Tuesday - July 28, 2026

News Tipoffs - California Editors

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NEW POLL: Randy Villegas Surges Ahead of David Valadao in CA-22
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * NEW POLL: Randy Villegas Surges Ahead of David Valadao in CA-22 * The warning signs are flashing for David Valadao as new polling shows Randy Villegas with a 4 point lead in the first general election head-to-head matchup of California's 22nd Congressional District. The poll adds to Villegas' growing momentum, coming just days after race raters shifted CA-22 in Democrats' direct  more
"We Don't Worship Fauci" Lee Bill Pulls Tax Dollars from Schools that Deny Religious Vaccine Exemptions
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * "We Don't Worship Fauci" Lee Bill Pulls Tax Dollars from Schools that Deny Religious Vaccine Exemptions * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) today introduced legislation to keep federal tax dollars from schools that refuse to recognize religious exemptions for vaccinations. The Guaranteeing Religious Accommodation in Childhood Education (GRACE) Act protects religious freedom and parental rights by c  more
2026 Chambers High Net Worth Guide Recognizes Venable Practices and Attorneys for Private Wealth Law
WASHINGTON, July 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Venable, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * 2026 Chambers High Net Worth Guide Recognizes Venable Practices and Attorneys for Private Wealth Law * Washington, DC (July 23, 2026) - Venable LLP announced today that its Private Wealth Planning Group has been recognized in the 2026 Chambers High Net Worth (HNW) Guide for Private Wealth Law. The rankings include: Firm Rankings Private Wealth * California: Southern * Distr  more
5 projects at UW-Madison aimed at transforming science and energy with AI receive DOE Genesis Mission funding
MADISON, Wisconsin, July 22 -- The University of Wisconsin posted the following news: * * * 5 projects at UW-Madison aimed at transforming science and energy with AI receive DOE Genesis Mission funding * The projects, spanning fusion to critical minerals, are among those awarded for accelerating breakthroughs using a new platform that combines AI, quantum systems, supercomputing and advanced scientific instruments. By Natasha Kassulke July 22, 2026 For news media More information   more
Adolescent Substance Use Continues to Rise Through Mid-Teens, National Study Finds
LA JOLLA, California, July 23 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Adolescent Substance Use Continues to Rise Through Mid-Teens, National Study Finds * Key Takeaways * Researchers analyzed substance use patterns among 11,880 U.S. youth participating in the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study from ages 9 to 17. * Alcohol, cannabis and nicotine were the most commonly reported substances, with use increasing steadily throughout  more
AFP Launches Billboard Campaign Thanking Rep. Valadao for Putting Taxpayers First
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 22 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP Launches Billboard Campaign Thanking Rep. Valadao for Putting Taxpayers First * Arlington, VA - This week, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) launched a billboard campaign in California's 22nd Congressional District to thank Representative David Valadao (CA-22) for consistently putting taxpayers first, including by voting to extend the Working Families Tax Cuts. This leg  more
AHF at AIDS 2026 Conference: AIDS Isn't Over--and Syphilis Is Surging
LOS ANGELES, California, July 23 -- The AIDS Healthcare Foundation posted the following news: * * * AHF at AIDS 2026 Conference: AIDS Isn't Over--and Syphilis Is Surging * As a global leader in HIV and STI prevention and treatment, AIDS Healthcare Foundation ( AHF ) is once again bringing a bold and provocative message to the 26th International AIDS Conference ( AIDS 2026 ) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, being held in person and virtually July 26-31. The risk and urgency of skyrocketing syphilis  more
AI Analyzes Surgical Technique to Improve Prostate Cancer Care
LOS ANGELES, California, July 23 [Category: BizHospital] -- Cedars-Sinai, a nonprofit academic healthcare organization, posted the following news: * * * AI Analyzes Surgical Technique to Improve Prostate Cancer Care * Investigators at Cedars-Sinai Health Sciences University have developed an AI system that analyzes surgeons' techniques during prostate cancer surgery, helping identify the surgical movements associated with the best patient outcomes while also predicting whether patients are l  more
Alumnus Sheldon Furst Funds New Endowed Chair in Anesthesiology at UC San Diego
LA JOLLA, California, July 23 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Alumnus Sheldon Furst Funds New Endowed Chair in Anesthesiology at UC San Diego * For Sheldon Furst, MD '89, his time at UC San Diego School of Medicine stands out as one of the most meaningful chapters of his life. "Some people look back on their undergraduate education as the best years of their lives," Furst said. "For me it was medical school and residency." Furst graduated  more
American Academy of Neurology: Black People Die From MS at Younger Ages Than White People
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 23 (TNSjou) -- The American Academy of Neurology issued the following news release: * * * Black people die from MS at younger ages than white people MS deaths related to high blood pressure increasing Highlights: * A new study has found that Black people with multiple sclerosis die from MS at a younger age than white people with MS. * The highest mortality rate was at ages 65 to 74 for Black people and 75 to 84 for white people. * Deaths that included high blo  more
American Association of Law Libraries Announces Jessica Whytock as Its 2026-2027 President
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 24 -- The American Association of Law Libraries issued the following news release: * * * The American Association of Law Libraries Announces Jessica Whytock as Its 2026-2027 President The American Association of Law Libraries (AALL) is pleased to announce Jessica Whytock, associate dean of the law library and research professor of law at the University of California Berkeley School of Law, as its 2026-2027 president. Whytock officially began her one-year term at the c  more
American Center for Law & Justice Issues Commentary: CA Attorney General Accused of "Rigging" Election
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following commentary on July 23, 2026, by Director of Media Logan Sekulow: * * * CA Attorney General Accused of "Rigging" Election U.S. Special Presidential Envoy Ric Grenell warned that the election fraud that had been uncovered in New Jersey was just the tip of the iceberg. It would appear that he nailed it. Under California Governor Gavin Newsom's watch, state Attorney General Rob Bonta has been accused of "rigging"  more
American Indian and Alaska Native adults in California struggle with chronic disease and substance use, study finds
LOS ANGELES, California, July 23 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * American Indian and Alaska Native adults in California struggle with chronic disease and substance use, study finds * Key takeaways * More than one-third of American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) adults in California live with elevated blood pressure, and 32% live with hypertension, heart disease, diabetes or a combination of these conditions, according to new research from the UCLA  more
Apple Maps to power the navigation experience for the Ford Universal Electric Vehicle Platform
CUPERTINO, California, July 23 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, posted the following news: * * * Apple Maps to power the navigation experience for the Ford Universal Electric Vehicle Platform * Apple and Ford today announced that Apple Maps will be integrated directly into Ford's upcoming Universal Electric Vehicle (UEV) Platform through Apple's new MapKit for Automotive SDK. Coming to Ford's UEV Platform   more
Attorney General Bonta Co-Leads Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Renewed Effort to Impose Unlawful Conditions on Billions in Critical Emergency Grants
SACRAMENTO, California, July 23 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Co-Leads Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Renewed Effort to Impose Unlawful Conditions on Billions in Critical Emergency Grants * OAKLAND -Co-leading a coalition of 24 attorneys general and the governors of Kentucky and Pennsylvania, California Attorney General Rob Bonta today filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration for imposing unlaw  more
Attorney General Bonta Files Amicus Brief Supporting Continued Access to Mifepristone as Case Returns to Fifth Circuit
SACRAMENTO, California, July 22 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Files Amicus Brief Supporting Continued Access to Mifepristone as Case Returns to Fifth Circuit * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in support of the manufacturers of mifepristone in Louisiana v. FDA. Since the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved mifepriston  more
Attorney General Bonta to Court: Nexstar/Tegna Violating Court Order to Stop Merging
SACRAMENTO, California, July 22 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta to Court: Nexstar/Tegna Violating Court Order to Stop Merging * Files motion for clarification and other compliance relief SACRAMENTO -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 13 attorneys general, filed a motion for clarification in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California, raising concerns a  more
Attorney General Ford Announces Win in Case Against Meta
CARSON CITY, Nevada, July 22 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ford Announces Win in Case Against Meta * Carson City, NV -Today, Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced that the Eighth Judicial District Court found a reasonable likelihood that Meta violated the Nevada Deceptive Trade Practices Act in regard to misrepresentations and material omissions the company made about the safety of its end-to-end encryption technology in  more
Attorney General James Sues Trump Administration to Protect Billions of Dollars for Anti-Terrorism and Public Safety Programs
ALBANY, New York, July 23 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Sues Trump Administration to Protect Billions of Dollars for Anti-Terrorism and Public Safety Programs * July 23, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a coalition of 23 other attorneys general and the governors of Kentucky and Pennsylvania in suing the Trump administration to stop illegal new threats to billions of dollars in c  more
Attorney General Phil Weiser files lawsuit challenging unlawful conditions on federal counterterrorism funds
DENVER, Colorado, July 23 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser files lawsuit challenging unlawful conditions on federal counterterrorism funds * July 23, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser joined a coalition of 26 states to stop the Trump administration's continued efforts to use billions of dollars in federal emergency management and homeland security funding to coerce states into complying with the administ  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CALLS ON CONGRESS TO EXTEND HAITIAN TPS
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 22 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CALLS ON CONGRESS TO EXTEND HAITIAN TPS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 20 attorneys general, urged Congress to take immediate action to protect Haitian Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders. In a letter to congressional leaders, Attorney General Raoul and the coalition called on Congress to pass H.R. 1689/S.4814, which w  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL FILES LAWSUIT CHALLENGING UNLAWFUL CONDITIONS ON FEDERAL COUNTERTERRORISM FUNDING
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 23 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL FILES LAWSUIT CHALLENGING UNLAWFUL CONDITIONS ON FEDERAL COUNTERTERRORISM FUNDING * Raoul Previously Won Two Lawsuits Against Trump Administration to Protect Same Funding Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul co-led a coalition of 26 states to stop the Trump administration's continued efforts to use federal funds-specifically, billions of dollars in federal c  more
Attorney General Rayfield Sues Federal Administration for Blocking Counterterrorism Funding
SALEM, Oregon, July 23 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Sues Federal Administration for Blocking Counterterrorism Funding * AG Rayfield Previously Won Two Lawsuits Against Trump Administration to Protect Same Funding Attorney General Dan Rayfield filed a lawsuit today to stop the Trump administration from holding billions of dollars in federal counterterrorism funding hostage to force states to fall in line with the   more
Bera, Radewagen, Case, and Moylan Lead Bipartisan Resolution Celebrating 55 Years of U.S.-Fiji Relations
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Ami Bera, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Bera, Radewagen, Case, and Moylan Lead Bipartisan Resolution Celebrating 55 Years of U.S.-Fiji Relations * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on East Asia and the Pacific, led a bipartisan group of lawmakers in introducing a resolution that celebrates 55 years of diplomatic relations between the United States   more
Booker Leads Congressional Democrats in Renewed Push to Guarantee a Nationwide Right to IVF and Lower Costs for Families
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker Leads Congressional Democrats in Renewed Push to Guarantee a Nationwide Right to IVF and Lower Costs for Families * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), and Patty Murray (D-WA) reintroduced the Right to IVF Act, a sweeping legislative package to tear down the barriers that keep millions of hopeful parents from b  more
Budd, Welch Bipartisan Bill Supporting the Next Generation of American Aviation Advances Out of Committee
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Budd, Welch Bipartisan Bill Supporting the Next Generation of American Aviation Advances Out of Committee * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.), member of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, and Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) released the following statements after an amended version of their bipartisan Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act passed out of co  more
Calif. Gov. Newsom Delivers $109.6 Million in Voter-approved Prop 1 Funding for 278 Supportive Homes, Including Housing for Veterans
SACRAMENTO, California, July 24 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on July 23, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom delivers $109.6 million in voter-approved Prop 1 funding for 278 supportive homes, including housing for veterans What you need to know: California is expanding permanent supportive housing through Prop 1-funded Homekey+ investments, helping veterans and Californians who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness access stable housing and behavioral he  more
Calif. Public Health Dept.: Healthy School Year Starts With Back-to-School Vaccines
SACRAMENTO, California, July 24 -- The California Department of Public Health issued the following news release: * * * A Healthy School Year Starts with Back-to-School Vaccines CDPH reminds families to protect students by keeping children's immunizations up to date - The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) reminds families of the importance of routine vaccines as students return for the new school year. Vaccination helps keep kids in school and doing the activities they love by pr  more
California Baptist University: Professor Shares a First-hand Look at Grief in New Book
RIVERSIDE, California, July 24 -- California Baptist University issued the following news: * * * Professor shares a first-hand look at grief in new book Antonio Mejico Jr., associate professor of social work, lost a close friend to suicide in his mid-30s. During this time, he discovered contemplative prayer, a form of prayer focused on quiet reflection, honest conversation with God and meditation on Scripture. Mejico says this allowed him to fully surrender his grief to the Lord. Drawing fr  more
California Department of Justice Investigating Simi Valley Police Department Officer-Involved Shooting Under AB 1506
SACRAMENTO, California, July 22 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * California Department of Justice Investigating Simi Valley Police Department Officer-Involved Shooting Under AB 1506 * **The information provided below is based on preliminary details regarding an ongoing investigation, which may continue to evolve** OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced that the California Department of Justice (DOJ), pursuant to Assem  more
California Partner's Non-Profit Featured for Work Addressing Mental Health Challenges
CINCINNATI, Ohio, July 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Dinsmore and Shohl, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * California Partner's Non-Profit Featured for Work Addressing Mental Health Challenges * San Diego partner George A. Rios III is featured in a July 2026 ABA Journal article highlighting Running for the Law and its mission to support mental wellness in the legal and law enforcement communities. During the COVID-19 pandemic, George found running to be a positive outlet   more
California Sues to Stop Trump From Using Public Safety Funding to Pressure States on Elections
SACRAMENTO, California, July 24 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on July 23, 2026: * * * California sues to stop Trump from using public safety funding to pressure states on elections What you need to know: California is leading a multistate lawsuit to stop the federal government from using important security funding as political leverage over state election administration. This funding helps communities train first responders, strengthen cybersecurity, im  more
Californian Pleads in D.C. to Multi-State PCP Trafficking Conspiracy, Firearm Charge Tied to Interstate Shipments
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia posted the following news release: * * * Californian Pleads in D.C. to Multi-State PCP Trafficking Conspiracy, Firearm Charge Tied to Interstate Shipments * WASHINGTON - Michael Anderson Thomas, 50, of Chino, California, pleaded guilty yesterday in U.S. District Court in the District of Columbia in connection with his role in a drug trafficking conspiracy that reached across the United States and sold PCP, co  more
Callen-Lenz and Applied Intuition UK Partner to Advance AI-enhanced Autonomous Collaboration for UAS Operations
SUNNYVALE, California, July 23 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Applied Intuition, a company that says it creates a future where every moving machine, from ships and satellites to trucks and robots is infused with intelligence, posted the following news release: * * * Callen-Lenz and Applied Intuition UK Partner to Advance AI-enhanced Autonomous Collaboration for UAS Operations * Farnborough International Airshow -Callen-Lenz and Applied Intuition UK have signed a Memorandum of Understa  more
CCRKBA FILES AMICUS BRIEF IN MARYLAND INTERSTATE CARRY CASE
BELLEVUE, Washington, July 23 [Category: Political] -- The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms issued the following news release: * * * CCRKBA FILES AMICUS BRIEF IN MARYLAND INTERSTATE CARRY CASE * BELLEVUE, WA - The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms has submitted an amicus brief to the Maryland State Supreme Court in support of a District of Columbia man who has a valid D.C. carry permit, but was arrested in Maryland for carrying a concealed pistol.   more
Ceres Urges Support for Groundbreaking California Solvency Rule
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 22 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Ceres, a non-profit organization that is mobilizing companies and investors to take stronger action on climate change, water scarcity and global sustainability challenges, posted the following news release: * * * Ceres Urges Support for Groundbreaking California Solvency Rule * BOSTON -Ceres today submitted a comment letter to the California Department of Insurance in strong support of a first-of-its-kind regulation requiring the state'  more
Chairman Arrington, Health Care Task Force Chair Blake Moore Introduce Legislation to Prevent Fraud in Government Programs
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on July 22, 2026: * * * Chairman Arrington, Health Care Task Force Chair Blake Moore Introduce Legislation to Prevent Fraud in Government Programs House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas)joined Health Care Task Force Chair Blake Moore (R-Utah), Rep. Mike Carey (R-Ohio), Rep. Glenn Grothman (R-Wis.), Rep. Addison McDowell (R-N.C.), Rep. Jay Obernolte (R-Calif.)  more
Chairman Steil Leads Floor Debate on the Stop Insider Trading Act
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wisconsin, chairman of the House Administration Committee, issued the following news release on July 22, 2026: * * * Chairman Steil Leads Floor Debate on the Stop Insider Trading Act Today, Committee on House Administration Chairman Bryan Steil (WI-01) led debate on the House Floor in support of the Stop Insider Trading Act. Chairman Steil's full remarks as prepared for delivery: Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of the Stop Insider Trading Ac  more
Chairman Steil Testifies Before Rules Committee in Support of the Stop Insider Trading Act
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wisconsin, chairman of the House Administration Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Steil Testifies Before Rules Committee in Support of the Stop Insider Trading Act Today, Chairman Bryan Steil (WI-01) testified before the House Rules Committee in support of the Stop Insider Trading Act. Chairman Steil's full statement as prepared for delivery: Chairwoman Foxx, Ranking Member McGovern, and Members of the Committee: Thank y  more
Chambers High Net Worth 2026 Recognizes Record Number of Nutter Attorneys
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 24 -- Nutter, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Chambers High Net Worth 2026 Recognizes Record Number of Nutter Attorneys Nutter's Private Client Department has earned numerous rankings in the 2026 Chambers High Net Worth (HNW) guide. The firm is newly ranked in Hawaii: Private Wealth Law, acknowledging the firm's expansion of the practice, and once again achieved Band 1 status in Private Wealth Law in Massachusetts. Alongside the practice rankin  more
Chuck Griffis Named AANA Foundation's Lorraine M. Jordan Advocate of the Year Award Winner
ROSEMONT, Illinois, July 23 [Category: Nursing] -- The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology issued the following news release: * * * Chuck Griffis Named AANA Foundation's Lorraine M. Jordan Advocate of the Year Award Winner * Rosemont, Ill. - The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) Foundation will present Chuck Griffis, PhD, CRNA, FAANA, with the Lorraine M. Jordan Advocate of the Year Award at the AANA 2026 Annual Congress, August 21-25 in Boston. The Advocate of t  more
Civil Rights Groups Condemn Department of Education Final Rule Weakening Civil Rights Protections for Students
NEW YORK, July 23 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * Civil Rights Groups Condemn Department of Education Final Rule Weakening Civil Rights Protections for Students * Final Rule Would Enable Policies that Disproportionately Harm Students Based on Race, Color, and National Origin Today 60 civil rights and education organizations issued the following joint statement condemning the U.S. Department of Education's removal of the  more
Civil Rights Groups Condemn Department of Education Final Rule Weakening Civil Rights Protections for Students
NEW YORK, July 23 [Category: Law/Legal] -- LatinoJustice PRLDEF posted the following news release: * * * Civil Rights Groups Condemn Department of Education Final Rule Weakening Civil Rights Protections for Students * July 23, 2026 Media contacts: Media@naacpldf.org media@latinojustice.org Wjacobson@youthlaw.org Press@lawyerscommittee.org mediadesk@advancementproject.org press@nwlc.org aflores@advancingjustice-aajc.org Final Rule Would Enable Policies that Dispropor  more
Civil Rights Groups Condemn Department of Education Final Rule Weakening Civil Rights Protections for Students
WASHINGTON, July 23 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Asian Americans Advancing Justice issued the following news release: * * * Civil Rights Groups Condemn Department of Education Final Rule Weakening Civil Rights Protections for Students * Contact Aleisha Flores (771)-233-8202 aflores@advancingjustice-aajc.org WASHINGTON - Today, 60 civil rights and education organizations issued the following joint statement condemning the U.S. Department of Education's removal of the disparate impact tool  more
Coast Guard rescues teen from cliff near Sue-Meg State Park
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release: * * * Coast Guard rescues teen from cliff near Sue-Meg State Park * MCKINLEYVILLE, Calif. -A Coast Guard Air Station Humboldt Bay helicopter crew rescued a 13-year-old boy stranded on a cliff at Sue-Meg State Park, Monday evening. At 7:51 p.m., Coast Guard Sector Humboldt Bay watchstanders received a report from a California State Parks lifeguard that a teen was stranded on a clif  more
Colorado Ends Unlimited Killing of "Furbearers"
LARKSPUR, California, July 24 -- Project Coyote, an organization that say it promotes conservation and coexistence between people and wildlife through education, science and advocacy, issued the following news release: * * * Colorado Ends Unlimited Killing of "Furbearers" Project Coyote Applauds Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission for Ending Unlimited Killing of "Furbearers" Commission limits coyotes, bobcats, foxes, badgers, and other "furbearer" kills to two, highlighting the precaution  more
Congress Pursues AI Legislation Once Again: What Employers Should Know About Competing Proposals Advancing This Week
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 24 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on July 23, 2026: * * * Congress Pursues AI Legislation Once Again: What Employers Should Know About Competing Proposals Advancing This Week Momentum on federal artificial intelligence legislation is building in DC this week amid threats from a federal agency to strike down certain state AI laws. On Monday, President Donald Trump met privately with two key Senate Republicans to push forward legislation that  more
Congresswoman Simon Votes Against Republican National Defense Authorization Act
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Lateefah Simon, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Simon Votes Against Republican National Defense Authorization Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, Congresswoman Lateefah Simon (D-CA-12) voted against H.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2027, and she released the following statement afterwards: "I voted HELL NO on the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act. Our national security  more
Consumer Reports: New Jersey Becomes Third State to Curb Personalized Pricing
YONKERS, New York, July 24 -- Consumer Reports posted the following news release on July 23, 2026: * * * New Jersey becomes third state to curb personalized pricing The Fair Price Protection Act is the first law of its kind to allow consumers to take action when their rights have been violated - Trenton, New Jersey - New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill signed into law the Fair Price Protection Act today, making New Jersey the third state in the country to enact legislation aimed at curbing p  more
Copra Acquired by The Vita Coco Company
PALO ALTO, California, July 24 -- Cooley, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Copra Acquired by The Vita Coco Company Cooley advised Copra, one of the leading producers of super-premium Thai Nam Hom coconut water, on its acquisition by The Vita Coco Company, a leading high-growth platform of better-for-you beverage brands. The purchase price consisted of an upfront consideration of $175 million paid at closing, subject to customary closing adjustments, with additional earnou  more
CORREA VOTES NO ON INSIDER TRADING BILL TIED TO VOTER SUPPRESSION
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. J. Luis Correa, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * CORREA VOTES NO ON INSIDER TRADING BILL TIED TO VOTER SUPPRESSION * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) released the following statement on his 'no' vote on the Stop Insider Trading Act, which includes a restrictive voter ID requirement from the SAVE America Act that will suppress voters across the country. "I don't trade individual stocks, and I don't think other membe  more
CORREA, GARCIA, BONAMICI, AND OMAR INTRODUCE THE RIGHT TO LEARN ACT
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. J. Luis Correa, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * CORREA, GARCIA, BONAMICI, AND OMAR INTRODUCE THE RIGHT TO LEARN ACT * WASHINGTON D.C. - Today, Representatives Lou Correa (CA-46), Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (IL-04), Ilhan Omar (MN-05), and Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) introduced the Right to Learn Act, legislation designed to provide resources and support for students, families, and school communities impacted by immigration enforcement actions. The R  more
Cotality: U.S. Homeowners Reach a Historic Wealth Plateau
IRVINE, California, July 24 (TNSxrep) -- Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) issued the following news release: * * * US homeowners reach a historic wealth plateau Homeowners' wealth is on a solid foundation, with net equity for mortgages reaching $17.9 trillion in the first quarter of 2026, according to Cotality's Homeowner Equity Insights Report. Most American homeowners now have a comfortable equity cushion. Across 56.7 million U.S. properties, the average borrower has $310,500 in home equity.  more
Damon Runyon Announces Newest Class of SPARK Scholars
NEW YORK, July 24 -- The Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Damon Runyon announces newest class of SPARK Scholars The Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation has named the 2026 cohort of the Damon Runyon Scholars Program for Advancing Research and Knowledge (SPARK), a one-year cancer research internship for post-baccalaureate scholars. Launched in 2023, the program provides promising young talent with rigorous scientific training and a network of   more
DCMA SoCal hits home run with annual Dodgers Night
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The Defense Contract Management Agency issued the following news: * * * DCMA SoCal hits home run with annual Dodgers Night * LOS ANGELES - What began as a handful of coworkers catching a Los Angeles Dodgers game after work has grown into one of DCMA Southern California's most anticipated traditions. Now entering its sixth consecutive season, Dodgers Night has become a voluntary unifying event that brings together colleagues from across the region. This year, more  more
Department of Energy Genesis Mission grant to UF-led team will speed up development of stronger materials
GAINESVILLE, Florida, July 22 -- The University of Florida posted the following news: * * * Department of Energy Genesis Mission grant to UF-led team will speed up development of stronger materials * A cross-disciplinary research team led by the University of Florida won a prestigious federal grant on Wednesday to develop an autonomous artificial intelligence platform that could fundamentally change how new materials are discovered. Selected from more than 5,000 applications, the project i  more
Department of Justice Sues Colorado for Providing In-State Tuition to Illegal Aliens
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on July 23, 2026: * * * The Department of Justice Sues Colorado for Providing In-State Tuition to Illegal Aliens Today, the Department of Justice sued Colorado for placing illegal aliens over American citizens in clear defiance of Congress's commands, challenging its state laws that provide in-state tuition and financial aid to illegal aliens. The Department's complaint alleges that Colorado's in-state tui  more
Discover the Places in Veracruz, Mexico That Inspired 'I'm Not Afraid'
LOS GATOS, California, July 24 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news: * * * Discover the Places in Veracruz, Mexico That Inspired 'I'm Not Afraid' The whole world has been captivated by the mystery of the six-episode miniseries I'm Not Afraid, which ranked in the Global Top 10 for non-English-language series across 40 countries, including Spain, the United States, France, Italy, and Argentina, and garnered 4M views one week after its premiere. Directed by Ernesto Contrera  more
DOE Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory: When It Comes to Fusion, Materials Matter
WASHINGTON, July 24 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * When It Comes to Fusion, Materials Matter Researchers found that the structure and composition of materials can dramatically increase how often fusion happens at low energies. With a better understanding of the mechanism behind that effect, we may eventually be able to design materials that improve neutron sources or other fusion-based technologies. Fusion at h  more
Dr. Karl Wamsler Innovation Award honors Frances H. Arnold and Tao Zhang
MUNICH, Germany, July 23 -- The Technical University of Munich issued the following news: * * * Dr. Karl Wamsler Innovation Award honors Frances H. Arnold and Tao Zhang * Award for catalysis research For the tenth time, the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and the specialty chemicals company Clariant have presented the Dr. Karl Wamsler Innovation Award. The 2026 award for outstanding achievements in catalysis research was bestowed on Nobel Laureate Prof. Frances H. Arnold. During the c  more
DRIVING FORCE ACTION RELAUNCHES FOR 2026 MIDTERM ELECTIONS
DIAMOND BAR, California, July 23 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- The Specialty Equipment Market Association posted the following news release: * * * DRIVING FORCE ACTION RELAUNCHES FOR 2026 MIDTERM ELECTIONS * \-SuperPAC will mobilize nation's 70 million automotive enthusiasts on issues that impact American prosperity - WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 23, 2026) - Driving Force Action, a SuperPAC for the automotive aftermarket industry and enthusiasts, has relaunched for the 2026 midterm election  more
Duckworth Leads Congressional Democrats in Renewed Push to Establish a Nationwide Right to IVF and Lower IVF Costs for Families
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth Leads Congressional Democrats in Renewed Push to Establish a Nationwide Right to IVF and Lower IVF Costs for Families * July 23, 2026 The Senators' Right to IVF Act reintroduction comes nearly two years since Donald Trump promised free IVF for all, which he's still failed to deliver [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Nearly two years after President Donald Trump promised This link or tab. free I  more
Environmental Groups Challenge Trump EPA's Rejection of Hawaii's Clean Air Plan in Federal Court
SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 23 -- Earthjustice posted the following news release on July 22, 2026: * * * Environmental Groups Challenge Trump EPA's Rejection of Hawaii's Clean Air Plan in Federal Court Coalition asks court to overturn an illegal EPA rule that harms the state's iconic and unique park lands - Honolulu, HI -- A coalition of conservation and public health groups filed a court challenge to the Environmental Protection Agency's rejection of the State of Hawaii's Regional Haze  more
EPA Again Fulfills Its Statutory Obligation by Transmitting Two Additional California Waiver Rules to Congress
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Again Fulfills Its Statutory Obligation by Transmitting Two Additional California Waiver Rules to Congress * WASHINGTON - In accordance with the Congressional Review Act (CRA), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) transmitted two more California waiver rules to Congress that have given the state the authority to enact its own emission standards for marine vessels and ports critical t  more
Equality California Announces Latest Pro-Equality Endorsements Ahead of 2026 Midterms
LOS ANGELES, California, July 23 [Category: Sociological] -- Equality California posted the following news release: * * * Equality California Announces Latest Pro-Equality Endorsements Ahead of 2026 Midterms * July 23, 2026 CONTACT: Jorge Reyes Salinas, Equality California PHONE: (213) 355-3057 / MOBILE: (213) 355-3057 / EMAIL: press@eqca.org SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Equality California, the nation's largest statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights organization, today announced the endorsements of   more
Ernst Says Failing to End Government Grift Is the Greatest Fraud of All
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Ernst Says Failing to End Government Grift Is the Greatest Fraud of All * WASHINGTON - Senate DOGE Caucus Chair Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) called on Congress to crack down on rampant government fraud by passing her Protecting American Taxpayers Act, exposing how weak oversight and outdated payment systems have allowed scammers to siphon billions of taxpayer dollars. Speaking on the Senate floor, Ernst said th  more
EWG Names Former California Pesticide Regulator Emily Bryson Senior Policy Director
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The Environmental Working Group issued the following news release on July 23, 2026: * * * EWG names former California pesticide regulator Emily Bryson senior policy director Veteran scientist brings nearly a decade of experience protecting farmworkers and advancing pesticide safeguards - SACRAMENTO - The Environmental Working Group today announced that Emily Bryson, a veteran environmental scientist and former senior leader at the California Department of Pesticide Re  more
FAA Updates Instrument Flight Procedures at Airports
WASHINGTON, July 24 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration amended instrument flight procedures and related takeoff and departure requirements at airports across the U.S. in a final rule published July 23, 2026, to support safe and efficient operations within the National Airspace System. The rule establishes, amends, suspends or removes Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs), Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures (ODPs) at airport  more
FAA Updates Instrument Flight Procedures at Airports Nationwide
WASHINGTON, July 23 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has issued a final rule amending standard instrument approach procedures, takeoff minimums and obstacle departure procedures for dozens of airports across the U.S. to reflect changes in the National Airspace System and maintain safe instrument flight operations. The rule, effective July 23, 2026, updates 14 CFR Part 97 by amending, suspending or removing Standard Instrument Approach Procedures,   more
Faegre Drinker Issues Commentary: New Jersey Enacts Sweeping Data Broker and Data Collector Registration Law
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 24 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following commentary on July 23, 2026, by partner Reed Abrahamson and associates Simonne Brousseau and Aliyah N. Price: * * * New Jersey Enacts Sweeping Data Broker and Data Collector Registration Law Businesses Must Assess Data Disclosure Practices and Prepare for New Registration Requirements and an Immediate Ban on Sensitive Data Sales At a Glance * On June 30, 2026, New Jersey enacted A5328, P.L.2  more
Faegre Drinker Issues Commentary: Ninth Circuit Clarifies Trade Secret Burden of Proof, Vacates $40M Verdict
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 24 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following commentary on July 23, 2026, by partners Lauren W. Linderman and Bryan K. Washburn: * * * Ninth Circuit Clarifies Trade Secret Burden of Proof, Vacates $40M Verdict Comet Technologies USA, Inc. v. XP Power, LLC, Nos. 23-15601, 23-15709, 25-745 (9th Cir. July 14, 2026) At a Glance * The Ninth Circuit vacated a $20 million compensatory damages award, $20 million in punitive damages, a permanen  more
Farmers Advance Sustainable Agriculture Priorities During NSAC Lobby Day
WASHINGTON, July 21 [Category: Agriculture] -- The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition issued the following news release: * * * Farmers Advance Sustainable Agriculture Priorities During NSAC Lobby Day Today, nearly 40 farmers, ranchers, and agriculture stakeholders participated in a National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) Lobby Day. Farmers from 12 states - California, Colorado, Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Minnesota, New Mexico, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, and  more
Federal government attacks California clean air shipping waivers
SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 22 [Category: Environment] -- Pacific Environment issued the following news release: * * * Federal government attacks California clean air shipping waivers * Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency transmitted two California waivers, including the Ocean-Going Vessels At Berth and Commercial Harbor Craft waivers to Congress. For 50 years, the precedent set under both Democratic and Republican administrations is that the Clean Air Act waivers are not rule  more
FIFA World Cup 2026 Content Reaches More Than 1 Trillion Views on TikTok
LOS ANGLES, California, July 24 -- TikTok, a destination for a short-form mobile video, issued the following news on July 23, 2026: * * * FIFA World Cup 2026(TM) Content Reaches More than 1 Trillion Views on TikTok How fans around the world celebrated, connected, and discovered the moments and stories that defined the tournament Fast Facts: FIFA World Cup 2026(TM) on TikTok All global internal platform data updated as of July 22, 2026 - 1.2 trillion views on FIFA World Cup 2026(TM)-related  more
FIRE demands LA City Council end policy banning certain words during public comment
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 23 -- The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression posted the following news release: * * * FIRE demands LA City Council end policy banning certain words during public comment * LOS ANGELES, July 23, 2026 -The Constitution forbids the government from banning words. But the Los Angeles City Council doesn't seem to understand. In a recent move, the council banned the words "cunt," "nigger," and any of their "variations" during public comment periods at   more
Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: Summer Touring Season Is Here - Is Your Crew Properly Classified?
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 24 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on July 23, 2026: * * * Summer Touring Season Is Here: Is Your Crew Properly Classified? Concert venues are filling up, summer festivals are in full swing, and artists are on the road for another summer touring season. Behind every one of those shows is a temporary workforce assembled fast: tour managers, production managers, lighting and sound technicians, merch staff, photographers, videographers, backlin  more
Food and Water Watch: SoCalGas Quietly Cancels Angeles Link Project Amidst Strong Pushback
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The Food and Water Watch posted the following news release: * * * SoCalGas Quietly Cancels Angeles Link Project Amidst Strong Pushback Los Angeles - Last month, SoCalGas quietly announced it will not be moving forward with its problematic, infamous Angeles Link Project - the company's plans to build pipelines to move hydrogen across Los Angeles and other parts of Southern California. Food & Water Watch's Los Angeles Organizing Manager Andrea Vega released the followin  more
From the Creators of 'Parasyte: The Grey': 'Parasyte: TAMIYA' Arrives 2027, Starring Shioli Kutsuna
LOS GATOS, California, July 24 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news: * * * From the Creators of 'Parasyte: The Grey': 'Parasyte: TAMIYA' Arrives 2027, Starring Shioli Kutsuna Coming off a collaboration on Human Vapor, Netflix once again teams up with creator Yeon Sang-ho to expand the Parasyte universe with a new live-action series, Parasyte: TAMIYA, releasing in 2027. The series stars Shioli Kutsuna and reunites many of the key creatives behind Parasyte: The Grey. Thi  more
GA-ASI, Thales, Octave and dotOcean Sign MOU as Part of Belgium-Based Industrial Cooperation Initiative
SAN DIEGO, California, July 23 [Category: BizNational Defense] -- General Atomics Aeronautical Systems issued the following news release: * * * GA-ASI, Thales, Octave and dotOcean Sign MOU as Part of Belgium-Based Industrial Cooperation Initiative * FARNBOROUGH INTERNATIONAL AIRSHOW - 23 July 2026 - At the Farnborough International Airshow on July 22, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), Thales Belgium, Octave Intelligence plc (which includes Luciad NV), and dotOcean signed a  more
Gap x Los Tacos No. 1 Drop Collab Through the Lens of NYC Taco Culture
SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 22 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Gap, a retailer of clothing and accessories, posted the following news release: * * * Gap x Los Tacos No. 1 Drop Collab Through the Lens of NYC Taco Culture * Gap partners with Los Tacos No. 1 -the beloved New York taqueria founded by architect-turned-taquero Christian Pineda -on a collection celebrating community, craftsmanship, and the spirit of downtown New York. Founded by a group of friends from Tijuana and Californi  more
Gene Regulation Map Reveals Treatment Targets for Heart Failure
LA JOLLA, California, July 23 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Gene Regulation Map Reveals Treatment Targets for Heart Failure * Key Takeaways * First single cell map of gene regulatory networks driving heart failure * Connects heart disease-linked DNA changes to specific heart cell types and genes * Provides a resource to identify new therapeutic targets beyond current limited options Researchers from University of California San   more
Grant Thornton expands technology leadership team
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 23 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Grant Thornton, a provider of audit, tax and advisory services, presented the following news release: * * * Grant Thornton expands technology leadership team Grant Thornton, one of America's largest brands of professionals providing end-to-end audit, assurance, tax and advisory services, has expanded its technology leadership team with recent additions, including Salman Taherian as head of AI, Tom Coulis as head of transformation and Jus  more
Greater Diversity in Management Linked to Stronger Financial Performance Compared to Mostly White Male Management
OAKLAND, California, July 23 -- As You Sow Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Greater Diversity in Management Linked to Stronger Financial Performance Compared to Mostly White Male Management * As You Sow analysis of over one million EEO-1 data points across nine years finds that diverse management is associated with stronger revenue growth, returns, and share performance MEDIA CONTACT: Ryon Harms, ryon@asyousow.org, (310) 730-9407 EL CERRITO, CALIFORNIA - July 23, 2026   more
Greenberg Traurig Recognized in Chambers High Net Worth 2026 Guide
MIAMI, Florida, July 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Recognized in Chambers High Net Worth 2026 Guide * NEW YORK - July 23, 2026 - Nine lawyers from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP are recognized in the Chambers High Net Worth 2026 Guide. The firm also was recognized as an industry leader across six practice areas, including Private Wealth Disputes in California and Private Wealth Law in Florida,   more
Hancock Names Valerie Rachelle as New PCPA Artistic Director
SANTA MARIA, California, July 22 -- Allan Hancock College posted the following news release: * * * Hancock Names Valerie Rachelle as New PCPA Artistic Director * Written by: Chris McGuinness JULY 22, 2026- Allan Hancock College has selected veteran theatre director, educator, and arts leader Valerie Rachelle as the new artistic director and dean of the Pacific Conservatory Theatre (PCPA), bringing a familiar face back to the nationally recognized conservatory after years of leading profe  more
Honest, Vulnerable, Visible
ERLANGER, Kentucky, July 23 [Category: National Defense] -- Disabled American Veterans issued the following news: * * * Honest, Vulnerable, Visible * Standing at her canvas in her studio in Virginia, Sam Juan brushed the surface and felt her shoulders drop. The Army veteran, artist and advocate spent years seeking healing from wounds that lingered long after her service. Painting became her way to breathe again. "When I get into that flow state, it's a deep exhale," she said. "I'm extremel  more
House Education Committee Chairman Walberg Issues Opening Statement at Hearing on Impact of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion on Medical Schools
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, released the following opening statement from a July 14, 2026, hearing entitled "Training Activists, Not Physicians: The Impact of DEI on Medical Schools." DEI stands for diversity, equity and inclusion. * * * Last August, the Education and Workforce Committee opened investigations into the three medical schools before us today. We had received repeated complaints of severe antisemitis  more
How AI is Helping States Cut Through Decades of Red Tape
STANFORD, California, July 23 -- Stanford University Law School posted the following news: * * * How AI is Helping States Cut Through Decades of Red Tape * (Originally published by The Stanford Institute for Human-Centered AI on July 23, 2026.) Bureaucracy moves slowly, and decades of outdated provisions clogging the bylaws of cities and states only make it worse. Sometimes dubbed " policy sludge," such obsolete processes and stale reporting requirements can trap civil servants in red tape  more
Huffman, Raskin Headline Third Annual Congressional Reason Reception
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Huffman, Raskin Headline Third Annual Congressional Reason Reception * Washington D.C. - Congressional Freethought Caucus Co-Chairs Rep. Jared Huffman (CA-02) and Rep. Jamie Raskin (MD-08) alongside fellow CFC members, national secular leaders and advocates joined together in a Capitol Hill reception room Tuesday evening for the third annual Congressional Reason Reception. The reception celebr  more
Hurricane Hunter Aircraft Recapitalization Act Passes Senate Commerce Committee
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, ranking member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on July 22, 2026: * * * Hurricane Hunter Aircraft Recapitalization Act Passes Senate Commerce Committee Aging aircraft & technology threaten NOAA's airborne weather reconnaissance mission Cantwell, Cruz, Blunt Rochester, Wicker, Padilla & Budd bill will codify NOAA's Hurricane Hunter mission, authorize $2.5 billion for 9 new   more
ICYMI Cruz in USA Today: Congress Must Fix College Sports Before It's Too Late
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on July 23, 2026: * * * ICYMI Cruz in USA Today: Congress must fix college sports before it's too late U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) published an op-ed in USA Today emphasizing how the Protect College Sports Act, a bipartisan bill introduced with Ranking Member Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), is the best legislative solu  more
In Memoriam: Professor Emeritus Alan Brush
STORRS, Connecticut, July 23 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * In Memoriam: Professor Emeritus Alan Brush * Professor Emeritus Alan H. Brush, 91, of Stonington, an evolutionary biologist who specialized in feather proteins and taught generations of students during 30 years in the Department of Physiology and Neurobiology, died on July 12 after a brief hospitalization for ischemic stroke. Alan was a creative researcher and lab director in molecular biology wh  more
Indian Health Service Announces Selection of Projects for the Capital Infrastructure Program
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Indian Health Service issued the following news release: * * * Indian Health Service Announces Selection of Projects for the Capital Infrastructure Program The Indian Health Service is announcing the selection of seven projects for the fiscal year 2026 Capital Infrastructure Program (CIP). $5 million was provided for the IHS to fund projects that support improvements to existing health care facilities to reduce operating   more
Inside Brown's Breakthrough Lab, where student entrepreneurs learn to tackle big problems
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, July 23 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Inside Brown's Breakthrough Lab, where student entrepreneurs learn to tackle big problems * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -Growing up just south of San Francisco, Brown University senior Malia Chavinson heard a lot of companies and cities committing to transform the environment through climate pledges and carbon goals. But when she stepped outside her front door, she saw crises that were much more   more
Irish Folds: Studying snake vertebrae to decode the mysteries of animal evolution
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, July 23 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Irish Folds: Studying snake vertebrae to decode the mysteries of animal evolution * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -From California to Connecticut, Brown University student Irish Folds has been checking out preserved snake specimens from natural history museums this summer, similar to checking out books from the library, she said. Natural history museums are treasure troves of biological data that o  more
ITC Declines to Revoke Antidumping Duty Order on Mexican Fresh Tomatoes
WASHINGTON, July 23 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission has determined that changed circumstances do not justify revoking the antidumping duty order on fresh tomatoes from Mexico following a review requested by the Bioparques Group, San Gabriel, California. The review stemmed from a May 9, 2025, request filed by Bioparques de Occidente S.A. de C.V., Agricola La Primavera S.A. de C.V. and Kaliroy Fresh LLC. After instituting the review in January 2026 and holding a public hearing on M  more
Jax State Zeta Tau Alpha Chapter Earns National Recognition, Scholarships
JACKSONVILLE, Alabama, July 23 -- Jacksonville State University posted the following news: * * * Jax State Zeta Tau Alpha Chapter Earns National Recognition, Scholarships * Zeta Psi Chapter honored for excellence; members receive nearly $30,000 in national scholarships JACKSONVILLE -Jacksonville State University's Zeta Tau Alpha chapter earned national recognition this summer, receiving one of the organization's highest chapter honors while several members were awarded nearly $30,000 in co  more
Johns Hopkins: 'We Had It Coming' - Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Reveals Holes in Food Safety System
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 23 -- Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health issued the following news release: * * * 'We Had It Coming': Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Reveals Holes in Food Safety System How gaps in surveillance allowed a hardy foodborne parasite to reach thousands of Americans. - An outbreak of an intestinal illness believed to be tied to leafy greens has sickened thousands of people across the United States this summer, causing symptoms that can persist for weeks-  more
Judge Must Sanction Nexstar Lawyers and Executives for Flagrant Lawbreaking and Contempt of Court
WASHINGTON, July 23 [Category: Sociological] -- The American Economic Liberties Project posted the following news release: * * * Judge Must Sanction Nexstar Lawyers and Executives for Flagrant Lawbreaking and Contempt of Court * Washington, D.C. -After court filings revealed that Nexstar Media Group stacked the board of TEGNA Inc. exclusively with its own current and former executives -despite a federal injunction ordering the two broadcast rivals to remain separate while their illegal $6.2   more
Justice Department Files Complaint Challenging Milwaukee Mask Ban and Identification Requirements for Federal Officers
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on July 23, 2026: * * * Justice Department Files Complaint Challenging Milwaukee Mask Ban and Identification Requirements for Federal Officers Today, the Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the City of Milwaukee, Mayor Cavalier Johnson, City Attorney Evan Goyke, and Chief of Police Jeffrey Norman, challenging their unconstitutional attempt to regulate federal law enforcement officers by prohibiti  more
Justice Dept. Notes UHD Alliance Membership Changes
WASHINGTON, July 23 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division said UHD Alliance, Inc., Beaverton, Oregon, filed a notice updating the membership of its cooperative research venture under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act. The filing, dated June 5, 2026, adds three members and reports one member name change. Membership in the venture remains open for additional participants. The notice was signed by Suzanne Morris, Deputy Director Civil Enforcement Operati  more
Justice Dept. Proposes Settlement in HSR Case Against Edwards Lifesciences, Genesis MedTech
WASHINGTON, July 23 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division has published a proposed final judgment and competitive impact statement for public comment to settle allegations that Edwards Lifesciences Corp., Irvine, California, and Genesis MedTech Group Ltd., Singapore, violated the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act by structuring Edwards' acquisition of JC Medical Inc., Burlingame, California, to avoid federal premerger notification requirements. The complaint alleges that Edwards acqu  more
Knowing a manager's stance on unions can affect worker performance
ITHACA, New York, July 23 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Knowing a manager's stance on unions can affect worker performance * It's no secret that management at major firms such as Starbucks and Tesla aren't exactly fans of unionization. But for other companies, how does an anti-union stance affect worker output and performance? It might depend on whether that stance is, in fact, a secret. New research by Martin Wiernsperger and Xinyu Zhang, both assistant professo  more
Large national study finds differences in multiple sclerosis death rates by age, race and geography
LOS ANGELES, California, July 22 -- The University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine posted the following news release: * * * Large national study finds differences in multiple sclerosis death rates by age, race and geography * An analysis of more than 42,000 U.S. deaths linked to multiple sclerosis (MS) found that death rates varied by age, geography, and race and ethnicity, with Black patients dying younger than white patients and high blood pressure emerging as a growing cont  more
Lawrence Livermore National Laborator: Scientists Measure Chemistry of Meteorite That Struck New Jersey Home
LIVERMORE, California, July 24 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * Scientists measure chemistry of meteorite that struck New Jersey home On July 16, 2024, a daytime meteor shook New York City with a sonic boom as it passed just south of the Statue of Liberty. A short time later, a more than two-pound meteorite crashed through the roof of a house in the town of Hillsborough, New Jersey. Now, an international team, i  more
Littler Issues Commentary: California Privacy Agency Signals Heightened Focus on Workplace Privacy Through Gig Economy Audits
SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 24 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on July 23, 2026, by shareholder Zoe M. Argento: * * * California Privacy Agency Signals Heightened Focus on Workplace Privacy Through Gig Economy Audits In its latest escalation of scrutiny of workplace privacy, California's privacy agency, CalPrivacy, announced June 21, 2026 that it will launch formal audits of gig economy companies. The agency said the audits will focus on company compliance with the  more
Littler Issues Commentary: Department of Labor Issues Opinion Letter on Midday Commuting by Non-Exempt Employees
SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 24 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on July 23, 2026, by associate Adam I. Green and shareholder Claire B. Deason: * * * Department of Labor Issues Opinion Letter on Midday Commuting by Non-Exempt Employees On July 22, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued an opinion letter providing welcome assurance for employers with remote employees who commute between a home office and their employer's workplace during a workday. In recen  more
Littler Issues Commentary: German - Industrial Action in the Workplace
SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 24 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on July 23, 2026, by partner Stephanie Koch and associate Elisa Grote: * * * Germany: Industrial Action in the Workplace In Germany, strikes are a reality in almost every sector. Recently, the Food, Beverages and Catering Union (Gewerkschaft Nahrung-Genuss-Gaststatten, or "NGG") called a warning strike in Frankfurt am Main. Hotel businesses were particularly affected during one of the most important tra  more
Littler Issues Commentary: Netherlands - Be Careful Hitting the "Pause Button" on an Employee's Work
SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 24 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on July 23, 2026, by associate Justin Conijn: * * * The Netherlands: Be Careful Hitting the "Pause Button" on an Employee's Work It is apparent from a recent judgment issued by the North Holland District Court that employers should exercise due care when completely excluding employees from business operations related to their job, especially if both sides have not yet been heard. The judgment also illus  more
LLNL, Oxylus Energy Capture Commercialization Grant With Reactor That Converts Carbon Waste to Methanol
LIVERMORE, California, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * LLNL, Oxylus Energy capture commercialization grant with reactor that converts carbon waste to methanol Many industrial processes produce large volumes of carbon as a waste product. New reactor technology from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has the potential to turn that waste into a valuable feedstock for useful chemicals and fuels. The result  more
Marcus & Millichap Arranges $8.8M Sale of Cardiovascular Specialty Care Center in Covington, Louisiana
ENCINO, California, July 24 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on July 23, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Arranges $8.8M Sale of Cardiovascular Specialty Care Center in Covington, Louisiana COVINGTON, La. - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of a 10,690-square-foot medical office property, occupied by Cardiovascular Specialty  more
Marcus & Millichap Facilitates $5.28M Sale of 18-Unit Multifamily Property in Los Angeles
ENCINO, California, July 24 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on July 23, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Facilitates $5.28M Sale of 18-Unit Multifamily Property in Los Angeles LOS ANGELES - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of 1939 North Kenmore Ave., an 18-unit multifamily property located in Los Angeles. The property sold  more
Marcus & Millichap Selects Deferred as Preferred 1031 Exchange Provider
ENCINO, California, July 24 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on July 23, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Selects Deferred as Preferred 1031 Exchange Provider CALABASAS, Calif. - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, today announced that Deferred, the first and only technology-powered qualified intermediary transforming 1031 exchanges for everyday real   more
MATSUI LEADS EFFORT URGING FCC TO STOP AT&T LANDLINE SHUTDOWN
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Doris O. Matsui, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * MATSUI LEADS EFFORT URGING FCC TO STOP AT&T LANDLINE SHUTDOWN * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07), Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA), and Representatives Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) and Mike Thompson (CA-04) led a bipartisan group of 28 total members of the California Congressional Dele  more
Mattel and Lucha Libre AAA Announce Worldwide Licensing Partnership
EL SEGUNDO, California, July 24 -- Mattel, a toy manufacturing company, issued the following news on July 23, 2026: * * * Mattel and Lucha Libre AAA(R) Announce Worldwide Licensing Partnership Available Fall 2027, Lucha Libre AAA Action Figures Join Mattel's Expanding WWE Portfolio - Mattel, Inc. (Nasdaq: MAT), a leading global play and family entertainment company, and WWE today announced a new multi-year global licensing agreement at their joint San Diego Comic-Con panel that expands Matt  more
Md. A.G. Brown Files Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Conditions on Federal Counterterrorism Funding
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 24 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on July 23, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Files Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Conditions on Federal Counterterrorism Funding Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 26 attorneys general and governors to stop the Trump administration's continued efforts to use federal funds - specifically, billions of dollars in federal counterterrorism and other funds - to coe  more
MedStar Washington Hospital Center nurses hang banner, protest against planned closure of postpartum unit
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, July 22 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * MedStar Washington Hospital Center nurses hang banner, protest against planned closure of postpartum unit * Registered nurses at MedStar Washington Hospital Center (MWHC) in Washington, will hold a protest on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, to raise concerns about patient safety and reduced access to maternal healthcare for D.C. residents, announced National Nurses Organizing Commi  more
MENG AND FITZPATRICK INTRODUCE BILL TO END STOLEN SNAP BENEFITS
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * MENG AND FITZPATRICK INTRODUCE BILL TO END STOLEN SNAP BENEFITS * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Reps. Grace Meng (D-NY) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) announced the introduction of their Ending Stolen SNAP Benefits Act ( H.R.9359 ), a bipartisan bill that would make sure Americans don't go hungry through no fault of their own by helping states upgrading their EBT card security and allowing the federal gover  more
Merkley, Curtis Lead Bipartisan Wildfire Emissions Prevention Act
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Merkley, Curtis Lead Bipartisan Wildfire Emissions Prevention Act * Bipartisan legislation removes regulatory burden on proactive forest management efforts to mitigate wildfires Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and John Curtis (R-UT), members of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, led their EPW colleagues-including Committee Chair Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV)  more
Miller-Meeks Bill to Expose Billion-Dollar Boondoggles Passes House
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Miller-Meeks Bill to Expose Billion-Dollar Boondoggles Passes House * WASHINGTON, D.C. -The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the bipartisan Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act, legislation led by Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) and U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) requiring public disclosure of any taxpayer-funded project more than $1 billion over budget or more than five y  more
Murray, Duckworth, Booker, Schumer, Lead Congressional Democrats in Renewed Push to Establish a Nationwide Right to IVF and Lower IVF Costs for Families
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Murray, Duckworth, Booker, Schumer, Lead Congressional Democrats in Renewed Push to Establish a Nationwide Right to IVF and Lower IVF Costs for Families * The Senators' Right to IVF Act reintroduction comes nearly two years since Donald Trump promised free IVF for all, which he's still failed to deliver WATCH and READ : Senator Murray's remarks at a press conference introducing the Right to IV  more
N.J. A.G. Davenport Challenges Illegal Conditions on Federal Counterterrorism Funding
TRENTON, New Jersey, July 24 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on July 23, 2026: * * * AG Davenport Challenges Illegal Conditions on Federal Counterterrorism Funding Co-Leads Coalition Suit Against Unlawful Conditions on Counterterrorism and Other Funds - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport co-led a coalition of 26 states to stop the Trump Administration's continued efforts to use federal funds--specifically, billions of dollars in federal c  more
NASA Inspector General: SkillBridge Fellowship Accelerates Veteran's Career at the Intersection of Defense and Discovery
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The NASA Inspector General issued the following news: * * * SkillBridge Fellowship Accelerates Veteran's Career at the Intersection of Defense and Discovery Securing America's future in space requires protecting vital assets on Earth and in orbit, while also pushing the boundaries of scientific discovery. Former NASA Office of Inspector General (OIG) SkillBridge Fellow Arthur "AJ" Thibert has forged a unique career at this intersection, merging national defense and data  more
National Nurses United, UE Local 150, community activists say North Carolina's 'A.I. Strategic Roadmap' falls short
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, July 22 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * National Nurses United, UE Local 150, community activists say North Carolina's 'A.I. Strategic Roadmap' falls short * National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United (NNU), the largest union and professional association of registered nurses in the United States, will host a press conference on Friday, July 24, 2026 in Raleigh, N.C., to call on the state to impleme  more
National University: California's Largest College of Education Unveils Framework for AI as a Companion to Teaching and Learning
SAN DIEGO, California, July 24 -- National University issued the following news release: * * * California's Largest College of Education Unveils Framework for AI as a Companion to Teaching and Learning National University's RAISE 5 guidelines give faculty and students a clear, field-tested framework for when and how AI can be used, informing AI integration across academic programs - The Sanford College of Education at National University (NU) -- California's largest provider of teaching cre  more
New Bipartisan Bill Aims to Fulfill America's Promise to Afghan Allies
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Sam Liccardo, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * New Bipartisan Bill Aims to Fulfill America's Promise to Afghan Allies * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressmembers Sam Liccardo (D-CA), Jason Crow (D-CO), Don Bacon (R-NE), and Maria Salazar (R-FL) introduced a bipartisan bill to protect Afghan allies from deportation. After the withdrawal from Afghanistan, the Department of Homeland Security granted more than 9,000 Afghans Temporary Protected Stat  more
NIH: Brain Immunity May Undergo a Major Midlife Overhaul
WASHINGTON, July 24 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health issued the following news release: * * * Brain immunity may undergo a major midlife overhaul NIH-supported findings identify a new aspect of human brain aging that may contribute to age-related cognitive decline and dementia risk. - A National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded study indicates that the immune cell landscape of the hippocampus, a brain region critical for learning an  more
NPS Launches First NVIDIA DGX GB300 AI Supercomputer in U.S. Military to Advance Leadership Through Education and Research
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news story: * * * NPS Launches First NVIDIA DGX GB300 AI Supercomputer in U.S. Military to Advance Leadership Through Education and Research * MONTEREY, Calif. - For more than a century, the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) has developed military leaders and research solutions to meet the unique needs of America's Navy and national security. Download Previous U.S. Navy Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander, U.S. Pacific Command; retir  more
Obernolte, Trahan Introduce Bipartisan FRONTIER Act to Strengthen Oversight of Advanced AI
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Jay Obernolte, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Obernolte, Trahan Introduce Bipartisan FRONTIER Act to Strengthen Oversight of Advanced AI * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Jay Obernolte (R-CA) and Congresswomen Lori Trahan (D-MA), alongside Representatives Scott Franklin (R-FL), Scott Peters (D-CA), Erin Houchin (R-IN), and Suhas Subramanyan (D-VA), introduced the Frontier Risk Oversight, National Transparency, Independent Evaluation,   more
Ocean Conservancy: West Coast Fishing Communities at Risk as Developing Super El Nino Threatens Key Fish Stocks, Livelihoods
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The Ocean Conservancy issued the following news release: * * * West Coast Fishing Communities at Risk as Developing Super El Nino Threatens Key Fish Stocks, Livelihoods Similar 2015-2016 Super El Nino Required More Than $141 Million in Fisheries Relief, Killed Millions of Seabirds, Seals and Other Iconic American Animals - SANTA CRUZ, Calif. - With the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reporting soaring Pacific Ocean temperatures and predicting on  more
Ohio State researchers to lead national teams exploring science, AI innovation
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 23 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * Ohio State researchers to lead national teams exploring science, AI innovation * The Ohio State University continues to build momentum as a national leader in artificial intelligence research and innovation. This week, two teams led by Ohio State researchers joined a $293 million initiative sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to harness AI for breakthroughs in energy dominance, discovery science an  more
Pa. Gov. Shapiro Takes Legal Action to Challenge Trump Administration's Decision to Hold Critical Security Funding Hostage in Attempt to Control Pennsylvania's Elections
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 24 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on July 23, 2026: * * * Governor Shapiro Takes Legal Action to Challenge Trump Administration's Decision to Hold Critical Security Funding Hostage in Attempt to Control Pennsylvania's Elections The Trump Administration's decision to withhold homeland security funding threatens public safety and critical emergency preparedness work happening across the Commonwealth. - Today, Governor Jos  more
Padilla Unveils Legislation to Counter Trump's Attacks on American Elections
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla Unveils Legislation to Counter Trump's Attacks on American Elections * New bill would provide State AGs and voters with ability to enforce federal election protections and protect voters' ballots from seizure WASHINGTON, D.C. -As President Trump escalates his efforts to interfere in the administration of American elections ahead of the upcoming 2026 midterms, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (  more
Padilla, Schiff Welcome Los Angeles Dodgers to Celebrate Back-to-Back World Series Titles
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Schiff Welcome Los Angeles Dodgers to Celebrate Back-to-Back World Series Titles * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff (both D-Calif.) hosted players, coaches, and executives from the Los Angeles Dodgers organization at the United States Capitol to celebrate the Dodgers' 2025 Major League Baseball World Series championship. "For nearly seventy years, the  more
Patent Office Grants Interim Extension for Centanafadine Hydrochloride Patent
WASHINGTON, July 24 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Patent and Trademark Office granted a one-year interim extension of U.S. Patent No. 8,877,798 covering centanafadine hydrochloride drug product claims. Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., Chiyoda, Tokyo, acting for patent owner Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc., Hayward, California, filed the application on July 7, 2026. The agency said Food and Drug Administration regulatory review of centanafadine hydrochloride remains underway and  more
Paul Hastings Advises TECfusions on Its $4 Billion Definitive Agreement to Combine With Apex Treasury
LOS ANGELES, California, July 22 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Paul Hastings Advises TECfusions on Its $4 Billion Definitive Agreement to Combine With Apex Treasury * Paul Hastings LLP advised TECfusions Inc., an AI infrastructure company focused on designing, building and leasing next-generation data centers, on its definitive business combination agreement with Apex Treasury Corp. (Nasdaq: APXT), a publicly traded special purpose ac  more
Paul Hastings Advising Wellpointe on Development of $2 Billion Assisted Living Project in California
LOS ANGELES, California, July 22 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Paul Hastings Advising Wellpointe on Development of $2 Billion Assisted Living Project in California * Paul Hastings LLP is advising Wellpointe Inc., a leading provider of affordable, residential assisted living and health care services, on land use, environmental, employment and insurance issues associated with the development of Viva L.A. at Warner Center, a $2 billion a  more
Princeton Alumni Awarded Three of Four 2026 Fields Medals in Math
PRINCETON, New Jersey, July 24 -- Princeton University issued the following news: * * * Princeton alumni awarded three of four 2026 Fields Medals in math Three of the four Fields Medalists announced today by the International Mathematical Union are Princeton alumni: Yu Deng *15, John Pardon '11, who is a former mathematics faculty member, and Jacob Tsimerman *11. The medal, awarded every four years to researchers under 40 years old, is one of the most prestigious awards in mathematics. It re  more
Public Needs Greater Transparency Into How Generative AI Systems Are Built
NEW YORK, July 22 [Category: Media] -- The Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University issued the following news release: * * * Public Needs Greater Transparency Into How Generative AI Systems Are Built * NEW YORK-The Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University today filed an amicus brief defending a California law requiring developers of generative AI systems to disclose information about the data they use to train their models. The brief argues that xAI, which has s  more
Qualcomm and Samsung Expand Collaboration With Snapdragon Powering the New Galaxy Lineup Across Smartphones, Watches, and Intelligent Eyewear
SAN DIEGO, California, July 24 -- Qualcomm Technologies, a subsidiary of Qualcomm, issued the following news release on July 22, 2026: * * * Qualcomm and Samsung Expand Collaboration with Snapdragon Powering the New Galaxy Lineup Across Smartphones, Watches, and Intelligent Eyewear Highlights: * Qualcomm and Samsung strengthen their long-standing collaboration, with Snapdragon enabling the future of agentic, context-aware AI experiences across the Galaxy ecosystem. * Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen   more
QVC Group Hosts Vote YES to Unionizing With SAG-AFTRA
LOS ANGELES, California, July 24 -- The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) issued the following news release on July 23, 2026: * * * QVC Group Hosts Vote YES to Unionizing with SAG-AFTRA QVC Group hosts which includes hosts on QVC, HSN and Omni Channel have voted to join SAG-AFTRA in a National Labor Relations Board vote which was tallied earlier today. The final vote was 80% in favor of unionizing with SAG-AFTRA. SAG-AFTRA President Sean Ast  more
R.I. A.G. Neronha Co-Leads Lawsuit to Stop Unlawful Conditions on Critical Emergency Grants
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, July 24 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release on July 23, 2026: * * * Attorney General Neronha co-leads lawsuit to stop unlawful conditions on critical emergency grants Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today co-led a coalition of 24 attorneys general and two governors in filing a lawsuit challenging decisions by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to impose un  more
Ramirez, Advocates, Impacted Individuals Call on Congress to End the ICE Age
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Ramirez, Advocates, Impacted Individuals Call on Congress to End the ICE Age * Ramirez was joined by Sonimar Maria, the sister of Jesus Manuel, a Venezuelan immigrant who was detained on July 13 and died in ICE custody two days later. Washington, DC -Today, after the murders and ICE-related deaths in Maine, Texas, and Florida last week, amidst the deadliest years for immigrant detention in ICE's  more
Rand: Safeguarding the Future in the AI Era - Q&A With Sella Nevo
SANTA MONICA, California, July 24 -- Rand issued the following Q&A on July 23, 2026, involving Sella Nevo, head of the Center on AI, Security, and Technology: * * * Safeguarding the Future in the AI Era: Q&A with Sella Nevo Sella Nevo spent years pushing the boundaries of artificial intelligence to save and improve human lives. His focus now is on developing policies to promote the safe and effective use of AI and biotechnology. His mandate at RAND: to help ensure the most pivotal technologie  more
Ranking Member Andrea Salinas Opening Statement at U.S. Forest Service Chief Hearing
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Andrea Salinas, D-Oregon, ranking member of the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture, issued the following news release on July 22, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Andrea Salinas Opening Statement at U.S. Forest Service Chief Hearing Today, House Agriculture Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture Ranking Member Andrea Salinas (OR-06) delivered the following opening statement at a subcommittee hearing titled "For the Purpose of Receiving Testimo  more
REP LIEU'S BILL TO PREVENT FENTANYL OVERDOSES MOVES TO HOUSE FLOOR
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Ted Lieu, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * REP LIEU'S BILL TO PREVENT FENTANYL OVERDOSES MOVES TO HOUSE FLOOR * WASHINGTON D.C. - On July 21st, the House Energy and Commerce Committee voted to favorably report Tyler's Law out of committee with a vote of 46-0. Tyler's Law is a piece of bipartisan legislation designed to prevent fentanyl overdoses in the United States. Introduced by Congressman Ted Lieu (D-Los Angeles County, Congressman Bob   more
Rep. Calvert Introduces the National Security Interstate Pipeline Act
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Ken Calvert, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Calvert Introduces the National Security Interstate Pipeline Act * Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-41) introduced the National Security Interstate Pipeline Act, H.R. 9838, a bill that would authorize the expedited approval of interstate oil and natural gas pipelines that are critical to the national security of the United States. Representatives Vince Fong (CA-20), James Gallagher (CA-1), Darrell  more
Rep. Garamendi Statement on Trump-Saudi Arabia Nuclear Deal
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Garamendi Statement on Trump-Saudi Arabia Nuclear Deal Today, Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08), co-chair of the bicameral Nuclear Weapons and Arms Control Working Group and a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement in response to the Trump administration announcing a Saudi Arabia that would open the door to providing the Kingdom with the most se  more
Rep. Huffman, Sen. Heinrich Issue Letter to Interior Secretary Burgum
WASHINGTON, July 24 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, ranking member of the House Natural Resources Committee, and Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following letter to Interior Secretary Doug Burgum: * * * Here is the text of the letter: July 17, 2026 The Honorable Doug Burgum Secretary U.S. Department of the Interior 1849 C Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20240 Dear Secretary Burgum, As Ran  more
Rep. Sara Jacobs Pushes to Strengthen Capacity and Effectiveness at State Department
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Sara Jacobs Pushes to Strengthen Capacity and Effectiveness at State Department * As part of a House Foreign Affairs Committee markup, Rep. Sara Jacobs voted to pass the Foreign Service Modernization Act weeks ago and voted against H.R. 9087 today. Rep. Sara Jacobs said: "At a moment when the world feels like it's on fire - when wars are escalating, alliances are fracturing, and more people  more
Rep. Torres Delivers Win for Inland Empire Manufacturers as Trump Administration Finally Moves to Restore $15.6 Million for a California Manufacturing Extension Partnership Center
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Norma J. Torres, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Torres Delivers Win for Inland Empire Manufacturers as Trump Administration Finally Moves to Restore $15.6 Million for a California Manufacturing Extension Partnership Center * Torres led letter in June demanding that the Department of Commerce take steps to restore MEP access in California Washington D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Norma Torres, a senior member of the House Appropriations   more
Rep. Young Kim Holds Subcommittee Hearing on Countering China's Global Shipbuilding Dominance
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Young Kim, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Young Kim Holds Subcommittee Hearing on Countering China's Global Shipbuilding Dominance * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Foreign Affairs East Asia and Pacific Subcommittee Chairwoman Young Kim (CA-40) led a hearing titled "Charting a New Course: Countering China's Dominance in Global Shipbuilding." China now accounts for roughly 53 percent of global shipbuilding output, while the United Sta  more
Representative Tran Introduces Legislation to Hold Private ICE Detention Centers Accountable for Detainee Deaths
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Derek Tran, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Representative Tran Introduces Legislation to Hold Private ICE Detention Centers Accountable for Detainee Deaths * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Derek Tran (CA-45) introduced H.R. 9883, the Private Detention Corporate Accountability Act of 2026, to hold privately-owned detention centers that contract with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) accountable for any wrongful deaths   more
REPS LIEU AND MORAN INTRODUCE BILL TO REQUIRE KILL SWITCH FOR AI SYSTEMS THAT CAN CAUSE CATASTROPHIC HARM
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Ted Lieu, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * REPS LIEU AND MORAN INTRODUCE BILL TO REQUIRE KILL SWITCH FOR AI SYSTEMS THAT CAN CAUSE CATASTROPHIC HARM * WASHINGTON D.C. - Today, Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D-Los Angeles County) and Congressman Nathaniel Moran (R-Texas) introduced the AI Kill Switch Act that would require developers of the most powerful AI systems to maintain the technical capability to throttle, suspend, or shut them down. The a  more
Scancell to Acquire Neuphoria, Concurrent $89 Million Private Financing
PALO ALTO, California, July 24 -- Cooley, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Scancell to Acquire Neuphoria, Concurrent $89 Million Private Financing Cooley advised Scancell, a late-stage clinical biotechnology company, on its agreement to acquire Neuphoria Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to developing therapies that address the complex needs of individuals affected by neuropsychiatric disorders. Upon completion of the transaction, the combined   more
Schiff, Matsui, Panetta, and Thompson Urge FCC to Stop AT&T Landline Shutdown
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Schiff, Matsui, Panetta, and Thompson Urge FCC to Stop AT&T Landline Shutdown * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), U.S. Representatives Doris Matsui (D-Calif.-07), Jimmy Panetta (D-Calif.-19) and Mike Thompson (D-Calif.-04) led a bipartisan group of 28 total members of the California Congressional Delegation in urging Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Bre  more
Sen. Schiff Breaks Down Trump's Self-Enrichment Schemes in "The Cost of Corruption: Top 10 Ways Trump Has Profited off the Presidency"
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Schiff Breaks Down Trump's Self-Enrichment Schemes in "The Cost of Corruption: Top 10 Ways Trump Has Profited off the Presidency" * Washington, D.C. - Today,U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) broke down just some of the ways President Donald Trump has used the presidency to enrich himself and his family in a speech titled: "The Cost of Corruption: Top 10 Ways Trump Has Profited off the Presi  more
Sen. Schiff Pushes Anti-Corruption Measures to Prevent Malign Influences in Executive Branch, Close Bribery Loopholes
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Schiff Pushes Anti-Corruption Measures to Prevent Malign Influences in Executive Branch, Close Bribery Loopholes * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) is continuing his push to enact updates to federal anti-corruption and ethics laws in the aftermath of the most corrupt presidential administration in U.S. history with the introduction of three pieces of legislation aimed at  more
Sens. Schiff and Banks, Reps. Latta and Whitesides Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Combat AI Distillation and Other Attacks to National Security
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Schiff and Banks, Reps. Latta and Whitesides Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Combat AI Distillation and Other Attacks to National Security * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Jim Banks (R-Ind.), and Representatives Bob Latta (R-Ohio-5) and George Whitesides (D-Calif.-27) are introducing new bipartisan legislation to enhance the ability for AI labs and security r  more
SHSU Student Develops Software Tool for Law Enforcement Analysts to Combat Dark Networks
HUNTSVILLE, Texas, July 23 -- Sam Houston State University posted the following news: * * * SHSU Student Develops Software Tool for Law Enforcement Analysts to Combat Dark Networks * Braell Dotson, a computer science student at Sam Houston State University's College of Science and Engineering Technology (SHSU-COSET), developed a new centralization plugin for Gephi, an open-source software program utilized by organizations such as the Institute for Homeland Security, the Bill Blackwood Law En  more
Southwest Airlines Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results; Earnings Power on Full Display
DALLAS, Texas, July 22 [Category: BizAerospace] -- Southwest Airlines posted the following news release: * * * Southwest Airlines Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results; Earnings Power on Full Display * * Strong year-over-year margin expansion despite fuel expense up nearly $900 million * All-time record operating and managed business revenues * Record Rapid Rewards membership and tier qualifiers * Expect full-year adjusted earnings per share (fn1,2) of $3.25 to $4.25 DALLAS, TEXAS   more
Statement by Rep. Panetta on the House Majority's Purely Partisan Budget Resolution
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Statement by Rep. Panetta on the House Majority's Purely Partisan Budget Resolution * Rep. Panetta speaks on the House floor against the purely partisan budget resolution. To watch the video, click HERE or on the above photo. Washington, D.C. - United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) issued the following statement after the Majority in the House of Representatives passed a purely  more
Statement from UC Academic Senate Chair Ahmet Palazoglu on BOARS undergraduate admissions review
BERKELEY, California, July 22 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * Statement from UC Academic Senate Chair Ahmet Palazoglu on BOARS undergraduate admissions review * Today (July 22), the University of California's Academic Council directed the Board of Admissions and Relations with Schools (BOARS) to oversee a faculty-led, evidence-based review of the use of standardized testing in undergraduate admissions. The review will be conducted under an expedited s  more
Study reveals how networks of switches in DNA, which control gene expression, drive cancer growth
LOS ANGELES, California, July 23 -- The University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine posted the following news release: * * * Study reveals how networks of switches in DNA, which control gene expression, drive cancer growth * Enhancers are pieces of DNA that act like switches, regulating when genes are turned on and off and how strongly they are activated. Scientists know these switches play a critical role in cancer and other diseases, but they have yet to fully understand how   more
Summer Program Helps First-Gen Student Take Flight Into Drone Research
MERCED, California, July 23 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: * * * Summer Program Helps First-Gen Student Take Flight Into Drone Research * When first-generation mechanical engineering student David Miguel arrived at UC Merced, he had no research experience, but a passion for engineering and a desire to learn. A former foster care youth from Los Angeles, Miguel had limited resources to pursue science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). His interest in  more
The CA Chamber of Commerce is Spending Millions On a Misinformation Campaign to Kill the COMPETE Act
WASHINGTON, July 22 [Category: Sociological] -- The American Economic Liberties Project posted the following news release: * * * The CA Chamber of Commerce is Spending Millions On a Misinformation Campaign to Kill the COMPETE Act * Sacramento, CA -The California Chamber of Commerce (the Chamber) announced yesterday the launch of a "multi-million dollar effort" in opposition to California Assembly Bill 1776 (Aguiar-Curry), also known as the COMPETE Act. A much needed amendment to California's  more
The EU's Clearance of Paramount-Warner Bros Merger Is a Failure to Protect Europe's Creative Industries and Media Pluralism
WASHINGTON, July 22 [Category: Business] -- Open Markets Institute posted the following news release: * * * The EU's Clearance of Paramount-Warner Bros Merger Is a Failure to Protect Europe's Creative Industries and Media Pluralism * Open Markets Institute Europe (OMI Europe) and the Center for Media and Digital Governance (CMDG) strongly disapproves of the European Commission's decision to conditionally clear Paramount Skydance's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, warning that the move   more
The Patients Ebola Statistics Don't Count
SANTA BARBARA, California, July 23 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * The Patients Ebola Statistics Don't Count * The last text message from Jean arrived on April 26. The severely underweight 20-year-old man with diabetes wrote to Alfred Kakisingi on WhatsApp to say, once again, that he could not find enough food. Jean, a pseudonym used because his family could not be reached, required insulin. According to Kakisingi, manager of the Goma-based Assoc  more
Thirty-Two Holland & Knight Attorneys Named Top Private Wealth Advisers by Chambers High Net Worth Guide
MIAMI, Florida, July 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Thirty-Two Holland & Knight Attorneys Named Top Private Wealth Advisers by Chambers High Net Worth Guide * MIAMI (July 23, 2026) - Thirty-two Holland & Knight attorneys have been named leading advisers to wealthy individuals, families and institutions in the Chambers High Net Worth 2026 guide. In addition, the Firm's Global Wealth and Family Office Practice Group, Priv  more
Top Democrat on House Armed Services Readiness, Rep. Garamendi, Statement Votes NO on NDAA
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Top Democrat on House Armed Services Readiness, Rep. Garamendi, Statement Votes NO on NDAA Today, Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08), the top Democrat on the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness, issued the following statement after voting NO on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2027: "There is no world in which I can justify spending $1.15 trillion on def  more
Trust for Public Land Names Lindsay Cross as Florida State Director
SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 23 -- The Trust for Public Land issued the following news release on July 21, 2026: * * * Trust for Public Land Names Lindsay Cross as Florida State Director PETERSBURG, Fla.-- Trust for Public Land (TPL) today announced the appointment of Lindsay Cross as Florida State Director, where she will lead the organization's efforts to expand access to parks, trails, and protected lands across the Sunshine State. As Florida State Director, Cross will oversee TPL's wo  more
Tuberville Helps Introduce Bill To Protect Religious Vaccine Exemptions
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Tuberville Helps Introduce Bill To Protect Religious Vaccine Exemptions * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) helped introduce the Guaranteeing Religious Accommodation in Childhood ( GRACE) Act, which withholds federal tax dollars from schools that refuse to recognize religious exemptions for vaccinations. The GRACE Act helps protect religious freedom and parental rights by prevent  more
Two ways to read a genome: Scientists reveal the first body-wide, single-cell atlas that maps DNA folding and epigenetics together
LA JOLLA, California, July 23 -- The Salk Institute for Biological Studies issued the following news release: * * * Two ways to read a genome: Scientists reveal the first body-wide, single-cell atlas that maps DNA folding and epigenetics together * * Highlights * Salk scientists and collaborators publish the first single-cell atlas to simultaneously map 3D genome architecture and DNA methylation across the human body-86,689 cells spanning 16 tissues, 35 major cell types, and 206 subtypes  more
U.S. Department of War Speeds Procurement of Oracle Solutions Through Enterprise Software Initiative
REDWOOD SHORES, California, July 24 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Department of War Speeds Procurement of Oracle Solutions Through Enterprise Software Initiative (ESI) The ESI contract vehicle streamlines acquisition and standardizes access to Oracle commercial products and services for the DoW - Oracle has been awarded a 10-year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract under the U.S. Department of War   more
U.S. Naval Research Lab Advances Continuous Biomanufacturing for On-Demand Production of Critical Materials
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory issued the following news: * * * U.S. Naval Research Lab Advances Continuous Biomanufacturing for On-Demand Production of Critical Materials * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) scientists are developing continuous biomanufacturing technologies designed to produce critical materials more efficiently, sustainably, and closer to where they are needed, strengthening supply chain resilience and expanding future operat  more
UCF Researchers Win International Award for Robotic Technology That Shares Immersive Experiences
ORLANDO, Florida, July 23 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * UCF Researchers Win International Award for Robotic Technology That Shares Immersive Experiences * Imagine walking through Paris, inspecting a disaster zone or treating a patient hundreds of miles away -all without leaving the room. That's the future a team of UCF researchers is building, and their groundbreaking work has earned international recognition. A team of UCF researchers has won an i  more
UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine Dean Dubinett Testifies Before House Education & Workforce Committee
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee released the following testimony by Steve Dubinett, dean at the University of California-Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine, from a July 14, 2026, hearing entitled "Training Activists, Not Physicians: The Impact of DEI on Medical Schools." DEI stands for diversity, equity and inclusion. * * * Good morning, Chairman Walberg, Ranking Member Scott, and Members of the Committee. The mission of the David Geffen School of M  more
UCLA Health: Drug Reverses Autism-Like Brain Changes in Adult Mice Within Hours, Study Finds
LOS ANGELES, California, July 24 (TNSjou) -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release: * * * Drug reverses autism-like brain changes in adult mice within hours, study finds Study links maternal inflammation to lasting autism-like traits in mice and identifies a brain pathway that may offer a new therapeutic target Key Takeaways * In mice exposed to inflammation during pregnancy, the offspring developed lasting autism-like brain and behavior changes, suggesting that early inflammati  more
Unemployment Insurance - Legislative Issues in the 119th Congress Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, July 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48447) on July 16, 2026, entitled "Unemployment Insurance: Legislative Issues in the 119th Congress" by income security specialists Julie M. Whittaker and Katelin P. Isaacs: * * * SUMMARY The Unemployment Insurance (UI) system is a joint federal-state partnership that consists of two types of benefits: (1) permanently authorized programs, including the Unemployment Compensation (UC) and Exten  more
University of California-San Francisco Chancellor Hawgood Testifies Before House Education & Workforce Committee
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee released the following testimony by Sam Hawgood, chancellor at the University of California-San Francisco, from a July 14, 2026, hearing entitled "Training Activists, Not Physicians: The Impact of DEI on Medical Schools." DEI stands for diversity, equity and inclusion. * * * Good morning, Chairman Walberg, Ranking Member Scott, and Members of the Committee. The UCSF School of Medicine consistently ranks among the top U.S. medi  more
University of Utah Health: Gene Regulation Map Reveals Treatment Targets for Heart Failure
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, July 24 (TNSjou) -- The University of Utah Health issued the following news release: * * * Gene Regulation Map Reveals Treatment Targets for Heart Failure Key points: * Researchers have made the first single cell map of gene regulatory networks driving heart failure. * The map connects DNA changes linked to heart disease with specific heart cell types. IMPACT: The map may help scientists find new targets to develop better heart failure treatments. - Heart failure re  more
USC Gould to launch inaugural Law and AI Summit, convening the leaders shaping AI across industries
LOS ANGELES, California, July 22 -- The University of Southern California Gould School of Law posted the following news: * * * USC Gould to launch inaugural Law and AI Summit, convening the leaders shaping AI across industries * USC Gould School of Law will host the inaugural USC Gould Law and AI Summit on February 26, 2027, at USC's University Park Campus. The Summit joins USC Gould's roster of long-running institutes in entertainment, tax, and intellectual property -the first new addition   more
USC Space Lab Opens Its Doors as A New Era of Space Competition Takes Off
MARINA DEL REY, California, July 24 -- The University of Southern California Information Sciences Institute, a component of the Viterbi School of Engineering, issued the following news: * * * USC Space Lab Opens Its Doors as A New Era of Space Competition Takes Off First-ever open house showcases USC SERC where students are building satellites, developing space robots and preparing for the next generation of space exploration By Marc Ballon USC's Space Engineering Research Center, or SERC,   more
USDA Announces $35 Million to Combat Feral Swine on American Agricultural Lands
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service issued the following news: * * * USDA Announces $35 Million to Combat Feral Swine on American Agricultural Lands * (Washington, D.C., July 23, 2026) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is making available $35 million for partnerships to respond to the threat feral swine pose to American agriculture, landscapes and human and livestock health. This partnership opportunity is part of a broad  more
USDA Proposes Lower Assessment Rate for Southeastern California Grapes
WASHINGTON, July 23 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service has proposed lowering the assessment rate paid by handlers of grapes grown in a designated area of southeastern California, reducing the fee from $0.030 to $0.025 per 18-pound lug beginning with the 2026 fiscal period. The proposal is intended to reduce committee reserve funds while continuing to finance the federal marketing order program. The proposed rule would amend Marketing Order No. 925, whi  more
Virginia Tech: Researchers Part of Inaugural Genesis Mission Projects
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 24 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Researchers part of inaugural Genesis Mission projects By Travis Williams More than a dozen Virginia Tech researchers are connected to three of the first projects selected for the U.S. Department of Energy's Genesis Mission. Launched in November, the Genesis Mission is designed to double America's scientific productivity by bringing together the Department of Energy's scientific capabilities, advanced artifici  more
Washington and Lee University: Stephanie Sandberg Serves as Guest Editor for the Critical Stages Journal
LEXINGTON, Virginia, July 24 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news: * * * Stephanie Sandberg Serves as a Guest Editor for the Critical Stages Journal The associate professor of theater worked with Nelson Barre of Roanoke College to introduce and assess four essays about modern theater. By Brian Laubscher Stephanie Sandberg, associate professor of theater at Washington and Lee University, recently served as co-editor for a special section of the June 2026 edition of Crit  more
Western Area Power Administration Extends Desert Southwest Formula Rates Through 2031
WASHINGTON, July 24 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Western Area Power Administration has approved an extension of existing formula rates for balancing authority area and transmission provider services in the Desert Southwest Region and the Western Area Lower Colorado Balancing Authority, keeping the rates in place through September 30, 2031, without any adjustments. The action confirms Rate Order No. WAPA-222 and places the extension into effect on an interim basis beginning October 1  more
Why Are We So Fascinated by Monsters?
LA JOLLA, California, July 23 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Why Are We So Fascinated by Monsters? * Frankenstein's creature is more than 200 years old. Dracula has been haunting the public imagination since the Victorian era. Godzilla first stomped onto movie screens in 1954. And somehow, we're still not done with them. That enduring fascination will be on full display as San Diego Comic-Con returns this week, with programming that includ  more
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Reports Strong Second Quarter Results
PARSIPPANY, New Jersey, July 22 [Category: BizTravel] -- Wyndham Hotels and Resorts issued the following news release: * * * Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Reports Strong Second Quarter Results * Subscribe via RSS Company Raises Full-Year 2026 Outlook Grows System Size by 4% and Development Pipeline by 4% PARSIPPANY, N.J. (July 22, 2026) - Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: WH) today announced results for the three months ended June 30, 2026. Highlights include: * U.S. RevPAR grew 2% year-ov  more
Yardi Matrix documents rent collection's impact on U.S. affordable housing
SANTA BARBARA, California, July 23 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Yardi, a provider of property management software and investment management solutions for real estate, issued the following news release: * * * Yardi Matrix documents rent collection's impact on U.S. affordable housing * Local policies becoming a larger component of the market's operating environment SANTA BARBARA, CALIF., July 23, 2026 - New Yardi(r) Matrix analysis documents the impact of rent collection success on key aspe  more
Young entrepreneurs create, connect and grow through the Mott Million Dollar Challenge
FLINT, Michigan, July 22 -- The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation issued the following news: * * * Young entrepreneurs create, connect and grow through the Mott Million Dollar Challenge * The room goes quiet as Nysa Chhajed takes center stage. In just four minutes, this rising sixth grader from Fremont, California, must make the case for her idea to a panel of judges: the problem it solves, why it's important and how she can make it a reality. She takes a deep breath. The presentation she's   more
Zach Miller creates a winning game plan through summer internships
CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, July 23 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * Zach Miller creates a winning game plan through summer internships * For Zach Miller, sports have always been about more than the action on the field or court. This summer, the PennWest Clarion student is gaining a firsthand look at everything that happens behind the scenes to make collegiate athletics successful. Miller, of Baden, Pennsylvania, is entering his senior year at PennWest Clarion, where he is majori  more