Friday - June 12, 2026
News Tipoffs - California Editors Newsletter for Friday June 12, 2026 ( 131 items )  

"It Doesn't Solve the Pulte Problem:" Sen. Schiff Reacts to Trump's Nomination of Clayton as Director of National Intelligence on ABC News Live
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * "It Doesn't Solve the Pulte Problem:" Sen. Schiff Reacts to Trump's Nomination of Clayton as Director of National Intelligence on ABC News Live * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined ABC's News Live to react to the nomination of U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton as the next Director of National Intelligence. Schiff emphasized his lack of experience within the intelligence c  more

'There is No Ceasefire' - Sen. Schiff Calls Out Trump's 'Absurd' Iran Argument, Slams Bill Essayli's Abuse of U.S. Attorney's Office on MS NOW
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * 'There is No Ceasefire' - Sen. Schiff Calls Out Trump's 'Absurd' Iran Argument, Slams Bill Essayli's Abuse of U.S. Attorney's Office on MS NOW * Washington, D.C. - Last night, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined MS NOW's All In with Chris Hayes to call out the Trump administration's illegitimate justification for its war with Iran and condemn Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli's attempts   more

Adobe Reports Record Q2 Results
SAN JOSE, California, June 12 -- Adobe Inc., a computer software company, issued the following news on June 11, 2026: * * * Adobe Reports Record Q2 Results * Adobe Raises FY26 Total Revenue and Non-GAAP EPS Targets * AI-first ARR triples year over year and exceeds $500 million - Adobe (Nasdaq:ADBE), the global technology leader that unleashes creativity and productivity for individuals and businesses through innovative platforms and tools, today reported financial results for its second q  more

Advanced Airliner Concept Co-designed by U-M Engineers
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 12 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Advanced airliner concept co-designed by U-M engineers Key takeaways: * The turboelectric design, led by aviation startup Electra and revealed this week at the AIAA AVIATION Forum, offers a 17% efficiency improvement. * The wide body provides additional lift while electric fans at the rear reduce drag. * University of Michigan Engineering researchers enabled the industry-academic team to explore a l  more

AECOM bolsters environment and energy leadership in Europe and India region to accelerate growth
LOS ANGELES, California, June 11 [Category: BizEngineering] -- AECOM, an infrastructure firm, issued the following news release: * * * AECOM bolsters environment and energy leadership in Europe and India region to accelerate growth * Angela Mulgrew and Eloise John appointed to lead AECOM's Europe and India environment and energy business as demand for energy transition and environmental transformation continues to grow. LONDON (11 June 2026) - AECOM, the trusted global infrastructure leade  more

American Rivers' Policy Statement on Colorado River Management
WASHINGTON, June 11 [Category: Environment] -- American Rivers posted the following news release: * * * American Rivers' Policy Statement on Colorado River Management * The Colorado River continues to make headlines nationwide as the impacts of nearly three decades of drought are felt by the 40 million people reliant the river. At the same time, the seven states within the Colorado River basin tasked with managing the river are at an impasse, following years of negotiations, regarding how th  more

An Experiment in Living Prompts Students to Consider the Meaning of Life
LA JOLLA, California, June 11 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * An Experiment in Living Prompts Students to Consider the Meaning of Life * Professor of Philosophy Samuel Rickless presents a unique challenge to his students each year. For at least one month during his course, called "The Meaning of Life," students are asked to engage in an experiment of living. The activity chosen must be something personally novel with the potential to create m  more

Analysis: No Evidence of Fentanyl Contamination in Unregulated Cannabis
WASHINGTON, June 11 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws posted the following news release: * * * Analysis: No Evidence of Fentanyl Contamination in Unregulated Cannabis * Glendale, AZ: Other controlled substances are rarely, if ever, intentionally added to marijuana flower sold in the illicit market, according to findings published in the Journal of Forensic Sciences. Investigators affiliated with Arizona State University analyzed 118 bota  more

Annual Carbon Dioxide Peak Reaches 432 Parts per Million
LA JOLLA, California, June 11 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Annual Carbon Dioxide Peak Reaches 432 Parts per Million * Scientists at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California San Diego reported today that carbon dioxide levels at Mauna Loa Observatory reached 432.00 parts per million (ppm) in May, continuing a long trend of record-breaking annual peak readings. The level is an increase of 1.8 ppm over May 2025's   more

Attorney General Bonta Urges Congress to Continue Funding Legal Services for Low-Income Americans and Vulnerable Communities
SACRAMENTO, California, June 11 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Urges Congress to Continue Funding Legal Services for Low-Income Americans and Vulnerable Communities * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta, alongside a bipartisan coalition of 40 attorneys general, urged Congressional leaders to continue funding the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) in the Fiscal Year 2027 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related   more

Attorney General Clark Joins Coalition Supporting New York Measures Ensuring Public Safety in State Buildings
MONTPELIER, Vermont, June 11 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Joins Coalition Supporting New York Measures Ensuring Public Safety in State Buildings * Attorney General Clark Urges Court to Uphold Dismissal of Trump Administration Lawsuit Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general in defending a district court's dismissal of the Trump administration's lawsuit challenging the Protect  more

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS COALITION SUPPORTING NEW YORK MEASURES ENSURING PUBLIC SAFETY IN STATE BUILDINGS
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 11 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS COALITION SUPPORTING NEW YORK MEASURES ENSURING PUBLIC SAFETY IN STATE BUILDINGS * Raoul Urges Court to Uphold Dismissal of Trump Administration Lawsuit Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today led a coalition of 22 attorneys general in defending a district court's dismissal of the Trump administration's lawsuit challenging the Protect Our Courts Act  more

Austin Peay State University formalizes landmark partnership with University of Belgrade's Faculty of Political Science
CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, June 11 -- Austin Peay State University posted the following news: * * * Austin Peay State University formalizes landmark partnership with University of Belgrade's Faculty of Political Science * From left: U.S. Embassy Belgrade Cultural Attache Madelyn Mahon, U.S. Embassy Belgrade Charge d'Affaires Alexander Titolo, INSMS Director Dr. Rich Mifsud, and APSU INSMS Assistant Professor Dr. Rudy B. Baker. CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. - Austin Peay State University (APSU) has forma  more

AV Signs MOU with Taiwan's Ubiqconn to Develop Common Controller Ecosystem for Taiwan's Indigenous UAS Program
MONROVIA, California, June 11 [Category: BizNational Defense] -- AeroVironment posted the following news release: * * * AV Signs MOU with Taiwan's Ubiqconn to Develop Common Controller Ecosystem for Taiwan's Indigenous UAS Program * TAIPEI, TAIWAN, June 11, 2026 - AeroVironment, Inc. ("AV") (NASDAQ: AVAV), a global defense technology leader, today announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Ubiqconn Technology Inc. ("Ubiqconn"), a Taiwan-based rugged controller and   more

Beyond the trail: USAR drill sergeants conquer final Spur Ride, cementing the 2-415th legacy
FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, June 11 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * Beyond the trail: USAR drill sergeants conquer final Spur Ride, cementing the 2-415th legacy * CAMP PARKS, Calif. - The event began at sunrise on June 5, 2026. For the Soldiers of the 2nd Battalion, 415th Regiment, Operation Iron Spur delivered an immediate physical and mental test. As a team, they first tackled a difficult 10-station Combat Fitness Test, a fast-paced trial of group runs, bu  more

Cal. State-San Bernardino Issues Faculty In the News Wrap Up for June 11, 2026
SAN BERNARDINO, California, June 12 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following Faculty In the News wrap up: * * * Faculty in the News, June 11 Meredith Conroy (political science) wrote on how language is used to question a candidate's masculinity in a U.S. Senate race in Texas, and Brian Levin (criminal justice, emeritus) was interviewed about homicides targeting the homeless and anti-immigrant violence in Northern Ireland. * How 'feminize your opponent' emerge  more

Checking in With Chancellor May: 10 Ways UC Davis is Changing the World
DAVIS, California, June 11 -- The University of California Davis posted the following news: * * * Checking in With Chancellor May: 10 Ways UC Davis is Changing the World * To the UC Davis community: As we transition into summer and graduation season, we are also marking two important milestones: the 100th anniversary of the first four-year undergraduate class at UC Davis and the 250th anniversary of the United States. Though separated by 150 years, both events reflect a shared belief in in  more

Clean Wyoming Coal is the Lifeblood of an Affordable, Prosperous Future
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Clean Wyoming Coal is the Lifeblood of an Affordable, Prosperous Future * "Wyoming's energy workers and coal communities now have the certainty they need to do what they do best: power the country with coal that is affordable, available, and reliable." WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today spoke about Republican efforts to lower prices by unleashing affordable energ  more

Congressional Court Watcher - Circuit Splits From May 2026 Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11439) by deputy assistant director Michael John Garcia and legislative attorney Peter J. Benson: * * * Congressional Court Watcher: Circuit Splits from May 2026 The U.S. Courts of Appeals for the thirteen "circuits" issue thousands of precedential decisions each year. Because relatively few of these decisions are ultimately reviewed by the Supreme Court, the U.S. Courts   more

Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences: Dead Organisms Have a Lasting Ecological Legacy
BOULDER, Colorado, June 11 (TNSjou) -- The Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences issued the following news on June 10, 2026: * * * Dead organisms have a lasting ecological legacy New research shows foundation species have an afterlife - Trees, grasses, corals, and oysters are foundational to the structure of an ecosystem while they are alive. But new CIRES-led research shows that when they die -- due to extreme events like storms, wildfires, or marine heatwaves -- the  more

CORREA AGAIN VOTES AGAINST FISA EXTENSION
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. J. Luis Correa, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * CORREA AGAIN VOTES AGAINST FISA EXTENSION * WASHINGTON -Today, U.S. Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) released the following statement after voting against an extension of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) Section 702 without any guardrails: "Section 702 is a powerful foreign intelligence tool, but I will not support extending a program that is already being used to conduct backdoo  more

Costa Joins Bipartisan Agriculture Trade Caucus Effort to Address Mexico's Non-Tariff Trade Barriers Ahead of USMCA Review
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Jim Costa, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Costa Joins Bipartisan Agriculture Trade Caucus Effort to Address Mexico's Non-Tariff Trade Barriers Ahead of USMCA Review * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21), co-chair of the bipartisan Agriculture Trade Caucus, joined fellow caucus co-chairs Reps. Adrian Smith (NE-03), Dusty Johnson (SD-AL), and Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), along with 13 of their colleagues, in urging the Trump Administra  more

CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Arctic Zone Titan Pro Coolers
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert: * * * Name of Product: Arctic Zone Titan Pro Coolers Hazard: The recalled coolers' latch magnet can detach, posing risk of serious injury or death from a choking hazard. Remedy: Repair Recall Date: June 11, 2026 Units: About 2,500 Consumer Contact: California Innovations toll-free at 888-413-2665 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at service@ca-innovations.com, or online at   more

CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Model Year 2026 Teryx4 H2, Teryx5 H2 Recreational Off-Road Vehicles
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert: * * * Name of Product: Model Year 2026 Teryx4 H2 and Teryx5 H2 recreational off-road vehicles Hazard: The drive converter sheave can break in certain circumstances, resulting in metal fragments being discharged within the engine compartment and surrounding area, posing impact and injury hazards. Remedy: Repair Recall Date: June 11, 2026 Units: About 3,585 Consumer Contact: Kawasaki Motors USA   more

Daily Journal Names Joanna Forster to 2026 "Top Women Lawyers" List
WASHINGTON, June 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Crowell and Moring, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Daily Journal Names Joanna Forster to 2026 "Top Women Lawyers" List * San Francisco - June 11, 2026: The Daily Journal has named Joanna Forster to its 2026 list of "Top Women Lawyers" in California. The annual award series recognizes the successes and victories of women lawyers in the courtroom and at the negotiating table, as well as their advancements in the legal industry. Fors  more

Daily Wire Investigative Reporter Rosiak Testifies Before House Oversight & Government Reform Committee
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Task Force on Defending Constitutional Rights and Exposing Institutional Abuses released the following written testimony by The Daily Wire investigative reporter Luke Rosiak from a June 3, 2026, hearing entitled "Universal Basic Fraud: Vulnerabilities in Medicaid Waiver Programs": * * * Thank you Chairman Gill, Ranking Member Simon, task force members. It's an honor to join you to discuss The Daily Wire's investigation   more

Democratic Governors Association Chair Beshear Issues Statement on Ex-Secretary Becerra Advancing to November Election in California
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following statement on June 9, 2026: * * * DGA Chair Gov. Andy Beshear Statement on Secretary Xavier Becerra Advancing to the November Election in California DGA Chair Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear released the following statement on Secretary Xavier Becerra advancing to the November election for governor in California: "Congratulations to Secretary Xavier Becerra on advancing to the November election for governor in Califor  more

Democratic Governors Association Issues Statement on Steve Hilton Advancing to the November Election For California Governor
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following statement on June 9, 2026: * * * DGA Statement on Steve Hilton Advancing to the November Election For California Governor DGA Executive Director Meghan Meehan-Draper released the following statement in response to Steve Hilton advancing to the November election for governor in California: "Trump-endorsed extremist Steve Hilton is the last person Californians need or want as their governor. He backed ICE raids t  more

Diane M. Simeone, MD, Named Koman Family Presidential Director's Chair
LA JOLLA, California, June 11 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Diane M. Simeone, MD, Named Koman Family Presidential Director's Chair * Thanks to the generosity of longtime supporters Amy and Bill Koman, the Unviersity of California San Diego has established the Koman Family Presidential Director's Chair to support the leadership of Moores Cancer Center at UC San Diego Health -reinforcing the university's commitment to advancing transformative  more

District of Columbia: Budget Proposal Calls for Significant Increase in Marijuana Sales Tax Rate
WASHINGTON, June 11 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws posted the following news release: * * * District of Columbia: Budget Proposal Calls for Significant Increase in Marijuana Sales Tax Rate * Washington, DC: District officials are considering a budget proposal that includes provisions significantly raising sales taxes on retail cannabis purchases. Language ( Medical Cannabis Tax Rate Amendment Act of 2026 ) in the proposed 2027 fiscal   more

Donalds Introduces the Tax Dollar Accountability Act
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Donalds Introduces the Tax Dollar Accountability Act * WASHINGTON - Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) has introduced the "Tax Dollar Accountability Act" to protect hard-earned taxpayer dollars by requiring local and state governments to open their financial books to federal auditors or face a total freeze of their federal funds. Introduced as the 26th piece of legislation by Congressman Donalds in  more

DOT NHTSA Denies Harbor Freight Petition Over Trailer Light Safety Noncompliance
WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has denied a petition from Harbor Freight Tools, Calabasas, California, seeking relief from federal notification and remedy requirements tied to noncompliant trailer lighting products. The agency concluded that Harbor Freight failed to demonstrate that lighting defects in some Kenway 12V Magnetic Trailer Light Kits and 12V Submersible LED Trailer Lights were inconsequential to moto  more

Dr. Fadi Sibai to become Director of the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, June 11 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * Dr. Fadi Sibai to become Director of the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences * Ogden College of Science and Engineering is pleased to announce that Dr. Fadi Sibai will serve as the next Director of the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences at Western Kentucky University. Dr. Sibai received his bachelor's degree in Electrical (Computer) Engineering at the University of Texas at Austi  more

Earthjustice: Trump Administration Continues Attacks on Pristine Pacific Marine Monuments
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 12 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release on June 11, 2026: * * * Trump Administration Continues Attacks on Pristine Pacific Marine Monuments New proclamation signed to open marine monuments to commercial fishing - Honolulu, HI -- President Trump today signed a proclamation attempting to allow commercial fishing in the Mau and Ho'omalu Zones of the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, the Islands Unit of the Mariana Trench Marine National Mo  more

Environmental Defense Fund, NRDC, Sierra Club Join Court Fight in Support of California Clean Truck Measures
NEW YORK, June 12 -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release on June 11, 2026, with the Natural Resources Defense Council and Sierra Club: * * * EDF, NRDC, Sierra Club join court fight in support of California clean truck measures (Washington, D.C.) Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), and Sierra Club are helping defend California's protective clean vehicle standards in court. Last year, truck manufacturers filed a court challe  more

Environmental Working Group: California Assembly Utilities Committee Advances Bill Cutting Red Tape for 'Balcony Solar'
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Environmental Working Group issued the following news release on June 10, 2026: * * * California Assembly utilities committee advances bill cutting red tape for 'balcony solar' Affordable plug-in systems can generate savings on monthly electricity bills - SACRAMENTO - The Environmental Working Group today applauds the state Assembly Utilities and Energy Committee for advancing a bill that will help Californians tackle sky-high energy bills by installing small "bal  more

EPA Proposes Extension For San Joaquin Valley PM2.5 Attainment Deadline
WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed extending the attainment deadline for the San Joaquin Valley's 2012 annual fine particulate matter standard from Dec. 31, 2025, to Dec. 31, 2030. The proposal is based on a determination that California has met the requirements under the Clean Air Act for a Serious-area attainment date extension. The San Joaquin Valley nonattainment area covers more than 23,000 square miles and includes all or portions of San J  more

EPA Proposes Extension for South Coast PM2.5 Attainment Deadline
WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed extending the attainment deadline for the Los Angeles-South Coast Air Basin's 2012 annual fine particulate matter standard from Dec. 31, 2025, to Dec. 31, 2030. This proposal follows a determination that California has met the Clean Air Act's statutory requirements for a Serious-area attainment date extension. The South Coast nonattainment area, home to about 17 million residents, includes one of the world's bu  more

Experian Launches New Campaign to Help Buyers Get Mortgage-Ready Earlier
COSTA MESA, California, June 12 (TNSxrep) -- Experian, an information services company, posted the following news release: * * * Experian launches new campaign to help buyers get mortgage-ready earlier Experian launches new social media campaign with SNL star, Al Nash, to help buyers get mortgage-ready * Experian data reveals more than half (52%) of first-time buyers could still be paying their mortgage at age 65 or older * Despite the growing challenges, overall credit quality of first-tim  more

Experian Modernizes the Traditional Manual Employment Verification Process
COSTA MESA, California, June 12 -- Experian, an information services company, posted the following news release on June 11, 2026: * * * Experian modernizes the traditional manual employment verification process Experian Verify(TM) for research verification combines a secure online form and conversational AI agent to deliver faster, more flexible and efficient employment verification - Experian(R), a global data and technology company, today announced the launch of Experian Verify(TM) for re  more

Fifth Third Expanding Free Wills Program to Texas, Arizona, and California, Surpassing $10B in Protected Estate Value
CINCINNATI, Ohio, June 11 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Fifth Third Bank posted the following news release: * * * Fifth Third Expanding Free Wills Program to Texas, Arizona, and California, Surpassing $10B in Protected Estate Value * CINCINNATI -Fifth Third (NASDAQ: FITB) announced that it will expand its industry-first free wills program to hundreds of thousands of additional customers when it completes the integration of Comerica in September, building on strong first-year adoption   more

Findings could boost efforts to develop chlamydia vaccine
DALLAS, Texas, June 10 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center posted the following news release: * * * Findings could boost efforts to develop chlamydia vaccine * DALLAS - June 10, 2026 - Scientists at UT Southwestern Medical Center, working with other U.S. researchers, have uncovered the structure of a key cell membrane protein in a bacterial model for Chlamydia trachomatis, the cause of the world's most common bacterial sexually transmitted infection (STI). The findings, pu  more

First Insurance and Risk Management Cohort Helps Open Doors for the Next Three
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, June 11 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news: * * * First Insurance and Risk Management Cohort Helps Open Doors for the Next Three * In March, nine students from UNLV's first insurance and risk management cohort stood before the board of the Nevada Surplus Lines Foundation. There were no slides or poster boards to make their case. Instead, one by one, they talked about what scholarship support had made possible for them -and what it could   more

Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: Nebraska's New Mini-WARN Law Expands Advance Notice Rules for Layoffs and Closures - Key Takeaways + Practical Steps for Employers
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 12 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on June 11, 2026: * * * Nebraska's New Mini-WARN Law Expands Advance Notice Rules for Layoffs and Closures: Key Takeaways + Practical Steps for Employers Employers operating in Nebraska must make sure they understand their obligations under the state's new Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act, which will take effect in mid-July. The new "mini-WARN" law, which will require covered employe  more

Fisher Phillips: LA Times Ranks Fisher Phillips Among Top Three Labor & Employment Law Firms
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 12 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * LA Times Ranks Fisher Phillips Among Top Three Labor & Employment Law Firms Fisher Phillips, an international law firm representing employers, was ranked by the Los Angeles Times as one of the largest labor and employment law firms in LA County. With over 89 attorneys in its Los Angeles and Woodland Hills offices, Fisher Phillips snagged the third spot in the 2026 rankings, which is up from fifth place   more

GA-ASI and INTEC Group Sign MOU at ILA Berlin
SAN DIEGO, California, June 11 [Category: BizNational Defense] -- General Atomics Aeronautical Systems issued the following news release: * * * GA-ASI and INTEC Group Sign MOU at ILA Berlin * BERLIN - 11 June 2026 - Today at the ILA Berlin Air Show, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and the INTEC Group signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for INTEC to support the architecture and integration of mission systems, entry into service and logistic support services for GA-A  more

Galaxy XR Helps Reimagine Blood Donation Experience for Donors Worldwide
SEOUL, South Korea, June 12 -- Samsung, a manufacturer of mobile devices and wearable tech to intelligent home appliances, issued the following news: * * * Galaxy XR Helps Reimagine Blood Donation Experience for Donors Worldwide Samsung Electronics, together with global healthcare company Abbott, is bringing immersive extended reality (XR) experiences to blood donation sites, using Galaxy XR to make the process more comfortable and engaging for donors. On June 2, Samsung and Abbott partnered  more

Genetic Mapping Identifies Potential New Targets for Cocaine Addiction
LA JOLLA, California, June 11 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Genetic Mapping Identifies Potential New Targets for Cocaine Addiction * Key Takeaways * Cocaine use disorder is known to have a strong genetic component, but scientists have struggled to identify the specific genes * UC San Diego researchers identified key genes, such as Ces1, that influence how cocaine is metabolized and how addiction develops * Results could help scien  more

Highlights From Cedars-Sinai Soccer Medicine Conference
LOS ANGELES, California, June 11 [Category: BizHospital] -- Cedars-Sinai, a nonprofit academic healthcare organization, posted the following news: * * * Highlights From Cedars-Sinai Soccer Medicine Conference * As Los Angeles prepares to host matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, sports medicine experts from around the globe gathered for Soccer Medicine Updates and New Innovations, a conference co-hosted by the Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine at Cedars-Sinai and Select Medic  more

House Passes 11 Oversight Committee Bills to Stop Fraud in Federal Programs
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on June 11, 2026: * * * House Passes 11 Oversight Committee Bills to Stop Fraud in Federal Programs This week, the House of Representatives passed eleven Committee on Oversight and Government Reform bills aimed at protecting taxpayer funds and combating rampant fraud and improper payments in federal programs. The Government Accountability Offi  more

House Passes Representative Min's Bipartisan Taxpayer Funds Oversight and Accountability Act
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Dave Min, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * House Passes Representative Min's Bipartisan Taxpayer Funds Oversight and Accountability Act * Washington, D.C. - Representative Dave Min's (CA-47) bipartisan Taxpayer Funds Oversight and Accountability Act passed the House floor, clearing the way for the bill to pass the Senate. This is Rep. Min's first standalone bill to pass the House. WATCH HERE (link is external)Introduced with Representative   more

House Veterans' Affairs Ranking Member Takano Warns Against Republican Bid to Strip Veterans of Their Disability Benefits
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Mark Takano, D-California, ranking member of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on June 11, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Takano Warns Against Republican Bid to Strip Veterans of Their Disability Benefits Today, House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Ranking Member Mark Takano condemned the Republican package H.R. 9237 and S. 4744, the Take Care of America's Veterans Act, that was introduced in the wake of his filing the Major Richa  more

Huffman and Westerman Introduce Bipartisan Great American Outdoors Act 250
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, ranking member of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on June 10, 2026: * * * Huffman and Westerman Introduce Bipartisan Great American Outdoors Act 250 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   more

Indoor urban agriculture isn't necessarily low carbon, McGill study shows
MONTREAL, Quebec, June 11 -- McGill University posted the following news release: * * * Indoor urban agriculture isn't necessarily low carbon, McGill study shows * Growing lettuce indoors in Canadian cities can be as climate-friendly as conventional farming, but only in regions where electricity is from renewable sources and thus low-carbon, according to a new McGill-led study. Researchers found that, when powered by clean energy, controlled-environment urban agriculture (CE-UA) can produc  more

Institute for Justice: Fort Wayne Death Doula Secures Final Victory in First Amendment Lawsuit Challenging State's Restrictions on Discussing End-Of-Life Care
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 12 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release on June 11, 2026: * * * Fort Wayne Death Doula Secures Final Victory in First Amendment Lawsuit Challenging State's Restrictions on Discussing End-of-Life Care FORT WAYNE, Ind.--Today, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana entered a consent decree cementing a Fort Wayne death doula's victory in her First Amendment lawsuit challenging the state of Indiana's restrictions o  more

Interior Dept. Fish & Wildlife Service Seeks Comments on Habitat Plan for Carpinteria Agricultural Property
WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking public comment on an application for an incidental take permit related to agricultural operations and habitat restoration activities in Carpinteria, California. The proposal was submitted by Johnny Brand, landowner of Brand Partnerships, and involves potential impacts to the federally threatened California red-legged frog and the southwestern pond turtle, a species proposed for federal protect  more

Justice Department Files Complaint Challenging Virginia Mask Ban and Identification Requirements for Federal Officers
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on June 11, 2026: * * * Justice Department Files Complaint Challenging Virginia Mask Ban and Identification Requirements for Federal Officers Today, the Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the Commonwealth of Virginia, Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones, and Commonwealth Attorney for Fairfax, Virginia Steve Descano challenging their unconstitutional attempt to regulate federal law enforcement of  more

Kamlager-Dove, Cortez Masto Introduce Legislation to Restore Juneteenth, MLK Day as Fee-Free Days at National Parks
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Kamlager-Dove, Cortez Masto Introduce Legislation to Restore Juneteenth, MLK Day as Fee-Free Days at National Parks * Follows the Trump Administration's decision to remove Juneteenth and MLK Day from List of Fee-Free Days, Include Trump's Birthday Instead WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) introduced the Encouraging Public Service in Our National Parks   more

Keysight Joins Siemens Digital Industries Software Solution Partner Program as a Software and Technology Partner
SANTA ROSA, California, June 12 -- Keysight Technologies, a global electronic measurement technology and market solutions provider, issued the following news release: * * * Keysight Joins Siemens Digital Industries Software Solution Partner Program as a Software and Technology Partner Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) joins the Siemens Digital Industries Software Technology Partner Program. The collaboration gives customers access to Keysight Eggplant Test, an AI-driven test automation  more

KFF: Maine Homelessness Falls, But More Than 2,600 People Still Without Stable Housing
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Maine recorded 2,695 people experiencing homelessness according to the latest Point-in-Time survey conducted by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in January 2024. Data compiled by KFF show that while the state's homeless population declined from the previous year, thousands of residents continue to experience housing instability, with the vast majority relying on shelters, transitional housing, and emergency accommodation rather than living unsheltered.   more

KFF: New Mexico Sees Growing Homelessness Challenge as Unsheltered Population Remains High
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- New Mexico is facing a homelessness challenge according to the latest Point-in-Time survey conducted by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in January 2024. Data complied by KFF show that the state continues to struggle with both sheltered and unsheltered homelessness, reflecting broader national trends but with distinctive local characteristics. According to New Mexico's 2024 count, approximately 4,649 people were experiencing homelessness on a single night.  more

KFF: North Carolina Homelessness Surges as Sheltered and Unsheltered Populations Reach Record Levels
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- North Carolina experienced a sharp rise in homelessness in 2024, with the latest Point-in-Time count showing 11,626 people experiencing homelessness on a single January night, up from 9,754 in 2023. The increase of 1,872 people represents a 19% year-over-year jump, closely matching the national increase of 18%. The KFF data, sourced from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's 2025 Point-in-Time Estimates of Homelessness, indicate that homelessness in North  more

KFF: U.S. Homelessness Data Climbs Sharply as Unsheltered Population Remains a Major Challenge
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The number of people experiencing homelessness in the U.S. reached a record level in the latest Point-in-Time count, according to data compiled by the health policy organization KFF. The figures, collected during the last 10 days of January, provide a one-night snapshot of homelessness across all states. The table, sourced from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's 2025 Point-in-Time Estimates of Homelessness, shows that an estimated 771,480 people were e  more

Khanna, Baldwin Lead Bill to Step Up Oversight on Foreign Investment to Protect American Workers, Prevent President's Self-Dealing
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- 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 11, 2026: * * * Khanna, Baldwin Lead Bill to Step Up Oversight on Foreign Investment to Protect American Workers, Prevent President's Self-Dealing Today, Representative Ro Khanna (D-CA-17), Ranking Member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the Un  more

Littler Issues Commentary: Federal Court Invalidates $100K H-1B Fee
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 12 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on June 11, 2026, by senior counsel Tasneem Zaman and shareholder Jorge R. Lopez: * * * Federal Court Invalidates $100K H-1B Fee On Monday, June 8, 2026, a federal judge in Massachusetts invalidated the $100,000 fee for new H-1B visas,/1 determining that President Trump lacked the authority to impose a tax on this visa program for highly skilled workers. A White House proclamation issued on September 1  more

Littler Issues Commentary: France Releases an Amended Draft Law to Implement the Pay Transparency Directive
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 12 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on June 11, 2026, by associate Clara Duc and partner Jacques de Tonquedec: * * * France Releases an Amended Draft Law to Implement the Pay Transparency Directive At a Glance * France has missed the June 7, 2026 deadline for transposing the European Pay Transparency Directive into national law. Nevertheless, on June 5, 2026, the government circulated a new version of its draft law to the social partners  more

Littler Issues Commentary: Third Circuit Rejects "Overtime Gap Time" Claims Under FLSA
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 12 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on June 11, 2026, by shareholders Robert W. Pritchard and Dimitrios Markos: * * * Third Circuit Rejects "Overtime Gap Time" Claims Under FLSA At a Glance * The Third Circuit held that the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) does not allow recovery of "overtime gap time." * The court squarely rejected the DOL's position that employees must be paid their "regular rate" for all hours worked before overtime   more

Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of Former Skilled Nursing Facility in Houston
ENCINO, California, June 12 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on June 11, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of Former Skilled Nursing Facility in Houston HOUSTON - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of 1615 Hillendahl Blvd., a 124,000-square-foot medical property, previously operating as a 198-bed skilled nursing   more

Marcus & Millichap Brokers $11.2M Sale of Burlington Coat Factory in Los Angeles
ENCINO, California, June 12 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on June 11, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Brokers $11.2M Sale of Burlington Coat Factory in Los Angeles LOS ANGELES - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of 14651 Ventura Blvd., a locally owned and operated Burlington Coat Factory in Sherman Oaks, CA. The asset so  more

Maria Velez Named to 40 Under 40 List by National Hispanic Medical Association
LOS ANGELES, California, June 12 -- The UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * Dr. Maria Velez named to 40 Under 40 list by National Hispanic Medical Association Dr. Maria Velez, a clinical instructor in the Division of Hematology/Oncology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and member of the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, has been recognized with the National Hispanic Medical Association's 40 Under 40 Award for he  more

Max Planck Society: Erin Schuman Receives Kavli Prize 2026
MUNICH, Germany, June 11 -- The Max Planck Society issued the following news: * * * Erin Schuman receives Kavli Prize 2026 The director at the Max Planck Institute for Brain Research has been awarded the prize in the field of neuroscience, alongside three other scientists - To the point: * Erin Schuman shares the Kavli Prize 2026 in the field of neuroscience with Christine Holt of the University of Cambridge (UK), Kelsey Martin of the Simons Foundation (USA), and Oswald Steward of the Uni  more

Merkley, Padilla Lead Effort to Fight Back Against Voter Suppression and Misuse of Artificial Intelligence in U.S. Elections
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Merkley, Padilla Lead Effort to Fight Back Against Voter Suppression and Misuse of Artificial Intelligence in U.S. Elections * Washington, D.C. - Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and California's U.S. Senator Alex Padilla reintroduced legislation to protect voters in the face of the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and recent attacks on voting by the Trump Administration. The Fraudulent Artif  more

Mines Team Completes Prestigious NSF I-Corps Program as the Only Great Plains and Northwestern U.S. Representative
RAPID CITY, South Dakota, June 11 -- The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology issued the following news release: * * * Mines Team Completes Prestigious NSF I-Corps Program as the Only Great Plains and Northwestern U.S. Representative * A research team from South Dakota Mines is advancing to the next phase of commercialization of its NanoGuard product, an invisible, nanometer-thin shield that protects devices from biological buildup and corrosion, after recently completing the prestigi  more

Mullin Introduces Bill to Harden Infrastructure Against Impacts of Climate Change
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Kevin Mullin, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Mullin Introduces Bill to Harden Infrastructure Against Impacts of Climate Change * WASHINGTON - Representative Kevin Mullin (D-Calif.), and U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), and Cory Booker (D-N.J.), introduced their Federal Flood Risk Management Act, legislation to ensure that federally-funded infrastructure projects are built to withstand the impacts of climate c  more

NASA, USGS Scientists Go Rock Hounding in California's High Desert
PASADENA, California, June 12 (TNSres) -- NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory issued the following news: * * * NASA, USGS Scientists Go Rock Hounding in California's High Desert The discovery of topaz on a volcanic outcrop in the Mojave Desert may hint at a porphyry copper deposit below. - Equipped with rock picks and hand lenses, a team of geoscientists deployed to the Mojave Desert recently to investigate a tantalizing "fingerprint" detected by a NASA sensor. Their target: a cache of topaz hid  more

NEMA Welcomes Nine New Members as Surging Electricity Demand Transforms America's Energy Landscape
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 11 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- The National Electrical Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * NEMA Welcomes Nine New Members as Surging Electricity Demand Transforms America's Energy Landscape * ARLINGTON, Va. - The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) today announced the addition of nine companies to its membership, further strengthening the electrondustry's ability to meet rapidly growing electricity demand and m  more

New Data Center, Student Collaboration Space Put People at the Heart of Computer Science
LA JOLLA, California, June 11 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * New Data Center, Student Collaboration Space Put People at the Heart of Computer Science * The Computer Science and Engineering Department at the University of California San Diego unveiled a new on-site data center that will accelerate computing and artificial intelligence research advances, while giving graduate students and other computer science researchers valuable, hands-on a  more

Nine Students Embark on President's Sustainability Research Fellowships
SWARTHMORE, Pennsylvania, June 11 -- Swarthmore College posted the following news: * * * Nine Students Embark on President's Sustainability Research Fellowships * Nine Swarthmore students have been newly selected for the President's Sustainability Research Fellowship (PSRF), a high-impact learning experience where students take stewardship over vital sustainability challenges at the College. The program matches motivated students with small teams of staff and faculty mentors to research, dev  more

Obernolte Introduces ReCement Act to Support Domestic Cement Manufacturing
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Jay Obernolte, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Obernolte Introduces ReCement Act to Support Domestic Cement Manufacturing * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congressman Jay Obernolte introduced the Reforming Cement Manufacturing for Enhanced Material Efficiency and New Technology Act, or the ReCement Act, legislation to provide regulatory certainty for cement manufacturers seeking to responsibly reuse appropriate non-hazardous materials in the produ  more

Oregon's Education Equation: Global trends drive insurance calculations
SALEM, Oregon, June 11 [Category: Education] -- The Oregon School Boards Association posted the following news: * * * Oregon's Education Equation: Global trends drive insurance calculations * The ripple effects of insurance mean a hurricane in Florida or a legal change in California can show up in Oregon school budget discussions this time of year. Property and liability insurance is a significant line item in schools' budgets, but much of the expense is driven by events outside a district'  more

Oregonians Deserve Access to the Best Tools in Treating Serious Disease
WASHINGTON, June 11 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network posted the following news release: * * * Oregonians Deserve Access to the Best Tools in Treating Serious Disease * SALEM, Oregon -Improved coverage of comprehensive biomarker testing is crucial for Oregonians to have the best chance of treating and defeating cancer and other diseases. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) and its Oregon partners will advocate for expanded access  more

Padilla Slams Republican Efforts to Undermine Forest Conservation and Block Firefighter Benefits
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla Slams Republican Efforts to Undermine Forest Conservation and Block Firefighter Benefits * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla, a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, criticized Senate Republicans' efforts to undermine forest conservation and block firefighter benefits. At an Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing, Padilla co-led an effort to  more

Padilla, Schiff Introduce Legislation to Hold Big Oil Accountable, Establish Strict Standards for Offshore Operators
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Schiff Introduce Legislation to Hold Big Oil Accountable, Establish Strict Standards for Offshore Operators U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff (both D-Calif.) introduced 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 coast. U.S. Representative Dave Min (D-Cal  more

Padilla, Warner, Peters Demand Answers on Election Security Preparations Ahead of 2026 Midterms
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Warner, Peters Demand Answers on Election Security Preparations Ahead of 2026 Midterms * WASHINGTON, D.C. -With less than six months until the 2026 midterm elections, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Rules and Administration Committee, Mark R. Warner (D-Va.), Vice Chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, and Gary Peters (D-Mich.), Ranking Member o  more

Parsons Awarded $22M Contract For Los Angeles' I-605 Multimodal Corridor Improvements
PASADENA, California, June 11 [Category: BizConstruction]-- Parsons Corp., an engineering, construction, technical and management services firm, posted the following news release: * * * Parsons Awarded $22M Contract For Los Angeles' I-605 Multimodal Corridor Improvements * Key Takeaways * Parsons Corporation received a $22 million contract amendment for I-605 corridor multimodal improvements from Metro. * The project aims to add bicycle lanes, improve sidewalks, and enhance transit acc  more

Paul Hastings Advises Current on Its Series E Financing Led by Springcoast Partners
LOS ANGELES, California, June 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Paul Hastings Advises Current on Its Series E Financing Led by Springcoast Partners * Paul Hastings LLP advised leading consumer fintech platform Current in connection with its $80 million Series E equity financing at a $1.5 billion valuation led by Springcoast Partners. The new capital will support continued investment in product innovation, AI-powered financial services   more

Pelosi in Opposition to FISA Extension: "What an Insult to Our Brave Intelligence Community."
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Pelosi in Opposition to FISA Extension: "What an Insult to Our Brave Intelligence Community." * Washington, D.C. - In advance of the House GOP's vote to extend FISA Section 702 with no meaningful reforms, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks on the House Floor opposing the legislation under the current leadership structure of the Intelligence Community, arguing that Congress must uphold  more

PennWest student pursues global conservation experiences
CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, June 11 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * PennWest student pursues global conservation experiences * When Mary Kelly transferred to PennWest University during her freshman year, she was looking for a program that matched her passion for wildlife. What she found was a field full of possibilities. "I remember my first day at PennWest," Kelly said. "I remember writing down when I came home how inspired I was." Now, before beginning her junior year as a  more

Raymond Jacobson Selected as Director of the NIH Center for Scientific Review
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health issued the following news release on June 11, 2026: * * * Dr. Raymond Jacobson selected as director of the NIH Center for Scientific Review The Center ensures NIH grant applications receive fair, independent, expert, and timely reviews. - National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Jay Bhattacharya, M.D., today announced the selection of Raymond H. Jacobson, Ph.D., as the director of NIH's  more

Reason Foundation Issues Commentary: Tax Reform is Essential to Restore Prosperity in Argentina
LOS ANGELES, California, June 12 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary by Research Director Geoffrey Lawrence and Ivan Cachanosky, chief of economics at Fundacion Libertad y Progreso: * * * Tax reform is essential to restore prosperity in Argentina An excessive tax burden drives workers and businesses into informality, but with changes the country can regain the wealth it once had. - Taxes in Argentina are so high that they drive workers and businesses out of the legal ec  more

Redesigned fire gear offers potentially more cooling, less toxicity
ITHACA, New York, June 11 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Redesigned fire gear offers potentially more cooling, less toxicity * A Cornell researcher's bold new redesign of firefighter gear - which hasn't significantly changed in decades - is more versatile and better adapted to their actual work, only a small fraction of which involves actually fighting structure fires. Heeju Terry Park, the Vincent V.C. Woo Professor in the Department of Human Centered Design in the  more

Rep. Bera Statement on FISA Section 702 Reauthorization Vote
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Ami Bera, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Bera Statement on FISA Section 702 Reauthorization Vote * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06), a senior Democrat on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following statement after voting against legislation to extend Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA): "As a senior Democrat on the House Permanent Select Co  more

Rep. Chu Statement on Military Training Exercise Conducted on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 Across Southern California
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Chu Statement on Military Training Exercise Conducted on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 Across Southern California * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Last week, the U.S. Army conducted military training exercises in Pasadena and other communities across Southern California with limited community notice. Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) released the following statement: "Over the past week, dozens of constituents have contact  more

Rep. Gomez Demands Trump Rescind Appointment of Bill Pulte as Acting Director of National Intelligence
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gomez Demands Trump Rescind Appointment of Bill Pulte as Acting Director of National Intelligence * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Jimmy Gomez, a member of the House Intelligence Committee, joined Ranking Member Jim Himes and fellow Intelligence Committee Democrats in demanding that President Donald Trump rescind his appointment of Bill Pulte as Acting Director of National Intelligence due to his co  more

Rep. Min Recognizes Orange County's Radiant Health Centers on the House Floor in Honor of Pride Month
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Dave Min, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Min Recognizes Orange County's Radiant Health Centers on the House Floor in Honor of Pride Month * Washington, D.C. - Representative Dave Min (CA-47) spoke on the House Floor in recognition of Pride Month to honor Radiant Health Centers, an Irvine-based nonprofit that has been serving Orange County's LGBTQ+ community, underserved residents, and people living with or affected by HIV for nearly fo  more

Representative Derek Tran Announces SBA Disaster Declaration in Response to the Garden Grove Hazmat Incident
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Derek Tran, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Representative Derek Tran Announces SBA Disaster Declaration in Response to the Garden Grove Hazmat Incident * Garden Grove, CA - At Representative Derek Tran's urging (link is external), the Small Business Administration has issued a Disaster Declaration in response to the GKN Aerospace hazmat crisis in Garden Grove, which will provide local businesses with additional recovery resources, including  more

Rhode Island Lawmakers Pass Teamsters-Supported Warehouse Worker Protection Act
WASHINGTON, June 11 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release: * * * Rhode Island Lawmakers Pass Teamsters-Supported Warehouse Worker Protection Act * Press Contact: Matt McQuaid Phone: (771) 241-0015 Email: mmcquaid@teamster.org (PROVIDENCE, R.I.) - Teamsters are celebrating the passage of S2504A/H7364A, the Rhode Island Warehouse Worker Protection Act, out of the General Assembly. The legislation will prevent companies like Amazon f  more

Royal Holloway awards four new Honorary Fellowships
LONDON, England, June 11 -- The Royal Holloway-University of London issued the following news: * * * Royal Holloway awards four new Honorary Fellowships * Royal Holloway has awarded four Honorary Fellowships to those who have achieved distinction and made an outstanding contribution to the life and work of the University. Shahid Azeem, Ann Ewing, Gerry O'Hagan and Jarmila Yu were all recognised as new Honorary Fellows at this year's ceremony, which was held at the University on Wednesday 10  more

SAG-AFTRA President Sean Astin Elected to AFL-CIO Executive Council, Leads Union Delegation at 30th Constitutional Convention
LOS ANGELES, California, June 12 -- The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) issued the following news release: * * * SAG-AFTRA President Sean Astin Elected To AFL-CIO Executive Council, Leads Union Delegation At 30th Constitutional Convention SAG-AFTRA capped a landmark week at the 30th Constitutional Convention of the AFL-CIO with a series of significant achievements for the entertainment and media industry, its workers and the broader labor mo  more

Sanchez introduces bill to strengthen Social Security, help retirees with rising costs
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sanchez introduces bill to strengthen Social Security, help retirees with rising costs * WASHINGTON - Ways and Means Committee member Congresswoman Linda T. Sanchez (D-Calif.) today introduced the Strengthening Social Security Act, a bill to increase Social Security benefits, ensure cost-of-living adjustments accurately reflect the real expenses seniors face and improve the long-term financia  more

SBE Council Statement on the Reintroduction of the American Innovation and Choice Online Act (AICOA) in the U.S. Senate
WASHINGTON, June 11 [Category: Business] -- The Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council issued the following news release: * * * SBE Council Statement on the Reintroduction of the American Innovation and Choice Online Act (AICOA) in the U.S. Senate * The following statement on the reintroduction of the American Innovation and Choice Online Act (AICOA) in the U.S. Senate may be attributed to Karen Kerrigan, President & CEO, of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council (SBE Council):   more

Sen. Schiff Presses Secretary of Agriculture on Increasing Support for Specialty Crop Farmers
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Schiff Presses Secretary of Agriculture on Increasing Support for Specialty Crop Farmers * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, pressed U.S. Secretary of the Department of Agriculture (USDA) Brooke Rollins on her commitment to increasing assistance for specialty crop farmers. During his questio  more

Sens. Schiff, Warren Lead Senators in Pressing Trump Admin for Answers on U.S. Army Plant Ammunitions Linked to Mass Shootings, Mexico Cartel Violence
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Schiff, Warren Lead Senators in Pressing Trump Admin for Answers on U.S. Army Plant Ammunitions Linked to Mass Shootings, Mexico Cartel Violence * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, led Senators in pressing Department of Justice (DOJ  more

Simon Wiesenthal Center Deepens Commitment to the Midwest with Three Major New Initiatives to Combat Antisemitism
LOS ANGELES, California, June 11 [Category: Political] -- The Simon Wiesenthal Center posted the following news: * * * Simon Wiesenthal Center Deepens Commitment to the Midwest with Three Major New Initiatives to Combat Antisemitism * Organization brings its most advanced Mobile Museum of Tolerance to Illinois, launches inaugural Chicago NextGen Leaders cohort, and announces first-ever Chicago Convening on Antisemitism CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (June 11, 2026) - The Simon Wiesenthal Center (SWC),   more

Soon-to-be trillionaire Elon Musk's wealth grew by over $1 million per minute in the last year
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 11 [Category: Sociological] -- Oxfam America issued the following news release: * * * Soon-to-be trillionaire Elon Musk's wealth grew by over $1 million per minute in the last year * Oxfam warns Musk's imminent 'government-backed trillionaire' status marks 'a dark day for democracy' As Elon Musk's personal fortune is expected to surpass $1 trillion with tomorrow's SpaceX IPO, making him the world's first trillionaire, a new Oxfam analysis reveals Musk would be r  more

Spending on Cable DAA Equipment Surges 40% Y/Y, as DOCSIS 4.0 Deployments Expand, According to Dell'Oro Group
REDWOOD CITY, California, June 11 [Category: BizTelecommunications] (TNSrep) -- Dell'Oro Group, a provider of market information about the networking and telecommunications industries, issued the following news release: * * * Spending on Cable DAA Equipment Surges 40 Percent Y/Y, as DOCSIS 4.0 Deployments Expand, According to Dell'Oro Group According to a recently published report from Dell'Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the telecommunications, security, networks,  more

Splunk Security Content for Threat Detection & Response: May Recap
SAN JOSE, California, June 12 -- Splunk, a Cisco company, issued the following statement on June 11, 2026: * * * Splunk Security Content for Threat Detection & Response: May Recap In May, the Splunk Threat Research Team (STRT) had 2 releases of new security content via the Enterprise Security Content Update (ESCU) app (v5.27 and v6.0.0). With this release, there are 2 analytic stories and 67 new analytics now available in Splunk Enterprise Security via the ESCU application update process. We  more

State Department Issues Public Schedule for June 12, 2026
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The U.S. Department of State issued the daily public schedule for June 12, 2026: * * * SECRETARY MARCO RUBIO Secretary Rubio is on travel to California from June 12-13, 2026. 6:00 p.m. LOCAL Secretary Rubio attends the U.S. Men's National Team FIFA World Cup 2026(TM) match versus Paraguay in Inglewood, California. (MEDIA DETERMINED BY HOST) DEPUTY SECRETARY OF STATE CHRISTOPHER LANDAU Deputy Secretary Landau is on travel to Singapore, Vietnam, and Indonesia from Ju  more

STATEMENT FROM HOUSE DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP AND RANKING MEMBERS HIMES AND RASKIN ON FISA SECTION 702
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * STATEMENT FROM HOUSE DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP AND RANKING MEMBERS HIMES AND RASKIN ON FISA SECTION 702 * Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark, Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar, Ranking Member Jim Himes and Ranking Member Jamie Raskin released the following statement on the House GOP's vote to extend FISA Section 702 with no meaningful reforms: "Section 702 is a critical for  more

STATEMENT: Sen. Schiff on President Trump's Nomination of Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * STATEMENT: Sen. Schiff on President Trump's Nomination of Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) released the following statement on President Donald Trump's nomination of Jay Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI): "Trump's choice of Jay Clayton for Director of National Intelligence does not resolve the Pre  more

Suncoast Hotel & Casino Kicks Off June with High-Energy Bingo Events
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, June 11 [Category: BizEntertainment Industry] -- Boyd Gaming, operator of 27 gaming entertainment properties, posted the following news release: * * * Suncoast Hotel & Casino Kicks Off June with High-Energy Bingo Events * LAS VEGAS - Suncoast Hotel & Casino is turning June into a showcase of high-energy bingo with two themed events that bring music, color and major payouts to the bingo room. Electronic Bingo Jamz will take over the late-night session on June 13, followed b  more

Supercharged natural killer cells suppress solid tumors in mice
STANFORD, California, June 10 (TNSjou) -- Stanford University School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Supercharged natural killer cells suppress solid tumors in mice * Scientists have made great progress in harnessing the body's own immune cells to treat so-called liquid tumors, cancers of the blood and lymphatic system. Yet these powerful cell therapies have been no match for solid tumors, which are tough to access and secrete signals that can stifle immune cells that get too cl  more

THIS IS OUR WHY: Secretary Mullin Meets with Angel Family Marcus and Dalilah Coleman
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * THIS IS OUR WHY: Secretary Mullin Meets with Angel Family Marcus and Dalilah Coleman * President Trump is calling on Congress to pass Dalilah's Law, to make it impossible for illegal aliens to obtain commercial driver's licenses WASHINGTON - On Wednesday, June 10, United States Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin met with Angel Father Marcus Coleman and his daughter Dalilah   more

Two California Salamanders Move Closer to Endangered Species Protection
WASHINGTON, June 11 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Two California Salamanders Move Closer to Endangered Species Protection * CARLSBAD, Calif. -The Center for Biological Diversity has scored a legal victory requiring the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to finalize Endangered Species Act protections for the critically imperiled Kern Canyon and relictual slender salamanders by December 2026. "I'm so glad these unusual and rar  more

Two Scripps Research assistant professors named 2026 Baxter Young Investigators
LA JOLLA, California, June 11 [Category: Environment] -- The Scripps Research Institute posted the following news: * * * Two Scripps Research assistant professors named 2026 Baxter Young Investigators * The Baxter Foundation annually support early-career researchers whose work in science and technology holds promise for improving patient care. June 11, 2026 LA JOLLA, CA- What do decoding communication between organs and reimagining the future of genome editing have in common? They're amo  more

UC Davis Uncorks Second Annual Wine Sale
DAVIS, California, June 11 -- The University of California Davis posted the following news: * * * UC Davis Uncorks Second Annual Wine Sale * The University of California, Davis, Department of Viticulture and Enology will begin this year's wine sales June 16 from noon to 4 p.m. The wines are made by students, faculty and staff from grapes they grow on campus and at the Oakville research station in Napa Valley. Six new student-made wines will be released as well as three new UC Davis wines.   more

UC Irvine Physicists Measure Two Neutrino Parameters With Unprecedented Precision
IRVINE, California, June 12 (TNSjou) -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release: * * * UC Irvine physicists measure two neutrino parameters with unprecedented precision Findings contribute to a more complete understanding of neutrinos' role in the universe * Neutrinos are one of the fundamental particles comprising the universe. * The findings mark the beginning of a broader program of measurements with critical implications for particle physics and astr  more

UC President Milliken Issues Statement on Academic Senate Plan to Review Admissions Policies
BERKELEY, California, June 12 -- The University of California issued the following statement on June 11, 2026, by President James B. Milliken: * * * UC President Milliken statement on Academic Senate plan to review admissions policies * University of California President James B. Milliken today (June 11) issued the following statement on the UC Academic Senate plan to review admissions policies: "The Board of Regents and University leadership take very seriously the critical issue of colle  more

UC-San Francisco: Abortion Hotline Use Soared Even Before Supreme Court Decision
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 12 (TNSjou) -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * Abortion Hotline Use Soared Even Before Supreme Court Decision A new study of more than 16,000 people who sought help from a nationwide abortion and miscarriage hotline found demand for confidential clinical support surged both before and after the U.S. Supreme Court decision that overturned federal abortion protections. Researchers found that the use of t  more

UC-San Francisco: Understanding How Brain Aneurysms Form May Help Predict Ruptures
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 12 (TNSjou) -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * Understanding How Brain Aneurysms Form May Help Predict Ruptures Once blood vessels lose the ability to expand and contract with each heartbeat, artery walls are more prone to rupture. - A new study from UC San Francisco shows how certain cells in the brain may cause aneurysms to weaken and rupture. It helps explain why some aneurysms burst while others d  more

UCLA Health Launches Research-Driven Center of Excellence to Evaluate AI Implementation in Health Care
LOS ANGELES, California, June 12 -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release: * * * UCLA Health launches research-driven center of excellence to evaluate AI implementation in health care Innovation hub dedicated to pioneering AI research in transformative medicine - UCLA Health has announced the launch of a center committed to the real-world evaluation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) safety and implementation practices in health care through rigorous testing and innovative research  more

UCLA Researchers Awarded NIH Grant to Improve Detection and Treatment of Glioblastoma
LOS ANGELES, California, June 12 -- The UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * UCLA researchers awarded NIH grant to improve detection and treatment of glioblastoma Researchers from the UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center have been awarded a $3.2 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to develop advanced imaging and surgical strategies aimed at improving outcomes for patients with glioblastoma, a fast-growing and aggressive   more

UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television and Keke Palmer launch 5-year artist-in-residence collaboration
LOS ANGELES, California, June 11 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television and Keke Palmer launch 5-year artist-in-residence collaboration * UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television (TFT) is bringing Emmy winner Keke Palmer into its community fold for a new artist-in-residence program. Over the next five years, the multi-hyphenate star, entrepreneur and founder of KeyTV Network will visit campus for quarterly works  more

URI Metcalf Institute's Annual Leeson Lecture presents an exclusive screening of Rosanna Xia's 'Out of Plain Sight'
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, June 11 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI Metcalf Institute's Annual Leeson Lecture presents an exclusive screening of Rosanna Xia's 'Out of Plain Sight' * KINGSTON, R.I.-June 11, 2026-The University of Rhode Island Metcalf Institute's Annual Public Lecture Series continues Tuesday, June 23, with the annual Leeson Lecture featuring an exclusive screening of the award-winning documentary "Out of Plain Sight" and a conversation with   more

Walter's Children's Charity Classic donates $400,000 to Loma Linda University Children's Hospital
LOMA LINDA, California, June 11 -- Loma Linda University Health issued the following news: * * * Walter's Children's Charity Classic donates $400,000 to Loma Linda University Children's Hospital * This gift concludes nearly 30 years of giving The Loma Linda University Children's Hospital Foundation received a $400,000 donation from the Walter's Children's Charity Classic (WCCC) Committee, funds that were raised during the 30th annual -and final -Walter's Children's Charity Classic golf tou  more

Warner and Himes Gush Over Trump's Epstein Hatchet Man Jay Clayton
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, June 11 [Category: Sociological] -- Demand Progress issued the following news release: * * * Warner and Himes Gush Over Trump's Epstein Hatchet Man Jay Clayton * Like Bill Pulte, Jay Clayton Carried Out Trump's Directive to Investigate His Political Enemies Washington, D.C. - On Thursday, President Donald Trump nominated U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York Jay Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence. Last year, former Attorney General Pam B  more

What If Trump Offered an Oil Lease Sale, and Nobody Came?
BERKELEY, California, June 11 -- The International Marine Mammal Project of Earth Island Institute issued the following commentary on June 10, 2026, by Associate Director Mark J. Palmer: * * * What if Trump Offered an Oil Lease Sale, and Nobody Came? The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is one of the largest protected areas in the world. Located in the northeast corner of Alaska, the Refuge has long been contentious because the coastal plain, the heart of the refuge, has oil potential. Nobody   more

What We're Watching: World Cup
LA JOLLA, California, June 11 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * What We're Watching: World Cup * The 2026 World Cup is here - the biggest global event in sports history kicks off today with 48 teams, 104 matches and 16 host cities spread across the United States, Mexico and Canada. For the next six weeks, soccer fans around the world will be watching, cheering and hoping their favorite team triumphs. With California hosting 14 matches, we ask  more

Who is Speaking at UC San Diego's 2026 All Campus Commencement?
LA JOLLA, California, June 11 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Who is Speaking at UC San Diego's 2026 All Campus Commencement? * They pulled late nights in Geisel Library, ran predictive AI models, navigated the campus as transfer and first-generation scholars, and found community in the spaces between lectures and labs. They represent different colleges, departments and backgrounds, but they share one defining trait: resilience. At this yea  more

World Vision International: As Hunger Worsens, New Research Shows What Protects Children
MONROVIA, California, June 12 (TNSrpt) -- World Vision International issued the following news release: * * * As Hunger Worsens, New Research Shows What Protects Children "Imagine being a child forced to run from violence again and again, sleeping hungry for days, not hours, and waking each morning unsure where safety might be found. In this report, children speak with heartbreaking clarity about the realities they are surviving, and the futures they still dare to imagine... The question is n  more

Yardi sponsors 2026 senior living Changemakers series
SANTA BARBARA, California, June 11 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Yardi, a provider of property management software and investment management solutions for real estate, issued the following news release: * * * Yardi sponsors 2026 senior living Changemakers series * SANTA BARBARA, Calif., June 11, 2026 - For the eighth consecutive year, Yardi (r) and Senior Housing News (SHN) have partnered to produce the Changemakers series, interviewing senior living changemakers across the industry. The 20  more