Friday - August 14, 2026

Public Policy Tipoffs Involving California

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90-Cent Bet Turns into $102,112 Jackpot at Sam's Town Hotel and Gambling Hall
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Aug. 10 [Category: BizEntertainment Industry] -- Boyd Gaming, operator of gaming entertainment properties, posted the following news release: * * * 90-Cent Bet Turns into $102,112 Jackpot at Sam's Town Hotel and Gambling Hall * LAS VEGAS-A lucky Las Vegas local struck it big at Sam's Town Hotel and Gambling Hall on Thursday, August 6, turning a 90-cent bet into a $102,112 jackpot. The long-time Sam's Town regular scored the big win at 4:30 p.m. Thursday on a one-cent deno  more
A Better Test for Leptospirosis in Cattle
STORRS, Connecticut, Aug. 10 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * A Better Test for Leptospirosis in Cattle * Assistant professor Elsio Wunder, DVM, Ph.D., has been awarded a three-year, $570,000 grant to improve diagnostics for bovine leptospirosis, a bacterial disease that can infect cattle and spread to humans. The award comes from the U.S.-Israel Binational Agricultural Research and Development Fund, or BARD. BARD is a competitive funding program for mutuall  more
ACLU of New Jersey Executive Director Sinha Testifies Before House Judiciary Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Oversight released the following written testimony by Amol Sinha, executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey, from a July 22, 2026, hearing entitled "False Narratives Surrounding Conditions at the Delaney Hall ICE Detention Center." ICE is the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. * * * Chairman Van Drew, Ranking Member Crockett, and Members of the Subcommittee: thank you for convening this hearing and f  more
Actio Biosciences to Be Acquired by Jazz Pharmaceuticals for Up to $1.32 Billion
PALO ALTO, California, Aug. 11 -- Cooley, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Actio Biosciences to Be Acquired by Jazz Pharmaceuticals for Up to $1.32 Billion Cooley advised Actio Biosciences, a clinical-stage biotechnology company advancing the translation of genetic insights into novel small molecule precision medicines, on its agreement to be acquired by Jazz Pharmaceuticals for $820 million upfront payment and up to $500 million in potential approval and sales milestones.  more
AG Campbell Secures Victory In Lawsuit Protecting Federal Support For Homelessness Services
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 10 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Secures Victory In Lawsuit Protecting Federal Support For Homelessness Services * Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell and a multistate coalition of 22 other states won their lawsuit against the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) over its illegal attempt to cap funding for permanent housing projects that help families f  more
Apple and Major League Baseball announce September "Friday Night Baseball" schedule and first-ever broadcast in Apple Immersive
CUPERTINO, California, Aug. 10 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, posted the following news: * * * Apple and Major League Baseball announce September "Friday Night Baseball" schedule and first-ever broadcast in Apple Immersive * Today, Apple and Major League Baseball (MLB) unveiled the September schedule for "Friday Night Baseball," the weekly doubleheader streaming every Friday on Apple TV throughout the 20  more
Arizona State University Reaches Milestone Enrollment
TEMPE, Arizona, Aug. 11 -- Arizona State University issued the following news: * * * ASU reaches milestone enrollment After enrolling more than 200,000 students this past year, ASU continues to redefine what opportunities a public university can create By Kevin Kovaleski Arizona State University enrolled more than 200,000 students during the 2025-26 school year, surpassing that enrollment milestone for the first time in university history. ASU's growth reflects more than two decades of re  more
Army Corps Proposes Revised Restricted Area Rules for Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is proposing to revise restricted area regulations at Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach in California to reflect current site conditions and operational needs following changes to Anaheim Bay. The proposed rule would revise 33 CFR 334.930 to establish boundaries for two sub-areas: the Navy Operational Area and the public navigation channel. The Navy Operational Area would cover the inner basin and most of the outer harbor, while the  more
Attorney General James Co-Leads Multistate Effort Opposing Trump Administration's Sweeping Rollback of Gun Safety Protections
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 10 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Co-Leads Multistate Effort Opposing Trump Administration's Sweeping Rollback of Gun Safety Protections * August 10, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today co-led a coalition of 22 other attorneys general in opposing the Trump administration's unprecedented effort to dismantle decades of federal gun safety protections. Since May 2026, the  more
Avere Therapeutics Announces $500 Million Private Placement
PALO ALTO, California, Aug. 11 -- Cooley, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Avere Therapeutics Announces $500 Million Private Placement Cooley advised Jefferies, TD Cowen, Evercore ISI, UBS Investment Bank and Wedbush & Co., LLC as the placement agents to Avere Therapeutics, a privately held biotechnology company advancing oral therapies for IL-23 driven inflammatory diseases, in connection with a $500 million private placement from a syndicate of leading healthcare investo  more
Ballard Spahr Names Scott Humphreys Los Angeles Office Managing Partner
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Ballard Spahr, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Ballard Spahr Names Scott Humphreys Los Angeles Office Managing Partner * Litigation Partner Scott S. Humphreys has been named Ballard Spahr's Los Angeles Office Managing Partner, firm Chair Peter Michaud announced today. "Los Angeles is a West Coast litigation stronghold for us, and Scott's leadership will help that office and our firm provide an even broader   more
Banner Health named among nation's best - Again
PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 10 [Category: Health Care] -- Banner Health posted the following news release: * * * Banner Health named among nation's best - Again * PHOENIX (Aug. 10, 2026) - Banner Health, one of the nation's largest fully integrated nonprofit health systems, today announced that multiple hospitals across its system have received prestigious national recognitions in 2026 - further cementing its standing as one of the country's top health systems for clinical quality, patient safety  more
CAIR-CA Urges New California Civil Rights Director to Address Anti-Muslim Bias in Schools
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on Aug. 10, 2026: * * * CAIR-CA Urges New California Civil Rights Director to Address Anti-Muslim Bias in Schools Group calls for merit-based hiring, dedicated anti-Muslim discrimination role as state builds new civil rights system - (SACRAMENTO, CA) - The California chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CA), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organizati  more
CAIR-LA Calls on ABCUSD to Publicly Condemn Anti-Muslim Hate Following Islamophobic Statements at Board Meeting
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on Aug. 10, 2026: * * * CAIR-LA Calls on ABCUSD to Publicly Condemn Anti-Muslim Hate Following Islamophobic Statements at Board Meeting The Greater Los Angeles Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-LA) today sent a letter to the Artesia, Bloomfield, and Carmenita Unified School District (ABCUSD) expressing concern over anti-Muslim and xenophobic statements made during a   more
Cal. State-San Bernardino Alumni-led 'Education Insight' Expands to National Public Radio Distribution
SAN BERNARDINO, California, Aug. 11 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news: * * * CSUSB alumni-led 'Education Insight' expands to national public radio distribution The award-winning radio program and podcast begins a new season with PRX distribution, which means "Education Insight" will be heard on additional stations across the nation. - "Education Insight," an award-winning weekly public radio program and podcast produced by the nonprofit Growing I  more
Calif. Gov. Newsom Condemns Trump Administration Proposal to Weaken Federal Gun Safety
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 11 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Aug. 10, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom condemns Trump administration proposal to weaken federal gun safety What you need to know: Governor Newsom condemns Trump for his dangerous proposal to weaken commonsense gun safety rules. - Governor Gavin Newsom today blasted the Trump Administration's proposed changes to federal firearm regulations as a giveaway to gun traffickers, a threat to law e  more
California State University Students and Faculty Receive Prestigious Fulbright Awards for 2026-27
LONG BEACH, California, Aug. 11 -- California State University issued the following news: * * * CSU Students and Faculty Receive Prestigious Fulbright Awards for 2026-27 Awardees will teach, conduct research and build international partnerships through Fulbright U.S. Student, Scholar and Specialist programs. By Janice Yun Twenty-five California State University students, recent graduates and faculty members have been selected for the 2026-27 Fulbright U.S. Student and Fulbright U.S. Scholar  more
Can AI Read the Room? USC Study Finds AI Is Better at Reading Than Listening
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 10 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * Can AI Read the Room? USC Study Finds AI Is Better at Reading Than Listening * Can AI Read the Room? (Credit: Midjourney) Today, users can do more than exchange text with artificial intelligence (AI). From holding conversations and asking questions aloud to sending voice messages, AI can now process audios and respond in real time. But can AI really list  more
Carbajal Announces Over $1 Million in Federal Funding for Santa Barbara Airport
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Carbajal Announces Over $1 Million in Federal Funding for Santa Barbara Airport * U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24), a senior member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, announced $1,304,418.00 in federal funding for the Santa Barbara Airport for a range of infrastructure upgrades. Specifically, the funding will go towards installing new signage and markings o  more
Center for American Progress: Illinois Becomes Third State To Advance New Model for Rideshare Workers to Unionize, Continuing National Trend
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The Center for American Progress issued the following news release on Aug. 10, 2026: * * * Illinois Becomes Third State To Advance New Model for Rideshare Workers to Unionize, Continuing National Trend Illinois has become the third state to advance a new model for rideshare workers to unionize, underscoring a growing national trend toward modernizing labor law for the gig economy, according to a new analysis from the Center for American Progress. The state's landmark le  more
Center for Immigration Studies Resident Fellow Arthur Testifies Before House Judiciary Subcommittee (Part 2 of 3)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Oversight released the following written testimony by Andrew R. Arthur, resident fellow in law and policy at the Center for Immigration Studies, from a July 22, 2026, hearing entitled "False Narratives Surrounding Conditions at the Delaney Hall ICE Detention Center." ICE is the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. * * * (Continued from Part 1 of 3) Similarly, and directly relevant to the subject of today's hearing, section 103(a)  more
Cisco Schedules Conference Call for 4Q26 Financial Results
SAN JOSE, California, Aug. 10 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Cisco issued the following news release: * * * Cisco Schedules Conference Call for 4Q26 Financial Results * SAN JOSE, Calif., August 5, 2026 - Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) has scheduled a conference call for Wednesday, Aug 12, 2026, at 1:30 PM (PT); 4:30 PM (ET) to announce its fourth quarter fiscal year 2026 financial results for the period ending Saturday, July 25, 2026. Financial results will be released over PR Newswire via US   more
Colombia Earthquake: Direct Relief Mobilizing Medical Aid for Immediate Health Needs
SANTA BARBARA, California, Aug. 10 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * Colombia Earthquake: Direct Relief Mobilizing Medical Aid for Immediate Health Needs * A 7.4-magnitude earthquake reverberated through Colombia today, the largest earthquake to impact the country in a decade, according to the Associated Press. The earthquake shook the country at 7:34 a.m. local time on Monday, and the epicenter was recorded about three miles outside of San Jose del P  more
Consumer Watchdog: As Carbon Capture Gains Momentum, New Report Raises Consumer Concerns
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 10 [Category: Consumer Services] (TNSrpt) -- Consumer Watchdog posted the following news release: * * * As Carbon Capture Gains Momentum, New Report Raises Consumer Concerns * California is setting the stage for oil producers, refiners, and other industries to decarbonize. Air regulators are circulating proposed rules for the state's first industrial Carbon Capture and Storage program. They've doubled a pool of CO2 emissions allowances to $4 billion for manufact  more
DISNEY ENTERTAINMENT TELEVISION UNVEILS POWERFUL MULTIPLATFORM COMMEMORATION OF THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF SEPTEMBER 11, 2001
BURBANK, California, Aug. 10 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * DISNEY ENTERTAINMENT TELEVISION UNVEILS POWERFUL MULTIPLATFORM COMMEMORATION OF THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 * "9/11 Reunited" Trailer HERE (NEW YORK, August 10, 2026) - As the nation approaches the 25th anniversary of September 11, Disney Entertainment Television is bringing together the collective strengths of ABC News, National Geographic, Di  more
DOE Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory: Scientists Release Biggest 2D Map of the Universe
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * Scientists Release Biggest 2D Map of the Universe The newest map from the DESI Legacy Imaging Surveys was 13 years in the making and contains nearly 4 billion objects. The treasure trove is available to all and contains stars, galaxies, supernovae, gravitational lenses, and much more. Key Takeaways * The DESI Legacy Imaging Surveys combined more than 263,000 telescope   more
Earthjustice: Colorado District Court Latest to Dismiss Industry Lawsuit Against Building Updates
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 11 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release: * * * Colorado District Court Latest to Dismiss Industry Lawsuit Against Building Updates Denver's Energy Code aims to cut pollution, energy bills for households & businesses - Denver, CO -- A Colorado District Court has dismissed a corporate-backed lawsuit against Denver ordinances aimed at reducing air pollution from buildings and reducing energy bills for owners and tenants. The court agreed with argume  more
Earthjustice: Court Blocks Harmful Mining Development in Mojave National Preserve
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 11 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release on Aug. 10, 2026: * * * Court Blocks Harmful Mining Development in Mojave National Preserve Emergency order granted to prevent further damage to national park - Los Angeles, CA -- Today, a federal court ordered that new mining operations halt within Mojave National Preserve, effective immediately. This preliminary injunction was granted to the National Parks Conservation Association, represented by Earthju  more
Ensure Accountability When Wolves Die as "Coyotes"
LARKSPUR, California, Aug. 11 -- Project Coyote, an organization that say it promotes conservation and coexistence between people and wildlife through education, science and advocacy, issued the following news release: * * * Ensure Accountability when Wolves Die as "Coyotes" Advocacy group renews demand for a shortened coyote hunting season and support for the law after a licensed hunter kills a reintroduced gray wolf they claim to have mistaken for a coyote - Project Coyote is calling on C  more
EWG Applauds California's Phase-out of Toxic Herbicide Linked to Parkinson's and Other Diseases
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The Environmental Working Group issued the following news release on Aug. 10, 2026: * * * EWG applauds California's phase-out of toxic herbicide linked to Parkinson's and other diseases SACRAMENTO - The Environmental Working Group today applauded the California Department of Pesticide Regulation's announcement that all manufacturers of pesticide products containing paraquat-dichloride have voluntarily cancelled their registrations that allow them to sell paraquat in the  more
Ex-NOAA Fisheries Chief Science Advisor Merrick Testifies Before House Natural Resources Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries released the following testimony by Richard Merrick, former chief science advisor and director of scientific programs at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Fisheries, from a July 21, 2026, hearing on the Whale Collision Hazard Avoidance, Research, and Tracking Solutions Act (H.R. 7332) and Northwest Endangered Salmon Predation Prevention Act (H.R. 9621): * * * Good morning, Chairma  more
Fielding Graduate University Issues Q&A: The Science of Resilience
SANTA BARBARA, California, Aug. 11 -- Fielding Graduate University issued the following Q&A on Aug. 10, 2026, involving Barbara Colombo, core faculty in the PhD in Applied Psychological Science program: * * * The Science of Resilience By Catherine Ryan At the intersection of neuroscience, health psychology, and emotion science, Fielding faculty Barbara Colombo explores how cognitive reserve, brain stimulation, music, movement, and self-compassion can help people adapt, remain resilient, and   more
First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom, Senate President Pro Tem Monique Limon Celebrate Women Founders Leading Innovation in California
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 11 -- First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom issued the following news release on Aug. 10, 2026: * * * First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom, Senate President pro Tem Monique Limon celebrate women founders leading innovation in California What you need to know: First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom and Senate President pro Tem Monique Limon honored 11 California women founders on the Senate floor to celebrate their leadership in business. Their work in numerous sector  more
Fisher begins tenure as interim president of PennWest University
CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 10 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * Fisher begins tenure as interim president of PennWest University * Dr. James "JD" Fisher today began his tenure as interim president of PennWest University, returning to an institution and region that have shaped much of his life and career. A western Pennsylvania native and Edinboro graduate, Fisher spent 26 years teaching and serving in leadership roles at Edinboro and PennWest. In a message to the university c  more
Golden State in the Spotlight: Gov. Newsom Announces Nine New TV Projects - Including Iconic Reboots, Sequels, and Star-Studded Dramas - To Launch Second Year of California's Expanded Tax Credit Program
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 11 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Aug. 10, 2026: * * * Golden State in the spotlight: Governor Newsom announces nine new TV projects - including iconic reboots, sequels, and star-studded dramas - to launch second year of California's expanded tax credit program Clueless sequel and The Rockford Files reboot among awarded projects that include major productions featuring Academy Award-winning stars Jamie Lee Curtis and Viola  more
Gov. Newsom Announces New AI Cyber Defense Program to Protect California's Critical Infrastructure
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 11 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Aug. 10, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom announces new AI cyber defense program to protect California's critical infrastructure New actions build on Governor Newsom's executive order on artificial intelligence as cyber incidents reinforce cybersecurity preparedness What you need to know: Today, Governor Newsom announces a first-in-the-nation AI Cyber Defense Program to strengthen California'  more
Hogan Lovells Cadwalader Advises The Mobility House on the Combination of Its North America Business With PowerFlex
LONDON, England, Aug. 11 -- Hogan Lovells Cadwalader, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Hogan Lovells Cadwalader advises The Mobility House on the combination of its North America business with PowerFlex Munich/ Silicon Valley - Global law firm Hogan Lovells Cadwalader has advised The Mobility House on the combination of its North America business with PowerFlex, creating North America's leading fleet electrification provider. The partnership brings together two pioneers i  more
Hudson Institute Issues Commentary to Wall Street Journal: China Presses a Weakness in America's Tech Policy
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following commentary on Aug. 9, 2026, by senior fellow David Feith, and Jimmy Goodrich, senior fellow at the University of California Institute on Global Conflict and Cooperation, to the Wall Street Journal: * * * China Presses a Weakness in America's Tech Policy Washington's semiconductor strategy must address not only who controls chip-makin  more
Huffman, Buchanan Re-Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Address World Extinction Crisis
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Huffman, Buchanan Re-Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Address World Extinction Crisis * Washington, D.C. - Today, Representatives Jared Huffman (D-CA) and Vern Buchanan (R-FL) re-introduced the Critically Endangered Animals Conservation Act, a bipartisan bill to support conservation efforts for highly endangered species around the world. "The alarming acceleration in species extinction has serious   more
Huffman, Dexter Open Investigation Into Insider Trading at Energy Fuels After Trump Guts Bears Ears
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, ranking member of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 10, 2026: * * * Huffman, Dexter Open Investigation into Insider Trading at Energy Fuels After Trump Guts Bears Ears Energy Fuels CEO bought 74,000 shares days before the monument was cut by 90 percent, the largest insider purchase in company history - Today, House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) and Ov  more
Intel Announces Proposed $15 Billion Common Stock Offering
SANTA CLARA, California, Aug. 10 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Intel, an industry that says it creates world-changing technology that enables progress and enriches lives, issued the following news: * * * Intel Announces Proposed $15 Billion Common Stock Offering * SANTA CLARA, Calif., August 10, 2026 - Intel Corporation (Nasdaq: INTC) today announced a $15 billion underwritten public offering of common stock. Why Now Customers continue to signal a strong and sustainable demand envi  more
Intel Gamer Days 2026 Kicking Off with AAA Gaming Bundle & Partnerships
SANTA CLARA, California, Aug. 10 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Intel, an industry that says it creates world-changing technology that enables progress and enriches lives, issued the following news: * * * Intel Gamer Days 2026 Kicking Off with AAA Gaming Bundle & Partnerships * What's New: Intel's annual Gamer Days campaign officially kicks off today, bringing gamers around the globe exciting new retail promotions, giveaways, and content collaborations with participating partners. He  more
Iowa A.G. Bird, 14 Co-Signers Issue Letter to OpenAI CEO Altman
DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 11 (TNSletter) -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird, with 14 co-signers issued the following letter to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 3, 2026 Sam Altman CEO OpenAI 3180 18th Street San Francisco, California 94110 Dear Mr. Altman: We write in our capacities as the Attorneys General of Iowa, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas and Utah. We  more
Iowa State University Hires New Slate of Economics Professors
AMES, Iowa, Aug. 10 -- Iowa State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences issued the following news: * * * Read More about New slate of economics professors hired at Iowa State University Four new faculty members will join the Department of Economics at Iowa State University later this month, with a fifth arriving in January 2027. A search for a sixth faculty member will begin this fall, with a focus on candidates who have expertise in agricultural processing. These faculty appo  more
ITC Finds Section 337 Violation in Glass Substrates Investigation, Orders Exclusion, Cease-&-Desist Relief
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission has found a violation of Section 337 involving glass substrates for liquid crystal displays and related products and manufacturing methods, ordering exclusion and cease-and-desist relief against respondents. The Commission issued a limited exclusion order prohibiting unlicensed entry of infringing glass substrates, products containing them, and manufacturing methods made by or on behalf of respondents, affiliates, parents, subsid  more
ITC Seeks Public Comments on Potential Wi-Fi Router Import Restrictions
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission is seeking public comments on the potential effects of recommended import restrictions involving Wi-Fi routers, Wi-Fi devices, mesh Wi-Fi network devices and components. An administrative law judge issued an Initial Determination on Violation of Section 337 and a Recommended Determination on remedy and bonding August 6, 2026. The Commission is requesting submissions from the public and interested government agencies regarding pub  more
Kyle S. Hauptman Sworn In as PCAOB Board Member
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 [Category: Accounting] -- The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board posted the following news release: * * * Kyle S. Hauptman Sworn In as PCAOB Board Member * The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) announced today that Kyle S. Hauptman was sworn in as a Board Member. The ceremony took place at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). "I am pleased to welcome Kyle to the PCAOB," said PCAOB Chairman Demetrios (Jim) Logothetis. "His deep expert  more
LaHood, Colleagues introduce Bipartisan Bill to Expand Access to Low-Interest Mortgages for First-Time Homebuyers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * LaHood, Colleagues introduce Bipartisan Bill to Expand Access to Low-Interest Mortgages for First-Time Homebuyers * Today, Representatives Darin LaHood (IL-16), Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), Blake Moore (UT-01), and Tom Suozzi (NY-01) introduced the First-Time Homebuyer Affordability Act, bipartisan legislation to expand access to low-interest mortgages for first-time, low- to medium-income homebuyers. "  more
Littler Issues Commentary: Works Council in Germany - Same Old Questions?
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 11 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Aug. 10, 2026, by senior associate Ruben Plambeck: * * * New Works Council in Germany - Same Old Questions? At a Glance * In Germany, a works council is an elected group of employees that represents the workforce at the local/business level. * Regular works council elections are held every four years. * Companies in which new members have been elected will likely need to address fundamental issues  more
Lofgren, Whitesides Demand Transparency on OSTP Initiative Funded with NSF Money
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Lofgren, Whitesides Demand Transparency on OSTP Initiative Funded with NSF Money * (Washington, DC) - Yesterday, Ranking Member Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) and Representative George Whitesides (D-CA) sent a letter to the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) Director Michael Kratsios demanding transparency on OSTP's "Grand Research Challenges" initiative, reported in Nature. During a   more
Made in California: How Netflix Series and Films Are Keeping Los Angeles Front and Center
LOS GATOS, California, Aug. 11 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following statement: * * * Made in California: How Netflix Series and Films Are Keeping Los Angeles Front and Center Whether you're a comedy nerd, a thrill seeker, a sports fanatic or a drama lover, you've probably noticed one recurring star that keeps popping up on Netflix: Los Angeles. Since 2018, more than 300 Netflix productions have filmed primarily in Los Angeles. In 2025 alone, over 45 productions rolled cameras  more
Marcus & Millichap Arranges $5.85 Million Sale of Super Star Car Wash in Avondale, Arizona
ENCINO, California, Aug. 11 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on Aug. 10, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Arranges $5.85 Million Sale of Super Star Car Wash in Avondale, Arizona AVONDALE, Ariz.-- 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 Super Star Car Wash, an 11,662-square-foot net-leased property, for $5.85 million. "This ma  more
Marcus & Millichap Brokers $5M Sale of Single-Tenant Net-Leased Peet's Coffee & Tea Property in Alameda, California
ENCINO, California, Aug. 11 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on Aug. 10, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Brokers $5M Sale of Single-tenant Net-Leased Peet's Coffee & Tea property in Alameda, California ALAMEDA, Calif. - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of 1901 Webster St., a 3,000 square-foot single-tenant net leased Peet'  more
Mark Thiemens Receives the Magellanic Premium, America's Oldest Medal
LA JOLLA, California, Aug. 10 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Mark Thiemens Receives the Magellanic Premium, America's Oldest Medal * University of California San Diego Distinguished Professor of Chemistry Mark Thiemens is the 43rd recipient of the Magellanic Premium, given by the American Philosophical Society (APS). Thiemens was recognized for his groundbreaking work in mass-independent isotope fractionation, his discovery of which has tran  more
Merced Native Sets Sights on Career in Veterinary Medicine
MERCED, California, Aug. 10 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: * * * Merced Native Sets Sights on Career in Veterinary Medicine * This is part of a series of profiles of new UC Merced Bobcats enrolled for the fall 2026 semester. Driven by a passion for animal care, incoming biological sciences major student Esperanza Garcia is already well on her way toward a future in veterinary medicine. A Merced High School graduate with a 4.0 GPA, Garia gained hands-on ve  more
Mini Mall Storage chooses Yardi Storage Manager as its enterprise solution to build a resilient, sustainable operational infrastructure
SANTA BARBARA, California, Aug. 10 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Yardi, a provider of property management software and investment management solutions for real estate, issued the following news release: * * * Mini Mall Storage chooses Yardi Storage Manager as its enterprise solution to build a resilient, sustainable operational infrastructure * The industry's only single-stack enterprise self storage platform provides one connected foundation to streamline operations, elevate the customer ex  more
MIT researchers tackle the economic realities of fusion power
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Aug. 10 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * MIT researchers tackle the economic realities of fusion power * In the last decade, scientists have shown that fusion energy can work, as a physical process. Next question: Can it work economically? A study co-authored by MIT professors Dennis Whyte and Andrew W. Lo proposes a framework for understanding what's needed to make fusion energy commercially viable in the marketplace.   more
N.J. A.G. Davenport Condemns ATF's Proposed Rollback of Gun Regulations
TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 11 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Aug. 10, 2026: * * * AG Davenport Condemns ATF's Proposed Rollback of Gun Regulations Multistate Coalition Warns Deregulating Firearms Rules Will Threaten Public Safety and Hinder Criminal Investigations - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport co-led a coalition of 23 attorneys general warning that the Trump Administration's rollback of common-sense firearms regulations will end  more
Netflix Gets Closer: Closes 2026 US Upfront, Doubling Down on Ads Innovation
LOS GATOS, California, Aug. 11 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following statement: * * * Netflix Gets Closer: Closes 2026 US Upfront, Doubling Down on Ads Innovation Today, we're thrilled to share the successful conclusion of our 2026 Upfront in the US, closing deals with partners across all major agency partners. Netflix nearly doubled our ad commitments this year, in line with expectations. This Upfront proved that advertisers are more excited than ever to work with Netflix, wh  more
Netflix: Announcing 'Ad Vitam Eternam', a Sequel to the Hit Film
LOS GATOS, California, Aug. 11 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news: * * * Announcing 'Ad Vitam Eternam', a Sequel to the Hit Film This is the sequel to the 2025 film Ad Vitam, starring Guillaume Canet After surviving an assassination attempt upon his release from prison, Franck sets out to find out who wants him dead. He goes to hide away with his family in the mountains. But French intelligence services track him down and offer him a deal: a covert mission in exchange   more
Newmark Arranges Sale of a Note Secured by an Entitled Adaptive Reuse Multifamily Project in San Pedro
NEW YORK, Aug. 11 -- Newmark Group, a commercial real estate company that says they offer comprehensive suite of services and products, posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Arranges Sale of a Note Secured by an Entitled Adaptive Reuse Multifamily Project in San Pedro Los Angeles, CA -- Newmark announces it has arranged the sale of a note secured by Topaz Tower, a fully entitled adaptive reuse development project located at 222 West 6th Street in San Pedro, California. The 12-story  more
Newport Beach surf instructor wins right to teach on city beaches
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 10 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Pacific Legal Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Newport Beach surf instructor wins right to teach on city beaches * Santa Ana, California; August 10, 2026: A Navy veteran and surf school owner reached a settlement with Newport Beach on July 28 securing the right to teach paid surf lessons on city beaches, ending a lawsuit he brought last year. Jason Murchison, owner of Learn to Surf, will operate under a five-year  more
Northern Trust Wealth Management Appoints Candice Nakagawa as Family Office Solutions Managing Director for the West Region
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 10 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Northern Trust, an international financial services company, posted the following news release: * * * Northern Trust Wealth Management Appoints Candice Nakagawa as Family Office Solutions Managing Director for the West Region * LOS ANGELES - Northern Trust Wealth Management has appointed Candice Nakagawa as Family Office Solutions Managing Director for the West Region. Based in Los Angeles, Nakagawa will help lead the delivery o  more
NPNA Launches "Together We Are America, and Together We Vote" Nationwide Campaign to Unite Naturalized Citizens, Voters with Immigrant Parents, and Allies at the Ballot Box
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 10 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Partnership for New Americans posted the following news: * * * NPNA Launches "Together We Are America, and Together We Vote" Nationwide Campaign to Unite Naturalized Citizens, Voters with Immigrant Parents, and Allies at the Ballot Box * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Yesterday, the National Partnership for New Americans (NPNA) launched the Together We Are America campaign-a nationwide effort to encourage naturalized citizens and allies   more
Ohio AG Seeks to Lead Class-Action Lawsuit Against Roblox
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 11 -- Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson issued the following news release: * * * Ohio AG Seeks to Lead Class-Action Lawsuit Against Roblox The office of Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson is seeking lead-plaintiff status in a securities class-action lawsuit accusing video game developer Roblox of misleading investors about child-safety protections on its digital platform. "Roblox lied to investors and failed to protect children from online predators," Wilson said. "We're  more
Ohio State graduates reflect on 'extraordinary experience'
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 10 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * Ohio State graduates reflect on 'extraordinary experience' * More than 1,000 graduates and their families crowded the Schottenstein Center to celebrate the 443rd commencement of The Ohio State University Sunday. While degrees were the focus of the day, university President Ravi V. Bellamkonda encouraged graduates to remember the bigger picture. "Your journey here isn't captured by the degree you're getting alo  more
Padilla, Sanders Introduce Bill to Guarantee Paid Vacation for U.S. Workers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Sanders Introduce Bill to Guarantee Paid Vacation for U.S. Workers * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) reintroduced the Guaranteed Paid Vacation Act -legislation that would guarantee at least two weeks of paid vacation to every full-time worker in America. Representative Seth Magaziner (D-R.I.-02) introduced companion legislation alongside  more
Paul Hastings Advises Selling Shareholders in Ehwa Diamond Industrial's Acquisition by IMM Private Equity
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Paul Hastings Advises Selling Shareholders in Ehwa Diamond Industrial's Acquisition by IMM Private Equity * Paul Hastings LLP advised the selling shareholders in the acquisition of Ehwa Diamond Industrial, one of the leading players in the global diamond tool market, by IMM Private Equity. The deal involves the sale of a controlling stake by the company's founder and his f  more
PennWest California alumnus finds his calling in conservation education
CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 10 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * PennWest California alumnus finds his calling in conservation education * Jacob Pistner '14 is an avid outdoorsman, dedicated educator and published author. Somewhere at the intersection of those passions, the PennWest California alumnus has found his dream job. Pistner was recently named conservation education coordinator for the Keystone Elk Country Alliance, where he will oversee educational programming that c  more
Pepperdine University: Boone Center for the Family Welcomes Noe Rivera as Director of RelateStrong Program
MALIBU, California, Aug. 11 -- Pepperdine University issued the following news: * * * Boone Center for the Family Welcomes Noe Rivera as Director of RelateStrong Program The Boone Center for the Family at Pepperdine University is pleased to welcome Noe Rivera as the new director of RelateStrong, effective July 27, 2026. Rivera brings a distinct combination of clinical expertise, ministry leadership, and longstanding experience with the Boone Center's relationship education initiatives. Over  more
Powerhouse Financial Restructuring Duo Unites at Paul Hastings to Expand London Team and Create Premier Global Platform
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Powerhouse Financial Restructuring Duo Unites at Paul Hastings to Expand London Team and Create Premier Global Platform * Paul Hastings LLP today announced the significant expansion of its global Financial Restructuring practice in London with the addition of star partners Bevis Metcalfe and Kieran Sharma. Their arrival from the Chambers-ranked Restructuring practices at H  more
Rand Issues Commentary to Golden State: Why L.A.'s Homelessness Numbers No Longer Tell the Full Story
SANTA MONICA, California, Aug. 7 -- Rand issued the following commentary on Aug. 10, 2026, by senior behavioral scientist Sarah B. Hunter to Golden State: * * * Why L.A.'s Homelessness Numbers No Longer Tell the Full Story The release in late July of the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority's 2026 point-in-time count has reignited public debate over the trajectory of the city's homelessness crisis. These official figures show a 7.9% increase in unsheltered people--those living in tents, ca  more
Ranking Member Robert Garcia Statement After Senate Confirms Todd Blanche
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following statement: * * * Ranking Member Robert Garcia Statement After Senate Confirms Todd Blanche Today, Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, released the following statement after Todd Blanche's confirmation to serve as Attorney General passed the Senate, with all Democrats in objection. "Todd Blanche   more
Reason Foundation Issues Commentary: Ranking the States Most and Least Dependent on the Federal Government
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 11 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary by Managing Directors of Government Finance Mariana Trujillo and Jordan Campbell: * * * Ranking the states most and least dependent on the federal government In some states, federal funds make up a modest share of government revenue, while in others they represent 40% of state and local budgets. - Federal aid accounts for about a quarter of state and local government revenues, helping fund everything   more
Rep. Aguilar Highlights Importance of Bloomington Community Health Center for Inland Empire Residents
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Aguilar Highlights Importance of Bloomington Community Health Center for Inland Empire Residents * Bloomington Community Health Center offers quality healthcare services, including primary care, pediatric care, dental care, behavioral care and pharmacy services BLOOMINGTON, CA - Rep. Pete Aguilar (CA-33) visited Bloomington Community Health Center as part of National Health Center Week to r  more
Rep. Dave Min's Bill Passes Out of the Senate, Bipartisan Legislation to Address Benefit Claims Backlog for Injured and Fallen Public Safety Officers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Rep. Dave Min, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Dave Min's Bill Passes Out of the Senate, Bipartisan Legislation to Address Benefit Claims Backlog for Injured and Fallen Public Safety Officers * Washington, D.C. -Representative Dave Min announced that the bipartisan Officer John Barnes and Chief Michael Ansbro Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program Expansion Act of 2026 has passed the U.S. Senate. Originally introduced by Reps. Dave Min an  more
Rep. Min Joins Planned Parenthood Town Hall to Discuss H.R. 1 Medicaid Cuts, Advocates for Quality and Affordable Healthcare
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Rep. Dave Min, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Min Joins Planned Parenthood Town Hall to Discuss H.R. 1 Medicaid Cuts, Advocates for Quality and Affordable Healthcare * Irvine, CA -Rep. Dave Min (CA-47) joined Planned Parenthood of Orange and San Bernardino Counties, health care providers, and community leaders for a town hall examining the impact of H.R. 1 on healthcare access in Orange County. The discussion focused on the law's cuts to fe  more
Report From Consumer Watchdog: How California's For-Profit Utilities Built Political Support For a Wildfire Utility Bailout
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- THE DISINFORMATION ECHO CHAMBER: HOW CALIFORNIA'S FOR-PROFIT UTILITIES BUILT POLITICAL SUPPORT FOR A WILDFIRE UTILITY BAILOUT - A report from Consumer Watchdog - August 2026 (57 pages) - Authored by Alex Nagy * * * Table of Contents Executive Summary ... 4 Key Findings ... 6 Political Influence ... 6 Governor Newsom ... 7 Wildfire Victims First ... 7 Building Third-Party Influence ... 8 Building Political Influence Through Campaign Contributions ... 9 P  more
Researcher's passion for predators helps bobcats rebound on Kiawah Island
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Aug. 10 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Researcher's passion for predators helps bobcats rebound on Kiawah Island * Celebrating Our Graduates Meghan Keating has always had a love for animals. But it was an ecology class that she took as a freshman at Colorado State University that shifted her attention more on how animals fit into the ever-changing landscape of the world today. That focus is what led Keating, who is from Modesto, California,   more
SEC Obtains Final Judgment Against Unregistered Broker Charged In Fraudulent Offering Scheme
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release: * * * Securities and Exchange Commission v. TKO Farms, Inc. et al. No. 8:22-cv-00941-AHS-(KESx) (C.D. Cal. filed May 6, 2022) On July 21, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California entered a final judgment as to Defendant James Brian Blaylock for his role in an alleged fraudulent offering of unregistered securities. On May 6, 2022, the SEC filed a complaint allegin  more
Sens. Schiff, Klobuchar Release Comprehensive Cybersecurity Bill in Wake of Recent Cyberattacks on Water Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Schiff, Klobuchar Release Comprehensive Cybersecurity Bill in Wake of Recent Cyberattacks on Water Infrastructure * Bill would give EPA explicit oversight authority on state water systems, something previous administrations were unable to implement even after cyberattacks Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), the top Democrat on the Fisheries, Water, and Wildlife subcommit  more
Shaquille O'Neal's DUNKMAN Presented by Lilly to Showcase Final Group Stage Event Tomorrow Night at 8 p.m. ET on TNT & HBO Max
NEW YORK, Aug. 10 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * Shaquille O'Neal's DUNKMAN Presented by Lilly to Showcase Final Group Stage Event Tomorrow Night at 8 p.m. ET on TNT & HBO Max * Shaquille O'Neal, Authentic Brands Group and TNT Sports' DUNKMAN Presented by Lilly, in partnership with Credit One Bank, will continue tomorrow night with its final night of Group Stage coverage on TNT and HBO Max starting a  more
Sobi and Innate Pharma License Lacutamab in T-Cell Lymphoma
PALO ALTO, California, Aug. 11 -- Cooley, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Sobi and Innate Pharma License Lacutamab in T-Cell Lymphoma Cooley advised Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB (publ) (Sobi(R)) on its strategic partnership with Innate Pharma SA (Euronext Paris: IPH; Nasdaq: IPHA) (Innate) to enable initiation of the TELLOMAK-3 confirmatory phase 3 study in cutaneous T cell lymphoma (CTCL), a key step toward filing for accelerated approval of lacutamab in Sezary syndrome,   more
Stanford University Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies: Retiring China Expert Thomas Fingar on Lessons From a Career Across Government and Academe
STANFORD, California, Aug. 11 -- Stanford University Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies issued the following news: * * * Retiring China Expert Thomas Fingar on Lessons from a Career Across Government and Academe Reflecting on more than five decades spanning Stanford and Washington, D.C., retiring Shorenstein APARC Fellow Thomas Fingar argues that the most valuable expertise comes from asking the right questions and building enduring personal and institutional relationships. M  more
State Bar of California Issues Letter to Calif. Supreme Court
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 11 (TNSletter) -- The State Bar of California issued the following letter to the California Supreme Court: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 5, 2026 Honorable Patricia Guerrero Chief Justice of California Honorable Associate Justices Supreme Court of California 350 McAllister Street San Francisco, CA 94105 RE: State Bar of California Internal Investigation Update Dear Chief Justice Guerrero and Associate Justices: On behalf of the State Bar   more
Study: Triple-dose regimen may permanently clear HIV in infected newborns
PORTLAND, Oregon, Aug. 10 -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news: * * * Study: Triple-dose regimen may permanently clear HIV in infected newborns * Every year, more than 120,000 newborns worldwide contract HIV, a global health burden that requires lifelong treatment for millions of people -assuming they have access and can afford it. New research led by Oregon Health & Science University suggests another possibility: a one-time regimen of therapies given to newbor  more
Three States Drive Over 20% of Remodeling Activity, NAHB Research Finds
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The National Association of Home Builders issued the following news release: * * * Three States Drive Over 20% of Remodeling Activity, NAHB Research Finds California, Texas and Florida continue to account for the largest shares of remodeling activity nationwide, according to first quarter results from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) State Projections of Remodeling (SPR). The SPR offers a quarterly state-by-state analysis of remodeling activity based on   more
Transplant Institute reaches significant milestone: Team completes 5,000th kidney transplant
LOMA LINDA, California, Aug. 10 -- Loma Linda University Health issued the following news: * * * Transplant Institute reaches significant milestone: Team completes 5,000th kidney transplant * Part of the LLUH Transplant Institute team celebrating 5,000 kidney transplants. Loma Linda University Health's Transplant Institute reached a major milestone on July 1, 2026 completing its 5,000th kidney transplant. Since performing its first kidney transplant in April 1967, the institute has provide  more
Troutman Pepper Locke Earns Recognition in 2026 IP Stars Rankings
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper Locke, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Troutman Pepper Locke Earns Recognition in 2026 IP Stars Rankings * Eleven Troutman Pepper Locke attorneys have been recognized by Managing Intellectual Property in the 2026 edition of IP Stars. The annual guide ranks law firms and lawyers based on research conducted by Managing IP, covering both contentious and non-contentious work. The following attorneys were recogni  more
Troutman Pepper Locke Earns Recognition in 2026 IP Stars Rankings
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 11 -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Troutman Pepper Locke Earns Recognition in 2026 IP Stars Rankings Eleven Troutman Pepper Locke attorneys have been recognized by Managing Intellectual Property in the 2026 edition of IP Stars. The annual guide ranks law firms and lawyers based on research conducted by Managing IP, covering both contentious and non-contentious work. The following attorneys were recognized by IP Stars: Patent Stars * R  more
U.S. Department of Transportation Welcomes Steve Dowling as FMCSA Chief Safety Officer
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration posted the following news release: * * * U.S. Department of Transportation Welcomes Steve Dowling as FMCSA Chief Safety Officer * WASHINGTON, D.C. \- The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) today announced that Steve Dowling has joined the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) as the agency's Chief Safety Officer, bringing more than 35 years of combined industry and la  more
U.S. Senate Advances Schiff-Led Kids Chatbot Safety Legislation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senate Advances Schiff-Led Kids Chatbot Safety Legislation * Washington, D.C. - The Senate Commerce Committee advanced a bipartisan series of kids' online safety bills including the Children's Health, Advancement, Trust, Boundaries, and Oversight in Technology (CHATBOT) Act, which is led by U.S. Senators Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Brian Schatz (D-Hawai'i), and John Curtis (R-  more
UC-San Francisco: Adults Living With HIV Are at High Risk for Diabetes. Here's Why
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 11 (TNSjou) -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * Adults Living with HIV Are at High Risk for Diabetes. Here's Why UCSF study links scarred fat tissue to insulin resistance in people with HIV, even when they aren't obese. - A new UC San Francisco study helps explain why people with HIV remain at elevated risk for type 2 diabetes despite effective suppression of the virus with modern medications. To inve  more
UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center: Study Finds Traditional Prostate Cancer Risk Factors Do Not Predict Hormone Therapy Benefit
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 11 (TNSjou) -- The UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * Study finds traditional prostate cancer risk factors do not predict hormone therapy benefit Findings highlight the need for biomarkers that can better guide treatment decisions - A new study led by investigators at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center found that while traditional pathological features used to classify aggressive prostate ca  more
UCLA Health to Collaborate on $2.5M NIH Project to Develop a Pendant for Early Alzheimer's Disease Detection, Fall Risk
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 11 -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release: * * * UCLA Health to collaborate on $2.5M NIH project to develop a pendant for early Alzheimer's disease detection, fall risk Researchers aim to spot early changes in memory, thinking, and balance -- and track them from home, without a clinic visit. - UCLA Health is set to collaborate on a $2.5 million federally funded study to test whether a wearable pendant can detect early signs of dementia as well as   more
Why a Doctor Saying 'It's Normal' Can Backfire
LA JOLLA, California, Aug. 10 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Why a Doctor Saying 'It's Normal' Can Backfire * Doctors may think they're saying "Don't panic." But many patients hear "Don't bother" instead. A new study from the University of California San Diego Rady School of Management suggests that when physicians try to reassure patients by saying their symptoms are "normal," patients may actually infer that treatment isn't necessary - an  more
World Vision International: Attacks on Humanitarian Workers Surge Under New Armed Conflict Tactics, Leaving Children Without Life Saving Aid
MONROVIA, California, Aug. 11 -- World Vision International issued the following news release: * * * Attacks on humanitarian workers surge under new armed conflict tactics, leaving children without life saving aid Ahead of World Humanitarian Day, World Vision calls for greater protection and accountability as new conflict tactics threaten aid workers, humanitarian access and children's survival. - London/Geneva - A child should not have to know the sound of a military drone. Yet for milli  more