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'Live with Kelly and Mark' Jumps to Best Audience in Three Months , Show Grows Week to Week and Year to Year in All Key Measures

BURBANK, California, Aug. 12 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * 'Live with Kelly and Mark' Jumps to Best Audience in Three Months, Show Grows Week to Week and Year to Year in All Key Measures * Disney Entertainment Television/Jose Alvarado Jr.* Series photos are available here. * "Live with Kelly and Mark" scored summertime wins during the week of July 20, rising week to week in Total Viewers (+6% - 2.326 million vs. 2 more

15 teachers named Ag Educators of the Year

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 13 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Nationwide Mutual Insurance issued the following news: * * * 15 teachers named Ag Educators of the Year * As agricultural education programs continue to play a vital role in preparing the next generation of industry leaders, the Golden Owl Award celebrated a record year of recognition for ag educators, receiving more than 4,900 nominations and recognizing 107 finalists across 15 states. Nationwide and its state FFA partners are proud to ann more

ADL Research Finds Antisemitism Taking Root in Classrooms and Faculty Networks

NEW YORK, Aug. 13 (TNSrep) -- The Anti-Defamation League, an anti-hate organization that aims to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment for all, posted the following news release on Aug. 12, 2026: * * * ADL Research Finds Antisemitism Taking Root in Classrooms and Faculty Networks ADL Launches Resource Hub & Confidential Reporting Channel for Classroom-Based Antisemitism - ADL's (the Anti-Defamation League) Center to Combat Antisemitism in Educatio more

Advancing radiology through patient care, research, education

GALVESTON, Texas, Aug. 13 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: * * * Advancing radiology through patient care, research, education * The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) recently welcomed Max Wintermark, MD, a physician-scientist and internationally recognized leader, as chair of the Department of Radiology. Wintermark, whose work has helped advance neuroimaging across stroke, traumatic brain injury, and mental health, joined UTMB Health aft more

AJPH Analysis Highlights the Importance of Public Deliberation in Developing Efficient Public Health Policies

SAN DIEGO, California, Aug. 12 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Public Health Association posted the following news release: * * * AJPH Analysis Highlights the Importance of Public Deliberation in Developing Efficient Public Health Policies * Contact: mediarelations@apha.org Public health policies are commonly evaluated by their financial costs and expected outcomes. However, policy decisions must also be supported by strong evidence, political feasibility, effective implementation, more

America First Policy Institute: Alaska - Great American Comeback

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following fact sheet: * * * Alaska: The Great American Comeback The Economy: The Working Families Tax Cuts Land in the Last Frontier The Working Families Tax Cuts (WFTC), enacted as the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) and signed July 4, 2025, deliver what supporters call the largest federal tax relief for working families in a generation, just as the state's unemployment rate breaks out of a years-long rut. * * * Figure 1. more

American Academy of Neurology: Estrogen-only Hormone Therapy Associated With Lower Risk of Dementia

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 13 (TNSjou) -- The American Academy of Neurology issued the following news release: * * * Estrogen-only hormone therapy associated with lower risk of dementia Use of hormone therapy later in life was associated with lower risk of developing dementia, according to a study published August 12, 2026, in Neurology(R), the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The study does not prove that hormone therapy prevents dementia; it only shows an association more

American Center for Law & Justice Issues Commentary: Major Fight To Bring Jailed Pastor Home

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following commentary on Aug. 13, 2026, by Director of Media Logan Sekulow: * * * Major Fight To Bring Jailed Pastor Home Longtime followers of the ACLJ likely remember our advocacy on behalf of Pastor John Cao, who served a seven-year prison sentence after sharing the love of Christ through humanitarian work. Even though he ultimately served his entire sentence, his release should have marked the beginning of freedom, more

American Express Named No. 1 Issuer in the JD Power 2026 U.S. Credit Card Satisfaction Study(sm) -- for the 7th Year in a Row

NEW YORK, Aug. 13 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- American Express posted the following news release: * * * American Express Named No. 1 Issuer in the JD Power 2026 U.S. Credit Card Satisfaction Study(sm) -- for the 7th Year in a Row * * Amex ranked No. 1 in all seven consumer satisfaction dimensions measured * American Express Cards also ranked No. 1 in three product segments For the seventh year in a row, American Express has been ranked as the number one credit card issuer in the more

Americans for Tax Reform: 40 Examples of Good News Arising From Big Beautiful Bill's Full Business Expensing Provisions

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary by John Kartch: * * * 40 Examples of Good News Arising from Big Beautiful Bill's Full Business Expensing Provisions In addition to across-the-board tax cuts for households, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed by President Trump on July 4, 2025 provides full business expensing for American businesses. In their own words, U.S. employers describe the benefits of the expensing provisions in the bill: Sukup Manufac more

Americans for Tax Reform: California Is Waking Up to the Housing Nightmare

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary by Kiran Subramanian: * * * California Is Waking Up to the Housing Nightmare There is a lot going for California. Beautiful beaches, great food, and a vibrant music scene, to name a few. Unfortunately, living in paradise costs an arm and a leg: California leads the nation in cost of living, pushing Californians out of the state by the millions, particularly to lower-cost and lower-tax jurisdictions such as Texas, more

Americans for Tax Reform: End the Inflation Tax on Capital Gains to Help Middle Class

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on Aug. 12, 2026, by John Kartch and Sean Rowen: * * * End the Inflation Tax on Capital Gains to Help Middle Class Three-fourths of households with a capital gains filing make less than $200k - As reported Tuesday, President Trump is looking to help middle class households by ending the inflation tax on capital gains. Inflation is created by the government and then taxed by the government. Americans are current more

Americans for Tax Reform: List of Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on Aug. 12, 2026, by John Kartch and Rachel Loren: * * * List of Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids Americans for Tax Reform's tracker of Trump Accounts announcements has reached 94. As documented below at least 94 companies, foundations, individuals and states have announced contributions to the accounts or in the case of foster children, establishment of the accounts. Trump Accounts fo more

Americans for Tax Reform: List of Tax Hikes That David Crowley Supports

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary by Jack Guidi and Kiran Subramanian: * * * List of Tax Hikes that David Crowley Supports David Crowley and Francesca Hong during Democratic Primary debate at Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI on July 28, 2026. by LaShawnda Jones is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 International license - Known as the 400 year veto, Governor Tony Evers struck two digits and a hyphen in Wisconsin's 202 more

Announcing the Inaugural AASLD Impact Award Recipients

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 13 [Category: Medical] -- The American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases issued the following news: Announcing the Inaugural AASLD Impact Award Recipients New award recognizes rising leaders shaping the future of hepatology through innovation, leadership, and service. - The American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) is proud to announce the inaugural recipients of the AASLD Impact Award, a new professional recognition award celebrating m more

APHIS Expands the Sweet Orange Scab Quarantined Area in California

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service issued the following program update: * * * APHIS Expands the Sweet Orange Scab Quarantined Area in California To: State, Tribal, and Territory Agricultural Regulatory Officials Effective immediately, USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), in cooperation with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), is expanding the area quarantined for sweet orange scab (S more

Ashland University's MFA in Creative Writing gaining momentum after successful summer residency

ASHLAND, Ohio, Aug. 13 -- Ashland University posted the following news: * * * Ashland University's MFA in Creative Writing gaining momentum after successful summer residency * ASHLAND, Ohio - A renewed sense of energy could be felt during the summer residency of Ashland University's Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing program, as the highest number of aspiring writers gathered on campus since prior to the COVID pandemic to immerse themselves in reading, writing workshops and mentorship f more

Attorney General Bonta Joins Coalition to Defend International Students' and Faculty's Free Speech Rights

SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 13 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Joins Coalition to Defend International Students' and Faculty's Free Speech Rights * Attorneys general urge the court to uphold First Amendment protections, reject visa revocations and deportations based on political speech OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta, as part of a multistate coalition, filed an amicus brief urging the U.S. Court of Appe more

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION FOR UNLAWFULLY DEMANDING PERSONAL INFORMATION OF CDL DRIVERS

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 13 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION FOR UNLAWFULLY DEMANDING PERSONAL INFORMATION OF CDL DRIVERS * Administration Threatens to Withhold $10 Million in Federal Funding Unless Sensitive Information of Millions of Drivers Turned Over Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul led a coalition of 21 attorneys general and the state of Pennsylvania today in filing two lawsuits agai more

Award-Winning Artist Jennifer Hudson to Headline City of Hope Orange County's 2026 Promises of Hope Gala

DUARTE, California, Aug. 13 -- City of Hope issued the following news release on Aug. 12, 2026: * * * Award-Winning Artist Jennifer Hudson to Headline City of Hope Orange County's 2026 Promises of Hope Gala The Oct. 10 annual fundraiser will recognize philanthropic and community support for the most advanced cancer research and treatment in Orange County as City of Hope Orange County approaches the first anniversary of the region's only cancer specialty hospital - IRVINE, Calif. -- City of more

Benchmark Litigation Names Two Hunton Partners to its 2026 Top 250 Women in Litigation

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 13 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Benchmark Litigation Names Two Hunton Partners to its 2026 Top 250 Women in Litigation * Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP partners Shannon Broome and Cassandra (Sandy) Collins have been named to Benchmark Litigation's Top 250 Women in Litigation list for 2026. The publication honors the accomplishments and distinguished careers of female litigators nationwide and recognizes them as t more

BlackSea Technologies to Be Acquired by AEVEX for $650 Million

PALO ALTO, California, Aug. 14 -- Cooley, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * BlackSea Technologies to Be Acquired by AEVEX for $650 Million Cooley advised BlackSea Technologies, a Razor's Edge portfolio company and one of the largest providers of unmanned surface and subsea vessels in the U.S. defense market, on its agreement to be acquired by AEVEX, a leading U.S. defense technology company specializing in autonomous systems, AI enabled mission software, and advanced ISR an more

BLS Western Region Issues Report on Consumer Price Index, Honolulu Area July 2026

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Honolulu Area July 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Western Region - Aug. 12, 2026 * * * Area prices were up 0.1 percent over the past two months, up 5.6 percent from a year ago - The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for Urban Hawaii increased 0.1 percent for the two months ending in July 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. Regional Com more

BLS Western Region Issues Report on Consumer Price Index, Los Angeles Area July 2026

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Los Angeles Area July 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Western Region - Aug. 12, 2026 * * * Area prices were up 0.3 percent over the past month, up 3.4 percent from a year ago - The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim advanced 0.3 percent in July, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. Regional Commissioner Chris more

BLS Western Region Issues Report on Consumer Price Index, Riverside Area July 2026

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Riverside Area July 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Western Region - Aug. 12, 2026 * * * Area prices were down 0.1 percent over the past two months, up 3.2 percent from a year ago - The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario decreased 0.1 percent for the two months ending in July 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) repor more

BLS Western Region Issues Report on Consumer Price Index, San Diego Area July 2026

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, San Diego Area July 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Western Region - Aug. 12, 2026 * * * Area prices were down 0.2 percent over the past two months, up 2.7 percent from a year ago - The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for San Diego-Carlsbad decreased 0.2 percent for the two months ending in July 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. Reg more

BLS Western Region Issues Report on Consumer Price Index, West Region July 2026

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, West Region July 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Western Region - Aug. 12, 2026 * * * Area prices were unchanged over the past month, up 3.0 percent from a year ago - The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the West region was unchanged in July, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The energy index decreased 2.6 percent over the month, while more

Bynum Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Support Credit Union Members

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Janelle Bynum, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Bynum Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Support Credit Union Members * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (D-OR), and Congresswoman Young Kim (R-CA) introduced the bipartisan Credit Union Investment Authorities Act to provide federal credit unions more flexibility in how they invest their funds, enabling them to provide more competitive products and services for their members. Feder more

BYU-Idaho Dance Alliance Shares Message of 'Limitless' Potential Through Colorado

REXBURG, Idaho, Aug. 12 -- Brigham Young University Idaho campus issued the following news: * * * BYU-Idaho Dance Alliance Shares Message of 'Limitless' Potential Through Colorado * Following a performance in Colorado, a young girl ran up to Kylie Jorgensen and wrapped her in a hug. She told the BYU-Idaho dance major, from Gilbert, Arizona, that she dreamed of becoming a dance teacher herself someday. "It gave me so much motivation and so much joy in that moment to keep going and to keep st more

Calif. Gov. Newsom: As Trump's EPA Silences Youth Voices, State Launches New Environmental Youth Council to Shape Our Climate Future

SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 14 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Aug. 13, 2026: * * * As Trump's EPA silences youth voices, California launches new Environmental Youth Council to shape our climate future Applications now open at CalEPA.ca.gov/youthcouncil What you need to know: While the Trump administration quietly disbanded the U.S. EPA's National Environmental Youth Advisory Council, California's first Environmental Youth Advisory Council is now acc more

California AI Copyright Bill AB 412 Fails to Advance, Sparing Startups and Taxpayers Billions

MCLEAN, Virginia, Aug. 13 [Category: Business] -- Chamber of Progress, a center-left tech industry policy coalition promoting a progressive future, posted the following news: * * * California AI Copyright Bill AB 412 Fails to Advance, Sparing Startups and Taxpayers Billions * California lawmakers declined today to advance AB 412, the AI Copyright Transparency Act, preventing a costly new compliance regime that could have imposed billions of dollars in costs on California taxpayers, AI develo more

California Baptist University: BILA Expands Career Opportunities for Teachers

RIVERSIDE, California, Aug. 14 -- California Baptist University issued the following news: * * * BILA expands career opportunities for teachers In August of 2025, California Baptist University launched the Bilingual Authorization program (BILA) that equips students with a teaching credential to teach a bilingual class or a Spanish dual language immersion class. One year later, the program is celebrating the first 30 candidates to complete the courses. Sandy Cruz ('21,'25), a Spanish and mat more

California Cities, Police Chiefs, Doctors and Educators Rally Behind California Bill to Stop 3D-Printed Guns

NEW YORK, Aug. 13 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release: * * * California Cities, Police Chiefs, Doctors and Educators Rally Behind California Bill to Stop 3D-Printed Guns Broad Coalition Urges California Senate to Pass AB 2047 Ahead of Key Vote - SACRAMENTO, Calif. -The Cities of Los Angeles, Alameda, and Santa Rosa, alongside the California Police Chiefs Association, California Medical Association, California Federation of Teachers, San Die more

California Grants Western Spadefoot Temporary Endangered Species Protections

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * California Grants Western Spadefoot Temporary Endangered Species Protections * SACRAMENTO, Calif.-The California Fish and Game Commission voted today to designate the western spadefoot as a candidate species under the state Endangered Species Act. The designation, which comes after a Center for Biological Diversity petition, moves the two populations of the species a step c more

California Institute of Technology: Synchronized Stars Power Cosmic Radio Laser

PASADENA, California, Aug. 14 (TNSjou) -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Synchronized Stars Power Cosmic Radio Laser Physicists elucidate mechanism powering long-period radio bursts in binary stars - Researchers have helped unravel the mystery of why certain pairs of stars pulse with regular, long-period bursts of radio waves. The particular class of objects they observed come in pairs that always include a compact dead star, called a white dwarf, l more

California Manufactured Housing Institute Supports HUD Rule to Modernize Manufactured Home Definition and Lower Housing Costs

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1945 Chicago Avenue Suite B North Riverside, CA 92507 (951)683-4053 P (951)683-4075 F www.cmhi.org Regulations Division Office of General Counsel U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development 451 7th Street, SW Washington, DC 20410 August 11, 2026 RE: Revising the Definition of "Manufactured Home" to L more

California State University: Maddy Institute Prepares Next Generation of Policy Leaders

LONG BEACH, California, Aug. 14 -- California State University issued the following news: * * * The Maddy Institute Prepares Next Generation of Policy Leaders Through partnerships with three CSUs, The Maddy Institute provides students with real-world experience in public service. By Alex Beall Founded in 1999 in honor of Senator Ken Maddy, a Fresno State alumnus, The Kenneth L. Maddy Institute is a nonpartisan, nonprofit public policy institute based at Fresno State aiming to drive civic en more

California, Michigan lead nation in people who don't want kids

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 12 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * California, Michigan lead nation in people who don't want kids * More Americans are choosing not to have children and remain childfree. But is it a nationwide trend? Researchers at Michigan State University have found that childfree people are more common in some states than others. "We've known that childfree adults were a large and growing group in the United States, but not whether they were co more

Calix Expands Proven Broadband Platform Into Utility Market

SAN JOSE, California, Aug. 13 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Calix, a communications service providers, issued the following news release: * * * Calix Expands Proven Broadband Platform Into Utility Market Calix, Inc. (NYSE: CALX) today announced a grid monitoring solution on the AI-native Calix One(tm) platform. Extending platform capabilities to utility providers, the solution combines the newly launched GigaPro(r) GPR1011XH optical network terminal (ONT), AXOS(r)-powered E-Series acce more

Calix Expands SmartHome With ScamWatchIQ and ScamPRO

SAN JOSE, California, Aug. 12 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Calix, a communications service providers, issued the following news release: * * * Calix Expands SmartHome With ScamWatchIQ and ScamPRO Calix, Inc. (NYSE: CALX) today expanded its SmartHome(tm) portfolio on the Calix One(tm) platform with ScamWatchIQ(tm) and ScamPRO(tm), enabling service providers to help subscribers stay ahead of increasingly sophisticated and rapidly growing threats targeting their identities, accounts, and more

Canisius University: Four New Members Join Board of Trustees

BUFFALO, New York, Aug. 13 -- Canisius University issued the following news: * * * Four New Members Join Board of Trustees * The Canisius University Board of Trustees recently appointed four new members, each of whom began a three-year term on July 1, 2026. The Board of Trustees serves as the university's governing body and formulates and recommends policy to President Steve Stoute. The new trustees bring expertise in higher education, finance, healthcare, entrepreneurship and professional s more

Cantwell Joins Interior Sec. Burgum in Spokane For Fire Briefing

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Cantwell Joins Interior Sec. Burgum in Spokane For Fire Briefing * 08.12.26 # SPOKANE, WA - Today, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), senior member of the Senate Finance Committee and ranking member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, joined U.S. Department of Interior Secretary Doug Burgum at a briefing about response to and recovery from the fires that devasta more

Capital Research Center Issues Commentary: Opponents of Nuclear Power Now Hauling in $400k Per Hour

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary on Aug. 12, 2026, by Managing Editor and Director of Content Ken Braun: * * * Opponents of nuclear power now hauling in $400k per hour The total combined annual revenue of the NGOs known to oppose carbon-free nuclear energy is now more than $3.5 billion. Despite removing one of the biggest names from the list, this is still $200 million more than last year. - The combined annual revenue of American nonprofits more

Cedars-Sinai Employees Harness AI to Create a Culture of Innovation

LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 13 [Category: BizHospital] -- Cedars-Sinai, a nonprofit academic healthcare organization, posted the following news: * * * Cedars-Sinai Employees Harness AI to Create a Culture of Innovation * A Cedars-Sinai clinical research coordinator won a recent employee innovation contest by inventing an AI tool to solve a decades-old problem in healthcare: how to streamline the health insurance pre-authorization process. "Through my interests in research and patient care more

Children's Health Defense Issues Commentary: 19-Year-Old's Sudden Death Linked to Popular GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drug

FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Aug. 14 -- Children's Health Defense, an organization that says it restores and protects the health of children by eliminating exposures to environmental toxins, issued the following commentary on Aug. 13, 2026, by Suzanne Burdick, a senior reporter for The Defender: * * * 19-Year-Old's Sudden Death Linked to Popular GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drug Josephine Nasr, a 19-year-old law student at the University of East London, died while on a popular GLP-1 weight-loss drug, a L more

Congresswoman Lee Hosts 4th Annual Southern Nevada Water Summit, Highlight Colorado River Crisis

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Lee Hosts 4th Annual Southern Nevada Water Summit, Highlight Colorado River Crisis * Watch video from the summit here LAS VEGAS, NV - Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) hosted her fourth annual Southern Nevada Water Summit at the Springs Preserve. Alongside John Entsminger, General Manager of the Southern Nevada Water Authority and lead negotiator for the State of Nevada on Colorado R more

Congresswoman Luz Rivas Secures $850,000 in Federal Funding for Key Pacoima Wash Infrastructure and Safety Improvements

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Luz Rivas, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Luz Rivas Secures $850,000 in Federal Funding for Key Pacoima Wash Infrastructure and Safety Improvements * LOS ANGELES -Congresswoman Luz Rivas (CA-29), representative for California's 29th Congressional District, presented the City of Los Angeles with $850,000 in federal funding for the Pacoima Wash Bridge Mitigation Project. This funding will help improve the safety and security of more

Conservationist Lawsuit Alerts to Rare Coral Peril

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 14 -- Earthjustice posted the following news release: * * * Conservationist Lawsuit Alerts to Rare Coral Peril; U.S. Corps of Engineers Halts Fort Lauderdale Dredging Victory -- Silt and sediment threatens imperiled staghorn coral and queen conch - Miami, FL -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has agreed to halt authorization of all activity temporarily for a sand dredging project off Fort Lauderdale, FL. due to concerns over damage to imperiled corals. The more

CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving G Taleco Gear Baby Jumpers, Baby Swings and 2-in-1 Baby Jumper & Swings

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert: * * * Name of Product: G Taleco Gear Baby Jumpers, Baby Swings and 2-in-1 Baby Jumper & Swings Hazard: The baby jumper, baby swing and 2-in-1 baby jumper & swing can become unstable, posing fall and impact hazards. Additionally, the hanging restraint straps and seat openings can pose strangulation hazards. Remedy: Refund Recall Date: August 13, 2026 Units: About 41,100 (In addition, 150 were so more

CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Merax Full-Size & Twin-Size Murphy Beds

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert: * * * Name of Product: Merax Full-Size and Twin-Size Murphy Beds Hazard: During assembly or disassembly, the frame of the wall bed can fall onto consumers, posing deadly impact, crush and laceration hazards. Remedy: Repair Recall Date: August 13, 2026 Units: About 1,250 Consumer Contact: GigaCloud Technology toll-free at 888-600-6376 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by email at more

CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Youth All-Terrain Vehicles, Model XW-A19

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert: * * * Name of Product: Youth All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs), model XW-A19 Hazard: The recalled youth ATVs violate the mandatory safety standard for ATVs because the parking brakes fail to hold and the ATV's speed limiting device is not set to the restricted speed required for children ages six (6) and older, posing a crash hazard. Additionally, the ATVs are missing the required rear safety reflectors more

CSIS Issues Commentary Entitled 'Litigation Review'

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on Aug. 12, 2026, by William Alan Reinsch: * * * Litigation Review Not unexpectedly, lawsuits over Trump's tariffs are multiplying like rabbits, so it is time to look at their status. One thing for certain: Since neither side will surrender, all these cases will end up in the Supreme Court's lap, which means final resolution is some distance away, probably next year. First, the lawsuits more

CSIS Issues Commentary: More Than Entertainment - Japan's Creative Industries and the U.S.-Japan Partnership

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on Aug. 13, 2026, by Makoto Tsujiguchi, visiting fellow from the Japan Business Federation (Keidanren) with the Japan Chair: * * * More Than Entertainment: Japan's Creative Industries and the U.S.-Japan Partnership Introduction Creative industries are a source of economic growth, contributing to the U.S. dominance of digital platforms and its service export surplus. At the same time, the more

CSUF School of Nursing Named National Center of Excellence

FULLERTON, California, Aug. 12 -- California State University Fullerton campus issued the following news: * * * CSUF School of Nursing Named National Center of Excellence * Cal State Fullerton's School of Nursing has been named a National League for Nursing Center of Excellence, the highest honor in academic nursing. The school, which has a vision to "educate nurses to deliver compassionate, evidence-based care in dynamic healthcare environments serving diverse populations through excellence more

CSUSB's Mike Stull Receives 2026 IE ASPA Outstanding Educator Award

SAN BERNARDINO, California, Aug. 14 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news: * * * CSUSB's Mike Stull receives 2026 IE ASPA Outstanding Educator Award Mike Stull, professor and director of CSUSB's Randall W. Lewis School of Entrepreneurship & Innovation, was honored for his commitment to education, leadership and service to the Inland Empire. - Mike Stull, entrepreneurship professor at Cal State San Bernardino, has received the 2026 Inland Empire ASPA more

Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation Awards $4.2 Million to Exceptional Early-Career Scientists

NEW YORK, Aug. 14 -- The Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation awards $4.2 million to exceptional early-career scientists The Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation has named 14 new Damon Runyon Fellows, brilliant postdoctoral scientists conducting basic and translational cancer research in the laboratories of leading senior investigators. This prestigious Fellowship encourages the nation's most promising youn more

Decade of Discovery: NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory Begins Survey of the Sky

LIVERMORE, California, Aug. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory posted the following news: * * * A decade of discovery: the NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory begins survey of the sky The NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory marked a major milestone with the beginning of the Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST), a 10-year effort to capture the universe in unprecedented detail. Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) engineer and former project manag more

Diane and Chris Gordon Establish Lasting Legacy With Largest Estate Gift in San Jose State History

SAN JOSE, California, Aug. 14 -- San Jose State University issued the following news: * * * Diane and Chris Gordon Establish Lasting Legacy with Largest Estate Gift in San Jose State History San Jose State Athletics announced today a transformational multimillion-dollar estate gift commitment from longtime Spartan supporters Diane and Chris Gordon. The commitment represents the largest estate gift in San Jose State history, creating an enduring legacy that will provide transformative support more

Disaster Response Update: Direct Relief Deploys Aid for U.S. Wildfires, Venezuela Earthquakes, and More

SANTA BARBARA, California, Aug. 12 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * Disaster Response Update: Direct Relief Deploys Aid for U.S. Wildfires, Venezuela Earthquakes, and More * As emergency response continues for Colombia and communities impacted by a deadly 7.4-magnitude earthquake this week, Direct Relief is involved in multiple emergency responses across the globe and monitoring others for potential needs. #Tracking Pacific & Atlantic Storms Foreca more

DOI seeks proposals for Cooperative Agreement for Affiliated Partner with the Californian Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior, through the Geological Survey, seeks proposals for the Cooperative Agreement for Affiliated Partner with the Californian Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU). This initiative aims to support collaborative efforts that enhance the understanding and management of California's diverse ecosystems. Proposals should focus on projects that bring together federal, state, tribal, and local partners within California to address critical ec more

Earthjustice: Court Blocks Oil Export Project in the Gulf of Mexico

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 14 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release on Aug. 13, 2026: * * * Court Blocks Oil Export Project in the Gulf of Mexico Victory -- A federal appeals court rejected federal approval for the Texas GulfLink project; the same project secured $2 billion in funding through Trump's trade deal with Japan - NEW ORLEANS -- On Wednesday, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals sided with Better Brazoria (Citizens for Clean Air & Clean Water in Brazoria County) more

Emilie Marcus Appointed as Executive Officer of the National Academy of Medicine

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The National Academy of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Emilie Marcus Appointed as Executive Officer of the National Academy of Medicine * #The National Academy of Medicine today announced that Emilie Marcus, PhD, has been appointed as the Leonard D. Schaeffer Executive Officer effective August 24, 2026. Emilie Marcus Marcus will serve as the NAM's chief operating executive, working closely with NAM president Monica M. Bertagnolli, MD, and the Academy's gov more

Emory Researchers Studying Link Between Diet and Neurological Conditions Receive $1.3 Million Keck Foundation Award

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 14 -- Emory University School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Emory researchers studying link between diet and neurological conditions receive $1.3 million Keck Foundation award Ethan Fogus Your digestive tract contains more than 100 million neurons. Known as the enteric nervous system, this system helps control digestion and regulates enzymes, aiding in nutrient absorption. Each of these neurons is part of a dense communication network linking to your more

Emory University Rollins School of Public Health: Valley Fever Fungus Could Expand as U.S. Climate Changes

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 13 -- Emory University Rollins School of Public Health posted the following news release: * * * Valley Fever Fungus Could Expand as U.S. Climate Changes * The fungus that causes Valley fever could gain new territory as climate change alters conditions across the U.S. More than 200,000 people in the U.S. get Valley fever every year. This potentially serious lung infection, caused by a fungus called Coccidioides, is endemic in much of the Western United States. Coccidi more

FCC Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau Issues Public Notice: Applicants for Certification to Participate in National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The Federal Communications Commission Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau issued the following public notice (CG Docket No. 10-210): * * * By the Chief, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau: The Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission), through the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program (NDBEDP), also called "iCanConnect," provides up to $10 million annually from the interstate telecommunications relay service fund (TRS Fund) to support more

FCC Revokes Equipment Approvals for Odyssey Robot Following Evasion Inquiries

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The Federal Communications Commission revoked equipment authorizations for drone products manufactured by Odyssey Robot LLC after determining the company submitted false claims regarding foreign production and assembly operations. The action, issued under "In the Matter of Odyssey Robot LLC" (ET Docket No. 26-186), strips operating authority for two devices previously certified by federal regulators. The enforcement action targets an uncrewed aircraft system registered un more

Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: California Court Ruling Could Provide Relief To Nationwide Companies From California Wiretapping Litigation Tidal Wave

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 14 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on Aug. 13, 2026: * * * California Court Ruling Could Provide Relief To Nationwide Companies From California Wiretapping Litigation Tidal Wave Businesses both inside and outside the Golden State were recently handed a win from the Los Angeles Superior Court when it tossed out a wiretapping lawsuit against a software company over jurisdictional issues. The court decision earlier this summer quashed a complai more

Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: Florida Federal Court Permits Another Digital Wiretapping Claim to Proceed - What Every Business With a Website Needs to Know

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 14 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on Aug. 8, 2026: * * * Florida Federal Court Permits Another Digital Wiretapping Claim to Proceed: What Every Business With a Website Needs to Know A Florida federal court just gave the green light to a proposed class action accusing a business of illegally intercepting communications simply by using common website tracking tools, delivering yet another blow to any Florida business with a website. The Augus more

Forbes Magazine names Loma Linda University Health a top employer in California

LOMA LINDA, California, Aug. 13 -- Loma Linda University Health issued the following news: * * * Forbes Magazine names Loma Linda University Health a top employer in California * Loma Linda University Health has been recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best-in-State Employers 2026, a recognition that underscores LLUH's commitment to providing an exceptional workplace environment and employment opportunities. This is the eighth time LLUH has been included on this prestigious list. Forbe more

Four EWG-sponsored California Consumer Choice, Safety Bills Clear Key Spending Committees

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The Environmental Working Group issued the following news release on Aug. 13, 2026: * * * Four EWG-sponsored California consumer choice, safety bills clear key spending committees Legislation covers diaper chemicals, PFAS pesticides, solar and ultra-processed food - SACRAMENTO - Four bills sponsored by the Environmental Working Group this week cleared appropriations committees in the California Legislature, sending the legislation for full floor votes as state lawmake more

Gap Inc. Announces Third Quarter Dividend

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 12 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Gap, a retailer of clothing and accessories, posted the following news release: * * * Gap Inc. Announces Third Quarter Dividend * Gap Inc. (NYSE: GAP) today announced that its board of directors has authorized a third quarter fiscal year 2026 dividend of $0.175 per share, payable on or after October 28, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on October 7, 2026. About Gap Inc. Gap Inc., a purpose-driven more

George Washington Law Announces 2026-27 Richey Fellows

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The George Washington University Law School issued the following news: * * * GW Law Announces 2026-27 Richey Fellows GW Law will welcome six Richey Fellows throughout the 2026-27 academic year to provide resources and guidance to students considering non-profit and public sector careers. Named in honor of the Hon. Charles R. Richey of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, the Richey Fellows Program brings highly accomplished mid-career public i more

Hawley, Durbin Launch Investigation into Child Sexual Abuse on Roblox

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Hawley, Durbin Launch Investigation into Child Sexual Abuse on Roblox U.S. Senators Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) sent a letter to Roblox Founder, President, CEO, and Chair of the Board of Directors David Baszucki, informing him that the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism opened an investigation into Roblox. In the letter, Senator Hawley and Senator Durbin call more

Henry shines on the world stage while inspiring next generation at Edinboro

CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 12 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * Henry shines on the world stage while inspiring next generation at Edinboro * For Alysa Henry, the summer of 2026 marked the realization of dreams years in the making. Just two years after moving to Edinboro following a standout collegiate career that included two national championships and eight All-American honors, Henry has established herself as one of the premier combined events athletes in the world while a more

Informative Research Joins FICO Mortgage Direct License Program

SAN JOSE, California, Aug. 14 -- FICO, an analytics software company, issued the following news on Aug. 13, 2026: * * * Informative Research Joins FICO Mortgage Direct License Program Strategic partnership advances industry efforts to lower costs and improve access to FICO(R) Scores for mortgage lenders BOZEMAN, Mont. -- Global analytics software leader FICO (NYSE: FICO) today announced that Informative Research, a premier technology provider delivering data-driven credit and verifications s more

Inside San Diego's Innovation Engine

LA JOLLA, California, Aug. 13 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Inside San Diego's Innovation Engine * Asked what makes San Diego's innovation ecosystem distinctive, University of California San Diego Chancellor Pradeep K. Khosla did not begin with biotechnology, artificial intelligence or any of the other fields in which the region excels. His answer was simpler: collaboration. In a region dense with research institutions, technology compani more

J. Paul Getty Trust: Current and Upcoming Exhibitions

LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 12 -- The J. Paul Getty Trust posted the following news release: * * * Current and Upcoming Exhibitions * Getty offers changing exhibitions at both locations year-round, complemented by a wide range of public programs. Editors please note-Information is subject to change. Images and press materials for exhibitions will be linked here as they become available, or may be requested via the press contacts listed for each exhibition below. For more press materials more

Justice Department Finds California Women's Prisons Violate the Constitution by Failing to Protect Female Prisoners From Sexual Abuse by Staff

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Aug. 13, 2026: * * * Justice Department Finds California Women's Prisons Violate the Constitution by Failing to Protect Female Prisoners from Sexual Abuse by Staff The Justice Department announced today that it has reasonable cause to believe that the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR), the Central California Women's Facility (CCWF) in Chowchilla, and the California Instituti more

Kelly renews push for 'Dalilah's Law' to strengthen highway safety, close loopholes

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly renews push for 'Dalilah's Law' to strengthen highway safety, close loopholes * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) renewed his support for Dalilah's Law, legislation that would strengthen Commercial Driver's License (CDL) requirements and help prevent unqualified drivers from operating commercial vehicles on American roadways. The renewed push comes ahead of the first an more

Lara's New Rules Threaten Voter-Enacted Rights to Challenge Insurance Rates, Consumer Watchdog Warns

LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 12 [Category: Consumer Services] -- Consumer Watchdog posted the following news release: * * * Lara's New Rules Threaten Voter-Enacted Rights to Challenge Insurance Rates, Consumer Watchdog Warns * Rules could drive consumer advocates from rate proceedings despite producing more than $6 billion in documented policyholder savings at a cost of less than 25 cents for every $100 saved. LOS ANGELES, CA -Consumer Watchdog today warned that Insurance Commissioner Rica more

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory: Melting Diamond Could Unlock Triple Fusion Gain and the Secrets of Ice-Giant Planets

LIVERMORE, California, Aug. 14 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * Melting diamond could unlock triple fusion gain and the secrets of ice-giant planets Diamond is more than a dazzling gem -- the extremely hard form of carbon makes up the pellet that encases fuel for inertial confinement fusion, and scientists believe it rains down deep inside ice giant planets like Neptune and Uranus. In both cases, the material ex more

Leah Partners With Oracle and PwC to Take Its Agentic Operating System Global

REDWOOD SHORES, California, Aug. 14 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release: * * * Leah Partners with Oracle and PwC to Take Its Agentic Operating System Global Working with PwC and Oracle, Leah will bring autonomous enterprise workflows to more regions and regulated industries, while expecting to improve platform performance by up to 30 percent and reduce cloud operating costs by up to 40 percent - Leah, the agentic operating system for e more

LLU Health and Lifepoint Rehabilitation break ground on new inpatient rehabilitation hospital

LOMA LINDA, California, Aug. 12 -- Loma Linda University Health issued the following news: * * * LLU Health and Lifepoint Rehabilitation break ground on new inpatient rehabilitation hospital * Loma Linda University Health and Lifepoint Rehabilitation, an operating division of Lifepoint Health, celebrated a major milestone today as they officially broke ground on the new Loma Linda University Rehabilitation Hospital, a free-standing hospital that will include 80 dedicated rehabilitation beds. more

LULAC Opposes Department of Education Proposal to Rescind Equity Assistance Center Program Regulations Citing Risks to Educational Equity for Latino and English Learner Students

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. League of United Latin American Citizens 1150 18th Street, NW, Suite 650 Washington, DC 20036 (202) 833-6130 FAX (202) 833-6135 www.LULAC.org NATIONAL PRESIDENT ROMAN PALOMARES CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER JUAN PROANO NATIONAL OFFICERS Domingo Garcia Immediate Past President Maggie Rivera Treasurer Aiden Roach Youth Preside more

Macerich Closes Upsized $775 Million Exchangeable Notes Offering with Capped Call

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Goodwin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Macerich Closes Upsized $775 Million Exchangeable Notes Offering with Capped Call * Goodwin's REITs team advised The Macerich Partnership, L.P. (the "Partnership"), the operating partnership of The Macerich Company (the "Company") on the Partnership's 2.25% Exchangeable Senior Notes due 2031 (the "Notes"). The $775 million offering was upsized from $600 million and include more

Many paths, one destination: Cornell welcomes new students

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 13 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Many paths, one destination: Cornell welcomes new students * A praying mantis set Michael Chao on a path to Cornell. An enthusiastic stranger convinced Danielle Trinh that Cornell was the right place for her. And Eliana Galleo saw a liveliness at Cornell she hadn't found elsewhere. They are among the 3,681 first-year students and 603 transfers who begin moving to campus Aug. 17, hailing from 49 states plus more

Mattel Game Studios Forms to Accelerate Digital Games for Hot Wheels, UNO, and More

EL SEGUNDO, California, Aug. 14 -- Mattel, a toy manufacturing company, issued the following news on Aug. 13, 2026: * * * Mattel Game Studios Forms to Accelerate Digital Games for Hot Wheels, UNO, and More Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) today announced the formation of Mattel Game Studios, a new global digital game organization that will develop, publish, and operate original interactive experiences inspired by Mattel's portfolio of iconic brands. The launch advances Mattel's vision to extend ph more

Md. A.G. Brown Sues Trump Administration for Unlawfully Demanding Personal Information of CDL Drivers

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 14 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Aug. 13, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Sues Trump Administration for Unlawfully Demanding Personal Information of CDL Drivers Administration Threatens to Withhold $10 Million in Federal Funding Unless Sensitive Information of Millions of Drivers is Turned Over - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general and the state of Pennsylvania today i more

Misericordia University Professor Selected for UC Berkeley Bridging Differences Fellowship

DALLAS, Pennsylvania, Aug. 13 -- Misericordia University posted the following news: * * * Misericordia University Professor Selected for UC Berkeley Bridging Differences Fellowship * Nordstrom Selected for UC Berkeley Fellowship on Bridging Differences in Higher Education DALLAS, Pa. -Alicia Nordstrom, Ph.D., professor of psychology at Misericordia University, has been selected to participate in the Bridging Differences in Higher Education Learning Fellowship, an eight-month program hosted more

MIT selected to lead new NSF materials research center

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Aug. 12 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * MIT selected to lead new NSF materials research center * The National Science Foundation (NSF) has selected MIT to establish and lead a new Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC) focused on materials technologies for medical imaging, sustainable metals production, and next-generation semiconductors, according to an NSF announcement released July 30. Expected to more

N.J. A.G. Davenport Sues Trump Administration for Unlawfully Demanding Personal Information of Drivers

TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 14 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Aug. 13, 2026: * * * AG Davenport Sues Trump Administration for Unlawfully Demanding Personal Information of Drivers Administration Threatens to Withhold $10 Million in Federal Funding Unless Sensitive Information of Millions of Drivers with Commercial Drivers Licenses is Turned Over - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general and the state more

National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws: California - Cannabis Use by Adults Holds Stable Post-Legalization

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 [Category: Sociological] (TNSjou) -- The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws posted the following news release: * * * California: Cannabis Use by Adults Holds Stable Post-Legalization * La Jolla, CA: The percentage of Californians who report regularly consuming cannabis has largely remained unchanged following statewide legalization, according to data published in the Journal of Cannabis Research. An investigator affiliated with the University of Calif more

Naval Research Lab Tactical Electronic Warfare Superintendent Retires

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory issued the following news: * * * Naval Research Lab Tactical Electronic Warfare Superintendent Retires * WASHINGTON - After a distinguished career spanning over five decades of pioneering electronic warfare systems to protect U.S. Navy and Marine Corps personnel, Dr. Francis J. Klemm, Senior Executive Service (SES) and superintendent of the Tactical Electronic Warfare Division (TEWD) at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), has re more

New York Times: Larsen, Warren Accuse Trump Administration of Stonewalling Major Transit Projects

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * New York Times: Larsen, Warren Accuse Trump Administration of Stonewalling Major Transit Projects * Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02), top Democrat on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, and Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), top Democrat on the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, joined 39 congressional Democrats in demanding that the Trump administration stop d more

Newmark Arranges $58 Million Fannie Mae Financing for Everleigh San Clemente in Orange County

NEW YORK, Aug. 14 -- Newmark Group, a commercial real estate company that says they offer comprehensive suite of services and products, posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Arranges $58 Million Fannie Mae Financing for Everleigh San Clemente in Orange County Newmark announces the Company has arranged a $58 million Fannie Mae loan for Everleigh San Clemente, a newly constructed 150-unit Class A active-adult (55+) apartment community in San Clemente, California. The financing was a more

Norco College and City of Corona Offer Free Career-Building Certificate Programs

RIVERSIDE, California, Aug. 14 -- The Riverside Community College District issued the following news: * * * Norco College and City of Corona Offer Free Career-Building Certificate Programs Norco College and the City of Corona are partnering to expand access to free educational opportunities by offering noncredit certificate programs at the Corona Public Library beginning this fall. Through Norco College's Extended Learning Program, community members ages 18 and older can enroll in tuition-f more

Oracle and AWS Deepen Strategic Collaboration as Enterprise Adoption of Oracle AI Database@AWS Accelerates

REDWOOD SHORES, California, Aug. 14 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release on Aug. 13, 2026: * * * Oracle and AWS Deepen Strategic Collaboration as Enterprise Adoption of Oracle AI Database@AWS Accelerates Oracle and AWS expand long-term strategic collaboration agreement to accelerate customer migration, with Oracle AI Database@AWS now available in 22 AWS Regions and offering new expanded capabilities New Oracle Exadata Database Service on more

Outdoor Alliance Endorses National Park Service Climbing Guidance Urges Improved Permit Process to Protect Wilderness Character

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 10, 2026 U.S. Department of Interior National Park Service 1849 C Street NW Washington, DC 20240 Submitted via https://www.regulations.gov/document/NPS-2026-0101-0001 Re: Comments on EXPLORE Act Mandated Wilderness Climbing Guidance for National Park Service; Federal Register Docket No. NPS-2026-0101; 91 more

Padilla, Schiff, Congressional Democrats Demand FTA and OMB Stop Holding Blue State Infrastructure Funding Hostage

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Schiff, Congressional Democrats Demand FTA and OMB Stop Holding Blue State Infrastructure Funding Hostage * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff (both D-Calif.) joined Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and 39 Democratic colleagues in demanding the Trump Administration stop delaying the advancement of public transportation projects funded by the Capital Investment more

Padilla, Warren, Colleagues Press Trump Administration on CMS Guidance that Could Threaten Nursing Home Residents' Right to Vote

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Warren, Colleagues Press Trump Administration on CMS Guidance that Could Threaten Nursing Home Residents' Right to Vote * U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Rules and Administration Committee, and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) led 11 of their Senate colleagues in urging the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Mehmet Oz to repeal new more

PALEY CENTER FOR MEDIA ANNOUNCES THE RETURN OF PALEYFEST NY AND UNVEILS THE INAUGURAL PALEYFEST AWARD RECOGNIZING EXCELLENCE IN MEDIA, TELEVISION, AND ENTERTAINMENT

NEW YORK, Aug. 12 [Category: Media] -- The Paley Center for Media issued the following news release: * * * THE PALEY CENTER FOR MEDIA ANNOUNCES THE RETURN OF PALEYFEST NY AND UNVEILS THE INAUGURAL PALEYFEST AWARD RECOGNIZING EXCELLENCE IN MEDIA, TELEVISION, AND ENTERTAINMENT * The 2026 PaleyFest Award Recipients Include Tony and Emmy Award(r)-Winner Billy Crystal, American Horror Story, Dexter: Resurrection, Tulsa King, Marshals, The Gilded Age, and The Diplomat The Fall's Premier Festiva more

Parsons Awarded First Task Order Under DTRA CTRIC IV To Support Chemical Threat Reduction Efforts In Southeast Asia

PASADENA, California, Aug. 13 [Category: BizConstruction]-- Parsons Corp., an engineering, construction, technical and management services firm, posted the following news release: * * * Parsons Awarded First Task Order Under DTRA CTRIC IV To Support Chemical Threat Reduction Efforts In Southeast Asia * #Key Takeaways * Parsons secured the first task order issued under DTRA's CTRIC IV contract, reinforcing the company's position as a trusted partner in delivering integrated threat reduction more

Paul Hastings Advises Accelerant on $4 Billion-Plus Sale to Thoma Bravo

LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 13 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Paul Hastings Advises Accelerant on $4 Billion-Plus Sale to Thoma Bravo * Paul Hastings LLP advised Accelerant, a leading data-driven risk exchange platform in the specialty insurance marketplace, in its sale to Thoma Bravo in an all-cash transaction with an enterprise value of more than $4 billion. M&A global co-chair Eric Schiele and Securities & Capital Markets global more

Penn Vet Welcomes Seven New Faculty for the 2026-27 Academic Year

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 13 -- The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine issued the following news: * * * Penn Vet Welcomes Seven New Faculty for the 2026-27 Academic Year * The School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania (Penn Vet) has appointed seven new faculty members, expanding expertise across companion animal medicine, equine reproduction, comparative pathology, diagnostic imaging, animal welfare, and infectious disease. Joining the Depar more

Power of Innovation to Drive Change: NAIC President White's 2026 Summer National Meeting Keynote

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of Insurance Commissioners issued the following news release: * * * The Power of Innovation to Drive Change: NAIC President White's 2026 Summer National Meeting Keynote * Throughout its more than 150-year history, the U.S. state-based system of insurance regulation has grown with the country and the insurance industry-adapting and modernizing to continue leading, protecting consumers, and ensuring st more

Rand: AI, China, and the New Risks to U.S. Security - Q&A With Matan Chorev

SANTA MONICA, California, Aug. 14 -- Rand issued the following Q&A on Aug. 12, 2026, involving Matan Chorev, vice president and director of Global and Emerging Risks: * * * AI, China, and the New Risks to U.S. Security: Q&A with Matan Chorev As vice president and director of RAND Global and Emerging Risks, Matan Chorev oversees research on some of the most consequential challenges facing the United States and the world. That portfolio ranges from the rapid advance of artificial intelligence t more

Ranking Member Lofgren Condemns Elimination of Annual Arctic Report

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Lofgren Condemns Elimination of Annual Arctic Report * (Washington, DC) - On Monday, the Trump administration cancelled funding for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)'s Arctic Report Card. The annual report historically has collected data on the impact of rising ocean temperatures on the arctic's glaciers, fisheries, and shipping routes. Scientists, fisherme more

Ranking Members Larsen, Carbajal Reaffirm Opposition to Jones Act Waiver and Extension

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Washington, ranking member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, issued the following statement on Aug. 12, 2026, with Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-California, ranking member of the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transport: * * * Ranking Members Larsen, Carbajal Reaffirm Opposition to Jones Act Waiver and Extension Today, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) and Ranking more

Rep. Cisneros Introduces Legislation to Reauthorize Water Resilience and Cybersecurity Funding

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Cisneros Introduces Legislation to Reauthorize Water Resilience and Cybersecurity Funding * WASHINGTON -Congressman Gil Cisneros (CA-31) and Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (LA-02) introduced the Water Technology and Resilience Reauthorization Act, which would reauthorize an EPA technology grant program for small and disadvantaged water systems, which is set to expire in FY26. The gr more

Rep. Huffman, 3 Co-Signers Issue Letter to GAO Acting Comptroller General Brown

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, with three co-signers issued the following letter to Orice Williams Brown, acting comptroller general of the Government Accountability Office: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 11, 2026 Orice Williams Brown Acting Comptroller General U.S. Government Accountability Office 441 G St NW Washington, D.C. 20548 Acting Comptroller General Williams Brown: Puerto Rico is experiencing drinking water supply shortages more

Rep. Larsen, 41 Co-Signers Issue Letter to FTA Acting Deputy Administrator Cahill, OMB Director Vought

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Washington, ranking member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, with 41 co-signers issued the following letter to Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought and Federal Transit Acting Deputy Administrator Matthew Cahill: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 11, 2026 The Honorable Russell Vought Director Office of Management and Budget 725 17th Street NW Washington, D.C. 20503 - Matthew Cah more

Report From Calif. Gov. Newsom: CALIFORNIA'S EXTREME HEAT ACTION PLAN

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 (TNSLrpt) -- CALIFORNIA'S EXTREME HEAT ACTION PLAN: A State Strategy for Protecting Californians from Extreme Heat - A report from Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California - August 2026 (94 pages) Here are excerpts: * * * TABLE OF CONTENTS Executive Summary ... 6 Extreme Heat in California ... 8 The Science and Impact of Extreme Heat ... 8 Extreme Heat in Vulnerable Communities ... 9 Intersection of Extreme Heat with Other Climate Hazards ... 9 Multiple Benefits of Extreme He more

Report From HHS: How Doctors and Hospitals Pushed and Profited From the Fraud of 'Gender Medicine'

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 (TNSLrpt) -- Wolves in White Coats: How Doctors and Hospitals Pushed and Profited from the Fraud of "Gender Medicine" - A report from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - August 2026 (64 pages) * * * Contents Contributors ... 3 Introduction ... 5 Chapter 1: Hospitals Gained Unique and Lifelong Revenue Streams for Sex-Rejecting Procedures ... 7 I. Captive Patients ... 7 II. Healthcare Institutions ... 9 Chapter 2: Hospitals Misuse Diagnostic and Procedural Co more

Reps. Chu and Kim Lead Bipartisan Letter Urging Improved Pet Reunification Following Disasters

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Chu and Kim Lead Bipartisan Letter Urging Improved Pet Reunification Following Disasters * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) and Rep. Young Kim (CA-40) led 39 Members in a bipartisan letter urging the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to examine the challenges associated with reuniting household pets with their owners following federally declared disasters and identify opport more

Reps. Huffman, Garcia Issue Letter to Vulcan Elements CEO Maslin

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 (TNSletter) -- Reps. Jared Huffman, D-California, ranking member of the House Natural Resources Committee, and Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following letter to Vulcan Elements CEO John Maslin: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 11, 2026 Mr. John Maslin Chief Executive Officer Vulcan Elements 12 T.W. Alexander Drive, Bldg. 200, Ste. B Durham, NC 27709 Dear Mr. Maslin: We write more

Researchers identify new target in the gut for reducing Alzheimer's risk

MADISON, Wisconsin, Aug. 12 -- The University of Wisconsin posted the following news: * * * Researchers identify new target in the gut for reducing Alzheimer's risk * Gut bacteria produce a common compound called imidazole propionate. Higher levels of it contribute to dementia-related changes in the brain, a study reveals. By Chris Barncard A compound produced by bacteria in most people's digestive tract increases the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease and speeds up cognitive decline i more

Researchers Use a Physical Device to Take Over Electronics in a Boeing 737

LA JOLLA, California, Aug. 13 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Researchers Use a Physical Device to Take Over Electronics in a Boeing 737 * Key Takeaways Computer science researchers developed and tested a device that, if plugged into a hardwired communications channel connecting two key flight computers, can take over communications between these computers. The proof-of-concept attack suggests that physical access to an aircraft's compute more

Ro Khanna, Erwin Chemerinsky and Dave Jones Join Campaign To Stop CA Utility Bailout; Consumer Watchdog Unveils TV Ads

LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 13 [Category: Consumer Services] -- Consumer Watchdog posted the following news release: * * * Ro Khanna, Erwin Chemerinsky and Dave Jones Join Campaign To Stop CA Utility Bailout; Consumer Watchdog Unveils TV Ads * Sacramento, CA - Congressional Representative Ro Khanna has come out against the 11th hour utility bailout that Governor Newsom is pushing for in Sacramento. Khanna joins former California Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones, UC Berkeley School of Law more

Sacramento Metro Chamber President Heidt Issues Statement on Regional Business Growth and Economic Development

SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 14 -- The Sacramento Metro Chamber issued the following statement on Aug. 13, 2026, by President and CEO Robert Heidt: * * * Growing Stronger Together A Message from Robert Heidt, President & CEO Dear Metro Chamber Members, As we move through 2026, one thing is clear: the strength of the Sacramento Metro Chamber is a direct reflection of the businesses, leaders, and partners who invest in our shared success. Your engagement is helping build an even stronger orga more

San Jose State University Researchers and Students Examine Inequality in 2026 Silicon Valley Pain Index

SAN JOSE, California, Aug. 14 -- San Jose State University issued the following news: * * * SJSU Researchers and Students Examine Inequality in 2026 Silicon Valley Pain Index By Michelle Smith McDonald The San Jose State University Human Rights Institute has released the 2026 Silicon Valley Pain Index, offering a sobering look at the widening gap between the region's extraordinary wealth and the realities facing many of its residents. The annual report serves as a data-driven snapshot of str more

Schiff, Padilla & Congressional Democrats Demand FTA and OMB Stop Holding Blue State Infrastructure Funding Hostage

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Schiff, Padilla & Congressional Democrats Demand FTA and OMB Stop Holding Blue State Infrastructure Funding Hostage * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senators Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla (both D-Calif.) joined Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and 39 Democratic colleagues in demanding the Trump Administration stop delaying the advancement of public transportation projects funded by the Capital Investment more

Seattle Seahawks Become First Team to Bring Dolby OptiView With Dolby Vision to Fans

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 14 -- Dolby Laboratories Inc. issued the following news release on Aug. 13, 2026: * * * Seattle Seahawks Become First Team to Bring Dolby OptiView with Dolby Vision to Fans Dolby OptiView enables the ultimate way to follow the world champions all season long, making every press conference, preseason snap, and exclusive moment feel more special - SEATTLE and SAN FRANCISCO - Today, Dolby Laboratories (NYSE: DLB) and the world champion Seattle Seahawks announced more

Sen. Merkley, 6 Co-Signers Issue Letter to GSA Administrator Forst, NOAA Administrator Jacobs

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, with six co-signers issued the following letter to General Services Administrator Edward C. Forst and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrator Neil Jacobs: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 11, 2026 Dr. Neil Jacobs Administrator National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 1401 Constitution Avenue NW Washington, DC 20230 - Mr. Edward C. Forst Administrator General Services Administration 1800 F Stree more

Sen. Padilla, 29 Co-Signers Issue Letter to Secretary of State Rubio

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, with 29 co-signers issued the following letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 11, 2026 The Honorable Marco Rubio Secretary of State U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW Washington, DC 20520 Dear Secretary Rubio, We write to express our concerns regarding the ongoing unavailability of visa appointments during the peak visa application season for students and scholars more

SLAC researchers uncover copper's surprising melting behavior at extreme temperatures

MENLO PARK, California, Aug. 13 -- The SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * SLAC researchers uncover copper's surprising melting behavior at extreme temperatures By Erin Woodward Key takeaways: * Researchers used SLAC's electron camera to watch copper atoms melt in real time. * The team uncovered a key parameter that allowed the copper's crystal lattice to deteriorate slowly instead of collapsing as predicted. * By combining imaging with molecula more

Speed of Light - The ASTRO Foundation Awards $2.4 Million to Accelerate Radiation Medicine Research

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 13 -- The American Society for Radiation Oncology issued the following news release on Aug. 12, 2026: * * * Speed of Light - The ASTRO Foundation awards $2.4 million to accelerate radiation medicine research Grants support 14 scientists, including several awards co-sponsored by leading cancer research partners - The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) and Speed of Light - The ASTRO Foundation today announced $2.4 million in new research grants for 14 sc more

SPJ honors 2026 Sunshine Award recipients for advancing open government

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 12 [Category: Media] -- The Society of Professional Journalists posted the following news: * * * SPJ honors 2026 Sunshine Award recipients for advancing open government * Media Contact: SPJ Communications, communications@spj.org The Society of Professional Journalists has announced the recipients of its 2026 Sunshine Award, recognizing individuals and organizations for advancing the principles of open government. This year's honorees are Thomas Susman, a nati more

Stanford Law's Rhode Center and Legal Design Lab Win Grant to Modernize Courts and Expand Access to Justice

STANFORD, California, Aug. 13 -- Stanford University Law School posted the following news: * * * Stanford Law's Rhode Center and Legal Design Lab Win Grant to Modernize Courts and Expand Access to Justice * An estimated 75 percent of the 20 million civil cases filed in state courts each year involve at least one party without a lawyer. The consequences are especially stark in high-volume cases such as eviction and debt collection, where unrepresented and overwhelmed litigants can lose their more

Stanford University School of Medicine: Study Ties Estrogen-based Menopausal Hormone Therapy to Lower Alzheimer's Risk

STANFORD, California, Aug. 14 (TNSjou) -- Stanford University School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Study ties estrogen-based menopausal hormone therapy to lower Alzheimer's risk Some studies have reported that menopausal hormone therapy raises dementia risk. A new study that analyzed Alzheimer's-disease hallmarks in autopsied brains indicates the opposite. By Bruce Goldman Women on regimens of estrogen-only menopausal hormone therapy are at reduced risk of Alzheimer's disease more

State Bar of California Seizes Records of Tustin Man's Illegal Immigration Law Practice

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 13 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The State Bar of California posted the following news: * * * State Bar Seizes Records of Tustin Man's Illegal Immigration Law Practice * The State Bar of California announced today the seizure of the unauthorized law practice of John Minnella of Tustin, following an investigation sparked by a Mexican immigrant who paid Minnella thousands of dollars for immigration legal services that were never delivered. A State Bar investigation more

THOMPSON, FORMER SOCIAL SECURITY COMMISSIONER O'MALLEY, AND PRESIDENT OF NATIONAL COMMITTEE TO PRESERVE SOCIAL SECURITY AND MEDICARE RICHTMAN HOST SOCIAL SECURITY TOWN HALL IN WOODLAND

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Mike Thompson, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * THOMPSON, FORMER SOCIAL SECURITY COMMISSIONER O'MALLEY, AND PRESIDENT OF NATIONAL COMMITTEE TO PRESERVE SOCIAL SECURITY AND MEDICARE RICHTMAN HOST SOCIAL SECURITY TOWN HALL IN WOODLAND * Woodland, CA - On Monday, just days ahead of the Social Security Act's 91st anniversary, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) was joined by special guest, former Commissioner for the Social Security Administration and for more

U.S. Rice Industry Hosts Japanese Importers for Annual Technical Meeting

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 13 [Category: Agriculture] -- USA Rice Federation posted the following news: * * * U.S. Rice Industry Hosts Japanese Importers for Annual Technical Meeting * SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - Last week, the U.S. rice industry hosted Japanese importers and distributors here for the 29th U.S.-Japan Rice Technical Meeting, an annual opportunity for reconnecting and networking with some of the most important customers for the industry. "We were happy to host our Japanese counte more

UC Merced, Campos Foundation Deepen Commitment to Underrepresented STEM Students

MERCED, California, Aug. 12 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: * * * UC Merced, Campos Foundation Deepen Commitment to Underrepresented STEM Students * For the second year, UC Merced has partnered with the Campos Foundation to host the Campos ENgage Engineering Summer Bridge Academy, a weeklong summer program aimed at supporting underrepresented minority and female students interested in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Held from July 26-31, more

UCLA Bioengineer Jason Zhang Deploys AI to Create Proteins Never Before Seen in Nature

LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 14 -- The UCLA Health issued the following Q&A on Aug. 13, 2026, involving assistant professor of bioengineering Jason Zhang: * * * UCLA bioengineer Jason Zhang deploys AI to create proteins never before seen in nature Protein design algorithms may help unlock secrets of biology, transform treatment of previously untreatable diseases - The decades-old scientific quest to create brand new proteins has been turbocharged in the era of artificial intelligence. A k more

UCLA Health: Luca Valle Named 2026 ASTRO-PCF Young Investigator Award Recipient

LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 14 -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release: * * * Dr. Luca Valle named 2026 ASTRO-PCF Young Investigator Award recipient Radiation oncologist Dr. Luca Valle, associate professor of radiation oncology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, has been selected to receive the 2026 ASTRO-PCF Young Investigator Award from the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) and the Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF). The award will support Valle's re more

University of California Davis School of Law: N.Y. Times Quotes Professor Johnson on Evidence of Racial Profiling in Immigration Sweeps

DAVIS, California, Aug. 14 -- The University of California Davis School of Law issued the following news: * * * N.Y. Times Quotes Professor Johnson on Evidence of Racial Profiling in Immigration Sweeps Professor Emeritus Kevin R. Johnson spoke to the New York Times for an Aug. 11 report on how body-camera footage, text messages and other evidence from lawsuits indicate racial profiling within the mass deportation campaign by President Donald Trump's administration. The story weighs such evid more

University of San Francisco: $1.25 Million Athletics Gift Invites Momentum With Matching Pledge

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 14 -- The University of San Francisco issued the following news release: * * * $1.25 Million Athletics Gift Invites Momentum with Matching Pledge USF is announcing a generous $1.25 million anonymous commitment to the university's athletics programs, including a $500,000 pledge matching challenge that will establish the new Director of Athletics Leadership Fund, giving new Director of Athletics Brent Blaylock agility and flexibility as he takes the helm. The gif more

University of Southern California Scientists Are Using Quantum Computing to Rethink Cancer Detection

MARINA DEL REY, California, Aug. 13 -- The University of Southern California Information Sciences Institute, a component of the Viterbi School of Engineering, issued the following news: * * * USC Scientists Are Using Quantum Computing to Rethink Cancer Detection By combining quantum computing with artificial intelligence, USC researchers are laying the groundwork for medical imaging tools that could help doctors diagnose cancer and plan treatments more precisely By Marc Ballon While many re more

University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering: new way to help CAR-T cells fight solid tumors could change cancer treatment

LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 13 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * A new way to help CAR-T cells fight solid tumors could change cancer treatment * For more than a decade, CAR-T cell therapy has been one of the biggest breakthroughs in cancer medicine. By reprogramming a patient's own immune cells to attack cancer, doctors have produced remarkable results against certain blood cancers, offering hope to patients who once ha more

USC Law School Dean Tolson Examines Constitutional Power Over Federal Elections in Book

LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 13 -- The University of Southern California Gould School of Law posted the following news: * * * Telling the whole story * As a scholar in elections law and constitutional law, USC Gould School of Law Dean Franita Tolson noticed a dearth of research on Congress' power over elections. A history of Congress' role in protecting voting rights, Tolson thought, would provide important context as conflicts over voting rights roil the electorate today. "There was somet more

USC researchers develop automated MRI system to strengthen stroke treatment studies

LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 13 -- The University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine posted the following news release: * * * USC researchers develop automated MRI system to strengthen stroke treatment studies * Researchers from the Mark and Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute (Stevens INI) at the Keck School of Medicine of USC have developed an automated system that uses MRI to measure brain tissue changes in large, multicenter studies of experimental stroke tre more

Va. A.G. Jones Co-Leads Lawsuit Against Trump Administration for Unlawfully Demanding Personal Information of CDL Drivers

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 14 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jones Co-Leads Lawsuit Against Trump Administration for Unlawfully Demanding Personal Information of CDL Drivers Administration threatens to withhold $10 million in federal funding unless sensitive information of millions of drivers is turned over - Attorney General Jones, along with Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul, California Attorney General, Rob Bonta, and more

Variations between labs can misinform scientific AI models, team reports

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 13 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Variations between labs can misinform scientific AI models, team reports * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -To turn abundant carbon dioxide into valuable fuel, researchers need a fast and efficient way of determining which catalysts work best over the longest time. Artificial intelligence (AI) models have the potential to help guide catalyst selection, but as with internet chatbots, AI models are on more

Virginia Tech: Wearable Smart Patch Could Deliver Automatic Aid During a Fentanyl Overdose

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 14 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Wearable smart patch could deliver automatic aid during a fentanyl overdose A wearable patch that detects fentanyl and releases naloxone automatically offers a potential new approach to preventing unwitnessed opioid overdose deaths. By Brianna Hughes A patch smaller than a penny could one day save the lives of people experiencing a fentanyl overdose - even when no one else is there to help. Researche more

Washington University St. Louis George Warren Brown School Welcomes Three New Faculty Members for 2026-27 Academic Year

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Aug. 14 -- The Washington University St. Louis George Warren Brown School issued the following news: * * * Brown School welcomes three new faculty members for 2026-27 academic year Myra Lopez The Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis will welcome three new full-time faculty members for the 2026-27 academic year: Jordan P. Davis, Clarissa D. Jackson and Guangli Zhang. Jordan P. Davis joins the Brown School as a professor after serving as a senior policy rese more

Zeno Power Proposes Regulatory Changes to Streamline Licensing for Emerging Radioisotope Power Systems

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Zeno Power Systems, Inc. 709 G St. NW Suite 300 Washington, DC 20001 info@zenopower.com Copyright (c) 2026 Zeno Power Systems, Inc. Page 1 of 13 To: Secretary of the Commission U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001 ATTN: Rulemakings and Adjudications Staff Docket ID: NRC-2025-1370 August 10, 20 more

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