Friday - August 14, 2026

Public Policy Tipoffs Involving California

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#HIVResists: July 2026 Monthly Policy Update
OAKLAND, California, July 31 -- Positive Women's Network-USA issued the following news: * * * #HIVResists: July 2026 Monthly Policy Update Content Warning: many of these updates include information about harmful attacks on Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC) and LGBTQ+ folks. Hot Topic Increasing Criminalization is the Fascist Playbook! Protests continue following the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) killing of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo and Joan Sebastian Duran Guerrero. I  more
A Place for Every Kid to be a Kid: Camp Hopewell's Diabetes Camp Celebrates 50th Year
SANTA BARBARA, California, July 30 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * A Place for Every Kid to be a Kid: Camp Hopewell's Diabetes Camp Celebrates 50th Year * There's a place in the woods where a kid can be a kid. And that's big for the kids whose lives have revolved around tracking their blood sugar, physical activity, eating habits, and insulin needs. "Camp Hopewell is the one place that reminds you what your childhood should be like," said Alexandri  more
ADC Statement on Dismissal of Challenge to California's AB 715
WASHINGTON, July 29 [Category: Sociological] -- The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee issued the following news release: * * * ADC Statement on Dismissal of Challenge to California's AB 715 * July 29, 2026 media@adc.org Washington, D.C. | A federal judge has dismissed with prejudice a lawsuit brought by California public school teachers, students, and the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) challenging Assembly Bill 715, allowing the law to remain in effect. The l  more
AECOM opens new Hong Kong office and Asia headquarters, bringing together people, technology and sustainability
LOS ANGELES, California, July 30 [Category: BizEngineering] -- AECOM, an infrastructure firm, issued the following news release: * * * AECOM opens new Hong Kong office and Asia headquarters, bringing together people, technology and sustainability * HONG KONG (July 30, 2026) -AECOM, the trusted global infrastructure leader, officially launched its new Hong Kong office and Asia headquarters at 83 King Lam Street in Cheung Sha Wan, unveiling a workplace that reflects how the company is evolving  more
American College of Surgeons and Arcadia Collaborate to Improve Surgical Patient Outcomes
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 30 -- The American College of Surgeons issued the following news release on July 29, 2026 with Arcadia: * * * American College of Surgeons and Arcadia Collaborate to Improve Surgical Patient Outcomes Collaboration will support the ACS' multi-year effort to modernize how surgical quality data are collected, connected, and used to improve quality patient care - CHICAGO and BOSTON -- The American College of Surgeons (ACS) and Arcadia (arcadia.io) today announced a new c  more
Aptera Motors Seeks Foreign-Trade Zone Production Authority for Solar Electric Vehicles
WASHINGTON, July 30 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Foreign-Trade Zones Board has received an application from Aptera Motors Corp. to conduct production activity for solar electric vehicles at its facility in Carlsbad, California, within Subzone 153P. The proposed production would cover solar electric vehicles and numerous imported components, including lithium-ion battery cells, photovoltaic cells, airbags, safety glass, steering systems, suspension parts, tires and brake assemblies  more
Ariz. State Rep. Lupe Diaz Joins U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins for Douglas Port Reopening and Sterile Fly Center Announcement
PHOENIX, Arizona, July 31 -- The Arizona House Republicans issued the following news release on July 30, 2026: * * * Rep. Lupe Diaz Joins U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins for Douglas Port Reopening and Sterile Fly Center Announcement State Representative Lupe Diaz, Chairman of the House Land, Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, joined U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, U.S. Representatives Juan Ciscomani, Andy Biggs, and Eli Crane, livestock producers, local officials  more
AT&T, HUMAN-I-T Provide 100 Laptops and Backpacks to Cal. State-San Bernardino Students
SAN BERNARDINO, California, July 31 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news: * * * AT&T, HUMAN-I-T provide 100 laptops and backpacks to CSUSB students Cal State San Bernardino students are the beneficiaries of an effort by AT&T and HUMAN-I-T to provide 100 refurbished laptops, filling an important technological need. The laptops and backpacks will be made available through CSUSB's Basic Needs & Student Support department. - When many hear the phrase, "  more
Attorney General Bonta Issues Renewed Consumer Alert Reminding Californians of Misleading Claims Made by Many Health Care Sharing Ministry Plans
SACRAMENTO, California, July 29 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Issues Renewed Consumer Alert Reminding Californians of Misleading Claims Made by Many Health Care Sharing Ministry Plans * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued a consumer alert reminding Californians about sham health insurance plans offered by some health care sharing ministries (HCSMs). Historically, HCSMs were composed of members   more
Attorney General Bonta, San Diego Human Trafficking Task Force Announce Results of Operation Iron Justice, Confronting Demand for Illegal Commercial Sex
SACRAMENTO, California, July 29 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta, San Diego Human Trafficking Task Force Announce Results of Operation Iron Justice, Confronting Demand for Illegal Commercial Sex * SAN DIEGO -As part of a joint investigation through the California Department of Justice's (DOJ) San Diego Human Trafficking Task Force (SDHTTF), California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced the results of a three-day   more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL BLOCKS FEDERAL CUTS TO SCHOOL MENTAL HEALTH GRANTS
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 29 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL BLOCKS FEDERAL CUTS TO SCHOOL MENTAL HEALTH GRANTS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul and a coalition of 15 attorneys general announced a U.S. District Court judge granted a temporary restraining order that blocks the U.S. Department of Education from unlawfully terminating congressionally approved school-based mental health grants. The order comes just   more
Cable Operators Accelerate Outside Plant Investments, Record Spending on Amplifiers Expected, According to Dell'Oro Group
REDWOOD CITY, California, July 30 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Dell'Oro Group, a provider of market information about the networking and telecommunications industries, issued the following news release: * * * Cable Operators Accelerate Outside Plant Investments, Record Spending on Amplifiers Expected, According to Dell'Oro Group * REDWOOD CITY, Calif. - July 30, 2026 - According to a recently published report from Dell'Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the te  more
Cal. State-San Bernardino MBA Among the Best On-Campus MBAs for 2027
SAN BERNARDINO, California, July 31 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news: * * * CSUSB MBA among the Best On-Campus MBAs for 2027 The recognition places Cal State San Bernardino among just 208 business schools nationwide selected for The Princeton Review's Best Business Schools for 2027 report, highlighting the MBA program's academic excellence, student experience and career preparation. - The Master of Business Administration (MBA) program at Cal St  more
Calif. ISO: Western Energy Markets Quarterly Benefits Report Debuts With First Extended Day-Ahead Market Results
FOLSOM, California, July 31 (TNSrpt) -- The California Independent System Operator issued the following news release on July 30, 2026: * * * Western Energy Markets Quarterly Benefits Report debuts with first Extended Day-Ahead Market results Western Energy Imbalance Market surpasses $9 billion in total benefits - The California Independent System Operator (CAISO) today released its inaugural Western Energy Markets Quarterly Benefits Report, an expanded publication that combines the longstan  more
Calif. State Parks Opens Applications for Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program Grants
SACRAMENTO, California, July 31 -- The California Department of Parks and Recreation State Parks unit issued the following news release: * * * California State Parks Opens Applications for Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program Grants What you need to know: Eligible public agencies can apply for up to $15 million per project through a competitive federal grant program that supports park projects in communities with limited or no access to nearby public outdoor recreation. Applications   more
California Institute of Technology: Knowledge Gatherer - Portrait of a Scientist's Wife in Victorian England
PASADENA, California, July 31 (TNSjou) -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Knowledge Gatherer: Portrait of a Scientist's Wife in Victorian England When Dehn Gilmore, professor of English at Caltech, was investigating ideas for her next book, she had to look no further than her own family tree. As the great-great-granddaughter of German-born British scientist Sir Arthur Schuster--a Victorian-era physicist who coined the term "antimatter," popularized the   more
California Ozone Fee Rules Win EPA Approval for San Joaquin Valley State Implementation Plan
WASHINGTON, July 30 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved revisions to the California State Implementation Plan incorporating two San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District rules establishing federally mandated ozone nonattainment fee programs for the 2008 and 2015 8-hour ozone standards. The final rule, effective Aug. 31, 2026, approves Rule 3172, Federally Mandated Ozone Nonattainment Fee--2008 8-Hour Standard, and Rule 3173, *Federally Mandated Ozone Nonatta  more
California's Antitrust Laws Are Too Irrational to Spread to Other States
PHOENIX, Arizona, July 29 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Goldwater Institute posted the following news: * * * California's Antitrust Laws Are Too Irrational to Spread to Other States * Goldwater Institute lawyers filed a brief yesterday in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals urging the judges not to apply California's unique (and uniquely bad) antitrust laws to people in other states. The case, which involves that state's 1907 Cartwright Act, is a class-action lawsuit by purchasers of vaping pr  more
Carbajal, Cut Flower Caucus Co-Chairs Introduce Resolution to Recognize July as American Grown Flower and Foliage Month
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Carbajal, Cut Flower Caucus Co-Chairs Introduce Resolution to Recognize July as American Grown Flower and Foliage Month * U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24) led Congressional Cut Flower Caucus co-chairs Dan Newhouse (R-WA-04), Chellie Pingree (D-ME-01), Jimmy Panetta (D-CA-20), and Jeff Hurd (R-CO-03) in introducing a bipartisan resolution to officially recognize the month of July 202  more
CBSA officers seize 380 kg of methamphetamine and cocaine at Coutts port of entry in Alberta
OTTAWA, Ontario, July 29 -- The Canada Border Services Agency, an arm of the Canadian government, issued the following news release: * * * CBSA officers seize 380 kg of methamphetamine and cocaine at Coutts port of entry in Alberta * Calgary, Alberta Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers at the Coutts port of entry in southern Alberta seized 300 kg of suspected methamphetamine and 80 kg of suspected cocaine from a commercial truck on July 2, 2026. The commercial truck originated in  more
Center for Biological Diversity Opposes EPA Approval of Topramezone for Genetically Modified Cotton Over Endangered Species Risks and Incomplete Consultation
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 22nd, 2026 Environmental Protection Agency Office of Pesticide Programs Docket Center Topramezone: New Use on Herbicide Resistant Cotton Mail Code 28221T 1200 Pennsylvania Ave, NW Washington, DC 20460 Submitted via Regulations.gov Docket Only Docket Number: EPA-HQ-OPP-2025-3291 Re: Proposed Approval of New Use  more
Claremont Graduate University: Cross-Campus Psychology Conference Doubles in Size
CLAREMONT, California, July 31 -- Claremont Graduate University issued the following news: * * * Cross-Campus Psychology Conference Doubles in Size When a psychology honor society chapter at Claremont Graduate University set out this year to grow its annual student research symposium, organizers didn't just add a few more presentations. They turned it into the 7 C's Psychology Conference, a daylong, five-campus event that drew about 40 presenters and roughly 150 RSVPs -- more than triple the   more
Columbia University Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory: Pacific Ocean Pattern Helps Explain Diverging Wildfire Trends in U.S. and Australia
NEW YORK, July 31 -- Columbia University Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued the following news: * * * Pacific Ocean Pattern Helps Explain Diverging Wildfire Trends in U.S. and Australia Two of the world's most fire-prone regions have followed strikingly different wildfire trajectories despite both experiencing a warming climate. Highlights * Wildfire trends have moved in different directions in the U.S. Southwest and eastern Australia, even as both regions have warmed. * The study fou  more
Congresswoman Torres Introduces Bribery Accountability and Discovery "BAD Act" to Crack Down on Public Corruption and Close Federal Bribery Loophole
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Norma J. Torres, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Torres Introduces Bribery Accountability and Discovery "BAD Act" to Crack Down on Public Corruption and Close Federal Bribery Loophole * Washington D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Norma Torres (CA-35), a member of the Anti-Corruption Caucus, introduced the Bribery Accountability and Discovery (BAD) Act, legislation to close a dangerous loophole in federal law that allows bribery sche  more
Cornell: Humble grain, big question - Could supercharged millet help children's gut health?
ITHACA, New York, July 30 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Humble grain, big question: Could supercharged millet help children's gut health? * #Key takeaways * A study in Mumbai found that toddlers who ate iron- and zinc-biofortified pearl millet for nine months had improved gut microbiome activity without the negative side effects previously seen with iron supplements. * Iron deficiency is widespread and harmful, especially for young children, but traditional suppl  more
Cotality: 10 Things to Know About the Property Market - July 2026
IRVINE, California, July 31 -- Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) issued the following news release: * * * 10 things to know about the property market: July 2026 Cotality, a leading property information, analytics, and data-driven solutions provider, has released its latest market update. For the first time in four years, home sales increased during the spring season. Despite elevated mortgage rates, tight inventory, and affordability challenges, buyers returned to the market. This renewal of in  more
CPP Class Connects Mindfulness and Service
POMONA, California, July 30 -- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona posted the following news: * * * CPP Class Connects Mindfulness and Service * As you walk down the hall of the Pomona Public Library, the sounds of chimes, singing bowls and gongs mingle with whispers over math problems and literary passages. In one room, Ethnic Studies Professor Paul Knopf leads a sound bath using Tibetan instruments. Next door, his Cal Poly Pomona students tutor children with math, reading and   more
CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving BenQ GV31 Portable Projectors
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert: * * * Name of Product: BenQ GV31 Portable Projectors Hazard: The recalled projectors' lithium-ion battery can overheat, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fire and burn hazards. Remedy: Replace/Repair Recall Date: July 30, 2026 Units: About 1,249 (In addition, about 240 were sold in Canada) Consumer Contact: BenQ toll-free at 866-600-2367 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. CT Monday throug  more
CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving OCOOPA Rechargeable Hand Warmers
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert: * * * Name of Product: OCOOPA Rechargeable Hand Warmers Hazard: The lithium-ion battery in the recalled hand warmers can overheat and ignite, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fire and burn hazards. Remedy: Refund Recall Date: July 30, 2026 Units: About 1.5 million Consumer Contact: OCOOPA Direct by email at ocooparecalls@ocoopa.cc or online at https://www.ocoopa.com/pages/product-  more
Democrats Block Sen. Scott's 'SAFE KIDS Act' as Support Grows for Ending Birth Tourism Loophole
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Democrats Block Sen. Scott's 'SAFE KIDS Act' as Support Grows for Ending Birth Tourism Loophole * WASHINGTON, D.C.- Today, Senate Democrats blocked Senate passage of U.S. Senator Rick Scott's Stopping Adversarial Foreign Exploitation of Kids in Domestic Surrogacy (SAFE KIDS) Act, despite growing support for the bill. WATCH: Democrats Block U.S. Senator Rick Scott's SAFE KIDS Act This legislation pre  more
Department of Homeland Security's Authority to Determine Detention Locations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11463) by Legislative Attorneys Hillel R. Smith and Kristen Hite: * * * The Department of Homeland Security's Authority to Determine Detention Locations The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) may detain aliens who have violated federal civil immigration laws and who are placed in removal proceedings or ordered removed. To carry out this function, Congress has directed   more
Department of War Recognizes NAWS China Lake as Global Leader in Advanced Testing and Research
WASHINGTON, July 30 (TNSrpt) -- Rep. Vince Fong, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Department of War Recognizes NAWS China Lake as Global Leader in Advanced Testing and Research * Today, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) celebrated the recognition of Naval Air Weapons Station (NAWS) China Lake as the "most advanced Government laboratory and test enterprise in the world" by the Undersecretary of the Department of War for Research and Engineering's Defense Research Enterprise  more
DOE Argonne National Laboratory: Open-Source Software Predicts Energy Transfer Between Tiny Defects in Solid Materials
ARGONNE, Illinois, July 31 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Argonne National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * New open-source software predicts energy transfer between tiny defects in solid materials Connecting atomic-scale behavior to larger-scale material properties to predict the performance of real optical devices The tool could help researchers design denser optical memory, study information loss in quantum systems and better understand how materials behave.   more
DOE Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory: Pulling Graphite Out of Thin Air
WASHINGTON, July 31 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * Pulling Graphite Out of Thin Air A real-time look inside molten salts showed how carbon dioxide can be converted into the critical mineral graphite. Researchers hope the process could eventually provide a new source of graphite for battery manufacturing. Graphite, the carbon center of your humble #2 pencil, is also an essential component in technologies such as  more
DRIVING FORCE ACTION ENDORSES TOM TIFFANY FOR WISCONSIN GOVERNOR
DIAMOND BAR, California, July 30 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- The Specialty Equipment Market Association posted the following news release: * * * DRIVING FORCE ACTION ENDORSES TOM TIFFANY FOR WISCONSIN GOVERNOR * WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 30, 2026) - Driving Force Action is endorsing Tom Tiffany for governor of Wisconsin, the SuperPAC's first endorsement of the 2026 election cycle. The endorsement is reflective of Tiffany's impressive track record as a champion of the automotive and moto  more
Duane Morris Intellectual Property Practice Group and Attorneys Named 2026 IP Stars
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Duane Morris, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Duane Morris Intellectual Property Practice Group and Attorneys Named 2026 IP Stars * PHILADELPHIA, July 30, 2026-Duane Morris' Intellectual Property Practice Group has been ranked in Managing IP's IP Stars Highly Recommended category for Georgia and Pennsylvania, and Recommended category for New York. Nineteen Duane Morris Intellectual Property Practice Group at  more
Earthjustice: Montana Backtracks on Illegal Waiver for Bridger Pipeline Construction
SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 30 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release: * * * Montana Backtracks on Illegal Waiver for Bridger Pipeline Construction Bridger Pipeline must include additional information in tar-sands pipeline application after challenge by Montana residents - Helena, MT -- The Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has revoked a previously undisclosed waiver that would have allowed Bridger Pipeline Expansion to omit important environmental and economi  more
eBay Completes Acquisition of Depop
SAN JOSE, California, July 30 [Category BizBusiness] -- eBay Inc., a company that says it creates ecommerce experiences for buyers, sellers and developers, issued the following news release: * * * eBay Completes Acquisition of Depop * SAN JOSE, Calif., July 30, 2026 - eBay Inc. (Nasdaq: EBAY), a global commerce leader that connects millions of buyers and sellers around the world, today announced that it has completed its acquisition of Depop, a leading consumer to consumer (C2C) fashion mark  more
Economic Liberties: Ruling on Atlantic City Casino Pricing Algorithm is a Warning Shot Against Market-Rigging Tech
WASHINGTON, July 29 [Category: Sociological] -- The American Economic Liberties Project posted the following news release: * * * Economic Liberties: Ruling on Atlantic City Casino Pricing Algorithm is a Warning Shot Against Market-Rigging Tech * Washington, D.C. -Today, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a lower court dismissal and revived a landmark antitrust case alleging that Atlantic City casino-hotels and pricing software company Cendyn used an algorithmic pricing program calle  more
Enhanced Geothermal Systems Commercialization Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13278) on July 28, 2026, by energy policy analyst Morgan Smith: * * * Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS) Commercialization Enhanced geothermal systems (EGS) use directional drilling and hydraulic stimulation technologies to add porosity and fluid circulation to locations of naturally occurring underground heat to create conditions necessary for geothermal energy production. Rela  more
EPA Proposes California Title V Permit Revisions for Four Air Districts
WASHINGTON, July 30 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed approving revisions to Clean Air Act title V operating permit programs for four California air districts that would remove emergency affirmative defense provisions from their permitting rules. The proposed rule covers the Amador County Air Pollution Control District, Calaveras County Air Pollution Control District, Great Basin Unified Air Pollution Control District and Northern Sierra Air Quality Management Dis  more
Fiberglass Door Panels From China Imports Injure Industry, ITC Finds
WASHINGTON, July 30 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission has determined that fiberglass door panel imports from China materially injure the U.S. industry, clearing the way for antidumping and countervailing duty orders following affirmative findings by the U.S. Department of Commerce. The ruling covers fiberglass door panels classified under Harmonized Tariff Schedule subheading 3925.20.00. Commerce found the products were sold in the U.S. at less than fair value and benefited from sub  more
Foundation for California Community Colleges: Impact Report - Three Years of Statewide Investment in LGBTQ+ Student Success
SACRAMENTO, California, July 29 (TNSxrep) -- The Foundation for California Community Colleges issued the following news: * * * Impact Report: Three Years of Statewide Investment in LGBTQ+ Student Success * Over the last three years, the California Community Colleges have grown a robust infrastructure to support LGBTQ+ students statewide. Across California's community colleges, expanded resources are strengthening a sense of belonging and creating lasting positive change. In 2023, the Chance  more
From Robotron to $2.3 Billion: How William Wang Is Paying It Forward at USC Viterbi
LOS ANGELES, California, July 30 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * From Robotron to $2.3 Billion: How William Wang Is Paying It Forward at USC Viterbi * William Wang spent much of his time at USC destroying robots. In the mid 1980s, in a now vanished arcade under the old USC Commons, Wang, a young electrical engineering student from Taiwan, fed quarters into a game called Robotron, staying for hours at a stretch, running   more
FTC and States Act Against Hims & Hers for Deceptive and Unlawful Privacy Practices
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * FTC and States Act Against Hims & Hers for Deceptive and Unlawful Privacy Practices * The Federal Trade Commission, joined by Utah and California, by and through Los Angeles County Counsel, today sued Hims & Hers alleging that the telehealth provider shared consumers' sensitive health information about medical conditions with third-party advertising platforms despite claiming its services maintain co  more
Gibson Dunn Advised Investcorp on Investment in Berger Financial Group
LOS ANGELES, California, July 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Gibson Dunn Advised Investcorp on Investment in Berger Financial Group * Gibson Dunn advised Investcorp, a leading global alternative investment firm, on its investment in Berger Financial Group, Inc., a leading full-service wealth management platform providing comprehensive financial advisory services to individual investors and retirement savers across the Un  more
Gibson Dunn Advises EQT on Minority Growth Investment in Dwelly
LOS ANGELES, California, July 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Gibson Dunn Advises EQT on Minority Growth Investment in Dwelly * Gibson Dunn advised global investment firm EQT on its minority growth investment in Dwelly, an AI operating system for UK lettings agencies. EQT acted as lead investor in the round. The firm's London corporate team was led by partners Wim De Vlieger and Isabel Berger with support from of counse  more
Growing Beyond the Startup: Envision Biomedical and Independent Ink
YORK, Pennsylvania, July 30 -- York College of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Growing Beyond the Startup: Envision Biomedical and Independent Ink * When Sidd Pawar founded Envision Biomedical in 2020, he set out to solve complex materials science challenges through innovative polymer research. What began as a vision to improve materials for the medical device industry has evolved into a successful business, a source of experiential learning for students, and now, a catalyst   more
Holland & Knight Named Americas Healthcare Law Firm of the Year, Honored with Two Deal of the Year Awards by Global M&A Network
MIAMI, Florida, July 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Holland & Knight Named Americas Healthcare Law Firm of the Year, Honored with Two Deal of the Year Awards by Global M&A Network * NEW YORK (July 30, 2026) - Holland & Knight was named the Americas Healthcare Law Firm of the Year at the Americas M&A Atlas Awards, hosted by the Global M&A Network. In addition, two transactions closed by the Firm's attorneys were recogniz  more
Institute for Ethics and the Common Good awards faith and AI rapid response grants
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, July 29 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news: * * * Institute for Ethics and the Common Good awards faith and AI rapid response grants * The University of Notre Dame's Institute for Ethics and the Common Good has awarded more than $800,000 in rapid response grants to 12 organizations across the country to foster exploration of the ethical and spiritual implications of artificial intelligence (AI) and pilot formation programs in a variety of contexts.  more
Judicial Watch: Virginia Removes 6,531 Declared Noncitizen Registrations From Voter Rolls
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Judicial Watch issued the following news release on July 30, 2026: * * * Judicial Watch: Virginia Removes 6,531 Declared Noncitizen Registrations from Voter Rolls Judicial Watch announced today that records from the Virginia Department of Elections show the commonwealth cancelled 6,531 "declared noncitizen" voter registrations between June 2024 and June 2026. The Virginia Department of Elections produced records in response to the below June 2026 Judicial Watch request  more
Julie Washington Appointed Dean of UC-Irvine School of Education
IRVINE, California, July 31 -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release: * * * Julie Washington appointed dean of UC Irvine School of Education Award-winning researcher has been recognized for contributions to advancing equity - The University of California, Irvine has named Julie A. Washington dean of its highly ranked School of Education. She has served as interim dean of the school since April 2025. "Since its founding in 2012, the UC Irvine School of  more
Justice Department's Fraud Division Announces Unprecedented Fraud Enforcement Actions in Southeast Resulting From Federal-State Partnerships
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on July 30, 2026: * * * Justice Department's Fraud Division Announces Unprecedented Fraud Enforcement Actions in Southeast Resulting from Federal-State Partnerships The Justice Department's National Fraud Enforcement Division today announced a series of significant fraud enforcement actions across the Southeastern United States, the product of robust federal-state partnerships with Alabama, Florida, Georgi  more
Littler Issues Commentary: Termination Email From the United States to Germany - Valid After All?
SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 31 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on July 30, 2026, by partner Matthias Kast and senior associate Anne Werschmann: * * * Termination Email from the United States to Germany - Valid After All? Effectively serving notice of termination is rarely a mere formality. German employment law regularly presents employers with significant practical challenges in this respect. These include the strict written-form requirement ("wet ink") under Sect  more
LLUH receives 10 American Heart Association achievement awards
LOMA LINDA, California, July 29 -- Loma Linda University Health issued the following news: * * * LLUH receives 10 American Heart Association achievement awards * Representatives from the Medical Center and Children's Hospital teams behind the Get With the Guidelines recognition Loma Linda University Health has received 10 American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines (r) achievement awards, highlighting the organization's continuing commitment to providing the most appropriate treatmen  more
Lyle Center Moves to Huntley College
POMONA, California, July 30 -- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona posted the following news: * * * Lyle Center Moves to Huntley College * The John T. Lyle Center for Sustainability and Regenerative Studies will transfer administratively to the Don B. Huntley College of Agriculture from the College of Environmental Design on Aug. 1. The move will strengthen the university's impact on regenerative and sustainable systems education, research and community engagement by leveraging Hu  more
Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of Lincoln Family Housing in Ruston, Louisiana
ENCINO, California, July 31 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on July 29, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of Lincoln Family Housing in Ruston, Louisiana RUSTON, 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 Lincoln Family Housing, a 40-unit apartment property in Ruston, Louisiana. "Ruston continues to be a comp  more
Miossi CPAC Hosts Inaugural Saxophone Summit Celebrating Charlie Parker
SAN LUIS OBISPO, California, July 29 -- Cuesta College posted the following news release: * * * Miossi CPAC Hosts Inaugural Saxophone Summit Celebrating Charlie Parker * SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. -Cuesta College Community Programs, in partnership with the Central Coast Saxophone Coalition, the San Luis Obispo County Jazz Federation, and the San Luis Obispo County Office of Education Foundation, presents the first-ever Saxophone Summit: Celebrating Charlie Parker on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026, at   more
MUSC College of Nursing expands global role in palliative care education through ELNEC partnership
CHARLESTON, South Carolina, July 30 -- The Medical University of South Carolina issued the following news release: * * * MUSC College of Nursing expands global role in palliative care education through ELNEC partnership * CHARLESTON, S.C. (July 30, 2026) - The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) College of Nursing (CON) has joined the End-of-Life Nursing Education Consortium (ELNEC) as an official partner. This partnership strengthens national and global efforts to prepare the health  more
Navy EXMED teams share lessons from historic Artemis II recovery
CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, July 29 -- The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: * * * Navy EXMED teams share lessons from historic Artemis II recovery SAN DIEGO, California -For the medical teams supporting the historic Artemis II recovery mission this past April, success meant preparing for every possible outcome.  For the medical teams supporting the historic Artemis II recovery mission this past April, success meant preparing for every possible outcome.  Lt. Cmdr. Kristine Tole  more
New Analysis: Homeowners Insurance Companies Earn Millions in Interest and Investment Income with Every Day of Claim Delay
WASHINGTON, July 30 [Category: Consumer Services] -- The Consumer Federation of America posted the following news release: * * * New Analysis: Homeowners Insurance Companies Earn Millions in Interest and Investment Income with Every Day of Claim Delay * WASHINGTON, D.C. -For each day homeowners insurance companies delay claims payments, the industry collectively takes in an extra $8.8 million in interest and investment income, according to a new analysis released today by the Consumer Federa  more
NEW REPORT: Brian Fitzpatrick "Is Heavily Pushing A Nasty And Unproven Accusation About His Opponent"
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * NEW REPORT: Brian Fitzpatrick "Is Heavily Pushing A Nasty And Unproven Accusation About His Opponent" * HuffPost: "GOP Congressman Claims His Opponent Is Under FBI Investigation, But Can't Prove It" Brian Fitzpatrick is in hot water. New reporting exposes the vulnerable congressman for "heavily pushing a nasty and unproven accusation about his opponent." HuffPost directly presse  more
NOAA: Seeking Public Comments on Where to Look for New Aquaculture Opportunity Areas
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news: * * * Seeking Public Comments on Where to Look for New Aquaculture Opportunity Areas Attend one of three public listening sessions or provide a written comment through September 14, 2026 to help inform where NOAA should focus on searching for Aquaculture Opportunity Areas. NOAA is seeking public input on where to focus while searching places to begin the process o  more
NRCC: ICYMI - Kevin Lincoln Lays Out Why He'll Defeat Lazy Adam Gray
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * ICYMI: Kevin Lincoln Lays Out Why He'll Defeat Lazy Adam Gray In case you missed it, Republican Kevin Lincoln, a Marine veteran, pastor, and former Stockton mayor, laid out exactly why he will defeat lazy Democrat Adam Gray. Lincoln has spent his life serving his country and community, and his deep Central Valley roots, proven record of service, and commitment to lowering costs make him th  more
NSF Funds Major Center at UC San Diego to Make New Quantum Materials
LA JOLLA, California, July 30 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * NSF Funds Major Center at UC San Diego to Make New Quantum Materials * Key Takeaways * The new center links fundamental and applied materials science research with education and workforce development * The center's focus on quantum materials could benefit low-power computing, data encryption, secure communications, medical diagnostics, sensors, stealth materials and high-perfo  more
NVIDIA Sets Conference Call for Second-Quarter Financial Results
SANTA CLARA, California, July 29 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NVIDIA, a designer of graphics processing units for the gaming, cryptocurrency and professional markets, issued the following news release: * * * NVIDIA Sets Conference Call for Second-Quarter Financial Results * NVIDIA will host a conference call on Wednesday, August 26, at 2 p.m. PT (5 p.m. ET) to discuss its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2027, which ended July 26, 2026. The call will be webca  more
Oracle to Make Gemini Models Available to Thousands of Enterprise Applications Customers
REDWOOD SHORES, California, July 31 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release: * * * Oracle to Make Gemini Models Available to Thousands of Enterprise Applications Customers Integrations can help Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications and Oracle NetSuite customers automate processes, accelerate decisions, and securely execute mission-critical work Gemini models, including 3.1 Flash-Lite and 3.5 Flash, enable Oracle customers to deploy Agentic appli  more
Padilla Advocates for Advancement of Tribal Sovereignty, Water Security Bills
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla Advocates for Advancement of Tribal Sovereignty, Water Security Bills * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) testified at a Senate Committee on Indian Affairs hearing to advocate for critical water investments for California Tribes. As the Committee considered Padilla's Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Water Rights Settlement Act and Pechanga Band of Indians  more
Padilla Condemns Trump's Attacks on TPS Holders
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla Condemns Trump's Attacks on TPS Holders * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Amid President Trump's attacks on Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders and immigrant communities across the country, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Immigration Subcommittee, and Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) took to the Senate floor alongside their Senate colleagues in support   more
Padilla Exposes Cruel Conditions at ICE Detention Facilities
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla Exposes Cruel Conditions at ICE Detention Facilities * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Immigration Subcommittee, joined Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and their Democratic colleagues in a spotlight forum to sound the alarm on the overcrowding, inadequate medical care, and the 53 deaths under the second Trum  more
Padilla, Cortez Masto, CHC Members File Amicus Brief Challenging IRS-ICE Taxpayer Data Sharing
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Cortez Masto, CHC Members File Amicus Brief Challenging IRS-ICE Taxpayer Data Sharing * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Immigration Subcommittee, and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), along with Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chair Representative Adriano Espaillat (D-N.Y.-13), Representative Linda Sanchez (D-Calif  more
Padilla, Schumer Introduce Landmark New Legislation to Crack Down on Trump Corruption
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Schumer Introduce Landmark New Legislation to Crack Down on Trump Corruption * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) joined Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) in introducing the Anti-Corruption Bureau Creation Act, landmark new legislation in the wake of the unprecedented corruption of the second Trump Administration. The major new bill would establi  more
Pillsbury's Intellectual Property Practice Earns Top Honors in Managing IP's 2026 IP Stars Directory
NEW YORK, July 31 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Pillsbury's Intellectual Property Practice Earns Top Honors in Managing IP's 2026 IP Stars Directory Pillsbury's Intellectual Property practice has once again earned top honors in Managing IP's 2026 IP Stars directory, receiving multiple firm and individual rankings in patent and trademark prosecution and disputes. Spanning a broad range of intellectual property practice areas and more than 50 jurisdictions,  more
Protect Our Care: Republicans Made the Biggest Cuts to Medicaid in History and the State Leaders Who Run It Are "Panicked"
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Protect Our Care issued the following news: * * * Republicans Made the Biggest Cuts to Medicaid in History and the State Leaders Who Run It Are "Panicked" Sixty-one years after Medicaid and Medicare were created to protect Americans' health and security, Republican cuts threaten to take us backward. Nearly 70 million Americans rely on Medicaid for life-saving coverage across the country. Now, the health care leaders responsible for making sure those people have coverage  more
Q4 Earnings & Business Highlights
SUNNYVALE, California, July 31 [Category: BizMedia] -- LinkedIn, a professional networking tool, issued the following news: * * * Q4 Earnings & Business Highlights * Following Microsoft's Q4 FY26 earnings, LinkedIn leaders Dan Shapero, Jordan Levy, and Mark Lobosco shared their perspectives on the quarter and the opportunities ahead for professionals, customers, and businesses on LinkedIn. See their posts for additional insights and highlights. LinkedIn continued to see strong growth across  more
Qualcomm Announces 3rd Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results
SAN DIEGO, California, July 31 -- Qualcomm, a developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies, products and services, issued the following news release on July 30, 2026: * * * Qualcomm Announces Third Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results Revenues: $9.9 billion GAAP EPS: $1.87, Non-GAAP EPS: $2.21 * Combined QCT Automotive and IoT Revenues Grew 28% Year-Over-Year * QCT Automotive Revenues: 23 Consecutive Quarters of Double-Digit Year-Over-Year Growth * Completed Acquisition of Modular In  more
Recommendations for VA on addressing intimate partner violence issued by expert panel
LOS ANGELES, California, July 30 -- The University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine posted the following news release: * * * Recommendations for VA on addressing intimate partner violence issued by expert panel * When Congress passed the Deborah Sampson Act of 2020 -named for a woman who served in the Revolutionary War disguised as a man -the goal was to broaden access to government-provided medical care for female military veterans. Now, one key provision of that bill has led  more
Rep. Aguilar Visits Inland Empire Health Facilities Impacted by Republican Healthcare Funding Cuts
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Aguilar Visits Inland Empire Health Facilities Impacted by Republican Healthcare Funding Cuts * Nearly 50,000 people in the Inland Empire risk losing their health coverage due to Republican cuts in the Big Ugly Bill SAN BERNARDINO, CA - Today, Rep. Pete Aguilar (CA-33) visited Neighborhood Healthcare in Rialto and the InnovAge PACE Center in San Bernardino, two healthcare facilities impacte  more
Rep. Cisneros Co-Leads Legislation to Protect Immigration Rights for Main Street
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Cisneros Co-Leads Legislation to Protect Immigration Rights for Main Street * WASHINGTON -Congressman Gil Cisneros (CA-31) joined Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez (NY-07) and Congresswoman Analilia Mejia (NJ-11) in co-leading the introduction of the Businessowner Immigration Rights and Responsibilities Information Act (BIRRIA) of 2026, legislation requiring the Small Business Administra  more
Rep. Mike Levin Honors Encinitas Resident Michaelle Jinnette as July 2026 Constituent of the Month
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Mike Levin, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Mike Levin Honors Encinitas Resident Michaelle Jinnette as July 2026 Constituent of the Month * July 30, 2026 Michaelle Jinnette Encinitas, CA-Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) named Encinitas resident Michaelle Jinnette as his July 2026 Constituent of the Month for turning a devastating diagnosis into a worldwide effort to bring research and hope to families facing rare KCNH1-related disorders  more
Reps. Sara Jacobs, Celeste Maloy Introduces the ATOMIC Act to Strengthen AI Nuclear Security
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Sara Jacobs, Celeste Maloy Introduces the ATOMIC Act to Strengthen AI Nuclear Security * Reps. Sara Jacobs (CA-51) and Celeste Maloy (UT-02) introduced the bi-partisan AI Threat Output and Monitoring Incident Containment Act (ATOMIC Act), legislation directing the Department of Energy to establish a national program to evaluate the most advanced artificial intelligence systems for nuclear-re  more
Sage's 10-Year Impact Awards Celebrate Research With Lasting Influence
THOUSAND OAKS, California, July 30 (TNSjou) -- SAGE Publishing issued the following news release: * * * Sage's 10-Year Impact Awards celebrate research with lasting influence Sage has awarded its seventh annual 10-Year Impact Awards, recognizing three academic papers that have demonstrated enduring influence over the decade since their publication. This year's awards honor the most-cited articles published in Sage journals in 2015. The 2026 winners are: * Loneliness and Social Isolation as  more
Sanchez, CHC colleagues lead amicus brief in fight over IRS-ICE taxpayer data sharing
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sanchez, CHC colleagues lead amicus brief in fight over IRS-ICE taxpayer data sharing * WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Linda Sanchez (D-Calif.), along with fellow Congressional Hispanic Caucus members Chair Adriano Espaillat (D-N.Y.), Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Congressman Jimmy Gomez (D-Calif.), led 85 House and Senate Democrats in filing a bicam  more
Save the Children Mobilizes to Protect Washington State Kids as Wildfires Threaten Families, Communities
WESTPORT, Connecticut, July 30 -- Save the Children, an organization that says it is giving children a healthy start in life, opportunity to learn and protection from harm, posted the following news release: * * * Save the Children Mobilizes to Protect Washington State Kids as Wildfires Threaten Families, Communities National Leader in Child-Focused Disaster Response to Deliver Emergency Supplies, Cash Assistance to Families, Support Childcare Recovery and Mental Health Needs - FAIRFIELD,   more
SEMI Announces New Spring Schedule for SEMICON West Beginning March 30-April 1, 2027
MILPITAS, California, July 30 [Category: Electronic Products] -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, posted the following news release: * * * SEMI Announces New Spring Schedule for SEMICON West Beginning March 30-April 1, 2027 * Phoenix to Become the Long-term Home of North America's Premier Semiconductor Industry Event MILPITAS, CA - July 30, 2026 -SEMI, the global industry association serving the semiconductor and electronics design a  more
Sen. Padilla Testifies Before Senate Appropriations Committee
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The Senate Appropriations Committee released the following testimony by Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, from a July 21, 2026, hearing entitled "A Review of the President's Supplemental Funding Request of June 24, 2026": * * * Chair Collins, Vice Chair Murray, Members of the Committee: Thank you for the opportunity to testify on behalf of the people of California, and more specifically, the survivors of last year's Los Angeles County wildfires. Eighteen months ago, near  more
Sen. Schiff Reacts to Postponement of Blanche Confirmation Vote on MS NOW
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Schiff Reacts to Postponement of Blanche Confirmation Vote on MS NOW * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined MS NOW's The Briefing with Jen Psaki to react to the postponement of the Judiciary Committee vote on Todd Blanche's nomination to be Attorney General. Schiff emphasized Blanche's transformation of the Department of Justice (DOJ) into an agency representing the   more
Sheehy Introduces the American Food for American Schools Act
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Sen. Tim Sheehy, R-Montana, issued the following news release on July 30, 2026: * * * Sheehy Introduces the American Food for American Schools Act Today, U.S. Senators Tim Sheehy and Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) introduced the American Food for American Schools Act to strengthen the "Buy American" requirement and ensure American-grown and American-processed food is served in school meals. U.S. Representatives James Gallagher (R-Calif.) and John Garamendi (D-Calif.) introduced  more
Stanford Law School Professor Easha Anand Elected to the American Law Institute
STANFORD, California, July 30 -- Stanford University Law School posted the following news: * * * Stanford Law School Professor Easha Anand Elected to the American Law Institute * Stanford Law School Professor Easha Anand, co-director of the law school's Supreme Court Litigation Clinic, has been elected to the American Law Institute (ALI). Anand joins 27 other current or emeriti Stanford Law faculty, including several who serve as Reporters, in advancing the ALI's century-long mission to clar  more
Stanford Medicine Supports Economic Stability, Food Security, Access to Care in Local Community
STANFORD, California, July 31 -- Stanford University School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Stanford Medicine supports economic stability, food security, access to care in local community With an investment of more than $1.29 billion, Stanford Medicine bolsters the local community's efforts to improve access to food, housing, health care, mental health support and more. By Hanae Armitage Stanford Medicine's annual community investment, funding to support the health and wellness  more
Stanford University Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies: Resisting Electoral Authoritarianism - Five Approaches and Their Pitfalls
STANFORD, California, July 31 -- Stanford University Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies issued the following news: * * * Resisting Electoral Authoritarianism: Five Approaches and Their Pitfalls Introduction and Contribution Nearly half of the world (46%) lives in authoritarian regimes that hold regular elections -- compared to 28% who live in autocracies without elections and 26% who live under democracy. In these "electoral autocracies," the ruling party can theoretically lo  more
Study shows how changes in family ties are associated with mental health among older adults in China
BUFFALO, New York, July 30 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * Study shows how changes in family ties are associated with mental health among older adults in China * By Bert Gambini BUFFALO, N.Y. - There are roughly 220 million adults in China aged 65 or older, more than twice as many as 20 years ago, with 1 in 5 currently reporting depressive symptoms. "That rapid population aging makes understanding factors contributing to   more
Study: Family History Increases Cancer Risk in BRCA-Tested Patients
LOS ANGELES, California, July 30 [Category: BizHospital] -- Cedars-Sinai, a nonprofit academic healthcare organization, posted the following news: * * * Study: Family History Increases Cancer Risk in BRCA-Tested Patients * Women who test negative for BRCA gene mutations may still be at greater risk of developing breast cancer than the general population, according to a study led by Cedars-Sinai Health Sciences University investigators. The findings, published in JAMA Network Open, highlight   more
Surface Transportation Board Issues Decision Involving St. Paul & Pacific Railroad
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Surface Transportation Board issued the following decision (Docket No. AB 1351X) entitled "St. Paul and Pacific Railroad Co. LLC - Discontinuance of Service Exemption - In Santa Cruz County California": * * * On June 15, 2026, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad Company, LLC (SPPR), filed a verified notice of exemption under 49 C.F.R. part 1152, subpart F, to discontinue common carrier freight rail service over approximately 28.39 miles of r  more
The 1st Urban Systems Forum - "Advanced Modeling of Urban Systems for Sustainable Cities" Successfully Hosted
HONG KONG, July 30 -- The University of Hong Kong issued the following news release: * * * The 1st Urban Systems Forum - "Advanced Modeling of Urban Systems for Sustainable Cities" Successfully Hosted * On 19 July 2026, the Urban Systems Institute (USI) of the University of Hong Kong (HKU), in collaboration with the Institute for Climate and Carbon Neutrality (ICCN) at HKU, the State Key Laboratory of Subtropical Building and Urban Science Hong Kong Base (SKL-SBUS-HK), the Otto Poon Charitab  more
Titan Alum Named 2027 Orange County Teacher of the Year
FULLERTON, California, July 30 -- California State University Fullerton campus issued the following news: * * * Titan Alum Named 2027 Orange County Teacher of the Year * Wendy Saldivar began shaping her teaching philosophy at Cal State Fullerton, where she learned that "every student is unique in their approach to education." Today, the Titan alum employs that philosophy in her own classroom. As a fifth-grade teacher in Loara Elementary School's Spanish Dual Language Immersion program, she  more
UC San Diego Researchers Use SDSC's Expanse to Better Understand Bone-Like Minerals
LA JOLLA, California, July 30 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * UC San Diego Researchers Use SDSC's Expanse to Better Understand Bone-Like Minerals * A University of California San Diego research team has found a better way to understand and stabilize hydroxyapatite, the calcium phosphate mineral that makes up much of our teeth and bones. By adding tiny amounts of europium, a rare-earth element that mimics calcium, the team discovered a way to   more
UC San Diego's FY26 Awards Reflect Larger Grants in a More Competitive Landscape
LA JOLLA, California, July 30 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * UC San Diego's FY26 Awards Reflect Larger Grants in a More Competitive Landscape * University of California San Diego's fiscal year 2026 awards totaled nearly $1.8 billion, including grants from federal, state, industry, non-profits and philanthropic research gifts. Though the tally represents one of the university's highest sponsored research totals to date, it reflects both momen  more
UK, CAER recognized as exceptional employer by U.S. Navy Reserve
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, July 30 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * UK, CAER recognized as exceptional employer by U.S. Navy Reserve * The University of Kentucky was recently recognized by the U.S. Navy Reserve as one of a select group of civilian employers honored during the Navy Employer Recognition Event (NERE) 2026, held June 11 in San Diego, California. Hosted by Acting Chief of Navy Reserve Rear Adm. Richard S. Lofgren, the annual event recognizes organizations   more
UNCP Neuroscientist Ben Bahr Receives Sigma Xi Wyatt Technology Transfer Award for Alzheimer's Research
PEMBROKE, North Carolina, July 29 -- The University of North Carolina-Pembroke posted the following news: * * * UNCP Neuroscientist Ben Bahr Receives Sigma Xi Wyatt Technology Transfer Award for Alzheimer's Research * Dr. Ben Bahr, the William C. Friday Distinguished Professor at UNC Pembroke, has been named the recipient of the 2026 Dr. Philip J. Wyatt Technology Transfer Award from Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society, recognizing his innovations and success in Alzheimer's disea  more
University of California: Female birds have shorter lifespans than male birds, researchers find
LOS ANGELES, California, July 30 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * Female birds have shorter lifespans than male birds, researchers find Key takeaways * UCLA ornithologists analyzed over 563,000 records of banded birds in North America over 27 years and found that adult survival was, on average, 12% lower for females than males in 35 species. * Greater male survival was strongest in long distance migrant birds. The findings supported the general idea   more
USC Gould School of Law: The value in freedom to speak - Erin Miller
LOS ANGELES, California, July 29 -- The University of Southern California Gould School of Law posted the following news: * * * The value in freedom to speak: Erin Miller * Erin Miller teaches constitutional law, criminal procedure and free speech theory at USC Gould. Her research explores the philosophical foundations of free speech rights, with a particular focus on the First Amendment, mass media and the relationship between private power and democratic discourse. She also writes on moral   more
Utah Public Radio Welcomes Frank Mueller as Station Manager
LOGAN, Utah, July 30 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Utah Public Radio Welcomes Frank Mueller as Station Manager * LOGAN -Utah Public Radio's new station manager is a veteran of public media. Frank Mueller, who stepped into the role on July 1, brings decades of experience in radio management, public broadcasting and higher education to the statewide network. Mueller joins UPR following leadership roles in both commercial and public broadcasting, most recently servi  more
VA IG: Healthcare Facility Inspection of the VA San Diego Healthcare System in California
WASHINGTON, July 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Veterans Affairs Inspector General issued the following report (No. 25-00253-156) entitled "Healthcare Facility Inspection of the VA San Diego Healthcare System in California." Here are excerpts: * * * This Office of Inspector General (OIG) Healthcare Facility Inspection program report describes the results of a focused evaluation of the care provided at the VA San Diego Healthcare System in California. This evaluation focused on five key domains: * Cul  more
VA launches trial of GLP-1 treatment for alcohol use disorder
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs issued the following news release: * * * VA launches trial of GLP-1 treatment for alcohol use disorder * WASHINGTON -The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs today announced a new clinical trial to evaluate the efficacy of semaglutide, a GLP-1 receptor agonist used to treat diabetes, as treatment for alcohol use disorder (AUD). Currently, more than 400,000 Veterans nationwide are diagnosed with AUD, and some estimates say AUD aff  more
Western Painted Turtle Study Becomes a UM Classroom for Future Scientists
MISSOULA, Montana, July 31 -- The University of Montana posted the following news release: * * * Western Painted Turtle Study Becomes a UM Classroom for Future Scientists By Skylar Rispens, UM News Service Along the marshy shores of Jones Pond at the University of Montana's Lubrecht Experimental Forest, a new long-term research project is emerging that seeks to better understand western painted turtles and the impacts of climate change on their populations. The study is led by Erim Gomez, a  more
Why Is the Toy Story Franchise so Successful?
LA JOLLA, California, July 30 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Why Is the Toy Story Franchise so Successful? * The fifth Toy Story installment recently surpassed over $1 billion at the box office making it the highest-grossing film of 2026. It is the only animated franchise with three consecutive sequels crossing the $1 billion mark globally. The original Toy Story debuted in 1995 and many of the original child viewers are now introducing the   more
Why Study Psychology? Benefits, Careers, and Degree Options What Can You Do With a Psychology Degree After Graduation? July 30, 2026
ORANGE, California, July 30 -- Chapman University posted the following news: * * * Why Study Psychology? Benefits, Careers, and Degree Options What Can You Do With a Psychology Degree After Graduation? July 30, 2026 * Choosing a major is one of the most important and exciting steps in your educational journey. At the same time, it can also feel overwhelming knowing your decision will shape not only your student experience, but also your career path. If you are considering majoring in Psych  more
World Vision International: Nearly 24,000 Palestinian Children, Teachers and Caregivers Reclaim Safe Learning in the West Bank
MONROVIA, California, July 31 -- World Vision International issued the following news release on July 30, 2026: * * * Nearly 24,000 Palestinian Children, Teachers and Caregivers Reclaim Safe Learning in the West Bank World Vision has restored safe access to education and psychosocial support for nearly 24,000 children, teachers and caregivers across the West Bank. Today, the organisation marks the end of a two-year project that made this happen: 'Safe Access to Inclusive and Dignified Educati  more