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2026 El Nino Health Risks: Six Extreme Weather Threats Facing the Americas
SANTA BARBARA, California, June 15 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * 2026 El Nino Health Risks: Six Extreme Weather Threats Facing the Americas * The Atlantic may be seeing a weaker hurricane season than in previous years, but the Americas are bracing for a different kind of threat. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA, issued an El Nino advisory on June 11, with forecasters predicting a 63% chance of sea surface temperatures ex  more
2026 Merkin Prize in Biomedical Technology awarded to pioneers of the modern cochlear implant
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 15 [Category: Medical] -- The Broad Institute posted the following news: * * * 2026 Merkin Prize in Biomedical Technology awarded to pioneers of the modern cochlear implant Five scientists and engineers -Graeme Clark, Erwin Hochmair, Ingeborg Hochmair, Michael Merzenich, and Blake Wilson -have been jointly awarded the 2026 Richard N. Merkin Prize in Biomedical Technology for developing the modern cochlear implant, the first medical device to interface with the n  more
A.G. Davenport Announces New Jersey Has Joined $36.5 Million Settlement With CVS Pharmacy
TRENTON, New Jersey, June 16 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on June 15, 2026: * * * Attorney General Davenport Announces New Jersey Has Joined $36.5 Million Settlement With CVS Pharmacy Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and the Office of the Insurance Fraud Prosecutor (OIFP) announced that New Jersey joined a bipartisan coalition of 36 other attorneys general and the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) in securing $36.5 million from  more
AG Campbell Secures Final Victory As Court Dismisses Trump Administration's Appeal In Case Over Federal Offshore Wind Permitting Pause
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 15 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Secures Final Victory As Court Dismisses Trump Administration's Appeal In Case Over Federal Offshore Wind Permitting Pause * BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell and a coalition of 18 attorneys general today celebrated the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit's dismissal of the Trump Administration's appeal of the stat  more
Air Force, Army display rapid deployment joint capabilities during Exercise Turbo Distribution
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: * * * Air Force, Army display rapid deployment joint capabilities during Exercise Turbo Distribution * CAMP SHELBY, Miss. (AFNS) - The 821st Contingency Response Squadron out of Travis Air Force Base, California, completed its Joint Task Force-Port Opening (JTF-PO) validation assessment during Exercise Turbo Distribution 26-2 at Camp Shelby, May 21-27.  The weeklong, multi-domain scenario tested the timely execution of a   more
ALTA Reports Q1 2026 Title Premium Volume and Market Share Data
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- The American Land Title Association issued the following news release: * * * ALTA Reports Q1 2026 Title Premium Volume and Market Share Data The American Land Title Association (ALTA), the national trade association of the land title insurance industry, today announced that the title insurance industry generated $4.5 billion in title insurance premiums during the first quarter of 2026, according to ALTA's latest Market Share Analysis. This is up from $3.9 billion during  more
Americans for Tax Reform: Arizona - A Model for Residential Property Tax Relief
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary by Dennis Hull: * * * Arizona: A Model for Residential Property Tax Relief Arizona homeowners boast the third-lowest property tax burden per capita in the nation. Three layers of restrictions work in tandem: a local revenue limit of population plus inflation; a permanent 5% assessment cap for all homes; and a total rate cap of 1% of the limited taxable value of an individual home. Local Spending Cap - Population P  more
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Fights for Action on Microplastics in Our Drinking Water
RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 15 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Fights for Action on Microplastics in Our Drinking Water * RALEIGH -Attorney General Jeff Jackson is applauding the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for researching microplastics found in drinking water but is pushing the agency to require monitoring of microplastics to better understand the risks they pose to our communities. "Everyone   more
BSA Urges California Lawmakers to Reject Software Taxes and Protect Innovation Incentives
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Business Software Alliance issued the following statement: * * * BSA Urges California Lawmakers to Reject Software Taxes and Protect Innovation Incentives BSA Senior Director of US State Government Relations David London issued the following statement regarding the SaaS tax and R&D tax credit limitation in California's proposed budget: The Business Software Alliance urges California lawmakers to reject proposed taxes on software-as-a-service (SaaS) and limitations   more
Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives Posts Commentary: 'Surveillance Pricing' is Already Here-Canada Needs Laws to Stop It
OTTAWA, Ontario, June 16 -- The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives posted the following commentary on June 15, 2026, by urban and economic geographer Dillon Mahmoudi and associate professor of economic geography Dan Cohen: * * * "Surveillance pricing" is already here-Canada needs laws to stop it Driven by big tech and corporate concentration, companies are using surveillance to warp prices and extract from consumers - If you've been following the news recently, you may have heard the t  more
CCIA Raises Free Speech, Privacy, and Legal Concerns with California AB 2
WASHINGTON, June 15 [Category: Computer Technology] -- The Computer and Communications Industry Association issued the following news release: * * * CCIA Raises Free Speech, Privacy, and Legal Concerns with California AB 2 * Washington - The Computer & Communications Industry Association will testify today before the California Senate Judiciary Committee in opposition to AB 2, warning that the legislation raises significant constitutional concerns, threatens user privacy, and could produce u  more
Chambers USA Recognizes Berger Montague as a Leading Plaintiff Antitrust Firm for 23 Years and Recognizes the Whistleblower Team for More Than $1.9 Billion in Post-Trial Judgments
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 15 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Berger Montague, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Chambers USA Recognizes Berger Montague as a Leading Plaintiff Antitrust Firm for 23 Years and Recognizes the Whistleblower Team for More Than $1.9 Billion in Post-Trial Judgments * Chambers has released its prestigious 2026 USA Guide and Berger Montague's False Claims Act, Qui Tam, & Whistleblower Department has debuted on the False Claims Act: Plaintiff ranking. The  more
CLAS researchers analyze dynamics of Mars' magnetotail
IOWA CITY, Iowa, June 15 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news: * * * CLAS researchers analyze dynamics of Mars' magnetotail * University of Iowa physicists have identified a possible driving force behind massive disturbances in the magnetic environment of Mars. In a new study, the researchers analyzed the constituents of Mars' magnetotail -magnetic plume that extends outward from the planet for more than 1,500 miles. The magnetotail forms  more
Congressman DeSaulnier Announces AANHPI Town Hall in Dublin
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman DeSaulnier Announces AANHPI Town Hall in Dublin * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10) announced he will host an AANHPI Town Hall in Dublin on Wednesday, June 17 th from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. The Congressman will be joined by expert special guests for a wide-ranging conversation on issues that impact the AANHPI community. He will also take constituent questio  more
Direct Relief Sending Over a Quarter Million Pieces of Protective Gear to DRC to Fight Ebola
SANTA BARBARA, California, June 15 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * Direct Relief Sending Over a Quarter Million Pieces of Protective Gear to DRC to Fight Ebola * Direct Relief is sending over a quarter million N95 respirators donated by 3M to help protect health workers on the front lines of the Ebola outbreak, responding to widespread PPE shortages reported across eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The donation, which also includes eye protection  more
Does Chuong Vo "Love the Inflation" As Much as Donald Trump?
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Does Chuong Vo "Love the Inflation" As Much as Donald Trump? * The cost of everything - from gas, energy, food, and health care - is on the rise. But Donald Trump could care less, declaring from the Oval Office: "I LOVE the inflation." He was, of course, referring to the latest report that showed inflation spiking to a three-year high, forcing Southern Californians to pay more   more
Does Kevin Lincoln "Love the Inflation"?
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Does Kevin Lincoln "Love the Inflation"? * The cost of everything - from gas, energy, food, and health care - is on the rise. But Donald Trump could care less, declaring from the Oval Office: "I LOVE the inflation." He was, of course, referring to the latest report that showed inflation spiking to a three-year high, forcing Californians to pay more for everything - including ga  more
Dr. Sean Edmund Rogers is Named New Dean of Tuskegee University Business School
TUSKEGEE, Alabama, June 16 -- The Tuskegee University posted the following news: * * * Dr. Sean Edmund Rogers is Named New Dean of Tuskegee University Business School Thonnia Lee Tuskegee University is pleased to announce that Dr. Sean Edmund Rogers has been appointed the new Dean of the Andrew F. Brimmer College of Business and Information Science. The accomplished educator, administrator, scholar and teacher has more than 25 years of experience spanning academic leadership and faculty ser  more
During Pride Month, Sens. Schiff, Padilla Join Kaine, Baldwin in Resolution Apologizing for Government Discrimination Against LGBT Civil Servants, Servicemembers
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * During Pride Month, Sens. Schiff, Padilla Join Kaine, Baldwin in Resolution Apologizing for Government Discrimination Against LGBT Civil Servants, Servicemembers * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla (both D-Calif.) joined a resolution introduced by Senators Tim Kaine (D-Va.) and Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) that acknowledges and apologizes for the mistreatment of and discrimin  more
Earthjustice: Senator Lee's Attempt to Fast-Track Attack on Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Management Plan Fails
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 13 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release: * * * Senator Lee's Attempt to Fast-Track Attack on Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Management Plan Fails Victory -- Opposition from across Utah and nation leads to failure of Lee's effort to fast-track attack on one of the nation's iconic monuments - Washington, D.C. -- Senator Mike Lee's (R-UT) effort to fast-track an attack on the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Management Plan u  more
Environmental Defense Fund: EPA Again Uses Extreme and Unlawful Measures to Ask Congress to Undermine Vital California Protections Against Air Pollution
NEW YORK, June 13 -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release on June 12, 2026: * * * EPA again uses extreme and unlawful measures to ask Congress to undermine vital California protections against air pollution (Washington, D.C.) The Trump EPA today announced that it sent four California clean air safeguards to Congress for "review" despite the fact that they are not "rules" that can be considered under the Congressional Review Act (CRA). "For more than half a century  more
Explore JPL to Take Place Oct. 10, 11
PASADENA, California, June 16 (TNSres) -- NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory issued the following news on June 15, 2026: * * * Explore JPL to Take Place Oct. 10, 11 NASA's leading center for the robotic exploration of the universe is opening its doors for a two-day event. Tickets, available in late August, will go fast. Celebrating its 90th anniversary this year, NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory invites the public to its campus at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains in Southern California for   more
FAU: Pixels Preserve World's Most Endangered Marine Mammal, the Vaquita
BOCA RATON, Florida, June 16 (TNSjou) -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Pixels Preserve World's Most Endangered Marine Mammal, the Vaquita Study Snapshot: Researchers from Florida Atlantic University, in collaboration with the San Diego Natural History Museum, SeaWorld California, and NOAA Fisheries, have created a highly detailed digital record of a rare vaquita skeleton using advanced imaging technologies.  more
FCC Wireline Competition Bureau Issues Public Notice: No Significant Adverse Comments on Direct Final Rule
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (GN Docket No. 25-133): * * * By this Public Notice, the Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) confirms that no "significant adverse" comments were filed in response to the Direct Final Rule released by the Commission on September 30, 2025./1 In the Direct Final Rule, the Commission identified and repealed rules that regulate obsolete technology, are no longer used in pr  more
First-ever Guideline on Cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic Syndrome Issued
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- The American College of Cardiology posted the following news release: * * * First-ever guideline on cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome issued The clinical staging for cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome, risk factor screening, and prevention and treatment strategies are detailed in a new joint guideline from the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology - DALLAS and WASHINGTON - The American Heart Association and the American Co  more
Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: Like, Comment, Comply - Retailer's Guide to Social Media and Workplace Law Compliance
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 16 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on June 15, 2026: * * * Like, Comment, Comply: The Retailer's Guide to Social Media and Workplace Law Compliance Employee-generated social media content has become a major workplace safety and compliance issue for retailers. If you've spent any time on TikTok or similar platforms lately, you've seen the content - from grainy ring-light footage from a back stockroom to a side-eye to the camera when a difficu  more
Fueling the quantum future, one teacher at a time
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, June 15 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Sandia National Laboratories issued the following news release: * * * Fueling the quantum future, one teacher at a time * ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -The strangeness of quantum physics is being harnessed to revolutionize computing as we know it, and the annual QCaMP for Educators aims to ensure teachers have a front-row seat. Sponsored by Sandia National Laboratories, other national laboratories and educational institutions, the educ  more
Gibson Dunn Leads Historic SpaceX IPO
LOS ANGELES, California, June 15 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Gibson Dunn Leads Historic SpaceX IPO * Gibson Dunn is counsel to Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX) on its $75 billion initial public offering, one of the most significant and complex capital markets transactions ever undertaken. This market-defining offering is the largest IPO in history by far. As part of the IPO, Gibson Dunn also led the first   more
Gibson Dunn Represented Related Affiliate in $1.37 Billion Refinancing of 10 Hudson Yards
LOS ANGELES, California, June 15 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Gibson Dunn Represented Related Affiliate in $1.37 Billion Refinancing of 10 Hudson Yards * Gibson Dunn represented an affiliate of Related Companies, L.P. in the refinancing of 10 Hudson Yards with a $1.37 billion SASB CMBS mortgage loan from Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, German American Capital Corporation, Morgan Stanley Bank, N.A., and Goldman Sac  more
Gibson Dunn Wins Complete Victory for Vale S.A. in $500 Million Iron Mining Dispute in Texas
LOS ANGELES, California, June 15 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Gibson Dunn Wins Complete Victory for Vale S.A. in $500 Million Iron Mining Dispute in Texas * On June 11, 2026, Gibson Dunn won a precedent-setting and case-ending victory in the Texas Court of Appeals, which reversed the denial of our client Vale S.A.'s special appearance and dismissed all claims brought by plaintiff Itabiricu Nacional de Pesquisa Mineral Ltd  more
Gun Control Congresswoman Wants to Ban Suppressors. We're Not Hearing It.
WASHINGTON, June 15 [Category: Business] -- NSSF-The Firearm Industry Trade Association, issued the following news release: * * * Gun Control Congresswoman Wants to Ban Suppressors. We're Not Hearing It. * By Jenn Jacques Gun control politicians are proving once again that "common sense" has never been the standard. In fact, we see time and again that "gun control" is really less about guns and more about control. U.S. Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-N.J.) reintroduced the misnamed Help Empo  more
Health Officials Urge Parents to Stop Using Recalled Nara Organics Infant Formula
SANTA FE, New Mexico, June 16 -- The New Mexico Department of Health issued the following news: * * * Health officials urge parents to stop using recalled Nara Organics infant formula The New Mexico Department of Health is alerting the public to stop use of any Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic infant formula products immediately after the product was linked to three infant hospitalizations and recalled nationwide. The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) issued the alert following a Satur  more
Higher Tax Burden, Less Corruption: WSU Researchers Examine Civic Engagement
PULLMAN, Washington, June 16 (TNSjou) -- Washington State University issued the following news release: * * * Higher tax burden, less corruption: WSU researchers examine civic engagement By Shawn Vestal, WSU News & Media Relations When citizens feel a bigger tax pinch, political corruption goes down and voter turnout rises. That's a key finding from new research led by Washington State University, which concludes that a higher tax burden is associated with increased civic engagement and ci  more
House Veterans' Affairs Ranking Member Takano Welcomes New Democratic Member to the Veterans Affairs Committee
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Rep. Mark Takano, D-California, ranking member of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on June 15, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Takano Welcomes New Democratic Member to the Veterans Affairs Committee Today, House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Ranking Member Mark Takano welcomed Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander, representing New Hampshire's Second District, to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Congresswoman Goodlander began her c  more
ICE Arrests Illegal Alien Who Caused a Fatal Semi-Truck Crash in Minnesota
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * ICE Arrests Illegal Alien Who Caused a Fatal Semi-Truck Crash in Minnesota * This criminal illegal alien was released by the Biden Administration WASHINGTON - The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the following statement after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested an illegal alien who caused a fatal semi-truck crash in Minnesota two years ago  more
ICYMI: Congresswoman Simon Opening Statement at House Oversight Committee "Task Force on Defending Constitutional Rights and Exposing Institutional Abuses"
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Lateefah Simon, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Congresswoman Simon Opening Statement at House Oversight Committee "Task Force on Defending Constitutional Rights and Exposing Institutional Abuses" * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congresswoman Lateefah Simon (D-CA-12) was recently appointed by House Oversight Committee Ranking Member Robert Garcia (D-CA) as the top Democrat of the newly established so-called "Oversight Task Force on Defending Cons  more
Independence Day (7/2)
BURBANK, California, June 15 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Independence Day (7/2) * THURSDAY, JULY 2 8:00-11:00 p.m. EDT - Independence Day Logline: As ominous phenomena appear across the globe, humanity discovers it is not alone, launching a battle for survival that will forever alter life on Earth. Stream on Hulu. Media Contacts You must be logged in to view this content. Please log in or create an accou  more
Institute for Energy Research: Trump Administration Uses Defense Production Act to Support the Coal Industry
WASHINGTON, June 15 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary: * * * Trump Administration Uses Defense Production Act to Support the Coal Industry * Key Takeaways 1 President Trump has announced $700 million in subsidies to support the use of U.S. coal and its export to other parts of the world. 2 This program is designed to help upgrade 13 power plants in 10 states to extend their lifetimes, restart a coal plant in Maryland, and support the c  more
Intergenerational keynote speakers Becky G and Olga Talamante inspire graduates at UC Santa Cruz Chicane Latine Year-End Celebration
SANTA CRUZ, California, June 15 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * Intergenerational keynote speakers Becky G and Olga Talamante inspire graduates at UC Santa Cruz Chicane Latine Year-End Celebration * More than 450 graduating students and over 2,000 family members, loved ones, faculty, staff, and community members gathered Sunday evening at the East Field at University of California, Santa Cruz for the 54th Annual Chicane Latine Year-End Celeb  more
Interior Dept. National Park Service Seeks Public Input on Historic Place Nominations Across 10 States
WASHINGTON, June 16 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service is seeking public comments on properties nominated for listing and related actions in the National Register of Historic Places. The agency said nominations received before May 30, 2026, are under review. The notice covers properties in California, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Dakota and Wisconsin. Among the sites under consideration are the Raymond Hotel Apartments in San Francisco, South-View Cemeter  more
James Beard Foundation Celebrates Senator Lujan as 2026 Impact Award Honoree for National Leadership on Nutrition Programs
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * James Beard Foundation Celebrates Senator Lujan as 2026 Impact Award Honoree for National Leadership on Nutrition Programs * Recognizing visionary changemakers leading the way toward a more equitable, sustainable, and resilient food system-Senator Ben Ray Lujan, CHIRLA, Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation, ReFED, and Southern Smoke Foundation (c) Photographer for James Beard Foundation, Max Flatow   more
Littler Issues Commentary: Big Changes Ahead - Connecticut Introduces Required Training for Homemaker-Companion Agencies
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 16 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on June 15, 2026, by New Haven office managing shareholder Paula N. Anthony: * * * Big Changes Ahead: Connecticut Introduces Required Training for Homemaker-Companion Agencies Beginning January 1, 2027, Connecticut homemaker-companion agencies will be required to provide at least eight hours of paid training to new and current employees from a list of training programs approved by Connecticut's Departme  more
Littler Issues Commentary: Labor & Employment World Cup 2026 - Atlanta, Georgia V. Spain on Non-Discrimination Protections
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 16 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on June 15, 2026, by associate Maria Luisa Riu Cobo, partner Sonia Cortes and Atlanta office managing shareholder Bradley E. Strawn: * * * Labor & Employment World Cup 2026: Atlanta, Georgia v. Spain on Non-Discrimination Protections At a Glance What happens when different sports cultures and legal frameworks converge on the same global stage? Our Labor & Employment World Cup 2026 series aims to find o  more
Littler Issues Commentary: Labor & Employment World Cup 2026 - Match Up Between Ecuador and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 16 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on June 15, 2026, by partner Victor Cabezas Alban and associates Gabriela Jacome, Haley Norwillo and Tatiana Webb: * * * Labor & Employment World Cup 2026: A Match Up Between Ecuador and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania At a Glance What happens when different sports cultures and legal frameworks converge on the same global stage? Our Labor & Employment World Cup 2026 series aims to find out. Think of this le  more
Los Alamos Medical Center Names Michael Covert as Chief Executive Officer
BRENTWOOD, Tennessee, June 15 [Category: BizHealth Care] -- Lifepoint Health, a healthcare company, posted the following news: * * * Los Alamos Medical Center Names Michael Covert as Chief Executive Officer * Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC) announced today that Michael H. Covert, FACHE, has been appointed chief executive officer, effective June 15. Covert will replace Bob Singletary who has been serving as interim CEO since March. Covert brings decades of healthcare leadership experience   more
Lotte Chemical California Urges Targeted Action on Quartz Surface Product Safeguards
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Lotte Chemical California Inc., Torrance, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative addressing potential safeguard measures under Section 201 concerning quartz surface products (QSP). The letter responds to remedy proposals by the Quartz Manufacturing Alliance of America and extensive comments from more than 100 U.S. fabricators opposing broad safeguard actions. In its comments, Lotte Chemical California criticizes the proposed b  more
Marcus & Millichap Announces Sale of 10-Suite Retail Strip Property in Cedar Springs, Michigan
ENCINO, California, June 16 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on June 15, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Announces Sale of 10-Suite Retail Strip Property in Cedar Springs, Michigan CEDAR SPRINGS, Mich. - 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 Cedar Springs Retail Center, a 10-suite strip center in Cedar Springs, Michigan. "  more
Marcus & Millichap Closes $28 Million Multifamily Asset in Sale in Los Angeles
ENCINO, California, June 16 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on June 15, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Closes $28 Million Multifamily Asset in Sale 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 1443 N Fuller Ave., a four-story, 82-unit apartment building in Los Angeles, California. The $27.7 million sa  more
Marking 14 Years of DACA, Cortez Masto Calls Out the Trump Administration for Delaying DACA Renewals and Urges Passage of the Dream Act
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Marking 14 Years of DACA, Cortez Masto Calls Out the Trump Administration for Delaying DACA Renewals and Urges Passage of the Dream Act * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) celebrated 14 years of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. On the Senate floor, she praised the benefits of this program for the United States, condemned the Trump adminis  more
Medal of Honor Monday: Army Pvt. Joe Gandara
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Medal of Honor Monday: Army Pvt. Joe Gandara * Army Pvt. Joe Gandara was a paratrooper who fought in France during World War II. Little is known about him other than that he was the son of Mexican immigrants. However, his bravery and selflessness earned him a posthumous Medal of Honor -nearly 70 years after he sacrificed himself to save his battle buddies. Gandara was born to Jose Melendez and Ramona Orranti  more
Media Experts on New World Screwworm
DAVIS, California, June 15 -- 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
Merkley, Wyden Unlock Critical Federal Funding for I-5 Wildlife Crossing in Southern Oregon
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Merkley, Wyden Unlock Critical Federal Funding for I-5 Wildlife Crossing in Southern Oregon * Washington, D.C. - Oregon's U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced today that, thanks to their efforts, the Trump Administration has released critical federal funds for the Mariposa Preserve Wildlife Crossing over I-5 in Southern Oregon through the heart of the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument.   more
Merkley, Wyden Unlock Critical Federal Funding for I-5 Wildlife Crossing in Southern Oregon
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Merkley, Wyden Unlock Critical Federal Funding for I-5 Wildlife Crossing in Southern Oregon * Washington, D.C. - Oregon's U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced today that, thanks to their efforts, the Trump Administration has released critical federal funds for the Mariposa Preserve Wildlife Crossing over I-5 in Southern Oregon through the heart of the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument.  more
Natural Resources, Science Committee Democrats Demand Trump Administration Cease Illegal and Expensive Scheme to Dismantle NSF Ocean Observation System
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Natural Resources, Science Committee Democrats Demand Trump Administration Cease Illegal and Expensive Scheme to Dismantle NSF Ocean Observation System * Unfortunately for the President, NSF's ability to tear itself apart at his whim is limited by the law Washington, DC - Today, Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-CA) of the Committee on Natural Resources and Ranking Member Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) of t  more
Natural Resources, Science Committee Democrats Demand Trump Administration Cease Illegal and Expensive Scheme to Dismantle NSF Ocean Observation System
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, ranking member of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on June 15, 2026: * * * Natural Resources, Science Committee Democrats Demand Trump Administration Cease Illegal and Expensive Scheme to Dismantle NSF Ocean Observation System Unfortunately for the President, NSF's ability to tear itself apart at his whim is limited by the law. - Today, Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-CA) of the Committee on Nat  more
New AFib Treatment Helps Dad Regain His Heart Rhythm
LOS ANGELES, California, June 15 [Category: BizHospital] -- Cedars-Sinai, a nonprofit academic healthcare organization, posted the following news: * * * New AFib Treatment Helps Dad Regain His Heart Rhythm * Everyone knows exhaustion is a rite of passage for new parents, which is why Henric Nieminen ignored the symptoms at first. The 52-year-old has always enjoyed a high-energy lifestyle, managing the intensity of producing films and television shows ( Ladder 49, Flight Plan, Top Gear, Whe  more
No Labels Issues Commentary: Locked Out of Democracy
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- No Labels, a political organization that advocates for centrism and bipartisanship, issued the following commentary on June 15, 2026, by senior policy analyst Peyton Lofton: * * * Locked Out of Democracy With fewer competitive House races and a new redistricting arms race underway, voters need more choices - not fewer. - According to the Cook Political Report, only 35 of this year's 435 House races are considered competitive. In the other 400, the general election is   more
OpenAI Report Details State-Linked Threat Activity and Growing Use of Artificial Intelligence
WASHINGTON, June 15 (TNSLrpt) -- PRC-linked influence operations are targeting AI debates in the US - A report from OpenAI, San Francisco, California - June 2026 (15 pages) * * * OpenAI issued a report examining how state-affiliated actors, cybercriminal groups, and influence operations used artificial intelligence during the first half of 2026. The report analyzes cases disrupted by OpenAI, documents emerging patterns of misuse, and evaluates how AI systems are being incorporated into cyber o  more
Oral Health and Menopause Lunch and Learn Highlights Need for Interdisciplinary Care
STORRS, Connecticut, June 15 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Oral Health and Menopause Lunch and Learn Highlights Need for Interdisciplinary Care * As menopause continues to gain recognition as a public health and equity priority, a growing body of evidence points to a dimension often overlooked: its impact on oral health. Approximately 60 providers, researchers, students, and community partners attended the Oral Health and Menopause Lunch & Learn on June   more
Parsons Awarded $184 Million Navy Intelligence Carry-On Program Contract
PASADENA, California, June 15 [Category: BizConstruction]-- Parsons Corp., an engineering, construction, technical and management services firm, posted the following news release: * * * Parsons Awarded $184 Million Navy Intelligence Carry-On Program Contract * Key Takeaways * Parsons Corporation received a $184 million contract for the Navy's Intelligence Carry-On Program (ICOP). * The contract aims to enhance operational effectiveness with portable workstations for warfighters. * P  more
Paul Hastings Advises Barclays, BTIG and Titan Partners on Humacyte's Public Offering
LOS ANGELES, California, June 15 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Paul Hastings Advises Barclays, BTIG and Titan Partners on Humacyte's Public Offering * Paul Hastings LLP advised Barclays, BTIG and Titan Partners as joint bookrunning managers for Humacyte Inc.'s (Nasdaq: HUMA) $50 million public offering of 47,619,048 shares of its common stock at a price of $1.05 per share. In addition, Humacyte has granted the underwriters an option f  more
Paul Hastings Advises Morgan Stanley on $12 Billion Committed Bridge Financing for Fox Corporation's $22 Billion Acquisition of Roku
LOS ANGELES, California, June 15 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Paul Hastings Advises Morgan Stanley on $12 Billion Committed Bridge Financing for Fox Corporation's $22 Billion Acquisition of Roku * Paul Hastings LLP is representing Morgan Stanley in providing $12 billion committed bridge financing to support Fox Corporation's $22 billion acquisition of Roku Inc. Global Finance partner Morgan Bale is leading the Paul Hastings team, w  more
PennWest student explores career paths on the front lines of conservation
CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, June 15 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * PennWest student explores career paths on the front lines of conservation * As a senior majoring in environmental science : sustainability and climate science at PennWest Edinboro, Adriana Bernard is turning classroom knowledge into real-world experience through a scientific and technical internship with the Northwest Regional Office of the PA Department of Environmental Protection Waterways and Wetlands program i  more
R.I. Health Dept.: Nara Organics Recalls Powdered Infant Formula
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, June 16 -- The Rhode Island Department of Health issued the following news release: * * * Nara Organics Recalls Powdered Infant Formula The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that Nara Organics is voluntarily recalling powdered infant formula due to possible contamination with clostridium botulinum, the organism that causes botulism. The recall applies to the following products: * Nara Organics Whole Milk Infant Formula, 700g, with UPC  more
Reason Foundation Issues Commentary: Fixing FAA's Air Traffic Control Safety Conflict
LOS ANGELES, California, June 10 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary by Robert Poole, director of transportation policy and Searle Freedom Trust transportation fellow: * * * Fixing FAA's air traffic control safety conflict There must be separation between aviation safety regulation and the provision of services like air traffic control. - The Federal Aviation Administration has two main functions: to operate and manage the U.S. air traffic control system and to regulate  more
Reed Davis Selected for National Executive Leadership Academy
WILMINGTON, North Carolina, June 15 -- The University of North Carolina Wilmington campus issued the following news: * * * Reed Davis Selected for National Executive Leadership Academy * Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Christine Reed Davis will join other higher education leaders at a gathering in Washington, D.C., to begin the Executive Leadership Academy (ELA), a distinguished program designed to prepare experienced administrators for senior executive roles across colleges and universi  more
Regional Answers Best Option to Address Global Water, Energy Problems
MERCED, California, June 15 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: * * * Regional Answers Best Option to Address Global Water, Energy Problems * A new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine calls for the U.S. Department of Energy to develop innovative technology and infrastructure at the intersection of the nation's water and energy systems. The country's energy and water systems are profoundly interconnected, and disruptions ca  more
RELEASE: Congresswoman Friedman Unveils $1 Million+ Federal Investment to Replace Damaged Burbank Reservoir
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Rep. Laura Friedman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: Congresswoman Friedman Unveils $1 Million+ Federal Investment to Replace Damaged Burbank Reservoir * Above: Friedman announcing the federal investment with Burbank Water and Power leadership. BURBANK, CA -Today, June 15, 2026, U.S. Representative Laura Friedman (CA-30), together with Burbank Water and Power (BWP) leadership and local elected officials, announced a new, $1,097,000 fed  more
Rep. Aguilar Delivers Big Wins for Veterans
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Aguilar Delivers Big Wins for Veterans * From helping veterans access job programs to obtaining their benefits, Rep. Aguilar has consistently delivered for veterans in his district and across the country WASHINGTON, D.C. - Throughout his time in Congress, Rep. Pete Aguilar (CA-33) has fought to make life better for veterans, including by successfully amending Republicans' government fundin  more
Reps. Stanton, Castro, Barragan Issue Letter to Homeland Security Dept.
WASHINGTON, June 15 (TNSletter) -- Reps. Greg Stanton, D-Arizona, Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, and Nanette Barragan, D-California, issued the following letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security: * * * Here is the text of the letter: June 10, 2026 Honorable Markwayne Mullin Secretary U.S. Department of Homeland Security 2707 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, S.E. Washington, D.C. 20528 - David J. Venturella Acting Director U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement 500 12th Street, S.W  more
Reps. Vargas, Peters, Levin, Jacobs Call on SBA for Support for Local Businesses Impacted by Tijuana River Pollution
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Rep. Juan Vargas, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Vargas, Peters, Levin, Jacobs Call on SBA for Support for Local Businesses Impacted by Tijuana River Pollution * Today, U.S. Representatives Juan Vargas (D-CA-52), Scott Peters (D-CA-50), Mike Levin (D-CA-49), and Sara Jacobs (D-CA-51) called on the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to provide continued support for small businesses impacted by pollution in the Tijuana River Valley. Ad  more
Rhode Island rolls back barriers to healthcare access
SACRAMENTO, California, June 15 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Pacific Legal Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Rhode Island rolls back barriers to healthcare access * Providence, Rhode Island; June 15, 2026: Gov. Dan McKee signed Rhode Island's state budget on Friday, enacting a significant rollback of the state's determination of need laws, commonly known elsewhere as certificate of need laws, which strangle the supply of medical services in an anti-competitive bureaucracy.   more
Salesforce Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Fin
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 15 [Category: BizHuman Resources/Personnel] -- Salesforce, a customer relationship management company, issued the following news release: * * * Salesforce Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Fin * Acquisition will bring Fin's customer agent platform to companies of all sizes, accelerating time-to-value and expanding Salesforce's ability to deliver autonomous agents across the enterprise SAN FRANCISCO, CA -June 15, 2026 -Salesforce (NYSE: CRM), the global l  more
Schneider Electric U.S. Manufacturing Facilities are Now NEMA Make It American Certified
RUEIL-MALMAISON, France, June 16 -- Schneider Electric, a developer of connected technologies and solutions to manage energy, issued the following news release: * * * Schneider Electric U.S. Manufacturing Facilities are now NEMA Make it American Certified * Schneider Electric becomes the first company to secure NEMA Make it AmericanTM certifications across more than 20 of its U.S. supply chain facilities * Certified facilities are in numerous states, including California, Iowa, Indiana, Kent  more
School of Public Health's Master of Healthcare Administration Program receives initial accreditation from CAHME
LOMA LINDA, California, June 15 -- Loma Linda University Health issued the following news: * * * School of Public Health's Master of Healthcare Administration Program receives initial accreditation from CAHME * Huma Shah, second from right, is the program director for the MHA program at the School of Public Health. The Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) program at Loma Linda University School of Public Health has earned initial accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of H  more
Science, Natural Resources Committee Democrats Demand Trump Administration Cease Illegal and Expensive Scheme to Dismantle NSF Ocean Observation System
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, ranking member of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following news release on June 15, 2026: * * * Science, Natural Resources Committee Democrats Demand Trump Administration Cease Illegal and Expensive Scheme to Dismantle NSF Ocean Observation System Unfortunately for the President, NSF's ability to tear itself apart at his whim is limited by the law. - Today, Ranking Member Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) of the Committe  more
SEMICON Taiwan 2026 to Serve as Global Stage Where the Semiconductor Industry Defines What's Next
MILPITAS, California, June 15 [Category: Electronic Products] -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, posted the following news release: * * * SEMICON Taiwan 2026 to Serve as Global Stage Where the Semiconductor Industry Defines What's Next * Registration is Now Open HSINCHU, Taiwan - June 15, 2026 - SEMICON Taiwan 2026, one of the global semiconductor industry's flagship annual events, will be held September 2-4 at the Nangang Exhibiti  more
Senator Schiff Wins "Best of Constituent Service" Award for Outstanding Casework and Outreach, $10 Million in Taxpayer Dollars Returned Directly to Californians
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Schiff Wins "Best of Constituent Service" Award for Outstanding Casework and Outreach, $10 Million in Taxpayer Dollars Returned Directly to Californians * In first year since being sworn in as U.S. Senator, Schiff office recognized for assistance and services provided to 40 million California constituents, in eight languages and across four regional offices Schiff also helped deliver mor  more
Show a Red Card to Child Labour: Joining Forces Nepal Urges for Accelerated Action on Eliminating Child Labour in Nepal
MONROVIA, California, June 13 -- World Vision International posted the following news release: * * * Show a Red Card to Child Labour: Joining Forces Nepal Urges for Accelerated Action on Eliminating Child Labour in Nepal On the occasion of the World Day Against Child Labour (WDACL) 2026, Joining Forces Nepal, a global alliance of six international non-governmental organizations, reaffirms its strong commitment to collaborate with the Government of Nepal and all stakeholders to eliminate child  more
Solar Boat Team Wins National Championship at Solar Splash 2026
CEDARVILLE, Ohio, June 15 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * Solar Boat Team Wins National Championship at Solar Splash 2026 by Mark D. Weinstein, Executive Director of Public Relations Cedarville University 's Solar Boat Team captured first place at Solar Splash 2026, earning the national championship with an overall score of 953 out of 1,000 points.The University of Southern Indiana finished second with 877 points, followed by the University of New Mexico (767 points  more
Splunk Issues Commentary: From Alert Fatigue to Operational Clarity - Turning Cisco Data Fabric Vision, Powered by Splunk, Into Agentic Operations Reality
SAN JOSE, California, June 16 -- Splunk, a Cisco company, issued the following commentary on June 15, 2026, by Hanlin Fang, vice president of product for data platform: * * * From Alert Fatigue to Operational Clarity: Turning Cisco Data Fabric Vision, powered by Splunk, into Agentic Operations Reality Key takeaways 1. Cisco Data Fabric helps teams prepare data, context, and governance so AI agents can support faster and more informed operational decisions. 2. Agentic operations focus on hel  more
Splunk Issues Commentary: Splunk University Hosts In-Person Learning in Denver
SAN JOSE, California, June 16 -- Splunk, a Cisco company, issued the following commentary on June 15, 2026, by training delivery team leader Katie Huffman: * * * Splunk University Hosts In-Person Learning in Denver Key takeaways 1. Splunk University gives learners hands-on training, expert guidance, and peer collaboration to build practical skills they can use immediately. 2. Demand for Splunk skills continues to grow, with certifications helping many users increase earnings, earn promotio  more
Sun Chemical to Showcase Natural Color Innovations at IFT FIRST 2026
PARSIPPANY, New Jersey, June 16 -- Sun Chemical, a member of DIC Group, issued the following news on June 15, 2026: * * * Sun Chemical to showcase natural color innovations at IFT FIRST 2026 Sun Chemical will showcase its latest natural color innovations for food and beverage applications at IFT FIRST, taking place July 12-15, 2026, at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois. At booth 2581, the company will highlight a portfolio of high performance natural color solutions designed to help manufa  more
Tarleton State Named 2025-26 WAC Commissioner's Cup Champions, Conference Award for Overall Performance Across All Sports
STEPHENVILLE, Texas, June 15 -- Tarleton State University posted the following news: * * * Tarleton State Named 2025-26 WAC Commissioner's Cup Champions, Conference Award for Overall Performance Across All Sports After eight conference championships in 2025-26, Tarleton State Athletics claimed the ultimate prize for overall performance across all sports - the Western Athletic Conference Commissioner's Cup. The WAC announced on Monday that Tarleton State is the 2025-26 WAC Commissioner's Cup   more
The Sandlot (7/5)
BURBANK, California, June 15 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * The Sandlot (7/5) * SUNDAY, JULY 5 9:03-11:00 p.m. EDT - The Sandlot Logline: A shy boy moves to a new neighborhood and becomes involved with a ragtag baseball team. Stream on Disney+ and Hulu. Media Contacts You must be logged in to view this content. Please log in or create an account. *** Original text here: https://www.detpress.com/abc/press  more
TikTok Launches New In-App Experience for Olivia Rodrigo's You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love
LOS ANGLES, California, June 16 -- TikTok, a destination for a short-form mobile video, issued the following news on June 15, 2026: * * * TikTok Launches New In-App Experience for Olivia Rodrigo's you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love Today, TikTok is unveiling a new immersive in-app experience celebrating three-time Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo's (@livbedumb) new album, you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love, drawing from the album's expressive and emotional themes.  more
TRACERS uses speedy electrons to trace solar energy's path to Earth
IOWA CITY, Iowa, June 15 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news: * * * TRACERS uses speedy electrons to trace solar energy's path to Earth * Physicists led by the University of Iowa have documented in the finest detail to date how energy from the sun interacts with Earth's magnetic field, which could yield greater insights into solar effects on Earth that drive space weather. In a new study, the researchers measured the velocities and conce  more
UC Irvine Researcher Receives $1.8 Million NIH Grant to Study Cancer Risks From Low-dose Radiation Exposure
IRVINE, California, June 16 -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release: * * * UC Irvine researcher receives $1.8 million NIH grant to study cancer risks from low-dose radiation exposure Survey of 300,000 nuclear workers will guide radiation protection standards - With a $1.8 million grant from the National Cancer Institute, David Richardson, associate dean of research and professor of environmental and occupational health in the Joe C. Wen School of Popu  more
University of California Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center: This is How to Beat the Tumor Cells That Survive Cancer Therapy
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 12 (TNSjou) -- The University of California's Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center issued the following news: * * * This is How to Beat the Tumor Cells That Survive Cancer Therapy By Levi Gadye Cancer drugs can shrink fast-growing tumors. But sometimes a few tumor cells survive. These "persister" cells seed new tumors, forcing cancer patients into arduous cycles of testing and treatment. The problem is, persister cells are rare -- as few as one in  more
University of Michigan: Can North America Mine Enough Rare Earth Elements?
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 16 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Can North America mine enough rare earth elements? In the quest to create a robust supply chain of rare earth elements necessary for the clean energy revolution and everyday modern conveniences, North America has enough deposits of sufficient quality to begin looking in its own backyard, according to a University of Michigan study. Rare earth elements are critical components of many products   more
University of Michigan: Revealing How and When a Black Hole's Mighty Winds Can Squash Star Formation
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 16 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Revealing how and when a black hole's mighty winds can squash star formation Thanks to the X-Ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission, or XRISM, University of Michigan researchers are helping chip away at one of astronomy's cosmic mysteries: The universe's most massive galaxies appear to be missing stars. Compared with theoretical expectations, these galaxies contain less stellar mass than anticipated, su  more
University of Michigan: You Just Ate That Planet, Didn't You?
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 16 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * You just ate that planet, didn't you? Astronomers have discovered a star with an unusually high concentration of lithium, a sign that it may have recently consumed a planet - A team of astronomers, led by Brooke Kotten of the University of Michigan, has shown that TOI-5882--a sun-like star located some 1,300 light-years away--has likely eaten one of its planets. Although a star might seem l  more
USTR: Ambassador Greer Highlights Trump Administration's Work to Onshore Jobs and Production Lines While Touring California's Advanced Manufacturing Plants
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative issued the following news release on June 15, 2026: * * * Ambassador Greer Highlights the Trump Administration's Work to Onshore Jobs and Production Lines While Touring California's Advanced Manufacturing Plants Last week, Ambassador Greer toured advanced manufacturing plants in California, ranging from a semiconductor research and development facility to the largest U.S. drone manufacturer by volume. Walking the factory floor  more
VPA Report Proposes "CityRx," Public Pharmacies for New York City
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 15 (TNSrpt) -- Vanderbilt Law School posted the following news: * * * New VPA Report Proposes "CityRx," Public Pharmacies for New York City * Large chain pharmacies have closed nearly half of their retail stores in New York City since 2019, leaving a million square feet of empty retail space and blighted storefronts while leaving New Yorkers with fewer options, higher prices, and less access to healthcare services. A new report published by the Vanderbilt Policy Ac  more
West Coast Whale Entanglements Still High in 2025, 9 Seen in 2026 So Far
WASHINGTON, June 15 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * West Coast Whale Entanglements Still High in 2025, 9 Seen in 2026 So Far * SAN FRANCISCO-Federal data shows that 33 whales were reported entangled in fishing gear off the U.S. West Coast in 2025. That's just one fewer than the 34 entangled in 2024, which was the highest number since 2018. At least nine whales have already been seen entangled in 2026, including two humpbacks  more
Western Area Power Administration Proposes Unchanged Boulder Canyon Project Power Rates For Fiscal 2027
WASHINGTON, June 16 (TNSFR) -- The Western Area Power Administration proposed keeping the Boulder Canyon Project base charge and electric service rates unchanged for fiscal year 2027, maintaining the annual base charge at $76.2 million. The proposal would take effect on Oct. 1, 2026, and remain in place through Sept. 30, 2027. The Boulder Canyon Project markets hydropower generated at Hoover Dam, which operates 19 generating units with installed capacity of 2,078.8 megawatts. Power is delivered  more
World Vision International Report Warns Hunger Crisis is Deepening for Children in Fragile Contexts
WASHINGTON, June 15 (TNSLrpt) -- IN THE SHADOW OF HUNGER: The Power of Self-Reliance to Protect Children and Restore Hope - A report from World Vision International, Monrovia, California - June 2026 (114 pages) * * * World Vision International issued a report examining the growing impact of hunger and food insecurity on children and families living in fragile and conflict-affected settings. The report analyzes the drivers of worsening hunger, including conflict, economic instability, climate-r  more
Yardi delivers AI agents for every multifamily role and workflow
SANTA BARBARA, California, June 15 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Yardi, a provider of property management software and investment management solutions for real estate, issued the following news release: * * * Yardi delivers AI agents for every multifamily role and workflow * Built on the multifamily industry's most comprehensive system, Virtuoso AI agents bring intelligence to every corner of operations SANTA BARBARA, Calif., June 15, 2026 - Yardi (r) announced expanded AI agent capabiliti  more