Public Policy Tipoffs Involving California
AARP The Magazine: LeVar Burton Reflects on Finding Inspiration From Fred Rogers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- AARP issued the following news release:
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AARP The Magazine: LeVar Burton Reflects on Finding Inspiration from Fred Rogers; Tips on How to Avoid Romance Scams; and What You Need to Know About Retiring Abroad
The new issue examines the relationships, choices, and experiences that define life today for older Americans.
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The August/September 2026 issue of AARP The Magazine (ATM) delivers exclusive conversations with visionaries, compelling reporting on money and rela
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AG Nessel Challenges Trump Administration's Effort to Undermine Affordable Care Act
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 3 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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AG Nessel Challenges Trump Administration's Effort to Undermine Affordable Care Act
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LANSING -Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 21 states in filing a lawsuit (PDF) in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California to challenge a federal rule that once again illegally undermines the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and would make health insurance
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Ameliorating the Brownfield Burden with Help from Mushrooms
STORRS, Connecticut, Aug. 3 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news:
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Ameliorating the Brownfield Burden with Help from Mushrooms
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Brownfields, or abandoned and contaminated former industrial sites, pose many challenges for cleanup and redevelopment efforts. For example, common remediation methods can amount to the onerous task of relocating tons of soil and debris. However, in a new project, Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture researchers includin
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Ariz. Commerce Authority: Kimberly-Clark Corporation Selects Yuma For New Alternative Natural Fiber Pilot Facility
PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 4 -- The Arizona Commerce Authority issued the following news:
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Kimberly-Clark Corporation Selects Yuma For New Alternative Natural Fiber Pilot Facility
Project to bring 50 high-quality jobs, $100 million capital investment to the region
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YUMA, AZ -- The Greater Yuma Economic Development Corporation (GYEDC), in partnership with the City of Yuma and the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA), is proud to announce that Kimberly-Clark Corporation is building one of its n
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Ariz. House Republicans Call on Governor Hobbs to Join Federal Anti-Fraud Data-Sharing Partnership
PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 4 -- The Arizona House Republicans issued the following news release:
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House Republicans Call on Governor Hobbs to Join Federal Anti-Fraud Data-Sharing Partnership
Six states have already agreed to help federal investigators uncover fraud
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Arizona House Majority Leader Michael Carbone and State Representative Selina Bliss, Chairman of the House Health and Human Services Committee, today called on Governor Katie Hobbs to act immediately to bring Arizona into a ne
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Attorney General Bonta Sues Trump Over Latest Attempt to Weaponize Personal Sensitive Data of Californians
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 3 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Sues Trump Over Latest Attempt to Weaponize Personal Sensitive Data of Californians
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Trump Administration is attempting to disclose troves of data about Californians receiving financial assistance through the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program to DHS and other agencies
OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, co-leading a multista
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Attorney General Clark Announces $358,000 Settlement in Principle With Generic Drug Maker Sandoz
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Aug. 3 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release:
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Attorney General Clark Announces $358,000 Settlement in Principle With Generic Drug Maker Sandoz
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Attorney General Charity Clark today announced a nationwide $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread, long-running conspiracies to artificially inflate and manipulate prices, reduce competition
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Attorney General James Secures More Than 280,000 Eggs for New York City Families
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 3 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Secures More Than 280,000 Eggs for New York City Families
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August 3, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the delivery of more than 280,000 eggs to City Harvest in Brooklyn as part of a bipartisan multistate settlement with Cal-Maine Foods (Cal-Maine), Versova/Centrum (Versova), and Hickman's Egg Ranch (Hickman's) for years o
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Attorney General James Sues Trump Administration to Protect Vulnerable New Yorkers' Personal Information
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 3 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Sues Trump Administration to Protect Vulnerable New Yorkers' Personal Information
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August 3, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today co-led a coalition of 23 other states and the District of Columbia in suing the Trump administration over unlawful policy changes that would give the administration broad access to the sensitive private info
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Attorney General McCuskey Announces $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Drug Prices and Limit Competition
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Aug. 3 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey posted the following news release:
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Attorney General McCuskey Announces $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Drug Prices and Limit Competition
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Attorney General JB McCuskey today announced a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. The action is to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread, long-running conspiracies
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Attorney General Tong Announces $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 3 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Announces $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
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Press Releases
The Settlement Will Result in Total Payments of Approximately $469 Million to State Enforcers by Sandoz
(Hartford, CT)- Attorney General William Tong today led a coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 milli
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BLS: Job Openings Rate 5.5% in Georgia, 5.4% in Alaska, During 2025
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document from Economics Daily:
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Job openings rate 5.5 percent in Georgia, 5.4 percent in Alaska, during 2025
During 2025, the job openings rate averaged 5.5 percent in Georgia and 5.4 percent in Alaska. Average job openings rates were also 5.0 percent or higher in West Virginia, Oklahoma, and Mississippi. Rates averaged under 4.0 percent in six states: California, Hawaii, Iowa, Nebraska, N
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BLS: Unemployment Rates Down in 27 Large Metro Areas, Up in 26, Over Year Ended June 2026
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document from Economics Daily:
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Unemployment rates down in 27 large metro areas, up in 26, over year ended June 2026
Of the 56 metropolitan areas with a 2020 Census population of 1 million or more, 27 large areas had unemployment rate decreases from June 2025 to June 2026, 26 had increases, and 3 had no change. The largest rate decrease occurred in Columbus, Ohio (-1.2 percentage points). T
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California State University Teams Earn 18 CASE Circle of Excellence Awards
LONG BEACH, California, Aug. 4 -- California State University issued the following news:
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CSU Teams Earn 18 CASE Circle of Excellence Awards
Communications and advancement professionals across the CSU were recognized for innovative, high-impact work.
By Alisia Ruble
Advancement and communications teams across the California State University earned a combined 18 awards in the 2026 Circle of Excellence Awards, an international program presented by the Council for Advancement and Support
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CalState Sacramento Plans Repatriation of 20 Sacred Objects to Hui Iwi Kuamo'o
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 (TNSFR) -- The California State University Sacramento campus plans to repatriate 20 sacred objects to Hui Iwi Kuamo'o under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), according to a notice published by the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service.
The collection includes one walrus tusk necklace, 15 Kapa (tapa) samples, three flaked stone tools collected from a quarry site on the slopes of Mauna Kea, and one wood cargo hook found near K
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CalState Sacramento Plans Repatriation of Five Cultural Items to Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 (TNSFR) -- The California State University Sacramento campus plans to repatriate five cultural items to the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation, California, under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), according to a notice published by the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service.
The collection consists of five miniature baskets identified as sacred objects and objects of cultural patrimony. The baskets were purchased by Joel S. and Evelyn A
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Case Western Reserve: Weatherhead Students Take Their Expertise Abroad
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. 4 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news:
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Weatherhead students take their expertise abroad
MBA students in the International Institute course visited Tallinn, Estonia to provide support to a medical device company
Story by: Meg Herrel
Navigating a busy emergency room, chaotic battlefield or the scene of an accident requires a high degree of knowledge and composure--not to mention hands-on experience. But for medical professionals who regular
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Cedars-Sinai Earns Highest Accreditation for Geriatric Emergency Care
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 3 [Category: BizHospital] -- Cedars-Sinai, a nonprofit academic healthcare organization, posted the following news:
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Cedars-Sinai Earns Highest Accreditation for Geriatric Emergency Care
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Cedars-Sinai has earned Level 1 Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation from the American College of Emergency Physicians, the highest level of recognition awarded to emergency medicine facilities that demonstrate excellence in caring for older adults.
Claude Stang,
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Commercial Real Estate Lending Fundamentals Remain Strong in Q2 2026: CBRE
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 4 -- CBRE Group, a commercial real estate services provider, issued the following news release:
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Commercial Real Estate Lending Fundamentals Remain Strong in Q2 2026: CBRE
'CBRE Lending Momentum Index' Eases from Five-Year High to 1.0 in Q2 2026 Alternative Lenders and Banks Lead Non-Agency Deals
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Commercial real estate lending maintained momentum in the second quarter of 2026, with the number and average size of loans increasing while spreads and loan-to
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Congressman Valadao Honors Central Valley Community Health Centers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- Rep. David Valadao, R-California, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Valadao Honors Central Valley Community Health Centers
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WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) reintroduced a bipartisan bill designating the first week of August as National Community Health Center Week. He was joined by Reps. Troy Balderson (OH-12), Danny Davis (IL-07), and Jake Auchincloss (MA-04). This resolution recognizes the important partnership between health
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CSULB welcomes Taiwan's Ming Chuan University in first-of-its-kind partnership
LONG BEACH, California, Aug. 3 -- California State University Long Beach campus posted the following news:
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CSULB welcomes Taiwan's Ming Chuan University in first-of-its-kind partnership
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Cal State Long Beach and Taiwan's Ming Chuan University celebrated a historic milestone Friday with the opening of MCU's operations on the CSULB campus, marking the only California State University with a permanent on-campus presence of an international university.
The MCU presence at CSULB creates
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Direct Relief Monitoring Severe Spokane Wildfires Amid Mass Evacuations
SANTA BARBARA, California, Aug. 2 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news:
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Direct Relief Monitoring Severe Spokane Wildfires Amid Mass Evacuations
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Direct Relief is closely monitoring the fast-moving wildfires affecting the Spokane, Washington, area, including the Old Trails Fire, Autumn Lane Fire, and Fairview Fire. Fueled by strong winds and prolonged drought conditions, the fires have prompted widespread evacuation orders across northwest Spokane, destroy
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Direct Relief's Power for Health Initiative Brings Resilient Power to Pennsylvania Community Health Center
SANTA BARBARA, California, Aug. 3 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news:
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Direct Relief's Power for Health Initiative Brings Resilient Power to Pennsylvania Community Health Center
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Direct Relief today announced the completion of a new solar and battery energy storage system at North Side Christian Health Center, or NSCHC, the first project in Pennsylvania to become operational through the organization's Power for Health Initiative. The resilient power syst
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Dublin High Grad Drawn to UC Merced's Growth and Potential
MERCED, California, Aug. 3 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news:
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Dublin High Grad Drawn to UC Merced's Growth and Potential
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This is part of a series of profiles of new UC Merced Bobcats enrolled for the fall 2026 semester.
Incoming UC Merced student Shrihan Lakinana is bringing a growth mindset, a passion for engineering and a deep appreciation for community to the Bobcat experience.
Lakinana says his proudest achievements have come not from perfect grad
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Earthjustice: Federal Court Upholds Village of Oak Park's All-Electric New Construction Ordinance
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 4 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release:
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Federal Court Upholds Village of Oak Park's All-Electric New Construction Ordinance
Victory -- Federal judge rules Oak Park ordinance requiring new buildings to be all-electric is not preempted by federal law
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Oak Park, IL -- A federal judge has ruled that the Village of Oak Park's ordinance requiring new buildings to be all-electric is not preempted by federal law, rejecting a legal challenge from a
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Environmental Groups Urge SEC to Keep Climate Risk Disclosure Rule
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 4 -- Earthjustice posted the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026:
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Environmental Groups Urge SEC to Keep Climate Risk Disclosure Rule
The rule is a vital step forward to better protect investors and markets
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Washington, D.C. -- Today, a coalition of environmental organizations filed comments urging the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to abandon its proposed repeal of its rule requiring public companies to disclose climate-related risks to th
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Fielding Clinical Psychology Doctoral Student Belisa Kershaw Elected Membership and Services Officer for APS Student Caucus Executive Board
SANTA BARBARA, California, Aug. 4 -- Fielding Graduate University issued the following news:
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Fielding Clinical Psychology Doctoral Student Belisa Kershaw Elected Membership and Services Officer for APS Student Caucus Executive Board
By Marlen Bautista
Belisa Kershaw, a doctoral student in Fielding's Clinical Psychology program with a concentration in neuropsychology, has been elected Membership and Services Officer for the 2026-2027 Association for Psychological Science (APS) Student C
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For AI to drive science discoveries, highly reproducible data is key
MENLO PARK, California, Aug. 3 -- The SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory issued the following news release:
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For AI to drive science discoveries, highly reproducible data is key
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By Catherine Zandonella
#Key takeaways
* AI modeling with experimental data could predict catalyst performance in converting carbon dioxide into fuels, researchers at SLAC propose.
* Variability in results from four independent labs during catalyst testing highlighted the need for extra steps to standar
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Forest Service Proposed Directive Changes Threaten Consistency Transparency and Tribal Consultation Protections, Critics say
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Director, Policy Office
USDA Forest Service
Sidney Yates Building
1400 Independence Avenue SW
Washington, DC 20250
Submitted via www.regulations.gov
RE: Forest Service, Organization, Functions, and Procedures; Public Notice and Comment
for Standards, Criteria, and Guidance Applicable to Forest Service Programs, 91 Fed
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Foundation for Defense of Democracies: FAA Urged To Ease Restrictions And Strengthen Protections Against Drone Threats To Critical Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Foundation for Defense of Democracies www.fdd.org
Introduction
Unmanned aircraft have become an increasingly serious threat to U.S. critical infrastructure.
Small, commercially available drones can bypass traditional perimeter defenses to conduct
surveillance, collect sensitive facility data, or deliver conductive materi
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Giant sequoias evolved with fire - new study shows it can still save them
RENO, Nevada, Aug. 3 -- The University of Nevada posted the following news:
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Giant sequoias evolved with fire - new study shows it can still save them
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Giant sequoias evolved with fire over millennia. Now, after nearly 200 years of suppressing both wildfire and Indigenous burning, some of the world's oldest and largest trees are dying at unprecedented rates as increasingly severe wildfires sweep through their remaining groves.
A newly published study co-authored by researchers in the
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Gibson Dunn Adds Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Practice in London with Partner Richard Surtees
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 3 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Gibson Dunn Adds Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Practice in London with Partner Richard Surtees
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Gibson Dunn announced today that Richard Surtees has joined the firm's London office as a partner in its Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Practice Group.
Richard advises on the full spectrum of employee share schemes, incentive structures,
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Gibson Dunn Advised Airbus on Alta Ares Investment and Partnership
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 3 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Gibson Dunn Advised Airbus on Alta Ares Investment and Partnership
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Gibson Dunn advised Airbus Defence and Space on its equity investment in and strategic partnership with Alta Ares, a France-based company developing AI-powered hardware and agnostic software for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions and counter-drone operations.
The tra
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Gibson Dunn Advised Rise Baking Company on Jimmy's Gourmet Bakery Acquisition
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 3 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Gibson Dunn Advised Rise Baking Company on Jimmy's Gourmet Bakery Acquisition
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Gibson Dunn advised Rise Baking Company, a leading manufacturer for in-store bakeries and foodservice operators, on its acquisition of Jimmy's Gourmet Bakery, further strengthening its position in the cookie category while expanding manufacturing capabilities in the Northeast.
The G
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HACU announces retirement of President and CEO Antonio R. Flores
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 3 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release:
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HACU announces retirement of President and CEO Antonio R. Flores
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SAN ANTONIO - The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) Governing Board has announced its President and CEO Antonio R. Flores plans to retire later this year, after three decades at the helm.
"Dr. Flores' tenure has been transformational," said Juan Munoz, chair
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Hamilton School continues rapid growth with new faculty hires
GAINESVILLE, Florida, Aug. 3 -- The University of Florida posted the following news:
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Hamilton School continues rapid growth with new faculty hires
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The University of Florida's Hamilton School for Classical and Civic Education is proud to announce 21 faculty additions for the 2026-27 academic year, including 14 newly hired professors, one visiting professor, one professor of practice, two lecturers, and three previously announced professors who are arriving on campus this year.
The ap
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Haynes Boone Earns Top National and Regional Rankings in Managing IP's 2026 IP STARS, 15 Attorneys Recognized
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 3 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Haynes Boone Earns Top National and Regional Rankings in Managing IP's 2026 IP STARS, 15 Attorneys Recognized
Managing IP recognized Haynes Boone's Intellectual Property Practice Group with top national and regional rankings in its 2026 IP STARS directory and honored 15 attorneys for their significant contributions across patent, trademark and copyright law.
Among this year's hig
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Haynes Boone Partner Jeff Morton Recognized by San Diego Business Journal as a 2026 Leader of Influence in Technology
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 3 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Haynes Boone Partner Jeff Morton Recognized by San Diego Business Journal as a 2026 Leader of Influence in Technology
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August 3, 2026
The San Diego Business Journal named Haynes Boone Partner Jeff Morton a 2026 Leader of Influence in Technology, recognizing his leadership, professional accomplishments and contributions to San Diego's technology community. The annual award honor
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House Education & Workforce Committee Issues Report on FAFSA Verification Efficiency Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-730) on the FAFSA Verification Efficiency Act (H.R. 7893). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on July 2, 2026.
Here are excerpts:
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Purpose
H.R. 7893, FAFSA Verification Efficiency Act, amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA) to improve the process for the verification of Social Security Numbers (SSN) required to be provided to the Secretary of Education for federal s
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House Education & Workforce Committee Issues Report on Stop the Sexualization of Children Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-727) on the Stop the Sexualization of Children Act (H.R. 7661). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on July 2, 2026.
Here are excerpts:
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Purpose
Over the last few years, many K-12 schools have become flooded with inappropriate content. Much of this content is so explicit that adults cannot repeat it on television or in school board meetings without being censored. Children
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House Education & Workforce Committee Issues Report on Truman Scholarship Clean House Act (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-728) on the Truman Scholarship Clean House Act (H.R. 7894). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on July 2, 2026.
Here are excerpts:
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Purpose
H.R. 7894, Truman Scholarship Clean House Act, amends the Harry S. Truman Memorial Scholarship Act to root out political bias in the Truman Scholarship program and ensure that every scholarship applicant--no matter their political pers
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House Energy & Commerce Committee Issues Report on Kay Hagan Tick Act Reauthorization
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-725) on a bill (H.R. 4348) that aims to reauthorize the Kay Hagan Tick Act. The report was advanced by Rep. S. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, on July 2, 2026.
The House passed the bill on July 20, 2026, and it has been received by the Senate, but not referred to a committee.
Here are excerpts:
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Purpose and Summary
H.R. 4348, introduced on July 10, 2025, by Representatives Chris Smith (R-NJ) and Lloyd
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House Judiciary Committee Issues Report on Kayleigh's Law Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- The House Judiciary Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-731) on the Kayleigh's Law Act (H.R. 8481). The report was advanced by Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, on July 6, 2026.
Here are excerpts:
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Purpose and Summary
H.R. 8481, the Kayleigh's Law Act of 2026, introduced by Rep. Abe Hamadeh (R-AZ), provides stronger protections to survivors of federal sex crimes and violent felonies by requiring courts, upon a motion by the government or the victim, to issue a permanent n
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Humane World Action Fund Launches Ad Campaign Urging Congress to Keep Controversial 'Save Our Bacon' Act Out of the Farm Bill
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Humane World Action Fund (formerly the Humane Society Legislative Fund) issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026:
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Humane World Action Fund launches ad campaign urging Congress to keep controversial 'Save Our Bacon' Act out of the Farm Bill
New streaming ad in Minnesota calls out threat of corporate factory farms to family farmers, state authority and farm animal welfare
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Humane World Action Fund, formerly called Humane Society Legislative Fund, launched
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Husch Blackwell Adds Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Team in Southeast
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 3 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Husch Blackwell, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Husch Blackwell Adds Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Team in Southeast
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National law firm Husch Blackwell is pleased to announce that Benjamin Perry and Lauren Watson joined the firm as partners as members of the Data Privacy & Cybersecurity practice, which Perry will co-lead. Joining them is associate Evan Yahng.
Perry, who is based in Nashville, has built a natio
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In memoriam: Gilberto Cardenas, professor emeritus of sociology and founding director of the Institute of Latino Studies
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Aug. 3 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news:
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In memoriam: Gilberto Cardenas, professor emeritus of sociology and founding director of the Institute of Latino Studies
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Gilberto Cardenas, professor emeritus of sociology and founding director of the Institute of Latino Studies (ILS) at the University of Notre Dame, died Sunday, July 26. He was 79.
Cardenas was born in post-World War II California, and the discrimination he faced as a Mexican Ame
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Incoming ABA President Barbara Howard Highlights Need to Protect Voting Rights
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 4 -- The American Bar Association issued the following news on Aug. 3, 2026:
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Incoming ABA President Barbara Howard highlights need to protect voting rights
The American Bar Association will continue to staunchly defend the rule of law in America and around the world and to protect elections from attacks. That was the message Cincinnati lawyer Barbara J. Howard shared Monday at the organization's Annual Conference in Chicago.
Howard, who will become ABA president
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Justice Department Files Record 25 Denaturalization Cases Against Naturalized Criminals Including Attempted Murderers, Spousal Abusers, and Child Sex Offenders
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026:
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Justice Department Files Record 25 Denaturalization Cases Against Naturalized Criminals Including Attempted Murderers, Spousal Abusers, and Child Sex Offenders
25 complaints filed since July 20, 2026, mark largest denaturalization effort ever
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The Department of Justice announced today that it filed denaturalization actions in various U.S. district courts against 25 individuals accu
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Kansas Wesleyan University Announces Newest Members of Board of Trustees
SALINA, Kansas, Aug. 3 -- Kansas Wesleyan University issued the following news release:
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KWU Announces Newest Members of Board of Trustees
Kansas Wesleyan announced the selection of a pair of new members of the university's Board of Trustees on Monday. The two individuals - Joe Rodriguez '85 and Dr. Nancy Aronson - began stints on the board in recent weeks.
"Both Joe and Nancy have gifts that will benefit the KWU community," said Dr. Matt Thompson, KWU president. "We look forward to the
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Kilpatrick Earns Highest Distinction in Managing Intellectual Property's IP Stars Guide
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 3 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kilpatrick Townsend and Stockton, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Kilpatrick Earns Highest Distinction in Managing Intellectual Property's IP Stars Guide
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32 Kilpatrick Attorneys Named Individual IP Stars
ATLANTA (August 3) - Kilpatrick announced today that it has once again been recognized for its exceptional IP capabilities in Managing Intellectual Property's (Managing IP) prestigious 2026 IP Stars Guide. The Firm
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Leagues Cup kicks off tomorrow, August 4, on Apple TV
CUPERTINO, California, Aug. 3 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, posted the following news:
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Leagues Cup kicks off tomorrow, August 4, on Apple TV
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Building on the momentum of a landmark year for soccer in North America, Leagues Cup -the Concacaf-sanctioned competition featuring 18 clubs from Major League Soccer (MLS) and 18 clubs from Liga MX -kicks off tomorrow, August 4. Apple TV subscribers in more
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Liberty Justice Center Fights to Protect Religious Freedom, Free Speech and Parents Rights in Schools
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 3 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Liberty Justice Center issued the following news release:
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Liberty Justice Center Fights to Protect Religious Freedom, Free Speech and Parents Rights in Schools
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WASHINGTON -- Public schools cannot force teachers to speak against their religious convictions or force them to keep parents in the dark about significant decisions involving their children. The Liberty Justice Center's PARENTS Initiative has filed an amicus brief in the
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Littler Issues Commentary: Consultation Open for Wide-Ranging Reforms to UK's Equal Pay Framework
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 4 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Aug. 3, 2026, by partner Nicola James and associate Georgia Fisher:
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Consultation Open for Wide-Ranging Reforms to UK's Equal Pay Framework
The UK Government's equal pay consultation looks to improve the current system and broaden the scope of protections.
At a Glance
* The UK Government has launched a wide-ranging formal consultation on reforming the UK's equal pay framework as it applies to E
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LLNL Students, Mentors Put Agentic AI Tools to Work at Cross-Laboratory Clinic
LIVERMORE, California, Aug. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news:
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LLNL students, mentors put agentic AI tools to work at cross-laboratory clinic
Nearly 100 Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) students, mentors and staff joined colleagues from across the Department of Energy (DOE) complex recently for a hands-on clinic focused on using agentic artificial intelligence tools in real scientific and technical work.
Hel
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Marcus & Millichap Arranges $13M Sale of Hacienda Village Retail Center in Hacienda Heights, California
ENCINO, California, Aug. 4 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026:
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Marcus & Millichap Arranges $13M Sale of Hacienda Village Retail Center in Hacienda Heights, California
HACIENDA HEIGHTS, Calif. - 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 2029 S Hacienda Blvd, a 23,645 square-foot shopping center in Hacienda He
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Marcus & Millichap Arranges $5.6M Sale of 34-Unit Multifamily Property in Sacramento, California
ENCINO, California, Aug. 4 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026:
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Marcus & Millichap Arranges $5.6M Sale of 34-Unit Multifamily Property in Sacramento, California
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - 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 915 Johnfer Way, a 34-unit multifamily property in Sacramento, California. The propert
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Marcus & Millichap Arranges $9.5M Sale of 27-Unit Multifamily Property in Santa Monica, California
ENCINO, California, Aug. 4 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026:
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Marcus & Millichap Arranges $9.5M Sale of 27-Unit Multifamily Property in Santa Monica, California
SANTA MONICA, Calif. - 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 1117 6th St., a 27-unit multifamily property in Santa Monica, California. The prop
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Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of Single-Tenant Industrial Property in Columbus
ENCINO, California, Aug. 4 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026:
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Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of Single-Tenant Industrial Property in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio - 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 2040 S. Hamilton Rd., an 89,760-square-foot industrial property in Columbus, Ohio.
"The buyer was compl
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Marcus & Millichap Brokers $3.29M Sale of Net Leased Bank in Celina, Texas
ENCINO, California, Aug. 4 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026:
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Marcus & Millichap Brokers $3.29M Sale of Net Leased Bank in Celina, Texas
CELINA, TEXAS - 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 3605 S Preston Rd., a 3,156 square-foot net leased PNC bank in Celina, Texas. The asset sold for $3.29 million, a
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Marcus & Millichap Brokers $3.55M Sale of Nine-Suite Retail Property in Sussex, Wis.
ENCINO, California, Aug. 4 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026:
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Marcus & Millichap Brokers $3.55M Sale of Nine-Suite Retail Property in Sussex, Wis.
SUSSEX, Wis. - 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 Sussex Gateway Retail Center, a nine-suite retail property in Sussex, Wisconsin. The property sold for $
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Marcus & Millichap Brokers $3.8M Sale of Taco Bell in Poulsbo, Washington
ENCINO, California, Aug. 4 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026:
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Marcus & Millichap Brokers $3.8M Sale of Taco Bell in Poulsbo, Washington
POULSBO, Wash. - 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 21289 Olhava Way NW, a locally owned and operated Taco Bell in Poulsbo, Washington. The asset sold for $3.8 milli
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Marcus & Millichap Brokers $9.5M Sale of 30-Unit Multifamily Property in Van Nuys, California
ENCINO, California, Aug. 4 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026:
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Marcus & Millichap Brokers $9.5M Sale of 30-Unit Multifamily Property in Van Nuys, California
VAN NUYS, Calif. - 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 7203 Rubio Ave., a 30-unit multifamily property in Van Nuys, California. The property sold
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MATSUI, THOMPSON, BERA, AND LOCAL LEADERS HIGHLIGHT NEW FEDERAL HOUSING LAW BENEFITS FOR SACRAMENTO
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- Rep. Doris O. Matsui, D-California, issued the following news release:
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MATSUI, THOMPSON, BERA, AND LOCAL LEADERS HIGHLIGHT NEW FEDERAL HOUSING LAW BENEFITS FOR SACRAMENTO
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Sacramento, CA - Today, Representatives Doris Matsui (CA-07), Mike Thompson (CA-04), and Ami Bera (CA-06), held a press conference to discuss how the newly enacted 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act will help Sacramento build and preserve more affordable housing. The Representatives were joined b
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Merkley, Padilla, Shaheen, Schiff, Rosen, Cortez Masto, Heinrich, Wyden, Klobuchar: CFTC Must Rein in Wildfire Bets on Prediction Markets
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Merkley, Padilla, Shaheen, Schiff, Rosen, Cortez Masto, Heinrich, Wyden, Klobuchar: CFTC Must Rein in Wildfire Bets on Prediction Markets
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Washington, D.C. - Today, Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley led U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-CA), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Adam Schiff (D-CA), Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), Martin Heinrich (D-NM), Ron Wyden (D-OR), and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) to
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Minor Hotels Accelerates Global Digital Transformation With Oracle Cloud
REDWOOD SHORES, California, Aug. 4 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release:
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Minor Hotels Accelerates Global Digital Transformation with Oracle Cloud
Oracle OPERA Cloud enables Bangkok-based chain to centralize operations, speed up hotel openings, and deliver more connected guest experiences across its portfolio
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Minor Hotels has successfully rolled out Oracle OPERA Cloud across 106 of its hotels, resorts, and branded residences in 5
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Montana State conference to explore possibilities and challenges of artificial intelligence
BOZEMAN, Montana, Aug. 3 -- Montana State University issued the following news:
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Montana State conference to explore possibilities and challenges of artificial intelligence
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A panel of experts presents during an AI symposium in March at Montana State University in Bozeman. MSU photo by Marcus "Doc" Cravens
BOZEMAN - Montana State University will host an interdisciplinary symposium Oct. 1-2 to explore the possibilities and challenges of artificial intelligence for human knowledge.
"Th
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Museum of Ventura County Plans Repatriation of Two Baskets to Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 (TNSFR) -- The Museum of Ventura County, California, plans to repatriate two baskets to the Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians of California under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), according to a notice published by the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service.
The baskets, identified as objects of cultural patrimony, were owned by Adelina Gonsman, obtained from an unknown source and donated to the museum by her son, Geo
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N.C. State to Lead Three Department of Energy Genesis Mission Projects
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 3 -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release:
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NC State to Lead Three Department of Energy Genesis Mission Projects
The U.S. Department of Energy has named North Carolina State University to lead three Genesis Mission projects aimed at using artificial intelligence (AI) to expedite discovery in the fields of high-performance computing, cybersecurity and astrophysics.
DOE's Genesis Mission is focused on accelerating scientific produ
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N.C. State: Researchers Improve Day-Ahead Solar Forecasting for Energy Sector by Up To 13%
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 4 (TNSjou) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release:
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Researchers Improve Day-Ahead Solar Forecasting for Energy Sector by Up To 13%
Researchers from North Carolina State University have demonstrated techniques that can improve day-ahead solar forecasts by up to 13% over the most consistently performing individual model. The work also emphasizes the importance of taking regional variables into account when creating forecast models
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National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association Urges BTS to Improve Aggregates Freight Data Quality Timeliness and Granularity
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 31, 2026
Mr. Edward Strocko
Acting Director, Bureau of Transportation Statistics
c/o Docket Management Facility
U.S. Department of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140
Washington, DC 20590-0001
Re: Request for Information - Shaping the Future of the Bureau of Transpor
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Nixon Peabody Earns 2026 "IP STARS" Honors From Managing Intellectual Property
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 4 -- Nixon Peabody, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Nixon Peabody earns 2026 "IP STARS" honors from Managing Intellectual Property
Boston, MA. Nixon Peabody LLP is pleased to announce that the firm and its intellectual property attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 edition of Managing Intellectual Property's "IP STARS" rankings.
Nixon Peabody's Intellectual Property practice guides clients through the full IP lifecycle, including advising acro
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Ogletree Deakins Grows Las Vegas Office, Welcomes Employment Litigator Derek Noack as Shareholder
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 3 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Ogletree Deakins, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Ogletree Deakins Grows Las Vegas Office, Welcomes Employment Litigator Derek Noack as Shareholder
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LAS VEGAS - August 3, 2026 - Ogletree Deakins, one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is pleased to welcome Derek Noack to the firm's Las Vegas office as a shareholder. Noack joins the firm from Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP, where he was
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OMRF awarded $12.8 million grant to study cellular metabolism
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Aug. 3 -- The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation posted the following news:
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OMRF awarded $12.8 million grant to study cellular metabolism
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The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation has received a $12.8 million federal grant to continue building its Center for Cellular Metabolism Research in Oklahoma.
Awarded by the National Institutes of Health, the five-year grant is funded through the NIH's Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence program, or COBRE. It is
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Open Door Community Health Centers Leaders Oppose Medicaid Community Engagement Rule Citing Increased Burdens and Staffing Needs
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Public Comment Regarding: Medicaid Program; Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Individuals
Dear Committee Members,
We are the leadership team that oversees the Community Health Worker team for our organization, which regularly assists community members in accessing safety net programs such as CalFresh, CMSP, and
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Out-Of-Touch O'Donnell Longs For California Beach House, "Admits He Still Needs to 'Learn' About District He's Running For"
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Out-Of-Touch O'Donnell Longs For California Beach House, "Admits He Still Needs to 'Learn' About District He's Running For"
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O'Donnell maintains a $4.1 million ocean-side residence in Santa Barbara, California
Multi-millionaire Marty O'Donnell may have moved to Las Vegas, but he's spending an awful lot of time in his luxury beach house in Santa Barbara.
O'Donnell even admits he
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Padilla, Warner, Colleagues Press DOJ on Fair and Legal Deployment of Election Monitors During Midterms
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Padilla, Warner, Colleagues Press DOJ on Fair and Legal Deployment of Election Monitors During Midterms
Following California in 2025, Trump DOJ sends monitors to mostly Democratic areas in August 2026 Primaries amid Trump election attacks
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With less than 100 days until the midterm elections and amid ongoing threats from President Trump to nationalize, militarize, and interfere with election admi
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Parra Environmental Training: OSHA Faces Opposition Over Proposed Revisions to Asbestos Respiratory Protection Standards
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
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July 30th , 2026
David Keeling,
Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave
NW Washington, DC 20210
Re: Docket No. OSHA-2025-0024 - Comments on Proposed Revisions to Respirator Requirements in
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Parsons Selected To Lead Design Of South Carolina's I-526 Long Point Road Interchange Improvements Project
PASADENA, California, Aug. 3 [Category: BizConstruction]-- Parsons Corp., an engineering, construction, technical and management services firm, posted the following news release:
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Parsons Selected To Lead Design Of South Carolina's I-526 Long Point Road Interchange Improvements Project
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#Key Takeaways
* Parsons will serve as lead designer for the Interstate 526 Long Point Road Interchange Improvements project as part of the Ames Construction design-build team.
* The design-build pr
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Paul Hastings Adds Elite Partner to High Yield Practice in London
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 2 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Paul Hastings Adds Elite Partner to High Yield Practice in London
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Continuing to strategically expand its market-leading global finance platform and London corporate practice, Paul Hastings LLP today announced that Brad Weyland, a leader in high-yield transactions, has joined the firm as a partner.
Chambers-ranked, Weyland focuses on advising investment banks, private cre
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PennWest highlights year of student success, innovation and regional impact
CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 3 (TNSrep) -- PennWest posted the following news:
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PennWest highlights year of student success, innovation and regional impact
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PennWest University has released its 2025 -2026 Impact Report, highlighting a year of momentum, innovation and measurable impact through expanded educational opportunities, workforce partnerships, student success initiatives and investments that strengthen communities across Pennsylvania.
The report highlights how PennWest conti
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Pomona College Elects Four New Trustees
CLAREMONT, California, Aug. 3 -- Pomona College posted the following news:
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Pomona College Elects Four New Trustees
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The Pomona College Board of Trustees has elected four new members with terms starting July 1. Justice Halim Dhanidina (Ret.) '94, Robi Ganguly '00 and Cosimo H. J. Thawley '11 are Pomona alumni. Bill Riley is the parent of a 2026 graduate and recently chaired the College's Family Leadership Council.
"Trustees play a vital role in the leadership of the College," says Geo
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Rep. Aguilar Secures Wins for the Inland Empire in Appropriations Bills Heading for a Vote in the Coming Months
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Aguilar Secures Wins for the Inland Empire in Appropriations Bills Heading for a Vote in the Coming Months
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Highlights include nearly $18 million for 20 projects in the Inland Empire and strengthening oversight of the Trump administration secured through his work on the House Appropriations Committee
WASHINGTON, D.C. - As a member of the House Committee on Appropriations, the committee resp
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Rep. Garamendi Joins Highway 37 Ribbon Cutting Event
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Garamendi Joins Highway 37 Ribbon Cutting Event
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VALLEJO, CA -Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08), a senior member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, joined the Solano Transportation Authority and Caltrans to celebrate the opening of the Bay Area's first diverging diamond interchange at State Route 37 and Fairgrounds Drive in Vallejo.
WATCH HERE
The new interchange
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Rep. Panetta Sponsors Congressional Resolution for the Federal Recognition of Open-Water Lifeguards as First Responders
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Panetta Sponsors Congressional Resolution for the Federal Recognition of Open-Water Lifeguards as First Responders
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Monterey, CA - United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) cosponsored a bipartisan resolution to reaffirm that open-water lifeguards qualify as first responders and emergency response providers, and recognize the essential, lifesaving work performed by these individual
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Representatives Tran, Lee Urge Senator Schumer to Remove Unnecessary Voter ID Requirements from the Stop Insider Trading Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- Rep. Derek Tran, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Representatives Tran, Lee Urge Senator Schumer to Remove Unnecessary Voter ID Requirements from the Stop Insider Trading Act
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Washington, DC - U.S. Representatives Derek Tran (CA-45) and Susie Lee (NV-03) led a letter urging Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer to remove the controversial and unnecessarily burdensome voter ID requirements from H.R. 7008, the Stop Insider Trading Act. In its current
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Reps. Garamendi, Gallagher, and Sens. Sheehy and Schiff Introduce the American Food for American Schools Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Reps. Garamendi, Gallagher, and Sens. Sheehy and Schiff Introduce the American Food for American Schools Act
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Representatives John Garamendi (CA-08) and James Gallagher (CA-01) reintroduced the American Food for American Schools Act, legislation to ensure that American-grown food is served in school meals. Senators Tim Sheehy (R-MT) and Adam Schiff (D-CA) introduced comp
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SEMA STRENGTHENS EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TO ADVANCE MEMBER VALUE AND INDUSTRY GROWTH
DIAMOND BAR, California, Aug. 3 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- The Specialty Equipment Market Association posted the following news release:
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SEMA STRENGTHENS EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TO ADVANCE MEMBER VALUE AND INDUSTRY GROWTH
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DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (Aug. 3, 2026) - The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) today announced that Brian Pagel has joined the organization's executive leadership team as Chief Revenue Officer, a strategic role focused on strengthening SEMA's ability t
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Sen. Schiff Joins Leader Schumer, Democrats on Legislation to End Unprecedented Presidential Corruption, Stop "Pay-To-Play" Pardons
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Sen. Schiff Joins Leader Schumer, Democrats on Legislation to End Unprecedented Presidential Corruption, Stop "Pay-To-Play" Pardons
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Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), and Representative Joe Morelle (D-N.Y.-25) to lead the introduction of legislation that would bring transparency and accountabilit
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Sen. Schiff. Joins Reps. Garamendi, Gallagher, and Sen. Sheehy to Introduce the American Food for American Schools Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Sen. Schiff. Joins Reps. Garamendi, Gallagher, and Sen. Sheehy to Introduce the American Food for American Schools Act
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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined U.S. House of Representatives John Garamendi (D-Calif.-08), James Gallagher (R-Calif.-01) and Senator Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.) to reintroduce the American Food for American Schools Act, legislation to ensure that American-
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Sens. Schiff, Padilla, Democratic Senators Demand CFTC Rein in Wildfire Bets on Prediction Markets
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Sens. Schiff, Padilla, Democratic Senators Demand CFTC Rein in Wildfire Bets on Prediction Markets
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Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla (both D-Calif.) joined Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) to press the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)
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Sens. Schiff, Whitehouse Introduce Measure to Strike Down Trump's Gutting of Endangered Species Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Sens. Schiff, Whitehouse Introduce Measure to Strike Down Trump's Gutting of Endangered Species Act
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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) are pushing back against the new final rule from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) that deletes the definition of "harm" in the rules impleme
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Shaquille O'Neal's DUNKMAN Presented by Lilly - the World's First Professional Dunk League - Continues with Week 3 Tomorrow Night at 8 p.m. ET on TNT & HBO Max
NEW YORK, Aug. 3 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release:
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Shaquille O'Neal's DUNKMAN Presented by Lilly - the World's First Professional Dunk League - Continues with Week 3 Tomorrow Night at 8 p.m. ET on TNT & HBO Max
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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 coverage of Week 3 on TNT and HB
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Sonoma County Farm Bureau Urges FAA to Restrict Unauthorized Drone Flights Over Agricultural Facilities
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
SONOMA COUNTY FARM BUREAU
Affiliated with California Farm Bureau and American Farm Bureau Federation
Submitted via www.regulations.gov
July 31, 2026
Bryan Bedford
Administrator
Federal Aviation Administration
800 Independence Avenue
Washington, DC 20591
Re: Docket No. FAA-2026-4558; Notice No. 26-03 - Designation-Re
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Southern Miss Students Earn National Recognition at 2026 RoboSub Competition
HATTIESBURG, Mississippi, Aug. 3 -- The University of Southern Mississippi posted the following news:
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Southern Miss Students Earn National Recognition at 2026 RoboSub Competition
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Students from The University of Southern Mississippi's School of Computing Sciences and Computer Engineering and School of Ocean Science and Engineering recently earned national recognition at the 2026 RoboSub Competition, advancing to the semifinal round and receiving a BlueRobotics Award for innovation in
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Stanford University Plans Repatriation of 14 Lots of Funerary Objects to Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 (TNSFR) -- Stanford University, California, plans to repatriate 14 lots of unassociated funerary objects to the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria, California, under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), according to a notice published by the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service.
The collection includes lithics, a mortar, beads, bone implements, pendants and flaked obsidian from Richardson Bay, Nicasio, San Rafael and Strawb
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Stanford University Plans Repatriation of Redwood Canoe to Hoopa Valley Tribe
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 (TNSFR) -- Stanford University plans to repatriate a large redwood canoe to the Hoopa Valley Tribe, California, under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), according to a notice published by the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service.
The canoe, identified as an object of cultural patrimony, came to the university in the late 1800s through collector John Daggett from the Klamath River area. Stanford University determined the cano
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Stanford University Plans Repatriation of Stone Pestle to Wilton Rancheria
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 (TNSFR) -- Stanford University, California, plans to repatriate a stone pestle to the Wilton Rancheria, California, under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), according to a notice published by the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service.
The pestle, identified as an object of cultural patrimony, was donated to the university by R.D. McFarland. Stanford University determined the item has ongoing historical, traditional and cultur
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Stanford University School of Medicine: Joseph Liao is New Chair of the Department of Urology
STANFORD, California, Aug. 1 -- Stanford University School of Medicine issued the following news:
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Joseph Liao is new chair of the Department of Urology
Urologic surgeon and scientist Joseph Liao is the new head of Stanford Medicine's urology department.
By Nina Bai
Joseph C. Liao, MD, the Kathryn Simmons Stamey Professor and professor of urology, is the new chair of the Department of Urology, effective Aug. 1.
Liao succeeds Eila Skinner, MD, the Thomas A. Stamey Research Professor in
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Statement on Israeli bombings of medical supply warehouses
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Aug. 2 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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Statement on Israeli bombings of medical supply warehouses
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National Nurses United (NNU), the United States' largest union and professional association of registered nurses with more than 225,000 members, castigated the Israeli government for destroying or badly damaging almost all of Gaza's medicine warehouses as part of its ongoing genocide against the Palestinian people an
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Tenth Circuit Decision Revives Groups' Suncor Clean Air Act Lawsuit
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 4 -- Earthjustice posted the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026:
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Tenth Circuit Decision Revives Groups' Suncor Clean Air Act Lawsuit
Victory -- Suit sent back to trial court to consider harm from Suncor refinery's pollution violations
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Denver, CO -- The Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals today ruled in favor of environmental justice and conservation groups in a lawsuit seeking to hold Suncor Energy accountable for repeated Clean Air Act violations at i
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Tesla Foreign-Trade Zone Production Activity Authorized for California Battery Storage Operations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Foreign-Trade Zones Board authorized limited production activity for the Tesla Inc., Austin, Texas, battery storage products and components at Subzone 18G facilities in Fremont, Livermore and Lathrop, California, effective July 30.
Elizabeth Whiteman, Executive Secretary, signed the notice.
-- Kripaa Chhughani, Targeted News Service
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View Aug. 3, 2026, Federal Register source information here: https://www.federalregister
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Tioga Group, Hackett Associates: Challenges and Recommendations for Improving Bureau of Transportation Statistics Data Access and Utility
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Bureau of Transportation Statistics [DOT-OST-2026-1387]:
Request for Information: Shaping the Future of the Bureau of Transportation Statistics
Comments of The Tioga Group, Inc., and Hackett Associates, LLC
Contacts:
Daniel Smith, Tioga Principal (dsmith@tiogagroup.com)
Jeffrey Smith, Tioga Research Associate (jsmith@ti
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Transport Project Urges EPA to Support Natural Gas Engines and Renewable Natural Gas for Heavy Duty Vehicles
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Oral Testimony from Katie Vassalli on
Behalf of The Transport Project to the Environmental Protection Agency
July 29, 2026
Public Hearing on the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking:
Amendments and Nonconformance Penalties for Model Year 2027 and Later Heavy-
Duty Highway Engines and Amendments to Inducement Provisions for SCR
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wilmington District Awards $4.3M Maintenance Dredging Contract for Morehead City Inner Harbor
WILMINGTON, North Carolina, Aug. 4 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Wilmington District issued the following news release:
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wilmington District Awards $4.3M Maintenance Dredging Contract for Morehead City Inner Harbor
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Wilmington District awarded a $4.3 million contract on July 30th, 2026, to Curtin Maritime Corp for the maintenance dredging of the Morehead City Inner Harbor.
The contract funds essential dredging op
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UC San Diego Launches New Business Data Science Major
LA JOLLA, California, Aug. 3 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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UC San Diego Launches New Business Data Science Major
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As UC San Diego continues to expand its physical footprint with scores of new on-campus facilities, it is matching this growth with an expansion of its academic footprint: A new Bachelor of Science in Business Data Science - one of the first such programs in the nation and the first in the University of California system.
The
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UC-Irvine: Confronting Global Gaps in Integrative Cancer Care Knowledge
IRVINE, California, Aug. 3 -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release:
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Confronting global gaps in integrative cancer care knowledge
UC Irvine-led survey reveals factors inhibiting use of complementary therapies
* Study helps explain why yoga, acupuncture, mindfulness training and other evidence-based complementary therapies remain underused in oncology, even as demand from patients keeps climbing.
* Continuing-education requirements, mentorship pai
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UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center: Combination of Targeted Therapies Could Help Overcome Treatment Resistance in Advanced Prostate Cancer
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 4 (TNSjou) -- The UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center issued the following news release:
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Combination of targeted therapies could help overcome treatment resistance in advanced prostate cancer
UCLA-led study identifies a strategy to make antibody-drug conjugates more effective against metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer
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UCLA researchers have identified a promising strategy to make a new class of targeted cancer therapies more effe
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UCLA Scientists Build 'Cell Villages' to Map the Genetics of Brain Cell Fitness
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 4 (TNSjou) -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release:
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UCLA scientists build 'cell villages' to map the genetics of brain cell fitness
Key Takeaways
* UCLA researchers grew brain cells from dozens of genetically distinct donors together in a cell village, then built a statistical tool called Townlet to measure each donor's cell fitness -- how well their cells grow and survive.
* The platform has identified three findings: cells with a chromosome
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University of California-San Diego Plans Repatriation of 176 Cultural Item Lots to Washoe Tribe
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 (TNSFR) -- The University of California San Diego campus plans to repatriate 176 lots of objects of cultural patrimony to the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California (Carson Colony, Dresslerville Colony, Woodfords Community, Stewart Community, & Washoe Ranches) under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), according to a notice published by the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service.
The collection was excavated in 1965 and 1966 from
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University of Georgia: What's in It for Me - People More Likely to Help the Environment When It Benefits Them
ATHENS, Georgia, Aug. 4 (TNSjou) -- The University of Georgia issued the following news:
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What's in it for me? People more likely to help the environment when it benefits them
Framing cleanup efforts as a way to meet people, exercise can boost pro-environmental behaviors
By Savannah Peat
People might be more inclined to keep their community clean if they believe it benefits them personally, according to new research (https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/00139165261455145) from
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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Wins IFTSA College Bowl Food Science Trivia Competition
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 3 [Category: Food/Beverage] -- The Institute of Food Technologists posted the following news release:
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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Wins IFTSA College Bowl Food Science Trivia Competition
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CHICAGO - August 3, 2026 - The Institute of Food Technologists Student Association (IFTSA), a student-governed community of members of the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), is proud to announce the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign won the College Bowl fo
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University of Pennsylvania Annenberg School for Communication: Two Visiting Scholars Will Join the Center for Advanced Research in Global Communication in Fall 2026
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 4 -- The University of Pennsylvania Annenberg School for Communication issued the following news:
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Two Visiting Scholars Will Join the Center for Advanced Research in Global Communication in Fall 2026
David Craig and John Vilanova will visit CARGC during the Fall 2026 semester.
By Anastasiya Miazhevich, CARGC
The Center for Advanced Research in Global Communication (CARGC) at the Annenberg School for Communication at the University of Pennsylvania is pl
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USC Schaeffer Center for Health Policy: Pharmaceutical Spending Is Shifting Away From 'Me-Too' Drugs
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 4 (TNSjou) -- The University of Southern California Schaeffer Center for Health Policy and Economics issued the following news:
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Pharmaceutical Spending Is Shifting Away From 'Me-Too' Drugs
A long-running debate over prescription drug costs has centered on whether drug manufacturers are better rewarded for truly innovative medicines or so-called "me-too" drugs that may offer only incremental improvements over existing treatments but still command high prices
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Veteran Corporate and Legal Services Attorney David Jargiello Joins Holland & Knight in San Francisco
MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 3 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Veteran Corporate and Legal Services Attorney David Jargiello Joins Holland & Knight in San Francisco
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SAN FRANCISCO (August 3, 2026) - Holland & Knight is continuing the strategic growth of its Corporate, M&A and Securities Section nationwide with the addition of David Jargiello as a partner in San Francisco. Mr. Jargiello advises law firms, legal services businesses,
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Virginia Tech: Research Links Industrial Pollution to Health Risks in Louisiana
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 4 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Research links industrial pollution to health risks in Louisiana
By Kelsey Bartlett
For more than two decades, Virginia Tech professor and Louisiana native Barbara Allen has warned of the health risks associated with living near Louisiana's Cancer Alley.
The 85-mile stretch of land along the Mississippi River is home to numerous petrochemical plants and oil refineries that produce plastics, fuels, and other indu
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Washington joins federal lawsuit to protect residents' personal information
OLYMPIA, Washington, Aug. 3 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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Washington joins federal lawsuit to protect residents' personal information
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The federal government is seeking to illegally use the sensitive private information of tens of thousands of Washingtonians receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) benefits. Washington and a multistate coalition have filed a new lawsuit to protect residents from this unlawful abuse o
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