Friday - June 12, 2026
News Tipoffs - California Editors Newsletter for Thursday June 11, 2026 ( 205 items )  
Adobe Announces General Availability of CX Enterprise Coworker to Redefine Marketing and Customer Experience Orchestration With Agentic AI
SAN JOSE, California, June 11 -- Adobe Inc., a computer software company, issued the following news on June 10, 2026: * * * Adobe Announces General Availability of CX Enterprise Coworker to Redefine Marketing and Customer Experience Orchestration with Agentic AI Adobe (Nasdaq: ADBE) -- the global technology leader that unleashes creativity, productivity and customer experiences through innovative tools and platforms -- today announced the general availability of Adobe CX Enterprise Coworker,   more
AFPI Releases Brief on Permitting Reform for Energy Dominance
WASHINGTON, June 11 (TNSrpt) -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following news release on June 10, 2026: * * * AFPI Releases Brief on Permitting Reform for Energy Dominance The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) today released an issue brief, "Building Energy Dominance: A Near-Term Permitting Agenda." The brief details how slow, costly government permitting holds back American building, and lays out four practical fixes--making routine projects easier to approve, holding ag  more
AG Brown joins challenge to federal administration's culture war on contractors
OLYMPIA, Washington, June 10 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown joins challenge to federal administration's culture war on contractors * Attorney General Nick Brown today joined a coalition with 19 other attorneys general in suing the federal administration over the addition of new contract terms that-in the name of purging any "diversity, equity, and inclusion" (DEI) initiatives-impose unclear and confusing requirements on state  more
AG Campbell Challenges Unlawful Trump Administration Mandates On Federal Contractors
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 10 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Challenges Unlawful Trump Administration Mandates On Federal Contractors * Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in suing the Trump administration over the addition of new terms to federal contracts that - in the name of purging "diversity, equity, and inclusion" (DEI) from federal contracting -  more
Agreement Opens New Opportunities for Longtime Partners UC Merced, Livermore Lab
MERCED, California, June 10 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: * * * Agreement Opens New Opportunities for Longtime Partners UC Merced, Livermore Lab * UC Merced and the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory have long been partners in cutting-edge science and technology. University students and researchers take part in numerous lab activities such as the Data Science Challenge, which brings students to Livermore to for an intensive two-week summer experience  more
AI Infrastructure Buildouts and Memory Cost Inflation Drove Data Center Capex Higher in 1Q 2026, According to Dell'Oro Group
REDWOOD CITY, California, June 10 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Dell'Oro Group, a provider of market information about the networking and telecommunications industries, issued the following news release: * * * AI Infrastructure Buildouts and Memory Cost Inflation Drove Data Center Capex Higher in 1Q 2026, According to Dell'Oro Group * REDWOOD CITY, Calif. - June 10, 2026 - According to a recently published report by Dell'Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the t  more
Alison Jones gains real-world marketing experience through VisitErie internship
CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, June 10 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * Alison Jones gains real-world marketing experience through VisitErie internship * For Alison Jones, a summer internship with VisitErie offers more than professional experience -it's an opportunity to help promote the region she has always called home. A senior at PennWest Edinboro majoring in interdisciplinary studies with dual minors in marketing and event planning and management, Jones is spending her summer a  more
AMA announces Board of Trustees for 2026-2027
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 10 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * AMA announces Board of Trustees for 2026-2027 * CHICAGO -The American Medical Association (AMA) today introduced the 21 members of its Board of Trustees for the coming year following elections held during the Annual Meeting of the AMA House of Delegates. Willie Underwood III, MD, MSc, MPH, a New York urologic surgeon, was sworn in as the 181st president of the America  more
America First Legal Issues Letter to Justice, Education Depts.
WASHINGTON, June 10 (TNSletter) -- America First Legal, a civil rights organization, issued the following letter to the departments of Justice and Education: * * * Here is the text of the letter: June 5, 2026 The Honorable Harmeet Dhillon Assistant Attorney General U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division 950 Pennsylvania Ave, NW Washington, DC 20530 - Mr. Frank E. Miller Jr. Director, Chief Privacy Officer U.S. Department of Education Student Privacy Policy Office 400 Mar  more
Attorney General Bonta Pushes Back Against Trump Administration's Continued Efforts to Intimidate Providers of Medically Necessary Care for Minors
SACRAMENTO, California, June 10 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Pushes Back Against Trump Administration's Continued Efforts to Intimidate Providers of Medically Necessary Care for Minors * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta yesterday joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in submitting an amicus brief opposing the U.S. Department of Justice (U.S. DOJ)'s attempt to obtain personal health information abou  more
Attorney General Bonta Sues Trump Administration Over Unlawful, Confusing New Requirements for Federal Contractors
SACRAMENTO, California, June 10 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Sues Trump Administration Over Unlawful, Confusing New Requirements for Federal Contractors * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today co-led a coalition of 20 attorneys general in suing the Trump Administration over the addition of new terms to federal contracts that -in the name of purging "diversity, equity, and inclusion" (DEI) -impose uncle  more
Attorney General Bonta, County of Santa Clara Sue to Block Illegal Development of ICE Facility Near Gilroy
SACRAMENTO, California, June 10 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta, County of Santa Clara Sue to Block Illegal Development of ICE Facility Near Gilroy * SAN JOSE -California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Santa Clara County Counsel Tony LoPresti today filed a lawsuit seeking to block the illegal development of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in unincorporated Santa Clara County near Gilroy, California  more
Attorney General Bonta: CVS to Pay $36.5 Million to Settle Allegations of Overbilling Medi-Cal for Insulin Pens
SACRAMENTO, California, June 10 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta: CVS to Pay $36.5 Million to Settle Allegations of Overbilling Medi-Cal for Insulin Pens * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta, in collaboration with the United States Department of Justice, today announced a settlement with national pharmacy chain CVS Pharmacy, Inc. (CVS) over its submissions of false claims to the Medi-Cal program for excessive  more
Attorney General Clark Brings a Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Trump Administration Mandates on Federal Contractors
MONTPELIER, Vermont, June 10 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Brings a Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Trump Administration Mandates on Federal Contractors * Coalition of 20 Attorneys General Join Multistate Effort Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in suing the Trump administration over the addition of new terms to federal contracts that - in the name of purging "diversity, eq  more
Attorney General Phil Weiser joins lawsuit challenging unlawful Trump mandates on federal contractors
DENVER, Colorado, June 10 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser joins lawsuit challenging unlawful Trump mandates on federal contractors * June 10, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in suing the Trump administration over the addition of new terms to federal contracts that - in the name of purging "diversity, equity, and inclusion" from federal contracting - imp  more
Attorney General Phil Weiser leads bipartisan coalition urging Congress to continue legal services for veterans, rural Coloradans
DENVER, Colorado, June 10 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser leads bipartisan coalition urging Congress to continue legal services for veterans, rural Coloradans * June 10, 2026 (DENVER) -Attorney General Phil Weiser today led a bipartisan coalition of 40 attorneys general in urging congressional leaders to continue funding the Legal Services Corporation, the nation's largest funder of civil legal aid for low-income   more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CO-LEADS LAWSUIT CHALLENGING UNLAWFUL TRUMP ADMINISTRATION MANDATES ON FEDERAL CONTRACTORS
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 10 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CO-LEADS LAWSUIT CHALLENGING UNLAWFUL TRUMP ADMINISTRATION MANDATES ON FEDERAL CONTRACTORS Attorney General Kwame Raoul today co-led a coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the Trump administration over the addition of new terms to federal contracts that - in the name of purging "diversity, equity and inclusion" from federal contracting -   more
Attorney General Rayfield Files Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Trump Administration Mandates on Federal Contractors
SALEM, Oregon, June 10 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Files Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Trump Administration Mandates on Federal Contractors Attorney General Dan Rayfield and a coalition of 19 other attorneys general today sued the Trump administration over the addition of new terms to federal contracts that - in the name of purging "diversity, equity, and inclusion" (DEI) from federal contracting - impose unclear an  more
Attorney General Sunday leads bipartisan coalition urging Congress to continue legal services for veterans, rural communities
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 10 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Sunday leads bipartisan coalition urging Congress to continue legal services for veterans, rural communities * HARRISBURG -Attorney General Dave Sunday today led a bipartisan coalition of 40 attorneys general in urging congressional leaders to continue funding the Legal Services Corporation, the nation's largest funder of civil legal aid for low-income American  more
Attorney General Tong Joins Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Trump Administration Mandates on Federal Contractors
HARTFORD, Connecticut, June 10 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Joins Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Trump Administration Mandates on Federal Contractors * Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in suing the Trump administration over the addition of new terms to federal contracts that - in the name of purging "diversity, equity, and inclusion" (DEI) from federal contracting - impo  more
Beyond the Song Generator: How UC San Diego Students Are Rethinking AI and Music
LA JOLLA, California, June 10 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Beyond the Song Generator: How UC San Diego Students Are Rethinking AI and Music * At the University of California San Diego, researchers are asking what artificial intelligence can do for music -not just whether it can generate a song, but whether it can become a more responsive, controllable and creative partner for musicians. "We are exploring AI as both a tool and collaborato  more
BLS Western Region Issues Report on Consumer Price Index, Honolulu Area May 2026
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Honolulu Area May 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Western Region * * * Area prices were up 2.2 percent over the past two months, up 5.1 percent from a year ago - The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for Urban Hawaii advanced 2.2 percent for the two months ending in May 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. Regional Commissioner Chris Ros  more
BLS Western Region Issues Report on Consumer Price Index, Los Angeles Area May 2026
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Los Angeles Area May 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Western Region * * * Area prices were unchanged over the past month, up 3.6 percent from a year ago - The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim was unchanged in May, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. Regional Commissioner Chris Rosenlund noted that the energ  more
BLS Western Region Issues Report on Consumer Price Index, Riverside Area May 2026
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Riverside Area May 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Western Region * * * Area prices were up 1.0 percent over the past two months, up 3.4 percent from a year ago - The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario advanced 1.0 percent for the two months ending in May 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. Regional C  more
BLS Western Region Issues Report on Consumer Price Index, San Diego Area May 2026
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, San Diego Area May 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Western Region * * * Area prices were up 1.1 percent over the past two months, up 3.8 percent from a year ago - The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for San Diego-Carlsbad advanced 1.1 percent for the two months ending in May 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. Regional Commissioner Ch  more
BLS Western Region Issues Report on Consumer Price Index, West Region May 2026
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, West Region May 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Western Region * * * Area prices were up 0.4 percent over the past month, up 3.5 percent from a year ago - The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the West region advanced 0.4 percent in May, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The all items less food and energy index increased 0.2 percent. The  more
Calibr-Skaggs advances CLF065, a regenerative GLP-2 therapy, into two Phase 2 IBD studies
LA JOLLA, California, June 10 [Category: Environment] -- The Scripps Research Institute posted the following news: * * * Calibr-Skaggs advances CLF065, a regenerative GLP-2 therapy, into two Phase 2 IBD studies * CLF065, a long-acting, once-weekly GLP-2 receptor agonist, advances in two inflammatory bowel disease indications. The studies aim to bring a regenerative treatment option to patients living with IBD, who currently have few therapies that repair the damaged intestinal lining at the   more
Carbajal, Huffman Reintroduce Bill to Protect Blue Whales & Cut Coastal Air Pollution
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Carbajal, Huffman Reintroduce Bill to Protect Blue Whales & Cut Coastal Air Pollution * U.S. Representatives Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24) and Jared Huffman (D-CA-02) reintroduced the Alan S. Lowenthal Blue Whales, Blue Skies Act, a bill to create a new federal program encouraging commercial shipping companies operating off the Pacific coast to reduce the speeds of their vessels in order to protect   more
CEJA at UC Santa Cruz: Preparing alumni for academic and community impact
SANTA CRUZ, California, June 10 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * CEJA at UC Santa Cruz: Preparing alumni for academic and community impact * Key takeaways * Founded by Richard C. Blum in 2014, the Center for Economic Justice and Action (CEJA) has grown into a leading hub for community-engaged, anti-poverty research focused on economic justice for underserved communities. * CEJA equips students with hands-on research skills and real-worl  more
Celebrating a shared cosmos and advancing Black equity in space science
SANTA CRUZ, California, June 10 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * Celebrating a shared cosmos and advancing Black equity in space science * Coinciding with Juneteenth next Friday, the grassroots organization Black in Astro (BIA) will host its annual virtual conference featuring panels, discussions, and community-engagement activities that celebrate and amplify the Black experience in space-related fields.  Caprice Phillips, a NASA Sagan Fell  more
Chairman Latta Delivers Opening Statement at Subcommittee on Energy Hearing on Nuclear Energy Licensing Reform
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Bob Latta, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy, issued the following opening statement on June 9, 2026, at a hearing on nuclear licensing reform: * * * Chairman Latta Delivers Opening Statement at Subcommittee on Energy Hearing on Nuclear Energy Licensing Reform Congressman Bob Latta (OH-05), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy, delivered the following opening statement at today's hearing to discuss efficient nuclear licensin  more
Chemists snap together complex 3D molecules from highly reactive 'radicals'--without losing their shape
LA JOLLA, California, June 10 [Category: Environment] -- The Scripps Research Institute posted the following news: * * * Chemists snap together complex 3D molecules from highly reactive 'radicals'--without losing their shape * Scripps Research team develops stereoretentive radical-radical cross-coupling, a simpler way to build chiral drug candidates. June 10, 2026 LA JOLLA, CA- Building the complex 3D molecules needed for new medicines has always been a bit like assembling a puzzle with   more
Community Groups Seek Legal Action on Flesh-Dissolving Chemical at Oil Refineries
NEW YORK, June 11 -- The Natural Resources Defense Council posted the following news release: * * * Community Groups Seek Legal Action on Flesh-Dissolving Chemical at Oil Refineries Lawsuit argues EPA is breaking federal law by refusing to regulate hydrogen fluoride, placing more than 19 million people nationwide at risk - A federal judge in Los Angeles heard arguments today in a lawsuit seeking to force the EPA to regulate hydrogen fluoride (HF), a chemical used by at least 40 oil refineri  more
Congresswoman Torres & California Democratic Appropriators Demands Answers After Trump Administration Leaves California Manufacturers Behind
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Norma J. Torres, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Torres & California Democratic Appropriators Demands Answers After Trump Administration Leaves California Manufacturers Behind * Washington D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Norma Torres (CA-35), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, alongside Representatives Pete Aguilar, Mike Levin and Josh Harder, sent a letter to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick demanding immediate actio  more
Congresswoman Torres Calls Out GOP Led Reconciliation Package for Prioritizing Political Theater Over Lowering Costs
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Norma J. Torres, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Torres Calls Out GOP Led Reconciliation Package for Prioritizing Political Theater Over Lowering Costs * Republican plan adds billions to the national debt while families struggle with rising prices, housing costs, and healthcare expenses Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Norma Torres called out the Republican reconciliation package for pouring billions more into immigrati  more
Consciousness likely not unique to earthlings, paper says
RIVERSIDE, California, June 10 -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * Consciousness likely not unique to earthlings, paper says Does consciousness depend on flesh and blood?  The answer is almost certainly no, according to Eric Schwitzgebel, a distinguished professor of philosophy at the University of California, Riverside. In a new working paper, Schwitzgebel and Jeremy Pober, a former UCR graduate student who is now a postdoctoral researcher at  more
Consumer Action for a Strong Economy Issues Commentary to The Hill: The Data Brokers Congress Forgot to Regulate
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 11 -- Consumer Action for a Strong Economy issued the following excerpts of a commentary on June 10, 2026, to The Hill: * * * CASE Op-Ed in The Hill: The Data Brokers Congress Forgot to Regulate For decades, Congress has tried and failed to give Americans control over their own personal data: the right to see it, correct it, and delete it at will. This inaction has left Americans with no recourse against misuse of their own data, while the data broker industry quietl  more
CORREA VOTES AGAINST ANOTHER BLANK CHECK FOR ICE
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. J. Luis Correa, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * CORREA VOTES AGAINST ANOTHER BLANK CHECK FOR ICE * WASHINGTON -Today, U.S. Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) voted against the Republican reconciliation bill, which provides another $70 billion for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)-including $38.5 billion for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and $26 billion for Customs and Border Protection-and released the following statem  more
Cortez Masto Bills to Combat Drought, Bolster Hydroelectric Power Pass Committee
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto Bills to Combat Drought, Bolster Hydroelectric Power Pass Committee * Washington, D.C. - Today, the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) passed two of U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto's (D-Nev.) bipartisan bills, the Large-Scale Water Recycling Reauthorization Act and the Hydropower Licensing Transparency Act. These bills, which would combat drought and bol  more
Costa Statement on Republican Reconciliation Bill
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Jim Costa, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Costa Statement on Republican Reconciliation Bill * WASHINGTON \- Today, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) released the following statement after voting against the Republican reconciliation bill: "While families in the San Joaquin Valley struggle to afford groceries, gas, and health care, Republicans passed another reckless spending bill with no help for working families, no guardrails on ICE, just $7  more
Costa, Valadao Introduce Resolution Honoring Portugal Day and Portuguese American Community
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Jim Costa, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Costa, Valadao Introduce Resolution Honoring Portugal Day and Portuguese American Community * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21), joined by Congressman David Valadao (CA-22), introduced a bipartisan resolution commemorating the Day of Portugal, Camoes, and the Portuguese Communities and recognizing the contributions of Portuguese Americans across the United States. Observed annually o  more
Dolby and MagentaTV Bring Fans Closer to the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Germany With Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 11 -- Dolby Laboratories Inc. issued the following news release on June 9, 2026, with Deutsche Telekom: * * * Dolby and MagentaTV Bring Fans Closer to the FIFA World Cup 2026(TM) in Germany with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos Deutsche Telekom's MagentaTV to become the first platform in Germany to broadcast a major football tournament in Dolby - Dolby Laboratories (NYSE: DLB) and Deutsche Telekom today announced that MagentaTV will bring fans a premium FIFA Worl  more
Earthjustice Statement: 2026 NYS Legislative Session
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 10 -- Earthjustice issued the following statement on June 9, 2026: * * * Earthjustice Statement: 2026 NYS Legislative Session Bills to rein in energy-hogging data centers, protect drinking water, and boost solar await Governor Hochul's signature - Albany, N.Y. -- New York's 2026 legislative session came to an end on Friday, June 5. After finalizing the significantly delayed state budget (due in part to one of the Governor's top priorities, weakening New York'  more
Equipping Liberia's Largest Hospital with Medicines to Reverse Overdose
SANTA BARBARA, California, June 10 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * Equipping Liberia's Largest Hospital with Medicines to Reverse Overdose * The medicine could save an overdose patient's life. The problem was finding the money to buy it. As overdose cases rose last year at John F. Kennedy Medical Center, Liberia's largest referral hospital, young people were being carried in from the streets of Monrovia and beyond, some unconscious, some abandoned   more
Family-owned veal company sues to stop NLRB's unlawful in-house tribunals
SACRAMENTO, California, June 10 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Pacific Legal Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Family-owned veal company sues to stop NLRB's unlawful in-house tribunals * Washington, DC; June 10, 2026: Yesterday, a family-owned New York butcher shop filed a petition in the United States Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit challenging the National Labor Relations Board's use of in-house tribunals to prosecute, judge, and punish the businesses it targets. "The  more
FIU: Ecosystems Have an Afterlife, Where Dead Help Shape the Living, Research Finds
MIAMI, Florida, June 11 (TNSjou) -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Ecosystems have an afterlife, where dead help shape the living, research finds By JoAnn Adkins In nature, what's left behind isn't just the past -- it's a powerful force shaping the future, according to new FIU research. The study, published in Science Advances, reveals that the physical remains of foundation species -- plants and ani  more
Forbes Names Two Hunton Partners Among 2026 America's Top Women Lawyers
DALLAS, Texas, June 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Forbes Names Two Hunton Partners Among 2026 America's Top Women Lawyers * Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is pleased to announce that Los Angeles office managing partner Ann Marie Mortimer and New York office managing partner Lisa J. Sotto have been recognized by Forbes among its inaugural list of America's Top Women Lawyers. The list of 200 attorneys from across the country "spotli  more
Four Accomplished Alumni Join SBU's Board of Trustees
ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, June 11 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release: * * * Four accomplished alumni join SBU's Board of Trustees St. Bonaventure University has added four distinguished alumni to its Board of Trustees following approval at the board's May 15 meeting on campus. The new trustees bring deep experience in healthcare, finance and energy, investment banking, technology, governance, military and logistics operations, and alumni service at a time when S  more
Fraud detection critical to online health research, study finds
RIVERSIDE, California, June 11 -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * Fraud detection critical to online health research, study finds * While online research is a useful way to reach people who may not take part in in-person studies, researchers are increasingly concerned that fake, automated, and duplicate survey responses can reduce data quality and compromise findings. A study led by researchers at UC Riverside, the University of Connecticut, Br  more
From Classroom to Clinic: UCLA's Newest Doctors Embark on Medical Careers
LOS ANGELES, California, June 10 -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release: * * * From classroom to clinic: UCLA's newest doctors embark on medical careers Graduating doctors from the David Geffen School of Medicine will begin residency across the U.S., with many remaining at UCLA - Gathered with her classmates from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA on May 29, Denise Jimenez-Tapia had her parents and her farmworking community in mind as she and her classmates recited th  more
Furman's World Cup Legacy Continues to Shape the Game
GREENVILLE, South Carolina, June 10 -- Furman University posted the following news: * * * Furman's World Cup Legacy Continues to Shape the Game * When the FIFA World Cup kicks off across the United States, Canada and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, Furman University may not have a player on the field, but the Paladins' influence on the world's biggest sporting event remains impossible to ignore. For more than two decades, Furman maintained one of the most remarkable World Cup streaks in Am  more
Ga. Lt. Gov. Jones Issues Letter to President Trump, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 11 (TNSletter) -- Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, R-Georgia, issued the following letter to President Trump and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid: * * * Here is the text of the letter: June 9, 2026 The Honorable Donald J. Trump President of the United States The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20500 - The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Hubert H. Humphrey Building 725 17th Street, NW Washington, DC  more
Gibson Dunn Advised Cinven, KKR, and Providence in EUR 4.25 Billion Sale of Stake in MasOrange
LOS ANGELES, California, June 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Gibson Dunn Advised Cinven, KKR, and Providence in EUR 4.25 Billion Sale of Stake in MasOrange * Gibson Dunn advised Cinven, KKR, and Providence in connection with the sale of the 50% stake held by Lorca Midco Limited in MasOrange to telecommunications company Orange for EUR 4.25 billion. The sale is one of the largest telecommunications deals in Spain to dat  more
GitLab Announces New Capabilities to Give Enterprises Speed and Control at Agentic Scale
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 10 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- GitLab, an AI-powered development, security and operations platform for software innovation, posted the following news release: * * * GitLab Announces New Capabilities to Give Enterprises Speed and Control at Agentic Scale * * Next generation source code management, now in private beta, replaces repository clones with structured API access to project intelligence, delivering up to 50x faster task execution per agent.   more
GitLab Expands Collaboration with Google to Deliver a Fully Managed DevSecOps Platform with the Latest Gemini and Gemma Models
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 10 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- GitLab, an AI-powered development, security and operations platform for software innovation, posted the following news release: * * * GitLab Expands Collaboration with Google to Deliver a Fully Managed DevSecOps Platform with the Latest Gemini and Gemma Models * * GitLab and Google Cloud go-to-market teams are working with certified managed service providers, including Beyond and Digital Future, to help enterprises mov  more
GlobalFoundries and Qualinx Demonstrate First European Sovereign Manufacturing Flow for Security Critical Semiconductors
SANTA CLARA, California, June 11 -- GlobalFoundries, a manufacturer of semiconductors, issued the following news release on June 10, 2026: * * * GlobalFoundries and Qualinx demonstrate first European sovereign manufacturing flow for security critical semiconductors First end-to-end European chip manufacturing flow proven for aerospace, defense and critical infrastructure - DRESDEN, Germany and DELFT, Netherlands - GlobalFoundries (GF) and Qualinx today announced the successful completion of  more
Government Accountability Project Issues Letter to Senate Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry, House Agriculture Committees
WASHINGTON, June 11 (TNSletter) -- The Government Accountability Project issued the following letter to the committees of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry and House Agriculture: * * * Here is the text of the letter: June 4, 2026 Chair and Ranking Member U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Washington D.C. 20510 - Chair and Ranking Member U.S. House Committee on Agriculture Washington D.C. 20515 Re: Protected Whistleblower Disclosure To Whom It May  more
Grant Supports UC Merced's Work to Strengthen College and Career Pathways in the San Joaquin Valley
MERCED, California, June 10 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: * * * Grant Supports UC Merced's Work to Strengthen College and Career Pathways in the San Joaquin Valley * A $3 million grant from the Gates Foundation is advancing UC Merced's efforts to expand educational pathways and improve college and career outcomes for thousands of high-school students across the San Joaquin Valley. The funding is part of the Gates Foundation's Pathways initiative, which a  more
Greenberg Traurig Advises Kayne Anderson-BKM Joint Venture on $1.81B Light Industrial Portfolio Acquisition
MIAMI, Florida, June 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Advises Kayne Anderson-BKM Joint Venture on $1.81B Light Industrial Portfolio Acquisition * NEW YORK - June 10, 2026 - Attorneys at global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP represented Kayne Anderson Real Estate (Kayne Anderson) and BKM Capital Partners (BKM) in their joint venture acquisition of an 8.5 million square foot portfolio of 51 multitenant lig  more
Greenberg Traurig Lawyers Recognized in 2026 Lawdragon 500 X - The Next Generation
MIAMI, Florida, June 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Lawyers Recognized in 2026 Lawdragon 500 X - The Next Generation * NEW YORK - June 10, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP Shareholder Michael Burshteyn and Of Counsel Bethany Histed were named to the 2026 Lawdragon 500 X - The Next Generation list. According to the publication, the guide honors those who "have made their mark in fewer than 1  more
Greg Reed Named Transportation and Logistics Practice Group Leader at Hanson Bridgett
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 11 -- Hanson Bridgett, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greg Reed Named Transportation and Logistics Practice Group Leader at Hanson Bridgett Partner Greg Reed's industry thought leadership and cross-practice collaboration continue to strengthen the firm's transportation capabilities - Hanson Bridgett LLP is pleased to announce that partner Gregory R. Reed has been named Transportation and Logistics practice group leader. The appointment   more
HACU's 40th Annual Conference to feature workshops on excellence in leadership
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 10 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release: * * * HACU's 40th Annual Conference to feature workshops on excellence in leadership * The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities 40th Annual Conference highlights topics under Track Four on "Excellence in Leadership." More than 50 workshops addressing the theme, "40 Years of Championing Higher Education Success: One Graduate at a Time," wil  more
House FY 2027 spending bill underfunds public health putting communities at risk
SAN DIEGO, California, June 10 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Public Health Association posted the following news release: * * * House FY 2027 spending bill underfunds public health putting communities at risk * Contact: mediarelations@apha.org The House Fiscal Year 2027 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies appropriations bill, approved by the House Appropriations Committee yesterday, fails to provide adequate funding for key public health agencies an  more
House Natural Resources Committee Advances Commonsense Land Policies
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following statement on June 10, 2026: * * * Committee Advances Commonsense Land Policies Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources favorably reported legislation that will initiate a land exchange to benefit a tribal community, support military preparedness and allow mineral leases in Carlsbad, N.M., to boost energy production. Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued t  more
House Oversight Chairman Comer: Congress Must Stop Fraud to Protect Taxpayers
WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Comer: Congress Must Stop Fraud to Protect Taxpayers Today, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) delivered remarks before the House Rules Committee in support of H.R. 8464, H.R. 8312, and H.Res. 1335, which require the U.S. Treasury to return payments that are flagged for elevated fraud  more
How TROY alum Katie Byrd turned a love of math and psychology into a career of impact
TROY, Alabama, June 10 -- Troy University issued the following news: * * * How TROY alum Katie Byrd turned a love of math and psychology into a career of impact * For many students, choosing a major feels like deciding what they want to do for the rest of their lives. For Troy University alumna Katie Byrd, it was about finding a way to combine two subjects she loved. "I just knew I loved math and psychology," she said, "but that combination ended up influencing everything I've done since."  more
Huffman and Westerman Introduce Bipartisan Great American Outdoors Act 250
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Huffman and Westerman Introduce Bipartisan Great American Outdoors Act 250 * Washington, D.C. -Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) and Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) introduced the bipartisan Great American Outdoors Act 250 (GAOA 250). "As millions of Americans are preparing to celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation's independence, Cong  more
Huffman Votes No on Republicans' Blank Check for ICE
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Huffman Votes No on Republicans' Blank Check for ICE * GOP's budget bill prioritizes Trump's brutal immigration agenda over lowering costs for Americans Washington, D.C. -Today, Rep. Jared Huffman voted against House Republicans' latest reconciliation package, which would provide tens of billions of dollars in new funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Prot  more
Huffman, Carbajal Reintroduce Bill to Protect Blue Whales & Cut Coastal Air Pollution
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Huffman, Carbajal Reintroduce Bill to Protect Blue Whales & Cut Coastal Air Pollution * The bill encourages commercial shipping vessels to reduce speeds, minimize harm to marine mammals, and cut carbon pollution WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representatives Jared Huffman (D-CA-02) and Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24) reintroduced the Alan S. Lowenthal Blue Whales, Blue Skies Act, a bill to create a new fede  more
ICE: Harder Votes No on New ICE Funding, Condemns Blank Check while Working Families Struggle
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Joshua Harder, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * ICE: Harder Votes No on New ICE Funding, Condemns Blank Check while Working Families Struggle * Reconciliation package redirects nearly $70 billion in taxpayer and health care dollars to ICE WASHINGTON - Today, following the U.S. House passage of legislation to redirect billions in taxpayer and health care dollars to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Rep. Josh Harder (CA-09), who  more
Justice Department Finds University of California Davis Medical School Discriminates Based on Race in Admissions
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on June 10, 2026: * * * Justice Department Finds University of California Davis Medical School Discriminates Based on Race in Admissions The Justice Department's Civil Rights Division announced today that it determined the University of California, Davis School of Medicine (Davis Med), discriminates based on race in its admissions process, violating the U.S. Supreme Court's 2023 decision in, Students for F  more
KU Law students make 2026 honor roll for pro bono service
LAWRENCE, Kansas, June 10 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU Law students make 2026 honor roll for pro bono service * LAWRENCE - Sixty-two University of Kansas School of Law students provided more than 2,300 hours of free legal services during the 2025-2026 academic year. The students' services included preparing tax returns for low-income residents, representing parties in the KU Court of Parking Appeals and volunteering for the courts, the Douglas County Lega  more
Latham & Watkins Expands Complex Commercial Litigation Practice in Texas
NEW YORK, June 8 -- Latham and Watkins, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Latham & Watkins Expands Complex Commercial Litigation Practice in Texas Addition of skilled litigator Shayne Henry further strengthens the firm's rapidly growing litigation presence in the state and nationwide. - Latham & Watkins LLP is pleased to announce that Shayne Henry has joined the firm's Austin office as a partner in the Complex Commercial Litigation Practice. Henry is a skilled litigator a  more
Latham Adds Another Senior CFIUS Lawyer From the U.S. Treasury Department
NEW YORK, June 11 -- Latham and Watkins, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Latham Adds Another Senior CFIUS Lawyer From the US Treasury Department Cate Behles is the fifth former government lawyer in the past 16 months to join the firm's market-leading CFIUS & US National Security and Economic Sanctions & Export Controls practices. - Latham & Watkins LLP is pleased to announce that Cate Behles has joined the firm's Washington, D.C. office/* as counsel in the CFIUS & US Na  more
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory: Meet the Machines That Matter - Portable Neutron Detector
LIVERMORE, California, June 11 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * Meet the machines that matter: the portable neutron detector Nuclear materials are rarely quiet. Even when hidden inside a sealed container, they emit a kind of heartbeat through streams of particles and radiation that carry critical information about its contents. In a laboratory, scientists have the tools and expertise to read that heartbeat. But in an eme  more
LITERACY: Harder's National Reading Panel Restoration Passes Out of Committee
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Joshua Harder, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * LITERACY: Harder's National Reading Panel Restoration Passes Out of Committee * Completed in 2000, evidence-based report identified key metrics of educational excellence and established "Science of Reading" (link is external)ABOVE: Harder speaks in support of the National Reading Panel during Tuesday's markup Restored Panel would give teachers, parents, and lawmakers clear path to improving   more
Littler's Semi-Annual 2026 Rates Update for Minimum Wage, Tips, and Exempt Pay Increases
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 11 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Littler's Semi-Annual 2026 Rates Update for Minimum Wage, Tips, and Exempt Pay Increases (and Other Developments) At a Glance * Highlights notable rate-related developments in the first half of 2026 * Identifies minimum wage rate increases for non-exempt (including tipped) employees on July 1, 2026 * Lists increases to exempt employee pay resulting from minimum wage increases on July 1, 2026 By Seb  more
LLUMC-Murrieta now offers robotic-assisted Whipple surgery
LOMA LINDA, California, June 10 -- Loma Linda University Health issued the following news: * * * LLUMC-Murrieta now offers robotic-assisted Whipple surgery * Robotic-assisted Whipple procedure being performed. The first-ever robotic-assisted Whipple procedure was performed at Loma Linda University Medical Center - Murrieta in late May. Whipple procedures treat pancreatic, bile duct, or duodenal tumors through the removal of part of the stomach, duodenum, pancreas, bile duct, and gallbladde  more
MacArthur Justice Center, ACLU Demand Transparency About DHS Agents' Pattern of Targeting People Who Film Them
NEW YORK, June 10 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., posted the following news release: * * * The MacArthur Justice Center, ACLU Demand Transparency About DHS Agents' Pattern of Targeting People Who Film Them SAN FRANCISCO, CA - The MacArthur Justice Center, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), and the ACLU Foundation of Nor  more
Mavericks For Life: Softball
GRAND JUNCTION, Colorado, June 10 -- Colorado Mesa University posted the following news: * * * Mavericks For Life: Softball * A look at the people whose connection to CMU extends far beyond their time as student-athletes Willie Hinojosa's pathway to Maverick softball is more unusual than many coaches within the sport. The CMU alumnus was once a part of the powerhouse baseball program as an athlete but now serves as an assistant coach for the softball team. Hinojosa is a former All-American  more
Mayer Brown Strengthens Salt Lake City Office With Data Privacy and Minor Safety Litigator Larissa Lee
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 8 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Mayer Brown strengthens Salt Lake City office with data privacy and minor safety litigator Larissa Lee SALT LAKE CITY - Mayer Brown announced today that Larissa Lee has joined the firm in Salt Lake City as a partner in its Litigation & Dispute Resolution practice. She joins from Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati and continues the trend of successful tech litigators that have departed  more
Md. A.G. Brown Co-Leads Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Trump Administration Mandates on Federal Contractors
BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 11 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on June 10, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Co-Leads Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Trump Administration Mandates on Federal Contractors Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today co-led a coalition of 20 attorneys general in suing the Trump administration over the addition of new terms to federal contracts that - in the name of purging "diversity, equity, and inclusion" (DEI) from feder  more
Md. A.G. Brown Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging Congress to Continue Legal Services for Veterans, Rural Communities
BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 11 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on June 10, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging Congress to Continue Legal Services for Veterans, Rural Communities Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a bipartisan coalition of 40 attorneys general in urging congressional leaders to continue funding the Legal Services Corporation (LSC), the nation's largest funder of civil legal aid for low-  more
Media Experts on New World Screwworm
DAVIS, California, June 10 -- The University of California Davis posted the following news: * * * Media Experts on New World Screwworm * The U.S Department of Agriculture has now confirmed cases of New World screwworm in calves and a goat in Texas and in a dog in New Mexico. 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 larva  more
Memories take flight at Banner Health's annual butterfly release in Greeley
PHOENIX, Arizona, June 10 [Category: Health Care] -- Banner Health posted the following news release: * * * Memories take flight at Banner Health's annual butterfly release in Greeley * GREELEY, Colo. (June 10, 2026) - Banner Health invites community members to gather for Memories with Wings, its annual butterfly release and memorial service, on Saturday, June 20, 2026. The event offers a meaningful opportunity to honor loved ones who have passed in hospice care or reflect alongside others.   more
Montana Named Top State to Start a Business
HELENA, Montana, June 10 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Montana Named Top State to Start a Business * HELENA, Mont. - Governor Greg Gianforte today announced that Montana was ranked as the 12th best state to start a business in 2026. "Montana is open for business," Gov. Gianforte said. "Since taking office, we've removed burdensome regulations, cut taxes, strengthened our workforce, and increased the supply of affordable housing to support the bu  more
N.J. A.G. Davenport Sues Trump Administration Over Unlawful Mandates on Federal Contractors
TRENTON, New Jersey, June 11 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on June 10, 2026: * * * AG Davenport Sues Trump Administration Over Unlawful Mandates on Federal Contractors Federal Demands Complicate State Contracting Requirements in Latest Ideological Fight Against Diversity - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in suing the Trump Administration over the addition of new terms to federal contra  more
Nation's Top Scientists Endorse the Dignity Act
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Nation's Top Scientists Endorse the Dignity Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the GROW Coalition, representing the nation's leading scientific, engineering, research, and technology organizations, announced its support for the DIGNITY Act, warning that America's broken immigration system is making it harder to retain the very scientists, engineers, and innovators needed to keep the United States at t  more
NATIONAL POLL: MORE THAN 70% OF VOTERS BACK MILITARY RIGHT TO REPAIR, MODIFY THEIR EQUIPMENT
DIAMOND BAR, California, June 11 -- The Specialty Equipment Market Association issued the following news release: * * * NATIONAL POLL: MORE THAN 70% OF VOTERS BACK MILITARY RIGHT TO REPAIR, MODIFY THEIR EQUIPMENT Voters give clear, unambiguous public mandate for Congress to act to enhance warfighter readiness - The public is overwhelmingly in support of providing the U.S. military with the right to repair their equipment and vehicles, according to a new survey commissioned by the Specialty  more
Naval Research Laboratory Receives Space Force Antenna to Expand Joint Space Test Capabilities In, From, and To Space
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory issued the following news: * * * Naval Research Laboratory Receives Space Force Antenna to Expand Joint Space Test Capabilities In, From, and To Space * WASHINGTON - The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) has received a transportable satellite tracking antenna system from the U.S. Space Force's (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) System Delta 81 (SYD 81) to expand joint space testing, training and operational support capabilities at   more
Netflix Reveals the Official Trailer of 'The Map of Longing'
LOS GATOS, California, June 11 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news on June 10, 2026: * * * Netflix Reveals the Official Trailer of 'The Map of Longing' STARRING ALICIA FALCO, PABLO ALVAREZ AND GEORGINA AMOROS, THE MINISERIES BRINGS ALICE KELLEN'S BESTSELLING NOVEL TO THE SCREEN AND ARRIVES ON NETFLIX ON JULY 17 - Netflix today unveiled the official trailer and new images for The Map of Longing, the miniseries starring Alicia Falco, Pablo Alvarez, and Georgina Amoros.   more
Netflix Showcases New Mobile Experience, Collections and Games Vision in APAC
LOS GATOS, California, June 11 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news: * * * Netflix Showcases New Mobile Experience, Collections and Games Vision in APAC In a region defined by technological innovation, Netflix Chief Product & Technology Officer Elizabeth Stone shared how Netflix is bringing its global product vision to members in Asia Pacific. At the APAC Product Innovation Showcase, Netflix leaders announced updates across mobile, curated collections and games to make N  more
Netflix Unlocks Its Most Disruptive Captive Reality Yet With Lock Upp: Sach Ya Saza, Fronted by Riteish Deshmukh and Farah Khan
LOS GATOS, California, June 11 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news: * * * Netflix Unlocks Its Most Disruptive Captive Reality Yet With Lock Upp: Sach ya Saza, Fronted by Riteish Deshmukh and Farah Khan In a world where opinions are formed in seconds, social media defines narratives, and judgment often arrives before the facts, Netflix is set to launch Lock Upp: Sach ya Sazaa -- a bold new captive reality series that asks a provocative question: What happens when the peop  more
New Foreign Direct Investment in the United States, 2025
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Economic Analysis issued the following news release: * * * New Foreign Direct Investment in the United States, 2025 * Expenditures by foreign direct investors to acquire, establish, or expand U.S. businesses totaled $232.2 billion in 2025, according to preliminary statistics released today by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. Expenditures increased $76.8 billion, or 49.5 percent, from 2024 levels. As in previous years, acqu  more
Nicotine pouches, tobacco's latest ploy: Five things to know
STANFORD, California, June 10 -- Stanford University School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Nicotine pouches, tobacco's latest ploy: Five things to know * Nicotine pouches are small, microfiber satchels containing a pre-portioned powder doped with nicotine -a highly addictive chemical -flavorings and other ingredients. When held in the mouth between the lip and gum, the nicotine is absorbed into the bloodstream. Worldwide, retail sales of nicotine pouches grew by more than 50%   more
Nishant Bagadia Joins CBRE as Global Head of Energy & Sustainability Partnerships
LOS ANGELES, California, June 11 -- CBRE Group, a commercial real estate services provider, issued the following news release: * * * Nishant Bagadia Joins CBRE as Global Head of Energy & Sustainability Partnerships CBRE announced that Nishant Bagadia has joined the company as Global Head of Partnerships for Energy & Sustainability. In this role, Bagadia will oversee the global partner ecosystem across CBRE's energy and sustainability services, helping to structure and scale partnerships that  more
NMCSD cuts ribbon on New Patient Advocacy and Resource Center, elevates beneficiary experience
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, June 9 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * NMCSD cuts ribbon on New Patient Advocacy and Resource Center, elevates beneficiary experience * Naval Medical Center San Diego celebrated the grand opening of its newly established Patient Advocacy and Resource Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on 9 June, marking a significant milestone in how the command supports its beneficiaries. The new facility serves as the central hub for NMCSD's patien  more
Nobel laureate to discuss science, ethics, AI and society at public lecture in Glasgow
GLASGOW, Scotland, June 10 -- The University of Glasgow posted the following news: * * * Nobel laureate to discuss science, ethics, AI and society at public lecture in Glasgow * Eminent scientist Professor Ardem Patapoutian will be the guest speaker at a public event in Glasgow this summer. The US-based academic won the Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine in 2021 for his discovery of how the body senses touch, pressure, pain and movement. On 13 July, he will be in live conversation at  more
ORNL-developed cybersecurity framework graduates from lab to electric grid
OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, June 10 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * ORNL-developed cybersecurity framework graduates from lab to electric grid * A grid cybersecurity and verification framework developed at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory has been licensed by GridForge Energy Solutions. The startup plans to explore ways the technology could boost real-time visibility of grid behavior for energy projec  more
OU College of Allied Health Welcomes Department Chair
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, June 11 -- The University of Oklahoma Health campus issued the following news: * * * OU College of Allied Health Welcomes New Department Chair Amyn M. Amlani, Ph.D., a nationally recognized audiologist, researcher and health economist, has been named professor and chair of the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Oklahoma College of Allied Health. He began the role on June 1. As chair, Amlani will lead efforts to expand the departme  more
OU College of Allied Health Welcomes New Department Chair
NORMAN, Oklahoma, June 10 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news: * * * OU College of Allied Health Welcomes New Department Chair * OKLAHOMA CITY - Amyn M. Amlani, Ph.D., a nationally recognized audiologist, researcher and health economist, has been named professor and chair of the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Oklahoma College of Allied Health. He began the role on June 1. As chair, Amlani will lead efforts to expand the departmen  more
Padilla, Vargas Introduce Bill to Rename San Diego Post Office After Late Latino Civil Rights Activist Armando Rodriguez
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Vargas Introduce Bill to Rename San Diego Post Office After Late Latino Civil Rights Activist Armando Rodriguez * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Representative Juan Vargas (D-Calif.-52) introduced a bicameral bill to rename a San Diego post office after the late Mexican-American civil rights advocate Armando Rodriguez. The "Armando Rodriguez Post Office"  more
Parsons' CUAS Solutions Strengthen National Security And Protect Critical Infrastructure
PASADENA, California, June 10 [Category: BizConstruction]-- Parsons Corp., an engineering, construction, technical and management services firm, posted the following news release: * * * Parsons' CUAS Solutions Strengthen National Security And Protect Critical Infrastructure * Key Takeaways * Parsons recently demonstrated AI-enabled CUAS solutions which integrated sensor and kinetic effectors. * Parsons' expertise in non-kinetic effects (NKE) detect, disrupt, and mitigate single, multi   more
Paul Hastings Advises Trulieve on Historic NYSE Listing and Corporate Restructuring
LOS ANGELES, California, June 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Paul Hastings Advises Trulieve on Historic NYSE Listing and Corporate Restructuring * Paul Hastings LLP advised Trulieve Cannabis Corp. (NYSE: TRLV), a leading medical cannabis company, in connection with its historic NYSE uplisting and related corporate restructuring, representing the first U.S. cannabis company to list on a major U.S. exchange after the U.S. Department o  more
Perfect Score: Gulfstream Delivers 100th G700 and Completes 100th G700 Speed Record
SAVANNAH, Georgia, June 11 -- Gulfstream Aerospace, a subsidiary of General Dynamics, issued the following news release on June 10, 2026: * * * A Perfect Score: Gulfstream Delivers 100th G700 and Completes 100th G700 Speed Record Milestones Highlight Performance, Speed and Advanced Manufacturing Excellence - Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. today announced its 100th customer delivery and the 100th city-pair speed record for the Gulfstream G700, underscoring the exceptional performance and speed   more
Pillsbury Advises Marlinspike on Leading Layup Parts' $42 Million Series A Funding Round
NEW YORK, June 11 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Pillsbury Advises Marlinspike on Leading Layup Parts' $42 Million Series A Funding Round Pillsbury advised Marlinspike, a veteran-led venture capital fund, on leading a $42 million Series A funding round for Layup Parts, a Huntington Beach, California-based manufacturing startup that automates the production and procurement of custom composite components. Marlinspike was joined in the financing by existing i  more
Provost Gomez Chosenfor Millennium Leadership Initiative
POMONA, California, June 10 -- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona posted the following news: * * * Provost Gomez Chosenfor Millennium Leadership Initiative * Cal Poly Pomona Provost Terri Gomez is one of 31 higher education leaders from across the country selected to participate in the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) 2026 Millennium Leadership Initiative (MLI) cohort, a premier professional development program for senior-level administrators. The  more
Pullias Center for Higher Education: Prioritizing Professional Development With the USC Leadership in Enrollment Certificate Program
LOS ANGELES, California, June 11 -- University of Southern California Pullias Center for Higher Education issued the following news: * * * Prioritizing Professional Development with the USC Leadership in Enrollment Certificate Program By Emily Chung Organizational research in higher education indicates that institutions that prioritize professional development experience lower staff burnout, stronger talent retention, and more sustainable enrollment strategies, particularly during periods o  more
Rand Report: A Formal Model of How Artificial Intelligence Erodes Human Agency
SANTA MONICA, California, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- A Formal Model of How Artificial Intelligence Erodes Human Agency - A report from Rand - April 20, 2026, (39 pages) - Alvin Moon and Benjamin Boudreaux Here are excerpts: * * * As artificial intelligence (AI) systems assume more decisionmaking roles in government, the economy, and society, a question emerges: Will humans retain the capacity to shape collective outcomes? Several theories suggest that, once human decisionmaking erodes past a certai  more
Rand Report: Advancing U.S.-UK Cooperation to Secure Frontier Artificial Intelligence
SANTA MONICA, California, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- Advancing U.S.-UK Cooperation to Secure Frontier Artificial Intelligence - A report from Rand - June 8, 2026, (41 pages) - Brianna Rosen, Kyle A. Kilian, Matthew J. Malone, Benjamin Etheridge, Tiffany Saade Here are excerpts: * * * This interim RAND-Oxford Programme for Cyber and Technology Policy report identifies a significant opportunity for collaboration between the United States and the United Kingdom and proposes a framework for coordinatin  more
Rand Report: Agricultural Security Considerations for the U.S. Corn Belt
SANTA MONICA, California, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- Agricultural Security Considerations for the U.S. Corn Belt - A report from Rand - April 27, 2026, (52 pages) - Tyler Hoard, Adeline E. Williams, and David Luckey Here are excerpts: * * * In this report, the authors examine the agricultural security risks to crop production in the U.S. Corn Belt, the backbone of the United States' food, feed, and biofuel industries. This region in the heart of the Midwest faces evolving threats that are shaped by  more
Rand Report: Annual Trends Among the Unsheltered in Three Los Angeles Neighborhoods
SANTA MONICA, California, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- Annual Trends Among the Unsheltered in Three Los Angeles Neighborhoods - A report from Rand - MAy 21, 2026, (32 pages) - Louis Abramson, Sarah B. Hunter, Rick Garvey, Cyril Cherian, and Jason M. Ward Here are excerpts: * * * Unsheltered homelessness remained flat between December 2024 and January 2026. While tent dwelling has fallen 55 percent since 2021, rough sleeping and vehicle dwelling have risen significantly. With 87 percent of tents now  more
Rand Report: Battle Damage Repair for Arleigh Burke-Class Destroyers - A Report From Rand
SANTA MONICA, California, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- Battle Damage Repair for Arleigh Burke-Class Destroyers - A report from Rand - May 27, 2026, (27 pages) - Bradley Martin, David A. Shlapak, Angela Yun, Grace Carter, Katherine Anna Trauger, and Tyler Hoard Here are excerpts: * * * The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer, commonly known as a DDG-51, is the primary surface combatant vessel of the U.S. Navy. These ships--designed to operate in contested environments--are likely to sustain w  more
Rand Report: Breaking Barriers Rapid Rehousing Program for Justice-Involved Individuals in Los Angeles County
SANTA MONICA, California, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- Breaking Barriers Rapid Rehousing Program for Justice-Involved Individuals in Los Angeles County - A report from Rand - April 30, 2026, (124 pages) - Maya Buenaventura, Alex Sizemore, Austin Smidt, Sarah B. Hunter Here are excerpts: * * * Justice-involved individuals face significant barriers to stable housing and employment. In Los Angeles County, the challenges faced by people reentering after incarceration are further compounded by exception  more
Rand Report: Building the Knowledge and Skills the U.S. Air Force Needs for Strategic Competition With China
SANTA MONICA, California, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- Building the Knowledge and Skills the U.S. Air Force Needs for Strategic Competition with China - A report from Rand - April 14, 2026, (77) - Miriam Matthews, Cristina L. Garafola, Sean Robson, Benjamin J. Sacks, Rebecca Wusinich, Angela K. Clague, Devon Hill, Catherine Kish, and Yoony Lee Here are excerpts: * * * Despite clear strategic guidance identifying China as the primary pacing threat, the U.S. Air Force (USAF) lacks a coordinated, scalab  more
Rand Report: Challenges When Collaborating With China on Space Research and Technology
SANTA MONICA, California, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- Challenges When Collaborating with China on Space Research and Technology - A report from Rand - May 26, 2026, (24 pages) - Cortney Weinbaum, Christopher G. Pernin, Camille Reeves, Libby Weaver, and Shanshan Mei Here are excerpts: * * * The authors present risks of participating in space sector research with research institutions based in China. They describe China's national interests in space; risks to researchers, institutions, and national go  more
Rand Report: China's Science and Technology Strategy in Perspective
SANTA MONICA, California, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- China's Science and Technology Strategy in Perspective - A report from Rand - May 5, 2026, (66 pages) - Shanshan Mei and Judith Huismans Here are excerpts: * * * Science and technology (S&T) are central pillars of China's national strategy, underpinning the country's ambitions for economic modernization, global competitiveness, and national security. In this report, the authors provide an analysis of how China conceptualizes S&T as part of its br  more
Rand Report: Considering the Consequences of Changing Cannabis Policy in Indiana
SANTA MONICA, California, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- Considering the Consequences of Changing Cannabis Policy in Indiana - A report from Rand - April 29, 2026, (28 pages) - Beau Kilmer, Gregory Midgette, Rosanna Smart, Jonathan P. Caulkins, Roland Neil, Ben Senator, Wendy Hawkins, Anna Newell Here are excerpts: * * * Indiana is typically considered one of the more restrictive U.S. states when it comes to cannabis. In recent years, both Republican and Democratic lawmakers in Indiana have introduced   more
Rand Report: D-SITAR Methods Report
SANTA MONICA, California, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- D-SITAR Methods Report - A report from Rand - April 22, 2026, (112 pages) - Lucy Strang, Katherine I. Morley, Beth Muldrew, Manon Richard-Sheridan, and Jennifer Newbould Here are excerpts: * * * This methods report is part of a wider RAND Europe evaluation of the former UK Government's 10-year drug strategy investment in the Treatment and Recovery Portfolio in England (D-SITAR). In 2023, RAND Europe and partners King's College London, South Lon  more
Rand Report: Evaluating Large Language Models' Abilities to Process and Understand Technical Policy Reports
SANTA MONICA, California, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- Evaluating Large Language Models' Abilities to Process and Understand Technical Policy Reports - A report from Rand - April 28, 2026, (30 pages) - Zara Fatima Abdurahaman, Prateek Puri, Mohammad Ahmadi, Edward Geist Here are excerpts: * * * Large language models (LLMs) -- with their ability to process, organize, and summarize large volumes of information -- are increasingly being evaluated as tools to support policy research and analysis. For i  more
Rand Report: Evaluation of Depot Buprenorphine Provision in Treatment and Recovery Services in England
SANTA MONICA, California, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- Evaluation of depot buprenorphine provision in treatment and recovery services in England - A report from Rand - APril 22, 2026, (73 pages) - Daniel Lee, Alessandro Grosso, William D. Phillips, Jennifer Newbould, Lucy Strang, Katherine I. Morley, Nicola Kalk, Joanne Neale, Jennifer Bostock, and Andrew Jones Here are excerpts: * * * Improving access to and retention in opioid treatment remains a central objective of drug policy in England. As pa  more
Rand Report: Evaluation of the Networks for School Improvement Initiative--How Network Hubs Develop and Support Continuous Improvement Networks
SANTA MONICA, California, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- Evaluation of the Networks for School Improvement Initiative--How Network Hubs Develop and Support Continuous Improvement Networks - A report from Rand - April 22, 2026 (57 pages) - Susan Bush-Mecenas, Rebecca Herman, Karen Christianson, Stephani L. Wrabel, Peter Nguyen, Sarah Zelazny, Tiffany Berglund, Pierrce Holmes, Isaiah Simmons, and Nazia Wolters. Here are excerpts: * * * Educators have increasingly adopted networked continuous improvement   more
Rand Report: Fiscal Year 2025 Assessment of the Civilian Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project
SANTA MONICA, California, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- Fiscal Year 2025 Assessment of the Civilian Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project - A report from Rand - April 21, 2026 (102) - Laura Werber, Susan M. Gates, Angela Yun, Nolan Yager, Laura Bellows, Tiffany Keyes, Jonas Kempf, Elliott Brennan, and Kristin J. Leuschner Here are excerpts: * * * The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) implemented the Civilian Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project (AcqDemo) in 1999 to he  more
Rand Report: Flagpole to Front Lines
SANTA MONICA, California, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- Flagpole to Front Lines - A report from Rand - June 10, 2026, (12 pages) - Christopher A. Mouton, Hunter Stoll, Megan McKernan, Stephen M. Worman Here are excerpts: * * * The U.S. Department of War (DOW) is operating in one of the most complex and dangerous security environments the United States has ever faced. This environment demands a coherent, agile, and integrated approach to the DOW requirements process that links strategy with execution a  more
Rand Report: Force Multipliers in the Americas
SANTA MONICA, California, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- Force Multipliers in the Americas - A report from Rand - May 5, 2026, (40 pages) - Irina A. Chindea, Elina Treyger, Tahina Montoya, and Kiki Hunegs Here are excerpts: * * * The 2025 National Security Strategy (NSS) elevates Latin America as a region of serious U.S. security concern. The region presents the United States with both promising opportunities and notable challenges. By employing security force assistance (SFA) in new and innovative way  more
Rand Report: Future Scenarios for Mental Health in the UK Armed Forces Community
SANTA MONICA, California, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- Future scenarios for mental health in the UK Armed Forces community - A report from Rand - May 14, 2026, (63 pages) - Linda Slapakova, Elizabeth Moisan, and Erik Silfversten Here are excerpts: * * * he UK Armed Forces charities sector supports a sizeable community of UK Armed Forces personnel, veterans and families who can face unique risks and challenges to their mental health. To effectively plan for the future, the Armed Forces charities secto  more
Rand Report: Gaps in State Workforce Priorities, Needs, and Training Programs
SANTA MONICA, California, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- Gaps in State Workforce Priorities, Needs, and Training Programs - A report from Rand - April 30, 2026, (53 pages) - Elaine W. Leigh, Alexis Gable, and Sarah Haroon Sualehi Here are excerpts: * * * In this report, the authors analyze the most recent Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) plans (Program Years 2024-2027) and eligible training provider lists (ETPLs) to assess how well state workforce development systems align WIOA-eligible   more
Rand Report: Gender Norms Survey Measurement in Very Young Adolescents in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
SANTA MONICA, California, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- Gender Norms Survey Measurement in Very Young Adolescents in Low- and Middle-Income Countries - A report from Rand - June 2, 2026, (16 pages) - Julia Rollison, Laura J. Faherty, Lia Pak, Maya Rabinowitz Here are excerpts: * * * This report provides a review of survey efforts and best practices for measuring gender norms among very young adolescents (VYAs) ages 10 to 14 in low- and middle-income countries. Drawing on literature and expert consulta  more
Rand Report: Health Care Access and Quality for New York Veterans Provided by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Community Care
SANTA MONICA, California, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- Health Care Access and Quality for New York Veterans Provided by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Community Care - A report from Rand - April 29, 2026, (86 pages) - Claire E. O'Hanlon, Catria Gadwah-Meaden, Ensheng Dong, Jonathan H. Cantor, Heather M. Salazar, and Carrie M. Farmer Here are excerpts: * * * The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Community Care program allows eligible veterans to receive VA-funded private care when   more
Rand Report: How Does and Should Tort Liability Affect High-Consequence Life Sciences Research?
SANTA MONICA, California, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- How Does and Should Tort Liability Affect High-Consequence Life Sciences Research? - A report from Rand - May 27, 2026, (20 pages) - James M. Anderson, Gerald L. Epstein, Katie Dammer, Elika Somani, Lloyd Dixon, Bethany Saunders-Medina Here are excerpts: * * * Life sciences research has vastly improved the human condition by curing diseases and reducing harm from a wide variety of human ailments. But it could also cause grave harm, either by acci  more
Rand Report: How School Cell Phone Policy Strictness Shapes Student Phone Use
SANTA MONICA, California, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- How School Cell Phone Policy Strictness Shapes Student Phone Use - A report from Rand - May 13, 2026, (28 pages) - Melissa Kay Diliberti, Jonathan H. Cantor, and Ryan K. McBain Here are excerpts: * * * olicies that restrict students' cell phone use during the school day have become ubiquitous in U.S. schools. Public opinion polls show that although educators strongly favor such policies, citing a variety of perceived benefits to students' learnin  more
Rand Report: How to Forecast China's Lithography Leap
SANTA MONICA, California, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- How to Forecast China's Lithography Leap - A report from Rand - May 7, 2026, (39 pages) - Marie Jones and Fabian Villalobos Here are excerpts: * * * orecasting is an analytic tool used to mitigate the risk of surprise because of an uncertain future by collecting quantitative probabilities about a specific future event. In this report, the authors compare two forecasting methodologies--the Delphi method and crowdsourced forecasting--using the cont  more
Rand Report: Implementing Direct Assessment Competency-Based Education in Community Colleges
SANTA MONICA, California, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- Implementing Direct Assessment Competency-Based Education in Community Colleges - A report from Rand - May 20, 2026, (24 pages) - Peter Nguyen, Lindsay Daugherty, and Jonah Kushner Here are excerpts: * * * Between 2021 and 2026, the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office piloted direct assessment competency-based education (CBE) programs at eight community colleges, aiming to increase credential attainment, reduce equity gaps, and stre  more
Rand Report: Independent Assessment of the Defense Business Enterprise Architecture
SANTA MONICA, California, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- Independent Assessment of the Defense Business Enterprise Architecture - A report from Rand - May 13, 2026, (94 pages) - Ryan Consaul, Sarah Zabel, Vanya Barrer, Christian Kim, Adrian Salas, Joshua Simulcik, and Drake Warren Here are excerpts: * * * In this congressionally mandated report, the authors assess the effectiveness of the defense business enterprise architecture (DBEA) as a framework for planning, managing, and integrating defense busi  more
Rand Report: Indiana's Cannabis Landscape
SANTA MONICA, California, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- Indiana's Cannabis Landscape - A report from Rand - APril 29, 2026, (24 pages) - Beau Kilmer, Gregory Midgette, Rosanna Smart, Roland Neil, Elle Wadsworth, Anna Newell, and Ben Senator Here are excerpts: * * * Policy discussions about cannabis and intoxicating hemp products are heating up at the federal level and in many states, including Indiana. Since 2024, Indiana state legislators have introduced more than a dozen bills focused on related i  more
Rand Report: Investigating the Potential Use of Frontier AI Models for Offensive Cyberattacks: A Human Uplift Study
SANTA MONICA, California, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- Investigating the potential use of frontier AI models for offensive cyberattacks: A human uplift study - A report from Rand - May 28, 2026, (123 pages) - Jair Aguirre, Henri van Soest, Benjamin Sperisen, Zylex Lopez, Nicholas Kong, Adam Seri-Levi, James Caridi-Doyle, Elizabeth Moisan, Evie Graham, William Mitchell Reid Here are excerpts: * * * Frontier artificial intelligence (AI) models have rapidly advanced in recent years, moving from basic te  more
Rand Report: Mapping Disconnection Among American Youth
SANTA MONICA, California, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- Mapping Disconnection Among American Youth - A report from Rand - June 10, 2026 - Jennie W. Wenger, and Stephanie Bonds Here are excerpts: * * * At any point in time, about one out of every seven young people (aged 18 to 24) across the United States neither works nor participates in education or training. These disconnected youth (sometimes called opportunity youth) often lack a path to economic success.[1] This report is the third in a series o  more
Rand Report: Navigating Duality in Space
SANTA MONICA, California, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- Navigating Duality in Space - A report from Rand - June 9, 2026, (73 pages) - Bruce McClintock, David Glickstein, Krista Langeland, Anca Agachi, Melusine Lebret, Karen Schwindt Here are excerpts: * * * Space systems increasingly provide civilian services, such as communications, navigation, and environmental monitoring, while also supporting military and intelligence functions. This inherent duality, in which the same satellite can serve peacef  more
Rand Report: Outcome Evaluation of Los Angeles County's Juvenile Justice Client Assessment Recommendation and Evaluation (CARE) Program
SANTA MONICA, California, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- Outcome Evaluation of Los Angeles County's Juvenile Justice Client Assessment Recommendation and Evaluation (CARE) Program - A report from Rand - May 13, 2026, (93 pages) - Laura Whitaker, Jill Portnoy Donaghy, Maya Buenaventura, Melissa M. Labriola, and Gabriel W. Hassler Here are excerpts: * * * This report evaluates the Los Angeles County Public Defender's Office CARE Program, a holistic defense model that supports justice-involved youth. Usin  more
Rand Report: Qualified Medical Evaluators and the Medical-Legal Process in California Workers' Compensation
SANTA MONICA, California, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- Qualified Medical Evaluators and the Medical-Legal Process in California Workers' Compensation - A report from Rand - May 21, 2026, (172 pages) - Sara E. Heins, Amy Mahler, Travis Hubble, Shona Olalere Oluwatola, Danya Birnbaum, Cheryl K. Montemayor, and Jennifer Gildner, Michael Dworsky Here are excerpts: * * * In this report, the authors examine the role of Qualified Medical Evaluators -- physicians who have been certified by the California Div  more
Rand Report: Reading Full Books in Secondary English Language Arts Classrooms
SANTA MONICA, California, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- Reading Full Books in Secondary English Language Arts Classrooms - A report from Rand - May 6, 2026, (16) - Ashley Woo Here are excerpts: * * * Scholars, education practitioners, and the media have raised concerns about the diminishing role of full books in schools. In this report, the author draws on data from the spring 2025 American Instructional Resources Survey, a nationally representative survey of public school teachers in kindergarten thr  more
Rand Report: Simpler Is Better for Autograders
SANTA MONICA, California, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- Simpler Is Better for Autograders - A report from Rand - April 22, 2026, (78 pages) - Sunishchal Dev, Patricia Paskov, Andrew Sloan, Kevin Wei, Pedro Nascimento de Lima, Swaptik Chowdhury, Jason Johnson, and William Marcellino Here are excerpts: * * * The increasing capabilities of large language models (LLMs) have driven a need for rigorous, scalable evaluation frameworks. One of the primary bottlenecks in meeting this demand is the cost of huma  more
Rand Report: State of the American Teacher Survey
SANTA MONICA, California, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- State of the American Teacher Survey - A report from Rand - Juhne 8, 2026, (20 pages) - Sy Doan, Elizabeth D. Steiner, Ashley Woo, Phoebe Rose Levine Here are excerpts: * * * This technical report on the 2026 State of the American Teacher (SoT) survey and American Life Panel (ALP) companion survey includes descriptions of the survey content, survey administration, and survey weighting for the SoT and ALP, as well as univariate descriptive tables   more
Rand Report: Teacher Well-Being, Pay, and Intentions to Leave in 2026
SANTA MONICA, California, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- Teacher Well-Being, Pay, and Intentions to Leave in 2026 - A report from Rand - June 8, 2026, (35 pages) - Elizabeth D. Steiner, Phoebe Rose Levine, Sy Doan Here are excerpts: * * * In this report, the authors present selected findings from the 2026 State of the American Teacher survey, an annual survey of kindergarten through grade 12 (K-12) public school teachers across the United States. The authors track teachers' reported well-being over tim  more
Rand Report: The Effect of the Massachusetts Health Care Cost Growth Benchmark on Hospital Revenues and Other Spending Outcomes
SANTA MONICA, California, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Effect of the Massachusetts Health Care Cost Growth Benchmark on Hospital Revenues and Other Spending Outcomes - A report from Rand - May 27, 2026, (64 pages) - Elizabeth Chase, Christine Eibner, Rose Kerber, Jodi L. Liu Here are excerpts: * * * In this report, the authors evaluate the effects of Massachusetts's health care cost growth benchmark--established in 2012 to constrain health care spending--on hospital revenues, health care prices,   more
Rand Report: The Effects of the Measure ULA (United to House LA) Transfer Tax on Economic Development and Municipal Finances in Los Angeles
SANTA MONICA, California, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Effects of the Measure ULA (United to House LA) Transfer Tax on Economic Development and Municipal Finances in Los Angeles - A report from Rand - May 28, 2026, (89 pages) - Jason M. Ward, Lizhong Liu, Elizabeth Selby, Phoebe Rose Levine Here are excerpts: * * * Measure ULA has raised $1.2 billion for affordable housing and tenant assistance but has reduced high-value real estate sales by 31% and housing production by over 9,000 new units thro  more
Rand Report: The Survivor Benefit Plan Optional Child Annuity Repeal
SANTA MONICA, California, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Survivor Benefit Plan Optional Child Annuity Repeal - A report from Rand - April 28, 2026, (21 pages) - Devon Hill, Samantha Cherney, and Daniel B. Ginsberg Here are excerpts: * * * The Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) is a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)-sponsored and -subsidized program available to military retirees that allows them to ensure a continuous lifetime annuity to their spouses or dependents upon their death. The plan is administere  more
Rand Report: Updating California's Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Toxic Stress Risk Assessment and Response Algorithm
SANTA MONICA, California, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- Updating California's Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Toxic Stress Risk Assessment and Response Algorithm - A report from Rand - June 2, 2026, (28 pages) - Nicole K. Eberhart, Edward L. Machtinger, Ingrid Estrada-Darley, Suzanne Perry, Priya Gandhi, Alejandro Roa Contreras, Ryan K. McBain, and Nadine Burke Harris Here are excerpts: * * * Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and toxic stress are major, costly public health issues facing C  more
Rand Report: Verified Machine Learning Infrastructure
SANTA MONICA, California, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- Verified Machine Learning Infrastructure - A report from Rand - June 4, 2026, (53 pages) - Gopal P. Sarma, Rachel Steratore, Sunny D. Bhatt, Geoffrey Irving Here are excerpts: * * * The rapid advancement of frontier artificial intelligence (AI) systems has created an urgent need to secure the infrastructure on which these systems run. As AI advances, so do its associated threats: Not only could malicious actors target AI infrastructure to steal m  more
Rand: Will We Know If AI Takes Over? Q&A With Benjamin Boudreaux
SANTA MONICA, California, June 11 -- Rand issued the following Q&A on June 10, 2026, involving Benjamin Boudreaux, policy researcher and a professor of policy analysis at the Rand School of Public Policy: * * * Will We Know if AI Takes Over? Q&A with Benjamin Boudreaux Benjamin Boudreaux could feel something slipping in this age of AI. What happens, he wondered, if we off-load our ability to make decisions, to shape the future, to machines? How will we know if we start to lose part of what ma  more
Randy Villegas Added to DCCC's Coveted 'Red to Blue' Program
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Randy Villegas Added to DCCC's Coveted 'Red to Blue' Program * Villegas will flip CA-22 blue and help take back the House majority Today, the DCCC announced that Randy Villegas has been added to the committee's highly competitive 'Red to Blue' program, signaling that the DCCC is invested in providing Villegas, a top-tier candidate, with the support needed to continue building a   more
Randy Villegas es incorporado al codiciado programa Rojo a Azul del DCCC
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Randy Villegas es incorporado al codiciado programa Rojo a Azul del DCCC * Villegas cambiara a azul el distrito CA-22 y ayudara a recuperar la mayoria en la Camara de Representantes Hoy, el DCCC anuncio que Randy Villegas ha sido incorporado al altamente competitivo programa Rojo a Azul del comite. Esto senala que el DCCC se compromete a brindar a Villegas, un candidato de prime  more
Ready to Join? Netflix Fan Club Arrives at Cannes Lions
LOS GATOS, California, June 11 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following statement on June 10, 2026: * * * Ready to Join? The Netflix Fan Club Arrives at Cannes Lions Netflix returns to the JW Marriott rooftop at Cannes Lions, inviting attendees and partners to step into the ultimate fan experience. Netflix members are known to be the ultimate fans, obsessed with their favorite shows, movies and live events, and we're bringing that energy to Cannes. This year, 'Netflix Fan Club' la  more
Reno nurses to hold picket at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, June 10 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * Reno nurses to hold picket at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center * Registered nurses at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center (SMRMC) in Reno, Nev., will hold an informational picket on Thursday, June 11, to protest the hospital administration's anti-union tactics and refusal to bargain a fair contract, announced National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United (N  more
Rep. Juan Vargas Votes Against $70 Billion Blank Check to ICE
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Juan Vargas, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Juan Vargas Votes Against $70 Billion Blank Check to ICE * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Representative Juan Vargas (D-CA-52) voted against a Republican budget bill that gives another $70 billion to ICE. This funding is on top of the $170 billion for ICE that was included in their Big Ugly Bill. "Trump's ICE agents have terrorized our communities. They have beaten, brutalized, and even murdered i  more
Rep. Juan Vargas, Senator Alex Padilla Introduce Bill to Rename San Diego Post Office After Late Latino Civil Rights Activist Armando Rodriguez
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Juan Vargas, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Juan Vargas, Senator Alex Padilla Introduce Bill to Rename San Diego Post Office After Late Latino Civil Rights Activist Armando Rodriguez * WASHINGTON -Today, U.S. Representative Juan Vargas (D-CA-52) and U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) introduced a bicameral bill to rename a San Diego post office after the late Mexican-American civil rights advocate Armando Rodriguez. The "Armando Rodriguez  more
Rep. Norma Torres Introduces Amendment to Protect Americans' First Amendment Rights and Privacy
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Norma J. Torres, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Norma Torres Introduces Amendment to Protect Americans' First Amendment Rights and Privacy * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Norma Torres (CA-35), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, introduced a series of amendments to the fiscal year 2027 Homeland Security Appropriations bill aimed at protecting Americans' constitutional rights, strengthening congressional oversight,  more
Report - Clean Power Maintains Strong Lead, Faces Challenges Due to Administration Policy Reversals and Barriers
NEW YORK, June 10 (TNSrpt) -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release with Atlas Public Policy: * * * Report: Clean Power Maintains Strong Lead, Faces Challenges Due to Administration Policy Reversals and Barriers More than 8 GW of clean power projects were canceled in Q1 2026 despite growing electricity demand and $377 billion in planned clean energy investments - Environmental Defense Fund and Atlas Public Policy today released a new report, The State of Clean Pow  more
Reproductive Freedom for All Responds to Steve Hilton's Advancement to General Election for California Governor
WASHINGTON, June 9 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release: * * * Reproductive Freedom for All Responds to Steve Hilton's Advancement to General Election for California Governor * : Tuesday, June 9, 2026 Contact: media@reproductivefreedomforall.org Washington, DC - Republican Steve Hilton has officially advanced to the November ballot in California's gubernatorial election, setting up a general elect  more
Reps. Bera, Kelly, DelBene, and Joyce Celebrate Milestone for Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Ami Bera, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Bera, Kelly, DelBene, and Joyce Celebrate Milestone for Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Representatives Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06), Mike Kelly (PA-16), Suzan DelBene (WA-01), and John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13), leaders of H.R. 3514, the Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act, (link is external) released a joint statement after the legislation reached a s  more
Reps. Khanna, Moolenaar Press Commerce Department to Maintain Strong Enforcement of U.S. Trade Laws
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-California, ranking member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following news release on June 10, 2026: * * * Khanna, Moolenaar Press Commerce Department to Maintain Strong Enforcement of U.S. Trade Laws Today, Ranking Member Ro Khanna and Chairman John Moolenaar of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communi  more
Reps. Waters, Raskin Issue Letter to Charles Schwab Corp., Fidelity Investments, Vanguard Group
WASHINGTON, June 11 (TNSletter) -- Reps. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, and Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following letter to Charles Schwab Corp., Fidelity Investments and Vanguard Group: * * * Here is the text of the letter: June 9, 2026 Ms. Abigail P. Johnson Chairman and Chief Executive Office Fidelity Investments 245 Summer Street Boston, MA 02210 - Mr. Salim Ramji Chie  more
Ropes & Gray Ranks Band 1 in Chambers USA Across 8 Asset Management Categories for 2nd Year
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 11 -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Ropes & Gray Ranks Band 1 in Chambers USA Across 8 Asset Management Categories for 2nd Year Ropes & Gray is pleased to announce the continued recognition of its asset management practice in the 2026 edition of Chambers USA. We once again earned Band 1 rankings in six key nationwide asset management categories--the only firm to do so: * Hedge Funds * Investment Funds: Investor Representation * Inv  more
Sen. Schiff Leads Launch of Inquiry into Administration's Corrupt Redirecting of Taxpayer Dollars for National Parks to Pay for Trump's Vanity Projects
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Schiff Leads Launch of Inquiry into Administration's Corrupt Redirecting of Taxpayer Dollars for National Parks to Pay for Trump's Vanity Projects * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) is leading his colleagues in launching an inquiry into the Trump administration redirecting tens of millions of dollars from fees paid to the National Park Services (NPS) to fund Presi  more
Senator Welch Secures Commitment from Secretary Rollins on Deployment of More Than $30 Million in Disaster Aid Block Grant Funding
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Welch Secures Commitment from Secretary Rollins on Deployment of More Than $30 Million in Disaster Aid Block Grant Funding * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Subcommittee on Rural Development, Energy, and Credit, today pressed U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins about the Department's progress in deliverin  more
Sens. Durbin, Padilla Issue Letter to President Trump on Emergency Presidential Determination on Refugee Admissions
WASHINGTON, June 11 (TNSletter) -- Sens. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and Alex Padilla, D-California, ranking member of the Subcommittee on Border Security and Immigration, issued the following letter to President Trump: * * * Here is the text of the letter: June 8, 2026 President Donald J. Trump The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Washington, DC 20500 Dear President Trump: On May 21, 2026, you issued an Emergency Presidential Det  more
Sens. Schiff, Padilla Introduce Legislation to Hold Big Oil Accountable, Establish Strict Standards for Offshore Operators
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Schiff, Padilla Introduce Legislation to Hold Big Oil Accountable, Establish Strict Standards for Offshore Operators * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla (both D-Calif.) are introducing legislation to establish strict standards for offshore oil and gas operators and set requirements to hold them responsible for decommissioning and cleanup efforts off our coa  more
SFSU Design alumni tapped for creative contributions to FIFA World Cup 26 in the Bay Area
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 10 -- California State University San Francisco State University posted the following news: * * * SFSU Design alumni tapped for creative contributions to FIFA World Cup 26 in the Bay Area * As millions of soccer fans around the globe turn their eyes toward the Bay Area this month for the FIFA World Cup 26, two alumni of San Francisco State University's School of Design are playing roles on the creative side. Dan "The Automator" Nakamura and LeRoid David exempl  more
SNMMI Announces Mars Shot Research Fund Award Winners
RESTON, Virginia, June 10 [Category: Medical] -- The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging issued the following news release: * * * SNMMI Announces Mars Shot Research Fund Award Winners More than $500,000 Granted for Infection and Inflammation Research - The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) is pleased to announce the recipients of five Drs. Jane & Abass Alavi Mars Shot Research Awards from SNMMI's 2026 Mars Shot Fund. With a focus on advancing imaging r  more
Sonal N. Mehta Named to Daily Journal's 2026 Top Women Lawyers List
WASHINGTON, June 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- WilmerHale, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Sonal N. Mehta Named to Daily Journal's 2026 Top Women Lawyers List * WilmerHale Partner Sonal N. Mehta has been named to the Daily Journal's 2026 Top Women Lawyers list. The recognition honors leading women attorneys in California whose accomplishments have made a significant impact on the legal profession. Mehta, partner-in-charge of the Firm's Palo Alto office and vice chair of its L  more
Splunk Issues Commentary: Defending in the Post-Mythos Era - What Frontier AI Changes for the Security Operations Center
SAN JOSE, California, June 11 -- Splunk, a Cisco company, issued the following commentary on June 10, 2026, by David Dalling, global vice president of global cyber strategy: * * * Defending in the post-Mythos Era: What Frontier AI Changes for the Security Operations Center Key takeaways 1. AI is exposing weaknesses in traditional security operations, making fast validation, prioritization, and action more important than simply finding potential threats. 2. Human expertise remains essential  more
Splunk Issues Commentary: What Is Detection Engineering? A Complete Guide to Modern Threat Detection
SAN JOSE, California, June 11 -- Splunk, a Cisco company, issued the following commentary on June 10, 2026, by freelance content writer Blessing Onyegbula: * * * What Is Detection Engineering? A Complete Guide to Modern Threat Detection Key Takeaways * Detection engineering is the systematic process of designing, building, and tuning the logic used to identify threats by mapping attacker behaviors to specific detection rules. * The detection engineering lifecycle is a continuous feedback lo  more
Stanford Medicine's bold proposal to accelerate cancer innovation and transform care
STANFORD, California, June 9 -- Stanford University School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Stanford Medicine's bold proposal to accelerate cancer innovation and transform care * Stanford Medicine's long legacy of innovation in the fight against cancer -a disease burden that is expected to grow significantly in the coming decades -is poised to become even more pivotal. Stanford's bold vision for expanding its commitment to cancer innovation and care with an integrated clinical   more
Stantec to help drive redevelopment for City of Vallejo
EDMONTON, Alberta, June 10 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Stantec, a design and consulting company, posted the following news: * * * Stantec to help drive redevelopment for City of Vallejo * The City of Vallejo has selected Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, to prepare an environmental impact report (EIR) as part of a redevelopment effort for Mare Island. Formerly the site of the first US Naval base on the West Coast, Mare Island sits nearly 25 miles from San Fra  more
Startup's nuclear-inspired cooling system could make data centers more sustainable
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 10 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Startup's nuclear-inspired cooling system could make data centers more sustainable * The rise of artificial intelligence is riding on the back of an enormous data center expansion. Data centers are projected to account for anywhere from 9 to 17 percent of total electricity usage in the U.S. by the end of the decade. Today, around a third of data center electricity is devoted to coo  more
Statement by Rep. Panetta on His Vote Against the Republican Reconciliation Bill to Give ICE and CBP $70 Billion
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Statement by Rep. Panetta on His Vote Against the Republican Reconciliation Bill to Give ICE and CBP $70 Billion * Washington, D.C. - United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) released the following statement on the House passage of a purely partisan Republican reconciliation bill that would give Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) an additio  more
Steptoe Expands FDA Regulatory Bench and West Coast Capabilities With Prominent FDA and Consumer Products Regulatory Partner Natalie Rainer
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Steptoe, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Steptoe Expands FDA Regulatory Bench and West Coast Capabilities with Prominent FDA and Consumer Products Regulatory Partner Natalie Rainer (San Francisco) - Steptoe LLP is growing its FDA Regulatory Bench and West Coast capability with the addition of partner Natalie Rainer, a highly regarded regulatory litigator with deep experience advising consumer product and food industry clients. She joins the firm's E  more
Steven Chiu, Prominent California Health Care Regulatory Attorney, Joins Crowell & Moring
WASHINGTON, June 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Crowell and Moring, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Steven Chiu, Prominent California Health Care Regulatory Attorney, Joins Crowell & Moring Los Angeles: Steven Chiu, an experienced and versatile health care regulatory attorney with more than 16 years of experience advising leading health care clients, has joined Crowell & Moring as a partner in Los Angeles, further strengthening the firm's fast-growing and industry-leading Health   more
Strategic ETF Partner Hire Strengthens K&L Gates' Asset Management and Investment Funds Practice
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 8 -- K&L Gates, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Strategic ETF Partner Hire Strengthens K&L Gates' Asset Management and Investment Funds Practice San Francisco - Global law firm K&L Gates LLP welcomes Edward Baer as a partner in its Asset Management and Investment Funds (AMIF) practice. Baer joins the firm's San Francisco office from Ropes & Gray LLP. Baer brings extensive experience advising exchange-traded funds (ETFs), investment companie  more
Summer Scholars begin OMRF internships
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, June 10 -- The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation posted the following news: * * * Summer Scholars begin OMRF internships * Twenty-one students will spend the summer conducting hands-on experiments at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation. The students, who arrived June 1, include 15 Sir Alexander Fleming Scholars, three Langston University Biomedical Research Scholars, and three John H. Saxon Service Academy Summer Research Program students. They will work   more
Surface Transportation Board Issues Decision Involving Channel Pacific Railroad
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Surface Transportation Board issued the following decision (Docket No. FD 36932) entitled "Channel Pacific Railroad - Operation Exemption - In West Sacramento, Yolo County, California": * * * Digest:/1 This decision waives the 60-day advance notice requirement and allows Channel Pacific Railroad to operate approximately 2,132 linear feet of track located within a terminal facility in West Sacramento, Yolo County, Cal., on or after Ju  more
SwRI demonstrates technologies that allow off-road vehicles to meet proposed emissions standards
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 10 [Category: Business] -- Southwest Research Institute posted the following news release: * * * SwRI demonstrates technologies that allow off-road vehicles to meet proposed emissions standards * June 10, 2026 -Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has successfully demonstrated a diesel engine system designed to help off-highway diesel vehicles meet Tier 5 emissions standards proposed by the California Air Resources Board (CARB). SwRI-developed hardware modifications a  more
The ASAM Weekly for June 9, 2026
ROCKVILLE, Maryland, June 10 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Society of Addiction Medicine posted the following news release: * * * The ASAM Weekly for June 9, 2026 It's been just under a year since the ASAM Weekly rounded out our co-editorial team of four, and it has been less than six months since we announced applications for the next editor in chief, wrapped in acknowledgment for the legacy that came before. And now that legacy continues: (drumroll, please) On behalf of the   more
The Leader's Floor Lookout: Wednesday, June 10, 2026
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * The Leader's Floor Lookout: Wednesday, June 10, 2026 * Here's what to watch for on the House Floor today: Safeguarding Taxpayer Dollars in National Emergencies Every year, the federal government loses hundreds of billions of taxpayer dollars to fraudulent and improper payments. According to the Government Accountability Office (GAO), those losses total between $233 billion a  more
Thirty years of investing in communities: Alumna Shannon Lawder on language, philanthropy, and following your passion
SANTA CRUZ, California, June 10 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * Thirty years of investing in communities: Alumna Shannon Lawder on language, philanthropy, and following your passion * UC Santa Cruz alumna Shannon Lawder (Kresge '91, Russian studies) is the director of the Civil Society Program at the Mott Foundation. The Mott Foundation has supported communities worldwide for 100 years, and Lawder has been part of that mission for 31 years.   more
Through the Years, Courses Reflect Changing Approaches to Environmental Law
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, June 9 -- Yale Law School posted the following news: * * * Through the Years, Courses Reflect Changing Approaches to Environmental Law * When what became Yale Law School's first environmental clinic launched in 1995, changes to landmark environmental legislation were fresh on people's minds. The Clean Air Act of 1970 had long established some of the earliest tools available to environmental lawyers. Then in 1990, amendments tightened the law to create a new nationwide  more
TICAS Statement on FY2027 House Education Funding Proposal
OAKLAND, California, June 10 [Category: Education] -- The Institute for College Access and Success issued the following news release: * * * TICAS Statement on FY2027 House Education Funding Proposal * Last night, the House Appropriations Committee advanced its fiscal year (FY) 2027 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies funding bill. The following statement is attributable to Michele Zampini, Associate Vice President, Federal Policy & Advocacy, at The Institute f  more
To study how chips really work, MIT researchers built their own operating system
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 10 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * To study how chips really work, MIT researchers built their own operating system * A new kernel, or core program within an operating system, gives researchers a cleaner view of what's happening inside a processor. Called Fractal and developed at MIT, the kernel has already surfaced previously unknown behavior in Apple's M1. When security researchers want to understand what a mode  more
Torres Leads Fight to Protect Workers from Extreme Heat and Restore Preschool Funding
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Norma J. Torres, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Torres Leads Fight to Protect Workers from Extreme Heat and Restore Preschool Funding * Washington, D.C. -Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35), a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, introduced two critical amendments during the Fiscal Year 2027 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (LHHS) Full Committee markup. The amendments pushed back against   more
Tropical Depression Cristina: Storm Warning Issued for El Salvador and Guatemala Coast
SANTA BARBARA, California, June 10 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * Tropical Depression Cristina: Storm Warning Issued for El Salvador and Guatemala Coast * A tropical storm warning has been issued for the Pacific coast of Central America, specifically the border region of El Salvador and Guatemala. Tropical Depression Cristina is currently stationary approximately 85 miles off the coast of El Salvador. The system is sustaining maximum winds of 35 m  more
UC Irvine Launches Nation's First Multischool Depression Research Institute
IRVINE, California, June 10 -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release: * * * UC Irvine launches nation's first multischool depression research institute Event brings together leading scholars, clinicians and community leaders to accelerate breakthroughs in prevention and treatment - UC Irvine marked a major milestone in mental health research on June 9 with the launch of the Noel Drury, M.D. Institute for Translational Depression Discoveries, which univ  more
UC Irvine's Oswald Steward is Awarded 2026 Kavli Prize in Neuroscience
IRVINE, California, June 10 -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release: * * * UC Irvine's Oswald Steward is awarded 2026 Kavli Prize in Neuroscience Neurobiologist helped explain how nerve cells communicate and recover from injury - University of California, Irvine neuroscientist Oswald Steward has been awarded the 2026 Kavli Prize in Neuroscience, one of the world's most prestigious honors in science, for discoveries that fundamentally changed understan  more
UC San Diego Professor Daniel Kane Awarded Godel Prize, Highest Theoretical Computer Science Honor
LA JOLLA, California, June 10 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * UC San Diego Professor Daniel Kane Awarded Godel Prize, Highest Theoretical Computer Science Honor * University of California San Diego computer science and mathematics professor Daniel M. Kane has been awarded the 2026 Godel Prize, one of the highest honors in theoretical computer science. Kane is a professor in both the Department of Computer Science and Engineering in the UC S  more
UC San Diego's Astronomy Department Celebrates Its First Graduating Class
LA JOLLA, California, June 10 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * UC San Diego's Astronomy Department Celebrates Its First Graduating Class * When UC San Diego's Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics was launched in 2023, it wanted to capitalize on the rich history of space research and teaching at the university while also rethinking the needs of modern-day students. In fact, one of the motivations in establishing the new department was creat  more
University of Hawaii Manoa: San Andreas Fault Reaches Highest Stress Level in 1,000 Years
MANOA, Hawaii, June 11 (TNSjou) -- The University of Hawaii Manoa campus issued the following news release: * * * San Andreas fault reaches highest stress level in 1,000 years Tectonic stress along the San Andreas and San Jacinto fault systems in Southern California has now reached, and in some places exceeded, the highest levels seen in the past 1,000 years, according to research led by Earth scientists at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa. The study, published in the Journal of Geophysical  more
University of Southern California Information Sciences Institute: Unlocking the Inner Ear - Transforming How Scientists Study Hearing and Balance
MARINA DEL REY, California, June 11 -- The University of Southern California Information Sciences Institute, a component of the Viterbi School of Engineering, issued the following news: * * * Unlocking the Inner Ear: Transforming How Scientists Study Hearing and Balance A collaboration between USC/ISI, Ostrow School of Dentistry, and the National Institutes of Health is creating the first national database for hearing and balance research. By Julia Cohen Hearing loss and balance disorders a  more
University of Texas Dallas: Study - It's Never Too Late To Strengthen Cognitive Capacity
RICHARDSON, Texas, June 10 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news: * * * Study: It's Never Too Late To Strengthen Cognitive Capacity By Stephen Fontenot A three-year study of brain health and performance by researchers in The University of Texas at Dallas' Center for BrainHealth (CBH) suggests that mental acuity does not inevitably diminish with age, and cognitive abilities can improve at any stage of life. The study, published online May 2 in the Nature  more
USU Biochemists Report Further Findings on Targeting Cancer-Specific Mutations With CRISPR
LOGAN, Utah, June 10 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * USU Biochemists Report Further Findings on Targeting Cancer-Specific Mutations With CRISPR * On the heels of breakthrough findings about a lesser-known CRISPR bacterial immune system and its potential for battling cancer, Utah State University biochemists Ryan Jackson and Kadin Crosby report further discoveries about emerging targeted cell-killing technology. "Our knowledge of CRISPR and its potential for advanc  more
Va. A.G. Jones Joins Multistate Effort Urging Formula 1 Racing to End Tobacco and Nicotine Product Sponsorships
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 11 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on June 10, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jay Jones Joins Multistate Effort Urging Formula 1 Racing to End Tobacco and Nicotine Product Sponsorships Attorney General Jay Jones 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 produc  more
Valadao, Costa Recognize Day of Portugal, Camoes, and the Portuguese Communities
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. David Valadao, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Valadao, Costa Recognize Day of Portugal, Camoes, and the Portuguese Communities * WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) joined Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) to reintroduce a resolution officially commemorating June 10th as Day of Portugal, Camoes, and the Portuguese Communities (Dia de Portugal, de Camoes e das Comunidades Portuguesas). This resolution honors the life and legacy  more
Venable Once Again Recognized Among the DC Metro Region's Top 25 Corporate Philanthropists
WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Venable, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Venable Once Again Recognized Among the DC Metro Region's Top 25 Corporate Philanthropists Venable LLP is pleased to announce that it has been honored by the Washington Business Journal at the2026 Corporate Philanthropy Awards for charitable giving in the greater Washington area among large companies. The Washington Business Journal recognized 55 companies across large, mid-sized, and small categories for thei  more
Walmart+ Travel Doubles Down on Member Savings
BENTONVILLE, Arkansas, June 11 -- Walmart issued the following news: * * * Walmart+ Travel Doubles Down on Member Savings While summer is the most popular time to travel in the U.S., Walmart+ is making every trip even more rewarding this year for members, whether it's a summer getaway, fall weekend escape, or their next big vacation. Walmart+ members can now earn double the Walmart Cash, now up to 10%, on eligible hotels, car rentals and activities booked through Walmart+ Travel powered by Ex  more
What Powered the Earth's Earliest Life?
LA JOLLA, California, June 10 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * What Powered the Earth's Earliest Life? * Early biological systems likely relied on RNA molecules to copy themselves and drive simple chemical reactions. Any system that could generate guanosine-triphosphate (GTP) -which is necessary for RNA synthesis -from prebiotic chemicals would gain a crucial advantage toward self-replication. Now researchers from the University of California   more
WilmerHale and Civil Rights Coalition Advance Challenge to California's Death Penalty with Supreme Court Show Cause Order
WASHINGTON, June 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- WilmerHale, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * WilmerHale and Civil Rights Coalition Advance Challenge to California's Death Penalty with Supreme Court Show Cause Order WilmerHale, alongside a coalition of civil rights organizations, secured a significant procedural victory in a landmark challenge to California's death penalty when the Supreme Court of California issued an order to show cause, moving the case into a new phase of litiga  more
Yardi expands payment options for Canadian property managers with new Yardi Payment Processing capabilities
SANTA BARBARA, California, June 10 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Yardi, a provider of property management software and investment management solutions for real estate, issued the following news release: * * * Yardi expands payment options for Canadian property managers with new Yardi Payment Processing capabilities * Same-day card settlement, pay by link and payment terminals now available to Voyager clients in Canada TORONTO, ON, June 10, 2026 - Yardi (r) announced today three new Yardi P  more
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