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54 House Democrats Raise Concerns Over Trump Administration's Critical Minerals Agreements
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, ranking member of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release: * * * 54 House Democrats Raise Concerns Over Trump Administration's Critical Minerals Agreements 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   more
AFPI Responds to Court Proceedings in Meta Cases in N.M. and Calif.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following statement: * * * AFPI Responds to Court Proceedings in Meta Cases in N.J. and Calif. Today, the America First Policy Institute (AFPI) released the following statement from Joel Thayer, senior fellow for AI and Emerging Technology, regarding two Meta lawsuits: one in New Mexico, from early August, and one in California, which began this week. A New Mexico judge ruled in early August that Meta must make significant   more
Allied Universal Names Jordan Avnaim Global Chief Information Security Officer
SANTA ANA, California, Aug. 19 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Allied Universal, a security and facility services company that provides smart technology to deliver solutions to businesses, posted the following news release: * * * Allied Universal Names Jordan Avnaim Global Chief Information Security Officer * IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 19, 2026 -Allied Universal(r), the world's leading security and facility services provider, today announced the appointment of Jordan Avnaim as Global Chief I  more
American Center for Law & Justice Issues Commentary: Caught - LA Mayor Uses Fake Poll
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following commentary by Director of Media Logan Sekulow: * * * Caught: LA Mayor Uses Fake Poll In Los Angeles, California, current mayor Karen Bass is running for re-election against activist and LA city councilmember Nitia Raman. As a means to bolster her support, Mayor Bass had touted a specific poll that showed her surging against Raman. In fact, in a now-deleted post, Bass reportedly praised the specious poll, writi  more
Ark. A.G. Griffin, 34 Co-Signers Issue Letter to Congressional Leadership
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Aug. 20 (TNSletter) -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin, with 34 co-signers issued the following letter to Congressional leadership: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 4, 2026 The Honorable Mike Johnson Speaker U.S. House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 - The Honorable John Thune Majority Leader U.S. Senate Washington, D.C. 20515 - The Honorable Tom Cole House Committee on Appropriations U.S. Capitol Building, H-307 Washington, D.C  more
As School Begins, California Launches Universal Transitional Kindergarten, Free Meals for EVERY Student and Historic Supports for Kids
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 19 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * As school begins, California launches universal Transitional Kindergarten, free meals for EVERY student and historic supports for kids Universal TK saves each family nearly $14,000 every year 3.5 billion free school meals served $4.7 billion invested in kids' mental health 43% increase in TK-12 special education funding 2.9 million students connected to CA-grown, nutritious school   more
At the 30th Annual Tahoe Summit, Cortez Masto Celebrates Progress and Addresses New Challenges Facing the Lake
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * At the 30th Annual Tahoe Summit, Cortez Masto Celebrates Progress and Addresses New Challenges Facing the Lake * FTP for TV stations of her remarks is available here. Incline Village, Nev. - Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined residents, advocates, organizations, and elected officials at the 30th annual Tahoe Summit. She spoke about the achievements of the last three  more
Attorney General Bonta, Law Enforcement Partners Announce Seizure of Large Cache of Weapons in Tulare County APPS Investigation
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 18 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta, Law Enforcement Partners Announce Seizure of Large Cache of Weapons in Tulare County APPS Investigation * Privately manufactured gun workshop discovered, large cache of weapons seized OAKLAND -California Attorney General Bonta, together with law enforcement partners, today announced the results of an Armed and Prohibited Persons System (APPS) investigatio  more
Attorney General James Secures More Than 140,000 Eggs for Long Island Families
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 19 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Secures More Than 140,000 Eggs for Long Island Families * NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the delivery of more than 140,000 eggs to Island Harvest in Suffolk County as part of a bipartisan multistate settlement with Cal-Maine Foods (Cal-Maine), Versova/Centrum (Versova), and Hickman's Egg Ranch (Hickman's) for years of price f  more
Attorney General James Secures More Than 140,000 Eggs for Western New York Families
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 18 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Secures More Than 140,000 Eggs for Western New York Families * NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the delivery of more than 140,000 eggs to FeedMore Western New York in Buffalo as part of a bipartisan multistate settlement with Cal-Maine Foods (Cal-Maine), Versova/Centrum (Versova), and Hickman's Egg Ranch (Hickman's) for years o  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ISSUES STATEMENT ON TRIAL AGAINST META OVER ADDICTIVE FEATURES THAT HARM CHILDREN
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 18 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ISSUES STATEMENT ON TRIAL AGAINST META OVER ADDICTIVE FEATURES THAT HARM CHILDREN * Chicago - Attorney General Raoul today issued the following statement as a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general begins to present their case against Meta, alleging the social media giant knowingly designed and deployed harmful features on Facebook and Instagram that drive co  more
Avigail Kifer Honored with ABA Antitrust Law Section Outstanding Performance Award
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 19 [Category: BizEconomics] -- Cornerstone Research, a provider of economic and financial analysis in commercial litigation and regulatory proceedings, posted the following news release: * * * Avigail Kifer Honored with ABA Antitrust Law Section Outstanding Performance Award * The American Bar Association's (ABA's) Antitrust Law Section recognizes Cornerstone Research expert with its annual Outstanding Performance Award for organizing a five-part artificial in  more
BLS Western Region Issues Report on Business Employment Dynamics in Alaska Fourth Quarter 2025
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 19 (TNSLrpt) -- Business Employment Dynamics in Alaska Fourth Quarter 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Western Region * * * From September 2025 to December 2025, gross job gains from opening and expanding private-sector establishments in Alaska were 30,293, while gross job losses from closing and contracting private-sector establishments were 23,914, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner  more
BLS Western Region Issues Report on Business Employment Dynamics in Arizona Fourth Quarter 2025
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 19 (TNSLrpt) -- Business Employment Dynamics in Arizona Fourth Quarter 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Western Region * * * From September 2025 to December 2025, gross job gains from opening and expanding private-sector establishments in Arizona were 160,261, while gross job losses from closing and contracting private-sector establishments were 152,309, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissi  more
BrightSign Scales Premium, Cloud-Based Device Management Solution on Amazon Web Services
SEATTLE, Washington, Aug. 19 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Amazon posted the following news: * * * BrightSign Scales Premium, Cloud-Based Device Management Solution on Amazon Web Services * SAN JOSE, Calif.- BrightSign, the provider of the most advanced, capable, and trusted digital media players and operating system, has launched BrightSign Control Plus, a premium tier of its device management solution for digital signage players, on Amazon Web Services, Inc (AWS). BrightSign Control   more
Brownley, Sherman, Schiff, and Padilla Urge FEMA to Release Millions in Federal Funding for Wildfire Emergency Preparedness in Los Angeles County
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Rep. Julia Brownley, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Brownley, Sherman, Schiff, and Padilla Urge FEMA to Release Millions in Federal Funding for Wildfire Emergency Preparedness in Los Angeles County * Washington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA-26) joined Congressman Brad Sherman (D-CA-32) and U.S. Senators Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla (both D-CA) in urging the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to quickly release more than  more
Bureau of Transportation Statistics: North American Transborder Freight Increased 19.9% in June 2026 From June 2025
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics issued the following news: * * * North American Transborder Freight increased 19.9% in June 2026 from June 2025 This release is published on a fixed schedule as required by the Office of Management and Budget, and statistics in this release may be revised when inputs to the statistics are corrected or updated. Data on the program page of this website are the most up-to-date and complete. The tran  more
Cal State LA Alumnus David Glyer and Vicki Bier Support Accessibility and Student Success
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 19 -- California State University issued the following news release: * * * Cal State LA alumnus David Glyer and Vicki Bier support accessibility and student success Long before Cal State LA was recognized as No. 1 in the country for upward mobility, David Glyer knew the value of the education he and his family received while pursuing their degrees. Glyer attended what was then called California State College, Los Angeles, as an undergraduate from 1968 to 1972.   more
Cal. State-San Bernardino Issues Faculty In the News Wrap Up for Aug. 19, 2026
SAN BERNARDINO, California, Aug. 20 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following Faculty In the News wrap up: * * * Faculty in the News, Aug. 19 Included in recent news coverage were Mike Stull (entrepreneurship), Timothy Pytell (history), Meredith Conroy (political science), Jose Navarrete-Cruz (accounting and finance) and Brian Levin (criminal justice, emeritus). Also, the following faculty have had their research published: Cary Barber (history), Jacob Jones (p  more
Calif. Gov. Newsom Announces Appointments on Aug. 19, 2026
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 19 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Newsom announces appointments 8.19.26 Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: Ayushi Roy, of San Francisco, has been appointed State Chief Technology Officer at the California Department of Technology. Roy has been a Lecturer at Harvard Kennedy School since 2022. She was Chief Program Officer for the New Practice Lab at New America from 2022 to 2026.  more
California Institute of Technology: Universal Pattern Revealed in Quantum Matter
PASADENA, California, Aug. 20 -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Universal Pattern Revealed in Quantum Matter Physicists use advanced quantum technologies to test decades-old theory predictions - When different materials transition from one phase to another, such as water coming to a boil or a magnet losing its ability to attract metals, something remarkable can happen: They begin to behave identically, following the same mathematical rules. "Physicis  more
California Policymaker Briefing Showcases Advances in Marine Technology
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 19 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * California Policymaker Briefing Showcases Advances in Marine Technology * Last week, the recreational boating industry came together in Sacramento, California for a marine technology briefing for state policymakers and a demonstration focused on the technologies and fuels that will help shape the future of boating. The event brought together state legisla  more
Can AI "Understand" a Fundamental Concept of Chemistry?
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 18 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * Can AI "Understand" a Fundamental Concept of Chemistry? * Learning chemistry begins with recognizing patterns. With the guidance of a patient professor or a vast training dataset, both humans and AI can learn which atoms tend to bond together, how molecular structures determine a material's properties and the conditions under which chemical reactions occur.  more
CBO Issues Cost Estimate for House Bill Authorizing 99-Year Leases for Wampanoag Tribal Lands
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- The Congressional Budget Office issued the following cost estimate for a bill (H.R. 681) that aims to amend the Long Term Leasing Act to authorize leases of up to 99 years for land in the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Reservation and land held in trust for the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah): * * * 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. T  more
CBO Releases Cost Estimate for Senate Bill Extending Wampanoag Tribal Leases to 99 Years
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- The Congressional Budget Office issued the following cost estimate for a bill (S. 236) that aims to amend the Long Term Leasing Act"), to authorize leases of up to 99 years for land in the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Reservation and land held in trust for the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah), and for other purposes: * * * Summary of Legislation On May 20, 2026, the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs ordered eight pieces of legislation to be reported, all related to tr  more
Cleveland Museum of Art Announces 2026-27 Performing Arts Series
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. 20 -- The Cleveland Museum of Art issued the following news release: * * * The Cleveland Museum of Art Announces 2026-27 Performing Arts Series Original performances feature global and local artists, dancers, and internationally renowned performers - The Cleveland Museum of Art's (CMA) 2026-27 Performing Arts Series offers a robust and wide-ranging collection of artists spanning classical and contemporary music, global music traditions, and dance. Internationally renow  more
CoastConnect Preps To See Rapid ROI With Calix Agent Workforce
SAN JOSE, California, Aug. 19 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Calix, a communications service providers, issued the following news release: * * * CoastConnect Preps To See Rapid ROI With Calix Agent Workforce Calix, Inc. (NYSE: CALX) today announced that southern Mississippi electric cooperative CoastConnectopens in a new tab is investing in Calix Agent Workforce(tm) Cloud to accelerate the delivery of exceptional experiences across residential, business, and community markets. Working c  more
Common Sense Media's New Curriculum Builds the Human Skills AI Is Quietly Eroding
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 19 -- Common Sense Media issued the following news release on Aug. 18, 2026: * * * Common Sense Media's New Curriculum Builds the Human Skills AI Is Quietly Eroding The Digital Literacy & Well-Being Curriculum for grades 9-12 pairs AI literacy with the critical thinking, creativity, and connection skills students need most now. - Today, Common Sense Media released its new Digital Literacy & Well-Being Curriculum, a reimagining of grade 9-12 lessons designed t  more
Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz Secures Federal Commitments on New River During Calexico Tour, Roundtable with EPA, USIBWC
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Rep. Raul Ruiz, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz Secures Federal Commitments on New River During Calexico Tour, Roundtable with EPA, USIBWC * CALEXICO, Calif. -Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz (CA-25) today toured the New River alongside U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 9 Regional Administrator Mike Martucci and U.S. Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission (USIBWC) Commissioner Chad McIntosh,   more
Constangy Expands Labor & Employment Team with Two Senior Counsel in Chicago and Los Angeles
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 19 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Constangy, Brooks, Smith and Prophete, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Constangy Expands Labor & Employment Team with Two Senior Counsel in Chicago and Los Angeles * Constangy is pleased to announce that Helen Braginsky and Leo Tyree have joined the firm as senior counsel in its Los Angeles and Chicago offices, respectively. Both attorneys represent employers in labor and employment matters, bringing significant litig  more
Consumer Reports Statement on New Personalized Pricing Proposal From the FTC
YONKERS, New York, Aug. 20 -- Consumer Reports posted the following news release on Aug. 19, 2026: * * * Consumer Reports statement on new personalized pricing proposal from the FTC Washington, DC - In response to the Federal Trade Commission's announcement today that it is seeking public comment on a proposed enforcement policy statement regarding personalized pricing, Grace Gedye, senior policy analyst at Consumer Reports issued the following statement. "It is encouraging to see the FTC t  more
Cooley Advised Lynk Global on Merger With Omnispace, Concurrent Investments and Partnerships With SES and Nelco
PALO ALTO, California, Aug. 20 -- Cooley, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Cooley Advised Lynk Global on Merger with Omnispace, Concurrent Investments and Partnerships with SES and Nelco Cooley advised Lynk Global on its merger with Omnispace and the formation of Elveo Mobile, the newly combined company that delivers mobile connectivity and elevated intelligence for a planet on the move. In connection with the transaction, Cooley also advised Elveo Mobile on two concurren  more
CPP Alumna Saba Salekfard Named Resident Director of the Neutra VDL House
POMONA, California, Aug. 18 -- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona posted the following news: * * * CPP Alumna Saba Salekfard Named Resident Director of the Neutra VDL House * The College of Environmental Design (ENV) has named Saba Salekfard, assistant professor of architecture and a CPP alumna, as the new resident director of the Neutra VDL Studio and Residences. A National Historic Landmark, the Neutra VDL House in Silver Lake was designed by renowned modernist architect Richa  more
Crowell & Moring's Amy Karnikian Named to Daily Journal's Top 40 Under 40
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Crowell and Moring, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Crowell & Moring's Amy Karnikian Named to Daily Journal's Top 40 Under 40 * Los Angeles - August 19, 2026: The Daily Journal has named Crowell & Moring's Amy Karnikian to its "Top 40 Under 40" list for 2026. The annual list recognizes leading California lawyers under the age of 40 for their achievements, impact, and promise within the legal profession. Karnikian is a nationally r  more
Dartmouth College: Website Investigates Eugenics in 20th-Century U.S.
HANOVER, New Hampshire, Aug. 20 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news: * * * New Website Investigates Eugenics in 20th-Century U.S. Digital storytelling offers new insight into a disturbing chapter of American history. Written by Aimee Minbiole An innovative new website, Eugenic States: A Contextual Archive, uses digital storytelling to preserve and illuminate a disturbing and largely unknown chapter in U.S. history. During the 20th century, more than 60,000 people in the United   more
Environment America Research & Policy Center Statement: Proposal Would Strip Protections From 45 Million Acres of National Forest
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Environment America Research and Policy Center issued the following statement on Aug. 19, 2026: * * * STATEMENT: Proposal would strip protections from 45 million acres of national forest DENVER -- Some of Americans' favorite places to immerse themselves in nature are facing imminent danger. The U.S. Forest Service (part of the Agriculture Department) filed a proposed rule in the Federal Register on Wednesday that would end protections for nearly 45 million acres of "inv  more
Experian Report Reveals AI Trust Gap as Consumers Embrace AI But Resist High-Stakes Decisions
COSTA MESA, California, Aug. 20 (TNSrep) -- Experian, an information services company, posted the following news release on Aug. 19, 2026: * * * New Experian report reveals AI trust gap as consumers embrace AI but resist high-stakes decisions Nearly 1 in 5 people experienced online fraud losses, while 80% of businesses are using AI to combat emerging threats - Experian(R), a global data and technology company, today released its 11th annual Identity and Fraud Report, highlighting how artifi  more
Florida Poly men's soccer makes history with 4-0 victory in inaugural game
LAKELAND, Florida, Aug. 19 -- Florida Polytechnic University posted the following news release: * * * Florida Poly men's soccer makes history with 4-0 victory in inaugural game * Florida Polytechnic University celebrated its first foray into intercollegiate athletics Tuesday evening with an inaugural game tailgate, pregame remarks from Florida Poly leaders and a 4-0 victory that never seemed to be in trouble. The men's soccer team took the field against Webber International University at th  more
Gap and Malbon Return for A Second Collaboration Reimagining American Sportswear
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 19 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Gap, a retailer of clothing and accessories, posted the following news release: * * * Gap and Malbon Return for A Second Collaboration Reimagining American Sportswear The new launch blends a heritage aesthetic with contemporary silhouettes in an assortment that bridges the worlds of golf and tennis - This Fall, Gap and Malbon are reuniting for a second collaboration that reimagines American sportswear through the distinc  more
Georgetown University Medical Center: Roadmap Aims to Transform Stroke Recovery Through Personalized Rehabilitation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- The Georgetown University Medical Center issued the following news: * * * New Roadmap Aims to Transform Stroke Recovery Through Personalized Rehabilitation An international task force co-led by a Georgetown University stroke expert has outlined a bold new roadmap for stroke recovery, positioning genetic and blood biomarkers to drive the next generation of precision neurorehabilitation and biotherapy. The framework aligns with Georgetown's strategic focus on advancing br  more
Getty Appoints Kimberly Uyttewaal as Vice President of Development and Institutional Advancement
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 19 -- The J. Paul Getty Trust posted the following news release: * * * Getty Appoints Kimberly Uyttewaal as Vice President of Development and Institutional Advancement * The J. Paul Getty Trust has appointed Kimberly Uyttewaal as Vice President of Development and Institutional Advancement, where she will lead Getty's fundraising and strategic partnership efforts to support its mission as a leading global art organization. "Kim has capably served Getty in a numb  more
Gibson Dunn Represented SCIH Salt Holdings in $1.6 Billion Notes Offering, $3.2 Billion Term Loan B Facility, and $550 Million Revolving Credit Facility
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 19 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Gibson Dunn Represented SCIH Salt Holdings in $1.6 Billion Notes Offering, $3.2 Billion Term Loan B Facility, and $550 Million Revolving Credit Facility * Gibson Dunn represented SCIH Salt Holdings Inc., the largest producer of salt in the Americas and the parent of the Morton Salt, Windsor Salt, and LOBOS businesses, in a Rule 144A and Regulation S offering of  more
GitLab To Announce Second Quarter Fiscal 2027 Financial Results
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 18 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- GitLab, an AI-powered development, security and operations platform for software innovation, posted the following news release: * * * GitLab To Announce Second Quarter Fiscal 2027 Financial Results * SAN FRANCISCO, August 18, 2026 - All Remote - GitLab Inc., the intelligent orchestration platform for DevSecOps, today announced that it will report its financial results for the second quarter fiscal year 2027, which ended  more
Goodwin Advises AvalonBay on Completion of $70 Billion Merger With Equity Residential to Create Vivmark Residential, One of the Country's Leading Real Estate Companies
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Goodwin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Goodwin Advises AvalonBay on Completion of $70 Billion Merger With Equity Residential to Create Vivmark Residential, One of the Country's Leading Real Estate Companies * Goodwin's Public M&A, REIT, and Real Estate teams advised AvalonBay Communities, Inc., on the completion of their merger of equals with Equity Residential to create Vivmark Residential. Vivmark Residential  more
Hanson Bridgett Names Martin Metz Chief Technology and Innovation Officer
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 20 -- Hanson Bridgett, a law firm, issued the following news release on Aug. 19, 2026: * * * Hanson Bridgett Names Martin Metz Chief Technology and Innovation Officer Veteran law firm technology leader to guide the firm's IT strategy, infrastructure, and AI initiatives from its Los Angeles office - Hanson Bridgett LLP has named Martin K. "Marty" Metz as its chief technology and innovation officer. Metz, who will be based in the firm's Los Angeles office and   more
Heinrich Cosponsors COWS Act to Reduce Greenhouse Emissions, Support Sustainable Waste Practices
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich Cosponsors COWS Act to Reduce Greenhouse Emissions, Support Sustainable Waste Practices * ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, and Food and Drug Administration, cosponsored the Converting Our Waste Sustainably Act (COWS Act) reintroduced by U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.),   more
Hon'ble PM Shri. Narendra Modi to Inaugurate SEMICON India 2026 on 17th September
MILPITAS, California, Aug. 19 -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, issued the following news release: * * * Hon'ble PM Shri. Narendra Modi to Inaugurate SEMICON(R) India 2026 on 17th September SEMICON India 2026 to Showcase India's Next Leap Towards a Complete Semiconductor Value Chain ~SEMI Event is India's Largest for the Global Semiconductor Ecosystem Bringing Together 500+ Exhibitors, 243 International companies, 150+ Speakers and D  more
House Natural Resources Ranking Member Huffman Issues Statement on Proposed Roadless Rule Rollback
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, ranking member of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following statement on Aug. 18, 2026: * * * Huffman Statement on Proposed Roadless Rule Rollback Today, House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) issued the following statement after the Trump administration proposed to finalize the rescission of the 2001 Roadless Rule, which would strip protections from nearly 45 million acres of nationa  more
House Oversight & Government Reform Ranking Member Garcia, Democratic Representatives Open Investigation Into ICE Agents Threatening U.S. Citizen at Gunpoint
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 19, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Robert Garcia, Democratic Representatives, Open Investigation into ICE Agents Threatening U.S. Citizen At Gunpoint Today, Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Northern Virginia Representative Don Beyer, Ranking Members Jamie Raskin and Bennie Th  more
How 'My Brilliant Career' Wrote a New Chapter for Adelaide - And Honoured Its Past
LOS GATOS, California, Aug. 20 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news: * * * How 'My Brilliant Career' Wrote a New Chapter for Adelaide -- and Honoured Its Past Sybylla Melvyn spends My Brilliant Career refusing to settle -- for a marriage she doesn't want, a farm she didn't choose, or a life smaller than the one she's imagining for herself. As it turns out, the production chasing her story took a similarly ambitious approach, betting big on South Australia, on sustainabili  more
How People Consume Cannabis May Signal Risk for Heavy Use and Addiction
NEW YORK, Aug. 19 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release: * * * How People Consume Cannabis May Signal Risk for Heavy Use and Addiction * Nearly half of adults in the United States who use cannabis mainly smoke it, but about 1 in 7 use it in nearly every form available, a behavior tied to daily cannabis use and increased addiction risk, a new study shows. Cannabis can be consumed throug  more
Huffman, Bennet, Colleagues Fight Against Rescission of Key Energy Leasing and Public Lands Protections
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Huffman, Bennet, Colleagues Fight Against Rescission of Key Energy Leasing and Public Lands Protections * U.S. Representative Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) and Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet led 39 colleagues to oppose the recent rescission of two key Bureau of Land Management (BLM) oil and gas rules on leasing and waste prevention. Their rollback will harm public lands, reduce community input,  more
Huffman, Bennet, Colleagues Fight Against Rescission of Key Energy Leasing and Public Lands Protections
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, ranking member of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Huffman, Bennet, Colleagues Fight Against Rescission of Key Energy Leasing and Public Lands Protections U.S. Representative Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) and Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet led 39 colleagues to oppose the recent rescission of two key Bureau of Land Management (BLM) oil and gas rules on leasing and waste prevention. Their ro  more
Hunton Andrews Kurth Expands National Bankruptcy and Restructuring Practice In Texas with Addition of Partner Ian Roberts
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 19 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Hunton Andrews Kurth Expands National Bankruptcy and Restructuring Practice In Texas with Addition of Partner Ian Roberts * Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is pleased to announce that prominent restructuring and bankruptcy attorney Ian E. Roberts has joined the firm as a partner in Dallas. Roberts advises clients across the full spectrum of complex restructuring and distressed sit  more
Immigrant Rights Groups Sue to Protect Due Process for Asylum Seekers
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 20 -- The Center for Gender and Refugee Studies posted the following news release on Aug. 19, 2026: * * * Today, immigration legal service providers and advocacy organizations filed a federal lawsuit challenging a new interim final rule that allows U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to send people seeking asylum directly to immigration court without first assessing their legal claims in an affirmative asylum interview. The lawsuit was filed in t  more
In NYCLU Settlement, CUNY to Disclose Investments to Pro-Palestine Student Organizers
NEW YORK, Aug. 18 [Category: Law/Legal] -- New York Civil Liberties Union issued the following news release: * * * In NYCLU Settlement, CUNY to Disclose Investments to Pro-Palestine Student Organizers * NEW YORK - Today, the New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) announced a settlement in Southey v. City University of New York (CUNY) -our successful litigation challenging the school's refusal to release records regarding its investment funds, bonds, and private equity holdings, as well as it  more
Junior Entrepreneurs Turn Big Ideas into Reality at SIIL Summer Camp
POMONA, California, Aug. 18 -- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona posted the following news: * * * Junior Entrepreneurs Turn Big Ideas into Reality at SIIL Summer Camp * This summer, 160 young innovators discovered how to transform creative ideas into real world solutions through Student Innovation Idea Lab summer camps. Hosted by the Student Innovation Idea Labs (SIIL), the Junior Entrepreneurship Summer Camp immersed campers in hands-on experiences centered on innovation, col  more
Kamlager-Dove, Meeks Demand Answers from Lutnick on Trump's Financial Interests Surrounding UAE Export Control Decisions
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Kamlager-Dove, Meeks Demand Answers from Lutnick on Trump's Financial Interests Surrounding UAE Export Control Decisions * Today, Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on South and Central Asia, and Rep. Gregory Meeks (NY-05), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, sent a letter to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick demanding answers on the f  more
Khanna, McGovern, Meeks Lead Colleagues in Demanding the Trump Administration Explain Decision to Lift Sanctions on Chinese and Hong Kong Officials
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-California, ranking member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following news release: * * * Khanna, McGovern, and Meeks Lead Colleagues in Demanding the Trump Administration Explain Decision to Lift Sanctions on Chinese and Hong Kong Officials Today, Ro Khanna (CA-17) , Ranking Member of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, Representative James P  more
Krishnamoorthi Sounds Alarm Over Trump DOJ Deployments to Polling Places and Voter Suppression Risks
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Krishnamoorthi Sounds Alarm Over Trump DOJ Deployments to Polling Places and Voter Suppression Risks * WASHINGTON -Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL-08), a senior member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, today sent a letter to Attorney General Todd Blanche sounding the alarm over the Trump Administration's plans to deploy as many as 1,000 Department of Justice el  more
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory: 3D-Printed Ceramic Waveguide Lasers Could Surpass the Power of Glass Fiber Lasers by 10 Times
LIVERMORE, California, Aug. 20 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * 3D-printed ceramic waveguide lasers could surpass the power of glass fiber lasers by 10 times At the bottom of the ocean, optical fibers transmit telecommunications and internet data across the world. Waveguides make that feat possible by channeling and amplifying the light -- and therefore the data within -- over enormous distances. And the technol  more
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory: Big Ideas Lab Takes Measure of NIF Diagnostics
LIVERMORE, California, Aug. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * The Big Ideas Lab takes measure of NIF diagnostics How do you measure what can't be seen? In the medical field, this is routine. Thermometers check temperatures and X-rays can show broken bones. But what if you are trying to measure something hotter than the center of the sun that vanishes in 100 trillionths of a second? What if it's an experiment on Lawrenc  more
Lawsuit Targets First Deep-Sea Mining Lease Sale in U.S. Waters
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 19 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release on Aug. 18, 2026: * * * Lawsuit Targets First Deep-Sea Mining Lease Sale in U.S. Waters Groups seek to protect imperiled species from underwater mining activities in American Samoa - Honolulu, HI -- Faasao Amerika Samoa and Conservation Council for Hawaii, represented by the environmental law organization Earthjustice, have filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's attempt to launch deep-sea mi  more
Leading a Behavioral Health Transformation
LA JOLLA, California, Aug. 19 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Leading a Behavioral Health Transformation * This story is from the 2026 issue of Discoveries, a UC San Diego Health Sciences magazine. The quiet halls in the west tower of East Campus Medical Center at UC San Diego Health have an empty echo. Yet psychiatrists Steve Koh, MD '06, MPH, MBA, and Jeff Daskalakis, MD, PHD, walk them with the energy of two architects, envisioning what's  more
Leading with positivity earns AFMC Airman top Air Force honor
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * Leading with positivity earns AFMC Airman top Air Force honor * WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - When Tech. Sgt. Kailey DeLage heard the commander for Air Force Materiel Command tell her she was selected as one of the Air Force's Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2026, she was stunned. "I was shocked," DeLage said. "All the candidates were phenomenal Airmen, and I   more
Littler Announces Leadership Appointments in Long Island and San Jose to Drive Growth and Client Service
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 20 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Littler Announces Leadership Appointments in Long Island and San Jose to Drive Growth and Client Service LONG ISLAND, N.Y./SAN JOSE, Calif. - Littler, the world's largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has appointed William H. Ng and Marlene S. Muraco as office managing shareholders (OMS). Ng takes the reins from longtime OMS John T. Bauer in Long Island while Muraco succeed  more
Littler Issues Commentary: Canada - Ontario Court of Appeal Decision Raises the Stakes for RSU and Equity Compensation Plans
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 20 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Aug. 19, 2026, by Toronto office managing partner Stephen Shore and associate Micah Fysh: * * * Canada: Ontario Court of Appeal Decision Raises the Stakes for RSU and Equity Compensation Plans A recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision has significant implications for employers that use restricted stock units (RSUs) and other forms of equity-based compensation as part of their compensation strategy  more
Lofgren Announces $250k Federal Grant to Prevent Youth Violence in Monterey County
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Lofgren Announces $250k Federal Grant to Prevent Youth Violence in Monterey County * SALINAS, CA -Today, Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (CA-18) announced that Monterey County has received $250,000 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Preventing Violence Affecting Young Lives (PREVAYL) funding opportunity. This grant will be used to extend the Monterey County Health D  more
Lowe's Home Improvement gets shunned in home state over contract with notorious surveillance vendor, Flock
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 19 [Category: Sociological] -- Fight for the Future, an advocacy group for digital rights, posted the following news release: * * * Lowe's Home Improvement gets shunned in home state over contract with notorious surveillance vendor, Flock * Wilmington, NC -As a part of the national NoALPRs week of action, protesters gathered today outside of the Lowe's in Wilmington, NC to call out the company's use of Flock license plate surveillance technology in parking lots. T  more
Made in Pennsylvania: Netflix Hits the Road With 'Tires,' MLB Home Run Derby and Netflix House Philadelphia
LOS GATOS, California, Aug. 20 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news: * * * Made in Pennsylvania: Netflix Hits the Road With 'Tires,' MLB Home Run Derby and Netflix House Philadelphia Netflix keeps popping up in Pennsylvania this summer. Tires, co-created, starring, and written by Shane Gillis, takes place at the fictional Valley Forge Automotive Center and has filmed all three seasons in the state. On Season 3, which debuted at #3 on the US Top 10 English TV list with 2  more
Marcus & Millichap Arranges $2.16M Sale of Denver Medical Office Property
ENCINO, California, Aug. 20 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on Aug. 18, 2026: * * * DENVER -- 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 820 Clermont St., a 14,560-square-foot medical office property in Denver, Colorado, for $2.16 million. "Denver's 10,000- to 20,000-square-foot medical office segment remains tight and supply-  more
Marcus & Millichap Arranges $7.1M Sale and Financing of Industrial Property in Albert Lea, Minnesota
ENCINO, California, Aug. 20 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on Aug. 18, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Arranges $7.1M Sale and Financing of Industrial Property in Albert Lea, Minnesota ALBERT LEA, Minn. - 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 single-tenant industrial property occupied by Green Bay Packaging, in Albert Le  more
Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of Greater Houston Five-Property Self-Storage Portfolio
ENCINO, California, Aug. 20 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on Aug. 18, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of Greater Houston Five-Property Self-Storage Portfolio HOUSTON -- 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 the Greater Houston Five-Property Storage Portfolio, a 1,042-unit self-storage portfolio located in Br  more
Marcus & Millichap Brokers $7.5M Sale of Net-Leased Restaurant in Katy, Texas
ENCINO, California, Aug. 20 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on Aug. 19, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Brokers $7.5M Sale of Net-Leased Restaurant in Katy, Texas KATY, 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 222 W. Grand Parkway, a net-leased Fogo de Chao restaurant in Katy, Texas. The asset sold for $7.5 million, or  more
Martinez (Calif.) Victim of AI-Enabled Scam Testifies Before Senate Special Committee on Aging
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The Senate Special Committee on Aging released the following testimony by Deborah Del Mastro, victim of AI-enabled scam from Martinez, California, from a July 29, 2026, hearing entitled "The AI Deception Machine: Deepfakes, Chatbots, and the New Frontier of Senior Fraud": * * * The day started with a phone call at 10:22 from 925-453-0742 which had no name. I answered and said Hello and a male voice said "Hello? Who is this?" And I said "Who is this?" and he said I have y  more
Multi-capable Reserve Airmen complete Strategic Combat Agile Readiness Exercise
ROBINS AFB, Georgia, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. Air Force Reserve Command posted the following news: * * * Multi-capable Reserve Airmen complete Strategic Combat Agile Readiness Exercise * MARCH AIR RESERVE BASE, Ca. - The 349th Air Mobility Wing, 446th Airlift Wing, 514th Airlift Wing, and 927th Air Refueling Wing conducted a Strategic Combat Agile Readiness (SCAR) exercise from August 2-14 to demonstrate rapid response, deployment capabilities, and base sustainment operations in high-threat envir  more
NASA Mission Studies Air Pollution Over Ethiopia
PASADENA, California, Aug. 18 (TNSres) -- NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory issued the following news: * * * NASA Mission Studies Air Pollution Over Ethiopia What scientists are learning about tiny PM2.5 aerosols in the country's capital also could benefit U.S. cities. A NASA-funded air pollution monitoring network has provided one of the most detailed long-term views yet of the role of black carbon, or soot produced by fires, diesel vehicles, and other combustion sources, in Ethiopia's capital  more
National Gallery of Art Broadens the Nation's Collection With Acquisition of Key Historical and Contemporary Works
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- The National Gallery of Art issued the following news release on Aug. 19, 2026: * * * The National Gallery of Art Broadens the Nation's Collection with Acquisition of Key Historical and Contemporary Works Notable works by Marie Bracquemond, Wifredo Lam, Ben Shahn, and Christina Quarles introduce new artists and perspectives to the National Gallery's collection - The National Gallery of Art today announced the acquisition of significant new works, marking a meaningful   more
NC Food Bank Receives First Egg Delivery Following Attorney General Jackson's Settlement in Antitrust Case; State to Receive Nearly 3M Eggs
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 18 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * NC Food Bank Receives First Egg Delivery Following Attorney General Jackson's Settlement in Antitrust Case; State to Receive Nearly 3M Eggs * RALEIGH -Today, Attorney General Jeff Jackson joined North Carolina food bank leaders to receive the first in a series of egg deliveries totaling nearly three million eggs. Food banks in North Carolina will receive the eggs as part   more
New Frontier of Emotional Support: Artificial Intelligence
LA JOLLA, California, Aug. 19 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * The New Frontier of Emotional Support: Artificial Intelligence * This accompanying story is part of the 'Leading a Behavioral Health Transformation' feature in the 2026 issue of Discoveries magazine. The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into daily life is becoming ubiquitous, acting as a personal assistant in everything from banking to online shopping. In health care, A  more
NPHI Enters New Phase of High Growth as National Community Continues to Expand
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice Innovation, an organization that says it represents nonprofit, community-based hospice and advanced illness care providers, issued the following news release: * * * NPHI Enters New Phase of High Growth as National Community Continues to Expand Growing interest from mission-driven, community-based organizations strengthens NPHI's national community and collective voice - The National Partnership for Healthcare and Hos  more
NRDC Announces Liane Randolph as Strategic Advisor
NEW YORK, Aug. 19 -- The Natural Resources Defense Council issued the following news release on Aug. 18, 2026: * * * NRDC Announces Liane Randolph as Strategic Advisor Former Chair of California's Air Resources Board lends climate & energy policy expertise - San Francisco -- NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) today announced that Liane Randolph will serve as a strategic advisor, bringing decades of climate and energy policy leadership to support the organization's work during a critic  more
Occupational Safety and Health Administration Regulation of Employee Exposure to Heat Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN11701) by disability policy specialist Scott D. Szymendera. Here are excerpts: * * * Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Regulation of Employee Exposure to Heat Employees who work outdoors, including those in industries such as construction and agriculture, may be exposed to extreme heat conditions. Similarly, certain indoor work locations - such as bakeries, w  more
Octavia Bookshelf Owner Testifies Before Senate Small Business & Entrepreneurship Committee
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee released the following testimony by Nikki High, owner of Octavia's Bookshelf, Pasadena, California, from an Aug. 5, 2026, hearing entitled "The Next 250: Small Businesses Leading the Way": * * * My name is Nikki High and I live in Altadena, Ca and own a small bookshop in Pasadena, Ca called Octavia's Bookshelf. As I sit here writing this statement, I am surrounded by the rumbling sounds of power tools, nails being  more
Oracle Health Expands Clinical AI Agent With Automated Coding, Dictation, and Chart Review
REDWOOD SHORES, California, Aug. 20 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release on Aug. 19, 2026: * * * Oracle Health Expands Clinical AI Agent with Automated Coding, Dictation, and Chart Review New AI capabilities help clinicians document faster, streamline professional fee coding, and surface relevant patient context - Oracle Health today announced new capabilities for Oracle Health Clinical AI Agent, now available in the U.S., that expand A  more
Pacific Legal Foundation: Builders sue to stop state's out-of-state wage mandate
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 19 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Pacific Legal Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Builders sue to stop state's out-of-state wage mandate * Portland, Oregon; August 19, 2026: A trade association representing the off-site and modular construction industry filed a lawsuit today challenging an Oregon law that forces out-of-state manufacturers to follow Oregon wage rules for work performed entirely outside Oregon. The Modular Building Institute (MBI) a  more
Padilla, Schiff Announce Over $150 Million to Upgrade Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner Route
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Schiff Announce Over $150 Million to Upgrade Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner Route * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff (both D-Calif.) announced that Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner route will receive over $150 million in federal grant funding from the Federal Railroad Administrations (FRA) Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail (FSP) program. The   more
Padilla, Schiff Slam Shasta County Plans to Hire Election-Denier, Urge California SOS to Conduct Maximum Oversight of Access to Sensitive Election Materials
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Schiff Slam Shasta County Plans to Hire Election-Denier, Urge California SOS to Conduct Maximum Oversight of Access to Sensitive Election Materials * SACRAMENTO, CA -Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla, Ranking Member of the Senate Rules Committee with oversight over federal elections, and Adam Schiff (both D-Calif.), sent a letter to California Secretary of State Shirley Weber expressing   more
Padilla, Schiff, San Diego Congressional Delegation Demand Answers Surrounding the Extended Deployment of USS Abraham Lincoln
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Schiff, San Diego Congressional Delegation Demand Answers Surrounding the Extended Deployment of USS Abraham Lincoln * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff (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 Office of Insp  more
Parsons Selected For Space Force's NITE-STAR Capability
PASADENA, California, Aug. 19 [Category: BizConstruction]-- Parsons Corp., an engineering, construction, technical and management services firm, posted the following news release: * * * Parsons Selected For Space Force's NITE-STAR Capability * #Key Takeaways * Parsons was selected for the U.S. Space Force's National Space Test and Training Complex (NSTTC) Innovative Technology & Engineering - Space Test and Range (NITE-STAR) Capability Development Multiple Award IDIQ. * NITE-STAR aims to  more
Queen Mary University of London: Introduction of London's Ultra Low Emission Zone Linked to Improved Lung Growth in Children
LONDON, England, Aug. 19 (TNSjou) -- Queen Mary University of London issued the following news: * * * Introduction of London's Ultra Low Emission Zone linked to improved lung growth in children A landmark study of more than 3,400 children, led by Queen Mary University of London, has found that air quality improvements following the introduction of London's Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) are strongly associated with accelerated lung growth in children. - The findings suggest that improvement  more
RAN Market Growth Continues in 2Q 2026, According to Dell'Oro Group
REDWOOD CITY, California, Aug. 18 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Dell'Oro Group, a provider of market information about the networking and telecommunications industries, issued the following news release: * * * RAN Market Growth Continues in 2Q 2026, According to Dell'Oro Group * REDWOOD CITY, Calif. - August 18, 2026 - According to a recently published report from Dell'Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the telecommunications, security, networks, and data cente  more
Rapiscan Named Official Physical Screening and Security Technology Hardware/Software Solutions Provider of the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games and Supporter of Team USA
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, Aug. 20 -- The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee issued the following news release on Aug. 19, 2026: * * * Rapiscan Named Official Physical Screening and Security Technology Hardware/Software Solutions Provider of the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games and Supporter of Team USA Los Angeles-based security innovator to help power the world's preeminent sporting event with advanced screening technologies, integrated physical security hardware and software solutions  more
READOUT: FinCEN Holds Engagement to Eliminate Hospice Fraud in California
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network issued the following news release: * * * READOUT: FinCEN Holds Engagement to Eliminate Hospice Fraud in California * LOS ANGELES -On August 17, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) convened law enforcement and financial institutions for an engagement on health care benefits fraud, including the exploitation of hospice care services. Participants discu  more
Rep. Jimmy Gomez Delivers Keynote Address to Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Jimmy Gomez Delivers Keynote Address to Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce * LOS ANGELES, CA -Today, U.S. Representative Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) delivered the keynote address to the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce as part of its Pancakes & Politics speaker series. During his keynote, Gomez pointed to Los Angeles' role as host of the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games   more
Rep. Larsen, 30 Co-Signers Issue Letter to Transportation Secretary Duffy
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Washington, ranking member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, with 30 co-signers issued the following letter to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 12, 2026 The Honorable Sean Duffy Secretary United States Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 Dear Secretary Duffy: We write to express concern about the Trump administration's   more
Rep. Min Denounces Islamophobic Online Threats Against the Islamic Center of Irvine
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Rep. Dave Min, D-California, issued the following statement: * * * STATEMENT: Rep. Min Denounces Islamophobic Online Threats Against the Islamic Center of Irvine * Irvine, CA -Representative Dave Min (CA-47) released the following statement denouncing the Islamophobic online threats against the Islamic Center of Irvine (ICOI): "The online threats of violence against the Islamic Center of Irvine are unacceptable, and we must call this out together. Hate has no place in  more
Rep. Panetta Announces Nearly $4 Million in Federal Funding for Paso Robles Airport
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Panetta Announces Nearly $4 Million in Federal Funding for Paso Robles Airport * Paso Robles, CA - United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) announced $3,895,000 in federal funding to rehabilitate Taxiway A at the Paso Robles Municipal Airport. The federal grant, awarded through the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Airport Improvement Program, will support the rehabilitation  more
Reps. Garcia, Huffman, Sen. Whitehouse File Supreme Court Amicus Brief on Trump's Illegal Ballroom
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 18, 2026: * * * Ranking Members Robert Garcia and Jared Huffman and Senator Sheldon Whitehouse File Supreme Court Amicus Brief on Trump's Illegal Ballroom Today, Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Rep. Jared Huffman, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Natural Re  more
Rosen Hosts 30th Annual Tahoe Summit
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen Hosts 30th Annual Tahoe Summit * Watch Senator Rosen's Full Remarks HERE. LAKE TAHOE, NV - Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) proudly hosted the 30th annual Lake Tahoe Summit, where she was joined by Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), Alex Padilla (D-CA), and Adam Schiff (D-CA); U.S. Representatives Mark Amodei (R-NV-02) and Kevin Kiley (I-CA-06); Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo; and Chai  more
Roxbury Institute Medical Director Amron Testifies Before Senate Special Committee on Aging
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The Senate Special Committee on Aging released the following testimony by David Amron, medical director of the Roxbury Institute, Los Angeles, California, and chair and founder of the Lipedema Society, from a July 29, 2026, hearing entitled "The AI Deception Machine: Deepfakes, Chatbots, and the New Frontier of Senior Fraud": * * * Chairman Scott, Ranking Member Gillibrand, and distinguished members of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, thank you for the opportunity   more
Sabre: Research Reveals Travelers are Two Years Ahead of the Travel Industry on AI
SOUTHLAKE, Texas, Aug. 20 (TNSrep) -- Sabre, a travel technology company, issued the following news release on Aug. 19, 2026: * * * New research reveals travelers are two years ahead of the travel industry on AI Mindtrip, Sabre, Sojern and MMGY Travel Intelligence study finds more than half of travelers already use AI to plan trips, while many destination marketing organizations remain unprepared for the shift. - SAN FRANCISCO, CA - Mindtrip, in partnership with Sabre, Sojern, and MMGY Trav  more
Salesforce Named a Leader in IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Software Platforms for National Civilian Government AI-Enabled Case Management
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 19 [Category: BizHuman Resources/Personnel] -- Salesforce, a customer relationship management company, issued the following news release: * * * Salesforce Named a Leader in IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Software Platforms for National Civilian Government AI-Enabled Case Management * Salesforce today announced it has been named a Leader in the 2026 IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Software Platforms for National Civilian Government AI-Enabled Case Management 2026 Ven  more
Salesforce Turns Enterprise Applications into Enterprise Capabilities
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 19 [Category: BizHuman Resources/Personnel] -- Salesforce, a customer relationship management company, issued the following news release: * * * Salesforce Turns Enterprise Applications into Enterprise Capabilities * Headless 360 is expanding across the Salesforce platform, transforming every Salesforce cloud into reusable enterprise capabilities that any authorized AI agent can securely discover and use through open standards. SAN FRANCISCO, August 19, 2026 -  more
SCHUMER CONVENES SMALL BUSINESS LEADERS TO ADDRESS SUPPLY CHAIN CHALLENGES FACING FINGER LAKES CRAFT BEVERAGE INDUSTRY
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * SCHUMER CONVENES SMALL BUSINESS LEADERS TO ADDRESS SUPPLY CHAIN CHALLENGES FACING FINGER LAKES CRAFT BEVERAGE INDUSTRY * Schumer Says Tariff Costs, Shifting Consumer Trends, And Distribution Disruptions Threaten Upstate New York's Craft Beverage Industry Senator Backs New York Wine & Grape Foundation's $500,000 SBA Proposal To Strengthen Supply Chain Resilience Schu  more
SEC Decision to Permanently Abandon No-Action Process Leaves Companies and Shareholders in Uncharted Waters
OAKLAND, California, Aug. 19 -- As You Sow Foundation posted the following news release: * * * SEC Decision to Permanently Abandon No-Action Process Leaves Companies and Shareholders in Uncharted Waters * EL CERRITO, CALIFORNIA -The SEC's announcement that its Division of Corporation Finance will permanently end its process for deciding no-action request challenges under Rule 14a-8, leaves both companies and investors in uncharted waters. It deprives companies and proponents alike of an orde  more
Sens. Rick Scott, Mike Lee, Marsha Blackburn, Rep. Young Kim Demand Investigation into California's Unconstitutional Involvement with Beijing to Undermine U.S. Foreign Policy
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Rick Scott, Mike Lee, Marsha Blackburn, Rep. Young Kim Demand Investigation into California's Unconstitutional Involvement with Beijing to Undermine U.S. Foreign Policy * NAPLES, Fla. - Today, U.S. Senators Rick Scott, Mike Lee, Marsha Blackburn, and U.S. Representative Young Kim sent a letter to Attorney General Todd Blanche and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, calling for an investigation into   more
Sens. Schiff, Padilla Slam Shasta County Plans to Hire Election-Denier, Urge California SOS to Conduct Maximum Oversight of Access to Sensitive Election Materials
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Schiff, Padilla Slam Shasta County Plans to Hire Election-Denier, Urge California SOS to Conduct Maximum Oversight of Access to Sensitive Election Materials * Washington, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senators Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla (both D-Calif.), sent a letter to California Secretary of State Shirley Weber expressing deep concern regarding Shasta County Registrar of Voters' announcement to hire  more
Shaping the Future of Health Innovation and AI
LA JOLLA, California, Aug. 19 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Shaping the Future of Health Innovation and AI * This story is from the 2026 issue of Discoveries, a UC San Diego Health Sciences magazine. Artificial intelligence (AI), digital health tools, wearable sensor platforms and personalized data are transforming medicine at an unprecedented pace. Academic medical centers face a critical responsibility of ensuring innovation improves car  more
Soka University of America Signs Agreement to Purchase Middlebury Institute of International Studies Campus
MONTEREY, California, Aug. 20 -- The Middlebury Institute of International Studies issued the following news: * * * Soka University of America Signs Agreement to Purchase Middlebury Institute of International Studies Campus By Jon Reidel Soka University of America has signed an agreement with Middlebury to purchase the Middlebury Institute of International Studies campus in Monterey. The sale is expected to close in September, when the Monterey Institute of International Studies at Soka Univ  more
State-level CRA bill halted in California
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 [Category: Financial Services] -- America's Credit Unions posted the following news: * * * State-level CRA bill halted in California * Protecting credit unions from regulations that would treat them as for-profit banks, California's Credit Unions secured key changes to a Assembly bill that would have expanded Community Reinvestment Act-type requirements to credit unions. While California's Credit Unions still opposes the amended bill, it has significant improvements over   more
SWANA Announces 2026 Award Recipients
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Aug. 20 -- The Solid Waste Association of North America issued the following news release: * * * SWANA Announces 2026 Award Recipients The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) congratulates the recipients of the 2026 SWANA Awards in the categories of: Professional Achievement; Young Professionals; Collection & Transfer; Communication, Education & Marketing; Landfill Gas & Biogas; Landfill Management; Safety; Sustainable Materials Management; and Waste Conv  more
Tax, Trusts & Estates Partner Fei Li Joins Dorsey in Seattle and Palo Alto
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 20 -- Dorsey and Whitney, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Tax, Trusts & Estates Partner Fei Li Joins Dorsey in Seattle and Palo Alto Yufei (Fei) Li has joined Dorsey & Whitney LLP as a Partner in the Tax, Trusts & Estates group in Seattle and Palo Alto, the international law firm announced today. Fei advises U.S. individuals, multi-generational families, business owners, and entrepreneurs on estate planning, wealth transfer, and wealth preser  more
Teens Who Use AI for Schoolwork Are Handing Off Critical Thinking, Common Sense Media Research Finds
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 19 (TNSrpt) -- Common Sense Media issued the following news release on Aug. 18, 2026: * * * Teens Who Use AI for Schoolwork Are Handing Off Critical Thinking, Common Sense Media Research Finds A new survey shows how teens are using AI for schoolwork and how they rarely receive safety guidelines. - Common Sense Media's Youth AI Safety Institute today released a nationally representative survey of U.S. teens, who were asked how they use AI for schoolwork. The r  more
Temple-led study finds Active Playful Learning shows promise in classrooms
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 19 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * Temple-led study finds Active Playful Learning shows promise in classrooms After three years of testing a new approach to teaching in elementary classrooms across four states, Temple researchers are reporting encouraging results. The finding suggests classrooms built around connection, curiosity and student voice can strengthen students' reading and math skills while also helping them develop the creat  more
Teresa Acuna Joins NELP Policy Team as Visiting Fellow for Good Jobs Democracy
NEW YORK, Aug. 20 -- The National Employment Law Project issued the following news release on Aug. 19, 2026: * * * Teresa Acuna Joins NELP Policy Team as Visiting Fellow for Good Jobs Democracy The National Employment Law Project (NELP) today announced the appointment of Teresa Acuna as Visiting Fellow for Good Jobs Democracy. Working in concert with NELP's senior policy fellows, the Visiting Fellow for Good Jobs Democracy will move NELP's pioneering research and development of high-impact   more
Top Natural Resources Committee Democrats Question Independence of Trump's Interior Watchdog Pick, Order Him to Preserve Records Amid Shredding Reports
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, ranking member of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 18, 2026: * * * Top Natural Resources Committee Democrats Question Independence of Trump's Interior Watchdog Pick, Order Him to Preserve Records Amid Shredding Reports Lawmakers warn Dennis Kirk's partisan record threatens the independence of Interior's Inspector General as the office weighs at least four major corruption investigations -  more
Totally Immersed: Young Alums Plunge Into the Depths of Marine Science & Advocacy
WALLA WALLA, Washington, Aug. 18 -- Whitman College posted the following news: * * * Totally Immersed: Young Alums Plunge Into the Depths of Marine Science & Advocacy Fall 2026 Whitman Stories Whitman Magazine Fall 2026 - Under the surface. "We have to consider ourselves as part of the environment," says scientific diver Abbey Dias '20. "Getting to be totally immersed in it is a really great way to study it." (Photo by Abbey Dias.) Abbey Dias didn't come to Whitman College expecting to stu  more
Trial Begins in Attorney General Jeff Jackson's Landmark Case Against Meta
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 18 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Trial Begins in Attorney General Jeff Jackson's Landmark Case Against Meta * RALEIGH -Opening arguments began today in a bipartisan multistate case against Meta, the largest social media company in the world. Attorney General Jeff Jackson and 28 bipartisan attorneys general allege that Meta, which owns Instagram and Facebook, designed its platforms to be addictive to kids  more
Trust for Public Land and L.L.Bean Announce 2026 Recipients of the L.L.Bean Community Awards to Promote Greater Access to the Outdoors
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 17 -- The Trust for Public Land issued the following news release: * * * Trust for Public Land and L.L.Bean Announce 2026 Recipients of the L.L.Bean Community Awards to Promote Greater Access to the Outdoors Trust for Public Land (TPL) and L.L.Bean today announced the recipients of the 2026 L.L.Bean Community Awards, recognizing three projects that will help more people connect with the outdoors while strengthening the communities they serve. The L.L.Bean Com  more
UC-San Francisco Launches First Public Archive of Firearm Industry Records
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 19 -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * UCSF Launches First Public Archive of Firearm Industry Records Internal documents uncovered in Minnesota Attorney General's lawsuit reveal how a retailer ignored warning signs. - UC San Francisco's Industry Documents Library, in partnership with the Minnesota Attorney General's Office, has made public nearly 700 internal documents from a Midwest retailer as part o  more
University of California Davis School of Law: Professor Amar Cited by Fourth Circuit in Absentee Voting Case
DAVIS, California, Aug. 20 -- The University of California Davis School of Law issued the following news: * * * Professor Amar Cited by Fourth Circuit in Absentee Voting Case The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit this week drew on and cited to Professor Vikram Amar's work in the area of voting equality in Grant v. Belangia, a case involving a South Carolina law that discriminates on the basis of age with respect to absentee-voting eligibility. Tracking arguments Amar has  more
University of California-San Diego: A Healthier Future
LA JOLLA, California, Aug. 19 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * A Healthier Future * UC San Diego Health and Palomar Health have signed a groundbreaking joint powers authority (JPA) agreement that represents an unparalleled opportunity to transform health care delivery in North County San Diego and beyond. The partnership is focused on providing a sustainable framework for both health systems to expand their specialty services. As public entit  more
University of California-San Diego: Eyes on the Road
LA JOLLA, California, Aug. 19 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Eyes on the Road * This story is from the 2026 issue of Discoveries, a UC San Diego Health Sciences magazine. Bright orange trailers line the highway, looking nothing like typical roadside decorations, and with no signs or labels, they seem to be silently watching the flow of cars. In a sense, they are. They are part of a research effort led by the Transportation Research and Ed  more
University of California-San Diego: Simulated Reality, Real Benefits
LA JOLLA, California, Aug. 19 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Simulated Reality, Real Benefits * When first-year students at UC San Diego School of Medicine step into the Professional Development Center to do their first simulated patient interactions, they don't meet a mannequin or a computer program. They meet a person -a simulated patient who is trained to portray everything from new-onset chest pain to a difficult conversation about recur  more
University of Northwestern Reaches Campaign Goal One Year Ahead of Schedule
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Aug. 20 -- The University of Northwestern issued the following news: * * * Northwestern Reaches Campaign Goal One Year Ahead of Schedule Amplify the Gospel Phase I Campaign Goal Reached - Northwestern met their Amplify the Gospel comprehensive campaign goal of $23.55 million. Initially envisioned as a three-year journey, the campaign goal was reached in just two years--a record-breaking achievement that marks one of the most successful campaigns in Northwestern's histor  more
University of San Diego Earns Top National Marks in Princeton Review's '2027 Best Colleges' Edition
SAN DIEGO, California, Aug. 20 -- The University of San Diego issued the following news release: * * * USD Earns Top National Marks in Princeton Review's '2027 Best Colleges' Edition The University of San Diego has earned some lofty praise from its most discerning audience -- its students. According to The Princeton Review's recently released Best 392 Colleges: 2027 Edition, USD earned top ratings in a variety of categories, including four top-two national rankings that speak directly to the  more
University of Utah Dedicates Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine, Ushering in a New Era of Medical Education
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Aug. 20 -- The University of Utah Health issued the following news release on Aug. 19, 2026: * * * University of Utah Dedicates Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine, Ushering in a New Era of Medical Education The $215 million facility marks the most critical evolution in the medical school's history, expanding the University of Utah's capacity to train the next generation of physicians for Utah and the Mountain West - The University of Utah today celebrated the dedica  more
WA, bipartisan coalition secure $700 million Google settlement over app store monopoly
OLYMPIA, Washington, Aug. 18 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * WA, bipartisan coalition secure $700 million Google settlement over app store monopoly * A federal court today approved a $700 million settlement in a multistate antitrust lawsuit against Google. The lawsuit challenged Google's control over Android app distribution and in-app payments. The approval of the settlement ends a five-year case and gives relief to consumers nationwi  more
WATER: Harder Announces $3 Million for Critical Repair Project at Tracy Pump Station
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Rep. Joshua Harder, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * WATER: Harder Announces $3 Million for Critical Repair Project at Tracy Pump Station * 100+ year old pump station serves 6,500 acres of farmland, but pumps and generators are failingFunding will help get pumps replaced, restore power reliability, and start project a year ahead of schedule TRACY - Rep. Josh Harder (CA-09) announced $3 million in federal funding that he secured for critical repa  more
Why Midwestern Cities Faced America's Most Unhealthy Air This Summer
SANTA BARBARA, California, Aug. 19 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * Why Midwestern Cities Faced America's Most Unhealthy Air This Summer * DETROIT, Mich. -Midwest summers are known for state fairs, days on the lake, and, in this state, cherries. This year, however, wildfire smoke has been an unwelcome addition. Among America's biggest counties, the most persistent smoke this summer has been concentrated in the Midwest. A new Direct Relief analysis fo  more
Wolters Kluwer Study Identifies Seven-Year High in Subpoena Volumes
ALPHEN AAN DEN RIJN, Netherlands, Aug. 20 (TNSrep) -- Wolters Kluwer, a company that specializes in professional information, software solutions and services, issued the following news release: * * * Wolters Kluwer study identifies seven-year high in subpoena volumes The bi-annual Legal Records Demand Index tracks US subpoena data across industries and location - A new Wolters Kluwer Financial & Corporate Compliance analysis of more than a quarter million subpoenas places legal record order  more
World Vision Kenya Calls for Action and Accountability to Protect Humanitarian Workers Protecting Humanitarian Workers Means Protecting People in Crisis
MONROVIA, California, Aug. 20 -- World Vision International issued the following news release on Aug. 19, 2026: * * * World Vision Kenya Calls for Action and Accountability to Protect Humanitarian Workers Protecting Humanitarian Workers Means Protecting People in Crisis Nairobi, Kenya - Today, World Vision Kenya joins the global community in marking World Humanitarian Day under the #ActForHumanity campaign, calling for greater protection of humanitarian workers and civilians, accountability f  more