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100 Days Out From Election Day, Reproductive Freedom for All Releases New Research Showing Abortion is Motivating Battleground Voters, Alongside $2 Million Organizing Investment
WASHINGTON, July 27 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release: * * * 100 Days Out From Election Day, Reproductive Freedom for All Releases New Research Showing Abortion is Motivating Battleground Voters, Alongside $2 Million Organizing Investment * : Monday, July 27, 2026 Contact: media@reproductivefreedomforall.org Washington, DC -With just under 100 days remaining until Election Day, Reproductive Freed  more
Advanced Space Selects LLNL to Provide Optics System for CAPSTONE 02
LIVERMORE, California, July 28 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * Advanced Space selects LLNL to provide optics system for CAPSTONE 02 Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) will support the Cislunar Autonomous Positioning System Technology Operations and Navigation Experiment 02 (CAPSTONE 02), led by Advanced Space's mission integration team. Building on the Laboratory's optics expertise, the tri-optical imaging pay  more
AECOM selected to design New Lisbon Airport
LOS ANGELES, California, July 27 [Category: BizEngineering] -- AECOM, an infrastructure firm, issued the following news release: * * * AECOM selected to design New Lisbon Airport * AECOM to deliver the preliminary design for Portugal's new national airport DALLAS (July 27, 2026) -AECOM (NYSE:ACM), the trusted global infrastructure leader, today announced it has been selected by ANA Aeroportos de Portugal S.A., part of VINCI Airports group, to deliver the preliminary design for New Lisbon Ai  more
America First Policy Institute Issues Commentary: America's Best Hiring Decision is Standing at Attention
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following commentary by Mike Garcia, chairman of the California state chapter, and Amber Smith, senior advisor for America First Warfighters: * * * America's Best Hiring Decision is Standing at Attention Business owners dream of an employee who shows up on time, thrives under pressure, adapts when plans change, works well on a team, and takes ownership of their role. The U.S. military has been generating this kind of employe  more
American Psychological Association: Political moderates may be perceived as disloyal by both sides
WASHINGTON, July 27 [Category: Psychiatry/Psychology] -- The American Psychological Association posted the following news release: * * * Political moderates may be perceived as disloyal by both sides * In the increasingly polarized political realm, moderates may be viewed as disloyal by both conservatives and liberals when the opposing side seems threatening, according to research published by the American Psychological Association. "Democratic systems rely heavily on compromise, negotiatio  more
As Trump Escalates Attacks on Immigrants, Padilla Renews Push to Expand Pathways to Lawful Permanent Residency
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * As Trump Escalates Attacks on Immigrants, Padilla Renews Push to Expand Pathways to Lawful Permanent Residency * WASHINGTON, D.C. -As the Trump Administration continues its cruel and systematic attacks on immigrant communities in California and across the country, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Immigration Subcommittee, renewed his call to pass his le  more
Attorney General Paxton Protects Texas Women by Launching Landmark Investigations into Popular Women's Brands Over Toxic Chemicals in Their Products
AUSTIN, Texas, July 27 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Paxton Protects Texas Women by Launching Landmark Investigations into Popular Women's Brands Over Toxic Chemicals in Their Products * Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched investigations into popular products to protect women's health. The OAG is investigating a number of feminine care and cosmetic product brands, including lip balm, lipstick, and other product manufacture  more
Banner Health a national leader in robotic procedure innovations across specialties
PHOENIX, Arizona, July 27 [Category: Health Care] -- Banner Health posted the following news release: * * * Banner Health a national leader in robotic procedure innovations across specialties * PHOENIX (July 27, 2026) - Banner Health has secured its position among an elite group of health systems nationally trained in transformative leaps in robotic surgical techniques. These advanced, minimally invasive procedures eliminate the need for multiple incision points, delivering faster recovery a  more
Booker, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Expand Health Care Access for Underserved Communities
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Expand Health Care Access for Underserved Communities * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Alex Padilla (D-CA), and Mazie Hirono (D-HI), joined by Representatives Raul Ruiz (D-CA-25), Robin Kelly (D-IL-02), and Grace Meng (D-NY-06), introduced the Health Equity and Accountability Act (HEAA) of 2026 today. The bicameral legislation would tackle   more
Cadence Certifies AI-Driven Reference Flows for Intel 18A-P and Intel 14A
SAN JOSE, California, July 28 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Cadence Design Systems, a provider of electronic design automation and semiconductor intellectual property, issued the following news release: * * * Cadence Certifies AI-Driven Reference Flows for Intel 18A-P and Intel 14A The expanded Cadence-Intel Foundry collaboration delivers silicon-proven digital and custom design enablement, advanced packaging support, and power delivery-optimized flows for AI, HPC, mobile, and future   more
California Celebrates Five Years Helping Students and Families Plan for School and Career Through Cradle-to-Career
SACRAMENTO, California, July 28 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on July 27, 2026: * * * California celebrates five years helping students and families plan for school and career through Cradle-to-Career What you need to know: Five years after it was established under the Newsom Administration, California's Cradle-to-Career (C2C) Data System is helping students, families, educators, and policymakers better understand the path from school to career. By sec  more
California State Treasurer Fiona Ma to Keynote Inland Prosperity Conference 2026
SAN BERNARDINO, California, July 28 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news: * * * California State Treasurer Fiona Ma to keynote Inland Prosperity Conference 2026 Hosted by CSUSB's Inland Empire Women's Business Center and Coachella Valley Women's Business Center, the Aug. 21 conference will connect entrepreneurs with funding opportunities, expert guidance and regional business partners. - Entrepreneurs, small business owners, lenders, investors, publ  more
Carnegie Mellon University School of Computer Science: AI, Single-Cell Technology Reveal How 3D Genome Differs in People With Alzheimer's Disease
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 23 (TNSjou) -- Carnegie Mellon University School of Computer Science issued the following news: * * * AI, Single-Cell Technology Reveal How 3D Genome Differs in People With Alzheimer's Disease By Marylee Williams Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University's School of Computer Science, the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and the University of Washington shed new light on Alzheimer's disease that could point to improved directions for treatment. In   more
Center on Budget & Policy Priorities: To Strengthen Economic Security, Policymakers Should Expand the Child Tax Credit to the 19 Million Children Who Receive Less Than the Full Credit Amount
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following report on July 27, 2026, by Federal Tax Policy Director Kris Cox, senior research analyst Stephanie Hingtgen and Kiran Rachamallu: * * * To Strengthen Economic Security, Policymakers Should Expand the Child Tax Credit to the 19 Million Children Who Receive Less Than the Full Credit Amount Child Tax Credit Helps Make Raising Children More Affordable, and Its Full Value Should Be Available to Families With Lo  more
Committee Cliff Notes: Week of July 20, 2026
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Committee Cliff Notes: Week of July 20, 2026 * Here's a recap of key moments from House Republican committees during the week: Agriculture On Tuesday, July 21, the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development held a hearing called "Examining Customer Protections and Market Integrity in Sports Event Prediction Markets," featuring testimony from Ro  more
Congressman Valadao Reintroduces Legislation to Combat Invasive Pest Targeting Central Valley Growers
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Rep. David Valadao, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Valadao Reintroduces Legislation to Combat Invasive Pest Targeting Central Valley Growers * WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) reintroduced the Spotted Wing Abatement Trust (SWAT) Act alongside Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-06). This bipartisan bill would help combat the spread of spotted wing drosophila (SWD), an invasive pest threatening stone fruit producers   more
Congresswoman Simon Demands Investigation into Trump's Abuse of Emergency Powers for Fossil Fuel Energy and Coal Export Terminal in West Oakland
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Rep. Lateefah Simon, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Simon Demands Investigation into Trump's Abuse of Emergency Powers for Fossil Fuel Energy and Coal Export Terminal in West Oakland * Congresswoman Lateefah Simon (D-CA-12) joined Senators Alex Padilla (D-CA) and Adam Schiff (D-CA), Ranking Member of the House Natural Resources Committee Jared Huffman (D-CA-02), and Reps. John Garamendi (D-CA-08) and Ro Khanna (D-CA-17) to call on   more
Cotality Certified as a Great Place to Work Certification for Third Consecutive Year
IRVINE, California, July 28 (TNSrep) -- Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) issued the following news release: * * * Cotality Certified as a Great Place to Work Certification for third consecutive year Cotality(TM), a leading global property data and analytics-driven solutions provider, is a Certified(TM) Great Place To Work(R) for the third-consecutive year in six countries: the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, India and the United Kingdom. The award, based entirely on feedback from   more
Del. A.G. Jennings Files Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration Rule That Weakens Regulation of Highly Potent Greenhouse Gas
DOVER, Delaware, July 28 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release on July 27, 2026: * * * AG Jennings files lawsuit challenging Trump Administration rule that weakens regulation of highly potent greenhouse gas Attorney General Kathy Jennings today announced she and a coalition of 19 attorneys general and one city have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), challenging its rule that would weaken regulations designed to phase  more
eBay Returns to The National Sports Collectors Convention with Its Biggest Presence Yet: the eBay Arena
SAN JOSE, California, July 27 [Category BizBusiness] -- eBay Inc., a company that says it creates ecommerce experiences for buyers, sellers and developers, issued the following news release: * * * eBay Returns to The National Sports Collectors Convention with Its Biggest Presence Yet: the eBay Arena * Today, eBay unveiled its lineup for The 2026 National Sports Collectors Convention, headlined by the debut of the "eBay Arena." Inspired by the energy of a live sports venue, the eBay Arena mar  more
FCC Blocks Lifeline Provider From Enrolling Any New Customers
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following news release on July 27, 2026: * * * FCC Blocks Lifeline Provider From Enrolling Any New Customers Company Apparently Violated Numerous Program Integrity Rules - Today, the Federal Communications Commission notified IM Telecom, one of the nation's largest recipients of federal Lifeline subsidies, that it will no longer be permitted to enroll new Lifeline subscribers. The FCC has taken this action to ensure the  more
FICO UK Credit Card Market Report: May 2026
SAN JOSE, California, July 28 (TNSxrep) -- FICO, an analytics software company, issued the following news: * * * FICO UK Credit Card Market Report: May 2026 Balances return to record high as spend increases and repayments fall, suggesting inflation and energy prices are hitting hard - LONDON: The latest credit card data analysis by global analytics software leader FICO (NYSE: FICO) highlights a typical decline in spending and increase in payment rates following the Easter period. However, y  more
Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: Guns In Your Business - Practical Steps for Employers and Businesses Following SCOTUS' Ruling Barring Concealed Carry Limits
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 28 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on July 27, 2026: * * * Guns In Your Business: Practical Steps for Employers and Businesses Following SCOTUS' Ruling Barring Concealed Carry Limits The Supreme Court recently invalidated state laws that create a blanket ban on concealed carry holders bringing guns onto private property open to the public, and it may require employers and businesses across the country to revisit their policies on weapons in   more
Gap Beauty Launches with a New Perspective on Its Most Iconic Scents
SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 27 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Gap, a retailer of clothing and accessories, posted the following news release: * * * Gap Beauty Launches with a New Perspective on Its Most Iconic Scents Wear What You Feel: Five New Fragrances for Every Mood, Memory and Moment - Gap Inc. (NYSE: GAP) is announcing the first launch from Gap Beauty: a reimagination of its iconic fragrance collection. Originally launched in November 1994, Gap Fragrance became a defining sc  more
Getty Presents "The Making of a Medieval Manuscript"
LOS ANGELES, California, July 27 -- The J. Paul Getty Trust posted the following news release: * * * Getty Presents "The Making of a Medieval Manuscript" * The J. Paul Getty Museum presents "The Making of a Medieval Manuscript," an exhibition examining how manuscripts were produced in Europe and the Mediterranean region during the medieval period from about 500 to 1500. The exhibition opens on Aug. 4, 2026, and continues until March 14, 2027, at the Getty Center and will feature Christian   more
Goodwin Deepens Life Sciences Intellectual Property Bench With Matt Wheeler in San Diego
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 27 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Goodwin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Goodwin Deepens Life Sciences Intellectual Property Bench With Matt Wheeler in San Diego * Global law firm Goodwin today announced that Matt Wheeler has joined the firm as partner in the Life Sciences group in its San Diego Office. "Matt brings the deep scientific insight and practical IP strategy that life sciences companies need as they innovate and scale," said Mitchel  more
Gov. Newsom: From the 2026 FIFA World Cup to LA28 - California is Ready
SACRAMENTO, California, July 28 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on July 27, 2026: * * * From the 2026 FIFA World Cup to LA28: California is ready What you need to know: California's 1,700 public safety personnel helped ensure no major public safety incidents across 14 World Cup matches in California. - Governor Gavin Newsom today celebrated California's successful hosting of the FIFA World Cup, marking another milestone in the state's leadership in mana  more
Greenberg Traurig Adds Corporate Tax Shareholder Zak Morozov in California
MIAMI, Florida, July 27 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Adds Corporate Tax Shareholder Zak Morozov in California * SAN FRANCISCO - July 27, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP expanded its Tax Practice with the addition of Shareholder Zakhar "Zak" Morozov in the San Francisco office. He joins from Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Morozov focuses on federal income tax matters, with an emphasis on tax structu  more
Groups slam federal attack on clean shipping waivers
SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 27 [Category: Environment] -- Pacific Environment posted the following news release: * * * Groups slam federal attack on clean shipping waivers * CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL VOTERS * CENTER FOR BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY * COALITION FOR CLEAN AIR * ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH COALITION * FRIENDS OF THE EARTH * GREENLATINOS * LITTLE MANILLA RISING * MOVE LA * OCEAN CONSERVANCY * PACIFIC ENVIRONMENT * SIERRA CLUB * UNION OF CONCERNED SCIENTISTS * WEST OAKLAND ENVIRONMENTAL INDI  more
Hawaii renters sue to stop 'blood quantum'-based evictions from homes
SACRAMENTO, California, July 27 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Pacific Legal Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Hawaii renters sue to stop 'blood quantum'-based evictions from homes * Honolulu, Hawaii; July 27, 2026: Two Kaua'i renters filed a lawsuit on Friday challenging a state agency policy that would evict them from their homes because they do not meet a government-imposed ancestry requirement. David Kalahiki and Linda Twitchell allege that the Department of Hawaiian Home  more
House Ethics Committee Leaders Issue Statement Regarding Rep. Gooden
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Rep. Michael Guest, R-Mississippi, and Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, D-California, chairman and ranking member, of the House Ethics Committee, issued the following statement on July 27, 2026, regarding Rep. Lance Gooden, R-Texas: * * * Pursuant to House Rule XI, clause 3(b)(8)(A), and Committee Rules 17A(b)(1)(A) and 17A(c)(1), the Committee on Ethics has extended the matter regarding Representative Lance Gooden, which was transmitted to the Committee by the Office of Congressio  more
House Financial Services Ranking Member Waters, Rep. Takano, Over 120 House Democrats Demand HUD Secretary Rescind Discriminatory Rollback of LGBTQ+ Housing Protections
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on July 27, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Maxine Waters, Congressman Mark Takano, and Over 120 House Democrats Demand HUD Secretary Rescind Discriminatory Rollback of LGBTQ+ Housing Protections Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, and Congressional Equality Caucus Chair Mark Takano (  more
Huffman: Trump's Loyalist-Stacked Council Votes to Bulldoze America's History
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Huffman: Trump's Loyalist-Stacked Council Votes to Bulldoze America's History * Washington, D.C. - Today, Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) issued the following statement after the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation voted to gut Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, the rule that requires the federal government to consider harm to histori  more
Huffman: Trump's Loyalist-Stacked Council Votes to Bulldoze America's History
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, ranking member of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on July 27, 2026: * * * Huffman: Trump's Loyalist-Stacked Council Votes to Bulldoze America's History Today, Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) issued the following statement after the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation voted to gut Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, the rule that require  more
Insect-inspired electronic nose: turning semiconductor chips into olfactory sensors
LA JOLLA, California, July 27 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Insect-inspired electronic nose: turning semiconductor chips into olfactory sensors * Bioengineers at the University of California San Diego integrated the olfactory receptor of an insect called a jumping bristletail into semiconductor chips made of graphene, creating an electronic nose capable of sniffing out a wide variety of small organic compounds. This biomimetic bioelectronic  more
Jeremy's Story: Research at UC San Diego Offers Hope for Rare Disease
LA JOLLA, California, July 27 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Jeremy's Story: Research at UC San Diego Offers Hope for Rare Disease * Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease is a genetic neurological disorder that progressively causes muscle weakness in the legs, hands, feet and other critical areas. While many CMT patients begin to experience symptoms of the disease in their teen years, six-year-old Jeremy has suffered from the effects of CMT sinc  more
Keysight Certifies Electromagnetic Design Software for Intel Foundry's Latest Processes
SANTA ROSA, California, July 28 -- Keysight Technologies, a global electronic measurement technology and market solutions provider, issued the following news release on July 27, 2026: * * * Keysight Certifies Electromagnetic Design Software for Intel Foundry's Latest Processes Design teams get a proven path to first-pass silicon success on Intel 14A and Intel 18A-P - Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) today announced certification of its RFPro electromagnetic (EM) design software, par  more
Kids who own cellphones have poorer reading comprehension scores than those who don't, researchers find
LOS ANGELES, California, July 27 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * Kids who own cellphones have poorer reading comprehension scores than those who don't, researchers find * Key takeaways * The widespread concern about the effect of cellphones on reading comprehension in elementary school children has led to surprisingly little experimental research. * New research by UCLA psychologists found a statistically significant relationship between owning a  more
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory: Signal and Image Sciences Community Celebrates Record-Breaking 30th Annual CASIS Workshop
LIVERMORE, California, July 28 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * Signal and image sciences community celebrates record-breaking 30th annual CASIS workshop Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory called and the signal and image sciences community answered: The Center for Advanced Signal and Image Sciences (CASIS) hosted their 30th annual workshop at the University of California Livermore Collaboration Center (UCLCC) on June   more
Leading GP Stakes and Asset Management M&A Lawyer Christopher Scavone Joins Gibson Dunn
LOS ANGELES, California, July 27 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Leading GP Stakes and Asset Management M&A Lawyer Christopher Scavone Joins Gibson Dunn * Gibson Dunn announced today that Christopher Scavone has joined the firm's New York office as a partner in its market-leading Investment Funds Practice Group. His practice focuses on GP stakes and asset management M&A transactions, joint ventures and strategic partnerships  more
Littler Issues Commentary: Effective August 10, 2026, the Amended San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Will Impose New Obligations on Covered Employers
SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 28 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on July 27, 2026, by associate Rachel E. Simons and shareholders William J. Simmons, Chad J. Kaldor and Rod M. Fliegel: * * * Effective August 10, 2026, the Amended San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Will Impose New Obligations on Covered Employers In 2014, the City of San Francisco enacted its ban-the-box law, the Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), which significantly restricted the ability of covered emplo  more
Littler Issues Commentary: Medical Certificate From Day One in Germany - What Is Changing, What Remains the Same - and What Employers Can Do Now
SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 28 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on July 27, 2026, by senior associates Johanna Kreienkamp and Alke Helene Sundermann: * * * Medical Certificate from Day One in Germany: What Is Changing, What Remains the Same - and What Employers Can Do Now In early July 2026, the German Coalition Committee of the CDU/CSU (conservative political party union) and SPD (social democratic political party) announced a proposal to create an obligation to su  more
Littler Issues Commentary: Too Little, Too Late? Third Circuit Clarifies ADA Notice Requirements & Reinforces Employers' Right to Enforce Workplace Rules
SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 28 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on July 27, 2026, by Pittsburgh office managing shareholder Emilie R. Hammerstein and counsel Leah E. Peterson: * * * Too Little, Too Late? Third Circuit Clarifies ADA Notice Requirements & Reinforces Employers' Right to Enforce Workplace Rules On July 20, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit issued a decision emphasizing: (1) employees must clearly and timely articulate a need for acco  more
Lujan, Welch Bipartisan Bill to Support Next Generation of American Aviation Advances Out of Committee
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Welch Bipartisan Bill to Support Next Generation of American Aviation Advances Out of Committee * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, joined U.S. Senators Peter Welch (D-Vt.) and U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.) in celebrating the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee's advancement of  more
Medal of Honor Monday: Army Tech. Sgt. Ted Takayuki Tanouye
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Medal of Honor Monday: Army Tech. Sgt. Ted Takayuki Tanouye * Army Tech. Sgt. Ted Takayuki Tanouye posthumously received the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions in western Italy during World War II. Tanouye was born to Nikuma and Momoye Tanouye Nov. 14, 1919, in Torrance, California. He was the eldest of six children. He graduated from Torrance High School in 1938, where he played on the football team and  more
NCS4 Concludes Successful Annual Conference
HATTIESBURG, Mississippi, July 27 -- The University of Southern Mississippi posted the following news: * * * NCS4 Concludes Successful Annual Conference * The National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4) at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) has successfully concluded its 17th Annual National Sports Safety and Security Conference and Exhibition with a record number of attendees and exhibitors. The conference was held June 23-25 at the JW Marriott Desert Springs   more
New Study Demonstrates How NASA Hyperspectral Imaging and Machine Learning Can Transform Biodiversity Management in California
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 27 [Category: Environment] -- The Nature Conservancy issued the following news: * * * New Study Demonstrates How NASA Hyperspectral Imaging and Machine Learning Can Transform Biodiversity Management in California * Invasive species move fast, and management tools must move faster. A new peer-reviewed study published in Ecosphere reveals how advanced hyperspectral remote sensing and machine learning can equip land managers with powerful, data-driven tools to prioriti  more
NSF Funding for Caltech-Led 'Cloud Laboratory' Leverages AI to Explore Chemical Dark Matter: A Conversation With Hosea Nelson
PASADENA, California, July 28 -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * NSF Funding for Caltech-Led "Cloud Laboratory" Leverages AI to Explore Chemical Dark Matter: A Conversation with Hosea Nelson Caltech chemistry professor Hosea Nelson (PhD '13) has his eyes on a big goal: He wants to know the three-dimensional (3D) structure of all the molecules found in the natural world. No one knows exactly how many structures that entails, but certainly, he says, it is  more
NVIDIA Expands NVIDIA Agent Toolkit With NVIDIA PhysicsNeMo and CUDA-X Libraries to Transform How the World Engineers, Designs and Builds
SANTA CLARA, California, July 26 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NVIDIA, a designer of graphics processing units for the gaming, cryptocurrency and professional markets, issued the following news release: * * * NVIDIA Expands NVIDIA Agent Toolkit With NVIDIA PhysicsNeMo and CUDA-X Libraries to Transform How the World Engineers, Designs and Builds * News Summary: * NVIDIA expands NVIDIA Agent Toolkit with re-architected NVIDIA PhysicsNeMo libraries and updated NVIDIA CUDA-X libraries,  more
Padilla, Schiff Object to Trump FCC Attack on Freedom of Speech and Freedom of the Press, Demand Renewal of Broadcast Licenses for ABC-owned Television Stations Across California
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Schiff Object to Trump FCC Attack on Freedom of Speech and Freedom of the Press, Demand Renewal of Broadcast Licenses for ABC-owned Television Stations Across California * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff (both D-Calif.) urged the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to review broadcast license renewal applications impartially and without political i  more
Paul Hastings Advises on Hanwha Aerospace's Inaugural Issuance of $500 Million Notes
LOS ANGELES, California, July 27 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Paul Hastings Advises on Hanwha Aerospace's Inaugural Issuance of $500 Million Notes * Paul Hastings LLP acted as the sole international counsel in connection with Hanwha Aerospace's issuance of $500 million 5.000% senior unsecured notes due in 2029 on July 27, 2026. The offering was conducted in reliance on Regulation S of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and   more
Pepperdine University Named Department of War Senior Service College Fellowship Program Partner
MALIBU, California, July 28 -- Pepperdine University issued the following news: * * * Pepperdine University Named Department of War Senior Service College Fellowship Program Partner Pepperdine University's Institute for Diplomacy, Security, and Innovation has been approved to deliver a Senior Service College (SSC) Fellowship program for the 2027-28 academic year and beyond, in partnership with the United States Department of War. The SSC fellowship at Pepperdine will develop principled, cou  more
Qualcomm Innovation Fellowship Europe Rewards Excellent Research in AI and Cybersecurity
SAN DIEGO, California, July 28 -- Qualcomm Technologies, a subsidiary of Qualcomm, issued the following news release on July 27, 2026: * * * Qualcomm Innovation Fellowship Europe Rewards Excellent Research in AI and Cybersecurity Each Winner Receives Mentorship and $40,000 in Research Funding - Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. today unveiled the latest recipients of the Qualcomm Innovation Fellowship (QIF) Europe, an award now marking its 17th edition. This year's five fellows are Mar Gonzalez I  more
Ranking Member Garcia Demands Answers From Taylor Farms on National Cyclospora Outbreak and Attempts to Influence FDA Investigation
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on July 27, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Robert Garcia Demands Answers from Taylor Farms on National Cyclospora Outbreak and Attempts to Influence FDA Investigation Today, Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, demanded answers from Taylor Farms CEO Bruce Taylor about the company's role   more
Ranking Member Khanna Seeks Answers From Commerce on Rising Consumer Electronics Prices Amid Memory Chip Shortage
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-California, ranking member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Khanna Seeks Answers from Commerce on Rising Consumer Electronics Prices Amid Memory Chip Shortage Rep. Ro Khanna (CA-17), Ranking Member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party sent a le  more
Reason Foundation Issues Commentary: Reducing Barriers to Manufactured Homes
LOS ANGELES, California, July 28 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary by Eliza Terziev, housing and land use policy analyst: * * * Reducing barriers to manufactured homes Building homes in factories rather than on-site is a way to both expedite construction timelines and reduce the cost of delivering new homes. - With the median sale price of a single-family home in the United States reaching $398,771 in May 2026, many buyers are looking for more affordable options. Buil  more
Reed & Whitehouse Renew Push to Establish a Nationwide Right to IVF and Lower IVF Costs for Families
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed & Whitehouse Renew Push to Establish a Nationwide Right to IVF and Lower IVF Costs for Families * WASHINGTON, DC - Parenthood is a key life goal for many, but due to infertility and the high cost of fertility treatments, many Americans are fiscally constrained from accessing in vitro fertilization (IVF) as an option to help start a family. Now, two years after President Donald Trump failed t  more
Reed & Whitehouse Renew Push to Establish a Nationwide Right to IVF and Lower IVF Costs for Families
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed & Whitehouse Renew Push to Establish a Nationwide Right to IVF and Lower IVF Costs for Families * The 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, DC - Parenthood is a key life goal for many, but due to infertility and the high cost of fertility treatments, many Americans are fisca  more
RELEASE: Friedman Unveils $1,031,000 Federal Investment to Strengthen Community Safety in Glendale Ahead of the 2028 Olympic Games
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Rep. Laura Friedman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: Friedman Unveils $1,031,000 Federal Investment to Strengthen Community Safety in Glendale Ahead of the 2028 Olympic Games * Above: Friedman announcing a new federal investment in community safety at the Glendale Police Department. GLENDALE, CA -Today, July 27, 2026, U.S. Congresswoman Laura Friedman (CA-30) announced a new $1,031,000 federal investment to strengthen community safety i  more
Rep. Judy Chu Commends Local Peaceful Demonstrations Against ICE Killings
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Judy Chu Commends Local Peaceful Demonstrations Against ICE Killings * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Following peaceful demonstrations and vigils in Pasadena to demand justice and accountability for the killings of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo and Joan Sebastian Duran Guerrero by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers, Rep. Judy Chu released the following statement: "I stand in solidarity with ever  more
Rep. Panetta Authors and Introduces FLOOD Act to Protect Farmers From Rising Flood Risks
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Panetta Authors and Introduces FLOOD Act to Protect Farmers From Rising Flood Risks * Washington, D.C. - United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) authored and introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation to help farmers protect against increasing flood risks and strengthen our food security. The Farmers Lifeline Options for Overcoming Disasters (FLOOD) Act is co-led by Rep. Randy   more
Ryan Keech Joins Venable's Litigation Division as Partner in Los Angeles
WASHINGTON, July 27 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Venable, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Ryan Keech Joins Venable's Litigation Division as Partner in Los Angeles * Los Angeles, CA (July 27, 2026) - Venable LLP announced today that Ryan Keech has joined the firm's Los Angeles office as a partner in its Litigation Division. A trial lawyer focused on high-stakes intellectual property and complex commercial litigation, Keech represents individual and business clients in copy  more
SAG-AFTRA Announces Support for Lawsuits Challenging Merger of Paramount, Warner Bros.
LOS ANGELES, California, July 25 -- The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) issued the following news release: * * * SAG-AFTRA Announces Support for Lawsuits Challenging Merger of Paramount, Warner Bros. The SAG-AFTRA National Board adopted a resolution today publicly opposing the Paramount Skydance acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, asserting its support of the attorneys general from a dozen states who have filed suit to block this action.   more
Sen. Schiff, Rep. Khanna Reintroduce Landmark Bill to Combat Fraudulent AI Generated Campaign Ads
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Schiff, Rep. Khanna Reintroduce Landmark Bill to Combat Fraudulent AI Generated Campaign Ads * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Representative Ro Khanna (D-Calif.-17) reintroduced the AI Ads Act to prohibit fraudulent misrepresentation of political candidates or committees through content generated by AI, and to codify bipartisan recommendations made by the Fe  more
Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Paul Issues Opening Statement at Hearing on Fraud
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Sen. Rand Paul, R-Kentucky, chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, released the following opening statement from a July 15, 2026, hearing entitled "Exposing Fraud in America": * * * In my office, I keep a clock that measures our national debt in real time. This morning that clock stood at nearly $40 trillion. Washington taxes the American people. Washington borrows against our grandchildren's future earnings. Then Washington sends b  more
Senate Introduces Companion to Rep. Cisneros' SBA IT Modernization Reporting Act
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Introduces Companion to Rep. Cisneros' SBA IT Modernization Reporting Act * Washington, DC - Senators Adam Schiff and John Curtis introduced the Senate companion to the bipartisan Small Business Administration IT Modernization Reporting Act of 2025, led by Reps. Gil Cisneros (CA-31) and Brian Jack (GA-03). The House unanimously passed the bill in December. This legislation will enh  more
Senators Schiff, Kim, Lummis, Barrasso Introduce Bill to Protect Children Online Through New Age Reporting Requirements
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Schiff, Kim, Lummis, Barrasso Introduce Bill to Protect Children Online Through New Age Reporting Requirements * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Senators Andy Kim (D-N.J.), Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), and John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) introduced the bipartisan Digital Age Assurance Act to protect children online by establishing a privacy-first, operating system-based age as  more
Shaquille O'Neal's DUNKMAN Presented by Lilly - the World's First Professional Dunk League - Continues Tomorrow Night at 8 p.m. ET on TNT & HBO Max
NEW YORK, July 27 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * Shaquille O'Neal's DUNKMAN Presented by Lilly - the World's First Professional Dunk League - Continues Tomorrow Night at 8 p.m. ET on TNT & HBO Max * Coming off an electrifying opening night, Shaquille O'Neal, Authentic Brands Group and TNT Sports' DUNKMAN Presented by Lilly, in partnership with Credit One Bank, will continue tomorrow night with live c  more
Skanska U.S. Building Operations Selects Brian Urban as Executive Vice President-General Manager for California
NEW YORK, July 28 -- Skanska, a construction and development company, issued the following news release on July 27, 2026: * * * Skanska US building operations selects Brian Urban as Executive Vice President-General Manager for California Urban joins an experienced local leadership team as Skanska deepens its commitment to strategic growth in the California market SAN FRANCISCO, CA - Skanska, a leading global construction and development firm, today announced the appointment of Brian Urban as  more
Sonoma State University to Repatriate Native American Human Remains, 64,788 Funerary Objects Lots Under NAGPRA
WASHINGTON, July 23 (TNSFR) -- Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park, California, is repatriating Native American human remains and 64,788 lots of associated funerary objects under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) after completing an inventory that identified a cultural affiliation with the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria, California, according to a notice published by the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service. The inventory covers associ  more
Southern California University Researcher Co-Develops Framework Linking Chronic Pain and PTSD Research
WHITTIER, California, July 28 (TNSjou) -- The Southern California University of Health Sciences issued the following news: * * * SCU Researcher Co-Develops Framework Linking Chronic Pain and PTSD Research Millions of people live with both chronic pain and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), yet healthcare often treats the two conditions separately. One provider may focus on physical rehabilitation while another addresses the psychological effects of trauma, leaving important connections be  more
Thin Films "Dance" with Substrates That Are No Longer Inert
LA JOLLA, California, July 27 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Thin Films "Dance" with Substrates That Are No Longer Inert * Key Takeaways * For decades it was believed that the substrates in thin-film devices were an inert material that did not respond to electrical activity on the thin film. * Using a new tool called dark-field x-ray microscopy, researchers discovered that substrates respond to thin film stimulation in a back-and-forth   more
THOMPSON, DEMOCRATIC VETERANS DEMAND TRANSPARENCY ON IRAN WAR CASUALTIES
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Rep. Mike Thompson, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * THOMPSON, DEMOCRATIC VETERANS DEMAND TRANSPARENCY ON IRAN WAR CASUALTIES * Washington, D.C. - Following disturbing reports that the Department of Defense removed the names of four American troops from the official Iran War death toll, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) led 14 fellow Democratic veterans in urging the Administration to accurately and transparently account for U.S. servicemembers killed an  more
TikTok Celebrates Tyla's Highly Anticipated New Album A*POP With Exclusive In-App Experience
LOS ANGLES, California, July 28 -- TikTok, a destination for a short-form mobile video, issued the following news: * * * TikTok celebrates Tyla's highly anticipated new album A*POP with exclusive in-app experience - Fans can unlock an exclusive Tyla profile frame and discover exclusive content as TikTok celebrates the release of one of music's biggest global stars. - TikTok is celebrating the release of South African superstar Tyla's (17.6m followers) eagerly-anticipated new album A*POP wit  more
Torres and Fitzpatrick Lead Bipartisan Effort Urging OMB to Finally Recognize 9-1-1 Dispatchers as Protective Service Professionals
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Rep. Norma J. Torres, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Torres and Fitzpatrick Lead Bipartisan Effort Urging OMB to Finally Recognize 9-1-1 Dispatchers as Protective Service Professionals * Today, Representatives Norma Torres (D-CA-35) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01), led a bipartisan letter urging Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russell Vought to reclassify public safety telecommunicators under the Protective Service Occupations cat  more
Trump Administration Cracks Down on School Districts Secretly "Transitioning" Students and Hiding it from Parents
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * Trump Administration Cracks Down on School Districts Secretly "Transitioning" Students and Hiding it from Parents * Today, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) took significant action against Anne Arundel County Public Schools in Maryland and Ann Arbor Public Schools in Michigan for hiding sensitive information about children's health and wellbeing from their own parents, in violation of parenta  more
U.S. Senator Katie Britt Continues Fighting to Protect Women and Children From Dangerous Chemical Abortion Drugs, Joins Colleagues in Filing Amicus
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senator Katie Britt Continues Fighting to Protect Women and Children From Dangerous Chemical Abortion Drugs, Joins Colleagues in Filing Amicus * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Bill Cassidy (R-La.), and 90 Republican lawmakers recently filed another amicus brief in the Western District of Louisiana, supporting Louisiana's lawsuit to protect women and their unborn children f  more
U.S. Trade & Development Agency Deputy Director Hardy Testifies Before House Foreign Affairs Committee
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- The House Foreign Affairs Committee released the following testimony by Thomas R. Hardy, deputy director and chief operating officer, performing the duties of the director of the U.S. Trade and Development Agency, from a July 15, 2026, hearing entitled "Ending Supply Chain Dependency: Aligning Tools, Capital, and Partnerships": * * * Chairman Mast, Ranking Member Meeks, and distinguished Members, thank you for the invitation to testify before you today. I welcome this op  more
UC-Irvine Researchers Create California Wildfire Damage Risk Map
IRVINE, California, July 28 (TNSjou) -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release: * * * UC Irvine researchers create California wildfire damage risk map Predictive model uses factors most closely linked to severe property losses * A new study in Science Advances by UC Irvine researchers reveals that wildfires follow predictable patterns of destruction and that structural elements such as fences, siding and eaves contribute greatly to the risk of fires spre  more
UCLA School of Law Williams Institute: Police in California More Likely to Search and Arrest People Perceived to Be Transgender
LOS ANGELES, California, July 28 (TNSrep) -- The UCLA School of Law Williams Institute issued the following news release: * * * Police in California more likely to search and arrest people perceived to be transgender In 2023, California police reported 4.6 million pedestrian and vehicle stops involving people perceived as adults, including 17,916 stops involving people perceived as transgender or gender nonconforming. A new study by the Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law and the Univers  more
University of Michigan: Mercury Has Part-time Radiation Belts
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 28 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Mercury has part-time radiation belts Scientists thought Mercury's magnetic field was disrupted by the sun too often to trap a radiation belt, but new analysis of MESSENGER data says that's not always the case Key takeaways: * When Mercury is further from the sun, its magnetic field is more likely to trap solar radiation in the form of energetic electrons hundreds of kilometers above the pla  more
US Department of Labor advances partnership with Huntington Ingalls Industries to strengthen skilled-workforce pipeline, support maritime reindustrialization
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following news release: * * * US Department of Labor advances partnership with Huntington Ingalls Industries to strengthen skilled-workforce pipeline, support maritime reindustrialization * SAN DIEGO - The U.S. Department of Labor recently advanced a workforce-development partnership with military shipbuilder Huntington Ingalls Industries to expand pre-apprenticeship opportunities, strengthen the nation's maritime workforce and s  more
Va. A.G. Jones Files Lawsuit Against Trump Administration's Unlawful Conditions for Counterterrorism and Emergency Funding
RICHMOND, Virginia, July 28 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on July 27, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jones Files Lawsuit Against Trump Administration's Unlawful Conditions for Counterterrorism and Emergency Funding New conditions would require states to share voter data with the Department of Homeland Security - Attorney General Jay Jones joined a coalition of 26 states to stop the Trump administration's continued efforts to use federal funds--specif  more
Vaping: What to know about the cancer concerns
LOMA LINDA, California, July 27 -- Loma Linda University Health issued the following news: * * * Vaping: What to know about the cancer concerns * As students return to classrooms this fall, health experts say vaping remains one of the biggest health concerns facing teenagers and young adults. Although many students believe e-cigarettes are a safer alternative to traditional cigarettes, researchers say that doesn't mean they are safe, especially for developing brains and bodies. While scient  more
Welch Shares New Data on Rising Farm Fuel Prices Under Trump; Vermont Farmers Paying $1,479 More on Average to Refill Fuel Tank
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch Shares New Data on Rising Farm Fuel Prices Under Trump; Vermont Farmers Paying $1,479 More on Average to Refill Fuel Tank * WASHINGTON, D.C. -New data shared by U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Agriculture Subcommittee on Rural Development, Energy, and Credit, shows Vermont farmers have been forced to spend at least $1,479 more to fill their farm fuel tank because of the   more
Westmont College: Professor Publishes Short Play Collection
SANTA BARBARA, California, July 28 -- Westmont College issued the following news: * * * Professor Publishes Short Play Collection By Scott Craig A longtime Westmont theater professor helped create a process encouraging college students to develop short plays. In the past 13 years, the Hive has yielded 120 plays by MFA playwrights from various universities, providing eclectic and diverse material for Westmont's annual Fringe Festival. Mitchell Thomas, who has taught acting, voice and movemen  more
WTAS: Financial Services Highlights Support for Committee's Bipartisan Main Street Capital Access Act
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, posted the following news release: * * * WTAS: Financial Services Highlights Support for Committee's Bipartisan Main Street Capital Access Act There is strong and widespread support for the Committee's bipartisan Main Street Capital Access Act, which passed the House on Tuesday by a bipartisan vote of 270-155-1. To date, over 100 organizations have expressed support for the bill. For a on  more