Friday - August 14, 2026

Public Policy Tipoffs Involving California

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$12M grant to build animal-inspired sensing for autonomous drones and robots
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 10 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * $12M grant to build animal-inspired sensing for autonomous drones and robots * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -A research project, led by Penn State engineers to create a sort of digital brain inspired by the processes insects and small animals use to make smart decisions with limited information, has been awarded $12 million by the U.S. Army through the Army's Research Laboratory. Saptarshi Das,   more
'The research must link in with their lived experience' International ...
DUBLIN, Ireland, Aug. 11 -- Dublin City University posted the following news: * * * 'The research must link in with their lived experience' International... * The European Council for High Ability Conference (ECHA) returns to DCU this week for the first time since 2018, exploring themes around gifted education, twice exceptionalism and inclusion in education. Taking place on St Patrick's Campus at Dublin City University from August 12th to 15th, a collective of educators, researchers, psyc  more
8 Million Pounds Gift to Create Quantum Institute at University College London
LONDON, England, Aug. 11 -- The University College London posted the following news: * * * pound sterling8 million gift to create quantum institute at UCL The new David Potter Institute for Quantum Information and Spacetime, established thanks to a landmark award from the David and Elaine Potter Foundation, will seek to reconcile quantum mechanics and gravity, the two most fundamental theories of the universe. Based within UCL's Faculty of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, the new interdis  more
AccuWeather 2026 United States Fall Forecast
STATE COLLEGE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 10 [Category: BizTravel] -- AccuWeather, a provider of commercial weather forecasting services, posted the following news release: * * * AccuWeather 2026 United States Fall Forecast * Increased risk of flooding rain across the southern U.S., prolonged drought and wildfire concerns in parts of the Northwest is a fall pattern driven by a strengthening El Nino. Northwest U.S. Drought and Wildfire Risks, Plus Smoke Impacts Elsewhere Drought conditions will   more
AG Nessel Secures Order Protecting Federal Support for Homelessness Services
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 10 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Secures Order Protecting Federal Support for Homelessness Services * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and a multistate coalition have won their case (PDF) challenging Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) illegal attempt to cap funding for permanent housing projects that help families facing housing insecurity or experiencing homelessness. If the  more
AG Rayfield Sues to Block Trump Administration's Lawless Handout to Big Banks
SALEM, Oregon, Aug. 11 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * AG Rayfield Sues to Block Trump Administration's Lawless Handout to Big Banks * #Rule lets big banks keep money that should be going back into Oregon homeowners' pockets Attorney General Dan Rayfield filed a lawsuit today to block the Trump Administration's latest effort to favor big business over working families, co-leading a coalition of 10 states. The case challenges a decision by a l  more
Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Chairman Grubbe Testifies Before Senate Indian Affairs Committee
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The Senate Indian Affairs Committee released the following testimony by Jeff Grubbe, chairman of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, from a July 29, 2026, hearing on the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Water Rights Settlement Act (S. 4368): * * * Good afternoon, Chairwoman Murkowski, Vice-Chairman Schatz, and honorable members of the Committee. My name is Jeff Grubbe, and I am Chairman of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians. Thank you for the opport  more
Anastasia Coutinho, MD, MHS, and Geoff Gusoff, MD, MBA, MS, Selected as 2026 NAM Puffer/ABFM Fellows
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Aug. 11 -- The American Board of Family Medicine issued the following news: * * * Anastasia Coutinho, MD, MHS, and Geoff Gusoff, MD, MBA, MS, Selected as 2026 NAM Puffer/ABFM Fellows The National Academy of Medicine (NAM) has selected Anastasia Coutinho and Geoff Gusoff as the 2026 James C. Puffer, MD/American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) Fellows. * * * Anastasia Coutinho, MD, MHS Dr. Coutinho works at the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) in the   more
APCIA Urges Wildfire Survivors to Contact Insurers Immediately, Access Available Coverage, and Begin the Recovery Process
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 10 [Category: Insurance] -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association posted the following news release: * * * APCIA Urges Wildfire Survivors to Contact Insurers Immediately, Access Available Coverage, and Begin the Recovery Process * Raging Wildfires in Western States Demonstrates Why Congress and Policymakers Must Act on Wildfire Risk SACRAMENTO, Calif. (August 2026) - As destructive wildfires continue to threaten communities across the West, the America  more
Apple Arcade's lineup of hit puzzle games gets even bigger with the addition of Block Blast!+ and Art of Fauna: Cozy Puzzles+
CUPERTINO, California, Aug. 11 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, posted the following news: * * * Apple Arcade's lineup of hit puzzle games gets even bigger with the addition of Block Blast!+ and Art of Fauna: Cozy Puzzles+ * Whether gamers are looking for high-octane action or a laid-back afternoon, Apple Arcade has a little bit of everything for every player, and its puzzle catalog is getting a big upgrad  more
Artificial Intelligence in Health - Overview of Selected State Liability Frameworks Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11467) by legislative attorneys Wen W. Shen and Jennifer A. Staman: * * * Artificial Intelligence in Health: Overview of Selected State Liability Frameworks A variety of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies are increasingly used for various health care or related purposes. These purposes include core clinical health care functions such as the diagnosis and treatment   more
As 2026 Continues Notching Heat Records, Gov. Newsom Announces a Strategic Action Plan to Address Extreme Heat in California
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 12 (TNSrpt) -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Aug. 11, 2026: * * * As 2026 continues notching heat records, Governor Newsom announces a strategic action plan to address extreme heat in California What you need to know: As hotter days continue across the state and the broader West, Governor Newsom is rolling out a heat strategy action plan to safeguard the well-being of Californians and protect them from worsening extreme heat  more
As Candida auris spreads, UT Health San Antonio scientist highlights growing threat of antifungal resistance
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 11 -- The University of Texas Health San Antonio posted the following news release: * * * As Candida auris spreads, UT Health San Antonio scientist highlights growing threat of antifungal resistance * Life-threatening fungus now reported in 27 states; Texas with second-most clinical cases Contact: Steven Lee, (210) 450-3823, lees22@uthscsa.edu Content provided by Claire Kowalick SAN ANTONIO, Aug. 11, 2026 - As cases of the potentially deadly drug-resistant fungal   more
As Illinois EPA Delays Removal of Toxic Coal Ash, Erosion Passes Critical 'Trigger Point' Along Middle Fork
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 12 -- Earthjustice posted the following news release on Aug. 11, 2026: * * * As Illinois EPA Delays Removal of Toxic Coal Ash, Erosion Passes Critical 'Trigger Point' Along Middle Fork Four years later, coal ash removal plan still awaits Illinois EPA approval - Vermilion County, IL -- Dynegy Midwest Generation, owner of the closed Vermilion Power Station north of Oakwood, IL, disclosed Friday that riverbank erosion next to its coal ash along the Middle Fork o  more
As New World Screwworm Returns to the U.S., UC San Diego and San Diego County Team Up to Track Risks
LA JOLLA, California, Aug. 11 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * As New World Screwworm Returns to the U.S., UC San Diego and San Diego County Team Up to Track Risks * Key Takeaways * UC San Diego and San Diego County partnered to build a real-time New World screwworm risk-tracking dashboard for public health officials. * The tool combines detection reports, environmental data and media coverage to flag risk county by county. * The partne  more
Attorney General Bonta Celebrates Yet Another Court Order Denying Meta's Attempt to Evade Responsibility, Get Out of Trial
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 10 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Celebrates Yet Another Court Order Denying Meta's Attempt to Evade Responsibility, Get Out of Trial * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued a statement after the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed Meta Platforms, Inc's (Meta) appeal challenging the Attorney General's social media lawsuit against the company based on Section 230 o  more
Attorney General Bonta Issues Statewide Guidance: Local Jurisdictions Must Integrate the Needs of Californians with Disabilities in Emergency Preparedness and Response
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 11 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Issues Statewide Guidance: Local Jurisdictions Must Integrate the Needs of Californians with Disabilities in Emergency Preparedness and Response * As extreme weather events increase in frequency and intensity, localities must ensure that people with disabilities are central to all emergency preparedness, response, and recovery efforts OAKLAND -California A  more
Attorney General Bonta Opposes ATF Proposals That Weaken Federal Firearm Regulations and Put California Communities at Risk
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 10 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes ATF Proposals That Weaken Federal Firearm Regulations and Put California Communities at Risk * Fifteen comment letters sent in a coordinated response to ATF's recently proposed rulemaking actions OAKLAND -Together with partner states, California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced the submission of 15 multistate comment letters challenging n  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS COALITION OPPOSING TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ROLLBACK OF COMMONSENSE FIREARMS REGULATIONS
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 10 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS COALITION OPPOSING TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ROLLBACK OF COMMONSENSE FIREARMS REGULATIONS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul has led a coalition of 23 attorneys general warning that the Trump administration's rollback of commonsense firearms regulations will endanger their communities, many of which - like Chicago - have seen levels of gun violence drop  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SECURES ORDER PROTECTING FEDERAL SUPPORT FOR HOMELESSNESS SERVICES
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 10 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SECURES ORDER PROTECTING FEDERAL SUPPORT FOR HOMELESSNESS SERVICES * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 20 attorneys general and two state governors, announced a win in their second lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) illegal attempt to cap funding for permanent housing projects to addre  more
Attorney General Tong Secures Order Protecting Federal Support for Homelessness Services
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 10 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Secures Order Protecting Federal Support for Homelessness Services * Press Releases (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong announced today a new court order protecting federal homelessness funding after Connecticut and a multistate coalition for a second time defeated the Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) illegal attempt to cap   more
Back pain relief without surgery
LOMA LINDA, California, Aug. 10 -- Loma Linda University Health issued the following news: * * * Back pain relief without surgery * From physical therapy to targeted injections, there are more options than you might think. Back pain is incredibly common. In fact, about 65 million Americans have experienced a recent episode of back pain, while nearly 8% of adults live with chronic back pain, according to a recent study. The good news? Relief may be closer than you think. According to Yu  more
BCLP Advises Oceanwide Plaza LLC, to Position the Company for a Successful Bankruptcy Exit and Sale of Landmark Los Angeles Development
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Aug. 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * BCLP Advises Oceanwide Plaza LLC, to Position the Company for a Successful Bankruptcy Exit and Sale of Landmark Los Angeles Development * BCLP advised Beijing-based real estate developer Oceanwide Plaza LLC, as debtor, in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California, positioning it for a successful bankruptcy exit and court-approved sale of th  more
Berkeley Lab Technology Wins R&D 100 Award
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * Berkeley Lab Technology Wins R&D 100 Award R&D 100 Awards recognize Lab research that could improve medical diagnostics and fuel performance. - An advanced medical imaging technology from the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) has been honored with a 2026 R&D 100 Award. The award, presented by R&D Magazine and selecte  more
Blue Shield of California and Cedars-Sinai Health System Extend Long-Term Partnership Into the Next Decade
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 11 [Category: BizHospital] -- Cedars-Sinai, a nonprofit academic healthcare organization, posted the following news: * * * Blue Shield of California and Cedars-Sinai Health System Extend Long-Term Partnership Into the Next Decade * Blue Shield of California and Cedars-Sinai Health System have reached a new long-term agreement that ensures the nonprofit health plan's Commercial HMO and PPO members will continue to have in-network access to Cedars-Sinai Health Sys  more
Built to Last At Chapman, Yousef Al-Fassi '17 found the tools to turn entrepreneurial ambition into a career building luxury homes August 10, 2026
ORANGE, California, Aug. 10 -- Chapman University posted the following news: * * * Built to Last At Chapman, Yousef Al-Fassi '17 found the tools to turn entrepreneurial ambition into a career building luxury homes August 10, 2026 * Before Yousef Al-Fassi '17 walks a client through floor plans, budgets, or timelines, he knows he is asking for something more valuable than a contract: trust. As founder of YAF Development, a Los Angeles-based luxury residential construction company, Al-Fassi bu  more
Calif. Gov. Newsom Fast-Tracks 1,700 New Affordable Housing Units
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 12 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Aug. 11, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom fast-tracks 1,700 new affordable housing units What you need to know: Governor Gavin Newsom today announced a nearly $239 million investment to quickly bring 20 shovel-ready affordable rental housing developments with 1,700 homes to California residents. - Governor Gavin Newsom today announced a nearly $239 million investment to help bring 20 constru  more
Calif. Gov. Newsom's Mental Health Reform Continues to Deliver, Announcing 15 New Projects Expanding Care Across the State
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 12 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Aug. 11, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom's mental health reform continues to deliver, announcing 15 new projects expanding care across the state What you need to know: Delivering on the Governor's approach to create more treatment and fix a behavioral health system suffering from decades of neglect, the state is continuing its landmark transformation to better serve Californians. Governor News  more
California Institute of Technology: Models of Glacial Collapse in Antarctica Improve Predictions of Sea-Level Rise
PASADENA, California, Aug. 12 (TNSjou) -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Models of Glacial Collapse in Antarctica Improve Predictions of Sea-Level Rise With approximately one third of the world's population living within a day's walk of a coastline, sea-level rise poses a serious global threat. Every centimeter of sea-level rise could displace 1.5 million people, and current estimates of rise range from half a meter to 2 meters by the end of the 21st c  more
California Resources Corporation's Francisco Leon Discusses California's Energy Landscape and the Need for Local Production
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 [Category: Energy] -- The American Exploration and Production Council posted the following news release: * * * California Resources Corporation's Francisco Leon Discusses California's Energy Landscape and the Need for Local Production * Washington, D.C. - The American Exploration & Production Council (AXPC) today released a new episode of the Longer Laterals Podcast featuring Francisco Leon, President and CEO of California Resources Corporation (CRC). The episode explores  more
California State University Sonoma State University Turns Sunlight Into Energy Stability, Campus Resilience
ROHNERT PARK, California, Aug. 12 -- California State University Sonoma State University issued the following news: * * * SSU turns sunlight into energy stability, campus resilience University and TotalEnergies celebrate completion of solar and battery installation projected to save millions in power costs - Sonoma State University's recently completed solar array project - capable of producing up to 4.1 megawatts (MW) of clean electricity - is stabilizing the university's energy spending a  more
California to End Use of Deadly, Parkinson's-Linked Paraquat
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * California to End Use of Deadly, Parkinson's-Linked Paraquat * WASHINGTON-Following years of advocacy from farmworker groups, environmentalists and health organizations, the California Department of Pesticide Regulation has announced that the last paraquat pesticide product was canceled in the state and existing stocks of the products must be sold or destroyed in two years.  more
Cedric de Leon Wins American Book Award
AMHERST, Massachusetts, Aug. 10 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * Cedric de Leon Wins American Book Award * Cedric de Leon, professor of sociology and labor studies, has been named a 2026 American Book Award winner for his 2025 book, "Freedom Train: Black Politics and the Story of Interracial Labor Solidarity." de Leon and his fellow award recipients winners will be formally recognized in a ceremony to be held Sept. 26 on the campus of the University of Cali  more
Chairman Johnson Requests DOJ Investigate California Ballot Fraud
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Johnson Requests DOJ Investigate California Ballot Fraud * WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Monday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), chairman of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, sent a letter to Attorney General Todd Blanche, Federal Bureau of Investigation ("FBI") Director Kash Patel, and First Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California, Bilal Essayli, requesting an i  more
CMA Statement on Trump Executive Order on Childhood Vaccines
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 12 -- The California Medical Association issued the following statement on Aug. 10, 2026: * * * CMA statement on Trump executive order on childhood vaccines In response to President Donald Trump's Executive Order on childhood vaccine recommendations, California Medical Association (CMA) President Rene Bravo, M.D., issued the following statement: "I have spent 40 years as a pediatrician reassuring parents that vaccines are safe. No medical intervention is perfect,  more
Community to Rally Against Offshore Fracking Thursday at Coastal Commission Meeting
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Community to Rally Against Offshore Fracking Thursday at Coastal Commission Meeting * SANTA CRUZ, Calif.-The California Coastal Commission is scheduled to vote Thursday on a proposal to allow offshore fracking at Platform Gilda off the Southern California coast. This is the first fracking proposal off California in more than a decade. Environmental organizations and commun  more
Defense Primer - U.S. Space Force Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12610) by defense policy analysts Jennifer DiMascio and Hannah D. Dennis. Here are excerpts: * * * Defense Primer: U.S. Space Force The U.S. Space Force, established by Congress in 2019 (P.L. 116-92, Sec.952), is one of the six branches of the Armed Forces. According to Title 10, Section 9081, of the U.S. Code, "The Space Force shall be organized, trained, and equipped to - (1  more
E-Bikes in the Wild: UM Doctoral Student Studies Growing Trail Trend
MISSOULA, Montana, Aug. 11 -- The University of Montana posted the following news release: * * * E-Bikes in the Wild: UM Doctoral Student Studies Growing Trail Trend * By Cary Shimek, UM News Service MISSOULA - Terms like "e-mountain bike" are fighting words to some folks. University of Montana doctoral student Abi Fuesler learned that firsthand this summer while studying public land trail use at Thompson Park south of Butte. As she surveyed a middle-aged group of female hikers, another wo  more
Empowering Vulnerable Children With Education Project Concludes With Strong Impact and Sustainability Pathway
MONROVIA, California, Aug. 12 -- World Vision International posted the following news release: * * * Empowering Vulnerable Children with Education Project Concludes with Strong Impact and Sustainability Pathway Lusaka District, Zambia - World Vision Zambia, in partnership with the Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, Forum for African Women Educationalists of Zambia (FAWEZA), the Ministry of Education, and, with support from the Qatar Fund for Development, proudly announces the successful co  more
Ex-Texas State Guard Member Blackman Testifies Before House Oversight & Government Reform Committee
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Task Force on Defending Constitutional Rights and Exposing Institutional Abuses released the following written testimony by David Blackman II, former member of the Texas State Guard, from a July 22, 2026, hearing entitled "The Future of DEI in Law School Accreditation and the Legal Profession." DEI stands for diversity, equity and inclusion. * * * My name is David Blackman II. I am a former member of the Texas State Gua  more
First Partner Siebel Newsom, Gov. Newsom, and #HalfTheStory Launch California's First Teen Tech Council
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 12 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Aug. 11, 2026: * * * First Partner Siebel Newsom, Governor Newsom, and #HalfTheStory launch California's first Teen Tech Council What you need to know: First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom, Governor Gavin Newsom's California Innovation Council, and #HalfTheStory are bringing California teens to the table to inform state decisions about technology, AI, and digital wellness. - First Partne  more
Flesh-eating Screwworms Have Returned. Which New Technologies Could Stop Them?
LA JOLLA, California, Aug. 11 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Flesh-eating Screwworms Have Returned. Which New Technologies Could Stop Them? * They may look like any ordinary species of flies buzzing around on a given day, but the New World screwworm is quite extraordinary. Screwworm flies are highly destructive parasitic flies that feed on the tissue of warm-blooded animals, including humans (though the risk to humans is low). They burrow th  more
Fresno State Celebrates Opening of First New Housing Project in 50 Years
FRESNO, California, Aug. 12 -- California State University Fresno campus issued the following news release: * * * Fresno State celebrates opening of first new housing project in 50 years Fresno State, community leaders and project partners gathered on campus Aug. 11 for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially mark the opening of the new affordable student housing project at Fresno State -- the first major housing initiative at the university since 1968. The 80,000-square-foot building, locat  more
From knowledge to reputation: Building the future of Michigan wine
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 11 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * From knowledge to reputation: Building the future of Michigan wine * Several years ago, I had the opportunity to attend the annual conference of the American Society for Enology and Viticulture. That year, the Society's prestigious Merit Award was presented to Roger Boulton, PhD, distinguished professor emeritus of viticulture and enology in the Departmen  more
Gap Launches "Denim On Your Own," a Fall 2026 Campaign Starring Malcolm Todd and Inde Navarrette
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 11 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Gap, a retailer of clothing and accessories, posted the following news release: * * * Gap Launches "Denim On Your Own," a Fall 2026 Campaign Starring Malcolm Todd and Inde Navarrette Continuing its legacy of championing emerging artists, Gap brings music and style together to celebrate Gap Denim and individuality - This Fall, Gap unveils "Denim on your own," its Fall 2026 campaign starring musician Malcolm Todd and actre  more
Guest Editorial - Street Addiction Medicine: Bringing a Patient-Centered Approach for Opioid and Stimulant Use Disorder to the Unhoused
ROCKVILLE, Maryland, Aug. 11 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Society of Addiction Medicine posted the following news release: * * * Guest Editorial - Street Addiction Medicine: Bringing a Patient-Centered Approach for Opioid and Stimulant Use Disorder to the Unhoused * Guest Editorial - Street Addiction Medicine By Katia Cnop, DO #The Crisis on Our Streets People experiencing homelessness face an extraordinary risk of fatal drug overdose: in Los Angeles County, overdose mortality   more
Heart health enters the future with a $28.7 million gift from the Marcus Foundation
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 11 -- The University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine posted the following news release: * * * Heart health enters the future with a $28.7 million gift from the Marcus Foundation * In a landmark moment for both the treatment of heart disease and philanthropic support, The Marcus Foundation has awarded the head of USC Stem Cell Center, Chuck Murry, MD, PhD, $28.7 million to advance a clinical trial testing a stem cell-based therapy designed to regen  more
Henkel Corp. Announces a Nationwide Recall of Schwarzkopf Professional Osis Grip 6.76 Fl. Oz/200 Ml Due to Packaging Imperfection
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Henkel Corp. Announces a Nationwide Recall of Schwarzkopf Professional Osis Grip 6.76 fl. Oz/200 ml Due to Packaging Imperfection Summary Company Announcement Date: August 11, 2026 FDA Publish Date: August 11, 2026 Product Type: Cosmetics Reason for Announcement: Due to Packaging Defect Company Name: Henkel Corp Brand Name: Schwarzkopf Profession  more
Holland & Knight Strengthens Public Company, M&A and Korea Practices with Addition of Jean Lee in Newport Beach
MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Holland & Knight Strengthens Public Company, M&A and Korea Practices with Addition of Jean Lee in Newport Beach * NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (August 11, 2026) - Holland & Knight continues to expand its Corporate, M&A and Securities practice in California with the addition of Jean Lee as a partner in the Firm's Newport Beach office. A highly regarded cross-border mergers and  more
HUD: Turner, Kennedy in LA - Trump Admin Will Not Fund the Failed Homeless Industrial Complex
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development issued the following news release on Aug. 11, 2026: * * * Turner, Kennedy in LA: The Trump Admin Will Not Fund the Failed Homeless Industrial Complex Calls out California's policies driving record homelessness LOS ANGELES - Today, Secretary Scott Turner and Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. called out California's failed policies that have ignited its drug-fueled homelessness crisis and re  more
Huffman Statement on Court Ruling to Stop Trump Admin's Greenlight for Illegal Colosseum Mine
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Huffman Statement on Court Ruling to Stop Trump Admin's Greenlight for Illegal Colosseum Mine * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) issued the following statement after a federal court ordered an immediate halt to new mining operations at the Colosseum Mine inside Mojave National Preserve. "The District Court just said wha  more
Huffman, Dexter Open Investigation into Insider Trading at Energy Fuels After Trump Guts Bears Ears
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * 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 Oversight & Investigations Subcommittee Ranking Member Maxine Dexter (D-Ore.  more
Huffman, Garcia Demand Documents from Vulcan Elements After White House Pushed Through $620 Million Loan to Company Tied to Donald Trump Jr.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Huffman, Garcia Demand Documents from Vulcan Elements After White House Pushed Through $620 Million Loan to Company Tied to Donald Trump Jr. * Today, House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) and House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Ranking Member Robert Garcia (D-Calif.) sent a letter to Vulcan Elements CEO John Maslin demanding overdue documents after  more
Huffman, Thompson, Hernandez, Heinrich Want Answers on Puerto Rico's Water Crisis from Gov Watchdog
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Huffman, Thompson, Hernandez, Heinrich Want Answers on Puerto Rico's Water Crisis from Gov Watchdog * Today, House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.), House Homeland Security Committee Ranking Member Bennie G. Thompson (D-Miss.), Resident Commissioner Pablo Jose Hernandez (D-P.R.), and Senate Energy and Natural Resources Ranking Member Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) se  more
JACL Action Alert: San Bruno and Chicago NARA Closures
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 [Category: International] -- The Japanese American Citizens League posted the following news release: * * * JACL Action Alert: San Bruno and Chicago NARA Closures * BACKGROUND: National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) has announced plans to close its San Bruno, California, and Chicago, Illinois, facilities within three years, with transfers potentially beginning as early as August 2026. San Bruno holdings comprise 100,000 cubic feet of records, including Asia  more
Jamie Safier Recognized by Houston Business Journal's Women Who Mean Business Awards
ENCINO, California, Aug. 12 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Jamie Safier Recognized by Houston Business Journal's Women Who Mean Business Awards Jamie Safier, Managing Director, Capital Markets in Marcus & Millichap's Houston office, was recognized by the Houston Business Journal as part of its Women Who Mean Business Awards, which honor women making significant contributions to their industries and communities. Safier was recognized for her accomplishments   more
Kilpatrick Continues Patent Litigation Team Growth
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kilpatrick Townsend and Stockton, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Kilpatrick Continues Patent Litigation Team Growth * Prominent Partner Jonah Mitchell Joins in San Francisco SAN FRANCISCO (August 11) - Kilpatrick announced today the addition of Jonah Mitchell to the Firm as a Partner on the Patent Litigation Team. Mr. Mitchell joins the San Francisco office from Reed Smith, reuniting with patent litigators Seth Herr  more
Lee Introduces Circuit Court of Appeals Reorganization Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Lee Introduces Circuit Court of Appeals Reorganization Act * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Mike Lee (R-UT) introduced the Circuit Court of Appeals Reorganization Act, restructuring the Eighth, Ninth, and Tenth U.S. Circuit Courts of Appeals to more accurately reflect modern population growth and geographic interests. Cosponsoring the legislation are Senators John Barrasso (R-WY), Mike Crapo (R-ID), Ted Cruz (  more
Liccardo Testifies In Support of San Mateo County's Efforts to Restrict Detention Facilities
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Rep. Sam Liccardo, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Liccardo Testifies In Support of San Mateo County's Efforts to Restrict Detention Facilities * Redwood City, CA -Today, Congressman Sam Liccardo (CA-16) testified at the San Mateo Board of Supervisors meeting, partnering with the board, as it takes steps to restrict the development of detention center facilities in unincorporated San Mateo County. The County, with leadership from Sup. Noelia Corz  more
Marcus & Millichap Facilitates $2.9 Million Sale of Industrial Property in Kapolei, Hawaii
ENCINO, California, Aug. 12 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on Aug. 11, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Facilitates $2.9 Million Sale of Industrial Property in Kapolei, Hawaii KAPOLEI, Hawaii -- 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 0.91-acre industrial property located within James Campbell Industrial Park for $2.9 milli  more
McGraw Hill Expands Literacy Portfolio With ROAR, the Only Research-Backed Dyslexia Screener for K-12
NEW YORK, Aug. 12 -- McGraw-Hill Education issued the following news release on Aug. 11, 2026: * * * McGraw Hill Expands Literacy Portfolio with ROAR, the Only Research-Backed Dyslexia Screener for K-12 Exclusive integration will bring assessment developed at the Stanford Graduate School of Education, Reading and Dyslexia Research Program to K-12 classrooms around the world Key Highlights: * Exclusive integration adds ROAR, the only literacy screener designed to assess foundational reading   more
Md. A.G. Brown Sues to Block Trump Administration's Lawless Handout to Big Banks
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 12 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Aug. 11, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Sues to Block Trump Administration's Lawless Handout to Big Banks Rule lets big banks keep money that should be going back into Maryland homeowners' pockets - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and a coalition of 10 attorneys general filed a lawsuit today to block the Trump administration's latest effort to favor big business over working  more
Melissa Mueller Edits New Collector's Edition of Barnard's 'Sappho'
AMHERST, Massachusetts, Aug. 10 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * Melissa Mueller Edits New Collector's Edition of Barnard's 'Sappho' * Melissa Mueller, professor of classics in the College of Humanities and Fine Arts, has edited a new collector's edition of Mary Barnard's translation of Sappho, which will be published Sept. 1 by the University of California Press. "Sappho: A New Translation," was first published in 1958 and has remained in print since. For  more
Molecular structures provide roadmap for targeted Parkinson's disease therapeutics
ITHACA, New York, Aug. 10 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Molecular structures provide roadmap for targeted Parkinson's disease therapeutics * Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine have uncovered how a key Parkinson's protein called LRRK2 shifts between inactive and active forms, revealing the structural changes that enable certain mutations to push the protein into an overactive state. Mutations that cause LRRK2 to become abnormally active are among the most common g  more
More Reporting on Marty O'Donnell Disparaging Las Vegas From His $4.5 Million Santa Barbara Home
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Aug. 10 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * More Reporting on Marty O'Donnell Disparaging Las Vegas From His $4.5 Million Santa Barbara Home * As Nevada families struggle to afford housing, Marty O'Donnell continues to disparage Las Vegas from his multi-million dollar home in California. While Rep. Susie Lee has called Las Vegas home for 33 years and has deep roots in the community she represents, O'Donnell admits he "would probably neve  more
NetApp Hosts 1st Quarter of Fiscal Year 2027 Financial Results Webcast
SUNNYVALE, California, Aug. 12 -- NetApp, a provider of software, systems and services to manage and store data, issued the following news release on Aug. 11, 2026: * * * NetApp Hosts First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2027 Financial Results Webcast SAN JOSE, Calif. -- After market close on September 2, 2026, NetApp (NASDAQ: NTAP) will announce financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2027, which ended July 31, 2026. NetApp executive management will host a conference call Webcast at   more
New Poll Finds California Voters Want Action to Lower Energy Costs, See Clean Energy as Affordable Solution
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Advanced Energy United issued the following news release: * * * New Poll Finds California Voters Want Action to Lower Energy Costs, See Clean Energy as Affordable Solution * New statewide survey by Bold Decision, commissioned by Advanced Energy United and released today, finds California likely voters support solutions to expand clean energy and modernize the grid SACRAMENTO, CA - As California faces rising energy costs, growing electricity deman  more
New Polling Shows 7 Out of 10 Californians Oppose Utility Bailout Limiting Wildfire Survivors' Legal Rights
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 11 [Category: Consumer Services] -- Consumer Watchdog posted the following news release: * * * New Polling Shows 7 Out of 10 Californians Oppose Utility Bailout Limiting Wildfire Survivors' Legal Rights * New polling from Hart Research finds that large majorities of California voters oppose limiting the legal rights of wildfire survivors to recover monetary damages from a utility company that caused a wildfire, even when told it is necessary to stabilize utility  more
New Videos: Jaguar Still in Arizona as Border Wall Construction Threatens Critical Corridor
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * New Videos: Jaguar Still in Arizona as Border Wall Construction Threatens Critical Corridor * TUCSON, Ariz.-The Center for Biological Diversity released new footage today of a jaguar roaming the wilds of southern Arizona near a transnational wildlife movement corridor that is rapidly being closed by border wall construction. The footage shows a large adult male jaguar, nic  more
NIH: Virtual Intervention Reduces Substance Use in American Indians and Alaska Natives
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health issued the following news release: * * * Virtual intervention reduces substance use in American Indians and Alaska Natives Emerging adults who participated in workshops combining evidence-based interventions and traditional practices reported reduced cannabis, alcohol use, and anxiety. - A National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded clinical trial funded by the National Institutes o  more
Northwest Power and Conservation Council Meets in Seattle to Discuss Approval of Draft Ninth Northwest Regional Power Plan
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 12 -- Earthjustice posted the following news release: * * * Northwest Power and Conservation Council Meets in Seattle to Discuss Approval of Draft Ninth Northwest Regional Power Plan Energy and conservation groups urge the Council to prioritize clean energy resources, affordability, and reliability for the region - Seattle, WA -- On Tuesday, August 11, the Northwest Power and Conservation Council meets in Seattle to discuss the approval of the draft Ninth Nor  more
NVIDIA Partners With Apollo, BlackRock, Blackstone, Brookfield, Goldman Sachs and KKR to Establish AI Compute Infrastructure Financing Platforms to Mobilize Over $500 Billion of Third-Party Capital
SANTA CLARA, California, Aug. 10 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NVIDIA, a designer of graphics processing units for the gaming, cryptocurrency and professional markets, issued the following news release: * * * NVIDIA Partners With Apollo, BlackRock, Blackstone, Brookfield, Goldman Sachs and KKR to Establish AI Compute Infrastructure Financing Platforms to Mobilize Over $500 Billion of Third-Party Capital * NVIDIA today announced strategic partnerships to establish independent compute   more
On the Final Day of MHSRS 2026, USU Research Turns to AI and Women's Health
BETHESDA, Maryland, Aug. 10 -- The Uniformed Services University posted the following news: * * * On the Final Day of MHSRS 2026, USU Research Turns to AI and Women's Health * In This Article * AI Comes to Combat Wound Care * A First-Year Student Tackles the Drug Supply * The Hidden Dangers of Difficult Training * Advancing Military Women's Health The 2026 Military Health System Research Symposium (MHSRS) closed on Aug. 6 with Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (U  more
On the Final Day of MHSRS 2026, USU Research Turns to AI and Women's Health
BETHESDA, Maryland, Aug. 10 -- The Uniformed Services University posted the following research news: * * * On the Final Day of MHSRS 2026, USU Research Turns to AI and Women's Health * In This Article * AI Comes to Combat Wound Care * A First-Year Student Tackles the Drug Supply * The Hidden Dangers of Difficult Training * Advancing Military Women's Health The 2026 Military Health System Research Symposium (MHSRS) closed on Aug. 6 with Uniformed Services University of the Health Sc  more
Open RAN, Cloud RAN, and Multi-vendor RAN Set to Follow Diverging Paths, According to Dell'Oro Group
REDWOOD CITY, California, Aug. 11 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Dell'Oro Group, a provider of market information about the networking and telecommunications industries, issued the following news release: * * * Open RAN, Cloud RAN, and Multi-vendor RAN Set to Follow Diverging Paths, According to Dell'Oro Group * REDWOOD CITY, Calif. - August 11, 2026 - According to a recently published report by Dell'Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the telecommunications, sec  more
Oracle and Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico Celebrate First Scholarship Awards for Dona Ana County
REDWOOD SHORES, California, Aug. 12 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release: * * * Oracle and Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico Celebrate First Scholarship Awards for Dona Ana County As students across Dona Ana County prepare for the upcoming academic year, a new group will receive additional support to help them stay focused on earning their degrees. Earlier this year, Oracle and the Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico an  more
Oregon Lawmakers: NOAA Must Keep Its Fleet in Newport
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Oregon Lawmakers: NOAA Must Keep Its Fleet in Newport * Today, Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley led Oregon Congressional Delegation members-including Senator Ron Wyden and U.S. Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Val Hoyle (OR-04), Andrea Salinas (OR-06), Maxine Dexter (OR-03), and Janelle Bynum (OR-05)-to urge the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and General Service  more
Oregon's Imperiled Coastal Martens Win Protections From Off-Road Vehicles
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Oregon's Imperiled Coastal Martens Win Protections From Off-Road Vehicles * EUGENE, Ore.-In response to a 2024 lawsuit filed by the Center for Biological Diversity, a federal court ruled late Sunday that the U.S. Forest Service has failed to protect threatened coastal martens from off-road vehicle use in the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, as required by federal law.  more
Pa. Gov. Shapiro and PASSHE Chancellor Fiorentino Announce Expedited Support and Up to $900 in Waived Fees for Pennsylvania Students Unenrolled by Howard University
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 12 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Aug. 11, 2026: * * * Governor Shapiro and PASSHE Chancellor Fiorentino Announce Expedited Support and Up to $900 in Waived Fees for Pennsylvania Students Unenrolled by Howard University First-year college students from Pennsylvania who were unenrolled at Howard University for Fall 2026 will have access to expedited admissions support to Pennsylvania's state universities. Lincoln Unive  more
Padilla Leads Senate Colleagues in Demanding State Department Process Student Visas Without Delays
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla Leads Senate Colleagues in Demanding State Department Process Student Visas Without Delays * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Immigration Subcommittee, led 29 Senate colleagues in expressing concern about the unavailability of student and exchange visitor visa appointments in time for the start of the academic year and d  more
Padilla, King Introduce Legislation to Reward Offshore Wind Developers Who Stand Up to Trump Administration, Streamline Permitting
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, King Introduce Legislation to Reward Offshore Wind Developers Who Stand Up to Trump Administration, Streamline Permitting * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Angus King (I-Maine) introduced legislation to reward developers who buck Trump Administration demands to abandon their offshore wind leases with access to an expedited route to more development, incentiviz  more
Padilla, Warren, Lawmakers Slam Trump Admin for Efforts to Tear Apart Military Families, Convert Military Bases Into "Traps" for Non-Citizens
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Warren, Lawmakers Slam Trump Admin for Efforts to Tear Apart Military Families, Convert Military Bases Into "Traps" for Non-Citizens * Senate investigation revealed ICE has attempted to deport 282 veterans and their relatives; DoD coordination with ICE could be violating law that prevents the use of military for civilian law enforcement WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Alex Padilla, Ranki  more
Parsons Awarded $40 Million Electronic Warfare National Security Contract
PASADENA, California, Aug. 11 [Category: BizConstruction]-- Parsons Corp., an engineering, construction, technical and management services firm, posted the following news release: * * * Parsons Awarded $40 Million Electronic Warfare National Security Contract * #Key Takeaways * Parsons was awarded a $40 million non-kinetic effects contract to advance next-generation electromagnetic warfare capabilities for U.S. Army national security missions. * Parsons' expertise in electromagnetic warf  more
Paul Hastings Advises Deerfield Funds on Acquisition of Actio Biosciences by Jazz Pharmaceuticals
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Paul Hastings Advises Deerfield Funds on Acquisition of Actio Biosciences by Jazz Pharmaceuticals * Paul Hastings LLP advised funds managed by Deerfield Management Company L.P., in their capacity as significant stockholders of Actio Biosciences, on Actio's pending acquisition by Jazz Pharmaceuticals for $820 million upfront and up to $500 million in contingent consideratio  more
Pechanga Band of Indians Tribal Councilmember Chacon Testifies Before Senate Indian Affairs Committee
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The Senate Indian Affairs Committee released the following written testimony by Pechanga Band of Indians Tribal Councilmember Catalina Chacon from a July 29, 2026, hearing on the Pechanga Band of Indians Water Rights Settlement Technical Amendments Act (S. 4417): * * * Good afternoon Chairman Murkowski, Vice Chairman Schatz, and Members of the Committee: My name is Catalina Chacon, and I am a Member of the Pechanga Tribal Council. Thank you for the opportunity to provide  more
PennWest speech-language pathology students gain hands-on clinical experience during on-campus intensive
CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 11 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * PennWest speech-language pathology students gain hands-on clinical experience during on-campus intensive * Students in PennWest University's online Master of Science in speech-language pathology program traded their computer screens for hands-on clinical experiences as they gathered on the Edinboro campus for a required clinical intensive Aug. 3-7. The one-week intensive is a signature component of PennWest Globa  more
Photography / Fotografia: Los Angeles y Mexico en Getty "Instante/revelacion: Moments in Mexican Photography"
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 11 -- The J. Paul Getty Trust posted the following news release: * * * Photography / Fotografia: Los Angeles y Mexico en Getty "Instante/revelacion: Moments in Mexican Photography" * Read in English La fotografia mexicana del siglo XX se caracteriza por una compleja red de conexiones artisticas e intercambios culturales. "Instante/revelacion: Momentos en la fotografia mexicana", que podra visitarse desde el 1 de septiembre de 2026 hasta el 3 de enero de 2027,  more
Prices Are Rising, but a Vacation is Not Out of Reach, CSUN Tourism Expert Says
NORTHRIDGE, California, Aug. 11 -- California State University Northridge issued the following news release: * * * Prices Are Rising, but a Vacation is Not Out of Reach, CSUN Tourism Expert Says * Media Contact: Carmen Ramos Chandler, carmen.chandler@csun.edu, (818) 677-2130 As the cost of jet fuel continues to rise, so do the prices of airline tickets. The prices at the fuel pump are also going up. But that doesn't mean a weekend getaway or a week's vacation is out of reach. The solution  more
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Interior for Water & Science Cameron Testifies Before Senate Indian Affairs Committee
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The Senate Indian Affairs Committee released the following testimony by Scott Cameron, principal deputy assistant secretary of the Interior for water and science, from a July 29, 2026, hearing on tribal water rights settlement legislation. The legislation includes the Protecting Indian Water Rights Settlements Act (S. 4890), Yavapai-Apache Nation Water Rights Settlement Act (S. 3617), Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Water Rights Settlement Act (S. 4368), Pechanga B  more
Quantinuum and Oracle Partner to Accelerate Hybrid Quantum Compute Adoption on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
REDWOOD SHORES, California, Aug. 12 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release: * * * Quantinuum and Oracle Partner to Accelerate Hybrid Quantum Compute Adoption on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Quantinuum's most advanced quantum computer, Helios, will be deployed in a US-based OCI AI data center to enable hybrid quantum-AI workloads as an OCI service. Quantinuum and Oracle aim to support enterprise, AI lab, academic, and research applications s  more
R.I. A.G. Neronha, Coalition Sue to Block Trump Administration Effort to Take Money Away From Homeowners
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 12 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release on Aug. 11, 2026: * * * Attorney General Neronha, coalition sue to block Trump Administration effort to take money away from homeowners Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today joined a coalition of 10 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit today to block the Trump Administration's latest effort to favor big business over working families. In today's lawsuit, the attorneys gen  more
Ranking Members Garcia, Huffman Demand Documents From Vulcan Elements After White House Pushed Through $620 Million Loan to Company Tied to Donald Trump Jr.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 11, 2026: * * * Ranking Members Robert Garcia and Jared Huffman Demand Documents from Vulcan Elements After White House Pushed Through $620 Million Loan to Company Tied to Donald Trump Jr. Company told Committee staff it got no special treatment; ProPublica revealed the $620 million Pentagon loan was the result of direct Whit  more
Reclamation Increases Central Valley Project 2026 Water Supply Allocations for South-Of-Delta Contractors
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation issued the following news release: * * * Reclamation increases Central Valley Project 2026 water supply allocations for south-of-Delta contractors Increase will provide additional water for agriculture, water users, and communities, while improving affordability in California - SACRAMENTO, Calif. - The Bureau of Reclamation is increasing Central Valley Project 2026 water supply allocations for south-of-Delta co  more
RELEASE: Rep. Friedman Joins Protect Our Care in Burbank, Condemns Trump and Congressional Republicans for Skyrocketing Health Care Costs
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Rep. Laura Friedman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: Rep. Friedman Joins Protect Our Care in Burbank, Condemns Trump and Congressional Republicans for Skyrocketing Health Care Costs * Above: Friedman joins health care providers and advocates at McCambridge Park in Burbank. BURBANK, CA -Today, August 11, 2026, U.S. Congresswoman Laura Friedman (CA-30) joined Protect Our Care, local physicians, and health care advocates at McCambridge Par  more
Remembering Dorothy Wolpert '76, a leading light in public interest law
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 11 -- The University of California at Los Angeles School of Law posted the following news: * * * Remembering Dorothy Wolpert '76, a leading light in public interest law * For her entire career, Dorothy Wolpert '76 lived out the often-repeated saying that someone with a degree from UCLA School of Law can do anything. Over a half century, she founded a major law firm, stood as a staunch supporter of public interest legal causes, and changed the lives of countless   more
Rep. Cisneros Introduces Legislation to Protect Minority Owned Small Businesses
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Cisneros Introduces Legislation to Protect Minority Owned Small Businesses * WASHINGTON -Congressman Gil Cisneros (CA-31) and Small Business Ranking Member Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez (NY-07) introduced the 8(a) Small Business Integrity and Stability Act of 2026, legislation that protects current participants in the 8(a) program from disruptive regulatory changes, compliance burden  more
Rep. Dave Min Joins California Leaders in Opposing Trump Administration Attack on Coastal Protections
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Rep. Dave Min, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Dave Min Joins California Leaders in Opposing Trump Administration Attack on Coastal Protections * Irvine, CA -Representative Dave Min (CA-47), Co-Chair of the Congressional Coastal Communities Caucus, joined federal, state, Indigenous, business, and environmental leaders in sounding the alarm over the Trump administration's unprecedented review of California's Coastal Management Program, warnin  more
Report From Consumer Watchdog: Slow Death and Dangerous Reinvention of California Resources Corp.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- THE SLOW DEATH AND DANGEROUS REINVENTION OF CALIFORNIA RESOURCES CORP - A report from Consumer Watchdog - August 2026 (31 pages) - Authored by Liza Tucker * * * Contents Executive Summary ... 1 How CCS Doesn't Work ... 6 CRC Projects are Full of Holes ... 9 Making the Oil Business Make Sense ... 12 Public Health Risks ... 14 Community Fears And Regulatory Failures ... 16 California Consumer Costs ... 20 Conclusion ... 23 Citations ... 24 * * * Execut  more
Reps. Huffman, Dexter Issue Letter to Energy Fuels CEO Bhappu
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 (TNSletter) -- Reps. Jared Huffman, D-California, ranking member of the House Natural Resources Committee, and Maxine Dexter, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, issued the following letter to Energy Fuels Inc. President and CEO Ross Bhappu: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 10, 2026 Mr. Ross Bhappu President and Chief Executive Officer Energy Fuels Inc. 225 Union Blvd., Suite 600 Lakewood, Colorado 80228 Dear Mr.   more
Reps. Krishnamoorthi, Garcia, Raskin Issue Letter to House Speaker Johnson
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 (TNSletter) -- Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, Robert Garcia, D-California, and Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, issued the following letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 6, 2026 The Honorable Mike Johnson Speaker United States House of Representatives Washington, D.C Dear Speaker Johnson, The Senate has unanimously passed a resolution opposing a pardon or clemency for Ghislaine Maxwell. The House must, witho  more
Research Replays Evolution to Test Nature's Predictability
OXFORD, Mississippi, Aug. 11 -- The University of Mississippi posted the following news: * * * Research Replays Evolution to Test Nature's Predictability * OXFORD, Miss. - Researchers at the University of Mississippi are watching 1,000 generations of yeast and algae as they grow and change in real time to better understand how species evolve together. The goal of the study is to understand how often and why evolution takes the same path. Answering these questions may help scientists predic  more
Rolling out the welcome mat for Army Reserve exercise Operation Bold Eagle
FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Aug. 11 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * Rolling out the welcome mat for Army Reserve exercise Operation Bold Eagle * FORT HUNTER-LIGGETT, Calif. - When thousands of Soldiers show up on your doorstep, someone needs to receive them. In the case of this year's Operation Bold Eagle, an Army Reserve unit from Georgia, helped host troops from across the United States in the mountains of Southern California. The annual training exerci  more
Scientists Uncover Cellular Mechanism Driving Both Rare Childhood Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease
LA JOLLA, California, Aug. 11 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Scientists Uncover Cellular Mechanism Driving Both Rare Childhood Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease * Key Takeaways * UC San Diego researchers found a "genetic switch" that triggers neurodegeneration in both a rare childhood dementia and Alzheimer's disease due to waste build-up in microglia, the brain's immune cells. * Most current drugs target the surface of microglial cells,  more
Sen. Schiff, 6 Co-Signers Issue Letter to Secretary of State Rubio
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, with six co-signers issued the following letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 6, 2026 The Honorable Marco Rubio Secretary U.S. Department of State 2201 C street NW Washington, D.C. 20520 Dear Secretary Rubio, We write with concerns regarding the severe human rights abuses in Venezuela. These abuses, which existed during the rule of former President Nicolas Maduro, have n  more
Sen. Warren Issues Letter to Compass Inc., Midwest Real Estate Data
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following letter to Compass Inc. and Midwest Real Estate Data: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 6, 2026 Robert Reffkin Founder and CEO Compass, Inc. 110 Fifth Avenue, 3rd Floor New York, NY 10011 - Rebecca Jensen President and CEO Midwest Real Estate Data 2443 Warrenville Road, Suite 600 Lisle, Illinois, 60532   more
Sen. Wyden, 3 Co-Signers Issue Letter to OMB Director Vought, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Oceans & Atmosphere Petty
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, with three co-signers issued the following letter to the Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought, and Timothy Petty, assistant secretary of Commerce for oceans and atmosphere and deputy administrator for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 7, 2026 The Honorable Russell Vought Director Office of Management and Budget 725 17th Street NW Washington, DC 2  more
Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation Committee Issues Report on National Programmable Cloud Laboratories Network Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 119-129) on the National Programmable Cloud Laboratories Network Act (S. 3468). The report was advanced by Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, on July 13, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * PURPOSE OF THE BILL The purpose of S. 3468 is to require the Director of the National Science Foundation (NSF), in consultation with the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), to estab  more
Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Paul Issues Opening Statement at Hearing on COVID-19
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Sen. Rand Paul, R-Kentucky, chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, released the following opening statement from a July 29, 2026, hearing on COVID-19: * * * One million Americans died from COVID 19. Some estimate as many as 15 million people died worldwide from COVID 19. Publicly Anthony Fauci promoted the theory that the virus arose naturally while privately he was well aware of a mountain of evidence suggesting the virus originated  more
Southwest Airlines Celebrates One Year of Getaways by Southwest with New Destinations and a "Spa Weekend"-Inspired Experience
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 11 [Category: BizAerospace] -- Southwest Airlines posted the following news release: * * * Southwest Airlines Celebrates One Year of Getaways by Southwest with New Destinations and a "Spa Weekend"-Inspired Experience * Getaways by Southwest(r), Southwest's in-house vacation package product, launched in 2025 to help Customers turn travel inspiration into easy-to-book getaways with the flexibility, value, and Hospitality they know from Southwest. To celebrate the first ann  more
Students Focus on Community Through Summer Research Grants
CLAREMONT, California, Aug. 10 -- Pomona College posted the following news: * * * Students Focus on Community Through Summer Research Grants * What makes a community? How do communities sustain themselves? Why do communities matter? These are just some of the questions tackled recently by students during their Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) projects. These multi-week fellowship opportunities-which take the form either of research assistantships under the direction of a Pomona   more
Study of living brain tissue reveals how Parkinson's treatment works
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 10 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center posted the following news release: * * * Study of living brain tissue reveals how Parkinson's treatment works * DALLAS - Aug. 10, 2026 - A team co-led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers has identified cellular and molecular mechanisms that could explain the effects of deep brain stimulation (DBS), a therapy used to treat movement disorders including Parkinson's disease and essential tremor. The findings,  more
Teamsters at Cargill Salt Launch ULP Strike
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release: * * * Teamsters at Cargill Salt Launch ULP Strike * Press Contact: Maura Drumm Phone: (215) 510-3735 Email: MDrumm@teamster.org (NEWARK, Calif.) - 120 members of Teamsters Local 853 at Cargill Salt in Newark, Calif., have been forced out on strike over the company's unfair labor practices (ULP), which includes retaliating against a steward during contract negotiations. In   more
The Atlantic Festival announces interview with Colin Kaepernick and exclusive preview of Netflix's East of Eden, with Florence Pugh, Zoe Kazan, and Bela Bajaria
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 [Category: BizMedia] -- Atlantic Media, a print and online media company, issued the following news release: * * * The Atlantic Festival announces interview with Colin Kaepernick and exclusive preview of Netflix's East of Eden, with Florence Pugh, Zoe Kazan, and Bela Bajaria * The Atlantic Festival, back for the second year in New York City from September 17 to 19, is announcing new speakers including the legendary quarterback, philanthropist, and entrepreneur Colin Kaepe  more
Thirteen Jacksonville Gang Members and Associates Indicted for Racketeering and Drug Trafficking Conspiracy, Murder-For-Hire, and Retaliation Against a Witness
TAMPA, Florida, Aug. 10 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Thirteen Jacksonville Gang Members and Associates Indicted for Racketeering and Drug Trafficking Conspiracy, Murder-For-Hire, and Retaliation Against a Witness * Jacksonville, Florida - United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe announces the unsealing of an indictment charging 13 individuals-all alleged members and associates of the Slime gang-with crimes inclu  more
Trust for Public Land Statement on Passage of Federal Appropriations Spending Bill
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 12 -- The Trust for Public Land issued the following news release on Aug. 10, 2026: * * * Trust for Public Land Statement on Passage of Federal Appropriations Spending Bill Washington, D.C. -- The U.S. Senate approved a stopgap funding bill (H.R. 6500) by a vote of 90-6 on Saturday morning, which would extend current federal appropriations from September 30th through December 11th. The bill included a provision to delay implementation of proposed changes to the  more
Twelve U.S. Health Systems and Aidoc Unite to Confront America's Diagnostic Capacity Crisis
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 12 -- Sutter Health issued the following news release: * * * Twelve U.S. Health Systems and Aidoc Unite to Confront America's Diagnostic Capacity Crisis As demand for diagnostic answers outpaces the physicians available to deliver them, health systems are collaborating with Aidoc on a shared goal: helping patients receive a safe, accurate diagnosis sooner - NEW YORK -- Twelve U.S. health systems have formed the Diagnostic AI Consortium with Aidoc to harness diag  more
UC San Diego Named Central Lab for $101M XPRIZE Healthspan Competition
LA JOLLA, California, Aug. 11 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * UC San Diego Named Central Lab for $101M XPRIZE Healthspan Competition * The Stein Institute for Research on Aging at the University of California San Diego will serve as the Central Laboratory and Biorepository for the XPRIZE Healthspan Competition, in which teams from around the world compete for $101M in research funding to create innovative interventions that restore muscle, co  more
UC-Irvine: Large-scale Study Finds No Link Between Crime and Unauthorized Immigration
IRVINE, California, Aug. 12 (TNSjou) -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release: * * * Large-scale study finds no link between crime and unauthorized immigration Research team analyzed 11,500 neighborhoods over a decade - For more than two decades, Charis E. Kubrin has followed the data wherever it leads. As UC Irvine Chancellor's Professor of Criminology, Law and Society, she has built a career studying one of America's most politically charged question  more
UCLA Researchers Receive $1.2 Million to Study Diabetes Drug as a Potential Treatment for Early-Stage Lung Cancer
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 12 -- The UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * UCLA researchers receive $1.2 million to study diabetes drug as a potential treatment for early-stage lung cancer Researchers from the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center have received a $1.2 million grant from the University of California Tobacco-Related Disease Research Program to investigate whether a widely used diabetes medication could help slow th  more
UNC Charlotte expert explains earthquake risks, North Carolina seismic activity and early-warning systems
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Aug. 11 -- The University of North Carolina Charlotte campus posted the following news release: * * * UNC Charlotte expert explains earthquake risks, North Carolina seismic activity and early-warning systems * Powerful earthquakes in Venezuela in June renewed questions about how often major earthquakes occur, why some cause more destruction than others and what risks exist closer to home. UNC Charlotte geologist and earthquake expert Andy Bobyarchick answered quest  more
University of California Davis School of Law: Professor Bala Talks to BBC About Parental Convictions in Children's Crimes
DAVIS, California, Aug. 12 -- The University of California Davis School of Law issued the following news: * * * Professor Bala Talks to BBC About Parental Convictions in Children's Crimes Professor Nila Bala spoke to the BBC's The World Tonight podcast on Aug 6. Bala discussed the conviction and recent sentencing to 15 years in prison of Colin Gray, whose son used a gun Gray gave him for Christmas in a deadly 2024 school shooting in Georgia. Although the instinct to hold parents criminally  more
University of Colorado: Meet the Interim Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Finalist
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, Aug. 12 -- The University of Colorado issued the following news release: * * * Meet the Interim Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs finalist UCCS will be hosting one finalist for the Interim Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs position on campus Tuesday, August 18. All faculty, staff, students and interested members of the community are welcome and encouraged to attend the finalist's campus presentation and ask question  more
University of Iowa College of Engineering: Silk Helps Iowa Engineering Researchers Repair Damaged Airways
IOWA CITY, Iowa, Aug. 12 (TNSjou) -- The University of Iowa College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Silk helps Iowa engineering researchers repair damaged airways University of Iowa researchers are finding success in growing human airway cells on engineered tissues, a promising development that could improve treatment options for patients whose airways have been damaged by birth defects, injury, cancer, or chronic diseases such as cystic fibrosis. In the study, the research t  more
VU Celebrates 40 Years Of Military Education Program Supporting Service Members Worldwide
VINCENNES, Indiana, Aug. 12 -- Vincennes University issued the following news: * * * VU CELEBRATES 40 YEARS OF MILITARY EDUCATION PROGRAM SUPPORTING SERVICE MEMBERS WORLDWIDE Vincennes University proudly celebrates the 40th anniversary of its Military Education Program (MEP), which has provided flexible education to service members and their families around the globe for four decades. Launched in 1986, the program responds to the unique needs of military learners, supporting over 225,000 stu  more
Wash. Fish & Wildlife Dept. Director Pamplin Testifies Before House Natural Resources Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries released the following written testimony by Nate Pamplin, director of external affairs with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, from a July 21, 2026, hearing on the Northwest Endangered Salmon Predation Prevention Act (H.R. 9621): * * * Good afternoon, Chairwoman Hagemen, Ranking Member Hoyle, and distinguished Members of the Subcommittee, my name is Nate Pamplin, and I am the Director   more
Welcome the Class of 2030
GRINNELL, Iowa, Aug. 11 -- Grinnell College posted the following news: * * * Welcome the Class of 2030 * The Class of 2030 brings to Grinnell a remarkable range of experiences, perspectives, and ambitions that reflect both the strength of the College's mission and its growing national and global reach. Selected from a record-setting pool of 11,396 applicants, the Class of 2030 was admitted at a rate of just 14%, making it one of the most selective classes in Grinnell College history. The in  more
Why Is Discovering Exoplanets Important?
LA JOLLA, California, Aug. 11 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Why Is Discovering Exoplanets Important? * NASA recently announced the discovery of a gas giant planet orbiting around a young, nearby star, Beta Pictoris ("young" being 23 million years old and "nearby" being 63 light years from Earth). The gas giant, known as Beta Pictoris d, is in a star system with two other known planets (Beta Pictoris b and c). The discovery was made with NA  more
Wildlife Society: Roadkill May Keep Mexican Wolves Away From Cattle
BETHESDA, Maryland, Aug. 11 -- The Wildlife Society, a wildlife conservation organization, posted the following news: * * * Roadkill may keep Mexican wolves away from cattle Intercepting wolves with fresh food before they reach cattle can reduce conflict - For a pack of wolves, fresh roadkill can be mouth-watering. Scientists are using this appetite for carrion to their advantage to keep the predators away from ranchers' cattle--especially during the season when wolves are the hungriest. M  more