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'From NEET to Peak' Starring Wataru Ichinose and Suzu Hirose Premieres January 2027

LOS GATOS, California, Sept. 2 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news: * * * 'From NEET to Peak' Starring Wataru Ichinose and Suzu Hirose Premieres January 2027 Somewhere between a shut-in's bedroom and the brightest billboard in Tokyo, an impossible love story is about to unfold. From NEET to Peak, premiering worldwide in January 2027, follows an eight-year hikikomori who decides -- against all odds and all logic -- to win the heart of Japan's biggest idol. Directed by Yu more

'I'm the Eyes of Medicine': An Alum's Full-Circle Career as a Sonographer

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 31 -- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences posted the following news: * * * 'I'm the Eyes of Medicine': An Alum's Full-Circle Career as a Sonographer * A MCPHS graduate and OBGYN sonographer, Sonora Shelton is growing her clinical expertise while pursuing a master's degree and a future in education. Nominative determinism just might have played a role in Sonora Shelton's decision to pursue sonography. "They say people with the last name Baker more

'Outer Banks' By the Numbers: How Pogue Life Turned Into a Global Fandom

LOS GATOS, California, Sept. 1 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news: * * * 'Outer Banks' By the Numbers: How Pogue Life Turned Into a Global Fandom When Outer Banks first premiered on Netflix in 2020, it became the treasure hunt of a generation -- turning Pogues vs. Kooks into a global cultural language and reminding audiences everywhere that the best adventures are the ones you take with your best friends. Five seasons later, that same crew has chased El Dorado, the Merc more

'The Early Spring' Blooms at No. 2 on Netflix's Global Non-English TV List

LOS GATOS, California, Sept. 2 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news: * * * 'The Early Spring' Blooms at No. 2 on Netflix's Global Non-English TV List Jing Bo-ran and Sun Qian's irresistible chemistry has propelled the Chinese-language workplace romance The Early Spring to global success since its premiere on August 26. Directed by Chiang Chi-cheng (Had I Not Seen the Sun) and written and produced by Gao Xiao-xian, the series follows brilliant corporate executive Luke Luan more

'The Fixers' New Trailer Unveils a Dangerous World of Covert Assignments

LOS GATOS, California, Sept. 1 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news: * * * 'The Fixers' New Trailer Unveils a Dangerous World of Covert Assignments Netflix has unveiled the main trailer and key art for Taiwanese action-comedy crime series The Fixers, offering a deeper look into a hidden network of covert operatives embedded in Taiwan's traditional temple culture. Co-directed by Hung Tzu-hsuan (96 Minutes) and Henri Chang (Copycat Killer), the series brings together a cro more

15,000+ Arrests. 7,000+ Stolen Vehicles Recovered. Crime Suppression Teams Deliver Results Across California

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 2 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Sept. 1, 2026: * * * 15,000+ arrests. 7,000+ stolen vehicles recovered. Crime Suppression Teams deliver results across California One year after expanding to six regions statewide, CHP's crime suppression model continues delivering results in partnership with local law enforcement What you need to know: Governor Newsom announces that the California Highway Patrol's (CHP) Crime Suppression more

2026 Library Design Showcase recognizes 15 library construction and restoration projects

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 1 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * 2026 Library Design Showcase recognizes 15 library construction and restoration projects * CHICAGO - American Libraries, the flagship magazine of the American Library Association, features 15 new and renovated libraries in its 2026 Library Design Showcase. The showcase appears in the publication's Fall 2026 issue, available online today. The annual showcase, now in more

Hunter Lawrence Claims His First 450 Class Title

TOKYO, Japan, Aug. 31 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Honda Motor, a manufacturer of automobiles, posted the following news release: * * * Hunter Lawrence Claims His First 450 Class Title * American Honda Motor Co., Inc., Honda's U.S. subsidiary (headquarters: Torrance, California; President: Eiji Fujimura), made the following announcement on August 29, 2026 (August 30, Japan time). Hunter Lawrence (age 27, Australia) of Honda HRC Progressive has claimed hi more

A Lifelong Learner Comes Home to Lead CALL

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Aug. 31 -- Calvin University posted the following news: * * * A Lifelong Learner Comes Home to Lead CALL * For Erin Reynolds, learning has never been limited to a classroom or to a particular stage of life. A 1988 Calvin graduate, Reynolds' career spans hospital communications, corporate consulting, higher education, organizational development, teaching, and more. Now, she has returned to her alma mater as the new program manager of the Calvin Academy for Lifelong L more

A.G. Mayes Sues Amazon Over Secret Ad Surcharge Scheme Harming Small Businesses in Arizona

PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 2 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on Sept. 1, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Sues Amazon Over Secret Ad Surcharge Scheme Harming Small Businesses in Arizona Attorney General Mayes announced Arizona has joined the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 21 states in suing Amazon alleging the company has for years artificially inflated the prices of ads on its e-commerce platform and misrepresented how the company sets ad prices. T more

ADC Sues UCLA for Retaliating Against Ph.D. Student for Pro-Palestine Speech

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 [Category: Sociological] -- The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee issued the following news release: * * * ADC Sues UCLA for Retaliating Against Ph.D. Student for Pro-Palestine Speech * August 31, 2026 media@adc.org Los Angeles, CA | As reported in the Los Angeles Times, the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC), with co-counsel Thomas B. Harvey and Ben Ghargozli, filed a lawsuit against UCLA on behalf of Computer Science Ph.D. student Dylan Kupsh, more

Adobe, MCIT and HUMAIN Expand Partnership, Providing Over $4bn in Free Access to AI-powered Creative Tools to Millions of Citizens and Residents of Saudi Arabia

SAN JOSE, California, Sept. 1 -- Adobe Inc., a computer software company, issued the following news on Aug. 31, 2026: * * * Adobe, MCIT and HUMAIN Expand Partnership, Providing Over $4bn in Free Access to AI-powered Creative Tools to Millions of Citizens and Residents of Saudi Arabia * At LEAP 2026, Adobe announced plans to provide over 27 million eligible Saudi citizens and residents with 12 months of free access to Adobe Firefly Standard plus Adobe Express Premium features, advancing a thri more

AFP-SC Statement on Gavin Newsom's Visit to South Carolina

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 1 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-SC Statement on Gavin Newsom's Visit to South Carolina * Columbia, SC - This week, as California governor Gavin Newsom visits South Carolina, Americans for Prosperity-South Carolina (AFP-SC) State Director Matt Humm released the following statement: "Gavin Newsom isn't touring South Carolina to learn how a state should be run - he's auditioning for higher office. Be more

AFT Names Sarah Keiser New California Regional Director

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 [Category: Agriculture] -- The American Farmland Trust posted the following news release: * * * AFT Names Sarah Keiser New California Regional Director * (Washington, DC) American Farmland Trust has named Sarah Keiser as California Regional Director, where she will develop and lead programs to advance AFT's mission to save the land that sustains us by protecting farmland, promoting sound farming practices, and keeping farmers on the land in the Golden State. "Healthy far more

AI Companion Chatbot Bills Advance in New York & California

NEW YORK, Sept. 1 [Category: Business] -- The Toy Association posted the following news: * * * AI Companion Chatbot Bills Advance in New York & California As previously reported in March and June, state legislation addressing AI companion chatbots in toys continues to move forward in New York and California, with several bills nearing final action. Key developments include: * New York - AB 11144: This bill would impose a five-year moratorium on the manufacture and sale of toys with AI compa more

Akerman Expands Los Angeles Office With Consumer and Regulatory Litigator Jade Faysal Jurdi

MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 2 -- Akerman, a law firm, issued the following news release on Sept. 1, 2026: * * * Akerman Expands Los Angeles Office with Consumer and Regulatory Litigator Jade Faysal Jurdi Akerman today announced that Jade Faysal Jurdi has joined the firm's Litigation Practice Group as a partner in the Los Angeles office. He brings more than 15 years of experience helping consumer product manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and automotive dealers resolve their most consequential more

Allied Universal Named to Forbes List of America's Best Employers By State 2026

SANTA ANA, California, Sept. 1 [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 Named to Forbes List of America's Best Employers By State 2026 * IRVINE, Calif. -Sep. 1, 2026 -Allied Universal(r), the world's leading security and facility services company, has been named to Forbes list of America's Best Employers By State more

Alumnus Louie Ruiz's Path to Success Started with History at CPP

POMONA, California, Aug. 31 -- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona posted the following news: * * * Alumnus Louie Ruiz's Path to Success Started with History at CPP * As an attorney, Louie Ruiz spends his days researching cases, examining evidence and building arguments for his clients. Those skills might seem like the natural product of an education in law, but Ruiz traces them back to an unexpected place: Cal Poly Pomona's history department. "I had no idea what my career was more

America First Legal Partners With 12-State Coalition Defending President Trump's Election Integrity Reforms Against Renewed Legal Challenge

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 [Category: Political] -- America First Legal, a civil rights organization, posted the following news release: * * * America First Legal Partners With 12-State Coalition Defending President Trump's Election Integrity Reforms Against Renewed Legal Challenge * America First Legal (AFL) is partnering with a coalition of 12 states seeking to defend President Trump's election integrity reforms against a renewed lawsuit challenging the U.S. Postal Service's (USPS) final rule imp more

American Center for Law & Justice Issues Commentary: Multi-Agency Sting Takes Down Massive Fraud Scandal

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following commentary: * * * Multi-Agency Sting Takes Down Massive Fraud Scandal U.S. Customs and Border Protection led a massive crackdown on truck fraud in Arizona, resulting in 95 illegal immigrants being arrested. Most of the illegals had fake California CDL licenses, and many were trafficking drugs, weapons, and even humans. As we travel our interstate system, the 18-wheeler next to you should be operated by someon more

An Update from Rep. Min Following Jewish Community Town Hall

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- Rep. Dave Min, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * An Update from Rep. Min Following Jewish Community Town Hall * "I was pleased to participate in a community forum last week with Jewish American constituents. As I stated clearly at the outset of a forum, I have a long history of condemning antisemitism and will continue to do so. I believe in Israel's right to exist and defend itself and will keep supporting the provision of defensive weapons so tha more

ANNOUNCING YERIN HA TO NARRATE THE AUDIOBOOK OF AMERICAN HAGWON BY MIN JIN LEE

NEW YORK, Sept. 2 -- Hachette Book Group issued the following news release: * * * ANNOUNCING YERIN HA TO NARRATE THE AUDIOBOOK OF AMERICAN HAGWON BY MIN JIN LEE Yerin Ha, the celebrated actress best known for her roles as Sophie Baek in the Netflix series Bridgerton and Mia Chang in The Survivors, narrates Min Jin Lee's AMERICAN HAGWON, delivering a pitch-perfect performance of what Booklist calls an "immersive masterpiece." Hachette Audio will publish the audiobook of AMERICAN HAGWON, alongs more

Antoni Ribas Receives ESMO Lifetime Achievement Award for Contributions to Cancer Immunotherapy

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 2 -- The UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * Dr. Antoni Ribas receives ESMO Lifetime Achievement Award for contributions to cancer immunotherapy Dr. Antoni Ribas, professor of medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and director of the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center's Tumor Immunology & Immunotherapy Program, has received the 2026 ESMO Lifetime Achievement Award for his pioneer more

ARI-NextGen Fellows Take Top Honors at California State University Research Competitions

LONG BEACH, California, Sept. 1 -- California State University issued the following news: * * * ARI-NextGen Fellows Take Top Honors at CSU Research Competitions By Janice Yun Student researchers credit the fellowship's science communication training with helping them share complex research with confidence and clarity. California produces more food than any other U.S. state, generating $67 billion in annual agricultural production value. The California State University plays a vital role in more

Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration Continued Efforts to Weaken U.S. Nuclear Safety Regulations

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 1 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration Continued Efforts to Weaken U.S. Nuclear Safety Regulations * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined two multistate comment letters opposing the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission's (NRC) proposals that would drastically reduce nuclear radiation protection regulations and reactor safety oversight. The proposed rul more

Attorney General Bonta Secures Sentence Against Southern California Jeweler for $1.7 Million Ponzi Scheme

SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 31 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Secures Sentence Against Southern California Jeweler for $1.7 Million Ponzi Scheme * LOS ANGELES -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced the sentencing of jewelry store owner Nelson Holdo for swindling 32 victims out of over $1.7 million through a Rolex watch and luxury jewelry Ponzi scheme. Holdo was sentenced to five years in state prison a more

Attorney General Bonta Slams EPA's Proposed Rule to Weaken Regulation of Heavy-Duty Vehicle Pollution

SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 31 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Slams EPA's Proposed Rule to Weaken Regulation of Heavy-Duty Vehicle Pollution * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta and the California Air Resources Board (CARB) led a multistate comment letter opposing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposal to loosen regulations that control the emissions of smog-forming nitrogen oxides (NOx) more

Attorney General Bonta Sues Amazon for Deceptive Digital Advertising Sales

SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 31 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Sues Amazon for Deceptive Digital Advertising Sales * Lawsuit alleges Amazon illegally overcharges businesses that use its platform to advertise their products OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and a bipartisan coalition of 22 attorneys general in challenging deceptive conduct by Amazon.com, Inc. more

Attorney General Brenna Bird Announces Lawsuit Against Amazon for Overcharging by Tens of Billions for Advertising

DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 31 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brenna Bird Announces Lawsuit Against Amazon for Overcharging by Tens of Billions for Advertising * DES MOINES-Attorney General Brenna Bird announced today she has joined a bi-partisan lawsuit against Amazon for secretly and systematically overcharging small businesses for advertising on their platform since 2019. Based on internal documents describing its "hidden" "surcha more

Attorney General Clark Sues Amazon for Ad Surcharge Scheme

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Aug. 31 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Sues Amazon for Ad Surcharge Scheme * Attorney General Charity Clark and a bipartisan coalition of 21 other state attorneys general today joined the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in filing a lawsuit against Amazon, alleging that the company engaged in deceptive and unfair practices that inflated prices in its online search advertising auctions. The complai more

Attorney General James Sues Amazon for Fraudulently Overcharging Advertisers More Than $20 Billion

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 31 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Sues Amazon for Fraudulently Overcharging Advertisers More Than $20 Billion * August 31, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a bipartisan coalition of 21 other states and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in suing Amazon for secretly overcharging its advertising customers more than $20 billion by manipulating the system that i more

Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues Amazon Over $20 Billion Ad-Rigging Scheme

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 31 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues Amazon Over $20 Billion Ad-Rigging Scheme * Leads to Higher Costs for Customers for Groceries and Other Essential Goods RALEIGH - Attorney General Jeff Jackson sued Amazon today, alleging that the company has run an illegal advertising pricing scheme that's overcharged more than 1.2 million advertising customers over $20 billion since 2 more

Attorney General Phil Weiser joins FTC and other states in suing Amazon for illegally overcharging ad prices for over half a million small businesses

DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 31 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser joins FTC and other states in suing Amazon for illegally overcharging ad prices for over half a million small businesses * Aug. 31, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser has joined the Federal Trade Commission and a group of 22 state attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against Amazon, the world's largest e-commerce platform, for illegally overcharg more

Beyond translation: Expanding Spanish-language parole advocacy

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 1 -- The University of Southern California Gould School of Law posted the following news: * * * Beyond translation: Expanding Spanish-language parole advocacy * When USC Gould School of Law 2L student Astrid Najarro entered the California Institute for Men, she was prepared to answer legal questions and explain parole readiness. What she didn't anticipate was the relief from monolingual Spanish speakers when they realized she was a bilingual advocate. Najarro n more

Blumenthal Blasts ICE Tactics; Demands Accountability from DHS After Surge Targeting Connecticut Residents at Schools, Workplaces

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal Blasts ICE Tactics; Demands Accountability from DHS After Surge Targeting Connecticut Residents at Schools, Workplaces * [WASHINGTON, DC] - Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) wrote Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin and the Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) David Venturella requesting a meeting and demanding information about a more

Born Free USA Issues Commentary: First Documented Cases of Avian Influenza in U.S. Captive Minks Require Swift Legislative Action to Protect Public Health and Safety

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 1 -- Born Free USA issued the following commentary: * * * First Documented Cases of Avian Influenza in U.S. Captive Minks Require Swift Legislative Action to Protect Public Health & Safety By Devan Schowe in Blog on August 31, 2026 Last week, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) published several confirmed cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5N1) in captive minks in Utah. This marks the first time H5N1 has been documented in captive minks more

Bourns Low-Profile Incremental Ring Encoder for Space-Constrained Human-Machine Interfaces

RIVERSIDE, California, Sept. 1 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Bourns, a manufacturer and supplier of electronic components, issued the following news release: * * * Bourns(R) Low-Profile Incremental Ring Encoder for Space-Constrained Human-Machine Interfaces Compact 22 mm ring encoder combines quadrature output, haptic detent feedback, and continuous rotation for industrial control applications. - Designers of modern control interfaces continue to face pressure to reduce panel depth more

Bourns PEC11S Series 12 Mm SMD Incremental Encoder Expansion Adds Additional Shaft Length Options for HMI Input Control Applications

RIVERSIDE, California, Sept. 1 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Bourns, a manufacturer and supplier of electronic components, issued the following news release: * * * Bourns(R) PEC11S Series 12 mm SMD Incremental Encoder Expansion Adds Additional Shaft Length Options for HMI Input Control Applications Expanded shaft configurations and SPST momentary switch options support mechanical design flexibility in compact control interfaces - Bourns, Inc. introduced an expansion of its PEC11S Se more

CAIR Welcomes Indictment of Suspect Allegedly Tied to White Supremacist Terror Attack on Islamic Center of San Diego

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on Aug. 31, 2026: * * * CAIR Welcomes Indictment of Suspect Allegedly Tied to White Supremacist Terror Attack on Islamic Center of San Diego The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed the reported indictment of a Winston-Salem, N.C., teen allegedly connected to the May 2026 white supremacist terror attack o more

CAIR-CA Condemns Advancement of Bill Restricting Free Speech Outside Houses of Worship Hosting Political Events

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on Aug. 31, 2026: * * * CAIR-CA Condemns Advancement of Bill Restricting Free Speech Outside Houses of Worship Hosting Political Events The California chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CA) today reiterated its opposition to AB 2664 as it advances through the state legislature, saying recent amendments fail to resolve concerns that the bill could restrict constitutionally more

CAIR-CA Welcomes State Legislature's Advancement of Bill Protecting Students' Free Speech Rights on College Campuses, Urges Governor's Signature

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on Aug. 31, 2026: * * * CAIR-CA Welcomes State Legislature's Advancement of Bill Protecting Students' Free Speech Rights on College Campuses, Urges Governor's Signature The California chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CA) today welcomed the California State Legislature's passage of Assembly Bill (AB) 2551. The bill will now advance to Governor Gavin Newsom's desk for his more

CAIR-CA Welcomes State Legislature's Passage of the California Eid State Holiday Act, Urges Governor's Signature

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on Aug. 31, 2026: * * * CAIR-CA Welcomes State Legislature's Passage of the California Eid State Holiday Act, Urges Governor's Signature The California chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CA), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed the final legislative passage of Assembly Bill (AB) 2017. The measure, which recognizes Eid al-Fit more

Calif. Gov. Newsom Announces Appointments on Aug. 31, 2026

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 1 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Aug. 31, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom announces appointments 8.31.2026 Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: Kasey Young, of Modesto, has been appointed to the State 911 Advisory Board. Young has been Executive Director at Stanislaus Regional 9-1-1 since 2024, where she held several other positions from 2022 to 2024 including Interim Executive Director and Deput more

Calif. Gov. Newsom Signs Legislation Cracking Down on Cannabis Ads and Labels That Appeal to Kids

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 1 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Aug. 31, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom signs legislation cracking down on cannabis ads and labels that appeal to kids What you need to know: Governor Newsom signed legislation strengthening California's protections for young people by banning cannabis advertising and labels that are attractive to children. This builds on the state's broader efforts to crack down on intoxicating products that more

Calif. Gov. Newsom Signs Legislation on Aug. 31, 2026

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 1 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Aug. 31, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom signs legislation 8.31.2026 Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that he has signed the following bills: * AB 1112 by Assemblymember Greg Wallis (R-Bermuda Dunes) -- Tax Equity Allocation. * AB 1579 by Assemblymember Avelino Valencia (D-Anaheim) -- Tribal gaming: compact ratification. * AB 1760 by Assemblymember Dr. Joaquin Arambula (D-Fresno) -- De more

Calif. Gov. Newsom Statement on Compromise to Address Wildfire Risk, Support Fire Survivors, and Create Stronger Accountability

SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 29 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following statement: * * * Governor Newsom statement on compromise to address wildfire risk, support fire survivors, and create stronger accountability Governor Gavin Newsom issued the following statement on Senate Bill 492 (Becker and Petrie-Norris), the three-party compromise reached yesterday to reduce wildfire risk, support fire survivors, and strengthen utility accountability: "We reached a compromise that bl more

Calif. Gov. Newsom Visits CHP Academy, Highlights Next Generation of Officers and California's Public Safety Progress

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 2 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Sept. 1, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom visits CHP Academy, highlights next generation of officers and California's public safety progress What you need to know: Governor Newsom visited the CHP Academy, meeting with senior class cadets and reiterating the state's investment in public safety gains. - WEST SACRAMENTO - Highlighting California's continued investment in the California Highway P more

California Ban on Personalized Discounts Fails to Advance

MCLEAN, Virginia, Sept. 1 [Category: Business] -- Chamber of Progress, a center-left tech industry policy coalition promoting a progressive future, posted the following news: * * * California Ban on Personalized Discounts Fails to Advance * California lawmakers declined to advance AB 2564 before the end of the legislative session, stopping a sweeping personalized pricing bill that threatened to restrict coupons, loyalty rewards, and other discounts that help Californians save money. The bill more

California Baptist University Unveils Center for Career and Professional Development

RIVERSIDE, California, Sept. 1 -- California Baptist University issued the following news: * * * CBU unveils Center for Career and Professional Development As they prepare for life after graduation, California Baptist University students have access to career preparation throughout their college experience through the newly renamed Center for Career and Professional Development. Formerly the CBU Career Center, the new name reflects the Center's broader role in helping students develop the sk more

California Clearing the Way for Year-Round E15 Saves Consumers Money While Opening Up Major New Ethanol Market

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, Sept. 1 [Category: Energy] -- The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association posted the following news release: * * * California Clearing the Way for Year-Round E15 Saves Consumers Money While Opening Up Major New Ethanol Market * WEST DES MOINES, IA - The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA) applauds California lawmakers and Gov. Gavin Newsom for passing Senate Bill 795, the E15 Clean-Up Act, in the final hours of their legislative session. The legislation removes the fina more

California Department of Justice Investigating San Fernando Police Department Officer-Involved Shooting Under AB 1506

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 1 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * California Department of Justice Investigating San Fernando Police Department Officer-Involved Shooting Under AB 1506 * **The information provided below is based on preliminary details regarding an ongoing investigation, which may continue to evolve** OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced that the California Department of Justice (DOJ), pursuant to Assem more

California Institute of Technology: Growing Bacteria Line Up Single-File, Then Buckle in Liquid Crystals

PASADENA, California, Sept. 1 (TNSjou) -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Growing Bacteria Line Up Single-File, Then Buckle in Liquid Crystals When scientists study bacteria that are not in a petri dish or a test tube but in environments that more closely mimic their actual microbial home settings, they often find delightfully unexpected behaviors. For Sujit Datta, a professor of chemical engineering, bioengineering, and biophysics at Caltech, those odd more

California Institute of Technology: Underground Map of the Los Angeles Region Tracks Seismic Shaking

PASADENA, California, Sept. 1 (TNSjou) -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * New Underground Map of the Los Angeles Region Tracks Seismic Shaking In computer simulations of The Big One--a large magnitude earthquake that may occur along the San Andreas Fault in California--seismic waves ripple from a magnitude 7.8 epicenter near the Salton Sea up into the Los Angeles Basin. For minutes in this simulation, the ground beneath downtown Los Angeles shakes like more

California Lawmakers Pass Several Energy Affordability Bills this Session

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Advanced Energy United issued the following news release: * * * California Lawmakers Pass Several Energy Affordability Bills this Session * The California legislature passed bills advancing grid utilization (SB 905), balcony plug-in solar (SB 868), virtual power plants (SB 913), community clean power (AB 1813), utility accountability (AB 2493), and home electrification (AB 2313) bills head to Governor Newsom's desk for signature SACRAMENTO, CA-Th more

California Legislature Passes First "News-Neutral" Model for Journalist Employment Tax Credits

VIENNA, Virginia, Aug. 31 [Category: Media] -- The News/Media Alliance issued the following news release: * * * California Legislature Passes First "News-Neutral" Model for Journalist Employment Tax Credits * Sacramento, CA - Today, the California legislature passed a first-of-its-kind bill to preserve local journalism by creating refundable employment tax credits for qualifying local news organizations regardless of size, speech, and structure that hire and retain journalists across the sta more

California Legislature's Passage of COMPETE ACT Brings State One Step Closer to Modernizing Its Antitrust Laws

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Small Business Majority issued the following statement on Aug. 31, 2026, by California outreach manager Suli Kenyatta on the importance of AB 1776 to small businesses: * * * California Legislature's Passage of COMPETE ACT Brings State One Step Closer to Modernizing its Antitrust Laws "Small businesses throughout the Golden State appreciate that the California Legislature has responded to their concerns by passing the COMPETE Act (AB 1776), which would help ensure a fair more

California State University Statement on Passage of SB 960 and AB 2694

LONG BEACH, California, Sept. 2 -- California State University issued the following news: * * * CSU Statement on Passage of SB 960 and AB 2694 The CSU issued the following statement on the passage of Senate Bill 960 and Assembly Bill 2694, a two-bill package that would reform and streamline the California Community Colleges Baccalaureate Degree program: "The California State University appreciates the thoughtful, student-centered approach to expanding community colleges' ability to offer bac more

California's Crime Rates Are at Record Lows - Even If Fox News Won't Tell You

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 1 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Aug. 31, 2026: * * * California's crime rates are at record lows - even if Fox News won't tell you Data shows every major crime rate fell in 2025 as California continues investing in public safety What you need to know: Since 2024, California has seen double-digit declines in every major crime category tracked, including: homicide 18.6%, robbery 19.9%, property crime 14.3%, motor vehicle more

Calix Welcomes Juergen Lindner as CMO

SAN JOSE, California, Sept. 2 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Calix, a communications service providers, issued the following news release: * * * Calix Welcomes Juergen Lindner as CMO * SAN JOSE, Calif.-September 1, 2026-Calix, Inc. (NYSE: CALX) today announced that Juergen Lindner has been appointed Calix chief marketing officer to lead its marketing organization. As a proven operator with extensive experience scaling software businesses, Juergen joins Calix at a pivotal moment as cust more

Camila Pitanga and Sergio Guize Lead the Cast of a New Original Comedy From Netflix

LOS GATOS, California, Sept. 1 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news: * * * Camila Pitanga and Sergio Guize lead the cast of a new original comedy from Netflix Sao Paulo - Netflix announces that filming has started on its new Brazilian comedy series, Casamento Aberto e Outras Coisas que Nao Existem. With a stellar cast, the project also marks the debut of Camila Pitanga, Heloisa Perisse and Sergio Guize on Netflix. They join Samantha Schmutz, Xama and Otavio Muller in th more

Care Beyond Medicine: Dr. Wendy De La Pena's Journey in Pediatric Rheumatology

LOMA LINDA, California, Sept. 1 -- Loma Linda University Health issued the following news: * * * Care Beyond Medicine: Dr. Wendy De La Pena's Journey in Pediatric Rheumatology * How meaningful relationships with patients shape this pediatric rheumatologist's work. This story first appeared in the 2026 Fall edition of Leaps and Bounds. Wendy De La Pena, MD, Chief of Rheumatology at Loma Linda University Children's Hospital, has spent 20 years doing what she loves most -caring for children. more

Ceres applauds California Legislature for advancing clean energy bills to ease costs, urges further action

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 1 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Ceres, a non-profit organization that is mobilizing companies and investors to take stronger action on climate change, water scarcity and global sustainability challenges, posted the following news release: * * * Ceres applauds California Legislature for advancing clean energy bills to ease costs, urges further action * SACRAMENTO, CA-Ceres commends California policymakers for their continued focus on clean energy solutions that put dow more

Cisco to Participate in September Events with the Financial Community

SAN JOSE, California, Aug. 31 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Cisco issued the following news release: * * * Cisco to Participate in September Events with the Financial Community * SAN JOSE, Calif., August 31, 2026 - Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) will participate in the following events with the financial community in September: Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference 2026, San Francisco Tuesday, September 8, 2026 Investor Meetings & Fireside Chat at 11:30am PDT (Webcast & regis more

College Applications Explained: Early Action vs. Regular Decision Understand the differences between college application plans and find the option that's right for you. September 1, 2026

ORANGE, California, Sept. 1 -- Chapman University posted the following news: * * * College Applications Explained: Early Action vs. Regular Decision Understand the differences between college application plans and find the option that's right for you. September 1, 2026 * APPLY TO CHAPMAN #Understanding College Application Plans The college application process isn't one-size-fits-all. Depending on the schools you're considering and how ready you are to apply, you may have the option to appl more

College of Charleston Welcomes New Staff

CHARLESTON, South Carolina, Sept. 1 -- The College of Charleston issued the following news: * * * College of Charleston Welcomes New Staff Please join the College of Charleston in extending an official welcome to this group of new staff members. Alicia Lutz Whether they're arriving in Charleston for the first time or returning to campus after years away, these new staff members are thrilled to be here - and the College of Charleston is thrilled to have them! Please welcome these new colle more

COMPETE Act Passes California Legislature Stripped of Its Teeth; Economic Liberties Warns Against Declaring Victory

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 [Category: Sociological] -- The American Economic Liberties Project posted the following news release: * * * COMPETE Act Passes California Legislature Stripped of Its Teeth; Economic Liberties Warns Against Declaring Victory * Sacramento, CA -The California legislature gave final approval to the COMPETE Act (AB 1776) over the weekend, and many are hailing it as a landmark win against monopoly power. It isn't. After a heavy, big-budget campaign by the California Chamber of more

Congressman Conducts Surprise Oversight Visit at Hidden Immigration Detention Facility at SFO

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- Rep. Kevin Mullin, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Conducts Surprise Oversight Visit at Hidden Immigration Detention Facility at SFO * SAN FRANCISCO, CA - Following multiple reports of green card holders and other immigrants with legal status being detained for days by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at the San Francisco International Airport (SFO), U.S. Rep. Kevin Mullin (CA-15) conducted unannounced oversight visits of the more

Congressman Robert Garcia Announces $545,000 Federal Grant to Upgrade Long Beach Water Taxi Fleet

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Robert Garcia Announces $545,000 Federal Grant to Upgrade Long Beach Water Taxi Fleet * LONG BEACH, CA - Today, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) announced a $544,904 federal grant award from the Department of Transportation (DOT) to Long Beach Transit to upgrade the water taxi fleet that connects Downtown Long Beach with Alamitos Bay. The funding will replace aging passenger ferry e more

Congresswoman Simon's Vote on H.R. 6500, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- Rep. Lateefah Simon, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Simon's Vote on H.R. 6500, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congresswoman Lateefah Simon (D-CA-12) voted against H.R. 6500, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 and released the following statement: "Today I voted against H.R. 6500, the continuing resolution which would continue to fund President Trump and Congres more

Constitution Day & Citizenship Day Topic of CRS Fact Sheet

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following fact sheet (No. R48174) by senior knowledge management librarian Kelly M. Hoffman: * * * Constitution Day and Citizenship Day: Fact Sheet Contents Introduction ... 1 Background ... 1 Legislation ... 2 Related CRS Products ... 2 Selected Congressional Statements and Remarks ... 3 Selected Presidential Proclamations and Remarks ... 3 Government Resources ... 4 Contacts Author Information ... more

Consumer Reports Backs California Bill Banning the Sale of Sensitive Consumer Data

YONKERS, New York, Aug. 31 -- Consumer Reports posted the following news release: * * * Consumer Reports backs California bill banning the sale of sensitive consumer data Sacramento, California - The California Legislature recently approved Assembly Bill 1542, co-sponsored by Consumer Reports, which would amend the California Consumer Privacy Act to prohibit companies from selling sensitive personal data. The bill now goes to Governor Newsom for his signature. "Consumers' sensitive informati more

CORREA OPPOSES GOP VOTER SUPPRESSION EFFORTS, AGAIN

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- Rep. J. Luis Correa, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * CORREA OPPOSES GOP VOTER SUPPRESSION EFFORTS, AGAIN * #Republicans continue to push voter suppression efforts ahead of the November elections Washington, DC - U.S. Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) released the following statement on his 'no' vote on H. Res. 1490, a GOP bill that calls for the enactment of the SAVE America Act, which will suppress millions of voters across the country ahead of more

CORREA: BIPARTISAN DEAL KEEPS GOVERNMENT OPEN WITHOUT FUNDING BORDER PATROL

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- Rep. J. Luis Correa, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * CORREA: BIPARTISAN DEAL KEEPS GOVERNMENT OPEN WITHOUT FUNDING BORDER PATROL * Washington, DC - U.S. Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) released the following statement following his vote in favor of the bipartisan continuing resolution to keep the government funded through December 11, 2026. "Today I voted to keep the government open, keep seniors fed, keep families housed, and block the Trump more

CORREA: TRUMP ADMINISTRATION STILL HIDING 3 MILLION EPSTEIN FILES

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- Rep. J. Luis Correa, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * CORREA: TRUMP ADMINISTRATION STILL HIDING 3 MILLION EPSTEIN FILES * Washington, DC - Congressman Lou Correa (CA-46) released the following statement after signing onto Congressman Thomas Massie's discharge petition to force a vote on Epstein Files Transparency Act II, a follow up bill that would give survivors, state attorneys general, and members of Congress the ability to sue the DOJ through more

Costa Recognizes Central Valley Honor Flight Veterans on House Floor

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- Rep. Jim Costa, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Costa Recognizes Central Valley Honor Flight Veterans on House Floor * WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) took to the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to recognize 70 Central Valley veterans visiting Washington, D.C. as part of the Central Valley Honor Flight. The Central Valley Honor Flight brings veterans from across the San Joaquin Valley to the nation's capital to visit more

CSUF Celebrates Grand Opening of Jewel Plummer Cobb Hall

FULLERTON, California, Sept. 1 -- California State University Fullerton campus issued the following news: * * * CSUF Celebrates Grand Opening of Jewel Plummer Cobb Hall * The Titan community celebrated the grand opening of Jewel Plummer Cobb Hall, Cal State Fullerton's newest residence hall. The six-story, apartment-style building serves more than 500 students and honors the lasting legacy of former CSUF President Jewel Plummer Cobb. The building adds approximately 155,000 square feet of n more

CSUN, Schwab Advisor Services & Charles Schwab Foundation Partner to Remove Obstacles in Students' Paths to Career Success

NORTHRIDGE, California, Aug. 31 -- California State University Northridge issued the following news release: * * * CSUN, Schwab Advisor Services & Charles Schwab Foundation Partner to Remove Obstacles in Students' Paths to Career Success * Media Contact: Carmen Ramos Chandler, carmen.chandler@csun.edu, (818) 677-2130 Sometimes, it's the little things that can stand in the way of a student truly fulfilling their career dreams. California State University, Northridge finance professors Hsin- more

Del. A.G. Jennings Sues to Stop Trump Administration From Cutting Family Planning Funding

DOVER, Delaware, Sept. 1 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release on Aug. 31, 2026: * * * AG Jennings sues to stop Trump Administration from cutting family planning funding Attorney General Kathy Jennings has announced that she, as part of a coalition of 23 other states, has sued to block new federal policy that threatens to strip federal family planning funding from states and providers unless they meet a variety of unlawful conditions. The lawsuit, file more

Direct Relief Medical Aid to U.S. Safety Net Tops $3 Billion

SANTA BARBARA, California, Sept. 1 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * Direct Relief Medical Aid to U.S. Safety Net Tops $3 Billion * When Deana Youngblood returned from a trip to South Carolina in 2025, she was coughing up something dark and struggling to breathe. She had no health insurance and nowhere obvious to turn, so she called Wheeling Health Right, the only free clinic in West Virginia's Northern Panhandle. By the next day, Youngblood had recei more

DOE Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory: LZ Sees Surprising Result in Search for Dark Matter

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * LZ Sees Surprising Result in Search for Dark Matter The LUX-ZEPLIN experiment observed a particle interaction that could be interpreted as a signal from WIMPs, a dark matter candidate -- but researchers will need more data to confirm. Key Takeaways * Dark matter is the mysterious substance that accounts for the vast majority of matter in our universe. * LUX- more

Earthjustice: Groups Demand FAA Reject Rule Waiving Environmental Requirements for Commercial Rocket Launches

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 2 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release on Sept. 1, 2026: * * * Groups Demand FAA Reject Rule Waiving Environmental Requirements for Commercial Rocket Launches The proposed rule would undermine 13 environmental laws protecting wildlife, water, and public health - Seattle, WA -- A group of environmental and scientific organizations, represented by Earthjustice, filed comments today calling on the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to reject the more

Earthjustice: U.S. Appeals Court Rules to Protect Imperiled Sea Turtles From Drowning in Fishing Nets

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 2 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release on Sept. 1, 2026: * * * U.S. Appeals Court Rules to Protect Imperiled Sea Turtles from Drowning in Fishing Nets Victory -- Court rejects Louisiana Shrimp Association attempt to exempt shrimp boats from using Turtle Excluder Devices - New Orleans, LA -- A federal appeals court has upheld the National Marine Fisheries Service's (NMFS) 2019 rule requiring some shrimp trawling vessels to use turtle excluder dev more

Faegre Drinker Issues Insight: Federal Court Upholds Oregon's Extended Producer Responsibility Law Against Constitutional Challenge

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 2 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following insight on Aug. 31, 2026, by associates Amani B. Khoury, Amy L. Waite, Thayer Elizabeth Ellis and Grace Rybak: * * * Federal Court Upholds Oregon's Extended Producer Responsibility Law against Constitutional Challenge Ruling Could Serve as Persuasive Authority for Future Challenges under the Dormant Commerce Clause or the Due Process Clause At a Glance * On August 27, 2026, a federal court i more

FCC Fines Cogito Tech $25,000 Over Unanswered Security Inquiry

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- The Federal Communications Commission Enforcement Bureau issued a forfeiture order penalizing Cogito Tech Co. Limited $25,000 for failing to respond to an official inquiry regarding national security concerns. The regulatory action against Cogito Tech Company Limited (File No.: EB-SED-26-00040760) stems from the company's non-compliance with a Letter of Inquiry issued by the bureau. Officials sought information to determine whether the firm directly or indirectly marketed more

FCC Fines SZ Knowact $25,000 Over Covered List Radiofrequency Inquiry Failure

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- The Federal Communications Commission Enforcement Bureau issued a forfeiture order against SZ Knowact Robot Technology Co. Ltd (File No.: EB-SED-26-00040751), imposing a $25,000 penalty for failing to respond to an official Letter of Inquiry. The agency released and adopted the order on August 31, 2026. The action stems from an inquiry by the agency regarding whether the company directly or indirectly marketed radiofrequency equipment in the United States that was added t more

FCC Wireline Competition Bureau Issues Public Notice: Streamlined Resolution of Requests Related to Actions by the Universal Service Administrative

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (AU Docket No. 20-34; CC Docket No. 02-6; WC Docket Nos. 10-90, 19-126, 25-127, 25-187, 02-60): * * * Pursuant to our procedure for resolving requests for review, requests for waiver, and petitions for reconsideration of decisions related to actions taken by the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) that are consistent with precedent (collectively, Requests), more

FDA Recall Notice: Crystal Temptations Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Chocolatey Eyeballs

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Crystal Temptations Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Chocolatey Eyeballs Summary Company Announcement Date: August 31, 2026 FDA Publish Date: August 31, 2026 Product Type: Food & Beverages Allergens Reason for Announcement: Undeclared milk Company Name: Crystal Temptations Brand Name: Little Temptations Product Description: Chocolatey more

Federal Court Rules Oregon's EPR Law is Constitutional

NEW YORK, Aug. 31 [Category: Business] -- The Toy Association posted the following news: * * * Federal Court Rules Oregon's EPR Law is Constitutional On August 27, a federal judge upheld Oregon's Recycling Modernization Act (RMA), ruling that the state's extended producer responsibility (EPR) law does not violate the U.S. Constitution. The decision marks the first full-record federal ruling to test an EPR law against constitutional challenges and could have implications for similar programs i more

Field Hearing Advisory: Defense Subcommittee Examines Industrial Base and Workforce Development for Skilled Trades

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- Rep. Ken Calvert, R-California, chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, issued the following news release: * * * Field Hearing Advisory: Defense Subcommittee Examines Industrial Base and Workforce Development for Skilled Trades The Subcommittee on Defense, chaired by Rep. Ken Calvert, will hold a field hearing entitled "Industrial Base and Workforce Development for Skilled Trades" at College of the Canyons on Friday, September 4, at 1:00 p.m. PT. more

Filming for the New Series From the Creators of 'Kleo' Is Underway

LOS GATOS, California, Sept. 1 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news: * * * Filming for the New Series From the Creators of 'Kleo' Is Underway Showrunner/Creator: Hanno Hackfort, Richard Kropf, Bob Konrad (HaRiBo) Screenplay: Hanno Hackfort, Richard Kropf, Bob Konrad, Malina Nwabuonwor Production company: BetaBerlin Productions GmbH In cooperation with Candy Shop GmbH Executive Producer: Jan Wunschmann Executive Producer: Jorg Engels Producer: Malin Kruger Dire more

Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: California Lawmakers Pass Bill to Curb Website Tracking Lawsuits - What Businesses With Pending Claims Should Do Now

ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 1 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following Insight on Aug. 31, 2026: * * * California Lawmakers Pass Bill to Curb Website Tracking Lawsuits: What Businesses With Pending Claims Should Do Now The California Legislature unanimously passed a bill on Friday that would block plaintiffs from suing businesses for certain website tracking claims under the main state wiretapping law, sharply narrowing a legal theory that has generated thousands of demand letters and more

Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: Is It Game Over for All Website Tracking Technology? California Court of Appeal Poised to Rule in Groundbreaking Privacy Case

ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 1 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following Insight on Aug. 31, 2026: * * * Is it Game Over for All Website Tracking Technology? California Court of Appeal Poised to Rule in Groundbreaking Privacy Case A tentative ruling from the California Court of Appeal that routine website technology like cookies could violate state wiretapping law will likely fuel more shakedown lawsuits against unsuspecting businesses - unless Governor Newsom steps in to offer relief. more

Five Netflix Titles Head to the 31st Busan International Film Festival

LOS GATOS, California, Sept. 2 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news: * * * Five Netflix Titles Head to the 31st Busan International Film Festival Netflix is set to showcase five titles spanning a diverse range of genres at the 31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF), marking its 10th anniversary in Korea this year with a lineup that reflects the breadth of its upcoming slate. The Icons section, dedicated to auteurs who capture the spirit of the times, will present more

Following New Whistleblower Disclosure, Blumenthal Demands USPS Provide Documents, Answers About "Shit Show" Process to Screen Ballots & Potentially Catastrophic Impact on Mail-In Voting

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Following New Whistleblower Disclosure, Blumenthal Demands USPS Provide Documents, Answers About "Shit Show" Process to Screen Ballots & Potentially Catastrophic Impact on Mail-In Voting * [WASHINGTON, DC] - After receiving information from a whistleblower, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI), wrote Postmaster General more

Foundation for Economic Education Posts Commentary Entitled 'Treading on the Market'

DETROIT, Michigan, Sept. 2 -- The Foundation for Economic Education posted the following commentary by Ninos P. Malek, economics professor at De Anza College in Cupertino, California: * * * Treading on the Market If efficient tires save Californians money, why mandate them? - On August 17, the California Energy Commission (CEC) approved the nation's first energy-efficiency standards for replacement tires. Beginning in 2029, replacement tires sold for passenger vehicles and light-duty trucks more

Four Seasons Maldives Sets the Stage for the 2026 Surfing Champions Trophy at Kuda Huraa

TORONTO, Ontario, Sept. 1 [Category: TravelBiz] -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts posted the following news release: * * * Four Seasons Maldives Sets the Stage for the 2026 Surfing Champions Trophy at Kuda Huraa * From September 4 to 11, 2026, Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa will once again become the island base for the Four Seasons Maldives Surfing Champions Trophy, bringing guests within five minutes by boat of the action at Sultans and into a week shaped by world-class surfin more

FTC, States Sue Amazon Over Secret Ad Surcharge Scheme

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * FTC, States Sue Amazon Over Secret Ad Surcharge Scheme * Today, 22 states joined the Federal Trade Commission in filing suit against Amazon, alleging that the company engaged in deceptive and unfair practices that secretly inflated prices in its online search advertising auctions. The complaint alleges that, for over seven years, Amazon has covertly and substantially increased the prices that more th more

Gap Introduces The GapBag Collection Designed by Reed Krakoff

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 1 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Gap, a retailer of clothing and accessories, posted the following news release: * * * Gap Introduces The GapBag Collection Designed by Reed Krakoff Gap's most iconic silhouettes, fabrics and design details inspire a debut handbag collection launching ahead of New York Fashion Week - This fall, Gap is reimagining the icons that have defined the brand for decades into a debut handbag collection. The GapBag Collection, desi more

Getty Presents "The Holy Family at Home"

LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 31 -- The J. Paul Getty Trust posted the following news release: * * * Getty Presents "The Holy Family at Home" * The J. Paul Getty Museum presents "The Holy Family at Home," an exhibition exploring the domestic intimacy and symbolic meanings in the Museum's recently acquired painting "The Holy Family" by Gerard David. The painting will be featured alongside several illuminated manuscripts and panel paintings from the 15th and 16th centuries that informed Davi more

Gibson Dunn Further Bolsters Business Restructuring and Reorganization Practice in London With Partner Suzanne Thomson

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Gibson Dunn Further Bolsters Business Restructuring and Reorganization Practice in London With Partner Suzanne Thomson * Gibson Dunn has deepened its market leading global Business Restructuring and Reorganization (BRR) practice with the addition of partner Suzanne Thomson in its London office. "Suzanne is a highly experienced cross-border restructuring lawyer more

GIFFORDS celebrates major wins for gun safety in California legislative session

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 [Category: Political] -- Giffords, an organization dedicated to saving lives from gun violence, posted the following news release: * * * GIFFORDS celebrates major wins for gun safety in California legislative session * WASHINGTON -GIFFORDS, the national gun violence prevention organization led by former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, released the following statement celebrating the major gun safety victories of California's 2026 legislative session. The legislature pas more

Global Water Challenge and Cargill expand partnership to four additional countries

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 1 [Category: BizAgriculture] -- Cargill, a provider of food, agriculture, financial and industrial products and services, posted the following news release: * * * Global Water Challenge and Cargill expand partnership to four additional countries * #Key Takeways * Global Water Challenge (GWC) and Cargill are expanding Cargill Currents, their joint water initiative, with new projects in Bolivia, Colombia, Costa Rica and Turkiye and expanded projects in Brazil, G more

Graduates of a small West Coast college are earning more than Harvard and Stanford alums. Here's why.

OAKLAND, California, Sept. 1 -- Samuel Merritt University posted the following news: * * * Graduates of a small West Coast college are earning more than Harvard and Stanford alums. Here's why. * Via Business Insider * Business Insider ranked the top colleges for graduate pay across the US. * The Education Department's College Scorecard tracks median earnings four years after graduation. * Samuel Merritt University, a small California nursing school, ranked third in US graduate earnings more

Growth Energy: California Legislature Clears the Way for E15

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 [Category: Energy] -- Growth Energy, a trade association that represents ethanol producers, issued the following news release: * * * Growth Energy: California Legislature Clears the Way for E15 * SACRAMENTO, CALIF.-Growth Energy, the nation's largest biofuel trade association, commended the California legislature for passing Senate Bill 795, which directs the state fire marshal's office to implement regulations that give California drivers access to E15, a more affordable more

House Science, Space & Technology Committee Chairman, Ranking Member Issue Letter to GAO

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following letter with Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, ranking member of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, to Government Accountability Office Acting Comptroller General Orice Williams Brown: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 28, 2026 Ms. Orice Williams Brown Acting Comptroller General Government Accountability Office 441 G St. more

Houston City College selected for 'National Workforce Futures Accelerator'

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 1 -- Houston City College posted the following news: * * * Houston City College selected for 'National Workforce Futures Accelerator' * Houston City College (HCC) has been selected as one of 15 community colleges nationwide to participate in the inaugural Workforce Futures Accelerator, a three-year initiative led by the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) with support from Google.org. The initiative will help HCC embed virtual, project-based learning oppor more

How 'My Brilliant Career' Wrote a New Chapter for Adelaide -- And Honoured Its Past

LOS GATOS, California, Sept. 1 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news: * * * How 'My Brilliant Career' Wrote a New Chapter for Adelaide -- and Honoured Its Past Sybylla Melvyn spends My Brilliant Career refusing to settle -- for a marriage she doesn't want, a farm she didn't choose, or a life smaller than the one she's imagining for herself. As it turns out, the production chasing her story took a similarly ambitious approach, betting big on South Australia, on sustainabili more

HUMAIN and Applied Intuition Announce Strategic Collaboration to Deploy Physical AI Across Saudi Arabia, Starting with Autonomous Trucking

SUNNYVALE, California, Aug. 31 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Applied Intuition, a company that says it creates a future where every moving machine, from ships and satellites to trucks and robots is infused with intelligence, posted the following news release: * * * HUMAIN and Applied Intuition Announce Strategic Collaboration to Deploy Physical AI Across Saudi Arabia, Starting with Autonomous Trucking * * HUMAIN and Applied Intuition will build a unified autonomous logistics network more

ITC Opens Apple Investigation Over Mobile Devices, Electronic Content

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission has instituted a Section 337 investigation into Apple Inc., Cupertino, California, over allegations that mobile wireless devices infringe a U.S. patent covering automatic contact-information exchanges between nearby devices. The investigation follows a July 28 complaint by GG Technologies Inc., doing business as StayTouch, of Santa Monica, California. StayTouch filed an amended complaint Aug. 14 alleging that Apple imports and se more

Joosun Shin Receives NIH Grant to Develop AI Diagnostic Tool to Advance Dyspnea Care for People Who Smoke

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 2 -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release: * * * Dr. Joosun Shin receives NIH grant to develop AI diagnostic tool to advance dyspnea care for people who smoke Dr. Joosun Shin, assistant professor at the UCLA Joe C. Wen School of Nursing and a member of the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center Cancer Control and Survivorship Program, has received a grant from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) at the National Institutes more

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory: Big Ideas Lab Podcast Takes on the Science of Scale-up

LIVERMORE, California, Sept. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * Big Ideas Lab podcast takes on the science of scale-up Rechargeable lithium batteries trace back to 1972, but they wouldn't reach consumer products until 1991. Solar photovoltaic cells existed in the 1950s, long before solar panels appeared on rooftops. And the MRI was demonstrated in the 1970s, years before the machines became hospital staples. In each case more

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory: LZ Experiment Sees Surprising Result in Search for Dark Matter

LIVERMORE, California, Sept. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * LZ experiment sees surprising result in search for dark matter For the better part of a century, people have been trying to understand dark matter. This invisible substance makes up roughly 85% of the mass in the universe but has never been directly detected. Determining exactly what it is remains one of the biggest questions about our world. Now, a new ana more

Lawsuit Challenges Los Angeles Hydrogen-Methane Power Plant

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Lawsuit Challenges Los Angeles Hydrogen-Methane Power Plant * LOS ANGELES-The Center for Biological Diversity sued the city of Los Angeles and the L.A. Department of Water and Power today for approving a power plant conversion project that will run by combusting a hydrogen-methane gas blend. The Scattergood project in Playa del Rey proposes to burn 70% methane and 30% hydro more

Leading the Law Review: A conversation with editor-in-chief Caleb Rogers

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Sept. 1 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * Leading the Law Review: A conversation with editor-in-chief Caleb Rogers * For Caleb Rogers, serving as editor-in-chief of the Washington University Law Review is both a leadership opportunity and a chance to help shape the scholarship the journal publishes. A third-year law student, Rogers is leading Volume 104 while preparing for a career in commercial finance. Founded in 1915, the student- more

LEADING THE WAY: California Legislature Passes Groundbreaking Legislation to Stop 3D-Printed Guns

NEW YORK, Sept. 1 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release: * * * LEADING THE WAY: California Legislature Passes Groundbreaking Legislation to Stop 3D-Printed Guns * AB 2047 Heads to Governor Newsom's Desk as 3D-Printed Guns and Illegal Gun Parts Are Increasingly Recovered Across California SACRAMENTO, Calif. -Today, the California Legislature passed AB 2047, the Firearm Printing Prevention Act, groundbreaking legislation that will help address more

LENO'S LAW PASSES CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE

DIAMOND BAR, California, Aug. 31 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- The Specialty Equipment Market Association posted the following news release: * * * LENO'S LAW PASSES CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE * \-Historic vote for California's automotive community moves landmark collector-vehicle bill to Gov. Newsom - DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (Aug. 31, 2026) - Leno's Law (Senate Bill 1392), an important touchpoint in the fight to preserve California's rich automotive heritage, has passed the California Legisla more

Littler Issues Insight: Australia - Why a Proposed Clerks Award Work-From-Home Clause Matters Beyond Clerical Employees

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 2 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following insight on Aug. 31, 2026, by shareholder Naomi Seddon and counsel Michael Whitbread: * * * Australia: Why a Proposed Clerks Award Work-From-Home Clause Matters Beyond Clerical Employees The Australian Fair Work Commission (the "Commission") has released draft wording for a proposed work-from-home clause in the Clerks - Private Sector Award 2020. While the proposal is not yet finalized, employers with Australian op more

Littler: Quebec, Canada - Leave Bank Errors - Can an Employer Correct Them Years Later?

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 2 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news on Aug. 31, 2026: * * * Quebec, Canada - Leave Bank Errors: Can an Employer Correct Them Years Later? By Isabelle Duclos A recent Quebec arbitration decision provides important guidance on an issue that occasionally arises in the workplace: when an employer discovers that an employee received a benefit to which they were not entitled, is the employer barred from taking action by the six-month prescription pe more

LZ sees surprising result in search for dark matter

MENLO PARK, California, Sept. 1 -- The SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * LZ sees surprising result in search for dark matter * Subscribe to SLAC Breaking News(external link) Key takeaways: * Dark matter is the mysterious substance that accounts for the vast majority of matter in our universe. * LUX-ZEPLIN (LZ) is a world-leading dark matter detector and specializes in searching for WIMPs, or weakly interacting massive particles. * A new LZ more

Made in New Jersey: Netflix's New Thriller 'The Whisper Man' Has a Familiar Address

LOS GATOS, California, Sept. 2 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news: * * * Made in New Jersey: Netflix's New Thriller 'The Whisper Man' Has a Familiar Address Netflix's newest thriller The Whisper Man leaves fans guessing from beginning to end. One thing that's not in question? Where the movie was filmed. Based on the New York Times bestselling novel by Alex North, The Whisper Man follows a widowed crime writer (Adam Scott) who looks to his estranged father (Robert De Ni more

Mapping the Future: San Jose State University and BayGeo to Host 2026 GeoEducation Summit

SAN JOSE, California, Sept. 2 -- San Jose State University issued the following news: * * * Mapping the Future: SJSU and BayGeo to Host 2026 GeoEducation Summit Key Takeaways * The Bay Area/SJSU SAVI GeoEducation Summit IX will take place on Sept. 11 at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library from 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. * This is a great networking opportunity for urban planners, experts on Geographic Information Systems (GIS), government planning officials and more. * The event is funded in p more

Marcus & Millichap Arranges $11.5M Sale of Aldi and Starbucks-Anchored Retail Strip in Glendale Heights, Illinois

ENCINO, California, Sept. 1 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on Aug. 31, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Arranges $11.5M Sale of Aldi and Starbucks-Anchored Retail Strip in Glendale Heights, Illinois GLENDALE HEIGHTS, Ill. - 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 Bloomingdale Plaza, anchored by ALDI and Starbucks, in Glendale more

Marcus & Millichap Arranges $8.5 Million Off-Market Sale of Wabash Marketplace in Denver

ENCINO, California, Sept. 1 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on Aug. 31, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Arranges $8.5 Million Off-Market Sale of Wabash Marketplace in Denver DENVER -- Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the $8.5 million sale of Wabash Marketplace, a 34,846-square-foot neighborhood shopping center adjacent to Cherry C more

Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of 2,300-Square-Foot Net-Leased Bank in Dallas, Texas

ENCINO, California, Sept. 2 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on Sept. 1, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of 2,300-Square-Foot Net-Leased Bank in Dallas, Texas DALLAS - 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 3230 W Camp Wisdom Rd., a 2,300 square-foot net leased bank in Dallas. "The property received multiple o more

Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of Three-Property Freddy's Frozen Custard Portfolio in Illinois

ENCINO, California, Sept. 1 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on Aug. 31, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of Three-Property Freddy's Frozen Custard Portfolio in Illinois ILLINOIS - 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 three net-leased Freddy's Frozen Custard properties in Illinois. The properties collectively s more

Marcus & Millichap Brokers $1.11 Million Sale of Multifamily Property in Arvada, Colorado

ENCINO, California, Sept. 2 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on Sept. 1, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Brokers $1.11 Million Sale of Multifamily Property in Arvada, Colorado ARVADA, Colo. -- 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 6030 Yarrow St., a six-unit apartment property in Arvada, Colorado, for $1.11 million. "This more

Marcus & Millichap Brokers $6.9M Sale of 73,911-Square-Foot Industrial Property Portfolio in Fresno, California

ENCINO, California, Sept. 1 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on Aug. 31, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Brokers $6.9M Sale of 73,911-Square-Foot Industrial Property Portfolio in Fresno, California FRESNO, Calif. - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of the West Sussex Portfolio, comprised of five buildings in Fresno, Califor more

Marcus & Millichap Brokers $8.1M Sale of Two-Property Medical Office Portfolio in Ohio

ENCINO, California, Sept. 2 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on Sept. 1, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Brokers $8.1M Sale of Two-Property Medical Office Portfolio in Ohio OHIO - 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 Spectrum Eye Care Portfolio, a medical office portfolio located in Findlay and Lima, Ohio. The portfolio more

Marcus & Millichap Brokers Sale of 110,344-Square-Foot Industrial Property in Effingham, Illinois

ENCINO, California, Sept. 2 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on Sept. 1, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Brokers Sale of 110,344-Square-Foot Industrial Property in Effingham, Illinois EFFINGHAM, Ill. - 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 421 W. Industrial Ave., a vacant, single-tenant industrial property in Effingham, Illi more

Marcus & Millichap Facilitates Sale of 359-Unit Self-Storage Facility in Azle, Texas

ENCINO, California, Sept. 1 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on Aug. 31, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Facilitates Sale of 359-Unit Self-Storage Facility in Azle, Texas AZLE, Texas -- Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of the announced today the sale of KO Storage, a 359-unit self-storage facility. "We originally sold th more

Maryland, FTC Sue Amazon Over Secret Ad Surcharge Scheme

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 1 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Aug. 31, 2026: * * * Maryland, FTC Sue Amazon Over Secret Ad Surcharge Scheme Coalition Of Attorneys General and FTC Allege Amazon Concealed Unfair Charges in Its Digital Advertising Auction Pricing - Today, Attorney General Anthony G. Brown, 21 other attorneys general, and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed suit against Amazon, alleging that the company engaged in deceptive more

MATSUI URGES VETERANS ORGANIZATION TO RECONSIDER REVOCATION OF SACRAMENTO CHAPTER 6 CHARTER

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- Rep. Doris O. Matsui, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * MATSUI URGES VETERANS ORGANIZATION TO RECONSIDER REVOCATION OF SACRAMENTO CHAPTER 6 CHARTER * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07) sent a letter to Disabled American Veterans (DAV) National Headquarters, urging the organization to reconsider its revocation of Sacramento Chapter 6's charter and work toward a resolution that allows the chapter to continue serving veterans more

Mattel to Participate in Upcoming Investor Events

EL SEGUNDO, California, Sept. 1 -- Mattel, a toy manufacturing company, issued the following news on Aug. 31, 2026: * * * Mattel to Participate in Upcoming Investor Events Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) today announced it will participate in the following investor conferences and events: * Goldman Sachs Global Consumer and Retail Conference on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 in New York City. Ynon Kreiz, Mattel's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and Paul Ruh, Mattel's Chief Financial Officer, w more

Md. A.G. Brown Opposes EPA's Proposed Rule to Weaken Regulation of Heavy-Duty Vehicle Pollution

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 2 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Sept. 1, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Opposes EPA's Proposed Rule to Weaken Regulation of Heavy-Duty Vehicle Pollution Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a multistate comment letter opposing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposal to loosen regulations that control the emissions of smog-forming nitrogen oxides (NOx) from semi-trucks and other heavy-duty more

Meet GW Law's 10 Public Interest Scholars

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- The George Washington University Law School posted the following news: * * * Meet GW Law's 10 Public Interest Scholars * The GW Law Public Interest and Public Service Law Center is excited to welcome 10 Public Interest Scholars for the 2026-27 school year. For the past 10 years the Public Interest Scholars program has chosen a select group of incoming, full-time students to be scholars for the academic year. These students receive a $5,000 stipend to support the fundi more

Monumental Rio Mural Celebrates Women Defending Amazon Rivers

OAKLAND, California, Sept. 1 [Category: Environment] -- Amazon Watch, an organization that says it protects the rainforest and advances the rights of indigenous peoples in the Amazon Basin, issued the following news release: * * * Monumental Rio Mural Celebrates Women Defending Amazon Rivers * Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - Yesterday, artists and organizers unveiled Confluence, a monumental new mural honoring women on the front lines of the fight to defend Amazonian rivers and territories. Standin more

Motion Picture Association Statement on California Advancing State Budget Bill Resolution to Production Incentives Caps

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 [Category: Entertainment Industry] -- The Motion Picture Association posted the following news: * * * Motion Picture Association Statement on California Advancing State Budget Bill Resolution to Production Incentives Caps * LOS ANGELES -The California Legislature advanced AB186 and SB186 to Governor Newsom's desk as a resolution to SB122's unintended caps on the CA Film & TV Jobs program. The following is a statement from Motion Picture Association Chairman and CEO Charl more

N.J. A.G. Davenport Sues Amazon With FTC and 21 States for Rigging Advertising Auctions, Reaping Billions in Illegal Profits

TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 1 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Aug. 31, 2026: * * * AG Davenport Sues Amazon with FTC and 21 States for Rigging Advertising Auctions, Reaping Billions in Illegal Profits Amazon's Manipulation of Auctions Overcharged Businesses and Trickled Down to Consumers, Bipartisan Coalition Alleges - Today, Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and the Division of Consumer Affairs (DCA) joined the Federal Trade Commissio more

N.M. A.G. Torrez Opposes Trump Administration's Rapid and Drastic Overhaul of Nuclear Energy Regulation

SANTA FE, New Mexico, Sept. 2 -- New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez issued the following news release on Sept. 1, 2026: * * * Attorney General Raul Torrez Opposes Trump Administration's Rapid and Drastic Overhaul of Nuclear Energy Regulation * * * Albuquerque, NM - Attorney General Raul Torrez today took action to oppose U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) proposals, which are part of a wholesale, rapid revision of its long-standing regulations. In comments submitted to the NRC, At more

NASA's Dark Universe-Seeking Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope Launches

PASADENA, California, Sept. 1 -- NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory issued the following news: * * * NASA's Dark Universe-Seeking Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope Launches The spacecraft will study the mysteries of the cosmos while also testing the Coronagraph Instrument, designed and built by JPL to demonstrate advanced hardware for studying planets around other stars. Now on a three-month, million-mile journey to its final orbit, NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will soon reveal the u more

NBDA Opens 2026 Specialty Bicycle Retail Study Survey

IRVINE, California, Aug. 31 (TNSCrep) -- The National Bicycle Dealers Association, a non-profit supported by the membership of participating retailers and industry sponsorship, issued the following news: * * * NBDA Opens 2026 Specialty Bicycle Retail Study Survey All participating bicycle retailers will receive a complimentary copy of the final report - The National Bicycle Dealers Association (NBDA) is pleased to announce that the 2026 NBDA Specialty Bicycle Retail Study Survey is now open more

NEA President Princess Moss Begins Term Leading Nation's Largest Labor Union

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- The National Education Association issued the following news release on Sept. 1, 2026: * * * NEA President Princess Moss begins term leading nation's largest labor union Moss represents nearly 3 million educators and education support professionals from every state and territory - Princess R. Moss begins her term today as president of the National Education Association (NEA), leading the nation's largest labor union and representing nearly 3 million educators and educ more

Nepal Flash Floods: Five Days After the Floods, Secondary Health Risks Rise

SANTA BARBARA, California, Aug. 31 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * Nepal Flash Floods: Five Days After the Floods, Secondary Health Risks Rise * Five days have passed since flash floods and debris flows swept through the border region of northern Nepal, and emergency responders are continuing search and rescue efforts, including for several hundred workers believed to be trapped in underground tunnels near hydropower projects in the area. The death more

Netflix Confirms Production and Cast of 'Materesa' by 'Queen of Tears' Director and 'The East Palace' Writers

LOS GATOS, California, Sept. 1 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news: * * * Netflix Confirms Production and Cast of 'Materesa' (WT) by 'Queen of Tears' Director and 'The East Palace' Writers Netflix has confirmed the production and cast of its new Korean series Materesa (WT), a story about a cold-blooded criminal psychologist and professor named Ma Teresa (NANA), who investigates unsolved murder cases. She's joined by her assistant Park Seol (Kim Dan), whose innocent loo more

Netflix Shares Release Date and First Look of Dating Series Love is Blind: Netherlands

LOS GATOS, California, Sept. 2 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news: * * * Netflix shares release date and first look of dating series Love is Blind: Netherlands Netflix has announced the release date and unveiled the first look of the highly anticipated Love is Blind: Netherlands, the Dutch edition of the international dating series where singles search for love without ever seeing each other. Hosted by Nicolette van Dam and Bas Smit, the series premieres exclusively on more

Newsweek names LLUMC as a Best Physical Rehabilitation Center for sixth consecutive year

LOMA LINDA, California, Aug. 31 -- Loma Linda University Health issued the following news: * * * Newsweek names LLUMC as a Best Physical Rehabilitation Center for sixth consecutive year * Loma Linda University Medical Center (LLUMC) has been named to Newsweek's list of America's Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers 2026, ranking No. 3 among rehabilitation centers in California. This marks the sixth consecutive year Newsweek and Statista have recognized LLUMC. Loma Linda University Medical more

NFHA Leads 79-Organization Coalition Opposing HUD's English-Only Discrimination Complaint Form

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 [Category: Real Estate] -- The National Fair Housing Alliance posted the following news release: * * * NFHA Leads 79-Organization Coalition Opposing HUD's English-Only Discrimination Complaint Form Civil rights, fair housing, consumer, domestic violence, and real estate groups reject redesigned form shutting nine percent of the public out of federal fair housing enforcement - The National Fair Housing Alliance and 78 civil rights, fair housing, consumer, domestic violenc more

Northwell Appoints Sanjay Saint, MD, MPH, to Lead Internal Medicine

NEW HYDE PARK, New York, Sept. 1 -- Northwell Health issued the following news release: * * * Northwell appoints Sanjay Saint, MD, MPH, to lead internal medicine Dr. Saint will oversee Northwell's Division of Internal General Medicine as well as the Department of Medicine at Long Island Jewish Medical Center and North Shore University Hospital - Northwell Health has appointed renowned patient safety expert Sanjay Saint, MD, MPH, as senior vice president of the health system's internal medic more

NUHS Celebrates Summer 2026 Graduates in Commencement Ceremony

LOMBARD, Illinois, Sept. 1 -- National University of Health Sciences issued the following news: * * * NUHS Celebrates Summer 2026 Graduates in Commencement Ceremony * National University of Health Sciences (NUHS) honored its Summer 2026 graduating class on Friday, August 21. Graduates received diplomas in biomedical science, advanced clinical practice, acupuncture, chiropractic medicine and naturopathic medicine. The commencement keynote address was delivered by Executive Director of the A more

NVIDIA and MediaTek Deepen Long-Standing Partnership to Build AI Edge to Cloud Computing Platforms

SANTA CLARA, California, Aug. 31 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NVIDIA, a designer of graphics processing units for the gaming, cryptocurrency and professional markets, issued the following news release: * * * NVIDIA and MediaTek Deepen Long-Standing Partnership to Build AI Edge to Cloud Computing Platforms * NVIDIA and MediaTek today announced a deepening of their longstanding collaboration to build the next generations of AI computing platforms -spanning AI infrastructure, local AI more

Ogletree Deakins Welcomes Labor and Employment Litigator Melissa Cerro as Office Managing Shareholder in Fresno

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 31 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Ogletree Deakins, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Ogletree Deakins Welcomes Labor and Employment Litigator Melissa Cerro as Office Managing Shareholder in Fresno * FRESNO, Calif. - August 31, 2026 - Ogletree Deakins, one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is pleased to welcome Melissa Cerro as the office managing shareholder in Fresno, California. Cerro joins from McCormick Barstow more

Old Dominion University: September 2026 Faculty and Staff Accolades

NORFOLK, Virginia, Sept. 2 -- Old Dominion University issued the following news: * * * September 2026 Faculty and Staff Accolades "Accolades" celebrates Old Dominion University faculty and staff by highlighting honors and awards that recognize their dedication, expertise and contributions to their fields. Submit an Accolade through the submission form on the University Communications webpage. * Sina Razzaghi Asl, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the Department of Political Science and Geogra more

Oracle: Investing in Port Washington's Students and Schools

REDWOOD SHORES, California, Aug. 31 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release: * * * Investing in Port Washington's Students and Schools Port Washington has been my home for a long time. The people here aren't just community members, they are my family, friends, neighbors, and people I see around town every day. We share a deep sense of pride in this community and care about its future. That makes the latest support from Project Lighthouse esp more

Pacific Environment welcomes Korea's move to advance green fuels and clean technologies under the Green Shipping Corridor Act

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 1 [Category: Environment] -- Pacific Environment posted the following news release: * * * Pacific Environment welcomes Korea's move to advance green fuels and clean technologies under the Green Shipping Corridor Act * REPUBLIC OF KOREA -The Republic of Korea's Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (MOF) has prepared a draft Enforcement Decree and Enforcement Rules for the Act on Support for the Establishment of Green Shipping Corridors (Green Shipping Corridor Act more

Padilla, Schiff Announce Nearly $150 Million in Federal Funding for LA Metro Vermont Transit Corridor Bus Rapid Transit Project

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Schiff Announce Nearly $150 Million in Federal Funding for LA Metro Vermont Transit Corridor Bus Rapid Transit Project * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff (both D-Calif.) applauded the U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) announcement that it is providing nearly $150 million in federal funds for the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Aut more

Parsons Participates in Trump Administration's Project Watershed 250

PASADENA, California, Aug. 31 [Category: BizConstruction]-- Parsons Corp., an engineering, construction, technical and management services firm, posted the following news release: * * * Parsons Participates in Trump Administration's Project Watershed 250 * Key Takeaways: * Today Parsons joined national leaders at the Project Watershed 250 launch in San Antonio, Texas. This scalable water cybersecurity pilot program was initiated by White House National Cyber Director Sean Cairncross and Te more

Paul Hastings Advises Owner in Connection With $240 Million Series D Financing

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Paul Hastings Advises Owner in Connection With $240 Million Series D Financing * Paul Hastings LLP advised Owner in connection with its $240 million Series D financing at a $2.3 billion valuation. Emerging Growth Companies & Venture Capital partner Mike Pestana led the Paul Hastings team, which also included of counsel Darryl Long and associate Kelly Kyung-Lee Go. The fi more

Paul Hastings Deepens Antitrust Bench With Premier Partner in Washington

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Paul Hastings Deepens Antitrust Bench With Premier Partner in Washington * Paul Hastings LLP today announced that antitrust lawyer Charles Ramsey has joined the firm as a partner in Washington, D.C., further strengthening the firm's global Antitrust & Competition practice and broader M&A platform. Joining from Freshfields, Ramsey advises clients on domestic and internatio more

Pelosi Joins California Democrats in Pressing The Trump Administration to Release $867 Million in Withheld Medicaid Funding

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Pelosi Joins California Democrats in Pressing The Trump Administration to Release $867 Million in Withheld Medicaid Funding * Today, Speaker Emerita Pelosi joined the California Democratic Congressional Delegation, along with Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff, in sending a letter to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and Centers for Medicare & more

Pepperdine University Receives Transformational $1 Million Gift From George And Yuko Uyesugi

MALIBU, California, Sept. 1 -- Pepperdine University issued the following news: * * * Pepperdine University Receives Transformational $1 Million Gift From George And Yuko Uyesugi David Holden George and Yuko Uyesugi, two esteemed members of the Los Angeles business community, recently established the "William 'Woody' Matthews, George and Yuko Uyesugi Japanese Studies and Cultural Endowed Fund" at Pepperdine University with a generous $1 million institutional gift. By launching this new and more

PERFORMERS, KEYNOTE SPEAKERS, AND HONOREES ANNOUNCED FOR THE 21ST ASBESTOS AWARENESS & PREVENTION CONFERENCE

REDONDO BEACH, California, Sept. 1 [Category: Medical] -- The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization posted the following news release: * * * PERFORMERS, KEYNOTE SPEAKERS, AND HONOREES ANNOUNCED FOR THE 21ST ASBESTOS AWARENESS & PREVENTION CONFERENCE * Posted on August 24, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. -The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO), an independent nonprofit dedicated to preventing asbestos exposure through education, advocacy, and community initiatives, is proud to announce t more

Peters Votes to Keep Government Open and Protect San Diego Funding, but Urges End to Stopgap Bills

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- Rep. Scott Peters, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Peters Votes to Keep Government Open and Protect San Diego Funding, but Urges End to Stopgap Bills * Washington, D.C. -Today, Representative Scott Peters (D-CA) released the following statement after the House passed a Continuing Resolution (CR), or short-term government funding bill, to keep the government open and funded through December 11, 2026. The government was set to enter another shutdow more

Peters, Kean Reintroduce Legislation to Limit Noncompete Agreements, Boost Innovation and Productivity

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- Rep. Scott Peters, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Peters, Kean Reintroduce Legislation to Limit Noncompete Agreements, Boost Innovation and Productivity * Washington, D.C. -Today, Representatives Scott Peters (D-CA) and Tom Kean, Jr. (R-NJ) reintroduced the Workforce Mobility Act, a bill to limit employers' ability to force employees to sign noncompete agreements except in certain cases. A noncompete agreement is a legal agreement between an emp more

Professor Samantha Prince's co-authored article to be published by Georgetown Environmental Law Review

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 1 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Professor Samantha Prince's co-authored article to be published by Georgetown Environmental Law Review * CARLISLE, PA-"The Climate Risk Transfer That Defines The Gig Economy," written by Professor Samantha Prince and Dean of Creighton School of Law Joshua Fershee, has been accepted for publication by the Georgetown Environmental Law Review. The article examines how clima more

Qualcomm and HUMAIN Unveil Horizon Ultra AI PC at LEAP 2026, Bringing AI Directly to the Device

SAN DIEGO, California, Sept. 1 -- Qualcomm Technologies, a part of Qualcomm, issued the following news release on Aug. 31, 2026: * * * Qualcomm and HUMAIN Unveil Horizon Ultra AI PC at LEAP 2026, Bringing AI Directly to the Device Powered by Snapdragon(R) X2 Elite with an 18-core Qualcomm Oryon(TM) CPU, Horizon Ultra is the new flagship of the HUMAIN Horizon line bringing CPU, GPU and NPU computing together for on-device AI and launching first with Microsoft Windows - Qualcomm Technologies, more

Qualcomm Introduces Dragonwing Q-2390 and IQ-2390 Processors, Expanding Access to Intelligent Connected Devices

SAN DIEGO, California, Sept. 2 -- Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a part of Qualcomm, issued the following news release on Sept. 1, 2026: * * * Qualcomm Introduces Dragonwing Q-2390 and IQ-2390 Processors, Expanding Access to Intelligent Connected Devices Highlights: * Qualcomm Dragonwing(TM) Q-2390 and IQ-2390 processors significantly expand access to intelligently connected devices across the IoT industry, lowering barriers by adding intelligence, vision and connectivity to devices deployed more

R.I. A.G. Neronha, Coalition Sue Amazon Over Deceptive Advertising Scheme

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Sept. 1 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release on Aug. 31, 2026: * * * Attorney General Neronha, coalition sue Amazon over deceptive advertising scheme Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in suing Amazon.com, Inc., over deceptive practices that cost advertisers billions. The coalition alleges that Amazon inflated advertiser costs by enter more

Ralph J. Hexter appointed interim provost at the University of California

BERKELEY, California, Sept. 1 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * Ralph J. Hexter appointed interim provost at the University of California * University of California President James B. Milliken today announced the appointment of Ralph J. Hexter as systemwide interim provost and executive vice president for Academic Affairs, effective September 1, 2026. Hexter will serve in the role until the University's next permanent provost is appointed. "Ralph is a more

Rand Issues Commentary to San Francisco Chronicle: Not All 'Magic' Mushrooms Are the Same

SANTA MONICA, California, Sept. 1 -- Rand issued the following commentary on Aug. 29, 2026, by Beau Kilmer, codirector of the RAND Drug Policy Research Center, and research project specialist Michelle Priest to the San Francisco Chronicle: * * * Not All 'Magic' Mushrooms Are the Same Mushrooms are everywhere in California--literally and figuratively. Some are edible, some are psychoactive, some are toxic. And in the case of Amanita muscaria mushrooms, they can be all three. You may not yet h more

Rand Issues Commentary to Washington Post: Mirror Life Is Theoretical. The Danger Is Anything But.

SANTA MONICA, California, Sept. 1 -- Rand issued the following commentary on Aug. 31, 2026, by Nidhi Kalra, director of the Pardee Center for Longer Range Global Policy and the Future Human Condition, to the Washington Post: * * * Mirror Life Is Theoretical. The Danger Is Anything But. This includes creation of mirror organisms." These six bland words appear as a footnote in the White House policy for "Stopping High-Risk Life Sciences Research" (PDF) released in July--but they shouldn't be tr more

Ranking Member Waters, Rep. Sherman Urge FEMA to Immediately Release Hazard Mitigation Funds for L.A. Wildfire Recovery

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 31, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Maxine Waters and Congressman Brad Sherman Urge FEMA to Immediately Release Hazard Mitigation Funds for L.A. Wildfire Recovery Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, and Congressman Brad Sherman (D-CA), Ranking Member on the Capital Markets Subc more

Ranking Members Lofgren, Foushee Congratulate NASA and Partners After Successful Nancy Grace Roman Telescope Launch

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Members Lofgren, Foushee Congratulate NASA and Partners After Successful Nancy Grace Roman Telescope Launch * (Washington, DC) -Today, NASA, in partnership with SpaceX, successfully launched the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Named for NASA's first chief astronomer, the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, or "Roman," is NASA's newest flagship ob more

Ranking Members Lofgren, Foushee Congratulate NASA and Partners After Successful Nancy Grace Roman Telescope Launch

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, ranking member of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Members Lofgren, Foushee Congratulate NASA and Partners After Successful Nancy Grace Roman Telescope Launch Today, NASA, in partnership with SpaceX, successfully launched the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Named for NASA's first chief astronomer, the Nancy Grace Roman Space Tele more

Reason Foundation Issues Commentary: Depoliticizing Public Employee Pension Plans - Building Robust Legal and Structural Guardrails for Sustainability

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 2 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary by Rod Crane, senior fellow at the Pension Integrity Project: * * * Depoliticizing public employee pension plans: Building robust legal and structural guardrails for sustainability Many political vulnerabilities that threaten sound design and funding of public pensions can be addressed with apolitical guardrails. - The hard-won public pension reforms of recent years remain vulnerable to constant polit more

Registration Opens for SEMICON Europa 2026 as Industry Leaders Gather to Navigate Europe's Semiconductor Future

MILPITAS, California, Sept. 1 [Category: Electronic Products] -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, posted the following news release: * * * Registration Opens for SEMICON Europa 2026 as Industry Leaders Gather to Navigate Europe's Semiconductor Future * MUNICH, Germany -September 1, 2026 -SEMICON Europa 2026, co-located with electronica, will return to Munich from November 10-13, bringing together global industry leaders, innovators, an more

RELEASE: Rep. Friedman Welcomes Trump's Call for a Bipartisan Federal Film Tax Credit

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Rep. Laura Friedman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: Rep. Friedman Welcomes Trump's Call for a Bipartisan Federal Film Tax Credit Calls on Congress to move immediately with legislation that brings jobs and production back to the United States - Today, August 31, 2026, U.S. Congresswoman Laura Friedman (CA-30) released the following statement after President Trump's Truth Social post calling on Republicans and Democrats to immediately dr more

Rep. Aguilar, Sen. Schiff Deliver More Than $1 Million for Cal State San Bernardino AI Research Center

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Aguilar, Sen. Schiff Deliver More Than $1 Million for Cal State San Bernardino AI Research Center * SAN BERNARDINO, CA - Today, Representative Pete Aguilar (D-Calif.-33) and U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) announced that they delivered more than $1 million in federal funding for California State University, San Bernardino. The new investment will support the college completing the buildo more

Rep. Bera Cosponsors Wildfire Response and Readiness Act to Strengthen Wildfire Prevention and Community Preparedness

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- Rep. Ami Bera, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Bera Cosponsors Wildfire Response and Readiness Act to Strengthen Wildfire Prevention and Community Preparedness * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) cosponsored the Wildfire Response and Readiness Act, a comprehensive package to strengthen wildfire prevention and response, help communities better prepare for catastrophic fires, and provide greater support for wildlan more

Rep. Calvert Statement on Army Secretary Dan Driscoll

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- Rep. Ken Calvert, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Calvert Statement on Army Secretary Dan Driscoll * Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-41), Chairman of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, issued the following statement on Army Secretary Dan Driscoll: "Dan Driscoll brought renewed energy and focus to the Army during his time as Secretary. I'm grateful for his leadership, vision and commitment. As a decorated Army veteran, he understood more

Rep. Friedman Celebrates Official Phase-Out of Paraquat After Leading the Fight to Ban It

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Rep. Laura Friedman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: Rep. Friedman Celebrates Official Phase-Out of Paraquat After Leading the Fight to Ban It * BURBANK, CA -Today, August 31, 2026, U.S. Congresswoman Laura Friedman (CA-30) celebrated the official phase out of paraquat in California after every manufacturer of products containing the toxic ingredient voluntarily agreed to pull them from the market. The phase-out is the direct result of l more

Rep. Panetta Announces Federal Grant to Strengthen Shared Infrastructure Readiness Between Monterey and Local Military Installations

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Panetta Announces Federal Grant to Strengthen Shared Infrastructure Readiness Between Monterey and Local Military Installations * Washington, D.C. - United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) announced $635,900 in federal grant funding for the City of Monterey to assess the resilience of infrastructure supporting the community and two local military installations. The funding, award more

Rep. Sara Jacobs Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Address AI Weaknesses and Failures at Pentagon

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Sara Jacobs Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Address AI Weaknesses and Failures at Pentagon * Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51), Rep. George Whitesides (CA-27), and Rep. Nathaniel Moran (TX-01) introduced bipartisan legislation to create an AI incident and vulnerability reporting program within the Department of Defense. The program would identify, analyze, and remediate AI weaknesses across the d more

Rep. Torres Joins Gray and Lofgren in Pressing The Trump Administration to Release $867 Million in Withheld Medicaid Funding

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Rep. Norma J. Torres, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Torres Joins Gray and Lofgren in Pressing The Trump Administration to Release $867 Million in Withheld Medicaid Funding * Today, Congresswoman Norma Torres (CA-35) joined Congressman Adam Gray (CA-13), California Democratic Congressional Delegation Chair Zoe Lofgren (CA-18),and the California Democratic Congressional Delegation, along with Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff, in sending more

Representative Derek Tran Issues Statement Following House Refusal To Condemn The Communist Regime Of Vietnam

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- Rep. Derek Tran, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Representative Derek Tran Issues Statement Following House Refusal To Condemn The Communist Regime Of Vietnam * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Representative Derek Tran (CA-45) issued the following statement after the House of Representatives voted on House Resolution 1490: "As the son of Vietnamese refugees, the atrocities committed under the communist regime of Vietnam remain incredibly personal to me an more

Representative Tran Issues Statement on CR Vote to Fund the Government through December 11

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- Rep. Derek Tran, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Representative Tran Issues Statement on CR Vote to Fund the Government through December 11 * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Representative Derek Tran (CA-45) issued the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 6500, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027, which will fund federal agencies through December 11, 2026: "Today, I voted in favor of a continuing resolution to keep the gov more

Reps. Sara Jacobs, Don Bacon Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Press Access at the Pentagon

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Sara Jacobs, Don Bacon Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Press Access at the Pentagon * Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51) and Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) introduced bipartisan legislation to restore and protect press access at the Pentagon, reversing months of Secretary Hegseth's efforts to restrict independent reporting. Rep. Sara Jacobs said: "Muzzling the Pentagon's independent press corps blinds C more

Researchers Develop Method to Tell Authentic Artifacts from Fakes

LA JOLLA, California, Aug. 31 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Researchers Develop Method to Tell Authentic Artifacts from Fakes * Key Takeaways * Advances in computing power helped scientists create a method for dating pottery purported to be ancient. * The method takes advantage of the fact that the firing and cooling of clay materials creates a virtual time stamp within their structures based on the orientation of Earth's magnetic fiel more

Restrictive Covenants in Physician Employment Contracts Analyzed in the Journal of American Physicians and Surgeons

TUCSON, Arizona, Sept. 1 (TNSjou) -- The Association of American Physicians and Surgeons issued the following news release: * * * Restrictive Covenants in Physician Employment Contracts Analyzed in the Journal of American Physicians and Surgeons If an employment arrangement does not work out, physicians may have severely limited options for working elsewhere. Jeffrey Segal, M.D., J.D., explains issues to be considered in contract negotiations in the fall issue of the Journal of American Physi more

RFA Salutes Unanimous Passage of California E15 Clean-Up Legislation

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 [Category: Energy] -- The Renewable Fuels Association posted the following news release: * * * RFA Salutes Unanimous Passage of California E15 Clean-Up Legislation * The Renewable Fuels Association welcomed the passage late Monday night of Calif. SB 795, the E15 Clean-Up Act, which removes the final impediments that are preventing Californians from accessing the lower-cost, lower-carbon E15 fuel blend at the pump. The bill passed unanimously out of both the Assembly (56-0 more

Rutgers: Researchers Discover Dozens of Genes Tied to OCD and Tic Disorders

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Sept. 2 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Researchers Discover Dozens of Genes Tied to OCD and Tic Disorders A Rutgers-led international team identifies 36 genetic risk factors, offering new insights for future treatments By Kitta MacPherson A Rutgers-led international collaboration has identified 36 genes that substantially raise the risk for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and chronic tic disorders - providing what two researche more

SAG-AFTRA Statement on Federal Production Incentives

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 2 -- The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) issued the following statement by President Sean Astin and Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, national executive director and chief negotiator: * * * SAG-AFTRA Statement on Federal Production Incentives The following statement is from SAG-AFTRA President Sean Astin and National Executive Director & Chief Negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland. "Production is the lifeblood of our indu more

Salesforce Named a Leader in the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Healthcare Provider Industry Cloud Platforms

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 2 [Category: BizHuman Resources/Personnel] -- Salesforce, a customer relationship management company, issued the following news release: * * * Salesforce Named a Leader in the 2026 Gartner(r) Magic Quadrant(tm) for Healthcare Provider Industry Cloud Platforms * Salesforce has been recognized by Gartner as a Leader in the 2026 Magic Quadrant for Healthcare Provider Industry Cloud Platforms. In this inaugural report, Gartner evaluated global healthcare provide more

San Jose State University Issues Q&A: Deep Dive in Five - Affordable Learning Solutions at King Library

SAN JOSE, California, Sept. 1 -- San Jose State University issued the following Q&A on Aug. 31, 2026, involving Essy Barroso-Ramirez, research services and social sciences librarian, and senior assistant librarian Jane Dodge: * * * Deep Dive in Five: Affordable Learning Solutions at SJSU King Library Key takeaways: * Affordable Learning Solutions (AL$) offers many ways for SJSU students to access low-cost (and sometimes free) student textbooks and classroom materials. * Over the 15 years SJ more

Save the Children: First-Ever National Rural Child Well-Being Database, Report Reveal Opportunity Gaps for Rural America's Kids

WESTPORT, Connecticut, Sept. 2 (TNSrpt) -- Save the Children, an organization that says it is giving children a healthy start in life, opportunity to learn and protection from harm, posted the following news release on Sept. 1, 2026: * * * First-Ever National Rural Child Well-Being Database, Report Reveal Opportunity Gaps for Rural America's Kids Rural Child Well-Being Dashboards, Report Show Children Growing up in Rural Communities More Likely to Experience Poverty, Food Insecurity, Lower Re more

Schloss Elmau Transforms Its Luxury Resort Operations With Oracle Cloud

REDWOOD SHORES, California, Sept. 2 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release: * * * Schloss Elmau Transforms Its Luxury Resort Operations with Oracle Cloud Iconic Bavarian resort uses Oracle OPERA Cloud to automate operations, connect specialized hospitality services, and give staff more time to focus on guests Reservations department alone cuts associate workload by 50 percent - Schloss Elmau, the renowned luxury hideaway, cultural retrea more

School of Music welcomes four new faculty members

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 31 -- Lipscomb University posted the following news: * * * School of Music welcomes four new faculty members * The Lipscomb University School of Music welcomed four new full-time faculty members for the 2026-27 academic year, bringing extensive experience in instrumental and choral performance and education, film and media composition, contemporary music production and music technology. Joining the faculty are Rick DeJonge, assistant professor of film and media co more

Seabed Mining on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf - Recent Developments Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13226) on Aug. 28, 2026, by natural resources policy specialists Caitlin Keating-Bitonti and Laura B. Comay. Here are excerpts: * * * Seabed Mining on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf: Recent Developments As part of a national effort to secure reliable supplies of critical minerals, President Trump issued Executive Order (EO) 14285 of April 24, 2025, "Unleashing America's Offs more

SEC Charges Former CEO of Lugano Diamonds in Alleged Massive Accounting and Offering Fraud

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release: * * * Securities and Exchange Commission v. Ferder, et al., No. 8:26-cv-02492 (C.D. Cal. filed Aug. 31, 2026) On August 31, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission filed charges against Mordechai Ferder, the founder and former CEO of Lugano Diamonds & Jewelry, Inc., for allegedly running a fraud scheme that caused Lugano and its public parent company, Compass Diversified Holdings ("CODI more

Sen. Schiff, Rep. Aguilar Deliver More Than $1 Million For Cal State San Bernardino AI Research Center

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Schiff, Rep. Aguilar Deliver More Than $1 Million For Cal State San Bernardino AI Research Center * New investment in the Inland Empire is part of more than $258 million in federal funds Schiff delivered for California for fiscal year 2026 San Bernardino, CA - Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Congressman Pete Aguilar (D-Calif.-33) announced that they delivered more than $1 mill more

SHO Kitchen serving global flavors at new residence hall

SAN DIEGO, California, Sept. 1 -- California State University San Diego State University posted the following news: * * * SHO Kitchen serving global flavors at new residence hall * San Diego State University students have a new place to gather around fresh, healthy and tasty food with the opening of SHO Kitchen, a new SDSU Dining concept at Plaza del Sol. Located next to the new Texcoco residential community as part of the ongoing Evolve Student Housing development, SHO Kitchen is built aro more

Stanford Daily wins suit against targeting of international student speech

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 31 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Student Press Law Center posted the following news: * * * Stanford Daily wins suit against targeting of international student speech * A federal judge ruled Friday that the Trump Administration unconstitutionally used immigration law to silence the speech of international students, including within student media. It's a major win for The Stanford Daily, which brought the lawsuit, and for student editors across the country who report more

Stanford University Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies: How China's Debt-Ridden Local Governments Are Rewriting Their Economic Development Playbook

STANFORD, California, Sept. 1 -- Stanford University Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies issued the following news: * * * How China's Debt-Ridden Local Governments Are Rewriting Their Economic Development Playbook Having lost their primary source of revenue from land finance, indebted Chinese counties and cities are pursuing new strategies to sustain development, pivoting toward industrial parks and venture capital, Stanford political scientist Jean Oi observes in her recent fi more

Stanford University School of Medicine: Gene Activation Tool May Do What CRISPR Cannot - Work Inside the Body

STANFORD, California, Aug. 28 (TNSjou) -- Stanford University School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * New gene activation tool may do what CRISPR cannot: work inside the body Stanford Medicine scientists developed an ultrasmall and versatile gene activator, TIGRa, that is easier to deliver into the body. In mice, they used it to prevent blindness from retinal injury. By Nina Bai, nina.bai@stanford.edu The ability to precisely adjust the expression of genes inside the human body more

Stanford University: Screening Tool Amplifies Detection of Protein Changes

STANFORD, California, Sept. 1 (TNSjou) -- Stanford University issued the following news: * * * New screening tool amplifies detection of protein changes A high-throughput method enables researchers to screen hundreds of drugs in parallel, accelerating discovery of therapies that degrade disease-causing proteins. In brief * Small fluctuations in protein levels within cells can be the difference between health and disease or a drug molecule working or not, but it can be hard to detect these c more

Statement from Joy Chen, Every Fire Survivor's Network, and Jamie Court, Consumer Watchdog, on the Death of SB 492

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 1 [Category: Consumer Services] -- Consumer Watchdog posted the following news release: * * * Statement from Joy Chen, Every Fire Survivor's Network, and Jamie Court, Consumer Watchdog, on the Death of SB 492 * "Wildfire survivors fought the utility bailout and won. Legislators heard us, stood up to enormous pressure from the Governor and the utilities, and rejected the biggest bailout protections they demanded. SB 492 was a negotiated leadership compromise. N more

Strengthening America's AI Ecosystem with the Launch of the NSF NAIRR Operations Center

LA JOLLA, California, Sept. 1 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Strengthening America's AI Ecosystem with the Launch of the NSF NAIRR Operations Center * Scientific discovery increasingly depends on AI resources, including large-scale computing, high-quality data and specialized tools. Without access to these resources, ambitious questions pursued by U.S. researchers may exceed the resources of an individual laboratory or institution. To help f more

Study: Reservoir Management System Could Save California $150 Million Every Year

LA JOLLA, California, Sept. 1 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Study: Reservoir Management System Could Save California $150 Million Every Year * Key Takeaways A reservoir management program administered by UC San Diego's Scripps Institution of Oceanography with state and federal agencies could save an estimated 100-160 billion gallons a year, enough for more than a million households. The program, called Forecast-Informed Reservoir Operati more

Summer 2026 graduates announced

RUSTON, Louisiana, Aug. 31 -- Louisiana Tech University posted the following news: * * * Summer 2026 graduates announced * Louisiana Tech University has announced graduates from its Summer 2026 commencement ceremonies held August 15. Graduates are listed below by the state/territory they have reported in their Workday profile, with Louisiana listed first. LOUISIANA Alexandria * Jamal Sami Farhat - Bachelor of Science * Madisyn Danielle Mcclanahan - Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studie more

The Ethics of Intelligence: Hampton University Builds an AI Ecosystem for a Future Where Access, Data, Opportunity Matter

HAMPTON, Virginia, Aug. 31 -- Hampton University posted the following news: * * * The Ethics of Intelligence: Hampton University Builds an AI Ecosystem for a Future Where Access, Data, Opportunity Matter * As Virginia becomes the nation's data center capital and AI reshapes the labor market, Hampton University is tackling a larger question: Who will shape the technologies increasingly shaping us? HAMPTON, Va. (August 25, 2026) -Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing how Americans work, more

THE PALEY CENTER FOR MEDIA LAUNCHES A NEW MUSIC INITIATIVE

NEW YORK, Sept. 1 [Category: Media] -- The Paley Center for Media issued the following news release: * * * THE PALEY CENTER FOR MEDIA LAUNCHES A NEW MUSIC INITIATIVE * New Year-Round Music Initiative Brings Songwriters, Artists, and Music Makers to The Paley Museum for Live Performances, Songwriter Showcases, Listening Parties, DJ Nights, Workshops, and More Initiative Kicks Off with Southern Rounds: Bringing Nashville to New York!, a Songwriter Showcase Series Featuring Intimate Live Perfo more

TikTok's Global and U.S. Song of the Summer 2026: Katy Perry's 'The One That Got Away'

LOS ANGLES, California, Sept. 2 -- TikTok, a destination for a short-form mobile video, issued the following news: * * * TikTok's Global and US Song of the Summer 2026: Katy Perry's 'The One That Got Away' TikTok's Summer Honors awarded to Zara Larsson, 'Du Bist Gut Genug', CORTIS and Slayyyter - Summer 2026 has once again seen music culture come to life on TikTok, with the global community discovering new artists, rediscovering beloved classics, launching viral trends and soundtracking mil more

UAB study points to a way to improve gene therapy for frontotemporal dementia

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Aug. 31 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: * * * UAB study points to a way to improve gene therapy for frontotemporal dementia * A new study led by Erik Roberson, M.D., may improve care for patients with FTD.Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham have discovered a surprising modification that could make an emerging therapy for frontotemporal dementia more effective, potentially helping guide the next generation of treatments for a dev more

UC-San Diego Scripps Institution of Oceanography: Meet the Next Wave of Entrepreneurs Joining the StartBlue Ocean Enterprise Accelerator Program

LA JOLLA, California, Sept. 1 -- The University of California-San Diego Scripps Institution of Oceanography issued the following news: * * * Meet the Next Wave of Entrepreneurs Joining the StartBlue Ocean Enterprise Accelerator Program UC San Diego-led program supports startups advancing the Blue Economy - The StartBlue Ocean Enterprise Accelerator program at UC San Diego is welcoming its newest cohort of innovators ready to take their ocean-related ideas to the next level. A partnership b more

UC-San Diego Scripps Institution of Oceanography: Researchers Develop Method to Tell Authentic Artifacts From Fakes

LA JOLLA, California, Sept. 1 -- The University of California-San Diego Scripps Institution of Oceanography issued the following news: * * * Researchers Develop Method to Tell Authentic Artifacts from Fakes Magnetic method reveals distinct time stamp of clay baking process Key Takeaways Advances in computing power helped scientists create a method for dating pottery purported to be ancient. The method takes advantage of the fact that the firing and cooling of clay materials creates a virtu more

UC-San Diego Scripps Institution of Oceanography: Reservoir Management System Could Save California $150 Million Every Year

LA JOLLA, California, Sept. 1 (TNSjou) -- The University of California-San Diego Scripps Institution of Oceanography issued the following news: * * * Study: Reservoir Management System Could Save California $150 Million Every Year Improved weather forecasts can maximize reservoir efficiency, saving between 100-160 billion gallons of water annually Key Takeaways A reservoir management program administered by Scripps Oceanography with state and federal agencies could save an estimated 100-160 more

UC-San Francisco-Led Group Awarded $9 Million for Heart Inflammation Research

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 28 -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * UCSF-Led Group Awarded $9 Million for Heart Inflammation Research An international research network led in North America by UC San Francisco (UCSF) has received a $9 million award from the Leducq Foundation, a cardiovascular research funding organization, to uncover how the immune system attacks the heart and develop more precise treatments for myocarditis and other more

UCLA Health: Study Suggests Menopause Hormone Treatment May Ease 'Brain Fog'

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 2 (TNSjou) -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release: * * * Study suggests menopause hormone treatment may ease 'brain fog' Small case series finds cognitive improvements in women treated with distinct estriol and progesterone therapy - Many women going through menopause report struggling with memory lapses, trouble concentrating and slower thinking, a set of symptoms often described as "brain fog." A new study (https://www.nature.com/articles/s41 more

UNC Awarded Up to $35 Million to Lead Landmark Initiative to Build World's Largest Data Resource for Rare Disease AI

CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, Sept. 1 -- The University of North Carolina School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * UNC Awarded Up to $35 Million to Lead Landmark Initiative to Build World's Largest Data Resource for Rare Disease AI This data resource will provide physicians and researchers with new capabilities to identify patterns, support clinical decisions, and accelerate research aimed at transforming rare disease diagnosis and care. - More than 10,000 rare diseases affect an more

University of Colorado: Celebrating Fifteen Years and 148 Graduates of the Research Experience for Undergraduates Summer Program

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, Sept. 2 -- The University of Colorado issued the following news release: * * * Celebrating fifteen years and 148 graduates of the Research Experience for Undergraduates summer program In July 2026, Jugal Kalita, Ph.D., UCCS Computer Science Professor, completed his fifteenth year of leading a 10-week National Science Foundation (NSF) Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) summer program. Undergraduate students from across the nation applied for the program ho more

University of Dubuque to Hold Opening Convocation

DUBUQUE, Iowa, Sept. 1 -- The University of Dubuque posted the following news release: * * * University of Dubuque to Hold Opening Convocation * DUBUQUE, Iowa - The University of Dubuque's Opening Convocation will be held at 10:45 a.m. Thursday, September 10, 2026, in John and Alice Butler Hall, Heritage Center. For those who cannot attend in-person, the ceremony will be streamed live on UD's YouTube channel. An annual tradition at the beginning of the year, Opening Convocation manifests th more

University of Iowa College of Engineering: NSF Awards $2 Million to Improve Drug Development Through Advanced Computing

IOWA CITY, Iowa, Sept. 2 -- The University of Iowa College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * NSF awards $2 million to improve drug development through advanced computing Researchers at the University of Iowa are leading an effort to develop a new computational method to predict how pharmaceutical compounds crystallize into tablet form, a critical step in bringing new medicines to patients. The four-year, $2 million award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) will address a more

University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School: Brandon Bastien Receives NIH Fellowship Award to Study Autism-associated Genes in Zebrafish

WORCESTER, Massachusetts, Sept. 2 -- The University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School issued the following news: * * * Brandon Bastien receives NIH fellowship award to study autism-associated genes in zebrafish At a glance * Brandon Bastien, PhD, received a $251,000, three-year NIH F32 fellowship to study how autism-associated genes affect brain development and behavior using zebrafish. * Bastien's research has found that one autism-associated gene nearly eliminates dopamine neurons in t more

University of Michigan is Leading the New Targeted Simons Research Group on Organic Rich Exoplanets

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 2 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Exploring habitability beyond Earth U-M is leading the new Targeted Simons Research Group on Organic Rich Exoplanets - WHAT'S THE STUDY: The research team will study a range of planets beyond our solar system, from rocky planets similar in size to Earth to planets that are several times larger, but smaller than Neptune. These worlds are called sub-Neptunes and are the most abundant type of planet in more

University of Southern California Information Sciences Institute: Even Verified Cybersecurity Research Artifacts Can Be Hard to Reuse

MARINA DEL REY, California, Sept. 1 -- The University of Southern California Information Sciences Institute, a component of the Viterbi School of Engineering, issued the following news: * * * Even Verified Cybersecurity Research Artifacts Can Be Hard to Reuse USC Viterbi and USC Stevens researchers at ISI found that many cybersecurity research artifacts carrying top-tier evaluation badges were difficult to find, install or run By Marc Ballon Every scientific breakthrough is supposed to beco more

USACE Names Tulsa District '2026 District of the Year' for Contracting Efforts

TULSA, Oklahoma, Sept. 1 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Tulsa District issued the following news on Sept. 1, 2026: * * * USACE names Tulsa District '2026 District of the Year' for contracting efforts The Tulsa District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers was named the "2026 District of the Year for Excellence in Contracting" through the Excellence in Contracting Awards Program, Aug. 20. The ECAP recognizes the achievements and contributions of the USACE contracting workforce for continuing an more

USC researchers to develop AI-powered platform to predict depression, suicide risk, and resilience

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 1 -- The University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine posted the following news release: * * * USC researchers to develop AI-powered platform to predict depression, suicide risk, and resilience * In the United States, more than 47,000 people die by suicide each year and more than 10 million seriously consider it, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But clinicians often have few ways to detect when someone is heading to more

Utrecht University: Agnieszka Markiewicz Appointed as Professor of Macroeconomics

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, Sept. 1 -- Utrecht University issued the following news: * * * Agnieszka Markiewicz appointed as professor of Macroeconomics As of 1 September 2026, Agnieszka Markiewicz is appointed as Professor of Macroeconomics at the Utrecht University School of Economics (U.S.E.). Agnieszka Markiewicz is building a research agenda that integrates Dutch administrative microdata with structural macroeconomic models to offer new insights into the functioning of our aggregate econom more

Washington joins FTC lawsuit alleging Amazon inflated ad pricing

OLYMPIA, Washington, Sept. 2 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * Washington joins FTC lawsuit alleging Amazon inflated ad pricing * A new lawsuit filed today by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 22 states, including Washington, alleges that Amazon has for years artificially inflated the prices of ads on its e-commerce platform and misrepresented how the company sets ad prices. "Many small business owners in Washington rely on Amazon more

Western Watersheds Project Appeals Ruling Reintroducing Cattle Grazing in Long Vacant Elk Ridge Complex

HAILEY, Idaho, Sept. 1 -- The Western Watersheds Project posted the following news release: * * * Western Watersheds Project appeals ruling reintroducing cattle grazing in long vacant Elk Ridge Complex The organization will seek emergency injunction from Tenth Circuit to prevent grazing while appeal proceeds - CHEYENNE, Wyo. - Western Watersheds Project (WWP) filed a Notice of Appeal with the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals challenging a federal district court's denial of its request to block more

Westmont College: Faculty Bring Faith, Excellence to Classroom

SANTA BARBARA, California, Sept. 2 -- Westmont College issued the following news: * * * New Faculty Bring Faith, Excellence to Classroom By Scott Craig Five tenure-track professors, including a returning alumnus and an international design expert, join the Westmont faculty this fall, bringing a shared commitment to integrating faith with academic excellence. The new tenure-track appointments include Stephen Owusu (economics and business), Gregg Ten Elshof '92 (philosophy), Demetrius Tucker ( more

White coats, full hearts as CSULB students answer nursing's calling

LONG BEACH, California, Aug. 31 -- California State University Long Beach campus posted the following news: * * * White coats, full hearts as CSULB students answer nursing's calling * A new class of future nurses, united by a calling to serve with compassion, gathered at Cal State Long Beach to ceremonially don the garments of their chosen profession and join their voices in an oath dedicating their lives to patients. "I grew up being exposed to this, and it sparked that passion," said thir more

Wyden Urges Google, Meta and TikTok To Stop Putting Small Businesses At Risk of Violating State Privacy Laws

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden Urges Google, Meta and TikTok To Stop Putting Small Businesses At Risk of Violating State Privacy Laws * #Surveillance Ad Tracking Tools Collect Users' Sensitive Information by Default, Big Tech Tracking Tools Won't to Follow Universal Opt-Out required by Oregon California and Colorado WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., urged major tech companies to stop putting small businesses at more

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