Public Policy Tipoffs Involving California
'Operation Safed Sagar' Contributes Over US$24 Million To India's Economy
LOS GATOS, California, Aug. 7 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news:
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'Operation Safed Sagar' Contributes Over US$24 Million To India's Economy
As Netflix marks ten years in India, Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos announced that Operation Safed Sagar, the biggest and most ambitious Netflix India production to date, has contributed over US$24 million (over 215 crore) to the Indian economy.
The production demonstrates The Netflix Effect -- the tangible impact that Netflix s
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22 State Attorneys General Oppose ATF Proposed Rule Rescinding Firearms Dealer Regulations Over Public Safety Concerns
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- 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
Via Federal eRulemaking Portal
Honorable Todd Blanche
Acting Attorney General of the United States
Honorable Robert Cekada
Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
c/o: ATF Rulemaking Comments Mail Stop 6N-518, Office of Regulatory Affairs Enforcement Programs and Service
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23 State Attorneys General Oppose ATF Proposals to Broaden Firearms Import Exceptions and Loosen Regulations on Foreign Trade Zones and Customs-Bonded Warehouses
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
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August 4, 2026
Via Federal eRulemaking Portal and U.S. Mail
The Honorable Todd Blanche,
Acting Attorney General of the United States
Robert Cekada,
Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)
c/o: ATF Rulemaking Comments
Mail Stop 6N-518, Office of Regulatory Affairs
Enforc
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5 Golf Associations Urge FAA to Include Golf Tournaments in Drone Flight Restriction Rule for Enhanced Security
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 5, 2026
Bryan Bedford
Administrator
Federal Aviation Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Ave SE
Washington, D.C. 20590
Re: Designation-Restrict the Operation of Unmanned Aircraft in Close Proximity to a Fixed Site Facility (Docket No. FAA-2026-4558; Notice No. 26-03)
Dear A
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AHF Optimistic About New Senate Bill to Protect 340B Program from Greedy PhRMA and Health Insurers
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 6 -- The AIDS Healthcare Foundation posted the following news:
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AHF Optimistic About New Senate Bill to Protect 340B Program from Greedy PhRMA and Health Insurers
The new 'SUSTAIN 340B Act' seeks to protect nonprofit health providers from industry greed and expand the public health safety net
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WASHINGTON - AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) welcomed the release of draft legislation by a bipartisan group of six U.S. Senators attempting to address drug indus
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Air Force greenlights long-range JDAM production
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 5 -- Boeing, an aerospace company and a manufacturer of commercial jetliners and defense, space and security systems, posted the following news release:
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Air Force greenlights long-range JDAM production
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ST. CHARLES, Mo., Aug. 5, 2026 - The U.S. Air Force has awarded Boeing [NYSE:BA] a $75 million Undefinitized Contract Action (UCA) to acquire the BSU-111/B Payload Delivery Unit (PDU) Joint Direct Attack Munition Long Range (JDAM LR), a precision-guided munition
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AJC Statement on the Appointment of California's First Office of Civil Rights Director
NEW YORK, Aug. 6 [Category: Religion] -- The American Jewish Committee posted the following news release:
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AJC Statement on the Appointment of California's First Office of Civil Rights Director
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The establishment of the Office of Civil Rights is a key component of AB 715 and an important step toward strengthening California's ability to prevent and address discrimination in schools. With the new school year about to begin, we welcome the appointment of Lele Yutzy as its first director.
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American Public Health Association Issues Statement on CDC Schwartz
SAN DIEGO, California, Aug. 5 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Public Health Association posted the following statement by CEO Georges C. Benjamin:
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Erica Schwartz has a tough road ahead as the new Director of the CDC - we're rooting for her
"Erica Schwartz possesses the medical background and public health knowledge to effectively lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
"With all the turmoil of the past two years, the CDC desperately needs stability, experienced l
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Amid Ongoing Human Rights Crises in Venezuela, Sen. Schiff Leads Effort to Force State Department to Report on Abuses
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Amid Ongoing Human Rights Crises in Venezuela, Sen. Schiff Leads Effort to Force State Department to Report on Abuses
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Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) is demanding the U.S. Department of State (State) share an assessment detailing Venezuela's human rights violations under Acting President Delcy Rodriguez, who replaced Nicolas Maduro after his removal six months ago, a
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Analysis: Prenatal Cannabis Exposure Not Independently Associated With Elevated Risk of Child Depressive Disorders or Anxiety
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws posted the following news release:
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Analysis: Prenatal Cannabis Exposure Not Independently Associated With Elevated Risk of Child Depressive Disorders or Anxiety
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San Francisco, CA: Children exposed to cannabis in utero are no more likely than non-exposed children to be diagnosed with either anxiety or depression by age 13, according to data published in the scientific journal Cann
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Another Standout Year for Hanson Bridgett's Construction Practice: National Recognition From Construction Executive, The Legal 500, and Chambers USA
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 7 -- Hanson Bridgett, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Another Standout Year for Hanson Bridgett's Construction Practice: National Recognition from Construction Executive, The Legal 500, and Chambers USA
The firm's Construction Section is ranked among the country's Top 50 construction law firms, holds a national Legal 500 tier, and retains its 23-year Band 1 standing in Chambers USA.
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Hanson Bridgett's Construction Section has had anothe
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Are the European Wildfires a Sign of a Climate Tipping Point?
LA JOLLA, California, Aug. 6 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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Are the European Wildfires a Sign of a Climate Tipping Point?
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Wildfires are burning across parts of Europe, including regions many people may not associate with severe fire risk. So what do these fires reveal about the changing nature of climate risk?
We posed that question to Judson Boomhower, associate professor of economics at the University of California San Diego School of S
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Attorney General Bonta Defends Against Latest Trump Administration Attempt to Compel States to Participate in Civil Immigration Enforcement
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 5 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Defends Against Latest Trump Administration Attempt to Compel States to Participate in Civil Immigration Enforcement
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, as part of a multistate coalition, filed an amicus brief in defense of New York's Driver's License Access and Privacy Act, or "Green Light Law." This law restricts the New York Department
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Attorney General Bonta Defends Transgender Students' Rights to Use Restrooms Matching Their Gender Identity
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 6 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Defends Transgender Students' Rights to Use Restrooms Matching Their Gender Identity
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta yesterday joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief supporting transgender students in their lawsuit challenging Idaho's law prohibiting transgender students from using school bathrooms consistent wi
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Attorney General James Secures More Than 280,000 Eggs for Rochester Families
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 5 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Secures More Than 280,000 Eggs for Rochester Families
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New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the delivery of more than 280,000 eggs to Foodlink in Rochester as part of a bipartisan multistate settlement with Cal-Maine Foods (Cal-Maine), Versova/Centrum (Versova), and Hickman's Egg Ranch (Hickman's) for years of price fixing. A multistate inves
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Barrasso: Republicans are the Party of Results. Democrats are the Party of Radicals.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release:
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Barrasso: Republicans are the Party of Results. Democrats are the Party of Radicals.
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"Under the extreme Democrat manifesto, the American people would be forced to pay more, earn less, and be less safe and secure."
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today contrasted the Republican agenda of safety and prosperity to the radical, extreme, dangerous, and scary Democrat man
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Bourns Opens Custom Magnetics Research and Development Center in Gottingen, Germany
RIVERSIDE, California, Aug. 7 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Bourns, a manufacturer and supplier of electronic components, issued the following news release:
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Bourns Opens Custom Magnetics Research and Development Center in Gottingen, Germany
Geothermally heated facility in Rosdorf brings Bourns' 44-person custom magnetics engineering team under one roof, with prototyping workshop and modern office space
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ROSDORF, Germany - Bourns, Inc. has opened a new research, development, a
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Cal. State-San Bernardino Wins 2026 Circle of Excellence Awards From Council for Advancement and Support of Education
SAN BERNARDINO, California, Aug. 7 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news:
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CSUSB wins 2026 Circle of Excellence Awards from Council for Advancement and Support of Education
Cal State San Bernardino's Office of Annual Giving earned two 2026 Circle of Excellence Awards from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), receiving international recognition for its creative fundraising and digital storytelling.
The CASE Circle of Excell
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Calif. Gov. Newsom Announces Appointments on Aug. 6, 2026
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 7 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Aug. 6, 2026:
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Governor Newsom announces appointments
Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:
Kaitlan Sakuma, of Monterey Park, has been appointed to the California Student Aid Commission. Sakuma has been an Intern for the Center of Asian Americans United for Self-Empowerment Leadership Academy at the Office of Assemblymember Mike Fong since 2026. She was a S
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Calif. Gov. Newsom Calls on Californians to Fight Back Against Trump's Reckless Offshore Drilling Agenda
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 7 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Aug. 6, 2026:
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Governor Newsom calls on Californians to fight back against Trump's reckless offshore drilling agenda
Trump administration wants public input on offshore oil drilling and pipelines; give them an earful
What you need to know: California submitted formal comments opposing the Trump administration's review of California's Coastal Management Program -- making clear the stat
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Calif. Gov. Newsom Signs Legislation on Aug. 6, 2026
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 7 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Aug. 6, 2026:
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Governor Newsom signs legislation 8.6.2026
SACRAMENTO - Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that he has signed the following bills:
AB 1919 by Assemblymember Gail Pellerin (D-Santa Cruz) -- Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District: transactions and use tax: qualified voter initiative.
AB 1923 by Assemblymember Esmeralda Soria (D-Fresno) -- Local ballot measures: Coun
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California Farm Bureau Urges FAA to Expand Drone Restrictions to Protect Agricultural Operations and National Food Security
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 5, 2026
Bryan Bedford
Administrator
Federal Aviation Administration
800 Independence Avenue
Washington, DC 20591
RE: Docket No. FAA-2026-4558; Designation-Restrict the Operation of Unmanned Aircraft in Close Proximity to a Fixed Site Facility
Dear Administrator Bedford,
The California Farm Bureau (CAFB)
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California Institute of Technology: Building Better Prediction Models for Consumer Choices
PASADENA, California, Aug. 7 (TNSjou) -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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Building Better Prediction Models for Consumer Choices
As consumers, we are constantly making choices about things like what to eat at a restaurant, what clothing to buy at a store, the type of car we'd like to purchase, and so much more. Savvy producers of such goods look to economists to help estimate what products people want and how demand might shift when factors like price an
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California Institute of Technology: Quantum Microscopy Trick Quadruples Microscope Resolution
PASADENA, California, Aug. 7 (TNSjou) -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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New Quantum Microscopy Trick Quadruples Microscope Resolution
Three years after a team of Caltech scientists showed that pairs of entangled photons could double the resolution of a light microscope, the same lab has figured out a way to double down on that improvement. They have now achieved a fourfold resolution boost compared to a classical microscope, using a new optical design
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Campus Switch Refresh Gets Boost from AI Cybersecurity Threats, According to Dell'Oro Group
REDWOOD CITY, California, Aug. 6 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Dell'Oro Group, a provider of market information about the networking and telecommunications industries, issued the following news release:
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Campus Switch Refresh Gets Boost from AI Cybersecurity Threats, According to Dell'Oro Group
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REDWOOD CITY, Calif. - August 6, 2026 - According to a recently published report by Dell'Oro Group, the trusted source for information about the telecommunications, security, networks, a
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Cargo Theft Losses More Than Double to $304 Million in Q2 Despite a Drop in Thefts, Driven by High-Value Metals and Technology Heists
JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Aug. 7 -- Verisk Analytics Inc., a data analytics provider, issued the following news on Aug. 6, 2026:
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Cargo Theft Losses More Than Double to $304 Million in Q2 Despite a Drop in Thefts, Driven by High-Value Metals and Technology Heists
Verisk CargoNet records 677 incidents in the second quarter of 2026, down 26 percent year over year, while sophisticated cargo theft schemes more than doubled estimated losses
Key Takeaways
* Verisk CargoNet documented 677 inci
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Chaos Federal Inc. Supports Performance-Based Airspace Surveillance to Enhance Security of Fixed-Site Facilities
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Comments of CHAOS 1, Inc.
Docket No. FAA-2026-4558
Designation-Restrict the Operation of Unmanned Aircraft in Close Proximity to a Fixed Site Facility
Notice No. 26-03; RIN 2120-AL33
Status: DRAFT FOR COUNSEL. Not filed. Not for external distribution outside CHAOS Legal / Regulatory review.
Intended filing deadline
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Chugai and UC-San Francisco to Collaborate on Drug Discovery Research
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 7 -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release:
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Chugai and UCSF to Collaborate on Drug Discovery Research
Master Collaboration Agreement Is a Framework to Streamline Future Research Projects
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Chugai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. and UC San Francisco have entered into a Master Collaboration Agreement to advance drug discovery research. The multi-year agreement establishes a framework to facilitate research collaborat
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Cities of Chicago, Columbus, San Francisco Strongly Oppose ATF Proposed Gun Rule Changes That Weaken Background Checks And Increase Gun Violence Risks
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
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August 4, 2026
Submitted via www.Regulations.gov.
Office of Regulatory Affairs Enforcement Programs and Services Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Department of Justice 9 New York Ave NE Washington, DC 20226
Re: Four Proposed Rulemakings -
ATF Docket No. ATF-2026-0008, RIN 1140-AA85, Proposed Ru
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Congresswoman Luz Rivas Introduces Bill to Protect Public Health and Our Environment, Holds Oil and Gas Accountable
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Luz Rivas, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Luz Rivas Introduces Bill to Protect Public Health and Our Environment, Holds Oil and Gas Accountable
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Congresswoman Luz Rivas (CA-29), member of the House Committee on Natural Resources, introduced the Methane Pollution Accountability Act, a bill that holds oil and gas companies accountable for the harmful pollutants and toxins released into communities through venting, flaring, and l
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Conservationists Challenge Dredging Project Near Port Everglades Over Endangered Species Act Violations
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 7 -- Earthjustice posted the following news release:
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Conservationists Challenge Dredging Project Near Port Everglades Over Endangered Species Act Violations
Groups file lawsuit to protect imperiled Florida corals
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Fort Lauderdale, FL -- Miami Waterkeeper, the Center for Biological Diversity, Florida Wildlife Federation, and the Diving Equipment & Marketing Association sued the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the National Marine Fisheries Service on Tu
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Coordinating the development of heart muscle and vasculature
ITHACA, New York, Aug. 6 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Coordinating the development of heart muscle and vasculature
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During development, regional dips in oxygen levels serve as a signal that triggers the coordinated growth of heart muscle and coronary vessels, according to a study led by researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine. The findings, published June 22 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, could point toward innovative approaches for treating
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Costa Welcomes House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar to Central Valley Health Care Roundtable
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Jim Costa, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Costa Welcomes House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar to Central Valley Health Care Roundtable
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FRESNO, Calif. \- This week, during Affordable Healthcare for Every American Week of Action, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) welcomed Congressman Pete Aguilar (CA-33), Chair of the House Democratic Caucus, to the Central Valley for a roundtable hosted by Community Health System to hear directly from loc
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Could Spider-Man's Web Ever Work in the Real World?
LA JOLLA, California, Aug. 6 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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Could Spider-Man's Web Ever Work in the Real World?
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Whether you caught "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" over opening weekend or are planning to see it soon, the superhero's gravity-defying feats -from swinging between skyscrapers to stopping speeding trains with his web -may leave you wondering: Could Spider-Man's web actually exist?
Spider-Man's web may be the stuff of science fictio
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CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Easter LED Headbands
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:
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Name of Product: Easter LED Headbands
Hazard: The recalled headbands violate the mandatory safety standard for toys with button cell and coin batteries because the lithium coin batteries can be accessed easily by children, posing an ingestion hazard. When button cell or coin batteries are swallowed, the ingested batteries can cause serious injuries, internal chemical burns, and death.
Remedy
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CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving EEMB Lithium-ion Coin Battery Chargers With Rechargeable 2032 Batteries
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:
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Name of Product: EEMB Lithium-ion Coin Battery Chargers with Rechargeable 2032 Batteries
Hazard: The recalled battery chargers violate the mandatory standard for consumer products containing button cell or coin batteries because the charger has lithium coin batteries that can be accessed easily by children. In addition, the coin batteries provided with the battery charger are not in child-res
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CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Laser & LED Light Mini Laser Pointer Keychains
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:
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Name of Product: Laser & LED Light Mini Laser Pointer Keychains
Hazard: The Mini Laser Pointer Keychains violate the mandatory safety standard for consumer products with button cell and coin batteries because the button batteries can be accessed easily by children, posing an ingestion hazard. Additionally, the packaging and product do not have the warnings required under Reese's Law. When but
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CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Laziza Dressers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:
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Name of Product: Laziza Dressers
Hazard: The recalled dressers are unstable if they are not anchored to the wall, posing tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in risks of serious injuries or death to children. The dressers violate the mandatory safety standard as required by the STURDY Act.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: August 06, 2026
Units: About 150
Consumer Contact: Fitueyes b
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CSIS Issues Commentary: How Tehran's Use of Cyber Operations in the U.S.-Iran Conflict Has Evolved
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on Aug. 6, 2026, by Nikita Shah, senior fellow with the Intelligence, National Security, and Technology Program:
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How Tehran's Use of Cyber Operations in the U.S.-Iran Conflict Has Evolved
In the week since July 26, concurrent cyberattacks have impacted water facilities across at least six U.S. states. Reflecting the scope and seriousness of the risk posed to the water sector, the att
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CSUMB adds multiple majors to its list of degrees
SEASIDE, California, Aug. 5 -- California State University Monterey Bay campus posted the following news:
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CSUMB adds multiple majors to its list of degrees
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Over the past two months, Cal State Monterey Bay has added five new degrees and an online avenue to an existing major.
On July 24, the California State University Chancellor's Office announced it had approved bachelor's degrees for CSUMB in the subjects of history, communications and an online kinesiology degree. In previous wee
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Depression linked to smaller volume in key memory region of older adults
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 6 -- The University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine posted the following news release:
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Depression linked to smaller volume in key memory region of older adults
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Researchers from the USC Mark and Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute (Stevens INI) at the Keck School of Medicine of USC have found that depression is associated with smaller volume in a specific part of the hippocampus, a brain region essential for learning and mem
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DOE Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory: Ferroelectricity Emerges at the Nanoscale
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory issued the following news:
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Ferroelectricity Emerges at the Nanoscale
An ultra-thin version of a common material could boost electronic device efficiency.
Key Takeaways
* Researchers discovered that an ultrathin version of titanium oxide displays spontaneous electrical alignment known as ferroelectricity.
* Compared to standard materials used in logic and memory devices, ferroelectric ma
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Dolby Vision 2 Arrives, Bringing Dolby's Most Advanced Picture Experience Yet to Hisense TVs
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 7 -- Dolby Laboratories Inc. issued the following news release on Aug. 6, 2026:
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Dolby Vision 2 Arrives, Bringing Dolby's Most Advanced Picture Experience Yet to Hisense TVs
Select 2026 Hisense TVs are the first devices to receive Dolby Vision 2, delivering an immediate picture upgrade to viewers worldwide
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Today, Dolby Laboratories (NYSE: DLB) and Hisense announced that Dolby Vision 2 is now available on select Hisense televisions with more models to r
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Dr. Jessi Haeft Hired as New Professor in Huntington University's Agriculture Program
HUNTINGTON, Indiana, Aug. 7 -- Huntington University issued the following news release:
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Dr. Jessi Haeft Hired as New Professor in Huntington University's Agriculture Program
With years of teaching experience and expertise in soil health, sustainable agriculture, and experiential learning, Haeft joins the Haupert Institute for Agricultural Studies
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Huntington University has hired Dr. Jessi Haeft as an associate professor in the Haupert Institute for Agricultural Studies.
Haeft joins
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Earthjustice: EPA Must Re-Evaluate Clean Air Requirements in California's San Joaquin Valley
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 7 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release on Aug. 6, 2026:
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EPA Must Re-Evaluate Clean Air Requirements in California's San Joaquin Valley
Victory -- The Environmental Protection Agency failed to hold the state accountable to protect public health from polluted air
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The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled yesterday that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) cannot create a loophole for state officials looking to avoid Clean Air Act requi
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Earthjustice: U.S. Navy Scales Back Destructive Live-Fire Training in Northern Mariana Islands
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 7 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release on Aug. 6, 2026:
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U.S. Navy Scales Back Destructive Live-Fire Training in Northern Mariana Islands
Victory -- Robust public input and disclosures hold the Navy to limited training on only one island
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Saipan, CNMI -- The U.S. Navy announced late last week that it has substantially scaled back plans for live-fire military training in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). The Navy reach
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eBay Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
SAN JOSE, California, Aug. 5 [Category BizBusiness] -- eBay Inc., a company that says it creates ecommerce experiences for buyers, sellers and developers, issued the following news release:
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eBay Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
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* Revenue of $3.1 billion, up 15% on an as-reported basis and up 14% on an FX-Neutral basis
* Gross Merchandise Volume ("GMV") of $22.4 billion, up 15% on an as-reported basis and up 14% on an FX-Neutral basis
* GAAP and Non-GAAP earnings per dilu
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Energy & Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations - Funding History & Agency Descriptions Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 3)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49046) on July 27, 2026, entitled "Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations: Funding History and Agency Descriptions" by natural resources policy specialist Anna E. Normand and energy policy specialist Mark Holt.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies appropriations (E&W) bill, typically enacted on an annual basis, funds
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Energy and Commerce Members Obernolte, Palmer and Pfluger Introduce Bills to Stop California's Costly Emissions Mandates
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Jay Obernolte, R-California, issued the following news release:
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Energy and Commerce Members Obernolte, Palmer and Pfluger Introduce Bills to Stop California's Costly Emissions Mandates
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WASHINGTON - Congressman Jay Obernolte (CA-23), House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment Chairman Gary Palmer (AL-06) and Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) introduced three Congressional Review Act resolutions to rein in California's use of special waivers grant
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Engaging Future Geologists to Explore the Past
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Aug. 6 -- Grand Rapids Community College posted the following news:
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Engaging Future Geologists to Explore the Past
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When you watch an Indiana Jones movie, do you find yourself wanting to go on a dig and discover something fabulous? If your answer is yes, there's no need to head to Hollywood! Just connect with professor John VanRegenmorter of the Physical Sciences department and you'll have many opportunities to discover.
"When I came to GRCC, I found boxes upo
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Environmental Defense Fund: Trump Administration's Latest Wasteful Buyout Shrinks California Offshore Wind Industry to Just Two Leases
NEW YORK, Aug. 7 -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release:
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Trump administration's latest wasteful buyout shrinks California offshore wind industry to just two leases
EDF Statement from Katelyn Roedner Sutter, California Senior Director
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SACRAMENTO - The Trump administration announced it is paying yet another energy company $1.2 billion in taxpayer dollars to abandon its offshore wind projects off the coasts of California, New York and Louisiana.
Thus far,
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Environmental Justice Groups Sue New York Department of Health for Failing to Protect Tenants From Lead Under Nation-Leading Law
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 7 -- Earthjustice posted the following news release on Aug. 6, 2026:
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Environmental Justice Groups Sue New York Department of Health for Failing to Protect Tenants from Lead Under Nation-Leading Law
As currently structured, DOH's program risks certifying dwellings as "lead-free" even when dangerous lead hazards remain
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Albany, N.Y. -- Today, environmental justice groups sued New York's Department of Health (DOH) for leaving tenants at risk of lead poiso
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Family nurse practitioner brings whole-person approach to Banner Health Clinic in Fort Collins
PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 6 [Category: Health Care] -- Banner Health posted the following news release:
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Family nurse practitioner brings whole-person approach to Banner Health Clinic in Fort Collins
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FORT COLLINS, Colo. (Aug. 6, 2026) - Last month, Banner Medical Group welcomed Maelene Schuhmacher-Omar, FNP, a family nurse practitioner, to Banner Health Clinic in Fort Collins. Schuhmacher-Omar treats patients of all ages, with a focus on preventive health and chronic disease management.
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FCC Wireline Competition Bureau Issues Public Notice: Clarification of Filing Dates, Service Requirements for Petition for Reconsideration, Applications for Review
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket Nos. 26-120, 26-121):
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By this Public Notice, the Wireline Competition Bureau (WCB or Bureau) clarifies the deadlines for filing oppositions and replies to the Petition for Reconsideration (PFR) filed by Nina Beety/1 and the Applications for Review (AFRs) filed by People of the State of California and the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC)/2 an
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Federal Register: NOAA Issues Information Collection Notice on West Coast Region Vessel Monitoring Requirement in the Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following information collection:
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The Department of Commerce, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed, and continuing information collections, which helps us assess the impact of our information collection requirements and minimize the public's reporting burden. The pur
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Federation of American Scientists Urges DOE to Fully Evaluate Benefits of Building Energy Codes for Affordability Resilience and Health
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 3rd, 2026
To: Jeremy Williams,
Acting Program Manager, Building Energy Codes
US Department of Energy
1000 Independence Ave., SW,
Washington, DC 20585
From: Grace Wickerson
Senior Manager, Climate and Health
Federation of American Scientists
1150 18th Street NW, Suite 1000
Washington D.C. 20036
RE: Reques
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FOX NATION TO PREMIERE NEW EXCLUSIVE DOCUMENTARY FROM BRANTLEY GILBERT TITLED "DIRTY MONEY"
NEW YORK, Aug. 6 [Category: Media] -- Fox News Media, a business unit of Fox, posted the following news release:
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FOX NATION TO PREMIERE NEW EXCLUSIVE DOCUMENTARY FROM BRANTLEY GILBERT TITLED "DIRTY MONEY"
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Narrated and Executive Produced by Gilbert, Documentary will Premiere on August 11th
NEW YORK - August 6, 2026 - FOX Nation will debut Dirty Money, an all-new documentary hosted and executive produced by multi-platinum country music star Brantley Gilbert on Tuesday, August 11. As t
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FSC receives Special Achievement in GIS Award from Esri
BONN, Germany, Aug. 6 [Category: Agriculture] -- The Forest Stewardship Council posted the following news:
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FSC receives Special Achievement in GIS Award from Esri
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FSC is the only forestry certification organization in the world to receive Esri's Special Achievement in GIS Award this year, a distinction shared with just 0.05% of Esri's global user base. This recognition places FSC alongside global organizations operating at the cutting edge of GIS innovation in fields ranging from pub
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Gibson Dunn Advised ORIX Aviation on Acquisition of AerFin
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 6 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Gibson Dunn Advised ORIX Aviation on Acquisition of AerFin
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Gibson Dunn advised ORIX Aviation on its agreement to acquire AerFin, a U.K.-based aviation engines, parts, and repairs aftermarket business, from CataCap and AerFin's other shareholders. The transaction is expected to be completed by the end of 2026.
ORIX Aviation, established in 1991 and part of ORI
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Gibson Dunn Represented Morgan Stanley Tactical Value in $124 Million Refinancing and Deleveraging Transaction for NN, Inc.
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 5 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Gibson Dunn Represented Morgan Stanley Tactical Value in $124 Million Refinancing and Deleveraging Transaction for NN, Inc.
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Gibson Dunn represented Morgan Stanley Tactical Value and certain of its managed investment funds as holders of Series D Preferred Stock of NN, Inc. in connection with the negotiated transaction to redeem, exchange, and refinance the Seri
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Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence Urge ATF to Withdraw Proposal Eliminating Youth Handgun Safety Notice Amid Rising Child Gun Deaths
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- 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 FEDERAL E-RULEMAKING PORTAL: https://www.regulations.gov
ATF Rulemaking Comments
Mail Stop 6N-518, Office of Regulatory Affairs
Enforcement Programs and Services
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives
99 New York Ave. NE
Washington, DC 20226
ATTN: RIN 1140-AA87; Dock
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Go RVing's New Experiential Activation Debuts With Strong Consumer Engagement
HERNDON, Virginia, Aug. 6 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news:
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Go RVing's New Experiential Activation Debuts With Strong Consumer Engagement
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Go RVing unveiled its new experiential activation space in 2026, featuring a larger footprint, vibrant branding, and enhanced interactive experiences designed to attract and engage consumers. The refreshed activation made its debut at the first two events of the season, drawing thousands of attende
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Golden Gate University Names Taylor Jantz Senior Vice President for Operations and Chief Financial Officer
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 6 -- Golden Gate University issued the following news:
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Golden Gate University Names Taylor Jantz Senior Vice President for Operations and Chief Financial Officer
Golden Gate University announced the appointment of Taylor Jantz as Senior Vice President for Operations and Chief Financial Officer, effective August 3, 2026. Jantz has served in the role on an interim basis since April.
In this role, Jantz will oversee the university's Finance and Accounting t
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Greenberg Traurig Adds Experienced Real Estate Attorney Grant Puleo in San Diego
MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 6 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Greenberg Traurig Adds Experienced Real Estate Attorney Grant Puleo in San Diego
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SAN DIEGO - Aug. 6, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has further strengthened its California Real Estate Practice with the strategic addition of Grant Puleo as a shareholder in its San Diego office.
Puleo, who joins from Duane Morris, brings deep experience leading complex co
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Gun Owners of America Urge ATF to Remove CLEO Notification Requirement Under National Firearms Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
GUN OWNERS OF AMERICA
THE ONLY NO-COMPROMISE GUN LOBBY IN WASHINGTON
RE: Removing CLEO Notification Under the National Firearms Act
ADDRESSED TO
Office of Regulatory Affairs
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
U.S. Department of Justice
Washington, DC 20226
SUBMITTED BY
Gun Owners of America
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HACU announces speakers of 25th Annual Higher Education Leadership Institute
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 5 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release:
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HACU announces speakers of 25th Annual Higher Education Leadership Institute
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The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities has announced the agenda and speakers of its 25th Annual Higher Education Leadership Institute, a pre-conference event taking place Oct. 31, 2026, at the Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center, in conjunction wit
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Hanson Bridgett Recertified as a B Corporation, Continuing Nearly Two Decades of Purpose-Driven Leadership
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 7 -- Hanson Bridgett, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Hanson Bridgett Recertified as a B Corporation, Continuing Nearly Two Decades of Purpose-Driven Leadership
The firm's latest recertification reflects its longstanding commitment to accountability, stakeholder impact, and using business as a force for good
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Hanson Bridgett has once again beencertified for the 6th time as a B Corporation (or "B Corp"), reaffirming a commitment to the ty
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Harvard Medical School: Global Collaboration Doubles Number of Patient-Derived Cancer Models To Accelerate Research
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 7 (TNSjou) -- Harvard Medical School issued the following news:
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Global Collaboration Doubles Number of Patient-Derived Cancer Models To Accelerate Research
Publicly available repository provides new tools to study cancer biology, test therapies
At a glance
* An international collaboration co-led by Harvard Medical School researchers at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute has created 665 lab-grown models of patient tumors representing 27 cancer types and has made t
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Heriot-Watt University: Professor Bing Xu Leads International Conference in Dublin on Sustainable Finance and AI
EDINBURGH, Scotland, Aug. 6 -- Heriot-Watt University issued the following news:
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Professor Bing Xu leads international conference in Dublin on sustainable finance and AI
Professor Bing Xu, the newly appointed President of the Chinese Economic Association (CEA) UK/Europe and Professor of Finance at Heriot-Watt's Edinburgh Business School, recently chaired a major international conference in Dublin. The conference brought together leading researchers, policymakers and industry experts to
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Hirono, Colleagues Press Trump Administration on Proposed Forest Research and Development Facility Closures, Demand Transparency
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release:
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Hirono, Colleagues Press Trump Administration on Proposed Forest Research and Development Facility Closures, Demand Transparency
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) a senior member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR), led 16 Senate Democratic colleagues in urging U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz to provide Congress with a full breakdown of
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HLB San Diego Gives Back to Kids Battling Cancer
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 7 -- Hooper, Lundy and Bookman, a law firm, issued the following statement on Aug. 6, 2026:
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HLB San Diego Gives Back to Kids Battling Cancer
Our San Diego office recently came together to support the Emilio Nares Foundation (ENF), a local nonprofit dedicated to helping families navigate their child's journey with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses.
The team assembled snack bags for ENF's Emilio's Snack Bags program, which provides free, hospital-a
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Huffman: Trump's Latest Billion-Dollar Payoff Kills More American Energy, Drives Up Costs, and Rewards Fossil Fuels
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, ranking member of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 6, 2026:
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Huffman: Trump's Latest Billion-Dollar Payoff Kills More American Energy, Drives Up Costs, and Rewards Fossil Fuels
Today, House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) issued the following statement after the Trump administration announced yet another fake settlement using more than $1 billion in
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Hughes Hubbard & Reed: Ninth Circuit Upholds Confirmation of $30M Arbitral Award for Shenzhen Zehuijin Investment Center
NEW YORK, Aug. 7 -- Hughes Hubbard and Reed, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Ninth Circuit Upholds Confirmation of $30M Arbitral Award for Shenzhen Zehuijin Investment Center
Decision leaves intact district court judgment confirming a Beijing arbitration award.
Highlights
* Ninth Circuit affirms confirmation of an approximately $30 million arbitral award in favor of Shenzhen Zehuijin Investment Center.
* Court rejects challenge to personal jurisdiction and upholds award enforc
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Husch Blackwell Secures NLRB Win for ArtCenter College of Design, Affirming Dismissal of General Counsel's Complaint
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 6 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Husch Blackwell, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Husch Blackwell Secures NLRB Win for ArtCenter College of Design, Affirming Dismissal of General Counsel's Complaint
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A Husch Blackwell litigation team secured a win for ArtCenter College of Design as the National Labor Relations Board agreed with the Administrative Law Judge that the General Counsel failed to establish ArtCenter violated the National Labor Relatio
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Husted, GOP Colleagues Lead Effort to Reject Radical California Vehicle Standards
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release:
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Husted, GOP colleagues lead effort to reject radical California vehicle standards
"Ohioans shouldn't be forced to follow California's lead when it comes to policies that make everyday life more expensive and less convenient."
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Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) joined Sens. Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.), Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) and Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) in introducing multiple Congressional Review Act resolutions to over
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Illinois Ozone Pollution Control Plan Wins EPA Approval Proposal
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed approving the updated air pollution control plan of Illinois covering volatile organic compounds and nitrogen oxides for the Chicago and Metro-East St. Louis ozone nonattainment areas, concluding the revisions satisfy Moderate ozone reasonably available control technology requirements and Serious nitrogen oxides control requirements under the 2015 ozone standard.
The proposed rule would incorporate revisions to
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Immigrant Defenders Law Center Urges USCIS to Preserve Work Authorization for Vulnerable Immigrants
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- 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
Security and Public Safety Division
Office of Policy and Strategy
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
Department of Homeland Security
5900 Capital Gateway Drive
Camp Springs, MD 20746
RE: Comment in Opposition to Notice of Proposed Rulemaking:
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Investigation Maps For-Profit Utilities' $366 Million Disinformation Echo Chamber as Newsom Pushes Wildfire Bailout
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 6 [Category: Consumer Services] (TNSrpt) -- Consumer Watchdog posted the following news release:
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Investigation Maps For-Profit Utilities' $366 Million Disinformation Echo Chamber as Newsom Pushes Wildfire Bailout
Report documents years of lobbying, campaign contributions, charitable giving and political relationships that culminated in utility bailout plan
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Sacramento, CA -As Governor Gavin Newsom develops an end-of-session wildfire utility bailout behin
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Justice Dept. Announces Utility Broadband Alliance Membership Additions
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division published a notice announcing changes to the membership of Utility Broadband Alliance Inc., Durham, North Carolina, (UBBA) under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993.
The notice states that UBBA filed notifications on Dec. 19, 2025, with the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission disclosing new members. The filing extends the Act's provisions that, under specified circumstances, li
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Kamlager-Dove Introduces Articles of Impeachment Against OMB Director Russell Vought
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Kamlager-Dove Introduces Articles of Impeachment Against OMB Director Russell Vought
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Today, Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37)introduced articles of impeachment against Office of Management and Budget (OMB)Director Russell Vought after the administration admitted to canceling federal funding to Democratic states "based solely" on political criteria, including how they voted in th
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Khimji Ramdas Group Chooses Rimini Street to Reduce SAP Support Costs, Protect 700+ Customizations and Reinvest Savings in Innovation
PLEASANTON, California, Aug. 6 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Rimini Street, a provider of independent enterprise software support services, issued the following news release:
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Khimji Ramdas Group Chooses Rimini Street to Reduce SAP Support Costs, Protect 700+ Customizations and Reinvest Savings in Innovation
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#Omani conglomerate gains greater control over its IT roadmap, avoids migration pressure and funds AI and growth initiatives
LAS VEGAS - August 6, 2026 - Rimini Street, I
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Littler Issues Commentary: Germany - Partial Incapacity for Work to Take Effect on January 1, 2028
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 7 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Aug. 6, 2026, by associate Nico Querbach:
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Germany: Partial Incapacity for Work to Take Effect on January 1, 2028
In May, we reported on the introduction of partial incapacity for work, which the German Federal Government had planned as one element of its healthcare reform. The healthcare reform has now been adopted and the statute promulgated. As a result, it will be possible to certify partial
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Lummis, GOP Colleagues Lead Charge Against California Air Resources Board to Protect Consumer Choice
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Sen. Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release on Aug. 6, 2026:
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Lummis, GOP Colleagues Lead Charge Against California Air Resources Board to Protect Consumer Choice
U.S. Senators Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), Eric Schmitt (R-MO), Pete Ricketts (R-NE), and Jon Husted (R-OH) today introduced four joint resolutions under the Congressional Review Act (CRA), each disapproving a separate Environmental Protection Agency waiver that has allowed the Californi
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Maine Marine Resources Dept. Highlights Concerns Over Offshore Space Launch Impact on Fisheries Habitat and Marine Mammals in Gulf of Maine
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
OFFICES AT 32 BLOSSOM LANE, MARQUARDT BUILDING, AUGUSTA, MAINE
http://www.Maine.gov/dmr
PHONE: (207) 624-6550
FAX: (207) 624-6024
August 4, 2026
Audrey Taylor
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
Office of Strategic Policy and International Affairs
1849 C Street NW, Mailstop: MS-5238
Washington, DC 20240.
De
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Marcus & Millichap Closes Six-Property Self-Storage Portfolio in Oregon
ENCINO, California, Aug. 7 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026:
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Marcus & Millichap Closes Six-Property Self-Storage Portfolio in Oregon
PORTLAND, Ore. - 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 six-property, 537,962-square-foot, 3,545-unit Secure Storage self-storage portfolio in Ashland, Bend, Prineville,
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Metropolitan Transportation Commission Supports Flexible National Framework for Family-Friendly Transit Service Quality
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- 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. Jamie Pfister
Acting Executive Director
Federal Transit Administration
1200 New Jersey Avenue
SE Washington, DC 20590
RE: FTA Request for Information on Family-Friendly Transit, Docket No. FTA-2026-0232
Dear Mr. Pfister:
The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) appreciates the oppo
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Michael Mongan and Kevin Gallagher Unpack the Rising Influence of State Solicitors General
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- WilmerHale, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Michael Mongan and Kevin Gallagher Unpack the Rising Influence of State Solicitors General
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As state attorneys general take on a growing role in shaping national legal fights, former state solicitors general Michael Mongan and Kevin Gallagher are helping clients understand how those offices actually operate and how states coordinate across party lines.
On "The Growing Influence of State
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MIT: Scientists unveil more than 600 new tissue models of human cancer
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Aug. 5 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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Scientists unveil more than 600 new tissue models of human cancer
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To develop new targeted treatments for cancer, scientists need tissue models that accurately represent the genetic and molecular traits of the cancer they're studying. An international team led by researchers at MIT's Koch Institute, the Broad Institute, the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, the National Cancer Institut
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N.J. A.G. Davenport Opposes Predatory Lender OppFi's Bid for National Bank Charter
TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 7 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Aug. 6, 2026:
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Attorney General Jennifer Davenport Opposes Predatory Lender OppFi's Bid for National Bank Charter
OppFi Acquisition of BNC National Bank Would Erode Consumer Lending Protections
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Attorney General Jennifer Davenport joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general demanding that the Trump Administration deny Opportunity Financials' (OppFi) application to acquire
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NASA Tests Featherweight Radar Antenna for SkyFall Mars Helicopters
PASADENA, California, Aug. 7 (TNSres) -- NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory issued the following news:
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NASA Tests Featherweight Radar Antenna for SkyFall Mars Helicopters
The hardware will enable the SkyFall mission's trio of planetary rotorcraft to use ground-penetrating radar to study the Martian subsurface.
When the trio of NASA's SkyFall helicopters takes to the Martian skies, one of their tasks will be to hunt for frozen water -- a critical resource for future astronauts -- using grou
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National Academy of Medicine Names Seven NAM Fellows for 2026
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The National Academy of Medicine issued the following news:
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National Academy of Medicine Names Seven NAM Fellows for 2026
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The National Academy of Medicine (NAM) has selected seven outstanding health professionals for the 2026 class of NAM fellows. The fellows were chosen for their professional qualifications, reputations, and accomplishments, and based on the relevance of their current field of expertise to the work of the NAM and the National Academies of Scien
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NetApp Acquires JetStream Software to Advance Cyber Resilience and Data Protection for the AI Era
SUNNYVALE, California, Aug. 7 -- NetApp, a provider of software, systems and services to manage and store data, issued the following news release on Aug. 6, 2026:
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NetApp Acquires JetStream Software to Advance Cyber Resilience and Data Protection for the AI Era
Acquisition strengthens NetApp's portfolio with recovery and mobility capabilities that help organizations reduce risk and accelerate transformation
SAN JOSE, Calif. - NetApp(R) (NASDAQ: NTAP), the Intelligent Data Infrastructure
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Netflix Confirms Production of New Family Action Comedy Film 'Two Cops and Five Kids'
LOS GATOS, California, Aug. 7 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news:
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Netflix Confirms Production of New Family Action Comedy Film 'Two Cops and Five Kids'
Netflix has announced the production and cast of Two Cops and Five Kids, a new family action-comedy film starring Cha Tae-hyun and Uhm Ji-won.
Two Cops and Five Kids follows a detective who suddenly finds himself solely in charge of all his five children when his wife leaves on a mission disguised as a trip. Just
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New Sociology Course Takes a Critical Look at Conspiracy Theories, Misinformation and Pseudoscience
TURLOCK, California, Aug. 6 -- California State University Stanislaus posted the following news:
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New Sociology Course Takes a Critical Look at Conspiracy Theories, Misinformation and Pseudoscience
Stan State Professors Jennifer Whitmer and Meggan Jordan Aim to Help Students Evaluate Online Claims and Better Understand How Beliefs Are Socially Formed
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From viral health claims and artificial intelligence-generated images and videos to moral panics and conspiracy theories both old and
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NOAA: Can Habitat Restoration Help Salmon Recover? Prairie Creek Offers Clues
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news:
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Can Habitat Restoration Help Salmon Recover? Prairie Creek Offers Clues
Researchers tracked salmon before, during, and after restoration to understand how restored channel and floodplain habitat influences growth, survival, and recovery of threatened coho salmon.
This story is part 2 of a 2-part series. Read part 1 (https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/feature-stor
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NOAA: Restoring California's Prairie Creek Supports Salmon Recovery and Local Community
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news:
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Restoring California's Prairie Creek Supports Salmon Recovery and Local Community
NOAA Fisheries and partners rebuilt floodplain habitat in the heart of redwood country, benefiting salmon, restoring tribal stewardship, and creating new opportunities for recreation and jobs.
This story is part 1 of a 2-part series. Read part 2 (https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/f
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Nonprofits Move for Court Stay of New USDA Rules Preventing Crucial Work To Support Farms and Hunger Relief
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 7 -- Earthjustice posted the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026:
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Nonprofits Move for Court Stay of New USDA Rules Preventing Crucial Work To Support Farms and Hunger Relief
Plaintiffs and other grantees cannot effectively do that work while subject to the unlawful terms and conditions, we are asking the Court to put these rules on hold while the case continues
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Washington, D.C. -- Today, Public Citizen Litigation Group, FarmSTAND, and Earthjustice
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Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law: Reimagining Legal Education in an AI Era
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 7 -- The Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law issued the following school news:
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Reimagining Legal Education in an AI Era
Long before artificial intelligence became a defining topic in legal education, Northwestern Pritzker School of Law professor Emerson Tiller was asking a broader question: How should law schools prepare students for a profession that is rapidly changing?
During more than two decades at Northwestern Pritzker Law, that question has sha
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NSF award to UCLA will put advanced computing at researchers' fingertips
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 6 -- The University of California posted the following news release:
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NSF award to UCLA will put advanced computing at researchers' fingertips
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Key takeaways
* UCLA will lead a three-year national initiative to create a unified environment for research computing, data and scientific applications across several National Science Foundation-supported national computing centers and two cloud platforms.
* The project will create a browser-based interface c
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Ocasio-Cortez, Sanders, Ramirez Reintroduce the Green New Deal for Public Housing Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Ocasio-Cortez, Sanders, Ramirez Reintroduce the Green New Deal for Public Housing Act
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Today, Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14), Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), and Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) reintroduced the Green New Deal for Public Housing Act, landmark housing legislation which would rebuild the United States' public housing stock, address the longstanding capital backlo
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Okinawa project provides CSUMB students food for thought
SEASIDE, California, Aug. 6 -- California State University Monterey Bay campus posted the following news:
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Okinawa project provides CSUMB students food for thought
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By Mark Muckenfuss
Azriel Winchester was transported by her experience of preparing a meal in a traditional Okinawan home.
"It was kind of magical," the Cal State Monterey Bay senior said of her visit to the Okinawa Traditional Experience. "To go into a garden and pick the leaves that had such wonderful smells. We got to
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Padilla Introduces Bills to Strengthen Support and Protections for Farm and Food System Workers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Padilla Introduces Bills to Strengthen Support and Protections for Farm and Food System Workers
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Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) introduced a trio of bills to improve support, coordination, and labor protections for farm and food system workers. Padilla's Fairness for Farm Workers Act, Supporting Our Farm and Food System Workforce Act, and Voice for Farm Workers Act would provide reso
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Padilla, Cortez Masto Introduce Bills to Lower Costs for Families, Take Advantage of Emerging Technology
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Padilla, Cortez Masto Introduce Bills to Lower Costs for Families, Take Advantage of Emerging Technology
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U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), a member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, joined U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) in introducing three bills to make electric vehicles (EVs) and other clean transportation technologies more accessible to consumers throu
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Paul Hastings Advises AES Espana on $500 Million Senior Notes Offering
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 5 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Paul Hastings Advises AES Espana on $500 Million Senior Notes Offering
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Paul Hastings LLP advised AES Espana B.V., a private limited liability company and a subsidiary of the AES Corporation, as issuer, in connection with the issuance of $500 million aggregate principal amount of its 7.750% senior notes due 2033, guaranteed by Dominican Power Partners and AES Andres DR.
P
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Paul Hastings Advises Cheiron on Its $8 Million Seed Round Funding
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 5 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Paul Hastings Advises Cheiron on Its $8 Million Seed Round Funding
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Paul Hastings LLP advised Cheiron on the company's $8 million series seed financing led by Menlo Ventures. Cheiron develops a generative AI platform for life sciences and engineering aimed at simplifying workflows in pharmaceutical research and engineering design.
Partner James Huie led the Paul Hastings
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Paul Hastings Advises Lendable on Debut Entry Into Public ABS Market
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 6 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Paul Hastings Advises Lendable on Debut Entry Into Public ABS Market
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Paul Hastings LLP advised Lendable, a leading U.K. consumer finance platform, on its inaugural public securitization of PS500 million (approximately $671 million) of STS-eligible securities backed by U.K. consumer loans -the largest U.K. public placement of such securities to date.
Partner Thomas Picton
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Pepperdine to Open New Student Center at The Mountain at Mullin Park
MALIBU, California, Aug. 7 -- Pepperdine University issued the following news:
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Pepperdine to Open New Student Center at The Mountain at Mullin Park
Pepperdine University will mark a major milestone in the development of The Mountain at Mullin Park when its new 43,000-square-foot Student Center opens on August 20, 2026.
The highly anticipated three-story building is designed to serve as the central hub for student life and will feature a state-of-the-art fitness center, lounges for stud
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Professor Ziegler Named University of California Davis Chancellor's Leadership Professor
DAVIS, California, Aug. 7 -- The University of California Davis School of Law issued the following news:
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Professor Ziegler Named UC Davis Chancellor's Leadership Professor
Chancellor Gary S. May has appointed Martin Luther King Jr. Professor of Law Mary Ziegler as a UC Davis Chancellor's Leadership Professor.
The five-year appointment recognizes outstanding scholarship and contributions to campus and includes $25,000 in research support funds each academic year.
Ziegler joined the UC
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Protein 'Switch' Determines Whether Liposarcoma Cells Will Become Aggressive, Roswell Park Expert Reports
BUFFALO, New York, Aug. 6 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center posted the following news release:
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Protein 'Switch' Determines Whether Liposarcoma Cells Will Become Aggressive, Roswell Park Expert Reports
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BUFFALO, N.Y. -New research from an expert in cancer biology explains what triggers liposarcoma cells to become more- or less-aggressive and identifies potential targets that could keep aggressive tumors in check. A study led by Blake Wilde, PhD, of
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Ready-Mix Teamsters at CalPortland on Unfair Labor Practice Strike
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:
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Ready-Mix Teamsters at CalPortland on Unfair Labor Practice Strike
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(OAKLAND, Calif.) - Over 350 concrete ready-mix drivers at CalPortland represented by Teamsters Locals 853, 665, 315, and 150 have been forced on an unfair labor practice (ULP) strike after the company refused to bargain in good faith on a new contract.
Since June 8, the local unions have been trying
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Rebecsinib Clinical Trial Means New Options for Blood Cancer
LA JOLLA, California, Aug. 5 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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Rebecsinib Clinical Trial Means New Options for Blood Cancer
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Key Takeaways
* A clinical trial of rebecsinib, an experimental anti-cancer drug, is underway at UC San Diego for patients with two types of blood cancer.
* The investigational therapy holds potential for treating the more than 20 types of cancer that involve the ADAR1 gene.
A clinical trial of rebecsinib -a first-
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Release: Rep. Khanna Introduces Data Center Bill of Rights
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Release: Rep. Khanna Introduces Data Center Bill of Rights
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Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Ro Khanna (CA-17) introduced a Data Center Bill of Rights that would give Americans and local communities greater control over the construction and operation of AI data centers. The resolution calls for prohibiting data centers in residential areas and within 2,500 feet of homes, schools, childcare facilit
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Rep. Aguilar Announces Nearly $1.4 Million for San Bernardino County to Expand Local Access to Quality Healthcare
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Aguilar Announces Nearly $1.4 Million for San Bernardino County to Expand Local Access to Quality Healthcare
This funding will support community health centers in San Bernardino County, including in the City of San Bernardino
SAN BERNARDINO, CA - Today, Rep. Pete Aguilar (CA-33) announced a $1,375,920 grant award for the San Bernardino County Public Health Department to expand access to high-
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Rep. Chu and Senator Hirono Introduce Legislation to Defund Trump's "Public Charge" Rule Attack on Immigrant Families
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Chu and Senator Hirono Introduce Legislation to Defund Trump's "Public Charge" Rule Attack on Immigrant Families
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Today, Representative Judy Chu (CA-28) and Senator Mazie Hirono (D-HI) introduced the Protect American Values Act, legislation that would prevent federal funds from being used to implement, administer, enforce, or otherwise carry out the Trump administration's finalized "public charg
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Rep. Whitesides Introduces Legislation to Combat Wildfires and Improve Readiness
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. George T. Whitesides, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Whitesides Introduces Legislation to Combat Wildfires and Improve Readiness
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Rep. George Whitesides (CA-27) joined Rep. Joe Neguse (CO-02), Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Rep. Jared Huffman (CA-02), Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Rep. Angie Craig (MN-02), and Forestry and Horticulture Subcommittee Ranking Member Rep. Andrea Salinas (OR-06) t
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Report From Progressive Policy Institute: Leading in the Space Economy - A Strategic Playbook for Governors and Mayors
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- Leading in the Space Economy: A Strategic Playbook for Governors and Mayors - A report from Progressive Policy Institute - August 2026 (13 pages)
Here are excerpts:
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The space economy is rapidly growing -- last year, it was worth $626.4 billion globally,1 and projections estimate it will be worth $1.8 trillion by 2035.2 The United States produces approximately half of that value as of 2023.3 This includes everything from rocket launches
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REPS LIEU AND MCCLAIN DELANEY INTRODUCE THE CONGRESSIONAL AUTHORIZATION FOR FEDERAL BUILDING NAMES ACT
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Ted Lieu, D-California, issued the following news release:
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REPS LIEU AND MCCLAIN DELANEY INTRODUCE THE CONGRESSIONAL AUTHORIZATION FOR FEDERAL BUILDING NAMES ACT
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Today, Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D-Los Angeles County) and Congresswoman April McClain Delaney (D-MD) introduced the Congressional Authorization for Federal Building Names Act that would require Congress to expressly authorize the renaming of federal property.
In September 2025, Trump ordered the D
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Rising deaths in LA County Jail are tied to longer jail stays, study shows
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 5 -- The University of California posted the following news release:
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Rising deaths in LA County Jail are tied to longer jail stays, study shows
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Key takeaways
* Deaths in the Los Angeles County Jail have increased over the last 15 years, driven by longer periods of jail time and higher rates of substance abuse fatalities, a UCLA study has found.
* Of those who died while in the county jail, the median time from arrest to death was 57.5 days.
* Find
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Sanford Burnham Prebys Partners With Department of Health in Abu Dhabi
LA JOLLA, California, Aug. 7 -- Sanford Burnham Prebys issued the following news release:
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Sanford Burnham Prebys partners with Department of Health in Abu Dhabi
Nonbinding pact intended to expand and accelerate biomedical research in both nations
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Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute has entered a nonbinding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Department of Health - Abu Dhabi (part of the United Arab Emirates), the regulator of the healthcare sector in the Emirat
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Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority Advocates for Flexible Federal Family Friendly Transit Standards
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 30, 2026
Docket Management Facility
U.S. Department of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE
West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140
Washington, DC 20590-0001
Subject: Federal Transit Administration Request for Information on Family Friendly Transit
To Whom It May Concern:
The Santa Clara Valley
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Schmitt Leads Effort to Repeal California's Vehicle Emission Standards Limiting Consumer Choice, Raising Costs for American Families
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release:
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Schmitt Leads Effort to Repeal California's Vehicle Emission Standards Limiting Consumer Choice, Raising Costs for American Families
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Joins Colleagues in Introducing Additional CRAs to Overturn California's Burdensome Regulations
U.S. SENATE -Today, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) introduced a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to repeal the Environmental Protection Agency's(EPA) 2009 waiv
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Sen. Schiff Introduces Bill Providing Right to Legal Representation for Individuals Facing Deportation, Legal Immigration Proceedings
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Sen. Schiff Introduces Bill Providing Right to Legal Representation for Individuals Facing Deportation, Legal Immigration Proceedings
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Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) introduced the Fairness to Freedom Act of 2026, legislation to guarantee the right to legal representation for all individuals facing deportation or any legal immigration proceeding if they are unable to
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Sen. Schiff's Bill to Rename Glendale Post Office Honoring Former U.S. Navy Secretary Advances from Senate Committee
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Sen. Schiff's Bill to Rename Glendale Post Office Honoring Former U.S. Navy Secretary Advances from Senate Committee
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Today, the U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs advanced U.S. Senator Adam Schiff's (D-Calif.) legislation to rename a U.S. Postal Service facility in Glendale, CA after former U.S. Navy Secretary Paul Ignatius to honor his legacy of military service.
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Sen. Warren, Reps. Khanna, Krishnamoorthi Issue Letter to Barclays Group Chairman Higgins
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, and Reps. Ro Khanna, D-California, and Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following letter to Barclays Group Chairman Nigel Higgins:
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Here is the text of the letter:
July 22, 2026
Nigel Higgins
Group Chairman
Barclays
1 Churchill Place
London, E14 5HP
United Kingdom
Dear Mr. Higgins:
We write regarding Barclays' efforts to i
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Senate Committee Advances Bipartisan Padilla Bill to Support Tribal Land Management
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Senate Committee Advances Bipartisan Padilla Bill to Support Tribal Land Management
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The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs advanced U.S. Senator Alex Padilla's (D-Calif.) bicameral and bipartisan bill to promote Tribal management of over 500 acres of land in California by transferring federal land to the Pit River Tribe. Padilla introduced the legislation with Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) last
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Senate Committee Advances Bipartisan Schiff, Padilla Bill to Support Tribal Land Management
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Senate Committee Advances Bipartisan Schiff, Padilla Bill to Support Tribal Land Management
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Washington, D.C. -The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs advanced U.S. Senators Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla's (both D-Calif.) bicameral and bipartisan bill to promote Tribal management of over 500 acres of land in California by transferring federal land to the Pit River Tribe. The Senators introduced the
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Senator Collins Delivers Floor Remarks Ahead of Unanimous Senate Passage of Her Bill to Combat Lyme and Other Tick-Borne Diseases
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release:
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Senator Collins Delivers Floor Remarks Ahead of Unanimous Senate Passage of Her Bill to Combat Lyme and Other Tick-Borne Diseases
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Click HERE to watch and HERE to download video of her remarks.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Susan Collins announced that the bipartisan Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act she introduced with Senator Tina Smith (D-MN)-
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Sens. Coons, Murkowski Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Use Temporary Protected Status to Help Vulnerable Afghans in U.S.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on Aug. 6, 2026:
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Senators Coons, Murkowski introduce bipartisan bill to use Temporary Protected Status to help vulnerable Afghans in the United States
U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.) and Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) today introduced the Afghanistan TPS Act of 2026, legislation to protect eligible Afghan nationals already living in the United States from being forced to return to Taliban-controlle
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Sens. Schiff, Ernst Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Support for Building Permitting Process Following Natural Disasters
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Sens. Schiff, Ernst Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Support for Building Permitting Process Following Natural Disasters
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Today, U.S. Senators Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) introduced the Reducing Red Tape for Rebuilding Act, bipartisan legislation to expand the support local governments can receive from the federal government to help with the rebuilding process followin
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Sens. Schiff, Scott Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Address U.S. Dependency on China for Pharmaceutical Products
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Sens. Schiff, Scott Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Address U.S. Dependency on China for Pharmaceutical Products
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Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Rick Scott (F-Fla.), Chair of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, introduced new bipartisan legislation, the American Pharmaceutical Security Act, to direct the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to produce
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Skanska Completes Renovation of Specialized Care Facility for Sutter Health in Pleasanton, California
NEW YORK, Aug. 7 -- Skanska, a construction and development company, issued the following news release:
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Skanska completes renovation of specialized care facility for Sutter Health in Pleasanton, California
Skanska has completed a 21,000-square-foot medical facility renovation for Sutter Health in Pleasanton, California, expanding access to specialized healthcare services for residents across the Tri-Valley region.
PLEASANTON, CA - Skanska, a leading global construction and development
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SkySafe Urges FAA to Require Non-Cooperative Drone Detection for Fixed Site Facilities
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
SkySafe, Inc. August 5, 2026 Submitted electronically via the Federal eRulemaking Portal (www.regulations.gov) U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Docket Operations, M-30 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington, DC 20590 Re: Comments of SkySafe, Inc. on the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, "Designati
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Southern California Edison Urges FAA to Refine Drone Operation Rules to Protect Critical Infrastructure and Enable Utility Access
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
COMMENTS OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY
Re: Docket No. FAA-2026-4558 - Designation-Restrict the Operation of Unmanned Aircraft in Close Proximity to a Fixed Site Facility (Section 2208 NPRM)
August 5, 2026
I. Introduction
Southern California Edison (SCE) supports the Electric Utility Trade Associations comments an
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State Bar Submits Letter to Supreme Court with Update on February 2025 CA Bar Exam Internal Investigation
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 6 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The State Bar of California posted the following news:
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State Bar Submits Letter to Supreme Court with Update on February 2025 CA Bar Exam Internal Investigation
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During closed session on August 4, 2026, the State Bar Board of Trustees approved the submission of a letter to the California Supreme Court that provides an update on the privileged independent internal investigation into the issues relating to the February 2025 Cali
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States Call on HHS to Withdraw Unlawful Modifications to TANF Data System Raising Privacy and Oversight Concerns
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
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Via Federal eRulemaking Portal
David M. Swegle
Office of Family Assistance
Administration for Children and Families
330 C Street SW, 3rd Floor
Washington, DC 20201
RE: Comment on the Notice of a Modified System of Records, Document ID ACF 2026-0727-001
Dear Director Swegle:
We, the Attorneys General for th
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Strategies for Ethical & Environmental Development Urges FAA to Protect First Amendment Rights and Public Oversight of Animal Agriculture
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- 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
DOCKET NO. FAA-2026-4558
August 4, 2026
Sean Duffy Secretary
U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590
Bryan Bedford Administrator Federal Aviation Administration 800 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20591
Re: Designation-Restrict the Ope
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Students Learn Dance and Diplomacy Abroad in Global Gateways Summer Courses
CLAREMONT, California, Aug. 6 -- Pomona College posted the following news:
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Students Learn Dance and Diplomacy Abroad in Global Gateways Summer Courses
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Victoria Niu '29 had never traveled outside the U.S. when she signed up for the Pomona College Global Gateways course, Experiential History: Movement Upon Movement in the Weimar Republic. Two weeks after spring semester finals, she and 13 other Pomona students found themselves in Berlin, attending classes on the artistic and political
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Sun Noodle Issues Voluntary Recall of Sura Tanmen Hot and Sour Flavor Premium Japanese Noodles & Soup Base Due to Undeclared Fish Allergen
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice:
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Sun Noodle Issues Voluntary Recall of Sura Tanmen Hot and Sour Flavor Premium Japanese Noodles & Soup Base Due to Undeclared Fish Allergen
Summary
Company Announcement Date: August 05, 2026
FDA Publish Date: August 06, 2026
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Allergens Reason for Announcement:
Contain undeclared Fish
Company Name: Sun Noodle of Honolul
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Surveillance Technology Oversight Project Defends California's AI Transparency Law
NEW YORK, Aug. 7 -- The Surveillance Technology Oversight Project issued the following news release:
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S.T.O.P. Defends California's AI Transparency Law
The Surveillance Technology Oversight Project (S.T.O.P.), a New York-based privacy and civil rights group, recently joined a coalition of 28 scholars and civil society organizations in filing an amicus brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, defending the constitutionality of California's AI training data transparency
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Survivors of Mass Shootings Urge ATF to Withdraw Proposed Rule Revising Firearms Transaction Record
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- 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
By electronic submission to https://www.regulations.gov.
ATF Rulemaking Comments Mail Stop 6N-518, Office of Regulatory Affairs Enforcement Programs and Services
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives 99 New York Ave. NE Washington, DC 20226
Re: Docket No. ATF-2026-0001; RIN 1140-AA82 Comment
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Top Democrats on the House Natural Resources and Agriculture Committees Introduce the Wildfire Response and Readiness Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Top Democrats on the House Natural Resources and Agriculture Committees Introduce the Wildfire Response and Readiness Act
A comprehensive legislative package comprising 25 bills that together outline a plan to respond to wildfires-protecting our lands, readying our communities, and giving federal firefighters the support they need and the benefits they deserve.
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Today, Natural Resources Commit
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Top Democrats on the House Natural Resources and Agriculture Committees Introduce the Wildfire Response and Readiness Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, ranking member of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 6, 2026:
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Top Democrats on the House Natural Resources and Agriculture Committees Introduce the Wildfire Response and Readiness Act
A comprehensive legislative package comprising 25 bills that together outline a plan to respond to wildfires--protecting our lands, readying our communities, and giving federal firefighters the support the
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UC Merced Experts in Soil, Agriculture Join UC ANR
MERCED, California, Aug. 5 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news:
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UC Merced Experts in Soil, Agriculture Join UC ANR
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Two UC Merced-affiliated scientists have joined University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources.
Lauren Hale, a soil microbiologist in UC Merced's Department Life and Environmental Sciences, and Mohammad Maharlooei, an assistant professor of UC Cooperative Extension in agricultural waste management and bioenergy production, are am
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UC-San Francisco: How the Deadly Superbug Infiltrating Hospitals Hides in Your Skin
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 7 (TNSjou) -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release:
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How the Deadly Superbug Infiltrating Hospitals Hides in Your Skin
UCSF researchers begin to unravel the mystery of Candida auris, a skin fungus that threatens the most vulnerable patients.
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Since its discovery in Japan in 2009, a deadly fungus has emerged in hospitals around the world. The pathogen, known as Candida auris, lives silently on the skin. But
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UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center: Researchers Awarded $2.3 Million to Help Prepare Next Generation of Urologic and Gynecologic Cancer Researchers
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 7 -- The UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center issued the following news release:
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Researchers awarded $2.3 million to help prepare next generation of urologic and gynecologic cancer researchers
Investigators at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center have been awarded a $2.3 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to continue supporting the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Training in Urologic and Gynecologic Cancers Pro
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UCLA Health: Naoki Kaneko Receives Grant for Treating Complex, Giant Brain Aneurysms
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 7 -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release:
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Dr. Naoki Kaneko receives grant for treating complex, giant brain aneurysms
Dr. Naoki Kaneko, associate professor in the division of interventional neuroradiology at the David Geffen School of Medicine, was awarded a $50,000 grant from the Brain Aneurysm Foundation (BAF) for his research focusing on developing a new device for treating complex, giant brain aneurysms.
His project, "Hemodynamic Optimiza
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UCLA Williams Institute: More Than 60% of Gender-Nonconforming Employees Report Experiencing Discrimination or Harassment at Work
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 7 (TNSrep) -- The UCLA School of Law Williams Institute issued the following news release:
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More than 60% of gender-nonconforming employees report experiencing discrimination or harassment at work
A new study by the Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law finds that more than six in 10 (62%) gender-nonconforming (GNC) cisgender LGBQ employees reported experiencing discrimination or harassment at work -- including being fired, not hired, not promoted, or ver
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University of Chicago Energy Policy Institute: Institute for Climate and Sustainable Growth Announces 2026-2027 Distinguished Fellows
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 7 -- The University of Chicago Energy Policy Institute issued the following news:
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Institute for Climate and Sustainable Growth Announces 2026-2027 Distinguished Fellows
The cohort of former senior climate and energy leaders to enrich the UChicago community and share knowledge.
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The Institute for Climate and Sustainable Growth is excited to announce its 2026-2027 cohort of Distinguished Fellows. New to the cohort this year is Jose Alexandre Scheinkman, a profes
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Western Digital Seeks FTZ Production Authority for Semiconductor Die in California
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Foreign-Trade Zones Board has received an application from Western Digital Technologies Inc., San Jose, California, proposing production activity at its facilities in San Jose and Fremont, California, within Subzone 18V.
The notification was received on July 29, 2026, and covers production of semiconductor die used in hard disk drive heads. Comments are due on September 15, 2026.
The proposal would allow production under Foreign-Tr
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Why Are Schools Limiting Screen Time?
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 6 [Category: BizHospital] -- Cedars-Sinai, a nonprofit academic healthcare organization, posted the following news:
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Why Are Schools Limiting Screen Time?
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This school year, the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) and several neighboring school districts are introducing stricter age-based limits on classroom screen time. The new policy comes after parents and educators have long expressed concern over children's growing reliance on technology for b
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