WASHINGTON, June 5 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The U.S. Conference of Mayors issued the following news: * * * "People Demand Results": Mayors Open 94th Annual Meeting Celebrating Local Leadership in Time of National Need * In Long Beach, California, 200+ bipartisan mayors convene to set priorities for year ahead, hear from leaders including California Governor Gavin Newsom. Long Beach, CA - Today, America's mayors kicked off the 94th Annual Meeting of the U.S. Conferen  more

LOS ANGELES, California, June 5 [Category: BizHospital] -- Cedars-Sinai, a nonprofit academic healthcare organization, posted the following news: * * * $13M Gift Creates Cedars-Sinai Holoman Health Equity Center * A transformative $13 million donation from Eric Holoman and Terri Holoman will shape the future of health equity at Cedars-Sinai. The Holoman gift establishes the Cedars-Sinai Holoman Health Equity Center and endows the Holoman Chair in Health Equity, to be held by Christina Harr  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * 'Architect' of Law Firm DEI Programs Dissolves * Diversity Lab LLC, a for-profit diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) consultancy, has permanently ceased operations following a Federal Trade Commission investigation. The company informed the FTC that it filed paperwork to dissolve itself as a business entity with the California Secretary of State on Friday. Earlier this year, the FTC opened a forma  more

LOS ANGELES, California, June 5 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * 10 Projects, 10 Solutions: Student Engineers Tackle Everyday Problems * A self-playing guitar. A sleep mask that analyzes sleep. TARS from Interstellar brought to life. And USC Makers' new robot mascot making its first appearance. This year, USC Makers presented 10 unique projects offering 10 solutions to everyday problems, built from scratch by 10 student  more

MIAMI, Florida, June 5 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * 46 Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Recognized in 2026 IAM Patent 1000 * NEW YORK - June 5, 2026 - Forty-six attorneys from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP were recognized in the 2026 edition of Intellectual Asset Management (IAM) 's Patent 1000 - The World's Leading Patent Professionals. The firm was also recognized nationally in the United States and in nine regions   more

WOODS HOLE, Massachusetts, June 5 [Category: Biology] -- The Marine Biological Laboratory, an affiliate of the University of Chicago, posted the following news: * * * 75 Years of Grass Fellows at the MBL * The 75th cohort of Grass Fellows arrived in Woods Hole this week to begin their residency in the Grass Laboratory. Since 1951, the Grass Fellowship Program has brought early-career investigators to the Grass Laboratory at the Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) for 14 weeks to pursue a self  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 [Category: Financial Services] -- The American Bankers Association posted the following news release: * * * ABA Names 2026 Banking Research Dissertation Grant Recipient * The American Bankers Association today announced Jacob Moore as the recipient of its 2026 ABA Banking Research Dissertation Grant. The program provides economics or finance doctoral graduate students with $40,000 for one academic year to conduct research on the banking industry.  Moore is pursuing his d  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 (TNSletter) -- Americans for Tax Reform, with 17 co-signers issued the following letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury: * * * Here is the text of the letter: June 2, 2026 The Honorable Scott Bessent Secretary of the Treasury United States Department of the Treasury 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20220 RE: Urgent Action Required to Eliminate Discriminatory Foreign Digital Services Taxes Targeting American Companies Dear Secretary Bessent and Amb  more

NEW YORK, June 5 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- American Express posted the following news release: * * * Amex Access: Festival Perks, Culinary Treats and Exclusive Experiences Worldwide * Get a look at some of the special events and perks that make Card Membership great. A Special Screening of Tucci in Italy Eligible Platinum Card(r) Members got a sneak peek at the first episode of Tucci in Italy Season 2, Stanley Tucci's travel and food series exploring Italy's culinary regions,   more

PHOENIX, Arizona, June 4 [Category: Health Care] -- Banner Health posted the following news release: * * * Arizona Chamber of Commerce honors Banner as Corporate Citizen of the Year * The Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry named nonprofit Banner Health as the state's Corporate Citizen of the Year during ceremonies held in Phoenix this week.  The Arizona Chamber, whose membership represents more than 300,000 employees from small to large companies across the state, on June 2 honored b  more

SACRAMENTO, California, June 5 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Secures $4.6 Million Settlement, Consumer Relief with Mortgage Servicer, Select Portfolio Servicing, for Violations of Foreclosure Protections During the COVID-19 Pandemic * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced a $4.6 million settlement with Select Portfolio Servicing (SPS), a large sub-prime mortgage servicer operating in Californi  more

SACRAMENTO, California, June 5 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Sends Comment Letter to EPA on Microplastics * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a multistate coalition of 14 attorneys general in sending a comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) commending EPA's efforts to add microplastics to a list of contaminants in drinking water prioritized for research, and urging E  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 5 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUPPORTS EPA RESEARCH ON THE HARMS OF MICROPLASTICS IN DRINKING WATER, CALLS FOR ADDITIONAL MONITORING OF PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS * Chicago -Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 14 attorneys general, affirmed the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) efforts to add microplastics to a list of contaminants in drinking water prioritized for re  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, June 5 [Category: Health Care] -- Banner Health posted the following news release: * * * Banner appoints Dr. John Rares Almasan as chief AI, data and infrastructure officer * PHOENIX (June 5, 2026) - Banner Health, one of the nation's largest fully integrated nonprofit health systems, today announced the appointment of Dr. John Rares Almasan as senior vice president, chief artificial intelligence, data and infrastructure officer. In this newly created role, effective June 1  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Ami Bera, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Bera, Primary Care Caucus Co-Chairs Introduce Prioritizing Primary Care Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representatives Ami Bera, M.D. (D-CA-06), David Rouzer (R-NC-07), Joe Courtney (D-CT-02), and Jen Kiggans (R-VA-02), co-chairs of the bipartisan Congressional Primary Care Caucus, introduced H.R. 8765 (link is external), the Prioritizing Primary Care Act of 2026. This bipartisan legislation would provide p  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, June 5 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Berghoff passes the gavel to Klipsch on the Purdue Global board * WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -Michael Berghoff, chair of Purdue Global's Board of Trustees, announced during Friday's board meeting (June 5) his intent to step down as chair, effective June 30. Berghoff has served as chair of the Purdue Global Board of Trustees since the institution's formation in 2017. He served concurrently as chair of Pu  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 1 -- Bitwise Asset Management, a crypto index fund manager, issued the following news: * * * Bitwise Debuts Inaugural Tokenized Fund, the Bitwise Crypto Carry Fund, in Partnership with Superstate Bitwise Asset Management, the global crypto asset manager with $11 billion in client assets (as of April 1, 2026), and Superstate, a leading financial technology firm reshaping capital market infrastructure, today announced the completion of the transition of investmen  more

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence issued the following news release: * * * Brady Urges Los Angeles Department of Justice to Open Investigation into Turner's Outdoorsman In a letter to District Attorney Hochman, Brady LA and Brady call for him to investigate store's role in the gun violence epidemic in California - LOS ANGELES, June 5, 2026 -- Yesterday, the Los Angeles chapter of Brady and the national organization of Brady, the nation's oldest gun violence pr  more

SAN DIEGO, California, June 5 -- California State University San Diego State University posted the following news: * * * Bringing diversity to the newsroom: an impact through inclusion * Growing up in a tight-knit Filipinx neighborhood in San Diego, Jenna Ramiscal wanted to find a way to marry two passions: writing and her love for her community. She found that perfect marriage in journalism. Now a third-year journalism major at San Diego State University, Ramiscal prides herself on ampl  more

ARCATA, California, June 5 -- The California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt posted the following news: * * * Cal Poly Humboldt Matches Highest Finish in Department History with Fourth-Place Commissioner's Cup Finish * The Lumberjacks' fourth-place finish marks the highest placement in department history and ties the program's previous best finish from the 2014-15 academic year. The fourth-place showing is also just the third top-five finish in department history and highlights the c  more

CAMARILLO, California, June 6 -- California State University Channel Islands campus issued the following news release: * * * Dr. Kathryn M. Howard appointed Dean for the School of Education Dr. Kathryn M. Howard has been appointed as the next Dean for the School of Education at Cal State Channel Islands, effective June 12, 2026. Dr. Howard brings more than two decades of experience in higher education leadership, teacher preparation, and applied linguistics research to this role. She holds a  more

CAMARILLO, California, June 6 -- California State University Channel Islands campus issued the following news release: * * * Dr. Luis A. Sanchez appointed Associate Dean for the School of Arts and Sciences Dr. Luis A. Sanchez has been appointed as the next Associate Dean for the School of Arts and Sciences at Cal State Channel Islands, effective June 1, 2026. Dr. Luis A. Sanchez has served with distinction as the Acting/Interim Associate Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences since Summer   more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following InfluenceWatch wrapup by Jonathan Harsh: * * * InfluenceWatch, a project of Capital Research Center, is a comprehensive and ever-evolving compilation of our research into the numerous advocacy groups, foundations, and donors working to influence the public policy process. The website offers transparency into these influencers' funding, motives, and connections while providing insight often neglected by other watchdog groups  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Carbajal Launches Oversight into Foreign Vessel Operators that Benefited from Jones Act Waiver * As we observe the Jones Act's 106th anniversary, U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24), Top Democrat on the House Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee, sent letters to vessel owners and operators that benefited from the Trump administration's Jones Act waiver, seeking informati  more

BURBANK, California, June 5 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: Andrea Savage, Brian Austin Green and Cameron Heyward (6/12) * FRIDAY, JUNE 12 Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: " Andrea Savage, Brian Austin Green and Cameron Heyward" (615) Logline: "Celebrity Wheel of Fortune," hosted by Ryan Seacrest and Vanna White, welcomes Andrea Savage, Brian Austin Green and Cameron Heyward to spin the worl  more

BURBANK, California, June 5 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: Freddie Freeman, Kike Hernandez and Miguel Rojas (6/12) * FRIDAY, JUNE 12 Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: " Freddie Freeman, Kike Hernandez and Miguel Rojas" (611) Logline: "Celebrity Wheel of Fortune," hosted by Ryan Seacrest and Vanna White, welcomes Sarah Chalke, Nat Faxon and Joel Kim Booster to spin the world's most famous whe  more

BURBANK, California, June 5 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: Hannah Simone, Lamorne Morris and Jake Johnson (6/12) * FRIDAY, JUNE 12 Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: " Hannah Simone, Lamorne Morris and Jake Johnson" (614) Logline: "Celebrity Wheel of Fortune," hosted by Ryan Seacrest and Vanna White, welcomes Hannah Simone, Lamorne Morris and Jake Johnson to spin the world's most famous wheel  more

BURBANK, California, June 5 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: Jamie Lynn Sigler, Dan Bucatinsky and Nikki Bella (6/12) * FRIDAY, JUNE 12 Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: " Jamie Lynn Sigler, Dan Bucatinsky and Nikki Bella" (616) Logline: "Celebrity Wheel of Fortune," hosted by Ryan Seacrest and Vanna White, welcomes Jamie Lynn Sigler, Dan Bucatinsky and Nikki Bella to spin the world's most fam  more

BURBANK, California, June 5 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: Jordin Sparks, Scott Auckerman and Brett Gelman (6/12) * FRIDAY, JUNE 12 Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: " Jordin Sparks, Scott Auckerman and Brett Gelman" (620) Logline: "Celebrity Wheel of Fortune," hosted by Ryan Seacrest and Vanna White, welcomes Jordin Sparks, Scott Auckerman and Brett Gelmanto spin the world's most famous whe  more

BURBANK, California, June 5 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: Kelly McCreary, Billy Gardell and Mary Elizabeth Ellis (6/12) * FRIDAY, JUNE 12 Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: " Kelly McCreary, Billy Gardell and Mary Elizabeth Ellis" (618) Logline: "Celebrity Wheel of Fortune," hosted by Ryan Seacrest and Vanna White, welcomes Kelly McCreary, Billy Gardell and Mary Elizabeth Ellis to spin the w  more

BURBANK, California, June 5 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: Kristen Kish, Action Bronson and Rashid Shaheed (6/12) * FRIDAY, JUNE 12 Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: " Kristen Kish, Action Bronson and Rashid Shaheed" (619) Logline: "Celebrity Wheel of Fortune," hosted by Ryan Seacrest and Vanna White, welcomes Kristen Kish, Action Bronson and Rashid Shaheed to spin the world's most famous wh  more

BURBANK, California, June 5 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: Michael Urie, Yvonne Orji and Hasan Minhaj (6/12) * FRIDAY, JUNE 12 Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: " Michael Urie, Yvonne Orji and Hasan Minhaj" (612) Logline: "Celebrity Wheel of Fortune," hosted by Ryan Seacrest and Vanna White, welcomes Michael Urie, Yvonne Orji and Hasan Minhaj to spin the world's most famous wheel in hopes of  more

BURBANK, California, June 5 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: Sarah Chalke, Nat Faxon and Joel Kim Booster (6/12) * FRIDAY, JUNE 12 Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: " Sarah Chalke, Nat Faxon and Joel Kim Booster" (613) Logline: "Celebrity Wheel of Fortune," hosted by Ryan Seacrest and Vanna White, welcomes Sarah Chalke, Nat Faxon and Joel Kim Booster to spin the world's most famous wheel in ho  more

BURBANK, California, June 5 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: Vanessa Lachey, Adam Conover and Simon Rex (6/12) * FRIDAY, JUNE 12 Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: " Vanessa Lachey, Adam Conover and Simon Rex" (617) Logline: "Celebrity Wheel of Fortune," hosted by Ryan Seacrest and Vanna White, welcomes Vanessa Lachey, Adam Conover and Simon Rex to spin the world's most famous wheel in hopes of  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, June 5 -- The CFA Institute, an association of investment professionals, issued the following news release on June 4, 2026: * * * CFA Institute Appoints New Members to Financial Analysts Journal(R) Advisory Council and Editorial Board CFA Institute, the global association of investment professionals, today announced new appointees to the Advisory Council and Editorial Board of the CFA Institute Financial Analysts Journal, the leading practitioner journal for the glo  more

ALBANY, New York, June 6 -- Nixon Peabody, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Chambers USA recognizes Nixon Peabody attorneys and practice areas for 2026 Nixon Peabody LLP announced that 69 of the firm's attorneys and 29 practice areas have been recognized as industry leaders in the 2026 edition of Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business. Chambers USA gave notable recognition to six of Nixon Peabody's firmwide practice areas: * Capital Markets: Securitization:  more

LOS ANGELES, California, June 5 -- The University of California at Los Angeles School of Law posted the following news: * * * Christy Mallory is named executive director of the Williams Institute * Bringing vast experience in research and leadership in sexual orientation and gender identity law and policy, Christy Mallory has been named the executive director of the Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law. Mallory, who has been leading the Williams Institute in an interim capacity since Jan  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release: * * * Coast Guard takes delivery of 19th HC-130J long range surveillance aircraft * WASHINGTON -The Coast Guard accepted delivery of its 19th HC-130J Super Hercules long range surveillance aircraft, designated CGNR 2019, from Lockheed Martin Aeronautics in Marietta, Georgia, on April 10, 2026. The aircraft entered the year-long missionization effort needed to make it fully mission-  more

LOS ANGELES, California, June 6 -- CodePink, a grassroots peace and social justice movement working to end U.S.-funded wars and occupations, to challenge militarism globally, posted the following news release on June 5, 2026: * * * "Free Dr. Hasan Abu Safiya" Billboard Message Welcomes AMA Conference Attendees in Chicago The action comes as Israel has moved the kidnapped and tortured doctor to solitary confinement. - CHICAGO - CODEPINK brought its AMA campaign front and center to AMA membe  more

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Jim Costa, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Costa Votes To Support Working Families and Farmers * WASHINGTON \- Today, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21), a senior member of the House Agriculture Committee, voted against H.R. 8646, the FY2027 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. (link is external) The bill comes at a moment when farm bankruptcies are up, and farmers need a lifelin  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following news: * * * CRC News: A month in the busy life of InfluenceWatch The Capital Research Center launched InfluenceWatch in 2017 "after identifying a need for more fact-based, accurate descriptions of the various influencers of public policy issues." - A May 29 official committee staff memo written for the members of the U.S. House of Representatives, Committee on the Judiciary, cited InfluenceWatch as evidence for its findi  more

LOS ANGELES, California, June 5 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * Creatine may supercharge immune cells that are key to fighting cancer * Key takeaways * Dendritic cells -the immune cells that direct killer T cells to attack cancer -ramp up their intake of creatine inside tumors and depend on it to function effectively in this nutrient-poor environment. * In mouse models of melanoma, creatine supplementation slowed tumor growth significantly and i  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene on the Newest Additions to Coveted Red to Blue Program * "Authentic, independent minded" and "Focusing on what we can do to help lower costs" After the DCCC announced the third round of candidates added to its Red to Blue program, DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene joined MS NOW's Morning Joe to talk about the candidates who will power Democrats to the House majori  more

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Democracy Forward, an organization that says it advances democracy and social progress through litigation, policy and public education and regulatory engagement, issued the following news release on June 4, 2026: * * * Civil Servants Sue Justice Department Over Unlawful Policy Denying Telework Accommodations to Workers with Disabilities Class Action Challenges Executive Office for Immigration Review's Blanket Denial of Telework as a Reasonable Accommodatio - Alexandri  more

IRVINE, California, June 5 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) issued the following news release: * * * Did institutional investors ban themselves? * IRVINE, Calif., June 4, 2026 - Cotality, a leading global property information, analytics, and data-enabled solutions provider, today released its latest update on investor activity in the U.S. housing market. Investor activity dropped slightly to open 2026, falling from 30.1% of all single-family purchases in December  more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * DNC Congratulates Connie Chan and Scott Wiener on Advancing to the General Election for California's 11th Congressional District The DNC congratulates Connie Chan and Scott Wiener on advancing to the general election for California's 11th Congressional District. Democratic voters across California backed candidates who are focused on lowering costs, protecting healthcare, and fighting for working   more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * DNC Congratulates Hilda Solis on Advancing to the General Election for California's 38th Congressional District The DNC congratulates Hilda Solis on advancing to the general election for California's 38th Congressional District. Democratic voters throughout California have once again turned out in numbers that demonstrate they understand the stakes of this moment. In response to Hilda Solis adva  more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * DNC Congratulates Jacqui Irwin on Advancing to the General Election for California's 26th Congressional District The DNC congratulates Jacqui Irwin on advancing to the general election for California's 26th Congressional District. Democratic voters throughout California have once again turned out in numbers that demonstrate they understand the stakes of this moment. Irwin is the former Mayor of Th  more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * DNC Congratulates Marni von Wilpert on Advancing to the General Election for California's 48th Congressional District The DNC congratulates Marni von Wilpert on advancing to the general election for California's 48th Congressional District -- a race that will help flip the House of Representatives in November. Democratic voters throughout California have once again turned out in numbers that demon  more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * DNC Congratulates Mike McGuire on Advancing to the General Election for California's 1st Congressional District The DNC congratulates Mike McGuire on advancing to the general election for California's 1st Congressional District. Democratic voters across California backed candidates like McGuire who are focused on lowering costs, protecting healthcare, and fighting for working families. Democrats a  more

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on June 5, 2026: * * * IN THE STATES: While Democrats Go On Offense to Expand the Map, Trump and His Extremist Republicans Continue Jacking Up Costs and Hurting Working Families This week once again proved that Democrats are going on offense across the country. From Iowa and Montana to California and New Jersey, Democratic candidates -- for Governor, Senate, and House -- are expanding the map and forcing  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 6 -- Dolby Laboratories Inc. issued the following news release on June 5, 2026: * * * Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos to Power Telemundo's FIFA World Cup 2026(TM) Coverage on Peacock, a Streaming First Telemundo's live Spanish-language coverage will stream in Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos with Dolby AC-4, marking an expansion of immersive live sports experiences on Peacock - Today, Dolby Laboratories (NYSE: DLB) and NBCUniversal announced that Peacock will stream  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 5 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release: * * * Earthjustice Denounces Trump Administration's $700 Million Giveaway to the Coal Industry Propping up uneconomic coal plants and export infrastructure harms our health and our economy - Washington, D.C. -- The Trump administration is expected to announce that it will invoke the Defense Production Act to use hundreds of millions in taxpayer dollars to prop up coal plants across the country and fund a pr  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 6 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release on June 5, 2026: * * * Lease Sale Seeks to Transform Arctic National Wildlife Refuge into a Fossil Fuel Industrial Zone All major oil companies refused to bid; one small oil company and a state of Alaska-sponsored corporation snapped up five leases in a rush to exploit the Refuge's Coastal Plain - Anchorage, AK -- The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced results from what was supposed to be sweepi  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 5 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release on June 4, 2026: * * * Trump to Waste $75 Million on Oakland Coal Terminal The funding could be part of a larger $700 million handout to corporations to support coal infrastructure nationwide, while Californians struggle with high energy bills - Oakland, CA -- The Trump administration is expected to announce $75 million in taxpayer funding towards a new coal storage and handling facility in Oakland, accordin  more

SAN DIEGO, California, June 2 -- EDF Renewables, a renewable energy developer, issued the following news release: * * * EDF power solutions North America and Masdar Sign Agreements for Solar and Energy Storage Project EDF power solutions North America and Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company - Masdar, co-owners of the BigBeau Solar+Storage Project, have entered into 15-year power purchase agreements covering the output from the 128 megawatt (MWac) solar plant and its 40 MW/160 MWh battery energy s  more

LOS ANGELES, California, June 5 [Category: Sociological] -- Equality California posted the following news release: * * * Equality California Congratulates Xavier Becerra on Advancing to General Election in California Governor's Race * LOS ANGELES - Equality California, the nation's largest statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights organization, congratulated former U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services and former California Attorney General Xavier Becerra on advancing to the November general elect  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 5 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN announces matchups, dates for fourth annual SEC/ACC Men's and Women's Basketball Challenges * * Games to take place Dec. 1-3 across ESPN networks * Men's Challenge headlined by preseason No. 1 Florida vs. No. 2 Duke * Women's Challenge features No. 1 South Carolina vs. No. 3 Duke in marquee showdown The SEC/ACC Men's and Women's Basketball Challenges retur  more

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- The Federal Election Commission issued the following weekly digest: * * * Commission meetings and hearings No open meetings or executive sessions were scheduled this week. * * * Litigation Bernegger v. FEC (Case No. 25-4563) On May 29, Plaintiff filed a Declaration in Support of Request for Clerk's Entry of Default Under Fed. R. Civ. P. 55(a) in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. Bernegger v. FEC (Case No. 26-213) On May 29, Plaintiff filed a Decla  more

WASHINGTON, June 6 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued the following information collection: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), this notice announces that the Information Collection Request (ICR) summarized below will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. The ICR describes the nature of the information collection and its expected burden. This is a new coll  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, June 6 -- FFRF Action Fund, an organization that says it develops and advocates for legislation, regulations and government programs to preserve the constitutional principle of separation between state and church, posted the following news on June 5, 2026: * * * 'Secularist' USDA employees sue over forced religion in the workplace The FFRF Action Fund salutes the U.S. Department of Agriculture employees who are suing the agency for unlawful proselytization and bestows on t  more

LOS ANGELES, California, June 5 [Category: Political] -- The Simon Wiesenthal Center posted the following news: * * * First Plenary Meeting of the Argentine Presidency of IHRA * BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA (JUNE 5, 2026) -The first plenary meeting of the Argentine Presidency of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) began with a Preliminary Conference organized by the Simon Wiesenthal Center on May 31, attended by 250 delegates from 42 countries, together with representatives fr  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 6 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on May 5, 2026: * * * Delaware's Privacy Law is About to Expand: 6 Steps Employers and Businesses Should Take to Prepare Just over a year after Delaware's privacy law took effect, state lawmakers are close to expanding its reach by passing a bill that could soon cover more businesses, narrow a key exemption, and expand the definition of sensitive data. Most notably for employers, the pending legislation woul  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Vince Fong, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Fong Secures $1.32 Million for Ridgecrest Regional Hospital in Appropriations Bill * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) announced that $1.32 million in Community Project Funding for facility improvements and equipment at Ridgecrest Regional Hospital has been included in the FY2027 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. This funding   more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, June 1 -- Forvis, an accounting and advisory firm, issued the following news release: * * * Forvis Mazars expands into Washington with new Seattle office * Forvis Mazars is launching a new Seattle office as a strategic expansion in the Pacific Northwest, effective June 1, 2026. * The firm already serves many clients in the Seattle market across technology, healthcare, manufacturing, nonprofit, and other industries. * The office will be led by Donald Rawe and will   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 6 -- Politico issued the following transcript of a podcast involving Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong: * * * Full Transcript: Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong on "The Conversation with Dasha Burns" This is a full unedited transcript of POLITICO's interview with Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong on "The Conversation with Dasha Burns": Brian Armstrong - It's about financial inclusion. Right? There's something like 80% of Americans feel that the current financial system's not worki  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Garamendi Statement on 106th Anniversary of Jones Act * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08), a senior member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure and Armed Services Committees, issued the following statement on the 106 th anniversary of the Merchant Marine Act of 1920- popularly known as the Jones Act: "On this anniversary of the Jones Act, I recognize the vita  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, June 5 -- Gov. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, posted the following news release: * * * Governor Sherrill Nominates Ben Hertz-Shargel as Commissioner of the Board of Public Utilities, Will Name as President Upon Confirmation * TRENTON - Governor Mikie Sherrill today announced the nomination of Ben Hertz-Shargel to serve as Commissioner of the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU). Upon confirmation, Hertz-Shargel will then be named President of the Board by Governor S  more

LANSING, Michigan, June 4 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Whitmer Makes Appointments to Boards and Commissions * June 4, 2026 Contact: press@michigan.gov LANSING, Mich. - Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced appointments to the following boards and commissions: Michigan Board of Respiratory Care; Michigan Board of Audiology; Michigan Board of Acupuncture; Human Trafficking Commission; Michigan Barrier Free Design Board; Human   more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley in Washington Post Letter to the Editor: Here's what coastal elites don't get about California's Prop 12 * WASHINGTON - In a Washington Post Letter to the Editor, Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), a lifelong family farmer and a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, outlined his opposition to California's Proposition 12, which oversteps constitutional boundaries and curtails pig produce  more

MIAMI, Florida, June 5 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Expands Health Care & FDA Capabilities in California with Addition of Deborah J. Rotenberg and Team * SACRAMENTO, Calif. - June 5, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP continues the growth of its Health Care & FDA Practice with the addition of Deborah J. Rotenberg as a shareholder in the firm's Sacramento office. She joins from Murphy Austin Ad  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 5 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release: * * * HACU hosts virtual Emerging Leaders' Summit * The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities hosted a virtual Emerging Leaders' Summit focused on preparing students for internships and career opportunities in various fields. HACU's Emerging Leaders' Summit provides students from HACU-member institutions with opportunities to develop their  more

NEW YORK, June 3 -- The Hispanic Federation, an organization that supports and strengthens Latino institutions through education, health, immigration, civic engagement, economic empowerment and the environment, issued the following news release: * * * Hispanic Federation Mobilizes More than 150 Latino Leaders to Demand Protections for Communities Amid Reconciliation Debate Participants met with Congressional offices this week to call on them to vote no on the current reconciliation package -   more

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, ranking member of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following statement on June 5, 2026: * * * Huffman Slams Trump's $700 Million Coal Handout to Prop Up Coal for Big Tech Today, House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) released the following statement after President Trump announced plans to hand out nearly $700 million in taxpayer dollars for new and existing coal plants and a coal expor  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Huffman, Dexter Expose USDA Official's Conflicts of Interest as GOP Chairman Shuts Down Ethics Question * The scandal lands as Trump's cuts leave the Forest Service gutted heading into a dangerous fire season Washington, D.C. - At a Federal Lands Subcommittee oversight hearing yesterday, Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) and Oversight & Investigations Subcommittee Ranking Member Maxine De  more

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, ranking member of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on June 5, 2026: * * * Huffman, Dexter Expose USDA Official's Conflicts of Interest as GOP Chairman Shuts Down Ethics Question The scandal lands as Trump's cuts leave the Forest Service gutted heading into a dangerous fire season - At a Federal Lands Subcommittee oversight hearing yesterday, Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) and Oversight &  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Vince Fong, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Rep. Fong Discusses World Cup and LA28 Security with DHS Secretary Mullin * IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: This week, Rep. Vince Fong (CA-20) questioned Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin in the House Committee on Homeland Security. Following DHS being shut down, and ahead of the FIFA World Cup and Los Angeles 2028 Olympics coming to California, Rep. Fong asked about D  more

WASHINGTON, June 6 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission found a Section 337 violation involving imported women's flats with colored outsoles and designs. The ruling concludes an investigation launched on December 18, 2024, following a complaint by Gavrieli Brands LLC of Culver City, California. The company alleged infringement of multiple U.S. design patents and trade dress rights through the importation and sale of women's flats by a group of online sellers and foreign-based entities.  more

WASHINGTON, June 6 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission has instituted a patent infringement investigation involving imported pickleball paddles and related components. The investigation stems from a complaint filed by Sport Squad, Inc., doing business as JOOLA, of North Bethesda, Maryland, alleging violations of Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 through the importation and sale of pickleball paddles that infringe two U.S. patents. According to the Commission, the complaint was fi  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 6 -- Kilpatrick Townsend and Stockton, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kilpatrick Attorneys Earn 103 Rankings in 2026 Chambers USA and Global Guides Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP earned continued recognition in the 2026 editions of the Chambers USA Guide and the Chambers Global Guide. In total, the Firm's practices achieved rankings across 40 USA Nationwide and State categories and three Global categories, and Kilpatrick attorneys earned 103 ra  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release: * * * Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses 3 Nevada Lawmakers for Reelection to Congress * AFGE says Reps. Titus, Lee, and Horsford support federal workers and their rights LAKEWOOD, Calif. - The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of three members of Congress for reelection to the U.S. House representing Nevada in th  more

STATE COLLEGE, Pennsylvania, June 5 [Category: BizTravel] -- AccuWeather, a provider of commercial weather forecasting services, posted the following news release: * * * Latest Analysis Shows El Nino Has Arrived, Official Declaration May Be Imminent * Based on the latest oceanic and atmospheric data, AccuWeather expert meteorologists believe El Nino conditions are now established in the tropical Pacific. "The sea surface temperatures are quickly rising in the equatorial Pacific, the region  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Sam Liccardo, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Lawmakers Demand FEMA Release of Withheld Disaster Mitigation Funds During Fire Season * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representatives Sam Liccardo (CA-16) and Assistant Democratic Leader Joe Neguse (CO-02) led a coalition of twenty-five Members of Congress urging the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to release disaster assistance funds. Their push follows reporting by The Washington Po  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 6 -- Earthjustice posted the following news release on June 5, 2026: * * * Lawsuit: Admin Manufactured "Emergency" to Sidestep Endangered Species Requirements for Flathead Timber Project West Reservoir project could harm ESA-listed grizzly bears and bull trout - Missoula, MT -- Swan View Coalition and Friends of the Wild Swan today sued the Trump administration over its attempt to rush through a timber project in Flathead National Forest grizzly bear and bull  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 6 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on June 5, 2026, by senior counsel Bruce Buchanan and associate Colleen O. Munoz: * * * Oregon Expands Protections for Immigration Status in the Workplace Oregon House Bill 4111, effective June 5, 2026, reflects Oregon's continued shift toward protecting immigrant workers by limiting how a change in immigration status can be used in the workplace and how undocumented status can be used in litigation, whi  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 6 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Policy Week in Review - June 5, 2026 Congressional and Administrative News At a Glance The Policy Week in Review, prepared by Littler's Workplace Policy Institute (WPI), sets forth WPI's updates on federal legislation, regulations, and congressional activity affecting the workplace. By Shannon Meade, Jim Paretti, Alex MacDonald, and Maury Baskin NLRB Chair Murphy and General Counsel Carey Testify at  more

ENCINO, California, June 6 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on June 5, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Brokers $47 Million Sale of Landmark Multifamily Asset in Los Angeles LOS ANGELES - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of The Versailles Apartments, a five-story, 78-unit multifamily asset in Los Angeles, California. The pr  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Marni von Wilpert Kicks Off General Election Campaign as the Fighter Southern California Families Deserve * After a decisive win in the primary for CA-48 and yesterday's addition to the DCCC's Red to Blue program, Marni von Wilpert is firing off her general election campaign ready to flip this seat and take back Congress. From taking on price-gouging corporations and opioid manufa  more

DAVIS, California, June 5 -- The University of California Davis posted the following news: * * * Media Experts on New World Screwworm * The U.S Department of Agriculture has confirmed a case of New World screwworm in Zavala County, Texas in a three-week old calf. New World screwworm is a serious parasitic fly that can affect livestock, pets, wildlife, and less commonly, people and birds. Adult screwworm flies are about the size of a common housefly or slightly larger. Their larvae feed on th  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 5 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * How Artemis II livestreamed hi-def videos and images from the moon to Earth * This April, humanity had front-row seats to space as the Artemis II Orion spacecraft transmitted crystal-clear footage of its historic journey around the moon over more than 250,000 miles back to Earth at speeds on par with those of home internet connections. The livestreaming of high-definition videos a  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The Gerontological Society of America issued the following news release: * * * Multisector Collaboration on Dementia Is Focus of First-Ever GSA Forum The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) will debut a virtual event format called GSA Forum with Connecting Health Care, Public Health, and Community for Dementia Detection and Care, taking place June 16 and 17. Reporters intending to cover the forum may request media registration by contacting news@geron.org. Designed   more

PASADENA, California, June 6 (TNSres) -- NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory issued the following news: * * * NASA's INCUS Mission on Road to Launch, Study Storms From Space The mission's three SmallSats will provide insights to improve storm forecasting, potentially mitigating loss of life and property damage in affected communities. Teams working on NASA's INCUS (Investigation of Convective Updrafts) mission, the first space-based survey of the dynamics of tropical convective storms, have compl  more

SANTA CRUZ, California, June 5 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * Natasha Thompson named director of the Disability Resource Center * The Division of Student Affairs and Success is pleased to welcome Natasha Thompson to UC Santa Cruz as our new Director of the Disability Resource Center (DRC)! Natasha brings a strong background in disability services, educational leadership, and student support, with experience spanning K-12 settings. Through  more

YONKERS, New York, June 6 -- Consumer Reports posted the following news release: * * * New York legislature passes key bill to curb personalized pricing Consumer Reports calls on Governor Hochul to strengthen and sign the One Fair Price Act - Albany, New York - The New York state legislature passed the One Fair Price Act last night, which Consumer Reports supported. If signed by Governor Hochul, New York will become the third state in the country to pass a law to curb personalized pricing.   more

NEW YORK, June 6 -- Newmark Group, a commercial real estate company that says they offer comprehensive suite of services and products, posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Completes Sale Of 11-Building Industrial Portfolio in San Francisco East Bay Newmark announces the Company has arranged the sale of Sierra Trinity, an 11-building, shallow bay industrial portfolio located in Dublin, California, in the San Francisco East Bay. Newmark Executive Vice Chairman and President, Western  more

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news: * * * Fishing for the Future: How West Coast Anglers Contribute Science that Helps Sustain Sportfishing NOAA Fisheries collaborates with anglers and other partners in California to monitor and collect data on fishing populations. - As anglers gear-up for the summer fishing season, National Fishing and Boating Week is well timed to encourage people to get out on th  more

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following news release on June 5, 2026: * * * NRC Schedules Public Outreach to Discuss Diablo Canyon Power Plant Performance Arlington, Texas -- Nuclear Regulatory Commission staff will hold an information session June 16 to explain how the Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant performed in 2025 and to answer questions from the community. The session will allow residents to speak directly with NRC inspectors who evaluate the plant  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service issued the following news: * * * NRCS California ready to provide assistance to producers with the New World Screwworm * Davis, Calif., June 6, 2026 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in California is ready to support ranchers along the southern border with technical assistance and resources to reduce the risk of potential for New World Screww  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * One Year After Trump's Attempted Federal Takeover in Los Angeles Rep. Jimmy Gomez Conducts Oversight Visit at ICE Detention Facility * LOS ANGELES, CA -Today, Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) conducted an unannounced oversight visit at the B-18 federal detention facility in Los Angeles, marking one year since President Trump deployed federal forces to Los Angeles and dramatically escalated immigrati  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla Leads Effort to Defeat Republican Attempts to Pass Anti-Voter SAVE Act in the Dead of Night * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Rules and Administration Committee, led his Senate colleagues in defeating Republicans' efforts to include the SAVE Act voter suppression bill in their anti-immigrant reconciliation bill. Padilla took to the Senat  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla Rails Against Republican Reconciliation Bill, Pushes Amendment for DHS Enforcement Reforms * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Immigration Subcommittee and a member of the Senate Budget Committee, condemned Republicans' partisan bill to provide Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (C  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release: * * * Panama-Buena Vista Union School District Teamsters Ratify Strong Contract * (BAKERSFIELD, Calif.) - A group of 243 workers at Panama-Buena Vista Union School District, represented by Teamsters Local 87, have voted overwhelmingly to ratify a new agreement with the K-8 public school district which serves the Bakersfield community across 25 schools. "This strong agreeme  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 5 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Passive AI use at work increases feelings of work meaninglessness, study finds * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa -Approximately 88% of organizations around the world implemented artificial intelligence (AI) into at least one business function by the end of 2025, the latest McKinsey Global Survey on the state of AI found. Despite promised productivity gains, passive AI use at work, where employees copy  more

LOS ANGELES, California, June 5 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Paul Hastings Advises Ares and 31 Private Credit Lenders on $5 Billion+ of Financing for Auctane's Acquisition of Worldwide Express * Paul Hastings LLP advised Ares Capital, together with a club of 31 additional private credit lenders, on more than $5 billion of senior secured financing for the acquisition by Auctane (f/k/a Stamps.com), a Thoma Bravo portfolio company, of W  more

LOS ANGELES, California, June 5 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Paul Hastings Advises dss+ on Acquisition of Lauras International * Paul Hastings LLP advised dss+, a leading provider of specialist operations management consulting services, in relation to its acquisition of Lauras International USA, a Chicago-based operations consulting firm specializing in rapid, sustainable productivity improvements. M&A partners Jon Kubek and David   more

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Pelosi Defends Support for Ukraine on House Floor: "The United States Does Not Abandon Those Who Fight For Freedom." * Washington, D.C. - Today, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks on the House Floor in support of the Ukraine Support Act, reaffirming America's commitment to stand with the Ukrainian people as they defend their sovereignty, democracy and freedom. In her remarks, Pelosi   more

CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, June 5 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * PennWest art therapy earns reaccreditation * PennWest University's Master of Science in Counseling, Art Therapy Concentration has earned continuing national accreditation, affirming the program's quality and preparation of future mental health professionals. Granted by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Accreditation Council for Art Therapy   more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, June 5 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center posted the following news: * * * PhD Graduate's Work Could Alter Stroke Treatment Paradigm * Nicole Schumacher began working at 14, when she started helping her dad with his eBay side business of selling electronic components from their garage. At 18, the California native worked for Best Buy and had no plans for college. Today, Dr. Schumacher is doing research on glucose levels in stroke patients, especially i  more

LA JOLLA, California, June 5 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Plants Could Be Used to Grow Medicines in Space, Study Shows * Astronauts on long space missions may one day use plants to produce fresh stocks of medicines on demand, thanks to new research by engineers at the University of California San Diego. The team developed a simple method to grow and repeatedly harvest pharmaceuticals from plants under space-like conditions, without destroy  more

RIVERSIDE, California, June 5 -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * Q&A: Riverside's rejection of a homeless housing project * The Riverside City Council's decision earlier this year to reject more than $20 million in state funding for a proposed homeless housing project has become one of the city's most contentious public policy debates in years. In a 4-3 vote in January, the council declined state Homekey+ funds that would have converted the Qu  more

SANTA MONICA, California, June 5 -- Rand issued the following excerpts of a commentary by Francesca Ghiretti, director of the Economic Security and Resilience Initiative and co-director of the China Initiative, to Foreign Affairs: * * * How China Misperceives Itself Great powers rarely fail because they are unaware of their problems. More often, they fall apart because they misidentify or only partially identify the root of those problems. The ability to accurately diagnose weaknesses, to dis  more

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following statement on June 5, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Maxine Waters Applauds S&P For Refusing to Lower Standards for America's Benchmark Indices Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), Ranking Member on the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following statement commending S&P Dow Jones Indices and its Index Committee for declining to weaken the eligib  more

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on June 5, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Maxine Waters Urges Chair Hill to Call Immediate Hearing with FHFA Director Bill Pulte Following Alarming Trump Appointment as Acting Director of National Intelligence Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, sent a letter to Congressman French Hill  more

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Rep. Mark Takano, D-California, ranking member of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on June 5, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Takano Pushes for Major Richard Star Act Discharge Petition Signatures at VSO Backed Press Conference Yesterday, House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Ranking Member Mark Takano held a press conference with his Major Richard Star Act discharge petition cosponsor, Congressman Raul Ruiz (CA-25). The Major Richard St  more

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation issued the following news release: * * * Reclamation initiates Sites Excess Capacity Contract public negotiation sessions MAXWELL, Calif. - The Bureau of Reclamation announces the beginning of public negotiation sessions with the Sites Project Authority for an Excess Capacity Contract for the proposed Sites Reservoir Project, a new 1.5 million acre-foot offstream reservoir approximately 10 miles west of Maxwell, C  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Cisneros Secures Major Wins in NDAA, Increases Pay and Benefits For Servicemembers and their Families * WASHINGTON - Late last night, Congressman Gil Cisneros (CA-31), former Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, Naval officer, and member of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC), secured 29 legislative priorities in a mark-up of the National Defense Authorization  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gomez Slams Senate Republicans for Passing $70 Billion Immigration Enforcement Slush Fund * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Rep. Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) released the following statement in response to Senate passage of Republican immigration enforcement bill: "In the dead of night, Senate Republicans advanced a bill that would hand Donald Trump another $70 billion to expand his mass deportation agenda and su  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Huffman Fights Back to Protect Families, Pets from Cyanide Bombs * Republicans Repeatedly Block Legislation After Trump Reopens Door to Poisonous M-44 Devices on Public Lands Washington, D.C. - This week, House Republicans blocked Representative Jared Huffman's (CA-02) latest attempt to end the use of M-44 cyanide ejectors, commonly known as cyanide bombs, on public lands. After years of  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Jimmy Gomez Votes to Pass Crucial Support for Ukraine * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) released the following statement after helping pass the Ukraine Support Act: "I voted for this legislation to continue America's support for the Ukrainian people as they defend their homes, their families, and their right to live free from Russia's invasion. "For years, Ukrainians have show  more

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- 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 letter with three co-signers to the U.S. Department of Justice: * * * Here is the text of the letter: June 3, 2026 The Honorable Todd Blanche Acting Attorney General U.S. Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20530 Dear Acting Attorney General Blanche, We write   more

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Young Kim, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Kim Secures House Passage of BARK Act to Feed Shelter Animals, Reduce Waste * WASHINGTON D.C.-Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Bring Animals Relief and Kibble (BARK) Act, legislation introduced by Representatives Young Kim (CA-40) and Jamie Raskin (MD-08), as part of the FY2027 Agriculture Appropriations Act. The BARK Act aims to end food shortages facing animal shelters and  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Kevin Mullin, D-California, with eight co-signers issued the following letter to the Federal Trade Commission: * * * Here is the text of the letter: June 3, 2026 The Honorable Andrew N. Ferguson Chairman Federal Trade Commission 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20580 Dear Chairman Ferguson, We write to you concerned about possible deceptive marketing practices employed by prediction market platforms, which claim to be a financial tool fo  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Sara Jacobs Votes Against NDAA Due to Lack of Constraints on Weaponization and Politicization of Military * Following the egregious topline of $1.15 trillion and a lack of meaningful constraints on the Trump Administration's illegal and reckless use and threats of the military, Rep. Sara Jacobs voted against the FY 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) in the House Armed Services Comm  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. George T. Whitesides, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Whitesides Secures Investments for Local Workforce and Defense Industry, Pushes Government Oversight in Defense Authorization Bill * The Congressman brings millions back to his district's aerospace and defense companies, securing thousands of local jobs WASHINGTON, D.C. - Last night, Rep. George Whitesides (CA-27) secured several key wins for California's 27th District in the bipart  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Derek Tran, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Representative Tran Supports Improved Transparency, Readiness in Bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Representative Derek Tran (CA-45) voted to advance the bipartisan Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) out of the House Armed Services Committee. The bill, which authorizes $1.142 trillion in defense spending, passed with a bipartisan vote of 44  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Panetta, Valadao, Thompson Lead Bipartisan Group of California Members in Requesting Quebec Lift Ban on American Wine Imports * Washington, D.C. - United States Representatives Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), David Valadao (CA-22), and Mike Thompson (CA-04) led a bipartisan coalition of 14 California lawmakers in requesting that Quebec Premier Christine Frechette remove the current restrictions barr  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Mike Thompson, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * REPS. THOMPSON, VALADAO, PANETTA LEAD BIPARTISAN GROUP OF CALIFORNIA MEMBERS IN REQUESTING QUEBEC LIFT BAN ON AMERICAN WINE IMPORTS * Washington - Today, Representatives Mike Thompson (CA-04), Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), and David Valadao (CA-22) led a bipartisan coalition of 14 California lawmakers in requesting that Quebec Premiere Christine Frechette remove the current restrictions barring the impo  more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, June 5 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * RNs at Orange County Global Medical Center vote overwhelmingly to join California Nurses Association * Registered nurses at KPC Health's Orange County Global Medical Center in Santa Ana, Calif. voted overwhelmingly on Thursday, June 4 to join California Nurses Association (CNA), an affiliate of National Nurses United (NNU), the nation's largest and fastest-growing registered n  more

OAKLAND, California, June 6 -- The California Nurses Association issued the following news release: * * * RNs at Orange County Global Medical Center vote overwhelmingly to join California Nurses Association Nurses say say union protections will lead to improved care - Registered nurses at KPC Health's Orange County Global Medical Center in Santa Ana, Calif. voted overwhelmingly on Thursday, June 4 to join California Nurses Association (CNA), an affiliate of National Nurses United (NNU), the  more

MENLO PARK, California, June 1 -- Robinhood Markets, a financial services company, issued the following news: * * * Robinhood Enters Canada as it Completes Acquisition of WonderFi The acquisition of WonderFi, a Canadian leader in digital asset products and services, positions Robinhood to deliver trusted, innovative crypto offerings to Canadians. With its expansion to Canada, Robinhood now has more than 1 million international funded customers, supporting its vision of building the leading g  more

GREENVILLE, South Carolina, June 5 -- Furman University posted the following news: * * * Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence Institute publishes findings * Enthusiasts and professionals who scan the airwaves for signs of extraterrestrial existence likely had a disappointing day this week. The SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence) Institute said Wednesday that extensive radio scans by its telescope in Northern California found no signs of otherworldly technology from comet 3I/A  more

DIAMOND BAR, California, June 6 -- The Specialty Equipment Market Association issued the following news release: * * * SEMA ANNOUNCES BOARD ELECTION RESULT The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) has announced the result of the 2026-2027 SEMA Board of Directors election, with Jeff Hermann of the MagnaFlow Group elected as a board member. SEMA Board members are industry representatives who volunteer their time to lead and guide the association. They are elected by SEMA-member compan  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Republicans Block Sen. Schiff's Push to Halt Trump's Corrupt Payouts, Prevent Future Abuse of DOJ Settlement * Washington, D.C. - Early this morning, a majority of Senate Republicans voted to block U.S. Senator Adam Schiff's (D-Calif.) attempt to shutter President Donald Trump's so-called Anti-Weaponization Fund and prevent corrupt self-dealing by the president. The adoption of Schiff's am  more

SANTA BARBARA, California, June 5 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * Solar Microgrid Powers Lifesaving Care in Sudan * Over the past week, Direct Relief has delivered 584 shipments of requested medical aid to 47 U.S. states and territories and 14 countries worldwide. The shipments contained 3.6 million defined daily doses of medication Medications and supplies shipped this week included treatments for infectious and chronic diseases, diagnostic and di  more

SAN JOSE, California, June 6 -- Splunk, a Cisco company, issued the following commentary on June 5, 2026, by solutions engineer Vandita Anand: * * * Defense Against the Dark Arts: Starting Your Security Journey with Splunk Core & The Magic of MITRE ATT&CK Key takeaways 1. Understanding how attackers behave helps security teams prioritize defenses and focus on the threats most likely to impact their organization. 2. Combining Splunk with the MITRE ATT&CK framework helps turn security data i  more

NORTHRIDGE, California, June 5 -- California State University Northridge issued the following news release: * * * Staff Dedication and Excellence Takes Center Stage at 60th Annual Awards Celebration * Nora Harrington (right) of the Klotz Student Health Center is presented with the Award of Merit by CSUN Provost Meera Komarraju. (Ringo Chiu / CSUN) Roses for the Matador: Honorees at the 2026 Staff Service and Recognition of Excellence Awards take part in the tradition of placing a rose on t  more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Gary Palmer, R-Alabama, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment, issued the following opening statement at a hearing entitled "Rules of the Road: Examining Legislation to Modernize the Clean Air Act's Mobile Source Requirements": * * * "Good afternoon, I'd like to welcome everyone to today's hearing entitled 'Rules of the Road: Examining Legislation to Modernize the Clean Air Act's Mobile Source Requirements.' "This hearing continues th  more

BURBANK, California, June 5 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * TOM HANKS, COLMAN DOMINGO, OLIVIA RODRIGO, TIM ALLEN AND MORE GUESTS ON ABC'S 'JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE,' JUNE 8-12 * ABC's Emmy(r) Award-winning late-night talk show, "Jimmy Kimmel Live," airs every weeknight at 11:35 p.m. EDT and features a diverse lineup of guests that includes celebrities, athletes, musical acts, comedians and human-interest subjects, along with c  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Top Democrat on House Armed Services Readiness, Rep. Garamendi Votes NO on FY27 National Defense Authorization Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA-08), the top Democrat on the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness, voted NO on the $1.15 trillion National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2027, the annual legislation providing legal authori  more

WALLA WALLA, Washington, June 5 -- Whitman College issued the following news: * * * Two Whitman Grads Will Have Global Experiences as 2026 Bassett Fellows By Pan Deines '26 Two recent Whitman College graduates, Ruth Iiyambo and Ishaan Swami, have been awarded the Bassett Traveling Fellowship, which gives selected Whitties the opportunity to pursue a modified version of their Watson Fellowship proposal. With a grant of $12,000, the fellowship will support IIyambo and Swami in exploring their   more

LOS ANGELES, California, June 6 (TNSjou) -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release: * * * Creatine may supercharge immune cells that are key to fighting cancer UCLA study finds creatine supplementation significantly slowed tumor growth in mice - Creatine, the organic acid that is popularly taken as a supplement by athletes and bodybuilders, supercharges a critical class of immune cells that activate and prepare the body's key cancer-fighters, according to new UCLA research. The   more

LONDON, England, June 5 (TNSjou) -- The University College London posted the following news: * * * Researchers weigh the most distant dormant black hole The most distant, nearly invisible dormant black hole has been detected and 'weighed' by an international team of astronomers that includes researchers from UCL. The study, published in Science, identified a dormant black hole at the heart of a galaxy known as MRG-M0138 located over 10 billion light years away. It is the most distant dormant  more

DAYTON, Ohio, June 5 -- The University of Dayton posted the following UD in the News wrap up for May 29-June 5, 2026: * * * In an editorial for Inside Higher Ed, UD President Eric F. Spina and Vice President for Mission and Rector Bro. Tim Driscoll, S.M., wrote how Pope Leo XIV's encyclical on artificial intelligence is a direct challenge to higher education. The Pope just challenged higher ed (https://www.insidehighered.com/opinion/views/2026/06/02/higher-ed-should-answer-popes-challenge-op  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. David Valadao, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Valadao, Bonamici, Bacon Lead Effort to Provide Greater Access to Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Services * WASHINGTON - Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) joined Reps. Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) and Don Bacon (NE-02) to reintroduce the Connections to Health Infrastructure and Emergency Recovery Services (CHIERS) Act. This bipartisan bill would create a grant program to provide transportation   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 6 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Class of 2026: Tyler Brown spreads his wings through ACE-IT Independent living, a trip to VidCon, employment -- and even establishing a Roblox club - are among his achievements. By Amelia Heymann For Tyler Brown, graduation this spring -- from Virginia Commonwealth University's ACE-IT in College program -- reflects a notable step forward for both independence and creativity. ACE-IT, VCU's accred  more

MONROVIA, California, June 6 -- World Vision International issued the following news release on June 5, 2026: * * * New Displacement Across Lebanon Deepens Humanitarian Needs for Children and Families Beirut, Lebanon - World Vision Lebanon reiterates its deep concern over the latest wave of displacement across Lebanon, which has forced at least 80,000 families to flee their homes since June 1. Shelters are reported at full capacity in the southern cities of Tyre and Saida, as well as in Beiru  more

MONROVIA, California, June 6 -- World Vision International issued the following news release: * * * World Vision Launches "I'm Wearing the 10 for Children," a Regional Mobilisation for Child Protection World Vision has officially launched "I'm Wearing the 10 for Children," its new regional campaign designed to advance the well-being and comprehensive protection of girls, boys, and adolescents across Latin America and the Caribbean. Using football as a universal language that unites the regio  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 5 -- Harvard University issued the following news: * * * Xiaowei Zhuang awarded the 2026 Dickson Prize in Medicine * Xiaowei Zhuang, David B. Arnold Jr. Professor of Science at Harvard University and Howard Hughes Medical Institute investigator, has been named the recipient of the 2026 Dickson Prize in Medicine, the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine's highest honor. The award recognizes Zhuang for developing transformational imaging and genomic techno  more