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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving California

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'Food noise' discussion on social media helps define the term
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 22 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * 'Food noise' discussion on social media helps define the term * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -With the rise of weight loss drugs such as GLP-1 medications in recent years, the phrase "food noise" has taken off, particularly in conversations about health and wellness on social media. While thinking about food during the day is normal, food noise is often used to describe endless, looping thoughts   more
Adobe Accelerates Agentic AI Adoption Through New Agency and Technology Partnerships
SAN JOSE, California, June 23 -- Adobe Inc., a computer software company, issued the following news on June 22, 2026: * * * Adobe Accelerates Agentic AI Adoption Through New Agency and Technology Partnerships * Adobe is the agentic infrastructure layer across models, platforms, agents and ecosystem, bringing together creativity, marketing and AI in the agentic era. * With Adobe CX Enterprise and CX Enterprise Coworker, Adobe is helping brands drive performance and protect brand integrity acr  more
AECOM secures nine lots on UK Government Commercial Agency CPS2 Framework
LOS ANGELES, California, June 22 [Category: BizEngineering] -- AECOM, an infrastructure firm, issued the following news release: * * * AECOM secures nine lots on UK Government Commercial Agency CPS2 Framework * The multi-billion dollar framework will see AECOM support the UK public sector in an expanded role across its estate in markets including social infrastructure, nuclear energy and defense DALLAS ( June 22, 2026 ) -AECOM (NYSE: ACM), the trusted global infrastructure leader, today an  more
All-faculty Rock Band Cuts Album at UC Merced Recording Studio
MERCED, California, June 22 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: * * * All-faculty Rock Band Cuts Album at UC Merced Recording Studio * An all-faculty rock band formed in a professor's garage a decade ago has released the first album produced at UC Merced's digitally advanced recording studio. The album showcases the eight members of G Street Revolution. Their day jobs cross a spectrum of academics: engineering, sociology, mathematics, music and writing. The al  more
Are the Kids Alright? San Diego's Most Comprehensive Youth Report Reveals Nearly Two Decades of Progress and Challenges
SAN DIEGO, California, June 18 (TNSrpt) -- The San Diego Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Are the Kids Alright? San Diego's Most Comprehensive Youth Report Reveals Nearly Two Decades of Progress and Challenges When it comes to San Diego County's youth, there's the good, the bad and the unequal. Persistent disparities continue to fall hardest on Black, Hispanic, LGBTQ+ and others furthest from opportunity. Plus, COVID-19 created educational and health gaps that have yet to f  more
At the Frontlines of Young Lives: Netflix Confirms Production of the Gritty Medical Series 'First Doctor'
LOS GATOS, California, June 23 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news: * * * At the Frontlines of Young Lives: Netflix Confirms Production of the Gritty Medical Series 'First Doctor' Netflix has officially greenlit its upcoming medical series First Doctor, featuring a powerhouse cast that includes Jung Ryeo-Won, Ha Yoon-Kyoung, Bek Hyun-Jin, Kim Jong-Soo, and Kim Moo-Yul. The series marks the highly anticipated reunion of director Hong Jong-Chan (Teach You a Lesson) and Bae  more
Bay Area Clean Energy & Climate Innovations Highlighted During Congressional Tour
WASHINGTON, June 22 -- Rep. Kevin Mullin, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Bay Area Clean Energy & Climate Innovations Highlighted During Congressional Tour * WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Bay Area is home to some of the most cutting-edge clean energy research and development, which was highlighted during a Congressional tour by members of the U.S. House of Representatives Sustainable Energy & Environment Coalition (SEEC). Last week, Reps. Kevin Mullin (CA-15) and Andrea Sal  more
Boyle Heights Warehouse Fire: Direct Relief Sends 25,000 N95 Respirators, HEPA Filters Amid L.A. Air Quality Emergency
SANTA BARBARA, California, June 22 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * Boyle Heights Warehouse Fire: Direct Relief Sends 25,000 N95 Respirators, HEPA Filters Amid L.A. Air Quality Emergency * As smoke from a massive warehouse fire in Boyle Heights continues to affect air quality across Los Angeles County, Direct Relief is providing 25,000 3M N95 respirators and HEPA air filters to help reduce residents' exposure to harmful airborne particles. The respi  more
California and Pacific Partners Issue Joint Statement, Deepening Cooperation on Climate Adaptation and Resilience
SACRAMENTO, California, June 23 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on June 22, 2026: * * * California and Pacific partners issue joint statement, deepening cooperation on climate adaptation and resilience What you need to know: California and Pacific partners affirmed their shared intent to build long-term climate resilience and protect people, ecosystems, and economies from the growing costs of a changing climate. - Following the Pacific Climate Summit co  more
California Department of Justice Investigating Madera County Sheriff's Department Officer-Involved Shooting Under AB 1506
SACRAMENTO, California, June 22 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * California Department of Justice Investigating Madera County Sheriff's Department Officer-Involved Shooting Under AB 1506 * **The information provided below is based on preliminary details regarding an ongoing investigation, which may continue to evolve** OAKLAND - California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced that the California Department of Justice (DOJ), pursuant to  more
California Leaders Announce Historic Veterans and Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2026 to Expand Homeownership and Build Affordable Housing for Generations of Californians
SACRAMENTO, California, June 23 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on June 22, 2026: * * * California leaders announce historic Veterans and Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2026 to expand homeownership and build affordable housing for generations of Californians What you need to know: The Governor, Senate and Assembly today agreed to place a historic, $11.25 billion housing affordability bond on the November 2026 ballot. The bond would make long-term investme  more
California's Plastics Act Prompts Lawsuit over State Sovereignty and Economic Impacts
LINCOLN, Nebraska, June 22 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * California's Plastics Act Prompts Lawsuit over State Sovereignty and Economic Impacts * Today, Attorney General Mike Hilgers is leading a coalition of 17 state attorneys general and the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW) in challenging California's Plastics Act to defend the interests of producers and consumers across the United States. The lawsuit intends to stop   more
Can Scientists Learn Cells' Language? UCLA-Led Team Aims to Decode Cellular Conversations
LOS ANGELES, California, June 23 (TNSjou) -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release: * * * Can scientists learn cells' language? UCLA-led team aims to decode cellular conversations Billion CellxCell Project aims to decipher the 'language' cells use to shape health, disease and future therapies - Multicellular life depends on remarkable acts of cooperation. Every cell in the human body must sense what is happening around it, interpret signals from its neighbors and respond in ways  more
CCIA Warns PAUSE Act Could Create Online Privacy and Safety Risks
WASHINGTON, June 22 [Category: Computer Technology] -- The Computer and Communications Industry Association issued the following news release: * * * CCIA Warns PAUSE Act Could Create Online Privacy and Safety Risks * Sacramento. Calif. - The Computer & Communications Industry Association is taking an Oppose Unless Amend position to California's AB 1988, the "Preventing AI User Self Endangerment (PAUSE) Act," warning that the legislation raises privacy, implementation, and legal concerns that  more
CGI and NetApp Deepen Global Alliance to Drive Innovation, Accelerate Growth and Strengthen Client Outcomes
SUNNYVALE, California, June 23 -- NetApp, a provider of software, systems and services to manage and store data, issued the following news release on June 22, 2026: * * * CGI and NetApp Deepen Global Alliance to Drive Innovation, Accelerate Growth and Strengthen Client Outcomes Partnership delivers a combination of intelligent data infrastructure with deep cloud and AI expertise to modernize operations and improve performance across hybrid environments - MONTREAL and SAN JOSE, Calif. - CGI   more
Cornell: Women negotiate as effectively as men - but leave people happier
ITHACA, New York, June 22 (TNSxrep) -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Women negotiate as effectively as men - but leave people happier * Men and women achieve similar economic outcomes in negotiations, but female negotiators foster stronger interpersonal relationships, which lead in turn to greater satisfaction with the result and a greater desire to negotiate with that woman again in the future. In a series of studies with over 2,000 participants, researchers found th  more
Direct Relief: Supporting Cancer Care in Ghana, Midwifery in Haiti, and More
SANTA BARBARA, California, June 19 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * Supporting Cancer Care in Ghana, Midwifery in Haiti, and More * Over the past week, Direct Relief has delivered 463 shipments of requested medical aid to 47 U.S. states and territories and 22 countries worldwide. The shipments contained 4.9 million defined daily doses of medication Medications and supplies shipped this week included treatments for rare and chronic diseases, diabetes   more
DSU Students Earn Best Statistical Model Award at HackDavis
MADISON, South Dakota, June 23 -- Dakota State University issued the following news: * * * DSU Students Earn Best Statistical Model Award at HackDavis A team of Dakota State University students earned the Best Statistical Model award at 2026 HackDavis, one of the largest collegiate hackathons in California. The event brought together more than 900 students, creators, and innovators to develop technology solutions focused on social good. The DSU team included Smaran Pokharel, Tenzing Gurung,   more
Duke University Nicholas School of the Environment: Digging Beneath the Surface - What the Palisades and Eaton Fires Left Behind
DURHAM, North Carolina, June 20 -- Duke University Nicholas School of the Environment issued the following news: * * * Digging Beneath the Surface: What the Palisades and Eaton Fires Left Behind A chemical analysis of residential soils and ash around California homes burned by the Eaton and Palisades wildfires in early 2025 revealed wide variation in contamination by potentially harmful elements, including lead, according to a study published in Environmental Science and Technology Letters on  more
Eight student media lawsuits we're following
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 22 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Student Press Law Center issued the following news: * * * Eight student media lawsuits we're following * It has been a turbulent year in the courts for student journalism, with a number of decided and ongoing cases that could have long-lasting implications for student press freedom and beyond. From adviser firings, magazine shutdowns, AI surveillance of student work and lawsuits over the chilling effect of immigration enforcement, t  more
ESPN REVEALS SPECIAL HONOREES FOR 'THE 2026 ESPYS PRESENTED BY CAPITAL ONE,' AIRING WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, AT 8 P.M. ON ABC AND STREAMING ON THE ESPN APP
BURBANK, California, June 22 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN REVEALS SPECIAL HONOREES FOR 'THE 2026 ESPYS PRESENTED BY CAPITAL ONE,' AIRING WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, AT 8 P.M. ON ABC AND STREAMING ON THE ESPN APP * During "The 2026 ESPYS," hosted by Marcello Hernandez, ESPN will honor athletes and sports leaders for their courage, perseverance and service with three special accolades. Jason Collins will posthumously rece  more
ESPN Reveals Special Honorees for The 2026 ESPYS Presented by Capital One Airing Wednesday, July 15, at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and Streaming on the ESPN App
BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 22 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN Reveals Special Honorees for The 2026 ESPYS Presented by Capital One Airing Wednesday, July 15, at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and Streaming on the ESPN App * Jason Collins to Posthumously Receive The Arthur Ashe Award for Courage Jim Abbott to Receive The Jimmy V Award for Perseverance Scott Ruskan to Receive The Pat Tillman Award for Service During The 2026 ESPYS, ho  more
Europe Unveils a Record 35 New NVIDIA AI Supercomputers
SANTA CLARA, California, June 22 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NVIDIA, a designer of graphics processing units for the gaming, cryptocurrency and professional markets, issued the following news release: * * * Europe Unveils a Record 35 New NVIDIA AI Supercomputers * News Summary: * Barcelona Supercomputing Center's EuroHPC AI Factory, BavariaAI's Blue Swan, IT4LIA, HLRS's HammerHAI, NAISS's Mimer EuroHPC AI Factory and more are building on next-generation NVIDIA AI infrastructure   more
FAA Proposes Airway Revisions and Route Revocation Ahead of Holly Springs VORTAC Decommissioning
WASHINGTON, June 23 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has proposed amendments to three domestic Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range federal airways and the revocation of a fourth route as part of preparations for the planned decommissioning of the Holly Springs, Mississippi, VOR/Tactical Air Navigation facility. The proposal, published on June 22, 2026, would amend federal airways V-16, V-94 and V-159 and revoke V-535. The agency said the cha  more
Fossil Fuel Exports at Center of UN Human Rights Case Against Australian Government
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 23 -- Earthjustice posted the following news release: * * * Fossil Fuel Exports at Center of UN Human Rights Case Against Australian Government This is the first case of its kind since the International Court of Justice affirmed that governments have a legal duty to prevent climate harm - Canberra, Australia -- Ten Australians filed a case with the United Nations Human Rights Committee arguing the Australian government is violating their human rights by faili  more
Foundation for Economic Education Issues Commentary: Review of 'New Space Capitalism' by Rainer Zitelmann
DETROIT, Michigan, June 23 -- The Foundation for Economic Education issued the following commentary by Editorial Director Katrina Gulliver: * * * Enterprising the Final Frontier A review of 'New Space Capitalism' by Rainer Zitelmann. - In his new book, New Space Capitalism: The Entrepreneurial Path to the Stars, Rainer Zitelmann presents the idea that private enterprise is the best way for space exploration to go forward, pointing out the ways in which public funding, since the days of the   more
FOX NEWS CHANNEL SIGNS NATALIE CHUCK AS LOS ANGELES-BASED CORRESPONDENT
NEW YORK, June 22 [Category: Media] -- Fox News Media, a business unit of Fox, posted the following news release: * * * FOX NEWS CHANNEL SIGNS NATALIE CHUCK AS LOS ANGELES-BASED CORRESPONDENT * NEW YORK - June 22, 2026 - FOX News Channel (FNC) has signed Natalie Chuck as a correspondent based in Los Angeles. Prior to joining FNC, Chuck served as an investigative reporter for ABC affiliate KMGH-TV in Denver where she reported on issues impacting the community and its surrounding areas. Sinc  more
Fulbright Program Names 14 Pomona Finalists
CLAREMONT, California, June 22 -- Pomona College posted the following news: * * * Fulbright Program Names 14 Pomona Finalists * Fourteen recent Pomona College graduates have been offered Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards for 2026-27. Founded in 1946, the Fulbright Program is the U.S. government's flagship international academic exchange initiative. "The Fulbright Program's goal of promoting educational and cultural exchange aligns closely with Pomona's vision for global, experiential l  more
Full Transcript: Jack Schlossberg on "The Conversation With Dasha Burns"
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 23 -- Politico issued the following transcript of a podcast involving Jack Schlossberg, a democratic candidate for New York's 12th Congressional District: * * * Full Transcript: Jack Schlossberg on "The Conversation with Dasha Burns" This is a full unedited transcript of POLITICO's interview with Jack Schlossberg on "The Conversation with Dasha Burns": Jack Schlossberg: I'm getting a little sick and tired of this. Everyone acts like I'm controversial just because I   more
Gap Inc. Kicks Off AI-Led Effort to Modernize Marketing
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 23 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Gap, a retailer of clothing and accessories, posted the following news release: * * * Gap Inc. Kicks Off AI-Led Effort to Modernize Marketing * Company partnering with Google Cloud, Zeta Global and Publicis Sapient to build a more connected, customer-centric marketing engine powered by data, AI and agentic capabilities Today at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, Gap Inc. announced an AI-led effort to  more
Goodwin Advises Kardigan on Closing of $460 Million Upsized Initial Public Offering
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 22 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Goodwin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Goodwin Advises Kardigan on Closing of $460 Million Upsized Initial Public Offering * The Life Sciences team advised Kardigan, Inc., ("Kardigan") on the closing of its upsized initial public offering of 28,750,000 shares of common stock at a public offering price of $16.00 per share, which includes 3,750,000 shares issued upon the exercise in full by the underwriters of th  more
Gov. Newsom Announces $1.3 Billion in New Private Investment, Creating Thousands of New Jobs in Key Industries Across California
SACRAMENTO, California, June 23 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on June 22, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom announces $1.3 billion in new private investment, creating thousands of new jobs in key industries across California What you need to know: As part of the California Jobs First initiative, the state is awarding California Competes Tax Credits to support six companies' expansion efforts across key sectors. These awardees will create over 2,000 new jobs a  more
Gov. Whitmer Announces Acting MDHHS Director & Staff Promotions
LANSING, Michigan, June 22 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Whitmer Announces Acting MDHHS Director & Staff Promotions * June 22, 2026 Contact: press@michigan.gov Governor thanks Director Hertel for leading MDHHS as she moves to a new chapter in her career LANSING, Mich. - Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced Amy Epkey will serve as acting director of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). The governor also  more
HACU Webinar: Navigating New Federal Loan Changes: Supporting Students Through a Shifting Financial Aid Environment
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 22 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release: * * * HACU Webinar: Navigating New Federal Loan Changes: Supporting Students Through a Shifting Financial Aid Environment * The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities will host a HACU-member webinar titled, "Navigating New Federal Loan Changes: Supporting Students Through a Shifting Financial Aid Environment," on Aug. 11, 2026, at 2 p.m. CT.  more
High-severity fires burn 30 times more acreage than 40 years ago, researchers find
LOS ANGELES, California, June 22 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * High-severity fires burn 30 times more acreage than 40 years ago, researchers find * Key takeaways * From 1985-2024, high-severity forest fire increased thirtyfold in California, outpacing restorative fire, a UCLA study found. * Increases in fire severity correlate with drying trends linked to climate change, especially in densely forested areas. * Severe fires kill trees instea  more
ICYMI: Sen. Schiff Discusses Trump's Rampant Corruption, the Democratic Party's Midterm Agenda, and the Future of AI on CNN's One Thing
WASHINGTON, June 22 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Sen. Schiff Discusses Trump's Rampant Corruption, the Democratic Party's Midterm Agenda, and the Future of AI on CNN's One Thing * Seattle, WA - In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), joined CNN's One Thing podcast with host David Rind at the 2026 Cascade PBS Ideas Festival to discuss the brazen and rampant corruption schemes of President Trump and his administration, a  more
Information Technology & Innovation Foundation, 32 Co-Signers Issue Letter to Senate Judiciary Committee
WASHINGTON, June 18 (TNSletter) -- The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation, with 32 co-signers issued the following letter to the Senate Judiciary Committee: * * * Here is the text of the letter: June 11, 2026 The Honorable Chuck Grassley Chairman Committee on the Judiciary United States Senate - The Honorable Dick Durbin Ranking Member Committee on the Judiciary United States Senate - RE: Opposition to the American Innovation and Choice Online Act (S.4746) Dear Chair  more
Intel Announces Leadership Appointment at Intel Foundry to Accelerate Development and Manufacturing
SANTA CLARA, California, June 18 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Intel, an industry that says it creates world-changing technology that enables progress and enriches lives, issued the following news: * * * Intel Announces Leadership Appointment at Intel Foundry to Accelerate Development and Manufacturing Intel Corporation today announced the appointment of Seok-Hee Lee as executive vice president of Intel Foundry, reporting directly to CEO Lip-Bu Tan. In this role, Lee will lead all adv  more
ITC Seeks Public Interest Comments on DRAM Devices Section 337 Complaint
WASHINGTON, June 20 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission has received a complaint alleging patent-related violations involving dynamic random access memory devices and products containing them, and is seeking public comments on the potential impact of any remedies that may result from the investigation. The complaint was filed on June 16, 2026, by Netlist, Inc., Irvine, California, and alleges violations of Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in connection with the importation and sa  more
ITU's AI for Good Global Summit Brings World Leaders, AI Pioneers and Breakthrough Technologies to Geneva
GENEVA, Switzerland, June 23 -- The International Telecommunication Union, the United Nations specialized agency for information and communication technologies, issued the following news release: * * * ITU's AI for Good Global Summit brings world leaders, AI pioneers and breakthrough technologies to Geneva The world's leading platform for AI solutions, skills, standards and policy convenes alongside the UN's inaugural Global Dialogue on AI Governance - Geneva will become the global focal po  more
James Beard Foundation Celebrates Senator Lujan as 2026 Impact Award Honoree for National Leadership on Nutrition Programs
WASHINGTON, June 22 -- 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
Lawsuit Challenges California's Illegal Oceano Dunes Off-Roading Plan
WASHINGTON, June 19 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Lawsuit Challenges California's Illegal Oceano Dunes Off-Roading Plan * SACRAMENTO, Calif.-The Center for Biological Diversity and Northern Chumash Tribal Council filed a lawsuit this week challenging California State Parks approval of an Oceano Dunes habitat conservation plan that imperils endangered wildlife like western snowy plovers and California least terns. "This p  more
Lawsuit Filed to Save Sunflower Sea Star From Extinction
WASHINGTON, June 22 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Lawsuit Filed to Save Sunflower Sea Star From Extinction * SAN FRANCISCO-The Center for Biological Diversity sued the Trump administration today over the National Marine Fisheries Service's failure to protect imperiled sunflower sea stars as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. The Service proposed to protect the sea stars in 2023, in response to a petition by the  more
Leading Restructuring and Liability Management Litigator Michael Schneidereit Joins Gibson Dunn
LOS ANGELES, California, June 22 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Leading Restructuring and Liability Management Litigator Michael Schneidereit Joins Gibson Dunn * Gibson Dunn announced today that Michael Schneidereit has joined the firm's New York office as a partner in its premier Business Restructuring and Reorganization Practice Group. Michael focuses his practice at the intersection of distressed finance, bankruptcy liti  more
Life Sciences Transactions Partners Lila Hope and Jennifer Raab Join Sidley, Accelerating Further Growth in Life Sciences and the Palo Alto Office
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 23 -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Life Sciences Transactions Partners Lila Hope and Jennifer Raab Join Sidley, Accelerating Further Growth in Life Sciences and the Palo Alto Office Palo Alto - Sidley is pleased to announce that Lila Hope and Jennifer Raab have joined Sidley's office in Palo Alto as partners in the firm's Technology and Life Sciences Transactions practice. Dr. Hope and Ms. Raab join from Cooley LLP. Dr. Hope and   more
Los Angeles Philharmonic Association: Hollywood Bowl 2026 Season Opened June 20 With 'The Best of Broadway'
LOS ANGELES, California, June 23 -- The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association issued the following news release: * * * HOLLYWOOD BOWL 2026 SEASON OPENED JUNE 20 WITH 'THE BEST OF BROADWAY' FEATURED SPECIAL GUEST PERFORMERS HALLE BAILEY, DARREN CRISS, RENEE ELISE GOLDSBERRY, BRIAN STOKES MITCHELL, LEA SALONGA, HOST BILLY CRYSTAL WITH MUSICIANS OF YOUTH ORCHESTRA LOS ANGELES (YOLA), CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FULLERTON SINGERS HOLLYWOOD BOWL ORCHESTRA, CONDUCTED BY THOMAS WILKINS OPENING NIGH  more
Marcus & Millichap Arranges $5.125M Sale of El Torito Restaurant Property in Woodland Hills, California
ENCINO, California, June 23 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on June 22, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Arranges $5.125M Sale of El Torito Restaurant Property in Woodland Hills, California WOODLAND HILLS, Calif. - 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 6040 Canoga Ave., a freestanding single tenant restaurant building leased  more
Marcus & Millichap Brokers $5.55M Sale of Chipotle and First Watch Property in Algonquin, Illinois
ENCINO, California, June 23 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on June 22, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Brokers $5.55M Sale of Chipotle and First Watch Property in Algonquin, Illinois ALGONQUIN, Ill. - 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 a brand-new, two-tenant retail property, occupied by Chipotle and First Watch, in Alg  more
Mary Beth Farrell Receives 2026 SNMMI-TS Lifetime Achievement Award for Transformative Contributions
RESTON, Virginia, June 22 [Category: Medical] -- The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging issued the following news release: * * * Mary Beth Farrell Receives 2026 SNMMI-TS Lifetime Achievement Award for Transformative Contributions * Media Contact: Rebecca Maxey (703) 652-6772 rmaxey@snmmi.org to Nuclear Medicine Technology Reston, VA- Mary Beth Farrell, EdD, CNMT, NCT, FSNMMI-TS, FASNC, has been named the recipient of the 2026 SNMMI-TS Lifetime Achievement Award. Far  more
Mattel Shifts Into High Gear With New Hot Wheels Collectibles for San Diego Comic-Con 2026
EL SEGUNDO, California, June 23 -- Mattel, a toy manufacturing company, issued the following news on June 22, 2026: * * * Mattel Shifts Into High Gear with New Hot Wheels(R) Collectibles for San Diego Comic-Con 2026 Available July 23, the Hot Wheels Die-cast Cars inspired by Netflix's KPop Demon Hunters and Stranger Things, and Paramount Pictures' Top Gun put Fandom in the Fast Lane - Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT), a leading global play and family entertainment company and owner of one of the  more
Md. A.G. Brown Urges Nuclear Regulatory Commission to Maintain Public Safety Focus When Licensing Nuclear Microreactors
BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 18 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on June 17, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Urges Nuclear Regulatory Commission to Maintain Public Safety Focus When Licensing Nuclear Microreactors Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a multistate coalition in submitting a letter to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) opposing a new set of regulations set forth by the Trump administration that would provide a fast tra  more
Merkley, Panetta Announce Bicameral Resolution Marking National Pollinator Week 2026
WASHINGTON, June 22 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Merkley, Panetta Announce Bicameral Resolution Marking National Pollinator Week 2026 * Washington, D.C. - Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and U.S. Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) announced a bicameral resolution to recognize the importance of pollinators to ecosystem health and agriculture in the United States. The resolution designates June 22 through June 28, 2026, as "National Pollinator  more
Missouri Attorney General Hanaway Joins Multistate Effort Challenging California's Overreaching Plastics Act
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, June 22 -- Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway issued the following news release: * * * Missouri Attorney General Hanaway Joins Multistate Effort Challenging California's Overreaching Plastics Act * JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Today, Attorney General Catherine Hanaway joined a coalition of 15 states and the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW) in challenging California's Plastics Act to defend the interests of producers and consumers across the Un  more
Moana (7/6)
BURBANK, California, June 22 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Moana (7/6) * MONDAY, JULY 6 8:32-11:00 p.m. EDT - Moana Logline: Moana and Maui set sail on a journey across the ocean to save the world. Stream on Disney+. 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/pressrelease/moana-7-6/  more
NEI-Funded Research Identifies Molecule That Strengthens the Eye's Response to Damage in Retinal Disease
BETHESDA, Maryland, June 23 (TNSjou) -- The National Eye Institute issued the following news: * * * NEI-funded research identifies molecule that strengthens the eye's response to damage in retinal disease Restoring the naturally occurring compound erucamide in the eye stabilized tissue in preclinical models of retinal degeneration - Research funded by the National Eye Institute shows that a naturally occurring molecule called erucamide plays a role in how cells communicate in the retina, th  more
Netflix Unveils First Look at New Danish Thriller 'The Secret Woman' - Premiering on August 28
LOS GATOS, California, June 23 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news: * * * Netflix Unveils First Look at New Danish Thriller 'The Secret Woman' - Premiering on August 28 Today, Netflix announced the launch date and first look of the Danish thriller The Secret Woman, from the creative team behind Loving Adults. The twist-filled thriller centers on Louise Andersen, whose peaceful life on a Norwegian island is shattered when a stranger insists she is actually Helene Soderbe  more
Newly identified molecule strengthens the eye's response to damage in retinal disease
LA JOLLA, California, June 22 [Category: Environment] -- The Scripps Research Institute posted the following news: * * * Newly identified molecule strengthens the eye's response to damage in retinal disease * Scripps Research discovery finds that restoring the naturally occurring compound erucamide in the eye stabilized tissue in preclinical models of retinal degeneration. -  LA JOLLA, CA- Many conditions that cause vision loss share a common feature: the gradual breakdown of the retina,   more
NVIDIA Announces Halos for Robotics, the Industry's First Full-Stack Safety System for Physical AI
SANTA CLARA, California, June 22 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NVIDIA, a designer of graphics processing units for the gaming, cryptocurrency and professional markets, issued the following news release: * * * NVIDIA Announces Halos for Robotics, the Industry's First Full-Stack Safety System for Physical AI * News Summary: * NVIDIA Halos for Robotics is the industry's only full-stack, open robotics safety system, extending NVIDIA Halos' proven autonomous vehicle safety to robotics   more
NVIDIA Vera Rubin Delivers World-Class Supercomputers for Science
SANTA CLARA, California, June 22 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NVIDIA, a designer of graphics processing units for the gaming, cryptocurrency and professional markets, issued the following news release: * * * NVIDIA Vera Rubin Delivers World-Class Supercomputers for Science * News Summary: * NVIDIA Vera Rubin accelerates the world's most demanding HPC workloads including climate modeling, computational fluid dynamics and energy exploration. * NVIDIA Vera Rubin and Vera CPU to b  more
NWLC Proud to Partner with Olivia Rodrigo's Daisy Chain Fields Festival
WASHINGTON, June 22 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The National Women's Law Center posted the following news release: * * * NWLC Proud to Partner with Olivia Rodrigo's Daisy Chain Fields Festival * Olivia Rodrigo announced Daisy Chain Fields -a new music festival taking place on August 29 at Great Park in Irvine, California. The inaugural festival will bring together some of the biggest names in music including Chappell Roan, Doechii, and Katseye, with special guests Stevie Nicks and Sarah McLachl  more
Ohio Capital Journal: Ohio will lose 51,000 jobs, $5.3 billion due to Trump cuts by 2029, new analysis finds
COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 22 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * Ohio Capital Journal: Ohio will lose 51,000 jobs, $5.3 billion due to Trump cuts by 2029, new analysis finds * COLUMBUS, OH - Donald Trump and Washington Republicans' economic policies are devastating Ohio families, with a new analysis emphasizing that under their spending bill, Ohio will lose more than 50,000 jobs - the eighth most jobs lost of any state in the country - and more than $5B from the state ec  more
Pa. Labor Dept.: Shapiro Administration Leads Multi-State Coalition Opposing Proposed Federal Rule That Would Weaken Worker Protections, Making Wage Theft Harder to Fight
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 23 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry issued the following news: * * * Shapiro Administration Leads Multi-State Coalition Opposing Proposed Federal Rule That Would Weaken Worker Protections, Making Wage Theft Harder to Fight Pennsylvania is leading a coalition of attorneys general and state labor departments, urging the U.S. Department of Labor to withdraw a proposed rule that would narrow who can be held responsible when workers are denied wag  more
Padilla Praises Passage of 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
WASHINGTON, June 22 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla Praises Passage of 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act * Several Padilla Provisions Pass the Senate WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) joined his Senate colleagues in passing the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, a bipartisan housing package that modernizes the housing system to expand homeownership opportunities and addresses the national affordable housing shor  more
Paul Hastings Further Strengthens Premier Private Equity Platform in New York
LOS ANGELES, California, June 22 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Paul Hastings Further Strengthens Premier Private Equity Platform in New York * In a move that further enhances the firm's premier global private equity and broader M&A and investment funds platforms, Paul Hastings LLP announced today that Brian C. Miner has joined the firm as partner based in New York. "Brian's experience in traditional upper middle market buyout and as  more
Pelosi Statement on the Passing of Clive Davis
WASHINGTON, June 22 -- Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Pelosi Statement on the Passing of Clive Davis * San Francisco - Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the passing of legendary music mogul Clive Davis: "Paul and I were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Clive Davis -a dear friend and a giant in American culture whose influence reached far beyond the music industry. For decades, Clive brought together artists  more
Poll Finds Strong Statewide Support, Trust, and Confidence in UNE Among Mainers
BIDDEFORD, Maine, June 23 -- The University of New England issued the following news: * * * New poll finds strong statewide support, trust, and confidence in UNE among Mainers Residents in Biddeford and Portland report the University's highest ratings for reputation, integrity, and community impact - The University of New England today released the results of a comprehensive public opinion survey conducted by Emerson College Polling, finding strong levels of support, trust, and confidence i  more
R.J. Decker: Twenty Pounds of Clem in a Ten-Pound Bag (7/7) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/10/26)
BURBANK, California, June 22 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * R.J. Decker: Twenty Pounds of Clem in a Ten-Pound Bag (7/7) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/10/26) * TUESDAY, JULY 7 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT - R.J. Decker: "Twenty Pounds of Clem in a Ten-Pound Bag" (102) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/10/26) Logline : Wish enlists R.J.'s help on a bizarre case when his late cellmate's son is wrongly accused of murder. (TV-14, DV) Stream episod  more
Raffi Zerounian Named Among the World's Leading Trademark Attorneys in WTR Global Leaders 2026
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 23 -- Hanson Bridgett, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Raffi Zerounian Named Among the World's Leading Trademark Attorneys in WTR Global Leaders 2026 Hanson Bridgett LLP is pleased to announce that Partner Raffi Zerounian has been named a 2026 WTR Global Leader by World Trademark Review, a distinction reserved for the world's foremost trademark professionals. Raffi is Hanson Bridgett's Los Angeles Market Leader, Entertainment Practice Co-Le  more
REJECTED: Congressman Brad Sherman Statement on President Trump's Capitulation to the Islamic Republic of Iran
WASHINGTON, June 22 -- Rep. Brad Sherman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Brad Sherman Statement on President Trump's Capitulation to the Islamic Republic of Iran * WASHINGTON, D.C. - On June 19th, Congressman Brad Sherman (CA-32), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on the Middle East and North Africa of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement: "Since 1979, the Islamic Republic of Iran has waged a campaign of terror against t  more
Rep. Comer Issues Letter to State Democracy Defenders Fund
WASHINGTON, June 18 (TNSletter) -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following letter to State Democracy Defenders Fund: * * * Here is the text of the letter: June 11, 2026 The Honorable Norm Eisen Co-founder and Executive Chair State Democracy Defenders Fund 611 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Suite 143 Washington, DC 20003 Dear Ambassador Eisen: The Committee on Oversight and Government Reform continues to investigate a  more
Rep. Garamendi, Bipartisan CA Lawmakers Request Emergency Funding to Combat Invasive Pests Threatening CA Grapes and Wine Industry
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, issued the following news release on June 22, 2026: * * * Rep. Garamendi, Bipartisan CA Lawmakers Request Emergency Funding to Combat Invasive Pests Threatening CA Grapes and Wine Industry Last week, Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08) joined U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-CA) and Adam Schiff (D-CA), along with U.S. Representatives Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), Mike Thompson (CA-04), and nine other California colleagues, in demanding the U.S. D  more
Rep. Gomez Urges EPA and FEMA Readiness as Lineage Logistics Fire in Boyle Heights Continues
WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gomez Urges EPA and FEMA Readiness as Lineage Logistics Fire in Boyle Heights Continues * LOS ANGELES, CA -Today, Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) released the following statement after requesting the EPA and FEMA stand ready to provide federal assistance as the Lineage Logistics fire in Boyle Heights continues. "My office is closely monitoring the fire in Boyle Heights and remains in direct  more
Rep. Vargas, 3 Co-Signers Issue Letter to SBA
WASHINGTON, June 18 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Juan Vargas, D-California, with three co-signers issued the following letter to the Small Business Administration: * * * Here is the text of the letter: June 15, 2026 The Honorable Kelly Loeffler Administrator U.S. Small Business Administration 409 3rd Street S.W. Washington, DC 20416 Dear Administrator Loeffler, We write to thank you for your attention to the constant pollution flowing into San Diego from Mexico and its impact on small businesse  more
Representative Derek Tran Secures $1 Million for Garden Grove Firefighters
WASHINGTON, June 22 -- Rep. Derek Tran, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Representative Derek Tran Secures $1 Million for Garden Grove Firefighters * Garden Grove, CA - Congressman Derek Tran (CA-45) presented the City of Garden Grove with $1 million in federal funding he secured to update Garden Grove Fire Station 84. The station's firefighters were one of the first responding teams to the hazmat incident at GKN Aerospace. These funds will support structural improvemen  more
Schiff, Booker, Warren Urge FCC to Pause Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Over National Security Risks
WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Schiff, Booker, Warren Urge FCC to Pause Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Over National Security Risks * Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined Senators Cory Booker (D-N.J.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) in urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to prevent any premature closing of the proposed Paramount-Skydance-Warner Bros. Discovery merger and to conduct the full national se  more
Scientific Computing & Imaging Institute: Quantum mechanics approach to artificial intelligence can improve cancer outcomes
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, June 23 (TNSjou) -- The University of Utah Scientific Computing and Imaging Institute posted the following news release: * * * A quantum mechanics approach to artificial intelligence can improve cancer outcomes For a child diagnosed with neuroblastoma-the most common infant cancer, occurring when early nerve cells grow out of control-the path to treatment isn't simple. Some types of neuroblastoma resolve on their own, while others require aggressive intervention. Researc  more
Sen. Schatz Issues Letter to University of California-Berkeley:
WASHINGTON, June 22 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, vice chair of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee, issued the following letter to the University of California Berkeley campus: * * * Here is the text of the letter: June 8, 2026 Rich Lyons, Chancellor University of California, Berkeley Office of the Chancellor 200 California Hall #1500 Berkeley, CA 94720 Dear Chancellor Lyons: Thank you for your responses to the Committee's April 20, 2023 letter requesting information det  more
Sens. Booker, Schiff, Warren Issue Letter to FCC
WASHINGTON, June 22 (TNSletter) -- Sens. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, Adam Schiff, D-California, and Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following letter to the Federal Communications Commission: * * * Here is the text of the letter: June 18, 2026 The Honorable Brendan Carr Chair Federal Communications Commission 45 L Street NE Washington, DC 20554 Dear Chair Carr: On March 23, 2026, we wrote to you with serious concerns regarding the foreign investment in Paramount-Skydance's   more
Sens. Padilla, Durbin Issue Letter to Homeland Security Dept.
WASHINGTON, June 23 (TNSletter) -- Sens. Alex Padilla, D-California, ranking member of the Subcommittee on Border, Security and Immigration, with Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security: * * * Here is the text of the letter: June 18, 2026 The Honorable Markwayne Mullin Secretary U.S. Department of Homeland Security 2707 Martin Luther King Jr Avenue SE Washington, DC 20528 -   more
Sens. Schiff, Blumenthal Lead Senate Judiciary Committee Democrats in Amicus Brief Supporting Appeal of Judge Cannon's Order Blocking Release of Volume II of Jack Smith's Classified Documents Report
WASHINGTON, June 22 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Schiff, Blumenthal Lead Senate Judiciary Committee Democrats in Amicus Brief Supporting Appeal of Judge Cannon's Order Blocking Release of Volume II of Jack Smith's Classified Documents Report * Senators: "the district court's apparent mistrust of Congress...is not a substitute for evidence" U.S. Senators Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) led every Democratic member o  more
Shifting Gears: Date (7/8) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/8/25)
BURBANK, California, June 22 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Shifting Gears: Date (7/8) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/8/25) * WEDNESDAY, JULY 8 9:31-10:01 p.m. EDT - Shifting Gears: "Date" (202) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/8/25) Logline: Matt and Eve go on their first date but have different ideas of what it should entail. Riley befriends the mom of Georgia's new friend while Carter mediates a tiff between Gabe and Stitch. LA D  more
Shifting Gears: Passion (7/8) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/15/25)
BURBANK, California, June 22 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Shifting Gears: Passion (7/8) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/15/25) * WEDNESDAY, JULY 8 10:01-10:31 p.m. EDT - Shifting Gears: "Passion" (203) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/15/25) Logline: When Carter's job pays more than Riley's, she decides to find her forever career and clashes with Matt over her future. Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias drops by Parker Customs, and Matt deba  more
Shifting Gears: Scary (7/8) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/29/25)
BURBANK, California, June 22 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Shifting Gears: Scary (7/8) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/29/25) * WEDNESDAY, JULY 8 10:31-11:00 p.m. EDT - Shifting Gears: "Scary" (205) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/29/25) Logline: Matt plans to spend Halloween with Eve, but the real terror begins when Eve wants to sleep over. With Carter and Georgia out for the night, Riley invites Gabe and Stitch to a Halloween par  more
Shifting Gears: Secret (7/8) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/1/25)
BURBANK, California, June 22 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Shifting Gears: Secret (7/8) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/1/25) * WEDNESDAY, JULY 8 9:01-9:31 p.m. EDT - Shifting Gears: "Secret" (201) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/1/25) Logline: Matt wrestles with his feelings for Eve, and Charlotte convinces him to go to a grief group. Meanwhile, Riley struggles with her own "will she or won't she" about her feelings for Gabe. Patr  more
Stephanie Kang Rejoins Arnold & Porter Los Angeles Litigation Team
WASHINGTON, June 22 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Arnold and Porter, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Stephanie Kang Rejoins Arnold & Porter Los Angeles Litigation Team * Arnold & Porter announced today that Stephanie Kang has rejoined the firm's Complex Litigation practice as counsel, resident in Los Angeles, continuing the firm's West Coast growth. Stephanie previously spent more than eight years at Arnold & Porter, representing clients in complex commercial litigation in state  more
Strategic Materials Conference 2026 to Spotlight Materials Innovations Fueling the AI Era
MILPITAS, California, June 22 [Category: Electronic Products] -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, posted the following news release: * * * Strategic Materials Conference 2026 to Spotlight Materials Innovations Fueling the AI Era * Industry Leaders Will Highlight Market Trends, Geopolitical Shifts and Technology Drivers Shaping the Future of Semiconductor Manufacturing MILPITAS, Calif. - June 22, 2026 - The Strategic Materials Confer  more
The Greatest Average American: Beefcakes! (7/9) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/4/26)
BURBANK, California, June 22 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * The Greatest Average American: Beefcakes! (7/9) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/4/26) * THURSDAY, JULY 9 10:02-11:00 p.m. EDT - The Greatest Average American: "Beefcakes!" (103) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/4/26) Logline: Nate Bargatze hosts a hilarious game show where contestants answer trivia about the average American lifestyle for a shot at $67,920 -the average U.S. sa  more
The Heart of a Cancer Patient
LOS ANGELES, California, June 22 [Category: BizHospital] -- Cedars-Sinai, a nonprofit academic healthcare organization, posted the following news: * * * The Heart of a Cancer Patient * It was a fall day in 2024 and Ken Aster was hiking in Catalina, California, with his wife, Melissa Orr. They hiked together often but 64-year-old Aster-also an avid cyclist, surfer and pickleball player-was shocked to find he couldn't keep up. His labored breathing and exhaustion prompted him to see his phys  more
The Leader's Floor Lookout: Week of June 22, 2026
WASHINGTON, June 21 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * The Leader's Floor Lookout: Week of June 22, 2026 * Here's what to watch for on the House Floor this week: Strengthening American Energy Dominance and National Security House Republicans consider American energy dominance a top priority to secure a safe and prosperous future for our nation. While significant strides have been made to bolster American energy production in rec  more
The Next Breakthrough Doesn't Have a Name Yet
LA JOLLA, California, June 22 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * The Next Breakthrough Doesn't Have a Name Yet * The technologies that will define the second half of this century don't have names yet. That was a central proposition that Sethuraman Panchanathan, former director of the National Science Foundation (NSF), brought to the opening session of this year's annual Future in Review (FiRe) conference at UC San Diego's Qualcomm Institute (QI)  more
THOMPSON, PADILLA, SCHIFF, VALADAO REQUEST EMERGENCY FUNDING TO COMBAT INVASIVE PEST THREATENING CALIFORNIA GRAPES AND WINE COMMUNITY
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Mike Thompson, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * THOMPSON, PADILLA, SCHIFF, VALADAO REQUEST EMERGENCY FUNDING TO COMBAT INVASIVE PEST THREATENING CALIFORNIA GRAPES AND WINE COMMUNITY Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) joined U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff (both D-Calif.), along with Rep. David Valadao (R-Calif.-22) and 10 colleagues in urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to provide emergency funding to address the growing threa  more
TikTok at Cannes Lions 2026: Where Creative Solutions, Creator Voices, and Culture Turn Creativity Into Business Impact
LOS ANGLES, California, June 23 -- TikTok, a destination for a short-form mobile video, issued the following statement on June 22, 2026: * * * TikTok at Cannes Lions 2026: Where Creative Solutions, Creator Voices, and Culture Turn Creativity Into Business Impact TikTok is where creativity drives real-world impact. It is home to over a billion users who come to the platform to discover and engage with their favorite content and creators. At Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity 202  more
Toyota Announces Executive Changes
PLANO, Texas, June 19 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news: * * * Toyota Announces Executive Changes * Toyota announced executive changes to its manufacturing, supply chain, and financial services operations designed to better serve its customers, drive continued growth, and advance its commitment to building where it sells. Retirements Ellen Farrell, group vice president and executive advisor, Toyota Financial Services (TFS), will retire in Au  more
U.S. Army Selects Anduril to Lead Common Data Baseline to Scale Next Generation Command and Control
COSTA MESA, California, June 23 -- Anduril Industries, a defense technology company that says it specializes in advanced autonomous systems, issued the following news: * * * U.S. Army Selects Anduril to Lead Common Data Baseline to Scale Next Generation Command and Control Modern warfare depends on turning battlefield data into decisions faster than the enemy can. Legacy systems requiring hub-and-spoke networks fail to create this decision advantage. Sensors, platforms and effects must be int  more
U.S. Death Row Population Drops Below 2,000 for First Time Since 1980s
NEW YORK, June 22 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * U.S. Death Row Population Drops Below 2,000 for First Time Since 1980s * The death row population in the U.S. has dropped below 2,000 for the first time since the 1980s, according to the latest report on national capital punishment trends released by the civil rights think tank Thurgood Marshall Institute (TMI) of the Legal Defense Fund (LDF). The Spring 2026 edition of   more
UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center: AI-Powered Platform Helps Researchers Find Promising Cancer Therapies Faster
LOS ANGELES, California, June 23 (TNSjou) -- The UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * New AI-powered platform helps researchers find promising cancer therapies faster The technology enables real-time tracking of drug responses across thousands of patient-derived organoids - Researchers at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center have developed a new platform that combines 3D bioprinting, advanced imaging and artificial intellige  more
UCLA Health: Theodore Scott Nowicki Receives Grant to Advance Novel CAR-T Therapy for Pediatric Bone Cancer
LOS ANGELES, California, June 23 -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release: * * * Dr. Theodore Scott Nowicki receives grant to advance novel CAR-T therapy for pediatric bone cancer Physician-scientist Theodore Scott Nowicki, MD, PhD, an assistant professor in the department of pediatrics hematology/oncology and microbiology, immunology, & molecular genetics at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, has been awarded the Hero Grant from MIB Agents, a nonprofit organization dedi  more
UD in the News June 6-19
DAYTON, Ohio, June 22 -- The University of Dayton posted the following news: * * * UD in the News June 6-19 * Faculty contributed pieces to Wabash Center for Teaching and Learning in Theology and Religion, Catholic World Report, Liberty and School Business Now. Dayton Business Journal featured UD's new health and wellbeing center in its "Story of the Week." Great laboratories of hope? Wabash Center for Teaching and Learning in Theology and Religion Meghan Henning, provost's office   more
UMSL graduate Todd Renner keeps growing in nursing career more than two decades after earning degree
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, June 22 -- The University of Missouri St. Louis campus posted the following news: * * * UMSL graduate Todd Renner keeps growing in nursing career more than two decades after earning degree * Nursing alum Todd Renner serves as the director of Cancer Services at Palomar Health in San Diego. (Photo courtesy of Todd Renner) By Kala Dunn, University Advancement Choosing a career path can be a lifelong process. For Todd Renner, the course was already set by the time he ent  more
Undergrads' weed-killing robot wins top prize
ITHACA, New York, June 22 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Undergrads' weed-killing robot wins top prize * A team of Cornell undergraduates beat out 95 other teams to take the grand prize at The Farm Robotics Challenge with their invention: an autonomous robot that kills weeds with electricity. Their robot can travel through a vineyard or orchard without a human operator, zapping weeds with a small amount of electricity, saving labor and energy and preventing crop los  more
Undergrads' weed-killing robot wins top prize
ITHACA, New York, June 22 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news: * * * Undergrads' weed-killing robot wins top prize * Pause Video By Holly Hartigan, Cornell Chronicle June 22, 2026 LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Email Share A team of Cornell undergraduates beat out 95 other teams to take the grand prize at The Farm Robotics Challenge with their invention: an autonomous robot that kills weeds with electricity. Their robot can travel t  more
University Innovation Alliance CEO Burns Testifies Before House Education & Workforce Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, June 22 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development released the following written testimony by University Innovation Alliance CEO Bridget Burns from a June 3, 2026, hearing entitled "Building an AI-Ready America: Higher Education in the Age of AI": * * * Chairman Owens, Ranking Member Adams, and Members of the Subcommittee: Thank you for the opportunity to testify today. My name is Bridget Burns, and I serve as CEO of the Unive  more
University of California Irvine School of Law: Prof. Jane Stoever Honored by City of Irvine on Wall of Recognition
IRVINE, California, June 23 -- The University of California Irvine School of Law issued the following news: * * * Prof. Jane Stoever Honored by City of Irvine on Wall of Recognition University of California, Irvine School of Law Professor Jane Stoever was named a Distinguished Citizen and inducted into the City of Irvine's Wall of Recognition at a June 9 ceremony and City Council meeting. Established in 2006, the City of Irvine's Wall of Recognition honors individuals, groups, organizations a  more
University of Houston: Are We on the Verge of a Fusion Energy Revolution?
HOUSTON, Texas, June 23 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * Are We on the Verge of a Fusion Energy Revolution? Bolstered by a new federal grant, UH professor Venkat Selvamanickam will lead a cross-institution team investigating the power of superconducting magnets to make fusion energy viable. Story by Sam Eifling When considering a topic as complex and futuristic as nuclear fusion, at some point you have to step back and ask: Could this be a technology that chang  more
USC Viterbi School of Engineering: New Way to Control How Fluids Move Through Rock
LOS ANGELES, California, June 22 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * A New Way to Control How Fluids Move Through Rock * For the team at the USC Geosystems Engineering and Multiphysics Laboratory (GEM Lab), understanding how fluids move through complex geological systems is the key to solving critical energy and environmental challenges. Working within USC Viterbi' s Mork Family Department of Chemical Engineering & Materia  more
Utah Joins State Coalition Challenging California Plastics Law as Unconstitutional Overreach
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, June 23 -- Utah Attorney General Derek Brown issued the following news on June 22, 2026: * * * Utah joins state coalition challenging California plastics law as unconstitutional overreach Utah Attorney General Derek Brown has joined a coalition of 17 state attorneys general in support of a lawsuit filed in the Eastern District of California to block the state's Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act, arguing the law violates the U.S. Cons  more
VCARB Partners with Salesforce to Supercharge Fan Engagement with AI, Deploying Agentforce 360
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 22 [Category: BizHuman Resources/Personnel] -- Salesforce, a customer relationship management company, issued the following news release: * * * VCARB Partners with Salesforce to Supercharge Fan Engagement with AI, Deploying Agentforce 360 * SAN FRANCISCO and FAENZA, Italy-June 22, 2026- Salesforce (NYSE: CRM), the world's #1 Agentic CRM, and Visa Cash App Racing Bulls (VCARB) Formula 1 Team today announced a new partnership -unifying fans, data, and team opera  more
Venable Launches "The Beauty Law Glow-Up" Podcast Series for Beauty, Wellness, and Personal Care Brands
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Venable, a law firm, issued the following news release on June 22, 2026: * * * Venable Launches "The Beauty Law Glow-Up" Podcast Series for Beauty, Wellness, and Personal Care Brands New podcast explores the legal, regulatory, intellectual property, privacy, and business issues shaping today's beauty industry. - Venable LLP announced today the launch of The Beauty Law Glow-Up, a new podcast series dedicated to helping beauty, wellness, and personal care companies navi  more
Venable's Corporate Group Adds Private Equity Partner Kaitlin Kines in California
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Venable, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Venable's Corporate Group Adds Private Equity Partner Kaitlin Kines in California ORANGE COUNTY, CA - Venable LLP is pleased to announce that Kaitlin Kines has joined the firm as a partner in its Corporate Group in Orange County. Ms. Kines brings significant experience advising private equity sponsors, growth equity investors, financial institutions, family offices, and companies on mergers and acquisitions,   more
VICTORY: FIRE, press freedom advocates win settlement over California law prohibiting anyone from sharing lawfully obtained information about sealed arrest records
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 22 -- The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression posted the following news release: * * * VICTORY: FIRE, press freedom advocates win settlement over California law prohibiting anyone from sharing lawfully obtained information about sealed arrest records * SAN FRANCISCO, June 22, 2026 -In a win for press freedom rights and free expression, the city of San Francisco and state of California have agreed to settle a lawsuit over the public's ability to di  more
What About Bob? (7/12)
BURBANK, California, June 22 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * What About Bob? (7/12) * SUNDAY, JULY 12 8:33-11:00 p.m. EDT - What About Bob? Logline: When a neurotic, phobia-riddled patient follows his psychiatrist on a family vacation, the whole family falls in love with him, leaving the doctor to spiral into madness. Media Contacts You must be logged in to view this content. Please log in or create an account  more
What Made Trees Possible? New Research Points to Drought Survival
ARCATA, California, June 22 -- The California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt posted the following news: * * * What Made Trees Possible? New Research Points to Drought Survival * Researchers from Cal Poly Humboldt, Yale University, the University of Hohenheim in Germany, and the Czech Academy of Sciences set out to understand how trees evolved and what allowed them to become some of the largest and longest-living organisms on Earth. The study suggests that surviving drought may have   more
Will Trent: Studio 4B (7/7) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/20/26)
BURBANK, California, June 22 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Will Trent: Studio 4B (7/7) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/20/26) * TUESDAY, JULY 7 9:00-10:00 p.m. EDT - Will Trent: "Studio 4B" (403) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/20/26) Logline: When a model is murdered, Will and Faith dive into a twisted art-world conspiracy, aided by Ava, his former flame. Meanwhile, Betty's instincts turn a routine neighborhood check for Ormewood, A  more
Will Trent: The Man From Nowhere (7/7) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/27/26)
BURBANK, California, June 22 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Will Trent: The Man From Nowhere (7/7) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/27/26) * TUESDAY, JULY 7 10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT - Will Trent: "The Man From Nowhere" (404) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/27/26) Logline: When a dancer is murdered at the Atlanta World Salsa Championships, Will and Faith navigate the competition to uncover the truth. Meanwhile, Angie, Ormewood and Franklin   more
Zero Experience, Maximum Drama: Netflix Unveils and Trailer for 'Better Late Than Single' Season 2
LOS GATOS, California, June 23 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news: * * * Zero Experience, Maximum Drama: Netflix Unveils and Trailer for 'Better Late Than Single' Season 2 Netflix has officially dropped the main poster and trailer for Season 2 of its Korean unscripted series Better Late Than Single, promising an unpredictable ride that will have viewers shouting relationship advice at their screens. Premiering on July 7, the new season follows a fresh group of lifelong   more