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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving California

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'We the People' Holds a Mirror to the US at 250
STORRS, Connecticut, July 14 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * 'We the People' Holds a Mirror to the US at 250 * Steven G. Smith says his projects rarely produce favorite photographs - but favorite people, he has lots of those. Add to the list the Amish farmer who Smith encountered last month while driving through rural Pennsylvania. The man was walking his horse on a lead, the light just perfect from the setting sun, when Smith drove by and to himself quest  more
7 Early-Career Faculty Honored for Creativity, Innovation
DAVIS, California, July 14 -- The University of California Davis posted the following news: * * * 7 Early-Career Faculty Honored for Creativity, Innovation * Seven early-career faculty members at UC Davis are being recognized with awards from the university and the UC Office of the President that highlight their research and creative exploration. Benjamin Hurrell, assistant professor of nutrition and immunology in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, has been named this   more
ALSOBROOKS JOINS EPW COMMITTEE LEADERSHIP IN INTRODUCING THE WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 2026
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on July 14, 2026: * * * ALSOBROOKS JOINS EPW COMMITTEE LEADERSHIP IN INTRODUCING THE WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 2026 Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee, joined U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the EPW Committee, Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), Ranking Member of t  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES PROPOSED RULE THAT THREATENS BILLIONS IN CRUCIAL FEDERAL FUNDING FOR STATES
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 13 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES PROPOSED RULE THAT THREATENS BILLIONS IN CRUCIAL FEDERAL FUNDING FOR STATES * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 23 states, submitted a comment letter opposing a rule proposed by the Trump administration that would impose sweeping new unlawful and unconstitutional requirements for federal grants. The proposed rule would all  more
Bangladeshi national extradited from Brazil to face charges for role in transnational criminal human smuggling organization
HOUSTON, Texas, July 13 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release: * * * Bangladeshi national extradited from Brazil to face charges for role in transnational criminal human smuggling organization * LAREDO, Texas - A 39-year-old Bangladeshi national has made his initial appearance in Laredo federal court after being extradited from Brazil on July 8. A second superseding indictment charges Saifullah Al-Mamun for his role in a consp  more
Banner performs 'frozen elephant trunk' procedure in Northern Colorado
PHOENIX, Arizona, July 14 [Category: Health Care] -- Banner Health posted the following news release: * * * Banner performs 'frozen elephant trunk' procedure in Northern Colorado * GREELEY, Colo. (July 14, 2026) -Cardiac surgeons at Banner North Colorado Medical Center in Greeley recently performed a highly complex surgery to rebuild a patient's aorta, the main artery carrying blood from the heart. As the first operation of its kind completed at the hospital, this milestone marks an expansio  more
Beauty Has a Price: 'Plastic Beauty' Premieres September 17, Unveils Teaser Trailer and 23 New Cast Members
LOS GATOS, California, July 15 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news: * * * Beauty Has a Price: 'Plastic Beauty' Premieres September 17, Unveils Teaser Trailer and 23 New Cast Members Netflix has set a global premiere date of September 17 for Plastic Beauty and released the series' teaser trailer alongside 23 additional cast members joining leads Mayu Matsuoka and Riisa Naka. The series unfolds against Japan's ongoing debate over beauty standards -- a culture increasingly  more
Berkeley Society of Friends Calls for Reconsideration of U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services Signature Rule
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Berkeley Society of Friends, California, submitted a public comment letter to U.S. Department of Homeland Security Citizenship and Immigration Services addressing concerns over the interim final rule on signatures on immigration benefit requests. The organization's Racial Justice Action Team and Social and Environmental Action Committee urged USCIS to withdraw the rule, which becomes effective July 10, 2026, the same day comments are due. The letter highlights the rul  more
BLM Launches Wild Horse and Burro Placement Blitz
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management issued the following news release: * * * BLM Launches Wild Horse and Burro Placement Blitz * WASHINGTON - The Bureau of Land Management is launching a nationwide wild horse and burro private care placement blitz beginning July 23, in celebration of the Department of the Interior's Day of the American West and America's Freedom 250th anniversary. The campaign will include: Three in-person placement events:   more
BLS Western Region Issues Report on Consumer Price Index, Anchorage Area June 2026
SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 14 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Anchorage Area June 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Western Region * * * Area prices were down 0.8 percent over the past two months, up 3.3 percent from a year ago - The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for Urban Alaska fell 0.8 percent for the two months ending in June 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. Regional Commissioner Chris Ro  more
BLS Western Region Issues Report on Consumer Price Index, Los Angeles Area June 2026
SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 14 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Los Angeles Area June 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Western Region * * * Area prices were down 0.3 percent over the past month, up 3.3 percent from a year ago - The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim fell 0.3 percent in June, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. Regional Commissioner Chris Rosenlund noted th  more
BLS Western Region Issues Report on Consumer Price Index, Phoenix Area June 2026
SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 14 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Phoenix Area June 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Western Region * * * Area prices were unchanged over the past two months, up 2.8 percent from a year ago - The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale was unchanged for the two months ending in June 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. Regional Commissioner Chris Ros  more
BLS Western Region Issues Report on Consumer Price Index, San Francisco Area June 2026
SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 14 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, San Francisco Area June 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Western Region * * * Area prices were up 0.2 percent over the past two months, up 3.8 percent from a year ago - The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward advanced 0.2 percent for the two months ending in June 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. Regiona  more
BLS Western Region Issues Report on Consumer Price Index, Seattle Area June 2026
SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 14 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Seattle Area June 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Western Region * * * Area prices were up 1.0 percent over the past two months, up 4.5 percent from a year ago - The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue advanced 1.0 percent for the two months ending in June 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. Regional Commission  more
BLS Western Region Issues Report on Consumer Price Index, West Region June 2026
SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 14 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, West Region June 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Western Region * * * Area prices were down 0.2 percent over the past month, up 3.2 percent from a year ago - The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the West Region fell 0.2 percent in June, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The energy index decreased 4.3 percent. The food index and the all   more
Brains of teens with autism 'tune in' less to unfamiliar voices, Stanford Medicine-led study finds
STANFORD, California, July 13 -- Stanford University School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Brains of teens with autism 'tune in' less to unfamiliar voices, Stanford Medicine-led study finds * Just like other teenagers, many teens on the autism spectrum are itching to exercise their social muscles. They hope for new friends, fun with people who share their interests, maybe even a romantic relationship. "Adolescence is a moment of opportunity for these kids," said Daniel Abrams  more
BTA Awards 54 Scholarships, Including Bailey Nutter, Eakes Office Solutions in Nebraska
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 14 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * BTA Awards 54 Scholarships * The Business Technology Association (BTA) has announced its 2026-27 scholarship winners. Fifty students were awarded scholarships. This year, BTA awarded two $3,000, two $2,000, and a number of $1,500 scholarships to qualifying children of full-time employees of current BTA member dealerships. The Patriot Pack awarded one $10,000, one $7,500  more
Cal. State-San Bernardino Joins Winning Regional CSU Initiative to Expand Career Opportunities for Students
SAN BERNARDINO, California, July 15 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news: * * * CSUSB joins winning regional CSU initiative to expand career opportunities for students The six-campus partnership will connect more than 250,000 California State University students in Southern California with expanded alumni networks, employer connections and career opportunities through a new regional recruitment model. - Cal State San Bernardino is part of a six-camp  more
Calif. Gov. Newsom Announces $20 Million in Grant Funding Matched by Google to Support Local Journalism Across the State
SACRAMENTO, California, July 15 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on July 14, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom announces $20 million in grant funding matched by Google to support local journalism across the state Eligible newsrooms can apply for up to $250,000 each to support original reporting What you need to know: Governor Newsom today extended funding to support and strengthen local journalism - with $20 million allocated as part of the state budget for two  more
Calif. Gov. Newsom Announces Appointments on July 14, 2026
SACRAMENTO, California, July 15 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on July 14, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom announces appointments 7.14.2026 Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: Tyrone Evans, of San Francisco, has been appointed to the California Workforce Development Board. Evans has been Senior Superintendent at Webcor Builders since 2020, where he was a Superintendent from 2018 to 2020. He was a Superintendent at Cahill Constr  more
Calif. Gov. Newsom Calls for Renewing the American Dream for Working Families at NALEO National Conference
SACRAMENTO, California, July 15 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on July 14, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom calls for renewing the American Dream for working families at NALEO National Conference What you need to know: Governor Newsom supports working families, strengthening democracy, and protecting communities at the 50th NALEO Annual Conference. - LOS ANGELES - Governor Gavin Newsom today highlighted California's work to expand opportunity for working f  more
Calif. Gov. Newsom Warns That Lenders Must Provide Timely and Fair Payouts to LA Fire Survivors
SACRAMENTO, California, July 15 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on July 14, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom warns that lenders must provide timely and fair payouts to LA fire survivors What you need to know: Governor Newsom continues to advocate for LA fire survivors, warning that lenders who fail to help with recovery by needlessly denying or delaying access to insurance funds are subject to state enforcement, and clarifying that state damage assessments are  more
Calif. State Auditor: The February 2025 Bar Exam
SACRAMENTO, California, July 14 (TNSrep) -- The California State Auditor issued the following report entitled "The February 2025 Bar Exam." Here are excerpts: * * * Dear Governor and Legislative Leaders: As required by Business and Professions Code section 6145, subdivision (d), my office conducted an audit of the State Bar of California (State Bar) and its administration of the California Bar Examination administered in February 2025 (February 2025 bar exam). In general, we determined that  more
Calif. State Parks, Peninsula Open Space Trust Announce Permanent Conservation of San Gregorio Ranch and Planned Expansion of State Beach by 50%
SACRAMENTO, California, July 15 -- The California Department of Parks and Recreation State Parks unit issued the following news release: * * * California State Parks and Peninsula Open Space Trust Announce Permanent Conservation of San Gregorio Ranch and Planned Expansion of State Beach by 50% PALO ALTO-- Beachgoers along the San Mateo County coast will soon enjoy expanded access at San Gregorio State Beach following the recent acquisition by Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST) of 238-acre San   more
Carbajal Announces Funding for Central Coast Water Projects Passed House Committee
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Carbajal Announces Funding for Central Coast Water Projects Passed House Committee * U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24) announced the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee advanced a bipartisan bill containing more than $66 million for Central Coast water projects. The Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026 will now need to be considered by the full House and Senat  more
CDC Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report: Norovirus, COVID-19, and Influenza Outbreaks Among Residents and Staff Members at the Eaton Wildfire Evacuation Shelter -- Pasadena, California, January-February 2025
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the following document as part of its Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (No. 26) on July 9, 2026, entitled "Norovirus, COVID-19, and Influenza Outbreaks Among Residents and Staff Members at the Eaton Wildfire Evacuation Shelter -- Pasadena, California, January-February 2025.": Here are excerpts: * * * Summary What is already known about this topic? Si  more
Celebrating 10 years of pickleball in Loma Linda
LOMA LINDA, California, July 14 -- Loma Linda University Health issued the following news: * * * Celebrating 10 years of pickleball in Loma Linda * Community members gathered to celebrate 10 years of pickleball in Loma Linda and honor the legacy of Loida Medina Loma Linda University (LLU) Drayson Center welcomed the Loma Linda pickleball community on Sunday, July 12, to celebrate 10 years of pickleball in Loma Linda and honor Loida Medina, MD, who was an active community member and beloved  more
Central Queensland University: More Than 50% of Australian University Assignments Used AI - How Should Unis Respond?
QUEENSLAND, Australia, July 14 -- Central Queensland University issued the following news: * * * Improving wake-up a giant leap for better sleep By Mary Bolling From self-confessed "space fangirl" to seven years working in the sleep lab at NASA's Ames Research Center, CQUniversity researcher Dr Cassie Hilditch has taken her sleep science career into the stratosphere. Now back in Australia with CQU's world-leading Appleton Institute for wellbeing at work, rest and play, Dr Hilditch is brin  more
Chairman Bost Weaponizes VA Against VFW
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Mark Takano, D-California, ranking member of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following statement: * * * Chairman Bost Weaponizes VA Against VFW Today, after Chairman Mike Bost's and Congressman Jack Bergman's July 1, 2026, letter requesting the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) investigate the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW) was made public, House Veterans' Affairs Committee Ranking Member Takano issued the following statemen  more
Client Spotlight Interview: Alsym Energy
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 14 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Foley Hoag, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Client Spotlight Interview: Alsym Energy * Our partner Mark Haddad recently sat down with Mukesh Chatter, the CEO of our client Alsym Energy, to discuss Alsym's journey and the future of energy storage, including the benefits of sodium-ion batteries, Alsym's physics informed AI platform for product development, and advice for climate tech entrepreneurs. Founding and Mission   more
Coalition of State Rheumatology Organizations Highlights Affordability Challenges in Essential Health Benefits Review
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Coalition of State Rheumatology Organizations submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services addressing concerns about the essential health benefits framework and its impacts on affordability and patient access. The letter, signed by President Aaron Broadwell and Madelaine A. Feldman, vice president of advocacy and government affairs, focused on how the design of prescription drug benef  more
Coalition to Transform Advanced Care Urges CMS to Enhance Essential Health Benefits for Seriously Ill Patients
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Coalition to Transform Advanced Care submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The letter, written by Marian Grant, Senior Regulatory Advisor, addresses the agency's request for information concerning the comprehensive review of the essential health benefits framework and the typical employer plan standard. C-TAC focuses on improving health care for individuals living with serious  more
Congressman Robert Garcia Secures Committee Approval for $255 Million Port of Long Beach Channel Deepening Investment
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Robert Garcia Secures Committee Approval for $255 Million Port of Long Beach Channel Deepening Investment * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42), member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, announced that the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) has passed out of committee, which would support the Port of Long Beach channel deepening proj  more
CSUMB offers new major: Interdisciplinary studies
SEASIDE, California, July 13 -- California State University Monterey Bay campus posted the following news: * * * CSUMB offers new major: Interdisciplinary studies * By Mark Muckenfuss Cal State Monterey Bay is adding another bachelor's degree to its offerings this fall. Interdisciplinary studies, a new program in the College of Education, is being overseen by Scott Waltz, a professor and chair of the Liberal Studies department. Waltz said the recently approved major has been several year  more
Democracy Forward: Federal Court Restores Telework Accommodations to Justice Department Employees With Disabilities
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Democracy Forward, an organization that says it advances democracy and social progress through litigation, policy and public education and regulatory engagement, issued the following news release: * * * Federal Court Restores Telework Accommodations to Justice Department Employees with Disabilities Alexandria, Va. - The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia granted a preliminary injunction ordering the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) to  more
Democratic Members Demand Withdrawal of OMB's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Condemn Attacks on Scientific Community
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, ranking member of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, posted the following news release on July 13, 2026: * * * Democratic Members Demand Withdrawal of OMB's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Condemn Attacks on Scientific Community Today, Science Democrats submitted a public comment to the docket of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) proposed revisions to the Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance. OMB's Notice of   more
Derivative Path Hedging Solutions Proposes Clarification of Introducing Broker Registration Rules to Support Fintech Innovation
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Derivative Path Hedging Solutions Inc., Walnut Creek, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission addressing regulatory challenges impacting fintech firms in derivatives markets. The financial technology company, in a letter signed by David Pepper, Chief Compliance Officer & General Counsel, responded to the commission's request for information on regulations affecting innovation and competition among fintech entities off  more
Director of Development Named for Western Carolina University's College of Health, Human Sciences
CULLOWHEE, North Carolina, July 15 -- Western Carolina University issued the following news: * * * New director of development named for WCU's College of Health, Human Sciences Elizabeth "Betsy" Jordan-Bell, an advancement professional with more than 15 years of experience in strategic fundraising, donor engagement and partnership development, is joining the Western Carolina University Division of Advancement as director of development for the College of Health and Human Sciences. The appoi  more
dYdX Labs Urges CFTC to Adapt Regulations for Decentralized On-Chain Derivatives Trading
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- dYdX Labs, a fintech firm in San Francisco, California, has provided a public comment letter to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission addressing regulatory adjustments to facilitate innovation and competition in financial products and services related to decentralized finance. The letter, written by Daniel Lasko, General Counsel, responds to the CFTC request for information on identifying regulations that may affect fintech firms, particularly those developing on-chai  more
EA SPORTS Madden NFL 27 Arcade Edition brings authentic gridiron action to Apple Arcade on August 6
CUPERTINO, California, July 14 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, posted the following news: * * * EA SPORTS Madden NFL 27 Arcade Edition brings authentic gridiron action to Apple Arcade on August 6 * On August 6, the most authentic NFL video game comes to Apple devices with Madden NFL 27 Arcade Edition. Designed specifically for Apple Arcade, this all-new release in the massively popular franchise lets fans  more
Emerging tick-borne virus raises concern
RIVERSIDE, California, July 14 -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * Emerging tick-borne virus raises concern * A study led by a University of California, Riverside biomedical scientist shows how a family of tick-borne viruses known as orthonairoviruses can evade immune defenses, offering important insights into emerging infectious disease threats and the potential pandemic risk posed by these viruses. Orthonairoviruses include some of the world'  more
Endangered Small Credit Union Defense, Tri-CU Federal Credit Union President Urges Targeted Mortgage Regulatory Relief to Expand Access
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Doug Wadsworth, president of the Endangered Small Credit Union Defense, a nonprofit advocacy organization in Kennewick, Washington state, and Tri-CU Federal Credit Union, submitted a public comment letter to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau urging tailored regulatory relief for small credit unions under the TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure Rule and related mortgage disclosure regulations. The organization represents small credit unions nationwide with assets under   more
EPW Committee Announces Markup of the Water Resources Development Act of 2026
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * EPW Committee Announces Markup of the Water Resources Development Act of 2026 * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the EPW Fisheries, Water, and Wildlife Subcommittee, joined U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), Ranking Member of the EPW Commi  more
Equality California on Trump Administration Backing Down From Anti-Trans Medicare, Medicaid Funding Threats
LOS ANGELES, California, July 13 [Category: Sociological] -- Equality California posted the following news release: * * * Equality California on Trump Administration Backing Down From Anti-Trans Medicare, Medicaid Funding Threats * July 13, 2026 CONTACT: Jorge Reyes Salinas, Equality California PHONE: (213) 355-3057 / MOBILE: (213) 355-3057 / EMAIL: press@eqca.org WASHINGTON, D.C. - Equality California, the nation's largest statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights organization, released the fol  more
Expert Faculty, Real Research: Discover Anthropology, History and Political Science at Southeast Missouri State University
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Missouri, July 15 -- Southeast Missouri State University issued the following news: * * * Expert Faculty, Real Research: Discover Anthropology, History and Political Science at SEMO In the Department of Anthropology, History and Political Science, faculty are actively researching the issues shaping communities across Missouri and the nation, from property rights and flood mitigation to artificial intelligence in classrooms and the future of civic engagement. Their work not on  more
Expert: When assessing war, consider Putin's pain threshold
RIVERSIDE, California, July 13 -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * Expert: When assessing war, consider Putin's pain threshold * More than four years after Russia invaded Ukraine, there have been several developments in Ukraine's favor. President Trump, who has vacilated on his support of Ukraine, said he would sell Patriot missile technology to Ukraine. Ukraine has started an effective strategy of targeting fuel tankers Russia relies on to suppl  more
Fielding Graduate University Scholars Earn Top Honors at 12th World Conference on Women's Studies in Thailand
SANTA BARBARA, California, July 15 -- Fielding Graduate University issued the following news: * * * Fielding Scholars Earn Top Honors at 12th World Conference on Women's Studies in Thailand By Marlen Bautista Fielding was proudly represented on the global stage at the 12th World Conference on Women's Studies (WCWS, 2026) in Thailand, where both Human Development core faculty member Dr. Jennifer N. Bacon and alum Dr. Dominique Eugene (CLIN PSY '18) received prestigious awards recognizing the   more
Finding a Tumor's Soft Spot to Power-up Immunotherapy
LOS ANGELES, California, July 14 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * Finding a Tumor's Soft Spot to Power-up Immunotherapy * A breast cancer cell. Image/National Cancer Institute (NCI), National Institutes of Health Researchers at the USC Viterbi School of Engineering and Keck School of Medicine of USC have engineered a remarkable genetic tool that addresses one of the most persistent obstacles in cancer immunotherapy: the  more
Florida Subpoenas General Mills Over 'Very Harmful' Flour Ingredient Banned in Several Countries
FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, July 15 -- Children's Health Defense, an organization that says it restores and protects the health of children by eliminating exposures to environmental toxins, issued the following news: * * * Florida Subpoenas General Mills Over 'Very Harmful' Flour Ingredient Banned in Several Countries Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced an investigation into potassium bromate, a flour additive linked in animal studies to cancer and other health concerns. "It is   more
Foundation for Economic Education Posts Commentary: Politicians Keep Trying to Interfere in Market
DETROIT, Michigan, July 15 -- The Foundation for Economic Education posted the following commentary by Ninos P. Malek, economics professor at De Anza College: * * * Price Fixing at the Pump Politicians keep trying to interfere in the market. - Conservatives often criticize Bernie Sanders, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and Zohran Mamdani for believing that government should direct private economic decisions. Yet when President Donald Trump recently warned gasoline retailers to lower their prices  more
Free Press: State Attorneys General Sue to Stop Paramount Skydance's Corrupt Takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Free Press, an advocacy group that is part of the media reform or media democracy movement, issued the following news release on July 13, 2026: * * * State Attorneys General Sue to Stop Paramount Skydance's Corrupt Takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery Free Press hails state-led effort to defend consumer choice and journalism against a billionaire push to censor and control the media - On Monday, 12 state attorneys general launched an antitrust suit to block the propose  more
Gap and Hailey Bieber Introduce "The Hailey Jean"
SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 15 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Gap, a retailer of clothing and accessories, posted the following news release: * * * Gap and Hailey Bieber Introduce "The Hailey Jean" * A limited-edition denim capsule inspired by the effortless attitude of 1996 and Hailey Bieber's personal style. This summer, Gap is partnering with Hailey Bieber to introduce The Hailey Jean -a limited-edition denim capsule and accompanying campaign that reimagines Gap's relaxed denim   more
Gibson Dunn Adds Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Practice in London with Partner Richard Surtees
LOS ANGELES, California, July 14 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Gibson Dunn Adds Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Practice in London with Partner Richard Surtees * Gibson Dunn announced today that Richard Surtees will join the firm's London office as a partner in its Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Practice Group. Richard advises on the full spectrum of employee share schemes, incentive structures  more
Gibson Dunn Represented Accenture on $5 Billion Registered Debt Offering
LOS ANGELES, California, July 13 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Gibson Dunn Represented Accenture on $5 Billion Registered Debt Offering * Gibson Dunn represented Accenture plc on the SEC-registered offering by its finance subsidiary Accenture Capital Inc. of $5 billion aggregate principal amount of Accenture Capital Inc.'s notes. BofA Securities, Inc., Barclays Capital Inc., Citigroup Global Markets Inc., and J.P. Morgan  more
Goodwin Expands Southern California Life Sciences Platform with Industry Expert Matt Bresnahan as Co-Chair of San Diego Office
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 14 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Goodwin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Goodwin Expands Southern California Life Sciences Platform with Industry Expert Matt Bresnahan as Co-Chair of San Diego Office * Global law firm Goodwin today announced that Matt Bresnahan has joined the firm as a partner in its Life Sciences group and will be Co-Chair of the firm's San Diego office, which will open later this summer. "Matt's arrival strengthens our Cali  more
Green Diamond Resource Provides Updated Land, Habitat Data for Marbled Murrelet Conservation Plan
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Green Diamond Resource Co., Oakland, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service regarding its application for an incidental take permit under the Endangered Species Act. The permit pertains to the federally threatened marbled murrelet and timber harvest activities on company-owned lands in Humboldt and Del Norte counties, California. Green Diamond updated the agency with revised information on land owners  more
Hale family establishes gift for future NMSU students
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, July 14 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * Hale family establishes gift for future NMSU students * At 75, David Hale has a simple goal: make it to 100 so he can keep playing golf with his son, Daniel Hale, a 2013 New Mexico State University graduate, for another 25 years. Through a charitable gift annuity that provides steady income now and future support for NMSU's Professional Golfers' Association Golf Management program, David  more
House Natural Resources Ranking Member Huffman Statement on Trump's Illegal Monument Rollback
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, ranking member of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following statement on July 13, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Huffman Statement on Trump's Illegal Monument Rollback 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  more
House Oversight & Government Reform Ranking Member Robert Garcia Fights Back Against Trump Administration Attack on Federal Grants, Threatening Vital Programs for Americans
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on July 13, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Robert Garcia Fights Back Against Trump Administration Attack on Federal Grants, Threatening Vital Programs for Americans Today, Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, led 151 Members of Congress in sending a public comment letter to the Office of  more
How MIT students are helping to prevent cyberattacks
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, July 13 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * How MIT students are helping to prevent cyberattacks * In May 2019, the government of Baltimore, Maryland, fell into chaos. Cybercriminals had locked the city out of many of its critical files and demanded payment to decrypt them. The city refused to pay ransom. The attack incapacitated a swath of services, including real estate transactions and bill payment, and recovery costs soa  more
HRSA Reports 75 Vaccine Injury Compensation Petitions Filed in June
WASHINGTON, July 14 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration published notice listing 75 vaccine injury compensation petitions received during June under federal program requirements Monday. The notice, published under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, covers petitions received by HRSA between June 1 and June 30, 2026. The agency is required by the Public Health Service Act to publish the filings after receiving ser  more
Huffman, Moolenaar Introduce Legislation to Improve, Modernize Rural Health Care
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Huffman, Moolenaar Introduce Legislation to Improve, Modernize Rural Health Care * Washington, D.C. - This week, Congressman Jared Huffman (D-CA) and Congressman John Moolenaar (R-MI) introduced the Medicare Access to Rural Anesthesiology Act. The legislation would allow rural hospitals to use Medicare funding to hire physician anesthesiologists. Under current law, hospitals are only permitted t  more
Illinois enacts bill protecting homeowners from government seizure
SACRAMENTO, California, July 14 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Pacific Legal Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Illinois enacts bill protecting homeowners from government seizure * Springfield, Illinois; July 14, 2026: Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed legislation on Friday requiring the government to return surplus home equity to homeowners when it sells their property to collect a property tax debt. HB 4537 establishes mandatory auction and notice requirements for tax-delin  more
Incendio en almacen de Lineage en Boyle Heights reaviva preocupaciones sobre justicia ambiental, dice profesor de CSUN
NORTHRIDGE, California, July 14 -- California State University Northridge issued the following news release: * * * Incendio en almacen de Lineage en Boyle Heights reaviva preocupaciones sobre justicia ambiental, dice profesor de CSUN * Media Contact: Javier Rojas, Javier.rojas@csun.edu, (818) 677-2130 Los residentes de Boyle Heights siguen sufriendo graves consecuencias para la salud y el medio ambiente a raiz del incendio del almacen de Lineage, que libero sustancias toxicas al aire duran  more
Inside Hawaii's Newest Luxury Icon: Ka Lai Waikiki Beach, LXR Hotels & Resorts Enters a New Era
MCLEAN, Virginia, July 15 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Inside Hawaii's Newest Luxury Icon: Ka Lai Waikiki Beach, LXR Hotels & Resorts Enters a New Era Following a design driven $100 million reimagining, Hilton's first LXR Hotels & Resorts property in Hawaii debuts with a refined expression of luxury in Oahu * Ka Lai Waikiki Beach, LXR Hotels & Resorts debuts following a $100 million transformation, marking the first LXR property in Hawaii. * Reimagin  more
Jewish Council for Public Affairs Names Walter E. Spiegel Board Chair, Welcomes Five New Board Members
NEW YORK, July 15 -- The Jewish Council for Public Affairs issued the following news release: * * * Jewish Council for Public Affairs Names Walter E. Spiegel Board Chair, Welcomes Five New Board Members The Jewish Council for Public Affairs (JCPA), the national convener of Jewish coalitions working to build a just and inclusive democracy, today announced that Walter E. Spiegel of Cincinnati, Ohio has been elected chair of its board of directors. JCPA also elected four other key leaders to its  more
Joint Statement by Hong Kong Diaspora Condemning Beijing's Ethnic Unity Law and Its Assault on Communities in China and Beyond
GENEVA, Switzerland, July 13 [Category: Law/Legal] -- Fortify Rights, a team of human rights defenders, issued the following news release: * * * Joint Statement by Hong Kong Diaspora Condemning Beijing's Ethnic Unity Law and Its Assault on Communities in China and Beyond * 13 July 2026 We, the undersigned Hong Kong diaspora and civil society organisations, together with allied groups around the world, jointly condemn the People's Republic of China's (PRC) Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and   more
Journal of Restorative Reproductive Medicine Editor Keenan Urges Labor Department to Address Root Causes in Fertility Treatment Rule
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Lynn Keenan, managing editor of the Journal of Restorative Reproductive Medicine, San Francisco, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor Employee Benefits Security Administration. Keenan emphasizes that the final rule must incorporate a definition of infertility that recognizes it as a symptom of underlying male or female pathology preventing conception or pregnancy after six months of fertility-focused intercourse. Keenan wrote: "  more
Justice Department Settles With California Towing Company for Illegally Auctioning Servicemembers' Vehicles
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on July 14, 2026: * * * Justice Department Settles with California Towing Company for Illegally Auctioning Servicemembers' Vehicles The Justice Department announced today that S & K Towing Inc., a towing company based in San Clemente, California, has agreed to pay $160,000 to resolve a lawsuit alleging that it violated the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) by illegally auctioning motor vehicles owned   more
Kaiser nurses protest CEO's appearance at AHA Leadership Summit
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, July 13 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * Kaiser nurses protest CEO's appearance at AHA Leadership Summit * 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, represented by California Nurses Association/National Nurses Org  more
Kelley Create Acquires QDoxs Office Solutions, Strengthening Its Southern California Presence
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 14 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * Kelley Create Acquires QDoxs Office Solutions, Strengthening Its Southern California Presence * BTA member Kelley Create has announced it has acquired BTA member QDoxs Office Solutions, a Seal Beach, California-based Xerox Authorized Agent serving businesses across Southern California. With more than 38 office locations and a service reach that spans the country, Kelley  more
Lineage Warehouse Fire in Boyle Heights Renews Concerns Over Environmental Justice, CSUN Prof says
NORTHRIDGE, California, July 14 -- California State University Northridge issued the following news release: * * * Lineage Warehouse Fire in Boyle Heights Renews Concerns Over Environmental Justice, CSUN Prof says * Media Contact: Javier Rojas, Javier.rojas@csun.edu, (818) 677-2130 Residents of Boyle Heights continue to face serious health and environmental impacts from the Lineage warehouse fire, which released toxic substances into the air for more than a week. The prolonged blaze expos  more
Military chaplains gather for West African Religious Affairs Symposium in Ghana
STUTTGART-MOEHRINGEN, Germany, July 14 -- The U.S. Africa Command issued the following news release: * * * Military chaplains gather for West African Religious Affairs Symposium in Ghana * ACCRA, Ghana -Military chaplains and religious affairs personnel from the United States and ten African nations have gathered for the launch of the West African Religious Affairs Symposium (WARAS) in Accra, Ghana July 14, 2026. Co-hosted by U.S. Africa Command and the Ghanian Defense Force, the three-day  more
N.M. A.G. Torrez Announces Over $388,000 for New Mexico Over Deceptive Practices on Cash App
SANTA FE, New Mexico, July 10 -- New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Raul Torrez Announces Over $388,000 for New Mexico Over Deceptive Practices on Cash App Albuquerque, NM - Attorney General Raul Torrez today announced over $388,000 for New Mexico as part of a $45 million multistate settlement with Block, Inc., the company behind the popular peer-to-peer payments app, Cash App. The settlement stems from allegations that Block mis  more
N.M. A.G. Torrez Challenges Warner Bros./Paramount Merger
SANTA FE, New Mexico, July 15 -- New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez issued the following news release on July 13, 2026: * * * Attorney General Raul Torrez Challenges Warner Bros./Paramount Merger Albuquerque, NM - Attorney General Raul Torrez today, as part of a coalition of 12 attorneys general, filed 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 Ho  more
Nine FCPS Students Named 2026 National Merit College-Sponsored Scholarship Winners
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, July 13 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Nine FCPS Students Named 2026 National Merit College-Sponsored Scholarship Winners * Nine Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) students from five high schools have been named winners of 2026 Merit Scholarship awards by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC). The students are part of a group of more than 750 National Merit(r) Finalists chosen to receive additional scholarships financed  more
Ocasio-Cortez, Ranking Member Raskin, Senator Lujan Introduce Bill to Impose $50 Gift Ban on Supreme Court Justices
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Ocasio-Cortez, Ranking Member Raskin, Senator Lujan Introduce Bill to Impose $50 Gift Ban on Supreme Court Justices * Legislation Cracks Down on Lavish Gifts to Supreme Court Justices With $50 Limit Aligning Ethics Rules With Gift Ban on Members of Congress, Other Judges, and Executive Branch Officials WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14), Represen  more
Oracle Introduces AI-Native Builder Experience to Create and Run Agentic Applications in Oracle Fusion Applications
REDWOOD SHORES, California, July 15 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release on July 14, 2026: * * * Oracle Introduces AI-Native Builder Experience to Create and Run Agentic Applications in Oracle Fusion Applications New no-code and pro-code capabilities enable customers and partners to build Fusion Agentic Applications backed by specialized agent teams, Fusion business objects, workflows, approvals, governance, and auditability With the new  more
Oracle OPERA Cloud Central Implements Additional Systems to Further Loews Hotels Delivery of Exceptional Guest Experiences
REDWOOD SHORES, California, July 15 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release: * * * Oracle OPERA Cloud Central Implements Additional Systems to Further Loews Hotels Delivery of Exceptional Guest Experiences Integrated sales, service, loyalty, and distribution capabilities give hotel brand a complete, connected hospitality platform to optimize operations and results - Loews Hotels & Co is adding Oracle OPERA Cloud Central services, to enhanc  more
Padilla Conducts Oversight at Boyle Heights Warehouse Fire Site
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla Conducts Oversight at Boyle Heights Warehouse Fire Site * Padilla, Schiff, Gomez press EPA to protect community from long-term impacts PHOTOS : Padilla conducts oversight in Boyle Heights following warehouse fire that impacted local communities LOS ANGELES, CA -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, conducted oversig  more
Pangea Legal Services Urges DHS to Rescind Rule Causing Harm to Immigrants, Legal Providers
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Pangea Legal Services, San Francisco, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Citizenship and Immigration Services urging the agency to rescind an interim final rule concerning signatures on immigration benefit requests. The rule permits USCIS to deny previously accepted benefit requests if a valid signature is later found missing, while retaining the filing fee and deeming the requestor ineligible for the benefit sough  more
Parsons Awarded $245 Million Naval Research Laboratory Satellite Ground Systems Contract
PASADENA, California, July 14 [Category: BizConstruction]-- Parsons Corp., an engineering, construction, technical and management services firm, posted the following news release: * * * Parsons Awarded $245 Million Naval Research Laboratory Satellite Ground Systems Contract * Key Takeaways * Space Ground System Solutions, Inc., a wholly owned Parsons' subsidiary, secured a five-year, $245 million contract with the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory to advance mission-critical satellite ground  more
Paul Hastings Advises Atlas Holdings, Stryten Manufacturing in Agreement to Acquire C&D Trojan
LOS ANGELES, California, July 14 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Paul Hastings Advises Atlas Holdings, Stryten Manufacturing in Agreement to Acquire C&D Trojan * Paul Hastings LLP advised Atlas Holdings and its portfolio company Stryten Manufacturing in an agreement to acquire KPS Capital Partners portfolio company C&D Trojan. The transaction will create a scaled platform to advance global battery manufacturing and deliver comprehensive  more
Paul Hastings Names McKinsey Leader as Chief Innovation Officer
LOS ANGELES, California, July 13 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Paul Hastings Names McKinsey Leader as Chief Innovation Officer * Paul Hastings LLP announced today that Anya Tarasova has joined the firm as chief innovation officer. Tarasova arrives from McKinsey & Company, where she held a series of leadership roles, most recently leading the McKinsey Transformation Practice's Innovation and Incubation efforts. Tarasova's work center  more
Payward Identifies Regulatory Gaps Hindering AI Integration in Derivatives Trading
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Payward Inc., San Francisco, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission addressing regulatory challenges fintech firms encounter when deploying artificial intelligence in derivatives markets. The letter, written by Jonathan Jachym, Global Head of Policy and Market Structure, responds to the CFTC's request for information on facilitating innovation and competition in financial products and services for fintech companies.   more
Prepare Your Hearts! Miguel Lallo and Diego Lira Meet With the Cast of 'Heartstopper' in London to Announce the Premiere of 'Here the Whole Time' on Netflix
LOS GATOS, California, July 15 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news on July 14, 2026: * * * Prepare Your Hearts! Miguel Lallo and Diego Lira Meet With the Cast of 'Heartstopper' in London to Announce the Premiere of 'Here the Whole Time' on Netflix Sao Paulo -- Netflix heard the fans loud and clear! Here the Whole Time, an adaptation of Vitor Martins's bestseller starring Miguel Lallo and Diego Lira, will be available for streaming worldwide on August 19. To celebrate t  more
Rand Issues Commentary: Bilateral AI Partnerships Alone Won't Secure Australia. Here's a Multilateral Alternative
SANTA MONICA, California, July 15 -- Rand issued the following commentary on July 14, 2026, by analyst Vanessa Geidel: * * * Bilateral AI Partnerships Alone Won't Secure Australia. Here's a Multilateral Alternative Released in December 2025, Australia's National AI Plan (https://www.industry.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-12/national-ai-plan.pdf) outlines an ambitious vision: harness the opportunities of AI, spread its benefits nationwide, and keep Australia safe. A theme throughout the plan  more
Reason Foundation Issues Commentary: Drug Enforcement Administration's Arbitrary 7-OH Ban is Not Rooted in Science
LOS ANGELES, California, July 15 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary by Drug Policy Managing Director Michelle Minton: * * * The Drug Enforcement Administration's arbitrary 7-OH ban is not rooted in science In banning certain kratom-derived substances, the Drug Enforcement Administration ignores science. - The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announced plans July 1 to temporarily place certain kratom-derived substances into Schedule I of the Controlled Substances A  more
Reason Foundation Issues Commentary: Maryland Reduces Uncertainty in Occupational Licensing Decisions for Applicants With Criminal Records
LOS ANGELES, California, July 15 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary by Criminal Justice Policy Director Vittorio Nastasi: * * * Maryland reduces uncertainty in occupational licensing decisions for applicants with criminal records House Bill 557 creates a predetermination review process so citizens with disqualifying criminal records don't waste time and money training for a license. - Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed House Bill (HB) 557 into law earlier this year, establ  more
Reddit posts reveal "silent" symptoms of menopause
COLLEGE PARK, Maryland, July 14 -- The University of Maryland School of Public Health posted the following news: * * * Reddit posts reveal "silent" symptoms of menopause * Nearly half the world's population experiences menopause, yet many of its emotional, cognitive and social impacts may never be discussed during medical appointments. New research out today in JAMA Network Open led by UMD Professor Yulin Hswen highlights these "silent symptoms" by comparing clinical notes that include menop  more
Rep. Gomez Condemns ICE Killings on House Floor: "No Matter Who You Are or What Title You Hold, You Will Be Prosecuted"
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gomez Condemns ICE Killings on House Floor: "No Matter Who You Are or What Title You Hold, You Will Be Prosecuted" * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) delivered a House floor speech tracing how the Trump administration's anti-immigrant push escalated from the first raids in Los Angeles into an increasingly violent nationwide campaign, culminating in the recent   more
Rep. Huffman: Trump's Offshore Agency Merger Puts Workers, Coastal Communities at Risk of Another Deepwater Horizon
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, ranking member of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on July 13, 2026: * * * Huffman: Trump's Offshore Agency Merger Puts Workers, Coastal Communities at Risk of Another Deepwater Horizon Today, House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) condemned the Interior Department's plan to consolidate offshore energy and safety functions into a new Marine Minerals Administratio  more
Rep. Young Kim Confronts Export Control Gaps in the AI Arms Race with Under Secretary Jeffrey Kessler
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Young Kim, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Young Kim Confronts Export Control Gaps in the AI Arms Race with Under Secretary Jeffrey Kessler * WASHINGTON D.C. -Today, East Asia and Pacific Subcommittee Chair Young Kim (CA-40) participated in a House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing titled "FY27 BIS Budget: The AI Arms Race and the ICTS Office" with Under Secretary Jeffrey Kessler of the U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry a  more
Rep. Young Kim Discusses Federal Reserve Monetary Policy with Chairman Kevin Warsh
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Young Kim, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Young Kim Discusses Federal Reserve Monetary Policy with Chairman Kevin Warsh * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congresswoman Young Kim (CA-40), a member of the House Financial Services Committee, participated in a hearing titled "The Federal Reserve's Semi-Annual Monetary Policy Report" with Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh. During the hearing, Rep. Kim raised questions on affordability for con  more
Retro K-pop Comedy Film 'Wild Sing' Starring Gang Dong-won Streams July 31 on Netflix
LOS GATOS, California, July 15 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news: * * * Retro K-pop Comedy Film 'Wild Sing' Starring Gang Dong-won Streams July 31 on Netflix Two decades after their sudden disbandment, a washed-up trio gets one more shot at the spotlight. Will they be able to get over twenty years of bad blood and bad decisions to make it back on stage? Wild Sing, the comedy film starring Gang Dong-won, comes to Netflix on July 31 KST, July 30 PT. The film follows Tri  more
Sanchez cosponsors Block the Bombs Act
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sanchez cosponsors Block the Bombs Act * WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Linda T. Sanchez (D-Calif.) released the following statement after signing on to cosponsor the Block the Bombs Act : "As a mother, I'm heartbroken by the devastating loss of innocent lives and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran. This cannot continue. That is why I oppose providing offensive weapons to Prime M  more
Sanchez, Fitzpatrick, Norcross, Bresnahan lead bipartisan resolution honoring lineworkers
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sanchez, Fitzpatrick, Norcross, Bresnahan lead bipartisan resolution honoring lineworkers * WASHINGTON - Representatives Linda T. Sanchez (D-Calif.), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.), Donald Norcross (D-N.J.) and Rob Bresnahan (R-Pa.) yesterday led 143 of their colleagues in introducing a bipartisan resolution designating July 10 as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day. "When storms hit and the   more
SBA's Small Business Development Centers Program Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12402) by economic development policy analyst Adam G. Levin. Here are excerpts: * * * The SBA's Small Business Development Centers Program Overview The Small Business Administration's (SBA's) Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) provide free counseling, training, and resources to small business owners and entrepreneurs. SBDCs operate in partnership with state government  more
Sen. Padilla, Rep. Morelle Issue Statement on Firing of Democratic Commissioners of U.S. Election Assistance Commission
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, ranking member of the House Administration Committee, issued the following statement with Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, ranking member of the Senate Rules Committee: * * * Padilla, Morelle Statement on Firing of Democratic Commissioners of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Rules Committee with jurisdiction over federal elections, and Representative Joe Morelle (D  more
Sen. Schiff Files New War Powers Resolution After Collapse of U.S.-Iran Ceasefire
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Schiff Files New War Powers Resolution After Collapse of U.S.-Iran Ceasefire * Schiff: "Any assertion by the Trump administration that he gets 60 more days to act without Congress has no foundation in law." Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) filed a new War Powers Resolution after the United States resumed large-scale military strikes against Iran and President Do  more
Sens. Schiff, Curtis Seek to Curb Rising Cases of Transnational Repression by U.S. Adversaries with Bipartisan Bill to Enhance Criminal Penalties, Centralize Oversight of Prosecutions
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Schiff, Curtis Seek to Curb Rising Cases of Transnational Repression by U.S. Adversaries with Bipartisan Bill to Enhance Criminal Penalties, Centralize Oversight of Prosecutions * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and John Curtis (R-Utah) are introducing legislation designed to curb transnational repression (TNR), threats and violence by nations against individuals outs  more
Shifting Gears: Surprise (7/29) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 2/4/26)
BURBANK, California, July 13 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Shifting Gears: Surprise (7/29) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 2/4/26) * WEDNESDAY, JULY 29 10:31-11:00 p.m. EDT - Shifting Gears: "Surprise" (213) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 2/4/26) Logline: Matt revs his love life back up only to find the road rockier than expected. Meanwhile, a chance romantic moment has Riley and Gabe questioning the nature of their relationship. Jenna   more
Shifting Gears: Toys (7/29) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/21/26)
BURBANK, California, July 13 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Shifting Gears: Toys (7/29) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/21/26) * WEDNESDAY, JULY 29 9:31-10:01 p.m. EDT - Shifting Gears: "Toys" (211) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/21/26) Logline: Riley's new relationship feels perfect until Matt crashes in, throwing some unexpected obstacles her way. Meanwhile, Matt's toy car project is derailed when he and Gabe are tasked with workin  more
Shifting Gears: Uncle Sam (7/29) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/28/26)
BURBANK, California, July 13 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Shifting Gears: Uncle Sam (7/29) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/28/26) * WEDNESDAY, JULY 29 10:01-10:31 p.m. EDT - Shifting Gears: "Uncle Sam" (212) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/28/26) Logline: Matt is thrilled to show off his military-hero son Sam, but a shift in Sam's career could finally give Riley a chance to be the golden child. Meanwhile, Andy's singing hits all the  more
Solana Policy Institute Urges CFTC to Clarify Fintech Regulatory Approach for Blockchain Innovation
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Solana Policy Institute, San Francisco, California, submitted a public comment letter to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission seeking targeted clarifications to regulations that could facilitate innovation and competition for financial technology firms, including digital-asset and blockchain companies. The public comment letter responds to the CFTC's request for information on regulations impacting fintech firms and focuses on practical adjustments that maintain   more
Some Love Stories Find You When You Least Expect Them: Netflix Unveils Trailer for 'Musafir Cafe'
LOS GATOS, California, July 15 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news on July 14, 2026: * * * Some Love Stories Find You When You Least Expect Them: Netflix Unveils Trailer for 'Musafir Cafe' Kahan likha hai ki life ke different phases mein do alag logon se pyaar nahi ho sakta? (Where is it written that you can't fall in love with two different people in different phases of your life?) Today, Netflix unveiled the trailer of Musafir Cafe, an unapologetically beautiful romant  more
State Bar Enters into Settlement Agreement with Meazure Learning
SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 13 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The State Bar of California posted the following news: * * * State Bar Enters into Settlement Agreement with Meazure Learning * The State Bar of California entered into a settlement agreement with ProctorU, Inc., dba Meazure Learning (Meazure Learning), resolving its lawsuit against the vendor it contracted with to administer the remote and in-person administration of the February 2025 California Bar Exam, the State Bar Office of Ge  more
State funding supports UC Davis/UC Santa Cruz program to train future Central Coast physicians
SANTA CRUZ, California, July 14 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * State funding supports UC Davis/UC Santa Cruz program to train future Central Coast physicians * New state funding is helping to further advance a partnership between UC Santa Cruz and UC Davis to train physicians to serve the Central Coast. The two campuses last year announced the new UC Programs in Medical Education Central Coast (PRIME Central Coast). Applications to the pr  more
Statement from UC Academic Senate on admissions review
BERKELEY, California, July 13 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * Statement from UC Academic Senate on admissions review * After published reports emerged today (July 13) that the University of California's Academic Senate voted on July 10 to rescind its review of standardized testing admissions, Ahmet Palazoglu, the University of California's Academic Senate Chair, issued the following statement: "The Academic Senate is not rescinding its commitment to  more
Surface Transportation Reauthorization - Public Transportation Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, July 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48644) on July 9, 2026, entitled "Surface Transportation Reauthorization: Public Transportation" by transportation policy specialist William J. Mallett. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY Federal funding assistance to public transportation agencies is provided primarily through the public transportation program administered by the Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (  more
Sutter Health Plan Selected as New CalPERS Coverage Option, Expanding Access to High-Quality, Coordinated Care for Sacramento and Central Valley Members
SACRAMENTO, California, July 15 -- Sutter Health issued the following news release: * * * Sutter Health Plan Selected as New CalPERS Coverage Option, Expanding Access to High-Quality, Coordinated Care for Sacramento and Central Valley Members New offering helps members maintain trusted physician relationships while benefiting from Sutter Health's integrated, seamless care and coverage model - Sutter Health Plan will be offered to California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) mem  more
The evolution of 'core machinery' that lurks beneath the surface
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 14 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * The evolution of 'core machinery' that lurks beneath the surface * Within every muscle of every living species with a backbone, a protein called myosin tugs on a partner protein to generate a muscle contraction. This function, discovered in mammals a century ago, has been presumed by scientists to be operating in the same way among birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish. A new study tells a different story. The  more
The Greatest Average American: Golly, I Don't Know What's Going On! (7/30) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/25/26)
BURBANK, California, July 13 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * The Greatest Average American: Golly, I Don't Know What's Going On! (7/30) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/25/26) * THURSDAY, JULY 30 10:02-11:00 p.m. EDT - The Greatest Average American: "Golly, I Don't Know What's Going On!" (104) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/25/26) Logline: Hosted by Nate Bargatze, contestants answer trivia about everyday Americans for a chance to win t  more
The Leader's Floor Lookout: Tuesday, July 14, 2026
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * The Leader's Floor Lookout: Tuesday, July 14, 2026 * Here's what to watch for on the House Floor today: Establishing Guardrails to Protect Americans' Privacy in Firearm Purchases When Americans make a purchase at a firearm retailer, credit card companies can assign a specific merchant category code (MCC) to the transaction, identifying it as a firearm-related purchase. This   more
The Rookie: Spy Games (8/1) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/23/26)
BURBANK, California, July 13 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * The Rookie: Spy Games (8/1) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/23/26) * SATURDAY, AUG. 1 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT - The Rookie: "Spy Games" (812) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/23/26) Logline: The FBI and LAPD join forces on a covert sting operation to protect Bailey, while Wesley and Angela face tensions in their marriage when his campaign is threatened by a public scandal. (TV-14  more
The Rookie: The Thinker (8/1) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/30/26)
BURBANK, California, July 13 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * The Rookie: The Thinker (8/1) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/30/26) * SATURDAY, AUG. 1 9:00-10:00 p.m. EDT - The Rookie: "The Thinker" (813) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/30/26) Logline: Bailey gets a new role, and a ride-along with Nolan goes awry. Meanwhile, the team looks to recruit new members. (TV-14, DLV) Stream episodes next day on Hulu. Media Contacts You mus  more
The Rookie: Tiger Bear (8/1) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 4/6/26)
BURBANK, California, July 13 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * The Rookie: Tiger Bear (8/1) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 4/6/26) * SATURDAY, AUG. 1 10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT - The Rookie: "Tiger Bear" (814) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 4/6/26) Logline: A troubling incident at a school draws the team into a complex case, while Celina's temporary missing persons assignment leads her into a dangerous situation. (TV-14, LV) Stream episodes ne  more
Trump's Illegal War with Iran Has Forced Vermont to Pay $113 Million More for Gas, So Far
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Trump's Illegal War with Iran Has Forced Vermont to Pay $113 Million More for Gas, So Far * Vermont households have spent $441 more for gas since the war began WASHINGTON, D.C. - Democrats on the Joint Economic Committee today released new data outlining how President Trump's reckless and illegal war with Iran has driven up gasoline costs for Vermont families, farmers, and businesses. The new data   more
TUT celebrates 30 years of glass education and a legacy forged in fire
PRETORIA, South Africa, July 14 -- Tshwane University of Technology posted the following news: * * * TUT celebrates 30 years of glass education and a legacy forged in fire * The Tshwane University of Technology's (TUT's) Faculty of Arts and Design celebrated a significant milestone on Saturday, 11 July, marking 30 years of glass education in South Africa. The celebration, held as part of Glass Safari 2026, honoured a programme that has grown from an ambitious vision at Technikon Pretoria in   more
UC Board of Regents confirms appointment of 2027-28 student regent
BERKELEY, California, July 14 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * UC Board of Regents confirms appointment of 2027-28 student regent * The University of California Board of Regents today (Tuesday, July 14) appointed Jordan Roiland as the 2027-28 student regent. Roiland will serve from July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027 as student regent-designate. He will gain voting privileges when his one-year term as student regent begins on July 1, 2027. He succeeds current s  more
UC Davis' Record $676M Fundraising Year Marks New Era of Philanthropy
DAVIS, California, July 14 -- The University of California Davis posted the following news: * * * UC Davis' Record $676M Fundraising Year Marks New Era of Philanthropy * The University of California, Davis, raised more than $676 million in philanthropic support during fiscal year 2025-26, more than doubling the university's previous giving record and marking the strongest fundraising year in its history. Donors' unprecedented level of investment in UC Davis will expand opportunities for st  more
UC-San Francisco: Invasive Breast Cancer Is Rising Fast in Asian American Women
SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 15 (TNSjou) -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * Invasive Breast Cancer Is Rising Fast in Asian American Women Younger women and those with advanced or aggressive forms of cancer are experiencing the largest increases. - A new study led by UC San Francisco found an alarming rise in invasive breast cancer among Asian American women over the last two decades. Rates are rising among nearly all Asian Ameri  more
University of California Medicine Professor Solomon Raises Concerns Over Proposed OMB Rule on Federal Financial Assistance Impacting Research and Public Health
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Gina Solomon, professor of medicine and chief of the Division of Occupational, Environmental and Climate Medicine at the University of California San Francisco School of Medicine, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Office of Management and Budget opposing the agency's proposed revisions to the Uniform Guidance for federal financial assistance. The proposed rule seeks to revise the framework governing federally funded research and public programs but has drawn cr  more
University of Georgia: Walcott Selected as Interim Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost
ATHENS, Georgia, July 15 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news on July 14, 2026: * * * Walcott selected as interim senior vice president for academic affairs and provost He will succeed Benjamin C. Ayers, recently appointed president of Clemson University - University of Georgia President Jere W. Morehead announced Tuesday that Ron R. Walcott, vice provost for graduate education and dean of the Graduate School, has been named the interim senior vice president for academic a  more
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine: Mendoza Family's Gift Accelerates Breakthrough MS Research
MIAMI, Florida, July 15 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Mendoza Family's Gift Accelerates Breakthrough MS Research * Through a $500,000 commitment, the Mendoza Family Fund, established in partnership with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, is advancing regenerative stem cell research and expanding treatment access at UHealth's Multiple Sclerosis Center of Excellence. On July 9, Fernando Mendoza and his family arrived at UHealth -   more
UVA Law School: Professors' Paper Traces Criminal Risk Assessment to Eugenic Roots
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, July 15 -- The University of Virginia School of Law issued the following news: * * * Professors' Paper Traces Criminal Risk Assessment to Eugenic Roots Megan Stevenson Co-Authors Historical Look at Prediction Tools Cooper Allen Risk assessment plays a critical role in the modern legal system, guiding decisions on bail, sentencing and parole. But when the practice was first developed a century ago, it was rooted in eugenic criminology, with some proponents even su  more
Veterans Law - Unaccredited Representatives Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11455) by legislative attorney Daniel T. Shedd: * * * Veterans Law: Unaccredited Representatives Federal law prohibits an individual from charging any fee for assisting in the filing of an initial claim for VA benefits with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). In recent years, some Members of Congress, veteran service organizations (VSOs), and veterans have expressed   more
VIVERE Group Selects Rimini Street to Strengthen SAP Support and Accelerate Business Transformation
PLEASANTON, California, July 14 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Rimini Street, a provider of independent enterprise software support services, issued the following news release: * * * VIVERE Group Selects Rimini Street to Strengthen SAP Support and Accelerate Business Transformation * Indonesia-based integrated interior and furnishing solutions provider gains expert SAP support, freedom and capacity to advance transformation on its own terms LAS VEGAS - July 14, 2026 - Rimini Street,  more
Washington State University: Study Reveals Winter Version of Biological Clock
PULLMAN, Washington, July 15 (TNSjou) -- Washington State University issued the following news release: * * * Study reveals a winter version of the biological clock Researchers at Washington State University have discovered a molecular "winter lock" that keeps animals in a less active winter state until favorable conditions return, a discovery that could improve pest control and lead to a better understanding of seasonal health conditions in humans. Using fruit flies as a model, researchers   more
Water hemlock toxicosis in livestock
ITHACA, New York, July 14 -- Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine posted the following news: * * * Water hemlock toxicosis in livestock * A field necropsy was submitted to Cornell AHDC in April, 2026 from a 10-month-old mixed-breed steer that had been found dead on a peninsula in the northwestern United States. The submitting veterinarian reported serosanguinous peritoneal effusion, postmortem bloat and decomposition grossly. Seven additional herd mates were similarly found dead  more
Will Trent: He Lives! (7/28) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/17/26)
BURBANK, California, July 13 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Will Trent: He Lives! (7/28) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/17/26) * TUESDAY, JULY 28 9:00-10:00 p.m. EDT - Will Trent: "He Lives!" (411) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/17/26) Logline: When a murdered man shares his uncle Antonio's name, Will races to Puerto Rico. Joined by FBI agent Elkie, he treks across the island and through the dense rainforest, chasing clues that make  more
Will Trent: I Hear It Now, I Was Good (7/28) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/24/26)
BURBANK, California, July 13 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Will Trent: I Hear It Now, I Was Good (7/28) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/24/26) * TUESDAY, JULY 28 10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT - Will Trent: "I Hear It Now, I Was Good" (412) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/24/26) Logline: Will grows anxious over the whereabouts of his uncle, drawing emotional support from Angie. Meanwhile, the murder of a famed conductor, found with cryptic mus  more
Womack Cosponsored Bill to Protect 2nd Amendment Privacy Passes House
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Steve Womack, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Womack Cosponsored Bill to Protect 2nd Amendment Privacy Passes House * WASHINGTON, D.C. -July 14, 2026... Today, Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) voted in support of H.R. 1181, the Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act. He is an original cosponsor of the bill, which prohibits credit card companies and other entities from implementing Merchant Category Codes that distinguish a firearms retailer from g  more