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$3.2 million NIH grant funds USC study of age-related inflammation and cancer

LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 5 -- The University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine posted the following news release: * * * $3.2 million NIH grant funds USC study of age-related inflammation and cancer * As we age, chronic inflammation-or "inflammaging"-increases throughout the body and weakens our ability to fight cancer. But scientists have only recently started to uncover the biological processes that drive it. Thymulin, a hormone produced by a small organ behind the breast more

2026 Regular Season Conference Champions Honored by the ABCA

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Aug. 6 -- The American Baseball Coaches Association issued the following news: * * * 2026 Regular Season Conference Champions Honored by the ABCA The American Baseball Coaches Association is proud to recognize the 2026 ABCA Conference Champions from eight divisions of collegiate baseball. Presented annually, the award honors NCAA, NAIA and Pacific Association Division teams that captured their conference's regular-season championship, as well as NJCAA District Cham more

A lesser-known SARS-CoV-2 protein may offer clues to long COVID symptoms

LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 5 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * A lesser-known SARS-CoV-2 protein may offer clues to long COVID symptoms * Key takeaways * UCLA researchers discovered that a lesser-known SARS-CoV-2 protein called nucleocapsid can amplify inflammatory signals in macrophages, immune cells that help detect viruses and coordinate the body's early response. * Using engineered macrophages and stem cell-based models, the team found that i more

A Welcoming Start for FCPS Military Families

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Aug. 4 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * A Welcoming Start for FCPS Military Families * Jack, an 11th grader at Robinson Secondary School, hasn't had his learner's permit for a full year, but he has already driven in four states. Travel is a familiar part of military family life. Jack has lived in Alaska, California, Texas, Missouri, Kansas, and Virginia (more than once). "You learn to adapt in different environments," Jack said. You more

Acting Alaska A.G. Mills Announces $400 Million Multi-State Settlement Over Generic Drug

JUNEAU, Alaska, Aug. 6 -- The Alaska Department of Law issued the following news release: * * * Acting Attorney General Cori Mills Announces $400 Million Multi-State Settlement Over Generic Drug Conspiracy (Anchorage, AK) - Acting Alaska Attorney General Cori Mills has joined a coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread, long-running conspiracies to ar more

Adrienne Marshall wins NSF CAREER Award for study of Western snowpack

GOLDEN, Colorado, Aug. 5 -- Colorado School of Mines posted the following news: * * * Adrienne Marshall wins NSF CAREER Award for study of Western snowpack * Adrienne Marshall, assistant professor of geology and geological engineering, has received a National Science Foundation CAREER Award for her research on how extreme snowpack conditions are evolving in the Western U.S. The $737,140 award will cover Marshall's work, which will draw on measurements from as far back as 1950 to expand the more

Advanced Mass Spectrometer Expands Research and Industry Partnerships at Cal Poly Pomona

POMONA, California, Aug. 5 -- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona posted the following news: * * * Advanced Mass Spectrometer Expands Research and Industry Partnerships at Cal Poly Pomona * A state-of-the-art mass spectrometer installed in April at Cal Poly Pomona promises both cutting-edge technology for the university's teaching laboratories and a regional service center that provides invaluable experience for students. With applications spanning pharmaceutical research to envi more

AECOM to deliver depot and sidings feasibility study for Transport for London's Bakerloo Line Upgrade

LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 5 [Category: BizEngineering] -- AECOM, an infrastructure firm, issued the following news release: * * * AECOM to deliver depot and sidings feasibility study for Transport for London's Bakerloo Line Upgrade * The appointment serves as one of the first steps towards the rollout of a new fleet of trains on the Bakerloo line, replacing the existing fleet which currently operates with trains that are more than 50 years old LONDON (August 5, 2026) -AECOM, the trusted more

AG's Office Reaches $400 Million Multistate Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 4 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG's Office Reaches $400 Million Multistate Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition * BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined a bipartisan coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic dr more

AHF Crowns Gilead Corporate Welfare King

LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 4 -- The AIDS Healthcare Foundation posted the following news: * * * AHF Crowns Gilead Corporate Welfare King * LOS ANGELES (August 4, 2026) - Los Angeles - AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) condemns Gilead Sciences' greed as the drug company giant gloats over its latest quarterly financial results. The only thing new is the numbers detailing the parasitic profits from one of the worst epidemics to hit humanity. Gilead reported that sales increased by 12% to $7.6 more

Allstate Named Founding Partner of LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games

NEW YORK, Aug. 4 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news: * * * Allstate Named Founding Partner of LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games Partnership builds on more than 20 years of supporting college athletics and expands Allstate's commitment to all sports and all athletes from communities across America. Allstate to partner with NBCUniversal to support its multi-platform coverage of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. - Allstate more

America First Policy Institute: Analysis: Stop Insider Trading Act

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following brief on July 20, 2026, entitled "Analysis: Stop Insider Trading Act": Here are excerpts: * * * Overview There has been overwhelming bipartisan support from the public in favor of the prohibition of stock trading by members of Congress, with 86% of the public supporting legislation that would prohibit them from trading stocks of individual companies. In response, House Administration Committee Chairman Br more

American Center for Law & Justice Issues Commentary: Newsom SPIRALS - "Congress Is Dead"

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following commentary by Director of Media Logan Sekulow: * * * Newsom SPIRALS: "Congress Is Dead" Governor Gavin Newsom just proclaimed on X, "Congress is dead. MAGA has a king. Republicans killed the Constitution. If we don't win in November, democracy in America is over." Well, that's it, America. Order a big floral arrangement to prop beside the casket. Gavin Newsom has declared that Congress is dead. And it must be more

American Girl and Country Music Superstar Megan Moroney Team Up for All-New Collection

EL SEGUNDO, California, Aug. 6 -- Mattel, a toy manufacturing company, issued the following news: * * * American Girl(R) and Country Music Superstar Megan Moroney Team Up for All-New Collection Timed to Her First-Ever Arena Tour, Megan's New American Girl Collection Brings Country-Pop Style to Cloud 9 with Exclusive Doll Fashions and Accessories Available Now and an All-New 18-inch Doll Coming Later This Year - Mattel. Inc (NASDAQ: MAT) and American Girl(R) are bringing beautiful things to more

American Immigration Lawyers Association Opposes DHS Proposed Rule Restricting Discretionary Employment Authorization for Certain Aliens

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 4, 2026 Oice of Policy and Strategy U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Department of Homeland Security 5900 Capital Gateway Drive Camp Springs, MD 20746 Submitted via http://www.regulations.gov Re: Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Notice of Propose more

Americans for Tax Reform: Film Tax Credits Are Tax Bombs - Delaware Should Cut Taxes For Everyone Instead

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on Aug. 4, 2026, by Kiran Subramanian: * * * Film Tax Credits Are Tax Bombs. Delaware Should Cut Taxes For Everyone Instead LIGHTS! CAMERA! Poor tax policy? This is what Delaware is about to do with its latest plan to create a film production tax credit. On July 1st, Governor Matt Meyer signed a 30% entertainment production tax credit into law. Even with the numerous tax hikes Delawareans are already experiencing, more

Association of American State Geologists President Day-Stirrat Testifies Before House Natural Resources Subcommittee

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources released the following testimony by Ruarri J. Day-Stirrat, president of the Association of American State Geologists, Portland, Oregon, and state geologist and director of the Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries, from a July 21, 2026, hearing on the Earth MRI Reauthorization Act (H.R. 9640): * * * Chairman Stauber, Ranking Member Ansari, and Members of the Subcommittee: Thank you for more

Attorney General Bonta Joins Bipartisan Letter to Thank Congress, Urge Continued Protections from Intoxicating Hemp Products

SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 4 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Joins Bipartisan Letter to Thank Congress, Urge Continued Protections from Intoxicating Hemp Products * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, along with 34 other attorneys general, sent a letter thanking Congress for updating the language of the Farm Bill and urging Congress to continue protecting Californians from intoxicating hemp products. more

Attorney General Bonta Urges SEC to Keep Climate Disclosure Regulations, Ensure Investments, Americans' Retirement Accounts Are Protected

SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 5 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Urges SEC to Keep Climate Disclosure Regulations, Ensure Investments, Americans' Retirement Accounts Are Protected * Rescinding the rules would not eliminate climate risk; it would only leave investors in the dark OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta this week joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in opposing the Securities and Exchange Commi more

Attorney General Clark Joins 34 Attorneys General Urging Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Prevent the Return of Intoxicating Hemp Products

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Aug. 4 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Joins 34 Attorneys General Urging Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Prevent the Return of Intoxicating Hemp Products * Attorney General Clark has joined a bipartisan coalition of 34 other attorneys general in a letter to congressional leaders urging them to preserve the federal redefinition of hemp and reject any effort to delay, repeal, suspend, o more

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL JOINS BIPARTISAN COALITION URGING CONGRESS TO PRESERVE FEDERAL HEMP REFORMS

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 4 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL JOINS BIPARTISAN COALITION URGING CONGRESS TO PRESERVE FEDERAL HEMP REFORMS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 35 attorneys general, sent a letter to congressional leaders urging them to preserve the federal redefinition of hemp and reject any effort to delay, repeal, suspend or weaken the reforms Congress enacted to ad more

Attorney General Tong Leads Coalition of Attorneys General Urging Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Prevent the Return of Intoxicating Hemp Products

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 4 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Leads Coalition of Attorneys General Urging Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Prevent the Return of Intoxicating Hemp Products * Press Releases (Hartford, CT)- Attorney General William Tong announced today that he co-led a coalition of 34 attorneys general in a letter to congressional leaders urging them to preserve the federal redefinition of more

Avangrid Generates Enough Electricity for 2.6 Million Homes During First Half of 2026

ORANGE, Connecticut, Aug. 5 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Avangrid, an energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, posted the following news release: * * * Avangrid Generates Enough Electricity for 2.6 Million Homes During First Half of 2026 * Company operates over 11 GW of capacity across the country ORANGE, Conn. -August 5, 2026 -Avangrid, Inc., a leading energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, today announced that it generated enough electricity during the first half of 2026 t more

Barraza Appointed to ABA Commission on Hispanic Legal Rights and Responsibilities

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 5 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Barraza Appointed to ABA Commission on Hispanic Legal Rights and Responsibilities * Taft associate Annabel Barraza has been appointed as a fellow to the American Bar Association's Commission on Hispanic Legal Rights and Responsibilities. During the one-year term, she will support the commission's goal of developing and championing initiatives and research to educate lawyers on how be more

BART Highlights Major Improvements in Safety Cleanliness Accessibility and Service Reliability

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 3, 2026 Jamie Pfister Acting Executive Director Federal Transit Administration U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 RE: Docket No. FTA-2026-0232, Request for Information on Family Friendly Transit Dear Acting Executive Director Pfister: The San Francisco more

Bay Area students explore college opportunities at SFSU

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 5 -- California State University San Francisco State University posted the following news: * * * Bay Area students explore college opportunities at SFSU * More than 300 rising high school seniors from across the Bay Area gathered at SFSU on July 18 for a day-long College Access Summit designed to help students prepare for their senior year and take the next steps toward higher education. Hosted by SFSU in partnership with 10,000 Degrees, The Summit welcomed s more

Bera, Tran, and Carbajal Lead 65 Members Urging Secretary Rubio to Address Dual-Use Restrictions Impeding Humanitarian Aid to Gaza

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Rep. Ami Bera, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Bera, Tran, and Carbajal Lead 65 Members Urging Secretary Rubio to Address Dual-Use Restrictions Impeding Humanitarian Aid to Gaza * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Representatives Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06), Derek Tran (CA-45), and Salud Carbajal (CA-24) led a group of 65 Members of Congress in urging Secretary of State Marco Rubio to address overly broad and inconsistently enforced Israeli restrictions on more

Bipartisan Bill Promotes Nonlethal Solutions to Decrease Human-Wildlife Conflicts

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 [Category: Environment] -- The Defenders of Wildlife posted the following news release: * * * Bipartisan Bill Promotes Nonlethal Solutions to Decrease Human-Wildlife Conflicts * Defenders of Wildlife commends the leadership of Senators Adam Schiff (D-CA) and Steven Daines (R-MT) for introducing S.5234, the Human-Wildlife Conflict Reduction Act, which would promote the use of nonlethal solutions to reduce human-wildlife conflicts, including those between predators and lives more

BLS Western Region Issues Report on Changing Compensation Costs in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area June 2026

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- Changing Compensation Costs in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area June 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Western Region - Aug. 5, 2026 * * * Compensation costs for private industry workers increased 3.3 percent in the Los Angeles-Long Beach, CA Combined Statistical Area (CSA) for the year ending in June 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Chris Rosenlund noted that o more

BLS Western Region Issues Report on Changing Compensation Costs in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area June 2026

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- Changing Compensation Costs in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area June 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Western Region - Aug. 5, 2026 * * * Compensation costs for private industry workers increased 4.2 percent in the Phoenix-Mesa, AZ Combined Statistical Area (CSA) for the year ending in June 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Chris Rosenlund noted that one year ago, P more

BLS Western Region Issues Report on Changing Compensation Costs in the San Jose Metropolitan Area June 2026

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- Changing Compensation Costs in the San Jose Metropolitan Area June 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Western Region - Aug. 5, 2026 * * * Compensation costs for private industry workers increased 3.6 percent in the San Jose-San Francisco-Oakland, CA Combined Statistical Area (CSA) for the year ended June 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Chris Rosenlund noted that more

BLS Western Region Issues Report on Changing Compensation Costs in the Seattle Metropolitan Area June 2026

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- Changing Compensation Costs in the Seattle Metropolitan Area June 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Western Region - Aug. 5, 2026 * * * Compensation costs for private industry workers increased 4.0 percent in the Seattle-Tacoma, WA Combined Statistical Area (CSA) for the year ended June 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Chris Rosenlund noted that one year ago, Sea more

Boise State University: Studying 'Car-swallowing' Debris Flows to Improve Hazard Assessment in Idaho

BOISE, Idaho, Aug. 6 -- Boise State University issued the following news: * * * Studying 'car-swallowing' debris flows to improve hazard assessment in Idaho "We had one of the biggest series of large debris flows July 22, 2026. It came out of a tributary called Trail Creek, which flows through the Grandjean campground, and it actually inundated the campground, destroying multiple vehicles. Luckily, there were no fatalities, but there's now a big recovery effort underway from that." That's Ro more

Building Better Partnerships: UC San Diego Reimagines Industry Engagement

LA JOLLA, California, Aug. 5 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Building Better Partnerships: UC San Diego Reimagines Industry Engagement * UC San Diego relies on business partnerships to keep the campus running, with suppliers providing a diverse array of items from lab equipment and delivery services to beverages and market staples. Although nearly every area of the university engages with industry partners, historically the structure of these more

Building Trust to Contain the Spread of Ebola in East Africa

SANTA BARBARA, California, Aug. 5 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * Building Trust to Contain the Spread of Ebola in East Africa * When the Covid-19 epidemic erupted, N95 masks were the top need. In a cholera outbreak, oral rehydration salts and IV fluids are crucial. In eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, where Ebola has killed more than 1,500 people, the critical shortage is in trust. With Ebola spreading rapidly in eastern DRC, Bilali Emmanuel Da more

By the Numbers: How World Cup Fever Took Over Netflix

LOS GATOS, California, Aug. 6 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news: * * * By the Numbers: How World Cup Fever Took Over Netflix Through series, docs, and games, and more, Netflix's football slate captured a historic tournament and kicked off the countdown to the FIFA 2027 Women's World Cup(TM). It's been two weeks since the final whistle blew, but we're still thinking about all the epic moments from the FIFA 2026 Men's World Cup(TM). While it's still another year until more

Calif. Gov. Newsom Announces Appointments on Aug. 5, 2026

SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 6 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom announces appointments 8.5.2026 Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: Lele Yutzy, of San Diego, has been appointed Director of the Office of Civil Rights. Yutzy has been Systemwide Senior Director for Civil Rights in the Office of the Chancellor at the California State University since 2024. He was a Civil Rights Attorney in t more

Calif. State Agencies Urge DHS to Withdraw Proposed Rule Restricting Employment Authorization for Immigrants Due to Economic and Social Harms

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 3, 2026 Via Federal eRulemaking Portal Ms. Samantha Deshommes Acting Chief, Regulatory Coordination Division Office of Policy and Strategy U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services U.S. Department of Homeland Security 20 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20529-2140 SUBJECT: DHS DOCKET NO. USC more

California's Tax Agency Cracks Down on $168 Million in Illicit Cannabis, Tobacco

SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 6 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * California's tax agency cracks down on $168 million in illicit cannabis, tobacco What you need to know: Alongside investigations targeting illegal cultivation and criminal organizations, the state's tax department has recovered $168 million in illicit cannabis and tobacco goods since 2019. - California continues to strengthen every part of its strategy to combat the i more

Capital Research Center Issues Commentary Entitled 'Enemies of Energy: Energy Prices'

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSrpt) -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary on Aug. 5, 2026, by Managing Editor and Director of Content Ken Braun: * * * Enemies of Energy: Energy Prices Relative to the rest of the world, particularly the nations that have placed a high priority on phasing out hydrocarbon fuels, Americans pay comparatively little for power and gasoline. Editor's note: The following is an excerpt from the "Myths and Misconceptions" section of Enemies of Energy, more

Cardi B and Her Crew Serve Up the Season's Most Wanted Denim with Old Navy's Fall Campaign

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 5 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Old Navy, a part of Gap, posted the following news release: * * * Cardi B and Her Crew Serve Up the Season's Most Wanted Denim with Old Navy's Fall Campaign * Quenlin Blackwell, Paloma Elsesser, Brooks Nader, Haley Baylee, and Wisdom Kaye join Cardi B in Old Navy's to prove great denim doesn't cost a fortune Cardi B takes over Old Navy's fall denim campaign, continuing the "It's Old Navy" series that launched with Paris H more

CATF analyses outlines what it will take to meet California's net-zero cement mandate

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 5 [Category: Environment] (TNSbrep) -- Clean Air Task Force, an organization that says it works to safeguard against the impacts of climate change by catalyzing the development and deployment of low-carbon energy and other climate-protecting technologies, issued the following news: * * * New CATF analyses outlines what it will take to meet California's net-zero cement mandate * Two new reports from Clean Air Task Force (CATF) find that California has multiple pote more

Census Bureau: 'Small Area Income & Poverty Estimates - 2024'

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following report (No. P30-15) by Sara B. Robinson and Amelia K. Ingram entitled "Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates: 2024." Here are excerpts: * * * INTRODUCTION This report presents summary statistics from the 2024 data released by the Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates (SAIPE) program of the U.S. Census Bureau in January 2026./1 Each year, the SAIPE program provides timely and reliable estimates of income and pov more

Center on Budget & Policy Priorities: States Should Support an Energy System That Is Affordable, Safe, and Reliable for All

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following report on Aug. 4, 20226, by Rachel Jacobson, lead researcher of state climate policy on the State Fiscal Policy Team, and Mikaela Tajo, climate policy analyst on the Federal Fiscal Policy Team: * * * States Should Support an Energy System That Is Affordable, Safe, and Reliable for All They Can Start Now, in Their 2026 Legislative Sessions - Everyone deserves affordable, reliable, safe, and clean energy to more

Congressman Valadao Recognizes Central Valley Producers During National Farmers Market Week

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Rep. David Valadao, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Valadao Recognizes Central Valley Producers During National Farmers Market Week * WASHINGTON - Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) reintroduced a bipartisan resolution designating August 2-8, 2026, as National Farmers Market Week alongside Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (ME-01). This resolution honors the critical role farmers markets play in bridging the gap between urban and rural comm more

Congressman Valadao Secures Federal Funding for Bakersfield Senior Center, Attends Site Groundbreaking

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Rep. David Valadao, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Valadao Secures Federal Funding for Bakersfield Senior Center, Attends Site Groundbreaking * BAKERSFIELD - Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) attended the Housing Authority of the County of Kern's groundbreaking for the site of the new Bakersfield Senior Center. Once constructed, this project will provide thirty-six additional affordable housing units for seniors and connect residents more

Crapo Calls for Improvements to H-2A Guest Worker Program

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo Calls for Improvements to H-2A Guest Worker Program * Washington, D.C.-U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) joined a bicameral group of lawmakers in urging the federal agencies responsible for administering the H-2A agricultural guest worker program to make changes to improve its effectiveness. In a letter to the secretaries of the U.S. Departments of Labor (DOL), State (DOS) and Homeland Security (D more

CSIS Issues Critical Questions Q&A: Rethinking Water as a Frontline Security Risk

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following Critical Questions Q&A on Aug. 5, 2026, involving Director Caitlin Welsh and non-resident senior associate Franck Gbaguidi, both of the Global Food and Water Security Program: * * * Rethinking Water as a Frontline Security Risk For years, governments and markets treated "water stress" as a manageable development and climate challenge. That framing no longer holds. The incidence of water-related viole more

CSULB debater-mentors instill the power of persuasion

LONG BEACH, California, Aug. 5 -- California State University Long Beach campus posted the following news: * * * CSULB debater-mentors instill the power of persuasion * Daniel Medina, standing before a classroom full of high school debaters, shared the knowledge he gained with Cal State Long Beach's forensics team. "Hopefully, this one won't burn your brains out," Medina, a third-year criminal justice student said. "What you're going to learn is how to flow," he said. To flow, here, refe more

Dartmouth College: Carrie Hoverman Colla '01 Named Dean of the Guarini School

HANOVER, New Hampshire, Aug. 6 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news: * * * Carrie Hoverman Colla '01 Named Dean of the Guarini School The pathbreaking health economist will lead Dartmouth's graduate and advanced studies school. - Health economist and healthcare policy expert Carrie Colla '01 has been named dean of the Guarini School of Graduate and Advanced Studies, Provost Santiago Schnell and President Sian Beilock announced on Aug. 5. Colla--the Susan J. and Richard M. Levy Di more

Davenport Institute at Pepperdine University Hosts AI Skills Training for Local Government Leaders

MALIBU, California, Aug. 6 -- Pepperdine University issued the following news: * * * Davenport Institute at Pepperdine University Hosts AI Skills Training for Local Government Leaders Pepperdine University's Davenport Institute for Public Engagement and Civic Leadership hosted an immersive, two-day Applied AI in Local Government: Practical Skills for Public Sector Leaders workshop on July 28-29 at Pepperdine's Drescher Graduate Campus in Malibu. Through this workshop, local government profes more

Direct Relief Deploys Emergency Medical Aid as Washington Wildfires Force Thousands of Evacuations

SANTA BARBARA, California, Aug. 4 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * Direct Relief Deploys Emergency Medical Aid as Washington Wildfires Force Thousands of Evacuations * A series of wildfires burning across Washington have forced thousands of residents to evacuate and destroyed hundreds of structures. Seventeen fires across the state have burned more than 200,000 acres, and fire crews are working to contain the wind-driven fires exacerbated by high tem more

District Attorney's Office, Cal Lutheran Announce New East County Family Justice Center Partnership

THOUSAND OAKS, California, Aug. 4 -- California Lutheran University posted the following news: * * * District Attorney's Office, Cal Lutheran Announce New East County Family Justice Center Partnership * The Ventura County District Attorney's Office and California Lutheran University today announced the future home of the East County Family Justice Center will be on the campus of California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks. The Ventura County Board of Supervisors approved the lease agreem more

DOE Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory: AI Modeling Approach Accelerates the Development of Advanced Materials

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * New AI Modeling Approach Accelerates the Development of Advanced Materials First-of-its-kind, data-driven machine learning model reveals in fine detail the pathway that solid-state reactions take. It can help researchers avoid years of experimental trial-and-error previously needed to identify effective synthesis recipes. Key Takeaways * Figuring out how to syn more

DOE Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory: Connecting Data, Computing, and AI for Scientific Discovery

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory issued the following Q&A on Aug. 5, 2026, involving Director of the Scientific Data Division Ana Kupresanin: * * * Connecting Data, Computing, and AI for Scientific Discovery Ana Kupresanin, Berkeley Lab's Scientific Data Division Director, weighs in on AI for science and how the Lab's unique capabilities can contribute to the Genesis Mission. As Director of the Scientific Data Division at Lawrence Berk more

Early recognition and treatment vital for management of Parkinson's Disease

LOMA LINDA, California, Aug. 5 -- Loma Linda University Health issued the following news: * * * Early recognition and treatment vital for management of Parkinson's Disease * Parkinson's disease cases continue to rise, with an estimated 1.1 million people in the United States currently living with the disease. Approximately 90,000 new cases are diagnosed each year, making Parkinson's one of the most common neurodegenerative disorders. Much of this increase can be attributed to longer life ex more

Ellison Says the Paramount-Warner Deal Isn't About Market Share. The Numbers Say Otherwise.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 [Category: Sociological] -- The American Economic Liberties Project posted the following news release: * * * Ellison Says the Paramount-Warner Deal Isn't About Market Share. The Numbers Say Otherwise. * New fact sheet on both Paramount-Warner antitrust suits & a memo on why merger promises fail, both from Economic Liberties Washington, D.C. -In a New York Times op-ed published today, Paramount CEO David Ellison argues that the antitrust suits against his company's acquisi more

Empire Center: New York's Electricity Prices Climb to Third Highest in the U.S.

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 6 -- Empire Center, a non-profit think tank, issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * New York's electricity prices climb to third highest in the U.S. Empire Center's Energy Data Bulletin shows New York households paid the third-highest residential electricity prices in the country in May 2026, trailing only Hawaii and California. The latest U.S. Energy Information Administration data put New York's residential electricity prices at 29.93 cents per kilo more

ERIC Applauds Court Ruling in AT&T Retirement Plan Case

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The ERISA Industry Committee issued the following news release: * * * ERIC Applauds Court Ruling in AT&T Retirement Plan Case The U.S. District Court for the Central District of California reversed an earlier ruling against AT&T in a lawsuit over how its 401(k)-plan disclosed certain recordkeeping fees. The ERISA Industry Committee (ERIC), joined by the SPARK Institute and other coalition allies, had filed an amicus brief supporting AT&T's position in Alas v. AT&T. The more

Ernst, Padilla Celebrate National Farmers Market Week

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Ernst, Padilla Celebrate National Farmers Market Week * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) introduced a bipartisan resolution designating Aug. 2-8, 2026, as National Farmers Market Week to celebrate the hardworking farmers and ranchers who feed our families, fuel our communities, and strengthen rural America. "Agriculture is the heart of Iowa, and farmers markets m more

FAA Updates Instrument Flight Procedures at Airports

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has issued a rule establishing, amending, suspending and removing Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, along with associated Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures, at airports across the U.S. to support safe and efficient instrument flight operations. The rule became effective the same day, although individual procedures take effect on the dates specified in the regulatory amendm more

FAA Updates Instrument Flight Procedures at Airports

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has issued a final rule amending Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) and associated Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures for airports across the United States to support safe and efficient instrument flight operations. The rule updates 14 CFR Part 97 and incorporates by reference revised flight procedures that respond to changes in the National Airspace System, including more

Faculty Resolution in Recognition of Danielle M. Conway

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 5 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Faculty Resolution in Recognition of Danielle M. Conway * WHEREAS Danielle M. Conway served as Dean and Donald J. Farage Professor of Law at Penn State Dickinson Law from 2019-2026, leading the law school through ground-breaking and tumultuous events, and through which she displayed fierce devotion to the law school and the people in it, tireless resolve and patience, c more

Faegre Drinker Issues Commentary: Defendants' AI Agent's Actions Expose Them to Sanctions

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 6 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Aug. 5, 2026, by associate Alyssa S. Wolf and partners Anna E. Sallstrom and Lauren W. Linderman: * * * Defendants' AI Agent's Actions Expose Them to Sanctions Capconvert, LLC v. Benjamin Brown, et al., No. 26-cv-02149-CRB (ASK) (N.D. Cal. July 28, 2026) At a Glance * Plaintiff-employer sued a former employee and his new company for trade-secret misappropriation and obtained a t more

FAIR Exposes How States Gave Foreign Truck Drivers a License to Kill

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 [Category: International] -- The Federation for American Immigration Reform issued the following news release: * * * FAIR Exposes How States Gave Foreign Truck Drivers a License to Kill * Investigation reveals 30+ dead, 128,000 risky CDLs in one state, and tests in foreign languages WASHINGTON-The Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) today released a new Investigative Report, License to Kill: Uncovering the Anti-Borders Takeover of the National CDL Program. more

FDA Rejects Hearing Requests on FD&C Red No. 3 Ban, Restores Repeal Timeline

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has rejected objections and requests for a public hearing filed by Micro-Tracers Inc., San Francisco, California, over the decision of the agency to revoke approvals for the use of FD&C Red No. 3 in food, dietary supplements and ingested drugs, lifting an administrative stay and restoring the repeal timeline established in January 2025. The rule concludes that objections submitted by Buch more

Fielding Graduate University Alum Marcia Ruben, PhD Brings Neuroscience of Leadership to Women Leaders in Mexico

SANTA BARBARA, California, Aug. 6 -- Fielding Graduate University issued the following news: * * * Fielding Alum Marcia Ruben, PhD, Brings Neuroscience of Leadership to Women Leaders in Mexico By Marlen Bautista Marcia Ruben, PhD (HOD '07), has been invited to serve as a guest contributor for Flourish by Design(TM), a women's leadership retreat taking place Feb 3-7, 2027, in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. During the retreat, Dr. Ruben will share insights from her recently published Fielding more

Fielding Graduate University: Inspiring the Next Generation of Antiracist Superheroes

SANTA BARBARA, California, Aug. 6 -- Fielding Graduate University issued the following news: * * * Inspiring the Next Generation of Antiracist Superheroes By Marlen Bautista Fielding Core Faculty member Jennifer Bacon, PhD, recently welcomed children, families, and community members to a special read-aloud of her award-winning children's book, I Am an Antiracist Superhero!, at Barnes & Noble Crossroads Commons in Boulder, Colorado. Held on July 25, the event celebrated literacy, community, a more

Gap Inc. to Report Second Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results on August 27

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 5 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Gap, a retailer of clothing and accessories, posted the following news release: * * * Gap Inc. to Report Second Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results on August 27 Gap Inc. (NYSE: GAP) will report its second quarter fiscal 2026 financial results by press release on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at approximately 1:15 p.m. Pacific Time. In addition, the company will host a conference call to review its second quarter fiscal 2026 results o more

Gerontological Society of America Names New Officers

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The Gerontological Society of America issued the following news release: * * * Gerontological Society of America Names New Officers The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) -- the oldest and largest interdisciplinary organization focused on aging -- is proud to announce its newest elected officers. These individuals were chosen by GSA's membership, which consists of more than 6,000 researchers, educators, and practitioners. The officers are responsible for matters of more

Governor Abbott Appoints Five To Texas Emergency Services Retirement System Board Of Trustees

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 5 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Appoints Five To Texas Emergency Services Retirement System Board Of Trustees * Governor Greg Abbott reappointed Matt Glaves and Jerry Romero and appointed Chris Anderson to the Texas Emergency Services Retirement System Board of Trustees for terms set to expire on September 1, 2031. Additionally, the Governor appointed Lindsay Price and Matt Hohon to the board for terms set to expire more

Growing up Raiders

KENT, Ohio, Aug. 5 -- Wright State University posted the following news: * * * Growing up Raiders * The Bambakidis family celebrates Nicholas Bambakidis on receiving the Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award, 2025. (Photo by Erin Pence) By Anthony Shoemaker '98 For the Bambakidis family, Wright State University was never just a workplace or a campus. It was where evenings were spent in lecture halls watching movies, weekends meant basketball games and nachos, and three brothers grew up k more

Heinrich, Merkley, Padilla, Shaheen, Schiff, Rosen, Cortez Masto, Wyden, Klobuchar: CFTC Must Rein in Wildfire Bets on Prediction Markets

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich, Merkley, Padilla, Shaheen, Schiff, Rosen, Cortez Masto, Wyden, Klobuchar: CFTC Must Rein in Wildfire Bets on Prediction Markets * WASHINGTON - This week, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate and Natural Resources Committee, joined U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Jacky Rose more

Heinrich, Merkley, Padilla, Shaheen, Schiff, Rosen, Cortez Masto, Wyden, Klobuchar: CFTC Must Rein in Wildfire Bets on Prediction Markets

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * Heinrich, Merkley, Padilla, Shaheen, Schiff, Rosen, Cortez Masto, Wyden, Klobuchar: CFTC Must Rein in Wildfire Bets on Prediction Markets This week, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate and Natural Resources Committee, joined U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Alex Padilla (D more

High School Students Get University-Level Scientific Research Experience at University of San Diego

SAN DIEGO, California, Aug. 6 -- The University of San Diego issued the following news release: * * * High School Students Get University-Level Scientific Research Experience at USD Over the course of two weeks, nearly two dozen 11th grade students from Hoover High School spent each day working alongside University of San Diego professors to do their own scientific research in the university's lab, even spending one of the weeks living in the university dorms to experience college life. "I more

House Ethics Committee Leaders Issue Statement Regarding Rep. Miller

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Michael Guest, R-Mississippi, and Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, D-California, chairman and ranking member, of the House Ethics Committee, issued the following statement on Aug. 4, 2026, regarding Rep. Max Miller, R-Ohio: * * * Pursuant to Committee Rule 7, the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Committee on Ethics (Committee) determined to release the following statement: The Committee, pursuant to Committee Rule 18(a), is reviewing allegations that Representative Max Mille more

How an Environmental Toxicologist Tracks HIV's Ripple Effects on Infant Health--Through Breast Milk

NEW YORK, Aug. 5 -- Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health posted the following news: * * * How an Environmental Toxicologist Tracks HIV's Ripple Effects on Infant Health--Through Breast Milk * As a PhD student in California, Allison Kupsco investigated how polluted waters disrupt the developmental trajectory of fish embryos. To zero in on how environmental cues affect the intricate choreography of embryonic cell signaling in vertebrates, Kupsco combined novel molecular and toxi more

How to stay safe when applying for jobs online: Class of 2026

SUNNYVALE, California, Aug. 4 [Category: BizMedia] -- LinkedIn, a professional networking tool, posted the following news: * * * How to stay safe when applying for jobs online: Class of 2026 * #Where are the job opportunities for recent graduates, and how to job search safely #Key takeaways * Gen Z are nearly 5x more likely to fall for a job scam than Baby Boomers: In the US, 31.9% of Gen Z professionals say they've been a victim of a job scam, compared with 6.5% of Baby Boomers and 17.3% more

How USC Viterbi Engineers Are Helping Trojan Football Gain a Competitive Edge

LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 5 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * How USC Viterbi Engineers Are Helping Trojan Football Gain a Competitive Edge * Every football game generates thousands of pieces of data, from tackles and touchdowns to formations and penalties. Turning that information into insights, however, is a challenge. The USC Trojans have been one of the many college football teams using data to their advantage, but more

Huffman Blasts Trump Scheme to Plant Project 2025 Architect Inside Interior's Watchdog Office

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, ranking member of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following statement on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * Huffman Blasts Trump Scheme to Plant Project 2025 Architect Inside Interior's Watchdog Office Today, House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) released the following statement after reports that the Trump administration installed Dennis Kirk, a lead architect of Project 2025, inside the Department more

ICC Advocates for Comprehensive, Transparent Methodology in Evaluating Affordability and Cost-Effectiveness of Building Energy Codes

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 3, 2026 Mr. Jeremy Williams U.S. Department of Energy Building Technologies Office Mailstop EE5B 1000 Independence Ave SW Washington, DC 20585 RFI: [EERE-2026-BT-BC-0034] Updating and Improving the Methodology for Assessing Affordability and Cost- Effectiveness of Building Energy Codes Executive S more

Idaho National Laboratory: America Built Nuclear Power in Idaho First. Now It's Doing It Again

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho, Aug. 6 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Idaho National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * America built nuclear power in Idaho first. Now it's doing it again. American researchers and engineers first split the atom for usable electricity in Idaho. They built the reactor prototype of the nation's first nuclear submarine there. They raised more than 50 one-of-a-kind reactors on an 890-square-mile stretch of Idaho desert. Idaho was the cradle for the first a more

Israeli film about October 7 selected for Toronto International Film Festival despite boycott

LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 4 [Category: Political] -- The Simon Wiesenthal Center posted the following news: * * * Israeli film about October 7 selected for Toronto International Film Festival despite boycott * The inclusion of this film is a significant step in breaking through an unofficial but real international boycott of Israeli cinema. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA (August 4, 2026) - Click here to read in the Jerusalem Post. Avi Nesher's latest film, Our Loves, will continue its interna more

Jarvus Innovations: Proprietary Data Formats and Lack of Ownership Hamper Family Friendly Transit Reporting Efforts

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 3, 2026 SUBMITTED VIA REGULATIONS.GOV Re: Docket No. FTA-2026-0232, Request for Information on Family Friendly Transit To the Federal Transit Administration: Jarvus Innovations is a Philadelphia-based civic technology firm that builds data infrastructure with public agencies, carrying practices proven in g more

Jesse Gourevitch Joins Resources for the Future

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Resources for the Future issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026: * * * Jesse Gourevitch Joins Resources for the Future The staff of Resources for the Future (RFF) is expanding: Jesse Gourevitch, an environmental economist who focuses on climate adaptation strategies and the economic risks of climate change, joins RFF today as a research fellow. Gourevitch's work will complement RFF's growing emphasis on the ways in which climate change affects housing markets more

Khanna, Massie, Leger Fernandez, Merkley, Lujan Introduce the "Epstein Files Transparency Act II"

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Khanna, Massie, Leger Fernandez, Merkley, Lujan Introduce the "Epstein Files Transparency Act II" * Reps. Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie announces the introduction of H.R. 9694, the Epstein Files Transparency Act II. This bill gives standing to state attorneys general, the victims of Jeffrey Epstein and his co-conspirators, and members of Congress to challenge the Department of Justice (DOJ) in court fo more

Lee Stands with Hardworking Nevadans Against Trump's Corruption in Washington that is Making Life More Expensive

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Lee Stands with Hardworking Nevadans Against Trump's Corruption in Washington that is Making Life More Expensive * Watch and download video here LAS VEGAS, NV - Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) joined Ted Pappageorge, Secretary-Treasurer for the Culinary Union, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04), Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01), and working Nevadans to highlight how the Trump Slump is negatively more

LinkedIn Top Colleges 2026: The 50 best colleges for long-term career success in the U.S.

SUNNYVALE, California, Aug. 4 [Category: BizMedia] -- LinkedIn, a professional networking tool, posted the following news: * * * LinkedIn Top Colleges 2026: The 50 best colleges for long-term career success in the U.S. * * LinkedIn Top Colleges identifies the 50 U.S. schools whose graduates achieve the strongest career outcomes, based on LinkedIn data. * The ranking is built on five indicators of professional trajectory: job placement, internship and recruiter demand, network strength, care more

Lofgren, Amo Refer DOE Secretary Chris Wright to DOJ for Lying to Congress

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Lofgren, Amo Refer DOE Secretary Chris Wright to DOJ for Lying to Congress * (Washington, DC) - Yesterday, Ranking Member Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) and Environment Subcommittee Ranking Member Gabe Amo (D-RI) sent a letter to formally refer Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Chris Wright to the Department of Justice (DOJ) for lying to the Committee during a hearing on June 10th, 2026. Secretary Wright r more

Lofgren, Amo Refer DOE Secretary Chris Wright to DOJ for Lying to Congress

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, ranking member of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * Lofgren, Amo Refer DOE Secretary Chris Wright to DOJ for Lying to Congress Yesterday, Ranking Member Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) and Environment Subcommittee Ranking Member Gabe Amo (D-RI) sent a letter to formally refer Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Chris Wright to the Department of Justice (DOJ) for lying to the Com more

Love Has Its Own Timing. Second Chances Have Their Own Story. Netflix Announces Season 2 of 'Musafir Cafe'

LOS GATOS, California, Aug. 6 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * Love Has Its Own Timing. Second Chances Have Their Own Story. Netflix Announces Season 2 of 'Musafir Cafe' Some love stories don't end even after the credits roll. They linger in your heart, in your memories, and in every conversation long after. Today, Netflix announced Season 2 of Musafir Cafe, the next chapter of a story that was always meant to go beyond one season. As the world more

Managing IP 2026 Recognizes Goodwin Practices and Lawyers for Excellence in Intellectual Property

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 5 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Goodwin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Managing IP 2026 Recognizes Goodwin Practices and Lawyers for Excellence in Intellectual Property * Nineteen Goodwin lawyers and several practices have been recognized for excellence across a variety of patent, transactional, and trademark matters in Managing IP's 2026 rankings. The annual Managing IP rankings have been based on a comprehensive review of experience, workloa more

Marcus & Millichap Arranges $3.65M Sale of Net-Leased Childcare Facility in the Fort Myers MSA

ENCINO, California, Aug. 6 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Arranges $3.65M Sale of Net-Leased Childcare Facility in the Fort Myers MSA NORTH PORT, Fla.- Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of a net-leased childcare facility, occupied by La Petite Academy, in North Port, Florida. The more

Marcus & Millichap Closes Self-Storage Facility Sale in Boston Suburb

ENCINO, California, Aug. 6 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Closes Self-Storage Facility Sale in Boston Suburb MALDEN, Mass. - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of a 717-climate-controlled-unit, 74,795-net-rentable-square-foot Extra Space Storage managed facility in Malden, Massach more

Marcus & Millichap Facilitates $2.14M Sale of Medical and Professional Office Property in Grand Rapids

ENCINO, California, Aug. 6 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Facilitates $2.14M Sale of Medical and Professional Office Property in Grand Rapids GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale East Paris Medical Center, a 10,011-square-foot, three-suite medical and professio more

Md. A.G. Brown Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms Concerning Intoxicating Hemp Products

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 6 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms Concerning Intoxicating Hemp Products Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has joined a bipartisan coalition of 34 other attorneys general in a letter to congressional leaders urging them to preserve the federal redefinition of hemp and reject any effort to delay, repea more

Mindfulness-Based Therapy for Opioid Misuse Offers Massive Return on Investment

LA JOLLA, California, Aug. 5 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Mindfulness-Based Therapy for Opioid Misuse Offers Massive Return on Investment * Key Takeaways * An economic analysis from UC San Diego found that $1 invested in MORE, a mindfulness-based treatment for opioid misuse, could generate $12 in economic benefit, a significantly greater cost-benefit ratio than current treatment approaches. * Lifetime cost savings per patient were $32 more

MINI makes 2026 Rebelle Rally Debut with New Rugged Model Variant.

MUNICH, Germany, Aug. 5 [Category: BizTransportation] -- BMW Group, a manufacturer of premium automobiles and motorcycles, posted the following news release: * * * MINI makes 2026 Rebelle Rally Debut with New Rugged Model Variant. * Munich. MINI announced to make the brand's first-ever appearance in the 2026 Rebelle Rally, marking a new chapter in the brand's storied motorsport history. Competing in the longest competitive off-road navigation rally in the United States, MINI will take part i more

Missionforce National Security Unveils IL5-Authorized AI Agents and Apps to Drive Decision Advantage, Readiness, and Enhanced Warfighter Support

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 5 [Category: BizHuman Resources/Personnel] -- Salesforce, a customer relationship management company, issued the following news release: * * * Missionforce National Security Unveils IL5-Authorized AI Agents and Apps to Drive Decision Advantage, Readiness, and Enhanced Warfighter Support * With new IL5 authorization, Agentforce 360 -Salesforce's full portfolio of AI agents, data capabilities, and apps -is now embedded into the Missionforce National Security pla more

Multifamily rents continue growth trend, Yardi Matrix reports

SANTA BARBARA, California, Aug. 5 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Yardi, a provider of property management software and investment management solutions for real estate, issued the following news release: * * * Multifamily rents continue growth trend, Yardi Matrix reports * Strong demand for units and slowing completions clash with economic headwinds SANTA BARBARA, CALIF., Aug. 5, 2026 - U.S. multifamily advertised rents posted substantial gains in July 2026, offering hope that the market's ca more

N.H. A.G. Formella Urges Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Protect Consumers From Intoxicating Hemp Products

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Aug. 6 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * Attorney General Formella Urges Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Protect Consumers from Intoxicating Hemp Products Attorney General John M. Formella, working as part of a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general from across the country, is urging Congress to preserve recent federal hemp reforms and reject any effort to delay, repeal, suspend, or more

NASA's Perseverance Rover Watches Earth Vanish Behind Martian Moon

PASADENA, California, Aug. 6 (TNSres) -- NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory issued the following news: * * * NASA's Perseverance Rover Watches Earth Vanish Behind Martian Moon The first observation of its kind captures our home planet slipping behind Phobos in the Martian evening sky. Earth and the Martian moon Phobos dance together in a series of images recently acquired by NASA's Perseverance Mars rover. Earth appears as a point of light in the Martian sky, disappearing behind the crescent of more

New Study Suggests Some Catfish Can "Sniff" Underwater

ARCATA, California, Aug. 4 -- The California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt posted the following news: * * * New Study Suggests Some Catfish Can "Sniff" Underwater * According to research published in the peer-reviewed journal Ichthyology & Herpetology, a group of catfishes from the Congo Basin has a unique nasal structure that may allow them to actively draw water and scent molecules through their noses, a mechanism unlike anything described before in fishes. The study, co-authored more

Ninth Circuit Vacates Injunction Against Perplexity's AI Agents

NEW YORK, Aug. 4 [Category: Media] -- The Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University issued the following news release: * * * Ninth Circuit Vacates Injunction Against Perplexity's AI Agents * SAN FRANCISCO-The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit today vacated a preliminary injunction that had barred Perplexity from enabling users of its AI-powered browser to perform tasks on Amazon.com. The court concluded that Amazon was unlikely to show that Perplexity "accesses" its c more

Nobel Laureate and UC San Diego Alumnus Susumu Tonegawa (1939-2026)

LA JOLLA, California, Aug. 5 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Nobel Laureate and UC San Diego Alumnus Susumu Tonegawa (1939-2026) * Molecular biologist Susumu Tonegawa, who made fundamental contributions to immunology and neurobiology and became UC San Diego's first alumnus to receive a Nobel Prize, passed away on July 11. He was 86. Tonegawa led a remarkable career that spanned two areas of biology across several decades. His Nobel Prize-win more

NRCC: Primary After Primary, House Dems' Path to the Majority Evaporates

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Primary after primary, House Dems' path to the majority evaporates Tonight's primary result in MI-07 is the latest humiliation for the DCCC and national Democrats, who spent months desperately trying to stop Democratic Socialists of America member William Lawrence because they knew that if he became the nominee in one of the nation's most competitive districts, their chances of flipping the more

Okla. A.G. Drummond Announces $469 Million Settlement With Sandoz Over Generic Drug Price-Fixing Scheme

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Aug. 6 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * Drummond announces $469 million settlement with Sandoz over generic drug price-fixing scheme Attorney General Gentner Drummond today announced a $469 million settlement with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread, long-running conspiracies to artificially inflate prices, reduce competition and unreasonably r more

Omnitrans Proposes Targeted Measures and Automation to Enhance Federal Transit Service Quality Dashboard

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 3, 2026 Federal Transit Administration U.S. Department of Transportation Submitted electronically via Regulations.gov Re: Docket No. FTA-2026-0232: Request for Information on Family Friendly Transit Omnitrans provides fixed-route, bus rapid transit, microtransit, and ADA paratransit services in the San Bernardino more

On Remote Wake Island, Navy's White Sands Team Launches Its Biggest Sounding Rocket to Test Plasma Energy Conversion in Space

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: * * * On Remote Wake Island, Navy's White Sands Team Launches Its Biggest Sounding Rocket to Test Plasma Energy Conversion in Space * PORT HUENEME, Calif. - Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD)'s White Sands Detachment (WSD) recently hit a high mark in its suborbital vehicles capabilities, launching its biggest sounding rocket for an experiment to bolster national security. The Space Mea more

OPERATION HIGHWAY SHIELD: Trump's Departments of Transportation & Homeland Security Sweep 800 Dangerous Truckers, Illegals off U.S. Roads

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * * * OPERATION HIGHWAY SHIELD: Trump's Departments of Transportation & Homeland Security Sweep 800 Dangerous Truckers, Illegals off U.S. Roads * Second wave of multi-agency operation was conducted across four states in three days WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy and U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin today announced preliminary results for the agenci more

Operation Homefront Welcomes New Vice President of Field Development

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 6 -- Operation Homefront issued the following news release: * * * Operation Homefront(R) Welcomes New Vice President of Field Development National military nonprofit Operation Homefront(R) has named Breanna "Bre" Baer as its Vice President of Field Development. In this capacity, Baer is responsible for the strategy and total revenue raised by fundraising field staff, overseeing the tools, resources, and guidance needed to build strong partnerships with corporate and f more

Padilla Condemns Trump Administration's Cruel Mass Deportation Agenda

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla Condemns Trump Administration's Cruel Mass Deportation Agenda * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Immigration Subcommittee, called out the Trump Administration's continued abuses of power through the carrying out of their violent mass deportation agenda and inhumane treatment of detained immigrants. Padilla highlighted how more

Padilla Leads Senate Democrats in Demanding Trump Administration Stop Illegal Voter Roll Purges Before Election Day

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla Leads Senate Democrats in Demanding Trump Administration Stop Illegal Voter Roll Purges Before Election Day * WASHINGTON, D.C. -With midterm elections now 89 days away, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Rules and Administration Committee with oversight over federal elections, today led 27 of his Senate colleagues in demanding the Trump Administration adhere more

Paul Hastings Advises Monetate on Its Acquisition of Simon AI

LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 5 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Paul Hastings Advises Monetate on Its Acquisition of Simon AI * Paul Hastings LLP advised Monetate, the leader in AI-powered digital and omnichannel personalization, experimentation and experience optimization, on its acquisition of Simon AI, the agentic platform built on the AI-first composable customer data platform. The combination creates the industry's first platform t more

Paul Hastings Advises Reprise Financial on Inaugural Securitization

LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 5 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Paul Hastings Advises Reprise Financial on Inaugural Securitization * Paul Hastings LLP advised Skopos Financial LLC (dba Reprise Financial) in the issuance of its inaugural securitization (RFIN 2026-1) of secured and unsecured personal loans. The initial purchases were Goldman Sachs and Natixis Investment Managers. Partner Megan Roberts led the Paul Hastings team, which a more

PON in Data Centers Expected to Grow at 52 Percent CAGR from 2026-2030, According to Dell'Oro Group

REDWOOD CITY, California, Aug. 5 [Category: BizTelecommunications] (TNSxrep) -- Dell'Oro Group, a provider of market information about the networking and telecommunications industries, issued the following news release: * * * PON in Data Centers Expected to Grow at 52 Percent CAGR from 2026-2030, According to Dell'Oro Group * According to a brand new PON in the Data Center and Premise Advanced Research Report recently published from Dell'Oro Group, the trusted source for market information a more

Public Counsel Opposes USCIS Proposed Rule on Discretionary Employment Authorization for Noncitizens

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Submitted via Regulations.gov U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services, Office of Policy & Strategy Regulatory Coordination Division August 4, 2026 Re: USCIS-2026-0067-0001. Comments in Response to: Clarification of Discretionary Employment Authorization for Certain Aliens Good afternoon, I am writing on behalf more

Rand Issues Commentary: Public Benefits Are a Hidden Engine of College Completion

SANTA MONICA, California, Aug. 6 -- Rand issued the following commentary on Aug. 5, 2026, by senior behavioral and social scientist Dana Thomson and Renee Ryberg, senior research scientist at Child Trends: * * * Public Benefits Are a Hidden Engine of College Completion When Congress tightened work requirements for federal benefit programs in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act last summer, the rationale was familiar: Benefits should be a pathway to self-sufficiency. Get people into a job, the logi more

Rand Report: A Portfolio Assessment Approach to Inform Resource Allocation Decisions

SANTA MONICA, California, Aug. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- Rand Report issued the following report on August 5, 3036, entitled "A Portfolio Assessment Approach to Inform Resource Allocation Decisions." Here are excerpts: * * * he U.S. Department of War (DOW) uses the annual Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process to determine which missions, capabilities, and programs it will fund each year. However, cross-cutting portfolios--those that indirectly support multiple missions--are ofte more

Rand Report: A Structured Approach to Identifying and Characterizing AI Vulnerabilities

SANTA MONICA, California, Aug. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- Rand Report issued the following report on July 30, 2026, entitled "A Structured Approach to Identifying and Characterizing AI Vulnerabilities." Here are excerpts: * * * In this report, RAND researchers present a structured vulnerability-centric framework for identifying and characterizing security weaknesses in generative artificial intelligence (AI) systems. Moving beyond attack taxonomies, the analysis systematically decomposes AI architectures more

Rand Report: A U.S. Strategy to Prevent the Creation of Mirror Life

SANTA MONICA, California, Aug. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- Rand Report issued the following report on July 31, 2026, entitled "A U.S. Strategy to Prevent the Creation of Mirror Life." Here are excerpts: * * * Mirror life is a hypothetical form of life built from biomolecules with the opposite chirality--or molecular orientation--of those used by all known life on earth. Although mirror life does not yet exist, scientific advances have produced mirror-image biomolecules and components that could serve as t more

Rand Report: AI and the Future of Emergency Management

SANTA MONICA, California, Aug. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- Rand Report issued the following report on August 4, 2026, entitled "AI and the Future of Emergency Management." Here are excerpts: * * * lthough many publications describe what artificial intelligence (AI) could do for emergency management (EM), almost none describe what AI-enabled products are available or what it would take to adopt and diffuse those products. This information gap matters: Emergency managers and others who support EM functions more

Rand Report: China's Position on the Emerging Russia-North Korea Military Cooperation and Its Implications for the U.S.-ROK Alliance

SANTA MONICA, California, Aug. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- Rand Report issued the following report on July 30, 2026, entitled "China's Position on the Emerging Russia-North Korea Military Cooperation and Its Implications for the U.S.-ROK Alliance." Here are excerpts: * * * hina is watching carefully as Russia and North Korea deepen their military ties. In this report, the authors examine China's evolving position regarding this partnership and assess its implications for the U.S.-Republic of Korea (ROK) a more

Rand Report: Examining the Implementation and Impact of Pediatric ACE Screening

SANTA MONICA, California, Aug. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- Rand Report issued the following report on July 30, 2026, entitled "Examining the Implementation and Impact of Pediatric ACE Screening." Here are excerpts: * * * dverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)--including abuse, neglect, and household challenges--are associated with increased risk of lifelong physical, behavioral, and mental health problems. In 2019, California launched the ACEs Aware initiative to support screening for and response to ACEs an more

Rand Report: Secure Inference Data Centers

SANTA MONICA, California, Aug. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- Rand Report issued the following report on August 4, 2026, entitled "Secure Inference Data Centers." Here are excerpts: * * * s artificial intelligence (AI) systems become increasingly critical to national security and other high-stakes domains, the risk of model theft, manipulation, and misuse by sophisticated adversaries grows. In this report, the authors present a vertically integrated security strategy for secure inference data centers (SIDCs) more

Rand Report: The Economics of AI Counterproliferation

SANTA MONICA, California, Aug. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- Rand Report issued the following report on August 3, 2026, entitled "The Economics of AI Counterproliferation." Here are excerpts: * * * nce an artificial intelligence (AI) capability has been demonstrated at the frontier, the cost of reproducing it tends to fall as hardware improves, algorithms become more efficient, and knowledge spreads. A new RAND economic framework demonstrates what this means for governance regimes trying to keep dangerous A more

Ranking Member Robert Garcia and Congressman Suhas Subramanyam Demand Pentagon Explain Why It Lied About American Casualties

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Robert Garcia and Congressman Suhas Subramanyam Demand Pentagon Explain Why It Lied About American Casualties Today, Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and Congressman Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) demanded answers from Department of Defense (DOD) S more

Refugee Council USA Urges DHS to Withdraw Proposed Rule Restricting Employment Authorization for Certain Humanitarian Populations

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 4, 2026 Submitted via www.regulations.gov Office of Policy and Strategy U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Department of Homeland Security 5900 Capital Gateway Drive Camp Springs, MD 20746 Re: DHS Docket No. USCIS-2026-0067; CIS No. 2805-25; RIN 1615-AC98; Clarification of Discretionary Employm more

Rep. Friedman Drops By Local Black-Owned Plant Nursery and BBQ Joint

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Rep. Laura Friedman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: Rep. Friedman Drops By Local Black-Owned Plant Nursery and BBQ Joint * LOS ANGELES, CA -Today, August 4, 2026, U.S. Congresswoman Laura Friedman (CA-30) toured two Black-owned businesses in California's 30th District to start National Black Business Month. Friedman stopped by Tansy in Burbank and Bludso's BBQ in Melrose to talk to the owners, operators, and staff members about the wins more

Report From Ocean Energy Europe: The Largest Untapped Energy Resource

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The Largest Untapped Energy Resource: Global Resource Assessment - A report from Ocean Energy Europe - June 2026 (60 pages) Here are excerpts: * * * Table of contents Executive Summary - Ocean can supply 13% of global electricity demand ... 6 Country highlights ... 11 1. A massive global potential set to increase further ... 16 Technology improvements will increase the energy extracted from existing identified resources ... 16 Technological innovation will more

Representatives Tran, Bera and Carbajal Lead 65 Members Urging Secretary Rubio to Address Dual-Use Restrictions Impeding Humanitarian Aid to Gaza

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Rep. Derek Tran, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Representatives Tran, Bera and Carbajal Lead 65 Members Urging Secretary Rubio to Address Dual-Use Restrictions Impeding Humanitarian Aid to Gaza * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Representatives Derek Tran (CA-45), Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06), and Salud Carbajal (CA-24) led a group of 65 Members of Congress in urging Secretary of State Marco Rubio to address overly broad and inconsistently enforced Israel more

Reps. Pingree, Valadao and Sens. Ernst, Padilla Recognize American Producers During National Farmers Market Week

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Pingree, Valadao and Sens. Ernst, Padilla Recognize American Producers During National Farmers Market Week * U.S. Representatives Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) and David Valadao (R-Calif.), along with Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), reintroduced a bipartisan resolution designating August 2-8, 2026, as National Farmers Market Week. This resolution honors the critical role more

Reps. Whitesides, McClain-Delaney, and Salinas Introduce Bill to Help Study Impact of Artificial Intelligence in the Classroom

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Rep. George T. Whitesides, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Whitesides, McClain-Delaney, and Salinas Introduce Bill to Help Study Impact of Artificial Intelligence in the Classroom * Today, Reps. George Whitesides (CA-27), April McClain-Delaney (MD-06), and Andrea Salinas (OR-06) introduced the Understanding AI in the Classroom Act. The use of artificial intelligence in the classroom has expanded greatly, yet very little research is being don more

Rice to lead $15M Army Research center for next-generation sensing and communications

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 4 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice to lead $15M Army Research center for next-generation sensing and communications * Rice University has received a $15 million award from the U.S. Army Research Office to establish a five-year research center dedicated to advancing secure sensing, imaging and communications. The Center for Large Aperture Secure Sensing, Imaging and Communications, or CLASSIC, brings together researchers from universities a more

S.D. A.G. Jackley Joins National Coalition Urging Congress To Strengthen Federal Hemp Reforms

PIERRE, South Dakota, Aug. 6 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jackley Joins National Coalition Urging Congress To Strengthen Federal Hemp Reforms South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined 34 other Attorneys General in urging Congress to maintain the November 2025 federal redefinition of hemp. In a letter sent to congressional leadership and the chairs of the House and Senate Appropriations Co more

Schiff, Gillibrand, and Colleagues Press Trump Administration on Chaotic, Opaque Oversight of New Artificial Intelligence Models

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Schiff, Gillibrand, and Colleagues Press Trump Administration on Chaotic, Opaque Oversight of New Artificial Intelligence Models * Washington, D.C. - This week, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) and other Senate Democratic colleagues in pressing the Trump administration for answers about its unpredictable oversight of frontier artificial intelligenc more

SDSU Mission Valley unveils plans for senior living community within sustainable, walkable neighborhood

SAN DIEGO, California, Aug. 5 -- California State University San Diego State University posted the following news: * * * SDSU Mission Valley unveils plans for senior living community within sustainable, walkable neighborhood * San Diego State University, with Merrill Gardens, PMB, and Pillar Properties, today announced plans for a senior living community as part of the development of SDSU Mission Valley. The project is envisioned as a university-centric senior living community that will add more

Sen. Schiff Leads 25 Colleagues in Push to EPA to Drop Effort to Weaken Health Protections for Millions of Americans

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Schiff Leads 25 Colleagues in Push to EPA to Drop Effort to Weaken Health Protections for Millions of Americans * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Fisheries, Water, and Wildlife Subcommittee, is spearheading an effort with 25 Democratic colleagues demanding the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) withdraw more

Sen. Schiff, Colleagues Demand Trump Administration Drop Plans to Roll Back Commonsense ATF Rule Regulating Device Used in Major Mass Shootings

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Schiff, Colleagues Demand Trump Administration Drop Plans to Roll Back Commonsense ATF Rule Regulating Device Used in Major Mass Shootings * The ATF's proposed rule would remove guardrails against the use of the stabilizing brace, which has been utilized by mass shooters to kill dozens in recent years. Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) is leading an effort urging the Bure more

Senate Bill 714 and House Bill 4273 Signed Into Law; Illinois Residents Likely to Experience Higher Home and Auto Insurance Costs and Fewer Coverage Options Amid Record Breaking Severe Weather and Persistent Inflation

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 4 [Category: Insurance] -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association posted the following news release: * * * Senate Bill 714 and House Bill 4273 Signed Into Law; Illinois Residents Likely to Experience Higher Home and Auto Insurance Costs and Fewer Coverage Options Amid Record Breaking Severe Weather and Persistent Inflation * The Illinois Insurance Association (IIA), the American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA), and the National Associatio more

Senate Budget Ranking Member Merkley Delivers Opening Statement at Medicaid Hearing

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Budget Committee, issued the following statement on Aug. 4, 2026, at a hearing on Medicaid: * * * Thank you, Mr. Chairman. And thank you to our witnesses for being here today. Last year, my Republican colleagues passed their so-called Big, Beautiful Bill. I call it a Big Ugly Betrayal because it slashes more than $1 trillion from our health care systems, kicks more than 15 million Americans off their health insu more

Senator Murray Makes it Clear: A Vote for Todd Blanche is A Vote to Ban Abortion in All Fifty States

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Murray Makes it Clear: A Vote for Todd Blanche is A Vote to Ban Abortion in All Fifty States * Murray: "Mr. Blanche told us all exactly what he plans to do if Senators confirm him. His goal was to make the Dobbs decision 'permanent in every single state.' Every. Single. State." Murray: "This isn't just a confirmation vote anymore-it's a roll-call vote on which Senators endorse banning abo more

Sens. Schiff, Padilla Join Van Hollen and 18 Colleagues in Urging Trump Administration to Use Leverage to Prevent Further Atrocities in Sudan

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Schiff, Padilla Join Van Hollen and 18 Colleagues in Urging Trump Administration to Use Leverage to Prevent Further Atrocities in Sudan * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla (both D-Calif.) joined Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and 18 of their Senate Democratic colleagues in pressing the State Department to use its leverage to prevent further atrocities in Sudan an more

Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital nurses to protest CommonSpirit layoffs and reduction in services

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Aug. 5 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital nurses to protest CommonSpirit layoffs and reduction in services * Registered nurses at Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital, a CommonSpirit hospital in Grass Valley, California, will hold a rally on Aug. 6, 2026, to protest the hospital's planned layoffs of seven nurses who work at the hospital. Nurses are also extremely concerned that hospital mana more

SLAC researchers make movie of the first steps in a chemical reaction

MENLO PARK, California, Aug. 5 -- The SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * SLAC researchers make movie of the first steps in a chemical reaction * By Erin Woodward Subscribe to SLAC Breaking News(external link) #Key takeaways: * Researchers used SLAC's X-ray laser to image early electron movement at attosecond timescales in what's known as an "impulsively ionized" molecule. * They captured two processes never before seen in real time: Coster-Kr more

Stanford Medicine Researchers Awarded $20 Million for AI-guided Research Facilities

STANFORD, California, Aug. 6 -- Stanford University School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Stanford Medicine researchers awarded $20 million for AI-guided research facilities Stanford Medicine researchers are developing standards to enable programmable cloud laboratories to implement experimental protocols originally written by and for humans. By Adam Hadhazy The National Science Foundation has awarded a $20 million grant to a collaboration led by Mark Musen, MD, PhD, professor more

Stanford University Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies: What Do Your Favorite Brands Actually Cost Society?

STANFORD, California, Aug. 6 (TNSjou) -- Stanford University Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies issued the following news: * * * What Do Your Favorite Brands Actually Cost Society? Is it possible to measure the impact that food and entertainment have on our health? Researchers believe they've found the formula. Beth Duff-Brown When you wolf down a Whopper or binge a Netflix series, you probably don't think about the long-term health consequences--or who ultimately pays for t more

Stanford University School of Medicine: Why Soaring Temperatures Can Be Detrimental to the Health of Older Adults

STANFORD, California, Aug. 6 (TNSjou) -- Stanford University School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Why soaring temperatures can be detrimental to the health of older adults A Stanford Medicine-developed app shows that older adults' geographic movements -- also known as their life-space mobility -- shrink in extreme heat that makes leaving the house difficult. By Rachel Tompa For some, the hot late summer months can be a season of expansion -- sunny afternoon trips to the pool more

Stranger Pings: Chinese Telecom Companies Infiltrate U.S. Infrastructure

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSrpt) -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-California, ranking member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026: * * * Stranger Pings: Chinese Telecom Companies Infiltrate U.S. Infrastructure A new bipartisan investigation by the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party exposes the CCP's infiltration and more

Tennessee Secures Multistate Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Alleged Generic Drug Price-Fixing

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 5 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news: * * * Tennessee Secures Multistate Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Alleged Generic Drug Price-Fixing * Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti today joined a bipartisan coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread conspiracies to inflate more

Texas A&M Engineering: Transforming Low-cost Plastic Waste Into Premium Lubricants

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 6 (TNSjou) -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Transforming low-cost plastic waste into premium lubricants A new study reveals a method to convert difficult-to-recycle polyvinyl chloride waste into lubricants that could improve the efficiency and sustainability of mechanical systems worldwide. By Taylor Northcut, Contributor A multidisciplinary team of researchers from Texas A&M University, Virginia Tech and the C more

TIME includes Yardi in America's Best Private Companies 2026 list

SANTA BARBARA, California, Aug. 4 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Yardi, a provider of property management software and investment management solutions for real estate, issued the following news release: * * * TIME includes Yardi in America's Best Private Companies 2026 list * Company earns prestigious ranking from employee input and its net impact on society SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Aug. 04, 2026 - Yardi(r), which is consistently recognized as a top U.S. employer in multiple business surveys, more

Tracing the Colorado River: UNLV Honors Students Take Water Policy on the Road

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Aug. 5 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news: * * * Tracing the Colorado River: UNLV Honors Students Take Water Policy on the Road * On a chilly March morning beneath red canyon walls, the UNLV Honors College students in the Western Water Policy course rolled up their pant legs and stepped into the subject they had studied all semester: the Colorado River. The stop at Lees Ferry was meant to be brief, a chance to see a noteworthy bend of t more

U of I food science students cook the competition at the College Bowl Nationals

CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, Aug. 4 -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus issued the following news: * * * U of I food science students cook the competition at the College Bowl Nationals * CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -A team of food science and human nutrition students from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign were the creme de la creme at the Institute of Food Technologists Student Association College Bowl Competition in Chicago on July 14. The Illinois team defeated the University of C more

U.S. Army Human Resources Command Deploys Agentforce to Deliver 24/7 AI-Powered Support to 9.2 Million Soldiers, Veterans, and Military Families

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 5 [Category: BizHuman Resources/Personnel] -- Salesforce, a customer relationship management company, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Army Human Resources Command Deploys Agentforce to Deliver 24/7 AI-Powered Support to 9.2 Million Soldiers, Veterans, and Military Families * Army HRC becomes the first Department of War organization to deploy the newly authorized Agentforce Public Sector in Salesforce's Impact Level 5 environment SAN FRANCISCO an more

UCF Grad Helps Shape Humanity's Next Giant Leap

ORLANDO, Florida, Aug. 5 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * UCF Grad Helps Shape Humanity's Next Giant Leap * #Highlights * College of Arts and Humanities alum Alex Williams '09 is helping design the human spaceflight experience at Virgin Galactic as the company works to make commercial space travel more accessible. * Drawing on lessons from UCF, Disney and themed entertainment, Williams creates immersive experiences that bring the dream of spaceflight more

UCLA Health : Neil Silverman Receives 2026 Maternal Immunization Champion Award

LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 6 -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release: * * * Dr. Neil Silverman Receives 2026 Maternal Immunization Champion Award Dr. Neil Silverman, professor of clinical obstetrics and gynecology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, has been selected as the recipient of the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine's (SMFM) 2026 Maternal Immunization Champion Award. The award recognizes physicians who have demonstrated exceptional leadership in advancin more

UCLA Health: Lesser-Known SARS-CoV-2 Protein May Offer Clues to Long COVID Symptoms

LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 6 (TNSjou) -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release: * * * A lesser-known SARS-CoV-2 protein may offer clues to long COVID symptoms UCLA study links nucleocapsid to immune overdrive and weakened blood-vessel barriers in heart models Key takeaways * UCLA researchers discovered that a lesser-known SARS-CoV-2 protein called nucleocapsid can amplify inflammatory signals in macrophages, immune cells that help detect viruses and coordinate the body's earl more

UCLA Health: Study Uses Living Human Brain Tissue to Map How Electric Stimulation Affects Neurons, Genetic Activity

LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 6 (TNSjou) -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release: * * * Study uses living human brain tissue to map how electric stimulation affects neurons, genetic activity Findings could refine deep brain stimulation therapies for conditions like Parkinson's disease and cognitive decline - Neurons that once encoded a person's memories are now helping researchers identify genetic targets that may one day help preserve memory and slow cognitive decline in other more

UCLA Study Compares Two COPD Treatments to Guide Patient Care

LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 6 (TNSjou) -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release: * * * UCLA study compares two COPD treatments to guide patient care New insights help guide clinicians on which treatments are best for patients with COPD - Multiple treatments are available for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), but identifying which regimen best matches an individual patient's needs remains one of the biggest challenges in care. A new study from researchers at UCLA He more

Underway Replenishment Veteran Dan Byrd Draws on Navy Experience, Shop Skills to Mentor Students in Robotics

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: * * * Underway Replenishment Veteran Dan Byrd Draws on Navy Experience, Shop Skills to Mentor Students in Robotics * PORT HUENEME, Calif. - Dan Byrd's venture into robotics mentoring began in 2018 with a late-night phone call from his son Robert, whose high school team needed a hand readying its robot for a fast-approaching competition: "Dad, can you help?" Byrd hadn't exactly worked on robots, but he tapped his more

University of California Biology Professor Juliano Urges OMB to Preserve Science Peer Review Standards

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 13, 2026 Submitted electronically via www.regulations.gov The Honorable Russell T. Vought Director, Office of Management and Budget Executive Office of the President 725 17th Street NW Washington, DC 20503 Re: Comments on the Proposed Rule, Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance Docket No. OMB-2026-00 more

USGS Finds Decade-scale Shifts in California Drinking-water Aquifers

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's U.S. Geological Survey issued 'Decadal Trends in the Quality of Groundwater Used for Public Drinking-Water Supply in California, 2004-23, California Groundwater Ambient Monitoring and Assessment Program, Priority Basin Project' by Zeno F. Levy and Andrew L. Soldavini as Scientific Investigations Report 2026-5039 in 2026. The report, prepared with the California State Water Resources Control Board, supersedes the preprint and e more

USGS Guide Shows How Old Aerial Photos Can Build 3D Maps

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Geological Survey issued 'Creating 3D Point Clouds, Digital Elevation Models, and Orthomosaics From Historical Aerial Imagery Through Structure From Motion Aided Photogrammetry', a 2026 report by Jessica D. DeWitt, Kathleen M. Boston, Sindhuja Sunder, Sandra Bond, Pete G. Chirico, Jennifer A. Curtis, Tom Nobles, and Neffra Matthews, in U.S. Geological Survey Techniques and Methods, book 11, chapter C11, report TM 11-C11. The report, published in Reston, V more

USGS Report Maps Wildfire's Cascading Toll in Northern California

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Geological Survey issued 'Cascading Consequences and Interventions for Hazards after Wildfire in Northern California', authored by James R. Meldrum, Brian J. Cornish, Jack R. Friedman, Scott J. Chiavacci, Christopher C. Huber, Savanna Craig, and Rudy Schuster, as Scientific Investigations Report 2026-5029 from the USGS in Reston, Virginia, in 2026. The report, which cites the December 2024 workshop behind its findings, examines postfire hazards linked to more

USGS Study Links Rice to Giant Gartersnake Survival in California

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Geological Survey issued 'Effects of Rice Idling on Occupancy Dynamics and Survival of Giant Gartersnakes (Thamnophis gigas) in the Sacramento Valley, California, 2016-24', Open-File Report 2026-1020, by Anna C. Jordan, Jonathan P. Rose, Elliot J. Schoenig, Daniel Macias, Giancarlo R. Napolitano, Gabriel A. Reyes, and Brian J. Halstead. Published in Reston, Virginia, in 2026 and prepared with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, the report examines how shifts more

UTC LIVE! announces 2026-27 season, with most performances moving to Cadek Hall

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Aug. 5 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus posted the following news: * * * UTC LIVE! announces 2026-27 season, with most performances moving to Cadek Hall * Jazz pianist Benny Green opens the UTC LIVE! season in a benefit concert for WUTC-FM 88.1. UTC LIVE! will move most of its 2026-27 performances to Cadek Hall, giving the series a smaller setting that better fits the artists and programs it presents. Known for bringing noted artists to campus who a more

Va. A.G. Jones Sues Trump Administration Again to Stop Latest Round of Illegal Tariffs

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 6 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jones Sues Trump Administration Again to Stop Latest Round of Illegal Tariffs Lawsuit challenges unlawful tariffs that are increasing costs for Virginians and exacerbating the existing cost crisis - Attorney General Jones joined a coalition of 25 states in filing another lawsuit against the Trump Administration's efforts to impose illegal tariffs on A more

Walt Disney Company and TikTok Announce a First-Of-Its-Kind Global Short-Form Content-Sharing Deal

LOS ANGLES, California, Aug. 6 -- TikTok, a destination for a short-form mobile video, issued the following news on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * The Walt Disney Company and TikTok Announce a First-of-its-Kind Global Short-Form Content-Sharing Deal New Collaboration Puts Fan Creativity Front and Center and Opens Doors for the Next Generation of Creators - The Walt Disney Company and TikTok today announced a first-of-its-kind global deal that will bring fans and creators alike a unique way to discover more

Welch, Curtis, Murkowski, Schatz Host Bipartisan Roundtable on Extreme Weather Response, Supporting Disaster-Impacted Communities

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch, Curtis, Murkowski, Schatz Host Bipartisan Roundtable on Extreme Weather Response, Supporting Disaster-Impacted Communities * Thirteen Senators joined the bipartisan discussion WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senators Peter Welch (D-Vt.), John Curtis (R-Utah), Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) this week hosted a bipartisan roundtable on Capitol Hill focused on the high costs of extreme more

Working People Over PACs: UAW Ground Game Helps Power Primary Victories Statewide

DETROIT, Michigan, Aug. 5 [Category: Union] -- The United Automobile Workers posted the following news: * * * Working People Over PACs: UAW Ground Game Helps Power Primary Victories Statewide * After months of organizing on shop floors and in communities across Michigan, UAW members helped deliver a rebuke to billionaire-funded politics on Tuesday, powering victories for working-class champions across the state. Leading the ticket, UAW-endorsed Abdul El-Sayed defeated an obscene flood of ou more

Yale: Red Marks the Spot - Network of Complex Microbes Discovered at Mysterious Blood Falls

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Aug. 6 (TNSjou) -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Red marks the spot: Network of complex microbes discovered at mysterious Blood Falls A research team co-led by a Yale scientist has identified complex organisms near the Blood Falls area of the Taylor Glacier in Antarctica -- a discovery that offers new implications for how microbial life adapts to harsh environmental conditions. By Jim Shelton Blood Falls, a mysterious, red-colored waterfall that more

Yardi Matrix projects modest national multifamily rent growth for 2026

SANTA BARBARA, California, Aug. 5 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Yardi, a provider of property management software and investment management solutions for real estate, issued the following news release: * * * Yardi Matrix projects modest national multifamily rent growth for 2026 * Data over 6 months points to gradual reversal of slowdown through the early 2030s SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Aug. 5, 2026 - After analyzing six months of confirmed leasing data, Yardi(r) Matrix forecasts modest growth more

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