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'Exceptional Teaching'

DELAWARE, Ohio, Aug. 26 -- Ohio Wesleyan University issued the following news release: * * * 'Exceptional Teaching' * DELAWARE, Ohio - Ohio Wesleyan University welcomes six tenure-track professors this fall, all committed to helping OWU students earn their bachelor's degrees and achieve their career and life goals. "Ohio Wesleyan is committed to exceptional teaching," said Interim Provost Dale Brugh, Ph.D., "and these talented professors will help us to fulfill this mission. All are highly more

'Who Wants To Be A Millionaire' Dominates During Show's Summer Run -- Jumping Over Last Year's Average by +9%

BURBANK, California, Aug. 25 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * 'Who Wants To Be A Millionaire' Dominates During Show's Summer Run -- Jumping Over Last Year's Average by +9% * * "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire" (4.09 million Total Viewers) concluded a phenomenal summer run with a resounding victory opposite the season premiere of NBC's "America's Got Talent" live results show (+8% vs. 3.79 million) and CBS' "Big Brother" (+ more

A Champion for All, Dolly Parton's Legacy of Caring Deeply for Others Serves as a Reminder That Good Health is for Everyone

SAN DIEGO, California, Aug. 26 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Public Health Association posted the following news release: * * * A Champion for All, Dolly Parton's Legacy of Caring Deeply for Others Serves as a Reminder That Good Health is for Everyone * Contact: mediarelations@apha.org Public Health Policies Must Be Inclusive and Practical for All The American Public Health Association mourns the passing of country music icon, advocate and public health champion, Dolly Parton. T more

Acting Alaska A.G. Mills Announces Largest Big Tech Settlement in History

JUNEAU, Alaska, Aug. 27 -- The Alaska Department of Law issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026: * * * Acting Alaska Attorney General Cori Mills Announces Largest Big Tech Settlement in History Meta to Pay Up to $17 Billion and Implement Sweeping Child-Safety Reforms on Instagram and Facebook August 26, 2026 - (Anchorage, AK) - Today, Attorney General Mills announced a landmark $17.1 billion multistate settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc.--one of the largest state consumer prote more

AeroVironment, Inc. to Announce First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2027 Earnings and Host Conference Call

MONROVIA, California, Aug. 26 [Category: BizNational Defense] -- AeroVironment posted the following news release: * * * AeroVironment, Inc. to Announce First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2027 Earnings and Host Conference Call * ARLINGTON, Va., August 26, 2026 - AeroVironment, Inc. ("AV") (NASDAQ: AVAV) will report its financial results for the first quarter fiscal year 2027, which ended August 1, 2026, after the market closes on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. Management will host a conference call more

AG Brown announces largest Big Tech settlement in history

OLYMPIA, Washington, Aug. 26 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown announces largest Big Tech settlement in history * Meta to pay up to $17 billion and implement sweeping child-safety reforms on Instagram and Facebook Washington Attorney General Nick Brown announced today a landmark $17.1 billion multistate settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc., to end litigation alleging the company knowingly failed to protect children on Facebook more

AG Campbell Reaches Landmark Settlement With Meta That Requires Design Changes To Protect Massachusetts Young People From Social Media Harms

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 26 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Reaches Landmark Settlement With Meta That Requires Design Changes To Protect Massachusetts Young People From Social Media Harms * Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined a bipartisan multistate coalition in announcing a landmark $17.1 billion settlement with Meta resolving allegations that the company designed and operated more

AG Campbell Sues United States Postal Service Over Unlawful Attempt To Interfere With States' Vote-By-Mail Procedures

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 26 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Sues United States Postal Service Over Unlawful Attempt To Interfere With States' Vote-By-Mail Procedures * Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today co-led a coalition of 25 states in filing a lawsuit against the United States Postal Service (USPS) challenging its new rule that purports to grant USPS the authority to regulate mail v more

AG Labrador Delivers Largest Big Tech Settlement in History for Child Protection Against Facebook, Instagram

BOISE, Idaho, Aug. 26 -- Idaho Attorney General Raul R. Labrador issued the following news release: * * * AG Labrador Delivers Largest Big Tech Settlement in History for Child Protection Against Facebook, Instagram * BOISE, ID - Attorney General Raul Labrador announced today a staggering $17.1 billion multistate settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc. This is one of the largest state consumer protection settlements on record outside the Big Tobacco settlements of the 1990s. The agreement resolv more

AG Nessel Announces Landmark Settlement with Meta

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 26 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Announces Landmark Settlement with Meta * LANSING -Today, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced a landmark multistate settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc. to implement sweeping child-safety reforms on Instagram and Facebook. In addition to the set of safety features, Michigan will receive at least $171 million under the agreement. The settlement resolves claims by more

Akerman's Mishell Parreno Taylor Named President-Elect of Hispanic National Bar Association

MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 27 -- Akerman, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Akerman's Mishell Parreno Taylor Named President-Elect of Hispanic National Bar Association Akerman Labor and Employment Partner Mishell Parreno Taylor has been named President-Elect of the Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA), the national organization representing the interests of Hispanic attorneys, judges, law professors, law students, and other legal professionals across the United States. Mishe more

Alex Warren Brings WILDCHILD to TikTok With an Exclusive LIVE Event and New In-App Fan Experience

LOS ANGLES, California, Aug. 27 -- TikTok, a destination for a short-form mobile video, issued the following news on Aug. 26, 2026: * * * Alex Warren Brings WILDCHILD to TikTok with an Exclusive LIVE Event and New In-App Fan Experience Alex Warren took over the host seat for an intimate, fan-driven TikTok LIVE celebrating his new album, WILDCHILD, and premiering his new single"RESCUER" The TikTok LIVE featured special guests including Mila Kunis, Bryce Alakai, Freya Skye and a surprise appea more

Allied Universal Receives 2026 Brandon Hall Group HCM Excellence Awards

SANTA ANA, California, Aug. 26 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Allied Universal, a security and facility services company that provides smart technology to deliver solutions to businesses, posted the following news release: * * * Allied Universal Receives 2026 Brandon Hall Group HCM Excellence Awards * IRVINE, Calif. - August 26, 2026 -Allied Universal(r), the world's leading security and facility services provider, today announced its training and development programs have been recogn more

American Center for Law & Justice Issues Commentary: Supreme Court Sides With Trump in Major Voting Case

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following commentary by Director of Media Logan Sekulow: * * * Supreme Court Sides With Trump in Major Voting Case The U.S. Supreme Court has lifted a lower court block on President Trump's Executive order adding new requirements for mail-in voting, ruling that far-Left led states sued before the Postal Service had finalized its regulations. The decision allows the Administration's policy to move forward for now as cha more

Americans for Tax Reform: 45 Examples of Good News Arising From Big Beautiful Bill's Full Business Expensing Provisions

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary by John Kartch: * * * 45 Examples of Good News Arising from Big Beautiful Bill's Full Business Expensing Provisions In addition to across-the-board tax cuts for households, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed by President Trump on July 4, 2025 provides full business expensing for American businesses. In their own words, U.S. employers describe the benefits of the expensing provisions in the bill: IPS Packaging more

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

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary: * * * List of Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids By John Kartch and Rachel Loren Americans for Tax Reform's tracker of Trump Accounts announcements has reached 95. As documented below at least 95 companies, foundations, individuals and states have announced contributions to the accounts or in the case of foster children, establishment of the accounts. Trump Accounts for kids were enact more

Arduino VENTUNO Q is Here: Bringing Agentic AI to the Physical World With Qualcomm Dragonwing IQ8 Series

SAN DIEGO, California, Aug. 26 -- Arduino, a part of Qualcomm, issued the following news release on Aug. 25, 2026: * * * Arduino VENTUNO Q is Here: Bringing Agentic AI to the Physical World with Qualcomm Dragonwing IQ8 Series Highlights: * Arduino(R)️ VENTUNO(TM) Q's dual-brain architecture pairs a Qualcomm Dragonwing(TM) IQ8 Series Processor with a real-time STM32H5 microcontroller, enabling machines to interpret sensor data and physically respond to it, entirely on-device. * Under the more

Are your home renovation habits increasing your cancer risk?

LOMA LINDA, California, Aug. 26 -- Loma Linda University Health issued the following news: * * * Are your home renovation habits increasing your cancer risk? * An environmental microbiologist explains how common renovation projects can expose homeowners to asbestos and lead Ah, home renovations. Fresh paint, new furniture, upgraded appliances. While home improvement projects can breathe new life into your home, some renovation habits may unknowingly increase your exposure to cancer-causing more

Ariz. A.G. Mayes Announces Largest Big Tech Settlement in History

PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 27 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Announces Largest Big Tech Settlement in History Today, Attorney General Mayes announced a landmark $17.1 billion multistate settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc.--one of the largest state consumer protection settlements in history outside the Big Tobacco settlements of the 1990s. In addition to the payment, Meta must implement a sweeping set of safe more

Ariz. A.G. Mayes Sues United States Postal Service Over Unlawful Attempt to Interfere With Arizona's Elections

PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 27 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Sues United States Postal Service Over Unlawful Attempt to Interfere with Arizona's Elections Attorney General Mayes today sued the United States Postal Service (USPS) challenging its new rule that purports to grant USPS the authority to regulate mail voting in elections. Tens of millions of voters across the country rely on mail-in ballots, and t more

Attorney General Alan Wilson announces largest Big Tech settlement in history

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Aug. 26 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson announces largest Big Tech settlement in history * Meta to pay $17.1 billion and implement sweeping child-safety reforms on Instagram and Facebook (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Today, Attorney General Alan Wilson announced a landmark $17.1 billion multistate settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc., one of the largest state consumer protection settlements in histor more

Attorney General Bonta Files Lawsuit Challenging USPS Rule Restricting Mail-In Voting, Interfering with Elections

SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 26 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Files Lawsuit Challenging USPS Rule Restricting Mail-In Voting, Interfering with Elections * OAKLAND -Co-leading a coalition of 24 attorneys general and the Governor of Pennsylvania, California Attorney General Rob Bonta today filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) challenging its final rule which unlawfully attempts to interfere with states more

Attorney General Bonta Protects the Environment and Americans by Opposing a New Oil and Gas Rule on Public Lands

SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 25 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Protects the Environment and Americans by Opposing a New Oil and Gas Rule on Public Lands * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta led a multistate comment letter in opposition to the U.S. Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) proposal to revise its 2024 Rule limiting wasteful leakage, venting, and flaring of gas on leased federal and tribal lands. The more

Attorney General Bonta Secures Transformative $17 Billion Settlement with Meta, Proposed Settlement Includes Fundamental Changes to Instagram and Facebook

SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 26 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Secures Transformative $17 Billion Settlement with Meta, Proposed Settlement Includes Fundamental Changes to Instagram and Facebook * Meta must make massive transformations that will reduce the risk of harm from its platforms -and will do it within months. OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta and a bipartisan coalition of 51 attorneys general tod more

Attorney General Brenna Bird Announces Massive Big Tech Win for Iowa

DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 26 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brenna Bird Announces Massive Big Tech Win for Iowa * Meta to Make Sweeping Child-Safety Reforms on Instagram and Facebook and Pay Up to $17 Billion DES MOINES-Today, Attorney General Brenna Bird announced a landmark $17.1 billion-dollar multistate settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc.-one of the largest state consumer protection settlements in history. Iowa Attorney Ge more

Attorney General Clark Announces Historic $92.7 Million Settlement With Meta

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Aug. 26 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Announces Historic $92.7 Million Settlement With Meta * Attorney General Charity Clark today announced a historic settlement with the social media company Meta, resolving allegations that the company knowingly placed children at harm by designing Instagram to be addictive while knowing the resultant devastating mental health problems. Meta will pay Vermont $9 more

Attorney General Clark Responds to U.S. Supreme Court Decision Allowing President Trump's Second Elections-Related Executive Order to Be Implemented

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Aug. 25 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Responds to U.S. Supreme Court Decision Allowing President Trump's Second Elections-Related Executive Order to Be Implemented * Joining a coalition of 23 attorneys general and the Governor of Pennsylvania, Attorney General Clark today responded to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision granting the Trump Administration's emergency request to stay an injunction tha more

Attorney General Clark Sues Postal Service Over Unlawful Attempt to Interfere With States' Vote-by-Mail Procedures

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Aug. 26 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Sues Postal Service Over Unlawful Attempt to Interfere With States' Vote-by-Mail Procedures * Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 24 other state attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the United States Postal Service (USPS) challenging its new rule that purports to grant USPS the authority to regulate mail voting in elections. Te more

Attorney General Griffin Announces Historic Child-Safety Reform in $17.1 Billion Settlement with Meta

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Aug. 26 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Announces Historic Child-Safety Reform in $17.1 Billion Settlement with Meta * #Griffin: 'Meta must implement a sweeping set of safety features designed to protect children on Instagram and Facebook'' LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing that he and 50 other attorneys general have reached a settlement with M more

Attorney General Hanaway Announces Largest Big Tech Settlement in History

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Aug. 26 -- Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Hanaway Announces Largest Big Tech Settlement in History * Meta to Pay Up to $17 Billion and Implement Sweeping Child-Safety Reforms on Instagram and Facebook JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Today, Attorney General Hanaway announced a landmark $17.1 billion multistate settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc. - one of the largest state consumer protection settlement more

Attorney General Hilgers Announces Largest Big Tech Settlement in History

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Aug. 26 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Hilgers Announces Largest Big Tech Settlement in History * Meta to Pay Up to $17 Billion and Implement Sweeping Child-Safety Reforms on Instagram and Facebook Lincoln - Today, Attorney General Hilgers announced a landmark $17.1 billion multistate settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc. This is the largest state consumer protection settlement in history outside the Big more

Attorney General James Secures More Than 270,000 Eggs for Capital Region Families

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 26 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Secures More Than 270,000 Eggs for Capital Region Families * August 26, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the delivery of more than 270,000 eggs to Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York in Latham as part of a bipartisan multistate settlement with Cal-Maine Foods (Cal-Maine), Versova/Centrum (Versova), and Hickman's E more

Attorney General James Secures Up to $17.1 Billion and Groundbreaking Reforms from Meta to Protect Children on Social Media

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 26 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Secures Up to $17.1 Billion and Groundbreaking Reforms from Meta to Protect Children on Social Media * NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James and a bipartisan coalition of 50 other attorneys general today secured up to $17.1 billion from social media giant Meta, along with transformative changes to Facebook and Instagram to stop addictive and harmfu more

Attorney General James Sues to Block Trump Administration Rule That Would Shut Millions of Voters Out of Mail-In Voting

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 26 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Sues to Block Trump Administration Rule That Would Shut Millions of Voters Out of Mail-In Voting * August 26, 2026 NEW YORK -New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined 23 other attorneys general and the governor of Pennsylvania in suing the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to stop a new rule that gives the agency unprecedented control over mail voting in f more

Attorney General JB McCuskey Announces Largest Big Tech Settlement in History

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Aug. 26 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General JB McCuskey Announces Largest Big Tech Settlement in History * Meta to pay up to $17 billion and implement sweeping child-safety reforms on Instagram and Facebook Today, Attorney General JB McCuskey announced a landmark $17.1 billion multistate settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc.-the largest state consumer protection settlement in history outside more

Attorney General Phil Weiser sues U.S. Postal Service over unlawful attempt to interfere with states' mail ballot elections

DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 26 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser sues U.S. Postal Service over unlawful attempt to interfere with states' mail ballot elections * Aug. 26, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition of 25 states in filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Postal Service challenging its new rule that purports to grant itself the authority to regulate mail voting in elections. Tens of mi more

Attorney General Rayfield Moves to Block Trump's Meddling in Oregon Elections

SALEM, Oregon, Aug. 26 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Moves to Block Trump's Meddling in Oregon Elections * This morning, Attorney General Dan Rayfield took action in federal court to block President Trump's unlawful executive order interfering with vote-by-mail elections. Since taking office for a second term, Trump has attempted to unconstitutionally meddle with state elections, this time using the United States Po more

Attorney General Skrmetti Announces Largest Big Tech Settlement in History

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 26 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Skrmetti Announces Largest Big Tech Settlement in History * Today, Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti announced a landmark $17.1 billion multistate settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc.-one of the largest state consumer protection settlements in history. In addition to the payment, Meta is required to implement a sweeping set of unprecedented safety features to prote more

Attorney General Tong Announces $17.1 Billion Settlement with Meta, Forces Sweeping Child-Safety Reforms on Instagram and Facebook

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 26 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Announces $17.1 Billion Settlement with Meta, Forces Sweeping Child-Safety Reforms on Instagram and Facebook * Press Releases Connecticut to Receive up to $265.4 Million (Hartford, CT) -Attorney General William Tong today announced a landmark $17.1 billion multistate settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc. that will enforce sweeping new safety reforms to p more

Attorney General Tong Sues United States Postal Service Over Unlawful Attempt to Interfere with States' Vote-By-Mail Procedures

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 26 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Sues United States Postal Service Over Unlawful Attempt to Interfere with States' Vote-By-Mail Procedures * Press Releases Lawsuit Seeks to Block Unconstitutional USPS Rule that Directs States to Overhaul Vote-by-Mail Procedures on an Impossible Timeline and Risks Disenfranchising Eligible Voters (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today join more

Attorney General Weiser announces historic settlement with Meta Platforms

DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 26 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Weiser announces historic settlement with Meta Platforms * Aug. 26, 2026 (DENVER) - Social media giant Meta Platforms, Inc. will pay over $17 billion and implement sweeping child-safety reforms on Instagram and Facebook under a nationwide settlement Attorney General Phil Weiser announced today. The landmark multistate settlement with Meta is one of the largest state co more

AV Receives $51 Million U.S. Army Order for Switchblade(r) 600 Loitering Munitions

MONROVIA, California, Aug. 26 [Category: BizNational Defense] -- AeroVironment posted the following news release: * * * AV Receives $51 Million U.S. Army Order for Switchblade(r) 600 Loitering Munitions * Award under Lethal Unmanned Systems IDIQ reflects growing demand for AV's next-generation, long-range precision loitering munitions and proven Switchblade 600 performance. ARLINGTON, Va., August 26, 2026 - AeroVironment, Inc. ("AV") (NASDAQ: AVAV), a global leader in defense technology, au more

Banner Health aids nationwide study on environmental links to Alzheimer's

PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 26 [Category: Health Care] -- Banner Health posted the following news release: * * * Banner Health aids nationwide study on environmental links to Alzheimer's * SUN CITY, Ariz. (Aug. 26, 2026) - Researchers at Banner Sun Health Research Institute's Brain and Body Donation Program are contributing invaluable data as part of a nationwide research study exploring the relationship between environmental factors and Alzheimer's disease. This research will help determine whet more

Beyond Youth Tour: YLC Basecamp

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 26 [Category: Energy] -- The Tennessee Electric Cooperative Association posted the following news: * * * Beyond Youth Tour: YLC Basecamp * For most students, the Electric Cooperative Youth Tour ends with a trip home from Washington, D.C., but for one student from each participating state -the journey is just beginning. One student from each state that goes on Washington Youth Tour is chosen to represent their peers on the Youth Leadership Council. This year, Sandra more

Big Smiles in Big Collection of New Bobcats at Scholars Bridge Crossing

MERCED, California, Aug. 25 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: * * * Big Smiles in Big Collection of New Bobcats at Scholars Bridge Crossing * A smiling throng of new faces took part Tuesday in one of UC Merced's oldest traditions, the Scholars Bridge Crossing. Chancellor Juan Sanchez Munoz and other campus leaders led the march over the bridge. Blue and gold balloons arced over the span, which was lined with cheering staff, faculty and current students. "Let' more

Boarding Soon: American Airlines to Elevate the Inflight Experience With New Lineup of Complimentary Snacks

FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 27 -- American Airlines posted the following news: * * * Boarding soon: American Airlines to elevate the inflight experience with new lineup of complimentary snacks * More choice with every sip: American is enhancing its complimentary inflight beverage service with a broader mix of sweet and savory snack pairings, giving Main Cabin customers more options throughout the day. * Customer favorites meet new flavors: Beginning this fall, customers can enjoy a refreshed lin more

Bridging Languages, Expanding Access: Inside Cal Poly Humboldt's Center for Translation & Interpretation

ARCATA, California, Aug. 25 -- The California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt posted the following news: * * * Bridging Languages, Expanding Access: Inside Cal Poly Humboldt's Center for Translation & Interpretation * That purpose is at the heart of the University's Center for Translation & Interpretation, an initiative that connects the University, local community, and culture through the Spanish language. Launched in 2019, the Center operates at the intersection of experiential lear more

Calif. Gov. Newsom Awards $48.5 Million to Drive Economic Growth and Advance Innovation Across the State, Supporting the Creation of 20,000 New Jobs

SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 27 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom awards $48.5 million to drive economic growth and advance innovation across the state, supporting the creation of 20,000 new jobs What you need to know: California is investing $48.5 million through the California Jobs First Regional Investment Initiative to support 18 projects across eight economic regions. The investments are expected to support the c more

California Institute of Technology: Novel Molecular Shuttle Could Deliver Targeted, Diverse Therapies to the Brain

PASADENA, California, Aug. 27 (TNSjou) -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Novel Molecular Shuttle Could Deliver Targeted, Diverse Therapies to the Brain The blood-brain barrier (BBB) is a protective filter that lines the brain's blood vessels and is notoriously hard to penetrate, making the treatment of brain disorders very difficult. Strategies designed to breach the BBB include using brain surgery and focused ultrasound waves to create physical openin more

California Institute of Technology: Thermal Anomaly Discovered Below Mars's South Pole

PASADENA, California, Aug. 27 (TNSjou) -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Thermal Anomaly Discovered Below Mars's South Pole Researchers have discovered a thermal asymmetry deep beneath the surface throughout Mars's southern hemisphere. - Based on gravitational measurements that give clues to the Red Planet's interior structure, Mars's interior southern hemisphere is around 200 to 400 degrees Celsius warmer than the northern half of the planet and par more

California Legislature Passes Bill Backed by Coalition to End Jail for Non-Jailable Infractions, Sends AB 2122 to Governor Newsom

SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 27 -- The Western Center on Law and Poverty posted the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026: * * * California Legislature Passes Bill Backed by Coalition to End Jail for Non-Jailable Infractions, Sends AB 2122 to Governor Newsom Today, the state Senate passed AB 2122 (Kalra), sending the bill to Governor Newsom's desk. AB 2122 ends the practice of sending people to jail for what are non-jailable infractions in California, including: jaywalking, operating a smal more

Carbajal Highlights $20 Million Federal Grant for UCSB Advanced Research Lab

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Carbajal Highlights $20 Million Federal Grant for UCSB Advanced Research Lab * On Friday, August 21, U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24) hosted a press conference at UC Santa Barbara's (UCSB) OASIS Facility to highlight a $20 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF). The NSF grant will go towards UCSB's COAST PCL, one of 20 facilities in a new national network of progra more

Chairman Hawley Investigates AI-Powered Flock Cameras Amidst Privacy Concerns

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Hawley Investigates AI-Powered Flock Cameras Amidst Privacy Concerns * WASHINGTON -Today, as Chairman of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) launched an investigation into Flock Safety's AI-powered web of thousands of cameras across the nation. As part of the investigation, Hawley is demanding Flock Safety CEO Garrett Langley provide an more

Climate Change Worsening Drought Conditions in Western States

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release: * * * Climate Change Worsening Drought Conditions in Western States * WASHINGTON -Climate change has reduced snowpack by 36 percent and streamflow by 13 percent across the western United States, and more than half of those impacts have been triggered by emissions from fossil fuel companies and cement manufacturers, according to a new report released today by University of California, Merced and Uni more

CMU Researchers Use AI To Explore How Alzheimer's Changes Brain Cells

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Aug. 25 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * CMU Researchers Use AI To Explore How Alzheimer's Changes Brain Cells * In brain cells affected by Alzheimer's disease, DNA is physically arranged differently inside the cell -a change linked to differences in which genes are active, according to research led by Carnegie Mellon University. The findings, published in the journal Science, offer new insight into how changes in the arrangement of DNA more

CodePink: Solidarity With Palestine Action - Opposing Genocide is Not a Crime

LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 27 -- CodePink, a grassroots peace and social justice movement working to end U.S.-funded wars and occupations, to challenge militarism globally, posted the following statement on Aug. 26, 2026: * * * Solidarity with Palestine Action: Opposing Genocide is Not a Crime The U.S. government has imposed sanctions and designated UK-based activist group Palestine Action (PA) a "Specially Designated Global Terrorist". In the same Executive Order, the U.S. has also impos more

Common Sense Media and Aura Parents Present 'Back-to School Reset' Resources for Families

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 27 -- Common Sense Media issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026: * * * Common Sense Media and Aura Parents Present "Back-to School Reset" Resources for Families New resources help families navigate kids technology use both in and out of the classroom - Today, Common Sense Media and Aura Parents released their Back-to-School Reset to help families prepare for the start of a new school year. From phone use in and out of the classroom, AI showing up more

Concrete helps fight carbon emissions from cement production, just not as well as hoped

LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 26 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * Concrete helps fight carbon emissions from cement production, just not as well as hoped * Key takeaways * A massive carbon footprint. Cement production accounts for roughly 10% of global carbon dioxide emissions. * Concrete can't keep up. Concrete naturally absorbs CO2, but the the process offsets less than 10% of the cement industry's annual emissions. * Cut emissions up front. R more

Cooley Advised Virtue AI on Acquisition by Fortinet

PALO ALTO, California, Aug. 27 -- Cooley, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Cooley Advised Virtue AI on Acquisition by Fortinet Cooley advised Virtue AI, an innovator in AI runtime protection, automated AI validation, and security for autonomous AI systems, on its acquisition by Fortinet, the global cybersecurity leader driving the convergence of networking and security. The transaction was announced publicly in this press release (https://www.fortinet.com/corporate/about- more

CSIS: 'Toward a Federal Framework - Lessons From State and International Frontier AI Regulation'

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 (TNSLrpt) -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following report on August 3, 2026, by Laura Caroli and Aalok Mehta entitled "Toward a Federal Framework - Lessons from State and International Frontier AI Regulation." Here are excerpts: * * * Executive Summary In 2023--the year after ChatGPT ushered in the generative artificial intelligence (AI) era--safety was top of mind for many policymakers and AI developers around the world. OpenAI openly ad more

CSUN Faculty Member Receives Prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award for Research in Brazil

NORTHRIDGE, California, Aug. 26 -- California State University Northridge issued the following news release: * * * CSUN Faculty Member Receives Prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award for Research in Brazil * Media Contact: Javier Rojas, Javier.rojas@csun.edu, (818) 677-2130 California State University, Northridge professor Nasrin Golshany will be traveling to Brazil over the next year to conduct research on creating healthier environments for aging populations after being named a Fulbrigh more

CSUSB Students Gain Hands-on Research Experience on the 'Galapagos of North America'

SAN BERNARDINO, California, Aug. 27 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news: * * * CSUSB students gain hands-on research experience on the 'Galapagos of North America' On one of North America's most ecologically unique islands, Cal State San Bernardino students gained hands-on experience conducting field research that could have lasting scientific value. Just weeks after their expedition, a wildfire swept across Santa Rosa Island, making their environmen more

DCCC Launches Digital Ad Targeting Vulnerable David Valadao over Betrayal of Valley Farmers and Workers

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * DCCC Launches Digital Ad Targeting Vulnerable David Valadao over Betrayal of Valley Farmers and Workers * Valadao is the target of a five-figure ad buy reaching CA-22 Latino voters on Meta The DCCC is announcing a digital ad campaign in California's 22nd Congressional District. The digital ad targets David Valadao for his reckless policies driving up costs and hurting the Central more

Dean Paul Caron Reappointed Duane and Kelly Roberts Dean of Pepperdine Caruso School of Law

MALIBU, California, Aug. 26 -- Pepperdine University issued the following news: * * * Dean Paul Caron Reappointed Duane and Kelly Roberts Dean of Pepperdine Caruso School of Law On Friday, August 21, 2026, following a five-year review, dean Paul L. Caron was reappointed as the Duane and Kelly Roberts Dean of Pepperdine Caruso School of Law. Caron will continue to lead the law school in fulfilling its academic mission and advancing its strategic priorities. "I celebrate Dean Caron's compellin more

Del. A.G. Jennings Announces Largest Big Tech Settlement in History

DOVER, Delaware, Aug. 27 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026: * * * AG Jennings announces largest Big Tech settlement in history Meta to pay Delaware up to $103 million, implement sweeping child safety reforms Delaware to make generational investment in children's mental health - WILMINGTON, Del.--Attorney General Kathy Jennings today announced a landmark $12.1 billion multistate settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc.--one of the la more

Del. A.G. Jennings Sues United States Postal Service Over Unlawful Attempt to Interfere With States' Vote-by-Mail Procedures

DOVER, Delaware, Aug. 27 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026: * * * AG Jennings sues United States Postal Service over unlawful attempt to interfere with states' vote-by-mail procedures Attorney General Kathy Jennings has announced that she and a coalition of 25 states have filed a lawsuit against the United States Postal Service (USPS) challenging its new rule that purports to grant USPS the authority to regulate mail voting in elect more

Dive Into the Mystery and Prepare to Question Everything You See. Netflix Unveils Main Poster and Trailer for 'Delusion'

LOS GATOS, California, Aug. 27 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news: * * * Dive Into the Mystery and Prepare to Question Everything You See. Netflix Unveils Main Poster and Trailer for 'Delusion' When someone you love becomes someone else, can you still trust what you see? Netflix has unveiled the official trailer and key art for Delusion, its highly anticipated original mystery series set in Northeastern Thailand, where the quiet devastation of dementia collides with th more

DNC: Back-to-School Reminder - Democrats Are Delivering While Costs Skyrocket Under Trump

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * As millions of kids head back to school, working families are being squeezed as basic school supplies become more expensive than ever in Donald Trump's economy. Meanwhile, Democrats across the country are working to bring relief -- like delivering free school meals, school supplies, and even healthcare -- to kids and families struggling to make ends meet. As Trump drives up costs for working fam more

DOE Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory: How the Advanced Light Source Is Accelerating Our Quantum Future

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * How the Advanced Light Source Is Accelerating Our Quantum Future For over 30 years, scientists at Berkeley Lab's Advanced Light Source have played a vital role in the advancement of new materials for quantum computing, next-generation electronics, and other quantum technologies of the future. Key Takeaways * Quantum materials are key to advancing next-generation electr more

Elmhurst University: Hispanic Heritage Month Lecture to Explore Migration From Venezuela to Chicago

ELMHURST, Illinois, Aug. 27 -- Elmhurst University issued the following news: * * * Hispanic Heritage Month Lecture to Explore Migration from Venezuela to Chicago Antonio Ramirez directs the Chicagolandia Oral History Project, which documents the lives and work of Latinos in the Chicago suburbs. - On Wednesday, September 16, he will present "From Venezuela to Chicago: The History of a Mass Migration" for this year's Sylvia Mendez Lecture, part of Elmhurst University's observance of Hispanic more

Empower Oversight Files Federal Whistleblower Referral Alleging Fraud and Misuse of HIV/AIDS Program Funds in West Virginia

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Aug. 27 -- Empower Oversight Whistleblowers and Research, an organization dedicated to enhancing independent oversight of government and corporate wrongdoing, issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026: * * * Empower Oversight Files Federal Whistleblower Referral Alleging Fraud and Misuse of HIV/AIDS Program Funds in West Virginia WASHINGTON, D.C. - Empower Oversight today filed a whistleblower referral with the Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Health and more

Environmental Working Group: Landmark California Bill That Would Track and Disclose PFAS Pesticide Use Heads to Newsom's Desk

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The Environmental Working Group issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026: * * * Landmark California bill that would track and disclose PFAS pesticide use heads to Newsom's desk Transparency legislation would reveal 'forever chemicals' sprayed on the state's produce - SACRAMENTO - Groundbreaking legislation that would address the widespread use of toxic PFAS "forever chemicals" pesticides on California produce today passed the state Legislature. It now head more

Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Announces New Round of Volunteers and Everytown Leaders Endorsements, Backing 54 Candidates Across 24 States

NEW YORK, Aug. 25 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release: * * * Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Announces New Round of Volunteers and Everytown Leaders Endorsements, Backing 54 Candidates Across 24 States * Everytown Endorsements Include Candidates Running in AR, CA, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, NH, NC, ND, OH, OK, RI, TN, TX, VT, VA, and WV NEW YORK -Today, Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund announced its latest round of more

FDA Approves Targeted Therapy for Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer Following UCLA-led Study

LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 27 (TNSjou) -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release: * * * FDA approves targeted therapy for metastatic pancreatic cancer following UCLA-led study Study shows RAS inhibitor significantly improves survival, tumor response and quality of life compared with chemotherapy - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved daraxonrasib, to be sold under the brand name Rasonque, for the treatment of adults with metastatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma who h more

Federal Register: Customs & Border Protection Issues Establishment of Four Customs-Enforcement Areas

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * This document sets forth the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection's (CBP) declaration establishing four Customs-Enforcement Areas (CEA) in the near shore waters of South Florida, Central/Southern California, Puerto Rico, and the Gulf Coast of Texas. This action will further CBP efforts to interdict hovering vessels utiliz more

Federal Register: FAA Issues Final Rule Amending Four Restricted Airspaces in California

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * This action amends multiple coordinates used to describe restricted areas R-2505, R-2524, R-2508, and R-2515 in California. The amendments are administrative in nature and do not expand any outer boundaries, altitudes, times of designation, or activities conducted within the restricted areas. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Authority for T more

Federal Register: FAA Issues Notice, Request for Information on Siting New Spaceports and Use of Priority Airspace for Critical Space Launch Corridors

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 (TNSFR) -- Under the leadership of President Trump and at the direction of Secretary Duffy and Administrator Bedford, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are pursuing opportunities to ensure the United States global dominance in the commercial space transportation industry. The FAA is issuing this RFI to solicit public and industry input on two key transportation-related elements of President Trump's recently published 202 more

Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley Adds New Winery Experiences Across Calistoga for Harvest 2026

TORONTO, Ontario, Aug. 26 [Category: TravelBiz] -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts posted the following news release: * * * Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley Adds New Winery Experiences Across Calistoga for Harvest 2026 * New wine experiences at Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley now connect the resort's organic vineyard and working winery with ADAMVS, Davis Estates and Chateau Montelena. Introduced for the 2026 Harvest Season, the collection ranges from private visi more

From Count Basie to the classroom: Carmen Bradford's jazz journey

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 25 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * From Count Basie to the classroom: Carmen Bradford's jazz journey * Carmen Bradford almost missed the phone call that changed her life. The Grammy Award-winning singer, now a professor of vocal jazz in the Michigan State University College of Music, performed at local venues during her time as a student at Huston-Tillotson University in Austin, Texas. When Count Basie and his Orchestra came to town more

Gibson Dunn Represented Underwriters in $500 Million Public Debt Offering by Interstate Power and Light Company

LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 25 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Gibson Dunn Represented Underwriters in $500 Million Public Debt Offering by Interstate Power and Light Company * Gibson Dunn represented underwriters led by Mizuho Securities USA LLC, PNC Capital Markets LLC, U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc., and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC in connection with a public offering by Interstate Power and Light Company (IPL), a wholl more

Gibson Dunn Secures Release of Woman in Third Trimester of High-Risk Pregnancy From ICE Detention

LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 26 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Gibson Dunn Secures Release of Woman in Third Trimester of High-Risk Pregnancy From ICE Detention * A pro bono team of Gibson Dunn litigators has secured the release of a woman in her third trimester of a high-risk pregnancy from ICE detention. The firm's client was brought to the U.S. as a toddler and has lived in the country for more than 20 years. A DACA (D more

Governor Morrisey Issues Statement on Historic $16.7 Billion META Settlement

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Aug. 26 -- Gov. Patrick Morrisey, R-West Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Governor Morrisey Issues Statement on Historic $16.7 Billion META Settlement * Charleston, W.Va. -Governor Patrick Morrisey today released the following statement regarding the landmark $16.7 billion settlement between Meta and a nationwide coalition of state attorneys general over allegations that the tech giant knowingly deployed addictive, harmful features targeting youth on plat more

HFA-Backed California Bill Modernizing Health Club Fee Caps Heads to Governor

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 26 -- The Health and Fitness Association (formerly the International Health Racquet and Sportsclub Association) issued the following news release: * * * HFA-Backed California Bill Modernizing Health Club Fee Caps Heads to Governor AB 2402 would modernize outdated pricing rules for multiservice health club studios while maintaining existing consumer protections. - Washington, DC - The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) applauds the California Legislature's passag more

Home Is Where the Heart Is: Inside Netflix's Wave of Comfort Storytelling

LOS GATOS, California, Aug. 27 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news: * * * Home Is Where the Heart Is: Inside Netflix's Wave of Comfort Storytelling My Life With the Walter Boys, Ransom Canyon and Little House on the Prairie are the latest additions to a growing lineup heartland hits -- plus a new look at Crew Girl and a premiere date for Guarding Stars. - Sometimes the best kind of TV is the kind that feels like a hug. Lately, a lot of our members seem to agree and th more

Intel at AI Infra Summit 2026

SANTA CLARA, California, Aug. 26 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Intel, an industry that says it creates world-changing technology that enables progress and enriches lives, issued the following news: * * * Intel at AI Infra Summit 2026 * At AI Infra Summit 2026, Intel will showcase its progress executing its vision for AI infrastructure at scale, demonstrating momentum across edge, enterprise, cloud, and physical AI environments. Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan joins moderator Edmund (Ed) Nelson, more

Isolation drives alcohol consumption through brain circuit that differs by sex

LA JOLLA, California, Aug. 25 -- The Salk Institute for Biological Studies issued the following news release: * * * Isolation drives alcohol consumption through brain circuit that differs by sex * * Highlights * Salk study pinpoints a pathway between two brain regions responsible for driving social isolation-related alcohol consumption in mice * The same pathway has opposing outcomes in male and female mice-activating that pathway increases alcohol consumption in male mice but decreases more

JEA names Woodard as 2026 Administrator of the Year

MANHATTAN, Kansas, Aug. 25 [Category: Media] -- The Journalism Education Association issued the following news: * * * JEA names Woodard as 2026 Administrator of the Year * Principal Bill Woodard of Dos Pueblos High School in Goleta, California, is JEA's 2026 Administrator of the Year. He has served as principal since 2015, but before becoming an administrator, he was a professional sports journalist and later an English and journalism teacher and publication adviser who helped bring the scho more

Justice Department and FBI Seize Platforms Operated and Used by China State-Sponsored Hackers to Target U.S. Critical Infrastructure

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026: * * * Justice Department and FBI Seize Platforms Operated and Used by China State-Sponsored Hackers to Target U.S. Critical Infrastructure The Justice Department and FBI announced court-authorized domain seizures today to deny malicious cyber actors access to two complementary hacking platforms known as "QScan" and "QTRouter," used to target U.S. critical infrastructure and other sensitiv more

Kate Faucher joins Dallas Fed as senior advisor for energy programs

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 25 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas issued the following news release: * * * Kate Faucher joins Dallas Fed as senior advisor for energy programs * DALLAS-The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas has named Kate Faucher as senior advisor for energy programs. In her new role, Faucher will lead engagement with energy industry leaders to develop new insights on the intersection of energy and the economy. Through these connections and research, the Dallas Fed is able to better more

Keysight Helps AttoTude Cut Terahertz IC Design Cycles by More Than 50%

SANTA ROSA, California, Aug. 27 -- Keysight Technologies, a global electronic measurement technology and market solutions provider, issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026: * * * Keysight Helps AttoTude Cut Terahertz IC Design Cycles by More Than 50% AI infrastructure silicon delivered from concept to tape-out in under six weeks Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) today announced that AttoTude Inc., a pioneer of next-generation ASICs over Dielectric interconnect technology fo more

Khanna, Auchincloss, Newhouse, Moolenaar Reintroduce Bipartisan CCP Fentanyl Sanctions Act

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-California, ranking member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following news release: * * * Khanna, Auchincloss, Newhouse, Moolenaar Reintroduce Bipartisan CCP Fentanyl Sanctions Act Congressman Jake Auchincloss (D-MA) and Select Committee Member Congressman Dan Newhouse (R-WA), alongside Ranking Member Ro Khanna (D-CA) and Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI), have reintro more

Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Arizona's JoAnna Mendoza for Election to Congress

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release: * * * Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Arizona's JoAnna Mendoza for Election to Congress * American Federation of Government Employees says Mendoza will fight for federal workers' jobs and union rights LAKEWOOD, Calif. -The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of JoAnna Mendoza for election to Congress representing more

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory: More Robust Way to Create Entanglement in Trapped Ion Qubits

LIVERMORE, California, Aug. 27 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * A more robust way to create entanglement in trapped ion qubits While quantum computing could be the future, it is currently plagued by finicky hardware. To make the technology practical, researchers must demonstrate that it consistently and continuously works and performs at scale. In a new study, published in Physical Review Letters (https://journa more

Learning Through History: Mary Anne Mendoza's Impact at CPP

POMONA, California, Aug. 25 -- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona posted the following news: * * * Learning Through History: Mary Anne Mendoza's Impact at CPP * For Mary Anne Mendoza, an associate professor of political science, teaching isn't just about explaining history; it's about helping students understand how the past continues to shape their lives. As a first-generation college student, Mendoza didn't originally plan to study political science. What started as an uncerta more

Lee Chang-dong's 'Possible Love' Drops Official Trailer as South Korea Names Film Its Oscar Contender

LOS GATOS, California, Aug. 27 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news: * * * Lee Chang-dong's 'Possible Love' Drops Official Trailer as South Korea Names Film Its Oscar Contender Possible Love has been named South Korea's official selection for the Best International Feature Film category at the 99th Academy Awards(R), and has now released its official trailer. In selecting the film, the Korea Film Council (KOFIC) cited its exceptional quality, outstanding visual craftsmans more

LLNL Partners With Industry to Advance Next-generation Reactor Fuel

LIVERMORE, California, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * LLNL partners with industry to advance next-generation reactor fuel Small, modular nuclear fission reactors are emerging as a resilient energy option, offering a scalable, cost-effective path to reliable power for remote or infrastructure-limited locations. However, these advanced reactor facilities typically run hotter and longer than conventional light wate more

Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of 33-Room Motel Property in Enterprise, Oregon

ENCINO, California, Aug. 27 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of 33-Room Motel Property in Enterprise, Oregon ENTERPRISE, Ore. - 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 Ponderosa Motel, a 33-room motel located in Enterprise, Oregon. "The property's proximity to downtow more

Marcus & Millichap Closes Medical Office Building Sale in Memphis Suburb

ENCINO, California, Aug. 27 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on Aug. 25, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Closes Medical Office Building Sale in Memphis Suburb GERMANTOWN, Tenn. - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of The Conrad Pearson Clinic, a 33,777-square-foot medical office building in Germantown, Tennessee. The propert more

Mavenir Adds Sanas Real-Time Speech AI to Its MAVcore Voice AI Portfolio for Telecom Operators

RICHARDSON, Texas, Aug. 27 -- Mavenir, a cloud-native infrastructure provider that says it is building the future of networks, issued the following news release: * * * Mavenir Adds Sanas Real-Time Speech AI to Its MAVcore Voice AI Portfolio for Telecom Operators The strategic partnership brings real-time speech enhancement, accent transformation, and language understanding into operator networks, opening a new frontier for secure carrier-grade Voice AI. - Palo Alto, Calif.: Mavenir the soft more

Max Planck Institute: Enabling Images of Distant Worlds

MUNICH, Germany, Aug. 27 -- The Max Planck Society issued the following news: * * * Enabling images of distant worlds The Roman Space Telescope is designed to directly image exoplanets using complex opto-mechanical systems developed by the Max Planck Institute for Astronomy To the point * News from Heidelberg: Engineers and scientists at the Max Planck Institute for Astronomy have contributed to the development of one of the Roman Space Telescope's two main instruments, the Coronagraph Inst more

Meta's $18 Billion Settlement Over Child Endangerment Is a First Step. Congress Must Rein In Big Tech, Says Economic Liberties

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 [Category: Sociological] -- The American Economic Liberties Project posted the following news release: * * * Meta's $18 Billion Settlement Over Child Endangerment Is a First Step. Congress Must Rein In Big Tech, Says Economic Liberties * Washington, D.C. -Meta today agreed to a settlement of approximately $18 billion in a landmark case brought by a bipartisan coalition of 29 states over claims that the Big Tech company downplayed and misrepresented the mental health risks more

NAACP Legal Defense & Educational Fund Issues Letter to Yale University President McInnis

NEW YORK, Aug. 27 [Category: Law/Legal] (TNSletter) -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following letter to Yale University President Maurie McInnis: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 24, 2026 Maurie McInnis President Yale University 3 Prospect Street New Haven, CT 06511 Dear President McInnis; The Legal Defense Fund (LDF) writes to express concern about reports that Yale University is negotiating a possible settlement with the Department of Justice (D more

Nepal Flash Floods: Direct Relief Mobilizing Aid Around Medical Needs

SANTA BARBARA, California, Aug. 26 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * Nepal Flash Floods: Direct Relief Mobilizing Aid Around Medical Needs * At least 160 people were killed, and hundreds remain missing after a catastrophic flash flood swept through border areas of Nepal and the Chinese territory of Tibet on Wednesday. Infrastructure in and around the Bhatekoshi River, including bridges and buildings, was swept away during the deluge, which may have be more

Netflix Announces New UK Commissions at Edinburgh TV Festival

LOS GATOS, California, Aug. 27 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news: * * * Netflix Announces New UK Commissions at Edinburgh TV Festival Netflix has unveiled its most wide-ranging slate of new commissions to date, from shows that will get the whole country talking, to the most innovative content creator formats and cult fandoms that keep audiences coming back. The new slate sees Kate Winslet, Clive Owen and Barry Keoghan join a stellar drama line up alongside Maxine Peak more

Netflix Confirms Action Noir Series 'The Shooter', Starring Lee Jung-eun and Kim Moo-yul

LOS GATOS, California, Aug. 27 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news: * * * Netflix Confirms Action Noir Series 'The Shooter' (WT), Starring Lee Jung-eun and Kim Moo-yul Netflix has confirmed production of its new series The Shooter (WT) and revealed its strong cast, including Lee Jung-eun, Kim Moo-yul, Huh Joon-ho, Choi Sung-eun, Bae Na-ra, Seo Hyun-woo, and Moon Jong-won. The Shooter (WT) is an action noir series following Jeong Suk-ja, a woman in her seventies living a more

Netflix Drops Trailer for 'Chumbak,' A Feel-Good Comedy, Celebrating a World Where Everyone Belongs

LOS GATOS, California, Aug. 27 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news on Aug. 26, 2026: * * * Netflix Drops Trailer for 'Chumbak,' a Feel-Good Comedy, Celebrating a World Where Everyone Belongs ~ Premiering 10 September, Chumbak brings the warmth, chaos and nostalgia of neighbourhood life to Netflix ~ - Paanch padosi, dus dost aur anginat hungame (Five neighbours, ten friends and endless fun). Netflix has unveiled the trailer of Chumbak, a multi-generational, feel-good fa more

New Hampshire Announces Largest Social Media Settlement in History

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Aug. 27 -- Gov. Kelly Ayotte, R-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026: * * * New Hampshire Announces Largest Social Media Settlement in History Meta to Pay Up to $224,344,141 to New Hampshire and Implement Sweeping New Protections for Children on Instagram and Facebook - Today, Governor Kelly A. Ayotte and Attorney General John M. Formella announced a landmark $17.1 billion multistate settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc. Under the settleme more

New Ole Miss Students Begin Their Journey

OXFORD, Mississippi, Aug. 26 -- The University of Mississippi posted the following news: * * * New Ole Miss Students Begin Their Journey * OXFORD, Miss. - The University of Mississippi welcomed the Class of 2030 to campus during its annual Fall Convocation on Tuesday (Aug. 25) evening in the Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss. The celebration marked the 178th time the university welcomed new students and served as the kickoff of their journey, encouraging them to create community an more

NIH awards $7.5 million to study whether "forever chemicals" increase the risk of liver and endometrial cancers

LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 26 -- The University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine posted the following news release: * * * NIH awards $7.5 million to study whether "forever chemicals" increase the risk of liver and endometrial cancers * Researchers at the Keck School of Medicine of USC and USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center have received two grants from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) totaling $7.5 million to study whether exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl subs more

NRCC: Villegas Voted Yes - Two Girls Paid the Price

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Villegas Voted Yes. Two Girls Paid the Price. New reporting reveals Socialist Randy Villegas personally voted to rehire a man previously fired by Visalia Unified amid allegations of predatory behavior toward students. Villegas voted "aye" in October 2022 to hire DeJaun Jones as a high school campus supervisor. Jones had previously been fired by the district after police investigated inappr more

NVIDIA Announces Jetson Orin Nano 2 Robotics Computer to Redefine Entry-Level Edge AI

SANTA CLARA, California, Aug. 25 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NVIDIA, a designer of graphics processing units for the gaming, cryptocurrency and professional markets, issued the following news release: * * * NVIDIA Announces Jetson Orin Nano 2 Robotics Computer to Redefine Entry-Level Edge AI * News Summary: * NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano 2, a new robotics computer for entry-level edge AI, enables millions of developers worldwide to build robots, delivery and inspection drones, and vis more

Old Navy Beauty Co. Launches Nationwide and Online, Your New Destination to Complete Your Look

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 26 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Old Navy, a part of Gap, posted the following news release: * * * Old Navy Beauty Co. Launches Nationwide and Online, Your New Destination to Complete Your Look * Following a successful in-store pilot, Old Navy Beauty Co. is now available for the first time nationwide and online, with its exclusive body care collection and curated assortment of fan-favorite beauty brands Old Navy is officially stepping into the beauty s more

Oracle: Building Career Pathways in Southern New Mexico

REDWOOD SHORES, California, Aug. 27 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release: * * * Building career pathways in southern New Mexico By Denise Hobbs, senior director, Oracle Academy As AI and cloud technology help us reinvent how we live and work--similar to past internet and cellular revolutions--the infrastructure behind that technology is creating new opportunities for communities across the country. Data centers are part of that story. W more

Padilla, Warner Demand Answers from Prediction Market Companies Paying Influencers Spreading Election Disinformation

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Warner Demand Answers from Prediction Market Companies Paying Influencers Spreading Election Disinformation * Prediction market paid influencers have posted misinformation about elections under the label "paid partnership," including in SAVE Act posts WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Rules and Administration Committee, and Mark more

Parsons Awarded Position On $14B Billion COMET Missile and Space Intelligence Effort

PASADENA, California, Aug. 26 [Category: BizConstruction]-- Parsons Corp., an engineering, construction, technical and management services firm, posted the following news release: * * * Parsons Awarded Position On $14B Billion COMET Missile and Space Intelligence Effort * Award positions Parsons to compete for task orders supporting scientific and technical intelligence, foundational military intelligence, and analytical-enabling services across the Defense Intelligence Enterprise. #Key Tak more

Pelosi Marks Women's Equality Day: "They Said Women Would Have to Wait. Women Did Not Wait."

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Pelosi Marks Women's Equality Day: "They Said Women Would Have to Wait. Women Did Not Wait." * San Francisco - Today, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi joined San Francisco women leaders, workers, small-business owners and disability advocates at San Francisco City Hall to commemorate Women's Equality Day and the 106th anniversary of the certification of the 19th Amendment. The event featured Kim Tav more

Pepperdine University Sudreau Global Justice Institute Advances Legal Reform With Historic Malawi Prison Project

MALIBU, California, Aug. 26 -- Pepperdine University issued the following news: * * * Pepperdine Sudreau Global Justice Institute Advances Legal Reform with Historic Malawi Prison Project Jessica Curtis-Castillo Over a transformative four-day initiative this summer, the Pepperdine Sudreau Global Justice Institute hosted its second Malawi Prison Project at Zomba Prison. The project brought together 20 law students, including 15 from Pepperdine Caruso School of Law, alongside international leg more

Pressley Joins Tlaib, 39 Colleagues Demanding Release of Sama Safi, U.S. Citizen in Israeli Military Prison

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news: * * * Pressley Joins Tlaib, 39 Colleagues Demanding Release of Sama Safi, U.S. Citizen in Israeli Military Prison "It is your responsibility to ensure the safety of all Americans abroad, with no exceptions." - Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) joined Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) in leading 39 Members of Congress, including six Senators, in a letter to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, dema more

Princeton University Summer Programs Help High School, Community College, Veteran, Transfer and Other Students to Thrive in College and Beyond

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Aug. 27 -- Princeton University issued the following news: * * * Princeton summer programs help high school, community college, veteran, transfer and other students to thrive in college and beyond By Emily Aronson, Office of Communications and Rebekah Schroeder, Office of Communications Vincent Zeferino, a first-generation college student from Elizabeth, New Jersey, attended his first college-access summer program on Princeton's campus last year as a community college more

Program: Expanding Nursing Education Capacity in Underserved Regions

SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 25 -- The Foundation for California Community Colleges posted the following news: * * * Program: Expanding Nursing Education Capacity in Underserved Regions * A collaborative effort between FoundationCCC and the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office has recently expanded nursing education opportunities in underserved regions while helping address California's critical nursing shortage. Through a $70,000 Nursing Education Investment Grant award, the P more

Program: Growing the Next Generation of Forestry Leaders

SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 25 -- The Foundation for California Community Colleges posted the following news: * * * Program: Growing the Next Generation of Forestry Leaders * Our newly expanded partnership with the California Conversation Corps under the California Resilient Careers in Forestry initiative will recruit, train, and place Californians into lasting careers in the forestry and wildland fire sector. With a shortage of skilled workers in the field, this collaboration will help reb more

Rand Report: Achieving AI Model Weight Security Level 3 (SL3)

SANTA MONICA, California, Aug. 26 (TNSLrpt) -- Rand Report issued the following report on August 25, 2026, entitled "Achieving AI Model Weight Security Level 3 (SL3)." Here are excerpts: * * * About This Report As rapidly developing artificial intelligence (AI) models begin to play a significant role in the economic and national security of the United States, a standard is needed to provide guidance in protecting core assets like research frontier AI model weights from theft by hostile actor more

Rand Report: Building a Defense-in-Depth Biosecurity Strategy for the AI Era

SANTA MONICA, California, Aug. 26 (TNSLrpt) -- Rand Report issued the following report on August 18, 2026, entitled "Building a Defense-in-Depth Biosecurity Strategy for the AI Era." Here are excerpts: * * * The convergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and biology offers great promise for medicine and public health, including the potential to yield transformative societal benefits. Yet this same convergence could introduce serious global health and national security risks. As capabilities more

Rand Report: Emergency Management Research

SANTA MONICA, California, Aug. 26 (TNSLrpt) -- Rand Report issued the following report on August 25, 2026, entitled "Emergency Management Research." Here are excerpts: * * * Emergency management (EM) practice has never been more important. Disasters are occurring with growing frequency, driven by a broadening set of hazards and increasing vulnerability to them. Disasters are often compounding and cascading, and more and more people and communities are suffering. The Federal Emergency Manageme more

Rand Report: Evaluating the Case for Solar Panel Recycling Mandates in the United States

SANTA MONICA, California, Aug. 26 (TNSLrpt) -- Rand Report issued the following report on August 25, 2026, entitled "Evaluating the Case for Solar Panel Recycling Mandates in the United States." Here are excerpts: * * * The rapid adoption of clean energy products, such as solar photovoltaic (PV) modules (i.e., solar panels), has led to significant concerns about their end-of-life (EOL) management. In this report, the authors analyze the major rationales for government intervention to increase more

Rand Report: Federal Revenue When AI Replaces Labor

SANTA MONICA, California, Aug. 26 (TNSLrpt) -- Rand Report issued the following report on August 25, 2026, entitled "Federal Revenue When AI Replaces Labor." Here are excerpts: * * * In this report, the authors examine the fiscal implications for the U.S. federal government in scenarios in which artificial intelligence (AI) and automation technologies replace human labor. Using a framework that considers whether displaced workers find new jobs and how AI is priced (monopolistically or at cost more

Rand Report: Leveraging the Federal Select Agent Program to Oversee Nucleic Acids

SANTA MONICA, California, Aug. 26 (TNSLrpt) -- Rand Report issued the following report on August 24, 2026, entitled "Leveraging the Federal Select Agent Program to Oversee Nucleic Acids." Here are excerpts: * * * More individuals than ever before have access to the reagents and techniques needed to develop lifesaving medicines, materials with new and useful properties, and innovative approaches to producing complicated chemistries. This democratization has also increased the risk of malign or more

Rand Report: Reduced-Credit Bachelor's Degrees in Ohio

SANTA MONICA, California, Aug. 26 (TNSLrpt) -- Rand Report issued the following report on August 20, 2026, entitled "Reduced-Credit Bachelor's Degrees in Ohio." Here are excerpts: * * * olicymakers, accreditors, and institutions are reexamining the traditional bachelor's degree in the United States. For generations, the dominant model of undergraduate education has been a four-year, 120-credit bachelor's degree. In recent years, there has been growing concern about college affordability, stud more

Rand Report: Why Employers Struggle to Manage the Cost of Their Employee Health Benefits--and What Might Help

SANTA MONICA, California, Aug. 26 (TNSLrpt) -- Rand Report issued the following report on August 24, 2026, entitled "Why Employers Struggle to Manage the Cost of Their Employee Health Benefits--and What Might Help." Here are excerpts: * * * Most U.S. employees with employer health coverage are in self-insured plans, where employers bear the financial risk of health care costs. Interviews with employers, third-party administrators, and market insiders identify five reinforcing barriers to co more

Record Enrollment Signals Growing Demand for UC Merced

MERCED, California, Aug. 26 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: * * * Record Enrollment Signals Growing Demand for UC Merced * UC Merced is welcoming the largest class in university history this fall, as record numbers of first-year and transfer students propel total enrollment to an all-time high of 9,647 students. The university's enrollment grew by 704 students, a nearly 8% increase from last fall. This surpasses the previous record of 9,148, set in Fall 20 more

Recreation, Conservation Groups Unite Against Forest Service Travel Rule Rollback

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 26 -- Earthjustice posted the following news release: * * * Recreation, Conservation Groups Unite Against Forest Service Travel Rule Rollback Proposal would gut protections for fish and wildlife, create chaos for public lands users - Washington, D.C. -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently launched a process to significantly revise its Travel Management Rule, which guides where motorized vehicles are and are not allowed on almost 200 million acr more

RELEASE: After World Cup, Reps. Friedman, Chu, Lieu, & Kamlager-Dove Convene LA's Transportation Leaders on Olympic Readiness

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Rep. Laura Friedman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: After World Cup, Reps. Friedman, Chu, Lieu, & Kamlager-Dove Convene LA's Transportation Leaders on Olympic Readiness * Above: Rep. Friedman, Waters, Chu, Lieu, and Kamlager-Dove on the dais at today's panel. WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA - Today, August 26, 2026, U.S. Congresswoman Laura Friedman (CA-30) convened a panel of the region's top transportation officials alongside U.S. Representatives more

Renowned Consumer Class Action Litigator Claudia Vetesi Joins Pillsbury's Top-Flight Litigation Group in San Francisco

NEW YORK, Aug. 27 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Renowned Consumer Class Action Litigator Claudia Vetesi Joins Pillsbury's Top-Flight Litigation Group in San Francisco Vetesi handles false advertising matters and other complex disputes for technology, food and beverage, and other consumer products - Claudia Vetesi, a Chambers-ranked litigator handling consumer class actions and other complex litigations across a variety of industries, has joined Pillsbury more

Rep. Aguilar Announces $1 Million for Comprehensive GeoAI Education at San Bernardino Valley College

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Aguilar Announces $1 Million for Comprehensive GeoAI Education at San Bernardino Valley College * The funding will create opportunities for students to train with emerging technology, preparing them to effectively use artificial intelligence in high-demand technical careers. SAN BERNARDINO, CA - Today, Rep. Pete Aguilar (CA-33) announced $1,000,000 in grant funding for San Bernardino Valley more

Rep. Cisneros, 19 Co-signers Issue Letter to HUD Secretary, Assistant Secretary for Public & Indian Housing

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, D-California, issued the following letter with 19 co-signers to the Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner and Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian Housing Benjamin Hobbs: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 20, 2026 The Honorable Scott Turner Secretary U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development 451 7th Street, SW Washington, DC 20410 - Mr. Benjamin Hobbs Assistant Secretary for Public and more

Rep. Doggett, 38 Co-Signers Issue Letter to U.S. Trade Representative Greer

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, issued the following letter with 38 co-signers to U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 20, 2026 Ambassador Jamieson Greer Office of the U.S. Trade Representative 600 17th St NW Washington, DC 20508 Dear Ambassador Greer: We write with concerns about enforcement of Mexico's environmental obligations under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), and specifically Mex more

Rep. Garcia Issues Letter to A.G. Blanche

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following letter to Attorney General Todd Blanche: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 24, 2026 The Honorable Todd Blanche Attorney General U.S. Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20530 Dear Attorney General Blanche: Oversight Democrats are investigating the widespread violation of Americans' civil more

Rep. Kiley Announces Hearing on State-Led Child Care Solutions

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Kevin Kiley, I-California, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education, issued the following news release on Aug. 25, 2026: * * * Kiley Announces Hearing on State-Led Child Care Solutions Tuesday, at 10:15 a.m., the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education, chaired by Rep. Kevin Kiley (I-CA), will hold a hearing titled "Supporting Working Families: State-Led Child Car more

Rep. Tlaib, 40 Colleagues Demand Release of U.S. Citizen in Israeli Military Prison in Bicameral Letter

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Tlaib, 40 colleagues demand release of U.S. citizen in Israeli military prison in bicameral letter U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) led 40 Members of Congress, including six Senators, in a letter to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, demanding the immediate and permanent release of U.S. citizen Sama Safi, a 20-year-old student with a severe chronic health condition, from Israeli military pris more

Rep. Tran, 48 Co-Signers to President Trump, Defense Secretary Hegseth on Economic Impact of U.S.-Iran War

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Derek Tran, D-California, issued the following letter with 48 co-signers to President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on the economic impact of the U.S.-Iran war: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 21, 2026 The Honorable Donald J. Trump President of the United States of America The White House Washington, DC 20500 - The Honorable Pete Hegseth Secretary of Defense Department of Defense Washington, DC 20301 - President Trump more

Reps. Huffman, Dexter Issue Letter to National Park Service Acting Director Bowron

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, ranking member of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following letter with Rep. Maxine Dexter, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, to National Park Service Acting Director Jessica Bowron: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 21, 2026 Jessica Bowron Acting Director U.S. National Park Service 1849 C Street NW Washington, D.C. 20240 Dear Ms. Bowron: We are more

Riverside Community College District WED Networks and Shares Workforce Training Resources at the Corona Chamber of Commerce - Business Expo

RIVERSIDE, California, Aug. 26 -- The Riverside Community College District issued the following news: * * * RCCD WED Networks and Shares Workforce Training Resources at the Corona Chamber of Commerce - Business Expo On August 18, 2026, staff from the Riverside Community College District (RCCD) Office of Workforce and Economic Development, along with initiatives UpSkill RCCD (Jason Kennedy - Director Workforce and Economic Development Projects, and Veronica Mendoza - Student Success Coordinato more

Rules of the School

LA JOLLA, California, Aug. 26 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Rules of the School * Key Takeaways * Scientists have developed a new understanding of how fish interact as they school in groups * The glassfish Danionella, an emerging model species in neuroscience, were found to copy their neighbors to align their movements within schools * Discovering this social copying rule opens a door to examining how the brains of many individuals i more

SAG-AFTRA, Cameo, CAA, Music Artist Coalition, UTA and WME Statement on Protecting Performer Rights Against Unauthorized AI Use

LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 27 -- The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) issued the following news release: * * * SAG-AFTRA, Cameo, CAA, Music Artist Coalition, UTA and WME Statement on Protecting Performer Rights Against Unauthorized AI Use SAG-AFTRA, Cameo, and leading talent agencies and organizations--including CAA, Music Artist Coalition, UTA, and WME--have a shared commitment to safeguarding talent's names, voices, likenesses, and creat more

San Jose State University Researchers Join $30M NSF Science and Technology Center to Tackle Turbulence

SAN JOSE, California, Aug. 27 -- San Jose State University issued the following news: * * * SJSU Researchers Join $30M NSF Science and Technology Center to Tackle Turbulence Key Takeaways: * SJSU joins a $30 million NSF effort to crack the science of turbulence -- one of physics' toughest challenges. * SJSU researchers will bring AI, advanced mathematics and supercomputing together to improve predictions in fusion energy, astrophysics and hypersonic flight. * SJSU students will work alongs more

Sen. Schiff, 31 Co-signers Issue Letter to NOAA Administrator Jacobs

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following letter with 31 co-signers to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrator Neil Jacobs: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 21, 2026 The Honorable Neil Jacobs Administrator National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 1401 Constitution Avenue NW Washington, DC 20230 Dear Administrator Jacobs: We write to express our strong opposition to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administratio more

Sen. Schiff, Leader Schumer, Sen. Booker, Lead 45 Senators in Urging Netanyahu to Immediately Crack Down on Settler Violence in West Bank, Protect U.S. Citizens

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Schiff, Leader Schumer, Sen. Booker, Lead 45 Senators in Urging Netanyahu to Immediately Crack Down on Settler Violence in West Bank, Protect U.S. Citizens * Senators call for those responsible for violence against Palestinians, including Palestinian-Americans, to be held accountable Washington, D.C. - Today, a broad group of 45 Senators led by U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Democratic more

Sen. Warren, 3 Co-signers Issue Letter to HHS Secretary Kennedy

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following letter with three co-signers to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 24, 2026 The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Secretary U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20201 Dear Secretary Kennedy: We write seeking clarity regarding the divestment of your stake in a vaccine lawsu more

Shriners Children's Southern California Shares Expert Tips on Summer Cast Care

TAMPA, Florida, Aug. 26 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Shriners Hospitals for Children posted the following news: * * * Shriners Children's Southern California Shares Expert Tips on Summer Cast Care * Summer is a time for swimming, vacations and outdoor adventures, but for children recovering from a broken bone, wearing a cast in the scorching heat can make the season less enjoyable. While a cast shouldn't keep kids from making summer memories, it does require extra care to prevent moisture, more

Student homelessness increases 10% in California

LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 26 (TNSrpt) -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * Student homelessness increases 10% in California * Key takeaways * Student homelessness in California has intensified, increasing 10% since 2018-19, according to new research released today by the UCLA Center for the Transformation of Schools. * The number of students experiencing homelessness reached a new peak of 298,254 in the 2024-25 school year. * Students experiencing h more

Study challenges CO2-removal potential of enhanced weathering

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 26 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Study challenges CO2-removal potential of enhanced weathering * Spreading finely crushed basalt across farmland has been promoted as a relatively simple way to remove large quantities of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. But a new study led by Cornell researchers suggests the real-world potential of this method, known as enhanced weathering, may be far smaller than widely cited estimates. The study, "Critical more

SuperCDMS SNOLAB begins preliminary phase of dark matter hunt

MENLO PARK, California, Aug. 26 -- The SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * SuperCDMS SNOLAB begins preliminary phase of dark matter hunt * By Ali Sundermier Subscribe to SLAC Breaking News(external link) In the hunt for one of nature's most elusive substances - dark matter, which makes up 85% of all matter in the universe - scientists are going to extremes. Deep underground and chilled to near absolute zero, the Super Cryogenic Dark Matter Search more

Susan G. Komen: Breast Cancer Continues to Impact Communities

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 27 -- Susan G. Komen, an organization that says it addresses breast cancer on fronts such as research, community health, global outreach and public policy initiatives, posted the following news on Aug. 26, 2026: * * * Breast Cancer Continues to Impact Communities; Seattle Rallies Together to Take Action at Susan G. Komen(R) MORE THAN PINK Walk Annual Event Unites Survivors, Those Living with Metastatic Breast Cancer, Families and Supporters to Raise Critical Funds, Provide more

Syracuse University School of Management Whitman Welcomes New Faculty

SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 27 -- The Syracuse University School of Management (Whitman) issued the following news: * * * Whitman Welcomes New Faculty Lena Blomkvist Syracuse University's Whitman School of Management is pleased to welcome five new faculty members for the 2026-27 academic year. * ERIN DIFABIO '18 Assistant Teaching Professor of Accounting Erin DiFabio joins the Department of Accounting as a non-tenured assistant teaching professor. A proud Whitman alumna herself, she will te more

Take 10 with a Triton: Eva Trujillo '20 Spreads Deeper Roots to Honor Her Ancestors

LA JOLLA, California, Aug. 26 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Take 10 with a Triton: Eva Trujillo '20 Spreads Deeper Roots to Honor Her Ancestors * Years at UC San Diego: Trujillo is a 27-year veteran of UC San Diego, beginning her career in clinical and patient care when she was 19. "During my last three years on the Health side, I was simultaneously working at the Museum of Us in Balboa Park as a Cultural Resources Manager while earning my more

The Legal Defense Fund, Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, and the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law Lead 45 Groups to Condemn the EEOC's Attempt to Hide Workplace Discrimination

NEW YORK, Aug. 26 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * The Legal Defense Fund, Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, and the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law Lead 45 Groups to Condemn the EEOC's Attempt to Hide Workplace Discrimination * Read a PDF of our statement here. WASHINGTON -Yesterday The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, the Legal Defense Fund, and the Lawyers' Committee, along more

The Paley Museum to Examine the Vital Role of Media During the September 11 Attacks

NEW YORK, Aug. 26 [Category: Media] -- The Paley Center for Media issued the following news release: * * * The Paley Museum to Examine the Vital Role of Media During the September 11 Attacks * 9/11 Through the Media Lens: 25 Years Later will Convene Leading Journalists, Photographers, and Historians Who Reported on the Events of that Unforgettable Day Early Access Tickets with Discounts Now On Sale to Paley Members New York, NY, August 26, 2026 - As the 25th anniversary of the September 11 more

The secret to bats' longevity linked to immune response to viruses and cancer

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 26 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * The secret to bats' longevity linked to immune response to viruses and cancer * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -It's a general rule in biology: Among mammals, the bigger you are, the longer you live. Yet bats defy this principle, making them among the longest-lived mammals relative to their size. The little brown bat, for example, is roughly the size of a field mouse. While it can live up to 34 yea more

Thompson Hine Recognized by Managing Intellectual Property's "IP Stars" 2026 Edition

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. 26 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Thompson Hine, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Thompson Hine Recognized by Managing Intellectual Property's "IP Stars" 2026 Edition * Thompson Hine LLP is pleased to announce that four of its partners have been recognized as "IP Stars" in the 2026 edition of Managing Intellectual Property (MIP) magazine. TIP Stars is a well-established guide for companies or individuals seeking experienced legal practitioners to handl more

TikTok Goes 'Behind the Breakthrough' With Bella Kay

LOS ANGLES, California, Aug. 27 -- TikTok, a destination for a short-form mobile video, issued the following news: * * * TikTok Goes 'Behind the Breakthrough' with Bella Kay TikTok is proud to announce that Bella Kay is the latest artist to star in its Behind the Breakthrough campaign, which celebrates breakthrough artists, and brings them together IRL with some of their biggest fans on TikTok. Launching today, the latest instalment spotlights Bella Kay's huge success with her breakthrough tr more

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Sued Over Unlawful Secrecy

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Democracy Forward, an organization that says it advances democracy and social progress through litigation, policy and public education and regulatory engagement, posted the following news release: * * * U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Sued Over Unlawful Secrecy Trump-Vance Administration Hiding Documents Related to HUD's Disclosure of Americans' Sensitive Data to DHS for Investigation San Francisco - The National Housing Law Project (NHLP) is suing th more

UC Irvine School of Law Launches Innovative Lawyering Skills Pilot Empowering First-Year Students to Shape Their Legal Education

IRVINE, California, Aug. 26 -- The University of California Irvine School of Law posted the following news: * * * UC Irvine School of Law Launches Innovative Lawyering Skills Pilot Empowering First-Year Students to Shape their Legal Education New Specialized Lawyering Skills II tracks allow first-year students to customize coursework to their career goals and interests -- the latest in a series of distinctions setting UC Irvine Law apart from other law schools - UC Irvine Law is introducing more

UC-Irvine: How Public Safety Can Influence Public Health

IRVINE, California, Aug. 26 (TNSjou) -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release: * * * How public safety can influence public health UC Irvine study links community-led program to more physical activity at South L.A. parks, especially among Black visitors * Community-led safety program was associated with increased physical activity at South Los Angeles parks, with the greatest gains among Black visitors. * The type of safety intervention was more import more

UCA Film Program named to MovieMaker's 30 Best Film Schools in the U.S. and Canada

CONWAY, Arkansas, Aug. 25 -- The University of Central Arkansas posted the following news: * * * UCA Film Program named to MovieMaker's 30 Best Film Schools in the U.S. and Canada * UCA recognized for quality of films, top-notch equipment, affordability The University of Central Arkansas (UCA) Film Program has been named to MovieMaker's 30 Best Film Schools in the U.S. and Canada 2026. Noting the impressive films by its students and faculty, top-notch equipment and facilities, its track rec more

UCLA computer scientists take key roles in $75 million quantum computing efforts

LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 26 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * UCLA computer scientists take key roles in $75 million quantum computing efforts * Two UCLA computer scientists will help lead major national efforts to address some of quantum computing's biggest challenges, serving as co-principal investigators for separate research institutes backed by five-year, $37.5 million grants from the National Science Foundation. The two institutes are among more

UCLA Initiative to Expand Job Opportunities for People With Disabilities

LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 27 -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release: * * * UCLA initiative to expand job opportunities for people with disabilities UCLA Health is set to participate in a new three-year initiative to expand employment opportunities and training for Californians with intellectual and developmental disabilities -- a population that has historically been overlooked by the job market. In the new $5.4 million initiative, the UCLA Tarjan Center will work with the more

University of Southern California Information Sciences Institute: AI Gives Medical Advice Every Day - Who's Checking Whether It's Safe?

MARINA DEL REY, California, Aug. 27 -- The University of Southern California Information Sciences Institute, a component of the Viterbi School of Engineering, issued the following news: * * * AI Gives Medical Advice Every Day. Who's Checking Whether It's Safe? USC researchers are building ALICE to test whether chatbots give people medical information that is accurate, complete and safe to act on By Marc Ballon A mother asks a chatbot whether acetaminophen is safe for her baby. It replies ye more

Utah Secures $12.2 Billion Settlement With Meta Over Child Safety Practices

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Aug. 26 -- Gov. Spencer J. Cox, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Utah Secures $12.2 Billion Settlement With Meta Over Child Safety Practices * Sweeping Child-Safety Reforms on Instagram and Facebook with Independent Oversight SALT LAKE CITY (Aug. 26, 2026)-Utah today announced a landmark $12.2 billion settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc. that will force sweeping changes to how Instagram and Facebook are built for children and teens once issued by the co more

Vaccine Disinformation is Hampering the U.S. Response to Control the Deadly Measles Outbreak

SAN DIEGO, California, Aug. 26 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Public Health Association posted the following news release: * * * Vaccine Disinformation is Hampering the U.S. Response to Control the Deadly Measles Outbreak * Contact: mediarelations@apha.org Recently reported deaths of Americans in the midst of a troubling outbreak of measles across the nation should serve as a stark reminder of the costly impacts of vaccine disinformation and the ways it hinders the U.S. response t more

Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Celebrates the Opening of the 2026 Great New York State Fair

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 26 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Celebrates the Opening of the 2026 Great New York State Fair * Governor Kathy Hochul today kicked off The 2026 Great New York State Fair, celebrating the brand new FFA Building and highlighting a series of new and returning agricultural offerings and exhibits that will further connect fairgoers to New York agriculture. Governor Hochul cu more

Voting Rights Groups Move to Block Newly-Finalized Mail Ballot Rule

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 27 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts posted the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026: * * * Voting Rights Groups Move to Block Newly-Finalized Mail Ballot Rule Plaintiffs supplement original complaint and seek emergency court order to block USPS from implementing mail ballot rule for November election - Voting rights organizations today supplemented the complaint in their lawsuit challenging President Trump's executive order restricting ma more

Voting Rights Groups Move to Block Newly-Finalized Mail Ballot Rule

NEW YORK, Aug. 27 -- Brennan Center for Justice at New York University School of Law posted the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026: * * * Voting Rights Groups Move to Block Newly-Finalized Mail Ballot Rule Plaintiffs in League of Women Voters of Massachusetts v. Trump supplement original complaint and seek emergency court order to block USPS from implementing mail ballot rule for November election - Voting rights organizations today supplemented the complaint in their lawsuit challengi more

Warner, Padilla Demand Answers From Prediction Market Companies Paying Influencers Spreading Election Disinformation

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026: * * * Warner, Padilla Demand Answers from Prediction Market Companies Paying Influencers Spreading Election Disinformation Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, and Alex Padilla (D-CA), Ranking Member of the Senate Rules and Administration Committee, demanded answers from the country's largest prediction market platforms and more

What They're Saying - "A Nightmare" - Republicans' "Control of the Senate May Be a Casualty" of Latest Reckless, Price-Hiking GOP Tariffs

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * WHAT THEY'RE SAYING: "A Nightmare" - Republicans' "Control of the Senate May Be a Casualty" of Latest Reckless, Price-Hiking GOP Tariffs Semafor: "The new levies could have an outsized effect in three states that could determine the Senate majority next year: Maine, Michigan, and New Hampshire" Associated Press: "President Donald Trump's trade war with Canada is escalating as the midt more

Winston-Salem Food Bank Receives nearly 300,000 Eggs Delivery Following Attorney General Jackson's Settlement in Antitrust Case

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 25 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Winston-Salem Food Bank Receives nearly 300,000 Eggs Delivery Following Attorney General Jackson's Settlement in Antitrust Case * RALEIGH -Today, Attorney General Jeff Jackson joined food bank leaders at Second Harvest Food Banks of Northwest NC in Winston-Salem to receive another egg delivery as part of a series of deliveries totaling nearly 3 million eggs. Food banks ac more

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