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2026-27 academic year brings more than 90 new faculty members
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 23 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * 2026-27 academic year brings more than 90 new faculty members * UT San Antonio is welcoming more than 90 new full-time faculty members across its academic colleges for the 2026-2027 academic year. The incoming group includes tenured, tenure-track and full-time fixed-term-track faculty recruited from leading institutions worldwide. Of the incoming faculty, 65% earned their highest academic deg  more
3 Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Named to San Diego Business Journal's '50 Women of Influence in Law' List
MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 24 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * 3 Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Named to San Diego Business Journal's '50 Women of Influence in Law' List * SAN DIEGO - Aug. 24, 2026 - Rachel C. Edwards, Manpreet Kaur, and Brittany Ranelli (Wunderlich), associates in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's San Diego office, were named to the San Diego Business Journal's 2026 "50 Women of Influence in Law" list. Accord  more
Adrien Harel Appointed General Manager of Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora
TORONTO, Ontario, Aug. 24 [Category: TravelBiz] -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts posted the following news release: * * * Adrien Harel Appointed General Manager of Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora * Adrien Harel has been named General Manager of Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora. This appointment marks the return of Harel to the Two Michelin Key private island resort, where he previously served as Resort Manager. "It is an absolute joy to be back in magical Bora Bora," says Adrien Harel, General  more
Alston & Bird Selects Bill Jordan as Managing Partner
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 25 -- Alston and Bird, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Alston & Bird Selects Bill Jordan as Managing Partner Alston & Bird today announced that its partners have selected William H. ("Bill") Jordan to serve as the global law firm's Managing Partner starting in January 2027. Bill succeeds Richard Hays, who has served in the role since 2008 and decided last year to transition out of the role in January 2027. "I'm proud of all that we have accomplishe  more
American Farm Bureau Federation, 263 Co-signers Issue Letter to Senate Agriculture Committee Leadership
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 25 (TNSletter) -- The American Farm Bureau Federation issued the following letter with 263 co-signers to the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee leadership: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 6, 2026 The Honorable John Boozman, Chair, Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, United States Senate, 555 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510 The Honorable Amy Klobuchar, Ranking Member, Senate Committee on A  more
Are social media videos really damaging kids' brains?
LOMA LINDA, California, Aug. 24 -- Loma Linda University Health issued the following news: * * * Are social media videos really damaging kids' brains? * Social media videos can affect a child's brain, emotional health, and mental health. If you are a parent, you may have heard about the negative impact social media has on kids, particularly when it comes to short-form video content, or "shorts," that can get them caught in a scrolling stupor for a seemingly unhealthy amount of time. You   more
As Spokane Wildfires Raged, Health Center Staff Mobilized for Patients
SANTA BARBARA, California, Aug. 24 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * As Spokane Wildfires Raged, Health Center Staff Mobilized for Patients * Fires were ablaze in Spokane for nearly 20 days in August 2026, forcing mass evacuations and causing millions of dollars in destruction. However, 'Spokane comes together.' That's what employees of the Community Health Association of Spokane, or CHAS, heard residents repeat to one another as staff walked the flo  more
AV to Invest $100 Million in New Unified Campus in Southern California
MONROVIA, California, Aug. 24 [Category: BizNational Defense] -- AeroVironment posted the following news release: * * * AV to Invest $100 Million in New Unified Campus in Southern California * Moorpark Campus Will Bring Five Southern California Locations Together And Positions AV For Its Next Era of Growth ARLINGTON, Va. - August 24, 2026 - AeroVironment, Inc. ("AV") (NASDAQ: AVAV), a global leader in intelligent, multi-domain defense technologies, today announced a planned $100 million inv  more
Better Markets, 15 Organizations Issue Letter to CFTC
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 [Category: Financial Services] (TNSletter) -- Better Markets, an organization that says it promotes pro-market, pro-business and pro-growth policies to help build a better financial system, issued the following letter with 15 organizations to Commodity Futures Trading Commission: * * * July 27, 2026 Christopher J. Kirkpatrick Secretary Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Center 1155 21st Street, NW Washington, DC 20581 Re: Prediction Markets, RIN 30  more
BLS: Hires Rates Were 4.0% or Higher in 6 States in 2025
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document on Aug. 24, 2026, from Economics Daily: * * * Hires rates were 4.0 percent or higher in 6 states in 2025 In 2025, annual average hires rates averaged 4.0 percent or higher in 6 states: Alaska (5.2 percent), Montana (4.8 percent), Wyoming (4.5 percent), Idaho (4.2 percent), and Indiana and South Carolina (4.0 percent each). Among these six states, annual hires levels ranged from 158,000  more
Bourns Current Sense Resistors Add 0.1 M Option for High-Current Sensing Applications
RIVERSIDE, California, Aug. 25 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Bourns, a manufacturer and supplier of electronic components, issued the following news release on Aug. 24, 2026: * * * Bourns(R) Current Sense Resistors Add 0.1 m Option for High-Current Sensing Applications New 15 W, ultra-low resistance models extend current sensing capabilities for automotive and industrial power designs - Bourns, Inc. today introduced the extension of the CSS2H-5930and CSI2H-5930 Series with a 0.1 m r  more
Briefing Paper on the Human Rights Situation in the Russian Federation
NEW YORK, Aug. 24 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news: * * * Briefing Paper on the Human Rights Situation in the Russian Federation * Update on human rights in the Russian Federation and the need to renew the mandate of the UN Special Rapporteur In the past year, Russian authorities have continued their harsh, retaliatory and arbitrary authoritarian practices. The government doubled down on its efforts to dismantle all forms of independent civic activi  more
Butler Welcomes More Than 1,200 New Undergraduate Students for 2026-2027
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 24 -- Butler University issued the following news: * * * Butler Welcomes More Than 1,200 New Undergraduate Students for 2026-2027 By: Mark Apple As a new academic year begins at Butler University, more than 1,200 new undergraduate students are joining the Butler community, bringing strong academic credentials, a wide range of interests, and experiences from across Indiana, the country, and the world. This fall, Butler welcomes 1,053 first-year students, 102 trans  more
Cal State LA Sets Fundraising Record With $55.8 Million Raised in Fiscal Year 2026
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 25 -- California State University issued the following news release: * * * Cal State LA sets fundraising record with $55.8 million raised in fiscal year 2026 California State University, Los Angeles closed the most successful fundraising year in its history in Fiscal Year 2026, securing $55.8 million in philanthropic commitments to advance student success, academic excellence, and community impact across Los Angeles. The record-setting year was anchored by a lan  more
Calif. Civil Rights Dept.: Shiloh Elementary School District to Pay $92K to Resolve Alleged Age and Disability Discrimination
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 25 -- The California Department of Civil Rights issued the following news release on Aug. 24, 2026: * * * Shiloh Elementary School District to Pay $92K to Resolve Alleged Age and Disability Discrimination Settlement requires training on reasonable accommodations and workplace harassment - The California Civil Rights Department (CRD) today announced a settlement with the Shiloh Elementary School District in Stanislaus County to resolve allegations that a district  more
Calif. Gov. Newsom Announces Intent for California to Sue Trump Administration Over Latest Attack on Voting; New Legislation Introduced to Defend Democracy
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 25 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Aug. 24, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom announces intent for California to sue Trump administration over latest attack on voting; new legislation introduced to defend democracy What you need to know: Governor Gavin Newsom took another step today to defend elections in California in the wake of the Trump administration's continued attacks on democracy -- announcing California's intent to sue o  more
Calif. Gov. Newsom Announces Judicial Appointments on Aug. 24, 2026
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 25 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Aug. 24, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom announces judicial appointments 8.24.26 Governor Gavin Newsom announced his appointment of twelve Superior Court Judges: one in Humboldt County, one in Imperial County, one in Los Angeles County, one in Monterey County, one in San Bernardino County, two in San Diego County, one in Yolo County, three interim appointments in Los Angeles County, and one in  more
Calif. Gov. Newsom Signs Legislation on Aug. 24, 2026
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 25 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Aug. 24, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom signs legislation 8.24.2026 Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that he has signed the following bills: * AB 1778 by Assemblymember Joe Patterson (R-Rocklin) -- Controlled substances: testosterone. * AB 2056 by Assemblymember David Alvarez (D-San Diego) -- Teachers: exchange programs: local educational agencies. * AB 2134 by Assemblymember Dawn Add  more
California Dept. of Parks & Recreation to Repatriate Cultural Items to Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 (TNSFR) -- The California Department of Parks and Recreation, Sacramento, intends to repatriate 873 lots of cultural items to the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation, which has a cultural connection to the materials. According to a notice published by the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service, the objects include asphaltum, ceramic artifacts, flaked stone artifacts, groundstone, modified bone and organic ecofacts. Nestor Alcinous Young, Jr. removed the collecti  more
California Institute of Technology: Chemical Physicists Quantitatively Model Electron Interactions in Real Quantum Materials
PASADENA, California, Aug. 25 (TNSjou) -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Chemical Physicists Quantitatively Model Electron Interactions in Real Quantum Materials A team of scientists from Caltech and Yale University has shown for the first time how to accurately quantify an important quantum phenomenon in metals, called the Kondo effect, for specific real materials. Unlike previous approaches, which for decades have relied on simplified models to quali  more
California's Credit Unions Establish $1 Million Endowment to Support California State University Students in Washington, D.C.
LONG BEACH, California, Aug. 24 -- California State University issued the following news: * * * California's Credit Unions Establish $1 Million Endowment to Support CSU Students in Washington, D.C. The fund will help future CSU students pursue transformative internship experiences in the nation's capital. By Janice Yun California's Credit Unions, a statewide trade association, has committed $1 million to establish a permanent endowment for California State University students pursuing real-  more
CalState-Channel Islands Unveils Refreshed Brand Identity
CAMARILLO, California, Aug. 25 -- California State University Channel Islands campus issued the following news release: * * * CSUCI unveils refreshed brand identity Cal State Channel Islands (CSUCI) today unveiled a refreshed brand that celebrates the University's distinctive sense of place while giving CSUCI a unified voice, visuals, and digital presence for the future. The refreshed brand is part of a broader effort to strengthen how CSUCI communicates its distinctive value to prospective   more
CalState-Fresno: University Marketing and Communications Wins Two Emmys
FRESNO, California, Aug. 25 -- California State University Fresno campus issued the following news release: * * * University Marketing and Communications wins two Emmys Fresno State won San Francisco/Northern California chapter Emmy Awards in two different categories for videos produced by its University Marketing and Communications team. The awards were for a promotional video on the university's Pride of the Valley campaign and a feature on the Downing Planetarium. The awards were presente  more
Capital Research Center Issues Commentary: 'Charities' Influencing Elections - 2024 and Beyond
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 (TNSrpt) -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary on Aug. 24, 2026, by investigative researcher Parker Thayer, senior research analyst Robert Stilson and journalist Fred Lucas: * * * The "Charities" influencing elections: 2024 and beyond A new CRC report on the charities trying to influence elections is available for download. - From the Constitutional Convention through the end of the 20th century, American elections were a simple, widely understoo  more
Chapman Welcomes Its Newest Panthers Orientation Week brought more than 1,600 incoming students together for new friendships, spirited celebrations, and traditions marking the beginning of their Chapman experience. August 24, 2026
ORANGE, California, Aug. 24 -- Chapman University posted the following news: * * * Chapman Welcomes Its Newest Panthers Orientation Week brought more than 1,600 incoming students together for new friendships, spirited celebrations, and traditions marking the beginning of their Chapman experience. August 24, 2026 * Chapman University's Orange campus sprang to life as new students and their families arrived last week for a milestone long in the making: 2026 Orientation Week. They were greeted   more
Class of 2030 Arrives, Fall Semester Begins
ONEONTA, New York, Aug. 24 -- The State University of New York Oneonta campus posted the following news: * * * Class of 2030 Arrives, Fall Semester Begins * SUNY Oneonta is buzzing with life once again, celebrating the arrival of more than 1,000 new students and the return of nearly 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students for the Fall 2026 semester. On Wednesday and Thursday, a crew of staff and student volunteers in "Red's Squad" T-shirts welcomed members of the Class of 2030, arriving i  more
Coalition Urges EPA to Keep Public Participation Requirements for Air Permits
WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Coalition Urges EPA to Keep Public Participation Requirements for Air Permits * WASHINGTON-A coalition of nearly 200 environmental, health and community groups has urged the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to withdraw its proposal to eliminate the minimum public participation requirements for air pollution permits often used for data centers, power plant expansions and  more
Coalition Urges EPA to Keep Public Participation Requirements for Air Permits
NEW YORK, Aug. 25 -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release: * * * Coalition urges EPA to keep public participation requirements for air permits WASHINGTON - A coalition of nearly 200 environmental, health, and community groups filed comments late Friday urging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to withdraw its proposal to eliminate the minimum public participation requirements for air pollution permits often used for data centers, power plant expansions and ot  more
Coalition Urges EPA to Keep Public Participation Requirements for Air Permits
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Aug. 25 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release: * * * Coalition urges EPA to keep public participation requirements for air permits WASHINGTON - A coalition of nearly 200 environmental, health, and community groups filed comments late Friday urging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to withdraw its proposal to eliminate the minimum public participation requirements for air pollution permits often used for data centers, power  more
Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled Expands and Reshapes Federal Procurement List
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 (TNSFR) -- The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled has announced a series of changes to the federal Procurement List, adding three services while removing four others. The final changes take effect Sept. 20, 2026, as part of the federal government's effort to expand contracting opportunities for nonprofit agencies employing people who are blind or have significant disabilities. The additions cover custodial and courier services at federal fa  more
CORREA RELEASES REPORT ON THE TRUMP COST-OF-LIVING CRISIS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Rep. J. Luis Correa, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * CORREA RELEASES REPORT ON THE TRUMP COST-OF-LIVING CRISIS * #New data shows tariffs, the Iran war, and the "Big Beautiful Bill" are driving up costs for families Santa Ana, CA -U.S. Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) released a report titled The Trump Cost-of-Living Crisis in CA-46: How the Administration Is Making Life More Unaffordable, detailing how President Trump's tariff taxes, his war wi  more
Council on American-Islamic Relations Issue Letter to Artesia, Bloomfield, and Carmenita Unified School District Board of Education
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 (TNSletter) -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations issued the following letter to Board of Education of the Artesia, Bloomfield, and Carmenita Unified School District: * * * August 10, 2026 Board of Education Artesia, Bloomfield, and Carmenita Unified School Districts 16700 Norwalk Boulevard Cerritos, CA 90703 RE: Formal Complaint Regarding Hateful Public Comment at the August 4, 2026, Board Meeting and the Board's Failure To Respond Dear Members of the ABC Unif  more
CSIS Issues Commentary: Out of Bounds - What the U.S. Government Should Do in Response to AI Agent Containment Failures
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on Aug. 24, 2026, by Wadhwani AI Center Director Aalok Mehta: * * * Out of Bounds: What the U.S. Government Should Do in Response to AI Agent Containment Failures On July 16, 2026, the company Hugging Face disclosed a new kind of intrusion into its platform--an attack by an unknown autonomous AI agent system--setting off a cascade of disclosures that are turning science fiction into fact   more
CU's Magic Lantern Film Society sets slate of classic films for screening
LAWTON, Oklahoma, Aug. 24 -- Cameron University issued the following news release: * * * CU's Magic Lantern Film Society sets slate of classic films for screening * The Magic Lantern Film Society, a Cameron University student organization, has announced a slate of 10 films to be screened during the 2026-2027 academic year. The films run the gamut - from cinema classics and political intrigue, to animation and foreign imports. A couple fit into the theme of Cameron's 13th academic festival,  more
Democratic Governors Association: Flight Risk - Vivek Ramaswamy Spent Almost $700,000 Leasing Private Planes for Campaign Events
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * Flight Risk: Vivek Ramaswamy Spent Almost $700,000 Leasing Private Planes for Campaign Events University of Akron Political Scientist David Cohen: "The fact that Ramaswamy has spent two years flying around on his own private jet is really a bad look" - New reporting from Ohio Capital Journal reveals that Vivek Ramaswamy has dropped nearly $700,000 in campaign funds on private plane leases since the   more
Democrats Urge Trump Administration to Enforce USMCA Environmental Rules as Vaquita Nears Extinction
WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Democrats Urge Trump Administration to Enforce USMCA Environmental Rules as Vaquita Nears Extinction * One year after an independent investigation confirmed that Mexico is failing to enforce its own wildlife, fisheries, and trade laws, U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-Austin) led 38 House Democrats in urging U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer to enforce USMCA environmental protection  more
DOE Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory: Planning a New Era of Discovery With the Upgraded Advanced Light Source
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * Planning a New Era of Discovery with the Upgraded Advanced Light Source A state-of-the-art upgrade underway at Berkeley Lab's soft X-ray facility will enable decades of continued research breakthroughs - Scientists around the world use the focused beams of light generated by the Advanced Light Source (ALS) synchrotron to study molecules and materials with atomic precis  more
Facts Not on Fox News: California Attracts More Startup Investment Than 49 States Combined
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 25 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Aug. 24, 2026: * * * Facts Not on Fox News: California attracts more startup investment than 49 states combined $366 billion in venture-capital funding raised by companies big and small in 2026 What you need to know: Under Governor Newsom, California secures more venture capital funding than the rest of the country combined. - Governor Gavin Newsom announced that California, the nation'  more
FFRF Supreme Court Brief Pushes Back on Religious Preschool Discrimination Claims
MADISON, Wisconsin, Aug. 25 -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release: * * * FFRF Supreme Court brief pushes back on religious preschool discrimination claims The Freedom From Religion Foundation has filed a friend-of-the-court brief (https://ffrf.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/25-581-Amicus-Brief.pdf) before the U.S. Supreme Court to refute a specious argument by a Catholic church that seeks to discriminate in a publicly funded preschool program. Colorado vo  more
FICO: UK Credit Card Payment Rates Drop and Card Balances Rise as Summer Spending Puts Pressure on Consumers
SAN JOSE, California, Aug. 25 -- FICO, an analytics software company, issued the following news: * * * UK Credit Card Payment Rates Drop and Card Balances Rise as Summer Spending Puts Pressure on Consumers FICO UK Credit Card Market Report for June 2026 identifies the need for increased vigilance on late payments by risk teams - LONDON: As summer spending rose in June, credit card data analysis for June 2026 by global analytics software leader FICO (NYSE: FICO) underlines the financial pres  more
Field Hearing Advisory: Defense Subcommittee Examines Industrial Base and Workforce Development for Skilled Trades
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- Rep. Ken Calvert, R-California, chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, issued the following news release: * * * Field Hearing Advisory: Defense Subcommittee Examines Industrial Base and Workforce Development for Skilled Trades The Subcommittee on Defense, chaired by Rep. Ken Calvert, will hold a field hearing entitled "Industrial Base and Workforce Development for Skilled Trades" at College of the Canyons on Friday, September 4, at 1:00 p.m. PT.   more
Fielding Graduate University Announces New Faculty Emeriti
SANTA BARBARA, California, Aug. 25 -- Fielding Graduate University issued the following news: * * * Fielding Graduate University Announces New Faculty Emeriti By Marie Sonnet Following review by the Board of Trustees, Fielding Graduate University has conferred Faculty Emerita/Emeritus designations upon three extraordinary colleagues whose contributions have helped define who we are as an institution. The Faculty Emerita/Emeritus designation reflects one of the highest recognitions our instit  more
FSU: College Announces Official Launch of 'pivotal' Healthcare Initiative
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 24 -- The Florida State University College of Business issued the following news: * * * College announces official launch of 'pivotal' healthcare initiative Moving quickly to implement a top strategic priority, the Herbert Wertheim College of Business at Florida State University has announced the official launch of its Business of Healthcare Initiative. In alignment with FSU Health, the initiative applies the college's world-class strengths in research, teaching an  more
House Oversight & Government Reform Ranking Member Garcia Demands Answers on Trump Administration Sweeping Surveillance of Community Organizations in Minn.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 24, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Robert Garcia Demands Answers on Trump Administration's Sweeping Surveillance of Community Organizations in Minnesota Today, Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, demanded answers from Attorney General Todd Blanche and Department of Homeland Secu  more
House Oversight & Government Reform Ranking Member Garcia Issues Statement After Supreme Court Removes Hurdle for Trump Executive Order Restricting Mail-in Voting
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following statement on Aug. 24, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Robert Garcia Statement After Supreme Court Removes Hurdle for Trump's Executive Order Restricting Mail-in Voting Today, Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, released the following statement after the Supreme Court halted a lower court's ruli  more
Illicit fentanyl use is more than double medical use in US
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 24 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * Illicit fentanyl use is more than double medical use in US * The largest study to date that quantifies and compares medical and illegal use of fentanyl in the United States suggests that illicit use is more than twice as common as medically based use. The analysis also shows the risk of a nonfatal overdose is up to three-fold higher in illicit users compared to patients exposed to fentanyl in a medical setting  more
In victory for Tennessee city, Alabama nonprofit abandons lawsuit
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 24 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Pacific Legal Foundation issued the following news release: * * * In victory for Tennessee city, Alabama nonprofit abandons lawsuit * Springfield, Tennessee; August 24, 2026: The City of Springfield, Tennessee, is celebrating a legal victory after Alabama-based nonprofit Tennessee Riverkeeper chose to abandon its lawsuit rather than respond to the City's constitutional challenge in court. "We are pleased with this quick victory fo  more
Intel Outlines Architectures for Agentic AI at Hot Chips 2026
SANTA CLARA, California, Aug. 24 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Intel, an industry that says it creates world-changing technology that enables progress and enriches lives, issued the following news: * * * Intel Outlines Architectures for Agentic AI at Hot Chips 2026 * What's New: Intel is showcasing three architectures for Agentic AI and Enterprise-scale workloads, combining the Diamond Rapids processor for high-performance orchestration, the Crescent Island GPU for efficient inferenc  more
Justice Department Secures $400M Settlement With TikTok and ByteDance to Resolve Children's Privacy Litigation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Justice Department Secures $400M Settlement with TikTok and ByteDance to Resolve Children's Privacy Litigation Today, the Department of Justice announced a $400 million settlement with TikTok, ByteDance, and affiliated entities (TikTok) resolving litigation concerning compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act and its implementing regulations (COPPA). Under the settlement, TikTok w  more
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory: Lab Scientists and Engineers Win Six R&D 100 Awards
LIVERMORE, California, Aug. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * Lab scientists and engineers win six R&D 100 awards The FlowVAM system eliminates the need to manually exchange print volume in Tomographic Volumetric Additive Manufacturing and incorporates in situ metrology, yielding a 200-fold improvement in part production rates. Image credit: Hazel Rose Galvan/LLNL Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) scientist  more
Littler Issues Commentary: Germany - Fixed-Term Employment Without Objective Grounds for Up to Four Years? What the Proposed Reform Means for Employers
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 25 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Aug. 24, 2026, by senior associates Johanna Kreienkamp and Alke Helene Sundermann: * * * Germany: Fixed-Term Employment Without Objective Grounds for Up to Four Years? What the Proposed Reform Means for Employers In early July 2026, the German Coalition Committee of the CDU/CSU (conservative political party union) and SPD (social democratic political party) announced a significant expansion of fixed-  more
Littler Strengthens Capabilities in the West With the Addition of Suzanne Martin
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 25 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Littler Strengthens Capabilities in the West with the Addition of Suzanne Martin LAS VEGAS - Littler, the world's largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has added Suzanne Martin as a shareholder in its Las Vegas office. Her addition further strengthens the firm's capabilities in Nevada and California and reinforces its continued growth strategy in the West. Martin joins fr  more
Livermore Research Shows How Fusion Reactions Can Survive Flaws -- Up to a Point
LIVERMORE, California, Aug. 25 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * Livermore research shows how fusion reactions can survive flaws -- up to a point Researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) have found that implosions designed for inertial fusion energy (IFE) can tolerate significant imperfections before performance abruptly declines, a finding that could inform the design of fuel targets for futur  more
Marcus & Millichap Arranges $7.33 Million Sale of 7-Eleven in Alice, Texas
ENCINO, California, Aug. 25 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on Aug. 24, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Arranges $7.33 Million Sale of 7-Eleven in Alice, Texas ALICE, Texas -- Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of a 4,874-square-foot 7-Eleven property for $7.33 million. "The gas station market continues to see strong dema  more
Marcus & Millichap Arranges $8.3M Sale of Two-Property Portfolio in Encinitas, California
ENCINO, California, Aug. 25 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on Aug. 24, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Arranges $8.3M Sale of Two-Property Portfolio in Encinitas, California ENCINITAS, Calif. - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of a two-property portfolio at 548-568 S. Coast Highway 101 and 571 2nd St. in Encinitas, Calif  more
Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale and Financing of Starbucks Property in Brownsville, Texas
ENCINO, California, Aug. 25 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on Aug. 24, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale and Financing of Starbucks Property in Brownsville, Texas BROWNSVILLE, 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 and financing of a newly constructed, 2,225-square-foot Starbucks property in Brownsville, T  more
Marcus & Millichap Brokers Sale of 73-Room Hampton Inn & Suites in Humble, Texas
ENCINO, California, Aug. 25 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on Aug. 24, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Brokers Sale of 73-Room Hampton Inn & Suites in Humble, Texas HUMBLE, Texas - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of a 73-room Hampton Inn & Suites property in Humble, Texas. "This off-market transaction resulted in a s  more
Md. A.G. Brown Joins Coalition Opposing Nuclear Regulatory Commission's Attempt to Weaken Environmental Reviews
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 25 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Aug. 24, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins Coalition Opposing Nuclear Regulatory Commission's Attempt to Weaken Environmental Reviews Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 14 attorneys general and Harris County, Texas, in a comment letter opposing a proposal by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) that would unlawfully ignore foreseeable enviro  more
Md. A.G. Brown Urges Supreme Court to Uphold Colorado Civil Rights Protections for Universal Preschool
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 25 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Aug. 24, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Urges Supreme Court to Uphold Colorado Civil Rights Protections for Universal Preschool Coalition Files Amicus Brief Arguing States Can Require Private Providers Receiving Public Funding to Comply with Nondiscrimination Laws - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in   more
Meet the Class of 2030
LORETTO, Pennsylvania, Aug. 24 -- Saint Francis University posted the following news: * * * Meet the Class of 2030 * : Saint Francis Welcomes Its First Class of Red Wolves A little rain (or even a complete drenching at times) couldn't dampen the excitement as Saint Francis University welcomed the Class of 2030 to Loretto. New students and their families arrived on Thursday, August 20, for New Student Check-In during one of the rainiest move-in days in recent memory. With the help of dedica  more
Minimum wage violations hit record in 2025
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. 24 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland issued the following news release: * * * Minimum wage violations hit record in 2025 * Minimum wage violations appear to be on the rise, according to new Cleveland Fed research based on data from the 10 most populous states. A record 5 percent of non-exempt workers in those states experienced a minimum wage violation in 2025, according to the research, which relies on data from the US Census Bureau's Current Population Survey.  more
NASA Selects Caltech to Operate the Orbiting Carbon Observatories
PASADENA, California, Aug. 25 -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * NASA Selects Caltech to Operate the Orbiting Carbon Observatories NASA has selected Caltech to operate the Orbiting Carbon Observatory missions (OCO-2 and OCO-3) beginning this fall. OCO-2, a satellite, and OCO-3, an instrument on the International Space Station (ISS), both identify where carbon is being emitted and where natural sinks such as forests and oceans are absorbing it. Data fro  more
Netflix Confirms Renewals for UK Fan Favourites and Debuts Trailer for 'The Gentlemen' Season 2
LOS GATOS, California, Aug. 25 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news on Aug. 24, 2026: * * * Netflix Confirms Renewals for UK Fan Favourites and Debuts Trailer for 'The Gentlemen' Season 2 Netflix today confirmed new season renewals for some of its most-loved UK titles. From returning drama to unscripted favourites, the slate spans the breadth of what UK audiences have turned into hits. Anne Mensah, Vice President, UK Content, said: "Our audiences loved these shows so it  more
Nevada Files Lawsuit Against Department of the Interior over Colorado River Operations Record of Decision
CARSON CITY, Nevada, Aug. 24 -- Gov. Joe Lombardo, R-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Nevada Files Lawsuit Against Department of the Interior over Colorado River Operations Record of Decision * LAS VEGAS - The State of Nevada, in conjunction with the Colorado River Commission of Nevada and Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA), today filed a lawsuit in federal district court contesting the Department of the Interior's recently issued Record of Decision governing Colorado Riv  more
New voices ready, new opportunities ahead for SC State Concert Choir
ORANGEBURG, South Carolina, Aug. 24 -- South Carolina State University posted the following news: * * * New voices ready, new opportunities ahead for SC State Concert Choir * At least 25 new freshmen join the premier vocal ensemble as it builds on its historic Carnegie Hall performance and prepares for the year ahead ORANGEBURG, S.C. -Dr. Johnnie J. Felder doesn't just want to create musicians as director of the South Carolina State University Concert Choir. He also wants to create respons  more
Otis College Completes Inaugural Summer Program with Harbor Freight and TGR Foundation | Blog | Otis College
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 24 -- Otis College of Art and Design posted the following news: * * * Otis College Completes Inaugural Summer Program with Harbor Freight and TGR Foundation | Blog | Otis College * #At the Creative Trades Lab, L.A. high school students explored woodworking and metal fabrication while building meaningful projects for the future TGR Learning Lab Los Angeles. A new pilot program, a partnership between Otis College of Art and Design and TGR Foundation, that introdu  more
Ozarka College Announces Hannah Meurer as Associate Director of Financial Aid
MELBOURNE, Arkansas, Aug. 24 -- Ozarka College posted the following news: * * * Ozarka College Announces Hannah Meurer as Associate Director of Financial Aid * Ozarka College is pleased to announce Hannah Meurer as the College's new Associate Director of Financial Aid. A Lyon College graduate, published author, entrepreneur, and returning member of the Melbourne community, Meurer brings a strong commitment to education, student success, and service to her new role. Meurer graduated from Ly  more
Parsons Secures $514 Million Missile Defense Agency Contract Option
PASADENA, California, Aug. 24 [Category: BizConstruction]-- Parsons Corp., an engineering, construction, technical and management services firm, posted the following news release: * * * Parsons Secures $514 Million Missile Defense Agency Contract Option * #Key Takeaways * Parsons secured a $514 million, two-year contract option of its existing Technical, Engineering, Advisory, and Management Support (TEAMS) - Next Missile Defense System Engineering contract from the Missile Defense Agency.  more
Partnership Brings Affordable Ranch Management Education to Producers
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Aug. 24 -- Lincoln University posted the following news: * * * Partnership Brings Affordable Ranch Management Education to Producers * Noble Institute's Will Moseley demonstrates techniques for identifying soil quality to a group of workshop attendees. Lincoln University of Missouri (LU) and Noble Research Institute continue their partnership to provide practical farm and ranch management education at a reduced cost. The collaboration connects producers with strate  more
Paul Hastings Advises on Nearly $1.1 Billion Manzanillo LNG-to-Power Project Financing and Joint Venture
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 24 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Paul Hastings Advises on Nearly $1.1 Billion Manzanillo LNG-to-Power Project Financing and Joint Venture * Paul Hastings LLP advised the sponsors and borrower on the approximately $1,067,497,266 project financing and joint venture for the Manzanillo LNG-to-power project in the Dominican Republic. The project comprises the design, development, build-out, operation and maint  more
Paul Hastings Selected as Counsel to Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of DAMIS Holdings
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 24 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Paul Hastings Selected as Counsel to Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of DAMIS Holdings * Paul Hastings LLP has been selected as counsel to the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors appointed in the Chapter 11 cases of DAMIS Holdings LLC and its affiliated debtors, pending in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey DAMIS is a real estate comp  more
Pembina Institute: Coal Will Cost Saskatchewan Tens of Billions More Than Natural Gas or Renewables, Report Finds
CALGARY, Alberta, Aug. 25 (TNSrpt) -- Pembina Institute issued the following news release: * * * Coal will cost Saskatchewan tens of billions more than natural gas or renewables, report finds New independent analysis conducted by the Pembina Institute confirms Saskatchewan's plan to extend coal-fired power to 2050 is one of its most expensive electricity options, costing tens of billions more than modern and viable alternatives. This is a move that threatens to raise costs just as Canada bra  more
Prime nurses in three states give notice they plan to hold one-day strikes for fair contracts that support patient safety
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Aug. 24 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * Prime nurses in three states give notice they plan to hold one-day strikes for fair contracts that support patient safety * Nurses at West Anaheim Medical Center in Anaheim, Calif.; Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center in Reno, N.V.; Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital in Chicago, Ill.; and nurses and health care workers at Shasta Regional Medical Center in Redding, Calif. gave n  more
Public Health Organizations Urge HHS to Remove Financial Barriers in Clinical Trial Participation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network posted the following news release: * * * Public Health Organizations Urge HHS to Remove Financial Barriers in Clinical Trial Participation * Today, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), joined by 128 other patient advocacy groups, public health organizations and professional societies, submitted a letter responding to the request for information (RFI) issued by the U.S. Departm  more
Rand: Cyclospora Outbreak Was a Warning - Q&A With Saskia Popescu
SANTA MONICA, California, Aug. 25 -- Rand issued the following Q&A on Aug. 24, 2026, involving policy researcher Saskia Popescu: * * * The Cyclospora Outbreak Was a Warning: Q&A with Saskia Popescu A parasitic infection linked to tainted lettuce has left thousands of people doubled over in pain this summer. Two people have died. For RAND's Saskia Popescu, the outbreak has been a reminder--of America's vulnerabilities, and of what it will take to close them. Popescu is an epidemiologist by tr  more
Rare Spine Tumor Threatened Teen's Ability to Walk
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 24 [Category: BizHospital] -- Cedars-Sinai, a nonprofit academic healthcare organization, posted the following news: * * * Rare Spine Tumor Threatened Teen's Ability to Walk * Last fall, Ryan Soliz was a healthy high school senior, finishing college applications and preparing for another season on the golf team, when a nagging pain in his back began to interfere with his swing-and then his ability to walk. Soliz initially shrugged it off as a pulled muscle. But  more
Reason Foundation Issues Commentary: International Transit Systems Show Practical Lessons to Improve US Transit
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 25 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary by transportation policy analyst Neliann Rivera: * * * International transit systems show practical lessons to improve US transit States and local governments can adapt proven practices using their existing authority over transit agencies, funding, and oversight. - American transit debates often start with money. Legislators argue over how much an agency should receive, while riders ask a basic questi  more
Reason Foundation Issues Commentary: Survivor Justice Acts Bring Common Sense to Sentencing
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 25 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary by senior policy fellow Hanna Liebman Dershowitz: * * * Survivor justice acts bring common sense to sentencing These laws allow full and adequate consideration of abuse and the role it can play in offenses. - Survivors of partner abuse are often punished for crimes directly connected to or a consequence of their abuse. These are situations where a victim of abuse, such as domestic violence, sexual assa  more
Rep. Cisneros Leads Letter to HUD Demanding Action For Families at Risk of Homelessness
WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Cisneros Leads Letter to HUD Demanding Action For Families at Risk of Homelessness * Rep. Gil Cisneros led his Democratic colleagues in a letter to the Department of Housing And Urban Development (HUD) demanding action to protect families receiving Emergency Housing Vouchers (EHV) from the risk of homelessness. With the end of the year drawing nearer, HUD has still not released guida  more
Report: $230 Million in Federal Grants Tied to Intersectionality Could Fuel Race- and Sex- Based Discrimination
WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 [Category: Sociological] (TNSrpt) -- The Defense of Freedom Institute for Policy Studies posted the following news release: * * * New Report: $230 Million in Federal Grants Tied to Intersectionality Could Fuel Race- and Sex- Based Discrimination * A new report from the Defense of Freedom Institute for Policy Studies (DFI) and the Legal Insurrection Foundation (LIF) examines how federal agencies and funding recipients use intersectional ideology to embed unlawful race- and  more
Representative Derek Tran Raises Alarm on the Cost of the Iran War for American Families
WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Rep. Derek Tran, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Representative Derek Tran Raises Alarm on the Cost of the Iran War for American Families * U.S. Representative Derek Tran (CA-45) led a letter with his National Security Task Force co-chairs Representatives Jason Crow (CO-06) and Maggie Goodlander (NH-02) to President Trump and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth demanding a full public accounting of the economic costs of the war with Iran as prices   more
Representative Tran Issues Statement on GKN's $100 Million Fund for Families Impacted by the Hazmat Incident
WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Rep. Derek Tran, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Representative Tran Issues Statement on GKN's $100 Million Fund for Families Impacted by the Hazmat Incident * Garden Grove, C.A. - Representative Derek Tran (CA-45) released the following statement in response to an announcement by GKN Aerospace that it is creating a $100 million fund for families, small businesses, and community members impacted by the hazmat incident and evacuation over Memorial  more
Researchers Find No Connection Between Pesticide Exposure and Social Difficulties Common in Autism
NEW YORK, Aug. 24 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release: * * * Researchers Find No Connection Between Pesticide Exposure and Social Difficulties Common in Autism * Prenatal exposure to certain insecticides used in agriculture does not appear to be linked to social communication problems and other traits related to autism, a new study shows. Evidence over time has suggested that organop  more
SLAC researchers develop AI-based tool to compress data without losing detail
MENLO PARK, California, Aug. 24 -- The SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * SLAC researchers develop AI-based tool to compress data without losing detail * By Chris Patrick Subscribe to SLAC Breaking News(external link) #Key takeaways: * The next generation of science experiments will produce vast amounts of data, challenging capacity for storage and analysis. * SLAC researchers developed a new method that uses AI to compress data without erasi  more
SMU College of Podiatric Medicine Celebrates Two Retiring Faculty Members
OAKLAND, California, Aug. 24 -- Samuel Merritt University issued the following news: * * * SMU College of Podiatric Medicine Celebrates Two Retiring Faculty Members * This week, the Samuel Merritt University College of Podiatric Medicine (SMU CPM) came together to celebrate the outstanding careers of two beloved faculty members, Dr. Tim Dutra, Assistant Professor of Podiatric Medicine, and Dr. Joel Clark, at retirement celebrations held Tuesday and Wednesday. For more than 55 years, Dr. Joe  more
SMU Nursing Partnership with PD Active Shapes a Holistic Model for Treating Parkinson's Disease
OAKLAND, California, Aug. 24 -- Samuel Merritt University issued the following news: * * * SMU Nursing Partnership with PD Active Shapes a Holistic Model for Treating Parkinson's Disease * Samuel Merritt University has established a partnership with PD Active, a non-profit organization that serves people with Parkinson's Disease in Berkeley, Oakland, and the East Bay, to improve nursing care for individuals with Parkinson's Disease and movement disorders. This partnership enhances interdis  more
Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles: 2026 Recipients of the Hansen Herpetological Photographic Award
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- The Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles, the largest international herpetological society, issued the following statement on Aug. 24, 2026: * * * 2026 recipients of the Hansen Herpetological Photographic Award We are thrilled to announce the inaugural recipients of the Robert W. Hansen Herpetological Photographic Award, presented at this year's SSAR Business Meeting at the Joint Meeting of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists. This new award recognizes Robert   more
Students Gain Advocacy Experience through Pomona College Internship Program
CLAREMONT, California, Aug. 24 -- Pomona College posted the following news: * * * Students Gain Advocacy Experience through Pomona College Internship Program * For three Pomona students interested in immigrant advocacy, a summer spent assisting immigration attorneys and helping clients with complex paperwork made the work tangible and shed light on the variety of career paths possible in social justice and public interest law. These summer opportunities were made possible through the Pomona  more
Study Finds How Patients Write Their Messages May Affect Whether Their Doctor Responds
NEW YORK, Aug. 24 -- Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health posted the following news: * * * Study Finds How Patients Write Their Messages May Affect Whether Their Doctor Responds * Portal messages have become a routine way for patients to communicate with their health care teams. But a new study from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health suggests that how patients write those messages can play a key role in whether-and by whom-they receive a response. The findings  more
TikTok LIVE Spotlights Creators at Community Fest Event in Santa Monica, With Special Performance by Tinashe
LOS ANGLES, California, Aug. 25 -- TikTok, a destination for a short-form mobile video, issued the following news on Aug. 24, 2026: * * * TikTok LIVE Spotlights Creators at Community Fest Event in Santa Monica, with Special Performance by Tinashe On Thursday, August 20, TikTok LIVE brought creators together for the US Regional Community Fest event at the historic Santa Monica Pier to celebrate the power of community and connection. Hosted by @markellwashington1, the event highlighted creators  more
Top Energy Private Equity Dealmaker Clay Brett Joins Gibson Dunn in Houston
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 24 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Top Energy Private Equity Dealmaker Clay Brett Joins Gibson Dunn in Houston * Gibson Dunn announced today that Clay Brett has joined the firm's Houston office as a partner in its Private Equity and Energy and Infrastructure Practice Groups. Clay is a preeminent advisor on M&A, investment, and financing matters in the energy industry, with experience in princip  more
Trust for Public Land: Bonita Springs Voters Approve Transformative Investment for Bonita Estero Rail Trail
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 18 -- The Trust for Public Land issued the following news release: * * * Bonita Springs Voters Approve Transformative Investment for Bonita Estero Rail Trail Bonita Springs, Fla. - Today, Bonita Springs voters have approved a landmark $35 million ballot measure to purchase land and fund a portion of trail construction of the Bonita Springs portion of a transformative new trail corridor, the Bonita Estero Rail Trail, creating a major new opportunity for safe tra  more
UC San Diego Study Finds Changes to California's Landscapes May Influence Valley Fever Risk
LA JOLLA, California, Aug. 24 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * UC San Diego Study Finds Changes to California's Landscapes May Influence Valley Fever Risk * Key Takeaways * Dry, sparsely vegetated landscapes and some crop types were associated with higher Valley fever rates, while other crop types were associated with lower rates. * Fallowed -or farmland newly left uncultivated -was linked to higher rates of Valley fever, but association  more
UC San Diego to Test Innovative Power Technology for AI Data Centers
LA JOLLA, California, Aug. 24 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * UC San Diego to Test Innovative Power Technology for AI Data Centers * Key Takeaways * San Diego Supercomputer Center will test a new solid-state transformer that reduces energy waste, lowers costs and shrinks the footprint of power equipment without performance loss. * The project is designed to help data centers support grid reliability while providing valuable data for util  more
UC-San Diego Scripps Institution of Oceanography: Astrophysicist France A. Cordova Named 2026 Nierenberg Prize Recipient
LA JOLLA, California, Aug. 25 -- The University of California-San Diego Scripps Institution of Oceanography issued the following news: * * * Astrophysicist France A. Cordova Named 2026 Nierenberg Prize Recipient Cordova to deliver a free public lecture at Scripps Institution of Oceanography on Oct. 22 Author: Karissa Duran Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego has selected astrophysicist France Anne Cordova as the recipient of the 2026 Nierenberg Prize for Science in the Publ  more
UCLA Receives $4M NIH Grant to Study Probiotic Treatment for Obesity
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 25 -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release: * * * UCLA receives $4M NIH grant to study probiotic treatment for obesity UCLA Health's Dr. Arpana Church has received a $4 million federal grant to test whether a specific probiotic blend can influence the communication network linking the gut, its microbiome and the brain in adults with obesity, with the goal of understanding how these changes may influence food cravings and eating behaviors. Funded by   more
UConn Stamford Students Win Medals at FISU American Games
STORRS, Connecticut, Aug. 24 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * UConn Stamford Students Win Medals at FISU American Games * A pair of UConn Stamford students recently won medals in the sport of taekwondo at the FISU American Games, held in Lima, Peru in July. The games are held every other year and feature college students from across the Americas. Melvy Alvarez '28 (BUS) won a gold medal in the 58-kilogram division, while David Yehenara '27 (CLAS) was a bronz  more
UCSF to Launch National Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 25 -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * UCSF to Launch National Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders People with eating disorders wait an average of two-and-a-half years or more between the onset of symptoms and the start of treatment. UC San Francisco has received a five-year federal grant of more than $9 million to help change that. UCSF is creating a national Center of Excellence for Eating Disor  more
University of Houston Breaks Freshman Enrollment Record, Tops 7,000 for First Time
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 25 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * University of Houston Breaks Freshman Enrollment Record, Tops 7,000 for First Time Record applications, graduate and Honors growth and increased merit scholarships highlight broader momentum Key Takeaways * Record freshman class: The University of Houston is welcoming nearly 7,100 new freshmen, topping 7,000 for the first time in its history and marking the third consecutive year of record freshman enrollm  more
USDA Announces Roster for Upcoming Agribusiness Trade Mission to Australia
WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service posted the following news release: * * * USDA Announces Roster for Upcoming Agribusiness Trade Mission to Australia * Washington, D.C., Aug. 24, 2026 - Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Foreign Agricultural Service announced the participant list for its upcoming trade mission to Melbourne, Australia, Aug. 30 to Sept. 2. Through FAS agribusiness trade missions, American agribusinesses connect di  more
Veteran DHS Statistics Leader Marc Rosenblum Rejoins MPI
WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 [Category: International] -- The Migration Policy Institute posted the following news release: * * * Veteran DHS Statistics Leader Marc Rosenblum Rejoins MPI * WASHINGTON, DC -Marc Rosenblum, the first-ever leader of the Department of Homeland Security's Office of Homeland Security Statistics, this week rejoined the Migration Policy Institute (MPI) as a visiting senior fellow. Rosenblum, who earlier was an MPI senior policy analyst and later deputy director of its U.S.   more
Voting Rights Groups React to Supreme Court Order in Trump vs. California
NEW YORK, Aug. 25 -- Brennan Center for Justice at New York University School of Law posted the following news release: * * * Voting Rights Groups React to Supreme Court Order in Trump v. California USPS rule remains blocked due to preliminary injunction in League of Women Voters Massachusetts v. Trump - The following statement can be attributed to counsel and Plaintiffs in League of Women Voters Massachusetts v. Trump: "We're disappointed by this interim ruling by the Supreme Court in th  more
Voting Rights Groups React to Supreme Court Order in Trump vs. California
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- The League of Women Voters Massachusetts posted the following statement: * * * Voting Rights Groups React to Supreme Court Order in Trump v. California The following statement can be attributed to counsel and Plaintiffs in League of Women Voters Massachusetts v. Trump: "We're disappointed by this interim ruling by the Supreme Court in the separate but related case brought by certain states. However, the district court's order in our case blocking USPS from proceeding w  more
Westmont College: Record Local Enrollment, Historic Firsts
SANTA BARBARA, California, Aug. 25 -- Westmont College issued the following news: * * * Record Local Enrollment, Historic Firsts By Scott Craig About 400 new students arrive at Westmont for Orientation and Warrior Welcome from Aug. 26-30. First-generation students and international students, including dual citizens, missionary and third-culture students, arrive early on Tuesday, Aug. 25, for First Connections. The pre-Orientation program emphasizes the cultural transition and interpersonal   more
Wildlife Society, 80 Co-signers Issue Letter to Senate Agriculture Committee Leadership
BETHESDA, Maryland, Aug. 25 (TNSletter) -- The Wildlife Society, a wildlife conservation organization, issued the following letter with 80 co-signers to the Senate Agriculture Committee leadership: * * * Here is the text of the letter: July 28, 2026 The Honorable John Boozman, Chairman, U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry, Washington, DC 20510 The Honorable Amy Klobuchar, Ranking Member, U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry, Washington, DC 20510  more
World class care, close to home: Two Banner hospitals named to Becker's 100 Great Hospitals List
PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 24 [Category: Health Care] -- Banner Health posted the following news release: * * * World class care, close to home: Two Banner hospitals named to Becker's 100 Great Hospitals List * PHOENIX (August 24, 2026) -Banner Health, one of the nation's few fully integrated nonprofit health systems, today announced that two of its hospitals were named on the list of 100 Becker's Great Hospitals in America list for 2026. The list, published by Becker's Hospital Review, is a hig  more