at Washington University in St. Louis. An installation ceremony took place March 31.
Yu joined the Department of Chemistry in WashU Arts & Sciences in fall 202
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