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54 House Democrats Raise Concerns Over Trump Administration's Critical Minerals Agreements
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * 54 House Democrats Raise Concerns Over Trump Administration's Critical Minerals Agreements * Washington, D.C. - Today, Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.), Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee Ranking Member Linda Sanchez (D-Calif.), and Congressman Jonathan Jackson (D-Ill.) led 51 of their House Democratic colleagues in calling on the Trump administration to address  more
54 House Democrats raise concerns over Trump administration's critical minerals agreements
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * 54 House Democrats raise concerns over Trump administration's critical minerals agreements * WASHINGTON - Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee Ranking Member Linda Sanchez (D-Calif.), Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) and Congressman Jonathan Jackson (D-Ill.) today led 51 of their House Democratic colleagues in calling on the Trump administration to address conc  more
Ahead of Opening Statements, Attorney General Bonta Lays Out Case Against Meta over Its Role in Fueling Mental Health Crisis in a Generation of Children
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 17 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Ahead of Opening Statements, Attorney General Bonta Lays Out Case Against Meta over Its Role in Fueling Mental Health Crisis in a Generation of Children * Meta designed a dangerous product for young users, knew it to be dangerous, and lied about how dangerous it was The attorneys general of California, Colorado, Kentucky, and New Jersey are litigating this trial OAKLAND -Calif  more
America First Policy Institute Issues Commentary to Townhall: Reckoning for Experimenting With America's Children
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary by Executive Vice President Ashley Hayek to Townhall: * * * A Reckoning for Experimenting With America's Children On Tuesday, the Trump administration delivered a major victory for children and parents, announcing a final rule ending federal Medicaid and CHIP funding for sex-rejecting procedures on children, including puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, and surgeries. For America First P  more
America's Credit Unions, 47 Co-Signers Issues Letter to Senate Leadership
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 (TNSletter) -- America's Credit Unions, with 47 co-signers issued the following letter to the Senate leadership: * * * Here is the text of the letter: July 21, 2026 The Honorable John Thune Majority Leader United States Senate Washington, DC 20510 - The Honorable Charles Schumer Minority Leader United States Senate Washington, DC 20510 - Re: Senate Consideration of H.R. 3633, the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025 Dear Leader Thune and Leader Schumer: On  more
American Economic Liberties Project Senior Counsel Hepner Testifies Before Senate Judiciary Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism released the following testimony by Lee A. Hepner, senior legal counsel at the American Economic Liberties Project, from an Aug. 4, 2026, hearing entitled "Your Data, Their Profit: The Consumer Cost of AI Surveillance Pricing": * * * Chairman Hawley, Ranking Member Durbin, and Members of the Subcommittee, Thank you for the opportunity to testify before you today. I currently serve as Senior Legal Counsel at  more
Ariz. A.G. Mayes Issues Statement at Start of Trial Against Meta Over Addictive Features That Harm Kids
PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 18 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following statement on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Issues Statement at Start of Trial Against Meta Over Addictive Features That Harm Kids Ahead of opening statements, Attorney General Mayes today issued the following statement as a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general prepare to present their case against Meta, alleging the social media giant knowingly designed and deployed harmful features on Fac  more
Attorney General Tong Issues Statement at Start of Trial Against Meta Over Addictive Features that Harm Kids
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 17 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Issues Statement at Start of Trial Against Meta Over Addictive Features that Harm Kids * Press Releases (Hartford, CT) -Attorney General William Tong issued the following statement as Connecticut and a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general begin presenting their case against Meta in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. In th  more
Bearing Witness: One UM Graduate's Road to the Pulitzer
MISSOULA, Montana, Aug. 17 -- The University of Montana posted the following news release: * * * Bearing Witness: One UM Graduate's Road to the Pulitzer * MISSOULA - On a spring afternoon in San Francisco, surrounded by peers, Bronte Wittpenn entered a small and uncommon circle: University of Montana journalism alumni who helped carry a project to journalism's highest rung. The San Francisco Chronicle's Pulitzer Prize for explanatory reporting went to reporters Susie Neilson, Megan Fan Munc  more
BLM to Repatriate Native American Human Remains to 1 of 3 Tribes in California
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management California State Office has identified human remains and funerary belongings for repatriation under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), according to a notice published by the National Park Service. The BLM California State Office identified the remains of at least two Native American individuals and 588 associated funerary belongings removed from archaeological site CA-L  more
CAIR-LA Condemns Threats, Islamophobic Smear Campaign Targeting Islamic Center of Irvine
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * CAIR-LA Condemns Threats, Islamophobic Smear Campaign Targeting Islamic Center of Irvine The Greater Los Angeles Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-LA) today condemned the violent online threats responding to an online anti-Muslim smear campaign targeting the Islamic Center of Irvine (ICOI). The campaign, fueled by misinformation circulating   more
Calif. Gov. Newsom Announces Appointments on Aug. 14, 2026
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 14 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Newsom announces appointments 8.14.2026 SACRAMENTO - Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: Yael Sheinfeld, of San Francisco, has been appointed Deputy Secretary of Communications at the California Business and Consumer Services Agency. Sheinfeld has been Deputy Communications Director for the Office of United States Senator Elizabeth Warren in the   more
Calif. Gov. Newsom Signs Legislation on Aug. 17, 2026
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 18 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom signs legislation 8.17.2026 Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that he has signed the following bills: * SB 762 by Senator Jesse Arreguin (D-Oakland) - Transactions and use taxes: various jurisdictions. * SB 939 by Senator John Laird (D-Santa Cruz) - Public employees' retirement: service credit: payments. * SB 1165 by Senator Anna Caballero (D-Mer  more
Calif. Gov. Newsom: IBank Closes $236 Million in Bond Financing for La Brea Tar Pits Reimagine Project
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 14 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * IBank closes $236 million in bond financing for La Brea Tar Pits Reimagine Project What you need to know: Add what you need to know text here. - Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that the California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank (IBank), located within the Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) to finance public infrastructure and private d  more
California Expands Bachelor's Degree Opportunities, Opening New Pathways for Riverside Community College District Students
RIVERSIDE, California, Aug. 17 -- The Riverside Community College District issued the following news: * * * California Expands Bachelor's Degree Opportunities, Opening New Pathways for RCCD Students California's efforts to expand bachelor's degree opportunities at community colleges are creating new pathways for students across the state, including those within the Riverside Community College District (RCCD). In 2021, Assembly Bill 927 expanded the ability of California community colleges to   more
California State University to Host Conferences for High School, Community College Counselors
LONG BEACH, California, Aug. 18 -- California State University issued the following news: * * * CSU to Host Conferences for High School, Community College Counselors The annual CSU Counselor Conferences will take place in person and virtually across California this September. By Alisia Ruble Registration is open for the California State University's 2026 High School & Community College Counselor Conferences, taking place in person and virtually across California starting September 15. The  more
Can kids use GLP-1 Medications?
LOMA LINDA, California, Aug. 17 -- Loma Linda University Health issued the following news: * * * Can kids use GLP-1 Medications? * Chief of Pediatric Endocrinology shares when GLP-1 medications may be an option for children with obesity Childhood and adolescent obesity rates in the United States remain high. In fact, about 1 in 5 children and adolescents in the U.S. have obesity according to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC). With GLP-1 medications growing in popularity,  more
Carbajal Statement on Diablo Canyon Receiving Federal Funding for Extended Operations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Carbajal Statement on Diablo Canyon Receiving Federal Funding for Extended Operations * U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24) released the statement below following the Department of Energy's (DOE) decision to distribute $271 million in Civil Nuclear Credit Program funds to help support Diablo Canyon Power Plant's extended operations. This federal funding comes after the Nuclear Regulato  more
CBO Issues Cost Estimate for Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians Land Transfer Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The Congressional Budget Office issued the following cost estimate for the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians Land Transfer Act (H.R. 2302). * * * Summary of Legislation On May 20, 2026, the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs ordered eight pieces of legislation to be reported, all related to tribal land and its uses. This document provides estimates for six of those pieces of legislation. Estimated Federal Cost The costs of the legislation fall within budget functi  more
Cedars-Sinai Earns National Recognition for Skull Base Tumor Care
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 17 [Category: BizHospital] -- Cedars-Sinai, a nonprofit academic healthcare organization, posted the following news: * * * Cedars-Sinai Earns National Recognition for Skull Base Tumor Care * Cedars-Sinai has been named a Multidisciplinary Team of Distinction by the North American Skull Base Society, a national recognition awarded to programs that bring together specialists across disciplines to advance care for patients with complex skull base tumors through cli  more
Congresswoman Torres Leads Resolution Celebrating Warehouse Worker Recognition Week
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Rep. Norma J. Torres, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Torres Leads Resolution Celebrating Warehouse Worker Recognition Week * Ontario, CA - Today, Congresswoman Norma Torres (CA-35) introduced a resolution designating August 17-21, 2026, as Warehouse Worker Recognition Week, honoring the workers in the logistics industry whose labor keeps goods moving, businesses operating, and communities supplied across the country. The Inland Em  more
Cornyn, Padilla Introduce Bill to Support Desalination and Safe Drinking Water
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn, Padilla Introduce Bill to Support Desalination and Safe Drinking Water * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Alex Padilla (D-CA) introduced the Desalination Reauthorization Act, which would support desalination efforts by reauthorizing the Bureau of Reclamation's authority to provide grants for desalination projects and new technology research ahead of its expiration on Dec. 16, 2026: "A  more
Disney Celebrates the Timeless Magic of Disney Princesses During World Princess Week
BURBANK, California, Aug. 17 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- The Walt Disney Company posted the following news release: * * * Disney Celebrates the Timeless Magic of Disney Princesses During World Princess Week * Fans can enjoy the annual week-long celebration featuring new content, unforgettable entertainment, and spectacular experiences. Acclaimed filmmaker Alex Prager combines heartfelt storytelling and extraordinary practical craftsmanship in Once A Princess, Always A Princess: A Disney  more
DOE Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory: Huntington's Disease Discovery Opens Door to a New Class of Treatments
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * Huntington's Disease Discovery Opens Door to a New Class of Treatments After 30 years of focus on fixing the genetic mutation behind Huntington's, and no successful treatments, work from Berkeley Lab illuminates a new aspect of the fatal disease that could be targeted with simple, already-available compounds. New treatments for Huntington's disease could be on   more
Earthjustice and Sierra Club Urge FAA to Keep Ban on Commercial Supersonic Flight
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 15 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release on Aug. 14, 2026: * * * Earthjustice and Sierra Club Urge FAA to Keep Ban on Commercial Supersonic Flight The long-held rule is a commonsense protection against sonic booms and unnecessary climate emissions - Washington, D.C. -- Today, Earthjustice and Sierra Club filed comments urging the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) not to repeal its long-held ban on commercial supersonic flight over land. "The   more
Earthjustice: Interior Faces Widespread Backlash Over Effort to Weaken Wilderness Protections Across Millions of Acres of Public Lands
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 18 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release: * * * Interior Faces Widespread Backlash Over Effort to Weaken Wilderness Protections Across Millions of Acres of Public Lands Public comments urge the administration to abandon its review and preserve longstanding safeguards for America's public lands - Washington, D.C. -- The public was forced to navigate five separate comment processes across three federal agencies as the Department of the Interior laun  more
Earthjustice: Second Deep-Sea Mining Lease Sale Announced Off of Mariana Islands and Guam
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 18 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * Second Deep-Sea Mining Lease Sale Announced Off of Mariana Islands and Guam Trump administration accelerates reckless plan to open Pacific to deep-sea mining - Washington, D.C. -- The Marine Minerals Administration (MMA) advanced the deep-sea mining lease sale process in the seabed off the Mariana Islands today. The administration's proposal would hold the lease sale on December 16,  more
FDA Recall Notice: L-Nutra Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Tree Nuts in Prolon Brand Apulian Almond & Cocoa Spread
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * L-Nutra Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Tree Nuts in Prolon Brand Apulian Almond & Cocoa Spread Summary Company Announcement Date: August 17, 2026 FDA Publish Date: August 17, 2026 Product Type: Food & Beverages Allergens Reason for Announcement: Undeclared cashews, pistachios and/or hazelnut Company Name: L-Nutra Brand Name: Prolon Product   more
From Cape Town to Milan, CSULB students return home with stories to tell
LONG BEACH, California, Aug. 17 -- California State University Long Beach campus posted the following news: * * * From Cape Town to Milan, CSULB students return home with stories to tell * Interior design student Hailey Bisbee had been in Cape Town three weeks when she sat down to write about it. She had stood above the clouds on Table Mountain, watched penguins at Boulders Beach, learned to make samosas in a local woman's home and interned at a nonprofit aiding autistic adults. "I have pro  more
From Screen to Stitch: Sybylla's Cardigan From 'My Brilliant Career' Is Yours to Knit
LOS GATOS, California, Aug. 18 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news: * * * From Screen to Stitch: Sybylla's Cardigan From 'My Brilliant Career' Is Yours to Knit Inspired by the on-screen writing cardigan worn by Sybylla, My Brilliant Career's fiercely ambitious heroine, Netflix has teamed up with female-owned knitwear label Cardigang to release a free knitting pattern so fans can knit a piece of the story for themselves. Fans of My Brilliant Career who've watched Sybylla  more
Gap Inc. and Iconic Brands Nordic LLC Announce Strategic Partnership to Expand Across the Nordic and Baltic Markets
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 17 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Gap, a retailer of clothing and accessories, posted the following news release: * * * Gap Inc. and Iconic Brands Nordic LLC Announce Strategic Partnership to Expand Across the Nordic and Baltic Markets * Gap Inc. and Iconic Brands Nordic LLC today announced a strategic partnership to bring Gap to more customers across the Nordic and Baltic markets. This expansion marks another milestone in Gap's continued growth across Eu  more
Georgian Court University Sees Growth in New Student Enrollment for Fall 2026
LAKEWOOD, New Jersey, Aug. 17 -- Georgian Court University posted the following news: * * * Georgian Court University Sees Growth in New Student Enrollment for Fall 2026 * Enrollment gains include strong transfer numbers and continued demand for nursing programs. Georgian Court University will welcome a growing class of new students when fall classes begin Tuesday, September 8, with freshman and transfer enrollment both increasing for the 2026-27 academic year. The university expects to   more
Gill Investigates McKinsey for Promotion of Discriminatory Hiring Practices in the Workplace That Cost U.S. Billions
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- Rep. Brandon Gill, R-Texas, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Task Force on Defending Constitutional Rights and Exposing Institutional Abuses, issued the following news release: * * * Gill Investigates McKinsey for Promotion of Discriminatory Hiring Practices in the Workplace that Cost U.S. Billions Task Force on Defending Constitutional Rights and Exposing Institutional Abuses Chairman Brandon Gill (R-Texas) is investigating prominent cons  more
House Ethics Committee Leaders Issue Statement Regarding Rep. Gomez
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- Rep. Michael Guest, R-Mississippi, and Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, D-California, chairman and ranking member, of the House Ethics Committee, issued the following statement on Aug. 17, 2026, regarding Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-California: * * * Pursuant to Committee Rule 7, the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Committee on Ethics (Committee) determined to release the following statement: The Committee, pursuant to Committee Rule 18(a), is reviewing allegations that Representative   more
House Oversight Ranking Member Garcia, Rep. Subramanyam Demand Answers About Conditions on USS Lincoln Amidst Disastrous Trump War in Iran
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Robert Garcia and Congressman Suhas Subramanyam Demand Answers About Conditions on USS Lincoln Amidst Disastrous Trump War in Iran Today, Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Military and Foreign   more
House Oversight Ranking Member Garcia, Sen. Warren Press Trump on Thousands of Stock Trades, Question Him on Self-Enrichment From Government Actions
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Robert Garcia and Senator Elizabeth Warren Press Trump on Thousands of Stock Trades, Question Him on Self-Enrichment from Government Actions Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), pressed President Donald Trump on his recent fi  more
How to better forecast once-in-a-millennium weather events
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 17 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * How to better forecast once-in-a-millennium weather events * For all that day-to-day weather predictions have improved, it remains a challenge to forecast events that might happen once in 1,000 years-like the deadliest heat waves. Traditional supercomputer-based models can forecast these events, but they require a lot of time and energy. Meanwhile, newer forecasting models, based on artificial intellig  more
ICYMI: Law Signed by Calif. Gov. Newsom Helps Pave the Way for the World's Largest Union of Rideshare Drivers
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 18 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Law signed by Governor Newsom helps pave the way for the world's largest union of rideshare drivers What you need to know: The Golden State just became home to the world's largest union of gig drivers, thanks to historic legislation championed by Governor Gavin Newsom and the Legislature that provides a pathway to unionization for rideshare workers. - Californ  more
Important Dates Fall 2026
NORTHRIDGE, California, Aug. 17 -- California State University Northridge issued the following news release: * * * Important Dates Fall 2026 * Get ready for the fall, 2026 semester, Matadors! Staying on top of key dates and deadlines makes for a smoother semester, so bookmark the Student Academic Calendar and the Registration Calendar and use this guide to keep track. Saturday-only and Friday-Saturday classes begin Saturday, August 22. Sunday-only classes start Sunday, August 23. Weekday   more
Jewish Members of Congress Condemn Antisemitic Attacks in Florida Republican Primary
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Rep. Brad Sherman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Jewish Members of Congress Condemn Antisemitic Attacks in Florida Republican Primary * We are Democratic Members of Congress and proud Jewish Americans. We don't agree with Randy Fine on much, if anything, and have condemned his racist, Islamophobic statements. But the grotesque, antisemitic campaign video posted by Republican Daniel Bilzerian has no place in America. We unequivocally condemn B  more
Justice Action Center: BIA Decision Turns Advance Parole Into a Trap for DACA Recipients and Others
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 18 -- Justice Action Center issued the following news release: * * * BIA Decision Turns Advance Parole Into a Trap for DACA Recipients and Others WASHINGTON, DC - Justice Action Center condemned a new decision from the Board of Immigration Appeals issued last week that reverses a longstanding protection for people who plan to travel abroad with the government's permission through advance parole, potentially exposing them to a ten-year barrier to obtaining perman  more
KU Department of Theatre & Dance celebrates scholarship recipients
LAWRENCE, Kansas, Aug. 17 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU Department of Theatre & Dance celebrates scholarship recipients * LAWRENCE -The University of Kansas Department of Theatre & Dance recognized 52 students for academic merit and potential, awarding approximately $210,000 in scholarships for the 2026-27 academic year. "Theatre & Dance scholarships give students the freedom to take risks, grow as artists and fully invest in their education," said Markus P  more
Launch of chemistry program in Imperial Valley comes with new labs, faculty, and career pathways
SAN DIEGO, California, Aug. 17 -- California State University San Diego State University posted the following news: * * * Launch of chemistry program in Imperial Valley comes with new labs, faculty, and career pathways * Growing up in the eastern Coachella Valley, where agriculture shapes much of the community, Jose Uribe was always curious about how the world worked. That curiosity would guide him toward a career in chemistry and eventually becoming one of the first faculty hired to help fo  more
Lawmakers Raise Concerns Around Social Media Deepfakes, Meta's Rollback of Election Safeguards
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Rep. Kevin Mullin, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Lawmakers Raise Concerns Around Social Media Deepfakes, Meta's Rollback of Election Safeguards * As artificial intelligence makes it increasingly easy to spread deepfakes and other deceptive political content, federal lawmakers are raising concerns that Meta's rollback of election integrity safeguards could leave voters more vulnerable to misinformation and disinformation ahead of the 2026 electi  more
League of Women Voters, Common Cause Applaud Court Ruling Blocking DOJ Access to Minnesota Voter Data
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Aug. 18 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota posted the following news release on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * League of Women Voters, Common Cause Applaud Court Ruling Blocking DOJ Access to Minnesota Voter Data SAINT PAUL, Minn. - Today, the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota became the twenty-third court to dismiss the Justice Department's lawsuit demanding unlawful disclosure of private voter information. The Trump administration has sue  more
Littler Issues Commentary: Illinois Curbs Ability to Require Driver's License in Job Postings
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 18 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Aug. 17, 2026, by shareholder Rod M. Fliegel and Chicago office managing shareholder Kwabena A. Appenteng: * * * Illinois Curbs Ability to Require Driver's License in Job Postings Effective January 1, 2027, Illinois will limit the discretion covered employers have to insist on a driver's license/1 in job postings./2 HB4758 amends the Illinois Job Opportunities for Qualified Applicants Act--commonly r  more
Littler Issues Commentary: Illinois Introduces Workplace Protections for Menopause-Related Conditions
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 18 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Aug. 17, 2026, by shareholder Darren M. Mungerson and associate Meg Karnig: * * * Illinois Introduces Workplace Protections for Menopause-Related Conditions On August 7, 2026, Illinois enacted amendments to the Illinois Human Rights Act (IHRA) establishing workplace protections for employees experiencing menopause-related conditions. The amendments apply to Illinois employers with one or more employ  more
Littler Names Jenny Schwendemann as Firm's First Pro Bono Counsel
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 18 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Littler Names Jenny Schwendemann as Firm's First Pro Bono Counsel ST. LOUIS - Littler, the world's largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has appointed Jenny Schwendemann as its first Senior Associate General Counsel, Pro Bono. The newly created role underscores the firm's longstanding commitment to pro bono service, access to justice and community impact, while supporting k  more
Marcus & Millichap Arranges $3.1M Sale of Dutch Bros Property in Valparaiso, Indiana
ENCINO, California, Aug. 18 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Arranges $3.1M Sale of Dutch Bros Property in Valparaiso, Indiana VALPARAISO, Ind. - 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 brand-new, net-leased Dutch Bros property in Valparaiso, Indiana. The property sold for $3,125,0  more
Marcus & Millichap Arranges $5.75M Sale and $3.8M Financing of 16-Unit Multifamily Property in Belmont, California
ENCINO, California, Aug. 18 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Arranges $5.75M Sale and $3.8M Financing of 16-Unit Multifamily Property in Belmont, California BELMONT, Calif. - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale and financing of Carlmont Hills Apartments, a 16-unit multifamily proper  more
Marcus & Millichap Brokers $7.98M Sale of 30-Unit Multifamily Property in West Hollywood, California
ENCINO, California, Aug. 18 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Brokers $7.98M Sale of 30-Unit Multifamily Property in West Hollywood, California WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of 1203 N. Kings Road, a 30-unit multifamily property in West Hollywood, Califo  more
Marcus & Millichap Facilitates Sale of Development Site on Highway 35 in Pearland, Texas
ENCINO, California, Aug. 18 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Facilitates Sale of Development Site on Highway 35 in Pearland, Texas PEARLAND, Texas -- 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 10.6-acre development site along Highway 35. "This corridor in Pearland has emerged as one  more
More than 210 leading medical, health and patient advocacy groups oppose recent Executive Order on childhood vaccines
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 17 [Category: Medical] -- The American College of Physicians posted the following news release: * * * More than 210 leading medical, health and patient advocacy groups oppose recent Executive Order on childhood vaccines * "Our organizations, representing physicians, nurses, medical professionals, scientists, pharmacists, public health, patients and families, are alarmed by the recent White House Executive Order that advises, without evidence, reducing and spa  more
More than 210 Leading Medical, Health and Patient Advocacy Groups Oppose Recent Executive Order on Childhood Vaccines
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 17 [Category: Psychiatry/Psychology] -- The American Psychiatric Association issued the following news release: * * * More than 210 Leading Medical, Health and Patient Advocacy Groups Oppose Recent Executive Order on Childhood Vaccines * Our organizations, representing physicians, nurses, medical professionals, scientists, pharmacists, public health, patients and families, are alarmed by the recent White House Executive Order that advises, without evidence, reducing  more
N.J. A.G. Davenport Presses Case Against Meta as Historic Trial Begins
TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 18 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following statement on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * Attorney General Davenport Presses Case Against Meta as Historic Trial Begins Joined by CA, CO, and KY, AG Davenport Alleges Meta Fueled Mental Health Crisis in a Generation of Children - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today issued the following statement ahead of the start of opening arguments in a landmark trial brought by a bipartisan coalition of sta  more
NAACP Calls For Immediate Action To Protect Sailors and Marines Aboard USS Abraham Lincoln
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 [Category: Political] -- The NAACP posted the following news release: * * * NAACP Calls For Immediate Action To Protect Sailors and Marines Aboard USS Abraham Lincoln * August 13, 2026 WASHINGTON -The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is deeply alarmed by reports concerning the deteriorating living conditions, prolonged deployment, declining morale, and serious mental health challenges facing thousands of Sailors and Marines serving aboar  more
New Report Exposes Fossil Fuel-Backed Network Flooding Supreme Court with Briefs Seeking to Shield Oil & Gas Companies in Climate Deception Case
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 17 [Category: Consumer Services] -- Consumer Watchdog posted the following news release: * * * New Report Exposes Fossil Fuel-Backed Network Flooding Supreme Court with Briefs Seeking to Shield Oil & Gas Companies in Climate Deception Case * Investigation identifies coordinated fossil fuel funding behind most industry-supporting briefs and raises new questions about Justice Samuel Alito's participation in the case Los Angeles, CA -A new Consumer Watchdog invest  more
Nixon Peabody advises Jariet in CesiumAstro transaction
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 17 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Nixon Peabody, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Nixon Peabody advises Jariet in CesiumAstro transaction * Los Angeles, CA. Nixon Peabody LLP advised semiconductor technology company Jariet Technologies, Inc., in its recent business combination agreement with CesiumAstro Inc., a global leader in advanced connectivity solutions for space and defense. CesiumAstro announced on August 12, 2026, that it had entered a defini  more
Nodal Exchange and OPIS Partner to Launch New Environmental Market Contracts with Cooperation from IncubEx
NEW YORK, Aug. 17 [Category: BizMedia] -- Dow Jones, a provider of news and business information, posted the following news release: * * * Nodal Exchange and OPIS Partner to Launch New Environmental Market Contracts with Cooperation from IncubEx * New financially settled contracts based on OPIS daily price assessments expand access to hedging solutions across North American carbon and renewable fuel markets. New York & Washington - August 17, 2026 - Nodal Exchange and OPIS, a Dow Jones com  more
NVIDIA Guarantees SB Energy's PORTS-Pike Technology Campus in Ohio to Exclusively Host NVIDIA AI Compute
SANTA CLARA, California, Aug. 17 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NVIDIA, a designer of graphics processing units for the gaming, cryptocurrency and professional markets, issued the following news release: * * * NVIDIA Guarantees SB Energy's PORTS-Pike Technology Campus in Ohio to Exclusively Host NVIDIA AI Compute * News Summary: * NVIDIA will be the exclusive AI compute infrastructure provider at PORTS-Pike. * NVIDIA to provide credit support on land, power, and shell buildout to   more
Rand Issues Commentary: State of Public Education in 2026 in Five Charts
SANTA MONICA, California, Aug. 18 -- Rand issued the following commentary on Aug. 17, 2026, by Education and Employment Program Director Julia Kaufman, American Educator Panels Director Elizabeth Steiner, senior policy researcher Benjamin Master, and associate policy researchers Melissa Diliberti and Ashley Woo: Kaufman, Steiner and Master are also professors of policy analysis at the RAND School of Public Policy. * * * The State of Public Education in 2026 in Five Charts AND has spent more   more
Redx Pharma to Be Acquired by Skye Bioscience, Concurrent $125 Million in Financings
PALO ALTO, California, Aug. 18 -- Cooley, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Redx Pharma to Be Acquired by Skye Bioscience, Concurrent $125 Million in Financings Cooley advised Redx Pharma, a U.K. based, privately-held clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing novel, small molecule, targeted medicines for fibrotic disease, on its agreement to be acquired by Skye Bioscience, a clinical-stage biotechnology company. Upon completion of the transaction in accorda  more
Rep. Bera Condemns Trump Decision to Reduce Joint Military Exercises with South Korea
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Rep. Ami Bera, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Bera Condemns Trump Decision to Reduce Joint Military Exercises with South Korea * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on East Asia and the Pacific and Co-Chair of the Congressional Korea Caucus, issued the following statement after President Trump announced plans to substantially reduce joint military exer  more
Rep. Huffman, 3 Co-Signers Issue Letter to GAO Acting Comptroller General Brown
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, ranking member of the House Natural Resources Committee, 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: Pue  more
Representative Tran Issues Statement on Trump Decision to Reduce Vital U.S.-South Korea Military Exercises
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Rep. Derek Tran, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Representative Tran Issues Statement on Trump Decision to Reduce Vital U.S.-South Korea Military Exercises * Washington, DC - U.S. Representative Derek Tran (CA-45) issued the following statement in response to President Trump's announcement to substantially scale back joint military exercises with South Korea: "President Trump's decision to gut joint military exercises with South Korea is danger  more
Researchers identify rapidly spreading genetic variants that make parasites resistant to malaria treatment
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 17 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Researchers identify rapidly spreading genetic variants that make parasites resistant to malaria treatment * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -Researchers searching for genetic clues to the growing problem of malaria drug resistance identified new mutations associated with the parasite's decreased susceptibility to current treatment. By sequencing the whole genomes of malaria parasites from the blood   more
S.D. A.G. Jackley Ready for Meta Trial to Begin Tuesday
PIERRE, South Dakota, Aug. 18 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jackley Ready for Meta Trial to Begin Tuesday South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley said a bipartisan coalition of Attorneys General will begin presenting its case Tuesday in its federal lawsuit against Meta. The coalition alleges the social media giant knowingly designed and deployed harmful features on Facebook and Instagram that drive  more
San Diego Congressional Delegation, California Senators Demand Answers Surrounding the Extended Deployment of USS Abraham Lincoln
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Rep. Scott Peters, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * San Diego Congressional Delegation, California Senators Demand Answers Surrounding the Extended Deployment of USS Abraham Lincoln * Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Peters (CA-50) led Senators Alex Padilla (D-CA) and Adam Schiff (D-CA), as well as Reps. Juan Vargas (CA-52), Mike Levin (CA-49), and Sara Jacobs (CA-51) in a letter to the Department of Defense Office of Inspector General (OIG) to reques  more
San Jose State University: Director of AAACNA and Librarian Kathryn Blackmer Reyes Retires After 19 Years
SAN JOSE, California, Aug. 18 -- San Jose State University issued the following news: * * * Director of AAACNA and Librarian Kathryn Blackmer Reyes Retires After 19 Years By Rhoda Shapiro After working for 19 years as a librarian and director of the Africana, Asian American, Chicano, and Native American (AAACNA) Studies Center, Kathryn Blackmer Reyes, '96 MLIS, is retiring. During her time heading up AAACNA, Blackmer Reyes has played a significant role in shaping the center into what it is  more
SCHUMER PRESSES USDA TO HELP WESTERN NEW YORK GRAPE FARMERS AFTER CONCORD GRAPE CONTRACTS WERE CANCELED, URGES GRAPE JUICE PURCHASE FOR FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * SCHUMER PRESSES USDA TO HELP WESTERN NEW YORK GRAPE FARMERS AFTER CONCORD GRAPE CONTRACTS WERE CANCELED, URGES GRAPE JUICE PURCHASE FOR FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS * Lake Erie Region Is Largest Grape Growing Area East Of Rocky Mountains - Supporting 2,000 Jobs - But Earlier This Year Major NY Grape Processor Abruptly Canceled Contracts With Western NY Farmers Schumer Ex  more
Sen. Warren Issues Letter to Comptroller of the Currency Gould, FDIC Chair Hill, Fed Chair Warsh
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following letter to Comptroller of the Currency Jonathan V. Gould, Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. Chair Travis Hill and Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 13, 2026 The Honorable Travis Hill Chair Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation 550 17th Street NW Washington, DC 20429 - The Hon  more
Sens. Schiff, Padilla & San Diego Congressional Delegation Demand Answers Surrounding the Extended Deployment of USS Abraham Lincoln
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Schiff, Padilla & San Diego Congressional Delegation Demand Answers Surrounding the Extended Deployment of USS Abraham Lincoln * Washington, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senators Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla (both D-Calif.) joined U.S. Representatives Scott Peters (D-Calif.-50), Juan Vargas (D-Calif.-52), Mike Levin (D-Calif.-49), and Sara Jacobs (D-Calif.-51) in a letter to the Department of Defense O  more
Sonoma State University to Repatriate Funerary Objects to 1 of 3 Native American Tribes in California
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 (TNSFR) -- Sonoma State University has identified associated funerary objects for repatriation to three Native American tribes under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), according to a notice published by the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service. The university identified one lot of associated funerary objects consisting of soil samples from archaeological site CA-NAP-261 in Napa County, California. The soil was removed during  more
South Carolina student named DAV's top youth volunteer, earns $30K scholarship
ERLANGER, Kentucky, Aug. 17 [Category: National Defense] -- Disabled American Veterans issued the following news: * * * South Carolina student named DAV's top youth volunteer, earns $30K scholarship * DAV (Disabled American Veterans) has named Noah Omura of Columbia, South Carolina, as the recipient of the 2026 DAV Scholarships' top prize of $30,000. Omura was recognized Aug. 1 during the 2026 DAV and Auxiliary National Convention in Orlando, Florida. The DAV Scholarships honor 15 students   more
Stanford University Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies: Robots Ease Elder Care Shortages Without Displacing Workers or Diminishing Care Quality, Study Finds
STANFORD, California, Aug. 18 (TNSjou) -- Stanford University Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies issued the following news: * * * Robots Ease Elder Care Shortages Without Displacing Workers or Diminishing Care Quality, Study Finds The study, one of the first to use institution-level data to examine service-sector robots, indicates that the adoption of care robots in Japanese nursing homes improves staffing retention, increases employment of care workers and nurses under flexib  more
TEGNA Stations Receive Four National Edward R. Murrow Awards
TYSONS, Virginia, Aug. 18 -- TEGNA Inc., a broadcast, digital media and marketing services company, issued the following news release on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * TEGNA Stations Receive Four National Edward R. Murrow Awards McLean, Va. - TEGNA Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) today announced its stations have won four 2026 National Edward R. Murrow Awards for excellence in broadcast journalism. The Edward R. Murrow Awards are sponsored by the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) and honor outstand  more
Tennessee woman asks court to void ban on dolphin-assisted therapy issued by unconstitutionally appointed official
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 17 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Pacific Legal Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Tennessee woman asks court to void ban on dolphin-assisted therapy issued by unconstitutionally appointed official * Nashville, Tennessee; August 17, 2026: A Tennessee woman filed a lawsuit on Friday challenging a federal rule that blocks access to dolphin-assisted therapy in Hawaii. Catherine Gatzimos alleges that the rule, which bans swimming with or approaching Ha  more
Terry Fox Run for Cancer Research Returns to Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley
TORONTO, Ontario, Aug. 17 [Category: TravelBiz] -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts posted the following news release: * * * Terry Fox Run for Cancer Research Returns to Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley * On Sunday, September 27, 2026, the Terry Fox Run will once again bring together the Silicon Valley community in support of cancer research. Hosted by Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley, the event continues a growing tradition that honours the legacy of Canadian cancer activist Terry Fox and   more
Turning Values Into Action: Flagler Launches World's First Earth Charter Campus Chapter
ST. AUGUSTINE, Florida, Aug. 17 -- Flagler College posted the following news: * * * Turning Values Into Action: Flagler Launches World's First Earth Charter Campus Chapter * The chapter grew from an unexpected connection between Dr. Paula Seymour, associate professor of social entrepreneurship and coordinator of Flagler's Social Entrepreneurship Program, and Michael Bracken, chair of the Earth Charter International Board and president of Medcom Benefit Solutions. Bracken introduced Seymour t  more
UC San Diego Receives $12.3 Million Grant to Study the Intersection of HIV and Methamphetamine Use
LA JOLLA, California, Aug. 17 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * UC San Diego Receives $12.3 Million Grant to Study the Intersection of HIV and Methamphetamine Use * Key Takeaways * The study addresses a critical care gap by focusing on a vulnerable population historically excluded from research. * A multidisciplinary approach integrating implementation science and brain research aims to create a scalable public health model for improving b  more
UC-San Francisco: For Early Prostate Cancer 'Active Surveillance' Is Now #1 Choice
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 17 (TNSjou) -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * For Early Prostate Cancer 'Active Surveillance' Is Now #1 Choice Three decades after UC San Francisco pioneered "active surveillance" for patients with low-risk prostate cancer, a new study has found that the vast majority of veterans with the diagnosis pursued this option instead of treatment. In 2024, 93% of veterans with low-risk prostate cancer -- so c  more
UMass Amherst Engineers Make Edge AI More Efficient by Redesigning Both Algorithm and Hardware
AMHERST, Massachusetts, Aug. 17 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * UMass Amherst Engineers Make Edge AI More Efficient by Redesigning Both Algorithm and Hardware * Researchers in the Riccio College of Engineering at the University of Massachusetts Amherst have demonstrated that redesigning both the hardware and the algorithm can make AI applications on edge devices more efficient. As proof of concept, their system achieved 95.24% accuracy in language identifi  more
University of Southern California Pullias Center for Higher Education Announces New Leadership
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 18 -- University of Southern California Pullias Center for Higher Education issued the following news: * * * USC Pullias Center for Higher Education Announces New Leadership Scholars Zoe Corwin and Royel M. Johnson to serve as Co-directors of the nation's premier higher education research center. - The USC Pullias Center for Higher Education is pleased to announce new leadership for the Center. USC Research Professor Dr. Zoe Corwin and Associate Professor Dr.   more
USC Students Are Developing a Forecasting System to Improve Hospital Operations
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 17 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * USC Students Are Developing a Forecasting System to Improve Hospital Operations * By developing a forecasting model and interactive dashboard, two groups of USC Viterbi students are helping Keck predict patient demand -and plan accordingly. (/ ChatGPT) Operating a medical center is an incredibly complex task. Medical professionals have to juggle numerous p  more
USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Transformers and Components Thereof
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. International Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Transformers and Components Thereof The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain transformers and components thereof. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission's notice of investigation. The investigation is based on a complaint filed on beh  more
Va. A.G. Jones Announces Key Personnel Appointments on Aug. 14, 2026
RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 14 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jay Jones Announces Key Personnel Appointments Today, Attorney General Jay Jones announced the appointment of Kendra Wergin as the Deputy Attorney General for the Commerce and Infrastructure Division, and Randy Eads as the Deputy Attorney General for the newly established Government Support Services Division. Attorney General Jones also appointed former Deputy Attorney  more
Va. A.G. Jones Issues Statement at Start of Trial Against Meta Over Addictive Features That Harm Children
RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 18 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following statement on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jones Issues Statement at Start of Trial Against Meta over Addictive Features that Harm Children Ahead of opening statements, Attorney General Jones today issued the following statement as a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general began presenting their case against Meta, alleging the social media giant knowingly designed and deployed harmful features o  more
Westmont College: College Launches Year-Round, All-Ages Music Academy
SANTA BARBARA, California, Aug. 18 -- Westmont College issued the following news: * * * College Launches Year-Round, All-Ages Music Academy By Scott Craig Building on a decade of successful summer youth programming, Westmont launches a year-round community music school designed for every age and skill level. Joanne Kim, who teaches clarinet at Westmont and Santa Barbara City College, directs the Westmont Music Academy (WeMA), which begins its inaugural session Aug. 28 on the Montecito campus  more
WLF Asks Appeals Court to Vacate Order Treating Ordinary Age-Targeted Ads as Civil-Rights Violations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Washington Legal Foundation issued the following news release: * * * WLF Asks Appeals Court to Vacate Order Treating Ordinary Age-Targeted Ads as Civil-Rights Violations * "The order below converts rational marketing into a civil-rights offense and chills protected commercial speech." -Cory Andrews, WLF General Counsel & Vice President of Litigation Click HERE to read WLF's amicus letter. (Washington, DC)-Washington Legal Foundation (WLF)   more