| News Tipoffs - California Editors Newsletter for Tuesday June 09, 2026 ( 114 items ) |
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AFOSI Center stands up new sUAS cell amid drone surge
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, June 8 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news:
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AFOSI Center stands up new sUAS cell amid drone surge
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QUANTICO, Virginia - The Air Force Office of Special Investigations Center recently stood up its new small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) integration cell to bolster support for detachments responding to drone-related incidents.
Col. Brian Alexander, commander of the AFOSI Center, said the new cell is
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AG Nessel Secures Preliminary Injunction Protecting USDA Funding
LANSING, Michigan, June 8 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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AG Nessel Secures Preliminary Injunction Protecting USDA Funding
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Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and a coalition of 21 attorneys general secured a preliminary injunction on Friday temporarily blocking the Trump administration from enforcing certain conditions on funding received through U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs, grants, cooperative agreements and mutual in
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Age Limits Alone Won't Fix Smartphone Risks, Suggests Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Study
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 8 [Category: BizHospital] -- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia issued the following news release:
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Age Limits Alone Won't Fix Smartphone Risks, Suggests Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Study
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Researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), in collaboration with the University of California, Berkeley and the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, found that a year after receiving their first smartphone at age 13, teens a
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Agency issues commentary: International Energy Agency - India's Electricity Demand Grows at Night - Managing Rising Cooling Demand
PARIS, France, June 3 [Category: Energy] -- The International Energy Agency issued the following commentary by senior energy analyst Thomas Spencer and energy modeller Anthony Vautrin:
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India's electricity demand grows at night: Managing rising cooling demand
As India's cooling demand surges alongside solar power capacity, ensuring sufficient nighttime power capacity is key
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Power consumption in India is on the rise amid economic and population growth, as well as the growing use of ai
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American Center for Law and Justice: Trump Walks Out on Interview Ambush
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news on June 9, 2026:
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Trump Walks Out on Interview Ambush
By Logan Sekulow
This weekend, President Donald Trump's sit-down with Meet the Press turned into a walk-off as the President abruptly ended his interview with NBC's White House correspondent Kristen Welker in Wisconsin after she debated the President's assertions that the California election and the 2020 presidential election were "rigged" and cri
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Apple expands App Store capabilities to help developers grow their businesses and reach new users
CUPERTINO, California, June 8 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, posted the following news:
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Apple expands App Store capabilities to help developers grow their businesses and reach new users
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Apple continuously invests in new features and services to help developers succeed and users discover their next favorite app. New App Store capabilities rolling out this year will give developers more flexibility
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Apple Intelligence brings powerful AI capabilities into everyday experiences
CUPERTINO, California, June 8 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, posted the following news:
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Apple Intelligence brings powerful AI capabilities into everyday experiences
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CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA Apple today introduced the next generation of Apple Intelligence, powered by a bold new architecture that integrates the latest Apple Foundation Models deep into Apple's platforms and is uniquely designed to prot
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Apple introduces Siri AI, a profoundly more capable and personal assistant
CUPERTINO, California, June 8 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, posted the following news:
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Apple introduces Siri AI, a profoundly more capable and personal assistant
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CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA Apple today introduced Siri AI, an entirely new version of Siri, powered by Apple Intelligence. A profoundly more capable and conversational assistant with personal context understanding, broad world knowledge, and
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Apple previews new child safety features
CUPERTINO, California, June 8 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, posted the following news:
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Apple previews new child safety features
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CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA Apple today previewed a new suite of powerful, intuitive, and easy-to-use features designed to allow parents to more easily manage the content their children can see, who they can communicate with, and when they have access to apps. With software u
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Attorney General Bonta Announces California DOJ'S Affordability Response Team
SACRAMENTO, California, June 8 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Announces California DOJ'S Affordability Response Team
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LOS ANGELES -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced the creation of the first-of-its-kind Affordability Response Team within the California Department of Justice (DOJ). The Affordability Response Team will draw on the knowledge of experts from sections across the department, working toge
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Attorney General Bonta Secures Final Judgment in Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Unlawful $100K Tax for H-1B Visas
SACRAMENTO, California, June 8 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Secures Final Judgment in Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Unlawful $100K Tax for H-1B Visas
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OAKLAND - California Attorney General Rob Bonta today celebrated a final ruling from the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts finding unlawful and vacating the Trump Administration's policy imposing a $100,000 tax payment on new H-1B visa
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Attorney General Bonta Waves the Red Flag on Youth Exposure to Tobacco Marketing in Formula 1
SACRAMENTO, California, June 8 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Waves the Red Flag on Youth Exposure to Tobacco Marketing in Formula 1
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in sending a letter to the Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) and Formula 1 (F1) regarding tobacco industry and nicotine sponsorship. Despite F1's 2006 policy prohibiting cigaret
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Attorney General Clark Leads Multistate Effort Urging Formula 1 To End Tobacco and Nicotine Product Sponsorships
MONTPELIER, Vermont, June 8 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release:
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Attorney General Clark Leads Multistate Effort Urging Formula 1 To End Tobacco and Nicotine Product Sponsorships
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Attorney General Charity Clark today led a coalition of attorneys general from 18 other states and jurisdictions in calling on the Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) and Formula 1 to prohibit sponsorships involving tobacco and nicotine products, including n
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Attorney General James Wins Case Protecting Immigrant Workers
ALBANY, New York, June 8 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Wins Case Protecting Immigrant Workers
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June 8, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today won her lawsuit against the Trump administration for imposing an illegal $100,000 fee on all new applicants for H-1B visas, a critical program that allows highly-trained immigrants to temporarily work in the United States. H-1B recipients fill essenti
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Attorney General Ken Paxton Launches Industry-Wide Investigation into Protein Powder Manufacturers to Protect Texans from Heavy Metals, Including Lead and Cadmium, Found in Popular Protein Powders
AUSTIN, Texas, June 8 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Ken Paxton Launches Industry-Wide Investigation into Protein Powder Manufacturers to Protect Texans from Heavy Metals, Including Lead and Cadmium, Found in Popular Protein Powders
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Attorney General Ken Paxton announced his industry-wide investigation into protein powder manufacturers based on concerns of heavy metals, including lead and cadmium, found in popular protein powde
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL URGES FORMULA 1 TO END TOBACCO AND NICOTINE PRODUCT SPONSORSHIPS
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 8 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL URGES FORMULA 1 TO END TOBACCO AND NICOTINE PRODUCT SPONSORSHIPS
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today joined a coalition of 18 attorneys general in calling on the Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) and Formula 1 to prohibit sponsorships involving tobacco and nicotine products, including nicotine pouches, and terminate all existing sponsorsh
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Bennett Belle April Dawson '88 Leads at the Intersection of AI and Law
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, June 9 -- Bennett College issued the following news:
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Bennett Belle April Dawson '88 Leads at the Intersection of AI and Law
As artificial intelligence transforms industries around the world, Bennett College alumna April Dawson '88 is helping shape how the legal profession responds.
A nationally recognized leader in legal technology and innovation, Dawson serves as Associate Dean of Technology and Innovation and Professor of Law at North Carolina Central Univ
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Bradley Colquitt wins McKnight Foundation award to continue neuroscience research
SANTA CRUZ, California, June 8 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news:
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Bradley Colquitt wins McKnight Foundation award to continue neuroscience research
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Bradley Colquitt, assistant professor of molecular, cell, and developmental biology at the University of California, Santa Cruz, will receive a total of $225,000 over the next three years from the McKnight Endowment Fund for Neuroscience to advance his lab's ongoing research into the development a
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Calif. Gov. Newsom Visits Space Beach and Highlights California's Aerospace Dominance
SACRAMENTO, California, June 5 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Governor Newsom visits Space Beach and highlights California's aerospace dominance
What you need to know: Governor Gavin Newsom visited Long Beach, a hub for aerospace and space technology companies that showcase California's leadership in innovation and advanced manufacturing. California is home to one-third of the nation's space technology companies and benefits from a world-class aer
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Calif. Gov. Newsom: Delta Conveyance Project Receives Critical Federal Clearance to Advance Construction
SACRAMENTO, California, June 5 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Delta Conveyance Project receives critical federal clearance to advance construction
What you need to know: The Delta Conveyance Project, which will improve water resilience and water supply for millions of Californians, has received Biological Opinions under the federal Endangered Species Act.
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Governor Newsom's Delta Conveyance Project achieved another major milestone this week as
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California Leads the Nation in Job Creation
SACRAMENTO, California, June 9 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on June 8, 2026:
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California leads the nation in job creation
What you need to know: California employers added approximately 131,534 jobs over the 12 months ending in the first quarter of 2026, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data. That was more than any other state during the same period.
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As national job growth slowed during President Trump's second term, California con
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CalState-Long Beach: Lena Gonzalez '09 and her unlikely road to the Senate floor
LONG BEACH, California, June 8 -- California State University Long Beach campus issued the following news:
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'Everyone just counted you out': Lena Gonzalez '09 and her unlikely road to the Senate floor
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By the time Lena Gonzalez '09 enrolled at Cal State Long Beach, she was a working mother in her mid-20s who'd spent years collecting classes at a community college. Raised in North Long Beach by a truck-driving father and a mother who'd emigrated from Mexico as a child, she was a first-g
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Carderock Supports Marine Corps New Mobile Manufacturing Capability for Forward-Deployed Marines
WASHINGTON, June 8 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news:
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Carderock Supports Marine Corps New Mobile Manufacturing Capability for Forward-Deployed Marines
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BETHESDA, Md. - In environments where distance can delay routine repairs, Marines traditionally rely on supply chains to deliver the parts needed to keep equipment operational. Now, a new capability is changing that dynamic.
The Advanced Integrated Mobile Machine Shop (AIMMS), developed with support from engin
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Catholic League Issues Commentary: Gay 'Pride Month' Losing Steam
NEW YORK, June 9 -- The Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights, an organization that defends the right of Catholics to participate in American public life without defamation or discrimination, issued the following commentary on June 8, 2026 by President Bill Donohue:
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GAY "PRIDE MONTH" LOSING STEAM
Interest in celebrating homosexuality, and attempts to switch one's sex--popularly known as the LGBTQ agenda--is waning. In some respects the fading interest is more of a yawn; for oth
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Celebrity Family Feud: Dancing with the Stars vs. Grand Crew and Ben Schwartz vs. Sam Richardson (6/22) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 9/19/23)
BURBANK, California, June 8 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release:
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Celebrity Family Feud: Dancing with the Stars vs. Grand Crew and Ben Schwartz vs. Sam Richardson (6/22) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 9/19/23)
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MONDAY, JUNE 22
8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT - Celebrity Family Feud: "Dancing with the Stars vs. Grand Crew and Ben Schwartz vs. Sam Richardson" (901) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 9/19/23)
Logline: Hosted by Steve Harvey, the casts of "Dancin
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Celebrity Family Feud: George Wallace vs Lil Rel Howery and Bobby Flay vs Carla Hall (6/22) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 9/18/25)
BURBANK, California, June 8 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release:
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Celebrity Family Feud: George Wallace vs Lil Rel Howery and Bobby Flay vs Carla Hall (6/22) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 9/18/25)
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MONDAY, JUNE 22
9:00-10:00 p.m. EDT - Celebrity Family Feud: "George Wallace vs Lil Rel Howery and Bobby Flay vs Carla Hall" (1109) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 9/18/25)
Logline: Hosted by Steve Harvey, actor-comedians George Wallace and Lil Rel
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Celebrity Family Feud: Lainey Wilson vs Leanne Morgan and Jordan Chiles vs Stephen Nedoroscik (6/22) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 9/11/25)
BURBANK, California, June 8 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release:
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Celebrity Family Feud: Lainey Wilson vs Leanne Morgan and Jordan Chiles vs Stephen Nedoroscik (6/22) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 9/11/25)
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MONDAY, JUNE 22
10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT - Celebrity Family Feud: "Lainey Wilson vs Leanne Morgan and Jordan Chiles vs Stephen Nedoroscik" (1108) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 9/11/25)
Logline: Hosted by Steve Harvey, award-winning singer-so
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CIAO Study: 11th Annual Longevity Symposium Provides New Peeks and Possibilities at Longer, Healthier Lives
LA JOLLA, California, June 9 -- Sanford Burnham Prebys issued the following news release on June 8, 2026:
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CIAO Study: 11th annual longevity symposium provides new peeks and possibilities at longer, healthier lives
The Cilento Initiative on Aging Outcomes (CIAO) held its 11th annual research symposium May 22 at Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute, with more than a dozen scientists and physicians from Europe and the United States presenting new data and insights on human lo
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CodePink: Peace Activists Deliver Petitions to CNN HQs in Four Cities, Demand Network Put Pete Hegseth in the Hot Seat for War Crimes
LOS ANGELES, California, June 9 -- 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 8, 2026:
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Peace Activists Deliver Petitions to CNN HQs in Four Cities, Demand Network Put Pete Hegseth in the Hot Seat for War Crimes
CODEPINK's "Arrest Hegseth" campaign targets CNN to demand answers on the deadly Minab school bombing
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MULTIPLE CITIES - Peace activists w
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Columbia University Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory: How 'Undone Science' Shaped Chile's Glacier Protection Battle
NEW YORK, June 9 (TNSjou) -- Columbia University Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued the following news:
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How 'Undone Science' Shaped Chile's Glacier Protection Battle
A new study examines how "undone science" has shaped the conflict between mining and glacier conservation in Chile over the past two decades.
By Safa Muhammad
What is "undone science," and how does it affect environmental policy and regulation around the world? In a recent study published in Tapuya: Latin American Sc
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CRC News: Daily Wire Investigation of Suspicious Ohio NGO Began at the Capital Research Center
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following news on June 8, 2026:
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CRC News: Daily Wire investigation of suspicious Ohio NGO began at the Capital Research Center
In January, CRC's Parker Thayer reported peculiar behavior by an Ohio-based immigrant services NGO. The Daily Wire's Luke Rosiak read the report & pulled in Parker to help develop a major government waste investigation.
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On January 19, Capital Research Center investigative researcher Parker Thayer p
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Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Issues Memo: Case Against Chuong Vo
WASHINGTON, June 6 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following memorandum:
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The Case Against Chuong Vo
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"Derek Tran is the kind of leader Orange County families deserve. An Army veteran, small business owner, and son of Vietnamese refugees, Derek understands the struggles working families face because he's lived them. In Congress, Derek is fighting to lower costs, support veterans and law enforcement, protect seniors, and defend the opportunities that helped
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Department of the Interior Announces $461 Million for Parks and Outdoor Recreation Across America
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release on June 8, 2026:
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Department of the Interior announces $461 million for parks and outdoor recreation across America
Investments will leverage more than $900 million for parks, trails and outdoor recreation projects nationwide.
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The Department of the Interior today announced the distribution of more than $327 million in formula grants and $134 million in competitive grants
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Did institutional investors ban themselves?
IRVINE, California, June 8 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) issued the following news release:
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Did institutional investors ban themselves?
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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
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Due to DMA, Siri AI delayed in EU for iOS 27 and iPadOS 27
CUPERTINO, California, June 8 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, posted the following news:
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Due to DMA, Siri AI delayed in EU for iOS 27 and iPadOS 27
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Apple today introduced Siri AI, an entirely new version of Siri, powered by Apple Intelligence. Unfortunately, due to the Digital Markets Act (DMA), Apple will not be able to ship Siri AI in the European Union with the release of iOS 27 and iPadOS 27.
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Eastern Alum Elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
WILLIMANTIC, Connecticut, June 8 -- Eastern Connecticut State University issued the following news:
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Eastern alum elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Neurobiologist Marc Freeman '93 joins illustrious group
By Ed Osborn
The American Academy of Arts and Sciences announced its 2026 class of elected members this April, recognizing 252 distinguished leaders in academia, the arts, industry, journalism, philanthropy, public policy, research, and science. Among them was Marc Freem
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Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Reid Issues Weekly Reflections on June 8, 2026
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, June 9 -- Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Michelle Reid issued the following Weekly Reflections on June 8, 2026:
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What an amazing time of year!! Sorry my reflections are a bit late this evening, it has been a celebratory night as I, along with a full house of theatre educators, families, and fans celebrated the 26th Annual Cappies this evening. It was a reminder of the talents, excellence, and importance of the performing arts in a world class educatio
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Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act - Legal Issues Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, June 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R46799) entitled "The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act: Legal Issues" by legislative attorneys Jared P. Cole and Madeline W. Donley.
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SUMMARY
Schools generate and maintain numerous student records, including grades, standardized test scores, disciplinary accounts, contact information, mental health records, and more. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Ac
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Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act - Legal Issues Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, June 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R46799) entitled "The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act - Legal Issues:"
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FERPA Exceptions
The statute also contains numerous exceptions that allow for disclosure of student education records in certain situations. While the carve-out for directory information allows for disclosure as a general matter (provided schools satisfy the notice requirement),
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FICO Announces New Stock Repurchase Authorization, New Term Loan and Accelerated Share Repurchase Program
SAN JOSE, California, June 9 -- FICO, an analytics software company, issued the following news on June 8, 2026:
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FICO Announces New Stock Repurchase Authorization, New Term Loan and Accelerated Share Repurchase Program
FICO announced that its Board of Directors has approved a stock repurchase program to acquire up to $2.0 billion of the company's outstanding common stock.
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Bozeman, MT - FICO (NYSE:FICO), a global analytics software leader, today announced that its Board of Directors h
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FICO Celebrates Cognizant for Bringing FICO Platform's Decision Power to Digital Wealth Management
SAN JOSE, California, June 9 -- FICO, an analytics software company, issued the following news:
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FICO Celebrates Cognizant for Bringing FICO Platform's Decision Power to Digital Wealth Management
Second annual GSI Partner Hackathon sees global partners push the boundaries of financial innovation with FICO(R) Platform
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BENGALURU, India - FICO (NYSE: FICO) Global analytics software leader FICO (NYSE:FICO) announced that Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) has been named one of the winners of its s
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GA-ASI Announces Investments in Six Dutch Companies
SAN DIEGO, California, June 8 [Category: BizNational Defense] -- General Atomics Aeronautical Systems issued the following news release:
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GA-ASI Announces Investments in Six Dutch Companies
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New Slate of Business Partnerships Established Following the Last Blue Magic Netherlands Event
SAN DIEGO - 08 June 2026 - General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is deepening its footprint in the Dutch innovation ecosystem, with new investments in six Netherlands-based technology comp
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Geopolitics and crazy-expensive tickets: As the World Cup kicks off, UCLA Law's Steve Bank weighs the legal issues
LOS ANGELES, California, June 8 -- The University of California at Los Angeles School of Law posted the following news:
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Geopolitics and crazy-expensive tickets: As the World Cup kicks off, UCLA Law's Steve Bank weighs the legal issues
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Business law professor. Taxation scholar. Legal historian. UCLA School of Law's Steve Bank is a man with broad expertise and interests, to be sure. And when soccer stars and fans travel to Los Angeles and elsewhere in North America for the World Cup thi
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Getty Presents a Story of Rediscovery, Provenance Research, and Restitution
LOS ANGELES, California, June 9 -- The J. Paul Getty Trust issued the following news release:
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Getty Presents a Story of Rediscovery, Provenance Research, and Restitution
Exhibition recounts the journey of a drawing lost during World War II and the research that led to its return to Germany
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The Getty Research Institute (GRI) presents "Lost. Found. Returned." on view June 23-Oct. 18, 2026, at the Getty Center in Los Angeles.
This exhibition traces the extraordinary history of a drawi
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Gibson Dunn Joined Veritas Capital to Help Raise $1 Million for Garden of Dreams Foundation Through New York Knicks' NBA Finals Fundraising Initiative
LOS ANGELES, California, June 8 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Gibson Dunn Joined Veritas Capital to Help Raise $1 Million for Garden of Dreams Foundation Through New York Knicks' NBA Finals Fundraising Initiative
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Gibson Dunn is proud to have joined Veritas Capital in helping raise $1 million for the Garden of Dreams Foundation through the New York Knicks' NBA Finals fundraising initiative.
The Foundation works with chi
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HAWAII A.G. LOPEZ LEADS MULTISTATE EFFORT URGING FORMULA 1 TO END TOBACCO AND NICOTINE PRODUCT SPONSORSHIPS
HONOLULU, Hawaii, June 9 -- Hawaii Attorney General Anne E. Lopez issued the following news release on June 8, 2026:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL LOPEZ LEADS MULTISTATE EFFORT URGING FORMULA 1 TO END TOBACCO AND NICOTINE PRODUCT SPONSORSHIPS
Attorney General Anne Lopez today announced Hawaii is co-leading a coalition of attorneys general from 18 states and jurisdictions in calling on the Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) and Formula 1 to prohibit sponsorships involving tobacco and nic
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Hooper, Lundy & Bookman Earns Top National and Regional Rankings in Chambers USA 2026
LOS ANGELES, California, June 9 -- Hooper, Lundy and Bookman, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Hooper, Lundy & Bookman Earns Top National and Regional Rankings in Chambers USA 2026
Ranked nationally among "The Elite" and recognized across California, Massachusetts, and Washington, D.C.
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Hooper, Lundy & Bookman, P.C. (HLB) is proud to announce its continued recognition in Chambers USA 2026 as one of the nation's leading health care law firms. The firm earned rankings nationally
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House Passes Three Bills Led by Rep. Bera
WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Ami Bera, D-California, issued the following news release:
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House Passes Three Bills Led by Rep. Bera
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed three pieces of legislation led by U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06), advancing bipartisan efforts to strengthen America's national security, economic competitiveness, and global partnerships.
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* H.R. 3429 (link is external), the U.S.-Japan-ROK Trilateral Cooper
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How Amentum Fire Protection Personnel Safeguard Communities and Missions
GERMANTOWN, Maryland, June 8 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Amentum, a provider of technical and engineering services, issued the following news release:
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How Amentum Fire Protection Personnel Safeguard Communities and Missions
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Amentum's mission to advance global safety includes a dedicated team of fire protection professionals who safeguard lives, property, and the environment. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) recently renewed its contract with Amen
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How do plants survive constant DNA damage?
LA JOLLA, California, June 8 -- The Salk Institute for Biological Studies issued the following news release:
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How do plants survive constant DNA damage?
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* Researchers identify YAF9B as a protein activated by DNA damage, acting like an emergency responder to life-threatening genetic alterations in plant tissues containing stem cells
* Study reveals how plants leverage specific genomic signals to accurately repair dangerous DNA breaks
* Findings could help improve precision
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How the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe Built a Resilient Rural Health Clinic from the Ground Up
SANTA BARBARA, California, June 8 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news:
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How the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe Built a Resilient Rural Health Clinic from the Ground Up
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Today, a clinic founded by the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana 's Health Department serves 1,700 tribal members and more than 250 non-tribal patients. Wraparound services connect patients to nutrition assistance, case management, behavioral health services, and medical referrals, among other support
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ICYMI: Congresswoman Simon Opposes Trump's Attack on California Election Process, Fights for Californians' Voting Rights
WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Lateefah Simon, D-California, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Congresswoman Simon Opposes Trump's Attack on California Election Process, Fights for Californians' Voting Rights
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WASHINGTON, DC - This weekend, Congresswoman Lateefah Simon (D-CA-12) joined MS NOW's "Politics Nation with Reverend Al Sharpton" to discuss the Trump Administration's attack on fair and free elections, protecting Californians' voting rights, and fighting for a government th
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IEEFA: 'Market Success of Short-duration Batteries Paves the Way for Longer-lasting Storage'
WASHINGTON, June 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following briefing note on May 28, 2026 by Dennis Wamsted entitled "Market success of short-duration batteries paves the way for longer-lasting storage."
Here are excerpts:
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Key Findings
Short-duration battery storage has increased 25x over the last five years.
Installed capacity is expected to double again by the end of 2027.
There is no fast-response, long-duration storage in the U.
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In Dual Decisions, California Courts Strike Down Unpopular San Diego County Sprawl Project
WASHINGTON, June 8 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release:
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In Dual Decisions, California Courts Strike Down Unpopular San Diego County Sprawl Project
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SAN DIEGO-Two California courts have rejected a dangerous housing project proposed in the wildfire-prone hillsides of Santee. The latest rejection is the fifth time a court has ruled against Fanita Ranch since the risky development was first proposed in 1999.
"It's about time the c
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Justice Department Launches Compliance Review Concerning Gender Ideology in San Francisco Unified School District and Three Additional California School Districts
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on June 8, 2026:
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Justice Department Launches Compliance Review Concerning Gender Ideology in San Francisco Unified School District and Three Additional California School Districts
Today, the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division launched a compliance review into four California public school districts: Graves Elementary School District, San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD), Santa Rita Un
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Justice Department Moves to Strip U.S. Citizenship From 17 Naturalized Sex Offenders, Fraudsters, Drug Dealers, and More
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on June 8, 2026:
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Justice Department Moves to Strip U.S. Citizenship from 17 Naturalized Sex Offenders, Fraudsters, Drug Dealers, and More
The Department of Justice announced today that it filed denaturalization actions in various U.S. district courts against 17 individuals accused of serious offenses--including sexual abuse of a minor, wire and bank fraud, and distributing drugs wholesale without a li
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Littler Issues Commentary: Bill Proposes Changes to Australia's Fair Work Commission Procedure and General Protections Provisions
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 9 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on June 8, 2026, by counsel Michael Whitbread and shareholder Naomi Seddon:
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Bill Proposes Changes to Australia's Fair Work Commission Procedure and General Protections Provisions
On June 3, 2026, the Australian Government introduced into Federal Parliament the Workplace Relations Legislation Amendment (Building Cooperative Workplaces No. 1) Bill 2026 (Bill). If passed, the Bill will amend Australia
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Littler Issues Commentary: Did Member States Meet the Deadline? Status of Implementation of the EU Pay Transparency Directive
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 9 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on June 8, 2026, by partner Lioba Lamers, Dublin office managing shareholder Niall Pelly and associates Elaine Egan and Linda Gahleitner:
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Did Member States Meet the Deadline? Status of Implementation of the EU Pay Transparency Directive
At a Glance
* While Slovakia, Malta, and Italy enacted comprehensive laws implementing the EU Pay Transparency Directive (PTD) by the June 7 deadline, most other m
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Littler Lightbulb - May 2026 Employment Appellate Roundup
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 9 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Littler Lightbulb - May 2026 Employment Appellate Roundup
At a Glance
This Littler Lightbulb highlights some of the more significant employment and labor law developments in the federal courts of appeal in the last month.
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Supreme Court Holds FAAA Does Not Preempt Negligent Hiring Claims Against Freight Brokers
In Montgomery, v. Caribe Transport II LLC, 608 U. S. ___ (May 14, 2026), the Supreme Co
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Loma Linda University Health Psychiatrist Green Highlights Warning Signs of Stress-Induced Insomnia in Teens
LOMA LINDA, California, June 8 -- Loma Linda University Health issued the following news:
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When stress keeps teens up at night: stress-induced insomnia
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Consistent sleepless nights could be a sign of a mental health condition
For many teenagers, going to sleep at night is when worries take center stage, causing restlessness and difficulty staying asleep. While occasional stress is a normal part of growing up, persistent middle-of-the-night anxiety and sleep disruption can be a sign o
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Marcela Prieto awarded Bielefeld University grant to further research on war regulation
LOS ANGELES, California, June 8 -- The University of Southern California Gould School of Law posted the following news:
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Marcela Prieto awarded Bielefeld University grant to further research on war regulation
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USC Gould School of Law Professor Marcela Prieto has been awarded a grant from the Center for Interdisciplinary Research at Bielefeld University.
This funding is shared with Prieto's co-recipients, Philipp Gisbertz-Astolfi from the University of Gottingen and Susanne Burri from
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Materials lab in national program to develop wearable eye health system
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 8 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Materials lab in national program to develop wearable eye health system
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -The Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), has awarded up to $75.8 million to four research teams through its Ocular Laboratory for Analysis of Biomarkers ( OCULAB ) program. Researchers from Penn State will
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Md. A.G. Brown Joins Multistate Effort Urging Formula 1 to End Tobacco and Nicotine Product Sponsorships
BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 9 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on June 8, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Joins Multistate Effort Urging Formula 1 to End Tobacco and Nicotine Product Sponsorships
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of attorneys general from 19 states and jurisdictions in calling on the Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) and Formula 1 to prohibit sponsorships involving tobacco and nicotine prod
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Medal of Honor Monday: Army 2nd Lt. Walter D. Ehlers
WASHINGTON, June 8 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news:
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Medal of Honor Monday: Army 2nd Lt. Walter D. Ehlers
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Army 2nd Lt. Walter D. Ehlers served in Europe and North Africa as an infantryman during World War II.
He was born, May 7, 1921, on a farm in Junction City, Kansas, to John and Marie Ehlers. He married Dorothy Decker in 1955. They had three children and many grandchildren.
Ehlers and his older brother Roland enlisted in the Army in October 1940 and comp
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Media Experts on New World Screwworm
DAVIS, California, June 8 -- The University of California Davis posted the following news:
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Media Experts on New World Screwworm
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The U.S Department of Agriculture has confirmed a second case of New World screwworm in Zavala County, Texas in a one-month old calf, 5.6 miles away from the first confirmed case. 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
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Minneapolis Fed Welcomes 2026-2027 Class of Institute Visiting Scholars
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 3 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis issued the following news:
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Minneapolis Fed welcomes 2026-2027 class of Institute visiting scholars
This is the 10th cohort of researchers hosted by the Opportunity & Inclusive Growth Institute
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The Opportunity & Inclusive Growth Institute announced the visiting scholars selected to conduct research while in residence at the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis for 2026-2027.
Institute visiting scholars will res
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N.J. A.G. Davenport Leads Comment Letter to EPA on Microplastics
TRENTON, New Jersey, June 5 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release:
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AG Davenport Leads Comment Letter to EPA on Microplastics
States Urge More Research, Action to Understand Health Effects
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Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today led a comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) applauding the addition of microplastics to a list of contaminants in drinking water prioritized for research, and also calling for EPA to f
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National Nurses United and 325+ Organizations Call For Passage of Medicare for All
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, June 8 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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National Nurses United and 325+ Organizations Call For Passage of Medicare for All
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(Washington, DC) -Today, National Nurses United (NNU) and over 325 organizations, including labor unions, advocates for seniors and people with disabilities, women's rights organizations, and more, released an open letter making the case that now is the time for Medicare for All, addressed to
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Neb. Economic Development Dept.: Nebraska Ed-Tech Startup Helps Students Improve as Writers, Avoid Overreliance on AI
LINCOLN, Nebraska, June 9 -- The Nebraska Department of Economic Development issued the following news:
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Nebraska Ed-Tech Startup Helps Students Improve as Writers, Avoid Overreliance on AI
After doing graduate studies at Stanford University in California, Adam and Alexa Sparks moved home to Nebraska to launch their startup business, Short Answer. Their educational technology (ed tech) platform helps K-12 students improve writing skills. Just three years after launching, Short Answer is
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Netflix and Toho's 'Human Vapor' Drops Main Trailer and Key Art Ahead of July 2 Premiere
LOS GATOS, California, June 9 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news on June 8, 2026:
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Netflix and Toho's 'Human Vapor' Drops Main Trailer and Key Art Ahead of July 2 Premiere
A new kind of Japanese series is about to arrive. Netflix has announced the release date of Human Vapor, which premieres July 2. Toho's legendary 1960 film The Human Vapor is being rebooted as an eight-episode epic drama with an entirely original story reimagined by Yeon Sang-ho and Shinzo Kataya
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Netflix Confirms Production of Korean Crime Drama Series 'Paper Man', Starring Cho Jung-Seok, Park Hae-Soo and Claudia Kim
LOS GATOS, California, June 9 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news:
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Netflix Confirms Production of Korean Crime Drama Series 'Paper Man' (WT), Starring Cho Jung-seok, Park Hae-soo and Claudia Kim
Netflix has announced the production and cast of the new series Paper Man (WT), a crime drama about an overlooked man who makes knock-offs for a living -- until he creates the perfect counterfeit bill and is pulled into a dangerous world.
Paper Man (WT) follows Cha Myung-j
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NIH Initiative Seeks Answers to Rising Autoimmunity
LOS ANGELES, California, June 8 [Category: BizHospital] -- Cedars-Sinai, a nonprofit academic healthcare organization, posted the following news:
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NIH Initiative Seeks Answers to Rising Autoimmunity
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The National Institutes of Health has launched its first agencywide Strategic Plan for Autoimmune Disease Research, a five-year initiative aimed at accelerating research into diseases that affect an estimated 50 million Americans and cost more than $100 billion annually.
Autoimmune disord
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NILC Welcomes Melissa Guzman to Board of Directors
LOS ANGELES, California, June 9 -- The National Immigration Law Center issued the following news release on June 8, 2026:
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NILC Welcomes Melissa Guzman to Board of Directors
The National Immigration Law Center (NILC) today announced the addition of Melissa Guzman, chief operating officer for WeAreCASA, to the organization's board of directors.
"We are grateful to Melissa Guzman for bringing her deep commitment, invaluable expertise, and decades of leadership in our collective fight to a
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Nurses put Beacon Kalamazoo on 'RED ALERT' status
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, June 8 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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Nurses put Beacon Kalamazoo on 'RED ALERT' status
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Kalamazoo registered nurses, who are members of Michigan Nurses Association (MNA) and its parent union National Nurses United (NNU), will hold a rally and community event on Saturday, June 13 to demand long-term solutions to maintain services at Beacon Kalamazoo Hospital and advance nurses' Vision for a Healthy Society.
Bea
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Padilla, Schiff Introduce Bill to Create Permanent Specialty Crop Disaster Assistance Program
WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Padilla, Schiff Introduce Bill to Create Permanent Specialty Crop Disaster Assistance Program
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff (both D-Calif.) introduced the Ensuring Disaster Recovery and Resilience for Specialty Crops Act, which would establish a permanent relief program to provide support for farmers who lost specialty crops due to natural disasters, economic crise
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Palau Study Shows First-Ever Evidence of Seabird-Driven Land-Sea Recovery
LA JOLLA, California, June 8 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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Palau Study Shows First-Ever Evidence of Seabird-Driven Land-Sea Recovery
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Data from Ulong Island, Koror Republic of Palau shows that seabirds are returning, nutrients are moving from land to sea, and nearby reefs are beginning to rebound just one year after invasive rats were removed, providing evidence that holistic island restoration can deliver benefits to coral reef ecosystems
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Parsons Marks Groundbreaking Of Major Interchange Improvements Project In Connecticut
PASADENA, California, June 8 [Category: BizConstruction]-- Parsons Corp., an engineering, construction, technical and management services firm, posted the following news release:
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Parsons Marks Groundbreaking Of Major Interchange Improvements Project In Connecticut
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Key Takeaways
* Parsons Corporation broke ground on the I-91/I-691/Route 15 Interchange Improvements Project in Meriden, Connecticut, on April 27, 2026.
* The project, valued at approximately $721 million, aims to enh
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Paul Hastings Advises Kayne Anderson Real Estate on $5.12 Billion Opportunistic Equity Fund
LOS ANGELES, California, June 8 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Paul Hastings Advises Kayne Anderson Real Estate on $5.12 Billion Opportunistic Equity Fund
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Paul Hastings LLP advised leading real estate investment firm Kayne Anderson Real Estate on the formation of its largest opportunistic equity fund to date, Kayne Anderson Real Estate Partners VII, L.P., which exceeded its initial $3 billion target and closed with $5.12 billion in c
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Paul Hastings Advises Lenders in Restructuring of Trinseo's $3 Billion of Funded Debt
LOS ANGELES, California, June 8 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Paul Hastings Advises Lenders in Restructuring of Trinseo's $3 Billion of Funded Debt
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Paul Hastings LLP is representing an ad hoc group of senior secured creditors -Oaktree Capital Management, TPG Angelo Gordon and Apollo Global Management -in connection with the restructuring of Trinseo, the publicly traded Irish global specialty material provider and manufacturer of pla
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Prominent Trial and Congressional Investigations Lawyer Matthew Owen Joins Gibson Dunn
LOS ANGELES, California, June 8 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Prominent Trial and Congressional Investigations Lawyer Matthew Owen Joins Gibson Dunn
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Gibson Dunn today announced that leading trial lawyer and litigator Matthew Owen has joined the firm as a partner in its Litigation and Congressional Investigations Practice Groups in Washington, D.C. His practice spans complex commercial disputes, high-stakes investigations
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Ranking Member Maxine Waters Calls for Urgent Briefing From Top U.S. Financial Institutions on Emerging Cybersecurity Threats Identified by Mythos
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on June 8, 2026:
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Ranking Member Maxine Waters Calls for Urgent Briefing from Top U.S. Financial Institutions on Emerging Cybersecurity Threats Identified by Mythos
Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, sent a letter to the Chief Executive Officers of leading U.S. financial inst
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RCCD Expands Digital Access by Joining Eduroam Wireless Network
RIVERSIDE, California, June 8 -- The Riverside Community College District issued the following news:
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RCCD Expands Digital Access by Joining eduroam Wireless Network
Riverside Community College District is strengthening its commitment to student success through expanded digital access. The eduroam wireless network is available at all participating academic institutions, across over 100 countries, including UCR (University of California, Riverside).
eduroam (education roaming) is the sec
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Rep. Waters Issues Letter to House Financial Services Committee
WASHINGTON, June 8 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following letter to Chairman French Hill, R-Arkansas:
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Here is the text of the letter:
June 5, 2026
Chair French Hill
Committee on Financial Services
United States House of Representatives
Washington, DC 20515
Dear Chair Hill:
The President announced this week that he had installed Bill Pulte, the current Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Dire
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Reps. Khanna, Stevens Issue Letter to Office of Presidential Personnel, NSF
WASHINGTON, June 8 (TNSletter) -- Reps. Ro Khanna, D-California, ranking member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, and Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following letter to the White House Office of Presidential Personnel and National Science Foundation:
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Here is the text of the letter:
June 4, 2026
The Honorable Dan Scavino
Director
White House Office of Presidential Personnel
1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Wa
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Reps. Kim, Bera DOMINANCE Act Passes U.S. House of Representatives
WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Young Kim, R-California, issued the following news release:
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Reps. Kim, Bera DOMINANCE Act Passes U.S. House of Representatives
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WASHINGTON D.C. -Today, the Developing Overseas Mineral Investments and New Allied Networks for Critical Energies (DOMINANCE) Act, legislation introduced by House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on East Asia and the Pacific Chair Young Kim (CA-40) and Ranking Member Ami Bera (CA-06), passed the U.S. House of Representatives.
Energy a
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Reps. Lofgren, Ross, Foushee Issue Letter to NSF
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, ranking member of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, and Reps. Deborah K. Ross, D-North Carolina, and Valerie P. Foushee, D-North Carolina, issued the following letter to the National Science Foundation:
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Here is the text of the letter:
June 4, 2026
Mr. Brian Stone
Chief of Staff, Performing the Duties of the Director
National Science Foundation
401 Dulany Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Dear Mr. Stone,
We are wri
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Retiring After 31 Years of Shaping Student Life at CBU
RIVERSIDE, California, June 5 -- California Baptist University issued the following news:
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Retiring after 31 years of shaping student life at CBU
In 1993, Kris Smith first applied at California Baptist College as a secretary for an academic department. She didn't get the job. Two years later, Kent Dacus, vice president for Enrollment and Student Services, called her with a job opportunity as an administrative assistant for Student Services.
Now, 31 years later, Smith is preparing to re
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Rochester Institute of Technology: Flavia S. Fleischer Named NTID Dean
ROCHESTER, New York, June 8 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release:
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Flavia S. Fleischer named NTID dean
Fleischer becomes the first Deaf woman to serve as NTID dean
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Following a national search, NTID President Caroline Solomon and RIT Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Prabu David have announced the appointment of Flavia S. Fleischer as the college's new dean. She assumes the role on Aug. 1.
Fleischer, who is the first Deaf woman t
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Salesforce Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire m3ter
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 8 [Category: BizHuman Resources/Personnel] -- Salesforce, a customer relationship management company, issued the following news release:
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Salesforce Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire m3ter
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Salesforce, the #1 AI CRM, today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire m3ter, a leading metering and rating platform purpose-built for consumption-based monetization. The acquisition will bring high-volume mediation, metering and rating capabil
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Schiff Introduces Comprehensive Legislation to Enact Commonsense Guardrails for Defense Department's Use of AI
WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Schiff Introduces Comprehensive Legislation to Enact Commonsense Guardrails for Defense Department's Use of AI
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Washington, D.C. - Today, Senator Schiff introduced new legislation to codify commonsense and necessary guardrails to protect against the risks of, and create accountability for, autonomous and semi-autonomous lethal strikes and domestic mass surveillance that use artificial intelligence
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Sea Lion Predation on Columbia River Salmon & Steelhead Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11045) by natural resources policy specialist Anthony R. Marshak.
Here are excerpts:
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Sea Lion Predation on Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead
Since the 1990s, concerns have persisted about sea lion predation on salmonids (i.e., salmon and steelhead trout [steelhead; Oncorhynchus mykiss]) and certain other fishes, including in the Columbia River and Puget Sound. Managemen
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Sens. Schiff, Kaine, Schumer Lead 35 Senate Democrats in Pressing Trump on Legal Basis for Justifying Claim that Hostilities in Iran Have Terminated
WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Sens. Schiff, Kaine, Schumer Lead 35 Senate Democrats in Pressing Trump on Legal Basis for Justifying Claim that Hostilities in Iran Have Terminated
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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), and 35 Senate Democrats are refuting the Trump administration's claim in a May 1 letter to Congress that the hostilities that
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Sens. Schiff, Padilla Join Representatives DeSaulnier and Lofgren to Voice Opposition to Any Reopening of Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Dublin
WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Sens. Schiff, Padilla Join Representatives DeSaulnier and Lofgren to Voice Opposition to Any Reopening of Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Dublin
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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla (both D-Calif.) joined U.S. Representatives Mark DeSaulnier (D-Calif.-10) and Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.-18) to announce that they led a public comment letter to the Federal Bureau of Prison
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Sonoma State University: Scientists Document Rare Sunflower Sea Star Population Along Sonoma Coast
ROHNERT PARK, California, June 8 -- California State University Sonoma State University issued the following news:
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Scientists document rare sunflower sea star population along Sonoma coast
Discovery by Sonoma State researchers and partners offers a unique opportunity to study recovery of a species devastated by sea star wasting disease
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Researchers from Sonoma State University and partner organizations recently documented a previously unknown group of sunflower sea stars (Pycnopodia
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Southern Oregon University: JPR Reporters Honored With Journalism Awards
ASHLAND, Oregon, June 9 -- Southern Oregon University issued the following news:
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JPR reporters honored with journalism awards
Jefferson Public Radio reporters have been recognized for their journalism with recent honors from both the Edward R. Murrow Awards and the Society of Professional Journalists' Northwest Excellence in Journalism Awards.
JPR reporter Jane Vaughan won a regional Murrow Award for investigative reporting in the small-market radio division, competing against public a
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Splunk Issues Commentary: Raising the Bar - What the New OMB M-26-14 Mandate Means for Modern Cybersecurity
SAN JOSE, California, June 9 -- Splunk, a Cisco company, issued the following commentary on June 8, 2026, by public sector business strategist Bill Rowan:
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Raising the Bar: What the New OMB M-26-14 Mandate Means for Modern Cybersecurity
Key takeaways
1. Modern cybersecurity is shifting from collecting more data to gaining better visibility, helping organizations detect threats faster and investigate incidents more effectively.
2. The new M-26-14 framework provides a practical roadmap
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Students Recognized for Achievements in Education
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, June 8 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news:
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Students Recognized for Achievements in Education
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The College of Human Development, Culture, and Media 's Department of Education Leadership, Management, and Policy (ELMP) honored several distinguished award recipients during the spring semester.
Robert Cohen, a doctoral candidate in Higher Education, was selected as the 2025-26 Dissertation of the Year Award winner. Cohen's dissertation, entitled
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Study: Inflation Reduction Act's Out-of-Pocket Cap Lowered Insulin Costs, Improved Usage
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 8 -- Emory University Rollins School of Public Health posted the following news release:
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Study: Inflation Reduction Act's Out-of-Pocket Cap Lowered Insulin Costs, Improved Usage
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The Inflation Reduction Act 's attempt to improve insulin costs for Medicare beneficiaries-by capping out-of-pocket costs at $35-was associated with lower out-of-pocket costs and increased insulin usage, but only for a small portion of U.S. patients, according to a new study published i
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The Leader's Floor Lookout: Week of June 8, 2026
WASHINGTON, June 7 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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The Leader's Floor Lookout: Week of June 8, 2026
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Here's what to watch for on the House Floor this week:
Fully Funding ICE and CBP Officers
After four years of chaos at the border under President Biden, President Trump and Republicans delivered the most secure border in modern history, with illegal crossings plummeting to record lows. Yet for more than 100 days, congressiona
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TikTok Celebrates Malcolm Todd's New Album Do That Again With Exclusive In-App Experience
LOS ANGLES, California, June 9 -- TikTok, a destination for a short-form mobile video, issued the following news:
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TikTok Celebrates Malcolm Todd's New Album Do That Again With Exclusive In-App Experience
Malcolm Todd's new album invites fans to listen, create, and step deeper into the world of Do That Again
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Malcolm Todd (@malcolmtodddd) is stepping into his next era on TikTok with the release of his highly anticipated new album Do That Again. Known for his genre-blending sound, shar
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To Be or Not To Be ... in Virtual Reality
DAVIS, California, June 8 -- The University of California Davis posted the following news:
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To Be or Not To Be... in Virtual Reality
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William Shakespeare wrote, "All the world's a stage." But what would the late-16th-century playwright's work look like in the virtual world?
A collaboration at the University of California, Davis, among the DataLab, the ModLab and the Department of English is giving undergraduate students the chance to find out.
In Professor Gina Bloom's spring cours
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To the Classroom and Beyond: USC Viterbi Students Develop Highly Accurate Spinal Disc Teaching Models
LOS ANGELES, California, June 8 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news:
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To the Classroom and Beyond: USC Viterbi Students Develop Highly Accurate Spinal Disc Teaching Models
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Studying the human body is an ever-evolving process. As we continue to advance our understanding of how the body functions, a group of students at the Alfred E. Mann Department of Biomedical Engineering at the USC Viterbi School of Engineering has develope
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Turner-Built Venues Prepare to Welcome the World
NEW YORK, June 8 [Category: BizConstruction] -- Turner Construction Co. issued the following news:
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Turner-Built Venues Prepare to Welcome the World
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Turner Experience
* 5 stadiums hosting matches
* 30 tournament matches at Turner-built venues
* 1 training facility
* 1 International Broadcast Center
Five U.S. stadiums built or modernized by Turner are scheduled to host FIFA World Cup 2026(tm) matches. These venues and other infrastructure delivered by Turner will welcome mill
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U.S. Soccer and Leading Streetwear Brands Celebrate Soccer's Expanding Cultural Influence Across America
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 9 -- The U.S. Soccer Federation issued the following news:
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U.S. Soccer and Leading Streetwear Brands Celebrate Soccer's Expanding Cultural Influence Across America
Collaborations with leading designers and streetwear brands place soccer at the center of American culture ahead of 2026
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ATLANTA -- U.S. Soccer today announced a first-of-its-kind collaboration bringing together 11 influential streetwear brands across all 11 FIFA World Cup host cities in the United
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UC Davis Marks a New Era, Announces Partnership with Nexus Licensing Group
DAVIS, California, June 7 -- The University of California Davis posted the following news:
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UC Davis Marks a New Era, Announces Partnership with Nexus Licensing Group
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The University of California, Davis, today announced a strategic partnership with Nexus Licensing Group to assist in the management and marketing of UC Davis's trademark licensing program. The collaboration among Nexus, UC Davis, its licensees and retail partners will further elevate the Aggie brand through a deeper enga
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UC Irvine Study Finds Folic Acid Access Gaps That May Increase Birth Defects Risks
IRVINE, California, June 9 (TNSjou) -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release:
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UC Irvine study finds folic acid access gaps that may increase birth defects risks
Insurance coverage, healthcare access influence whether women get required amounts
* Women lacking adequate health insurance were significantly less likely to take recommended amounts of folic acid to help prevent serious birth defects, UC Irvine researchers found.
* The nationwide study
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University of California Davis: Decoding Dementia
DAVIS, California, June 7 -- The University of California Davis posted the following news:
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Decoding Dementia
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The path to a world without dementia starts with a brain tissue sample. Researchers at the University of California, Davis are developing AI-driven tools to analyze vast digital archives of brain tissue scans -work that cannot be done at scale by humans alone -to better understand dementia and improve diagnosis and treatment.
The multi-year initiative, called AggieBrain: AI
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University of San Diego: Shaping the Next Generation of Science Leaders
SAN DIEGO, California, June 9 -- The University of San Diego issued the following news release:
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Shaping the Next Generation of Science Leaders
For University of San Diego junior Jace Soto, a childhood curiosity about the environment was the starting point for a much bigger educational journey. When Soto was an elementary school student, he went on field trips to Mission Bay through Ocean Discovery Institute. That's where lessons about marine habitats first sparked his interest in scienc
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USC Schaeffer Center for Health Policy: Medicare's $35 Insulin Cap Lowered Beneficiary Costs, Increased Use for Some
LOS ANGELES, California, June 9 (TNSjou) -- The University of Southern California's Schaeffer Center for Health Policy and Economics issued the following news:
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Medicare's $35 Insulin Cap Lowered Beneficiary Costs, Increased Use for Some
Monthly spending limit improved adherence for insulin users who had especially high costs, new JAMA study finds
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Medicare's new out-of-pocket insulin cap reduced and stabilized beneficiaries' monthly spending on the drug while increasing its use among
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We Will Continue: Read Hanson Bridgett's Statement in Response to Diversity Lab's Closure
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 9 -- Hanson Bridgett, a law firm, issued the following news release on June 8, 2026:
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We Will Continue: Read Hanson Bridgett's Statement in Response to Diversity Lab's Closure
Hanson Bridgett partner and CDEIO, Jennifer Martinez, addresses the closure of Diversity Lab and reaffirms our firm's unwavering dedication to fostering equity within the legal profession.
"Hanson Bridgett is deeply disappointed by the closure of Diversity Lab and by the broader cam
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Work Aimed at Increasing Computer Security Earns CAREER Award
MERCED, California, June 8 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news:
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Work Aimed at Increasing Computer Security Earns CAREER Award
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Electrical engineering Professor Qian Wang has received a CAREER award for her research into quantum computing.
She is the 42nd researcher from UC Merced to earn a CAREER award from the National Science Foundation (NSF).
CAREER awards are among the NSF's most prestigious awards. They are given through the Faculty Early Career D
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WVU Potomac State College athletic trainer named best in nation
MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, June 8 -- West Virginia University posted the following news:
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WVU Potomac State College athletic trainer named best in nation
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The best athletic trainer in the nation works at W VU Potomac State College. The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) honored Carita Mills as the 2026 National Athletic Trainer of the Year during its national conference in Kansas City.
"Everyone who has met or worked with Carita understands the dedication she brings
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WWDC26: Apple unveils next generation of Apple Intelligence, Siri AI, powerful parental controls, and an expansive set of software improvements
CUPERTINO, California, June 8 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, posted the following news:
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WWDC26: Apple unveils next generation of Apple Intelligence, Siri AI, powerful parental controls, and an expansive set of software improvements
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CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA Today, during the Worldwide Developers Conference, Apple previewed its upcoming software releases that will deliver the next generation of Apple
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Year-Round Sale of E15 Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN10979) by Kelsi Bracmort, natural resources and energy policy specialist:
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Year-Round Sale of E15
E15 - a fuel blend of up to 15% ethanol and 85% gasoline - generally cannot be sold during the summer driving season (June 1-September 15) because it does not meet gasoline Reid vapor pressure (RVP) requirements, which limit fuel volatility under the Clean Air Act (CAA). The CAA
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