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News Tipoffs - California Editors

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'Molecular Glue' Turns a Cancer Driver Into a Built-in Kill Switch in Stanford Medicine Study
STANFORD, California, Aug. 21 (TNSjou) -- Stanford University School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * 'Molecular glue' turns a cancer driver into a built-in kill switch in Stanford Medicine study A lymphoma driver called BCL6 suppresses the expression of cell death genes. A new molecule designed at Stanford Medicine blocks its activity and activates downstream genes to trigger cell death. By Krista Conger A two-headed molecule designed by Stanford Medicine researchers hijacks on  more
43 Students and Graduates Receive Public Interest Fellowships
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Aug. 20 -- Yale Law School posted the following news: * * * 43 Students and Graduates Receive Public Interest Fellowships * Back to News Yale Law School announced that 43 public interest postgraduate fellowships4 were awarded for 2026-2027 and 2027-2028. Of this number, 34 fellowships were awarded directly by the Law School, while nine were awarded by external fellowship programs. The postgraduate fellowships offered by the Law School and outside organizations sup  more
6 standout U.S. hotels for a long weekend -- each offering a complimentary third night for eligible Amex Card Members
NEW YORK, Aug. 20 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- American Express posted the following news release: * * * 6 standout U.S. hotels for a long weekend -- each offering a complimentary third night for eligible Amex Card Members * This special offer is available at Fine Hotels + Resorts(r) or The Hotel Collection properties across the U.S. booked through Amex Travel(tm) The only thing better than a weekend getaway at a luxe resort? Extending your vacation for an extra night. Platinum Car  more
Alston & Bird Earns Broad Recognition in 2026 IAM Patent 1000
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 18 -- Alston and Bird, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Alston & Bird Earns Broad Recognition in 2026 IAM Patent 1000 For the fifteenth consecutive year, Alston & Bird has been recognized as a global leader in patent law by Intellectual Asset Management in its annual IAM Patent 1000 - The World's Leading Patent Professionals. In addition to Alston & Bird's 22 individually ranked lawyers, the firm earned four practice rankings across the United State  more
America First Legal, Founding Freedoms Law Center Issue Letter to Va. School Board Members
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 (TNSletter) -- America First Legal and Founding Freedoms Law Center issued the following letter to Virginia school board members: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 11, 2026 RE: Important Legal Updates Affecting Sex and Gender Policies Dear Virginia School Board Member: On behalf of the Founding Freedoms Law Center and America First Legal, we write to alert you to significant legal developments that require your immediate attention. In the past year, the Unit  more
American Lung Association Applauds California Announcement to Offer Free Asthma Inhalers for Public Schools
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Lung Association posted the following news release: * * * American Lung Association Applauds California Announcement to Offer Free Asthma Inhalers for Public Schools * Today, Governor Gavin Newsom announced a first-of-its-kind initiative that the state of California will be providing asthma quick-relief (rescue) inhalers, spacers and training to all public schools in the state at no cost. In response, Harold Wimmer, President and CE  more
Appointment of Christine A. Hrycyna as Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
LA JOLLA, California, Aug. 19 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Appointment of Christine A. Hrycyna as Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs * The following is a message from Chancellor Pradeep K. Khosla: Following a comprehensive international search, I am pleased to announce the appointment of Christine A. Hrycyna as Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs (EVC-AA) at UC San Diego, effective January 1, 2027. Hrycyna is the c  more
Ariz. A.G. Mayes, Bipartisan Coalition Secure $700 Million Google Settlement Over App Store Monopoly
PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 20 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Mayes, Bipartisan Coalition Secure $700 Million Google Settlement Over App Store Monopoly A federal court this week 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  more
Bustling Campus Greets Students for UC Merced's 21st Academic Year
MERCED, California, Aug. 19 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: * * * Bustling Campus Greets Students for UC Merced's 21st Academic Year * The growing energy across campus is palpable as UC Merced prepares for its 21st academic year. Fall semester instruction begins Wednesday, Aug. 26, furthering the mission of one of the nation's top public research universities to provide knowledge and opportunity to a vibrant and diverse student body. Orientation sessions an  more
CA Senate Passage of Commercial Financing Rules is a Victory for Small Business Borrowers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Small Business Majority issued the following news release: * * * CA Senate Passage of Commercial Financing Rules is a Victory for Small Business Borrowers Statement from Small Business Majority Northern California Outreach Manager Suli Kenyatta on the advancement of California AB 2116, which would protect small businesses from abusive commercial financing practices "AB 2116 would ensure consistent oversight so that all financing providers play by the same rules. This i  more
Calif. Gov. Newsom Awards $11.3 Million to 13 Prohousing Communities to Build More Affordable Housing
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 20 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Newsom awards $11.3 million to 13 prohousing communities to build more affordable housing What you need to know: California continues its steadfast and transformational approach to creating more housing and reducing homelessness, with $11.3 million in awards to advance innovative solutions in prohousing communities. - Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that 13 California   more
Calif. Gov. Newsom Signs Legislation on Aug. 20, 2026
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 20 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Newsom signs legislation 8.20.2026 Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that he has signed the following bills: * AB 2153 by Assemblymember Marc Berman (D-Menlo Park) -- Voter registration: residency confirmation. * AB 2323 by Assemblymember Tina McKinnor (D-Inglewood) -- Publication: newspapers of general circulation. * SB 1429 by the Committee on Elections and Constituti  more
Calif. Public Health Dept.: West Nile Virus Activity at Five-Year High
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 21 -- The California Department of Public Health issued the following news release: * * * West Nile Virus Activity at Five-Year High CDPH Urges Californians to Take Steps to Protect Against Mosquito Bites What You Need to Know: West Nile virus (WNV) activity in California is at a five-year high. WNV spreads to humans and animals through the bite of an infected mosquito. To protect themselves from WNV, Californians should take steps to prevent mosquito bites.   more
California Establishes a Wildfire Safety Floor - Local Governments Must Balance Safety with Flexibility
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 19 [Category: Insurance] -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association posted the following news release: * * * California Establishes a Wildfire Safety Floor - Local Governments Must Balance Safety with Flexibility * APCIA applauds approval of the nation's first statewide Zone 0 standard and urges communities to maintain consistent and verifiable standards SACRAMENTO, CA - The following statement by the American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APC  more
California Oil Permits Surge 300% Under New Streamlined Law; Watchdogs Warn of Public Health and Climate Backlash
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 20 [Category: Consumer Services] -- Consumer Watchdog posted the following news release: * * * California Oil Permits Surge 300% Under New Streamlined Law; Watchdogs Warn of Public Health and Climate Backlash * LOS ANGELES, CA - California's energy policy is dramatically and dangerously shifting with a staggering 300% rise in approved drilling permits in the first half of 2026 over the entire three-year period from 2023 through 2025, according to new data releas  more
California Sends FREE Life-Saving Asthma Inhalers to ALL Schools
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 20 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * California sends FREE life-saving asthma inhalers to ALL schools What you need to know: In a nationwide first, Governor Newsom is making emergency asthma medication FREE and available at public and charter schools across the state. Through CalRx(R), California will provide emergency albuterol inhalers and spacers at no cost for three years -- helping schools respond immediately when a   more
CCIA and Fellow Tech Associations File Amicus Brief in Pepper v. Apple App Store Case
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 [Category: Computer Technology] -- The Computer and Communications Industry Association issued the following news release: * * * CCIA and Fellow Tech Associations File Amicus Brief in Pepper v. Apple App Store Case * Several tech trade associations have joined the Computer & Communications Industry Association in a joint amicus brief in Pepper v. Apple before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. This putative class action case in California involves app store   more
Children's Health Defense: 'The Guilt Rots Away at My Head' - Healthcare Workers Describe 'Moral Injury' From COVID Vaccine Mandates
FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Aug. 21 -- Children's Health Defense, an organization that says it restores and protects the health of children by eliminating exposures to environmental toxins, issued the following news on Aug. 20, 2026: * * * 'The Guilt Rots Away at My Head': Healthcare Workers Describe 'Moral Injury' From COVID Vaccine Mandates A survey of Canadian healthcare workers revealed that the majority disagreed with COVID-19 vaccine mandates and reported that they experienced coercion,  more
CMA-sponsored Bill to Address Rise in E-bike Injuries Heads to Governor's Desk
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 20 -- The California Medical Association issued the following news release: * * * CMA-sponsored bill to address rise in e-bike injuries heads to Governor's desk The California state legislature has passed Assembly Bill 2346, a critical piece of legislation sponsored by the California Medical Association (CMA) aimed at modernizing e-bike safety laws and protecting children. The bill, authored by Assemblymembers Lori Wilson and Marc Berman, advanced out of the state  more
Congressmen Carter, Ezell, Carbajal Introduce STORM FORTIFIED and Wildfire Prepared Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Troy Carter, D-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Congressmen Carter, Ezell, Carbajal Introduce STORM FORTIFIED and Wildfire Prepared Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressmen Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA), Mike Ezell (R-MS), and Salud Carbajal (D-CA) introduced the Safeguarding Tomorrow through Ongoing Risk Mitigation FORTIFIED and Wildfire Prepared Act, or STORM FORTIFIED and Wildfire Prepared Act. This legislation would establish funding to help  more
Connecticut College: Students Create Marketable AI Solutions for Real-world Problems
NEW LONDON, Connecticut, Aug. 21 -- Connecticut College issued the following news: * * * Students create marketable AI solutions for real-world problems Liam Boukris '28, Cole Craffey '29 and Mikey Magyar '28, three Connecticut College students in the Entrepreneurship, Social Innovation, Value and Change Pathway, spent eight weeks this summer exploring the possibilities and problems of artificial intelligence (AI) through the Interdisciplinary Summer Bridges Program at Colby College in Waterv  more
Convocation to Kick Off New Academic Year at Washington and Lee
LEXINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 21 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news: * * * Convocation to Kick Off New Academic Year at Washington and Lee The event will be held at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 2 on the Front Lawn with remarks by Interim President Kenneth P. Ruscio '76. By Brian Laubscher The Washington and Lee University community is invited to celebrate a new academic year with Convocation at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2, on the Front Lawn. Dinner will follow on Stemmons Plaza. Thi  more
CORREA REINTRODUCES RESOLUTION DESIGNATING AUGUST CHICANO HERITAGE MONTH
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. J. Luis Correa, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * CORREA REINTRODUCES RESOLUTION DESIGNATING AUGUST CHICANO HERITAGE MONTH * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) released the following statement on his reintroduction of a resolution to honor August as Chicano Heritage Month. "As the son of Mexican immigrants and a Representative with a large Chicano constituency, I'm honored to represent and celebrate Mexican Americans wh  more
Cotality: Annual Single Family Rent Strengthens for Fourth Consecutive Month
IRVINE, California, Aug. 21 (TNSrep) -- Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) issued the following news release: * * * Annual single family rent strengthens for fourth consecutive month U.S. single-family rent prices increased 1.5% year-over-year in June 2026. * Rent is increasing at a typical seasonal pattern after a year of below-trend growth. * Chicago-Naperville-Schaumburg, IL had the highest year-over-year rent increase at 5%. * Los Angeles saw the largest slowdown in single-family rent growt  more
Direct Relief Sends Emergency Supplies Across Hawai'i After Hurricane Lala
SANTA BARBARA, California, Aug. 19 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * Direct Relief Sends Emergency Supplies Across Hawai'i After Hurricane Lala * Across some of the hardest-hit communities on Hawai'i Island, Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies Coalition of Hawai'i is using mobile clinics, satellite internet and supplies from Direct Relief to help restore access to health services and basic resources after Hurricane Lala. Lala passed south of Hawai'i Island  more
Earthjustice: Utah Senator Mike Lee Wants to Speed Up the Destruction of Bears Ears National Monument
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 21 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release on Aug. 20, 2026: * * * Utah Senator Mike Lee Wants to Speed Up the Destruction of Bears Ears National Monument Piling on top of Trump's proclamation, Lee could soon fast-track an attempt to rip up the monument's land-use plan, which reflects a historic collaborative management process with five Tribal Nations - Washington, D.C. -- This week, at the behest of Senator Mike Lee (R-UT), the Government Accounta  more
Eight cadets graduate from U.S. Air Force flight training program at UCA Aviation Academy
CONWAY, Arkansas, Aug. 20 -- The University of Central Arkansas posted the following news: * * * Eight cadets graduate from U.S. Air Force flight training program at UCA Aviation Academy * UCA program achieves only 100% completion rate for cadets nationwide (from left): Gennaro Scarfogliero of Valdosta, Georgia; George Moore of Raven, Virginia; Cecil Johnson of Simi Valley, California; Caden Heyen of Edmond, Oklahoma; Wesley Grigartis of Lawndale, North Carolina; Nathan Alden of London, Eng  more
Ernst Presents Squeal Award to the Shady Bunch, Families Who Make Fraud a Family Affair
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Ernst Presents Squeal Award to the Shady Bunch, Families Who Make Fraud a Family Affair * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) announced her August Squeal Award recipient: fraudster families who make a living scamming hardworking Americans. Ernst is exposing 15 families who collectively stole $50 million taxpayer dollars and has introduced the No Cash for Cohabitating Kins of Crooks Act   more
European Telcos Push EMEA 5G Mobile Core Revenue to a New High in 2Q 2026, According to Dell'Oro Group
REDWOOD CITY, California, Aug. 19 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Dell'Oro Group, a provider of market information about the networking and telecommunications industries, issued the following news release: * * * European Telcos Push EMEA 5G Mobile Core Revenue to a New High in 2Q 2026, According to Dell'Oro Group * REDWOOD CITY, Calif. - August 19, 2026 - According to a recently published report from Dell'Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the telecommunications,  more
Experian Brings Personalised Credit Scores to ChatGPT in a UK First
COSTA MESA, California, Aug. 21 -- Experian, an information services company, posted the following news release on Aug. 20, 2026: * * * Experian brings personalised credit scores to ChatGPT in a UK first Upgraded Experian app in ChatGPT now shows users their personalised 1250 Experian Credit Score, score history and a breakdown of what goes into a credit score - London: For the very first time, UK consumers can now access their personal Experian Credit Score within an AI platform, following  more
Federal Register: Forest Service Issues Proposed Rule, Request for Public Comment on Roadless Area Conservation in Special Areas
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is proposing to rescind the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule, which established broad prohibitions on road construction, road reconstruction, and timber harvesting within inventoried roadless areas on National Forest System lands. The intent of this proposed action is to reduce regulatory burden and return deci  more
Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: Spoiler Alert - How To Manage NDA Breaches In The Entertainment Industry
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 21 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following Insight on on Aug. 20, 2026: * * * Spoiler Alert: How To Manage NDA Breaches In The Entertainment Industry Nothing is more frustrating than when a member of a project leaks key details about an upcoming film, game release, album, talent decision, or other major production. And if those moves violate a non-disclosure agreement, they create an actionable situation for your legal team. What should you do when talent o  more
For Third Week in a Row, 'Who Wants To Be A Millionaire' Is the No. 1 Primetime Entertainment Program Among Total Viewers
BURBANK, California, Aug. 19 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * For Third Week in a Row, 'Who Wants To Be A Millionaire' Is the No. 1 Primetime Entertainment Program Among Total Viewers * Series photos are available here. * "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire" delivered 4.41 million Total Viewers with its most recent episode, rising week to week for the third consecutive week (+2%; vs. 4.33 million) as the show heads into its  more
Foundation for Government Accountability VP Ingram Testifies Before Senate Budget Committee
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- The Senate Budget Committee released the following testimony by Jonathan Ingram, vice president of policy and research at the Foundation for Government Accountability, from an Aug. 4, 2026, hearing entitled "Medicaid: The Reality": * * * Chairman Johnson, Ranking Member Merkley, and members of the Committee, thank you for hosting this important hearing. I am Jonathan Ingram, the Vice President of Policy and Research at the Foundation for Government Accountability (FGA).   more
Genentech Announces Manufacturing Expansion in Hillsboro, Oregon
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 21 -- Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, issued the following news release on Aug. 20, 2026: * * * Genentech Announces Manufacturing Expansion in Hillsboro, Oregon * New device fill-finish facility will advance Genentech's efforts to build end-to-end U.S. drug manufacturing capabilities, supporting a more secure and resilient domestic medicine supply chain * Approximately $750 million investment will double the size of the existing facility, is exp  more
Georgetown University McCourt School of Public Policy Research Professor of Practice Schneider Testifies Before Senate Budget Committee
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- The Senate Budget Committee released the following testimony by Andy Schneider, research professor of the practice at the Georgetown University McCourt School of Public Policy and the Center for Children and Families, from an Aug. 4, 2026, hearing entitled "Medicaid: The Reality": * * * Good morning, Chairman Johnson, Ranking Member Merkley, and members of the Committee. My name is Andy Schneider and I am a Research Professor of the Practice at the Georgetown University  more
Giving AI Agents the Keys? USC Engineers Develop Tools to Audit and Monitor AI Agents
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 19 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * Giving AI Agents the Keys? USC Engineers Develop Tools to Audit and Monitor AI Agents * AI Agent Working Hard (Credit: MidJourney) Today's artificial intelligence (AI) agents can help move files on your desktop, access computer passwords and even make decisions on their own, like a personal assistant. But with great power comes great responsibility -when A  more
Governor Polis Announces $44 Million Federal Grant to Improve Rail Safety on the Western Slope
DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 19 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Polis Announces $44 Million Federal Grant to Improve Rail Safety on the Western Slope * DENVER -Today, Governor Jared Polis and the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) announced that Colorado has been selected for a $44 million Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) grant to improve rail safety, reliability, and emergency response along critical mountain corridors in central a  more
Group Seeks to Restore Protections for Schools, Churches and Hospitals From ICE
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 21 -- Justice Action Center posted the following news release on Aug. 20, 2026: * * * Group Seeks to Restore Protections for Schools, Churches and Hospitals From ICE Lawyers, educators, and activists spoke with members of the press today ( recording here ) about how ICE has impacted school communities. They also shared updates on the case of PCUN v. Mullin , which seeks to protect our schools, churches, and hospitals from ICE. Justice Action Center, Innovation   more
HACU International Plenary to focus on access, mobility and student success
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 19 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release: * * * HACU International Plenary to focus on access, mobility and student success * The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities has announced speakers for the International Plenary of its 40th Annual Conference "40 Years of Championing Higher Education Success: One Graduate at a Time," taking place Oct. 31-Nov. 2, 2026, at the Gaylord Pacific  more
Hanson Bridgett Attorneys Named in 2027 Edition of Best Lawyers in America
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 21 -- Hanson Bridgett, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Hanson Bridgett Attorneys Named in 2027 Edition of Best Lawyers in America Hanson Bridgett is proud to announce that 20 attorneys have been recognized in the 2027 edition of Best Lawyers, with 13 attorneys named to The Best Lawyers in America(R) and 6 individuals named to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch(R) in America. Best Lawyers recognition is determined through a peer review methodology  more
How to See Eye to Eye With AI
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 20 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * How to See Eye to Eye With AI * Imagine directing a robot through a building in a conflict zone. Entering the structure would be too dangerous, and poor signal makes continuous video communication impossible. As a US Army teleoperator searching for mission-critical information, you piece together the fragments by asking the robot a series of spoken question  more
ICYMI: Sen. Schiff Says Trump Owns "Status Quo" While Democrats Are Focused on Affordability at POLITICO California Summit
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Sen. Schiff Says Trump Owns "Status Quo" While Democrats Are Focused on Affordability at POLITICO California Summit * Sacramento, CA - In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) spoke at the POLITICO California Summit on his priorities for tackling the affordability crisis, including by addressing the housing shortage. Schiff also emphasized that Democrats should continue pu  more
Imperial College-London: Introduction of London's ULEZ Linked to Improved Lung Growth in Children
LONDON, England, Aug. 20 (TNSjou) -- Imperial College-London issued the following news: * * * Introduction of London's ULEZ linked to improved lung growth in children By Ryan O'Hare Air quality improvements following the introduction of London's Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) are strongly associated with improvements to children's lung health and function. These are the findings of a five-year study involving thousands of children in England, which suggest that improvements in air quality h  more
Indigenous Communities and Social Movements Unite Against Mining in Ecuador's Amazon
OAKLAND, California, Aug. 19 [Category: Environment] -- Amazon Watch, an organization that says it protects the rainforest and advances the rights of indigenous peoples in the Amazon Basin, issued the following news release: * * * Indigenous Communities and Social Movements Unite Against Mining in Ecuador's Amazon * Napo, Ecuador - On Monday, the Federation of Indigenous Organizations of Napo (FOIN), the Kichwa communities of Serena and Tzawata, and social collectives from across the provinc  more
Interim president plans to stay the course with some fine-tuning
SEASIDE, California, Aug. 19 -- California State University Monterey Bay campus posted the following news: * * * Interim president plans to stay the course with some fine-tuning * By Mark Muckenfuss Cal State Monterey Bay's new Interim President Carlos Vargas has been busy since arriving on campus at the end of July. Between welcoming faculty back to campus, and overseeing the influx of new and returning students this week, he's had to hit the ground running. On Aug. 14, he ended his first  more
International Marine Mammal Project of Earth Island Institute Issues Commentary: 2026 'Nino Godzilla' - A Hemispheric Crisis Threatening Dolphins
BERKELEY, California, Aug. 20 -- The International Marine Mammal Project of Earth Island Institute issued the following commentary on Aug. 19, 2026, by Director Angel Herrera Ulloa: * * * The 2026 "Nino Godzilla": A Hemispheric Crisis Threatening Dolphins The 2026 El Nino is accelerating with unprecedented speed, leading scientists to preliminarily label it a potential "Super El Nino" or "Nino Godzilla." This rapid transition is already triggering alarming climatic anomalies across the entire  more
Introduction to Tribal Forestry Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48934) on Aug. 11, 2026, entitled "Introduction to Tribal Forestry" by natural resources policy specialists Mariel J. Murray and Anne A. Riddle. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY The United States and federally recognized Tribes ("Tribes") have a unique relationship that affects federal policies regarding forestry on tribal lands. In particular, the United States has a federal trust responsib  more
ITA Seeks Comments on Duty-Free Scientific Instrument Imports
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce International Trade Administration invited comments on applications from universities and research laboratories seeking duty-free entry of scientific instruments. The applications cover instruments including vacuum chambers, electron microscopes, dilution refrigerators, lasers, X-ray equipment, detectors, cryogenic systems, and other research equipment. Applicants include Arizona State University, Lawrence Berkeley National Laborato  more
ITC Finds Section 337 Violation in Ink Cartridge Case
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission has found a violation of Section 337 involving imported ink cartridges and components and ordered a general exclusion order covering products that infringe claims of five Epson patents. The determination covers U.S. Patent Nos. 8,764,172, 9,370,934, 11,535,038, 12,240,248 and 12,240,249. The Commission also issued cease and desist orders against Mountain Peak Inc. of Industry, California, and Straightouttaink LP of San Jose, Cali  more
ITC Opens Transformer Trade Secrets Investigation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission has instituted an investigation into imported transformers and components following a complaint by Ayr Energy Inc. of Mountain View, California. The complaint, filed July 16, 2026, alleges Section 337 violations involving misappropriation of trade secrets, false advertising, unfair competition, trademark infringement, false designation of origin and common law trademark infringement. Ayr Energy seeks a limited exclusion order and  more
ITC Seeks Public Interest Comments on BoomCloud 360 Complaint Over Electronic Devices
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission received a complaint from BoomCloud 360 Inc., Encinitas, California, alleging violations of Section 337 of the Tariff Act involving imported electronic devices with certain audio technologies. The complaint, filed August 14, 2026, names Apple Inc., Samsung Electronics America Co. Ltd., Samsung Electronics America Inc., and Google LLC as respondents. BoomCloud 360 requests a limited exclusion order, cease and desist orders, and a   more
Johns Hopkins Researchers Awarded $41 Million to Continue Work Focused on People Living With HIV in the U.S.
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 21 -- Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health issued the following news release: * * * Johns Hopkins Researchers Awarded $41 Million to Continue Work Focused on People Living with HIV in the U.S. Renewed NIH funding will support ongoing study of men and women living with HIV and create new centralized data and leadership centers - A team of Johns Hopkins researchers has been awarded three six-year grants totaling more than $41 million from the Na  more
LA Times Studios Bestows Pair of Awards Upon EisnerAmper
NEW YORK, Aug. 20 [Category: BizAccounting] -- EisnerAmper, a provider of audit, accounting and tax, advisory and outsourcing services, posted the following news: * * * LA Times Studios Bestows Pair of Awards Upon EisnerAmper * The renowned LA Times Studios has named EisnerAmper one of the "Top Firms in Los Angeles County" (by number of CPAs and accounting professionals) as well as named Paren Knadjian, the Partner-in-Charge of the firm's Los Angeles office, a "2026 Private Equity and M&A Vi  more
Lawmakers Work to Save National Archives & Historic Records
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Kevin Mullin, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Lawmakers Work to Save National Archives & Historic Records * SAN BRUNO, CA - U.S. Rep. Kevin Mullin (CA-15) and a coalition of federal lawmakers are working to protect America's National Archives and two facilities that are facing threats of closure. The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) recently announced it would be closing the San Francisco (San Bruno) and Chicago facilitie  more
Lee, Colleagues Call for Investigation of California's Climate Pacts with China
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Lee, Colleagues Call for Investigation of California's Climate Pacts with China * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) joined Senators Rick Scott (R-FL), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), and Congresswoman Young Kim (R-CA-39) to call for an investigation into the state of California's numerous climate agreements with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). The members of Congress penned a letter to Secretary of Sta  more
Littler Issues Commentary: Update on Temporary Protected Status for El Salvador and Ukraine
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 21 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Aug. 20, 2026, by special counsel George Michael Thompson: * * * Update on Temporary Protected Status for El Salvador and Ukraine U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced updates to the expiration of certain Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) related to Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for both El Salvador and Ukraine. At present, TPS for El Salvador is set to termi  more
Littler Shareholder Bradford J. Kelley Nominated to Serve as Federal District Judge in Louisiana
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 21 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Littler Shareholder Bradford J. Kelley Nominated to Serve as Federal District Judge in Louisiana Littler, the world's largest employment and labor law practice representing management, congratulates Bradford J. Kelley on his nomination by President Donald J. Trump to serve as a judge for the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana. "Brad's nomination is a testament to his im  more
Loeffelholz to step down as dean of School of Continuing Education
ITHACA, New York, Aug. 20 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Loeffelholz to step down as dean of School of Continuing Education * Mary Loeffelholz, dean of the School of Continuing Education and Summer Sessions (SCE) who led the school's expansion after the pandemic and the planning of Cornell's first part-time, fully online bachelor's degree program, will step down from her role as dean, effective Jan. 1, 2027. Steve Jackson, vice provost for academic innovation and pro  more
Longtime Hancock Trustee Announces Resignation
SANTA MARIA, California, Aug. 19 -- Allan Hancock College posted the following news release: * * * Longtime Hancock Trustee Announces Resignation * Written by: Ricardo Cano AUG. 19, 2026 -Hilda Zacarias announced her resignation from the Allan Hancock College Board of Trustees at their meeting on Tuesday, August 18, effective immediately. After 14 years of service on the board, Zacarias is moving outside the area she represented as a trustee. "I have often said that my tenure as a trustee   more
Managed Funds Association Issues Letter to Rep. Waters
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 (TNSletter) -- The Managed Funds Association issued the following letter to Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 14, 2026 The Honorable Maxine Waters Ranking Member Committee on Financial Services U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Re: Request for Information on AI Risks and Modernization in Financial Services Dear Ranking Member Waters: Managed Funds  more
Manhattan Institute Issues Commentary to American Affairs: Housing Divergence - Why Texas Builds and California Stalls
NEW YORK, Aug. 20 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary by Director of Research and senior fellow Judge Glock to American Affairs: * * * The Housing Divergence: Why Texas Builds and California Stalls Texas and California are similar in many ways. They were the two largest states to emerge from the Mexican American War. They were both, at least temporarily, their own countries before being incorporated into the United States. At different times, they have b  more
Marcus & Millichap Arranges $20.4 Million Sale of Chicago Multifamily Property
ENCINO, California, Aug. 21 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on Aug. 20, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Arranges $20.4 Million Sale of Chicago Multifamily Property CHICAGO - 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 1515 N Fremont St., a 98-unit multifamily property with approximately 4,000 square feet of commercial space in Ch  more
Marcus & Millichap Brokers $3.63M Sale of 10-Suite Medical Office Property in Osage Beach, Missouri
ENCINO, California, Aug. 21 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on Aug. 20, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Brokers $3.63M Sale of 10-Suite Medical Office Property in Osage Beach, Missouri OSAGE BEACH, Mo. - 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 Parkside Village Medical Office Building, a fully occupied 10-suite office property  more
Maryville College welcomes 10 new faculty members for the 2026-27 academic year
MARYVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 20 -- Maryville College posted the following news: * * * Maryville College welcomes 10 new faculty members for the 2026-27 academic year * As Maryville College welcomes students back to campus for the 2026-27 academic year, 10 new faculty members will join the ranks of those delivering the College's prestigious liberal arts education across a variety of disciplines. Five visiting lecturers, three lecturers and three assistant professors bring the total faculty cou  more
Meta Faces Federal Trial Over Social Media Addiction
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 19 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Meta Faces Federal Trial Over Social Media Addiction * A federal trial against Meta Platforms began Tuesday in Oakland, California, with attorneys general from California, Colorado, Kentucky and New Jersey accusing the company of designing Facebook and Instagram to encourage addictive use among young people and misleading the public about the risks, NPR reports. T  more
Michael Scott Discusses Florida Expansion and AI-Driven Billing in Law360 Q&A
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Nutter, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Michael Scott Discusses Florida Expansion and AI-Driven Billing in Law360 Q&A * In a Law360 Q&A, "Nutter Leader Eyes Fla. Growth, AI-Driven Billing Shift," Michael Scott, Nutter's co-managing partner, discussed the firm's continued growth following its expansion in New York City, California, and Hawaii, as well as its adoption of artificial intelligence. Michael noted that   more
Mina Sedrak Receives $3.6 Million NIH Grant to Improve Recovery and Reduce Accelerated Aging After Stem Cell Transplant
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 21 -- The UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * Dr. Mina Sedrak receives $3.6 million NIH grant to improve recovery and reduce accelerated aging after stem cell transplant Dr. Mina Sedrak, director of the UCLA Center for Cancer and Aging and co-director of Cancer Control and Survivorship Research at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, has received a five-year, $3.6 million grant from the National  more
More Than $1.5 Million in New Unity Fund Grants Will Help Keep Essential Services Within Reach for San Diegans
SAN DIEGO, California, Aug. 20 -- The San Diego Foundation posted the following news release: * * * More Than $1.5 Million in New Unity Fund Grants Will Help Keep Essential Services Within Reach for San Diegans * August 20, 2026 - San Diego, CA - San Diego Foundation announced more than $1.5 million in new grants to help local nonprofits keep essential food, housing and health care services within reach for San Diegans impacted by federal funding cuts and changes. The funding includes $550,0  more
National Immigration Project of the National Lawyers Guild: Court Denies GEO Group's Attempt to Avoid Trial in Case Over Martin Vargas Arellano's Death at Adelanto
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- The National Immigration Project of the National Lawyers Guild issued the following news release on Aug. 19, 2026: * * * Court Denies GEO Group's Attempt to Avoid Trial in Case Over Martin Vargas Arellano's Death at Adelanto SANTA ANA, CA--On August 17, the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California denied the GEO Group's motion for summary judgment in its entirety, allowing the case over the death of Martin Vargas Arellano at the Adelanto ICE Processing  more
New Blended Programs Offer Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in Five Years
FULLERTON, California, Aug. 20 -- California State University Fullerton campus issued the following news: * * * New Blended Programs Offer Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in Five Years * Starting this fall, Cal State Fullerton is offering an additional pathway for students to earn both a bachelor's and a graduate degree in five years in engineering and statistics disciplines -giving students a leg up in the job market. CSUF is offering four blended programs in civil engineering, electrical   more
Optical Transport Equipment Market Grew 15 Percent Year-over-Year in 2Q 2026, According to Dell'Oro Group
REDWOOD CITY, California, Aug. 20 [Category: BizTelecommunications] (TNSrep) -- Dell'Oro Group, a provider of market information about the networking and telecommunications industries, issued the following news release: * * * Optical Transport Equipment Market Grew 15 Percent Year-over-Year in 2Q 2026, According to Dell'Oro Group * According to a recently published report from Dell'Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the telecommunications, security, networks, and data  more
Oxford Economics: Consequences of Divergent State Antitrust Laws and Enforcement - Prepared for the Software & Information Industry Association
OXFORD, England, Aug. 21 -- Oxford Economics, a corporate, financial and government decision-makers and thought leaders adviser, issued the following consulting report on July 21, 2026, entitled "The consequences of divergent state antitrust laws and enforcement: Prepared for the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA)." Here are excerpts: * * * The report evaluates how the fragmentation of antitrust enforcement could affect economies, communities, and markets. Drawing on evidenc  more
Padilla Cosponsors Bicameral Bill Protecting Domestic Violence Survivors from Gun Violence
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla Cosponsors Bicameral Bill Protecting Domestic Violence Survivors from Gun Violence * U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) joined U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and U.S. Representative Jim Himes (D-Conn.-04) in introducing the Lori Jackson-Nicolette Elias Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act, legislation to close a dangerous loophole that allows dome  more
Padilla, Schiff, Brownley, Sherman Urge FEMA to Provide Answers on Delay to Release Millions in Federal Funding for Wildfire Emergency Preparedness Project in Los Angeles County
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Schiff, Brownley, Sherman Urge FEMA to Provide Answers on Delay to Release Millions in Federal Funding for Wildfire Emergency Preparedness Project in Los Angeles County * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), and U.S. Representatives Julia Brownley (D-Calif.-26) and Brad Sherman (D-Calif.-32) urged the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to quick  more
Padilla, Schiff, Ruiz Push Back Against Trump Administration Efforts to Abandon New River and Imperial County Wastewater Infrastructure Projects
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Schiff, Ruiz Push Back Against Trump Administration Efforts to Abandon New River and Imperial County Wastewater Infrastructure Projects * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff (both D-Calif.), along with U.S. Representative Raul Ruiz (D-Calif.-25) pushed back against a new proposal to deauthorize environmental infrastructure projects for the New River and Im  more
Padilla, Senate Democrats Sound Alarm on Trump Administration Attacks on Unaccompanied Children's Legal Representation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Senate Democrats Sound Alarm on Trump Administration Attacks on Unaccompanied Children's Legal Representation * Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee, Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) sounded the alarm on the Trump Admin  more
Paragon Health Institute President Blase Testifies Before Senate Budget Committee
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- The Senate Budget Committee released the following testimony by Paragon Health Institute President Brian C. Blase from an Aug. 4, 2026, hearing entitled "Medicaid: The Reality": * * * Chairman Johnson, Ranking Member Merkley, and Members of the Committee: Before I begin my testimony, I want to express my deepest condolences on the passing of Chairman Lindsey Graham. Chairman Graham devoted decades of his life to public service and to strengthening our nation. My thought  more
Parsons Selected for $350M Seabed to Space ISR Effort
PASADENA, California, Aug. 20 [Category: BizConstruction]-- Parsons Corp., an engineering, construction, technical and management services firm, posted the following news release: * * * Parsons Selected for $350M Seabed to Space ISR Effort * Company will support NIWC in advancing next-generation intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance systems to strengthen maritime and information operations #Key Takeaways * Parsons was selected for a $350 million multiple award IDIQ Seabed to Spac  more
Paul Hastings Advises Cribl on Its Acquisition of Radiant Security's Technology Assets
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 19 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Paul Hastings Advises Cribl on Its Acquisition of Radiant Security's Technology Assets * Paul Hastings LLP advised Cribl, an AI platform for telemetry, on its acquisition of the technology assets from Radiant Security. This is Cribl's second security technology acquisition this year, following its acquisition of CardinalOps in July, on which Paul Hastings also advised. M&  more
Pomona Student Cruises to Hawaii as Part of NSF-Funded Research Team
CLAREMONT, California, Aug. 19 -- Pomona College posted the following news: * * * Pomona Student Cruises to Hawaii as Part of NSF-Funded Research Team * Elle Hawthorne '29 spent a month this summer on a dream cruise to Hawai'i, watching manta rays and flying fish, and seeing white-tipped sharks hunt mahi mahi. But there were no buffets and lounge chairs on the RV Kilo Moana as it powered its way from San Diego to the Aloha State. Instead, there was the energizing company of 17 ocean scienti  more
President Terri Gomez Wants CSUSB to Be Inland Empire's First Choice
SAN BERNARDINO, California, Aug. 21 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news: * * * President Terri Gomez wants CSUSB to be Inland Empire's first choice In her first Convocation address, university President Terri Gomez challenged CSUSB to make "choosing home" synonymous with academic excellence, student success and opportunity that contributes to the transformation of the region. - Choosing home. For Cal State San Bernardino President Terri Gomez, per  more
Qualcomm Appoints Sergio Buniac as Executive Vice President and Group General Manager, Mobile, Compute, and Personal AI
SAN DIEGO, California, Aug. 21 -- Qualcomm, a developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies, products and services, issued the following news release on Aug. 20, 2026: * * * Qualcomm Appoints Sergio Buniac as Executive Vice President and Group General Manager, Mobile, Compute, and Personal AI Qualcomm Incorporated today announced the appointment of Sergio Buniac as executive vice president and group general manager of Mobile, Compute and Personal AI, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., e  more
Rep. Dave Min on President Trump's Order to Reduce U.S.-ROK Joint Military Exercises
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Dave Min, D-California, issued the following statement: * * * STATEMENT: Rep. Dave Min on President Trump's Order to Reduce U.S.-ROK Joint Military Exercises * Washington, DC -Representative Dave Min (CA-47) issued the following statement after President Trump abruptly ordered a substantial reduction in joint U.S.-South Korea military exercises as the annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises began: "Since the Korean War effectively ended in 1953, the Republic of Kor  more
Rep. Hageman Introduces the STOP Improper Licensing Act to Keep Dangerous Unqualified Drivers Off American Highways
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Hageman Introduces the STOP Improper Licensing Act to Keep Dangerous Unqualified Drivers Off American Highways * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (R-WY) introduced the Strengthening Transportation Oversight and Preventing (STOP) Improper Licensing Act to clear America's highways of hazardous drivers. This bill requires federal safety regulators to audit states issuing non-dom  more
Rep. Sanchez, 53 Co-Signers Issue Letter to Senior Trump Administration Officials
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D-California, issued the following letter with 53 co-signers to U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and three cabinet secretaries: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 17, 2026 Ambassador Jamieson Greer U.S. Trade Representative 600 17th St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20508 - Secretary Marco Rubio U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20451 - Secretary Howard Lutnick U.S. Department of Commerce  more
Robert Meisel, retired Navy captain and California optometrist, to receive UWO Distinguished Alumni Award
OSHKOSH, Wisconsin, Aug. 20 -- The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh campus posted the following news: * * * Robert Meisel, retired Navy captain and California optometrist, to receive UWO Distinguished Alumni Award * Receiving a University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Distinguish Alumni Award is Robert Meisel, military veteran and former owner of optometry practices in Alpine, California. Meisel earned a UW-Oshkosh bachelor's degree in psychology in 1969. In 1973, he earned his Doctor of Optometry fr  more
Schiff, Padilla, and Ruiz Push Back Against Trump Administration Efforts to Abandon New River and Imperial County Wastewater Infrastructure Projects
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Schiff, Padilla, and Ruiz Push Back Against Trump Administration Efforts to Abandon New River and Imperial County Wastewater Infrastructure Projects * Washington, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senators Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla (both D-Calif.), along with U.S. Representative Raul Ruiz (D-Calif.-25) pushed back against a new proposal to deauthorize environmental infrastructure projects for the New River and  more
Sherman Joins Financial Services Dems in Introducing Bill to Bar Social Media Companies from Selling Advance Access to Government Information
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Brad Sherman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sherman Joins Financial Services Dems in Introducing Bill to Bar Social Media Companies from Selling Advance Access to Government Information * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congressman Brad Sherman (CA-32) joined Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) and fellow Democratic members of the House Financial Services Committee (FSC) in introducing the No Preferential Release of Federal Information for Transactions  more
Six in 10 Leaders Bet Big on Robots. Only Four in 10 Are Ready.
SANTA CLARA, California, Aug. 20 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Intel, an industry that says it creates world-changing technology that enables progress and enriches lives, issued the following news: * * * Six in 10 Leaders Bet Big on Robots. Only Four in 10 Are Ready. * NEWS HIGHLIGHTS * Six in 10 senior business and IT leaders, robotics specialists, government and healthcare officials expect their organizations to operate robot fleets within five years. * Leaders predict full-sca  more
Stanford University School of Medicine: Can a Short Animation Change How People View Addiction?
STANFORD, California, Aug. 21 (TNSjou) -- Stanford University School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Can a short animation change how people view addiction? Might stigma around drug and alcohol use disorder be lessened by a short video starring animated fish? Early signs indicate yes. By Laura Fraser Social stigma - judgment from employers, neighbors, clinicians and family - is one of the main reasons why only one in 10 of the roughly 400 million people worldwide with alcohol o  more
Stanford University School of Medicine: Taking on the Menopause, Breast Cancer Double Whammy
STANFORD, California, Aug. 21 -- Stanford University School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Taking on the menopause, breast cancer double whammy By Erin Digitale Stanford Medicine gynecologists can offer tailored strategies to manage menopause symptoms in breast cancer survivors who can't use hormone replacement therapy. When they enter menopause, many younger breast cancer survivors face a disheartening conundrum: Intense menopause symptoms can hamper everything from their sle  more
Survey: Older Veterans Frequently Report Cannabis Use
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws posted the following news release: * * * Survey: Older Veterans Frequently Report Cannabis Use * San Francisco, CA: Veterans over the age of 50 are more likely than non-veterans to self-report using cannabis, according to survey data published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine. Researchers affiliated with the University of California at San Francisco assessed cannabis use tre  more
SW EFC secures $7 million EPA award to support small water systems
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Aug. 20 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * SW EFC secures $7 million EPA award to support small water systems * The Southwest Environmental Finance Center (SW EFC) at The University of New Mexico, recently received a new cooperative agreement awarded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Real Water Technical Assistance (RealWaterTA) Initiative. The award, totaling more than $7 million, will be used to provide techni  more
Taylor Gooch Named to the Daily Journal's 2026 Top 40 Under 40 Lawyers List
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- WilmerHale, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Taylor Gooch Named to the Daily Journal's 2026 Top 40 Under 40 Lawyers List * The Daily Journal has named Partner Taylor Gooch to its 2026 Top 40 Under 40 Lawyers list, which recognizes California attorneys under the age of 40 for their achievements, leadership and contributions to the legal profession. Gooch is a partner in WilmerHale's Intellectual Property Litigation Practice, where h  more
Teach Plus Names Dr. David Fossett Executive Director of Teach Plus Nevada
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 20 [Category: Education] -- Teach Plus, an organization that empowers teachers to take leadership over key policy and practice issues that affect their students' success, posted the following news release: * * * Teach Plus Names Dr. David Fossett Executive Director of Teach Plus Nevada * Las Vegas, NV, August 20, 2026-Teach Plus today announced that Dr. David Fossett has been named Executive Director of Teach Plus Nevada. Dr. Fossett will lead the organization's s  more
The Pulitzer Prizes, in partnership with the American Library Association, present new traveling exhibition, Pulitzer on the Road: Prize-Winning Works That Inform, Empower & Inspire, to be displayed at 20 public libraries nationwide
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 19 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * The Pulitzer Prizes, in partnership with the American Library Association, present new traveling exhibition, Pulitzer on the Road: Prize-Winning Works That Inform, Empower & Inspire, to be displayed at 20 public libraries nationwide * Exhibition Celebrates Pulitzer Prize-Winning Works in All Categories Through Displays, Interactive Stations and Live Events Exhibitio  more
THOMPSON PRESENTS $850,000 CHECK TO WINTERS JOINT UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT TO MODERNIZE AGRICULTURE EDUCATION SITE
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Mike Thompson, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * THOMPSON PRESENTS $850,000 CHECK TO WINTERS JOINT UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT TO MODERNIZE AGRICULTURE EDUCATION SITE * Winters, CA -Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) presented an $850,000 check to the Winters Joint Unified School District to complete the Agriculture Site Modernization and Deferred Maintenance Project. "Proud to have secured $850,000 for Winters Joint Unified School District to update th  more
Tonko Cheers $12.8 Million+ in Affordable Housing Grants for Capital Region Communities
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Tonko Cheers $12.8 Million+ in Affordable Housing Grants for Capital Region Communities * ALBANY, NY -Today, Congressman Paul D. Tonko applauded the awarding of $12,823,732 in grants from the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York (FHLBNY) to create, rehabilitate, or preserve 619 affordable housing units across seven projects in Albany, Ballston Spa, Guilderland, and Schenectady. These grants, awarded  more
Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Delivers Nearly $615 Million to Improve Airports Across 42 States and Two Territories
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * * * Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Delivers Nearly $615 Million to Improve Airports Across 42 States and Two Territories * USDOT will fund 238 grants to modernize and reinforce infrastructure at airports nationwide WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced a $615 million investment to improve runway and taxiway infrastructure, invest in family  more
Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Delivers Nearly $615 Million to Improve Airports Across 42 States and Two Territories
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued the following news release: * * * Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Delivers Nearly $615 Million to Improve Airports Across 42 States and Two Territories * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced a $615 million investment to improve runway and taxiway infrastructure, invest in family-friendly features in terminals, and support critical airfiel  more
Turner Tops Out Discovery Hall & Wellness Center at California State University San Marcos
NEW YORK, Aug. 20 [Category: BizConstruction] -- Turner Construction Co. issued the following news: * * * Turner Tops Out Discovery Hall & Wellness Center at California State University San Marcos * Turner, alongside Sea Breeze Properties, California State University San Marcos (CSUSM), and Safdie Rabines Architects (SRA), recently celebrated the topping out of Discovery Hall & Wellness Center in San Marcos, California. The milestone marks the completion of the building's structural concrete  more
U.S. Chamber Endorses Rep. Jim Costa for California's Twenty-First Congressional District
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 [Category: Business] -- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce posted the following news release: * * * U.S. Chamber Endorses Rep. Jim Costa for California's Twenty-First Congressional District * WASHINGTON, D.C. \- Today, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced its endorsement of Rep. Jim Costa for California's Twenty-First Congressional District. The U.S. Chamber endorses candidates for federal office who will support policies that drive innovation, grow the economy, and create op  more
UC Merced Team Wins International EV Design Competition
MERCED, California, Aug. 19 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: * * * UC Merced Team Wins International EV Design Competition * Imagine driving down a road in an electric vehicle with no charging stations in sight. Do you want only an estimate of how many more miles your car can go before the battery dies? As electric vehicles proliferate throughout much of the world, it's never been more important to know precisely how much charge is left in their batteries.   more
UC-Irvine: Math and Medicine Join Forces to Solve a Cancer Mystery
IRVINE, California, Aug. 21 (TNSjou) -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release: * * * Math and medicine join forces to solve a cancer mystery How UC Irvine scientists uncover a key cause of immunotherapy failure - and a path to overcoming it - Immunotherapy has transformed outcomes for many cancer patients. Unlike conventional treatments, these therapies do not attack tumors directly. Instead, they enable the body's own immune system to identify and kil  more
UC-San Diego Scripps Institution of Oceanography: How Does El Nino Impact Ocean Ecosystems?
LA JOLLA, California, Aug. 21 -- The University of California-San Diego Scripps Institution of Oceanography issued the following news: * * * How Does El Nino Impact Ocean Ecosystems? Scripps Oceanography experts weigh in on how ocean life is impacted by the climate event - El Nino is a climate pattern that is declared when monthly sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern tropical Pacific Ocean are measured above normal, for at least five consecutive overlapping three-month perio  more
UC-San Diego Scripps Institution of Oceanography: How Does El Nino Impact the Weather?
LA JOLLA, California, Aug. 21 -- The University of California-San Diego Scripps Institution of Oceanography issued the following news: * * * How Does El Nino Impact the Weather? Scripps Oceanography meteorologists and climate scientists answer questions about El Nino's impact on weather Author: Lauren Fimbres Wood The Pacific Ocean's El Nino-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) occurs irregularly but can have major impacts on global temperature, weather patterns, coastal hazards, and marine ecosyst  more
UCF Ranks No. 1 Business Incubator in Florida by Time Magazine
ORLANDO, Florida, Aug. 19 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * UCF Ranks No. 1 Business Incubator in Florida by Time Magazine * After helping generate thousands of jobs, significant investment in companies and hundreds of millions of dollars of economic impact in Central Florida, the UCF Business Incubation Program has earned national recognition as one of the country's top business incubators. Yesterday, Time magazine released its inaugural listing of Ameri  more
UCLA Law continues partnership with public defender to help people facing deportation
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 19 -- The University of California at Los Angeles School of Law posted the following news: * * * UCLA Law continues partnership with public defender to help people facing deportation * UCLA School of Law's Criminal Law and Policy Consortium (CLPC) is continuing its partnership with the Los Angeles County Public Defender's Office (LACPD) on a first-of-its-kind fellowship that offers individuals facing deportation legal representation from a UCLA Law graduate with  more
UCLA Researchers Receive $2.1 Million Grant to Study Pregnancy-Related Heart Injury
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 21 -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release: * * * UCLA researchers receive $2.1 million grant to study pregnancy-related heart injury Mansoureh Eghbali, professor in the department of anesthesiology and perioperative medicine at UCLA, has received a four-year R01 grant of $2,127,176 from the National Institutes of Health to investigate the role of the miR98 molecule in myocardial ischemia reperfusion injury during pregnancy. Eghbali also directs the   more
UConn Students Bring Landscape Design to Connecticut Correctional Facilities
STORRS, Connecticut, Aug. 20 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * UConn Students Bring Landscape Design to Connecticut Correctional Facilities * On a warm spring morning at York Correctional Institution in Niantic - Connecticut's only state prison for women - a group of UConn landscape architecture students stepped into an environment unlike any they had studied before. Carrying shovels instead of pencils, students joined correctional officers, incarcerated wome  more
University of San Francisco Recognized Again for Supporting Transfer Students
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 21 -- The University of San Francisco issued the following news release: * * * USF Recognized Again for Supporting Transfer Students USF was honored this summer by the Phi Theta Kappa student organization for providing a good experience for transfer students who come to the university. The honor society for two-year colleges named more than 250 colleges and universities -- including USF -- to its 2026 Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Transfer Honor Roll. The recognition   more
University Shatters Fundraising Record
OXFORD, Mississippi, Aug. 20 -- The University of Mississippi posted the following news: * * * University Shatters Fundraising Record * OXFORD, Miss. - The University of Mississippi raised a record $284.6 million in private support during fiscal year 2026, a 32% increase totaling $69 million, that will expand scholarships, cancer care and research, premier facilities and athletics excellence. This marks a third consecutive year of record fundraising. It sustains the momentum of the histori  more
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BURBANK, California, Aug. 19 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * UPDATE: HANNAH WADDINGHAM, JEAN SMART, CHARLIE DAY, MEGAN MULLALLY, NICK OFFERMAN WITH GUEST HOST ROSIE O'DONNELL ON ABC'S 'JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE,' AUG. 17-21 * ABC's Emmy(r) Award-winning late-night talk show, "Jimmy Kimmel Live," airs every weeknight at 11:35 p.m. EDT and features a diverse lineup of guests that includes celebrities, athletes, musical acts, come  more
URI's Fall 2026 Honors Colloquium will go on an 'Interstellar Exploration'
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Aug. 20 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI's Fall 2026 Honors Colloquium will go on an 'Interstellar Exploration' * KINGSTON, R.I. - Aug. 20, 2026 - From black holes and distant exoplanets to gravitational waves rippling through the universe, and aspiring to travel to Mars and back to the moon, the cosmos teems with mysteries that both inspire awe and demand answers. Several national space and astrophysics experts-including some wi  more
USC study finds gray and white matter work together to support cognition in older adults
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 20 -- The University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine posted the following news release: * * * USC study finds gray and white matter work together to support cognition in older adults * Researchers from the Mark and Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute (Stevens INI) at the Keck School of Medicine of USC have found that two distinct types of brain tissue work together to support cognition in older adults, and that the health of the br  more
USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Secondary Cylindrical Batteries, Components Thereof, and Products Containing the Same
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The U.S. International Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Secondary Cylindrical Batteries, Components Thereof, and Products Containing the Same The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain secondary cylindrical batteries, components thereof, and products containing the same. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the USITC'  more
UTHealth Houston Names Kevin A. Morano, PhD Provost
TYLER, Texas, Aug. 21 -- The University of Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * UTHealth Houston names Kevin A. Morano, PhD, provost Kevin A. Morano, PhD, a distinguished scientist, educator, and academic leader at UTHealth Houston for more than 25 years, has been appointed senior vice president and provost, effective Sept. 1. As provost, Morano will serve as the university's chief academic officer, providing strategic leadership for academic programs, student success  more
Variety: Hollywood's Push for Federal Film Tax Credit Could Help Boost Production in All States
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 [Category: Entertainment Industry] -- The Motion Picture Association posted the following news: * * * Variety: Hollywood's Push for Federal Film Tax Credit Could Help Boost Production in All States * In the David Mamet satire "State and Main," a film crew creates havoc when it descends on a small town in Vermont. In real life, Hollywood almost never comes to Vermont, one of 11 states without a production tax incentive. In fact, "State and Main" was filmed in Massachusetts  more
Washington and Lee Welcomes New Fixed-Term Faculty, Fellows and Assistant Coaches
LEXINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 21 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news: * * * W&L Welcomes New Fixed-Term Faculty, Fellows and Assistant Coaches Twenty-eight new faculty and staff members are joining the university this year. By Brian Laubscher Washington and Lee University has welcomed 28 fixed-term faculty members, fellows and coaches to new positions across the College, the Williams School and the Law School this fall. These new additions are: * Emma Aldrich '22, Visit  more
Western Watersheds Project: Study Finds Ungrazed Sierra Nevada Meadow Healthier Than Livestock-Grazed Meadows
HAILEY, Idaho, Aug. 21 (TNSrpt) -- The Western Watersheds Project posted the following news release on Aug. 19, 2026: * * * New Study Finds Ungrazed Sierra Nevada Meadow Healthier Than Livestock-Grazed Meadows Recovery on ungrazed meadow in the Sequoia Nation Forest shows remarkable resilience to aid golden trout streams - BAKERSFIELD, Ca. -- Western Watersheds Project and the California Botanic Garden released a report today titled, "Inventorying and monitoring of grazed and ungrazed meado  more
WNC Machine Tool Technology Graduates Take Skills in Many Directions
CARSON CITY, Nevada, Aug. 20 -- Western Nevada College posted the following news: * * * WNC Machine Tool Technology Graduates Take Skills in Many Directions * WNC alum John Henry McDonald is living his dream, working on trains at the Ely Railroad Museum. Learning machining skills at Western Nevada College's Woody Wurster Machine Tool Technology Center has helped students scatter into a variety of professions following their classes in the program and graduation. WNC Machine Tool Technology  more