Public Policy Tipoffs Involving California
'Enchanted Broomstick' Protein Walks on Two Stubby Legs to Keep Our Nerve Cells Alive
DAVIS, California, July 15 -- The University of California Davis posted the following news:
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'Enchanted Broomstick' Protein Walks on Two Stubby Legs to Keep Our Nerve Cells Alive
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A nerve cell resembles a vast tree with branches that communicate with thousands of other cells. To function, it depends on a motor protein that walks on two legs, hauling urgent cargo from the center of the cell to the faraway tips of every branch. Scientists have unveiled a new structure of this walking pro
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4 App State alumni honored for exemplary leadership, service and achievements
BOONE, North Carolina, July 14 -- Appalachian State University posted the following news:
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4 App State alumni honored for exemplary leadership, service and achievements
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BOONE, N.C. -Appalachian State University's Alumni Association recognized four Mountaineers at the 2026 Alumni Awards Gala, held July 11 in the Grandview Ballroom of Kidd Brewer Stadium's north end zone facility. Nine alumni from the university's academic colleges, as well as the Honors College, Williams School of Grad
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92 Education, Civil Rights, and Disability Organizations' Joint Statement in Opposition to Legislation to Provide Cover to the Administration's Illegal Dismantling of the Department of Education
OAKLAND, California, July 14 [Category: Education] -- The Institute for College Access and Success issued the following news release:
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92 Education, Civil Rights, and Disability Organizations' Joint Statement in Opposition to Legislation to Provide Cover to the Administration's Illegal Dismantling of the Department of Education
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We, the undersigned 92 education, civil rights, and disability organizations, strongly oppose the package of bills scheduled for markup this week (HR 9602-9611
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AG Campbell Announces $29.6 Million Multistate Settlement with Generic Drug Manufacturer Over Price Fixing Scheme
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 15 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Announces $29.6 Million Multistate Settlement with Generic Drug Manufacturer Over Price Fixing Scheme
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BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell, alongside a coalition of 48 states and territories, today announced a $29.6 million multistate settlement with generic drug manufacturer Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, Inc., USA to resolve allegation
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Ahead of Attorney General Confirmation Hearing, Sen. Schiff Challenges Todd Blanche on Conflicts of Interest Over Family Firearms Company and Gun Safety Regulatory Rollbacks
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Ahead of Attorney General Confirmation Hearing, Sen. Schiff Challenges Todd Blanche on Conflicts of Interest Over Family Firearms Company and Gun Safety Regulatory Rollbacks
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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) is demanding answers from Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on conflicts of interest Blanche has with his close family connection to a major firearm parts manufacture
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Amentum Board Visits Edwards AFB to Spotlight Advanced Flight-Testing Operations
GERMANTOWN, Maryland, July 15 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Amentum, a provider of technical and engineering services, issued the following news release:
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Amentum Board Visits Edwards AFB to Spotlight Advanced Flight-Testing Operations
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Amentum CEO John Heller, along with members of the company's executive board, recently visited Edwards Air Force Base, the epicenter of advanced flight testing and aerospace innovation in California's Mojave Desert. The visit gave Amentum leadership an
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American Legion National Director Lyle Testifies Before House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs released the following testimony by Cole T. Lyle, national director of legislative affairs at the American Legion, from a June 25, 2026, hearing on the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act (H.R. 8552), Compensation Fund Recrediting Act (H.R. 8767), Locating Our Unclaimed Veterans Act (H.R. 9006), and the Priority Response for Veterans Impacted by Disasters and Emergencies
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Americans for Tax Reform: Democrat AGs Want to Break Up Media Companies They Don't Like
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on July 15, 2026, by James Erwin:
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Democrat AGs want to break up media companies they don't like
California's Democrat Attorney General Rob Bonta has filed a lawsuit with 11 other state attorneys general to block the pending merger of Paramount-Skydance and Warner Brothers Discovery. Bonta either misunderstands or is ignoring the economics of the proposed deal, punishing his least favorite media company in th
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Anduril, Department of War Sign Framework Agreement for Air-Launched Barracuda-500
COSTA MESA, California, July 16 -- Anduril Industries, a defense technology company that says it specializes in advanced autonomous systems, issued the following statement on July 15, 2026:
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Anduril, Department of War Sign Framework Agreement for Air-Launched Barracuda-500
The U.S. and our allies need to augment existing exquisite munitions with a new category of affordable, mass-producible munitions.
On July 15, 2026, the U.S. Department of War (DoW) announced a framework agreement wit
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Announcing the 2026 Eastern Michigan University Alumni Award Recipients
YPSILANTI, Michigan, July 16 -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news:
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Announcing the 2026 Eastern Michigan University Alumni Award recipients
Written by: Markie Heideman
Each day, Eastern Michigan University's more than 190,000 alumni make a tremendous impact across the globe -- stimulating local economies, volunteering in communities and mentoring the next generation of changemakers. This year, EMU is proud to recognize four standout individuals as recipients of the 6
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Article 19: China - Ethnic Unity Law is an Attack on Communities, Including in the Diaspora
LONDON, England, July 15 -- Article 19, an organization that says it propels the freedom of expression movement, posted the following letter on July 13, 2026:
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China: Ethnic Unity Law is an attack on communities, including in the diaspora
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 Progress ('the EUPL'), which took effect on 1
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As California Heads Into a Hotter, Drier Season, Gov. Newsom Launches One Less Spark Wildfire Prevention Campaign
SACRAMENTO, California, July 16 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on July 15, 2026:
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As California heads into a hotter, drier season, Governor Newsom launches One Less Spark wildfire prevention campaign
With elevated fire risk testing the state this week, the campaign builds on record investment in wildfire prevention and readiness
What you need to know: California is launching the One Less Spark campaign, a statewide public awareness effort aimed at
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Association of American Medical Colleges Announces 2026-27 Board of Directors, Including Baskin from Virginia Commonwealth University
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The Association of American Medical Colleges issued the following news release on July 14, 2026:
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AAMC Announces 2026-27 Board of Directors
The AAMC has announced its 2026-27 Board of Directors. The incoming board's term begins Nov. 10, 2026, and will end at the conclusion of Learn Serve Lead: The AAMC Annual Meeting in November 2027.
Nita Ahuja, MD, MBA, FACS, dean of the University of Wisconsin (UW) School of Medicine and Public Health and the vice chancellor fo
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Attorney General Hilgers Announces $29.6 Million Settlement with Glenmark over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
LINCOLN, Nebraska, July 15 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Hilgers Announces $29.6 Million Settlement with Glenmark over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
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Lincoln - Attorney General Hilgers joined a coalition of 48 states and territories today announcing a $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in a widespread, long-running conspiracy to art
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Attorney General James Secures More Than $29 Million From Glenmark Pharmaceuticals for Illegal Scheme to Inflate Drug Prices
ALBANY, New York, July 15 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Secures More Than $29 Million From Glenmark Pharmaceuticals for Illegal Scheme to Inflate Drug Prices
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July 15, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a bipartisan coalition of 48 other attorneys general in securing more than $29 million from Glenmark Pharmaceuticals (Glenmark) for their role in a long running, coordinated schem
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Attorney General Rayfield Files Emergency Motion to Stop Warner Bros./Paramount Merger
SALEM, Oregon, July 14 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Rayfield Files Emergency Motion to Stop Warner Bros./Paramount Merger
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Attorney General Rayfield and a coalition of 11 other attorneys general have filed a motion for a temporary restraining order (TRO) and preliminary injunction to immediately block the $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. by Paramount Skydance Corporation - a deal that would likely l
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Attorney General Rayfield Takes on Inflated Drug Prices With $29.6 Million Settlement
SALEM, Oregon, July 16 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Rayfield Takes on Inflated Drug Prices With $29.6 Million Settlement
Glenmark and other pharmaceutical companies conspired to drive up prescription drug prices at patients' expense
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At a time when Oregon families are reeling from higher costs on everything, including health care and prescription drugs, Attorney General Dan Rayfield and a bipartisan coalition of other st
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Attorney General Tong Announces $29.6 Million Settlement with Glenmark Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 15 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Announces $29.6 Million Settlement with Glenmark Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
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Press Releases
If You Bought Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States Between May 1, 2009 and December 31, 2019, You Could be Eligible for Money
(Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today led a coalition of 48 states and
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Bakersfield nurses to hold informational picket over proposed layoffs that jeopardize patient care
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, July 14 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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Bakersfield nurses to hold informational picket over proposed layoffs that jeopardize patient care
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Registered nurses will hold an informational picket on Thursday, July 16 in Bakersfield, Calif., to protest proposed health care staffing reductions and service cuts at CommonSpirit Health's Dignity Health Bakersfield Memorial Hospital and Dignity Health Mercy Hospitals (Downt
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Brownley Statement on Massie Amendment to Foreign Aid Budget Bill
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Julia Brownley, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Brownley Statement on Massie Amendment to Foreign Aid Budget Bill
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Washington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA) released the following statement after passage of the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027 (H.R. 8595).
"I unequivocally believe in Israel's right to exist as a sovereign Jewish state, and I am unwavering in my belief
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Burney Interim Fire Chief Robert May Opposes CMS Proposal Limiting Ground Emergency Medical Transportation Payments
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Burney Interim Fire Chief Robert May has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services opposing the proposed rule. The proposal seeks to cap Ground Emergency Medical Transportation supplemental payments at Medicare Ambulance Fee Schedule rates, a change the District warns would jeopardize their ability to provide emergency medical services.
As a fire-based EMS agency serving a rural communi
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Calif. Gov. Newsom Announces Appointment on July 15, 2026
SACRAMENTO, California, July 16 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on July 15, 2026:
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Governor Newsom announces appointments 7.15.2026
Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:
Jason Reed, of Rossmoor, has been appointed to the Collateral Recovery Disciplinary Review Committee. Reed has been the President of Nations Recovery Services, Inc, since 1997. He is a member of the Allied Finance Adjusters. This position does not require
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Calif. Gov. Newsom Announces Deployment of California Firefighters to Support Wildfire Efforts in Oregon
SACRAMENTO, California, July 16 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on July 15, 2026:
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Governor Newsom announces deployment of California firefighters to support wildfire efforts in Oregon
What you need to know: California is deploying 10 CAL FIRE firefighters in critical leadership positions to help Oregon fight the over 2,656-acre East Evans Creek Fire.
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Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that California is deploying 10 firefighters to support fi
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Calif. Public Health Dept.: California Not Among States Experiencing Increased Cyclosporiasis Cases
SACRAMENTO, California, July 16 -- The California Department of Public Health issued the following news release:
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California Not Among States Experiencing Increased Cyclosporiasis Cases
Though case counts remain stable, Californians are encouraged to thoroughly wash produce and follow food safety guidelines
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California is not one of the states currently experiencing an increase in cases of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness caused by the Cyclospora parasite. There are no known lo
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Calif. State Parks: Shape the Future of Three New State Parks Coming to the Central Valley
SACRAMENTO, California, July 16 -- The California Department of Parks and Recreation State Parks unit issued the following news release:
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Shape the Future of Three New State Parks Coming to the Central Valley
California State Parks is seeking community input in a new survey launching today that will help shape the future of three new state parks coming to the Central Valley: Feather River Park in Yuba County, San Joaquin River Parkway in Fresno and Madera counties, and Dust Bowl Camp in
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California & Nevada Credit Union Leagues Support NCUA Interim Rule on Fee Preemption
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The California and Nevada Credit Union Leagues, representing 257 credit unions serving over 14.8 million members across California and Nevada, have submitted a public comment letter expressing support for the National Credit Union Administration's interim final rule clarifying federal credit unions' authority to charge non-interest fees, including interchange fees from credit and debit card transactions. In a letter to the NCUA, Alexandria, Virginia, the Leagues commend th
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California Forestry Agency to Repatriate 3,258 Cultural Items Under Native American Graves Protection, Repatriation Act
WASHINGTON, July 15 (TNSFR) -- The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) will repatriate 3,258 culturally affiliated funerary objects under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, according to a notice published by the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service.
CAL FIRE will repatriate at least 3,258 cultural items under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) after determining they are unassociated funerary
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Can cancer treatment affect fertility? What to ask before treatment starts
LOMA LINDA, California, July 15 -- Loma Linda University Health issued the following news:
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Can cancer treatment affect fertility? What to ask before treatment starts
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For many patients, discussing fertility isn't just about preserving the possibility of having children. It's about preserving hope.
For many young adults, a cancer diagnosis can feel like the end of the future they imagined.
Suddenly, conversations revolve around chemotherapy, surgery, radiation, and survival. Dreams
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Capital Research Center Issues Commentary: Irredeemable Zinn - Howard Zinn's Miseducation of America
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary on July 15, 2026, by senior fellow Kali Fontanilla:
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Irredeemable Zinn: Howard Zinn's miseducation of America
To celebrate America's 250th birthday, the Zinn Education Project aims to teach only the nation's sins, none of its greatness, and to prevent our students from becoming proud of what we have and what we have accomplished.
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America turns 250 this year. It should be a moment of pride and reflectio
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CARB Guidance Brings Regulatory Clarity for Soy-Based Biofuels
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, July 16 -- The American Soybean Association issued the following news release:
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CARB Guidance Brings Regulatory Clarity for Soy-Based Biofuels
The American Soybean Association welcomes the California Air Resources Board's (CARB) release of updated implementation guidance for the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) Sustainability Guardrails, an important step toward providing the regulatory certainty needed to support U.S. soybean farmers and the renewable fuels industry.
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CODEPINK Activists Shut Down Northrop Grumman CEO, Demand: 'Stop Making a Killing Off Killing'
LOS ANGELES, California, July 15 -- CodePink, a grassroots peace and social justice movement working to end U.S.-funded wars and occupations, to challenge militarism globally, posted the following news release:
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CODEPINK Activists Shut Down Northrop Grumman CEO, Demand: "Stop Making a Killing Off Killing!"
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- CODEPINK activists disrupted Northrop Grumman CEO Kathy Warden during the Axios "Building America's Competitive Advantage" forum, condemning the defense giant's rol
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Congressman Robert Garcia and Congresswoman Lisa McClain Pass "Common Cents Act" to End Production of the Penny
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Robert Garcia and Congresswoman Lisa McClain Pass "Common Cents Act" to End Production of the Penny
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) and Congresswoman Lisa McClain (MI-09) announced that the "Common Cents Act," which would legally end the minting of the penny and allow the option for businesses to round cash transactions to the nearest nickel, has passed out of
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Congressman Robert Garcia Statement on Massie Amendment
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Robert Garcia Statement on Massie Amendment
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) released the following statement on his vote to support an amendment to the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, which would withhold $3.3 billion in annual Foreign Military Financing to Israel.
"Today, I am voting yes on an amendment
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Congresswoman Luz Rivas Statement on Massie Amendment to Republican State, Foreign Operations Appropriations Bill
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Luz Rivas, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Luz Rivas Statement on Massie Amendment to Republican State, Foreign Operations Appropriations Bill
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Luz Rivas (CA-29) released the following statement on Republican Amendment #8 to the National Security, Department of State and Related Programs Appropriations Act:
"Foreign policy, especially issues involving the Middle East, should be considered by
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Congresswoman Simon Votes Against Republican Foreign Aid Budget Bill
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Lateefah Simon, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Simon Votes Against Republican Foreign Aid Budget Bill
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Lateefah Simon (D-CA-12) voted against H.R. 8595, the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027 and released the following statement:
"Today I voted against H.R. 8595, the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropr
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Cooley Named an Official Legal Services Provider of LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, July 16 -- The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee issued the following news release on July 15, 2026:
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Cooley Named an Official Legal Services Provider of LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games
Cooley LLP today announced it has been selected as an Official Legal Services Provider of the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games and Team USA. As part of the partnership, Cooley will provide a full suite of legal services to LA28 over the next three years, supporting both
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CORREA VOTES AGAINST WEAKENING U.S. GLOBAL LEADERSHIP
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. J. Luis Correa, D-California, issued the following news release:
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CORREA VOTES AGAINST WEAKENING U.S. GLOBAL LEADERSHIP
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WASHINGTON -Today, U.S. Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) released the following statement after voting 'no' on H.R. 8595, the FY27 National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, which cuts diplomatic and humanitarian tools America relies on to maintain soft power. Correa also voted 'no' on the Massie Amen
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Cortez Masto, Douglas County Manager Push for the Passage of the Douglas County Lands Bill in Key Senate Hearing
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Cortez Masto, Douglas County Manager Push for the Passage of the Douglas County Lands Bill in Key Senate Hearing
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Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Jenifer Davidson, Douglas County Manager, pushed for the passage of the Douglas County lands bill in a Senate hearing. The Douglas County Economic Development and Conservation Act would improve land mana
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Crapo Joins Cortez Masto, Cramer to Honor Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release:
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Crapo Joins Cortez Masto, Cramer to Honor Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day
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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nevada) and Kevin Cramer (R-North Dakota) led the passage of a bipartisan resolution to designate July 10, 2026, as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day. The resolution recognizes the essential contributions of journeyman lineworkers in mai
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Development at Turtle Bay Must Follow Environmental Protection Laws
SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 15 -- Earthjustice posted the following news release on July 14, 2026:
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Development at Turtle Bay Must Follow Environmental Protection Laws
Victory -- Oahu's North Shore is home to endangered species protected by state and federal laws
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Honolulu, HI -- O'ahu's Environmental Court ruled today that the development of a new Ritz-Carlton resort at Kuilima on Oahu's North Shore -- the area commonly referred to as Turtle Bay -- cannot move forward until furth
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Doolittle Leadership Center Is Building Better Leaders Worldwide
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 14 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release:
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The Doolittle Leadership Center Is Building Better Leaders Worldwide
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For Dr. Patrick Donley, "Building Better Leaders" is a mission that has taken him across the world. As director of the Doolittle Leadership Center (DLC), Donley has stood in front of classrooms from Germany to South Korea-and all across the United States, teaching leadership skills to
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Drug Candidate Could Help L-Dopa Work Better for Patients with Parkinson's
LA JOLLA, California, July 15 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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Drug Candidate Could Help L-Dopa Work Better for Patients with Parkinson's
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Key Takeaways
* A peer-reviewed study showed a new drug candidate helped a common Parkinson's medication work better and last longer, while easing one of its toughest side effects: uncontrollable movements
* The compound came from a small biotech company started by a UC San Diego alumnus and faculty
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Earthjustice Encouraged by Governor Hochul's Executive Order on Data Centers
SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 15 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release on July 14, 2026:
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Earthjustice Encouraged by Governor Hochul's Executive Order on Data Centers
Executive order will protect New Yorkers from negative impacts of AI data centers, especially combined with the Responsible Data Center Development Act
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New York, NY -- In an executive order issued this morning, Governor Hochul announced a first in the nation, statewide one-year moratorium on discretionary
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Earthjustice Vigorously Opposes Proposal to Politicize Federal Funding
SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 15 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release:
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Earthjustice Vigorously Opposes Proposal to Politicize Federal Funding
OMB's proposal would centralize control over federal grant decisions under political appointees
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Washington, D.C. -- Earthjustice, along with hundreds of co-signers and partners, filed four sets of comments strongly opposing a Trump administration proposal that would give the president's political appointees veto power over feder
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Earthjustice: Trump Administration Proposal Would Shift More Grizzly Bear Management to Hostile Northern Rockies States
SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 15 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release on July 14, 2026:
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Trump Administration Proposal Would Shift More Grizzly Bear Management to Hostile Northern Rockies States
Grizzly bears retain their listing status under the Endangered Species Act for now
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Bozeman, MT -- The Trump administration today proposed to hand over greater management of grizzly bears to Northern Rockies states that have long been hostile to their very existence. Under the p
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Ebola in the DRC: How Goma's Wellness Clinic Fights Distrust
SANTA BARBARA, California, July 15 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news:
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Ebola in the DRC: How Goma's Wellness Clinic Fights Distrust
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The Ebola outbreak has changed daily care at the Wellness Clinic, Jericho Road's clinic in Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo, even though the clinic has not received a confirmed Ebola case. The clinic provides essential health services for patients in the region, including primary care, a surgery center, and a birthin
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Entrepreneurs' Organization: How To Unveil Deception and Identify Fake Job Candidates in Real Time
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 16 -- Entrepreneurs' Organization issued the following statement on July 15, 2026, by Colorado member Peggy Shell:
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How To Unveil Deception and Identify Fake Job Candidates in Real Time
AI has transformed hiring fraud, making it easier than ever for fake candidates to infiltrate engineering and AI roles using deepfakes, proxy interviews, and stolen identities. Learn the warning signs, interview techniques, and verification steps that help recruiters separate ge
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Environment Subcommittee Advances 7 Pieces of Legislation to Support Addressing Harmful Regulations and to Support Recycling
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Gary Palmer, R-Alabama, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment, issued the following news release on July 15, 2026:
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Environment Subcommittee Advances Seven Pieces of Legislation to Support Addressing Harmful Regulations and to Support Recycling
Yesterday, Congressman Gary Palmer (AL-06), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Environment, led a markup of legislation to address harmful regulations on companies and to support their recyc
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Ernst: Senate Committee Lears about Fraud from Nick Shirley
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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Ernst: Senate Committee Lears about Fraud from Nick Shirley
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WASHINGTON - Today during a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hearing, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) highlighted independent journalist Nick Shirley's investigation that exposed how Minnesota's notorious Quality Learing Center received $10 million tax dollars to provide child care despite having no children in atte
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Extremist Content Online: Pro-ISIS Propaganda Groups Continue to Encourage Attacks on World Cup Events, Alleged Owner of Neo-Fascist Forum Advertises on Dark Web Imageboard That Glorifies Mass Shooters
NEW YORK, July 14 [Category: Sociological] -- The Counter Extremism Project issued the following news release:
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Extremist Content Online: Pro-ISIS Propaganda Groups Continue to Encourage Attacks on World Cup Events, Alleged Owner of Neo-Fascist Forum Advertises on Dark Web Imageboard That Glorifies Mass Shooters
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(New York, N.Y.) -The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) reports on the methods used by extremists and terrorist groups on the Internet to spread propaganda and incite violence.
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Fair Isaac Corporation Announces Date for Reporting of Third Quarter Fiscal 2026 Financial Results
SAN JOSE, California, July 16 -- FICO, an analytics software company, issued the following news on July 15, 2026:
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Fair Isaac Corporation Announces Date for Reporting of Third Quarter Fiscal 2026 Financial Results
Bozeman, MT - Global analytics software leader FICO (NYSE: FICO), will announce its third quarter fiscal 2026 results on July 29, 2026, after the market closes and will host a conference call on July 29th at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time (4:00 p.m. Central/ 2:00 p.m. Pacific).
This c
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FDA Grants Priority Review to Genentech's Gazyva for Adults With Primary Membranous Nephropathy
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 16 (TNSjou) -- Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, issued the following news release on July 14, 2026:
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FDA Grants Priority Review to Genentech's Gazyva for Adults With Primary Membranous Nephropathy
* Priority review decision is based on Phase III MAJESTY results, where Gazyva achieved significantly higher complete remission rates at two years compared to tacrolimus
* If approved, Gazyva will be the first FDA-approved therapy for primary membra
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Federal Grant Supports Prof's Work Building a TARDIS for Plant Research
NORTHRIDGE, California, July 15 -- California State University Northridge issued the following news release:
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Federal Grant Supports Prof's Work Building a TARDIS for Plant Research
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Media Contact: Carmen Ramos Chandler, carmen.chandler@csun.edu, (818) 677-2130
California State University, Northridge environmental biologist Jeremy Yoder has received more than $800,000 from the federal government to continue work on a software package he calls TARDIS. Similar to Doctor Who's fantastic
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Federal Real Property: Further Consolidating DOT Office Space Could Save Hundreds of Millions of Dollars
WASHINGTON, July 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Government Accountability Office issued the following report:
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Federal Real Property: Further Consolidating DOT Office Space Could Save Hundreds of Millions of Dollars
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The Department of Transportation has almost 200 office buildings. Most don't meet the 60% occupancy requirement established by a recent law. These underutilized office spaces cost hundreds of millions of dollars annually to lease, operate, and maintain.
Thus far, DOT's
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FFRF Calls First Liberty's "Religious Liberty" Index a Christian Nationalism Scorecard
MADISON, Wisconsin, July 16 (TNSrep) -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release:
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FFRF calls First Liberty's "Religious Liberty" index a Christian nationalism scorecard
The Freedom From Religion Foundation is criticizing First Liberty Institute's newly released Religious Liberty in the States 2026 report (https://religiouslibertyinthestates.com/), arguing that it rewards states for expanding religious exemptions rather than protecting genuine religious free
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FFRF Stops Coach From Assigning Christian Journaling, Punishing Students Who Refused
MADISON, Wisconsin, July 16 -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release:
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FFRF stops coach from assigning Christian journaling, punishing students who refused
The Freedom From Religion Foundation has persuaded a California school district to end a practice in which a high school basketball coach required players to complete Christian journal assignments or face extra conditioning during practice.
A concerned parent reported that the Enterprise High School b
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Field Museum to Repatriate 175 Sacred Cultural Items to Pulikla Tribe Under NAGPRA
WASHINGTON, July 15 (TNSFR) -- Field Museum, Chicago, Illinois, will repatriate 175 sacred cultural items under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) to Pulikla Tribe, according to a notice published by the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service.
The Field Museum will repatriate 175 sacred objects and objects of cultural patrimony under NAGPRA after determining they are culturally affiliated with the Pulikla Tribe of Yurok People, previously listed a
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Finding Community, Building Community
ARCATA, California, July 15 -- The California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt posted the following news:
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Finding Community, Building Community
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For Solis, helping others discover their potential feels like a natural extension of what Cal Poly Humboldt helped him discover in himself.
"Humboldt emphasizes the changes you can make locally," Solis says. "I learned that organizing, advocacy, and policy work really were the most impactful when they were used to impact your own commu
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Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: 5 Recent Court Rulings Show Businesses How to Defend Website Tracking Lawsuits - Practical Lessons to Apply Today
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 16 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on July 15, 2026:
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5 Recent Court Rulings Show Businesses How to Defend Website Tracking Lawsuits: Practical Lessons to Apply Today
Four courts issued five rulings in three weeks this June on website tracking lawsuits, offering a playbook you can use to minimize your chances of getting sued and defending yourself when you do. The rulings addressed the same underlying question: How much detail does a pl
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Fong Secures Local Wins in Water Resources Development Act
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Vince Fong, R-California, issued the following news release:
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Fong Secures Local Wins in Water Resources Development Act
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee unanimously passed H.R. 9497, the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026, bipartisan legislation that authorizes critical water resources infrastructure projects across the country. Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) voted in support of the bill, successful
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Free Press: Trump FCC Attempts Illegal 'Repeal' of Congress' National Broadcast Ownership Cap
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Free Press, an advocacy group that is part of the media reform or media democracy movement, issued the following news release:
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Trump FCC Attempts Illegal 'Repeal' of Congress' National Broadcast Ownership Cap
On Wednesday, Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr announced his scheme to repeal a limit that Congress set on the national reach of broadcast-television conglomerates. Lifting the cap from its congressionally mandated limit of 39 percent o
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From CSULB to 'Stranger Things', Amy Parris '07 stitched her own story
LONG BEACH, California, July 15 -- California State University Long Beach campus posted the following news:
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From CSULB to 'Stranger Things', Amy Parris '07 stitched her own story
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Long before Amy Parris '07 learned to age a leather jacket, apply fake bloodstains to a hospital gown or dress a town in 1980s nostalgia, she was a teen in Murrieta, making clothes on a sewing machine her grandmother had given her.
All through high school, Parris took pride in tailoring her own clothes and
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Garden Concerts for Kids Returns for Summer at the Getty Center
LOS ANGELES, California, July 14 -- The J. Paul Getty Trust posted the following news release:
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Garden Concerts for Kids Returns for Summer at the Getty Center
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Getty's free annual outdoor summer concert series " Garden Concerts for Kids " returns for weekends in August, offering kids and their families a chance to dance, jump, shake and sing with notable children's musicians. The series kicks off on August 1 and 2 with Dan + Claudia Zanes with Tyree Austin, followed by Flor Bromley on
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Georgetown University Medical Center: Combination of THC and CBD Significantly Reduced Agitation in People With Late-Stage Dementia
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The Georgetown University Medical Center issued the following news:
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Combination of THC and CBD Significantly Reduced Agitation in People with Late-Stage Dementia
LONDON -- In a first-of-its-kind clinical trial, U.S. researchers have found that people with agitation and dementia in late life who took a special medical formulation of two active ingredients found in marijuana -- THC and CBD -- had significantly less agitation compared to people who received a placebo
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Georgia Southern University: All in - Golden Eagles Athletics Rounds Out Leadership Team With Head Coaching, Administrative Hires
STATESBORO, Georgia, July 16 -- Georgia Southern University issued the following news release:
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All in: Golden Eagles Athletics rounds out leadership team with head coaching, administrative hires
Georgia Southern University Golden Eagles Athletics has completed its head coaching staff ahead of the program's inaugural NAIA season, announcing the addition of Justin Tucek as head men's basketball coach and Dustin Wager as the new men's and women's cross country programs' first head coach.
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Gibson Dunn Advises Veritas Capital on BGIS Acquisition
LOS ANGELES, California, July 15 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Gibson Dunn Advises Veritas Capital on BGIS Acquisition
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Gibson Dunn is advising Veritas Capital on its acquisition of BGIS, a global leader in technical integrated facilities management services.
The transaction is being led by partners John Pollack and Lilit Voskanyan along with of counsel Jared Snyder and associates Paul Lee, Chris Ayers, Michelle Lou, Je
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Gibson Dunn Shortlisted for Innovative Lawyers in Restructuring Award at FT 2026 Innovative Lawyers Awards Europe
LOS ANGELES, California, July 14 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Gibson Dunn Shortlisted for Innovative Lawyers in Restructuring Award at FT 2026 Innovative Lawyers Awards Europe
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Gibson Dunn has been shortlisted for the Innovative Lawyers in Restructuring award at the FT 2026 Innovative Lawyers Awards Europe for our work on the restructuring of Altice France, one of the largest in European history. Gibson Dunn advised a gr
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Global Semiconductor Equipment Sales Forecast to Reach a Record $229 Billion in 2028, SEMI Reports
MILPITAS, California, July 14 [Category: Electronic Products] (TNSrep) -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, posted the following news release:
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Global Semiconductor Equipment Sales Forecast to Reach a Record $229 Billion in 2028, SEMI Reports
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AI-fueled Investment in Leading-edge Logic, Advanced Memory, Test and Packaging Drives Five-Year Growth Surge in Semiconductor Equipment
MILPITAS, Calif. -July 14, 2026 - Global sales of to
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Goodwin Strengthens Antitrust Platform with Addition of Margaret Webb
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 15 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Goodwin, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Goodwin Strengthens Antitrust Platform with Addition of Margaret Webb
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Goodwin today announced that Margaret (Meg) Webb has joined the firm as a partner in its Antitrust and Competition practice within the Complex Litigation and Dispute Resolution group, based in San Francisco.
"As clients face an increasingly complex mix of regulatory scrutiny, competition enforcement,
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Google's AI Search Poses Unacceptable Risk to Kids, Common Sense Media Finds
SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 16 -- Common Sense Media issued the following news release on July 15, 2026:
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Google's AI Search Poses Unacceptable Risk to Kids, Common Sense Media Finds
The AI Overview and AI Mode built into Google Search are not safe enough to be kids' default source of answers and, concerningly, the features can't be turned off.
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Common Sense Media's Youth AI Safety Institute today released a comprehensive risk assessment of the AI features built into Google Search
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Governor Stitt Authorizes Oklahoma Task Force 1 Deployment to Texas Flooding
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, July 14 -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news:
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Governor Stitt Authorizes Oklahoma Task Force 1 Deployment to Texas Flooding
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OKLAHOMA CITY (July 14, 2026) - Today, Governor Kevin Stitt and the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management (OEM) announced that Oklahoma is sending four Type III swift water rescue teams to Texas to assist with ongoing flood response. The teams include 24 Oklahoma Task Force 1 members from the Tulsa and Oklahoma
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Grindr Urges IRS, Labor Dept., Health & Human Services Dept. to Expand Excepted Fertility Benefits for Diverse Paths to Parenthood
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Grindr, West Hollywood, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service, U.S. Department of Labor Employee Benefits Security Administration and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services regarding a proposed rule on excepted fertility benefits. The company advocates for broadening the scope of these benefits to better reflect contemporary medical standards and the diverse needs of individuals seeking assis
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HackerOne Advocates for Targeted Revisions in Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act Rule
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- HackerOne, a cybersecurity firm in San Francisco, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency addressing aspects of the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act rulemaking. The company emphasized the need for a refined definition of "substantial cyber incident," more explicit protections for independent good-faith security research, and a harmonized reporting appr
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Hawaiian Visitor Wins Monumental $446,000 Fortune Pai-Gow Jackpot at Fremont Hotel and Casino
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, July 14 [Category: BizEntertainment Industry] -- Boyd Gaming, operator of gaming entertainment properties, posted the following news release:
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Hawaiian Visitor Wins Monumental $446,000 Fortune Pai-Gow Jackpot at Fremont Hotel and Casino
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A fortunate guest from Hawaii hit a progressive jackpot at Fremont Hotel and Casino Las Vegas on Friday, July 10, winning a massive payday of $446,083.Â
Around 8:30 p.m., the pai-gow player placed a $1 progressive side bet on Light
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Healthy Alternatives to Violent Environments Executive Director Rico Warns Proposed Federal Grant Changes Threaten Critical Victim Services
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- May Rico, executive director of Healthy Alternatives to Violent Environments, a victim service provider in Stanislaus County, California, has submitted a public comment letter expressing concerns regarding proposed revisions to the Office of Management and Budget's guidance for Federal Financial Assistance. The nonprofit, which operates the county's only state-identified domestic violence emergency shelter and provides services for sexual assault and human trafficking surv
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HLB Welcomes Back Paul Deeringer as Partner in Its San Francisco Office
LOS ANGELES, California, July 16 -- Hooper, Lundy and Bookman, a law firm, issued the following statement on July 15, 2026:
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HLB Welcomes Back Paul Deeringer as Partner in its San Francisco Office
We are pleased to announce that Paul Deeringer is rejoining the firm as a partner in its San Francisco office, effective July 13.
Many at the firm know Paul from his earlier tenure as an associate in the Business Department. Since leaving HLB in 2012 to join John Muir Health's in-house team as
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House Education & Workforce Chairman Walberg Holds Hearing on DEI's Impact on Medical Schools
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on July 14, 2026:
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Chairman Walberg Holds Hearing on DEI's Impact on Medical Schools
Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) delivered the following statement, as prepared for delivery, at a hearing titled, "Training Activists, Not Physicians: The Impact of DEI on Medical Schools":
"Last August, the Education and Wor
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House Financial Services Ranking Member Waters Slams Trump's Economic Policies, Urges New Fed Chair Warsh to Guard Agency Independence
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on July 14, 2026:
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Ranking Member Maxine Waters: "Committee Democrats Will Continue Fighting to Protect the Independence of the Fed and Other Agencies, Strengthen Consumer Protections, and Build an Economy that Prioritizes Working Families--not the President, the Wealthy or Well-Connected."
Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top
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House Intelligence Chairman Crawford Opens Hearing to Examine States on the Frontlines of Counterintelligence
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following news release on July 15, 2026:
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Chairman Crawford Opens Full Committee Hearing to Examine States on the Frontlines of Counterintelligence
Today, House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Chairman Rick Crawford (AR-01) delivered the following opening statement during a hearing to examine how states across the country are addressing counterint
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House Judiciary Ranking Member Raskin, Rep. Ocasio-Cortez, Sen. Lujan Introduce Bill to Impose $50 Gift Ban on Supreme Court Justices
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on July 14, 2026:
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Ranking Member Raskin, Rep. Ocasio-Cortez, 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
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Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin,
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House Oversight & Government Reform Ranking Member Garcia Urges Senate to Reject Blanche Nomination
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on July 15, 2026:
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Ranking Member Robert Garcia Urges Senate to Reject Blanche Nomination
Today, Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, sent a letter to Chairman Grassley and Ranking Member Durbin on the Senate Judiciary Committee urging them to reject the nomination of Acting Att
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House Select Committee on China Ranking Member Khanna Issues Opening Statement at Hearing on Federal Research Security Enterprise
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-California, ranking member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following news release on July 15, 2026:
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Transcript of Ranking Member Khanna's Opening Statement from Hearing on Protecting American Innovation: The Federal Research Security Enterprise
Today, the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist
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Human Rights Watch Issues Commentary: Ro Khanna, Settler Violence, and What Netanyahu Got Wrong
NEW YORK, July 16 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following commentary by Sarah Sanbar, researcher in the Middle East and North Africa division:
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Ro Khanna, Settler Violence, and What Netanyahu Got Wrong
Lawlessness and Impunity the Norm for Settlers in the West Bank
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Democratic Congressman of California Ro Khanna got a taste of Palestinians' daily life under occupation on July 8. While visiting the occupied West Bank, Khanna said he and his team were stoppe
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ICYMI: Across the Board Coverage of the Trump EPA's Proposal to Save American Truckers Billions and Remove DEF Deratements Entirely
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Across the Board Coverage of the Trump EPA's Proposal to Save American Truckers Billions and Remove DEF Deratements Entirely
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WASHINGTON - Last week, at the Great American State Fair on the National Mall, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin unveiled a proposal to reverse the unattainable 2023 NOx emission reduction provisions created under the Biden Admi
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ICYMI: Congresswoman Simon Fights Back Against Republican Attacks to Equity, Delivers Opening Statement at House Oversight Committee Task Force Hearing on "Combatting DEI in American Institutions"
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Lateefah Simon, D-California, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Congresswoman Simon Fights Back Against Republican Attacks to Equity, Delivers Opening Statement at House Oversight Committee Task Force Hearing on "Combatting DEI in American Institutions"
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, the House Oversight Task Force on Defending Constitutional Rights and Exposing Institutional Abuses held a hearing on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies in publ
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In Defense of Animals: "Appalling" Sentence for New York Man Who Brutally Kicked Girlfriend's Cat to Death
SAN RAFAEL, California, July 16 -- In Defense of Animals posted the following news:
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"Appalling" Sentence for New York Man Who Brutally Kicked Girlfriend's Cat to Death
In Defense of Animals is strongly condemning the sentencing of Harold Larson, who was charged with aggravated animal cruelty for fatally kicking his girlfriend's cat.
On July 9, he was sentenced by Judge Robert Cook to just one year in jail, ordered to pay a civil judgment of $205, and banned from having an animal compa
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Innovative Genomics Institute Urges Trait-Based Regulation for Modified Organisms Under Plant Protection Act
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The Innovative Genomics Institute, Berkeley, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service regarding the agency's request for information on modified organisms subject to the Plant Protection Act. The IGI, a prominent academic research institute associated with multiple University of California campuses, provided extensive input emphasizing an evidence-based and trait-focused regulatory fr
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International Marine Mammal Project of Earth Island Institute Issues Commentary: Iceland Kills Whales Again After 2-Year Pause
BERKELEY, California, July 16 -- The International Marine Mammal Project of Earth Island Institute issued the following commentary on July 15, 2026, by Associate Director Mark J. Palmer:
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Iceland Kills Whales Again After 2-Year Pause
Today, three countries continue to hunt and kill whales for commercial purposes: Japan, which both conducts commercial whaling and imports whale meat from the two other whaling countries, Norway and Iceland.
The whole enterprise is more political than pract
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Isidore Ventures Calls for Enhanced Clarity, Outcome Measures in Excepted Fertility Benefits Rule
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Isidore Ventures Inc., San Francisco, California submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Department of the Treasury, and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services regarding the proposed "Excepted Fertility Benefits" rule. The company, poised to become a plan sponsor, expressed support for expanding affordable fertility care access and emphasized the need for flexibility to design benefits tailored to employees' needs.
Isidore Ventures hi
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ITC Lets Stand Amendment in Energy Drinks Investigation
WASHINGTON, July 15 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission declined review of an administrative law judge's ruling allowing Monster Energy Co., Corona, California, to amend respondent address information.
The commission said it would not review an initial determination granting Monster Energy Co.'s motion to amend the complaint and notice of investigation in its Section 337 case involving energy drinks and related labeling and packaging.
The investigation, instituted on June 4, 2026, co
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ITC Seeks Public Comment on Melanoma Test Patent Complaint
WASHINGTON, July 15 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission is seeking public comments after receiving a Section 337 complaint from Castle Biosciences Inc., Friendswood, Texas, alleging patent violations involving imported melanoma predictive and prognostic tests and requesting trade remedies against four respondents.
The complaint, filed on July 10, alleges violations of Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 involving the importation, sale for importation and sale in the U.S. after impor
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Jami de Lou to Serve as Vice President of Equity, Inclusion, Belonging
MERRIFIELD, Virginia, July 15 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release:
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Jami de Lou to Serve as Vice President of Equity, Inclusion, Belonging
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RESTON, Va. - Organizational culture strategist Jami de Lou will serve as the National Wildlife Federation's next vice president of equity, inclusion, and belonging. In this essential role - and consistent with NWF's equal opportunity employment commitments - de Lou will lead NWF's efforts t
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Justice Dept.: Trade Fraud Task Force Surpasses $1 Billion in Recoveries and Charged Losses in Less Than One Year
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on July 14, 2026:
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Trade Fraud Task Force Surpasses $1 Billion in Recoveries and Charged Losses in Less Than One Year
Enforcement Milestone Marks Strategic Pivot from Administrative Fines to Criminal and Civil Accountability Across the Global Supply Chain
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The Department of Justice announced today that the Trade Fraud Task Force (TFTF), launched in August 2025, with the Department of Homeland Secur
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Kamlager-Dove Statement on the Massie Amendment
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Kamlager-Dove Statement on the Massie Amendment
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) released the following statement on Massie Amendment 8, which blocks U.S. military assistance to Israel in the 2027 National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act. In this bill, 98.5% of the funding appropriated for Israel is designated for F oreign
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Kean Introduces Legislation to Reduce Healthcare Costs for Seniors
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Thomas Kean Jr., R-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Kean Introduces Legislation to Reduce Healthcare Costs for Seniors
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(July 15, 2026) WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) announced the introduction of the Medicare Premiums Reduction Act of 2026, legislation that would reduce Medicare premiums for seniors to help address affordability challenges.
Under current law, Medicare Part B and D each add the Income Related Mon
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Kentucky State Valedictorian Zhakeya Hawkins Takes Accelerated Path to Climate Research
FRANKFORT, Kentucky, July 15 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news:
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Kentucky State Valedictorian Zhakeya Hawkins Takes Accelerated Path to Climate Research
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After completing two years of undergraduate study in one year, the 4.0 graduate is applying data science and geospatial modeling at UC Merced
FRANKFORT, Ky. -One year was enough for Zhakeya Hawkins to complete two years of undergraduate study, maintain a 4.0 GPA, compete as a scholar-athlete, and graduate as Ke
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Keysight and Sateliot Selected by European Space Agency to Develop Blockchain Enabled Framework for 5G Non Terrestrial Networks
SANTA ROSA, California, July 16 -- Keysight Technologies, a global electronic measurement technology and market solutions provider, issued the following news release:
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Keysight and Sateliot Selected by European Space Agency to Develop Blockchain Enabled Framework for 5G Non Terrestrial Networks
Program awarded under ESA ARTES 5G Strategic Product Line
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Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) has been selected by the European Space Agency (ESA) to lead a three year development program
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Laguna Beach Fire Dept. Chief King Opposes Medicare Ambulance Payment Cap Proposal
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Laguna Beach Fire Chief Niko King has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services expressing opposition to the proposed rule which seeks to cap Medicaid supplemental payments for Ground Emergency Medical Transportation providers at Medicare Ambulance Fee Schedule rates. The fire-based emergency medical transport service in California warns the proposal would jeopardize its financial stabil
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Landmark ECOG-ACRIN ENDURANCE Study Co-Authored by International Myeloma Foundation Leaders Provides Evidence for Optimal Duration of Maintenance Therapy
NORTH HOLLYWOOD, California, July 16 (TNSjou) -- The International Myeloma Foundation issued the following news on July 14, 2026:
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Landmark ECOG-ACRIN ENDURANCE Study Co-Authored by International Myeloma Foundation Leaders Provides Evidence for Optimal Duration of Maintenance Therapy
STUDIO CITY, CA -- Study results from the randomized, prospective phase III ENDURANCE (E1A11) trial, designed and conducted by the ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group (ECOG-ACRIN), were published today in the N
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Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory: Tracing Pesticides in Honeybees to Preserve Pollinators and Agricultural Productivity
LIVERMORE, California, July 15 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news:
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Tracing pesticides in honeybees to preserve pollinators and agricultural productivity
Estimates suggest that 35% of the world's food crops -- one out of every three bites of food -- depend on animal pollinators. Honeybees in particular are responsible for billions of dollars in agricultural productivity in the U.S.
But in recent years, bee colonies
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Lawsuit Seeks to Protect America's Wildlife From Trump Administration
SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 15 -- Earthjustice posted the following news release on July 14, 2026:
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Lawsuit Seeks to Protect America's Wildlife From Trump Administration
Rulemaking claims habitat destruction does not "harm" endangered species
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Seattle, WA -- Conservation groups today sued the Trump administration over its decision to strip endangered species of protections for the places where they live, a decision that contradicts all scientific and legal understanding of the imp
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Littler Issues Commentary: Holiday Pay Enforcement in the UK - Consultation Launched on the Role of the Fair Work Agency
SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 16 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on July 15, 2026, by knowledge lawyer Emily Bodger:
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Holiday Pay Enforcement in the UK - Consultation Launched on the Role of the Fair Work Agency
A Government consultation on the role of the FWA is now open, proposing changes to holiday pay compliance and enforcement.
At a Glance
* The UK Government launched a consultation on June 30, 2026 on the Government's proposed approach to statutory holid
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Littler Issues Commentary: Ontario, Canada Court Upholds Verbal Bonus Policy and Denies Former Employee's Bonus Claim
SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 16 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on July 15, 2026, by partner Monty Verlint and associate Oren Barbalat:
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Ontario, Canada Court Upholds Verbal Bonus Policy and Denies Former Employee's Bonus Claim
In Smith v. Evertz Microsystems Ltd., 2026 ONSC 2166, the Ontario Superior Court dismissed a former employee's claim for an annual bonus after finding that a longstanding verbal bonus policy required employees to be actively employed at
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Lujan, Welch, Schiff, Raskin, Ocasio-Cortez Introduce Legislation Imposing Gift Ban on Supreme Court Justices
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Lujan, Welch, Schiff, Raskin, Ocasio-Cortez Introduce Legislation Imposing Gift Ban on Supreme Court Justices
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Legislation Cracks Down on Lavish Gifts to Supreme Court Justices With $50 Limit Aligning Ethics Rules With Congress, Other Judges, and Federal Officials
Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), Peter Welch (D-VT), and Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) introduced the High Court G
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Major League Soccer returns to Apple TV tomorrow
CUPERTINO, California, July 15 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, posted the following news:
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Major League Soccer returns to Apple TV tomorrow
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Apple TV subscribers in more than 100 countries and regions can watch every MLS match with no blackouts. Subscribers also receive com
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MATSUI STATEMENT ON HOUSE AMENDMENT TO CUT MILITARY AID TO ISRAEL
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Doris O. Matsui, D-California, issued the following news release:
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MATSUI STATEMENT ON HOUSE AMENDMENT TO CUT MILITARY AID TO ISRAEL
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07) issued the following statement after voting YES on an amendment to H.R. 8595, cutting $3.3 billion in military funding to Israel.
"The United States and Israel have a long and important relationship, and I will always support the safety and security of the Israeli
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Md. A.G. Brown Announces $29.6 Million Multistate Settlement With Glenmark Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 16 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on July 15, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Announces $29.6 Million Multistate Settlement with Glenmark Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
Consumers Who Bought Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States Between May 1, 2009, and December 31, 2019, Could be Eligible for Compensation
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Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 48
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Md. A.G. Brown Calls on Federal Regulators to Deny Banking Charters for High-Risk or Predatory Financial Technology
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 16 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on July 15, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Calls on Federal Regulators to Deny Banking Charters for High-Risk or Predatory Financial Technology
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in sending a letter to federal banking regulators raising concerns about granting national banking charters to financial technology companies, often referred to as
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Meet the 2026 Missouri Honor Medalists
COLUMBIA, Missouri, July 15 -- The University of Missouri School of Journalism issued the following news release:
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Meet the 2026 Missouri Honor Medalists
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By Austin Fitzgerald
Three major figures in journalism and strategic communication will receive the 2026 Missouri Honor Medal for Distinguished Service in recognition of their extraordinary careers.
This year's medalists are: Jon Cook, Global CEO of WPP Creative, a multinational network of advertising agencies; Alberto Ibarguen,
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N.H. A.G. Formella: $29.6 Million Settlement Secured With Glenmark Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
CONCORD, New Hampshire, July 16 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release on July 15, 2026:
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$29.6 Million Settlement Secured with Glenmark Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
Attorney General John M. Formella announces that New Hampshire, along with a coalition of 48 states and territories, has secured a $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in a widespread, lon
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National Nuclear Security Administration: Additional Actions Needed to Plan for Science, Technology, and Engineering Facilities and Workforce Investments
WASHINGTON, July 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Government Accountability Office issued the following report:
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National Nuclear Security Administration: Additional Actions Needed to Plan for Science, Technology, and Engineering Facilities and Workforce Investments
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Fast Facts
The National Nuclear Security Administration relies on unique science, technology, and engineering facilities and a highly skilled workforce to maintain and advance the nation's nuclear stockpile. In 2024, it prioritized i
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New process turns mixed plastic waste into hydrogen fuel without sorting
LOS ANGELES, California, July 14 -- The University of California posted the following news release:
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New process turns mixed plastic waste into hydrogen fuel without sorting
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* Because most recycling processes require plastics to be sorted by type first, only 9% of discarded plastic is actually recycled; 79% is dumped in landfills and another 12% is incinerated, releasing carbon dioxide in the process.
* UCLA Samueli and Ewha Womans University researchers have demon
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Newmark Pacific Arranges Lease on Behalf of Noble Ace at Historic Heisler Building in Downtown Laguna Beach, California
NEW YORK, July 16 -- Newmark Group, a commercial real estate company that says they offer comprehensive suite of services and products, posted the following news release:
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Newmark Pacific Arranges Lease on Behalf of Noble Ace at Historic Heisler Building in Downtown Laguna Beach, California
Newmark Pacific announces the Company has facilitated a lease for historic Heisler Building, a 6,654-square-foot property in the heart of Downtown Laguna Beach, California, to Noble Ace, a new restaur
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NRCC: Joanna Mendoza Fundraises From Defund The Police Radicals In California
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news:
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Joanna Mendoza Fundraises From Defund The Police Radicals In California
Democrat lobbyist Joanna Mendoza traveled to Los Angeles to raise campaign cash from far-left activists who championed defunding the police, a new investigation revealed.
The report exposed Mendoza's continued embrace of the dangerous defund the police movement she supported in 2020.
"Democrat lobbyist Joanna Mendoza
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Oklahoma Ends the "Orphan Tax," Preserving Survivor Benefits for Foster Youth
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, July 15 -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news:
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Oklahoma Ends the "Orphan Tax," Preserving Survivor Benefits for Foster Youth
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OKLAHOMA CITY (July 15, 2026) - In partnership with the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Governor Stitt announced that Oklahoma will join the states that have chosen to end the practice of diverting Social Security survivor benefits from foster
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OMB's Proposed Federal Financial Assistance Rule Threatens the Availability and Accessibility of Vital Health Care Services for Medically Underserved and Vulnerable Communities and Populations
SAN DIEGO, California, July 14 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Public Health Association posted the following news release:
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OMB's Proposed Federal Financial Assistance Rule Threatens the Availability and Accessibility of Vital Health Care Services for Medically Underserved and Vulnerable Communities and Populations
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Contact: gwmedia@gwu.edu, mediarelations@apha.org
A proposed rule issued by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) would authorize federal agency leadership
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Padilla Keynotes 2026 NALEO Annual Conference
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Padilla Keynotes 2026 NALEO Annual Conference
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LOS ANGELES, CA -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) delivered a keynote address at the 43rd National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) Annual Conference, highlighting the impact Latino communities have made across the country. Padilla previously served as NALEO President, where he worked to advance Latino represe
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Padilla Pushes for Affordable Water Utility Bills, Critical Flood Protection
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Padilla Pushes for Affordable Water Utility Bills, Critical Flood Protection
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), a member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, advocated for affordable water utilities for families across the country and stronger flood protections for communities.
At an Environment and Public Works Committee hearing, Padilla and U.
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Paul Hastings Advises Cribl on Its Acquisition of CardinalOps
LOS ANGELES, California, July 15 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Paul Hastings Advises Cribl on Its Acquisition of CardinalOps
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Paul Hastings LLP advised Cribl, the AI platform for Telemetry, on its acquisition of CardinalOps, an agentic detection engineering solution. The acquisition adds detection engineering capabilities that help customers improve threat coverage, lower data costs and strengthen their security operations centers.
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Paul Hastings Hosts US Soccer Foundation for PHilanthropy Spotlight Series
LOS ANGELES, California, July 15 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Paul Hastings Hosts US Soccer Foundation for PHilanthropy Spotlight Series
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Opening our offices to our nonprofit partners is a core part of our corporate social responsibility initiatives. The PHilanthropy Spotlight Series is an extension of this ethos, and when the world comes together through sports, we look for opportunities to help amplify the nonprofits working to up
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Pelosi Statement on Massie Amendment #8
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Pelosi Statement on Massie Amendment #8
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Washington, D.C. -Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement on Massie Amendment #8 to H.R. 8595, the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act of 2027:
"Today, the Massie Amendment presents an unfortunate choice to the House. As one who is committed to a strong U.S.-Israel relationship and supporti
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Qualcomm Schedules Third Quarter Fiscal 2026 Earnings Release and Conference Call
SAN DIEGO, California, July 16 -- Qualcomm, a developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies, products and services, issued the following news release on July 15, 2026:
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Qualcomm Schedules Third Quarter Fiscal 2026 Earnings Release and Conference Call
Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) today announced that it will publish the Company's financial results for its third quarter of fiscal 2026 on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, after the close of the market on the Company's Investor R
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Ranking Member Lofgren's Opening Statement at Hearing on Space Commerce's Mission Authorization Proposal
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Ranking Member Lofgren's Opening Statement at Hearing on Space Commerce's Mission Authorization Proposal
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(Washington, DC) -Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology is holding a Space Subcommittee hearing titled, "A Review of the Office of Space Commerce's Mission Authorization Proposal."
Ranking Member Zoe Lofgren's (D-CA) opening statement as prepared for the record is be
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Reason Foundation Issues Commentary: Louisiana Adopts Reforms to Provide Released Inmates With Identification Documents
LOS ANGELES, California, July 16 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary by Director of Criminal Justice Policy Vittorio Nastasi:
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Louisiana adopts reforms to provide released inmates with identification documents
House Bill 167 codifies a clearer role for the Department of Public Safety and Corrections in helping inmates obtain necessary documents before they leave prison.
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Before a person can get a job, rent an apartment, or open a bank account, they typically need
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Rep. Bera Statement on Massie Amendment to Eliminate Israel Funding in State Department and National Security Appropriations Bill
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Ami Bera, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Bera Statement on Massie Amendment to Eliminate Israel Funding in State Department and National Security Appropriations Bill
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (D-CA-06), a senior Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs and Intelligence Committees, released the following statement ahead of the vote on Representative Thomas Massie's (R-KY-04) amendment to the National Se
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Rep. Davis Leads Bill to Compel Trump Administration to Release All Relevant Records Related to Illegal Freezing of Child Care, Welfare, and Social Services Funds to IL, CA, CO, MN, and NY
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Danny K. Davis, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Davis Leads Bill to Compel Trump Administration to Release All Relevant Records Related to Illegal Freezing of Child Care, Welfare, and Social Services Funds to IL, CA, CO, MN, and NY
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Washington, DC: July 15, 2026, Representative Danny K. Davis introduced legislation to compel the Trump Administration to hand over all relevant records relating to the five-state freeze on the State-based Ch
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Rep. Huffman Statement on State and Foreign Operations Appropriations Amendment #8 Vote
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Huffman Statement on State and Foreign Operations Appropriations Amendment #8 Vote
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Washington, D.C. \- Today, Representative Jared Huffman (CA-02) released the following statement after voting on the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act and Representative Thomas Massie's (KY-04) amendment #8:
"I almost never vote 'present,' but this amendment l
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Rep. Mike Levin's Statement on Massie Amendment
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Mike Levin, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Mike Levin's Statement on Massie Amendment
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Washington, D.C.- Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) released the following statement on the Massie amendment:
"The suffering caused by the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is staggering. Tens of thousands of Palestinians have been killed in Gaza and families across the region, Israeli and Palestinian alike, have endured unimaginable loss.
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Rep. Mullin's Statement on Foreign Aid Funding Vote
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Kevin Mullin, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Mullin's Statement on Foreign Aid Funding Vote
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Washington, D.C. - Congressman Kevin Mullin (CA-15) issued the following statement:
" Today I voted NO on the House Republicans' foreign aid funding bill because it threatens American diplomacy, slashes vital humanitarian aid, undermines our national security, and tries to strip away voting rights from Americans.
While I voted no on the bi
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Rep. Mullin's Statement on ICE Shootings in Maine and Texas
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Kevin Mullin, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Mullin's Statement on ICE Shootings in Maine and Texas
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In the last week alone, ICE has shot and killed two more people on our streets - neither of whom were targets of their operations.
The inhumanity and racism from the Trump Administration and his rogue assassins are making our communities less safe.
ICE cannot be trusted, and Americans deserve independent investigations into these h
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Rep. Panetta's Bill to Rename San Jose VA Clinic After Pat Tillman Passes House
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Panetta's Bill to Rename San Jose VA Clinic After Pat Tillman Passes House
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Washington, D.C. - United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) announced that the House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed bipartisan legislation he authored and introduced to rename the Department of Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic in San Jose the Corporal Patrick D. Tillman VA Clinic. The legislat
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Rep. Pete Aguilar Statement on Rep. Massie's Amendment to Strike Israel Funding from FY2027 Appropriations
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Pete Aguilar Statement on Rep. Massie's Amendment to Strike Israel Funding from FY2027 Appropriations
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Pete Aguilar (CA-33) issued the following statement:
"I believe this amendment is the wrong approach to U.S. policy in the Middle East. By undermining the Obama-led Memorandum of Understanding, this amendment would compromise our national security, hurt our
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Rep. Sara Jacobs Statement on Massie Amendment to Republican Foreign Aid Budget Bill
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Sara Jacobs Statement on Massie Amendment to Republican Foreign Aid Budget Bill
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Rep. Sara Jacobs, the youngest Jewish Member of Congress, and 27 Members of Congress released the following statement after voting yes on Amendment #8, which would halt certain U.S. funding to Israel, to the National Security, Department of State and Related Programs Appropriations Act:
"As Members of Congress
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Representative Derek Tran Supports Massie Amendment to Block U.S. Military Funding to Israel
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Derek Tran, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Representative Derek Tran Supports Massie Amendment to Block U.S. Military Funding to Israel
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Washington, D.C. - Representative Derek Tran (CA-45) issued the following statement regarding Representative Thomas Massie's (KY-04) amendment to H.R. 8595, the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027. The amendment would eliminate the $3.3 billion in United S
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Reps. Chu, Castor, Lee, Pappas Introduce Drug Deal Disclosure Act to Force Transparency for Trump's Secret Big Pharma Deals
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Reps. Chu, Castor, Lee, Pappas Introduce Drug Deal Disclosure Act to Force Transparency for Trump's Secret Big Pharma Deals
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Representatives Judy Chu (CA-28), Kathy Castor (FL-14), Summer Lee (PA-12), and Chris Pappas (NH-01) introduced the Drug Deal Disclosure Act, legislation that would require the Trump Administration to publicly disclose its prescription drug pricing agr
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Reps. Whitesides, Harrigan, McClain Delaney, Haridopolos Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Simplify Parental Controls Across Kids' Devices
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. George T. Whitesides, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Reps. Whitesides, Harrigan, McClain Delaney, Haridopolos Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Simplify Parental Controls Across Kids' Devices
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TOTAL Screen Time Act would direct NIST to develop a single, interoperable standard so parents no longer have to manage screen time limits app-by-app and device-by-device.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Reps. George Whitesides (D-CA), Pat Harrigan (R-NC), Apr
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RESOLVE Urges Federal Agencies to Adopt Cycle-Based Fertility Benefit Coverage
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- RESOLVE: The National Infertility and Family Building Association has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury, U.S. Department of Labor, and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The organization expressed endorsement of the departments' efforts to expand fertility benefits under the proposed Excepted Fertility Benefits Rule, issued May 13, 2026, while raising significant concerns about the proposed $120,000 lifetime dollar cap as a
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Rounds Introduces Legislation to Expedite Scientific Research on Diseases
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Mike Rounds, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release:
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Rounds Introduces Legislation to Expedite Scientific Research on Diseases
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) today introduced legislation to expedite scientific research on diseases through specimen collection. This is the first piece of legislation introduced using feedback from Rounds and Heinrich's American Science Acceleration Project (ASAP), a nat
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S.D. A.G. Jackley Announces South Dakota to Receive $18,011.65 in Multi-State Settlement With Generic Drug Manufacturer Glenmark
PIERRE, South Dakota, July 16 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on July 15, 2026:
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Attorney General Jackley Announces South Dakota to Receive $18,011.65 in Multi-State Settlement with Generic Drug Manufacturer Glenmark
Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that South Dakota will receive $18,011.65 as part of a $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in a widespread, long-run
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Salty water similar to Earth's oceans found in meteorite that struck New Jersey home
LONDON, England, July 15 -- The Royal Holloway-University of London issued the following news:
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Salty water similar to Earth's oceans found in meteorite that struck New Jersey home
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Scientists discover evidence of salty water similar to the Earth's oceans and organic matter essential for the building blocks of life in a meteorite that crashed through a house in New Jersey, USA.
The rare meteorite contains evidence of highly concentrated briny fluids which can potentially create molec
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Savills Expands its Korean Corporate Services Desk with the Addition of Vicky Ban in Miami
NEW YORK, July 14 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Savills Inc., a real estate firm, issued the following news release:
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Savills Expands its Korean Corporate Services Desk with the Addition of Vicky Ban in Miami
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MIAMI (July 7, 2026) - Savills announces that Vicky Ban has joined its Miami office as an Associate Director, expanding the firm's Korean Corporate Services Desk. Ban will work alongside Houston-based Associate Director Nathaniel Han as co-lead of the group.
Savills Korean Corp
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SBA Expands Use of Palantir Software to Accelerate Pandemic Fraud Crackdown
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The Small Business Administration issued the following news release on July 14, 2026:
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SBA Expands Use of Palantir Software to Accelerate Pandemic Fraud Crackdown
Advanced Technology Will Strengthen SBA's Fraud Analysis and Enforcement Efforts on Behalf of Small Businesses and Taxpayers
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Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced a new phase in its anti-fraud initiative in which it is deploying Palantir Technologies (Palantir) software to adva
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School of Medicine alumna continues tradition of mentorship as associate dean for student affairs
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 15 -- Mercer University posted the following news:
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School of Medicine alumna continues tradition of mentorship as associate dean for student affairs
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Mercer University School of Medicine Dean Jean R. Sumner, M.D., MACP, announced that Helen King, M.D., FIDSA, has been appointed as associate dean for student affairs on the Macon campus, effective June 15. A respected physician and leader in infectious diseases and internal medicine, Dr. King brings a deep commitm
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Scientists Unravel the Fast-Moving 'Butterfly Effect' of the Deep Ocean
LA JOLLA, California, July 14 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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Scientists Unravel the Fast-Moving 'Butterfly Effect' of the Deep Ocean
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Tiny, invisible swirls and twirls - not much bigger than a coin - deep below the ocean's surface are silently shaping some of the biggest forces steering our climate: sea-level rise, fisheries collapse, extreme flooding, and how much carbon dioxide the ocean absorbs.
An international research team including
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SEC Obtains Final Consent Judgment as to Michael J. Forster in Connection With Alleged Pump-and-Dump Scheme
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 22-civ-627; S.D. Cal. filed May 4, 2022) involving Michael J. Forster:
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On July 13, 2026, the United States District Court for the Southern District of California entered a final consent judgment as to Michael J. Forster in connection with his role in an alleged pump-and-dump scheme.
The SEC filed its complaint against Forsteron May 4, 2022. The SEC's complaint alleged that between
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Sen. Capito: EPW Committee Announces Markup of the Water Resources Development Act of 2026
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, chairwoman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release:
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EPW Committee Announces Markup of the Water Resources Development Act of 2026
Today, 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 Committee, announced plans for the EPW Committee to mark up the b
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Sen. Rick Scott Discusses Election Fraud with James O'Keefe at HSGAC Hearing
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Sen. Rick Scott Discusses Election Fraud with James O'Keefe at HSGAC Hearing
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, at a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC) hearing on fraud across the country, U.S. Senator Rick Scott asked journalist James O'Keefe about his recent reports about election fraud in California.
This follows shocking reports of election fraud that occurred in the Lo
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Sen. Whitehouse: EPW Committee Announces Markup of the Water Resources Development Act of 2026
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release:
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EPW Committee Announces Markup of the Water Resources Development Act of 2026
Today, U.S. Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Chairman of the EPW Committee, announced plans for the Committee to mark up the bipartisa
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Stan State Students Showcase 'Virtual Turlock' Platform to City Council
TURLOCK, California, July 14 -- California State University Stanislaus posted the following news:
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Stan State Students Showcase 'Virtual Turlock' Platform to City Council
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Stanislaus State computer science students took center stage during the Turlock City Council meeting on June 23, 2026, to give community members insight on the development of "Virtual Turlock," a new digital platform to be released in the near future that showcases the city through interactive tours.
Alongside Stan
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Stanford University Computational Biologist Everitt Opposes OMB Proposed Research Funding Revisions
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Amanda Everitt, a computational biologist and program manager in genomics at Stanford University, California, has submitted a public comment letter expressing opposition to the Office of Management and Budget's proposed revision of a key regulation governing federal research funding. Everitt argues that the rule would undermine scientific integrity and damage the U.S. research enterprise across academia and the biotechnology industry.
Everitt's letter cautions that the pr
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STATEMENT: Rep. Dave Min on Massie Amendment to GOP Foreign Aid Bill
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Dave Min, D-California, issued the following news release:
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STATEMENT: Rep. Dave Min on Massie Amendment to GOP Foreign Aid Bill
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Washington, D.C. -Representative Dave Min (CA-47) released the following statement on voting yes on Amendment #8 to the National Security, Department of State and Related Programs Appropriations Act, offered by Rep. Thomas Massie.
"I voted yes on the Massie Amendment because I cannot in good conscience vote to continue the statu
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Suncoast Hotel & Casino Debuts "Quick Bites" Food Hall with Steak 'n Shake and Huey Magoo's Chicken Tenders
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, July 14 [Category: BizEntertainment Industry] -- Boyd Gaming, operator of gaming entertainment properties, posted the following news release:
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Suncoast Hotel & Casino Debuts "Quick Bites" Food Hall with Steak 'n Shake and Huey Magoo's Chicken Tenders
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LAS VEGAS - Suncoast Hotel & Casino today marked the official opening of "Quick Bites," a new dual-concept food hall featuring Steak 'n Shake and Huey Magoo's Chicken Tenders. Today's debut is the latest property enhanc
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That Avocado Oil Chip You're Eating May Not Be Made With Pure Avocado Oil
DAVIS, California, July 15 -- The University of California Davis posted the following news:
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That Avocado Oil Chip You're Eating May Not Be Made With Pure Avocado Oil
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If you've been reaching for chips, mayonnaise or salad dressing labeled "made with avocado oil," there's a good chance the oil inside isn't pure avocado oil, despite it being the only listed oil ingredient. University of California, Davis, researchers tested processed foods marketed as containing avocado oil. They found
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The 2026 Sports Humanitarian Awards honored Stephen Curry, Jeffrey Lurie, Laurie Tisch, the Baltimore Ravens & more
BRISTOL, Connecticut, July 15 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release:
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The 2026 Sports Humanitarian Awards honored Stephen Curry, Jeffrey Lurie, Laurie Tisch, the Baltimore Ravens & more
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Tuesday, July 14, athletes and celebrities gathered at Gotham Hall in New York City to celebrate and honor athletes, teams, leagues and members of the sports industry who use the power of sport to make a positive impact on society for the 12th
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THOMPSON RELEASES STATEMENT ON MASSIE AMENDMENT
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Mike Thompson, D-California, issued the following news release:
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THOMPSON RELEASES STATEMENT ON MASSIE AMENDMENT
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Washington, D.C. - Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) released the following statement after voting "Present" on far-right extremist Rep. Thomas Massie's amendment to the National Security, Department of State and Related Programs Appropriations Act. Massie's amendment would have cut foreign aid to Israel, including humanitarian aid for Palestinian civil
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Three Lehigh Graduates Earn 2026 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships
BETHLEHEM, Pennsylania, July 15 -- Lehigh University posted the following news:
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Three Lehigh Graduates Earn 2026 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships
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Three graduates, all from the Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE), were awarded 2026 National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowships.
Matthew O'Connell '26, Thomas Theiner '25 and Metri Zughbi '25 were among 2,500 recipients of the NSF's prestigious graduate research fellowships.
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Title V State Maternal & Child Health Block Grants Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12685) by health policy analyst Alexandria K. Mickler.
Here are excerpts:
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Title V State Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Block Grants
Overview
Title V of the Social Security Act (SSA; P.L. 74-121, as amended; 42 U.S.C. Sec.Sec.701-709) permanently authorizes the Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Services Block Grant, which aims to improve the health of pregnant women, moth
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Tombigbee Invests in AI-Native Calix One Platform
SAN JOSE, California, July 15 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Calix, a communications service providers, issued the following news release:
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Tombigbee Invests in AI-Native Calix One Platform
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SAN JOSE, Calif.-July 15, 2026- Today, Calix, Inc. (NYSE: CALX) announced that Tombigbee Fiber, LLC (Tombigbee) is leveraging their investment in the AI-native Calix One (tm) platform to begin building secure agentic workflows with Calix Agent Workforce(tm) Cloud. These collaborative AI workf
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Turtle Island Restoration Network Calls for Full Review of BP's Tiber Project in Gulf of Mexico
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The Turtle Island Restoration Network, Forest Knolls, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Ocean Energy Management opposing BP's proposed Tiber Project in the Gulf of Mexico. The environmental non-profit organization urged the agency to reject the project or, at minimum, require a full Environmental Impact Statement and complete Endangered Species Act consultations before proceeding.
The Tiber Project involves dril
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UAPB Researcher to Study Rice Bran's Potential Health Benefits
PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, July 15 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news:
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UAPB Researcher to Study Rice Bran's Potential Health Benefits
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Dr. Swathi Nedunchezian has joined the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff as a postdoctoral research fellow in the Department of Human Sciences. She will work under the mentorship of Dr. Sankar Devarajan, professor and program director of nutrition and food science.
At UAPB, she will contribute to a project investigati
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UC-Irvine: As Snowpack Shrinks, Sierra Nevada Mountain Ponds Undergo Dramatic Change
IRVINE, California, July 16 (TNSjou) -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release:
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As snowpack shrinks, Sierra Nevada mountain ponds undergo dramatic change
Study finds winter snowfall shapes summer pond conditions, with implications for biodiversity as California's climate changes.
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On a summer afternoon in the Sierra Nevada, a mountain pond can look calm and still, reflecting granite peaks and alpine sky. But beneath the surface, these small, shal
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UC-San Francisco Health, Kleiner Perkins, and Doerr Capital Launch New Model for Building Healthcare AI
SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 16 -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release on July 15, 2026:
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UCSF Health, Kleiner Perkins, and Doerr Capital Launch a New Model for Building Healthcare AI
Co-development model brings companies into one of the nation's leading academic health systems to build scalable tools for real-world care delivery.
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Today, UCSF Health, Kleiner Perkins and Doerr Capital announced UCSF Health Converge, a new health AI ac
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UC-San Francisco: How to Fill a Shortage of Specialists in ALS, Epilepsy, and Stroke
SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 16 -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release:
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How to Fill a Shortage of Specialists in ALS, Epilepsy, and Stroke
Partnership with Foothill College will create Northern California's first program to develop much-needed neurodiagnostic technology training for the diagnosis of neurological disorders.
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UCSF Health today announced a $170,000 investment in start-up funding to partner with Foothill College to devel
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UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television and Sundance Institute announce landmark collaboration
LOS ANGELES, California, July 14 -- The University of California posted the following news release:
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UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television and Sundance Institute announce landmark collaboration
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UCLA's School of Theater, Film and Television (TFT) and the Sundance Institute have announced a historic multi-year agreement that will create a comprehensive pathway for the next generation of independent filmmakers, storytellers and cultural innovators. With an initial phase targeted fo
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United Stateless Urges DHS to Withdraw Work Authorization Rule, Citing Reduction in Eligibility
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- United Stateless, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security regarding its proposed rule titled "Clarification of Discretionary Employment Authorization for Certain Aliens." The rule aims to amend regulations concerning work authorization for individuals subject to long-term orders of supervision, but the letter asserts that the proposal fails to consider or address the unique circumstances of stateless individuals who are d
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University of California Berkeley Library Warns Against Proposed Rule on Federal Research Publication and Access Costs
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The University of California Berkeley Library submitted a public comment letter submitted to the Office of Management and Budget regarding a proposed rule that seeks to revise federal policies on allowable costs under federal financial assistance awards.
The UC Berkeley Library letter, written by three library officials, contends that these provisions would severely harm the dissemination and accessibility of federally funded research, undermine federal public access pol
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University of California Biology Professor Salama Urges Withdrawal of OMB Proposed Rule on Federal Financial Assistance
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sofie Salama, professor of molecular, cell and developmental biology at the University of California Santa Cruz campus, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget opposing the agency's proposed regulation concerning federal financial assistance. The letter articulates concerns about numerous provisions that the researcher argues would fundamentally disrupt the landscape of federally supported research institutions, especially those with li
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University of California Partnerships Center Vice Chancellor Ruiz Raises Concerns Over Proposed Federal Grant Regulation Changes
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Assistant Vice Chancellor Maria Rocha-Ruiz has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget expressing opposition to proposed revisions to the Uniform Guidance regulating federal financial assistance.
The letter raises concerns over several proposed changes, including the allowance for federal agencies to make noncompetitive awards with broad discretion, which the center argues could undermine merit-based grantmaking and contravene Congressiona
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University of Texas El Paso-Led Study Finds Mexico's Health Reform Left Older Adults More Vulnerable to Medical Costs
EL PASO, Texas, July 16 -- The University of Texas El Paso campus issued the following news release:
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UTEP-Led Study Finds Mexico's Health Reform Left Older Adults More Vulnerable to Medical Costs
Share of older adults with no health insurance nearly tripled while out-of-pocket spending on medications remained high
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Millions of older adults in Mexico lost health coverage in the wake of a sweeping national reform, leaving one of the country's most vulnerable populations to shoulder hea
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USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Convertible Child Highchairs
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The U.S. International Trade Commission issued the following news release:
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USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Convertible Child Highchairs
The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain convertible child highchairs. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission's notice of investigation.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed on behalf of Kids2,
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Vinson offers insights about Lindsey Graham on 'Background Briefing'
GREENVILLE, South Carolina, July 14 -- Furman University posted the following news:
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Vinson offers insights about Lindsey Graham on 'Background Briefing'
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Furman University's Danielle Vinson joined Ian Masters' syndicated radio show "Background Briefing" to discuss the late South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham. The program aired on Berkeley, California, station 94.1 KPFA (at the 26-minute mark) and others. Vinson, a professor of politics and international affairs, spoke to Masters abo
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Washington State University: Study Reveals a Winter Version of the Biological Clock
PULLMAN, Washington, July 16 (TNSjou) -- Washington State University issued the following news release:
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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
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WGA Files Lawsuit to Block Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Merger
NEW YORK, July 14 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO Writers Guild of America East issued the following news release:
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WGA Files Lawsuit to Block Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Merger
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LOS ANGELES and NEW YORK (July 14, 2026)- Today, the Writers Guild of America East and Writers Guild of America West (jointly WGA), filed suit to block the proposed merger of Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery on the grounds that it violates federal antitrust law and would cause specific harm
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When You Don't See an Opportunity, Create One: Meet Amari Pollard '17
SYRACUSE, New York, July 15 -- Le Moyne College issued the following news release:
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When You Don't See an Opportunity, Create One: Meet Amari Pollard '17
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Amari Pollard '17 believes firmly that if you don't see an opportunity, you should create one for yourself. It is a philosophy that has guided much of Pollard's career. To date she brought her talent and skill to bear as a writer for Inside Lacrosse, co-host of the Sound On with Tari and Amari television halftime show and Sufficientl
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Wyden, Blumenthal, Padilla Introduce Bill to Crack Down on Nitrous Products, Protect Kids
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Wyden, Blumenthal, Padilla Introduce Bill to Crack Down on Nitrous Products, Protect Kids
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New bill takes aim at deceptive marketing, would establish programs for prevention and education grants
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., and Alex Padilla, D-Calif., today introduced legislation that would curb the rising abuse of nitrous oxide-related products amo
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