Tuesday - July 21, 2026

Public Policy Tipoffs Involving California

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Advised TGS on Sale of Its North American Well Data Products Business to Enverus
LOS ANGELES, California, July 8 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Advised TGS on Sale of Its North American Well Data Products Business to Enverus * Gibson Dunn advised TGS, a leading provider of energy data and intelligence, on the sale of its North American well data products business to Enverus, Inc. The firm's corporate team advising TGS was led by partners Tull Florey and Cynthia Mabry and included associate Mike Sellne  more
AG Campbell Announces $36.5 Million Multistate Settlement with CVS for Allegedly Over-Dispensing Insulin Pens
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 9 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Announces $36.5 Million Multistate Settlement with CVS for Allegedly Over-Dispensing Insulin Pens * BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell, in collaboration with the U.S Department of Justice and a bipartisan coalition of 35 other state attorneys general, today announced a $36.5 million multistate settlement with CVS Pharmacy, Inc. (CVS)  more
AI System Developed by UC-Irvine Physicists Helps Explain Why Neutrinos Have Mass
IRVINE, California, July 9 -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release: * * * AI system developed by UC Irvine physicists helps explain why neutrinos have mass Innovation allows researchers to explore uncharted areas of particle physics theory * An AI model builder developed at UC Irvine can autonomously design particle physics theories, a task traditionally only carried out by humans. * The approach enables efficient exploration of new theoretical framew  more
American Journal of Public Health Links Food Insecurity to Choice of Telehealth Abortion
SAN DIEGO, California, July 9 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Public Health Association posted the following news release: * * * American Journal of Public Health Links Food Insecurity to Choice of Telehealth Abortion * Contact: mediarelations@apha.org Individuals seeking abortion face considerable challenges including high cost, logistical difficulties such as travel and dependent care, and fear of stigma. In recent times, access to care has improved through telehealth abortion-r  more
American Petroleum Institute: How Missing Infrastructure Affects Three Energy Markets
WASHINGTON, July 9 -- The American Petroleum Institute issued the following statement on July 8, 2026: * * * How Missing Infrastructure Affects Three Energy Markets When Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz, gasoline prices in California rocketed higher. In West Texas, spot prices for natural gas have been negative for months. And in Boston, winter heating bills have been higher than in nearby states, despite its proximity to natural gas producing regions. Three energy markets with different pro  more
Amy Vandiver Receives Career Development Award to Study Biological Drivers of Human Aging
LOS ANGELES, California, July 10 -- The UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * Dr. Amy Vandiver receives career development award to study biological drivers of human aging Dr. Amy Vandiver, assistant professor of dermatology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and investigator at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, received a Burroughs Wellcome Fund award, which supports early-career physician-scientists to help ad  more
Aon Appoints Nick Komissarov as Strategy and Technology Group Head of Life Consulting for North America
LONDON, England, July 10 -- Aon, a provider of risk management, insurance and reinsurance brokerage, human resources solutions and outsourcing services, posted the following news release on July 9, 2026: * * * Aon Appoints Nick Komissarov as Strategy and Technology Group Head of Life Consulting for North America DUBLIN - Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, today announced the appointment of Nick Komissarov as head of Life Consulting for North America in its Strat  more
Apple and Major League Baseball announce August "Friday Night Baseball" schedule
CUPERTINO, California, July 9 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, posted the following news: * * * Apple and Major League Baseball announce August "Friday Night Baseball" schedule * Today, Apple and Major League Baseball (MLB) unveiled the August schedule for "Friday Night Baseball," the weekly doubleheader streaming every Friday on Apple TV throughout the 2026 regular season. Apple TV subscribers across 60 c  more
Apple scores record 89 Emmy Award nominations, with top category nods for celebrated comedies Widow's Bay, Shrinking, and Margo's Got Money Troubles, and global hit dramas Pluribus, Slow Horses, and Your Friends & Neighbors
CUPERTINO, California, July 8 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, posted the following news: * * * Apple scores record 89 Emmy Award nominations, with top category nods for celebrated comedies Widow's Bay, Shrinking, and Margo's Got Money Troubles, and global hit dramas Pluribus, Slow Horses, and Your Friends & Neighbors * CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA Apple scores a historic 89 nominations across 15 programs for t  more
Appropriations for Implementation of the Endangered Species Act Since FY2017 Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, July 9 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49021) on July 6, 2026, entitled "Appropriations for Implementation of the Endangered Species Act Since FY2017." The white paper is written by natural resources policy specialists Eric P. Nardi, Anthony R. Marshak and Pervaze A. Sheikh. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY The Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA; P.L. 93-205, 16 U.S.C. Sec.Sec.1531-1544) aims to conserve species listed as endan  more
ASA Continues to Represent PHCP-PVF Supply Chain in California
ITASCA, Illinois, July 10 -- The American Supply Association issued the following news release: * * * ASA Continues to Represent PHCP-PVF Supply Chain in California The American Supply Association (ASA) continues to represent the PHCP-PVF supply chain as California advances two regulatory initiatives with significant implications for distributors and their customers. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has proposed zero-emission standards for space- and water-heating equipment beginnin  more
Attorney General Alan Wilson pushes federal government to further crackdown on illegal robocalls
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, July 9 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson pushes federal government to further crackdown on illegal robocalls * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson and 48 other attorneys general today called on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen rules that would make it harder for scammers to make robocalls from legitimate telephone numbers by cutting off scammers' access to  more
Attorney General Bonta Joins Bipartisan Coalition in Supporting Increased Sampling in National Youth Tobacco Survey
SACRAMENTO, California, July 7 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Joins Bipartisan Coalition in Supporting Increased Sampling in National Youth Tobacco Survey * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta yesterday joined a bipartisan coalition of 20 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) supporting its proposal to increase the number of students surveyed through   more
Attorney General Bonta Secures Sentence Against Southern California Real Estate Agent in Eaton Fire Price Gouging Case
SACRAMENTO, California, July 9 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Secures Sentence Against Southern California Real Estate Agent in Eaton Fire Price Gouging Case * LOS ANGELES -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced the sentencing of real estate agent Mike Kobeissi for false advertising arising out of an attempt to price gouge a couple who lost their home in the Los Angeles Eaton Fire. Kobeissi's sentence in  more
Attorney General Bonta Secures Settlement with Remaining Defendants in Sham Health Coverage Case
SACRAMENTO, California, July 9 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Secures Settlement with Remaining Defendants in Sham Health Coverage Case * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced that the Los Angeles Superior Court approved a settlement with Shelley Steele, Timothy Candace "Tim" Moses, Chase Moses (collectively, the Moses family), and First Call Telemedicine, LLC (First Call), the remaining defend  more
Attorney General James Secures $45 Million from Block for Enabling Fraud and Misleading Cash App Users
ALBANY, New York, July 8 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: ** * Attorney General James Secures $45 Million from Block for Enabling Fraud and Misleading Cash App Users New York Attorney General Letitia James and a bipartisan coalition of 45 other attorneys general today secured $45 million from Block, Inc. (Block), the company behind the popular peer-to-peer payments app Cash App, for misleading its users and failing to protect them from scams and fr  more
Attorney General James Urges Federal Government to Strengthen Rules to Stop Illegal Robocalls
ALBANY, New York, July 8 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Urges Federal Government to Strengthen Rules to Stop Illegal Robocalls * July 8, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a bipartisan coalition of 48 other attorneys general in calling on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to adopt new measures to combat illegal robocalls alling on the Federal Communications Commission (FC  more
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Leads Bipartisan Coalition Pushing Federal Government to Further Crackdown on Illegal Robocalls
RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 8 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Leads Bipartisan Coalition Pushing Federal Government to Further Crackdown on Illegal Robocalls * RALEIGH-When a robocall scammer wants to call you, he doesn't need to do it from a fake number. The first thing he does is buy a long list of real phone numbers, then he cycles through them so fast that spam filters can't keep up. By the time one   more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CALLS ON EPA TO MOVE FORWARD WITH EMISSION STANDARDS FOR LIGHT- AND MEDIUM-DUTY VEHICLES
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 9 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CALLS ON EPA TO MOVE FORWARD WITH EMISSION STANDARDS FOR LIGHT- AND MEDIUM-DUTY VEHICLES Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 19 attorneys general and five cities, submitted a comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) opposing its proposed rule to delay implementation of the Tier 4 emissions standards for light- and medium  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL URGES U.S. TRADE REPRESENTATIVE TO STOP HITTING AMERICAN CONSUMERS AND BUSINESSES WITH ILLEGAL TARIFFS
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 6 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL URGES U.S. TRADE REPRESENTATIVE TO STOP HITTING AMERICAN CONSUMERS AND BUSINESSES WITH ILLEGAL TARIFFS Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 22 states, urged the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to rescind its plan to continue President Trump's illegal tariffs. In their comment letter, the attorneys general push back on the USTR's propos  more
Attorney General Rayfield Urges U.S. Trade Representative to Stop Hitting American Consumers and Businesses with Illegal Tariffs
SALEM, Oregon, July 6 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Urges U.S. Trade Representative to Stop Hitting American Consumers and Businesses with Illegal Tariffs * Attorney General Dan Rayfield and a coalition of 21 other states are urging the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to change course and drop its plan to continue Trump's illegal tariffs. Once again, Attorney General Rayfield is calling on Trump to stop il  more
Attorney General Tong Pushes Federal Government to Further Crackdown on Illegal Robocalls
HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 9 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Pushes Federal Government to Further Crackdown on Illegal Robocalls * Press Releases (Hartford, CT) -Attorney General William Tong and 48 other attorneys general today called on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen rules that would cut off scammers' access to legitimate telephone numbers. Without that access, scammers can't use real   more
Attorney General Tong Urges U.S. Trade Representative to Stop Illegal Tariffs
HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 6 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Urges U.S. Trade Representative to Stop Illegal Tariffs * Attorney General William Tong and a coalition of 21 other states are urging the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to change course and drop its plan to continue Trump's illegal tariffs. In a comment letter, the states pushed back on the USTR's latest proposal - tariffs on the European Union   more
Axos Bank Endorses CAMELS Rating Revisions With Recommendations for Clearer Assessments
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Axos Bank, San Diego, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency regarding the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council's proposed updates to the Uniform Financial Institutions Rating System, commonly known as the CAMELS rating system. The bank letter, signed by John C. Tolla, Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer, expressed support for the revisions aimed at linking s  more
Binghamton University: Undergraduates Shape the Future at Watson College With Innovative Research
BINGHAMTON, New York, July 10 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Undergraduates shape the future at Watson College with innovative research Students work with faculty on high-impact projects By Emma Young '26 At Watson College, under- graduate students are advancing research with real-world impact. Working with faculty mentors, students contribute original ideas, develop technical skills, and gain hands-on experience through collaborative projects and research. The pr  more
BLM Timber Sales Generate $10.7 Million, Support American Jobs in Second Quarter
WASHINGTON, July 8 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management issued the following news release: * * * BLM Timber Sales Generate $10.7 Million, Support American Jobs in Second Quarter * WASHINGTON - The Bureau of Land Management generated more than $10.7 million in revenue from timber sales during the second quarter of 2026, supporting American jobs and increasing domestic timber supply. During the quarter, the BLM sold about 41 million board feet of timber across 1,5  more
Breakthrough Institute Urges Clarifications in NRC Modernization of Byproduct Material Regulations
WASHINGTON, July 9 -- The Breakthrough Institute, Oakland, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission regarding the agency's proposed rule to modernize regulations concerning the use of byproduct material. The letter commends the commission's initiative to update its regulatory framework but calls for important clarifications to enhance statutory durability, administrative consistency, and enforcement clarity. The institute, which advocates for s  more
Breakthrough Institute Urges USDA To Adopt Risk-Based Regulation For Genetically Engineered Crops
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Breakthrough Institute, Oakland, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture advocating for a comprehensive overhaul of the agency's regulatory approach to genetically engineered organisms under the Plant Protection Act. The Institute argues that current regulations impose unnecessary costs and delays on developers without commensurate public benefits because they focus more on the method of genetic modification rather than the a  more
Cal. State-San Bernardino Issues Faculty In the News Wrap Up for July 9, 2026
SAN BERNARDINO, California, July 10 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following Faculty In the News wrap up: * * * Faculty in the News, July 9 Katy Rodriguez Wimberly (physics and astronomy) discussed the impact the Cal-Bridge program on its students; Francisca Beer (finance) was interviewed about zero-based budgeting; Stuart Sumida (biology) was a guest speaker at Mundos Digitales, the International Congress of Animation, Visual Effects, and New Media, in A Coru  more
Cal. State-San Bernardino Partnership With SBCTA Advances the Future of Inland Empire Transportation
SAN BERNARDINO, California, July 10 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news: * * * CSUSB partnership with SBCTA advances the future of Inland Empire transportation A visit to the I-10 Express Lanes and Caltrans' Transportation Management Center gave CSUSB faculty and students firsthand insight into the technologies driving modern transportation while opening the door to future research opportunities. - Faculty and students from the William and Barbara   more
Calif. Civil Rights Department Releases New Guidance on Disability Protections at Work
SACRAMENTO, California, July 9 -- The California Department of Civil Rights issued the following news release on July 8, 2026: * * * Civil Rights Department Releases New Guidance on Disability Protections at Work Each year, the department investigates thousands of disability discrimination complaints in the workplace - As part of the state's proactive work to tackle discrimination in all its forms, the California Civil Rights Department (CRD) today shared new guidance on protections in the   more
CALSTART: EPA Proposal To Amend NOx Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Trucks Risks Undermining Real-World Progress, Vehicle Reliability, and U.S. Innovation
PASADENA, California, July 10 -- CALSTART, an organization that says it works with member companies to build a clean transportation industry, issued the following news release on July 9, 2026: * * * CALSTART: EPA Proposal To Amend NOx Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Trucks Risks Undermining Real-World Progress, Vehicle Reliability, and U.S. Innovation Strict, enforceable emissions standards have driven cleaner heavy-duty vehicles and measurable public health gains. - WASHINGTON, D.C.-- T  more
CAPAC Welcomes New Associate Members Reps. Greg Stanton (AZ-04) and Luz Rivas (CA-29)
WASHINGTON, July 9 -- The Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus issued the following news release: * * * CAPAC Welcomes New Associate Members Reps. Greg Stanton (AZ-04) and Luz Rivas (CA-29) * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) welcomed Representatives Greg Stanton (AZ-04) and Luz Rivas (CA-29) as Associate Members, bringing the Caucus to a record-breaking 85 total Members of the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate. "I am excited to   more
Capital Research Center Issues Commentary: Charitable Back Door
WASHINGTON, July 9 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary on July 8, 2026, by investigative researcher Parker Thayer: * * * The Charitable Back Door Federal law bans foreign money from our elections -- so why is a Swiss billionaire bankrolling America's voter-registration machine? - Federal law prohibits foreign nationals from donating to political action committees (PACs). This makes sense because it prevents foreign nationals from influencing American politics. Fed  more
Center for the Pacific-Asian Family Warns Proposed Federal Grant Changes Threaten Vital API Survivor Services in Los Angeles
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Center for the Pacific-Asian Family Inc., Los Angeles, California, has raised concerns in a public comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget regarding a proposed rule that would significantly alter federal regulations on financial assistance grants. CPAF highlights that these changes threaten the continued delivery of culturally and linguistically tailored services to Asian and Pacific Islander survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence in Los Angele  more
Chime Financial Supports Office of the Comptroller of the Currency Order Preempting Illinois Interchange Fee Restrictions
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Chime Financial Inc., San Francisco, California submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency endorsing the agency's interim final order that federal law preempts the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act. The fintech company, which serves over 10 million consumers through partnerships with national banks, emphasized the order helps maintain uniformity in U.S. payment card systems, preserving the trust  more
Coalition Calls for Rigorous Federal Review of Space-Based Data Center Proposals
SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 9 -- Earthjustice posted the following news release: * * * Coalition Calls for Rigorous Federal Review of Space-Based Data Center Proposals As companies make plans to launch more than a million data centers into space, FCC must provide oversight and conduct a thorough review of the risks and impacts of these projects to ensure they are not causing irreparable environmental harm to our planet - Seattle, WA -- A coalition of environmental and scientific organiz  more
Colgate University Announces Faculty Promotions
HAMILTON, New York, July 6 -- Colgate University posted the following news: * * * Colgate University Announces Faculty Promotions * During its spring meeting, the Colgate University Board of Trustees formally approved resolutions regarding faculty promotions to associate professor with continuous tenure and to full professor -all of which will take effect July 1, 2026. The board also approved several named chairs. Promotions to Associate Professor with Continuous Tenure Brynn Hatton, Kin  more
Democratic Governors Association: Kansas GOP Candidate Ty Masterson Made Over $1 Million From Megadonor-Backed Organization - and Doesn't Even Show Up to Work
WASHINGTON, July 9 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news on July 8, 2026: * * * Kansas GOP Candidate Ty Masterson Made Over $1 Million From Megadonor-Backed Organization - and Doesn't Even Show Up to Work New investigative reporting from the Kansas City Star reveals that Kansas GOP candidate Ty Masterson has benefited for years from a million-dollar arrangement with a program backed by "highly influential megadonors" in Kansas - raising serious ethics concerns abou  more
Earthjustice: EPA Continues Public Health Attacks by Weakening Pollution Standards for Trucks
SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 10 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release on July 9, 2026: * * * EPA Continues Public Health Attacks by Weakening Pollution Standards for Trucks The current proposal from the EPA seeks to weaken the standards and would hinder progress on cleaning up emissions - Washington, D.C. -- Today, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a proposal to weaken pollution standards for heavy-duty vehicles like trucks. "The EPA keeps abdicating its ba  more
Environmental Defense Fund Opposes Delay in Rupture-Mitigation Valve Installation Timeframe
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Environmental Defense Fund has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration opposing a proposed rule change that would extend the required timeframe for making rupture mitigation valves operational on new or replaced pipelines from 14 days to 90 days after commencing service. The proposed rule, announced by PHMSA on April 24, 2026, seeks to relax safety standards originally set in re  more
EPA Proposes Updated San Joaquin Valley Ozone Emissions Budgets
WASHINGTON, July 9 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposed approving updated motor vehicle emissions budgets for California's San Joaquin Valley, supporting continued progress toward meeting the 2008 8-hour ozone standard. Comments are due on August 10, 2026. The proposed rule would approve revisions to California's State Implementation Plan updating motor vehicle emissions budgets for nitrogen oxides (NOX) and volatile organic compounds (VOC) for 2026, 2029 and 2031 acros  more
FICO Consumer Study: Most Americans Who Don't Own a Home Say Homeownership Feels Out of Reach
SAN JOSE, California, July 7 (TNSrep) -- FICO, an analytics software company, issued the following news: * * * FICO Consumer Study: Most Americans Who Don't Own a Home Say Homeownership Feels Out of Reach FICO's Homeownership Survey shows that 74% of prospective buyers report being financially blocked from buying a home this year amid current interest rates and rising home prices BOZEMAN, Mont. -- FICO (NYSE:FICO), global analytics software leader, today announced the results of the FICO Hom  more
Friedman Applauds LA28 Decision to Move International Broadcast Center to Warner Bros. Lot
WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Rep. Laura Friedman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Friedman Applauds LA28 Decision to Move International Broadcast Center to Warner Bros. Lot * BURBANK, CA - Today, Thursday July 9, 2026, U.S. Congresswoman Laura Friedman (CA-30) celebrated the announcement that the International Broadcast Center for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games will be located at the Warner Bros. lot in Burbank, placing the media hub for the entire Games in the heart o  more
Gibson Dunn Advised Hamilton Lane on Organization of Hamilton Lane Equity Opportunities Fund VI
LOS ANGELES, California, July 9 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Gibson Dunn Advised Hamilton Lane on Organization of Hamilton Lane Equity Opportunities Fund VI * Gibson Dunn advised Hamilton Lane in connection with the organization of Hamilton Lane Equity Opportunities Fund VI, the flagship fund of its Equity Opportunities VI program, which held its final close on June 30, 2026, with $3.8 billion in total commitments, includ  more
Gibson Dunn Named an Official Legal Services Provider of LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games
LOS ANGELES, California, July 9 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Gibson Dunn Named an Official Legal Services Provider of LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games * Gibson Dunn today announced its partnership with LA28 and Team USA in connection with the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The firm will provide legal services to support LA28 as it prepares to host the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, marking the retur  more
Gov. Reynolds orders flags at half-staff in honor and remembrance of U.S. Air Force Maj. Brad Hovey
DES MOINES, Iowa, July 9 -- Gov. Kim Reynolds, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Reynolds orders flags at half-staff in honor and remembrance of U.S. Air Force Maj. Brad Hovey * Governor Kim Reynolds has ordered flags in Iowa lowered to half-staff at sunrise on Friday, July 10, until sunset on Friday, July 17, 2026, in honor and remembrance of Iowa native, U.S. Air Force Maj. Brad Hovey. Maj. Hovey was a pilot with the 419th Flight Test Squadron at Edwards Air Force Bas  more
Governor Lamont Urges U.S. Postal Service To Uphold Fair and Free Elections, Defend Mail-in Voting Methods, Wisconsin Joins Letter
HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 6 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Lamont Urges U.S. Postal Service To Uphold Fair and Free Elections, Defend Mail-in Voting Methods Nine Governors Call Upon U.S. Postmaster David Steiner To Reject President Trump's Unconstitutional, Unpopular Proposal Threatening To Disenfranchise Millions of Americans - Governor Ned Lamont and a coalition of other governors representing states across the U.S. have written a l  more
Groups Challenge Department of Energy's Illegal Orlando Area Coal Plant Extension
SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 9 -- Earthjustice posted the following news release: * * * Groups Challenge Department of Energy's Illegal Orlando Area Coal Plant Extension The costs of running the coal plant, over $6 million per month, will likely be passed onto Central Florida families and businesses - Orlando, FL -- Public interest organizations are challenging the Department of Energy's (DOE) illegal emergency order extending the life of the 39-year-old Stanton coal plant in Orlando. Th  more
Hirshhorn Museum Partners With Art Bridges Foundation to Announce 51 Museums in Landmark National Loans Program, Including Chazen Museum of Art in Wisconsin
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Smithsonian Institution issued the following news release: * * * Hirshhorn Museum Partners with Art Bridges Foundation to Announce 51 Museums in Landmark National Loans Program "50 for 50" Will Place American Art from the Hirshhorn Collection in Every U.S. State and Puerto Rico Selected by Each Institution for Multiyear Loans - The Smithsonian's Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden and the Art Bridges Foundation have chosen the 51 institutions that will participa  more
Houlihan Lokey Bolsters Equity Capital Solutions Capabilities With Senior Hire
LOS ANGELES, California, July 10 -- Houlihan Lokey, an investment bank, issued the following news release on July 9, 2026: * * * Houlihan Lokey Bolsters Equity Capital Solutions Capabilities With Senior Hire Dan Buffery Joins as a Managing Director NEW YORK -- Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE:HLI), the global investment bank, announced today that Dan Buffery has joined the firm's Capital Solutions Group as a Managing Director. Mr. Buffery is based in New York and will help lead the firm's North Am  more
House Natural Resources Ranking Member Huffman, Sen. Heinrich Lead Call for Investigation Into Trump Admin's Plan to Merge Offshore Energy Agencies
WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, ranking member of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on July 8, 2026: * * * Ranking Members Huffman and Heinrich Lead Call for Investigation into Trump Admin's Plan to Merge Offshore Energy Agencies Lawmakers warn the proposed Marine Minerals Administration could weaken independent safety oversight established after Deepwater Horizon and leave workers, communities, and taxpayers more vulnerable to an  more
ICE Killings Continue: ILRC and Houston Leads Mourn the Death of Community Member
SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 9 -- The Immigrant Legal Resource Center issued the following news release: * * * ICE Killings Continue: ILRC and Houston Leads Mourn the Death of Community Member (Houston, Texas)--ICE fatally shot a Houston man, Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, on Tuesday, and recycled their reprehensible tactic of blaming their victim for their own death. The Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) joins with the Houston Leads coalition in demanding the dismantling of this rogue agenc  more
ICYMI -- Nancy Pelosi, Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner: We Can Fix Health Care, But Trump Chooses Iran
WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI -- Nancy Pelosi, Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner: We Can Fix Health Care, But Trump Chooses Iran * Washington D.C. - In a new USA TODAY op-ed, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi and MomsRising Executive Director Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner argue that America's growing health care affordability crisis is the direct result of Republican policy choices that slashed Medicaid, increased costs for working families   more
ICYMI: Sen. Schiff Calls Out Trump's Unqualified Pick for Attorney General, Talks Need for Significant Supreme Court Reforms on Talking Feds
WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Sen. Schiff Calls Out Trump's Unqualified Pick for Attorney General, Talks Need for Significant Supreme Court Reforms on Talking Feds * San Diego, CA - In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined Talking Feds podcast with Harry Litman for a live wide-ranging conversation about Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's upcoming confirmation hearing before the Senate Judicia  more
Immigrant Legal Resource Center Opposes U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Proposed Changes to Change of Address Form
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Immigrant Legal Resource Center, San Francisco, California, has submitted a public comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Citizenship and Immigration Services' proposed revisions to Form AR-11, the Alien Change of Address form. The letter expresses concerns that the proposed eleven-page version of the form, compared to the current single-page document, would impose undue burdens on applicants and legal service providers alike, causing confusio  more
Imperial College-London: Psilocybin Therapy Shows Potential as Treatment for Anorexia Nervosa in Small Trial
LONDON, England, July 9 (TNSjou) -- Imperial College-London issued the following news: * * * Psilocybin therapy shows potential as a treatment for anorexia nervosa in small trial By Samantha Rey A small pilot study from the Centre for Psychedelic Research at Imperial College London indicates that psilocybin - the active ingredient in psychedelic 'magic mushrooms' - may have potential as a treatment for anorexia nervosa, when combined with therapy. Anorexia nervosa is a serious eating disord  more
Independence Day Speech Resources Topic of CRS Fact Sheet
WASHINGTON, July 9 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following fact sheet (No. R44076) on July 2, 2026, by Reference and Instruction Librarian Jermaine A. Dennis: * * * Independence Day Speech Resources: Fact Sheet Introduction Independence Day, often called the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday recognizing the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. This year marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the birth of the   more
ITC Commissioner Nominee Negatu Testifies Before Senate Finance Committee
WASHINGTON, July 9 -- The Senate Finance Committee released the following testimony by Samuel T. Negatu, President Trump's nominee for a seat on the International Trade Commission, from a June 25, 2026, confirmation hearing: * * * Chairman Crapo, Ranking Member Wyden, and Members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today. I am honored to be considered for service as a Commissioner on the United States International Trade Commission and grateful to those who supported my  more
Johns Hopkins: Evaluating the Safety and Regulatory Web of Autonomous Vehicles in Q&A
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 9 -- Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health issued the following Q&A on July 8, 2026, involving Johnathon Ehsani, associate professor in health policy and management: * * * Are Autonomous Vehicles Safer Than Human Drivers? Early data shows that driverless cars can reduce serious crashes, but experts are cautious about wider adoption of these vehicles. - As driverless cars like Waymo and Zoox arrive in cities from San Francisco to Atlanta, early   more
Journalists must engage with their community to earn trust, panelists say
COLUMBIA, Missouri, July 8 [Category: Media] -- The Association of Health Care Journalists posted the following news: * * * Journalists must engage with their community to earn trust, panelists say * Demystifying community engagement: How listening leads to better health reporting * Moderator: Marlene Harris-Taylor, Director of Community Engagement - American Press Institute * Michelle Levander - Founding Director, Center for Health Journalism - USC * Kristen Schorsch - Public Healt  more
Keysight Delivers New High-Performance 4x100GE Network Cybersecurity Test Platform
SANTA ROSA, California, July 10 -- Keysight Technologies, a global electronic measurement technology and market solutions provider, issued the following news release on July 9, 2026: * * * Keysight Delivers New High-Performance 4x100GE Network Cybersecurity Test Platform Scalable 4x100GE test solution provides hyperscale traffic generation and cybersecurity validation in a compact 1 rack unit footprint - Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) today announced the APS-ONE-400, a modular net  more
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory: Modernizing High-Explosives Manufacturing
LIVERMORE, California, July 10 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * Modernizing high-explosives manufacturing For decades, manufacturing plastic-bonded high explosives, or PBXs, has relied on legacy processes like slurry coating. In this method, explosive crystals are mixed with a binder, a polymer that helps hold the material together, to form small granules called prills. Those prills are then pressed into dense ex  more
Littler Issues Commentary: UK Government Consults on Employment Rights for Unpaid Carers and Parents of Seriously Ill Children
SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 9 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on July 8, 2026, by knowledge lawyer Emily Bodger: * * * UK Government Consults on Employment Rights for Unpaid Carers and Parents of Seriously Ill Children This consultation focuses on unpaid/paid Carer's Leave and pay entitlement for parents of seriously ill children. At a Glance * On June 9, 2026, the UK Government launched a consultation on potential reforms to the employment rights of unpaid carer  more
MATT DAMON, OCTAVIA SPENCER, HANNAH WADDINGHAM, ANYA TAYLOR-JOY, MOLLY SHANNON AND MEG STALTER HEADLINE GUEST LINEUP FOR THE WEEK OF JULY 13-17 ON 'LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK'
BURBANK, California, July 9 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * MATT DAMON, OCTAVIA SPENCER, HANNAH WADDINGHAM, ANYA TAYLOR-JOY, MOLLY SHANNON AND MEG STALTER HEADLINE GUEST LINEUP FOR THE WEEK OF JULY 13-17 ON 'LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK' * Nationally syndicated morning talk show "Live with Kelly and Mark" announces the lineup of guests appearing on the show the week of July 13-17. Monday, July 13 - OCTAVIA SPENCER chats ab  more
MEDIA ADVISORY: Coast Guard Cutter Venturous to arrive at new homeport in Portsmouth
WASHINGTON, July 9 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release: * * * MEDIA ADVISORY: Coast Guard Cutter Venturous to arrive at new homeport in Portsmouth * PORTSMOUTH, Va. -The Coast Guard is scheduled to welcome the Reliance-class medium endurance cutter USCGC Venturous (WMEC 625) to its new homeport at Base Portsmouth, July 10, 2026. WHO: U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area senior officer; Cmdr. Catherine Middleton, commanding officer of Coast Gu  more
Mexican American Legal Defense & Educational Fund Challenges HUD's Proposed Equal Access Rule
WASHINGTON, July 9 -- The Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Los Angeles, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing a proposed rule titled Equal Access to Housing in HUD Programs Revisions. The MALDEF letter criticizes the revision for replacing the inclusion of gender identity references with a strict focus on biological sex. The agency's proposed rule follows Executive Order 14168, which directs HUD to r  more
Mexico: TotalEnergies Ships to Asia the Very First Cargo Produced by the ECA LNG Plant
PARIS, France, July 10 -- TotalEnergies, a multinational integrated oil and gas company, issued the following news release: * * * Mexico: TotalEnergies Ships to Asia the Very First Cargo Produced by the ECA LNG Plant * ECA LNG is the first LNG export terminal on Mexico's Pacific Coast * TotalEnergies holds a 16.6% stake in ECA LNG, which liquefies U.S. natural gas * TotalEnergies will export 1.7 Mtpa of LNG, notably to Asia * TotalEnergies will be the sole offtaker of LNG during the ramp-  more
Mullin Seeks to Avoid Delays in Medical Advancements During Government Shutdowns
WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Rep. Kevin Mullin, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Mullin Seeks to Avoid Delays in Medical Advancements During Government Shutdowns * Washington, D.C. - To prevent unnecessary delays in the development of potentially lifesaving medications and medical devices during a government shutdown, Rep. Kevin Mullin (CA-15) introduced the Getting Innovations to Patients During Shutdown Act. This legislation would ensure the Food and Drug Administration (F  more
NASA Scientists Take to Air and Space to Study Arctic Sea Ice
PASADENA, California, July 10 (TNSres) -- NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory issued the following news: * * * NASA Scientists Take to Air and Space to Study Arctic Sea Ice Collecting data by plane, satellite, and on the ground, researchers are improving measurements of Arctic sea ice to better understand how the system is evolving over time. This month, engineers at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California are testing a spacecraft sensor that will help measure how quickly Arctic s  more
Netflix Awards Catalog: Complete List of Academy Award, Emmy, Golden Globe and BAFTA Wins and Nominations
LOS GATOS, California, July 9 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following statement on July 8, 2026: * * * Netflix Awards Catalog: Complete List of Academy Award(R), Emmy(R), Golden Globe(R) and BAFTA Wins and Nominations We're incredibly proud of the Netflix films, series and specials that have received awards over the years. They are testaments to the immensely talented artists in front of and behind the camera who bring their very best work to Netflix, making us a global destinati  more
No Amount Too Small, No Fraud Too Large--And Counting: OIG Secures Major Fraud Takedowns and Launches New Visa Abuse Probe
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Office of Inspector General issued the following news release: * * * No Amount Too Small, No Fraud Too Large--And Counting: OIG Secures Major Fraud Takedowns and Launches New Visa Abuse Probe The U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Inspector General (OIG), continues to aggressively crackdown on fraud, relentlessly pursuing criminals and dismantling schemes that undermine the integrity of our nation's workforce. This week, the OIG delivered   more
Oil Pipeline Owner Asks Trump Officials to Seize Miles of California Park, Other Land
WASHINGTON, July 9 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Oil Pipeline Owner Asks Trump Officials to Seize Miles of California Park, Other Land * SANTA BARBARA, Calif.- Sable Offshore Corp. has reportedly asked the Trump administration to exercise eminent domain to condemn and seize miles of private and state-owned land in California, including part of a popular state park and submerged land off the Santa Barbara coast, in the comp  more
Over 100 Tenants Submit Letter Urging Maryland Public Service Commission To Advance Delayed Networked Geothermal Pilot
SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 9 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release: * * * Over 100 Tenants Submit Letter Urging Maryland Public Service Commission To Advance Delayed Networked Geothermal Pilot Pilot, which would improve air quality and lower energy bills, has faced long delays - Silver Spring, MD -- In 2024, the Maryland Legislature passed the WARMTH Act, a bill requiring gas utilities in Maryland to pilot thermal energy systems, a highly efficient way to heat and cool home  more
Padilla, Morelle Statement on Firing of Democratic Commissioners of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission
WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Morelle Statement on Firing of Democratic Commissioners of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Rules Committee with jurisdiction over federal elections, and Representative Joe Morelle (D-N.Y.-25), Ranking Member of the Committee on House Administration, released the following statement following the  more
Pangea Legal Services Criticizes DHS Proposal to Expand Form AR-11 Reporting Requirements
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Pangea Legal Services, San Francisco, California, has submitted a public comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's proposed revisions to Form AR-11. The form, which is used for notifying U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services of a change of address, is slated to include questions about public benefits receipt, employment, education, and immigration history. Pangea Legal Services warns that these expanded requirements will impose unnecessary burd  more
Pangea Legal Services Files Public Comment Opposing Immigration & Customs Enforcement's New Annual Asylum Fee Rule
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Pangea Legal Services, San Francisco, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The letter opposes the interim final rule that introduces an annual asylum fee and related procedures mandated by the H.R. 1 Reconciliation Bill. Pangea Legal Services argues that the rule undermines the humanitarian foundation of the asylum process and disproportionally impacts low-income asylum seekers by imp  more
Partner Claude Jiang Joins APLMA Energy and Infrastructure Finance Committee
LOS ANGELES, California, July 9 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Partner Claude Jiang Joins APLMA Energy and Infrastructure Finance Committee * Singapore partner Claude Jiang has been appointed to the Asia Pacific Loan Market Association (APLMA) Energy and Infrastructure Finance Committee. The committee brings together senior figures from leading banks and law firms to develop the energy and infrastructure finance market acro  more
Paul Hastings Advises Underwriters in $500 Million Senior Notes Offering by Invitation Homes Subsidiary
LOS ANGELES, California, July 9 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Paul Hastings Advises Underwriters in $500 Million Senior Notes Offering by Invitation Homes Subsidiary * Paul Hastings LLP advised Wells Fargo Securities, KeyBanc Capital Markets, Mizuho and U.S. Bancorp, as representatives of the underwriters, in an offering of $500 million of senior notes due 2032 by a subsidiary of S&P 500 company Invitation Homes. Partners Scott Chas  more
Personalized Medicine Coalition Urges Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to Reform Prior Authorization for Laboratory Testing
WASHINGTON, July 9 -- The Personalized Medicine Coalition submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services addressing concerns related to the Medicare and Medicaid Interoperability Standards and Prior Authorization for Drugs proposed rule. PMC urged the agency to focus on reforming prior authorization practices, which they assert delay patient access to personalized medicine and increase provider burdens, particularl  more
Point Mugu's Target Mission Shapes Navy Lethality
WASHINGTON, July 8 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Point Mugu's Target Mission Shapes Navy Lethality * Personnel at Point Mugu, California, have been trying to sink the Navy fleet since 1946, and the fleet is better for it. The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division's threat target systems department continues the legacy founded eight decades ago by building, fielding and operating the targets that give Navy's ships and aircraft a credible enemy to train a  more
Reach University President Ross Testifies Before House Education & Workforce Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, July 9 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development released the following written testimony by Reach University President and CEO Joe E. Ross from a June 24, 2026, hearing entitled "Workforce Rewired: Modern Apprenticeships for a Modern Economy": * * * Chairman Owens, Ranking Member Adams, and Members of the Subcommittee: my name is Joe Ross and it is an honor to appear before you on behalf of Reach University, the nation's first   more
RELEASE: Rep. Friedman Celebrates California-Made Shows Dominating 2026 Emmy Nominations
WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Rep. Laura Friedman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: Rep. Friedman Celebrates California-Made Shows Dominating 2026 Emmy Nominations * 20 California-filmed productions earned 193 nominations LOS ANGELES, CA - Today, July 9, 2026, U.S. Congresswoman Laura Friedman (CA-30) celebrated the dominant showing of California-made television at the 78th Primetime Emmy Award nominations. Twenty productions filmed at least partly in California earn  more
REP LIEU PRESENTS $1,040,000 FEDERAL CHECK TO THE CITY OF MANHATTAN BEACH TO ENSURE CYBERSECURITY OF CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT
WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Rep. Ted Lieu, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * REP LIEU PRESENTS $1,040,000 FEDERAL CHECK TO THE CITY OF MANHATTAN BEACH TO ENSURE CYBERSECURITY OF CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT * MANHATTAN BEACH, CA - On Tuesday, July 7, The City of Manhattan Beach in partnership with Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D - Los Angeles County) hosted a ceremonial check presentation recognizing $1,040,000 in federal funding secured for the Ensuring Cybersecurity of Critica  more
Rep. Aguilar Highlights Importance of the Randolph-Sheppard Program for the Blind
WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Aguilar Highlights Importance of the Randolph-Sheppard Program for the Blind * Through the Randolph-Sheppard Program, Rep. Aguilar's grandfather managed and operated the cafeteria in the historic San Bernardino County Courthouse for years SAN BERNARDINO, CA - Today, Rep. Pete Aguilar (CA-33) visited the San Bernardino County Courthouse and met with Gloria Blanco, a participant in the Randol  more
Rep. Gomez Statement on Fatal ICE Shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo
WASHINGTON, July 8 -- Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gomez Statement on Fatal ICE Shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) released the following statement: "Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was shot and killed by ICE. This is horrifying. It is infuriating. Every single American should be outraged that a father left for work and never came home," said Rep. Gomez. "I'm calling for a full, independent investi  more
Robot-Assisted Surgery Fixes Smiles for Newborns With Cleft Lips
LOS ANGELES, California, July 9 [Category: BizHospital] -- Cedars-Sinai, a nonprofit academic healthcare organization, posted the following news: * * * Robot-Assisted Surgery Fixes Smiles for Newborns With Cleft Lips * At her 20-week ultrasound, Marisol Pineda expected a routine glimpse at her soon-to-be third baby boy. Instead, the doctors delivered Pineda and her husband, Javier, some unexpected news. Luka Pineda would be born with a cleft lip and a cleft palate. The Pinedas were worried  more
SBA Suspends 7,800 Wisconsin Borrowers Connected to $375 Million in Suspected Fraudulent Pandemic-Era Loans
WASHINGTON, July 9 -- The Small Business Administration issued the following news release on July 8, 2026: * * * SBA Suspends 7,800 Wisconsin Borrowers Connected to $375 Million in Suspected Fraudulent Pandemic-Era Loans Action Represents Latest Action in Agency's State-by-State Fraud Crackdown - Today, in collaboration with the White House Task Force to Eliminate Fraud, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the suspension of 7,800 Wisconsin borrowers tied to $375 million i  more
SEMI and TechSearch International Release 2026 Edition of Worldwide Assembly & Test Facility Database
MILPITAS, California, July 9 [Category: Electronic Products] -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, posted the following news release on July 7, 2026: * * * SEMI and TechSearch International Release 2026 Edition of Worldwide Assembly & Test Facility Database Expanded Coverage and New Data Fields Provide Greater Visibility into Compound Semiconductor, AI/HPC and Photonics Activity - SEMI and TechSearch International today announced the re  more
Sens. Schiff, Husted, Kim, Moreno to Unveil Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Manufacturing Jobs, Enhance American Manufacturing Competitiveness
WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Schiff, Husted, Kim, Moreno to Unveil Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Manufacturing Jobs, Enhance American Manufacturing Competitiveness * Bill would protect longstanding bipartisan manufacturing program at Commerce Department, compel release of pending funds to states Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Jon Husted (R-Ohio), Andy Kim (D-N.J.), and Bernie Moreno (R-Ohi  more
Simplifying black hole mergers - the universe's most violent phenomena
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 9 (TNSjou) -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Simplifying black hole mergers -- the universe's most violent phenomena When two black holes orbit each other, they will eventually spiral inward and collide in one of the most violent phenomena in the universe. The event is so energetic that it significantly distorts the universe around it. It emits gravitational waves -ripples in the fabric of spacetime -that are strong enough to  more
State Dept.: Update on the Trump Administration's Continued Delivery of Life-Saving U.S. Assistance to Venezuela
WASHINGTON, July 9 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following news release on July 8, 2026: * * * Update on the Trump Administration's Continued Delivery of Life-Saving U.S. Assistance to Venezuela Less than two weeks into the response to the devastating June 24 earthquakes, the Trump Administration continues to coordinate a massive humanitarian response to support the Venezuelan people. Through a swift, comprehensive, whole-of-government response - now reinforced by a new humanitarian  more
Statistical Summary of 15-Month Campaign Activity of the 2025-2026 Election Cycle
WASHINGTON, July 9 -- The Federal Election Commission issued the following news release: * * * Statistical Summary of 15-Month Campaign Activity of the 2025-2026 Election Cycle * Congressional candidates collected $2.1 billion and disbursed $1.3 billion, political parties received $1.1 billion and spent $824.8 million, and political action committees (PACs) raised $6.3 billion and spent $4.8 billion, according to campaign finance reports filed with the Federal Election Commission that cover   more
Survey: Women Frequently Substitute Cannabis for Prescription Drugs to Manage Anxiety, Depression
WASHINGTON, July 9 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws posted the following news release: * * * Survey: Women Frequently Substitute Cannabis for Prescription Drugs to Manage Anxiety, Depression * San Diego, CA: Middle-aged women frequently acknowledge using cannabis products in place of prescription medications to manage their anxiety and/or depression, according to survey data published in the journal Health Science Reports. Researchers a  more
Switch Bioworks Urges USDA to Modernize Regulation of Engineered Microbial Biofertilizers
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Switch Bioworks, San Carlos, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service advocating for a modernized regulatory framework for genetically engineered microorganisms. The letter responds to APHIS's Request for Information on Modified Organisms Subject to the Plant Protection Act and highlights the company's development of microbial nitrogen-fixing biofertilizers aimed at reducing American   more
Torres, Chu, Sherman & Lofgren Lead CA Democratic Delegation in Demanding Disaster Aid for January 2025 LA Wildfires
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Norma J. Torres, D-California, issued the following news release on July 8, 2026: * * * Torres, Chu, Sherman & Lofgren Lead CA Democratic Delegation in Demanding Disaster Aid for January 2025 LA Wildfires President Trump's June 24, 2026, supplemental request included $67.1 billion for the Iran War, ignoring the $34 billion needed by CA and the billions more desperately needed by over 30 other States, Tribes, and Territories to rebuild their communities after natura  more
Toward Quantum-Augmented Databases: New USC Study Could Turn Data Systems That Take Hours Into Minutes
LOS ANGELES, California, July 6 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * Toward Quantum-Augmented Databases: New USC Study Could Turn Data Systems That Take Hours Into Minutes * Modern database systems are struggling to maintain real-time performance as data volumes and workloads continue to grow exponentially. Without more efficient optimization, the systems responsible for processing massive amounts of data will face significa  more
Trust for Public Land Partners With Coronado National Forest to Protect 695 Acres in the Santa Catalina Mountains
SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 6 -- The Trust for Public Land issued the following news release: * * * Trust for Public Land Partners with Coronado National Forest to Protect 695 Acres in the Santa Catalina Mountains Tucson, Ariz. - The Santa Catalina Ranger District, part of the Coronado National Forest, is growing. In partnership with Trust for Public Land, the Coronado National Forest has completed the acquisition of 695 acres near Oracle, Arizona--one of the largest remaining private inh  more
Trust for Public Land: Landmark Rail-to-Trail Agreement Will Preserve a 41-Mile Former Rail Corridor Across Scott, Campbell, and Anderson Counties for a New Public Trail in East Tennessee
SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 9 -- The Trust for Public Land issued the following news release: * * * Landmark Rail-to-Trail Agreement Will Preserve a 41-Mile Former Rail Corridor Across Scott, Campbell, and Anderson Counties for a New Public Trail in East Tennessee Trust for Public Land (TPL) has reached an interim trail use agreement with R. J. Corman Railroad Property, LLC, clearing the way for creation of a 41-mile, multi-use trail that will follow a historic former rail corridor throug  more
UC-San Francisco Screens First Patients in Novel Alzheimer's Trial
SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 9 -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * UCSF Screens First Patients in Novel Alzheimer's Trial Study will test new drugs for early disease in an effort to prevent the buildup of toxic tau tangles that lead to cognitive decline. - The first two patients with early or asymptomatic Alzheimer's disease will be screened this week for a novel national clinical trial led by UC San Francisco. This is the first   more
UCLA Health: Can Digital Alerts Curb Antipsychotic Prescribing in Dementia Care?
LOS ANGELES, California, July 8 (TNSjou) -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release: * * * Can digital alerts curb antipsychotic prescribing in dementia care? Antipsychotic medications can be effective in treating severe behavioral symptoms in dementia patients, but they are associated with serious risks and are generally recommended only after non-drug approaches have been tried. Some physicians, though, prescribe the meds more often than necessary. UCLA Health researchers may ha  more
United Pacific Calls on Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to Withdraw Interim Rules on Swipe Fees
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- United Pacific, Long Beach, California submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency regarding the agency's interim final rule on national bank non-interest charges and fees and interim final order preempting the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act. United Pacific operates over 600 retail gas stations and convenience stores across multiple western states and expressed strong opposition to the OCC's r  more
University of California-Berkeley Plans Return of 36 Cultural Patrimony Objects to Agua Caliente Band
WASHINGTON, July 9 (TNSFR) -- The University of California Berkeley campus intends to repatriate cultural items under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) after determining cultural affiliation, according to a notice published by the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service. The collection includes 36 lots of objects of cultural patrimony removed from the Indian Wells area of Riverside County, California, and accessioned by the University of Californi  more
UPDATE: OCTAVIA SPENCER, ALLISON JANNEY, LIL REL HOWERY, LIZA COLON-ZAYAS WITH GUEST HOST TIFFANY HADDISH ON ABC'S 'JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE,' JULY 6-10
BURBANK, California, July 8 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * UPDATE: OCTAVIA SPENCER, ALLISON JANNEY, LIL REL HOWERY, LIZA COLON-ZAYAS WITH GUEST HOST TIFFANY HADDISH ON ABC'S 'JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE,' JULY 6-10 * ABC's Emmy(r) Award-winning late-night talk show, "Jimmy Kimmel Live," airs every weeknight at 11:35 p.m. EDT and features a diverse lineup of guests that includes celebrities, athletes, musical acts, comedians and   more
USC Research Advances Fairer Algorithms and Smarter Markets at EC 2026
LOS ANGELES, California, July 6 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * USC Research Advances Fairer Algorithms and Smarter Markets at EC 2026 * USC researchers will present four papers at the 2026 ACM Conference on Economics and Computation (EC), with research exploring algorithmic fairness, computational social choice, market design and theoretical foundations at the intersection of economics and computer science. Held July 6  more
USC Schaeffer Center for Health Policy: Medicare Prescriptions for Wegovy Jumped After Approval for Heart Disease
LOS ANGELES, California, July 10 (TNSjou) -- The University of Southern California's Schaeffer Center for Health Policy and Economics issued the following news: * * * Medicare Prescriptions for Wegovy Jumped After Approval for Heart Disease Medicare prescriptions for Wegovy increased sharply after the program started covering the anti-obesity medication to prevent heart problems, but just a fraction of beneficiaries likely eligible received the treatment, according to new research from the US  more
Virginia Tech: As National Drought Deepens, AI Model Helps Balance Water Demands
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 10 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * As national drought deepens, a new AI model helps balance water demands By Briana Bittner As drought strains water supplies across much of the United States, Virginia Tech researchers have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) model designed to help policymakers manage growing competition between agriculture and semiconductor manufacturing. Feras Batarseh, associate professor in the Department of B  more
Whitehouse & Reed Strongly Oppose Trump-OMB's Plan to Politicize Federal Grantmaking
WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Whitehouse & Reed Strongly Oppose Trump-OMB's Plan to Politicize Federal Grantmaking * Trump Admin's proposed rule would place all federal grants under constant threat of penalty or termination, subject to hyper-partisan coercion Washington, D.C. -The Trump Administration's latest attack on America's scientific and educational research as well as health, transportation, and education pro  more
Who Killed the Abbott Case?: Schiff Opens Inquiry into Reports that Department of Justice Closed Criminal Case Against Abbott Laboratories Recommended by Trump's Own Political Appointees
WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Who Killed the Abbott Case?: Schiff Opens Inquiry into Reports that Department of Justice Closed Criminal Case Against Abbott Laboratories Recommended by Trump's Own Political Appointees * Schiff to Blanche: "If prosecuting cases involving the risk of injuries or death to premature infants are not a priority enforcement matter, I have questions about what priorities the DOJ considers worthy of purs  more
World Vision International: Communities Unite to Plant 1,000 Trees to Strengthen Water Security and Climate Resilience in Sangkum Thmei
MONROVIA, California, July 9 -- World Vision International issued the following news release: * * * Communities Unite to Plant 1,000 Trees to Strengthen Water Security and Climate Resilience in Sangkum Thmei Sangkum Thmei District, Preah Vihear Province, Cambodia -- Local authorities, representatives from provincial departments, community members, schools, and development partners came together today to plant 1,000 trees across five hectares of community land in Sangkum Thmei District, markin  more