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University of California Research Scientist Liuzzo Urges OMB to Withdraw Proposed Changes to Federal Research Funding Rules

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Lucas Liuzzo, an assistant research scientist at the Space Sciences Laboratory at the University of California Berkeley campus, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Management and Budge. The letter argues that the proposed changes would undermine the federal research enterprise, destabilize scientific programs, and compromise the United States' position in global science and innovation. According to Liuzzo, the changes would impose ideological and politi more

"iHeartRadio and TikTok LIVE Premiere With Madonna" Set New Viewing Record for the Biggest Ever Artist LIVE on July 2, With Over 2.16m Unique Viewers

LOS ANGLES, California, July 14 -- TikTok, a destination for a short-form mobile video, issued the following news on July 13, 2026: * * * "iHeartRadio and TikTok LIVE Premiere with Madonna" Set New Viewing Record for the Biggest Ever Artist LIVE on July 2, with over 2.16m Unique Viewers * Madonna's iHeartRadio and TikTok LIVE received over 5.75m likes and 139,000 comments * Alongside the iHeartRadio and TikTok LIVE Premiere interview with Madonna, TikTok's Confessions II campaign included im more

15 UCLA Legal Scholars Criticize HUD Proposed Rule on Housing Access for Transgender Individuals

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- A group of 15 scholars from UCLA School of Law Williams Institute, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development regarding the agency's proposed rule on equal access to housing for transgender and gender minority individuals. The institute, based in Los Angeles, California, expressed concerns about the Proposed Rule's potential impact on transgender, nonbinary, and intersex people accessing HUD-funded shelters and programs. The more

26 First Amendment Scholars, Legal Clinicians Challenge OPM's Proposed Nondisclosure Agreement for Federal Employees

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- A group of 26 First Amendment scholars and legal clinicians from various U.S. universities, has expressed concerns about the Office of Personnel Management's proposed government-wide nondisclosure agreement for federal employees. In a public comment letter addressed to OPM the group outlined why the NDA, as proposed, risks violating the free speech rights of current and former federal employees and could seriously impede the free flow of information essential to democratic more

7 Knights Earn 2026 NSF Graduate Research Fellowships

ORLANDO, Florida, July 13 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * 7 Knights Earn 2026 NSF Graduate Research Fellowships * What does it take to study how some of the earliest galaxies in the universe evolved, develop cleaner energy technologies or better understand the ecosystems that sustain life on Earth? For a group of seven UCF graduate students and alums, it starts with curiosity and a willingness to explore the unknown. Researchers studying topics rangi more

A COMPASS for driving faster commercialization of lab technology

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, July 13 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Sandia National Laboratories issued the following news release: * * * A COMPASS for driving faster commercialization of lab technology * ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -America's national labs produce some of the most advanced science in the world, but turning discoveries into commercialized technologies can be a challenge. That's where COMPASS, a new program spearheaded by Sandia National Laboratories and SLAC National Accelerator Laborat more

A profile in perseverance: the Alyssa Schiller story

SAN DIEGO, California, July 13 -- California State University San Diego State University posted the following news: * * * A profile in perseverance: the Alyssa Schiller story * One harrowing day in April 2025, everything Alyssa Schiller had done to try to balance her day-to-day experience as an accomplished San Diego State University student-athlete with a debilitating and exasperatingly unidentified illness spiralled into a moment that helped change her life. SDSU had been Schiller's choi more

AECOM selected to help advance major rail transportation project in Australia, The Wave - Stage 1

LOS ANGELES, California, July 13 [Category: BizEngineering] -- AECOM, an infrastructure firm, issued the following news release: * * * AECOM selected to help advance major rail transportation project in Australia, The Wave - Stage 1 * DALLAS (July 13, 2026) -AECOM (NYSE: ACM), the trusted global infrastructure leader, today announced it has been selected as Independent Certifier for the design and construction of The Wave - Stage 1, with joint venture partner Bureau Veritas. As Queensland's more

AFV: So Many Laughs, So Little Time: "3203A" (8/2) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 11/24/24)

BURBANK, California, July 13 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * AFV: So Many Laughs, So Little Time: "3203A" (8/2) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 11/24/24) * SUNDAY, AUG. 2 8:02-8:33 p.m. EDT - AFV: So Many Laughs, So Little Time: "3203A" (3203A) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 11/24/24) Logline: It's kids getting upset for dumb reasons, a woman having an unfortunate mishap with cupcakes while driving, and people getting fooled by the "uncoo more

AG Brown co-leads coalition challenging Warner Bros./Paramount merger

OLYMPIA, Washington, July 13 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown co-leads coalition challenging Warner Bros./Paramount merger * Attorney General Nick Brown today co-led a coalition of 12 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit challenging the $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (Warner Bros.) by Paramount Skydance Corporation (Paramount). The proposed merger would combine two of Hollywood's five major film distr more

AG Campbell Joins Coalition Challenging Paramount/Warner Bros. Merger

BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 13 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Joins Coalition Challenging Paramount/Warner Bros. Merger * BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined a coalition of 12 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit to block the proposed $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (Warner Bros.) by Paramount Skydance Corporation (Paramount), arguing the deal would unlawf more

Aggie Venture Accelerator Welcomes Inaugural Cohort of Life Science Startups

DAVIS, California, July 13 -- The University of California Davis posted the following news: * * * Aggie Venture Accelerator Welcomes Inaugural Cohort of Life Science Startups * The University of California, Davis Innovation and Economic Development Office has announced the inaugural cohort of the Aggie Venture Accelerator (AVA), selecting SinewUS, Pharm to Food and ThriveSpan Labs as the program's first participating startups. Delivered in partnership with The March Group, a thematic venture more

America's Funniest Home Videos: Close Calls, Magic Trick Fails, and Virtual Insanity (8/2) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 11/30/25)

BURBANK, California, July 13 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * America's Funniest Home Videos: Close Calls, Magic Trick Fails, and Virtual Insanity (8/2) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 11/30/25) * SUNDAY, AUG. 2 7:00-8:02 p.m. EDT - America's Funniest Home Videos: "Close Calls, Magic Trick Fails, and Virtual Insanity" (3609) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 11/30/25) Logline: It's an episode of belly-laughing close calls and epic fails as a more

Ariz. A.G. Mayes Joins Coalition Challenging Paramount/Warner Bros. Merger

PHOENIX, Arizona, July 14 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on July 13, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Joins Coalition Challenging Paramount/Warner Bros. Merger Attorney General Mayes today joined a coalition of 12 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit challenging the $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (Warner Bros.) by Paramount Skydance Corporation (Paramount). The proposed merger would combine two of Hollywood's five major fi more

Arthur Bahr named head of MIT's Literature Section

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, July 13 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Arthur Bahr named head of MIT's Literature Section * Professor Arthur Bahr has been named head of the MIT Literature Section, effective July 1. "Arthur is an exceptional scholar and a proven leader. I am confident that he will guide the unit with judgment, insight, and a deep commitment to its continued success," says Agustin Rayo, the Kenan Sahin Dean of the School of Humanities more

As Trump Cedes Global Clean Car Race to China, Calif. Gov. Newsom Fights Back With Instant ZEV Rebates for First-Time Buyers

SACRAMENTO, California, July 14 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on July 13, 2026: * * * As Trump cedes global clean car race to China, Governor Newsom fights back with instant ZEV rebates for first-time buyers As the Trump administration undermines American competitiveness and economic security, California is securing an affordable way forward What you need to know: Coming later this summer, California families buying their first zero-emission vehicle ca more

Attorney General Bonta Files Lawsuit to Block $110 Billion Warner Bros./Paramount Merger

SACRAMENTO, California, July 13 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Files Lawsuit to Block $110 Billion Warner Bros./Paramount Merger * LOS ANGELES -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today led a coalition of 12 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit challenging the $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (Warner Bros.) by Paramount Skydance Corporation (Paramount). The proposed merger, the largest in Hol more

Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration's Sweeping Proposal to Allow for Widespread Political Weaponization of Federal Grant Funding

SACRAMENTO, California, July 13 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration's Sweeping Proposal to Allow for Widespread Political Weaponization of Federal Grant Funding * OMB's proposed rule would provide Trump Administration with broad authority to impose its political agenda via more than $1 trillion in federal grant funding each year OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coa more

Attorney General James Sues to Block Paramount's Merger with Warner Bros.

ALBANY, New York, July 13 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Sues to Block Paramount's Merger with Warner Bros. * July 13, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James and a coalition of 11 other attorneys general today sued Paramount Skydance Corp. (Paramount) and Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (Warner Bros.), two of the nation's largest media companies, to block a proposed $110 billion merger that would ille more

Attorney General Phil Weiser sues to block Paramount/Warner Bros. merger

DENVER, Colorado, July 13 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser sues to block Paramount/Warner Bros. merger * July 13, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition of 12 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit challenging the $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. by Paramount Skydance Corporation. The proposed merger would combine two of Hollywood's five major film distributors more

Attorney General Rayfield Files Lawsuit Challenging Warner Bros./Paramount Merger

SALEM, Oregon, July 13 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Files Lawsuit Challenging Warner Bros./Paramount Merger * Attorney General Dan Rayfield and a coalition of 12 attorneys general today filed a lawsuit challenging the $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (Warner Bros.) by Paramount Skydance Corporation (Paramount). "If this massive corporate merger is allowed to go through, Oregonians will pay more

Attorney General Tong Sues Again to Prevent Department of Education's Cuts to School Mental Health Grants

HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 13 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Sues Again to Prevent Department of Education's Cuts to School Mental Health Grants * Press Releases (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong filed a second lawsuit with 14 other attorneys general to prevent the U.S. Department of Education from unlawfully terminating congressionally approved school-based mental health grants. In defiance of a cou more

Attorney General Tong Sues to Block Warner Bros./Paramount Merger

HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 13 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Sues to Block Warner Bros./Paramount Merger * Press Releases (Hartford, CT) -Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 12 attorneys general in suing to block the $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (Warner Bros.) by Paramount Skydance Corporation (Paramount). The proposed merger would combine two of Hollywood's five more

AV Receives MQ-31A Designation from Italian Ministry of Defence (MoD)

MONROVIA, California, July 13 [Category: BizNational Defense] -- AeroVironment posted the following news release: * * * AV Receives MQ-31A Designation from Italian Ministry of Defence (MoD) * ARLINGTON, Va., July, 2026 - AeroVironment, Inc. ("AV") (NASDAQ: AVAV), a global defense technology leader, today announced that it has received an MQ-31A military designation from Italy's Directorate of Aeronautical Armaments and Airworthiness (DAAA) to deliver the JUMP(r) 20 unmanned aircraft system ( more

Bank of America Expands Regional Investment Banking Coverage, Adds Nine Key Senior Hires Across the U.S.

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, July 13 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release: * * * Bank of America Expands Regional Investment Banking Coverage, Adds Nine Key Senior Hires Across the U.S. * Hirings add to more than 200 bankers across 26 cities supporting the growth of middle market companies, which serve as a growth engine of the U.S. Key points * Bank of America is expanding its Regional Investment Banking business more

Bay Area Ridge Trail Council Executive Director McBride Testifies Before House Natural Resources Subcommittee

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands released the following written testimony by Janet McBride, executive director of the Bay Area Ridge Trail Council, from a July 1, 2026, hearing on legislation to conduct a study on the feasibility of designating the Bay Area Ridge National Scenic Trail (H.R. 7254): * * * Chairman Tiffany, Ranking Member Neguse, and Members of the Subcommittee: Thank you for the opportunity to submit this written testimony in stro more

Beach season is here--just not for everyone

SANTA CRUZ, California, July 13 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * Beach season is here--just not for everyone * Beach season is here-just not for everyone Marine and social scientists at UC Santa Cruz explain why privileged people enjoy more recreational, economic, and emotional benefits of the ocean than underresourced groups, and offer holistic remedies July 13, 2026 By Mike Pena Press Inquiries Press Contact Mike Pena mivpena more

Bennet, Murray, Peters, Schumer, Merkley, Senate Colleagues Demand OMB Rescind Rule Giving President Sweeping Power Over Federal Grants

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Bennet, Murray, Peters, Schumer, Merkley, Senate Colleagues Demand OMB Rescind Rule Giving President Sweeping Power Over Federal Grants Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, senior member of the Senate Finance Committee, joined Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee Patty Murray (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Gary Peters (D-Mich. more

BlueRibbon Coalition Executive Director Burr Testifies Before House Natural Resources Subcommittee

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands released the following written testimony by Ben Burr, executive director of the BlueRibbon Coalition, from a July 1, 2026, hearing on the Recreation Permitting Improvement Act (H.R. 9248): * * * Chairman, Ranking Member, and members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify. My name is Ben Burr, and I serve as Executive Director of the BlueRibbon Coalition, a national nonprofit that has advocated more

Building Bridges Through Language and Culture in GRCC's CJ 122 Class

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, July 13 -- Grand Rapids Community College issued the following news: * * * Building Bridges Through Language and Culture in GRCC's CJ 122 Class * Long before criminal justice students enter the field, Grand Rapids Community College's CJ 122 Spanish for Criminal Justice, teaches a skill that extends beyond law enforcement: understanding the people they will serve. The course is a prerequisite for the Grand Rapids Police Academy and introduces students to law enforcem more

Calif. Gov. Newsom Extends Business Incentive Program, Bolstering California's Nation-Leading Job Creation

SACRAMENTO, California, July 14 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on July 13, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom extends business incentive program, bolstering California's nation-leading job creation What you need to know: Governor Newsom today signed into law an extension of the California Competes Tax Credit, a statewide program that incentivizes businesses to invest, grow, and create jobs in California. Programs such as CalCompetes help support California's na more

Calif. Gov. Newsom Signs DMV Modernization Law, Expands Mobile Driver's License Access for Millions of Californians

SACRAMENTO, California, July 14 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on July 13, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom signs DMV modernization law, expands mobile driver's license access for millions of Californians New law expands mobile ID access for Californians and streamlines DMV operations What you need to know: California's DMV keeps getting faster. The bill Governor Newsom signed today significantly expands the state's mobile driver's license (mDL) program to C more

Calif. Gov. Newsom Signs Legislation Securing Permanent Funding for Nation-Leading Farm to School Program Championed by First Partner

SACRAMENTO, California, July 14 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on July 13, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom signs legislation securing permanent funding for nation-leading Farm to School Program championed by First Partner What you need to know: Governor Newsom signed SB 172, which permanently funds California's nation-leading Farm to School Program, ensuring schools can continue serving students healthy meals made with California-grown ingredients. Champione more

Calif. Immigration Project Opposes U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services Proposal to Expand Alien Change of Address Form Requirements

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The California Immigration Project, a Sacramento, California-based nonprofit immigration legal services organization, has submitted a public comment letter to U.S. Department of Homeland Security Citizenship and Immigration Services regarding proposed changes to the Alien Change of Address Card. The group urges USCIS to withdraw the plan to require nearly all noncitizens to disclose current employment, schooling, and means-tested public benefits receipt information, in add more

CAP's Neera Tanden Praises State AGs for Stepping Up To Block Dangerous Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Center for American Progress issued the following statement on July 13, 2026: * * * CAP's Neera Tanden Praises State AGs for Stepping Up To Block Dangerous Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Today, 12 attorneys general from states across the nation filed a lawsuit to block the anticompetitive merger of Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery. The Trump administration recently approved the merger at the federal level amid reports that career antitrust officials who raised co more

Carbajal Joins Schiff, Lofgren, and Coalition of 40+ Lawmakers in Demanding Trump Administration Scrap Politicized Scientific Grant Rule

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Carbajal Joins Schiff, Lofgren, and Coalition of 40+ Lawmakers in Demanding Trump Administration Scrap Politicized Scientific Grant Rule * U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24) joined U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA), U.S. Representative Zoe Lofgren (D-CA-18), and 41 members of the California congressional delegation in demanding the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) rescind their pro more

Celebrity Family Feud: 2 Chainz vs Eric Andre and Zac Brown & Kendra Scott vs Mickey Guyton (7/30)

BURBANK, California, July 13 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Celebrity Family Feud: 2 Chainz vs Eric Andre and Zac Brown & Kendra Scott vs Mickey Guyton (7/30) * THURSDAY, JULY 30 8:00-9:01 p.m. EDT - Celebrity Family Feud: " 2 Chainz vs Eric Andre and Zac Brown & Kendra Scott vs Mickey Guyton" (1204) Logline: Hosted by Steve Harvey, rapper-songwriter 2 Chainz takes on comedian-actor Eric Andre. Then, singer-songw more

Celebrity Family Feud: Dave Portnoy & Barstool Sports vs Cooper Flagg and Team USA Women's Hockey vs Team USA Men's Hockey (7/27) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 7/22/26)

BURBANK, California, July 13 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Celebrity Family Feud: Dave Portnoy & Barstool Sports vs Cooper Flagg and Team USA Women's Hockey vs Team USA Men's Hockey (7/27) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 7/22/26) * MONDAY, JULY 27 10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT - Celebrity Family Feud: " Dave Portnoy & Barstool Sports vs Cooper Flagg and Team USA Women's Hockey vs Team USA Men's Hockey" (1203) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 7/22/26) more

Celebrity Jeopardy! All Stars: SEMIFINAL #1: Lisa Ann Walter, Katie Nolan and Mina Kimes (7/31) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 5/12/26)

BURBANK, California, July 13 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Celebrity Jeopardy! All Stars: SEMIFINAL #1: Lisa Ann Walter, Katie Nolan and Mina Kimes (7/31) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 5/12/26) * FRIDAY, JULY 31 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT - Celebrity Jeopardy! All Stars: " SEMIFINAL #1: Lisa Ann Walter, Katie Nolan and Mina Kimes" (407) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 5/12/26) Logline: In the first semifinal game of the season hosted by Ken Je more

Center for Economic & Policy Research: How to Fix the Financialization Crisis in the Health Care System

WASHINGTON, July 14 (TNSrpt) -- The Center for Economic and Policy Research issued the following news release on July 13, 2026: * * * New Paper: How to Fix the Financialization Crisis in the Health Care System A new policy paper lays out the state of the heavily financialized health care system, identifying seven areas where financial actors and powerful industry players have exploited existing laws and regulations for private gain at the expense of patients, workers and taxpayers. The paper more

Class of 2026: Spotlight on student commencement speakers

LOS ANGELES, California, July 13 -- The University of Southern California Gould School of Law posted the following news: * * * Class of 2026: Spotlight on student commencement speakers * Lori Gaboudian Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies Life-Long Learner in Legal Education Award Recipient What's Next: Will join USC Gould's new JD class this fall Soundbite from Her Speech: "The belief placed in us must become the belief we extend to others. The rigor that challenged us must more

Cocktail

BURBANK, California, July 13 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Cocktail * SUNDAY, AUG. 2 8:33-11:00 p.m. EDT - Logline: A driven young man becomes a bartending star, but must choose between money and the woman he loves before his ambitions cost him everything. 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/pre more

Collaborating to support youth leadership and voice

SANTA CRUZ, California, July 13 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * Collaborating to support youth leadership and voice * This past June, more than 60 youth leaders, educators, nonprofit professionals, public officials, and community partners gathered at Cabrillo College for the 2026 Youth & Adult Partnership Summit, hosted by United Way Santa Cruz County, UC Santa Cruz Campus + Community, and All Children Thrive. The one-day event was dedicat more

Congresswoman Luz Rivas, Supervisor Lindsey Horvath Meet with FAA to Advance Safety Improvements at Whiteman Airport

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Luz Rivas, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Luz Rivas, Supervisor Lindsey Horvath Meet with FAA to Advance Safety Improvements at Whiteman Airport * LOS ANGELES - On Thursday, July 9, 2026, Congresswoman Luz Rivas (CA-29), representative for California's 29 th Congressional District, and Los Angeles County Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath met with officials from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to advocate for stronger saf more

Congresswomen Simon, Pressley, and Kamlager-Dove Introduce Resolution to Advance Reproductive Justice and Support Families

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Lateefah Simon, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswomen Simon, Pressley, and Kamlager-Dove Introduce Resolution to Advance Reproductive Justice and Support Families * In recognition of the 250 th anniversary of American independence and the work still to be done to create a nation that lives up to the founding ideals of liberty and justice for all, Congresswoman Lateefah Simon (D-CA-12) and Representatives Ayanna Pressley and Sydney Ka more

Critical Medical Aid Arrives in Venezuela to Support Patient Care, Post-Earthquake

SANTA BARBARA, California, July 13 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * Critical Medical Aid Arrives in Venezuela to Support Patient Care, Post-Earthquake * A critical shipment of medical aid has arrived in Venezuela to treat patients impacted by last month's devastating earthquakes. On Saturday, 25 pallets of medical aid, totaling more than six tons, touched down in Caracas. The shipment includes medications for chronic disease management, including fo more

Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro: You're Only as Strong as Your Weakest Link: Group Work with Britt Stewart (7/27)

BURBANK, California, July 13 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro: You're Only as Strong as Your Weakest Link: Group Work with Britt Stewart (7/27) * MONDAY, JULY 27 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT - Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro: "You're Only as Strong as Your Weakest Link: Group Work with Britt Stewart" (103) Logline : The remaining dancers face one of the toughest "Dancing with the Sta more

Debevoise Strengthens Global Tax Capabilities with Addition of Allison Rekkali as Counsel

NEW YORK, July 13 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Debevoise Strengthens Global Tax Capabilities with Addition of Allison Rekkali as Counsel * Debevoise & Plimpton LLP announces that Allison Rekkali has joined the firm's New York office as counsel in its global tax practice. Ms. Rekkali brings to the firm extensive tax law experience, including developing practical guidance for lawyers and clients and helping leading tax pract more

Department of the Interior and Partners Seize Fentanyl, Thousands of Pills During Northern California Operation

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior issued the following news release: * * * Department of the Interior and Partners Seize Fentanyl, Thousands of Pills During Northern California Operation * Department of the Interior law enforcement officers, in collaboration with local, state, and federal partners, have successfully disrupted a major narcotics operation in California. This joint, multi-day operation resulted in the seizure of significant quantities of fentanyl and co more

Despite Trump, Landmark Housing Bill Becomes Law

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Sam Liccardo, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Despite Trump, Landmark Housing Bill Becomes Law * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congressman Sam Liccardo (CA-16) celebrated the enactment of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, the most significant federal housing reform package in more than 30 years. The bipartisan law, which became law today, includes four bills led or co-led by Liccardo, the most by any Democratic freshman member. "The 21st Ce more

Direct Relief COO Craig Redmond on Venezuela's Earthquake and the Power of Local Disaster Response

SANTA BARBARA, California, July 13 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * Direct Relief COO Craig Redmond on Venezuela's Earthquake and the Power of Local Disaster Response * When a magnitude 9.3 earthquake struck just off the coast of Sumatra, Indonesia in 2004, triggering a tsunami and killing more than 200,000 people within 20 minutes, Craig Redmond quickly joined the response, helping community members rebuild their livelihoods amid the wreckage. It w more

Dr. Chrissy Holliday Makes History as First Woman President of Mohave College

KINGMAN, Arizona, July 14 -- Mohave College issued the following news release: * * * Dr. Chrissy Holliday makes history as first woman president of Mohave College Mohave College President Dr. Christin (Chrissy) Holliday has completed her first week leading the College, marking a historic milestone as the first woman to serve as president of the institution. Dr. Holliday, the seventh president of Mohave College, officially began her presidency on July 6, after being selected by the Mohave Col more

Earthjustice: Trump Administration Illegally Attacks Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments

SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 14 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release on July 13, 2026: * * * Trump Administration Illegally Attacks Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments Earthjustice vows to take legal action in response to Trump's proclamations - Washington, D.C. -- President Trump has signed proclamations that once again attempt to strip protections for Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments in Utah. Today's proclamations would il more

Eating an avocado a day lowers heart disease risk factor for people with obesity

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 13 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Eating an avocado a day lowers heart disease risk factor for people with obesity * Eating an avocado every day may decrease heart disease risk in adults with obesity, according to a recent study led by researchers in the Penn State Department of Nutritional Sciences and published in the Journal of Clinical Lipidology. The team found that regular avocado consumption was associated with more

Economic Liberties Applauds States' Lawsuit to Block Paramount-Warner Bros. Mega-Merger, Encourages More States to Join

WASHINGTON, July 13 [Category: Sociological] -- The American Economic Liberties Project posted the following news release: * * * Economic Liberties Applauds States' Lawsuit to Block Paramount-Warner Bros. Mega-Merger, Encourages More States to Join * Today, 12 state attorneys general sued to block Paramount-Skydance's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Brothers-Discovery. In response, American Economic Liberties Project released the following statement applauding their decision and encouragi more

Erickson Ranch Owner Testifies Before House Natural Resources Subcommittee

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands released the following testimony by Tim Erickson, owner and operator of Erickson Ranch, from a July 1, 2026, hearing on legislation to provide for the transfer of administrative jurisdiction over certain federal land in California (H.R.8454): * * * Chairman Tiffany, Ranking Member Neguse, and members of the subcommittee, I appreciate the opportunity to testify in support of Representative McClintock's H.R.8454, to more

ERISA Industry Committee President Gelfand Testifies Before House Education & Workforce Subcommittee

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions released the following testimony by James Gelfand, president and CEO of the ERISA Industry Committee, from a July 1, 2026, hearing entitled "Direct Contracting: A Prescription for Lower Health Care Costs": * * * Chairman Allen, Ranking Member DeSaulnier, and members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today on direct contracting and its impact on America's l more

ESD Alliance Reports Electronic System Design Industry Posts $5.7 Billion in Revenue in Q1 2026

MILPITAS, California, July 13 [Category: Electronic Products] -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, posted the following news release: * * * ESD Alliance Reports Electronic System Design Industry Posts $5.7 Billion in Revenue in Q1 2026 * EMEA and APAC Regions Reported Double-Digit Year-over-Year Revenue Increase MILPITAS, Calif. -July 13, 2026 - Electronic System Design (ESD) industry revenue increased 12.7% to $5,747.8 million in the more

Experian: Buy Now Pay Later Adoption Grows as Brits Embrace Responsible Borrowing

COSTA MESA, California, July 14 (TNSxrep) -- Experian, an information services company, posted the following news release: * * * Buy Now Pay Later adoption grows as Brits embrace responsible borrowing More than 100 million transactions carried out via the payment option in 2025, worth more than pound sterling7 billion - London - New analysis from Experian reveals that Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) continues to grow in popularity across the UK, with consumers responsibly using the payment option more

Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco: 'Recency Effects in Perceived Uncertainty'

SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco issued the following white paper (No. 2026-12) on July 10, 2026, by Miguel Acosta and Yeji Sung entitled "Recency Effects in Perceived Uncertainty." Here are excerpts: * * * Firms frequently revise not only their expectations, but also how uncertain they feel about those expectations. Using the U.S. Survey of Business Uncertainty, we study perceived uncertainty about firms' own sales and employment growt more

Fielding Graduate University Alum Tara Devine, PhD Co-Authors Book on Growth and Care for the Neurologically Different

SANTA BARBARA, California, July 14 -- Fielding Graduate University issued the following news: * * * Fielding Alum Tara Devine, PhD, Co-Authors New Book on Growth and Care for the Neurologically Different By Marlen Bautista Tara Devine, PhD (HOS '05), has co-authored a new book, No Longer Stuck, Frozen or Lost: A New Way of Being and Growing for the Neurologically Different (Integral Flow Publishing, 2025), with Dr. Neal Sarahan. The book shares the inspiration, history, development, and imp more

Food Research & Action Center Director Plata-Nino Testifies Before House Oversight & Government Reform Subcommittee (Part 1 of 2)

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency released the following written testimony by Gina Plata-Nino, director of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program policy and advocacy at the Food Research and Action Center, from a June 25, 2026, hearing entitled "Combating Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in SNAP." * * * Chairman, Ranking Member, and Members of the Committee: Thank you for the opportunity to provide testimony on effor more

Foreviva Medical Clinic Urges FDA to Retain Access to Compounded Peptide Therapies for Endometriosis Patients

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Foreviva Medical Clinic, San Francisco, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration regarding the agency's ongoing review of the 503A Bulk Drug Substances List under Section 503A of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. The comment focuses on the inclusion of peptide-related substances on this list, which directly affects licensed physicians' ability to offer compounded therapies to more

George and Dargan for Reuters: Global Privacy Control - What Businesses Need to Know

DALLAS, Texas, July 13 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * George and Dargan for Reuters: Global Privacy Control - What Businesses Need to Know By Gavin D. George, Mallika Dargan In an article for Reuters, Haynes Boone Partner Gavin George and Associate Mallika Dargan examine how global privacy control (GPC) is reshaping the U.S. privacy compliance landscape. As more states require businesses to honor browser-based opt-out s more

Gibson Dunn Advised Welltower on Inaugural $1.15 Billion Canadian Dollar-Denominated Notes Offering

LOS ANGELES, California, July 13 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Gibson Dunn Advised Welltower on Inaugural $1.15 Billion Canadian Dollar-Denominated Notes Offering * Gibson Dunn advised Welltower Inc. and Welltower OP LLC on its inaugural Canadian dollar-denominated offering of $750 million aggregate principal amount of Welltower OP's 3.850% Notes due 2031 and $400 million aggregate principal amount of Welltower OP's 4.150% more

Governor Hochul Announces New Chip-Based Benefit Cards for SNAP Recipients to Be Issued in Early 2027

ALBANY, New York, July 13 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces New Chip-Based Benefit Cards for SNAP Recipients to Be Issued in Early 2027 * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that New York has made significant strides in its ongoing efforts to protect Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients' benefits from theft and that new, more secure chip-based cards will be issued beginning early in 2027. The New York more

Greenpeace USA Urges NOAA to Deny SeaX Deep Seabed Mining Exploration License

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Greenpeace USA has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration expressing opposition to the exploration license application filed by SeaX Inc. under the Deep Seabed Hard Mineral Resources Act. The environmental advocacy organization cites wide-ranging concerns about the potential environmental, cultural, and economic risks posed by deep sea mining activities proposed by SeaX and its corporate affiliat more

HACU holds Capital One Launchpad: Legacy & Leadership Program for college students

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 13 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release: * * * HACU holds Capital One Launchpad: Legacy & Leadership Program for college students * The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, Thurgood Marshall College Fund and Capital One have brought together college students from across the U.S. to a five-day immersion experience at the Capital One Headquarters in McLean, Virginia., July 13-17, more

Health Insurance Marketplaces: CMS Needs Stronger Controls to Prevent Unauthorized Actions by Agents and Brokers

WASHINGTON, July 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Government Accountability Office issued the following report: * * * Health Insurance Marketplaces: CMS Needs Stronger Controls to Prevent Unauthorized Actions by Agents and Brokers * Fast Facts The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services require agents and brokers to be licensed, registered, and obtain consumer consent before helping consumers buy or change their health insurance plans on the federal insurance marketplace. However, we found that the more

High-Level Educational Tour in Poland Reveals Lessons in Democratic Resilience

CLAREMONT, California, July 13 -- Pomona College posted the following news: * * * High-Level Educational Tour in Poland Reveals Lessons in Democratic Resilience * Professor of Politics Mietek Boduszynski and his sister, Monica Chellam '04, recently organized and led "Poland's Democratic Journey," an educational tour in Warsaw for senior American political and civic leaders focused on democratic resilience. The States Forum and Foreign Policy for America Foundation co-sponsored the initiative more

Hooked on Giving Back

ARCATA, California, July 13 -- The California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt posted the following news: * * * Hooked on Giving Back * As the group celebrates its 25th anniversary, members have launched the 25-250 Challenge, an ambitious fundraising campaign to grow the Roelofs Humboldt Fisheries Endowed Award to $250,000. Their goal is to create lasting financial support for graduate students conducting fisheries research and conservation work while honoring the professor who helped s more

House Financial Services Ranking Member Maxine Waters Celebrates Historic Bipartisan, Bicameral Housing Package Becoming Law

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Maxine Waters Celebrates Historic Bipartisan, Bicameral Housing Package Becoming Law Landmark Housing Bill Becomes Law after President Trump Refuses to Sign It; Congress Gets It Done Without Him - Tonight, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following s more

How an Adolescent's Brain Reacts to Faces May Predict Their Social Future

DAVIS, California, July 13 -- The University of California Davis posted the following news: * * * How an Adolescent's Brain Reacts to Faces May Predict Their Social Future * It's been said that eyes are a window to the soul, but new research has found that an adolescent's brain response to a face might open a window to their social future. A new study at the University of California, Davis Center for Mind and Brain found that high activity in the amygdala when an adolescent looks at a face more

Husch Blackwell Expands National Real Estate Practice with Partner Brad Markoff in Los Angeles

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 13 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Husch Blackwell, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Husch Blackwell Expands National Real Estate Practice with Partner Brad Markoff in Los Angeles * National law firm Husch Blackwell is pleased to announce the addition of Los Angeles-based partner Brad Markoff, who joins the Real Estate, Development, & Construction (RDC) industry group. Markoff brings a distinguished and uniquely hybrid practice that bridges real more

ICYMI: Governor Newsom, Nevada Democratic Leaders Rally Volunteers for Coordinated Campaign Kickoff

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, July 13 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Governor Newsom, Nevada Democratic Leaders Rally Volunteers for Coordinated Campaign Kickoff * This weekend, California Governor Gavin Newsom joined Congressman Steven Horsford, Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford, and NV Dems Chair Daniele Monroe-Moreno to celebrate the opening of the Nevada Democratic Party's CD-04 field office and launch a canvass in Las Vegas' Historic Westside. The more

Independent Audit Released of UC Davis Equestrian Team Financial Records

DAVIS, California, July 13 -- The University of California Davis posted the following news: * * * Independent Audit Released of UC Davis Equestrian Team Financial Records * The University of California, Davis' Audit and Management Advisory Services (AMAS) today released its independent audit of the financial records related to the NCAA Division I Women's Equestrian program, which transitioned to a club sport on July 1, 2026. Women's Equestrian Program Audit The University of California O more

Institute for Justic: Victory for Small San Diego Business - Federal Appeals Court Rules Against Ruinous Financial Surveillance of California Money Services Businesses

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 14 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release on July 1,3 2026: * * * Victory for Small San Diego Business! Federal Appeals Court Rules Against Ruinous Financial Surveillance of California Money Services Businesses SAN DIEGO--San Diego small business owner Esperanza Gomez can continue to operate her money services business free of ruinous financial surveillance after a federal appeals court ruled today in her favor. The U.S. 9th Circuit Court of A more

Intel Invests EUR5 Billion to Expand Manufacturing in Europe

SANTA CLARA, California, July 13 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Intel, an industry that says it creates world-changing technology that enables progress and enriches lives, issued the following news: * * * Intel Invests EUR5 Billion to Expand Manufacturing in Europe * LEIXLIP, Ireland, July 13, 2026 - Intel today announced a EUR5 billion ($5.7 billion) capital investment at its Leixlip campus in Ireland, marking the next phase in the site's capacity expansion. Global demand for AI an more

Kaiser Nurses Protest CEO's Appearance at AHA Leadership Summit

OAKLAND, California, July 14 -- The California Nurses Association issued the following news release on July 13, 2026: * * * Kaiser nurses protest CEO's appearance at AHA Leadership Summit Nurses say Kaiser exec is out of touch with bedside care - Registered nurses from Kaiser Permanente facilities across California protested today outside the American Hospital Association (AHA) Leadership Summit in Denver, Colo., where Kaiser CEO Greg A. Adams is scheduled to speak this week. The nurses, more

Kamlager-Dove, Simon, and Pressley Introduce Resolution to Advance Reproductive Justice and Support Families

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Kamlager-Dove, Simon, and Pressley Introduce Resolution to Advance Reproductive Justice and Support Families In recognition of the 250th anniversary of American independence and the work still to be done to create a nation that lives up to the founding ideals of liberty and justice for all, Congresswomen Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37), Lateefah Simon (CA-12), and Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) intr more

Littler Issues Commentary: IRS Increases Standard Mileage Rate for Second Half of 2026 to 76 Cents Per Mile

SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 14 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on July 13, 2026, by shareholder William Hays Weissman: * * * IRS Increases Standard Mileage Rate for Second Half of 2026 to 76 Cents per Mile In Announcement 2026-11, 2026-29 I.R.B. 49, the IRS amended Notice 2026-10, 2026-4 I.R.B. 378, which sets the standard mileage rates for 2026. The IRS made the change to reflect the rising cost of fuel in 2026. Table: The rates are changed as follows For the p more

Long Term Care Community Coalition Opposes HUD Proposed Rule on Equal Access to Housing

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Long Term Care Community Coalition, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing the agency's proposed rule titled "Equal Access to Housing in HUD Programs Revisions." The coalition expressed concerns that the rule would weaken nondiscrimination protections for transgender, nonbinary, gender nonconforming individuals, and others, including older adults and people with disabilities. The proposed rule seeks more

MATSUI STATEMENT ON FINALIZATION OF $225 MILLION FEDERAL INVESTMENT IN BOSCH'S ROSEVILLE FACILITY

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Doris O. Matsui, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * MATSUI STATEMENT ON FINALIZATION OF $225 MILLION FEDERAL INVESTMENT IN BOSCH'S ROSEVILLE FACILITY * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07), co-author of the Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) for America Act, issued the following statement after the Department of Commerce finalized an award of $225 million in direct funding for Bosch under the C more

Md. A.G. Brown Sues U.S. Department of Education to Prevent Cuts to School Mental Health Grants

BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 10 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Sues U.S. Department of Education to Prevent Cuts to School Mental Health Grants Attorney General Anthony G. Brown filed a lawsuit today with 14 other attorneys general to prevent the U.S. Department of Education from unlawfully terminating congressionally approved school-based mental health grants. In defiance of a court order, the administration plans to more

Melting Icebergs Can Weaken a Massive, Far-Off Ocean Current System

DAVIS, California, July 13 -- The University of California Davis posted the following news: * * * Melting Icebergs Can Weaken a Massive, Far-Off Ocean Current System * Melting and breaking icebergs in the far-off, northeastern region of the Pacific Ocean can weaken a massive current system in the Atlantic Ocean, according to a University of California, Davis study published in Nature Communications. The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation, or AMOC, regulates the global climate by a more

More Housing, Faster: Calif. Gov. Newsom Signs Historic Housing Affordability Reforms Reduces Timelines, Cuts Costs, and Helps Create More Affordable Homes - Advancing California's Nation-leading Work

SACRAMENTO, California, July 14 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on July 13, 2026: * * * More Housing, Faster: Governor Newsom signs historic housing affordability reforms Reduces timelines, cuts costs, and helps create more affordable homes -- advancing California's nation-leading work * More housing: 59% increase in residential construction since 2019 * Less homelessness: Largest reduction in unsheltered homelessness in 16 years What you need to know: more

N.J. A.G. Davenport and Multistate Coalition Challenge Paramount/Warner Bros. Merger

TRENTON, New Jersey, July 14 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on July 13, 2026: * * * AG Davenport and Multistate Coalition Challenge Paramount/Warner Bros. Merger Merger Would Result in Higher Prices, Reduced Content Choices for New Jerseyans - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined a coalition of 12 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit challenging the $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (Warner Bros.) by Pa more

National Gallery's Center for Advanced Study in the Visual Arts Announces 2026-2027 Fellows

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The National Gallery of Art issued the following news release: * * * National Gallery's Center for Advanced Study in the Visual Arts Announces 2026-2027 Fellows The Center for Advanced Study in the Visual Arts (the Center), the National Gallery's world-renowned research institute, announced today its fellows for the 2026-2027 academic year. Over 30 fellows will conduct research that spans continents, centuries, and disciplines. Their topics include visualizing the apoca more

National Nurses United condemns ICE murder in Maine

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, July 13 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * National Nurses United condemns ICE murder in Maine * National Nurses United (NNU), the largest union of registered nurses in the United States, is today condemning the latest murder by Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, this time in Biddeford, Maine. NNU maintains that the only way forward on this issue of fascist authoritarian violence targeting communities more

National Park Service Seeks Public Comments on Historic Place Nominations in Seven States, Including Milwaukee County

WASHINGTON, July 11 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service is seeking public comments on 11 properties nominated for listing or related actions in the National Register of Historic Places before June 20, 2026. CALIFORNIA San Diego County Elm Courts, (San Diego Bungalow Courts MPS), 1730-1748 29th Street, San Diego, MP100013251 El Cantorral Court, (San Diego Bungalow Courts MPS), 2454-2474 Adams Avenue, San Diego, MP100013252 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA District of Co more

National Women's Law Center, 23 Organizations Opposes HUD Proposal to Roll Back LGBTQIA+ Housing Protections

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The National Women's Law Center, along with 23 gender justice and civil rights organizations, has expressed opposition to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's proposed revisions to its Equal Access Rule. These organizations emphasized that affordable and safe housing are critical to the wellbeing of women and families, and warned that HUD's rollbacks concerning sexual orientation and gender identity protections could severely impact housing stability for more

Nearly 200 Patient, Public Health and Health Care Professional Groups Strongly Endorse Bill that Would Improve Patient Access to Clinical Trials

WASHINGTON, July 13 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network posted the following news release: * * * Nearly 200 Patient, Public Health and Health Care Professional Groups Strongly Endorse Bill that Would Improve Patient Access to Clinical Trials * Nearly 200 patient advocacy, public health and health care professional organizations sent a letter to the Senate declaring their strong support for the Clinical Trial Modernization Act (S. 4440/H.R. 3521). The bipa more

New Dems Celebrate ROAD to Housing Package Finally Becoming Law

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Norma J. Torres, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * New Dems Celebrate ROAD to Housing Package Finally Becoming Law * Washington, D.C. - Today, Housing, Infrastructure, & Transportation Working Group Chair Norma Torres (CA-35), New Democrat Coalition Vice Chair for Policy Nikki Budzinski (IL-13), and Housing Task Force Chair Emilia Sykes (OH-13) issued a statement after President Trump's 10-day window to either sign the bill or veto it expired, more

New Markets Tax Credit Working Group Urges Lower Risk Weight for Community Development Investments

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The New Markets Tax Credit Working Group, San Francisco, California, submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Reserve System, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. The letter addresses proposed revisions to the risk-based capital framework under Basel III and modifications to the standardized approach for credit risk, emphasizing the need to adjust risk weights applied to NMTC equity investments. The joint regulato more

New Senior Associate Vice President of FP&M Has Deep Polytechnic Roots

POMONA, California, July 13 -- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona posted the following news: * * * New Senior Associate Vice President of FP&M Has Deep Polytechnic Roots * Barbara Queen's polytechnic journey has come full circle. She began as an architecture student at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Decades later, she returns to a Cal Poly campus as the senior associate vice president of Facilities Planning & Management (FP&M) at CPP. In her new role, Queen will lead more than 160 e more

New statewide dashboard tracks Black student success across California's 31 Black-Serving Institutions

LOS ANGELES, California, July 12 -- The University of Southern California Rossier School of Education posted the following news: * * * New statewide dashboard tracks Black student success across California's 31 Black-Serving Institutions * Royel M. Johnson, USC Rossier associate professor and lead of the Black-Serving Institution (BSI) Designation Research Project, today announced the launch of the California BSI Data Dashboard at the 6th Annual California Association of Black School Educato more

New XPS Instrument at UC San Diego Gives Researchers a Closer Look at Material Surfaces

LA JOLLA, California, July 13 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * New XPS Instrument at UC San Diego Gives Researchers a Closer Look at Material Surfaces * There's a new machine in town, and it's in high demand by researchers at University of California San Diego labs and in local industry. Housed in the university's Qualcomm Institute (QI) Nano3 shared research facility, the instrument -an x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) machine -is hel more

NYU Grossman School of Medicine Welcomes the Class of 2029 at Annual White Coat Ceremony

NEW YORK, July 13 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release: * * * NYU Grossman School of Medicine Welcomes the Class of 2029 at Annual White Coat Ceremony * O n the afternoon of Friday, July 10, inside a packed Murphy Auditorium, NYU Grossman School of Medicine's class of 2029 donned their white coats for the first time. The White Coat Ceremony is a rite of passage that welcomes newly m more

Open-Access Genetic Map Provides Reference for What Almost Every Stem Cell Gene Does

LA JOLLA, California, July 13 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Open-Access Genetic Map Provides Reference for What Almost Every Stem Cell Gene Does * A team led by bioengineers at the University of California San Diego has developed a genome-scale reference map that details how individual genes control the functions and identities of human stem cells. This open-access resource could help researchers build virtual cell models for complex diseas more

Paul Hastings Adds Baltimore Ravens General Counsel to Leading Entertainment, Sports and Media Platform

LOS ANGELES, California, July 13 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Paul Hastings Adds Baltimore Ravens General Counsel to Leading Entertainment, Sports and Media Platform * Paul Hastings LLP today announced the addition of former Baltimore Ravens' senior vice president and general counsel and NFL assistant labor relations counsel Brandon Etheridge as a partner in the firm's Washington, D.C. office. Etheridge started his career with Coving more

Paul Hastings Launches Global Sports Practice

LOS ANGELES, California, July 13 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Paul Hastings Launches Global Sports Practice * Paul Hastings LLP today announced the launch of its global Sports practice, drawing on premier talent across its Chambers Band 1 Entertainment & Media practice, Band 1 Hospitality and Real Estate practices, premier M&A and finance practices and a broad range of other transactional, litigation and regulatory disciplines to adv more

PennWest professor helps reshape understanding of Arctic geological evolution

CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, July 13 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * PennWest professor helps reshape understanding of Arctic geological evolution * For Dr. Daniel Harris, revisiting old field notes meant reliving months spent mapping remote mountain ranges in Siberia and Alaska - complete with harsh weather, swarms of bugs and the occasional bear encounter. Those experiences, combined with years of research and collaboration, helped produce a major scientific publication that of more

PRESENTERS, ATTENDEES AND MUSICAL PERFORMANCES ANNOUNCED 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

BURBANK, California, July 13 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * PRESENTERS, ATTENDEES AND MUSICAL PERFORMANCES ANNOUNCED 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 * MEDIA KIT This Wednesday, an elite lineup of athletes and the brightest Hollywood stars will join ESPN for "The 2026 ESPYS Presented by Capital One" to commemorate the past year more

Press Your Luck: I Intend To Win (7/30)

BURBANK, California, July 13 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Press Your Luck: I Intend To Win (7/30) * THURSDAY, JULY 30 9:01-10:02 p.m. EDT - Press Your Luck: " I Intend To Win" (701) Logline: Host Elizabeth Banks' head is spinning as our contestants snag some of the coolest prizes and dodge the dreaded WHAMMY! (TV-PG) Stream episodes next day on Hulu. Media Contacts You must be logged in to view this conte more

R.I. Gov. McKee Ceremonially Signs Warehouse Worker Protection Act

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, July 14 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on July 13, 2026: * * * Governor McKee Ceremonially Signs Warehouse Worker Protection Act On Monday, Governor Dan McKee was joined by bill sponsors Senate Majority Leader Frank Ciccone (D-Dist. 7, Providence, Johnston) and Representative Evan Shanley (D-Dist. 24, Warwick, East Greenwich); Matt Taibi, the Secretary-Treasurer for Teamsters Local 251; Patrick Leonard of Teamsters 251; Bri more

R.J. Decker: Brenner's Back (7/28) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 4/7/26)

BURBANK, California, July 13 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * R.J. Decker: Brenner's Back (7/28) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 4/7/26) * TUESDAY, JULY 28 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT - R.J. Decker: "Brenner's Back" (106) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 4/7/26) Logline : R.J. helps a young woman uncover the truth behind her boyfriend's sudden death. Meanwhile, a dangerous figure from R.J.'s past resurfaces, bent on revenge. (TV-14, LSV) Stream epi more

Rand Issues Commentary to Engelsberg Ideas: Australia Needs a Tragic Statesman

SANTA MONICA, California, July 14 -- Rand issued the following excerpts of a commentary on July 13, 2026, by researcher Iain MacGillivray to Engelsberg Ideas: * * * Australia Needs a Tragic Statesman When Australian Prime Minister John Curtin died in office in July 1945, his death was attributed not only to sickness but also to the immense pressure of leading the country through the Second World War. His greatest burden was the imperative to make a series of decisions that could not wait for more

Ranking Member Huffman Statement on Trump's Illegal Monument Rollback

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Huffman Statement on Trump's Illegal Monument Rollback * Washington, D.C. - Today, House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) issued the following statement after President Trump signed executive actions shrinking Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments: "Trump has been selling out our public lands and waters since the day he to more

RELEASE: Rep. Friedman Statement on Legal Scrutiny of $110 Billion Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Laura Friedman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: Rep. Friedman Statement on Legal Scrutiny of $110 Billion Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, July 13, 2026, U.S. Congresswoman Laura Friedman (CA-30) addressed California Attorney General Rob Bonta's decision to bring the proposed $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by Paramount Skydance before the courts. The action follows a May 7 letter Friedm more

Revive & Restore Urges NOAA to Adopt Ambitious Coral Reef Conservation Measures

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Revive and Restore, Sausalito, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Office of Habitat Conservation advocating for a comprehensive expansion of the Coral Reef Conservation Program through its supplemental programmatic environmental impact statement. The organization emphasizes adopting Alternative Three as the minimum and advancing the scope of coral reef conservation and restoration more

Robert Koontz Joins CBRE to Lead Multifamily Debt Capital Markets

LOS ANGELES, California, July 14 -- CBRE Group, a commercial real estate services provider, issued the following news release on July 13, 2026: * * * Robert Koontz Joins CBRE to Lead Multifamily Debt Capital Markets 17-Year Freddie Mac Veteran Hired to Drive CBRE's Multifamily Debt Platform Strategy - CBRE today announced that Robert Koontz has joined the firm as Senior Managing Director, Head of Multifamily Debt Capital Markets within its Debt & Structured Finance team. The appointment is more

San Francisco Community Clinic Consortium Policy & External Affairs VP Lahn Opposes U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services Changes to Alien Change of Address Form

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Deena Lahn, vice president of policy and external affairs at the San Francisco Community Clinic Consortium, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Citizenship and Immigration Services expressing opposition to proposed changes to Alien Change of Address form. This form, used by noncitizens to report changes of address, is under review by USCIS' Office of Policy & Strategy. The consortium, a coalition of 12 nonprofit com more

Scott Gill Appointed Vice President of Technology and Operations at TEGNA

TYSONS, Virginia, July 14 -- TEGNA Inc., a broadcast, digital media and marketing services company, issued the following news release on July 13, 2026: * * * Scott Gill Appointed Vice President of Technology and Operations at TEGNA Gill will oversee engineering and technology operations across TEGNA's 64 local stations - McLean, Va. - TEGNA Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) today announced that Scott Gill has been named vice president of technology and operations. In this role, Gill will oversee engineer more

Sen. Schiff Reveals New Uncovered Documents Exposing Continued Taxpayer Waste on Trump Banners Across Nation's Capital

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Schiff Reveals New Uncovered Documents Exposing Continued Taxpayer Waste on Trump Banners Across Nation's Capital * Washington, D.C. - New government documents uncovered by U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) expose additional contracts being doled out by the Trump administration to print giant banners in Washington D.C., some featuring 50 foot+ prints of Donald Trump's face - a clear violati more

Sens. Blumenthal, Schiff Urge ATF To Maintain Firearm Maker Marking Requirements

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sens. Adam B. Schiff, D-California, and Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, have raised concerns with the U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives over a proposed rule that would change marking requirements for National Firearms Act firearms. The senators submitted a public comment letter cautioning that the new rule would allow makers of certain firearms to rely on existing manufacturer markings instead of adding their own identifying more

Shifting Gears: Friend (7/29) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/14/26)

BURBANK, California, July 13 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Shifting Gears: Friend (7/29) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/14/26) * WEDNESDAY, JULY 29 9:01-9:31 p.m. EDT - Shifting Gears: "Friend" (210) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/14/26) Logline: Matt's reunion with a high school friend stirs up more than nostalgia when he meets their equally opinionated spouse. Meanwhile, Riley spirals when Klatch gets a negative Yelp review. Tuc more

Swimmer's Ear: What Parents Need to Know

LOS ANGELES, California, July 13 [Category: BizHospital] -- Cedars-Sinai, a nonprofit academic healthcare organization, posted the following news: * * * Swimmer's Ear: What Parents Need to Know * For children, a big part of summer fun is hitting the pool, water park, beach, lake or river-anywhere they can cool off and play in the water. Abhita Reddy, MD But one of the unwanted consequences of spending lots of time in the water is ear infections, commonly known as swimmer's ear. The Cedar more

The Leader's Floor Lookout: Week of July 13, 2026

WASHINGTON, July 12 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * The Leader's Floor Lookout: Week of July 13, 2026 * Here's what to watch for on the House Floor this week: Responsibly Funding the America First Agenda Implementing an America First foreign policy agenda has bolstered freedom and security under the leadership of President Trump. At its core, an America First agenda strengthens national security while ensuring taxpayer dollar more

TROY alum receives prestigious Milken Educator Award

TROY, Alabama, July 13 -- Troy University issued the following news: * * * TROY alum receives prestigious Milken Educator Award * Troy University alum Dr. Jeffery Heggs was officially recognized as the 2025-2026 Georgia Milken Educator Award recipient at the Milken Educator Awards Forum held in Washington, D.C. in June. The Milken Educator Award targets early-to-mid career education professionals for their achievements and for the promise of what they will accomplish in the future. Award r more

Trump Administration Rolls Back Endangered Species Act Protections

LARKSPUR, California, July 14 -- Project Coyote, an organization that say it promotes conservation and coexistence between people and wildlife through education, science and advocacy, issued the following news release: * * * Trump Administration Rolls Back Endangered Species Act Protections Interior Departments' rollback of the ESA's "harm" definition strips habitat protections that carnivores and countless other species depend on to survive. - Project Coyote, a national conservation nonpro more

Tulare (Calif.) Councilwoman Sayre Testifies Before House Natural Resources Subcommittee

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands released the following testimony by Tulare (California) Councilwoman Terry A. Sayre from a July 1, 2026, hearing on the Tulare Youth Recreation and Women's History Enhancement Act (H.R. 8913): * * * Chairman Tiffany, Ranking Member Neguse, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify in support of H.R. 8913, the Tulare Youth Recreation and Women's History Enhancement Act. On behalf of more

Turtle Island Restoration Network Urges Federal Action to Protect Endangered Rice's Whales in Gulf of Mexico

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Turtle Island Restoration Network, Forest Knolls, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior requesting comprehensive protections for the Rice's whale, a critically endangered species inhabiting the Gulf of Mexico. Emphasizing the species' precarious population of roughly 51 individuals, the environmental nonprofit highlights the many industrial threats undermining the whale's survival and calls for strengthened conservatio more

Twelve Attorneys General Move to Challenge the Ellison Family's Corrupt Takeover of the Free Press

WASHINGTON, July 13 [Category: Business] -- Open Markets Institute posted the following news release: * * * Twelve Attorneys General Move to Challenge the Ellison Family's Corrupt Takeover of the Free Press * Open Markets Institute today applauds the 12 state attorneys general suing to block the Ellison family's illegal, anti-democratic efforts to take over Warner Bros. Discovery properties and fold them into their Paramount-Skydance media empire. Barry Lynn, Executive Director of the Open more

U.S. Geological Survey Mineral Resources Program Coordinator Williams Testifies Before House Natural Resources Subcommittee

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources released the following testimony by Colin Williams, coordinator of the Mineral Resources Program at the U.S. Department of the Interior Geological Survey, from a June 25, 2026, hearing entitled "Beneath the Surface: Earth MRI and America's Resource Potential." MRI is the Earth Mapping Resources Initiative. * * * Chairman Stauber, Ranking Member Ansari, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for more

UC Partners with Building Trades to Deliver Major Projects and Expand Workforce Opportunities

BERKELEY, California, July 13 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * UC Partners with Building Trades to Deliver Major Projects and Expand Workforce Opportunities * The University of California (UC), in partnership with the State Building and Construction Trades Council of California and its affiliated unions, today announced a first-of-its-kind systemwide Community Workforce Agreement (CWA). Covering the next five years, this agreement between the UC system more

UCLA School of Law Williams Institute Report: Importance of Employer Support for LGBTQ People and Issues

WASHINGTON, July 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Importance of Employer Support for LGBTQ People and Issues - A report from UCLA School of Law Williams Institute, Los Angeles, California - June 2026 (37 pages) - Authored by Brad Sears and Neko Michelle Castleberry Here are excerpts: * * * Contents Executive Summary ... 2 Background ... 7 Results ... 9 Participation in Pride Month Activities ... 9 Financial Support for LGBTQ Organizations, Events, or Causes ... 12 Supportive Public Position on an LG more

UConn Mechanical Engineering Professor Chang Liu Receives Prestigious NSF CAREER Award

STORRS, Connecticut, July 13 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * UConn Mechanical Engineering Professor Chang Liu Receives Prestigious NSF CAREER Award * Mechanical engineering assistant professor Chang Liu has received a prestigious Faculty Early Career Development ( CAREER ) Award from the National Science Foundation (NSF), the agency's highest honor supporting early-career faculty who demonstrate exceptional potential as both researchers and educators. The more

UMSL Athletics enjoys unparalleled success in competition, classroom in 2025-26

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, July 13 -- The University of Missouri St. Louis campus posted the following news: * * * UMSL Athletics enjoys unparalleled success in competition, classroom in 2025-26 * (Clockwise from top left) Women's swimmer Justice Beard, men's golfer Logan Mayo, members of the women's soccer team and baseball player Mitch Bonczkowski were among the UMSL student-athletes who shined brightest during arguably the most successful athletic year in school history. (Photos courtesy of UMS more

University of California Molecular Imaging Center Director Smith Warns Against Political Influence in Federal Research Grant Awards

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Benjamin E. Smith, director of the Molecular Imaging Center at the University of California Berkeley campus, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services expressing opposition to a proposed rule that would grant political appointees final authority over federal research grant awards, bypassing established peer-review procedures. The scientist cautions that such a policy risks undermining decades of merit-based research funding that more

University of Georgia: Henry Young Appointed Vice Provost

ATHENS, Georgia, July 14 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * Henry Young appointed vice provost College of Pharmacy leader will help advance faculty excellence, student success and strategic priorities across the university By Mike Wooten Henry N. Young, Kroger Professor and department head of clinical and administrative pharmacy in the University of Georgia College of Pharmacy, has been appointed vice provost in the Office of the Senior Vice President for Academic more

University of Southern California Pullias Center for Higher Education: Statewide Dashboard Tracks Black Student Success Across California's 31 Black-Serving Institutions

LOS ANGELES, California, July 14 -- University of Southern California Pullias Center for Higher Education issued the following news on July 13, 2026: * * * New Statewide Dashboard Tracks Black Student Success Across California's 31 Black-Serving Institutions First-of-its-kind public accountability tool for the nation's first state-level BSI designation unveiled at the 6th Annual CABSE Institute - Royel M. Johnson, PhD, associate professor at the USC Rossier School of Education and lead of t more

USC Leonard Davis School Supports Addition of Native MOTS-c to FDA's 503A Bulk Drug List for Obesity and Osteoporosis Treatment

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The University of Southern California Leonard Davis School of Gerontology, Los Angeles, submitted a public comment letter urging the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration to add native MOTS-c, both in free-base and acetate forms, to the 503A bulk drug substances list for use in treating obesity and osteoporosis. The submission emphasized that native MOTS-c is a fully characterized, reproducible 16-amino-acid peptide naturally occurring more

USC Study Used Sweat, Brain Signals, Eye Movements and AI to Detect Depression and Suicide Risk

LOS ANGELES, California, July 13 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * USC Study Used Sweat, Brain Signals, Eye Movements and AI to Detect Depression and Suicide Risk * Suicide rates in the U.S. have been rising at an alarming rate over the past few decades, with rates among veterans being 1.5 times higher than those of the general public, USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work 's study shows. While research shows th more

USDA IG Walk Testifies Before House Oversight & Government Reform Subcommittee

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency released the following written testimony by John Walk, inspector general of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, from a June 25, 2026, hearing entitled "Combating Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in SNAP." SNAP is the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. * * * Chairman Burchett, Ranking Member Stansbury, and Members of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, Subcommitte more

Victorville Student Pursues Neuroscience at UC Merced

MERCED, California, July 13 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: * * * Victorville Student Pursues Neuroscience at UC Merced * This is part of a series of profiles of new UC Merced Bobcats enrolled for the fall 2026 semester. After moving from Nigeria to the United States two years ago, Wonderful Ezieme built a new foundation in California, where he distinguished himself as a dedicated student and active member of his high school community. He balanced academic more

Virginia Joins Suit to Stop Trump Administration From Blocking Funding Addressing Homelessness

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 14 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on July 13, 2026: * * * Virginia Joins Suit to Stop Trump Administration from Blocking Funding Addressing Homelessness Attorney General Jay Jones, along with a coalition of other attorneys general, filed a suit against the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)'s unlawful funding changes. HUD is attempting yet again to unlawfully cap funding for permanent housing projects, in more

West Coast Fox, Three Fish One Step Closer to Endangered Species Act Protections

WASHINGTON, July 13 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * West Coast Fox, Three Fish One Step Closer to Endangered Species Act Protections * PORTLAND, Ore. -In response to petitions from the Center for Biological Diversity, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today found that protections may be warranted for the Cascade red fox and three struggling fish that only live in Oregon and California's Goose Lake -the Goose Lake lamprey, G more

What to know about the rise in cyclosporiasis cases

RIVERSIDE, California, July 13 -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * What to know about the rise in cyclosporiasis cases * Cyclosporiasis is a gastrointestinal illness caused by the microscopic parasite Cyclospora. People contract cyclosporiasis by consuming food or water contaminated with the feces of an infected person that contain Cyclospora parasites. Health officials have reported a notable increase in cases across multiple U.S. states this ye more

Widespread Misuse of Crowd-Control Weapons by Law Enforcement at Immigration Enforcement Protests, New Report Finds

NEW YORK, July 13 [Category: Political] (TNSrep) -- Physicians for Human Rights posted the following news release: * * * Widespread Misuse of Crowd-Control Weapons by Law Enforcement at Immigration Enforcement Protests, New Report Finds * Berkeley, California -Law enforcement agents misused crowd-control weapons during protests against the Trump administration's immigration enforcement operations in 412 verified incidents across 16 U.S. cities from when immigration enforcement protests escal more

WVU engineers develop AI system to speed satellite tracking of wildfires

MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, July 13 -- West Virginia University posted the following news: * * * WVU engineers develop AI system to speed satellite tracking of wildfires * A new artificial intelligence system developed by West Virginia University engineers could help firefighters respond to wildfires sooner by enabling satellites to detect blazes and automatically adjust their positions for continued monitoring. Unlike drones and ground-based sensors, satellites can monitor vast areas of th more

Your EV Could Do More Than Drive

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 13 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- The National Electrical Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Your EV Could Do More Than Drive * By Steve Griffith, NEMA Executive Director, Regulatory & Industry Affairs, Mobility Bidirectional power transfer can turn parked vehicles into flexible energy assets for homes, the grid and the future America's electricity system is being asked to do more than ever. Data centers, advanced manufactu more

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