Friday - June 12, 2026
News Tipoffs - California Editors Newsletter for Friday June 05, 2026 ( 210 items )  
#BookTok Community's 2026 Summer Reading List
LOS ANGLES, California, June 5 -- TikTok, a destination for a short-form mobile video, issued the following statement on June 4, 2026: * * * The #BookTok Community's 2026 Summer Reading List Looking for your next summer read? #BookTok has you covered. With more than 80 million global posts as of June 1, 2026 using #BookTok, the community continues to grow around the world, encouraging people to discover a love of reading. That's why we're excited to spotlight creators and their personal readi  more
'All the Truth in My Lies' Coming to Netflix on August 28
LOS GATOS, California, June 5 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news on June 4, 2026: * * * 'All the Truth in My Lies' Coming to Netflix on August 28 Netflix today unveiled the release date, first images, and teaser for All the Truth in My Lies, a new limited series based on the novel by Elisabet Benavent (Valeria, Un cuento perfecto, Fuimos canciones). The five-episode limited series will premiere worldwide on Netflix on August 28, 2026. Starring Daniel Ibanez (La novia g  more
10 Ways to Build a Healthier Relationship With Yourself and Others
LA JOLLA, California, June 4 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * 10 Ways to Build a Healthier Relationship With Yourself and Others * What is the key to happiness? A growing body of research points to a deceptively simple answer: relationships. The Harvard Study of Adult Development, one of the longest-running studies of adult life, has found that strong relationships are central to health and happiness. And healthy relationships often require on  more
2026 JED Gala Honors UBS Optimus Foundation, Tom Kitt, and Student Mental Health Champions
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 5 -- The Jed Foundation issued the following news release: * * * 2026 JED Gala Honors UBS Optimus Foundation, Tom Kitt, and Student Mental Health Champions The Jed Foundation (JED) hosted its annual gala on June 3 at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City, bringing together 650 attendees and raising more than $1.7 million to support its mission to protect emotional health and prevent suicide for teens and young adults nationwide. Because of this support and commitme  more
23 Years Ranked! Hanson Bridgett Earns Band 1 Construction Ranking in 2026 Chambers USA
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 5 -- Hanson Bridgett, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * 23 Years Ranked! Hanson Bridgett Earns Band 1 Construction Ranking in 2026 Chambers USA Hanson Bridgett LLP is pleased to announce that the firm's Construction Section has once again received the highest ranking in this year's Chambers USA guide, among just two other firms to achieve the prestigious Band 1 distinction in California. Chambers rankings are compiled by a rigorous assessment  more
53 Quarles Attorneys Recognized in Chambers USA 2026
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, June 5 -- Quarles and Brady, a law firm, issued the following news release on June 4, 2026: * * * 53 Quarles Attorneys Recognized in Chambers USA 2026 The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced 53 attorneys from the firm have been ranked in the 2026 edition of the Chambers USA directory. The 2026 ranked Quarles attorneys are: Elizabeth Blutstein - Public Finance Keith Bruett - Litigation: General Commercial Douglas Buck - Real Estate Heather Buchta  more
7-year-old is the first to receive proton therapy at Stanford Medicine
STANFORD, California, June 4 -- Stanford University School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * 7-year-old is the first to receive proton therapy at Stanford Medicine * On June 4, a 7-year-old boy who had a rare, malignant brain tumor removed became the first person treated at Stanford Medicine's new, ultracompact proton therapy facility. The milestone arrived near the end of patient Stephen De La Torre's planned radiotherapy treatments; his doctors expect to send him home next wee  more
9-1-1: Nashville: Don Begins (6/18) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 2/26/26)
BURBANK, California, June 4 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * 9-1-1: Nashville: Don Begins (6/18) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 2/26/26) * THURSDAY, JUNE 18 9:00-10:00 p.m. EDT - 9-1-1: Nashville: "Don Begins" (111) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 2/26/26) Logline: Flashbacks reveal how a devastating house fire reshaped Don's life, along with how he later met Dixie and Blythe. Meanwhile, the 113 responds to a cyclist pinned against a tree afte  more
9-1-1: Nashville: Hard Knox (6/18) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/19/26)
BURBANK, California, June 4 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * 9-1-1: Nashville: Hard Knox (6/18) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/19/26) * THURSDAY, JUNE 18 10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT - 9-1-1: Nashville: "Hard Knox" (112) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/19/26) Logline: Blythe scrambles to save her gala after the performer bails, leaving Dixie to step in. Meanwhile, Ryan and Samantha rescue a woman pushed off a cliff, and Dixie makes a surprising ad  more
A flesh-eating fly has returned to the U.S. What now?
RIVERSIDE, California, June 4 -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * A flesh-eating fly has returned to the U.S. What now? * The New World screwworm lays its eggs in open wounds and burrows into skin. While human infections are rare, the insect poses an existential threat to cattle farming and dairy production. And it has returned to the United States. While the U.S. Department of Agriculture officially declared the parasite eradicated from the co  more
AAJA stands in support of The New York Times reporter expelled from China
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 4 [Category: Media] -- The Asian American Journalists Association issued the following news release: * * * AAJA stands in support of The New York Times reporter expelled from China * The Asian American Journalists Association stands in support of The New York Times reporter Vivian Wang, whose expulsion by the Chinese government in February was made public last Friday. AAJA vehemently opposes restrictions that undermine press freedom and limit journalists' ab  more
AECOM and Urban Land Institute launch inaugural Asia Pacific Infrastructure Innovation Index, highlighting region's evolving infrastructure innovation priorities
LOS ANGELES, California, June 4 [Category: BizEngineering] -- AECOM, an infrastructure firm, issued the following news release: * * * AECOM and Urban Land Institute launch inaugural Asia Pacific Infrastructure Innovation Index, highlighting region's evolving infrastructure innovation priorities * HONG KONG (June 4, 2026) -AECOM, the trusted global infrastructure leader, and the Urban Land Institute (ULI), today announced the launch of the Asia Pacific Infrastructure Innovation Index 2026, a   more
After Foreign Governments Dump Billions into Paramount-Warner Bros. Bid, Liccardo, Warren, Blumenthal, Schiff Seek CFIUS Review of National Security Threats
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Sam Liccardo, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * After Foreign Governments Dump Billions into Paramount-Warner Bros. Bid, Liccardo, Warren, Blumenthal, Schiff Seek CFIUS Review of National Security Threats * Washington, D.C. - Congressman Sam Liccardo (D-Calif) joined Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) in pressing Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, in his role as Chair of the Comm  more
Ahead of the threat: 163d Attack Wing spearheads counter-UAS strategies
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: * * * Ahead of the threat: 163d Attack Wing spearheads counter-UAS strategies * MARCH AIR RESERVE BASE, Calif. (AFNS) - U.S. Air Force Maj. Adam Lucero, director of innovation for the 163d Attack Wing 's Hap Arnold Innovation Center, was selected to provide direct operational insight to the California Military Department working group and the Governors' working group led by U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Matthew Beevers, the adjutant g  more
Airbnb reveals how US Latinos plan to experience FIFA World Cup 2026
AUSTIN, Texas, June 4 [Category: BizTravel] -- Airbnb, a community-driven hospitality company, issued the following news: * * * Airbnb reveals how US Latinos plan to experience FIFA World Cup 2026 * The FIFA World Cup 2026 strongly mobilizes the Latino community in the United States, making them one of the most relevant traveling audiences for the host cities. A national report conducted by Blue Point Analytix for Airbnb in April 2026 reveals that interest in the tournament will translate in  more
America's Funniest Home Videos: That's Using Your Noggin, The Great Outdoors, and Copy Cats (6/14) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 4/19/26)
BURBANK, California, June 4 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * America's Funniest Home Videos: That's Using Your Noggin, The Great Outdoors, and Copy Cats (6/14) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 4/19/26) * SUNDAY, JUNE 14 7:00-8:00 p.m. EDT - America's Funniest Home Videos: "That's Using Your Noggin, The Great Outdoors, and Copy Cats" (3618) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 4/19/26) Logline: On an all-new episode of "America's Funniest Home Videos,  more
American Takes Lounge Dining to New Heights
FORT WORTH, Texas, June 5 -- American Airlines posted the following news: * * * American takes lounge dining to new heights American Airlines is redefining the premium lounge experience with significant upgrades to dining across its Flagship(R) and Admirals Club(R) lounges. Refreshed culinary offerings deliver greater choice, more complete meal offerings and a noticeably elevated presentation -- reflecting American's substantial investment in creating a premium, restaurant-inspired experience  more
Americans Have Paid $43 Billion More for Gas as Bessent Dismisses Rising Costs as a "Blip"
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news release on June 3, 2026: * * * Americans Have Paid $43 Billion More for Gas as Bessent Dismisses Rising Costs as a "Blip" In response to Joint Economic Committee Ranking Member Maggie Hassan (D-NH)'s questions this morning, Secretary Scott Bessent called inflation under President Trump a "short-term blip." Bessent also vastly underestimated increased gas, and ov  more
Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City Guest Turns $5 Bet into Record $190,000 Jackpot
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, June 3 [Category: BizEntertainment Industry] -- Boyd Gaming, operator of 27 gaming entertainment properties, issued the following news release: * * * Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City Guest Turns $5 Bet into Record $190,000 Jackpot * KANSAS CITY -A local guest turned a $5 wager into a record-setting $190,269 progressive jackpot at Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City on Friday, May 29, marking the largest progressive jackpot paid on Light & Wonder's TriLux Blackjack game an  more
Animal Welfare and Public Health Groups File Petition in Colorado to Ban Lead Ammunition for Hunting
WASHINGTON, June 4 [Category: Environment] -- Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility posted the following news release: * * * Animal Welfare and Public Health Groups File Petition in Colorado to Ban Lead Ammunition for Hunting * Albany, NY -A coalition of animal welfare, public health organizations, and wildlife management professionals, including a raft of Colorado-based groups, have filed a formal petition with the state's Parks and Wildlife Commission (CPW) calling on the agenc  more
App Store ecosystem reaches record $1.4 trillion as developers continue to thrive globally
CUPERTINO, California, June 4 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, posted the following news: * * * App Store ecosystem reaches record $1.4 trillion as developers continue to thrive globally * Apple today announced the global App Store ecosystem facilitated over $1.4 trillion in developer billings and sales in 2025, according to a new study by economists at Analysis Group. For more than 90 percent of the billi  more
Apple and Major League Baseball announce July "Friday Night Baseball" schedule
CUPERTINO, California, June 4 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, posted the following news: * * * Apple and Major League Baseball announce July "Friday Night Baseball" schedule * Today, Apple and Major League Baseball (MLB) unveiled the July schedule for "Friday Night Baseball," the weekly doubleheader streaming every Friday on Apple TV throughout the 2026 regular season. Apple TV subscribers across 60 count  more
Arizona's first lead-free heart procedure completed at Banner Health
PHOENIX, Arizona, June 3 [Category: Health Care] -- Banner Health issued the following news release: * * * Arizona's first lead-free heart procedure completed at Banner Health David Rizik, MD, an interventional cardiologist at Banner - University Medicine Cardiology in Scottsdale, is pioneering a transformative advancement in procedural safety that will reshape the future of interventional cardiology. Through his leadership and advocacy, including work at the state legislative level, Dr. Rizi  more
As Trump & Republicans Wage Assault On Free and Fair Elections, Padilla, Schiff, Senate Democrats, & Elections Experts Prepare to Protect the 2026 Midterms
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * As Trump & Republicans Wage Assault On Free and Fair Elections, Padilla, Schiff, Senate Democrats, & Elections Experts Prepare to Protect the 2026 Midterms * Building on their newly announced Election Protection Task Force, Senate Democrats met with election experts to safeguard voting rights WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Senators Alex Padilla, Ranking Member of the Senate Rules Committee which overs  more
Best pollinators can drive evolutionary changes in flowers, new study finds
SANTA CRUZ, California, June 4 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * The best pollinators can drive evolutionary changes in flowers, new study finds Key takeaways * This study debunks a decades-old myth that tropical mountain flowers evolved to attract hummingbirds because high altitudes are too cold and wet for bees, and finds that hummingbirds are simply much better at moving pollen. * Hummingbirds are superior pollinators because they just  more
Bipartisan Lawmakers Join Ranking Member Khanna to Demand Overdue DOJ Report on Labor Trafficking and Illegal Employment Practices Linked to Chinese-Affiliated Auto Part Suppliers
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-California, ranking member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following news release on June 3, 2026: * * * Bipartisan Lawmakers Join Ranking Member Khanna to Demand Overdue DOJ Report on Labor Trafficking and Illegal Employment Practices Linked to Chinese-Affiliated Auto Part Suppliers Today, Rep. Ro Khanna, Ranking Member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic  more
Bipartisan Padilla Bills Supporting 2,000+ Acres of Tribal Land Management Considered in Senate Committee Hearing
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Bipartisan Padilla Bills Supporting 2,000+ Acres of Tribal Land Management Considered in Senate Committee Hearing * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs held a hearing on two of U.S. Senator Alex Padilla's (D-Calif.) bipartisan bills to promote Tribal management of over 2,000 acres of land in California. The Committee considered his legislation to transfer federal land t  more
Boise State Selected to Lead Pacific-Intermountain Semiconductor Workforce Network
BOISE, Idaho, June 5 -- Boise State University issued the following news: * * * Boise State selected to lead Pacific-Intermountain semiconductor workforce network Boise State University has been selected as the lead institution for the Pacific-Intermountain Network for Education in Semiconductors, a regional node of the National Network for Microelectronics Education (NNME) designed to strengthen and scale the semiconductor workforce across the western United States. Funded by the U.S. Natio  more
Bourns Highlights Collaboration with Arrow Electronics at PCIM Europe 2026
RIVERSIDE, California, June 4 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Bourns, a manufacturer and supplier of electronic components, issued the following news release: * * * Bourns Highlights Collaboration with Arrow Electronics at PCIM Europe 2026 Bourns, Inc., a leading manufacturer of electronic components, will feature a single-phase AC input 3 kW PFC power supply system reference design at PCIM Europe 2026 that has been developed in collaboration with Arrow. Visitors to Booth 7-422 in Hall   more
Cal. State-San Bernardino Issues Faculty In the News Wrap Up for June 4, 2026
SAN BERNARDINO, California, June 5 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following Faculty In the News wrap up: * * * Faculty in the News, June 4 Meredith Conroy (political science) discussed the language of masculinity in the U.S. Senate race in Texas, Jeremy Murray (history) was interviewed about AI use in the California State University system, and Chetan Prakash, (mathematics, emeritus) launched the Trace Institute with co-founder Donald Hoffman, a retired UC Irv  more
Calif. Gov. Newsom Announces Appointments on June 4, 2026
SACRAMENTO, California, June 5 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on June 4, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom announces appointments Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: Edward Silva, of Tulare, has been appointed Warden of Corcoran State Prison. Silva has been Acting Warden at Corcoran State Prison since 2025, where he has held several positions since 2020, including Chief Deputy Warden, Acting Chief Deputy Warden, Associate Warden,  more
Calif. Gov. Newsom Announces Expansion of the World's Largest Civilian Aerial Firefighting Fleet: Deployment of Fourth C-130 H Airtanker and New Helitack Base
SACRAMENTO, California, June 5 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on June 4, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom announces expansion of the world's largest civilian aerial firefighting fleet: deployment of fourth C-130 H airtanker and new helitack base The newest additions to California's aerial firefighting fleet enter active service as hotter, drier season begins What you need to know: California is bringing on new aircraft to the world's largest civilian aerial   more
California Charts Smarter Path to Support Farmers and Ranchers While Maintaining Food Safety and Clean Water
SACRAMENTO, California, June 5 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on June 4, 2026: * * * California charts smarter path to support farmers and ranchers while maintaining food safety and clean water What you need to know: California is releasing final recommendations from a multi-year study focused on making agriculture food safety and water quality regulations clearer, more coordinated, and easier to navigate -- while streamlining administrative processes an  more
California Continues Aggressive Fight Against Organized Retail Theft, Recovering Nearly $260 Million in Stolen Merchandise
SACRAMENTO, California, June 5 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on June 4, 2026: * * * California continues aggressive fight against organized retail theft, recovering nearly $260 million in stolen merchandise Governor Newsom's largest-ever investment to combat organized retail theft continues to deliver results statewide What you need to know: Governor Newsom announced significant new progress in California's ongoing effort to combat organized retail the  more
CBD Dosing Mitigates Chemotherapy-Induced Cognitive Decline in Preclinical Model
WASHINGTON, June 4 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws posted the following news release: * * * CBD Dosing Mitigates Chemotherapy-Induced Cognitive Decline in Preclinical Model * Irvine, CA: The daily administration of CBD mitigates chemotherapy-induced neurodegeneration and significantly restores cognitive functioning, according to preclinical data published in the journal Cancer Letters. Researchers affiliated with the University of Calif  more
CDC Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report: Amanita Species Mushroom Poisonings -- Northern California, November 2025-March 2026
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the following document as part of its Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (No. 20) on May 28, 2026, entitled "Amanita Species Mushroom Poisonings -- Northern California, November 2025-March 2026.": Here are excerpts: * * * Summary What is already known about this topic? The resemblance of some toxic mushrooms to edible mushrooms can result in misidentifi  more
Celebrity Family Feud: Chrissy Teigen & John Legend vs David Chang and Deadliest Catch vs Star Trek Universe (6/15) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 9/16/24)
BURBANK, California, June 4 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Celebrity Family Feud: Chrissy Teigen & John Legend vs David Chang and Deadliest Catch vs Star Trek Universe (6/15) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 9/16/24) * MONDAY, JUNE 15 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT - Celebrity Family Feud: "Chrissy Teigen & John Legend vs David Chang and Deadliest Catch vs Star Trek Universe" (1007) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 9/16/24) Logline: Hosted by Steve Harvey,  more
Celebrity Family Feud: Men of WWE vs Women of WWE and Candace Parker vs Lisa Leslie (6/15) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 8/20/24)
BURBANK, California, June 4 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Celebrity Family Feud: Men of WWE vs Women of WWE and Candace Parker vs Lisa Leslie (6/15) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 8/20/24) * MONDAY, JUNE 15 10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT - Celebrity Family Feud: "Men of WWE vs Women of WWE and Candace Parker vs Lisa Leslie" (1008) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 8/20/24) Logline: Hosted by Steve Harvey, the men and women of WWE face off; and later, W  more
Celebrity Family Feud: The Rookie vs The Rookie: Feds and Lauren Lapkus vs June Diane Raphael (6/15) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 8/27/23)
BURBANK, California, June 4 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Celebrity Family Feud: The Rookie vs The Rookie: Feds and Lauren Lapkus vs June Diane Raphael (6/15) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 8/27/23) * MONDAY, JUNE 15 9:00-10:00 p.m. EDT - Celebrity Family Feud: "The Rookie vs The Rookie: Feds and Lauren Lapkus vs June Diane Raphael" (908) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 8/27/23) Logline: Hosted by Steve Harvey, the casts of "The Rookie" and  more
Center for European Policy Analysis Issues Commentary: Can the Internet Be Childproofed?
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary on June 3, 2026, by Anda Bologa, senior researcher in the Tech Policy Program: * * * Can the Internet be Childproofed? European and Americans share a desire to keep children safe online. The US uses courts. Europe regulates. - Child safety has become the preferred argument to crack down on tech. No politician wants to oppose it. No company wants to look complacent about it. No parent thinks childr  more
Center on Budget & Policy Priorities: Administration's Last-Minute Restrictions Likely to Worsen Impact of Medicaid Work Requirement
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following report on June 3, 2026, by Medicaid Eligibility and Enrollment Director Jennifer Wagner and Medicaid Policy Director and senior fellow Allison Orris: * * * Administration's Last-Minute Restrictions Likely to Worsen Impact of Medicaid Work Requirement The Trump Administration's final rule implementing the new Medicaid work requirement makes major, last-minute policy shifts that will likely increase the numbe  more
Chairman Hudson Delivers Opening Statement at Communications & Technology Subcommittee Hearing on Positioning, Navigation, Timing Capabilities
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Richard Hudson, R-North Carolina, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, issued the following opening statement on June 4, 2026, at a hearing entitled "Where Are We?: Examining Positioning, Navigation, and Timing Capabilities in the United States": * * * "Good morning, and welcome to today's subcommittee hearing on Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT). "The Global Positioning System, known as GPS, has been the s  more
Chambers USA 2026 Ranks 142 Arnold & Porter Lawyers, 75 Practices
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Arnold and Porter, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Chambers USA 2026 Ranks 142 Arnold & Porter Lawyers, 75 Practices The 2026 edition of Chambers USA named Arnold & Porter a "Leading Firm" in 75 practice areas across the nation and recognized 142 lawyers as "Leading Individuals." Chambers noted Arnold & Porter's experience representing "clients on large, high-stakes and complex deals, litigation and investigatory matters," and highlighted the firm's "consid  more
Chambers USA 2026 recognizes Reed Smith with 78 practice rankings and 174 lawyer recognitions
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Reed Smith, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Chambers USA 2026 recognizes Reed Smith with 78 practice rankings and 174 lawyer recognitions * Global law firm Reed Smith has again earned strong recognition in the Chambers USA directory, with 78 ranked practice categories and 174 lawyer recognitions across the United States in the 2026 guide. The results reinforce the firm's continued strength in complex, high-valu  more
Chambers USA Honors Hunton Among Top Firms in 2026 Guide
DALLAS, Texas, June 5 -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Chambers USA Honors Hunton Among Top Firms in 2026 Guide Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP was recognized in the 2026 Chambers USA Guide with 66 practices ranked nationally and regionally and 163 individual rankings for attorneys in their respective practice area. The following practices were recognized in the 2026 guide: * Banking & Finance - Florida, Georgia, and Texas * Bankruptcy/Restructuring - Texas an  more
CLARITY Act fails to protect consumers from fraud, conflicts of interest, and financial instability, say public-interest groups
WASHINGTON, June 4 [Category: Consumer Services] -- The National Consumers League issued the following news release: * * * CLARITY Act fails to protect consumers from fraud, conflicts of interest, and financial instability, say public-interest groups * Washington, DC - The National Consumers League (NCL) today along with a coalition of public-interest organizations, today sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer urging them to oppose the Sen  more
Climate change and wine grapes: Go, stay or change?
ITHACA, New York, June 4 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Climate change and wine grapes: Go, stay or change? * Key takeaways * A new paper finds that if climate conditions don't change dramatically, growers should stay the course. * For slightly worse weather, technologies like new shade cloth pay off. * In dire conditions, pivoting to new grapes or new growing areas are growers' most profitable routes. * Consumers will pay a premium for these changes if they'r  more
Commerce, Manufacturing & Trade Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Establishing a Federal Data Privacy Law
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Gus Bilirakis, R-Florida, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade, issued the following news release on June 3, 2026: * * * CMT Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Establishing a Federal Data Privacy Law Today, Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade, led a hearing titled Examining Legislation to Establish a Federal Comprehensive Privacy and Data Security Law. "Am  more
Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled Updates Procurement List With Medical Supply Addition, Service Removals
WASHINGTON, June 4 (TNSFR) -- The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled has approved changes to the Procurement List that will add a medical supply product for federal purchasing while removing two service contracts in California. The action takes effect on July 5, 2026. The Committee said a triangular cravat bandage will be added to the Procurement List after determining that the item is suitable for procurement by the federal government under the Javits-Wagner-  more
Congressman Liccardo Votes to Pass War Powers Resolution in the House in the House
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Sam Liccardo, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Liccardo Votes to Pass War Powers Resolution in the House in the House * Washington, D.C. -In a vote of 215-208, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a measure forcing President Trump to withdraw U.S. forces from Iran or win Congressional approval to proceed with the war. "Common sense prevailed today. Rising costs and mounting public outrage forced even members of Trump's own pa  more
Congressman Valadao Secures Key Wins for Central Valley Families, Farmers, and Communities in FY27 Agriculture Appropriations Bill
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. David Valadao, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Valadao Secures Key Wins for Central Valley Families, Farmers, and Communities in FY27 Agriculture Appropriations Bill * WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22), a member of the House Committee on Appropriations, released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Fiscal Year 2027 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administratio  more
Congresswoman Luz Rivas Votes to End Trump's Unconstitutional War in Iran
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Luz Rivas, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Luz Rivas Votes to End Trump's Unconstitutional War in Iran * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congresswoman Luz Rivas (CA-29), representative for California's 29 th Congressional District, released the following statement after she voted for the fourth time on a War Powers Resolution to end Trump's unconstitutional war in Iran. "I proudly voted with all my House Democratic Caucus colleagues to pass  more
Congresswoman Torres Votes to Reassert Congressional Authority Over Decisions of War and Peace
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Norma J. Torres, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Torres Votes to Reassert Congressional Authority Over Decisions of War and Peace * Washington D.C. -Congresswoman Norma Torres voted in favor of H. Con. Res. 38, legislation directing the President to terminate the use of United States Armed Forces in unauthorized hostilities against Iran unless Congress provides explicit authorization as required under the Constitution. This is t  more
Consumer Reports Statement on the Signing of Connecticut's Surveillance Pricing Bill Into Law
YONKERS, New York, June 5 -- Consumer Reports posted the following news release on June 4, 2026: * * * Consumer Reports statement on the signing of Connecticut's surveillance pricing bill into law Hartford, CT - Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed HB 5563 into law today, making Connecticut the second state in the nation to enact legislation aimed at curbing personalized pricing. Personalized pricing, also known as surveillance pricing, occurs when companies use consumers' personal data, su  more
Consumer Reports Statement: New York Legislature Passes Landmark Legislation Requiring Heavy Metal Testing And Disclosure For Infant Formula And Baby Food
YONKERS, New York, June 5 -- Consumer Reports posted the following news release: * * * Consumer Reports Statement: New York Legislature Passes Landmark Legislation Requiring Heavy Metal Testing And Disclosure For Infant Formula And Baby Food ALBANY, NY--The New York State Legislature last night passed A9026/S8701, legislation that would require infant formula and baby food manufacturers to test their products at least once a month for the heavy metals lead, arsenic, cadmium, and mercury, and   more
Cooley Continues Upward Trajectory in Chambers USA 2026 Rankings
PALO ALTO, California, June 5 -- Cooley, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Cooley Continues Upward Trajectory in Chambers USA 2026 Rankings Cooley has continued to strengthen its position in the Chambers USA 2026 guide, achieving expanded recognition for both its practices and lawyers. The firm is now ranked in 84 practice areas, with 173 lawyers recognized for excellence in their respective fields. Each year, Chambers & Partners conducts extensive research to provide detai  more
Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences: Clouds Shape a Newly Identified East-west Symmetry in Earth's Reflected Sunlight
BOULDER, Colorado, June 4 (TNSjou) -- The Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences issued the following news on June 3, 2026: * * * Clouds shape a newly identified east-west symmetry in Earth's reflected sunlight Satellite data show an east-west albedo symmetry that sheds light on how Earth's climate system is connected - A newly discovered line running roughly through eastern Africa divides the planet into two halves that reflect nearly identical amounts of sunlight bac  more
CORREA VOTES TO STOP ILLEGAL IRAN WAR
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. J. Luis Correa, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * CORREA VOTES TO STOP ILLEGAL IRAN WAR * WASHINGTON -Today, U.S. Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Iran War Powers Resolution, which directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from Iran that have not been authorized by Congress: "This illegal war in Iran has gone on for 95 days, over twice as long as the   more
CPMC Recognized Among Nation's Top 200 Hospitals for Cancer Care as Sutter Expands Specialized Services in San Francisco
SACRAMENTO, California, June 5 -- The California Pacific Medical Center, a part of the Sutter Health Network, issued the following news release: * * * CPMC Recognized Among Nation's Top 200 Hospitals for Cancer Care as Sutter Expands Specialized Services in San Francisco Sutter's CPMC has been named among the top 200 hospitals in the nation for cancer care by Newsweek in its 2026 America's Best Hospitals for Specialized Care rankings, placing CPMC at #151 nationally. The recognition comes as   more
CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Children's Tiny Land Play Tents
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert: * * * Name of Product: Children's Tiny Land Play Tents Hazard: The recalled tents' fiberglass poles can shed fibers, posing an injury risk of skin and eye irritation. Remedy: Repair Recall Date: June 04, 2026 Units: About 7,500 Consumer Contact: Tiny Land toll-free at 833-556-5252 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at customer_care@tinylandus.com, or online at https://www.tin  more
Crowell & Moring Secures Top Rankings in Chambers USA 2026
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Crowell and Moring, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Crowell & Moring Secures Top Rankings in Chambers USA 2026 Crowell & Moring earned 92 individual rankings for 81 attorneys, as well as 48 national and statewide practice area rankings, in the Chambers USA 2026 guide. The Chambers guide ranks the country's top law firms and lawyers through in-depth research, client interviews, and feedback from attorneys at peer firms. Crowell lawyers and practices are ran  more
CSUF's Latinx Lab Awarded $1 Million Grant to Support Storytelling Research
FULLERTON, California, June 4 -- California State University Fullerton campus issued the following news: * * * CSUF's Latinx Lab Awarded $1 Million Grant to Support Storytelling Research * Cal State Fullerton's Latinx Lab for Storytelling and Social Justice is known for its innovation in humanities research. Among the first of its kind in the California State University system, the Latinx Lab is a hub for academic scholarship in Latinx and Chicanx studies. The lab produces high-quality res  more
Dan Bieu Derek Tran yeu cau GKN Aerospace chiu hoan toan trach nhiem ve tham hoa hoa chat doc hai
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Derek Tran, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Dan Bieu Derek Tran yeu cau GKN Aerospace chiu hoan toan trach nhiem ve tham hoa hoa chat doc hai * GARDEN GROVE, California - Hom nay, Dan Bieu Lien Bang Derek Tran (Dia Hat 45- California) mot lan nua trao doi voi ban lanh dao cua GKN Aerospace. Trong cuoc hoi thoai, ong Derek tai khang dinh rang GKN Aerospace phai chiu hoan toan trach nhiem ve nhung hon loan va gian doan ma hon 50,000 cu dan cung  more
Democratic Members Slam NSF for Covert Blacklisting of Universities
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, ranking member of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following news release on June 4, 2026: * * * Democratic Members Slam NSF for Covert Blacklisting of Universities Today, Science Committee Democratic Members sent a letter to National Science Foundation Acting Director Brian Stone demanding answers on NSF secretly blocking research grants to top universities. On May 27, 2026, it was reported in Nature that NSF   more
Duane Morris Attorneys and Practices Recognized in 2026 Chambers Guides
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 5 -- Duane Morris, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Duane Morris Attorneys and Practices Recognized in 2026 Chambers Guides Duane Morris LLP is pleased to announce that it has been ranked in three Chambers and Partners regional guides of "leading lawyers for business" for 2026: Chambers USA, Chambers Global and Chambers Asia-Pacific. Chambers USA Practice Areas Honored Nationwide Bankruptcy/Restructuring: Highly Regarded Cannabis Cons  more
Dust-Prone Desert of the Southwest May Be Ideal for Solar Energy, UTEP Study Finds
EL PASO, Texas, June 4 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas El Paso campus issued the following news release: * * * Dust-Prone Desert of the Southwest May be Ideal for Solar Energy, UTEP Study Finds Research points to lower maintenance costs and strong performance outlook for solar facilities near White Sands despite dusty panels - Solar energy developers eyeing parts of southern New Mexico may have less to worry about than expected when it comes to dust. A new study led by University of Tex  more
Earthjustice: Supreme Court Affirms Federal Agencies' Authority to Protect the Public, Upholding FCC Decision
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 5 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release on June 4, 2026: * * * Supreme Court Affirms Federal Agencies' Authority to Protect the Public, Upholding FCC Decision In an 8-1 ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the Federal Communications Commission's authority to enforce federal law, reinforcing the ability of federal agencies to hold powerful industries accountable - Washington, D.C. -- Today, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decisive ruling in FCC v.  more
East Asia & the Pacific Subcommittee Chairwoman Kim Delivers Opening Remarks at Hearing on Chinese Communist Party Role in Fentanyl Crisis
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Young Kim, R-California, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on East Asia and Pacific, issued the following opening remarks on June 4, 2026, at a hearing entitled "Beijing's Poison Pipeline: The CCP's Role in the Fentanyl Crisis". CCP is the Chinese Communist Party. * * * Today, we mark the 37th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre, when the Chinese Communist Party brutally murdered thousands of innocent civilians who dared to demand freedom. F  more
Electrical Pulses Reverse Aging in Sea Squirts
LA JOLLA, California, June 4 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Electrical Pulses Reverse Aging in Sea Squirts * Key Takeaways * Brief pulses of electrical current dramatically reverse stem cell damage in sea squirts, significantly extending their lifespans. * The treatment triggers a two-phase molecular response the researchers call "reboot and rebound," mirroring what happens in the human body after vigorous exercise. * The findings   more
ElectrifyNY Coalition: NYS Budget Raises Need for Clean Air Protections
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 5 -- Earthjustice posted the following news release: * * * ElectrifyNY Coalition: NYS Budget Raises Need for Clean Air Protections The Clean Deliveries Act S.1180C/ A.3575C is a business-friendly, flexible program that reduces toxic air pollution and protects New York families Albany, N.Y. -- The New York State FY2027 budget rolled back key public health protections and emission reduction mandates of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA),  more
Energy Department to Use Defense Production Act Funding to Expand Coal Capacity at 13 Plants and Build Export Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The U.S. Department of Energy issued the following news release on June 4, 2026: * * * Energy Department to Use Defense Production Act Funding to Expand Coal Capacity at 13 Plants and Build Export Infrastructure The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced it will support 13 American coal-fired power plants and new coal export infrastructure by providing up to $500 million in Defense Production Act Title III (DPA) funds. The DPA funding includes up to $425 milli  more
Environment Subcommittee Holds Hearing Examining the Modernization of the Clean Air Act's Mobile Source Requirements
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Gary Palmer, R-Alabama, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment, issued the following news release on June 3, 2026: * * * Environment Subcommittee Holds Hearing Examining the Modernization of the Clean Air Act's Mobile Source Requirements Today, Congressman Gary Palmer (AL-06), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Environment, led a hearing titled Rules of the Road: Examining Legislation to Modernize the Clean Air Act's Mobile Source Require  more
EPA Conditionally Approves San Joaquin Valley Ozone Contingency Plan
WASHINGTON, June 4 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has issued a final rule conditionally approving a California state implementation plan revision addressing contingency measure requirements for the 2008 ozone national ambient air quality standards in the San Joaquin Valley. The action adds the "Ozone Contingency Measure State Implementation Plan Revision for the 2008 and 2015 8-hour Ozone Standards" to the federally enforceable California State Implementation Plan and will t  more
EPA Marks 500 Days of Trump Administration with Another 100 Top Environmental Actions
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Marks 500 Days of Trump Administration with Another 100 Top Environmental Actions * Administrator Zeldin Highlights Another Tranche of Environmental Victories as EPA Continues Powering the Great American Comeback WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin announced 100 additional pro-environmental actions completed since the Trump EPA's one-yea  more
EPA Returns Chemical Company to Compliance with Toxic Substances Control Act
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Returns Chemical Company to Compliance with Toxic Substances Control Act * Action Ensures Transparency Regarding Potentially Harmful Chemicals in Commerce SAN FRANCISCO (June 4, 2026) - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing a settlement with an international agribusiness company for claims of violations of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) at its facilities  more
Experian Brings Personal Loan Shopping to ChatGPT With New AI-Powered Experience
COSTA MESA, California, June 5 -- Experian, an information services company, posted the following news release on June 4, 2026: * * * Experian Brings Personal Loan Shopping to ChatGPT with New AI-Powered Experience Consumers can explore personal loan options through a trusted, data-driven conversational AI experience built for OpenAI's ChatGPT - Experian(R) today announced the launch of the Experian Loans ChatGPT application, a new capability that allows consumers to explore personal loan o  more
Federal Register: Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Issues Information Collection Notice on U.S. West Coast Port Infrastructure Survey
WASHINGTON, June 5 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Ocean Energy Management issued the following information collection: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is proposing a new information collection request (ICR). In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, BOEM provides the general public and other Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on new, proposed, revised, and continuing coll  more
Federal Register: U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Issues Information Collection Notice on Permit Applications and Reports-Native Endangered and Threatened Species Recovery
WASHINGTON, June 5 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service issued the following information collection: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), are proposing to renew an information collection with revisions. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) and 5 CFR 1320.8(d)(1), we provide the general public and other Federal agencies  more
Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco: 'Trends in Labor Force Participation and Unemployment, 1976-2024'
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco issued the following white paper (No. 2026-11) on May 29, 2026, by Andreas Hornstein and Marianna Kudlyak entitled "Trends in Labor Force Participation and Unemployment, 1976-2024." Here are excerpts: * * * Using CPS microdata, 1976-2024, we estimate trend and cyclical components of unemployment and labor force participation for 44 age-gender-education groups. We fit a parsimonious state-space model in wh  more
FICO Score 10T Now Integrated Into Optimal Blue's Capital Markets Platform
SAN JOSE, California, June 5 -- FICO, an analytics software company, issued the following news on June 4, 2026: * * * FICO Score 10T Now Integrated Into Optimal Blue's Capital Markets Platform Optimal Blue's integration enables lenders to decision, price and operationalize FICO Score 10T across the mortgage lifecycle - BOZEMAN, Mont. -- FICO (NYSE: FICO), global analytics software leader, today announced that Optimal Blue, the mortgage industry's end-to-end capital markets platform, has int  more
Fisher Phillips Earns Top Rankings in 2026 Edition of Chambers USA
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 5 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Fisher Phillips Earns Top Rankings in 2026 Edition of Chambers USA Fisher Phillips, an international labor and employment law firm representing employers, earned top rankings in the 2026 edition of Chambers USA. The firm is now ranked in 27 practice areas and has 76 individual lawyer rankings, reflecting continued growth in recognition from last year. The firm improved its rank to Band 1 in Labor and Em  more
Five Roadrunners earn prestigious National Science Foundation fellowship
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 4 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * Five Roadrunners earn prestigious National Science Foundation fellowship * The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded Graduate Research Fellowships to five students and recent graduates from UT San Antonio. The students and alumni selected are Leah Alvarado '26, Emily Holder '25, Dylan Moran '25, Theodore Pabst '26 and Jacob Pike '26. Alvarado, Moran and Pike are UT San Antonio Honors   more
Fong Applauds House Passage of Agriculture Appropriations Bill
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Vince Fong, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Fong Applauds House Passage of Agriculture Appropriations Bill * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) voted in support of the FY2027 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act that passed the House. The legislation provides $26.27 billion in discretionary funding to support American agriculture, rural communities, and food  more
Foundation for Economic Education Posts Commentary: Fires Destroyed Thousands of Homes in LA
DETROIT, Michigan, June 5 -- The Foundation for Economic Education posted the following commentary by Yale law student Rachel Chiu: * * * Fires Destroyed Thousands of Homes in LA The mayoral race spotlights how hard it is to rebuild. * Pending the results of this week's Los Angeles mayoral primary, incumbent Mayor Karen Bass will face off against former reality TV star Spencer Pratt or City Councilwoman Nithya Raman in the general election this November. Except for New York City, very few   more
From misdiagnosis to saved wrist: how LLUH's ortho-oncology saved a hand from amputation
LOMA LINDA, California, June 4 -- Loma Linda University Health issued the following news: * * * From misdiagnosis to saved wrist: how LLUH's ortho-oncology saved a hand from amputation * Jimmy Soto says surgeons Dr. Andrew Li and Dr. Andrew Kantzos didn't just treat his condition and give him him his hand back but they supported his family and answered every question no matter how small. What began as a dull, persistent wrist pain from carrying heavy items during a move, 36-year-old Jimmy   more
Gap Inc. Releases 2025 Impact Report
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 4 [Category: BizConsumer Services] (TNSrep) -- Gap, a retailer of clothing and accessories, posted the following news release: * * * Gap Inc. Releases 2025 Impact Report Gap Inc. (NYSE: GAP) released its 2025 Impact Report today, demonstrating the company's progress in fiscal 2025 toward our purpose of bridging gaps to create a better world - creating opportunity, advancing equity and inclusion, and driving lasting impact for people and the planet as a house of  more
Getting the Price Signal Right Early is Key to the Credibility of India's Carbon Market: IEEFA
LAKEWOOD, Ohio, June 4 (TNSbrep) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following news release: * * * Getting the price signal right early is key to the credibility of India's carbon market: IEEFA New report examines how benchmark calibration, power sector sequencing, and companion policy coordination will shape price formation in the Carbon Credit Trading Scheme. Key Takeaways: * In India's intensity-based targets and baseline and credit issuance, the relat  more
Gov. Hochul Must Sign One-Year AI/Crypto Data Center Moratorium Passed by Legislature
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The Food and Water Watch posted the following news release on June 4, 2026: * * * Gov. Hochul Must Sign One-Year AI/Crypto Data Center Moratorium Passed by Legislature "Hochul has an opportunity to demonstrate concern for affordability and listen to public opinion rather than corporate lobbyists." - Today the New York state legislature will almost certainly pass legislation to enact a one-year moratorium on the construction of new hyperscale data centers. If signed by   more
GrandCare Systems CEO Mitchell Testifies Before Senate Special Committee on Aging
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The Senate Special Committee on Aging released the following testimony by Laura Mitchell, CEO and co-founder of GrandCare Systems, San Marcos, California, from a May 20, 2026, hearing entitled "Preventing Falls, Preserving Independence: Technology, Community Programs, and Innovation in Senior Safety": * * * Hello, my name is Laura Mitchell, CEO and co-founder of GrandCare Systems. Thank you for the opportunity to discuss assistive preventative technology for older adults.  more
Groups File Federal Lawsuit Over Tennessee's New Extreme Anti-Immigrant Law
LOS ANGELES, California, June 5 -- The National Immigration Law Center issued the following news release on June 4, 2026: * * * Groups File Federal Lawsuit Over Tennessee's New Extreme Anti-Immigrant Law The National Immigration Law Center, American Civil Liberties Union, and ACLU of Tennessee filed a federal class-action lawsuit today challenging a new Tennessee law, HB 1704, that unconstitutionally usurps federal immigration enforcement power by making it a crime for certain immigrants to r  more
Haynes Boone Sets New Firm Record in Chambers USA 2026 Rankings
DALLAS, Texas, June 5 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Haynes Boone Sets New Firm Record in Chambers USA 2026 Rankings Chambers and Partners, in its 2026 edition of Chambers USA, ranked Haynes Boone among the nation's leading law firms as the firm achieved record results with 111 lawyers and 44 practice rankings. This year represents the firm's strongest performance to date and highlights its continued growth, with 15 lawyers ranked Band 1 and three ne  more
HELP Ranking Member DeSaulnier Issues Opening Remarks at Oversight Hearing With NLRB Leadership
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, D-California, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions, issued the following opening remarks on June 4, 2026, at a hearing entitled "Examining the Policies and Priorities of the NLRB". NLRB is the National Labor Relations Board. * * * HELP Ranking Member DeSaulnier Opening Remarks at Oversight Hearing with NLRB Leadership Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Subcommittee Ran  more
High Potential: In The Driver's Seat (6/20) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/3/26)
BURBANK, California, June 4 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * High Potential: In The Driver's Seat (6/20) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/3/26) * SATURDAY, JUNE 20 10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT - High Potential: "In The Driver's Seat" (213) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/3/26) Logline: The team investigates a late-night luxury car heist turned deadly, uncovering a complex web of details and multiple perpetrators. Meanwhile, Morgan has mixed feel  more
High Potential: NPC (6/20) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/27/26)
BURBANK, California, June 4 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * High Potential: NPC (6/20) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/27/26) * SATURDAY, JUNE 20 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT - High Potential: "NPC" (211) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/27/26) Logline: When a former esports champion is mysteriously murdered, both his gaming rival and a sushi chef are under suspicion. Time spent with Elliot unexpectedly provides Morgan with insights on the case. Kara  more
High Potential: The Faust and the Furious (6/20) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 2/3/26)
BURBANK, California, June 4 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * High Potential: The Faust and the Furious (6/20) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 2/3/26) * SATURDAY, JUNE 20 9:00-10:00 p.m. EDT - High Potential: "The Faust and the Furious" (212) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 2/3/26) Logline: Oz faces a deeply personal struggle when he discovers his late father's headstone was never ordered. Elsewhere, the team investigates the murder of a tech fo  more
Hispanic Access Foundation Elevates Latino Ocean Leadership at Capitol Hill Ocean Week and Premieres New Film, From Sea to Soul
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The Hispanic Access Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Hispanic Access Foundation Elevates Latino Ocean Leadership at Capitol Hill Ocean Week and Premieres New Film, From Sea to Soul Hispanic Access Foundation joined national ocean leaders, policymakers, scientists, advocates, and community partners at Capitol Hill Ocean Week (CHOW), the nation's premier ocean policy conference, to elevate Latino leadership in ocean conservation, advocate for community-i  more
Holland & Knight Ranks Among Nation's Leading Law Firms in Chambers USA 2026
MIAMI, Florida, June 5 -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Holland & Knight Ranks Among Nation's Leading Law Firms in Chambers USA 2026 Holland & Knight has 297 attorneys recognized as preeminent practitioners in the 2026 edition of Chambers USA - America's Leading Lawyers for Business. In addition, the respected legal guide named Holland & Knight a leading law firm in 133 practice categories across the nation and regionally. Chambers and Partners has   more
Houlihan Lokey Expands GP-Led Secondaries Capabilities Into Real Estate With Senior Hire in Capital Solutions Group
LOS ANGELES, California, June 5 -- Houlihan Lokey, an investment bank, issued the following news release on June 4, 2026: * * * Houlihan Lokey Expands GP-Led Secondaries Capabilities Into Real Estate With Senior Hire in Capital Solutions Group Bodo Krug von Nidda Joins as a Managing Director - NEW YORK -- Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE:HLI), the global investment bank, announced today that Bodo Krug von Nidda has joined the firm as a Managing Director in its Capital Solutions Group. Mr. Krug vo  more
HOUSE AI COMMISSION JOINT STATEMENT ON PROPOSED DISCUSSION DRAFT ON AI
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Ted Lieu, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * HOUSE AI COMMISSION JOINT STATEMENT ON PROPOSED DISCUSSION DRAFT ON AI * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, June 4, 2026, the House Commission on AI and the Innovation Economy Co-Chairs Congressman Ted Lieu (D-Los Angeles County), Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (D-NC), and Congressman Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) released the following statement: "While we appreciate the bipartisan effort from Representatives Jay O  more
House Financial Services Ranking Member Waters Issues Statement at Hearing on Oversight of Prudential Regulators
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following opening statement on June 4, 2026, at a hearing entitled "Oversight of Prudential Regulators": * * * Ranking Member Maxine Waters: "Committee Democrats Are Focused on Lowering Costs for Working Families and Ensuring Americans Can Access Affordable Mortgages, Small Business Loans, and Financial Products." Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democ  more
How does the brain regulate learning on a cellular level?
LA JOLLA, California, June 4 -- The Salk Institute for Biological Studies issued the following news release: * * * How does the brain regulate learning on a cellular level? * * Highlights * Salk scientists find the brain regulates the density of synaptic vesicles in presynaptic terminals during long-term potentiation (LTP), a key mechanism of learning and memory * The study uses novel 3D reconstructions and computer simulations to capture structural changes that were previously unmeas  more
Husch Blackwell Achieves Significant Growth in 2026 Edition of Chambers USA
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 5 -- Husch Blackwell, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Husch Blackwell Achieves Significant Growth in 2026 Edition of Chambers USA Chambers USA recognized Husch Blackwell with 147 attorney rankings in the 2026 guide released today, an increase of 22 individual rankings from 2025. In addition, 25 lawyers, who did not appear in the 2025 edition of Chambers USA, earned rankings. Chambers also ranked Husch Blackwell in 59 departments--a year-over-y  more
Institute for Energy Research: Strong Demand Keeps U.S. Refiners Operating at Near Capacity
WASHINGTON, June 4 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary: * * * Strong Demand Keeps U.S. Refiners Operating at Near Capacity * Key Takeaways 1 U.S. refiners are running at full capacity to meet domestic and international demand, as the ongoing conflict over Iran and reduced energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz throttle back supplies. 2 Asian refiners who have been expanding capacity are unable to secure their normal feedstock supplies  more
ITC Opens Investigation Into Energy Drink Trademark Complaint
WASHINGTON, June 4 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission has instituted an investigation into allegations that imported energy drinks and related labeling and packaging infringe trademarks owned by Monster Energy Corp., Corona, California. The investigation, launched on June 1, 2026, stems from a complaint filed on April 17, 2026, and supplemented on May 21, 2026, by Monster Energy Co. The complaint alleges violations of Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 involving the importation, s  more
Johns Hopkins: Framework Offers Fresh Insights Into Autism Risk Factors
BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 5 (TNSjou) -- Johns Hopkins University issued the following news: * * * New framework offers fresh insights into autism risk factors The study from researchers at Johns Hopkins and Kaiser Permanente offers improved understanding of how genetics and environment contribute to autism risk By Devon Renwick A new statistical framework developed by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, and Kaiser   more
JOINT LEADERSHIP STATEMENT ON SUCCESSFUL WAR POWERS RESOLUTION VOTE
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * JOINT LEADERSHIP STATEMENT ON SUCCESSFUL WAR POWERS RESOLUTION VOTE * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Whip Katherine Clark and Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar released the following statement: More than three months ago, Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth plunged America into a reckless and costly war of choice in the Middle East without clear objectives, an exit strategy, public support or  more
Jordan Wiedman turns hard work into opportunity
CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, June 4 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * Jordan Wiedman turns hard work into opportunity * When Jordan Wiedman addressed his fellow graduates during PennWest California's morning commencement ceremony on May 9, he didn't begin by recounting a list of accomplishments. Instead, he spoke about being an average high school student. "I was the epitome of just getting by," Wiedman told the Class of 2026. "The real question was, how could a student like me t  more
Justice Department Expands Admissions Investigations Into 15 Additional Medical Schools
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on June 4, 2026: * * * Justice Department Expands Admissions Investigations into 15 Additional Medical Schools The Justice Department's Civil Rights Division announced today that it opened fifteen new investigations into potential race discrimination in medical school admissions. The Division recently announced its findings that the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) and Yale University both ill  more
Justice Dept. Seeks Public Comment on Settlement With Agri Stats in Antitrust Case
WASHINGTON, June 5 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice has opened a public comment period on a proposed settlement that would reshape how Agri Stats Inc., Fort Wayne, Indiana, collects and distributes business information among meat processors, following allegations that the company's information-sharing practices restrained competition in chicken, pork and turkey markets. The proposal was filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota as part of a civil antitrust case br  more
K&L Gates Receives Nearly 235 Firm, Individual Rankings in 2026 Chambers USA Guide
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 5 -- K&L Gates, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * K&L Gates Receives Nearly 235 Firm, Individual Rankings in 2026 Chambers USA Guide Chambers and Partners has ranked K&L Gates LLP and its lawyers across the United States as leaders in their respective practice areas in the 2026 edition of its Chambers USA guide. This includes nearly 75 practice rankings for the firm, including 19 nationwide, and 160 lawyer recognitions. Published annually, th  more
Kilpatrick Achieves Record-Breaking Rankings in 2026 IAM Patent 1000
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 4 -- Kilpatrick Townsend and Stockton, a law firm, issued the following news release on June 3, 2026: * * * Kilpatrick Achieves Record-Breaking Rankings in 2026 IAM Patent 1000 Firm Achieves Outstanding Recognition for Patent Practice Across Numerous Offices - Kilpatrick announced today that 32 of the Firm's attorneys earned a combined 36 rankings in the areas of Patent Litigation, Patent Prosecution, Patent Transactions, and Post-Grant Proceedings on the 2026 IAM Pat  more
Korean Resource Center Joins Lawsuit Alleging HACLA Denied Language Access to Low-Income Housing Applicants
SACRAMENTO, California, June 5 -- The Western Center on Law and Poverty posted the following news release: * * * Lawsuit Challenges HACLA's Failure to Provide Language Access to Families Seeking Affordable Housing Advocates turn to state laws to protect tenant rights as federal enforcement lags - LOS ANGELES, CA -- Tenants and community advocates have filed a lawsuit against the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA), alleging the agency systematically fails to provide legally  more
Larry Tanz, VP of Content, EMEA, Delivers a Keynote Speech at the Enders TMT Leaders Live 2026 Conference
LOS GATOS, California, June 5 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following speech on June 4, 2026, by Vice President of Content at the Enders TMT Leaders Live Conference: * * * Good morning, everybody. Thank you for inviting me to speak today. This year marks a decade since a big moment for Netflix. In 2016 we made our first TV originals outside the US -- Marseille in France, Cable Girls in Spain and, of course, The Crown here in the UK. When I started here back in 2014, I heard a l  more
LAVERNE COX, AMY ADAMS, QUESTLOVE, JODIE TURNER-SMITH AND COLMAN DOMINGO HEADLINE GUEST LINEUP FOR THE WEEK OF JUNE 8-12 ON 'LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK'
BURBANK, California, June 4 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * LAVERNE COX, AMY ADAMS, QUESTLOVE, JODIE TURNER-SMITH AND COLMAN DOMINGO HEADLINE GUEST LINEUP FOR THE WEEK OF JUNE 8-12 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 June 1-5. Monday, June 8 - LAVERNE COX swings by for a chat about her book, a  more
LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: "TODD BLANCHE IS NOT QUALIFIED TO BE THE UNITED STATES ATTORNEY GENERAL"
WASHINGTON, June 3 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: "TODD BLANCHE IS NOT QUALIFIED TO BE THE UNITED STATES ATTORNEY GENERAL" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW's The Last Word, where he made clear that Donald Trump and sycophantic Republicans failed the American people with their reckless and unpopular war of choice, but Democrats successfully passed a War Powers  more
LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: "TODD BLANCHE IS NOT QUALIFIED TO BE THE UNITED STATES ATTORNEY GENERAL"
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: "TODD BLANCHE IS NOT QUALIFIED TO BE THE UNITED STATES ATTORNEY GENERAL" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW's The Last Word, where he made clear that Donald Trump and sycophantic Republicans failed the American people with their reckless and unpopular war of choice, which is why Democrats successfully passed a War Powers Resolution to ho  more
Littler and Its Attorneys Recognized in 2026 Chambers USA Guide Across Key Practice Areas
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 5 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Littler and Its Attorneys Recognized in 2026 Chambers USA Guide Across Key Practice Areas Littler, the world's largest employment and labor law practice representing management, and its attorneys have once again earned recognition in the 2026 edition of Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business. These notable rankings, grounded in comprehensive market research and independent analysis, highli  more
Littler Issues Commentary: From Beach Days to Final Paychecks - When Unused Vacation Time Must Be Paid Out in Connecticut
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 5 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on June 4, 2026, by counsel Nicole S. Mule: * * * From Beach Days to Final Paychecks: When Unused Vacation Time Must Be Paid Out in Connecticut As summer arrives and employees across Connecticut head out on vacation, paid time off (PTO) and vacation time can take on different meanings depending on who you ask. For employees, days they haven't used yet can feel like earned compensation sitting in the bank  more
Littler Issues Commentary: Philadelphia Issues Updated Notice for Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 5 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on June 4, 2026, by shareholder William J. Simmons and associates Haley Norwillo and Kevin Frankel: * * * Philadelphia Issues Updated Notice for Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance As we previously reported, Philadelphia passed substantial amendments to its fair chance ordinance, the Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance (FCRSSO), which became effective in January 2026. The am  more
LLNL, UC San Diego Host Workshop for Innovative Fusion Concepts
LIVERMORE, California, June 5 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * LLNL, UC San Diego host workshop for innovative fusion concepts More than 80 attendees recently gathered at the University of California (UC) Livermore Collaboration Center for the Innovative Concepts for Inertial Fusion Energy (IC-IFE) 2026 International Physics Workshop. Hosted by Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) and UC San Diego, the three-day  more
Los Angeles County Museum of Natural History Plans Return of Culturally Affiliated Tribal Items
WASHINGTON, June 4 (TNSFR) -- The Los Angeles County Museum of Natural History intends to repatriate 23 cultural items determined to be culturally affiliated with the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation, according to a Federal Register notice published under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. The collection includes one unassociated funerary object, an urn recovered from the Cajon Pass area of San Bernardino County in 1955 and donated to the museum the following year. The   more
Marcus & Millichap Launches Preferred Partner Program
ENCINO, California, June 5 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on June 4, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Launches Preferred Partner Program CALABASAS, Calif. -Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, today announced the launch of its Preferred Partner Program, a strategic initiative designed to connect clients with trusted third-party service providers that  more
Marni von Wilpert Added to DCCC's Coveted 'Red to Blue' Program
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Marni von Wilpert Added to DCCC's Coveted 'Red to Blue' Program * Today, the DCCC announced that Marni von Wilpert has been added to the committee's highly competitive 'Red to Blue' program, signaling that the DCCC is invested in providing Marni, a top-tier candidate, with the support needed to continue building a winning campaign as she runs for California's 48th Congressional Dist  more
McGuireWoods Earns Top Rankings in Chambers USA's 2026 Leading Lawyers Guide
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 5 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * McGuireWoods Earns Top Rankings in Chambers USA's 2026 Leading Lawyers Guide Chambers and Partners recognized McGuireWoods lawyers 171 times and firm practice areas 88 times in the 2026 edition of the Chambers USA guide. The firm earned 27 nationwide practice rankings, including Band 1 rankings - Chambers' highest - in Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation), Public Finance and Bankruptcy/R  more
Meet Some of Our Graduates Intent on Changing the World
LA JOLLA, California, June 4 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Meet Some of Our Graduates Intent on Changing the World * As the Class of 2026 prepare for graduation and the next chapter of their lives, UC San Diego Today asked a few to share their student experiences -and how they are planning to change the world. Anna My Nguyen '25, Master of Science in Engineering Sciences (Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering) Earning her second UC S  more
Mini Football Legends, Family Feud Pocket, and seven more hits join Apple Arcade
CUPERTINO, California, June 4 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, posted the following news: * * * Mini Football Legends, Family Feud Pocket, and seven more hits join Apple Arcade * Apple Arcade's award-winning catalog of more than 200 games is adding nine new games. Starting today, players can lace up their cleats for arcade-style soccer glory in Mini Football Legends, nurture a beloved virtual pet with My T  more
MIT Professor Atalay Pioneers 'Speed of Trust' Approach to Community-Based Archaeology
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 4 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Research from the ground up A leading innovator in community-based archaeology, Professor Sonya Atalay works to link local know-how with academic inquiry across the globe. - When Sonya Atalay conducted her doctoral research, she studied pottery in Catalhoyuk, a remarkable ancient site in Turkey. It's one of the world's earliest known urban settlements, flourishing by at least 7000  more
Nationwide-supported California Savings Plus and New York State Deferred Compensation Plan recognized as 2026 Plan Sponsor of the Year finalists
COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 4 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Nationwide Mutual Insurance issued the following news: * * * Nationwide-supported California Savings Plus and New York State Deferred Compensation Plan recognized as 2026 Plan Sponsor of the Year finalists * A pair of plan sponsors supported by Nationwide Retirement Solutions and three of the company's associates were among those honored at the PLANSPONSOR Excellence in Retirement Awards dinner, presented during the 2026 PLANSPONSOR National  more
NCYL Urges Ninth Circuit to Protect LGBTQ+ Students' Expression, Privacy, Safety, and Constitutional Rights
OAKLAND, California, June 3 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The National Center for Youth Law issued the following news release: * * * NCYL Urges Ninth Circuit to Protect LGBTQ+ Students' Expression, Privacy, Safety, and Constitutional Rights The National Center for Youth Law (NCYL), alongside 17 other leading national and statewide organizations with extensive expertise in LGBTQ+ youth advocacy, filed an amicus brief Tuesday that urges the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit to reverse a di  more
Netflix Focuses on South Africa's Next Generation Of Storytellers: 14 Young Creatives Named as First ScreenCraft Pathways Cohort as Programme Secures Second Year
LOS GATOS, California, June 5 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news on June 4, 2026: * * * Netflix Focuses on South Africa's Next Generation Of Storytellers: 14 Young Creatives Named as First ScreenCraft Pathways Cohort as Programme Secures Second Year Johannesburg - Netflix, in collaboration with the Gauteng Film Commission and the KwaZulu-Natal Tourism and Film Authority, today named 14 young South Africans who will spend the next year working inside the country's most p  more
New drug cuts relapse risk for patients with rare immune disorder, study shows
STANFORD, California, June 4 -- Stanford University School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * New drug cuts relapse risk for patients with rare immune disorder, study shows * Stanford Medicine researchers and their colleagues found that a new drug, obexelimab, significantly reduces the risk of relapse in patients with IgG4-related disease, a rare chronic immune condition often misdiagnosed as cancer. People with IgG4-related disease can develop severe inflammation and fibrosis, o  more
New report finds sharply rising rates of unemployment for Black Californians
LOS ANGELES, California, June 4 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * New report finds sharply rising rates of unemployment for Black Californians * Key takeaways * In 2025, the unemployment rate of Black Californians at 7.5% was twice that of those who were white. * Black men in California without a high school diploma experienced the highest rate of unemployment at 15.9%. * Black women with college degrees saw the largest increase in unemployment  more
New Report Shows Keys to Helping Antelope Valley's Disconnected Youth
NORTHRIDGE, California, June 4 -- California State University Northridge issued the following news release: * * * New Report Shows Keys to Helping Antelope Valley's Disconnected Youth * CSUN researchers recently got to work on a vexing question: Why does the Antelope Valley have Los Angeles County's highest rate of youth ages 16-24 who are not in school or working? To find out, the team spoke to dozens of nonprofit and public-aid organizations in northern Los Angeles County and interviewed  more
Northwestern University: Drought and Demand on US Water Systems Could Increase Water and Food Insecurity
EVANSTON, Illinois, June 4 (TNSjou) -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Drought and demand on US water systems could increase water and food insecurity Study underscores the need for coordinated action to address these issues together - Several parts of the U.S. face greater risk of water security as drought intensifies across the West and south-central Plains and industrial demand from water-intensive data centers continues to climb. Experts warn these mount  more
Obernolte, Trahan release a discussion draft of the Great American AI Act
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Jay Obernolte, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Obernolte, Trahan release a discussion draft of the Great American AI Act * Today, Congressman Jay Obernolte (R-CA) and Congresswoman Lori Trahan (D-MA) released a discussion draft of the Great American AI Act, bipartisan legislation to create a federal framework for how the United States governs artificial intelligence. The discussion draft is intended to solicit feedback from stakeholders, ex  more
Over 100 Advocacy Groups Blast Proposed $70 Billion Funding Boost for ICE, Border Patrol
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 4 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Immigrant Justice Center issued the following statement with over 108 organizations: * * * Taxpayers Are Not ICE's Cash Cow * Congress's hypocrisy revealed: Leaders release plans for $30 billion more for mass detention and deportations as Congress votes on additional $70 billion for ICE and Border Patrol. The following is a statement by 107 national and state/local organizations: The Trump administration continues to urge t  more
Over half of transgender parents surveyed say anti-LGBTQ climate a barrier to future parenting
LOS ANGELES, California, June 4 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * Over half of transgender parents surveyed say anti-LGBTQ climate a barrier to future parenting * A new survey from the Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law found that over half (52%) of surveyed transgender parents with minor children cited an increasingly hostile anti-LGBTQ legislative and social climate as a barrier to future parenting. Researchers collected data in 2025 from a co  more
Padilla Questions Federal Highway Administrator on California Highway Projects and Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla Questions Federal Highway Administrator on California Highway Projects and Infrastructure * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla, a member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, questioned Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Administrator Sean McMaster about the Trump Administration's proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget. Padilla pushed for the release of stal  more
Padilla Slams Republican Reconciliation Bill
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla Slams Republican Reconciliation Bill * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), a member of the Senate Budget Committee, spoke on the Senate floor to denounce President Trump and Republicans' partisan reconciliation bill that does not address rising costs for Americans across the country and instead allocates an additional $70 billion to Immigration and Customs Enforc  more
Padilla Statement on Trump's Nomination of Todd Blanche for United States Attorney General
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla Statement on Trump's Nomination of Todd Blanche for United States Attorney General * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement after President Trump announced his plan to nominate Todd Blanche to be U.S. Attorney General: "As Acting Attorney General, Todd Blanche has shown he is more loyal to   more
Parsons Accelerates Mission Success With Advanced AI
PASADENA, California, June 4 [Category: BizConstruction]-- Parsons Corp., an engineering, construction, technical and management services firm, posted the following news release: * * * Parsons Accelerates Mission Success With Advanced AI * Key Takeaways * Parsons is a proven AI leader with 20+ years of operational experience. * Parsons delivers scalable, real-world AI applications across national security and infrastructure. * AI-enabled solutions such as autonomous cyber, counter-U  more
Paul Hastings Earns Top Rankings in Chambers USA 2026
LOS ANGELES, California, June 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Paul Hastings Earns Top Rankings in Chambers USA 2026 * Paul Hastings is one of only three elite global firms with at least 10 Band 1 nationwide Chambers USA rankings in our 17 core practice areas: * Banking & Finance (including Private Credit) * Bankruptcy/Restructuring: The Elite (New York) * Capital Markets: High-Yield Debt * FinTech * Intellectual Propert  more
PNNL Drafts New Method to Value Avoided Transmission Costs for California Utilities
WASHINGTON, June 5 (TNSLrpt) -- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the report 'CPUC Avoided Transmission and Distribution Cost Study to Support the Avoided Cost Calculator: Avoided Transmission Costs Draft Research Plan,' authored by Eran Schweitzer, Kyle Wilson, Samrat Acharya, Kishan Prudhvi Guddanti, James Gibson, and Brittany Tarufelli, in May 2025; the report number is PNNL-37998. The draft research plan says PNNL and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory were contracted by the C  more
Professor Michael Morse Granted Emeritus Status After 35-Year USD Legacy
SAN DIEGO, California, June 5 -- The University of San Diego issued the following news release: * * * Professor Michael Morse Granted Emeritus Status After 35-Year USD Legacy When Professor of Electrical Engineering Michael Morse, PhD, retired from the Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering in the fall of 2025, he left behind an undeniable legacy. As the fourth engineering faculty member hired at the University of San Diego (USD), Morse has spent 35 years helping shape a once-modest department i  more
Professors NeJaime and Siegel Argue Substantive Due Process Is Crucial for Judicial Review
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, June 4 -- Yale Law School posted the following news: * * * Professors NeJaime and Siegel Argue Substantive Due Process Is Crucial for Judicial Review * For decades, the constitutional objection to substantive due process -that is, the recognition of certain rights protected by the 14th Amendment's liberty guarantee -has been captured by citation to Lochner, a long repudiated 1905 decision striking down a maximum-hours law as a violation of business owners' liberty. In  more
Quantum Leap: INL Discovers New Behavior in Plutonium That Could Reshape Nuclear Science
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho, June 5 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Idaho National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * A quantum leap: INL discovers new behavior in plutonium that could reshape nuclear science Plutonium is one of the most complex elements in the periodic table. First synthesized and isolated in 1940 by scientists at the University of California, Berkeley, plutonium has been studied closely for more than eight decades. It's most often associated with its role   more
Rand Issues Commentary: Scaling Evidence
SANTA MONICA, California, June 5 -- Rand issued the following excerpts of a commentary on June 3, 2026, by associate economist Rachel Nesbit, policy researcher Rachel K. Landis and Kandice Kapinos, a professor of policy analysis at the Rand School of Public Policy: * * * Scaling Evidence National Causal Evaluation of Perinatal Quality Collaboratives Needs Better Data - Perinatal Quality Collaboratives (PQCs) have been widely adopted across U.S. states to improve maternal-infant health care   more
Ranking Member Robert Garcia, Subcommittee Ranking Members Melanie Stansbury and Suhas Subramanyam, Release Report Exposing Disastrous Impact of Trump Dismantling USAID
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on June 4, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Robert Garcia, Subcommittee Ranking Members Melanie Stansbury and Suhas Subramanyam, Release Report Exposing Disastrous Impact of Trump Dismantling USAID Today, Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Rep. Melanie Stansbury, Ranking Member of t  more
Ranking Members Larsen, Carbajal Issue Statements at Hearing on MARAD's and FMC's FY27 Budget Request
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- 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 statements on June 3, 2026: * * * Ranking Members Larsen, Carbajal Statements from Hearing on the MARAD's and FMC's FY27 Budget Request The following are opening remarks, as prepared for delivery, from Ranking Member of the House Com  more
RCCD Launches Pilot Partnership With Flo-Ops to Enhance Student Engagement and Success Through Innovative Mobile Technology
RIVERSIDE, California, June 5 -- The Riverside Community College District issued the following news: * * * RCCD Launches Pilot Partnership with Flo-Ops to Enhance Student Engagement and Success Through Innovative Mobile Technology Riverside Community College District launches pilot program by helping distance education students stay connected, engaged, and on track to achieve their educational goals through its partnership with Flo-Ops, an innovative mobile platform designed to centralize aca  more
Reason Foundation Issues Commentary: Georgia Finally Gets Licensing Reform Across the Finish Line
LOS ANGELES, California, June 5 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary by Sephria Reynolds-Tanner, criminal justice and drug policy analyst: * * * Georgia finally gets licensing reform across the finish line Senate Bill 207 gives people with criminal records a real path to obtaining occupational licenses and a model for other states to follow. * Georgia citizens with criminal records will see expanded opportunities to find employment and rejoin productive society thanks to  more
Rep. Aguilar Announces Over $3.6 Million for SAC Health to Expand Quality, Affordable Healthcare Services
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Aguilar Announces Over $3.6 Million for SAC Health to Expand Quality, Affordable Healthcare Services * SAN BERNARDINO, CA - Today, Rep. Pete Aguilar announced a $3,633,272 grant award for SAC Health System to expand its healthcare services and continue providing high-quality, affordable primary care to underserved and vulnerable populations in the Inland Empire. The funding will support and s  more
Rep. Gomez on What Comes Next Following Passage of the Iran War Powers Resolution
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gomez on What Comes Next Following Passage of the Iran War Powers Resolution * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Gomez breaks down the Iran War Powers Resolution and what it means moving forward: *** Original text here: https://gomez.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=6094  more
Rep. Huffman Vote on Lebanon War Powers Resolutions
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Huffman Vote on Lebanon War Powers Resolutions * Washington, D.C. - Today, Representative Jared Huffman (CA-02) released the following statement on the Lebanon War Powers Resolutions: "Trump has dragged Americans into too many reckless and costly conflicts in the Middle East, and I am committed to supporting the Lebanese people and making sure Trump doesn't get us into another illegal fore  more
Rep. Jimmy Gomez Statement on Lebanon War Powers Resolution
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Jimmy Gomez Statement on Lebanon War Powers Resolution * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) released the following statement after voting in favor of the Lebanon War Powers Resolution: "I just voted to help ensure the U.S. doesn't get involved in the conflict in Lebanon and to protect our troops from being drawn into another war in the Middle East. "Let me be clear: Hezbollah is   more
Rep. Jimmy Gomez Votes to End Trump's War in Iran and Reassert Congress's Authority
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Jimmy Gomez Votes to End Trump's War in Iran and Reassert Congress's Authority * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Following House passage of the Iran War Powers Resolution, Rep. Gomez released the following statement: "This was the fourth time I voted to end Trump's reckless war in Iran, and today, after months of delays, procedural roadblocks, and even an attempt by Republicans to cancel the vote altoge  more
Rep. Panetta Joins Rep. Barragan, California Lawmakers in Urging Reversal of $1.1 Billion Federal Funding Freeze to Critical Medicaid-Funded Program
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Panetta Joins Rep. Barragan, California Lawmakers in Urging Reversal of $1.1 Billion Federal Funding Freeze to Critical Medicaid-Funded Program * Washington, D.C. - United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) joined Reps. Nanette Barragan (CA-44), Zoe Lofgren (CA-18), Doris Matsui (CA-07), and Derek Tran (CA-45), along with other members of the California Congressional Delegation, in   more
Rep. Torres Continues Push for Federal Disaster Aid to Help Families Rebuild After the Devastating LA Wildfires
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Norma J. Torres, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Torres Continues Push for Federal Disaster Aid to Help Families Rebuild After the Devastating LA Wildfires * Washington D.C. - Congresswoman Norma Torres (CA-35), a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, introduced an amendment during the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) full committee markup as she continues to push for LA wildfire aid to help communities  more
Rep. Young Kim Chairs Subcommittee Hearing on Beijing's Hand in Fentanyl Crisis, Reauthorizing Fentanyl Sanctions
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Young Kim, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Young Kim Chairs Subcommittee Hearing on Beijing's Hand in Fentanyl Crisis, Reauthorizing Fentanyl Sanctions * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Young Kim (CA-40) chaired a subcommittee hearing titled "Beijing's Poison Pipeline: The CCP's Role in the Fentanyl Crisis." As Chair of the East Asia and Pacific Subcommittee, she highlighted China's role as the primary supplier of precursor che  more
Reproductive Freedom for All Celebrates Endorsed Candidate Victories in Key California Primary Races
WASHINGTON, June 4 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release: * * * Reproductive Freedom for All Celebrates Endorsed Candidate Victories in Key California Primary Races On Tuesday, Reproductive Freedom for All-endorsed candidates Rob Bonta (attorney general), Eleni Kounalakis (treasurer), Caroline Menjivar (SD-20), and Deborah Klein Lopez (AD-42) won their respective races in California's primary election.   more
Republican Giveaway to Corporate Polluters Raises Utility Bills and Energy Prices While Failing to Block Construction of Trump Arch
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Republican Giveaway to Corporate Polluters Raises Utility Bills and Energy Prices while Failing to Block Construction of Trump Arch Ranking Member Pingree offered an amendment to block the construction of the Trump Arch, every Republican voted against it - Today, House Republicans advanced the fiscal year 2027 Interior, Environment, and Re  more
Rice-fish farming may help curb schistosomiasis while increasing food production
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, June 4 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news: * * * Rice-fish farming may help curb schistosomiasis while increasing food production * The chronic disease schistosomiasis wreaks havoc on more than 220 million people around the world, with the vast majority of cases being in sub-Saharan Africa. Despite decades of mass drug administration campaigns, schistosomiasis remains one of the world's most widespread neglected tropical diseases. Rice farmers an  more
Rossana D'Antonio Elected 2028 President of American Society of Civil Engineers | ASCE
RESTON, Virginia, June 4 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The American Society of Civil Engineers issued the following news release: * * * Rossana D'Antonio Elected 2028 President of American Society of Civil Engineers | ASCE * RESTON, Va. - Members of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) have elected Rossana D'Antonio, P.E., GE, F.ASCE as president of the Society for the 2027-2028 term after a month-long election that closed on June 1. She is currently a member of A  more
SAG-AFTRA Members Approve 2026 TV/Theatrical Contracts Tentative Agreement
LOS ANGELES, California, June 5 -- The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) issued the following news release: * * * SAG-AFTRA Members Approve 2026 TV/Theatrical Contracts Tentative Agreement In national voting completed today, members of SAG-AFTRA ratified the 2026 TV/Theatrical Agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers. Members approved the new, multiyear contracts covering television, theatrical and streaming produ  more
SAG-AFTRA Statement on '60 Minutes' Terminations
LOS ANGELES, California, June 5 -- The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) issued the following statement: * * * SAG-AFTRA Statement on '60 Minutes' Terminations SAG-AFTRA condemns CBS News management's continued assault on the foundations of CBS News. The company's latest decision to terminate several veteran journalists from 60 Minutes is shocking. Like all workers, journalists have the right under federal law to speak up on behalf of their   more
Salesforce Ranked #1 CRM Provider for 13th Consecutive Year
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 4 [Category: BizHuman Resources/Personnel] -- Salesforce, a customer relationship management company, issued the following news release: * * * Salesforce Ranked #1 CRM Provider for 13th Consecutive Year * International Data Corporation (IDC) has ranked Salesforce as the #1 CRM provider in its latest Worldwide Semiannual Software Tracker. This is the 13th consecutive year Salesforce has earned the top spot in the CRM market. * IDC is a premier global market i  more
Samford University Appoints Todd C. Ream to Lead Mann Institute for Christian Faith & Learning
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, June 3 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * Samford University Appoints Todd C. Ream to Lead Mann Institute for Christian Faith & Learning * Following its national search for an executive director to lead the new Mann Institute for Christian Faith & Learning, Samford University has appointed Todd C. Ream, an accomplished author, professor and administrator with 30 years of experience in higher education. Ream currently serves as university pro  more
SBA Suspends 27,486 Ohio Borrowers Connected to $1.1 Billion in Suspected Fraudulent Pandemic-Era Loans
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The Small Business Administration issued the following news release on June 4, 2026: * * * SBA Suspends 27,486 Ohio Borrowers Connected to $1.1 Billion in Suspected Fraudulent Pandemic-Era Loans Announcement Comes as Four Ohio Borrowers Charged with PPP Fraud - Today, in consultation with the White House Task Force to Eliminate Fraud, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the suspension of 27,486 Ohio borrowers connected to approximately $1.1 billion i  more
Select Committee Democrats Raise Concern After Trump Administration Dismisses Entire National Science Board, Warn Move Benefits China
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-California, ranking member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following news release: * * * Select Committee Democrats Raise Concern After Trump Administration Dismisses Entire National Science Board, Warn Move Benefits China Rep. Ro Khanna, Ranking Member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Part  more
SEMA APPLAUDS APPOINTMENT OF U.S. REP. DIANA HARSHBARGER AS CO-CHAIR OF CONGRESSIONAL AUTOMOTIVE PERFORMANCE AND MOTORSPORTS CAUCUS
DIAMOND BAR, California, June 5 -- The Specialty Equipment Market Association issued the following news release: * * * SEMA APPLAUDS APPOINTMENT OF U.S. REP. DIANA HARSHBARGER AS CO-CHAIR OF CONGRESSIONAL AUTOMOTIVE PERFORMANCE AND MOTORSPORTS CAUCUS U.S. Representative Diana Harshbarger (R-Tenn.) has been appointed co-chair of the Congressional Automotive Performance and Motorsports Caucus, an important, bipartisan group of lawmakers whose legislative work reflects their unwavering support   more
SEMI Reports Global Semiconductor Equipment Billings Increased 14% Year-Over-Year in Q1 2026
MILPITAS, California, June 4 [Category: Electronic Products] -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, posted the following news release: * * * SEMI Reports Global Semiconductor Equipment Billings Increased 14% Year-Over-Year in Q1 2026 * MILPITAS, Calif. - June 4, 2026 - SEMI, the industry association serving the global semiconductor and electronics design and manufacturing supply chain, today announced in its Worldwide Semiconductor Equipme  more
Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee Sets June 10 Hearing on Oversight of Colorado River Basin, Including Post-2026 Operations Negotiations
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee issued the following information for a hearing entitled "Oversight of the Colorado River Basin, including Post-2026 Operations Negotiations" at 10 a.m. on June 10, 2026, at 366 Dirksen Senate Office Building: The purpose of the hearing is to conduct oversight of the Colorado River Basin, including its current hydrologic conditions and ongoing negotiations regarding post-2026 operations. WITNESSES Panel 1 * The Honorable   more
Sixty-Six Saul Ewing Attorneys Recognized in Chambers USA's 2026 Rankings
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 5 -- Saul Ewing, a law firm, issued the following news release on June 4, 2026: * * * Sixty-Six Saul Ewing Attorneys Recognized in Chambers USA's 2026 Rankings Saul Ewing LLP, a full-service national law firm, today announced that 66 attorneys from the firm received the distinguished honor of being recognized for legal excellence and client service by Chambers USA 2026. Several of the firm's practice areas also earned high rankings. Chambers is one of the mos  more
Sonoma State University Identifies Cultural Affiliation for 35 Funerary Objects
WASHINGTON, June 4 (TNSFR) -- Sonoma State University has completed an inventory of 35 associated funerary objects and determined they are culturally affiliated with three Native American tribes, according to a notice published in the Federal Register under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. The university said the objects were recovered from four archaeological sites in Lake County, California, including locations near Chalk Mountain, Spring Valley and Benmore Canyon.   more
Speaker Johnson Honors Departing Chief of Staff Hayden Haynes
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson Honors Departing Chief of Staff Hayden Haynes * WASHINGTON - Speaker Johnson delivered a tribute on the House Floor today in honor of Hayden Haynes, who has served as Speaker Johnson's Chief of Staff during his entire tenure in Congress. "Even before the Speakership, before the Cannon office that was split in the middle by a women's restroom, before the apartment campaign office a  more
Splunk Issues Commentary: Ready to Play? Step Into the New Splunk Observability Cloud Playground
SAN JOSE, California, June 5 -- Splunk, a Cisco company, issued the following commentary on June 4, 2026, by Courtney Gannon, product marketing manager for open source software: * * * Ready to Play? Step Into the New Splunk Observability Cloud Playground Key takeaways 1. Splunk's new Observability Cloud Playground gives users instant access to a fully populated demo environment, making it easy to explore features without setup or coding. 2. Pre-built dashboards, service maps, and guided wo  more
Squire Patton Boggs Recognized in Chambers USA 2026
TYSONS, Virginia, June 5 -- Squire Patton Boggs, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Squire Patton Boggs Recognized in Chambers USA 2026 In the newly released 2026 edition of Chambers USA, Squire Patton Boggs has been recommended for its expertise across practices and locations. Clients praised the firm for its industry insight, responsiveness, and practical, forward-thinking advice, sharing the following feedback: * "What really stands out is their depth of industry knowledge - no  more
Stanford University: Model Refines Search for Habitable Planets
STANFORD, California, June 4 (TNSjou) -- Stanford University issued the following news: * * * New model refines search for habitable planets Researchers have developed the Smaller Than Earth Habitability Model (STEHM) to assess which planets can maintain life-supporting atmospheres, focusing on size and atmospheric dynamics. In brief * The ability to detect exoplanets has grown swiftly in recent decades, leaving scientists racing to describe thousands of newly discovered planets and assess   more
Startups selected to advance cardiovascular health innovation
DALLAS, Texas, June 4 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Startups selected to advance cardiovascular health innovation * DALLAS, June 4, 2026 -Eight companies have been selected to participate in the American Heart Association(r) Heart and Brain Health Accelerator, a specialty track within the 2026 MedTech Innovator(r) (MTI) Accelerator. The track is designed to advance novel medical or digital health technologies aligned with t  more
Struggle sleeping? These three common sleep habits tied to signs of brain aging, U of A study finds
TUCSON, Arizona, June 4 -- The University of Arizona posted the following news release: * * * Struggle sleeping? These three common sleep habits tied to signs of brain aging, U of A study finds * How we sleep may have lasting impacts for our brain health as we age. A new University of Arizona study has found that several common sleep behaviors may be linked to signs of brain aging. The study, published in the journal Alzheimer's & Dementia, used existing brain scans and questionnaire respo  more
Taiwan Caucus Co-Chairs Question Secretary Rubio on One China Policy, Arms Sales to Taiwan
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Ami Bera, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Taiwan Caucus Co-Chairs Question Secretary Rubio on One China Policy, Arms Sales to Taiwan * WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Wednesday, U.S. Representatives Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) and Andy Barr (KY-06), co-chairs of the Congressional Taiwan Caucus, questioned Secretary of State Marco Rubio about U.S. policy toward Taiwan, including the status of a $14 billion arms package for Taiwan, reports that the Administra  more
The Deport Alien Gang Members Act, HR 175, Passes Judiciary Committee
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Tom McClintock, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * The Deport Alien Gang Members Act, HR 175, Passes Judiciary Committee * Washington, D.C. - HR 175, the Deport Alien Gang Members Act, has passed the House Judiciary Committee. The legislation, authored by Congressman McClintock, next goes to the House floor. Congressman McClintock delivered remarks in support of the legislation during the Judiciary Committee hearing: Statement on HR 175 V  more
THOMPSON RELEASES STATEMENT ON LEBANON WAR POWERS RESOLUTION
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Mike Thompson, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * THOMPSON RELEASES STATEMENT ON LEBANON WAR POWERS RESOLUTION * Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) released the following statement after voting "No" on H.Con.Res 84. "We must put an end to forever wars. I stand with the Lebanese people, the government of Lebanon and the Lebanese Armed Forces in their efforts to live peacefully and defeat the terrorist organization Hezbollah, a  more
Three Materials Science PhD Students Selected for NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program
LOS ANGELES, California, June 4 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * Three Materials Science PhD Students Selected for NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program * Our world would be a very different place without materials scientists. Veronica Martinez Pesante, Katharine Situ and Robbie Leske, PhD students at the USC Mork Family Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, are pursuing the discovery of new materia  more
Tran My Le Named Assistant Vice President for Strategic Communications and Brand Management, Chief Communications Officer
FULLERTON, California, June 4 -- California State University Fullerton campus issued the following news: * * * Tran My Le Named Assistant Vice President for Strategic Communications and Brand Management, Chief Communications Officer * Tran My Le has been appointed assistant vice president for strategic communications and brand management and chief communications officer at Cal State Fullerton. In this role, Le will serve as a member of the president's cabinet and lead the university's awar  more
Trump Announces $700 Million Taxpayer Dollars for Coal Slush Fund
WASHINGTON, June 4 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release: * * * Trump Announces $700 Million Taxpayer Dollars for Coal Slush Fund * WASHINGTON, D.C. - President Trump today is expected to invoke the Defense Production Act to direct $700 million taxpayer dollars to the coal industry. The administration will direct $425 million to 13 coal projects across the country through the Defense Production Act, with an additional $185 million in U.S. Energy grants to   more
Trump Data Confirms That Calif. Gov. Newsom's Strategies Have Led to the Largest Reduction in Homelessness Nationwide
SACRAMENTO, California, June 5 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on June 4, 2026: * * * Trump data confirms that Governor Newsom's strategies have led to the largest reduction in homelessness nationwide California #1 for reducing veterans' homelessness California #1 for reducing homeless individuals California #1 for reducing homelessness for the chronically homeless What you need to know: California's leadership in reversing the homelessness crisis con  more
Two California Mayors Recognized for Leadership on Climate Action
WASHINGTON, June 4 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The U.S. Conference of Mayors issued the following news: * * * Two California Mayors Recognized for Leadership on Climate Action * Long Beach, CA - Twelve U.S. mayors were recognized today for their local energy and climate protection programs, with each winning a 2026 Mayors' Climate Protection Award. Alameda Mayor Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft and her city's Community-wide Decarbonization Program and Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer and his  more
Two New Leadership Appointments Announced Within Globally Recognized Antitrust and Competition Practice Group
LOS ANGELES, California, June 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Two New Leadership Appointments Announced Within Globally Recognized Antitrust and Competition Practice Group * Gibson Dunn has announced two new leadership appointments within the firm's globally recognized Antitrust and Competition Practice Group. Attila Borsos will serve as Head of Cross-Border Merger Control and Foreign Investment. In this role, Attila wil  more
U.S. multifamily rents rise amid cautionary signs, Yardi Matrix reports
SANTA BARBARA, California, June 4 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Yardi, a provider of property management software and investment management solutions for real estate, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. multifamily rents rise amid cautionary signs, Yardi Matrix reports * Market gains seasonal lift in May but pricing power trails historical norms SANTA BARBARA, CALIF., June 4, 2026 - While U.S. multifamily advertised rents rose in May 2026, key indicators suggest that rent growth   more
UC Merced Ph.D. Student Receives Prestigious Dissertation Fellowship
MERCED, California, June 3 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: * * * UC Merced Ph.D. Student Receives Prestigious Dissertation Fellowship * Jarrod L. Brown Jr. is the first UC Merced graduate student to be awarded the National Academy of Education/Spencer Dissertation fellowship, supporting his doctoral research in structural inequality in higher education. The sociology Ph.D. candidate, who is one of 35 recipients selected from nearly 500 applicants, received  more
UC San Diego Team Pairs AI with Tiny Optical Device to Correct Distorted Light for Sharper Imaging
LA JOLLA, California, June 3 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * UC San Diego Team Pairs AI with Tiny Optical Device to Correct Distorted Light for Sharper Imaging * Key Takeaways * New tool can spot and fix light distortion from just one image. * It is small, lightweight and easy to build into optical systems. * It works across different colors of light, noisy conditions and complex beam shapes. * Biology, astronomy and precision manufacturi  more
UC-Irvine: 'Dad Bods' May Influence Childhood Obesity Risks
IRVINE, California, June 4 (TNSjou) -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release: * * * 'Dad bods' may influence childhood obesity risks UC Irvine study highlights fathers' role in shaping children's long-term health * New UC Irvine-led research finds that a father's health before and during parenthood, including obesity, diet, stress and mental health, can influence a child's long-term risk of obesity and related diseases. * Evidence suggests paternal obe  more
UCLA engineers shrink powerful terahertz systems onto a single semiconductor chip
LOS ANGELES, California, June 4 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * UCLA engineers shrink powerful terahertz systems onto a single semiconductor chip * Key takeaways * Terahertz waves have major potential in high-speed communication, imaging, security screening and sensing, but are still underused due to complex and bulky systems. * UCLA researchers integrated laboratory-sized terahertz systems onto one semiconductor chip, opening the door to compac  more
UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center: Targeted Therapies Aim to Deliver Chemotherapy More Precisely for Ovarian Cancer
LOS ANGELES, California, June 5 -- The UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * New targeted therapies aim to deliver chemotherapy more precisely for ovarian cancer Two UCLA clinical trials are testing antibody-drug conjugates earlier in treatment. - Investigators at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center are testing a promising new treatment strategy designed to deliver chemotherapy more precisely to ovarian cancer cells while po  more
UCLA study shows dangerous associations between drug and alcohol use and adolescent mental health
LOS ANGELES, California, June 4 (TNSrpt) -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * UCLA study shows dangerous associations between drug and alcohol use and adolescent mental health * Key takeaways * Among California adolescents (ages 12-17) who currently use drugs or alcohol, 46% experienced serious psychological distress in the past year. * Adolescents who use drugs or alcohol reported serious suicidal thoughts or attempts at more than triple the rate of  more
Ukraine: Building the Future, Today
SANTA BARBARA, California, June 4 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * Ukraine: Building the Future, Today * Earlier this month, I visited our partners in Lviv, Ukraine. Over the past year, I have immersed myself in Ukraine's healthcare system, the challenges facing its people, and the extraordinary work of Direct Relief's partners through briefings, reports, and conversations with colleagues and healthcare leaders. But it was my first time visiting the   more
UM Honors College Picks Next Crop of Talented Provost's, Dean's Scholars
MISSOULA, Montana, June 4 -- The University of Montana posted the following news release: * * * UM Honors College Picks Next Crop of Talented Provost's, Dean's Scholars * Provost's Honors Scholars are awarded to students around the nation based on academic performance, public service, leadership, personal qualities and potential for future impact. Based on the same criteria, Dean's Leadership Scholars recognize academic excellence, demonstrated leadership and potential. The students hail f  more
University of California, Berkeley Cites Cultural Affiliation for Four Cultural Items
WASHINGTON, June 4 (TNSFR) -- The University of California, Berkeley intends to repatriate four cultural items that it has determined are culturally affiliated with the Mooretown Rancheria of Maidu Indians of California, according to a notice published in the Federal Register under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. The items include two baskets identified as objects of cultural patrimony and two charmstones identified as unassociated funerary objects. The university sa  more
USGS Annual Report Tracks Black Abalone Recovery
WASHINGTON, June 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Geological Survey published Black Abalone Surveys at Naval Base Ventura County, San Nicolas Island, California--2023 Annual Report as Open-File Report 2026-1015, by Michael C. Kenner and Julie L. Yee, in 2026. It was prepared in cooperation with the U.S. Navy. The report says the black abalone monitoring program on San Nicolas Island began in 1980 and resumed annual sampling in 2001 after a pause. It focuses on the 2023 survey and compares it with the lo  more
USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Pickleball Paddles
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The U.S. International Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Pickleball Paddles The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain pickleball paddles. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission's notice of investigation. The investigation is based on a complaint filed on behalf of Sport Squad, Inc. d/b/a JOOL  more
USU Remembers Karen Huntsman's Contribution to Community
LOGAN, Utah, June 4 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * USU Remembers Karen Huntsman's Contribution to Community * The Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University joins countless individuals across Utah and around the world in mourning the passing of Karen H. Huntsman. "While many know Karen Huntsman for her extraordinary philanthropy and public service," USU President Brad Mortensen said, "those connected to Utah State remember her as a steadfast champion of  more
V Foundation Awards Grant to UC San Diego for Research on Deadly Brain Cancer
LA JOLLA, California, June 4 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * V Foundation Awards Grant to UC San Diego for Research on Deadly Brain Cancer * Researchers at the University of California San Diego have received a $1 million grant from the V Foundation for Cancer Research to advance promising new approaches for treating glioblastoma, one of the most aggressive and lethal forms of brain cancer. Despite intensive treatment that can include surger  more
Va. A.G. Jones Opposes Federal Legislation That Would Weaken State Privacy Protections
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 5 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on June 4, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jay Jones Opposes Federal Legislation That Would Weaken State Privacy Protections Federal data privacy law should not preempt Virginia's strong privacy laws - Attorney General Jay Jones joined a coalition of 18 attorneys general and state agencies in opposing the Securing and Establishing Consumer Uniform Rights and Enforcement over Data Act (SECURE D  more
Venable Attorneys and Practices Earn Top Rankings in 2026 Chambers USA Guide
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Venable, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Venable Attorneys and Practices Earn Top Rankings in 2026 Chambers USA Guide Chambers USA has released its 2026 list of law firm practice group and attorney rankings for the United States. Venable continues to receive high marks nationally and locally with 98 attorneys and 33 practice groups ranked. Additionally, three new practice groups were added to this year's list, including Litigation: General Commercial  more
Vorys' Retail Practice Earns Chambers USA Nationwide Ranking for Ninth-Consecutive Year
COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 5 -- Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Vorys' Retail Practice Earns Chambers USA Nationwide Ranking for Ninth-Consecutive Year Vorys' retail and consumer products group has been ranked among the best retail practices in the Chambers USA guide for the ninth-consecutive year. Of the 27 firms represented, Vorys is one of only three based in the Midwest and one of only four firms not included among the 100 largest law firms in the U  more
WilmerHale Lawyers and Practices Recognized in 2026 Edition of Chambers USA
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- WilmerHale, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * WilmerHale Lawyers and Practices Recognized in 2026 Edition of Chambers USA Chambers and Partners has recognized WilmerHale lawyers and practices in its 2026 Chambers USA guide, highlighting the firm's strength across key practice areas nationwide. This year's rankings include WilmerHale in 72 practice areas and honor 110 lawyers for their leading work and client service. The Chambers USA guide is based on extensi  more
WLAN Market Continues Double-Digit Growth in 1Q 2026 Despite Memory Shortage, According to Dell'Oro Group
REDWOOD CITY, California, June 4 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Dell'Oro Group, a provider of market information about the networking and telecommunications industries, issued the following news release: * * * WLAN Market Continues Double-Digit Growth in 1Q 2026 Despite Memory Shortage, According to Dell'Oro Group * REDWOOD CITY, Calif. - June 4, 2026 - According to a recently published report from Dell'Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the telecommunications,   more
WLF Urges Ninth Circuit to Reject Privacy Claims Over Routine IP-Address Transmissions
WASHINGTON, June 4 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Washington Legal Foundation issued the following news release: * * * WLF Urges Ninth Circuit to Reject Privacy Claims Over Routine IP-Address Transmissions * WASHINGTON, DC-Washington Legal Foundation (WLF) today urged the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit to reverse a district court order that permits privacy claims based on the routine transmission of IP addresses. WLF contends that the ruling contravenes Article III standing requir  more
World Soccer Matches Start in SoCal This Month -- Here's How to Ride the Amtrak Pacific Surfliner to the Action
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corp.) issued the following news: * * * World Soccer Matches Start in SoCal This Month -- Here's How to Ride the Amtrak Pacific Surfliner to the Action * Expanded service, guaranteed seats, and late-night trains are ready for Southern California's big summer ORANGE, Calif. - The world's largest soccer matches kick off in Los Angeles this month, and the Amtrak(r) Pacific Surfliner(r) is ready to move fans across Southern California i  more
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